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THE  NAMES  AND  ORDER 

OF  ALL.  THE 

BOOKS  OF  THE  OLD  AND  NEW  TESTAMENT, 

WITH  THE 


NUMBER  OF  THEIR  CHAPTERS. 


THE  BOOKS  OF  THE  OLD  TESTAMENT. 


Page.  Chapters. 

5.  GENESIS  ....  50 
43.  Exodus  .....  40 

75.  Leviticus 27 

98.  Numbers 36 

131.  Deuteronomy  ...  34 

159.  Joshua 24 

177.  Judges 21 

196.  Ruth 4 

199.  I.  Samuel 31 

223.  H.  Samuel  ....  24 

243.  I.  Kings 22 

267.  H.  Kings 25 

289.  I.  Chronicles  ...  29 


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311.  II.  Chronicles  ...  36 

337.  Ezra 10 

344.  Nehemiah  ....  13 

355.  Esther 10 

361.  Job 42 

380.  Psalms 150 

428.  Proverbs 31 

445.  Ecclesiastes  ....  12 
450.  The  Song  of  Solomon  8 

453.  Isaiah 66 

490.  Jeremiah 52 

531.  Lamentations  ...  5 

535.  Ezekiel 48 


Pa-ge.  CTmpters. 

573.  Daniel 12 

584.  Hosea  ......  14 

589.  Joel 3 

592.  Amos  ......  9 

596.  Obadiah  .....  1 

597.  Jonah 4 

598.  Micah 7 

601.  Nahum 8 

603.  Habakkuk  ....  3 

Zephaniah  ....  3 

606.  Haggai 2 

607.  Zechariah 14 

613.  Malachi  .....  4 


THE  BOOKS  OF  THE  NEW  TESTAMENT. 


Page.  Chapters. 

619.  MATTHEW ....  28 
643.  Mark  ......  16 

658.  Luke 21 

684.  John 21 

704.  The  Acts  .....  28 
729.  Epistle  to  the  Romans  16 
739.  I.  Corinthians  ...  16 
748.  n.  Corinthians  . . 13 
755.  Galatians  c « o 0 o 6 


Page.  Chapters. 

758.  Ephesians 6 

762.  Philippians  ....  4 

764.  Colossians  ....  4 

766.  I.  Thessalonians  . . 5 

768.  II.  Thessalonians  . . 3 

770.  I.  Timothy  ....  6 

772.  H.  Timothy  ....  4 

774.  Titus  3 

775.  Philemon  • • , . . 1 


I^ge.  . 

776.  Hebrews  . . . 
783.  Epistle  of  James 
786.  I.  Peter  . . . 

789.  H.  Peter  . . . 

790.  I.  John  ...  . 

793.  H.  John  . . . 

794.  III.  John  . . . 

794.  Jude 

795.  Revelation  . . 


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THE  FIRST  BOOK  OF  MOSES, 

CALLED 

■ GENESIS. 


CHAPTER  I. 

Creation  of  heaven  and  earth. 

IN  the  beginning  God  created  the  heaven 
and  the  earth. 

2  And  the  earth  was  without  form,  and 
void ; and  darkness  was  upon  the  face  of 
the  deep.  And  the  Spirit  of  God  moved  up- 
on theTace  of  the  waters. 

3  And  God  said.  Let  there  be  light:  and 
there  was  light. 

4  And  God  saw  the  light,  that  it  was  good : 
and  God  divided  the  light  from  the  dark- 
ness. 

5  And  God  called  the  light  Day,  and  the 
darkness  he  called  Night.  And  the  evening 
and  the  morning  were  the  first  day. 

6 1 And  God  said.  Let  there  be  a firmament 
N in  the  midst  of  the  waters,  and  let  it  divide 
the  waters  from  the  waters. 

7  And  God  made  the  firmament,  and  divid- 
ed the  waters  which  were  under  the  firma- 
ment from  the  waters  which  were  above  the 
firmament : and  it  was  so. 

8  And  God  called  the  firmament  Heaven. 
And  the  evening  and  the  morning  were  the 
second  day. 

9  % And  God  said.  Let  the  waters  under  the 
heaven  be  gathered  together  unto  one  place, 
and  let  the  dry  la^id  appear : and  it  was  so. 
10  And  God  called  the  dry  land  Earth ; and 
the  gathering  together  of  the  waters  called 
he  Seas : and  God  saw  that  it  was  good. 

11  And  God  said.  Let  the  earth  bring  forth 
grass,  the  herb  yielding  seed,  and  the  fruit 
tree  yielding  fruit  after  his  kind,  whose  seed 
is  in  itself,  upon  the  earth : and  it  was  so. 

12  And  the  earth  brought  forth  grass,  and 
herb  yielding  seed  after  his  kind,  and  the  tree 
yielding  fruit,  whose  seed  was  in  itself,  after 
his  kind : and  God  saw  that  it  was  good. 

13  And  the  evening  and  the  morning  were 
the  third  day. 

14  If  And  God  said.  Let  there  be  lights  in  the 
firmament  of  the  heaven  to  divide  the  day 
from  the  night ; and  let  them  be  for  signs, 
and  for  seasons,  and  for  days,  and  years : 

15  And  let  them  be  for  lights  in  the  firma- 
ment of  the  heaven  to  give  light  upon  the 
earth  : and  it  was  so. 

, 16  And  God  made  two  great  lights ; the 

greater  light  to  rule  the  day,  and  the  lesser 
light  to  rule  the  night : he  made  the  stars 
also. 

17  And  God  set  them  in  the  firmament  of 
the  heaven  to  give  light  upon  the  earth, 

18  And  to  rule  over  the  day  and  over  the 
night,  and  to  divide  the  light  from  the  dark- 
ness : and  God  saw  that  it  was  good. 


19  And  the  evening  and-  the  morning  were 
the  fourth  day. 

20  And  God  said.  Let  the  waters  bring  forth 
abundantly  the  moving  creature  that  hath 
life,  and  fowl  that  may  fly  above  the  earth  in 
the  open  firmament  of  heaven. 

21  And  God  created  great  whales,  and  every 
living  creature  that  moveth,  which  the  wa- 
ters brought  forth  abundantly,  after  their 
kind,  and  every  winged  fowl  after  his  kind : 
and  God  saw  that  it  was  good. 

22  And  God  blessed  them,  saying.  Be  fruit- 
ful, and  multiply,  and  fill  the  waters  in  the 
seas,  and  let  fowl  multiply  in  the  earth. 

23  And  the  evening  and  the  morning  were 
the  fifth  day. 

24 1 And  God  said.  Let  the  earth  bring  forth 
the  living  creature  after  his  kind,  cattle,  and 
creeping  thing,  and  beast  of  the  earth  after 
his  kind  : and  it  was  so. 

25  And  God  made  the  beast  of  the  earth 
after  his  kind,  and  cattle  after  their  kind, 
and  every  thing  that  creepeth  upon  the 
earth  after  his  kind : and  God  saw  that  it 
was  good. 

26 1 And  God  said.  Let  us  make  man  in  our 
image,  after  our  likeness:  and  let  them 
have  dominion  over  the  fish  of  the  sea,  and 
over  the  fowl  of  the  air,  and  over  the  cat- 
tle, and  over  all  the  earth,  and  over  every 
creeping  thing  that  creepeth  upon  the 
earth. 

27  So  God  created  man  in  his  own  image, 
in  the  image  of  God  created  he  him ; male 
and  female  created  he  them. 

28  And  God  blessed  them,  and  God  said  un- 
to them.  Be  fruitful,  and  multiply,  and  re- 
plenish the  earth,  and  subdue  it : and  have 
dominion  over  the  fish  of  the  sea,  and  over 
the  fowl  of  the  air,  and  over  every  living 
thing  that  moveth  upon  the  earth. 

29  t And  God  said.  Behold,  I have  given 
you  every  herb  bearing  seed,  which  is  upon 
the  face  of  all  the  earth,  and  every  tree,  in 
the  which  is  the  fruit  of  a tree  yielding 
seed ; to  you  it  shali  be  for  meat. 

30  And  to  every  beast  of  the  earth,  and  to 
every  fowl  of  the  air,  and  to  every  thing 
that  creepeth  upon  the  earth,  wherein  there 
is  life,  I have  given  every  green  herb  for 
meat : and  it  was  so. 

31  And  God  saw  every  thing  that  he  had 
made,  and,  behold,  it  was  very  good.  And  the 
evening  and  the  morning  were  the  sixth  day. 

CHAPTER  II. 

The  first  sabhath. 

Thus  the  heavens  and  the  earth  were  fin- 
ished, and  all  the  host  of  themo 


The  garden  of  Eden. 


GENESIS, 'HI. 


2 And  on  the  seventh  day  God  ended  his 
work  which  he  had  made ; and  he  rested  on 
the  seventh  day  from  all  his  work  which  he 
had  made. 

3 And  God  blessed  the  seventh  day,  and 
sanctified  it : because  that  in  it  he  had  rest- 
ed from  all  his  work  which  God  created  and 
made. 

4 t These  are  the  generations  of  the  heav- 
ens and  of  the  earth  when  they  were  cre- 
ated, in  the  day  that  the  Lord  God  made 
the  earth  and  the  heavens, 

5 And  every  plant  of  the  field  before  it  was 
in  the  earth,  and  every  herb  of  the  field  be- 
fore it  g-rew:  for  the  Lord  God  had  not 
caused  it  to  rain  upon  the  earth,  and  there 
was  not  a man  to  till  the  ground. 

6 But  there  went  up  a mist  from  the  earth, 
and  watered  the  whole  face  of  the  ground. 

7 And  the  Lord  God  formed  man  of  the 
dust  of  the  ground,  and  breathed  into  his 
nostrils  the  breath  of  life ; and  man  became 
a living  soul. 

8 IF  And  the  Lord  God  planted  a garden 
eastward  in  Eden ; and  there  he  put  the  man 
whom  he  had  formed. 

9 And  out  of  the  ground  made  the  Lord 
God  to  grow  every  tree  that  is  pleasant  to 
the  sight,  and  good  for  food ; the  tree  of  life 
also  in  the  midst  of  the  garden,  and  the  tree 
of  knowledge  of  good  and  evil. 

10  And  a river  went  out  of  Eden  to  water 
the  garden ; and  from  thence  it  was  parted, 
and  became  into  four  heads. 

11  The  name  of  the  first  is  Pisou : that  is  it 
which  compasseth  the  whole  land  of  Hav- 
ilah,  where  there  is  gold ; 

13  And  the  gold  of  that  land  is  good : there 
is  bdellium  and  the  onj^^  stone. 

13  And  the  name  of  the  second  river  is  Gi- 
hon : the  same  is  it  that  compasseth  the 
whole  land  of  Ethiopia. 

14  And  the  name  of  the  third  river  is  Hid- 
dekel : that  is  it  which  goeth  toward  the  east 
of  Assyria.  And  the  fourth  river  is  Eu- 
phrates. 

15  And  the  Lord  God  took  the  man,  and 
put  him  into  the  garden  of  Eden  to  dress  it 
and  to  keep  it. 

16  And  the  Lord  God  commanded  the  man, 
saying.  Of  every  tree  of  the  garden  thou 
mayest  freely  eat : 

17  But  of  the  tree  of  the  knowledge  of  good 
and  evil,  thou  shalt  not  eat  of  it : for  in  the 
day  that  thou  eatest  thereof  thou  shalt  sure- 
ly die. 

18 1 And  the  Lord  God  said.  It  is  not  good 
that  the  man  should  be  alone ; I will  make 
him  a help  meet  for  him. 

19  And  out  of  the  ground  the  Lord  God 
formed  every  beast  of  the  field,  and  every 
fowl  of  the  air;  and  brought  them  unto 
Adam  to  see  what  he  would  call  them : and 
whatsoever  Adam  called  every  living  creat- 
ure, that  was  the  name  thereof. 

20  And  Adam  gave  names  to  all  cattle,  and 
to  the  fowl  of  the.  air,  and  to  every  beast  of 
the  field ; but  for  Adam  there  was  not  found 
a help  meet  for  him. 

31  And  the  Lord  God  caused  a deep  sleep 
to  fall  upon  Adam,  and  he  slept;  and  he 
took  one  of  his  ribs,  and  closed  up  the  flesh 
instead  thereof. 

33  And  the  rib,  which  the  Lord  God  had 

e 


The  fall  of  man. 


taken  from  man,  made  he  a woman,  and 
brought  her  unto  the  man. 

33  And  Adam  said.  This  is  now  bone  of  my 
bones,  and  flesh  of  my  flesh:  she  shall  be 
called  Woman,  because  she  was  taken  out 
of  man. 

34  Therefore  shall  a man  leave  his  father 
and  his  mother,  and  shall  cleave  unto  his 
wife : and  they  shall  be  one  flesh. 

35  And  they  were  both  naked,  the  man  and 
his  wife,  and  were  not  ashamed. 

CHAPTER  III. 

The  fall  of  man. 

NOW  the  serpent  was  more  subtile  than 
any  beast  of  the  field  which  the  Lord 
God  had  made.  And  he  said  unto  the  wo- 
man, Yea,  hath  God  said.  Ye  shall  not  eat  of 
every  tree  of  the  garden  ? 

3  And  the  woman  said  unto  the  serpent. 
We  may  eat  of  the  fruit  of  the  trees  of  the 
garden : 

3 But  of  the  fruit  of  the  tree  which  is  in  the 
midst  of  the  garden,  God  hath  said.  Ye  shall 
not  eat  of  it,  neither  shall  ye  touch  it,  lest 
ye  die. 

4  And  the  serpent  said  unto  the  woman.  Ye 
shall  not  surely  die : 

5  For  God  doth  know  that  in  the  day  ye  eat 
thereof,  then  your  eyes  shall  be  opened,  and 
ye  shall  be  as  gods,  knowing  good  and  evil. 
6 And  when  the  woman  saw  that  the  tree 
was  good  for  food,  and  that  it  was  pleasant 
to  the  eyes,  and  a tree  to  be  desired  to  make 
one  wise,  she  took  of  the  fruit  thereof,  and 
did  eat,  and  gave  also  unto  her  husband  with 
her ; and  he  did  eat. 

7  And  the  eyes  of  them  both  were  opened, 
and  they  knew  that  they  were  naked ; and 
they  sewed  fig  leaves  together,  and  made 
themselves  aprons. 

8  And  they  heard  the  voice  of  the  Lord 
God  walking  in  the  garden  in  the  cool  of  the 
day : and  Adam  and  his  wife  hid  themselves 
from  the  presence  of  the  Lord  God  amongst 
the  trees  of  the  garden. 

9  And  the  Lord  God  called  unto  Adam,  and 
said  unto  him.  Where  art  thou  ? 

10  And  he  said,  I heard  thy  voice  in  the  gar- 
den, and  I was  afraid,  because  I was  naked  ; 
and  I hid  myself. 

11  And  he  said.  Who  told  thee  that  thou 
wast  naked  ? Hast  thou  eaten  of  the  tree, 
whereof  I commanded  thee  that  thou  should- 
est  not  eat  ? 

13  And  the  man  said.  The  woman  whom  thou 
gavest  to  be  with  me,  she  gave  me  of  the  tree, 
and  I did  eat. 

13  And  the  Lord  God  said  unto  the  woman. 
What  is  this  that  thou  hast  done  ? And  the 
woman  said.  The  serpent  beguiled  me,  and  I 
did  eat. 

14  And  the  Lord  God  said  unto  the  serpent. 
Because  thou  hast  done  this,  thou  art  cursed 
above  all  cattle,  and  above  every  beast  of 
the  field ; upon  thy  belly  shalt  thou  go,  and 
dust  shalt  thou  eat  all  the  days  of  thy  life : 

15  And  I will  put  enmity  between  thee  and 
the  woman,  and  between  thy  seed  and  her 
seed ; it  shall  bruise  thy  head,  and  thou  shalt 
bruise  his  heel. 

16  Unto  the  woman  he  said,  I will  greatly 
multiply  thy  sorrow  and  thy  conception ; in 
sorrow  thou  shalt  bring  forth  children ; and 


Birth  of  Ca/in  and  Abel.  GENESIS,  V.  Birth  of  Seth  and  Enos. 


thy  desire  shall  be  to  thy  husband,  and  he 
shall  rule  over  thee. 

17  And  unto  Adam  he  said.  Because  thou 
hast  hearkened  unto  the  voice  of  thy  wife, 
and  hast  eaten  of  the  tree,  of  which  I com- 
manded thee,  saying.  Thou  shalt  not  eat  of 
it:  cursed  is  the  ground  for  thy  sake;  in 
sorrow  shalt  thou  eat  of  it  all  the  days  of 
thy  life ; 

18  Thorns  also  and  thistles  shall  it  bring 
forth  to  thee ; and  thou  shalt  eat  the  herb 
of  the  field : 

19  In  the  sweat  of  thj"  face  shalt  thou  eat 
bread,  till  thou  return  unto  the  ground ; for 
out  of  it  wast  thou  taken : for  dust  thou  art, 
and  unto  dust  shalt  thou  return. 

20  And  Adam  called  his  wife’s  name  Eve ; 
because  she  was  the  mother  of  all  living. 

21  Unto  Adam  also  and  to  his  wife  did  the 
Lord  God  make  coats  of  skins,  and  clothed 
them. 

22  f And  the  Lord  God  said.  Behold,  the 
man  is  become  as  one  of  us,  to  know  good 
and  evil:  and  now,  lest  ho  put  forth  his 
hand,  and  take  also  of  the  tree  of  life,  and 
eat,  and  live  for  ever : 

33  Therefore  the  Lord  God  sent  him  forth 
from  the  garden  of  Eden,  to  till  the  ground 
from  whence  he  was  taken. 

34  So  he  drove  out  the  man : and  he  placed 
at  the  east  of  the  garden  of  Eden  cherubim, 
and  a flaming  sword  which  turned  every 
way,  to  keep  the  way  of  the  tree  of  life. 

CHAPTER  lY. 

Birth  of  Cain  and  Abel. 

AND  Adam  knew  Eve  his  wife ; and  she 
•xA.  conceived,  and  bare  Cain,  and  said,  I 
have  gotten  a man  from  the  Lord. 

3  And  she  again  bare  his  brother  Abel.  And 
Abel  was  a keeper  of  sheep,  but  Cain  was  a 
tiller  of  the  ground. 

3 And  in  process  of  time  it  came  to  pass, 
that  Cain  brought  of  the  fruit  of  the  ground 
an  offering  unto  the  Lord. 

4 And  Abel,  he  also  brought  of  the  firstlings 
of  his  flock  and  of  the  fat  thereof.  And  the 
Lord  had  respect  unto  Abel  and  to  his  offer- 
ing: 

5 But  unto  Cain  and  to  his  offering  he  had 
not  respect.  And  Cain  was  very  wroth,  and 
his  countenance  fell. 

6 And  the  Lord  said  unto  Cain,  Why  art 
thou  wroth?  and  why  is  thy  countenance 
fallen  ? 

7 If  thou  doest  well,  shalt  thou  not  be  ac- 
cepted ? and  if  thou  doest  not  well,  sin  lieth 
at  the  door : and  unto  thee  shall  be  his  desire, 
and  thou  shalt  rule  over  him. 

8 And  Cain  talked  with  Abel  his  brother  : 
and  it  came  to  pass,  when  they  were  in  the 
field,  that  Cain  rose  up  against  Abel  his 
brother,  and  slew  him. 

9 IF  And  the  Lord  said  unto  Cain,  Where  is 
Abel  thy  brother  ? And  he  said,  I know  not : 
Am  i my  brother’s  keeper? 

10  And  he  said.  What  hast  thou  done?  the 
voice  of  thy  brother’s  blood  crieth  unto  me 
from  the  ground. 

11  And  now  art  thou  cursed  from  the  earth, 
which  hath  opened  her  mouth  to  receive  thy 
brother’s  blood  from  thy  hand. 

13  When  thou  tiUest  the  ground,  it  shall  not 
henceforth  yield  unto  thee  her  strength ; a 


fugitive  and  a vagabond  shalt  thou  be  in  the 
earth. 

13  And  Cain  said  unto  the  Lord,  My  punish- 
ment  is  greater  than  I can  bear. 

14  Behold,  thou  hast  driven  me  out  this  day 
from  the  face  of  the  earth ; and  from  thj' 
face  shall  1 be  hid ; and  I shall  be  a fugitive 
and  a vagabond  in  the  earth ; and  it  shall 
come  to  pass,  that  every  one  that  findeth  me 
shall  slay  me. 

15  And  the  Lord  said  unto  him.  Therefore 
whosoever  slayeth  Cain,  vengeance  shall  be 
taken  on  him  sevenfold.  And  the  Lord  set  a 
mark  upon  Cain,  lest  any  finding  him  should 
kill  him. 

16 1 And  Cain  went  out  from  the  presence 
of  the  Lord,  and  dwelt  in  the  land  of  Nod, 
on  the  east  of  Eden. 

17  And  Cain  knew  his  wife; and  she  con- 
ceived, and  bare  Enoch : and  he  builded  a 
city,  and  called  the  name  of  the  city,  after 
the  name  of  his  son,  Enoch. 

18  And  unto  Enoch  was  born  Irad : and  Irad 
begat  Mehujael : and  Mehu jael  begat  Methu- 
sael : and  Methusael  begat  Lamech. 

19  IT  And  Lamech  took  unto  him  two  wives : 
the  name  of  the  one  was  Adah,  and  the  name 
of  the  other  Zillah. 

30  And  Adah  bare  Jabal : he  was  the  father 
of  such  as  dwell  in  tents,  and  of  such  as  have 
cattle. 

21  And  his  brother’s  name  was  Jubal : he 
was  the  father  of  ail  such  as  handle  the  harp 
and  organ. 

23  And  Zillah,  she  also  bare  Tubal-cain,  an 
instructor  of  every  artificer  in  brass  and 
iron : and  the  sister  of  Tubal-cain  was  Na- 
amah. 

33  And  Lamech  said  unto  his  wives,  Adah 
and  Zillah,  hear  my  voice;  ye  wives  of  La- 
mech, hearken  unto  my  speech : for  I have 
slain  a man  to  my  wounding,  and  a young 
man  to  my  hurt. 

24  If  Cain  shall  be  avenged  sevenfold,  truly 
Lamech  seventy  and  sevenfold. 

25  1 And  Adam  knew  his  wife  again ; and 
she  bare  a son,  and  called  his  name  Seth : 
For  God,  said  she.,  hath  appointed  me  an- 
other seed  instead  of  Abel,  whom  Cain 
slew. 

26  And  to  Seth,  to  him  also  there  was  born 
a son ; and  he  called  his  name  Enos : then 
began  men  to  call  upon  the  name  of  the 
Lord. 

CHAPTER  V. 

Genealogy  of  the  patriarchs. 

This  is  the  book  of  the  generations  of 
Adam.  In  the  day  that  God  created 
man,  in  the  likeness  of  God  made  he  him ; 

2 Male  and  female  created  he  them;  and 
blessed  them,  and  called  their  name  Adam, 
in  the  day  when  they  were  created. 

3 f And  Adam  lived  a hundred  and  thirty 
years,  and  begat  a son  in  his  own  likeness, 
after  his  image ; and  called  his  name  Seth : 

4  And  the  days  of  Adam  after  he  had  be- 
gotten Seth  were  eight  hundred  years : and 
he  begat  sons  and  daughters : 

5  And  all  the  days  that  Adam  lived  were 
nine  hundred  and  thirty  years : and  he  died. 

6  And  Seth  lived  a hundred  and  five  years, 
and  begat  Enos : 

7  And  Seth  lived  after  he  begat  Enos  eight 


Genealogy  of  the  'patria/rchs.  GEN  ESIS*  VIo  Wickedness  of  the  world. 


hundred  and  seven  years,  and  begat  sons 
and  daughters : 

8 And  ail  the  days  of  Seth  were  nine  hun- 
dred and  twelve  years : and  he  died. 

9 IF  And  Enos  lived  ninety  years,  and  begat 
Cainan : 

10  And  Enos  lived  after  he  begat  Cainan 
eight  hundred  and  fifteen  years,  and  begat 
sons  and  daughters ; 

11  And  all  the  days  of  Enos  were  nine  hun- 
dred and  five  years  : and  he  died. 

12  1 And  Cainan  lived  seventy  years,  and 
begat  Mahalaleel : 

13  And  Cainan  lived  after  he  begat  Mahaia- 
leel  eight  hundred  and  forty  years,  and  be- 
gat sons  and  daughters : 

14  And  all  the  days  of  Cainan  were  nine 
hundred  and  ten  years : and  he  died. 

15  1 And  Mahalaleel  lived  sixty  and  five 
3"ears,  and  begat  Jared : 

16  And  Mahalaleel  lived  after  he  begat 
Jared  eight  hundred  and  thirty  years,  and 
begat  sons  and  daughters  ; 

17  And  all  the  days  of  Mahalaleel  were 
eight  hundred  ninety  and  five  years : and 
he  died. 

18  1 And  Jared  lived  a hundred  sixty  and 
two  years,  and  he  begat  Enoch : 

19  And  Jared  lived  after  he  begat  Enoch 
eight  hundred  j^ears,  and  begat  sons  and 
daughters : 

20  And  all  the  days  of  Jared  were  nine  hun- 
dred sixty  and  two  years : and  he  died. 

21 1 And  Enoch  lived  sixty  and  five  j ears, 
and  begat  Methuselah : 

22  And  Enoch  walked  with  God  after  he  be- 
gat Methuselah  three  hundred  years,  and 
begat  sons  and  daughters  : 

23  And  all  the  days  of  Enoch  were  three 
hundred  sixty  and  five  years ; 

24  And  Enoch  walked  with  God:  and  he 
was  not ; for  God  took  him. 

25  And  Methuselah  lived  a hundred  eighty 
and  seven  j^ears,  and  begat  Lamech : 

26  And  Methuselah  lived  after  he  begat  La- 
mech seven  hundred  eighty  and  two  j^'ears, 
and  begat  sons  and  daughters : 

27  And  all  the  days  of  Methuselah  were  nine 
hundred  sixty  and  nine  years : and  he  died. 

28  *i[  And  Lamech  lived  a hundred  eighty 
and  two  years,  and  begat  a son : 

29  And  he  called  his  name  Noah,  saying. 
This  same  shall  comfort  us  concerning  our 
work  and  toil  of  our  hands,  because  of  the 
ground  which  the  Lord  hath  cursed. 

30  And  Lamech  lived  after  he  begat  Noah 
five  hundred  ninety  and  five  years,  and  be- 
gat sons  and  daughters : 

31  And  all  the  days  of  Lamech  were  seven 
hundred  seventy  and  seven  years  : and  he 
died. 

32  And  Noah  was  five  hundred  years  old ; 
and  Noah  begat  Shem,  Ham,  and  Japheth. 

f CHAPTER  YI. 

The  depravity  of  mankind. 

AND  it  came  to  pass,  when  men  began  to 
multiply  on  the  face  of  the  earth,  and 
daughters  were  born  unto  them, 

2 That  the  sons  of  God  saw  the  daughters 
of  men  that  they  were  fair ; and  they  took 
them  wives  of  all  which  they  chose. 

3 And  the  Lord  said.  My  Spirit  shall  not 
always  strive  with  man,  for  that  he  also  is 

8 


flesh : yet  his  days  shall  be  a hundred  and 
twenty  years. 

4 There  were  giants  in  the  earth  in  those 
days ; and  also  after  that,  when  the  sons  of 
God  came  in  unto  the  daughters  of  men, 
and  they  bare  children  to  them,  the  same 
became  mighty  men  which  were  of  old,  men 
of  renown. 

5 H And  God  saw  that  the  wickedness  of 
man  was  great  in  the  earth,  and  that  every 
imagination  of  the  thoughts  of  his  heart 
was  only  evil  continuallv. 

6 And  it  repented  the  Lord  that  he  had 
made  man  on  the  earth,  and  it  grieved  him 
at  his  heart. 

7 And  the  Lord  said,  I will  destroy  man 
whom  I have  created  from  the  face  of  the 
earth ; both  man,  and  beast,  and  the  creep- 
ing thing,  and  the  fowls  of  the  air ; for  it 
repenteth  me  that  I have  made  them. 

8 But  Noah  found  grace  in  the  eyes  of  the 
Lord. 

9 t These  are  the  generations  of  Noah: 
Noah  was  a just  man  and  perfect  in  his 
generations,  and  Noah  walked  with  God. 

10  And  Noah  begat  three  sons,  Shem,  Ham, 
and  Japheth, 

11  The  earth  also  was  corrupt  before  God ; 
and  the  earth  was  filled  with  violence. 

12  And  God  looked  upon  the  earth,  and, 
behold,  it  was  corrupt;  for  all  flesh  had 
corrupted  his  way  upon  the  earth. 

13  And  God  said  unto  Noah,  The  end  of  all 
flesh  is  come  before  me ; for  the  earth  is 
filled  with  violence  through  them ; and,  be- 
hold, T will  destroy  them  With  the  earth. 

14  H Make  thee  an  ark  of  gopher  wood ; 
rooms  Shalt  thou  make  in  the  ark,  and 
Shalt  pitch  it  within  and  without  with 
pitch. 

15  And  this  is  the  fashion  which  thou  shalt 
make  it  of : The  length  of  the  ark  shall  he 
three  hundred  cubits,  the  breadth  of  it 
fiftj^  cubits,  and  the  height  of  it  thirty 
cubits. 

16  A window  shalt  thou  make  to  the  ark, 
and  in  a cubit  shalt  thou  finish  it  above ; 
and  the  door  of  the  ark  shalt  thou  set  in  the 
side  thereof ; with  lower,  second,  and  third 
stories  shalt  thou  make  it. 

17  And,  behold,  I,  even  I,  do  bring  a flood 
of  waters  upon  the  earth,  to  destroy  all 
flesh,  wherein  is  the  breafh  of  life,  from  un- 
der heaveri ; and  every  thing  that  is  in  the 
earth  shall  die. 

18  But  with  thee  will  I establish  my  cove- 
nant; and  thou  shalt  come  into  the  ark, 
thou,  and  thy  sons,  and  thy  wife,  and  thy 
sons’  wives  with  thee. 

19  And  of  every  living  thing  of  all  flesh, 
two  of  every  sort  shalt  thou  bring  into  the 
ark,  to  keep  them  alive  with  thee ; they  shall 
be  male  and  female. 

20  Of  fowls  after  their  kind,  and  of  cattle 
after  their  kind,  of  every  creeping  thing 
of  the  earth  after  his  kind;  two  of  every 
sort  shall  come  unto  thee,  to  keep  them 
alive. 

21  And  take  thou  unto  thee  of  all  food  that 
is  eaten,  and  thou  shalt  gather  it  to  thee ; 
and  it  shall  be  for  food  for  thee,  and  for 
them. 

22  Thus  did  Noah ; according  to  all  that 
God  commanded  him,  so  did  hOo 


Noah  enter 6th  the  ark.  GENESIS,  VIII. 

CHAPTER  VII. 

TJie  general  deluge. 

AND  the  Lord  said  unto  Noah,  Come  thou 
XJL  and  all  thy  house  into  the  ark;  for  thee 
have  I seen  righteous  before  me  in  this  gen- 
eration. 

2 Of  every  clean  beast  thou  shalt  take  to 
thee  by  sevens,  the  male  and  his  female : 
and  of  beasts  that  are  not  clean  by  two,  the 
male  and  his  female. 

3 Of  fowls  also  of  the  air  by  sevens,  the 
male  and  the  female ; to  keep  seed  alive 
upon  the  face  of  all  the  earth. 

4 For  yet  seven  days,  and  I will  cause  it  to 
rain  upon  the  earth  forty  days  and  forty 
nights ; and  every  living  substance  that  I 
have  made  will  I destroy  from  off  the  face 
of  the  earth. 

5 And  Noah  did  according  unto  all  that  the 
Lord  commanded  him. 

6 And  Noah  was  six  hundred  years  old 
when  the  flood  of  waters  was  upon  the 
earth. 

7 1 And  Noah  went  in,  and  his  sons,  and  his 
wife,  and  his  sons’  wives  with  him,  into  the 
ark,  because  of  the  waters  of  the  flood. 

8 Of  clean  beasts,  and  of  beasts  that  are  not 
clean,  and  of  fowls,  and  of  every  thing  that 
creepeth  upon  the  earth, 

9 There  went  in  two  and  two  unto  Noah  in- 
to the  ark,  the  male  and  the  female,  as  God 
had  comraanded  Noah. 

10  And  it  came  to  pass  after  seven  days, 
that  the  waters  of  the  flood  were  upon  the 
earth. 

11  t In  the  six  hundredth  year  of  Noah’s 
life,  in  the  second  month,  the  seventeenth 
day  of  the  month,  the  same  day  were  all  the 
fountains  of  the  great  deep  broken  up,  and 
the  windows  of  heaven  were  opened. 

12  And  the  rain  was  upon  the  earth  forty 
days  and  forty  nights. 

13  In  the  selfsame  day  entered  Noah,  and 
Shem,  and  Ham,  and  Japheth,  the  sons  of 
Noah,  and  Noah’s  wife,  and  the  three  wives 
of  his  sons  with  them,  into  the  ark ; 

14  They,  and  every  beast  after  his  kind, 


The  waters  assuage. 

22  All  in  whose  nostrils  was  the  breath  of 
life,  of  all  that  was  in  the  dry  land.,  died. 

2J1  And  every  living  substance  was  destroy- 
ed which  was  upon  the  face  of  the  ground, 
both  man,  and  cattle,  and  the  creeping 
things,  and  the  fowl  of  the  heaven;  and 
they  were  destroyed  from  the  earth:  and 
Noah  only  remained  alive,  and  they  that 
were  with  him  in  the  ark. 

24  And  the  waters  prevailed  upon  the  earth 
a hundred  and  fifty  days. 


after  his  kind,  and  every  fowl  after  his  kind, 
every  bird  of  every  sort. 

15  And  they  went  in  unto  Noah  into  the 
ark,  two  and  two  of  all  flesh,  wherein  is 
the  breath  of  life. 

16  And  they  that  went  in,  went  in  male  and 
female  of  all  flesh,  as  God  had  commanded 
him : and  the  Lord  shut  him  in. 

17  And  the  flood  was  forty  days  upon  the 
earth ; and  the  waters  increased,  and  bare 
up  the  ark,  and  it  was  lifted  up  above  the 
earth. 

18  And  the  waters  prevailed,  and  were  in- 
creased greatly  upon  the  earth ; and  the  ark 
went  upon  the  face  of  the  waters. 

19  And  the  waters  prevailed  exceedingly 
upon  the  earth ; and  all  the  high  hills,  that 
were  under  the  whole  heaven,  were  covered. 

20  Fifteen  cubits  upward  did  the  waters 
P^^vail ; and  the  mountains  were  covered. 

21  And  all  flesh  died  that  moved  upon  the 
earth,  both  of  fowl,  and  of  cattle,  and  of 
beast,  and  of  every  creeping  thing  that 
creepeth  upon  the  earth,  and  every  man ; 


CHAPTER  VIII. 

The  waters  assuage. 

AND  God  remembered  Noah,  and  every 
Jr\.  living  thing,  and  all  the  cattle  that  was 
with  him  in  the  ark : and  God  made  a wind 
to  pass  over  the  earth,  and  the  waters 
assuaged. 

2 The  fountains  also  of  the  deep  and  the 
windows  of  heaven  were  stopped,  and  the 
rain  from  heaven  was  restrained. 

3 And  the  waters  returned  from  off  the 
earth  continually : and  after  the  end  of  the 
hundred  and  fifty  days  the  waters  were 
abated. 

4 And  the  ark  rested  in  the  seventh  month, 
on  the  seventeenth  day  of  the  month,  upon 
the  mountains  of  Ararat. 

5 And  the  waters  decreased  continually 
until  the  tenth  month : in  the  tenth  month, 
on  the  first  day  of  the  month,  were  the  tops 
of  the  mountains  seen. 

6 t And  it  came  to  pass  at  the  end  of  forty 
days,  that  Noah  opened  the  window  of  the 
ark  which  he  had  made  ; 

7 And  he  sent  forth  a raven,  which  went 
forth  to  and  fro,  until  the  waters  were  dried 
up  from  off  the  earth. 

8 Also  he  sent  forth  a dove  from  him,  to 
see  if  the  waters  were  abated  from  off  the 
face  of  the  ground. 

9 But  the  dove  found  no  rest  for  the  sole 
of  her  foot,  and  she  returned  unto  him  into 
the  ark ; for  the  waters  were  on  the  face  of 
the  whole  earth.  Then  he  put  forth  his 
hand,  and  took  her,  and  pulled  her  in  unto 
him  into  the  ark. 

10  And  he  stayed  yet  other  seven  days ; and 
again  he  sent  forth  the  dove  out  of  the 
ark. 

11  And  the  dove  came  in  to  him  in  the 
evening,  and,  lo,  in  her  mouth  was  an  oliA'e 
leaf  plucked  off : so  Noah  knew  that  the  wa- 
ters were  abated  from  off  the  earth. 

12  And  he  stayed  yet  other  seven  days,  and 
sent  forth  the  dove,  which  returned  not 
again  unto  him  any  more. 

13  IF  And  it  came  to  pass  in  the  six  hun- 
dredth and  first  year,  in  the  first  month,  the 
first  day  of  the  month,  the  waters  were 
dried  up  from  off  the  earth : and  Noah  re- 
moved the  covering  of  the  ark,  and  looked, 
and,  behold,  the  face  of  the  ground  was 
dry. 

14  And  in  the  second  month,  on  the  seven 
and  twentieth  day  of  the  month,  was  the 
earth  dried. 

15  IF  And  God  spake  unto  Noah,  saying, 

16  Go  forth  of  the  ark,  thou,  and  thy  wife, 
and  thy  sons,  and  thy  sons’  wives  with  thee. 

17  Bring  forth  with  thee  every  li\dng  thing 
that  is  with  thee,  of  all  flesh,  both  of  fowl, 
and  of  cattle,  and  of  every  creeping  thing 


m 

God's  covenant  signified  GENESIS,  IX.  hy  the  rainhoWc 


that  creepeth  upon  the  earth;  that  they 
may  breed  abundantly  in  the  earth,  and  be 
fruitful,  and  multiply  upon  the  earth. 

18  And  Noah  went  forth,  and  his  sons,  and 
his  wife,  and  his  sons’  wives  with  him : 

19  Every  beast,  every  creeping*  thing,  and 
every  fowl,  and  whatsoever  creepeth  upon 
the  earth,  after  their  kinds,  went  f oi’th  out 
of  the  ark. 

30  t And  Noah  builded  an  altar  unto  the 
Lord  ; and  took  of  every  clean  beast,  and 
of  every  clean  fowl,  and  offered  burnt  of- 
ferings on  the  altar. 

31  And  the  Lord  smelled  a sweet  savour; 
and  the  Lord  said  in  his  heart,  I will  not 
again  curse  the  ground  any  more  for  man’s 
sake ; for  the  imagination  of  man’s  heart  is 
evil  from  his  youth:  neither  will  I again 
smite  any  more  every  thing  living,  as  I have 
done. 

23  While  the  earth  remaineth,  seedtime 
and  harvest,  and  cold  and  heat,  and  summer 
and  winter,  and  day  and  night  shall  not 
cease. 

CHAPTER  IX. 

God's  covenant  with  Noah. 

AND  God  blessed  Noah  and  his  sons,  and 
-ilrjL  said  unto  them.  Be  fruitful,  and  mul- 
tiply, and  replenish  the  earth. 

2 And  the  fear  of  you  and  the  dread  of  you 
shall  be  upon  every  beast  of  the  earth,  and 
upon  every  fowl  of  the  air,  upon  all  that 
moveth  upon  the  earth,  and  upon  all  the 
fishes  of  the  sea ; into  your  hand  are  they 
delivered. 

3 Every  moving  thing  that  liveth  shall  be 
meat  for  you ; even  as  the  green  herb  have 
I given  you  all  things. 

4 But  flesh  with  the  life  thereof,  which  is 
the  blood  thereof,  shall  ye  not  eat. 

5 And  surely  your  blood  of  your  lives  will 
I require : at  the  hand  of  every  beast  will  I 
require  it,  and  at  the  hand  of  man ; at  the 
hand  of  every  man’s  brother  will  I require 
the  life  of  man. 

6 Whoso  sheddeth  man’s  blood,  by  man 
shall  his  blood  be  shed : for  in  the  image  of 
God  made  he  man. 

7 And  you,  be  ye  fruitful,  and  multiply; 
bring  forth  abundantly  in  the  earth,  and 
multiply  therein. 

8 1i  ^d  God  spake  unto  Noah,  apd  to  his 
sons  with  him,  saying, 

9 And  I,  behold,  I establish  my  covenant 
with  you,  and  with  your  seed  after  you ; 

10  And  with  every  living  creature  that  is 
with  you,  of  the  fowl,  of  the  cattle,  and  of 
every  beast  of  the  earth  with  you ; from  all 
that  go  out  of  the  ark,  to  every  beafet  of  the 
earth. 

11  And  I will  establish  my  covenant  with 
you;  neither  shall  all  flesh  be  cut  off  any 
more  by  the  waters  of  a flood ; neither  shall 
there  any  more  be  a flood  to  destroy  the 
earth. 

13  And  God  said.  This  is  the  token  of  the 
covenant  which  I make  between  me  and 
you,  and  every  living  creature  that  is  with 
you,  for  perpetual  generations : 

13 1 do  set  my  bow  in  the  cloud,  and  it  shall 
be  for  a token  of  a covenant  between  me 
and  the  earth. 

14  And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  when  I bring 


a cloud  over  the  earth,  that  the  bow  shall  be 
seen  in  the  cloud ; 

15  And  I will  remember  my  covenant,  which 
is  between  me  and  you  and  every  living 
creature  of  all  flesh ; and  the  waters  shall  no 
more  become  a flood  to  destroy  all  flesh. 

16  And  the  bow  shall  be  in  the  cloud ; and  I 
will  look  upon  it,  that  I may  remember  the 
everlasting  covenant  between  God  and  every 
living  creature  of  all  flesh  that  is  upon  the 
earth. 

17  And  God  said  unto  Noah,  This  is  the  to- 
ken of  the  covenant,  which  I have  establish- 
ed between  me  and  all  flesh  that  is  upon  the 
earth. 

18  If  And  the  sons  of  Noah,  that  went  forth 
of  the  ark,  were  Shem,  and  Ham,  and  Ja- 
pheth : and  Ham  is  the  father  of  Canaan. 

19  These  are  the  three  sons  of  Noah : and  of 
them  was  the  whole  earth  overspread. 

30  And  Noah  began  to  he  a husbandman, 
and  he  planted  a vineyard : 

31  And  he  drank  of  the  wine,  and  was  drunk- 
en ; and  he  was  uncovered  within  his  tent. 

23  And  Ham,  the  father  of  Canaan,  saw  the 
nakedness  of  his  father,  and  told  his  two 
brethren  without. 

23  And  Shem  and  Japheth  took  a garment, 
and  laid  it  upon  both  their  shoulders,  and 
went  backward,  and  covered  the  nakedness 
of  their  father ; and  their  faces  were  back- 
ward, and  they  saw  not  their  father’s  naked- 
ness. 

24  And  Noah  awoke  from  his  wine,  and 
knew  what  his  younger  son  had  done  unto 
him. 

25  And  he  said,  Cursed  he  Canaan ; a servant 
of  servants  shall  he  be  unto  his  brethren. 

26  And  he  said.  Blessed  he  the  Lord  God  of 
Shem ; and  Canaan  shall  be  his  servant. 

27  God  shall  enlarge  Japheth,  and  he  shall 
dwell  in  the  tents  of  Shem ; and  Canaan  shall 
be  his  servant. 

28 1 And  Noah  lived  after  the  flood  three 
hundred  and  fifty  years. 

39  And  all  the  days  of  Noah  were  nine  hun- 
dred and  fifty  years : and  he  died. 

CHAPTER  X. 

The  generations  of  Noah. 

NOW  these  are  the  generations  of  the  sons 
of  Noah ; Shem,  Ham,  and  Japheth : and 
unto  them  were  sons  born  after  the  flood. 

3  The  sons  of  Japheth ; Gomer,  and  Magog, 
and  Madai,  and  Javan,  and  Tubal,  and  Me- 
shech,  and  Tiras. 

3 And  the  sons  of  Gomer ; Ashkenaz,  and 
Riphath,  and  Togarmah. 

4  And  the  sons  of  Javan ; Elishah,  and  Tar- 
shish,  Kittim,  and  Dodanim. 

5  By  these  were  the  isles  of  the  Gentiles 
divided  in  their  lands ; every  one  after  his 
tongue,  after  their  families,  in  their  nations. 
6 1 And  the  sons  of  Ham ; Cush,  and  Mizra- 
im,  and  Phut,  and  Canaan. 

7 And  the  sons  of  Cush ; Seba,  and  Havilah, 
and  Sabtah,  and  Raamah,  and  Sabtecha : and 
the  sons  of  Raamah ; Sheba,  and  Dedan. 

8  And  Cush  begat  Nimrod ; he  began  to  be 
a mighty  one  in  the  earth. 

9  He  was  a mighty  hunter  before  the  Lord  : 
wherefore  it  is  said.  Even  as  Nimrod  the 
mighty  hunter  before  the  Lord. 

10  And  the  beginning  of  his  kingdom  was 


Trie  sons  of  Shem.  GENESIS,  XI.  The  confusion  of  tongueSo 


Babel,  and  Erech,  and  Accad,  and  Calneh,  in 
the  land  of  Shinar. 

11  Out  of  that  land  went  forth  Asshur,  and 
builded  Nineveh,  and  the  city  Rehoboth,  and 
Calah, 

13  And  Resen  between  Nineveh  and  Calah : 
the  same  is  a great  city. 

13  And  Mizraim  begat  Ludim,  and  Anamim, 
and  Lehabim,  and  Naphtuhim, 

14  And  Pathrusim,  and  Casluhim,  (out  of 
whom  came  Philistim,)  and  Caphtorim. 

15  H And  Canaan  begat  Sidon  his  firstborn, 
and  Heth, 

16  And  the  Jebusite,  and  the  Amorite,  and 
the  Girgasite, 

17  And  the  Hivite,  and  the  Arkite,  and  the 
Sinite, 

18  And  the  Arvadite,  and  the  Zemarite,  and 
the  Hamathite:  and  afterward  were  the  fam- 
ilies of  the  Canaanites  spread  abroad. 

19  And  the  border  of  the  Canaanites  was 
from  Sidon,  as  thou  comest  to  Gerar,  unto 
Gaza ; as  thou  goest  unto  Sodom,  and  Go- 
morrah, and  Admah,  and  Zeboim,  even  unto 
Lasha. 

20  These  are  the  sons  of  Ham,  after  their 
families,  after  their  tongues,  in  their  coun- 
tries, and  in  their  nations. 

31  % Unto  Shem  also,  the  father  of  all  the 
children  of  Eber,  the  brother  of  Japheth  the 
elder,  even  to  him  were  children  born. 

33  The  children  of  Shem ; Elam,  and  As- 
shur, and  Arphaxad,  and  Lud,  and  Aram. 

33  And  the  children  of  Aram ; Uz,  and  Hul, 
and  G ether,  and  Mash. 

34  And  Arphaxad  begat  Salah ; and  Salah 
begat  Eber. 

25  And  unto  Eber  were  born  two  sons : the 
name  of  one  was  Peleg ; for  in  his  days  was 
the  earth  divided;  and  his  brother’s  name 
was  Joktan. 

36  And  Joktan  begat  Almodad,  and  Sheleph, 
and  Hazarmaveth,  and  Jerah, 

37  And  Hadoram,  and  Uzal,  and  Diklah, 

38  And  Obal,  and  Abimael,  and  Sheba, 

29  And  Ophir,  and  Ha\filah,  and  Jobab : all 
these  were  the  sons  of  Joktan. 

30  And  their  dwelling  was  from  Mesha,  as 
thou  goest  unto  Sephar,  a mount  of  the  east. 

31  These  are  the  sons  of  Shem,  after  their 
families,  after  their  tongues,  in  their  lands, 
after  their  nations. 

33  These  are  the  families  of  the  sons  of 
Noah,  after  their  generations,  in  their  na- 
tions : and  by  these  were  the  nations  divided 
in  the  earth  after  the  flood. 

CHAPTER  XI. 

The  confusion  of  tongues. 

AND  the  whole  earth  was  of  one  language, 
and  of  one  speech. 

2 And  it  came  to  pass,  as  they  journeyed 
from  the  east,  that  they  found  a plain  in  the 
land  of  Shinar ; and  they  dwelt  there. 

3 And  they  said  one  to  another.  Go  to,  let 
us  make  brick,  and  burn  them  thoroughly. 
And  they  had  brick  for  stone,  and  slime  had 
they  for  mortar. 

4 And  they  said.  Go  to,  let  us  build  us  a 
city,  and  a tower,  whose  top  may  reach  unto 
heaven ; and  let  us  make  us  a name,  lest  we 
be  scattered  abroad  upon  the  face  of  the 
whole  earth. 

5 And  the  Lord  came  down  to  see  the  city 


and  the  tower,  which  the  children  of  men 
builded. 

6 And  the  Lord  said.  Behold,  the  people  is 
one,  and  they  have  all  one  language ; and 
this  they  begin  to  do : and  now  nothing  will 
be  restrained  from  them,  which  they  have 
imagined  to  do. 

7 Go  to,  let  us  go  down,  and  there  confound 
their  language,  that  they  may  not  under- 
stand one  another’s  speech. 

8 So  the  Lord  scattered  them  abroad  from 
thence  upon  the  face  of  all  the  earth : and 
they  left  off  to  build  the  city. 

9 Therefore  is  the  name  of  it  called  Babel ; 
because  the  Lord  did  there  confound  the 
language  of  all  the  earth : and  from  thence 
did  the  Lord  scatter  them  abroad  upon  the 
face  of  all  the  earth. 

10  t These  are  the  generations  of  Shem: 
Shem  was  a hundred  years  old,  and  begat 
Arphaxad  two  j^ears  after  the  flood : 

11  And  Shem  lived  after  he  begat  Arphaxad 
five  hundred  years,  and  begat  sons  and 
daughters. 

13  And  Arphaxad  lived  five  and  thirty 
years,  and  begat  Salah : 

13  And  Arphaxad  lived  after  he  begat  Salah 
four  hundred  and  three  years,  and  begat 
sons  and  daughters. 

14  And  Salah  lived  thirty  years,  and  begat 
Eber: 

15  And  Salah  lived  after  he  begat  Eber  four 
hundred  and  three  shears,  and  begat  sons 
and  daughters. 

16  And  Eber  lived  four  and  thirty  years, 
and  begat  Peleg : 

17  And  Eber  lived  after  he  begat  Peleg 
four  hundred  and  thirty  years,  and  begat 
sons  and  daughters. 

18  And  Peleg  lived  thirty  years,  and  begat 
Reu : 

19  And  Peleg  lived  after  he  begat  Reu  two 
hundred  and  nine  years,  and  begat  sons  and 
daughters. 

30  And  Reu  lived  two  and  thirty  years,  and 
begat  Serug : 

21  And  Reu  lived  after  he  begat  Serug  two 
hundred  and  seven  years,  and  begat  sons 
and  daughters. 

23  And  Serug  lived  thirty  years,  and  begat 
Nahor : 

33  And  Serug  lived  after  he  begat  Nahor 
two  hundred  years,  and  begat  sons  and 
daughters. 

24  And  Nahor  lived  nine  and  twenty  years, 
and  begat  Terah : 

35  And  Nahor  lived  after  he  begat  Terah  a 
hundred  and  nineteen  years,  and  begat  sons 
and  daughters. 

26  And  Terah  lived  seventy  years,  and  be- 
gat Abram,  Nahor,  and  Haran. 

37  11  Now  these  are  the  generations  of  Te- 
rah; Terah  begat  Abram,  Nahor,  and  Ha- 
ran ; and  Haran  begat  Lot. 

28  And  Haran  died  before  his  father  Terah 
in  the  land  of  his  nativity,  in  Ur  of  the 
Chaldees. 

29  And  Abram  and  Nahor  took  them  wives : 
the  name  of  Abram’s  wife  was  Sarai;  and 
the  name  of  Nahor ’s  wife,  Milcah,  the  daugh- 
ter of  Haran,  the  father  of  Milcah,  and  the 
father  of  Tscah. 

30  But  Sarai  was  barren ; she  had  no  child. 

31  And  Terah  took  Abram  his  son,  and  Lot 

21 


Ahram  sojourneth  in  Egypt,  GENESIS,  XII.  Canaan  ijramised  to  A bram, 


the  son  of  Haran  his  son’s  son,  and  Sarai  his 
daughter  in  law,  his  son  Abram’s  wife  ; and 
they  went  forth  with  them  from  Ur  of  the 
Chaldees,  to  go  into  the  land  of  Canaan ; 
and  they  came  unto  Haran,  and  dwelt 
there. 

32  And  the  days  of  Terah  were  two  hun- 
dred and  five  years:  and  Terah  died  in 
Haran. 

CHAPTER  XII. 

God  calleth  Ahram. 

OW  the  Lord  had  said  unto  Abram,  Get 
A 1 thee  out  of  thy  country,  and  from  thy 
kindred,  and  from  thy  father’s  house,  unto 
a land  that  I will  shew  thee : 

2 And  I will  make  of  thee  a great  nation, 
and  I will  bless  thee,  and  make  thy  name 
great ; and  thou  shalt  be  a blessing : 

3 And  I will  bless  them  that  bless  thee,  and 
curse  him  that  curseth  thee:  and  in  thee 
shall  all  families  of  the  earth  be  blessed. 

4 So  Abram  departed,  as  the  Lord  had 
spoken  unto  him ; and  Lot  went  with  him : 
and  Abram  was  seventy  and  five  years  old 
when  he  departed  out  of  Haran. 

5 And  Abram  took  Sarai  his  wife,  and  Lot 
his  brother’s  son,  and  all  their  substance 
that  they  had  gathered,  and  the  souls  that 
they  had  gotten  in  Haran;  and  they  went 
forth  to  go  into  the  land  of  Canaan;  and 
into  the  land  of  Canaan  they  came. 

6 t And  Abram  passed  through  the  land 
unto  the  place  of  Sichem,  unto  the  plain  of 
Moreh.  And  the  Canaanite  was  then  in  the 
land. 

7 And  the  Lord  appeared  unto  Abram, 
and  said,  Unto  thy  seed  will  I give  this 
land : and  there  builded  he  an  altar  unto  the 
Lord,  who  appeared  unto  him. 

8 And  he  removed  from  thence  unto  a 
mountain  on  the  east  of  Beth-el,  and  pitch- 
ed his  tent,  having  Beth-el  on  the  west,  and 
Hai  on  the  east:  and  there  he  builded  an 
altar  unto  the  Lord,  and  called  upon  the 
name  of  the  Lord. 

9 And  Abram  journeyed,  going  on  still  to- 
ward the  south. 

10  t And  there  was  a famine  in  the  land : 
and  Abram  went  down  into  Egypt  to  so- 
journ there ; for  the  famine  was  grievous 
in  the  land. 

11  And  it  came  to  pass,  when  he  was  come 
near  to  enter  into  Egypt,  that  he  said  unto 
Sarai  his  wife,  Behold  now,  I know  that 
thou  art  a fair  woman  to  look  upon : 

12  Therefore  it  shall  come  to  pass,  when 
the  Egyptians  shall  see  thee,  that  they  shall 
say.  This  is  his  wife : and  they  will  kill  me, 
but  they  will  save  thee  alive. 

13  Say,  I pray  thee,  thou  art  my  sister : that 
it  may  be  well  with  me  for  thy  sake ; and 
my  soul  shall  live  because  of  thee. 

14  t And  it  came  to  pass,  that,  when  Abram 
was  come  into  Egypt,  the  Egyptians  beheld 
the  woman  that  she  was  very  fair. 

15  The  princes  also  of  Pharaoh  saw  her, 
and  commended  her  before  Pharaoh:  and 
the  woman  was  taken  into  Pharaoh’s 
house. 

16  And  he  entreated  Abram  well  for  her 
sake:  and  he  had  sheep,  and  oxen,  and  he 
asses,  and  menservants,  and  maidservants, 
and  she  asses,  and  camels. 

12 


17  And  the  Lord  plagued  Pharaoh  and  his 
house  with  great  plagues,  because  of  Sarai, 
Abram’s  wife. 

18  And  Pharaoh  called  Abram,  and  said. 
What  is  this  that  thou  hast  done  unto  me? 
why  didst  thou  not  tell  me  that  she  was  thy 
wife? 

19  Why  saidst  thou.  She  is  my  sister?  so  I 
might  have  taken  her  to  me  to  wife : now 
therefore  behold  thy  wife,  take  her,  and  go 
thy  way. 

20  And  Pharaoh  commanded  his  men  con- 
cerning him : and  they  sent  him  away,  and 
his  wife,  and  all  that  he  had. 

CHAPTER  XIII. 

Ahram  and  Lot  separate. 

AND  Abram  went  up  out  of  Egypt,  he,  and 
JiA.  his  wife,  and  all  that  he  had,  and  Lot 
with  him,  into  the  south. 

2 And  Abram  was  very  rich  in  cattle,  in 
silver,  and  in  gold. 

3 And  he  went  on  his  journeys  from  the 
south  even  to  Beth-el,  unto  the  place  where 
his  tent  had  been  at  the  beginning,  between 
Beth-el  and  Hai ; 

4 Unto  the  place  of  the  altar,  which  he  had 
made  there  at  the  first : and  there  Abram 
called  on  the  name  of  the  Lord. 

5 II  And  Lot  also,  which  went  with  Abram, 
had  flocks,  and  herds,  and  tents. 

6 And  the  land  was  not  able  to  bear  them, 
that  they  might  dwell  together:  for  their 
substance  was  great,  so  that  they  could  not 
dwell  together. 

7 And  there  was  a strife  between  the  herd- 
men  of  Abram’s  cattle  and  the  herdmen  of 
Lot’s  cattle : and  the  Canaanite  and  the  Per- 
izzite  dwelt  then  in  the  land. 

8 And  Abram  said  unto  Lot,  Let  there  be 
no  strife,  I pray  thee,  between  me  and  thee , 
and  between  my  herdmen  and  thy  herd- 
men ; for  we  he  brethren. 

9 Is  not  the  whole  land  before  thee?  sepa- 
rate thyself,  I pray  thee,  from  me : if  thon 
wilt  take  the  left  hand,  then  I will  go  to  the 
right;  or  if  thou  depart  to  the  right  hand, 
then  I will  go  to  the  left. 

10  And  Lot  lifted  up  his  eyes,  and  beheld  all 
the  plain  of  Jordan,  that  it  was  well  water- 
ed every  where,  before  the  Lord  destroyed 
Sodom  and  Gomorrah,  even  as  the  garden  of 
the  Lord,  like  the  land  of  Egypt,  as  thou 
comest  unto  Zoar. 

11  Then  Lot  chose  him  all  the  plain  of  Jor- 
dan ; and  Lot  journeyed  east : and  they  sep- 
arated themselves  the  one  from  the  other. 

12  Abram  dwelt  in  the  land  of  Canaan,  and 
Lot  dwelt  in  the  cities  of  the  plain,  and 
pitched  his  tent  toward  Sodom. 

13  But  the  men  of  Sodom  were  wicked  and 
sinners  before  the  Lord  exceedingly. 

14  1 And  the  Lord  said  unto  Abram,  after 
that  Lot  was  separated  from  him.  Lift  up 
now  thine  eyes,  and  look  from  the  place 
where  thou  art  northward,  and  southward, 
and  eastward,  and  westward : 

15  For  all  the  land  which  thou  seest,  to  thee 
will  I give  it,  and  to  thy  seed  for  ever. 

16  And  I will  make  thy  seed  as  the  dust  of 
the  earth : so  that  if  a man  can  number  the 
dust  of  the  earth,  then  shall  thy  seed  also  be 
numbered. 

17  Arise,  walk  through  the  land  in  the 


A.hrcii7i  rcscucth  Lot^  GENESIS,  21V.  God  cucouraoeth  A.bram, 


length  of  it  and  in  the  breadth  of  it ; for  T 
will  ^ve  it  unto  thee. 

18  Then  Abram  removed  Ms  tent,  and  came 
and  dwelt  in  the  plain  of  Mamre,  which  is  in 
Hebron,  and  built  there  an  altar  unto  the 
Lord. 

CHAPTER  XIV. 

The  battle  of  the  kings. 

AND  it  came  to  pass  in  the  days  of  Amra- 
phel  king-  of  Shinar,  Arioch  king-  of  El- 
lasar,  Chedorlaomer  king  of  Elam,  and  Tidal 
king  of  nations ; 

2 That  these  made  war  with  Bera  king  of 
Sodom,  and  with  Birsha  king  of  Gomorrah, 
Shinab  king  of  Admah,  and  Shemeber  king 
of  Zeboiim,  and  the  king  of  Bela,  which  is 
Zoar. 

3 All  these  were  joined  together  in  the  vale 
of  Siddim,  which  is  the  salt  sea. 

4 Twelve  years  they  served  Chedorlaomer, 
and  in  the  thirteenth  year  they  rebelled. 

5 And  in  the  fourteenth  year  came  Chedor- 
laomer, and  the  kings  that  were  with  him, 
and  smote  the  Rephaim  in  Ashteroth  Kar- 
naim,  and  the  Zuzim  in  Ham,  and  the  Emim 
in  Shaveh  Kiriathaim, 

6 And  the  Horites  in  their  mount  Seir,  unto 
El-paran,  which  is  by  the  wilderness. 

7 And  they  returned,  and  came  to  En-mish- 
pat,  which  is  Kadesh,  and  smote  all  the 
country  of  the  Amalekites,  and  also  the 
Amorites,  that  dwelt  in  Hazezon-tamar. 

8 And  there  went  out  the  king  of  Sodom, 
and  the  king  of  Gomorrah,  and  the  king  of 
Admah,  and  the  king  of  Zeboiim,  and  the 
king  of  Bela,  (the  same  is  Zoar ;)  and  they 
joined  battle  with  them  in  the  vale  of  Sid- 
dim ; 

9 With  Chedorlaomer  the  king  of  Elam,  and 
with  Tidal  king  of  nations,  and  Amraphel 
king  of  Shinar,  and  Arioch  king  of  Ellasar ; 
four  kings  with  five. 

10  And  the  vale  of  Siddim  was  full  of  slime- 
pits  ; and  the  kings  of  Sodom  and  (lomorrah 
fled,  and  fell  there ; and  they  that  remained 
fled  to  the  mountain. 

11  And  they  took  all  the  goods  of  Sodom 
and  Gomorrah,  and  aU  their  victuals,  and 
went  their  way. 

13  And  they  took  Lot,  Abram’s  brother’s 
son,  w ho  dwelt  in  Sodom,  and  his  goods,  and 
departed. 

13  IF  And  there  came  one  that  had  escaped, 
and  told  Abram  the  Hebrew ; for  he  dwelt 
in  the  plain  of  Mamre  the  Amorite,  brother 
of  Eshcol,  and  brother  of  Aner ; and  these 
were  confederate  with  Abram. 

14  And  when  Abram  heard  that  his  brother 
was  taken  captive,  he  armed  his  trained  serv- 
ants, born  in  his  own  house,  three  hundred 
and  eighteen,  and  pursued  them  unto  Dan. 

15  And  he  divided  himself  against  them,  he 
and  his  servants,  by  night,  and  smote  them, 
and  pursued  them  unto  Hobah,  which  is  on 
the  left  hand  of  Damascus. 

16  And  he  brought  back  all  the  goods,  and 
also  brought  again  his  brother  Lot,  and  his 
goods,  and  the  women  also,  and  the  people. 

17  IF  And  the  king  of  Sodom  went  out  to 
meet  him,  after  his  return  from  the  slaugh- 
ter of  Chedorlaomer  and  of  the  kings  that 
w^e  with  him,  at  the  valley  of  Shaveh, 
which  is  the  king’s  daleo 


18  And  Melchizedek  king  of  Salem  brought 
forth  bread  and  wine : and  he  was  the  priest 
of  the  most  high  God. 

19  And  he  blessed  him,  and  said.  Blessed  be 
Abram  of  the  most  high  God,  possessor  of 
heaven  and  earth : 

20  And  blessed  be  the  most  high  God,  which 
hath  delivered  thine  enemies  into  thy  hand. 
And  he  gave  him  tithes  of  all. 

21  And  the  king  of  Sodom  said  unto  Abram, 
Give  me  the  persons,  and  take  the  goods  to 
thyself. 

22  And  Abram  said  to  the  king  of  Sodom,  I 
have  lifted  up  mine  hand  unto  the  Lord, 
the  most  high  God,  the  possessor  of  heaven 
and  earth, 

23  That  I will  not  take  from  a thread  even 
to  a shoelatchet,  and  that  I will  not  take  any 
thing  that  is  thine,  lest  thou  shouldest  say,  I 
have  made  Abram  rich : 

24  Save  only  that  which  the  j-ourig  men 
have  eaten,  and  the  portion  of  the  men 
which  went  with  me,  Aner,  Eshcol,  and 
Mamre ; let  them  take  their  portion. 

CHAPTER  XV. 

God's  promise  to  Abram. 

AFTER  these  things  the  word  of  the  Lord 
XX  came  unto  Abram  in  a vision,  saying. 
Fear  not,  Abram : I am  thy  shield,  and  thy 
exceeding  great  reward. 

2 And  Abram  said.  Lord  God,  what  wilt 
thou  give  me,  seeing  I go  childless,  and  the 
steward  of  my  house  is  this  Eliezer  of  Da- 
mascus ? 

3 And  Abram  said.  Behold,  to  me  thou  hast 
given  no  seed : and,  lo,  one  born  in  my  house 
is  mine  heir. 

4 And,  behold,  the  word  of  the  Lord  came 
unto  him,  saying,  This  shall  not  be  thine 
heir ; but  he*  that  shall  come  forth  out  of 
thine  own  bowels  shall  be  thine  heir. 

5 And  he  brought  him  forth  abroad,  and 
said.  Look  now  toward  heaven,  and  tell  the 
stars,  if  thou  be  able  to  number  them ; and 
he  said  unto  him.  So  shall  thy  seed  be. 

6 And  he  believed  in  the  Lord;  and  he 
counted  it  to  him  for  righteousness. 

7 And  he  said  unto  him,  I am  the  Lord  that 
brought  thee  out  of  Ur  of  the  Chaldees,  to 
give  thee  this  land  to  inherit  it. 

8 And  he  said.  Lord  God,  whereby  shall  I 
know  that  I shall  inherit  it  ? 

9 And  he  said  unto  him.  Take  me  a heifer 
of  three  years  old,  and  a she  goat  of  three 
years  old,  and  a ram  of  three  years  old,  and 
a turtledove,  and  a young  pigeon. 

10  And  he  took  unto  him  all  these,  and  di- 
vided them  in  the  midst,  and  laid  each  piece 
one  against  another : but  the  birds  divided 
he  not.  • 

11  And  when  the  fowls  came  down  upon 
the  carcasses,  Abram  drove  them  away. 

13  And  when  the  sun  was  going  down,  a 
deep  sleep  fell  upon  Abram ; and,  lo,  a hor- 
ror of  great  darkness  fell  upon  him. 

13  And  he  said  unto  Abram,  Know  of  a 
surety  that  thy  seed  shall  be  a stranger  in  a 
land  that  is  not  theirs,  and  shall  serve  them ; 
and  they  shall  afflict  them  four  hundred 
years ; 

14  And  also  that  nation,  whom  they  shall 
serve,  will  I judge ; and  afterward  shall  they 
come  out  with  great  substanceo 

Ig 


Haga/r  fleeth  from  Saraio 

15  And  thou  shalt  g’o  to  thy  fathers  in 
peace;  thou  shalt  be  buried  in  a good  old 
age. 

16  But  in  the  fourth  generation  they  shall 
come  hither  again:  for  the  iniquity  "of  the 
Amorites  is  not  yet  full. 

17  And  it  came  to  pass,  that,  when  the  sun 
went  down,  and  it  was  dark,  behold  a smok- 
ing furnace,  and  a burning  lamp  that  passed 
between  those  pieces. 

18  In  that  same  day  the  Lord  made  a cove- 
nant with  Abram,  saying.  Unto  thy  seed 
have  I given  this  land,  from  the  river  of 
Eg5q)t  unto  the  great  river,  the  river  Eu- 
phrates : 

19  The  Kenites,  and  the  Kenizzites,  and  the 
Kadmonites, 

20  And  the  Hittites,  and  the  Perizzites,  and 
the  Rephaim, 

21  And  the  Amorites,  and  the  Canaanites, 
and  the  Girgashites,  and  the  Jebusites. 

CHAPTER  XVI. 

Sarai  giveth  Hagar  to  Ahram. 

NOW  Sarai,  Abram’s  wife,  bare  him  no 
children:  and  she  had  a handmaid,  an 
Eg’yptian,  whose  name  was  Hagar. 

2  And  Sarai  said  unto  Abram,  Behold  now, 
the  Lord  hath  restrained  me  from  bearing : 
I pray  thee,  go  in  unto  my  maid  ; it  may  be 
that  I may  obtain  children  by  her.  And 
Abram  hearkened  to  the  voice  of  Sarai. 

3  And  Sarai,  Abram’s  wife,  took  Hagar  her 
maid  the  Egyptian,  after  Abram  had  dwelt 
ten  years  in  the  land  of  Canaan,  and  gave 
her  to  her  husband  Abram  to  be  his  wife. 

4  f And  he  went  in  unto  Hagar,  and  she  con- 
ceived : and  when  she  saw  that  she  had  con- 
ceived, her  mistress  was  despised  in  her  eyes. 
5 And  Sarai  said  unto  Abram,  My  wrong  he 
upon  thee : I have  given  my  maid  into  thy 
bosom ; and  when  she  saw  that  she  had  con- 
ceived, I was  despised  in  her  eyes ; the  Lord 
judge  between  me  and  thee. 

6  But  Abram  said  unto  Sarai,  Behold,  thy 
maid  is  in  thy  hand ; do  to  her  as  it  pleaseth 
thee.  And  when  Sarai  dealt  hardly  with 
her,  she  fled  from  her  face. 

7  t And  the  angel  of  the  Lord  found  her 
by  a fountain  of  water  in  the  wilderness,  by 
the  fountain  in  the  way  to  Shur. 

8  And  he  said,  Hagar,  Sarai’s  maid,  whence 
earnest  thou?  and  whither  wilt  thou  go? 
And  she  said,  I flee  from  the  face  of  my 
mistress  Sarai. 

9  And  the  angel  of  the  Lord  said  unto  her. 
Return  to  thy  mistress,  and  submit  thyself 
under  her  hands. 

10  And  the  angel  of  the  Lord  said  unto  her, 

I  will  multiply  thy  seed  exceedingly,  that  it 
shall  not  be  numbered  for  multitude. 

11  And  the  angel  of  the  Lord  said  unto  her. 
Behold,  thou  art  with  child,  and  shalt  bear  a 
son,  and  shalt  call  his  name  Ishmael;  be- 
cause the  Lord  hath  heard  thy  affliction. 

12  And  he  will  be  a wild  man  ; his  hand  will 
he  against  every  man,  and  every  man’s  hand 
against  him : and  he  shall  dwell  in  the  pres- 
ence of  all  his  brethren. 

13  And  she  called  the  name  of  the  Lord 
that  spake  unto  her.  Thou  God  seest  me: 
for  she  said.  Have  I also  here  looked  after 
him  that  seeth  me  ? 

14  Wherefore  the  well  was  called  Beer-la- 

M 


Ishmael  is  horn, 

hai-roi:  behold,  it  is  between  Kadesh  and 
Bered. 

15  1 And  Hagar  bare  Abram  a son:  and 
Abram  called  his  son’s  name,  which  Hagar 
bare,  Ishmael. 

16  And  Abram  was  fourscore  and  six  years 
old,  when  Hagar  bare  Ishmael  to  Abram. 

CHAPTER  XVII. 

The  covenant  renewed. 

AND  when  Abram  was  ninety  years  old 
Ax  and  nine,  the  Lord  appeared  to  Abram, 
and  said  unto  him,  I am  the  Almighty  God ; 
walk  before  me,  and  be  thou  perfect. 

2 And  I will  make  my  covenant  between 
me  and  thee,  and  will  multiply  thee  exceed- 
ingly. 

3 And  Abram  fell  on  his  face:  and  God 
talked  with  him,  saying, 

4 As  for  me,  behold,  my  covenant  is  with 
thee,  and  thou  shalt  be  a father  of  many  na- 
tions. 

5 Neither  shall  thy  name  any  more  be  call- 
ed Abram,  but  thy  name  shall  be  Abraham ; 
for  a father  of  many  nations  have  I made 
thee. 

6 And  I will  make  thee  exceeding  fruitful, 
and  I will  make  nations  of  thee,  and  kings 
shall  come  out  of  thee. 

7 And  I will  establish  my  covenant  between 
me  and  thee  and  thy  seed  after  thee  in  their 
generations,  for  an  everlasting  covenant,  to 
be  a God  unto  thee  and  to  thy  seed  after 
thee. 

8 And  I will  give  unto  thee,  and  to  thy  seed 
after  thee,  the  land  wherein  thou  art  a stran- 
ger, all  the  land  of  Canaan,  for  an  everlasting 
possession ; and  I will  be  their  God. 

9 t And  God  said  unto  Abraham,  Thou 
shalt  keep  my  covenant  therefore,  thou,  and 
thy  seed  after  thee  in  their  generations. 

10  This  4s  my  covenant,  which  ye  shall  keep, 
between  me  and  you  and  thy  seed  after  thee ; 
Every  man  child  among  you  shall  be  circum- 
cised. 

11  And  ye  shall  circumcise  the  flesh  of  your 
foreskin ; and  it  shall  be  a token  of  the  cove- 
nant betwixt  me  and  you. 

12  And  he  that  is  eight  days  old  shall  be  cir- 
cumcised among  you,  every  man  child  in 
your  generations,  he  that  is  born  in  the 
house,  or  bought  with  money  of  any  stran- 
ger, which  is  not  of  thy  seed. 

13  He  that  is  born  in  thy  house,  and  he  that 
is  bought  with  thy  money,  must  needs  be 
circumcised:  and  my  covenant  shall  be  in 
your  flesh  for  an  everlasting  covenant. 

14  And  the  uncircumcised  man  child  whose 
flesh  of  his  foreskin  is  not  circumcised,  that 
soul  shall  be  cut  off  from  his  people ; he  hath 
broken  my  covenant. 

15  t And  God  said  unto  Abraham,  As  for 
Sarai  thy  wife,  thou  shalt  not  call  her  name 
Sarai,  but  Sarah  shall  her  name  he. 

16  And  I will  bless  her,  and  give  thee  a son 
also  of  her : yea,  I will  bless  her,  and  she  shall 
be  a mother  of  nations ; kings  of  people  shall 
be  of  her. 

17  Then  Abraham  fell  upon  his  face,  and 
laughed,  and  said  in  his  heart.  Shall  a child  l)e 
born  unto  him  that  is  a hundred  years  old  ? 
and  shall  Sarah,  that  is  ninety  years  old,  bear? 

18  And  Abraham  said  unto  God,  O that 
Ishmael  might  Mv©  before  thee! 


GENESIS,  XVI. 


Isaac  is  promised.  GENESIS,  XVIIl.  Sarah  is  reproved. 


19  And  God  said,  Sarah  thy  wife  shall  bear 
thee  a son  indeed  ; and  thou  shalt  call  his 
name  Isaac:  and  I will  establish  my  cove- 
nant with  him  for  an  everlasting  covenant, 
and  with  his  seed  after  him. 

20  And  as  for  Ishmael,  I have  heard  thee : 
Behold,  I have  blessed  him,  and  will  make 
him  fruitful,  and  will  multiply  him  exceed- 
ingly ; twelve  princes  shall  he  beget,  and  I 
will  make  him  a great  nation. 

21  But  my  covenant  will  I establish  with 
Isaac,  which  Sarah  shall  bear  unto  thee  at 
this  set  time  in  the  next  year. 

22  And  he  left,  off  talking  with  him,  and 
God  went  up  from  Abraham. 

23  t And  Abraham  took  Ishmael  his  son, 
and  all  that  were  born  in  his  house,  and  all 
that  were  bought  with  his  money,  every  male 
among  the  men  of  Abraham’s  house;  and 
circumcised  the  flesh  of  their  foreskin  in  the 
selfsame  day,  as  God  had  said  unto  him. 

24  And  Abraham  was  ninety  years  old  and 
nine,  when  he  was  circumcised  in  the  flesh 
of  his  foreskin. 

25  And  Ishmael  his  son  was  thirteen  years 
old,  when  he  was  circumcised  in  the  flesh  of 
his  foreskin. 

26  In  the  selfsame  day  was  Abraham  cir- 
cumcised, and  Ishmael  his  son. 

27  And  all  the  men  of  his  house,  born  in  the 
house,  and  bought  with  money  of  the  stran- 
ger, were  circumcised  with  him. 

CHAPTER  XYIII. 

Abraham  entertaineth  three  angels. 
AND  the  Lord  appeared  unto  him  in  the 
plains  of  Mamre : and  he  sat  in  the  tent 
door  in  the  heat  of  the  day ; 

2 And  he  lifted  up  his  eyes  and  looked,  and, 
lo,  three  men  stood  by  him;  and  when  he 
saw  them,  he  ran  to  meet  them  from  the  tent 
door,  and  bowed  himself  toward  the  ground, 

3 And  said.  My  Lord,  if  now  I have  found 
favour  in  thy  sight,  pass  not  away,  I pray 
thee,  from  thy  servant: 

4 Let  a little  water,  I pray  you,  be  fetched, 
and  wash  your  feet,  and  rest  yourselves  un- 
der the  tree : 

5 And  I will  fetch  a morsel  of  bread,  and 
comfort  ye  your  hearts ; after  that  ye  shall 
pass  on ; for  therefore  are  ye  come  to  your 
servant.  And  they  said.  So  do,  as  thou  hast 
said. 

6 And  Abraham  hastened  into  the  tent  unto 
Sarah,  and  said.  Make  ready  quickly  three 
measures  of  fine  meal,  knead  it,  and  make 
cakes  upon  the  hearth. 

7 And  Abraham  ran  unto  the  herd,  and 
fetched  a calf  tender  and  good,  and  gave  it 
unto  a young  man ; and  he  hasted  to  dress  it. 

8 And  he  took  butter,  and  milk,  and  the 
calf  which  he  had  dressed,  and  set  it  before 
them ; and  he  stood  by  them  under  the  tree, 
and  they  did  eat. 

9 t And  they  said  unto  him.  Where  is  Sarah 
thy  wife  ? And  he  said.  Behold,  in  the  tent. 

10  And  he  said,  I will  certainly  return  unto 
thee  according  to  the  time  of  life ; and,  lo, 
Sarah  thy  wife  shall  have  a son.  And  Sarah 
heard  it  in  the  tent  door,  which  was  behind 
him. 

11  Now  Abraham  and  Sarah  were  old  and 
well  stricken  in  age ; and  it  ceased  to  be  with 
Sarah  after  the  manner  of  women^ 


12  Therefore  Sarah  laughed  within  herself, 
saying.  After  I am  waxed  old  shall  I have 
pleasure,  my  lord  being  old  also  ? 

13  And  the  Lord  said  unto  Abraham, 
Wherefore  did  Sarah  laugh,  saying.  Shall  I 
of  a surety  bear  a child,  which  am  old  ? 

14  Is  any  thing  too  hard  for  the  Lord  ? At 
the  time  appointed  I will  return  unto  thee, 
according  to  the  time  of  life,  and  Sarah  shall 
have  a son. 

15  Then  Sarah  denied,  saying,  I laughed 
not ; for  she  was  afraid.  And  he  said.  Nay ; 
but  thou  didst  laugh. 

16  t And  the  men  rose  up  from  thence,  and 
looked  toward  Sodom : and  Abraham  went 
with  them  to  bring  them  on  the  way. 

17  And  the  Lord  said.  Shall  I hide  from 
Abraham  that  thing  which  I do; 

18  Seeing  that  Abraham  shall  surely  become 
a great  and  mighty  nation,  and  all  the  na- 
tions of  the  earth  shall  be  blessed  in  him  ? 

19  For  I know  him,  that  he  will  command 
his  children  and  his  household  after  him,  and 
they  shall  keep  the  way  of  the  Lord,  to  do 
justice  and  judgment;  that  the  Lord  may 
bring  upon  Abraham  that  which  he  hath 
spoken  of  him. 

20  And  the  Lord  said.  Because  the  cry  of 
Sodom  and  Gomorrah  is  great,  and  because 
their  sin  is  very  grievous, 

21 1 will  go  down  now,  and  see  whether  they 
have  done  altogether  according  to  the  cry  of 
it,  which  is  come  unto  me ; and  if  not,  I will 
know. 

22  And  the  men  turned  their  faces  from 
thence,  and  went  toward  Sodom : but  Abra- 
ham stood  yet  before  the  Lord. 

23  1 And  Abraham  drew  near,  and  said, 
Wilt  thou  also  destroy  the  righteous  with 
the  wicked? 

24  Perad venture  there  be  fifty  righteous 
within  the  city ; wilt  thou  also  destroy  and 
not  spare  the  place  for  the  fifty  righteous 
that  are  therein? 

25  That  be  far  from  thee  to  do  after  this 
manner,  to  slay  the  righteous  with  the  wick- 
ed ; and  that  the  righteous  should  be  as  the 
wicked,  that  be  far  from  thee : Shall  not  the 
Judge  of  all  the  earth  do  right  ? 

26  And  the  Lord  said.  If  I find  in  Sodom 
fifty  righteous  within  the  city,  then  1 will 
spare  all  the  place  for  their  sakes. 

27  And  Abraham  answered  and  said,  Behold 
now,  I have  taken  upon  me  to  speak  unto 
the  Lord,  which  am  but  dust  and  ashes : 

28  Peradventure  there  shall  lack  five  of  the 
fifty  righteous : wilt  thou  destroy  all  the  citj* 
for  lack  of  five  ? And  he  said.  If  I find  there 
forty  and  five,  I will  not  destroy  it, 

29  And  he  spake  unto  him  yet  again,  and 
said,  Peradventure  there  shall  be  forty  found 
there.  And  he  said,  I wi  11  not  do  it  for  for- 
ty’s sake. 

30  And  he  said  unto  him.  Oh  let  not  the 
Lord  be  angry,  and  I will  speak : Peradven- 
ture there  shall  thirty  be  found  there.  And 
he  said,  I will  not  do  it,  if  I find  thirty  there. 

31  And  he  said.  Behold  now,  I have  taken 
upon  me  to  speak  unto  the  Lord : Peradven- 
ture there  shall  be  twenty  found  there.  And 
he  said,  I will  not  destroy  it  for  twenty’s 
sake. 

32  And  he  said.  Oh  let  not  the  Lord  be  an- 
gry, and  I will  speak  yet  but  t^  once : Per=> 

M 


Lot  is  sent  out  of  Sodom, 


adventure  ten  shall  be  found  there.  And  he 
^ yiy  destroy  it  for  ten’s  sake. 

Lord  went  his  way,  as  soon  as 
he  had  left  communing*  with  Abraham : and 
Abraham  returned  unto  his  place. 


GENESIS,  XIX, 


CHAPTER  XIX. 

Lot  entertaineth  two  angels, 

AND  there  came  two  angels  to  Sodom  at 
^ even ; and  Lot  sat  in  the  gate  of  Sodom : 
and  Dot  seeing  them  rose  up  to  meet  them ; 
and  he  bowed  himself  with  his  face  toward 
the  ground ; 

2 And  he  said,  Behold  now,  my  lords,  turn 

I pray  j^ou,  into  your  servant’s  house, 
and  tarry  all  night,  and  wash  your  feet,  and 
ye  shall  rise  up  early,  and  go  on  your  ways. 
And  they  said.  Nay ; but  we  will  abide  in  the 
street  all  night. 

3 And  he  pressed  upon  them  greatly:  and 
they  turned  in  unto  him,  and  entered  into 
his  house ; and  he  made  them  a feast,  and 

. unleavened  bread,  and  they  did  eat. 

4 1 But  before  they  lay  down,  the  men  of 
the  city,  even  the  men  of  Sodom,  compassed 
the  house  round,  both  old  and  young,  all  the 
people  from  every  quarter : 

, ? And  they  called  unto  Lot,  and  said  unto 
Where  are  the  men. which  came  in  to 
thee  this  night?  bring  them  out  unto  us, 
that  we  may  know  them. 

6 And  Lot  went  out  at  the  door  unto  them, 
and  shut  the  door  after  him, 

said,  I pray  you,  brethren,  do  not  so 
wickedly. 

8 Behold  now,  I have  two  daughters  which 
nave  not  known  man  i let  me,  I pray  you 
bring  them  out  unto  you,  and  do  ye  to  them’ 
as  w good  in  your  eyes : only  unto  these  men 
do  nothing ; for  therefore  came  they  under 
the  shadow  of  my  roof. 

9 And  they  said,  Stand  back.  And  they  said 
(^g(^n,,  This  one  fellow  came  in  to  sojourn, 
and  he  will  needs  be  a judge : now  will  we 
deal  worse  with  thee  than  with  them.  And 
they  pressed  sore  upon  the  man,  even  Lot, 
and  came  near  to  break  the  door. 

10  But  the  men  put  forth  their  hand,  and 
pulled  Lot  into  the  house  to  them,  and  shut 
to  the  door. 

11  And  they  smote  the  men  that  were  at  the 
door  ot  the  house  with  blindness,  both  small 
and  great : so  that  they  wearied  themselves 
to  find  the  door. 

12  ^ And  the  men  said  unto  Lot,  Hast  thou 
here  any  besides?  son  in  law,  and  thy  sons, 
and  thy  daughters,  and  whatsoever  thou  hast 

bring  them  out  of  this  place : 

13  For  we  will  destroy  this  place,  because 
the  cry  of  them  is  waxen  great  before  the 
face  of  the  Lord;  and  the  Lord  hath  sent 
us  to  destroy  it. 

14  And  Lot  went  out,  and  spake  unto  his 
sons  m law,  which  married  his  daughters, 

T g’ct  you  out  of  this  place;  for 

the  Lord  will  destroy  this  city.  But  he  seem- 
mocked  unto  his  sons  in  law. 

15  1 And  when  the  morning  arose,  then  the 
angels  hastened  Lot,  saying.  Arise,  take  thy 
wiie,  and  thy  two  daughters,  which  are  here ; 
teg  thou  be  consumed  in  the  iniquity  of  the 

16  And  while  he  lingered,  the  men  laid  hold 
upon  his  hand,  and  upon  the  hand  of  his 

3,6 


Destruction  of  Sodom, 


wife,  and  upon  the  hand  of  his  two  daugh- 
Lord  being  merciful  unto  him : 
and  they  brought  him  forth,  and  set  him 
without  the  city. 

17  t And  it  came  to  pass,  when  they  had 
brought  them  forth  abroad,  that  he  said.  Es- 
cape ter  thy  life ; look  not  behind  thee,  nei- 
ther stey  thou  in  all  the  plain ; escape  to  the 
fountain,  lest  thou  be  consumed. 

18  And  Lot  said  unto  them.  Oh,  not  so  mv 

Lord : ^ 

19  Behold  now,  thy  servant  hath  found 
grace  m thy  sight,  and  thou  hast  magnified 
thy  mercy,  which  thou  hast  shewed  unto  me 
in  saving  my  life ; and  I cannot  escape  to  the 
mountain,  lest  some  evil  take  me,  and  I die : 

^0  Behold  now,  this  city  is  near  to  flee  unto, 
and  it  IS  a little  one : O,  let  me  escape  thith- 
^ soul  shall 

^ said  unto  him.  See,  I have  accept- 

ed thee  concerning  this  thing  also,  that  I 
will  not  overthrow  this  city,  ter  the  which 
thou  hast  spoken. 

22  Haste  thee,  escape  thither;  for  I cannot 
thing  till  thou  be  come  thither. 
Therefore  the  name  of  the  city  was  called 
Zoar. 

23 1 The  sun  was  risen  upon  the  earth  when 
Dot  entered  into  Zoar. 

24  Then  the  Lord  rained  upon  Sodom  and 
upon  Gomorrah  brimstone  and  fire  from  the 
Lord  out  of  heaven ; 

25  And  he  overthrew  those  cities,  and  all 
the  plain,  and  all  the  inhabitants  of  the  cit- 
ies, and  that  which  grew  upon  the  ground. 

26  11  But  his  wife  looked  back  from  behind 
him,  and  she  became  a pillar  of  salt, 

27  1 And  Abraham  gat  up  early  in  the 
morning  to  the  place  where  he  stood  before 
the  Lord  : 

28  And  he  looked  toward  Sodom  and  Go- 
morrah, and  toward  all  the  land  of  the  plain, 
and  beheld,  and,  lo,  the  smoke  of  the  coun- 
try went  up  as  the  smoke  of  a furnace. 

29  H And  it  came  to  pass,  when  God  de- 
stroyed the  cities  of  the  plain,  that  God  re- 
membered Abraham,  and  sent  Lot  out  of  the 
midst  of  the  overthrow,  when  he  overthrew 
the  cities  in  the  which  Lot  dwelt. 

30  t And  Lot  went  up  out  of  Zoar,  and 
dwelt  in  the  mountain,  and  his  two  daugh- 
ters with  him;  for  he  feared  to  dwell  in 
Zoar:  and  he  dwelt  in  a cave,  he  and  his 
two  daughters. 

31  And  the  firstborn  said  unto  the  younger. 
Our  father  is  old,  and  there  is  not  a man  in 
the  earth  to  come  in  unto  us  after  the  man- 
ner of  all  the  earth : 

32  Come,  let  us  make  our  father  drink  wine, 
and  we  will  lie  with  him,  that  we  may  pre- 
serve seed  of  our  father. 

^ And  they  made  their  father  drink  wine 
that  night : and  the  firstborn  went  in,  and 
lay  with  her  father;  and  he  perceived  not 
when  she  lay  down,  nor  when  she  arose. 

34  And  it  came  to  pass  on  the  morrow,  that 
the  firstborn  said  unto  the  younger,  Behold, 

I lay  yesternight  with  my  father:  let  us 
make  him  drink  wine  this  night  also ; and  go 
thou  in,  and  lie  with  him,  that  we  may  pre- 
serve seed  of  our  father. 

^ And  they  made  their  father  drink  wine 
that  night  also ; and  the  younger  arose,  and 


Ahralmm  denieth  his  wife. 


lay  with  him ; and  he  perceived  not  when 
she  lay  down,  nor  when  she  arose. 

36  Thus  were  both  the  daughters  of  Lot 
with  child  by  their  father. 

37  And  the  firstborn  bare  a son,  and  called 
his  name  Moab : the  same  is  the  father  of 
the  Moabites  unto  this  day. 

38  And  the  younger,  she  also  bare  a son,  and 
called  his  name  Ben-ammi : the  same  is  the 
father  of  the  children  of  Ammon  unto  this 
day. 

CHAPTER  XX. 

Abraham  denieth  his  wife. 

AND  Abraham  journeyed  from  thence  to- 
xX  ward  the  south  country,  and  dwelt  be- 
tween Kadesh  and  Shur,  and  sojourned  in 
Gerar. 

2 And  Abraham  said  of  Sarah  his  wife.  She 
is  my  sister : and  Abimelech  king  of  Gerar 
sent,  and  took  Sarah. 

3 But  God  came  to  Abimelech  in  a dream 
by  night,  and  said  to  him.  Behold,  thou  art 
hut  a dead  man,  for  the  woman  which  thou 
hast  taken ; for  she  is  a man’s  wife. 

4 But  Abimelech  had  not  come  near  her: 
and  he  said.  Lord,  wilt  thou  slay  also  a right- 
eous nation  ? 

5 Said  he  not  unto  me.  She  is  my  sister? 
and  ^he,  even  she  herself  said.  He  is  my 
brother : in  the  integrity  of  my  heart  and  in- 
nocency  of  my  hands  have  I done  this. 

6 And  God  said  unto  him  in  a dream.  Yea, 

I know  that  thou  didst  this  in  the  integrity 
of  thy  heart;  for  I also  withheld  thee  from 
sinning  against  me : therefore  suffered  I thee 
not  to  touch  her. 

7 Now  therefore  restore  the  man  his  wife ; 
for  he  is  a prophet,  and  he  shall  pray  for 
thee,  and  thou  shalt  live : and  if  thou  restore 
her  not,  know  thou  that  thou  shalt  surely  die, 
thou,  and  all  that  are  thine. 

8 Therefore  Abimelech  rose  early  in  the 
morning,  and  called  all  his  servants,  and  told 
all  these  things  in  their  ears : and  the  men 
were  sore  afraid. 

9 Then  Abimelech  called  Abraham,  and 
said  unto  him.  What  hast  thou  done  unto 
i^?  and  what  have  I offended  thee,  that 
thou  hast  brought  on  me  and  on  my  king- 
dom a great  sin  ? thou  hast  done  deeds  unto 
me  that  ought  not  to  be  done. 

10  And  Abimelech  said  unto  Abraham. 
vVhat  sawest  thou,  that  thou  hast  done  this 
thing  ? 

11  And  Abraham  said.  Because  I thought. 
Surely  the  fear  of  God  is  not  in  this  place ; 
and  they  will  slay  me  for  my  wife’s  sake. 

12  And  yet  indeed  she  is  my  sister ; she  is 
the  daughter  of  my  father,  but  not  the 
daughter  of  my  mother;  and  she  became 
my  wife. 

13  And  it  came  to  pass,  when  God  caused 
me  to  wander  from  my  father’s  house,  that  I 
said  unto  her.  This  is  thy  kindness  which 
thou  shalt  shew  unto  me;  at  every  place 
whither  we  shall  come,  say  of  me.  He  is  my 
brother. 

-A-nd  Abimelech  took  sheep,  and  oxen, 
and  menservants,  and  womenservants,  and 
gave  them  unto  Abraham,  and  restored  him 
Sarah  his  wife. 

Abimelech  said.  Behold,  my  land  is 
before  thee ; dwell  where  it  pleaseth  thee. 


GENESIS,  XXI.  Hagar  is  cast  forth. 

16  And  unto  Sarah  bo  said.  Behold,  I have 


given  thy  brother  a thousand  pieces  of  sil- 
ver : behold,  he  is  to  thee  a covering  of  the 
eyes,  unto  all  that  are  with  thee,  and  with 
all  other : thus  she  was  reproved. 

17  t So  Abraham  prayed  unto  God : and 
God  healed  Abimelech,  and  his  wife,  and  his 
maidservants ; and  they  bare  children. 

18  For  the  Lord  had  fast  closed  up  all  the 
wombs  of  the  house  of  Abimelech,  because 
of  Sarah,  Abraham’s  wife. 

CHAPTER  XXI. 

The  birth  of  Isaac. 

AND  the  Lord  visited  Sarah  as  he  had  said, 
xX  and  the  Lord  did  unto  Sarah  as  he  had 
spoken. 

2 For  Sarah  conceived,  and  bare  Abraham 
a son  in  his  old  age,  at  the  set  time  of  which 
God  had  spoken  to  him. 

3 And  Abraham  called  the  name  of  his  son 
that  was  born  unto  him,  whom  Sarah  bare  to 
him,  Isaac. 

4 And  Abraham  circumcised  his  son  Isaac 
being  eight  days  old,  as  God  had  commanded 
him. 

5 And  Abraham  was  a hundred  years  old, 
when  his  son  Isaac  was  born  unto  him. 

6 1 And  Sarah  said,  God  hath  made  me  to 
laugh,  so  that  all  that  hear  will  laugh  with 
me. 

7 And  she  said.  Who  would  have  said  unto 
Abraham,  that  Sarah  should  have  given  chil- 
dren suck  ? for  I have  borne  him  a son  in  his 
old  age. 

8 And  the  child  grew,  and  was  weaned: 
and  Abraham  made  a great  feast  the  same 
day  that  Isaac  was  weaned. 

9 f And  Sarah  saw  the  son  of  Hagar  the 
Egyptian,  Avhich  she  had  borne  unto  Abra- 
ham, mocking. 

10  Wherefore  she  said  unto  Abraham,  Cast 
out  this  bondwoman  and  her  son:  for  the 
son  of  this  bondwoman  shall  not  be  heir 
with  my  son,  even  with  Isaac. 

11  And  the  thing  was  very  grievous  in 
Abraham’s  sight  because  of  his  son. 

12  If  And  God  said  unto  Abraham,  Let  it 
not  be  grievous  in  thy  sight  because  of  the 
lad,  and  because  of  thy  bondwoman ; in  all 
that  Sarah  hath  said  unto  thee,  hearken  un- 
to her  voice ; for  in  Isaac  shall  thy  seed  be 
called. 

13  And  also  of  the  son  of  the  bondwoman 
will  I make  a nation,  because  he  is  thy  seed. 

14  And  Abraham  rose  up  early  in  the  morn- 
ing, and  took  bread,  and  a bottle  of  water, 
and  gave  it  unto  Hagar,  putting  it  on  her 
shoulder,  and  the  child,  and  sent  her  awaj^ : 
and  she  departed,  and  wandered  in  the  wil- 
derness of  Beer-sheba. 

15  And  the  water  was  spent  in  the  bottle, 
and  she  cast  the  child  under  one  of  the 
shrubs. 

16  And  she  went,  and  sat  her  down  over 
against  him  a good  way  off,  as  it  were  a bow- 
shot : for  she  said,  Let  me  not  see  the  death 
of  the  child.  And  she  sat  over  against  him, 
and  lifted  up  her  voice,  and  wept. 

17  And  God  heard  the  voice  of  the  lad  ; and 
the  angel  of  God  called  to  Hagar  out  of 
heaven,  and  said  unto  her.  What  aileth  thee, 
Hagar?  fear  not;  for  God  hath  heard  the 
voice  of  the  lad  where  he  is. 

17 


Tlie  trial  of 


GENESIS,  XXII,  Abratiam's  faith. 


18  Arise,  lift  up  the  lad,  and  hold  him  in 
thine  hand;  for  I will  make  him  a great 
nation. 

19  And  God  opened  her  eyes,  and  she  saw  a 
well  of  water ; and  she  went,  and  filled  the 
bottle  with  water,  and  gave  the  lad  drink. 

And  God  was  with  the  lad ; and  he  grew, 
and  dwelt  in  the  wilderness,  and  became  an 
archer. 

21  And  he  dwelt  in  the  wilderness  of  Paran : 
and  his  mother  took  him  a wife  out  of  the 
land  of  Egypt. 

22  IF  And  it  came  to  pass  at  that  time,  that 
Abimelech  and  Phichol  the  chief  captain  of 
his  host  spake  unto  Abraham,  saying,  God  is 
with  thee  in  all  that  thou  doest : 

23  Now  therefore  swear  unto  me  here  by 
God,  that  thou  wilt  not  deal  falsely  with  me,  \ 
nor  with  my  son,  nor  with  my  son’s  son : but 
according  to  the  kindness  that  I have  done 
unto  thee,  thou  shalt  do  unto  me,  and  to  the 
land  wherein  thou  hast  sojourned. 

24  And  Abraham  said,  I will  swear. 

25  And  Abraham  reproved  Abimelech  be- 
cause of  a well  of  water,  which  Abimelech’s 
servants  had  violently  taken  away. 

26  And  Abimelech  said,  I wot  not  who  hath 
done  this  thing : neither  didst  thou  tell  me, 
neither  yet  heard  I o/  it,  but  to  day. 

27  And  Abraham  took  sheep  and  oxen,  and 
gave  them  unto  Abimelech;  and  both  of 
them  made  a covenant. 

28  And  Abraham  set  seven  ewe  lambs  of 
the  flock  by  themselves. 

29  And  Abimelech  said  unto  Abraham, 
What  mean  these  seven  ewe  lambs  which 
thou  hast  set  by  themselves  ? 

30  And  he  said.  For  these  seven  ewe  lambs 
shalt  thou  thke  of  my  hand,  that  they  may 
be  a witness  unto  me,  that  I have  digged 
this  well. 

31  Wherefore  he  called  that  place  Beer-she- 
ba;  because  there  they  sware  both  of  them. 

32  Thus  they  made  a covenant  at  Beer-she- 
ba:  then  Abimelech  rose  up,  and  Phichol 
the  chief  captain  of  his  host,  and  they  re- 
turned into  the  land  of  the  Philistines. 

33  1 And  Abraham  planted  a grove  in  Beer- 
sheba,  and  called  there  on  the  name  of  the 
Lord,  the  everlasting  God. 

34  And  Abraham  sojourned  in  the  Philis- 
tines’ land  many  days. 

CHAPTER  XXII. 

The  trial  of  Abraham’s  faith. 

AND  it  came  to  pass  after  these  things, 
xA  that  God  did  tempt  Abraham,  and  said 
unto  him,  Abraham:  and  he  said.  Behold, 
here  [ am. 

2 And  he  said.  Take  now  thy  son,  thine 
only  son  Isaac,  whom  thou  lovest,  and  get 
thee  into  the  land  of  Moriah ; and  offer  him 
there  for  a burnt  offering  upon  one  of  the 
mountains  which  I will  tell  thee  of. 

3 t And  Abraham  rose  up  early  in  the 
morning,  and  saddled  his  ass,  and  took  two 
of  his  young  men  with  him,  and  Isaac  his 
son,  and  clave  the  wood  for  the  burnt  of- 
fering, and  rose  up,  and  went  unto  the  place 
of  which  God  had  told  him. 

4 Then  on  the  third  day  Abraham  lifted  up 
his  eyes,  and  saw  the  place  afar  oft’. 

5 And  Abraham  said  unto  his  young  men. 
Abide  ye  here  with  the  ass;  and  I and  the 


lad  will  go  yonder  and  worship,  and  come 
again  to  you. 

6 And  Abraham  took  the  wood  of  the  burnt 
offering,  and  laid  it  upon  Isaac  his  son ; and 
he  took  the  fire  in  his  hand,  and  a knifo ; 
and  they  went  both  of  them  together. 

7 And  Isaac  spake  unto  Abraham  his  fa- 
ther, and  s^id.  My  father  : and  he  said.  Here 
am  I,  my  son.  And  he  said,  Behold  the  fire 
and  the  wood : but  where  is  the  lamb  for  a 
burnt  offering? 

8 And  Abraham  said,  My  son,  God  will  pro- 
vide himself  a lamb  for  a burnt  offering : so 
they  went  both  of  them  together. 

9 And  they  came  to  the  place  which  God 
had  told  him  of;  and  Abraham  built  an 
altar  there,  and  laid  the  wood  in  order,  and 
bound  Isaac  his  son,  and  laid  him  on  the 
altar  upon  the  wood. 

10  And  Abraham  stretched  forth  his  hand, 
and  took  the  knife  to  slay  his  son. 

11  And  the  Angel  of  the  Lord  called  unto 
him  out  of  heaven,  and  said,  Abraham, 
Abraham:  and  he  said,  Here  am  I. 

12  And  he  said.  Lay  not  thine  hand  upon 
the  lad,  neither  do  thou  any  thing  unto 
him : for  now  I know  that  thou  fearest  God, 
seeing  thou  hast  not  withheld  thy  son,  thine 
only  son,  from  me. 

13  And  Abraham  lifted  up  his  eyes,  and 
looked,  and  behold  behind  him  a ram  caught 
in  a thicket  by  his  horns:  and  Abraham 
went  and  took  the  ram,  and  offered  him  up 
for  a burnt  offering  in  the  stead  of  his  son. 

14  And  Abraham  called  the  name  of  that 
place  Jehovah-jireh : as  it  is  said  to  this  day. 
In  the  mount  of  the  Lord  it  shall  be  seen. 

15  IF  And  the  Angel  of  the  Lord  called  un- 
to Abraham  out  of  heaven  the  second  time, 

16  And  said.  By  myself  have  I sworn,  saith 
the  Lord,  for  Because  thou  hast  done  this 
thing,  and  hast  not  withheld  thy  son,  thine 
only  son, 

17  That  in  blessing  I will  bless  thee,  and  in 
multiplying  I will  multiply  thy  seed  as  the 
stars  of  the  heaven,  and  as  the  sand  which  is 
upon  the  sea  shore ; and  thy  sded  shall  pos- 
sess the  gate  of  his  enemies ; 

18  And  in  thy  seed  shall  all  the  nations  of 
the  earth  be  blessed;  because  thou  hast 
obeyed  my  voice. 

19  So  Abraham  returned  unto  his  young 
men,  and  they  rose  up  and  went  together  to 
Beer-sheba;  and  Abraham  dwelt  at  Beer- 
sheba. 

20  t And  it  came  to  pass  after  these  things, 
that  it  was  told  Abraham,  saying.  Behold, 
Milcah,  she  hath  also  borne  children  unto 
thy  brother  Nahor ; 

21  Huz  his  firstborn,  and  Buz  his  brother, 
and  Kemuel  the  father  of  Aram, 

22  And  Chesed,  and  Hazo,  and  Pildash,  and 
Jidlaph,  and  Bethuel. 

23  And  Bethuel  begat  Rebekah : these  eight 
Milcah  did  bear  to  Nahor,  Abraham’s  brother. 

24  And  his  concubine,  whose  name  teas 
Reumah,  she  bare  also  Tebah,  and  Gaham, 
and  Thahash,  and  Maachah. 


CHAPTER  XXIII. 

Death  and  burial  of  Sarah. 

AND  Sarah  was  a hundred  and  seven  and 
Jr\.  twenty  years  old:  these  were  the  years 
of  the  life  of  Sarah. 


Purchase  of  Machpelah,  GENESIS,  XXIV.  Abraham  sweareth  his  servant. 


2 And  Sarah  died  in  Kirjath-arba ; the  same 
is  Hebron  in  the  land  of  Canaan : and  Abra- 
nam  came  to  mourn  for  Sarah,  and  to  weep 
for  her. 

3 ^ And  Abraham  stood  up  from  before  his 
dead,  and  spake  unto  the  sons  of  Heth,  say- 
ing", 

4 I am  a strang-er  and  a sojourner  with 
you : g’ive  me  a possession  of  a buryingplace 
with  j^ou,  that  I may  bury  my  dead  out  of 
my  sig-ht. 

5 And  the  children  of  Heth  answered  Abra- 
ham, saying*  unto  him, 

6 Hear  us,  my  lord:  thou  art  a mig-hty 
prince  among-  us : in  the  choice  of  our  sepul- 
chres bury  thy  dead;  none  of  us  shall  with- 
hold from  thee  his  sepulchre,  but  that  thou 
mayest  bury  thy  dead.  , 

7 And  Abraham  stood  up,  and  bowed  him- 
self to  the  people  of  the  land,  even  to  the 
children  of  Heth. 

8 And  he  communed  with  them,  saying".  If 
it  be  your  mind  that  I should  bury  my  dead 
out  of  my  sig-ht,  hear,  me,  and  entreat  for 
me  to  Ephron  the  son  of  Zohar, 

9 That  he  may  g-ive  me  the  cave  of  Machpe- 
lah, which  he  hath,  which  is  in  the  end  of 
his  field ; for  as  much  money  as  it  is  worth 
he  shall  give  it  me  for  a possession  of  a 
buryingplace  amongst  you. 

10  And  Ephron  dwelt  among  the  children 
of  Heth : and  Ephron  the  Hittite  answered 
Abraham  in  the  audience  of  the  children  of 
Heth,  even  of  all  that  went  in  at  the  gate  of 
his  city,  saying, 

11  Nay,  my  lord,  hear  me : the  field  give  I 
thee,  and  the  cave  that  is  therein,  I give  it 
thee ; in  the  presence  of  the  sons  of  my  peo- 
ple give  I it  thee : bury  th"y  dead. 

12  And  Abraham  bowed  down  himself  be- 
fore the  people  of  the  land. 

13  And  he  spake  unto  Ephron  in  the  audi- 
ence of  the  people  of  the  land,  saying,  But 
If  thou  wilt  give  it,  I pray  thee,  hear  me : I 
will  give  thee  money  for  the  field ; take  it 
of  me,  and  I will  bury  my  dead  there. 

14  And  Ephron  answered  Abraham,  saying 
unto  him, 

15  My  lord,  hearken  unto  me:  the  land  is 
worth  four  hundred  shekels  of  silver ; what 
is  that  betwixt  me  and  thee?  bury  there- 
fore thy  dead. 

16  And  Abraham  hearkened  unto  Ephron ; 
and  Abraham  weighed  to  Ephron  the  silver, 
which  he  had  named  in  the  audience  of  the 
sons  of  Heth,  four  hundred  shekels  of  sil- 
ver, current  money  with  the  merchant. 

IT  1 And  the  field  of  Ephron,  which  was  in 
Machpelah,  which  was  before  Marnre,  the 
field,  and  the  cave  which  was  therein,  and 
all  the  trees  that  were  in  the  field,  that  were 
in  all  the  borders  round  about,  were  made 
sure 

18  Unto  Abraham  for  a possession  in  the 
presence  of  the  children  of  Heth,  before  all 
that  went  in  at  the  gate  of  his  city. 

19  And  after  this,  Abraham  buried  Sarah 
his  wife  in  the  cave  of  the  field  of  Machpe- 
lah before  Mamre:  the  same  is  Hebron  in 
the  land  of  Canaan. 

30  And  the  field,  and  the  cave  that  is  there- 
in, were  made  sure  unto  Abraham  for  a 
possession  of  a buryingplace  by  the  sons  of 
Hetho 


CHAPTER  XXIV. 

A wife  sought  for  Isaac. 

AND  Abraham  was  old,  and  well  stricken 
in  age : and  the  Lord  had  blessed  Abra- 
ham in  all  things. 

2 And  Abraham  said  unto  his  eldest  servant 
of  his  house,  that  ruled  over  all  that  he  had. 
Put,  I pray  thee,  thy  hand  under  my  thigh : 

3 And  I will  make  thee  swear  by  the  Lord, 
the  God  of  heaven,  and  the  God  of  the  earth, 
that  thou  shalt  not  take  a wife  unto  my  son 
of  the  daughters  of  the  Canaanites,  among 
whom  I dwell: 

4 But  thou  shalt  go  unto  my  country,  and 
to  my  kindred,  and  take  a wife  unto  my  son 
Isaac. 

5 And  the  servant  said  unto  him,  Peradven- 
ture  the  woman  will  not  be  willing  to  follow 
me  unto  this  land : must  I needs  bring  thy 
son  again  unto  the  land  from  whence  thou 
earnest? 

6 And  Abraham  said  unto  him.  Beware  thou 
that  thou  bring  not  my  son  thither  again. 

7 If  The  Lord  God  of  heaven,  which  took 
me  from  my  father’s  house,  and  from  the 
land  of  my  kindred,  and  which  spake  unto 
me,  and  that  sware  unto  me,  saying.  Unto 
thy  seed  will  I give  this  land ; he  shall  send 
his  angel  before  thee,  and  thou  shalt  take  a 
wife  unto  my  son  from  thence. 

8 And  if  the  woman  will  not  be  willing  to 

follow  thee,  then  thou  shalt  be  clear  from 
this  my  oath : only  bring  not  my  son  thither 
again.  « 

9 And  the  servant  put  his  hand  under  the 
thigh  of  Abraham  his  master,  and  sware  to 
him  concerning  that  matter. 

10 1 And  the  servant  took  ten  camels  of  the 
camels  of  his  master,  and  departed ; for  all 
the  goods  of  his  master  were  in  his  hand: 
and  he  arose,  and  went  to  Mesopotamia,  un- 
to the  city  of  Nahor. 

11  And  he  made  his  camels  to  kneel  down 
without  the  city  by  a well  of  water  at  the 
time  of  the  evening,  even  the  time  that  wo- 
men go  out  to  draw  water. 

12  And  he  said,  O Lord  God  of  my  master 
Abraham,  I pray  thee,  send  me  good  speed 
this  day,  and  shew  kindness  unto  my  master 
Abraham. 

13  Behold,  I stand  here  by  the  well  of  wa- 
ter; and  the  daughters  of  the  men  of  the 
city  come  out  to  draw  water : 

14  And  let  it  come  fo  pass,  that  the  damsel 
to  whom  I shall  say.  Let  down  thy  pitcher,  I 
pray  thee,  that  I may  drink ; and  she  shall 
say.  Drink,  and  I will  give  thy  camels  drink 
also : let  the  same  be  she  that  thou  hast  ap- 
pointed for  thy  servant  Isaac ; and  thereby 
shall  I know  that  thou  hast  shewed  kindness 
unto  my  master. 

15 1 And  it  came  to  pass,  before  he  had  done 
speaking,  that,  behold,  Rebekah  came  out. 
who  was  born  to  Bethuel,  son  of  Milcah,  the 
wife  of  Nahor,  Abraham’s  brother,  with  her 
pitcher  upon  her  shoulder. 

16  And  the  damsel  was  very  fair  to  look  up- 
on, a virgin,  neither  had  any  man  known 
her : and  she  went  down  to  the  well,  and  fill- 
ed her  pitcher,  and  came  up. 

17  And  the  servant  ran  to  meet  her,  and 
said.  Let  me,  I pray  thee,  drink  a little  water 
of  thy  pitcher. 

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Ahraham's  servcuit  GENESIS,  XXIV.  tellcth  his  errand. 


18  And  she  said,  Drink,  my  lord:  and  she 
hasted,  and  let  down  her  pitcher  upon  her 
hand,  and  gave  him  drink. 

19  And  when  she  had  done  giving  him  drink, 
she  said,  I will  draw  water  for  thy  camels 
also,  until  they  have  done  drinking. 

20  And  she  hasted,  and  emptied  her  pitcher 
into  the  trough,  and  ran  again  unto  the  well 
to  draw  water ^ and  drew  for  all  his  camels. 

21  And  the  man  wondering  at  her  held  his 
peace,  to  wit  whether  the  Lord  had  made 
his  journey  prosperous  or  not. 

22  And  it  came  to  pass,  as  the  camels  had 
done  drinking,  that  the  man  took  a golden 
earring  of  half  a shekel  weight,  and  two 
bracelets  for  her  hands  of  ten  shekels  weight 
of  gold ; 

23  And  said,  Whose  daughter  art  thou  ? tell 
me,  I pray  thee : is  there  room  in  thy  father’s 
house  for  us  to  lodge  in  ? 

24  And  she  said  unto  him,  I am  the  daugh- 
ter of  Bethuel  the  son  of  Milcah,  which  she 
bare  unto  Nahor. 

25  She  said  moreover  unto  him.  We  have 
both  straw  and  provender  enough,  and  room 
to  lodge  in. 

26  And  the  man  bowed  down  his  head,  and 
worshipped  the  Lord. 

27  And  he  said.  Blessed  be  the  Lord  God  of 
my  master  Abraham,  who  hath  not  left  des- 
titute my  master  of  his  mercy  and  his  truth: 
I being  in  the  way,  the  Lord  led  me  to  the 
house  of  my  master’s  brethren. 

28  And  the  damsel  ran,  and  told  them  of  her 
mother’s  house  these  things. 

29  T And  Rebekah  had  a brother,  and  his 
name  was  Laban : and  Laban  ran  out  unto 
the  man,  unto  the  well. 

30  And  it  came  to  pass,  when  he  saw  the 
earring,  and  bracelets  upon  his  sister’s 
hands,  and  when  he  heard  the  words  of  Re- 
bekah his  sister,  saying.  Thus  spake  the  man 
unto  me,  that  he  came  unto  the  man ; and, 
behold,  he  stood  by  the  camels  at  the  well. 

31  And  he  said.  Come  in,  thou  blessed  of  the 
Lord  ; wherefore  standest  thou  without  ? for 
I have  prepared  the  house,  and  room  for  the 
camels. 

32  1 And  the  man  came  into  the  house : and 
he  ungirded  his  camels,  and  gave  straw  and 
provender  for  the  camels,  and  water  to  wash 
his  feet,  and  the  men’s  feet  that  were  with 
him. 

33  And  there  was  set  meat  before  him  to 
eat : but  he  said,  I will  not  eat,  until  I have 
told  mine  errand.  And'  he  said.  Speak  on. 

34  And  he  said,  I am  Abraham’s  servant. 

35  And  the  Lord  hath  blessed  my  master 
greatly,  and  he  is  become  great:  and  he 
hath  given  him  flocks,  and  herds,  and  silver, 
and  gold,  and  menservants,  and  maidserv- 
ants, and  camels,  and  asses. 

36  And  Sarah  my  master’s  wife  bare  a son 
to  my  master  when  she  was  old : and  unto 
him  hath  he  given  all  that  he  hath. 

37  And  my  master  made  me  swear,  saying’. 
Thou  Shalt  not  take  a wife  to  my  son  of  the 
daughters  of  the  Canaahites,  in  whose  land 
I dwell : 

38  But  thou  Shalt  go  unto  my  father’s  house, 
and  to  my  kindred,  and  take  a wife  unto  my 
son. 

39  And  I said  unto  my  master,  Peradventure 
the  woman  will  not  follow  me. 

20 


40  And  he  said  unto  me.  The  Lord,  before 
whom  I walk,  will  send  his  angel  with  thee, 
and  prosper  thy  way ; and  thou  shalt  take 
a wife  for  my  son  of  my  kindred,  and  of  my 
father’s  house  : 

41  Then  shalt  thou  be  clear  from  this  my 
oath,  when  thou  comest  to  my  kindred ; and 
if  they  give  not  thee  one^  thou  shalt  be  clear 
from  my  oath. 

42  And  I came  this  day  unto  the  well,  and 
said,  O Lord  God  of  my  master  Abraham,  if 
now  thou  do  prosper  my  wav  which  I go : 

43  Behold,  I stand  by  the  well  of  water ; and 
it  shall  come  to  pass,  that  when  the  virgin 
cometh  forth  to  draw  water,  and  I say  to  her. 
Give  me,  I pray  thee,  a little  water  of  thy 
pitcher  to  drink ; 

44  And  she  say  to  me.  Both  drink  thou,  and 
I will  also  draw  for  thy  camels : let  the  same 
be  the  woman  whom  the  Lord  hath  appoint- 
ed out  for  my  master’s  son. 

45  And  before  I had  done  speaking  in  mine 
heart,  behold,  Rebekah  came  forth  with  her 
pitcher  on  her  shoulder ; and  she  went  down 
unto  the  well,  and  drew  water:  and  I said 
unto  her.  Let  me  drink,  I pray  thee. 

46  And  she  made  haste,  and  let  down  her 
pitcher  from  her  shoulder,  and  said.  Drink, 
and  I will  give  thy  camels  drink  also : so  I 
drank,  and  she  made  the  camels  drink  also. 

47  And  I asked  her,  and  said.  Whose  daugh- 
ter art  thou  ? And  she  said.  The  daughter  of 
Bethuel,  Nahor’s  son,  whom  Milcah  b^are  un- 
to him : and  I put  the  earring  upon  her  face, 
and  the  bracelets  upon  her  hands. 

48  And  I bowed  down  my  head,  and  wor- 
shipped the  Lord,  and  blessed  the  Lord  God 
of  my  master  Abraham,  which  had  led  me  in 
the  right  way  to  take  my  master’s  brother’s 
daughter  unto  his  son. 

49  And  now,  if  ye  will  deal  kindly  and  truly 
with  my  master,  tell  me : and  if  not,  tell  me ; 
that  I may  turn  to  the  right  hand,  or  to  the 
left. 

50  Then  Laban  and  Bethuel  answered  and 
said.  The  thing  proceedeth  from  the  Lord  : 
we  cannot  speak  unto  thee  bad  or  good. 

51  Behold,  Rebekah  is  before  thee;  take 
her,  and  go,  and  let  her  be  thy  master’s  son’s 
wife,  as  the  Lord  hath  spoken. 

52  And  it  came  to  pass,  that,  when  Abra- 
ham’s servant  heard  their  words,  he  wor- 
shipped the  Lord,  bowing  himself  to  the 

53  And  the  servant  brought  forth  jewels  of 
silver,  and  jewels  of  gold,  and  raiment,  and 
gave  them  to  Rebekah : he  gave  also  to  her 
brother  and  to  her  mother  precious  things. 

54  And  they  did  eat  and  drink,  he  and  the 
men  that  were  with  him,  and  tarried  all 
night ; and  they  rose  up  in  the  morning,  and 
he  said.  Send  me  away  unto  my  master. 

55  And  her  brother  and  her  mother  said.  Let 
the  damsel  abide  with  us  a few  days,  at  the 
least  ten ; after  that  she  shall  go. 

56  And  he  said  unto  them,  Hinder  me  not, 
seeing  the  Lord  hath  prospered  my  way ; 
send  me  away  that  I may  go  to  my  master. 

57  And  they  said.  We  will  call  the  damsel, 
and  inquire  at  her  mouth. 

58  And  they  called  Rebekah,  and  said  unto 
her.  Wilt  thou  go  with  this  man  ? And  she 
said,  I will  go. 

59  And  they  sent  away  Rebekah  their  sister, 


Imacmeeteth  RehekaK  GENESIS,  XXVI.  Birth  of  Esau  and  Jacob. 


and  her  nurse,  and  Abraham’s  servant,  and 
liis  men. 

(>0  And  they  blessed  Robekah,  and  said  unto 
her.  Thou  art  our  sister ; be  thou  the  mother 
of  thousands  of  millions,  and  let  thy  seed 
i)0S8ess  the  gate  of  those  which  hate  them. 

61  1 And  Rebekah  arose,  and  her  damsels, 
and  they  rode  upon  the  camels,  and  followed 
the  man  : and  the  servant  took  Rebekah,  and 
went  his  way. 

62  And  Isaac  came  from  the  way  of  the 
well  Lahai-roi;  for  he  dwelt  in  the  south 
country. 

63  And  Isaac  went  out  to  meditate  in  the 
field  at  the  eventide : and  he  lifted  up  his 
eyes,  and  saw,  and,  behold,  the  camels  were 
coming. 

64  And  Rebekah  lifted  up  her  eyes,  and 
when  she  saw  Isaac,  she  lighted  off  the 
camel. 

65  For  she  had  said  unto  the  servant,  What 
man  is  this  that  walketh  in  the  field  to  meet 
us  ? And  the  servant  had  said.  It  is  my  mas- 
ter : therefore  she  took  a vail,  and  covered 
herself. 

66  And  the  servant  told  Isaac  all  things 
that  he  had  done. 

67  And  Isaac  brought  her  into  his  mother 
Sarah’s  tent,  and  took  Rebekah,  and  she  be- 
came his  wife ; and  he  loved  her : and  Isaac 
w;as  comforted  after  his  mother’s  death. 

CHAPTER  XXV. 

Abraham's  death  and  burial. 

Then  again  Abraham  took  a wife,  and 
her  name  was  Keturah. 

2  And  she  bare  him  Zimran,  and  Jokshan, 
and  Medan,  and  Midian,  and  Ishbak,  and 
Shuah. 

3  And  Jokshan  begat  Sheba,  and  Hedan. 
And  the  sons  of  Dedan  were  Asshurim,  and 
Letushim,  and  Leummim. 

4  And  the  sons  of  Midian;  Ephah,  and 
Epher,  and  Hanoch,  and  Abidah,  and  El- 
daah.  AU  these  were  the  children  of  Ke- 
turah. 

5  IF  And  Abraham  gave  aU  that  he  had  un- 
to Isaac. 

6  But  unto  the  sons  of  the  concubines,  which 
Abraham  had,  Abraham  gave  gifts,  and  sent 
them  away  from  Isaac  his  son,  while  he  yet 
lived,  eastward,  unto  the  east  countrv. 

7  And  these  are  the  days  of  the  years  of 
Abraham’s  life  which  he  lived,  a hundred 
threescore  and  fifteen  years. 

8  Then  Abraham  gave  up  the  ghost,  and 
died  in  a good  old  age,  an  old  man,  and  full 
of  years ; and  was  gathered  to  his  people. 

9  And  his  sons  Isaac  and  Ishmael  buried 
him  in  the  cave  of  Machpelah,  in  the  field 
of  Ephron  the  son  of  Zohar  the  Hittite, 
which  is  before  Mamre; 

10  The  field  which  Abraham  purchased  of 
the  sons  of  Heth : there  was  Abraham  bur- 
ied, and  Sarah  his  wife. 

11 1 And  it  came  to  pass  after  the  death  of 
Abraham,  that  God  blessed  his  son  Isaac ; 
and  Isaac  dwelt  by  the  well  Lahai-roi. 

12  IF  Now  these  are  the  generations  of  Ish- 
mael, Abraham’s  son,  whom  Hagar  the 
Egyptian,  Sarah’s  handmaid,  bare  unto 
Abraham : 

13  And  these  are  the  names  of  the  sons  of 
Ishmael,  by  their  names,  according  to  their 


j^enerations : the  firstborn  of  Ishmael,  Neba- 
joth  ; and  Kedar,  and  Adbeel,  and  Mibsam, 

14  And  Mishma,  and  Dumah,  and  Massa, 

15  Hadar,  and  Tema,  Jetur,  Naphish,  and 
Kedemah : 

16  These  are  the  sons  of  Ishmael,  and  these 
are  their  names,  by  their  towns,  and  by  their 
castles;  twelve  princes  according  to  their 
nations. 

17  And  these  are  the  years  of  the  life  of 
Ishmael,  a hundred  and  thirty  and  seven 
years : and  he  gave  up  the  ghost  and  died, 
and  was  gathered  unto  his  people. 

18  And  they  dwelt  from  Havilahunto  Shur, 
that  is  before  Egypt,  as  thou  goest  toward 
Assyria : and  he  died  in  the  presence  of  all 
his  brethren. 

19 1 And  these  are  the  generations  of  Isaac, 
Abraham’s  son  : Abraham  begat  Isaac : 

20  And  Isaac  was  forty  y^ears  old  when  he 
took  Rebekah  to  wife,  the  daughter  of  Be- 
thuel  the  Syrian  of  Padan-aram,  the  sister 
to  Laban  the  Syrian. 

21  And  Isaac  entreated  the  Lord  for  his 
wife,  because  she  was  barren : and  the  Lord 
was  entreated  of  him,  and  Rebekah  his  wife 
conceived. 

22  And  the  children  struggled  together 
within  her;  and  she  said.  If  it  be  so,  why 
am  I thus  ? And  she  went  to  inquire  of  the 
Lord. 

23  And  the  Lord  said  unto  her.  Two  na- 
tions are  in  thy  womb,  and  two  manner  of 
people  shall  be  separated  from  thy  bowels ; 
and  the  one  people  shall  be  stronger  than  the 
other  people ; and  the  elder  shall  serve  the 
younger. 

24  IF  And  when  her  days  to  be  delivered 
were  fulfilled,  behold,  there  were  twins  in 
her  womb. 

25  And  the  first  came  out  red,  all  over  like 
a hairy  garment ; and  they  called  his  name 
Esau. 

26  And  after  that  came  his  brother  out,  and 
his  hand  took  hold  on  Esau’s  heel ; and  his 
name  was  called  Jacob : and  Isaac  was  three- 
score years  old  when  she  bare  them. 

27  And  the  boys  grew : and  Esau  was  a cun- 
ning hunter,  a man  of  the  field ; and  Jacob 
was  a plain  man,  dwelling  in  tents. 

28  And  Isaac  loved  Esau,  because  he  did  eat 
of  his  venison : but  Rebekah  loved  Jacob. 

29  IF  And  Jacob  sod  pottage : and  Esau  came 
from  the  field,  and  he  was  faint : 

30  And  Esau  said  to  Jacob,  Feed  me,  I pray 
thee,  with  that  same  red  pottage;  for  I am 
faint : therefore  was  his  name  called  Edom. 

31  And  Jacob  said.  Sell  me  this  day  thy 
birthright. 

32  And  Esau  said.  Behold,  I am  at  the  point 
to  die : and  what  profit  shall  this  birthright 
do  to  me  ? 

33  And  Jacob  said.  Swear  to  me  this  day: 
and  he  sware  unto  him:  and  he  sold  his 
birthright  unto  Jacob. 

34  Then  Jacob  gave  Esau  bread  and  pottage 
of  len tiles;  and  he  did  eat  and  drink,  and 
rose  upj  and  went  his  way.  Thus  Esau  de- 
spised his  birthright. 

CHAPTER  XXVI. 

Isaac  sojovrneth  in  Gerar. 

AND  there  was  a famine  in  the  land,  be- 
xjl.  sides  the  first  famine  that  was  in  the 
21 


Isaac  reproved  hy  Ahimelecho  GENESIS,  XXVII.  AltimelecWs  covena/at  with  Isaac, 


days  of  Abraham.  And  Isaac  went  unto 
Abimelech  king-  of  the  Philistines  unto 
Gerar. 

2 And  the  Lord  appeared  unto  him,  and 
said,  Go  not  down  into  Egypt ; dwell  in  the 
land  which  I shall  tell  thee  of. 

3 Sojourn  in  this  land,  and  I will  be  with 
thee,  and  will  bless  thee ; for  unto  thee,  and 
unto  thy  seed,  I will  give  all  these  countries, 
and  I will  perform  the  oath  which  I sware 
unto  Abraham  thy  father; 

4 And  I will  make  thy  seed  to  multiply  as 
the  stars  of  heaven,  and  will  give  unto  thy 
seed  all  these  countries;  and  in  thy  seed 
shall  all  the  nations  of  the  earth  be  blessed : 

5 Because  that  Abraham  obeyed  my  voice, 
and  kept  my  charge,  my  commandments,  my 
statutes,  and  my  laws. 

6 1 And  Isaac  dwelt  in  Gerar. 

7 And  the  men  of  the  place  asked  him  of  his 
wife ; and  he  said.  She  is  my  sister : for  he 
feared  to  say.  She  is  my  wife ; lest,  said  he, 
the  men  of  the  place  should  kill  me  for  Re- 
bekah ; because  she  was  fair  to  look  upon. 

8 And  It  came  to  pass,  when  he  had  been 
there  a long  time,  that  Abimelech  king  of 
the  Philistines  looked  out  at  a window,  and 
saw,  and,  behold,  Isaac  was  sporting  with 
Rebekah  his  wife. 

9 And  Abimelech  called  Isaac,  and  said. 
Behold,  of  a surety  she  is  thy  wife : and  how 
saidst  thou.  She  is  my  sister  ? And  Isaac  said 
unto  him.  Because  I said.  Lest  I die  for  her. 

10  And  Abimelech  said.  What  is  this  thou 
hast  done  unto  us?  one  of  the  people  might 
lightly  have  lain  with  thy  wife,  and  th^ou 
shouldest  have  brought  guiltiness  upon  us. 

11  And  Abimelech  charged  all  his  people, 
saying.  He  that  toucheth  this  man  or  his 
wife  shall  surely  be  put  to  death. 

13  Then  Isaac  sowed  in  that  land,  and  re- 
ceived in  the  same  year  a hundredfold ; and 
the  Lord  blessed  him. 

13  And  the  man  waxed  great,  and  went  for- 
ward, and  grew  until  he  became  very  great : 

14  For  he  had  possession  of  flocks,  and  pos- 
session of  herds,  and  great  store  of  servants : 
afnd  the  Philistines  envied  him. 

15  For  all  the  wells  which  his  father’s  serv- 
ants had  digged  in  the  days  of  Abraham  his 
father,  the  Philistines  had  stopped  them,  and 
filled  them  with  earth. 

16  And  Abimelech  said  unto  Isaac,  Go  from 
us ; for  thou  art  much  mightier  than  we. 

17  If  And  Isaac  departed  thence,  and  pitched 
his  tent  in  the  valley  of  Gerar,  and  dwelt 
there. 

18  And  Isaac  digged  again  the  wells  of  wa- 
ter, which  they  had  digged  in  the  days  of 
Abraham  his  father ; for  the  Philistines  had 
stopped  them  after  the  death  of  Abraham : 
and  he  called  their  names  after  the  names 
by  which  his  father  had  called  them. 

19  And  Isaac’s  servants  digged  in  the  val- 
ley, and  found  there  a well  of  springing 
water. 

30  And  the  herdmen  of  Gerar  did  strive  with 
Isaac’s  herdmen,  saying.  The  water  is  ours : 
and  he  called  the  name  of  the  well  Esek ; be- 
cause they  strove  with  him. 

31  And  they  digged  another  well,  and  strove 
for  that  also : and  he  called  the  name  of  it 
Sitnah. 

22  And  he  removed  from  thence,  and  digged 


another  well ; and  for  that  they  strove  not: 
and  he  called  the  name  of  it  Rehoboth ; and 
he  said.  For  now  the  Lord  hath  made  room 
for  us,  and  we  shall  be  fruitful  in  the  land. 

23  And  he  went  up  from  thence  to  Beer- 
sheba. 

24  And  the  Lord  appeared  unto  him  the 
same  night,  and  said,  I am  the  God  of  Abra- 
ham thy  father : fear  not,  for  I am  with  thee, 
and  will  bless  thee,  and  multiply  thy  seed  for 
my  servant  Abraham’s  sake. 

35  And  he  builded  an  altar  there,  and  called 
upon  the  name  of  the  Lord,  and  pitched  his 
tent  there : and  there  Isaac’s  servants  digged 
a well. 

26  1 Then  Abimelech  went  to  him  from 
Gerar,  and  Ahuzzath  one  of  his  friends,  and 
Phichol  the  chief  captain  of  his  army. 

37  And  Isaac  said  unto  them.  Wherefore 
come  ye  to  me,  seeing  ye  hate  me,  and  have 
sent  me  away  from  you? 

28  And  they  said,  We  saw  certainly  that 
the  Lord  was  with  thee : and  we  said.  Let 
there  be  now  an  oath  betwixt  us,  even 
betwixt  us  and  thee,  and  let  us  make  a cove- 
nant with  thee ; 

29  That  thou  wilt  do  us  no  hurt,  as  we  have 
not  touched  thee,  and  as  we  have  done  unto 
thee  nothing  but  good,  and  have  sent  thee 
away  in  peace : thou  o/rt  now  the  blessed  of 
the  Lord. 

30  And  he  made  them  a feast,  and  they  did 
eat  and  drink. 

31  And  they  rose  up  betimes  in  the  morn- 
ing, and  sware  one  to  another:  and  Isaac 
sent  them  away,  and  they  departed  from 
him  in  peace. 

33  And  it  came  to  pass  the  same  day,  that 
Isaac’s  servants  came,  and  told  him  concern- 
ing the  well  which  they  had  digged,  and  said 
unto  him.  We  have  found  water. 

33  And  he  called  it  Shebah : therefore  the 
name  of  the  city  is  Beer-sheba  unto  this  day. 

34  H And  Esau  was  forty  years  old  when  he 
took  to  wife  Judith  the  daughter  of  Beeri 
the  Hittite,  and  Bashemath  the  daughter  of 
Elon  the  Hittite ; 

35  Which  were  a grief  of  mind  unto  Isaac 
and  to  Rebekah. 

CHAPTER  XXVn. 

Isaac  sendeth  Esau  for  venison. 

AND  it  came  to  pass,  that  when  Isaac  was 
jl\.  old,  and  his  eyes  were  dim,  so  that  he 
could  not  see,  he  called  Esau  his  eldest  son, 
and  said  unto  him.  My  son : and  he  said  unto 
him.  Behold,  here  am  I. 

3 And  he  said.  Behold  now,  I am  old,  I know 
not  the  day  of  my  death : 

3 Now  therefore  take,  I pray  thee,  thy 
weapons,  thy  quiver  and  thy  bow,  and  go 
out  to  the  field,  and  take  me  some  venison ; 

4 And  make  me  savoury  meat,  such  as  T 
love,  and  bring  it  to  me,  that  I may  eat ; that 
my  soul  may  bless  thee  before  I die. 

5,  And  Rebekah  heard  when  Isaac  spake  to 
Esau  his  son.  And  Esau  went  to  the  field  to 
hunt  for  venison,  and  to  bring  it. 

6 1 And  Rebekah  spake  unto  Jacob  her  son, 
saying.  Behold,  I heard  thy  father  speak  un- 
to Esau  thy  brother,  saying, 

7 Bring  me  venison,  and  make  me  savoury 
meat,  that  I may  eat,  and  bless  thee  before* 
the  Lord  before  mj"  death. 


Jacoh  obtainetk  the  blesmiiw.  GENESIS,  XXVII.  Emu  threateneth  Jacob. 


8 Now  therefore,  my  son,  obey  my  voice  ac- 
cording: to  that  which  I command  thee. 

9 Go  now  to  the  flock,  and  fetch  me  from 
thence  two  good  kids  of  the  goats ; and  I will 
make  them  savoury  meat  for  thy  father, 
such  as  he  loveth  : 

10  And  thou  shalt  bring  it  to  thy  father,  that 
he  maj^  eat,  and  that  he  may  bless  thee  be- 
fore his  death. 

11  And  Jacob  said  to  Rebekah  his  mother. 
Behold,  Esau  my  brother  is  a hairy  man,  and 
I am  a smooth  man : 

12  My  father  peradventure  will  feel  me, 
and  I shall  seem  to  him  as  a deceiver ; and  I 
shall  bring  a curse  upon  me,  and  not  a bless- 
ing. 

13  And  his  mother  said  unto  him.  Upon  me 
he  thy  curse,  my  son : only  obey  my  voice, 
and  go  fetch  me  them. 

14  And  he  went,  and  fetched,  and  brought 
them  to  his  mother:  and  his  mother  made 
savoury  meat,  such  as  his  father  loved. 

15  And  Rebekah  took  goodly  raiment  of 
her  eldest  son  Esau,  which  were  with  her  in 
the  house,  and  put  them  upon  Jacob  her 
younger  son : 

16  And  she  put  the  skins  of  the  kids  of  the 
goats  upon  his  hands,  and  upon  the  smooth 
of  his  neck : 

17  And  she  gave  the  savoury  meat  and  the 
bread,  which  she  had  prepared,  into  the 
hand  of  her  son  Jacob. 

18  H And  he  came  unto  his  father,  and  said. 
My  father : and  he  said.  Here  am  I ; who  art 
thou,  my  son  ? 

19  And  Jacob  said  unto  his  father,  I am 
Esau  thy  firstborn ; I have  done  according 
as  thou  badest  me:  arise,  I pray  thee,  sit 
and  eat  of  my  venison,  that  thy  soul  may 
bless  me. 

20  And  Isaac  said  unto  his  son,  How  is  it 
that  thou  hast  found  it  so  quickly,  my  son  ? 
And  he  said.  Because  the  Lord  thy  God 
brought  it  to  me. 

21  And  Isaac  said  unto  Jacob,  Come  near,  I 
pray  thee,  that  I may  feel  thee,  my  son, 
whether  thou  he  my  very  son  Esau  or  not. 

22  And  Jacob  went  near  unto  Isaac  his  fa- 
ther ; and  he  felt  him,  and  said.  The  voice  is 
Jacob’s  voice,  but  the  hands  are  the  hands 
of  Esau. 

23  And  he  discerned  him  not,  because  his 
hands  were  hairy,  as  his  brother  Esau’s 
hands:  so  he  blessed  him. 

24  And  he  said,  Art  thou  my  very  son 
Esau?  And  he  said,  I am. 

25  And  he  said.  Bring  it  near  to  me,  and  I 
will  eat  of  my  son’s  venison,  that  my  soul 
may  bless  thee.  And  he  brought  it  near  to 
him,  and  he  did  eat:  and  he  brought  him 
wine,  and  he  drank. 

26  And  his  father  Isaac  said  unto  him. 
Come  near  now,  and  kiss  me,  my  son. 

27  And  he  came  near,  and  kissed  him : and 
he  smelled  the  smell  of  his  raiment,  and 
blessed  him,  and  said,  See,  the  smell  of  my 
son  is  as  the  smell  of  a ^eld  which  the  Lord 
hath  blessed : 

28  Therefore  God  give  thee  of  the  dew  of 
heaven,  and  the  fatness  of  the  earth,  and 
plenty  of  corn  and  wine: 

29  Let  people  serve  thee,  and  nations  bow 
down  to  thee:  be  lord  over  thy  brethren, 
and  let  thy  mother’s  sons  bow  down  to  thee : 


cursed  he  every  one  that  curseth  thee,  and 
blessed  he  he  that  blesseth  thee. 

30  'll  And  it  came  to  pass,  as  soon  as  Isaac 
had  made  an  end  or  blessing  Jacob,  and 
Jacob  was  yet  scarce  gone  out  from  rhc* 

resence  of  Isaac  his  father,  that  Esau  his 

rother  came  in  from  his  hunting. 

31  And  he  also  had  made  savoury  meat,  and 
brought  it  unto  his  father,  and  said  unto  his 
father.  Let  my  father  arise,  and  eat  of  his 
son’s  venison,  that  thy  soul  may  bless  me. 

32  And  Isaac  his  father  said  unto  him.  Who 
art  thou  ? And  he  said,  I am  thy  son,  thy 
firstborn,  Esau. 

33  And  Isaac  trembled  very  exceedingly, 
and  said,  Who  ? where  is  he  that  hath  taken 
venison,  and  brought  it  me,  and  I have  eaten 
of  all  before  thou  earnest,  and  have  blessed 
him  ? yea,  and  he  shall  be  blessed. 

34  And  when  Esau  heard  the  words  of  his 
father,  he  cried  with  a great  and  exceeding 
bitter  cry,  and  said  unto  his  father.  Bless 
me,  even  me  also,  O my  father. 

35  And  he  said.  Thy  brother  came  with  sub- 
tilty,  and  hath  taken  away  thy  blessing. 

36  And  he  said.  Is  not  he  rightly  named  .la- 
cob?  for  he  hath  supplanted  me  these  two 
times:  he  took  away  my  birthright;  and, 
behold,  now  he  hath  taken  away  my  bless- 
ing. And  he  said.  Hast  thou  not  reserved  a 
blessing  for  me  ? 

37  And  Isaac  answered  and  said  unto  Esau, 
Behold,  I have  made  him  thy  lord,  and  all 
his  brethren  have  I given  to  him  for  serv- 
ants; and  with  corn  and  wine  have  I sus- 
tained him : and  what  shall  I do  now  unto 
thee,  my  son?v 

38  And  Esau  said  unto  his  father.  Hast  thou 
but  one  blessing,  my  father  ? bless  me,  even 
me  also,  O my  father.  And  Esau  lifted  up 
his  voice,  aniwept. 

39  And  Isaa*his  father  answered  and  said 
unto  him.  Behold,  thy  dwelling  shall  be  the 
fatness  of  the  earth,  and  of  the  dew  of  heav- 
en from  above ; 

40  And  by  thy  sword  shalt  thou  live,  and 
shalt  serve  thy  brother:  and  it  shall  come 
to  pass  when  thou  shalt  have  the  dominion, 
that  thou  shalt  break  his  yoke  from  off  thy 
neck. 

41 1 And  Esau  hated  Jacob  because  of  the 
blessing  wherewith  his  father  blessed  him : 
and  Esau  said  in  his  heart.  The  days  of 
mourning  for  my  father  are  at  hand ; then 
will  I slay  my  brother  Jacob. 

42  And  these  words  of  Esau  her  elder  son 
were  told  to  Rebekah:  and  she  sent  and 
called  Jacob  her  younger  son,  and  said  unto 
him.  Behold,  thy  brother  Esau,  as  touching 
thee,  doth  comfort  himself,  purposing  to 
kill  thee. 

43  Now  therefore,  my  son,  obey  my  voice; 
and  arise,  flee  thou  to  Laban  my  brother  to 
Haran ; 

44  And  tarry  with  him  a few  days,  until  thy 
brother’s  fury  turn  away  ; 

45  Until  thy  brother’s  anger  turn  away 
from  thee,  and  he  forget  that  which  thou 
hast  done  to  him : then  I will  send,  and 
fetch  thee  from  thence:  why  should  I be 
deprived  also  of  you  both  in  one  day? 

46  And  Rebekah  said  to  Isaac,  I am  weary 
of  my  life  because  of  the  daughters  of 
Heth : if  Jacob  take  a wife  of  the  daughters 

n 


Jacob's  vision  of  a ladder. 

of  Heth,  such  as  these  which  are  of  the 
daug-hters  of  the  land,  what  g-ood  shall  my 
life  do  me  ? 

CHAPTER  XXVIII. 

Jacob  goetlito  Padan-aram. 

AND  Isaac  called  Jacob,  and  blessed  him, 
XX  and  charged  him,  and  said  unto  him. 
Thou  Shalt  not  take  a wife  of  the  daug-hters 
of  Canaan. 

2 Arise,  g*o  to  Padan-aram,  to  the  house  of 
Bethuel  thy  mother’s  father ; and  take  thee 
a wife  from  thence  of  the  daughters  of  La- 
ban thy  mother’s  brother. 

3 And  God  Almighty  bless  thee,  and  make 
thee  fruitful,  and  multiply  thee,  that  thou 
mayest  be  a multitude  of  people ; 

4 And  give  thee  the  blessing  of  Abraham, 
to  thee,  and  to  thy  seed  with  thee;  that 
thou  mayest  inherit  the  land  wherein  thou 
art  a stranger,  which  God  gave  unto  Abra- 
ham. 

5 And  Isaac  sent  away  Jacob : and  he  went 
to  Padan-aram  unto  Laban,  son  of  Bethuel 
the  Syrian,  the  brother  of  Rebekah,  Jacob’s 
and  Esau’s  mother. 

6 II  When  Esau  saw  that  Isaac  had  blessed 
Jacob,  and  sent  him  away  to  Padan-aram,  to 
take  him  a wife  from  thence ; and  that  as  he 
blessed  him  he  gave  him  a charge,  saying. 
Thou  Shalt  not  take  a wife  of  the  daughters 
of  Canaan ; 

T And  that  Jacob  obeyed  his  father  and  his 
mother,  and  was  gone  to  Padan-aram ; 

8 And  Esau  seeing  that  the  daughters  of 
Canaan  pleased  not  Isaac  his  father ; 

9 Then  went  Esau  unto  Ishmael,  and  took 
unto  the  wives  which  he  had  Mahalath  the 
daughter  of  Ishmael  Abraham’s  son,  the  sis- 
ter of  Nebajoth,  to  be  his  wife. 

10  H And  Jacob  went  out  from  Beer-sheba, 
and  went  toward  Haran.  " 

11  And  he  lighted  upon  a certain  place,  and 
tarried  there  all  night,  because  the  sun  was 
set ; and  he  took  of  the  stones  of  that  place, 
and  put  them  for  his  pillows,  and  lay  down 
in  that  place  to  sleep. 

12  And  h%  dreamed,  and  behold  a ladder  set 
up  on  the  earth,  and  the  top  of  it  reached  to 
heaven:  and  behold  the  angels  of  God  as- 
cending and  descending  on  it. 

13  And,  behold,  the  Lord  stood  above  it, 
and  said,  I am  the  Lord  God  of  Abraham 
thy  father,  and  the  God  of  Isaac : the  land 
whereon  thou  liest,  to  thee  will  I give  it,  and 
to  thy  seed ; 

14  And  thy  seed  shall  be  as  the  dust  of  the 
earth ; and  thou  shalt  spread  abroad  to  the 
west,  and  to  the  east,  and  to  the  north,  and 
to  the  south : and  in  thee  and  in  thy  seed 
shall  all  the  families  of  the  earth  be  blessed. 

15  And,  behold,  I am  with  thee,  and  will 
keep  thee  in  all  places  whither  thou  goest, 
and  will  bring  thee  again  into  this  land ; for 
1 will  not  leave  thee,  until  I have  done  that 
which  I hav^e  spoken  to  thee  of. 

16 1 And  Jacob  awaked  out  of  his  sleep,  and 
he  said.  Surely  the  Lord  is  in  this  place ; and 
I knew  it  not. 

17  And  he  was  afraid,  and  said.  How  dread- 
ful is  this  place ! this  is  none  other  but  the 
house  of  God,  and  this  is  the  gate  of  heaven. 

18  And  J acob  rose  up  early  in  the  morning, 
and  took  the  stone  that  he  had  put  for  his 

24 


He  is  entertained  by  Lduan. 

pillows,  and  set  it  up  for  a pillar,  and  poured 
oil  upon  the  top  of  it. 

he  called  the  name  of  that  place 
Beth-el : but  the  name  of  that  city  was  called 
Luz  at  the  first. 

20  And  Jacob  vowed  a vow,  saying.  If  God 
will  be  with  me,  and  will  keep  me  in  this 
way  that  I go,  and  will  give  me  bread  to  eat, 
and  raiment  to  put  on, 

21  So  that  I come  again  to  my  father’s  house 
in  peace ; then  shall  the  Lord  be  my  God : 

22  And  this  stone,  which  I have  set  for  a 
pillar,  shall  be  God’s  house : and  of  all  that 
thou  shalt  give  me  I will  surely  give  the 
tenth  unto  thee. 

CHAPTER  XXIX. 

Jacob  meeteth  Rachel. 

Then  Jacob  went  on  his  journey,  and 
east^^“®  into  the  land  of  the  people  of  the 

2 And  he  looked,  and  behold  a well  in  the 
field,  and,  lo,  there  were  three  flocks  of  sheep 
by  it ; for  out  of  that  well  they  water- 
ed  the  flocks:  and  a great  stone  was  upon 
the  well’s  mouth. 

3 And  thither  were  all  the  flocks  gathered  : 
and  they  rolled  the  stone  from  the  well’s 
mouth,  and  watered  the  sheep,  and  put  the 
stone  again  upon  the  well’s  mouth  in  his 
place. 

4 And  Jacob  said  unto  them.  My  brethren, 
whence  be  ye  ? And  they  said.  Of  Haran  are 
we. 

5 And  he  said  unto  them.  Know  ye  Laban  the 
son  of  Nahor  ? And  they  said.  We  know  him. 
6 And  he  said  unto  them.  Is  he  well?  And 
they  said.  He  is  well : and,  behold,  Rachel  his 
daughter  cometh  with  the  sheep. 

7 And  he  said,  Lo,  it  is  yet  high  day,  neither 
is  it  time  that  the  cattle  should  be  gathered 
together : water  ye  the  sheep,  and  go  and 
feed  them. 

8 And  they  said.  We  cannot,  until  all  the 
flocks  be  gathered  together,  and  till  they  roll 
the  stone  from  the  well’s  mouth ; then  we 
water  the  sheep. 

9 IF  And  while  he  yet  spake  with  them, 
Rachel  came  with  her  father’s  sheep:  for 
she  kept  them. 

10  And  it  came  to  pass,  when  Jacob  saw 
Rachel  the  daughter  of  Laban  his  mother’s 
brother,  and  the  sheep  of  Laban  his  mother’s 
brother,  that  Jacob  went  near,  and  rolled  the 
stone  from  the  well’s  mouth,  and  watered 
the  flock  of  Laban  his  mother’s  brother. 

11  And  Jacob  kissed  Rachel,  and  lifted  up 
his  voice,  and  wept. 

12  And  Jacob  told  Rachel  that  he  ivas  her 
father’s  brother,  and  that  he  was  Rebekah's 
son : and  she  ran  and  told  her  father. 

13  And  it  came  to  pass,  when  Laban  heard 
the  tidings  of  Jacob  his  sister’s  son,  that  he 
ran  to  meet  him,  and  embraced  him,  and 
kissed  him,  and  brought  him  to  his  house. 
And  he  told  Laban  all  these  things. 

14  And  Laban  said  to  him.  Surely  thou  art 
my  bone  and  my  flesh.  And  he  abode  with 
him  the  space  of  a month. 

15  1 And  Laban  said  unto  Jacob,  Because 
thou  art  my  brother,  shouldest  thou  there- 
fore serve  me  for  nought  ? tell  me,  what  shall 
thy  wages  be  ? 

16  And  Laban  had  two  daughters : the  name 


GENESIS,  XXVIII. 


Jacob  miarrieth  Leah  and  Rachel.  GENESIS,  XXX.  Rachel  hea/reth  Joseph. 


of  the  elder  was  Leah,  and  the  name  of  the 
younger  was  Rachel. 

17  Leah  was  tender  eyed ; but  Rachel  was 
beautiful  and  well  favoured. 

18  And  Jacob  loved  Rachel ; and  said,  I will 
serve  thee  seven  years  for  Rachel  thy  young- 
er daughter. 

19  And  Laban  said,  R is  better  that  I give 
her  to  thee,  than  that  I should  give  her  to 
another  man : abide  with  me. 

20  And  Jacob  served  seven  years  for  Ra- 
chel ; and  they  seemed  unto  him  but  a few 
days,  for  the  love  he  had  to  her. 

21  H And  Jacob  said  unto  Laban,  Give  me 
my  wife,  for  my  days  are  fulfilled,  that  I 
may  go  in  unto  her. 

22  And  Laban  gathered  together  all  the 
men  of  the  place,  and  made  a feast. 

23  And  it  came  to  pass  in  the  evening,  that 
' he  took  Leah  his  daughter,  and  brought  her 

to  him ; and  he  went  in  unto  her. 

24  And  Laban  gave  unto  his  daughter  Leah 
Zilpah  his  maid  for  a handmaid. 

25  And  it  came  to  pass,  that  in  the  morning, 
behold,  it  was  Leah : and  he  said  to  Laban, 
What  is  this  thou  hast  done  unto  me?  did 
not  I serve  with  thee  for  Rachel  ? wherefore 
then  hast  thou  beguiled  me  ? 

26  And  Laban  said,  It  must  not  be  so  done 
in  our  country,  to  give  the  younger  before 
the  firstborn. 

27  Fulfil  her  week,  and  we  will  give  thee 
this  also  for  the  service  which  thou  shalt 
serve  with  me  yet  seven  other  years. 

28  And  Jacob  did  so,  and  fulfilled  her  week : 
and  he  gave  him  Rachel  his  daughter  to  wife 
also. 

29  And  Laban  gave  to  Rachel  his  daughter 
Bilhah  his  handmaid  to  be  her  maid. 

30  And  he  went  in  also  unto  Rachel, 
and  he  loved  also  Rachel  more  than  Leah, 
and  served  with  him  yet  seven  other 
years. 

31  H And  when  the  Lord  saw  that  Leah 
was  hated,  he  opened  her  womb : but  Rachel 
teas  barren. 

32  And  Leah  conceived,  and  bare  a son ; 
and  she  called  his  name  Reuben : for  she 
said.  Surely  the  Lord  hath  looked  upon  my 
affliction;  now  therefore  my  husband  will 
love  me. 

33  And  she  conceived  again,  and  bare  a 
son ; and  said.  Because  the  Lord  hath  heard 
that  1 was  hated,  he  hath  therefore  given 
me  this  son  also : and  she  called  his  name 
Simeon. 

34  And  she  conceived  again,  and  bare  a 
son ; and  said.  Now  this  time  will  my  hus- 
band be  joined  unto  me,  because  I have 
borne  him  three  sons:  therefore  was  his 
name  called  Levi. 

35  And  she  conceived  again,  and  bare  a son ; 
and  she  said.  Now  will  I praise  the  Lord  : 
therefore  she  called  his  name  Judah ; and 
left  bearing. 

CHAPTER  XXX. 

Rachel's  barrenness. 

AND  when  Rachel  saw  that  she  bare  Jacob 
no  children,  Rachel  envied  her  sister ; 
and  said  unto  Jacob,  Give  me  children,  or 
else  I die. 

2  And  Jacob’s  anger  was  kindled  against 
Rachel ; and  he  said,  Am  I in  God’s  stead, 


who  hath  withheld  from  thee  the  fruit  of 
the  womb? 

3 And  she  said.  Behold  my  maid  Bilhah,  go 
in  unto  her;  and  she  shall  bear  upon  my 
knees,  that  I may  also  have  children  by  her. 

4 And  she  gave  him  Bilhah  her  handmaid 
to  wife : and  Jacob  went  in  unto  her. 

5 And  Bilhah  conceived,  and  bare  Jacob  a 
son. 

6 And  Rachel  said,  God  hath  judged  me, 
and  hath  also  heard  my  voice,  and  hath  given 
me  a son : therefore  called  she  his  name  Dan. 

7 And  Bilhah  Rachel’s  maid  conceived 
again,  and  bare  Jacob  a second  son. 

8 And  Rachel  said,  With  great  wrestlings 
have  I wrestled  with  my  sister,  and  I have 
prevailed : and  she  called  his  nameNaphtali. 

9 When  Leah  saw  that  she  had  left  bearing, 
she  took  Zilpah  her  maid,  and  gave  her  Ja- 
cob to  wife. 

10  And  Zilpah  Leah’s  maid  bare  Jacob  a son. 

11  And  Leah  said,  A troop  cometh : and  she 
called  his  name  Gad. 

12  And  Zilpah  Leah’s  maid  bare  Jacob  a 
second  son. 

13  And  Leah  said.  Happy  am  I,  for  the 
daughters  will  call  me  blessed:  and  she 
called  his  name  Asher. 

14  And  Reuben  went  in  the  days  of  wheat 
harvest,  and  found  mandrakes  in  the  field, 
and  brought  them  unto  his  mother  Leah. 
Then  Rachel  said  to  Leah,  Give  me,  I pray 
thee,  of  thy  son’s  mandrakes. 

15  And  she  said  unto  her.  Is  it  a small  mat- 
ter that  thou  hast  taken  my  husband  ? and 
wouldest  thou  take  away  my  son ’s  mandrakes 
also  ? And  Rachel  said.  Therefore  he  shall  lie 
with  thee  to  night  for  thy  son’s  mandrakes. 

16  And  Jacob  came  out  of  the  field  in  the 
evening,  and  Leah  went  out  to  meet  him,  and 
said.  Thou  must  come  in  unto  me ; for  surely 
I have  hired  thee  with  my  son’s  mandrakes. 
And  he  lay  with  her  that  night. 

17  And  God  hearkened  unto  Leah,  and  she 
conceived,  and  bare  Jacob  the  fifth  son. 

18  And  Leah  said,  God  hath  given  me  my 
hire,  because  I have  given  my  maiden  to  my 
husband  : and  she  called  his  name  Issachar. 

19  And  Leah  conceived  again,  and  bare  Ja- 
cob the  sixth  son. 

20  And  Leah  said,  God  hath  endued  me  with 
a good  dowry ; now  will  my  husband  dwell 
with  me,  because  I have  borne  him  six  sons : 
and  she  called  his  name  Zebulun. 

21  And  afterwards  she  bare  a daughter,  and 
called  her  name  Dinah. 

22  1 And  God  remembered  Rachel,  and  God 
hearkened  to  her,  and  opened  her  womb. 

23  And  she  conceived,  and  bare  a son : and 
said,  God  hath  taken  away  my  reproach  : 

24  And  she  called  his  name  Joseph ; and 
said.  The  Lord  shall  add  to  me  another  son. 

25  IF  And  it  came  to  pass,  when  Rachel  had 
borne  Joseph,  that  Jacob  said  unto  Laban, 
Send  me  away,  that  I may  go  unto  mine  own 
place,  and  to  my  country. 

26  Give  me  my  wives  and  my  children,  for 
whom  I have  served  thee,  and  let  me  go : for 
thou  knowest  my  sertdee  which  I have  done 
thee. 

27  And  Laban  said  unto  him,  I pray  thee,  if- 
I have  found  favour  in  thine  eyes,  tarry : for 
I have  learned  by  experience  that  the  Lord 
hath  blessed  me  for  thy  sake,, 


Jacobis  policy  to  become  rich,  GENESIS,  XXXI.  He  departeth  from  Laban, 


28  And  he  said,  Appoint  me  thy  wages,  and 
I will  give  it. 

29  And  he  said  unto  him.  Thou  knowest  how 
I have  served  thee,  and  how  thy  cattle  was 
with  me. 

30  For  it  was  little  which  thou  hadst  before 

1 came^  and  it  is  now  increased  unto  a multi- 
tude ; and  the  Lord  hath  blessed  thee  since 
my  coming : and  now,  when  shall  I provide 
for  mine  own  house  also  ? 

31  And  he  said,  What  shall  I give  thee? 
And  Jacob  said.  Thou  shalt  not  give  me  any 
thing : if  thou  wilt  do  this  thing  for  me,  I 
will  again  feed  and  keep  thy  flock. 

32  I will  pass  through  all  thy  flock  to  day, 
removing  from  thence  all  the  speckled  and 
spotted  cattle,  and  all  the  brown  cattle 
among  the  sheep,  and  the  spotted  and  speck- 
led among  the  goats : and  of  such  shall  be  my 
hire. 

33  So  shall  my  righteousness  answer  for  me 
in  time  to  come,  when  it  shall  come  for  my 
hire  before  thy  face : every  one  that  is  not 
speckled  and  spotted  among  the  goats,  and 
brown  among  the  sheep,  that  shall  be  count- 
ed stolen  with  me. 

34  And  Laban  said.  Behold,  1 would  it  might 
be  according  to  thy  word. 

35  And  he  removed  that  day  the  he  goats 
that  were  ringstreaked  and  spotted,  and  all 
the  she  goats  that  were  speckled  and  spotted, 
and  every  one  that  had  some  white  in  it,  and 
all  the  brown  among  the  sheep,  and  gave 
them  into  the  hand  of  his  sons. 

36  And  he  set  three  days’  journey  betwixt 
himself  and  Jacob : and  Jacob  fed  the  rest 
of  Laban’s  flocks. 

37  IF  And  Jacob  took  him  rods  of  gr  een  pop- 
lar, and  of  the  hazel  and  chesnut  tree ; and 
pilled  white  streaks  in  them,  and  made  the 
white  appear' which  was  in  the  rods. 

38  And  he  set  the  rods  which  he  had  pilled 
before  the  flocks  in  the  gutters  in  the  water- 
ing troughs  when  the  flocks  came  to  drink, 
that  they  should  conceive  when  they  came 
to  drink. 

39  And  the  flocks  conceived  before  the 
rods,  and  brought  forth  cattle  ringstreaked, 
speckled,  and  spotted. 

40  And  Jacob  did  separate  the  lambs,  and 
set  the  faces  of  the  flocks  toward  the  ring- 
streaked, and  all  the  brown  in  the  flock  of 
Laban ; and  he  put  his  own  flocks  by  them- 
selves, and  put  them  not  unto  Laban’s 
cattle. 

41  And  it  came  to  pass,  whensoever  the 
stronger  cattle  did  conceive,  that  Jacob  laid 
the  rods  before  the  eyes  of  the  cattle  in  the 
gutters,  that  they  might  conceive  among 
the  rods. 

42  But  when  the  cattle  were  feeble,  he  put 
them  not  in : so  the  feebler  were  Laban’s, 
and  the  stronger  Jacob’s. 

43  And  the  man  increased  exceedingly,  and 
had  much  cattle,  and  maidservants,  and 
menservants,  and  camels,  and  asses. 

CHAPTER  XXXI. 

Jacob  depai'tetli  from  Laban. 

AND  he  heard  the  words  of  Laban’s  sons, 
Lx.  saying,  J acob  hath  taken  away  ail  that 
was  our  father’s ; and  of  that  which  was  our 
father’s  hath  he  gotten  all  this  glory. 

2 And  Jacob  beheld  the  countenance  of 

26 


Laban,  and,  behold,  it  was  not  toward  him 
as  before. 

3 And  the  Lord  said  unto  Jacob,  Return 
unto  the  land  of  thy  fathers,  and  to  thy  kin- 
dred ; and  I will  be  with  thee. 

4 And  Jacob  sent  and  called  Rachel  and 
Leah  to  the  field  unto  his  flock, 

5 And  said  unto  them,  I see  your  father’s 
countenance,  that  it  is  not  toward  me  as  be- 
fore ; but  the  God  of  my  father  hath  been 
with  me. 

6 And  ye  know  that  with  all  my  power  I 
have  served  your  father. 

7 And  your  father  hath  deceived  me,  and 
changed  my  wages  ten  times ; but  God  suf- 
fered him  not  to  hurt  me. 

8 If  he  said  thus.  The  speckled  shall  be  thy 
wages ; then  all  the  cattle  bare  speckled  : 
and  if  he  said  thus.  The  ringstreaked  shall 
be  thy  hire ; then  bare  all  the  cattle  ring- 
streaked. 

9 Thus  God  hath  taken  away  the  cattle  of 
your  father,  and  given  them  to  me. 

10  And  it  came  to  pass  at  the  time  that  the 
cattle  conceived,  that  I lifted  up  mine  eyes, 
and  saw  in  a dream,  and,  behold,  the  rams 
which  leaped  upon  the  cattle  were  ring- 
streaked, speckled,  and  grizzled. 

11  And  the  angel  of  God  spake  unto  me  in  a 
dream,  saying,  Jacob : and  I said.  Here  am  I. 

12  And  he  said.  Lift  up  now  thine  eyes,  and 
see,  all  the  rams  which  leap  upon  the  cattle 
are  ringstre^ed,  speckled,  and  grizzled : for 
I have  seen  ml  that  Laban  doeth  unto  thee. 

13  I am  the  God  of  Beth-el,  where  thou 
anointedst  the  pillar,  and  where  thou  vow- 
edst  a vow  unto  me : now  arise,  get  thee  out 
from  this  land,  and  return  unto  the  land  of 
thy  kindred. 

14  And  Rachel  and  Leah  answered  and  said 
unto  him.  Is  there  yet  any  portion  or  inher- 
itance for  us  in  our  father’s  house  ? 

15  Are  we  not  counted  of  him  strangers? 
for  he  hath  sold  us,  and  hath  quite  devoured 
also  our  money. 

16  For  all  the  riches  which  God  hath  taken 
from  our  father,  that  is  ours,  and  our  chil- 
dren’s : now  then,  whatsoever  God  hath  said 
unto  thee,  do. 

17  IF  Then  Jacob  rose  up,  and  set  his  sons 
and  his  wives  upon  camels ; 

18  And  he  carried  away  all  his  cattle,  and 
all  his  goods  which  he  had  gotten,  the  cattle 
of  his  getting,  which  he  had  gotten  in  Pa- 
dan-aram,  for  to  go  to  Isaac  his  father  in 
the  land  of  Canaan. 

19  And  Laban  went  to  shear  his  sheep : and 
Rachel  had  stolen  the  images  that  were  her 
father’s. 

20  And  Jacob  stole  away  unawares  to  La- 
ban the  SjTian,  in  that  he  told  him  not  that 
he  fled. 

21  So  he  fled  with  all  that  he  had ; and  he 
rose  up,  and  passed  over  the  river,  and  set 
his  face  toward  the  mount  Gilead. 

22  And  it  was  told  Laban  on  the  third  day, 
that  Jacob  was  fled. 

23  And  he  took  his  brethren  with  him,  and 
pursued  after  him  seven  days’  journey ; and 
they  overtook  him  in  the  mount  Gilead. 

24  And  God  came  to  Laban  the  Syrian  in 
a dream  by  night,  and  said  unto  him,  Take 
heed  that  thou  speak  not  to  Jacob  either 
good  or  bad. 


Laban  pursueth  Jacob,  GENESIS,  XXXII.  Laban  and  Jacob's  covenant. 


25  t Then  Laban  overtook  Jacob.  Now 
Jacob  had  pitched  his  tent  in  the  mount: 
and  Laban  with  his  bretliren  pitched  in  the 
mount  of  Gilead. 

26  And  Laban  said  to  Jacob,  What  hast 
thou  done,  that  thou  hast  stolen  away  un- 
awares to  me,  and  carried  away  my  daugh- 
ters, as  captives  taken  with  the  sword  ? 

27  Wherefore  didst  thou  flee  away  secretly, 
and  Steal  away  from  me ; and  didst  not  tell 
me,  that  I might  have  sent  thee  away  with 
mirth,  and  with  songs,  with  tabret,  and  with 
harp  ? 

28  And  hast  not  suffered  me  to  kiss  my  sons 
and  my  daughters?  thou  hast  now  done  fool- 
ishly in  so  doing. 

29  It  is  in  the  power  of  my  hand  to  do  you 
hurt : but  thie  God  of  your  father  spake  un- 
to me  yesternight,  saying.  Take  thou  heed 
that  thou  speak  not  to  Jacob  either  good  or 
bad. 

30  And  now,  though  thou  wouldest  needs  be 
gone,  because  thou  sore  longedst  after  thy 
father’s  house,  yet  wherefore  hast  thou  sto- 
len my  gods? 

31  And  Jacob  answered  and  said  to  Laban, 
Because  1 was  afraid : for  I said,  Peradven- 
ture  thou  wouldest  take  by  force  thy  daugh- 
ters from  me. 

32  With  whomsoever  thou  flndest  thy  gods, 
let  him  not  live:  before  our  brethren  dis- 
cern thou  what  is  thine  with  me,  and  take  it 
to  thee.  For  Jacob  knew  not  that  Rachel 
had  stolen  them. 

33  And  Laban  went  into  Jacob’s  tent,  and 
into  Leah’s  tent,  and  into  the  two  maidserv- 
ants’ tents;  but  he  found  them  not.  Then 
went  he  out  of  Leah’s  tent,  and  entered  into 
Rachel’s  tent. 

34  Now  Rachel  had  taken  the  images,  and 
put  them  in  the  camel’s  furniture,  and  sat 
upon  them.  And  Laban  searched  all  the 
tent,  but  found  them  not. 

35  And  she  said  to  her  father.  Let  it  not 
displease  my  lord  that  I cannot  rise  up  be- 
fore thee ; for  the  custom  of  women  is  up- 
on me.  And  he  searched,  but  found  not  the 
images. 

36  t And  Jacob  was  wroth,  and  chode  with 
Laban : and  Jacob  answered  and  said  to  La- 
ban, What  is  my  ti-espass?  what  is  my  sin, 
that  thou  hast  so  hotly  pursued  after  me  ? 

37  Whereas  thou  hast  searched  all  my  stuff, 
what  hast  thou  found  of  all  thy  household 
stuff  ? set  it  here  before  my  brethren  and 
thy  brethren,  that  they  may  judge  betwixt 
us  both. 

38  This  twenty  years  have  I been  with  thee ; 
thy  ewes  and  thy  she  goats  have  not  cast 
their  young,  and  the  rams  of  thy  flock  have 
I not  eaten. 

39  That  which  was  torn  of  beasts  I brought 
not  unto  thee ; I bare  the  loss  of  it ; of  my 
hand  didst  thou  require  it,  whether  stolen  by 
day,  or  stolen  by  night. 

40  Thus  I was ; in  the  day  the  drought  con- 
sumed me,  and  the  frost  by  nig’ht ; and  my 
sleep  departed  from  mine  eyes. 

41  Thus  have  I been  twenty  years  in  thy 
house : I served  thee  fourteen  years  for  thy 
two  daughters,  and  six  years  for  thy  cattle ; 
and  thou  hast  changed  my  wages  ten  times. 

42  Except  the  God  of  my  father,  the  God 
of  Abraham,  and  the  fear  of  Isaac,  had  been 


with  me,  surely  thou  hadst  sent  me  away 
now  empty.  God  hath  seen  mine  aflOiction 
and  the  labour  of  my  hands,  and  rebuked 
thee  yesternight. 

43  t And  Laban  answered  and  said  unto 
Jacob,  These  daughters  are  my  daughters, 
and  these  children  are  my  children,  and  these 
cattle  are  my  cattle,  and  all  that  thou  se'est 
is  mine : and  what  can  I do  this  day  unto 
these  my  daughters,  or  unto  their  children 
which  they  have  borne  ? 

44  Now  therefore  come  thou,  let  us  make  a 
covenant,  T and  thou ; and  let  it  be  for  a 
witness  between  me  and  thee. 

45  And  Jacob  took  a stone,  and  set  it  up  for 
a pillar. 

46  And  Jacob  said  unto  his  brethren.  Gath- 
er stones ; and  they  took  stones,  and  made  a 
heap : and  they  did  eat  thereupon  the  heap. 

47  And  Laban  called  it  Jegar-sahadutha : 
but  Jacob  called  it  Galeed. 

48  And  Laban  said.  This  heap  is  a witness 
between  me  and  thee  this  day.  Therefore 
was  the  name  of  it  called  Galeed, 

49  And  Mizpah;  for  he  said.  The  Lord 
watch  between  me  and  thee,  when  we  are 
absent  one  from  another. 

50  If  thou  shalt  afflict  my  daughters,  or  if 
thou  shalt  take  other  wives  beside  my  daugh- 
ters, no  man  is  with  us ; see,  God  is  witness 
betwixt  me  and  thee. 

51  And  Laban  said  to  Jacob,  Behold  this 
heap,  and  behold  this  pillar,  which  I have 
cast  betwixt  me  and  thee ; 

52  This  heap  be  witness,  and  this  pillar  be 
witness,  that  I will  not  pass  over  this  heap 
to  thee,  and  that  thou  shalt  not  pass  over 
this  heap  and  this  pillar  unto  me,  for  harm. 

53  The  God  of  Abraham,  and  the  God  of 
Nahor,  the  God  of  their  father,  judge  be- 
twixt us.  And  Jacob  sware  by  the  fear  of 
his  father  Isaac. 

54  Then  Jacob  offered  sacrifice  upon  the 
mount,  and  called  his  brethren  to  eat  bread : 
and  they  did  eat  bread,  and  tarried  all  night 
in  the  mount. 

55  And  early  in  the  morning  Laban  rose 
up,  and  kissed  his  sons  and  his  daughters, 
and  blessed  them : and  Laban  departed,  and 
returned  unto  his  place. 

CHAPTER  XXXII. 

Jacob’s  message  to  Esau. 

AND  Jacob  went  on  his  way,  and  the  an- 
jta  gels  of  God  met  him. 

2 And  when  Jacob  saw  them,  he  said.  This 
is  God’s  host : and  he  called  the  name  of  that 
place  Mahanaim. 

3 And  Jacob  sent  messengers  before  him  to 
Esau  his  brother  unto  the  land  of  Seir,  the 
country  of  Edom. 

4 And  he  commanded  them,  saying,  Thus 
shall  ye  speak  unto  my  lord  Esau ; Thy  serv- 
ant Jacob  saith  thus,  I have  sojourned  with 
Laban,  and  stayed  there  until  now : 

5 And  I have  oxen,  and  asses,  flocks,  and 
menservants,  and  womenservants : and  I 
have  sent  to  tell  my  lord,  that  I may  find 
grace  in  thy  sight. 

6 t And  the  messengers  returned  to  Jacob, 
saying.  We  came  to  thy  brother  Esau,  and 
also  he  cometh  to  meet  thee,  and  four  hun- 
dred men  with  him. 

7 Then  Jacob  was  greatly  afraid  and  dia- 

27 


Jacob's  message  to  Esau, 

tressed : and  he  divided  the  people  that  was 
with  him,  and  the  flocks,  and  herds,  and  the 
camels,  into  two  bands ; 

8 And  said.  If  Esau  come  to  the  one  com- 
pany, and  smite  it,  then  the  other  company 
which  is  left  shall  escape. 

9 1 And  Jacob  said,  O God  of  my  father 
Abraham,  and  God  of  my  father  Isaac,  the 
Lord  which  saidst  unto  me.  Return  unto 
thy  country,  and  to  thy  kindred,  and  I will 
deal  weU  with  thee : 

10  I am  not  worthy  of  the  least  of  aU  the 
mercies,  and  of  all  the  truth,  which  thou 
hast  shewed  unto  thy  servant;  for  with  my 
staff  I passed  over  this  Jordan ; and  now  I 
am  become  two  bands. 

■ 11  Deliver  me,  I pray  thee,  from  the  hand 
of  my  brother,  from  the  hand  of  Esau : for 
I fear  him,  lest  he  will  come  and  smite  me, 
and  the  mother  with  the  children. 

12  And  thou  saidst,  I will  surely  do  thee 
good,  and  make  thy  seed  as  the  sand  of  the 
sea,  which  cannot  be  numbered  for  multi- 
tude. 

13  ^ And  he  lodged  there  that  same  night ; 
and  took  of  that  which  came  to  his  hand  a 
present  for  Esau  his  brother ; 

14  Two  hundred  she  goats  and  twenty  he 
goats,  two  hundred  ewes  and  twenty  rams, 

15  Thirty  milch  camels  with  their  colts, 
forty  kine  and  ten  buUs,  twenty  she  asses 
and  ten  foals. 

16  And  he  delivered  them  into  the  hand  of 
his  servants,  every  drove  by  themselves; 
and  said  unto  his  servants.  Pass  over  before 
me,  and  put  a space  betwixt  drove  and  drove. 

17  And  he  commanded  the  foremost,  say- 
ing, When  Esau  my  brother  meeteth  thee, 
and  asketh  thee,  saying.  Whose  art  thou? 
and  whither  goest  thou  ? and  whose  are  these 
before  thee  ? 

18  Then  thou  shalt  say.  They  be  thy  servant 
Jacob’s ; it  is  a present  sent  unto  my  lord 
Esau : and,  behold,  also  he  is  behind  us. 

19  And  so  commanded  he  the  second,  and 
the  third,  and  all  that  followed  the  droves, 
saying.  On  this  manner  shall  ye  speak  unto 
Esau,  when  ye  find  him. 

20  And  say  ye  moreover.  Behold,  thy  serv- 
ant Jacob  is  behind  us.  For  he  said,  I will 
appease  him  with  the  present  that  goeth  be- 
fore me,  and  afterward  I will  see  his  face  ; 
peradventure  he  wiU  accept  of  me. 

21  So  went  the  present  over  before  him ; and 
himself  lodged  that  night  in  the  company. 

22  And  he  rose  up  that  night,  and  took  his 
two  wives,  and  his  two  womenservants,  and 
his  eleven  sons,  and  passed  over  the  ford 
Jabbok. 

23  And  he  took  them,  and  sent  them  over 
the  brook,  and  sent  over  that  he  had. 

24  IF  And  Jacob  was  left  alone;  and  there 
wrestled  a man  with  him  until  the  breaking 
of  the  day. 

25  And  when  he  saw  that  he  prevailed  not 
against  him,  he  touched  the  hollow  of  his 
thigh ; and  the  hollow  of  Jacob’s  thigh  was 
out  of  joint,  as  he  wrestled  with  him. 

26  And  he  said.  Let  me  go,  for  the  day 
breaketh.  And  he  said,  I will  not  let  thee 
go,  except  thou  bless  me. 

27  And  he  said  unto  him.  What  is  thy  name  ? 
And  he  said,  Jacob. 

28  And  he  said.  Thy  name  shall  be  called 


Jacob  meeteth  Esau, 

no  more  Jacob,  but  Israel : for  as  a prince 
hast  thou  power  with  God  and  with  men, 
and  hast  prevailed. 

29  And  Jacob  asked  Mm,  and  said.  Tell  me, 

1 pray  thee,  thy  name.  And  he  said.  Where- 
fore is  it  that  thou  dost  ask  after  my  name? 
And  he  blessed  him  there. 

30  And  J acob  called  the  name  of  the  place 
Peniel:  for  I have  seen  God  face  to  face, 
and  my  life  is  preserved. 

31  And  as  he  passed  over  Penuel  the  sun 
rose  upon  him,  and  he  halted  upon  his  thigh. 

32  Therefore  the  children  of  Israel  eat  not 
of  the  sinew  which  shrank,  which  is  upon 
the  hollow  of  the  thigh,  unto  this  day ; be- 
cause he  touched  the  hollow  of  Jacob’s  thigh 
in  the  sinew  that  shrank. 

CHAPTER  XXXIli. 

Jacob  and  Esau’s  meeting. 

AND  Jacob  lifted  up  his  eyes,  and  looked, 
and,  behold,  Esau  came,  and  with  him 
four  hundred  men.  And  he  divided  the  chil- 
dren unto  Leah,  and  unto  Rachel,  and  unto 
the  two  handmaids. 

2 And  he  put  the  handmaids  and  their  chil- 
dren foremost,  and  Leah  and  her  children 
after,  and  Rachel  and  Joseph  hindermost. 

3 And  he  passed  over  before  them,  and 
bowed  himself  to  the  ground  seven  times, 
until  he  came  near  to  his  brother. 

4 And  Esau  ran  to  meet  him,  and  embraced 
him,  and  fell  on  his  neck,  and  kissed  him : 
and  they  wept. 

5 And  he  lifted  up  his  eyes,  and  saw  the 
women  and  the  children,  and  said,  Who  are 
those  with  thee?  And  he  said.  The  chil- 
dren which  God  hath  graciously  given  thy 
servant. 

6 Then  the  handmaidens  came  near,  they 
and  their  children,  and  they  bowed  them- 
selves. 

7 And  Leah  also  with  her  children  came 
near,  and  bowed  themselves:  and  after  came 
Joseph  near  and  Rachel,  and  they  bowed 
themselves. 

8 And  he  said.  What  meanest  thou  by  all 
this  drove  which  I met  ? And  he  said.  These 
are  to  find  grace  in  the  sight  of  my  lord. 

9 And  Esau  said,  I have  enough,  my  broth- 
er ; keep  that  thou  hast  unto  thyself. 

10  And  Jacob  said.  Nay,  I pray  thee,  if  now 
I have  found  grace  in  thy  sight,  then  receive 
my  present  at  my  hand:  for  therefore  I 
have  seen  thy  face,  as  though  I had  seen  the 
face  of  God,  and  thou  wast  pleased  with  me. 

11  Take,  I pray  thee,  my  blessing  that  is 
brought  to  thee;  because  God  hath  dealt 
graciously  with  me,  and  because  I have 
enough.  And  he  urged  him,  and  he  took  it. 

12  And  he  said.  Let  us  take  our  journey, 
and  let  us  go,  and  I will  go  before  thee. 

13  And  he  said  unto  him.  My  lord  knoweth 
that  the  children  are  tender,  and  the  flocks 
and  herds  with  young  are  with  me;  and  if 
men  should  overdrive  them  one  day,  aU  the 
flock  will  die. 

14  Let  my  lord,  I pray  thee,  pass  over  be- 
fore his  servant ; and  I will  lead  on  softly, 
according  as  the  cattle  that  goeth  before  me 
and  the  children  be  able  to  endure,  until  I 
come  unto  my  lord  unto  Seir. 

15  And  Esau  said.  Let  me  now  leave  with 
thee  some  of  the  folk  that  are  with  me.  And 


GENESIS,  XXXIII. 


Dinah  U ravished,  GENESIS,  XXXV.  The  Shechemites  slain. 


he  said,  What  needeth  it?  let  me  find  grace 
in  the  sight  of  my  lord. 

16  1 So  Esau  returned  that  day  on  his  way 
unto  Seir. 

17  And  Jacob  journeyed  to  Succoth,  and 
built  him  a house,  and  made  booths  for  his 
cattle:  therefore  the  name  of  the  place  is 
called  Succoth. 

18  1 And  Jacob  came  to  Shalem,  a city  of 
Shechem,  which  is  in  the  land  of  Canaan, 
when  he  came  from  Padan-aram ; and  pitch- 
ed his  tent  before  the  city. 

19  And  he  bought  a parcel  of  a field,  where 
he  had  spread  his  tent,  at  the  hand  of  the 
children  of  Hamor,  Shechem's  father,  for  a 
hundred  pieces  of  money. 

30  And  he  erected  there  an  altar,  and  called 
it  El-Elohe-Israel. 

CHAPTER  XXXIV. 

Shechem  defiUth  Dinah. 

AND  Dinah  the  daughter  of  Leah,  which 
she  bare  unto  Jacob,  went  out  to  see 
the  daughters  of  the  land. 

2 And  when  Shechem  the  son  of  Hamor 
the  Hivite,  prince  of  the  country,  saw  her, 
he  took  her,  and  lay  with  her,  and  defiled 
her. 

3 And  his  soul  clave  unto  Dinah  the  daugh- 
ter of  Jacob,  and  he  loved  the  damsel,  and 
spake  kindly  unto  the  damsel. 

4 And  Shechem  spake  unto  his  father  Ha- 
mor, saying,  Get  me  this  damsel  to  wife. 

5 And  Jacob  heard  that  he  had  defiled  Di- 
nah his  daughter : now  his  sons  were  with 
his  cattle  in  the  field:  and  Jacob  held  his 
peace  until  they  were  come. 

6 1 And  Hamor  the  father  of  Shechem  went 
out  unto  Jacob  to  commune  with  him. 

7 And  the  sons  of  Jacob  came  out  of  the 
field  when  they  heard  it : and  the  men  were 
grieved,  and  they  were  very  wroth,  because 
he  had  wrought  folly  in  Israel  in  lying  with 
Jacob’s  daughter;  which  thing  ought  not  to 
be  done. 

8 And  Hamor  communed  with  them,  say- 
ing, The  soul  of  my  son  Shechem  longeth 
for  your  daughter : I pray  you  give  her  him 
to  wife. 

9 And  make  ye  marriages  with  us,  and  give 
your  daughters  unto  us,  and  take  our  daugh- 
ters unto  you. 

10  And  ye  shall  dwell  with  us : and  the  land 
shall  be  before  you;  dwell  and  trade  ye 
therein,  and  get  you  possessions  therein. 

11  And  Shechem  said  unto  her  father  and 
unto  her  brethren,  Let  me  find  grace  in 
your  eyes,  and  what  ye  shall  say  unto  me  I 
will  give. 

12  Ask  me  never  so  much  dowry  and  gift, 
and  I will  give  according  as  ye  shall  say  un- 
to me : but  give  me  the  damsel  to  wife. 

13  And  the  sons  of  Jacob  answered  She- 
chem and  Hamor  his  father  deceitfully, 
and  said,  because  he  had  defiled  Dinah  their 
sister : 

14  And  they  said  unto  them.  We  cannot  do 
this  thing,  to  give  our  sister  to  one  that  is 
uncircumcised;  for  that  we7'e  a reproach 
unto  us: 

15  But  in  this  will  we  consent  unto  you : If 
ye  will  be  as  we  be,  that  every  male  of  you 
be  circumcised ; 

16  Then  will  we  give  our  daughters  unto 


you,  and  we  will  take  your  daughters  to  us, 
and  we  will  dwell  with  you,  and  we  will  be- 
come one  people. 

17  But  if  ye  will  not  hearken  unto  us,  to  be 
circumcised ; then  will  we  take  our  daughter, 
and  we  will  be  gone. 

18  And  their  words  pleased  Hamor  and  She- 
chem Hamor’s  son. 

19  And  the  young  man  deferred  not  to  do 
the  thing,  because  he  had  delight  in  Jacob’s 
daughter : and  he  was  more  honourable  than 
all  the  house  of  his  father. 

30  IF  And  Hamor  and  Shechem  his  son  came 
unto  the  gate  of  their  city,  and  communed 
with  the  men  of  their  city,  saying, 

31  These  men  a/re  peaceable  with  us ; there- 
fore let  them  dwell  in  the  land,  and  trade 
therein;  for  the  land,  behold,  it  is  large 
enough  for  them ; let  us  take  their  daugh- 
ters to  us  for  wives,  and  let  us  give  them  our 
daughters. 

23  Only  herein  will  the  men  consent  unto 
us  for  to  dwell  with  us,  to“  be  one  people,  if 
every  male  among  us  be  circumcised,  as  they 
are  circumcised. 

23  Shall  not  their  cattle  and  their  substance 
and  every  beast  of  theirs  be  ours  ? only  let  us 
consent  unto  them,  and  they  will  dwell  with 
us. 

34  And  unto  Hamor  and  unto  Shechem  his 
son  hearkened  all  that  went  out  of  the  gate 
of  his  city ; and  every  male  was  circumcised, 
all  that  went  out  of  the  gate  of  his  city. 

25  t And  it  came  to  pass  on  the  third  day, 
when  they  were  sore,  that  two  of  the  sons  of 
Jacob,  Simeon  and  Levi,  Dinah’s  brethren, 
took  each  man  his  sword,  and  came  upon  the 
city  boldly,  and  slew  all  the  males. 

26  And  they  slew  Hamor  and  Shechem  his 
son  with  the  edge  of  the  sword,  and  took 
Dinah  out  of  Shechem’s  house,  and  went 
out. 

27  The  sons  of  Jacob  came  upon  the  slain, 
and  spoiled  the  city,  because  they  had  defiled 
their  sister. 

28  They  took  their  sneep,  and  their  oxen, 
and  their  asses,  and  that  which  iva^  in  the 
city,  and  that  which  was  in  the  field, 

29  And  all  their  wealth,  and  all  their  little 
ones,  and  their  wives  took  they  captive,  and 
spoiled  even  all  that  was  in  the  house. 

30  And  Jacob  said  to  Simeon  and  Levi,  Ye 
have  troubled  me  to  make  me  to  stink  among 
the  inhabitants  of  the  land,  among  the  Ca- 
naanites  and  the  Perizzites : and  I hemg  few 
in  number,  they  shall  gather  themselves  to- 
gether against  me,  and  slay  me ; and  I shall 
be  destroyed,  I and  my  house. 

31  And  they  said.  Should  he  deal  with  our 
sister  as  with  a harlot  ? 

CHAPTER  XXXV. 

Jacob  sent  to  Beth-el. 

AND  God  said  unto  Jacob,  Arise,  go  up 
JTjL  to  Beth-el,  and  dwell  there : and  make 
there  an  altar  unto  God,  that  appeared  unto 
thee  when  thou  fleddest  from  the  face  of 
Esau  thy  brother. 

2 Then  Jacob  said  unto  his  household,  and 
to  all  that  were  with  him.  Put  away  the 
strange  gods  that  are  among  you,  and  be 
clean,  and  change  your  garments : 

3 And  let  us  arise,  and  go  up  to  Beth-el : 
and  I will  make  there  an  altar  unto  God,  who 

29 


RacheVs  death,  GENESIS.  XXXVI.  The  death  of  Isaac. 


answered  me  in  the  day  of  my  distress,  and 
was  with  me  in  the  way  which  I went. 

4 And  they  gave  unto  Jacob  all  the  strange 
gods  which  were  in  their  hand,  and  all  their 
earrings  which  were  in  their  ears ; and  Jacob 
hid  them  under  the  oak  which  was  by  She- 
chem. 

5 And  they  journeyed : and  the  terror  of 
God  was  upon  the  cities  that  were  round 
about  them,  and  they  did  not  pursue  after 
the  sons  of  Jacob. 

6 IF  So  Jacob  came  to  Luz,  which  is  in  the 
land  of  Canaan,  that  is,  Beth-el,  he  and  all 
the  people  that  ivere  with  him. 

7 And  he  built  there  an  altar,  and  called 
the  place  El-beth-el ; because  there  God  ap- 
peared unto  him,  when  he  fled  from  the  face 
of  his  brother. 

8 But  Deborah  Rebekah’s  nurse  died,  and 
she  was  buried  beneath  Beth-el  under  an 
oak : and  the  name  of  it  was  called  AUon- 
bachuth. 

9 1 And  God  appeared  unto  Jacob  again, 
when  he  came  out  of  Padan-aram,  and  bless- 
ed him. 

10  And  God  said  unto  him.  Thy  name  is 
Jacob:  thy  name  shaU  not  be  called  any 
more  Jacob,  but  Israel  shall  be  thy  name ; 
and  he  called  his  name  Israel. 

11  And  God  said  unto  him,  I am  God  Al- 
mighty : be  fruitful  and  multiply ; a nation 
and  a company  of  nations  shall  be  of  thee, 
and  kings  shall  come  out  of  thy  loins ; 

12  And  the  land  which  1 gave  Abraham  and 
Isaac,  to  thee  I will  give  it,  and  to  thy  seed 
after  thee  will  I give  the  land. 

13  And  God  went  up  from  him  in  the  place 
where  he  talked  with  him. 

14  And  Jacob  set  up  a pillar  in  the  place 
where  he  talked  with  him,  even  a pillar  of 
stone : and  he  poured  a drink  offering  there- 
on, and  he  poured  oil  thereon. 

15  And  Jacob  called  the  name  of  the  place 
where  God  spake  with  him,  Beth-el. 

16 1 And  they  journeyed  from  Beth-el ; and 
there  was  but  a little  way  to  come  to  Eph- 
rath : and  Rachel  travailed,  and  she  had  hard 
labour. 

17  And  it  came  to  pass,  when  she  was  in 
hard  labour,  that  the  midwife  said  unto  her. 
Fear  not ; thou  shalt  have  this  son  also. 

18  And  it  came  to  pass,  as  her  soul  was  in 
departing,  (for  she  died,)  that  she  called  his 
name  Ben-oni:  but  his  father  called  him 
Benjamin. 

19  And  Rachel  died,  and  was  buried  in  the 
way  to  Ephrath,  which  is  Beth-lehem. 

20  And  Jacob  set  a pillar  upon  her  grave : 
that  is  the  pillar  of  Rachel’s  grave  unto  this 
day. 

21  IF  And  Israel  journeyed,  and  spread  his 
tent  beyond  the  tower  of  Edar. 

22  And  it  came  to  pass,  when  Israel  dwelt 
in  that  land,  that  Reuben  went  and  lay  with 
Bilhah  his  father’s  concubine : and  Israel 
heard  it,  N o w the  sons  o f Jacob  were  twelve : 

23  The  sons  of  Leah ; Reuben,  Jacob’s  first- 
born, and  Simeon,  and  Levi,  and  Judah,  and 
Issachar,  and  Zebulun  ; 

24  The  sons  of  Rachel ; Joseph,  and  Benja- 
min: 

25  And  the  sons  of  Bilhah,  Rachel’s  hand- 
maid ; Dan,  and  Naphtali : 

26  And  the  sons  of  Zilpah,  Leah’s  hand- 

30 


maid ; Gad,  and  Asher.  These  a/re  the  sons 
of  Jacob,  which  were  born  to  him  in  Padan- 
aram. 

27  IF  And  Jacob  came  unto  Isaac  his  father 
unto  Mamre,  unto  the  city  of  Arba,  which 
is  Hebron,  where  Abraham  and  Isaac  so- 
journed. 

28  And  the  days  of  Isaac  were  a hundred 
and  fourscore  years. 

29  And  Isaac  gave  up  the  ghost,  arid  died, 
and  was  gathered  unto  his  people,  being  old 
and  full  of  days : and  his  sons  Esau  and  Ja- 
cob buried  him. 

CHAPTER  XXXVI. 

Esau's  family  in  Canaan. 

NOW  these  are  the  generadons  of  Esau, 
who  is  Edom. 

2  Esau  took  his  wives  of  the  daughters  of 
Canaan ; Adah  the  daughter  of  Elon  the  Hit- 
tite,  and  Aholibamah  the  daughter  of  Anah 
the  daughter  of  Zibeon  the  Hivite ; 

3  And  Bashemath  Ishmael’s  daughter,  sister 
of  Nebajoth. 

4  And  Adah  bare  to  Esau  Eliphaz;  and 
Bashemath  bare  Reuel ; 

5  And  Aholibamah  bare  Jeush,  and  Jaalam, 
and  Korah : these  are  the  sons  of  Esau,  which 
were  born  unto  him  in  the  land  of  Canaan. 

6  And  Esau  took  his  wives,  and  his  sons, 
and  his  daughters,  and  all  the  persons  of  his 
house,  and  his  cattle,  and  all  his  beasts,  and 
all  his  substance,  which  he  had  got  in  the 
land  of  Canaan ; and  went  into  the  country 
from  the  face  of  his  brother  Jacob. 

7  For  their  riches  were  more  than  that  they 
might  dwell  together ; and  the  land  wherein 
they  were  strangers  could  not  bear  them  be- 
cause of  their  cattle. 

8  Thus  dwelt  Esau  in  mount  Seir : Esau  is 
Edom. 

9  IF  And  these  are  the  generations  of  Esau 
the  father  of  the  Edomites  in  mount  Seir : 

10  These  a/re  the  names  of  Esau’s  sons ; Eli- 
phaz the  son  of  Adah  the  wife  of  Esau,  Reuel 
the  son  of  Bashemath  the  wife  of  Esau. 

11  And  the  sons  of  Eliphaz  were  Teman, 
Omar,  Zepho,  and  Gatam,  and  Kenaz. 

12  And  Timna  was  concubine  to  Eliphaz 
Esau’s  son;  and  she  bare  to  Eliphaz  Ama- 
lek:  these  were  the  sons  of  Adah  Esau’s 
wife. 

13  And  these  are  the  sons  of  Reuel;  Na- 
hath,  and  Zerah,  Shammah,  and  Mizzah : 
these  were  the  sons  of  Bashemath  Esau’s 
wife. 

14 1 And  these  were  the  sons  of  Aholibamah, 
the  daughter  of  Anah  the  daughter  of  Zib- 
eon, Esau’s  wife : and  she  bare  to  Esau  Jeush, 
and  Jaalam,  and  Korah. 

15  IF  These  were  dukes  of  the  sons  of  Esau : 
the  sons  of  Eliphaz  the  firstborn  son  of  Esau  ; 
duke  Teman,  duke  Omar,  duke  Zepho,  duke 
Kenaz, 

16  Duke  Korah,  duke  Gatam,  and  duke 
Amalek:  these  are  the  dukes  that  came  of 
Eliphaz  in  the  land  of  Edom : these  were  the 
sons  of  Adah. 

17  IF  And  these  are  the  sons  of  Reuel  Esau’s 
son ; duke  Nahath,  duke  Zerah,  duke  Sham- 
mah, duke  Mizzah : these  are  the  dukes  that 
came  of  Reuel  in  the  land  of  Edom : these  arc 
the  sons  of  Bashemath  Esau’s  wife. 

18  1 And  these  are  the  sons  of  Aholibamah 


Kings  and  dukes  of  Edom,  GENESIS,  XXXVTT.  Joseph's  two  flreams. 


Esau’s  wife ; duke  Jeush,  duke  Jaalara,  duke 
Korah : these  ivere  the  dukes  that  came  of 
Aholibamah  the  daughter  of  Anah,  Esau’s 
wife. 

19  These  are  the  sons  of  Esau,  who  is  Edom, 
and  these  are  their  dukes. 

30 1 These  are  the  sons  of  Seir  the  Horite, 
who  inhabited  the  land : Lotan,  and  Shobal, 
and  Zibeon,  and  Anah, 

31  And  Dishon,  and  Ezer,  and  Dishan : these 
are  the  dukes  of  the  Horites,  the  children  of 
Seir  in  the  land  of  Edom. 

33  And  the  children  of  Lotan  were  Hori  and 
Hemam ; and  Lotan’s  sister  wa^  Timna. 

33  And  the  children  of  Shobal  were  these ; 
A1  van,  and  Manahath,  and  Ebal,  Shepho,  and 
Onam. 

34  And  these  are  the  children  of  Zibeon; 
both  Ajah,  and  Anah : this  was  that  Anah 
that  found  the  mules  in  the  wilderness,  as 
he  fed  the  asses  of  Zibeon  iiis  father. 

35  And  the  children  of  Anah  were  these ; 
Dishon,  and  Aholibamah  the  daughter  of 
Anah. 

36  And  these  are  the  children  of  Dishon ; 
Hemdan,  and  Eshban,  and  Ithran,  and  Che- 
ran. 

37  The  children  of  Ezer  are  these ; Bilhan, 
and  Zaavan,  and  Akan. 

* 28  The  children  of  Dishan  are  these;  TJz, 
and  Aran. 

39  These  are  the  dukes  that  came  of  the 
Horites;  duke  Lotan,  duke  Shobal,  duke 
Zibeon,  duke  Anah, 

30  Duke  Dishon,  duke  Ezer,  duke  Dishan : 
these  are  the  dukes  that  came  of  Hori,  among 
their  dukes  in  the  land  of  Seir. 

31  If  And  these  are  the  kings  that  reigned 
in  the  land  of  Edom,  before  there  reigned 
any  king  over  the  children  of  Israel. 

33  And  Bela  the  son  of  Beor  reigned  in 
Edom ; and  the  name  of  his  city  was  Dinha- 
bah. 

33  And  Bela  died,  and  Jobab  the  son  of  Ze- 
rah  of  Bozrah  reigned  in  his  stead. 

34  And  Jobab  died,  and  Husham  of  the 
land  of  Temani  reigned  in  his  stead. 

35  And  Husham  died,  and  Hadad  the  son 
of  Bedad,  who  smote  Midian  in  the  field  of 
Moab,  reigned  in  his  stead : and  the  name  of 
his  city  was  Avith. 

36  And  Hadad  died,  and  Samlah  of  Masre- 
kah  reigned  in  his  stead. 

37  And  Samlah  died,  and  Saul  of  Rehoboth 
by  the  river  reigned  in  his  stead. 

^ And  Saul  died,  and  Baal-hanan  the  son 
of  Achbor  reigned  in  his  stead. 

39  And  Baal-hanan  the  son  of  Achbor  died, 
and  Hadar  reigned  in  his  stead:  and  the  name 
of  his  city  was  Pau ; and  his  wife’s  name  was 
Mehetabel,  the  daughter  of  Hatred,  the 
daughter  of  Mezahab. 

40  And  these  are  the  names  of  the  dukes 
that  came  of  Esau,  according  to  their  fam- 
ilies, after  their  places,  by  their  names ; duke 
Timnah,  duke  Alvah,  duke  Jetheth, 

41  Duke  Aholibamah,  duke  Elah,  duke  Pi- 
non, 

42  Duke  Kenaz,  duke  Teman,  duke  Mib- 
zar, 

43  Duke  Magdiel,  duke  Iram : these  be  the 
dukes  of  Edom,  according  to  their  habita- 
tions in  the  land  of  their  possession  : he  is 
Esau  the  father  of  the  Edomites. 


CHAPTER  XXXVII. 

Joseph  hated  of  his  bi'ethren. 

AND  Jacob  dwelt  in  the  land  wherein  his 
XX  father  was  a stranger,  in  the  land  of 
Canaan. 

3 These  are  the  generations  of  Jacob.  Jo- 
seph, being  seventeen  years  old,  was  feeding 
the  flock  with  his  brethren ; and  the  lad  v as 
with  the  sons  of  Bilhah,  and  with  the  sons 
of  Zilpah,  his  father’s  wives:  and  Joseph 
brought  unto  his  father  their  evil  report. 

3 Now  Israel  loved  Joseph  more  than  all 
his  children,  because  he  was  the  son  of  his 
old  age:  and  he  made  him  a coat  of  many 
colours. 

4 And  when  his  brethren  saw  that  their  fa- 
ther loved  him  more  than  all  his  brethren, 
they  hated  him,  and  could  not  speak  peace- 
ably unto  him. 

5t  And  Joseph  dreamed  a dream,  and  he 
told  it  his  brethren : and  they  hated  him  yet 
the  more. 

6 And  he  said  unto  them.  Hear,  I pray  you, 
this  dream  which  I have  dreamed : 

7 For,  behold,  we  were  binding  sheaves  in 
the  field,  and,  lo,  my  sheaf  arose,  and  also 
stood  upright;  and,  behold,  your  sheaves 
stood  round  about,  and  made  obeisance  to 
my  sheaf. 

8 And  his  brethren  said  to  him,  Shalt  thou 
indeed  reign  over  us  ? or  shalt  thou  indeed 
have  dominion  over  us?  And  they  hated 
him  yet  the  more  for  his  dreams,  and  for 
his  words. 

9 1 And  he  dreamed  yet  another  dream,  and 
told  it  his  brethren,  and  said.  Behold,  I have 
dreamed  a dream  more;  and,  behold,  the 
sun  and  the  moon  and  the  eleven  stars 
made  obeisance  to  me. 

10  And  he  told  it  to  his  fatlier,  and  to  his 
brethren : and  his  father  rebuked  him,  and 
said  unto  him.  What  is  this  dream  that  thou 
hast  dreamed  ? Shall  I and  thy  mot  her  and 
thy  brethren  indeed  come  to  bow  down  our- 
selves to  thee  to  the  earth  ? 

11  And  his  brethren  envied  him ; but  his 
father  observed  the  saying. 

13  t And  his  brethren  went  to  feed  their 
father’s  flock  in  Shechem. 

13  And  Israel  said  unto  Joseph,.  Do  not  thy 
brethren  feed  the  flock  in  Shechem?  come, 
and  I will  send  thee  unto  them.  And  he 
said  to  him.  Here  am  I. 

14  And  he  said  to  him.  Go,  I pray  thee,  see 
whether  it  be  well  with  thy  brethren,  and 
well  with  the  flocks;  and  bring  me  word 
again.  So  he  sent  him  out  of  the  vale  of 
Hebron,  and  he  came  to  Shechem. 

15  If  And  a certain  man  found  him,  and,  be- 
hold, he  was  wandering  in  the  field : and  the 
man  asked  him,  saying.  What  seekest  thou  ? 

16  And  he  said,  I seek  my  brethren : tell  me, 

I pray  thee,  where  they  feed  tlLeir  flocks. 

17  And  the  man  said.  They  are  departed 
hence ; for  I heard  them  say,  Let  us  go  to 
Dothan.  And  Joseph  went  afler  his  breth- 
ren, and  found  them  in  Dothaii. 

18  And  when  they  saw  him  afar  off,  even 
before  he  came  near  unto  them,  they  con- 
spired against  him  to  slay  him. 

19  And  they  said  one  to  another.  Behold, 
this  dreamer  cometh. 

20  Come  now  therefore,  and  let  us  Slav  him, 

31 


J oseph  sold  into  Egypt.  GENESIS, 

and  cast  him  into  some  pit,  and  we  will 
say,  Some  evil  beast  hath  devoured  him; 
and  we  shall  see  what  will  become  of  his 
dreams. 

31  And  Reuben  heard  it,  and  he  delivered 
him  out  of  their  hands ; and  said.  Let  us  not 
kill  him. 

33  And  Reuben  said  unto  them.  Shed  no 
blood,  hut  cast  him  into  this  pit  that  is  in  the 
wilderness,  and  lay  no  hand  upon  him ; that 
he  might  rid  him  out  of  their  hands,  to  de- 
liver him  to  his  father  again. 

33 1 And  it  came  to  pass,  when  Joseph  was 
come  unto  his  brethren,  that  they  stripped 
Joseph  out  of  his  coat,  his  coat  of  many  col- 
ours that  was  on  him ; 

34  And  they  took  him,  and  cast  him  into  a 
pit:  and  the  pit  was  empty,  there  was  no 
water  in  it. 

35  And  they  sat  down  to  eat  bread : and 
they  lifted  up  their  eyes  and  looked,  and, 
behold,  a company  of  Ishmaelites  came  from 
Gilead,  with  their  camels  bearing  spicery 
and  balm  and  myrrh,  going  to  carry  it  down 
to  Egypt. 

36  And  Judah  said  unto  his  brethren.  What 
profit  is  it  if  we  slay  our  brother,  and  con- 
ceal his  blood  ? 

37  Come,  and  let  us  sell  him  to  the  Ish- 
maelites, and  let  not  our  hand  be  upon  him ; 
for  he  'is  our  brother  and  our  flesh : and  his 
brethren  were  content. 

38  Then  there  passed  by  Midianites  mer- 
chantmen ; and  they  drew  and  lifted  up  Jo- 
seph out  of  the  pit,  and  sold  Joseph  to  the 
Ishmaelites  for  twenty  pieces  of  silver : and 
they  brought  Joseph  into  Egypt. 

39  t And  Reuben  returned  unto  the  pit; 
and,  behold,  Joseph  was  not  in  the  pit ; and 
he  rent  his  clothes. 

30  And  he  returned  unto  his  brethren,  and 
said.  The  child  is  not ; and  I,  whither  shall 
I g-o? 

31  And  they  took  Joseph’s  coat,  and  killed 
a kid  of  the  goats,  and  dipped  the  coat  in 
the  blood; 

33  And  they  sent  the  coat  of  many  colours, 
and  they  brought  it  to  their  father;  and 
said.  This  have  we  found : know  now  wheth- 
er it  he  thy  son’s  coat  or  no. 

33  And  he  knew  it,  and  said,  It  is  my  son’s 
coat ; an  evil  beast  hath  devoured  him ; Jo- 
seph is  without  doubt  rent  in  pieces. 

34  And  Jacob  rent  his  clothes,  and  put  sack- 
cloth upon  his  loins,  and  mourned  for  his 
son  many  days. 

35  And  all  his  sons  and  all  his  daughters 
rose  up  to  comfort  him ; but  he  refused  to 
be  comforted;  and  he  said.  For  I will  go 
down  into  the  grave  unto  my  son  mourn- 
ing. Thus  his  father  wept  for  him. 

36  And  the  Midianites  sold  him  into  Egypt 
unto  Potiphar,  an  officer  of  Pharaoh’s,  and 
captain  of  the  guard. 

CHAPTER  XXXVm. 

Posterity  of  Judah. 

AND  it  came  to  pass  at  that  time,  that  Ju- 
jl\.  dah  went  down  from  his  brethren,  and 
turned  in  to  a certain  AduUamite,  whose 
name  was  Hirah. 

3  And  Judah  saw  there  a daughter  of  a cer- 
tain Canaanite,  whose  name  it;as  Shuah ; and 
he  took  her,  and  went  in  unto  her. 

33 


XXXVIII.  Tamar  deceiveth  Judah. 

3 And  she  conceived,  and  bare  a son ; and 
he  called  his  name  Er. 

4 And  she  conceived  again,  and  bare  a son ; 
and  she  called  his  name  Onan. 

5 And  she  yet  again  conceived,  and  bare  a 
son;  and  called  his  name  Shelah:  and  he 
was  at  Chezib,  when  she  bare  him. 

6 And  Judah  took  a wife  for  Er  his  first- 
born, whose  name  was  Tamar. 

7 And  Er,  Judah’s  firstborn,  was  wicked  in 
the  sight  of  the  Lord  ; and  the  Lord  slew 
him. 

8 And  Judah  said  unto  Onan,  Go  in  unto 
thy  brother’s  wife,  and  marry  her,  and  raise 
up  seed  to  thy  brother. 

9 And  Onan  knew  that  the  seed  should  not 
be  his ; and  it  came  to  pass,  when  he  went 
in  unto  his  brother’s  wife,  that  he  spilled  it 
on  the  ground,  lest  that  he  should  give  seed 
to  his  brother. 

10  And  the  thing  which  he  did  displeased 
the  Lord  : wherefore  he  slew  him  also. 

11  Then  said  Judah  to  Tamar  his  daughter 
in  law.  Remain  a widow  at  thy  father’s 
house,  till  Shelah  my  son  be  grown:  for 
he  said.  Lest  perad venture  he  die  also,  as 
his  brethren  did.  And  Tamar  went  and 
dwelt  in  her  father’s  house. 

13 1 And  in  process  of  time  the  daughter  of 
Shuah  Judah’s  wife  died ; and  Judah  was 
comforted,  and  went  up  unto  his  sheep- 
shearers  to  Timnath,  he  and  his  friend  Hi- 
rah the  AduUamite. 

13  And  it  was  told  Tamar,  Baying,  Behold, 
thy  father  in  law  goeth  up  to  Timnath  to 
shear  his  sheep. 

14  And  she  put  her  widow’s  garments  off 
from  her,  and  covered  her  with  a vail,  and 
wrapped  herself,  and  sat  in  an  open  place, 
which  is  by  the  way  to  Timnath ; for  she 
saw  that  Shelah  was  grown,  and  she  was  not 
given  unto  him  to  wife. 

15  When  Judah  saw  her,  he  thought  her  to 
he  a harlot;  because  she  had  covered  her 
face. 

16  And  he  turned  unto  her  by  the  way,  and 
said,  Go  to,  I pray  thee,  let  me  come  in  unto 
thee;  (for  he  knew  not  that  she  was  his 
daughter  in  law:)  and  she  said,  What  wilt 
thou  give  me,  that  thou  mayest  come  in 
unto  me? 

17  And  he  said,  I will  send  thee  a kid  from 
the  flock.  And  she  said.  Wilt  thou  give  me 
a pledge,  till  thou  send  it  f 

18  And  he  said.  What  pledge  shall  I give 
thee?  And  she  said,  Thy  signet,  and  thy 
bracelets,  and  thy  staff  that  is  in  thine  hand. 
And  he  gave  it  her,  and  came  in  unto  her, 
and  she  conceived  by  him. 

19  And  she  arose,  and  went  away,  and  laid 
by  her  vail  from  her,  and  put  on  the  gar- 
ments of  her  widowhood. 

30  And  Judah  sent  the  kid  by  the  hand  of 
his  friend  the  AduUamite,  to  receive  his 
pledge  from  the  woman’s  hand:  but  he 
found  her  not. 

31  Then  he  asked  the  men  of  that  place, 
saying,  Where  is  the  harlot,  that  was  openly 
by  the  way  side  ? And  they  said.  There  was 
no  harlot  in  this  place. 

33  And  he  returned  to  Judah,  and  said,  I 
cannot  find  her;  and  also  the  men  of  the 
place  said,  that  there  was  no  harlot  in  this 
place. 


Joseph  resisteth  his  mistress,  GENESIS,  XL.  and  is  cast  into  prison. 


23  And  Judah  said.  Let  her  take  it  to  her, 
lest  we  be  shamed : behold,  I sent  this  kid, 
and  thou  hast  not  found  her. 

24  t And  it  came  to  pass  about  three 
months  after,  that  it  was  told  Judah,  say- 
ing, Tamar  thy  daughter  in  law  hath  played 
the  harlot;  and  also,  behold,  she  is  with 
child  by  whoredom.  And  Judah  said.  Bring 
her  forth,  and  let  her  be  burnt. 

25  When  she  was  brought  forth,  she  sent  to 
her  father  in  law,  saying.  By  the  man,  whose 
these  are,  am  I with  child : and  she  said,  Dis- 
cern, I pray  thee,  whose  are  these,  the  sig- 
net, and  bracelets,  and  staff. 

26  And  Judah  acknowledged  them,  and  said. 
She  hath  been  more  righteous  than  I ; be- 
cause that  I gave  her  not  to  Shelah  my  son. 
And  he  knew  her  again  no  more. 

27  1 And  it  came  to  pass  in  the  time  of  her 
travail,  that,  behold,  twins  were  in  her 
womb. 

28  And  it  came  to  pass,  when  she  travailed, 
that  the  one  put  out  his  hand ; and  the  mid- 
wife took  and  bound  upon  his  hand  a scarlet 
thread,  saying.  This  came  out  first. 

29  And  it  came  to  pass,  as  he  drew  back  his 
hand,  that,  behold,  his  brother  came  out : 
and  she  said.  How  hast  thou  broken  forth  ? 
this  breach  be  upon  thee;  therefore  his 
name  was  called  Pharez. 

30  And  afterward  came  out  his  brother, 
that  had  the  scarlet  thread  upon  his  hand  : 
and  his  name  was  called  Zarah. 

CHAPTER  XXXIX. 

Joseph's  advancement, 

AND  Joseph  was  brought  down  to  Egypt ; 
and  Potiphar,  an  officer  of  Pharaoh, 
captain  of  the  guard,  an  Egyptian,  bought 
him  of  the  hands  of  the  Ishmaelites,  which 
had  brought  him  down  thither.  ^ 

2 And  the  Lord  was  with  Joseph,  and  he 
was  a prosperous  man ; and  he  was  in  the 
house  of  his  master  thei  Egyptian. 

3 And  his  master  saw  that  the  Lord  was 
with  him,  and  that  the  Lord  made  all  that 
he  did  to  prosper  in  his  hand. 

4 And  Joseph  found  grace  in  his  sight,  and 
he  served  him : and  he  made  him  overseer 
over  his  house,  and  all  that  he  had  he  put 
into  his  hand. 

5 And  it  came  to  pass  from  the  time  that  he 
had  made  him  overseer  in  his  house,  and 
over  all  that  he  had,  that  the  Lord  blessed 
the  Egyptian’s  house  for  Joseph’s  sake ; and 
the  blessing  of  the  Lord  was  upon  all  that 
he  had  in  the  house,  and  in  the  field. 

6 And  he  left  all  that  he  had  in  Joseph’s 
hand ; and  he  knew  not  aught  he  had,  save 
the  bread  which  he  did  eat.  And  Joseph 
was  a goodly  person,  and  well  favoured. 

7 f And  it  came  to  pass  after  these  things, 
that  his  master’s  wife  cast  her  eyes  upon  Jo- 
seph ; and  she  said,  Lie  with  me. 

8 But  he  refused,  and  said  unto  his  master’s 
wife.  Behold,  my  master  wotteth  not  what 
is  with  me  in  the  house,  and  he  hath  com- 
mitted all  that  he  hath  to  my  hand ; 

9 There  is  none  greater  in  this  house  than  I ; 
neither  hath  he  kept  back  any  thing  from 
me  but  thee,  because  thou  art  his  wife : how 
then  can  I do  this  great  wickedness,  and  sin 
against  God? 

10  And  it  came  to  pass,  as  she  spake  to  Jo- 

2 


seph  day  by  day,  that  he  hearkened  not  unto 
her,  to  lie  by  her,  or  to  be  with  her. 

11  And  it  came  to  pass  about  this  time,  that 
Joseph  went  into  tne  house  to  do  his  busi- 
ness ; and  there  was  none  of  the  men  of  the 
house  there  within. 

12  And  she  caught  him  by  his  garment,  say- 
ing, Lie  with  me  : and  he  left  his  garment 
in  her  hand,  and  fled,  and  got  him  out. 

13  And  it  came  to  pass,  when  she  saw  that 
he  had  left  his  garment  in  her  hand,  and  was 
fled  forth, 

14  That  she  called  unto  the  men  of  her 
house,  and  spake  unto  them,  saying.  See,  he 
hath  brought  in  a Hebrew  unto  us  to  mock 
us ; he  came  in  unto  me  to  lie  with  me,  and 
I cried  with  a loud  voice : 

15  And  it  came  to  pass,  when  he  heard  that 
I lifted  up  my  voice  and  cried,  that  he  left 
his  garment  with  me,  and  fled,  and  got  him 
out. 

16  And  she  laid  up  his  garment  by  her,  un- 
til his  lord  came  home. 

17  And  she  spake  unto  him  according  to 
these  words,  saying.  The  Hebrew  servant, 
which  thou  hast  brought  unto  us,  came  in 
unto  me  to  mock  me : 

18  And  it  came  to  pass,  as  T lifted  up  my 
voice  and  cried,  that  he  left  his  garment 
with  me,  and  fled  out. 

19  And  it  came  to  pass,  when  his  master 
heard  the  words  of  his  wife,  which  she  spake 
unto  him,  saying,  After  this  manner  did  thy 
servant  to  me ; that  his  wrath  was  kindled. 

20  And  Joseph’s  master  took  him,  and  put 
him  into  the  prison,  a place  where  the  king’s 
prisoners  were  bound : and  he  was  there  in 
the  piison. 

21  11  But  the  Lord  was  with  Joseph,  and 
shewed  him  mercy,  and  gave  him  favour  in 
the  sight  of  the  keeper  of  the  prison. 

22  And  the  keeper  of  the  prison  committed 
to  Joseph’s  hand  all  the  prisoners  that  were 
in  the  prison ; and  whatsoever  they  did  there, 
he  was  the  doer  of  it, 

23  The  keeper  or  the  prison  looked  not  to 
any  thing  that  was  under  his  hand ; because 
the  Lord  was  with  him,  and  that  which  he 
did,  the  Lord  made  it  to  prosper. 

CHAPTER  XL. 

Pharaoh's  butler  and  baker, 

AND  it  came  to  pass  after  these  things,  that 
jt\.  the  butler  of  the  king  of  Egypt  and  his 
baker  had  offended  their  lord  the  king  of 
Egypt. 

2 And  Pharaoh  was  wroth  against  two  of 
his  officers,  against  the  chief  of  the  butlers, 
and  against  the  chief  of  the  bakers. 

3 And  he  put  them  in  ward  in  the  house  of 
the  captain  of  the  guard,  into  the  prison,  the 
place  where  Joseph  loas  bound. 

4 And  the  captain  of  the  guard  charged  Jo- 
seph with  them,  and  he  served  them : and 
they  continued  a season  in  ward. 

5 t And  they  dreamed  a dream  both  of 
them,  each  man  his  dream  in  one  night,  each 
man  according  to  the  interpretation  of  his 
dream,  the  butler  and  the  baker  of  the  king 
of  Egypt,  which  were  bound  in  the  prison. 

6 And  Joseph  came  in  unto  them  in  the 
morning,  and  looked  upon  them,  and,  be- 
hold, they  were  sad. 

7 And  he  asked  Pharaoh’s  officers  that  u’ere 

33 


Fharaoh's  butler  and  baker , 

with  Mm  in  the  ward  of  his  lord’s  house,  sav- 
’ Wherefore  look  ye  so  sadly  to  day  ? 

8 they  said  unto  him,  We  have  dreamed 
a dream,  and  there  is  no  interpreter  of  it 
And  Joseph  said  unto  them,  Do  not  inter- 
pretations belong  to  God  ? tell  me  them,  I 
pray  you. 

9 And  the  chief  butler  told  his  dream  to 
Joseph,  and  said  to  him,  In  my  dream,  be- 
hold,  a vine  was  before  me; 

10  And  in  the  vine  were  three  branches : and 
it  vjas  as  though  it  budded,  and  her  blos- 
soms shot  forth;  and  the  clusters  thereof 
brought  forth  ripe  grapes: 

11  And  Pharaoh’s  cup  was  in  my  hand : and 

1 took  the  grapes,  and  pressed  them  into 
Pharaoh  s cup,  and  I gave  the  cup  into 
Pharaoh’s  hand. 

J2  And  Joseph  said  unto  him,  This  is  the  in- 
terpretation of  it : The  three  branches  are 
three  days : 

13  Yet  within  three  days  shall  Pharaoh  lift 
up  thine  head,  and  restore  thee  unto  thy 
place ; and  thou  shalt  deliver  Pharaoh’s  cup 
into  his  hand,  after  the  former  manner  when 
thou  wast  his  butler. 

14  But  think  on  me  when  it  shall  be  well 
with  thee,  and  shew  kindness,  I pray  thee, 
unto  me,  and  make  mention  of  me  unto 
Pharaoh,  and  bring  me  out  of  this  house  : 

15  For  indeed  I was  stolen  away  out  of  the 
Mnd  of  the  Hebrews : and  here  also  have  I 
done  nothing  that  they  should  put  me  into 
the  dungeon. 

16  When  the  chief  baker  saw  that  the  inter- 
pretation was  good,  he  said  unto  Joseph,  I 
aJ^so  was  in  my  dream,  and,  behold,  I had 
three  white  baskets  on  my  head: 

IJ  And  in  the  uppermost  basket  there  was 
ot  all  manner  of  bakemeats  for  Pharaoh ; 
and  the  birds  did  eat  them  out  of  the  basket 
upon  my  head. 

18  And  Joseph  answered  and  said.  This  is 
the  mterpretation  thereof : The  three  bask- 
ets are  three  days : 

shall  Pharaoh  lift 
up  thy  head  from  off  thee,  and  shall  hang 
thee  on  a tree ; and  the  birds  shall  eat  thy 
flesh  from  off  thee. 

^ t And  it  came  to  pass  the  third  day, 
which  was  Pharaoh’s  birthday,  that  he  made 
a feast  unto  all  his  servants : and  he  lifted 
butler  and  of  the 
chiet  baker  among  his  servants. 

21  And  he  restored  the  chief  butler  unto 
his  butlership  again ; and  he  gave  the  cup 
into  Pharaoh’s  hand: 

22  But  he  hanged  the  chief  baker : as  Jo- 
seph had  interpreted  to  them. 

23  Yet  did  not  the  chief  butler  remember 
Joseph,  but  forgat  him. 

CHAPTER  XLI. 

Pharaoh's  two  dreams, 

AND  it  came  to  pass  at  the  end  of  two  full 
years,  that  Pharaoh  dreamed : and,  be- 
hold, he  stood  by  the  river. 

2 And,  behold,  there  came  up  out  of  the 
river  seven  well  favoured  kine  and  fatflesh- 
ed ; and  they  fed  in  a meadow. 

3 And,  behold,  seven  other  kine  came  up 
after  them  out  of  the  river,  ill  favoured  and 
.eanfleshed ; and  stood  by  the  other  kine  up- 
on the  brink  of  the  river. 

34 


GENESIS,  XLI.  Fharaoh's  two  dreams. 

4 And  the  ill  favoured  and  leanfleshed  kine 
did  eat  up  the  seven  well  favoured  and  fat 
kine.  So  Pharaoh  awoke. 

5 And  he  slept  and  dreamed  the  second 
time : and,  behold,  seven  ears  of  corn  came 
up  upon  one  stalk,  rank  and  good. 

• behold,  seven  thin  ears  and  blasted 
with  the  east  wind  sprung  up  after  them. 

7 And  the  seven  thin  ears  devoured  the 
seven  rank  and  full  ears.  And  Pharaoh 

and,  behold,  it  was  a dream. 

8 And  it  came  to  pass  in  the  morning  that 
his  spirit  was  troubled ; and  he  sent  and 
called  for  all  the  magicians  of  Egypt,  and  all 
the  wise  men  thereof:  and  Pharaoh  told 
them  his  dream ; but  there  was  none  that 

Pharaoh. 

9 II  Then  spake  the  chief  butler  unto  Phara- 
oh, saying,  I do  remember  my  faults  this 
day : 

10  Pharaoh  was  wroth  with  his  servants, 
and  put  me  in  ward  in  the  captain  of  the 
guard’s  house,  both  me  and  the  chief 
baker : 

U dreamed  a dream  in  one  night, 

1 and  he ; we  dreamed  each  man  according 
to  the  interpretation  of  his  dream. 

12  And  there  was  there  with  us  a young 
man,  a Hebrew,  servant  to  the  captain  of 
the  guard ; and  we  told  him,  and  he  inter- 
preted to  us  our  dreams ; to  each  man  ac- 
cording to  his  dream  he  did  interpret. 

13  And  it  came  to  pass,  as  he  interpreted  to 
us,  so  it  was ; me  he  restored  unto  mine  of- 
fice, and  him  he  hanged. 

14 1 Then  Pharaoh  sent  and  called  Joseph, 
and  they  brought  him  hastily  out  of  the  dun- 
geon: and  he  shaved  himself,  and  changed 
his  raiment,  and  came  in  unto  Pharaoh. 

15  And  Pharaoh  said  unto  Joseph,  I have 
dreamed  a dream,  and  there  is  none  that  can 
interpret  It : and  I have  heard  say  of  thee, 
that  thou  canst  understand  a dream  to  inter- 
pret it. 

16  And  Joseph  answered  Pharaoh,  saying. 
It  is  not  in  me : God  shall  give  Pharaoh  an 
answer  of  peace. 

17  And  Pharaoh  said  unto  Joseph,  In  my 
dream,  behold,  I stood  upon  the  bank  of  the 
river : 

18  And,  behold,  there  came  up  out  of  the 
river  seven  kine,  fatfleshed  and  well  favour- 
ed ; and  they  fed  in  a meadow : 

19  And,  behold,  seven  other  kine  came  up 
after  them,  poor  and  very  ill  favoured  and 
leanfieshed,  such  as  I never  saw  in  all  the 
land  of  Egypt  for  badness: 

20  And  the  lean  and  the  ill  favoured  kine 
did  eat  up  the  first  seven  fat  kine : 

21  And  when  they  had  eaten  them  up,  it 
could  not  be  known  that  they  had  eaten 
them ; but  they  were  still  ill  favoured,  as  at 
the  beginning.  So  I awoke. 

22  And  I saw  in  my  dream,  and,  behold, 
seven  ears  came  up  in  one  stalk,  full  and 
good : 

23  And,  behold,  seven  ears,  withered,  thin, 
and  blasted  with  the  east  wind,  sprung  up 
after  them: 

24  And  the  thin  ears  devoured  the  seven 
good  ears:  and  I told  this  unto  the  magi- 
cians ; but  there  was  none  that  could  declare 
it  to  me. 

25 1 And  Joseph  said  unto  Pharaoh,  The 


Joseph  interpreteth  them^  GENESIS,  XLII.  l%e  famine  beginnetho 


dream  of  Pharaoh  is  one : God  hath  shewed 
Pharaoh  what  he  is  about  to  do. 

26  The  seven  g-ood  kine  are  seven  years; 
and  the  seven  good  ears  arc  seven  years: 
the  di*eam  is  one. 

27  And  the  seven  thin  and  ill  favoured  kine 
that  came  up  after  them  are  seven  years; 
and  the  seven  empty  ears  blasted  with  the 
east  wind  shall  be  seven  years  of  famine. 

28  This  is  the  thing  which  I have  spoken 
unto  Pharaoh : What  God  is  about  to  do  he 
sheweth  unto  Pharaoh. 

29  Behold,  there  come  seven  years  of  great 
plenty  throughout  all  the  land  of  Egypt: 

30  And  there  shall  arise  after  them  seven 
years  of  famine ; and  all  the  plenty  shall  be 
forgotten  in  the  land  of  Egypt;  and  the 
famine  shall  consume  the  land; 

31  And  the  plenty  shall  not  be  known  in 
the  land  by  reason  of  that  famine  following ; 
for  it  shall  he  very  grievous. 

32  And  for  that  the  dream  was  doubled  un- 
to Pharaoh  twice ; it  is  because  the  thing  is 
established  by  God,  and  God  will  shortly 
bring  it  to  pass. 

33  Now  therefore  let  Pharaoh  look  out  a 
man  discreet  and  wise,  and  set  him  over  the 
land  of  Egypt. 

31  Let  Pharaoh  do  tliis,  and  let  him  appoint 
officers  over  the  land,  and  take  up  the  fifth 
part  of  the  land  of  Egypt  in  the  seven  plen- 
teous years. 

35  And  let  them  gather  all  the  food  of  those 
good  years  that  come,  and  lay  up  corn  under 
the  hand  of  Pharaoh,  and  let  them  keep  food 
in  the  cities. 

36  And  that  food  shall  be  for  store  to  the 
land  against  the  seven  years  of  famine, 
which  shall  be  in  the  land  of  Egypt;  that 
the  land  perish  not  through  the  famine. 

37  IF  And  the  thing  was  good  in  the  eyes  of 
Pharaoh,  and  in  the  eyes  of  all  his  servants. 

38  And  Pharaoh  said  unto  his  servants.  Can 
we  find  such  a one  as  this  is,  a man  in  whom 
the  Spirit  of  God  is  f 

39  And  Pharaoh  said  unto  Joseph,  Foras- 
much as  God  hath  shewed  thee  all  this,  there 
is  none  so  discreet  and  wise  as  thou  art : 

40  Thou  shalt  be  over  my  house,  and  ac- 
cording unto  thy  word  shall  all  my  people 
be  ruled : only  in  the  throne  will  I be  greater 
than  thou. 

41  And  Pharaoh  said  unto  Joseph,  See,  I 
have  set  thee  over  all  the  land  of  Egypt. 

42  And  Pharaoh  took  off  his  ring  from  his 
hand,  and  put  it  upon  Joseph’s  hand,  and 
arrayed  him  in  vestures  of  fine  linen,  and 
put  a gold  chain  about  his  neck ; 

43  And  he  made  him  to  ride  in  the  second 
chariot  which  he  had ; and  they  cried  before 
him.  Bow  the  knee : and  he  made  him  ruler 
over  all  the  land  of  Egypt. 

44  And  Pharaoh  said  unto  Joseph,  I am 
Pharaoh,  and  without  thee  shall  no  man  lift 
up  his  hand  or  foot  in  all  the  land  of 
Egypt. 

45  And  Pharaoh  called  Joseph’s  name  Zaph- 
nath-paaneah ; and  he  gave  him  to  wife  Ase- 
nath  the  daughter  of  Poti-pherah  priest  of 
On.  And  Joseph  went  out  over  all  the  land 
of  Egypt. 

46  IF  And  Joseph  was  thirty  years  old  when 
he  stood  before  Pharaoh  king  of  Egypt. 
And  Joseph  went  out  from  the  presence  of 


Pharaoh,  and  went  throughout  all  the  land 
of  Egypt. 

47  And  in  the  seven  plenteous  years  the 
earth  brought  forth  by  handfuls. 

48  And  he  gathered  up  all  the  food  of  the 
seven  years,  which  were  in  the  land  of 
Egypt,  and  laid  up  the  food  in  the  cities: 
the  rood  of  the  field,  which  icas  round  about 
every  city,  laid  he  up  in  the  same. 

49  And  Joseph  gathered  corn  as  the  sand  of 
the  sea,  very  much,  until  he  left  numbering ; 
for  it  was  without  number. 

50  And  unto  Joseph  were  born  two  sons, 
before  the  years  of  famine  came : which 
Asenath  the  daughter  of  Poti-pherah  priest 
of  On  bare  unto  him. 

51  And  Joseph  called  the  name  of  the  first- 
born Manasseh : For  God,  said  he,  hath  made 
me  forget  all  my  toil,  and  all  my  father’s 
house. 

52  And  the  name  of  the  second  called  he 
Ephraim:  For  God  hath  caused  me  to  be 
fruitful  in  the  land  of  my  affliction. 

53  1 And  the  seven  years  of  plenteousness, 
that  was  in  the  land  of  Egypt,  were  ended. 

54  And  the  seven  years  of  dearth  began  to 
come,  according  as  Joseph  had  said:  and  the 
dearth  was  in  all  lands ; but  in  all  the  land 
of  Egypt  there  was  bread. 

55  And  when  all  the  land  of  Egypt  was 
famished,  the  people  cried  to  Pharaoh  for 
bread : and  Pharaoh  said  unto  all  the  Egyp- 
tians, Go  unto  Joseph;  what  he  saith  to 
you,  do. 

56  And  the  famine  was  over  all  the  face  Of 
the  earth : and  Joseph  opened  all  the  store- 
houses, and  sold  unto  the  Egyptians;  and 
the  famine  waxed  sore  in  the  land  of  Egypt. 

57  And  all  countries  came  into  Egypt  to 
Joseph  for  to  buy  corn ; because  that  the 
famine  was  so  sore  in  aU  lands. 

CHAPTER  XLII. 

Jacob  sends  his  sons  to  buy  corn, 
lyrOW  when  Jacob  saw  that  there  was  corn 
X 1 in  Egypt,  Jacob  said  unto  his  sons.  Why 
do  ye  look  one  upon  another  ? 

2 And  he  said.  Behold,  I have  heard  that 
there  is  corn  in  Egypt : get  you  down  thither, 
and  buy  for  us  from  thence ; that  we  may 
live,  and  not  die. 

3 t And  Joseph’s  ten  brethren  went  down 
to  buy  corn  in  Egypt. 

4 But  Benjamin,  Joseph’s  brother,  Jacob 
sent  not  with  his  brethren;  for  he  said. 
Lest  peradventure  mischief  befall  him. 

5 And  the  sons  of  Israel  came  to  buy  corn 
among  those  that  came:  for  the  famine  was 
in  the  land  of  Canaan. 

6 And  Joseph  was  the  governor  over  the 
land,  and  he  it  was  that  sold  to  all  the  peo- 
ple of  the  land : and  Joseph’s  brethren 
came,  and  bowed  down  themselves"  before 
him  with  their  faces  to  the  earth. 

7 And  Joseph  saw  his  brethren,  and  he 
knew  them,  but  made  himself  strange  unto 
them,  and  spake  roughly  unto  them ; and 
he  said  unto  them,  Whence  come  ye?  And 
they  said.  From  the  land  of  Canaan  to  buy 
food. 

8 And  Joseph  knew  his  brethren,  but  they 
knew  not  him. 

9 And  Joseph  remembered  the  dreams 
which  he  dreamed  of  them,  and  said  unto 

35 


Joseph's  'brethren  retwrn 

them,  Ye  are  spies;  to  see  the  nakedness 
the  land  ye  are  come. 

10  And  they  said  unto  him.  Nay,  my  lord, 
but  to  buy  food  are  thy  servants  come. 

11  We  cure  all  one  man’s  sons ; we  cure  true 
men ; thy  servants  are  no  spies. 

12  And  he  said  unto  them.  Nay,  but  to  see 
the  nakedness  of  the  land  ye  are  come. 

13  And  they  said,  Thy  servants  cure  twelve 
brethren,  the  sons  of  one  man  in  the  land  of 
Canaan ; and,  behold,  the  young-est  is  this 
day  with  our  father,  and  one  is  not. 

14  And  Joseph  said  unto  them.  That  is  it 
that  I spake  unto  you,  saying,  Ye  are 
spies : 

15  Hereby  ye  shall  be  proved : By  the  life 
of  Pharaoh  ye  shall  not  go  forth  hence,  ex- 
cept your  youngest  brother  come  hither. 

16  Send  one  of  you,  and  let  him  fetch  your 
brother,  and  ye  shall  be  kept  in  prison,  that 
your  words  may  be  proved,  whether  there 
be  any  truth  in  you : or  else  by  the  life  of 
Pharaoh  surely  ye  are  spies. 

17  And  he  put  them  all  together  into  ward 
three  days. 

18  And  Joseph  said  unto  them  the  third 
day.  This  do,  and  live ; for  I fear  God : 

19  If  ye  be  true  men,  let  one  of  your  breth- 
ren be  bound  in  the  house  of  your  prison : 
go  ye,  carry  corn  for  the  famine  of  your 
houses : 

30  But  bring  your  youngest  brother  unto 
me ; so  shall  your  words  be  verified,  and  ye 
shall  not  die.  And  they  did  so. 

31 1 And  they  said  one  to  another.  We  are 
verily  guilty  concerning  our  brother,  in  that 
we  saw  the  anguish  of  his  soul,  when  he  be- 
sought us,  and  we  would  not  hear ; therefore 
is  this  distress  come  upon  us. 

33  And  Reuben  answered  them,  saying. 
Spake  I not  unto  you,  saying.  Do  not  sin 
against  the  child;  and  ye  would  not  hear? 
therefore,  behold,  also  his  blood  is  required. 

33  And  they  knew  not  that  Joseph  under- 
stood them ; for  he  spake  unto  them  by  an 
interpreter. 

34  And  he  turned  himself  about  from  them, 
and  wept ; and  returned  to  them  again,  and 
communed  with  them,  and  took  from  them 
Simeon,  and  bound  him  before  their  eyes. 

35  t Then  Joseph  commanded  to  fill  their 
sacks  with  corn,  and  to  restore  every  man’s 
money  into  his  sack,  and  to  give  them  pro- 
vision for  the  way:  and  thus  did  he  unto 
them. 

36  And  they  laded  their  asses  with  the  corn, 
and  departed  thence. 

37  And  as  one  of  them  opened  his  sack  to 
give  his  ass  provender  in  the  inn,  he  espied 
his  money ; for,  behold,  it  was  in  his  sack’s 
mouth. 

38  And  he  said  unto  his  brethren.  My  money 
is  restored ; and,  lo,  it  is  even  in  my  sack : 
and  their  heart  failed  them,  and  they  were 
afraid,  saying  one  to  another.  What  is  this 
that  God  hath  done  unto  us  ? 

39  1 And  they  came  unto  Jacob  their  father 
unto  the  land  of  Canaan,  and  told  him  all 
that  befell  unto  them ; saying, 

30  The  man,  who  is  the  lord  of  the  land, 
spake  roughly  to  us,  and  took  us  for  spies 
of  the  country. 

31  And  we  said  unto  him.  We  are  true  men ; 
we  are  no  spies : 


with  com  from  Egypt, 

33  We  be  twelve  brethren,  sons  of  our  fa- 
ther ; one  is  not,  and  the  youngest  is  this  day 
with  our  father  in  the  land  of  Canaan. 

33  And  the  man,  the  lord  of  the  country, 
said  unto  us.  Hereby  shall  I know  that  ye 
are  true  men;  leave  one  of  your  brethren 
here  with  me,  and  take  food  for  the  famine 
of  your  households,  and  be  gone : 

34  And  bring  your  youngest  brother  unto 
me : then  shall  I know  that  ye  are  no  spies, 
but  that  ye  cure  true  men : so  will  I deliver 
you  your  brother,  and  ye  shall  trafflck  in 
the  land. 

1 And  it  came  to  pass  as  they  emptied 
their  sacks,  that,  behold,  every  man’s  bundle 
of  money  was  in  his  sack:  and  when  both 
they  and  their  father  saw  the  bundles  of 
money,  they  were  afraid. 

36  And  Jacob  their  father  said  unto  them. 
Me  have  ye  bereaved  of  my  children : Joseph 
is  not,  and  Simeon  is  not,  and  ye  will  take 
Benjamin  away : all  these  things  are  against 
me. 

37  And  Reuben  spake  unto  his  father,  say- 
ing, Slay  my  two  sons,  if  I bring  him  not  to 
thee : deliver  him  into  my  hand,  and  I will 
bring  him  to  thee  again. 

38  And  he  said.  My  son  shall  not  go  down 
with  you ; for  his  brother  is  dead,  and  he  is 
left  alone : if  mischief  befall  him  by  the  way 
in  the  which  ye  go,  then  shall  ye  bring  down 
my  gray  hairs  with  sorrow  to  the  grave. 

CHAPTER  XLIII. 

Jacob  sendeth  Benjamin. 

AND  the  famine  was  sore  in  the  land. 

3  And  it  came  to  pass,  when  they  had 
eaten  up  the  corn  which  they  had  brought 
out  of  Egypt,  their  father  said  unto  them. 
Go  again,  buy  us  a little  food. 

3 And  Judah  spake  unto  him,  saying.  The 
man  did  solemnly  protest  unto  us,  saying, 
Ye  shall  not  see  my  face,  except  your  broth- 
er he  with  you. 

4 If  thou  wilt  send  our  brother  with  us,  we 
will  go  down  and  buy  thee  food : 

5 But  if  thou  wilt  not  send  him,  we  will 
not  go  down : for  the  man  said  unto  us,  Ye 
shall  not  see  my  face,  except  your  brother 
be  with  you. 

6 And  Israel  said.  Wherefore  dealt  ye  so  ill 
with  me,  as  to  tell  the  man  whether  ye  had 
yet  a brother? 

7 And  they  said.  The  man  asked  us  straitly 
of  our  state,  and  of  our  kindred,  saying,  Is 

our  father  yet  alive?  have  ye  another 
rother?  and  we  told  him  according  to  the 
tenor  of  these  words:  Could  we  certainly 
know  that  he  would  say.  Bring  your  brother 
down? 

8 And  Judah  said  unto  Israel  his  father. 
Send  the  lad  with  me,  and  we  will  arise  and 
go ; that  we  may  live,  and  not  die,  both  we, 
and  thou,  and  also  our  little  ones. 

9 I will  be  surety  for  him ; of  my  hand  shalt 
thou  require  him  : if  I bring  him  not  unto 
thee,  and  set  him  before  thee,  then  let  me 
bear  the  blame  for  ever : 

10  For  except  we  had  lingered,  surely  now 
we  had  returned  this  second  time. 

11  And  their  father  Israel  said  unto  them. 
If  it  must  be  so  now,  do  this;  take  of  the 
best  fruits  in  the  land  in  your  vessels,  and 
carry  down  the  man  a present,  a little  balm 


GENESIS,  XLin. 


36 


bfcnjcinfitTi  sent  with  the  vest,  GENESIS,  XLIV.  Joseph  feasteth  his  hrethretic 


and  a little  honey,  spices  and  myrrh,  nuts 
and  almonds: 

12  And  take  double  money  in  your  hand ; 
and  the  money  that  was  brought  again  in  the 
mouth  of  your  sacks,  carry  it  again  in  your 
hand ; perad venture  it  was  an  oversight. 

13  Take  also  your  brother,  and  arise,  go 
again  unto  the  man : 

14  And  God  Almighty  give  you  mercy  be- 
fore the  man,  that  he  may  send  away  your 
other  brother,  and  Benjamin.  If  I be  be- 
reaved of  my  children^  I am  bereaved. 

15  t And  the  men  took  that  present,  and 
they  took  double  money  in  their  hand,  and 
Benjamin ; and  rose  up,  and  went  down  to 
Egypt,  and  stood  before  Joseph. 

16  And  when  Joseph  saw  Benjamin  with 
them,  he  said  to  the  ruler  of  his  house. 
Bring  these  men  home,  and  slay,  and  make 
ready ; for  these  men  shall  dine  with  me  at 
noon. 

17  And  the  man  did  as  Joseph  bade ; and 
the  man  brought  the  men  into  Joseph’s 
bouse. 

18  And  the  men  were  afraid,  because  they 
were  brought  into  Joseph’s  house ; and  they 
said.  Because  of  the  money  that  was  return- 
ed in  our  sacks  at  the  first  time  are  we 
brought  in;  that  he  may  seek  occasion 
against  us,  and  fall  upon  us,  and  take  us  for 
bondmen,  and  our  asses. 

19  And  they  came  near  to  the  steward  of 
Joseph’s  house,  and  they  communed  with 
him  at  the  door  of  the  house, 

30  And  said,  O sir,  we  came  indeed  down  at 
the  first  time  to  buy  food : 

21  And  it  came  to  pass,  when  we  came  to 
the  inn,  that  we  opened  our  sacks,  and,  be- 
hold, every  man’s  money  was  in  the  mouth 
of  his  sack,  our  money  in  full  weight ; and 
we  have  brought  it  again  in  our  hand. 

22  And  other  money  have  we  brought  down 
in  our  hands  to  buy  food : we  cannot  tell  who 
put  our  money  in  our  sacks. 

23  And  he  said.  Peace  be  to  you,  fear  not : 
your  God,  and  the  God  of  your  father,  hath 
given  you  treasure  in  your  sacks : I had  your 
money.  And  he  brought  Simeon  out  unto 
them. 

24  And  the  man  brought  the  men  into  Jo- 
seph’s house,  and  gave  them  water,  and  they 
washed  their  feet;  and  he  gave  their  asses 
provender. 

25  And  they  made  ready  the  present  against 
Joseph  came  at  noon:  for  they  heard  that 
they  should  eat  bread  there. 

36  IF  And  when  Joseph  came  home,  they 
brought  him  the  present  which  was  in  their 
hand  into  the  house,  and  bowed  themselves 
to  him  to  the  earth. 

37  And  he  asked  them  of  their  welfare,  and 
said.  Is  your  father  well,  the  old  man  of 
whom  ye  spake  ? Is  he  yet  alive  ? 

28  -^d  they  answered.  Thy  servant  our  fa- 
ther is  in  good  health,  he  is  yet  alive.  And 
they  bowed  down  their  heads,  and  made 
obeisance. 

29  And  he  lifted  up  his  eyes,  and  saw  his 
brother  Benjamin,  his  mother’s  son,  and  said. 
Is  this  your  younger  brother,  of  whom  ye 
spake  unto  me  ? And  he  said,  God  be  gra- 
cious unto  thee,  my  son. 

30  And  Joseph  made  haste ; for  his  bowels 
did  yearn  upon  his  brother  ? and  he  sought 


where  to  weep ; and  he  entered  into  his  cham- 
ber, and  wept  there. 

31  And  he  washed  his  face,  and  went  out, 
and  refrained  himself,  and  said,  Set  on  bread. 
33  And  they  set  on  for  him  by  himself,  and 
for  them  by  themselves,  and  for  the  Egyp- 
tians, which  did  eat  with  him,  by  themselves : 
because  the  Egyptians  might  not  eat  bread 
with  the  Hebrews ; for  that  is  an  abomina- 
tion unto  the  Egyptians. 

33  And  they  sat  before  him,  the  firstborn  ac- 
cording to  his  birthright,  and  the  youngest 
according  to  his  youth : and  the  men  mar- 
velled one  at  another. 

34  And  he  took  and  sent  messes  unto  them 
from  before  him : but  Benjamin’s  mess  was 
five  times  so  much  as  any  of  theirs.  And 
they  drank,  and  were  merry  with  him. 

CHAPTER  XLIV. 

Joseph's  policy  to  his  brethren.^ 

AND  he  commanded  the  steward  of  his 
XX.  house,  saying.  Fill  the  men’s  sacks  with 
food,  as  much  as  they  can  carry,  and  put 
every  man’s  money  in  his  sack’s  mouth. 

2 And  put  my  cup,  the  silver  cup,  in  the 
sack’s  mouth  of  the  youngest,  and  his  corn 
money.  And  he  did  according  to  the  word 
that  Joseph  had  spoken. 

3 As  soon  as  the  morning  was  light,  the  men 
were  sent  away,  they  and  their  asses. 

4 And  when  they  were  gone  out  of  the  city, 
and  not  yet  far  off,  Joseph  said  unto  his  stew- 
ard, Up,  follow  after  the  men ; and  when 
thou  dost  overtake  them,  say  unto  them. 
Wherefore  have  ye  rewarded  evil  for  good? 

5 Is  not  this  it  in  which  my  lord  drinketh, 
and  whereby  indeed  he  divineth?  ye  have 
done  evil  in  so  doing. 

6 IF  And  he  overtook  them,  and  he  spake  un- 
to them  these  same  words. 

7 And  they  said  unto  him,  Wherefore  saith 
my  lord  these  words?  God  forbid  that  thy 
servants  should  do  according  to  this  thing  : 

8 Behold,  the  money,  which  we  found  in  oiir 
sacks’  mouths,  we  brought  again  unto  thee 
out  of  the  land  of  Canaan : how  then  should 
we  steal  out  of  thy  lord’s  house  silver  or 
gold? 

9 With  whomsoever  of  thy  servants  it  be 
found,  both  let  him  die,  and  we  also  will  be 
my  lord’s  bondmen. 

10  And  he  said.  Now  also  let  it  be  according 
unto  your  words : he  with  whom  it  is  found 
shall  be  my  servant ; and  ye  shall  be  blame- 
less. 

11  Then  they  speedily  took  down  every  man 
his  sack  to  the  ground,  and  opened  everv 
man  his  sack. 

12  And  he  searched,  and  began  at  the  eldest, 
and  left  at  the  youngest:  and  the  cup  was 
found  in  Benjamin’s  sack. 

13  Then  they  rent  their  clothes,  and  laded 
every  man  his  ass,  and  returned  to  the  city. 

14  1 And  Judah  and  his  brethren  came  to 
Joseph’s  house ; for  he  was  yet  there:  and 
they  fell  before  him  on  the  ground. 

15  And  Joseph  said  unto  them.  What  deed 
is  this  that  ye  have  done  ? wot  ye  not  that 
such  a man  as  I can  certainly  divine  ? 

16  And  Judah  said.  What  shall  we  say  unto 
my  lord?  what  shall  we  speak?  or  how  shall 
we  clear  ourselves?  God  hath  found  out  the 
Iniquity  of  thy  servants : beteold,  we  a/re  my 


Judah's  humble  supplication.  GENESIS,  XLV. 

lord’s  servants,  both  we,  and  he  also  with 
whom  the  cup  is  found. 

17  And  he  said,  God  forbid  that  I should  do 
so:  but  the  man  in  whose  hand  the  cup  is 
found,  he  shall  be  my  servant;  and  as  for 
you,  get  you  up  in  peace  unto  your  fa- 
ther. 

18  H Then  Judah  came  near  unto  him,  and 
said,  O my  lord,  let  thy  servant,  I pray  thee, 
speak  a word  in  my  lord’s  ears,  and  let  not 
thine  ang-er  burn  against  thy  servant:  for 
thou  art  even  as  Pharaoh. 

19  My  lord  asked  his  servants,  saying.  Have 
ye  a father,  or  a brother? 

20  And  we  said  unto  my  lord,  We  have  a 
father,  an  old  man,  and  a child  of  his  old 
age,  a little  one ; and  his  brother  is  dead,  and 
he  alone  is  left  of  his  mother,  and  his  father 
loveth  him. 

21  And  thou  saidst  unto  thy  servants,  Bring 
him  (fownunto  me,  that  I may  set  mine  eyes 
upon  him. 

22  And  we  said  unto  my  lord.  The  lad  can- 
not leave  his  father : for  if  he  should  leave 
his  father,  his  father  would  die. 

23  And  thou  saidst  unto  thy  servants.  Ex- 
cept your  youngest  brother  come  down  with 
you,  ye  shall  see  my  face  no  more. 

24  And  it  came  to  pass  when  we  came  up 
unto  thy  servant  my  father,  we  told  him  the 
words  of  my  lord. 

25  And  our  father  said.  Go  again,  and  buy 
us  a little  food. 

26  And  we  said,  We  cannot  go  down  : if  our 
youngest  brother  be  with  us,  then  will  we  go 
down : for  we  may  not  see  the  man’s  face, 
except  our  youngest  brother  be  with  us. 

p And  thy  servant  my  father  said  unto  us. 

Ye  know  that  my  wife  bare  me  two  sons : 

28  And  the  one  went  out  from  me,  and  I 
said.  Surely  he  is  torn  in  pieces ; and  I saw 
him  not  since  ; 

29  And  if  ye  take  this  also  from  me,  and 
mischief  befall  him,  ye  shall  bring  down  my 
gray  hairs  with  sorrow  to  the  grave. 

30  Now  therefore  when  I come  to  thy  serv- 
ant my  father,  and  the  lad  be  not  with  us ; 
seeing  that  his  life  is  bound  up  in  the  lad’s 
life; 

31  It  shall  come  to  pass,  when  he  seeth  that 
the  lad  is  not  with  us,  that  he  will  die  : and 
thy  servants  shall  bring  down  the  gray  hairs 
of  thy  servant  our  father  with  sorrow  to  the 
grave. 

32  For  thy  servant  became  surety  for  the 
lad  unto  my  father,  saying.  If  I bring  him 
not  unto  thee,  then  I shall  bear  the  blame 
to  my  father  for  ever. 

33  Now  therefore,  I pray  thee,  let  thy  serv- 
ant abide  instead  of  the  lad  a bondman  to 
my  lord ; and  let  the  lad  go  up  with  his 
brethren. 

^ For  how  shall  I go  up  to  my  father,  and 
the  lad  be  not  with  me  ? lest  peradventure  I 
see  the  evil  that  shall  come  on  my  father. 

CHAPTER  XLV. 

Joseph  maketh  himself  known. 

Then  Joseph  could  not  refrain  himself 
before  all  them  that  stood  by  him ; and 
he  cried,  Cause  every  man  to  go  out  from 
And  there  stood  no  man  with  him, 
while  Joseph  made  himself  known  unto  his 
brethreno 


Joseph  senieth  far  Jaoob. 


2 And  he  wept  aloud;  and  the  Egyptian? 
and  the  house  of  Pharaoh  heard. 

3 And  Joseph  said  unto  his  brethren,  I am 

Sh;  doth  my  father  yet  live?  And  hi« 
ren  could  not  answer  him;  for  they 
were  troubled  at  his  presence. 

4 And  Joseph  said  unto  his  brethren,  Come 
near  to  me,  I pray  you.  And  they  came 
near.  And  he  said,  I am  Joseph  your  broth- 
er, whom  ye  sold  into  Egypt. 

5 Now  therefore  be  not  grieved,  nor  angry 
with  yourselves,  that  ye  sold  me  hither : for 
God  did  send  me  before  you  to  preserve 
life. 

6 For  these  two  years  hath  the  famine  been 
m the  land : and  yet  there  are  five  years,  in 
the  which  there  shall  neither  be  earing  nor 
harvest. 

7 And  God  sent  me  before  you  to  preserve 
you  a posterity  in  the  earth,  and  to  save 
your  lives  by  a great  deliverance. 

8 So  now  it  was  not  you  that  sent  me  hith- 
er, but  God : and  he  hath  made  me  a father 
to  Pharaoh,  and  lord  of  all  his  house,  and  a 
ruler  throughout  all  the  land  of  Egypt. 

9 Haste  ye,  and  go  up  to  my  father,  and 
^y  unto  him.  Thus  saith  thy  son  Joseph, 
God  hath  made  me  lord  of  all  Egypt ; come 
down  unto  me,  tarry  not : 

10  And  thou  shalt  dwell  in  the  land  of  Go- 
shen, and  thou  shalt  be  near  unto  me,  thou, 
and  thy  children,  and  thy  children’s  chil- 
dren, and  thy  flocks,  and  thy  herds,  and  all 
that  thou  hast : 

11  And  there  will  I nourish  thee;  for  yet 
there  are  five  years  of  famine ; lest  thou, 
and  thy  household,  and  all  that  thou  hast, 
come  to  poverty. 

12  And,  behold,  your  eyes  see,  and  the  eyes 
of  my  brother  Benjamin,  that  ft  is  my  mouth 
that  speaketh  unto  you. 

13  And  ye  shall  tell  my  father  of  all  my 
glory  in  Egypt,  and  of  all  that  ye  have  seen  : 
and  ye  shall  haste  and  bring  down  my  father 
hither. 

14  And  he  fell  upon  his  brother  Benjamin’s 
neck,  and  wept;  and  Benjamin  wept  upon 
his  neck. 

15  Moreover  he  kissed  all  his  brethren,  and 
wept  upon  them  : and  after  that  his  breth- 
ren talked  with  him. 

16  H And  the  fame  thereof  was  heard  in 
Pharaoh’s  house,  saying,  Joseph’s  brethren 
are  come : and  it  pleased  Pharaoh  well,  and 
his  servants. 

17  And  Pliaraoh  said  unto  Joseph,  Say  unto 
thy  brethren.  This  do  ye;  lade  your  beasts, 
and  go,  get  you  unto  the  land  of  Canaan ; 

18  And  take  your  father  and  your  house- 
holds, and  come  unto  me:  and  I will  give 
you  the  good  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  and  ye 
shall  eat  the  fat  of  the  land. 

19  Now  thou  art  commanded,  this  do  ye ; 
take  you  wagons  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt 
for  your  little  ones,  and  for  your  wives,  and 
bring  your  father,  and  come. 

20  Also  regard  not  your  stuff ; for  the  good 
of  all  the  land  of  Egypt  is  yours. 

21  And  the  children  of  Israel  did  so : and 
Joseph  gave  them  wagons,  according  to  the 
commandment  of  Pharaoh,  and  gave  them 
provision  for  the  way. 

22  To  all  of  them  he  gave  each  man  changes 
of  raiment:  but  to  Benjamin  he  gave  three 


Jacob  goeth  into  Egypt.  GENESIS,  XLVII.  Joseph  meeteth  his  father. 


hundred  pieces  of  silver,  and  five  changes  of 
raiment. 

23  And  to  his  father  he  sent  after  this  man- 
7)er ; ten  asses  laden  with  the  good  things  of 
Egypt,  and  ten  she  asses  laden  with  corn  and 
bread  and  meat  for  his  father  by  the  way. 

:M  So  he  sent  his  brethren  away,  and  they 
departed : and  he  said  unto  them,  See  that 
ye  fall  not  out  by  the  way. 

25  H And  they  went  up  out  of  Egypt,  and 
came  into  the  land  of  Canaan  unto  Jacob 
their  father, 

26  And  told  him,  saying,  Joseph  is  yet  alive, 
and  he  is  governor  over  all  the  land  of  Egypt. 
And  Jacob’s  heart  fainted,  for  he  believed 
them  not. 

27  And  they  told  him  all  the  words  of  Jo- 
seph, which  he  had  said  unto  them:  and 
when  he  saw  the  wagons  which  Joseph  had 
sent  to  carry  him,  the  spirit  of  Jacob  their 
father  revived. 

28  And  Israel  said.  It  is  enough  ; Joseph  my 
son  is  yet  alive : I will  go  and  see  him  before 
I die. 

CHAPTER  XLVI. 

Jacob  comforted  at  Beer-sheba. 

AND  Israel  took  his  journey  with  all  that 
he  had,  and  came  to  Beer-sheba,  and 
offered  sacrifices  unto  the  God  of  his  father 
Isaac. 

2 And  God  spake  unto  Israel  in  the  visions 
of  the  night,  and  said,  Jacob,  Jacob.  And 
he  said.  Here  am  1. 

3 And  he  said,  I am  God,  the  God  of  thy  fa- 
ther : fear  not  to  go  down  into  Egypt ; for 
I will  there  make  of  thee  a great  nation. 

4 I will  go  down  with  thee  into  Egypt ; and 
I will  also  surely  bring  thee  up  again : and 
Joseph  shall  put  his  hand  upon  thine  eyes. 

5 And  Jacob  rose  up  from  Beer-sheba : and 
the  sons  of  Israel  carried  Jacob  their  father, 
and  their  little  ones,  and  their  wives,  in  the 
wagons  which  Pharaoh  had  sent  to  carry 
him. 

6 And  they  took  their  cattle,  and  their 
oods,  which  they  had  gotten  in  the  land  of 
anaan,  and  came  into  Egypt,  Jacob,  and  all 

his  seed  with  him : 

7 His  sons,  and  his  sons’  sons  with  him,  his 
daughters,  and  his  sons’  daughters,  and  all 
his  seed  brought  he  with  him  into  Egypt. 

8 f And  these  are  the  names  of  the  children 
of  Israel,  which  came  into  Egypt,  Jacob  and 
his  sons : Reuben,  Jacob’s  firstborn. 

9 And  the  sons  of  Reuben ; Hanoch,  and 
Phallu,  and  Hezron,  and  Carmi. 

10  H And  the  sons  of  Simeon ; Jemuel,  and 
Jamin,  and  Ohad,  and  Jachin,  and  Zohar, 
and  Shaul  the  son  of  a Canaanitish  woman. 

11  1 And  the  sons  of  Levi ; Gershon,  Ko- 
hath,  and  Merari. 

12  1 And  the  sons  of  Judah ; Er,  and  Onan, 
and  Shelah,  and  Pharez,  and  Zarah : but  Er 
and  Onan  died  in  the  land  of  Canaan.  And 
the  sons  of  Pharez  were  Hezron  and  Hamul. 

13  IF  And  the  sons  of  Issachar;  Tola,  and 
Phuvah,  and  Job,  and  Shimron. 

14  IF  And  the  sons  of  Zebulun ; Sered,  and 
Elon,  and  Jahleel. 

15  These  be  the  sons  of  Leah,  which  she 
bare  unto  Jacob  in  Padan-aram,  with  his 
daughter  Dinah : all  the  souls  of  his  sons 
and  his  daughters  were  thirty  and  three 


16  % And  the  sons  of  Gad ; Ziphion,  and 
Haggi,  Shuni,  and  Ezbon,  Eri,  and  Arodi, 
and  Areli. 

17  t And  the  sons  of  Asher;  Jimnah,  and 
Ishuah,  and  Isui,  and  Beriah,  and  vSerali  their 
sister : and  the  sons  of  Beriah  ; Heber,  and 
Malchiel. 

18  These  ape  the  sons  of  Zilpah,  whom  La- 
ban gave  to  Leah  his  daughter ; and  these 
she  bare  unto  Jacob,  even  sixteen  souls. 

19  The  sons  of  Rachel  Jacob’s  wife ; Joseph, 
and  Benjamin. 

20  IF  And  unto  Joseph  in  the  land  of  Egypt 
were  born  Manasseh  and  Ephraim,  which 
Asenath  the  daughter  of  Poti-pherah  priest 
of  On  bare  unto  him. 

21  ^ And  the  sons  of  Benjamin  were  Belah, 
and  Becher,  and  Ashbel,  Gera,  and  Naaman, 
Ehi,  and  Rosh,  Muppim,  and  Huppim,  and 
Ard. 

22  These  are  the  sons  of  Rachel,  which  were 
born  to  Jacob : all  the  souls  were  fourteen. 

23  IF  And  the  sons  of  Dan  ; Hushim. 

24  TF  And  the  sons  of  Naphtali ; Jahzeel,  and 
Guni,  and  Jezer,  and  Shillem. 

25  These  are  the  sons  of  Bilhah,  which  La- 
ban gave  unto  Rachel  his  daughter,  and  she 
bare  these  unto  Jacob : all  the  souls  were 
seven. 

26  All  the  souls  that  came  with  Jacob  into 
Egypt,  which  came  out  of  his  loins,  besides 
Jacob’s  sons’  wives,  all  the  souls  were  three- 
score and  six ; 

27  And  the  sons  of  Joseph,  which  were 
borne  him  in  Egypt,  were  two  souls : all  the 
souls  of  the  house  of  Jacob,  which  came 
into  Egypt,  were  threescore  and  ten. 

28  IF  And  he  sent  Judah  before  him  unto 
Joseph,  to  direct  his  face  unto  Goshen ; and 
they  came  into  the  land  of  Goshen. 

29  And  Joseph  made  ready  his  chariot,  and 
went  up  to  meet  Israel  his  father,  to  Goshen, 
and  presented  himself  unto  him  ; and  he  fell 
on  his  neck,  and  wept  on  his  neck  a good 
while. 

30  And  Israel  said  unto  Joseph,  Now  let  me 
die,  since  I have  seen  thy  face,  because  thou 
art  yet  alive. 

31  And  Joseph  said  unto  his  brethren,  and 
unto  his  father’s  house,  I will  go  up,  and 
shew  Pharaoh,  and  say  unto  him.  My  breth^ 
ren,  and  my  father’s  house,  which  were  in 
the  land  of  Canaan,  are  come  unto  me ; 

32  And  the  men  are  shepherds,  for  their 
trade  hath  been  to  feed  cattle;  and  they 
have  brought  their  flocks,  and  their  herds, 
and  all  that  they  have. 

33  And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  when  Pharaoh 
shall  call  you,  and  shall  say.  What  is  your 
occupation  ? 

34  That  ye  shall  say,  Thy  servants’  trade 
hath  been  about  cattle  from  our  youth  even 
until  now,  both  we,  and  also  our  fathers : 
that  ye  may  dwell  in  the  land  of  Goshen ; 
for  every  shepherd  is  an  abomination  unto 
the  Egyptians. 

CHAPTER  XLVII. 

Jacob  introduced  to  Pharaoh. 

Then  Joseph  came  and  told  Pharaoh,  and 
said.  My  father  and  my  brethren,  and 
their  flocks,  and  their  herds,  and  all  that  they 
have,  are  come  out  of  the  land  of  Canaan ; 
and,  behold,  they  are  in  the  land  of  Goshen, 


J acob  presenUd  to  Pharaoh.  GENESIS,  XL VIII.  The  Egyptians  sell  their  land 


2 And  he  took  some  of  his  brethren,  even 
five  men,  and  presented  them  unto  Pharaoh. 

3 And  Pharaoh  said  unto  his  brethren.  What 
is  your  occupation?  And  they  said  unto 
Pharaoh,  Thy  servants  are  shepherds,  both 
we,  and  also  our  fathers. 

4 They  said  moreover  unto  Pharaoh,  For  to 
sojourn  in  the  land  are  we  come;  for  thy 
servants  have  no  pasture  for  their  flocks ; 
for  the  famine  18  sore  in  the  land  of  Canaan : 
now  therefore,  we  pray  thee,  let  thy  serv^- 
ants  dwell  in  the  land  of  Goshen. 

5 And  Pharaoh  spake  unto  Joseph,  saying, 
Thy  father  and  thy  brethren  are  come  unto 
thee : 

6 The  land  of  Egypt  is  before  thee  ; in  the 
best  of  the  land  make  thy  father  and  breth- 
ren to  dwell ; in  the  land  of  Goshen  let  them 
dwell;  and  if  thou  knowest  any  men  of 
activity  among  them,  then  make  them  rul- 
ers over  m5''  cattle. 

7 And  Joseph  brought  in  Jacob  his  father, 
and  set  him  before  Pharaoh : and  Jacob 
blessed  Pharaoh. 

8 And  Pharaoh  said  unto  Jacob,  How  old 
art  thou  ? 

9 And  Jacob  said  unto  Pharaoh,  The  days 
of  the  years  of  my  pilgrimage  are  a hundred 
and  thirty  years : few  and  evil  have  the  days 
of  the  years  of  my  life  been,  and  have  not 
attained  unto  the  days  of  the  years  of  the 
life  of  my  fathers  in  the  days  of  their  pil- 
grimage. 

10  And  Jacob  blessed  Pharaoh,  and  went 
out  from  before  Pharaoh. 

11 1 And  Joseph  placed  his  father  and  his 
brethren,  and  gave  them  a possession  in  the 
land  of  Egypt,  in  the  best  of  the  land,  in 
the  land  of  Rameses,  as  Pharaoh'  had  com- 
manded. 

12  And  Joseph  nourished  his  father,  and  his 
brethren,  and  all  his  father’s  household, 
with  bread,  according  to  their  families. 

13  IF  And  there  was  no  bread  in  all  the  land ; 
for  the  famine  was  very  sore,  so  that  the 
land  of  Egypt  and  all  the  land  of  Canaan 
fainted  by  reason  of  the  famine. 

14  And  Joseph  gathered  up  all  the  money 
that  was  found  in  the  land  of  Egypt,  and  in 
the  land  of  Canaan,  for  the  corn  which  they 
bought : and  Joseph  brought  the  money  in- 
to Pharaoh’s  house. 

15  And  when  money  failed  in  the  land  of 
Egypt,  and  in  the  land  of  Canaan,  all  the 
Egyptians  came  unto  Joseph,  and  said.  Give 
us  bread ; for  why  should  we  die  in  thy 
presence  ? for  the  money  faileth. 

16  And  Joseph  said.  Give  your  cattle ; and 
I will  give  you  for  your  cattle,  if  money 
fail. 

17  And  they  brought  their  cattle  unto  Jo- 
seph: and  Joseph  gave  them  bread  in  ex- 
change  for  horses,  and  for  the  flocks,  and 
for  the  cattle  of  the  herds,  and  for  the  assec ; 
and  he  fed  them  with  bread  for  all  their 
cattle  for  that  year. 

18  When  that  year  was  ended,  they  came 
unto  him  the  second  year,  and  said  unto 
him.  We  will  not  hide  it  from  my  lord,  how 
that  our  money  is  spent ; my  lord  also  hath 
our  herds  of  cattle ; there  is  not  aught  left 
in  the  sight  of  my  lord,  but  our  bodies,  and 
our  lands : 

19  Wherefore  shall  we  die  before  thine  eyes, 

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both  we  and  our  land  ? buy  us  and  our  land 
for  bread,  and  we  and  our  land  will  be  serv- 
ants unto  Pharaoh : and  give  us  seed,  that 
we  may  live,  and  not  die,  that  the  land  be 
not  desolate. 

20  And  Joseph  bought  all  the  land  of  Egypt 
for  Pharaoh ; for  the  Egyptians  sold  every 
man  his  field,  because  the  famine  prevailed 
over  them : so  the  land  became  Pharaoh’s. 

21  And  as  for  the  people,  he  removed  them 
to  cities  from  one  end  of  the  borders  of 
Egypt  even  to  the  other  end  thereof. 

22  Only  the  land  of  the  priests  bought  he 
not ; for  the  priests  had  a portion  assigned 
them-  of  Pharaoh,  and  did  eat  their  portion 
which  Pharaoh  gave  them : wherefore  they 
sold  not  their  lands. 

23  Then  Joseph  said  unto  the  people.  Be- 
hold, I have  bought  you  this  day  and  your 
land  for  Pharaoh : lo,  here  is  seed  for  you, 
and  ye  shall  sow  the  land. 

24  And  it  shall  come  to  pass  in  the  increase, 
that  ye  shall  give  the  fifth  part  unto  Pha- 
raoh, and  four  parts  shall  be  your  own,  for 
seed  of  the  field,  and  for  your  food,  and  for 
them  of  your  households,  and  for  food  for 
your  little  ones. 

25  And  they  said.  Thou  hast  saved  our  lives : 
let  us  find  grace  in  the  sight  of  my  lord,  and 
we  will  be  Pharaoh’s  servants. 

26  And  Joseph  made  it  a law  over  the  land 
of  Egypt  unto  this  day,  that  Pharaoh  should 
have  the  fifth  part  ,*  except  the  land  of  the 
priests  only,  which  became  not  Pharaoh’s. 

27  IF  And  Israel  dwelt  in  the  land  of  Egypt, 
in  the  country  of  Goshen ; and  they  had 
possessions  therein,  and  grew,  and  multi- 
plied exceedingly. 

28  And  Jacob  lived  in  the  land  of  Egypt 
seventeen  years : so  the  whole  age  of  Jacob 
was  a hundred  forty  and  seven  years. 

29  And  the  time  drew  nigh  that  Israel  must 
die:  and  he  called  his  son  Joseph,  and  said 
unto  him.  If  now  I have  found  grace  in  thy 
sight,  put,  I pray  thee,  thy  hand  under  m'y 
thigh,  and  deal  kindly  and  truly  with  me ; 
bury  me  not,  I pray  thee,  in  Egypt .' 

30  But  I will  lie  with  my  fathers,  and  thou 
Shalt  carry  me  out  of  Egypt,  and  bury  me  in 
their  buryingplace.  And  he  said,  I will  do 
as  thou  hast  said. 

31  And  he  said.  Swear  unto  me.  And  he 
sware  unto  him.  And  Israel  bowed  himself 
upon  the  bed’s  head. 

CHAPTER  XLVIII. 

Joseph  visits  his  sick  father, 

AND  it  came  to  pass  after  these  things, 
XX  that  one  told  Joseph,  Behold,  thy  father 
is  sick : and  he  took  with  him  his  two  sons, 
Manasseh  and  Ephraim. 

2 And  one  told  Jacob,  and  said.  Behold,  thy 
son  Joseph  cometh  unto  thee:  and  Israel 
strengthened  himself,  and  sat  upon  the  bed. 

3 And  Jacob  said  unto  Joseph,  God  Al- 
mighty appeared  unto  me  at  Luz  in  the  land 
of  Canaan,  and  blessed  me, 

4 And  said  unto  me.  Behold,  I will  make 
thee  fruitful,  and  multiply  thee,  and  I will 
make  of  thee  a multitude  of  people ; and 
will  give  this  land  to  thy  seed  after  thee  for 
an  everlasting  possession. 

5 IF  And  now  thy  two  sons,  Ephraim  and 
Manasseh,  which  were  born  unto  thee  in  the 


Jacob  blesseth  Joseph's  sons,  GENESIS,  XLIX.  Jacob  blesseth  his  sons. 


land  of  Eg-ypt,  before  I came  unto  thee  into 
Egypt,  are  mine;  as  Reuben  and  Simeon, 
they  shall  be  mine. 

6 And  thy  issue,  which  thou  begettest  after 
them,  shall  be  thine,  and  shall  be  called  after 
the  name  of  their  brethren  in  their  inherit- 
ance. 

7 And  as  for  me,  when  I came  from  Padan, 
Rachel  died  by  me  in  the  land  of  Canaan  in 
the  way,  when  yet  there  was  but  a little  way 
to  come  unto  Ephrath : and  I buried  her 
there  in  the  way  of  Ephrath ; the  same  is 
Beth-lehem. 

8 And  Israel  beheld  Joseph’s  sons,  and  said, 
Who  are  these  ? 

9 And  Joseph  said  unto  his  father,  They  are 
my  sons,  whom  God  hath  given  me  in  this 
place.  And  he  said.  Bring  them,  I pray  thee, 
unto  me,  and  I will  bless  them. 

10  Now  the  eyes  of  Israel  were  dim  for  age, 
so  that  he  could  not  see.  And  he  brought 
them  near  unto  him ; and  he  kissed  them, 
and  embraced  them. 

11  And  Israel  said  unto  Joseph,  I had  not 
thought  to  see  thy  face : and,  lo,  God  hath 
shewed  me  also  thy  seed. 

12  And  Joseph  brought  them  out  from  be- 
tween his  knees,  and  he  bowed  himself  with 
his  face  to  the  earth. 

13  And  Joseph  took  them  both,  Ephraim  in 
his  right  hand  toward  Israel’s  left  hand,  and 
Manasseh  in  his  left  hand  toward  Israel’s 
right  hand,  and  brought  them  near  unto 
him. 

14  And  Israel  stretched  out  his  right  hand, 
and  laid  it  upon  Ephraim’s  head,  who  was 
the  younger,  and  his  left  hand  upon  Manas- 
seh’s  head,  guiding  his  hands  \vittingly;  for 
Manasseh  was  the  firstborn. 

15  ^ And  he  blessed  Joseph,  and  said,  God, 
before  whom  my  fathers  Abraham  and  Isaac 
did  walk,  the  God  which  fed  me  all  my  life 
long  unto  this  day, 

16  The  Angel  which  redeemed  me  from  all 
evil,  bless  the  lads;  and  let  my  name  be 
named  on  them,  and  the  name  of  my  fathers 
Abraham  and  Isaac ; and  let  them  grow  into 
a multitude  in  the  midst  of  the  earth. 

17  And  when  Joseph  saw  that  his  father 
laid  his  right  hand  upon  the  head  of  Ephra- 
im, it  displeased  him : and  he  held  up  his 
father’s  hand,  to  remove  it  from  Ephraim’s 
head  unto  Manasseh’s  head. 

18  And  Joseph  said  unto  his  father.  Not  so, 
my  father : for  this  is  the  firstborn ; put  thy 
right  hand  upon  his  head. 

19  And  his  father  refused,  and  said,  I know 
it,  my  son,  I know  it : he  also  shall  become  a 
people,  and  he  also  shall  be  great : but  truly 
his  younger  brother  shall  be  greater  than  he, 
and  his  seed  shall  become  a multitude  of 
nations. 

20  And  he  blessed  them  that  day,  saying.  In 
thee  shall  Israel  bless,  saying,  God  make  thee 
as  Ephraim  and  as  Manasseh;  and  he  set 
Ephraim  before  Manasseh. 

21  And  Israel  said  unto  Joseph,  Behold, 
I die;  but  God  shall  be  with  you,  and 
bring  you  again  unto  the  land  of  your 
fathers. 

22  Moreover  I have  given  to  thee  one  por- 
tion above  thy  brethren,  which  I took  out  of 
the  hand  of  the  Amorite  with  my  sword  and 
with  my  bow. 

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CHAPTER  XLIX. 

Jacob  blesseth  his  sons. 

AND  Jacob  called  unto  his  sons,  and  said. 
Gather  yourselves  together,  that  I may 
tell  you  that  which  shall  befall  you  in  the 
last  days. 

2 Gather  yourselves  together,  and  hear,  ye 
sons  of  Jacob ; and  hearken  unto  Israel  your 
father. 

3 1 Reuben,  thou  art  my  firstborn,  my  might, 
and  the  beginning  of  my  strength,  the  ex- 
cellency of  dignity,  and  the  excellency  of 
power : 

4 Unstable  as  water,  thou  shalt  not  excel ; 
because  thou  wentest  up  to  thy  father’s 
bed ; then  defiledst  thou  it : he  went  up  to 
my  couch. 

5 1 Simeon  and  Levi  are  brethren  ; instru- 
ments of  cruelty  are  in  their  habitations. 

6 O my  soul,  come  not  thou  into  their  se-* 
cret ; unto  their  assembly,  mine  honour,  be 
not  thou  united : for  in  their  anger  they 
slew  a man,  and  in  their  self  will  they  digged 
down  a wall. 

7 Cursed  be  their  anger,  for  it  was  fierce ; 
and  their  wrath,  for  it  was  cruel : I will  di- 
vide them  in  Jacob,  and  scatter  them  in  Is- 
rael. 

8 ^ Judah,  thou  art  he  whom  thy  brethren 
shall  praise : thy  hand  shall  be  in  the  neck  of 
thine  enemies ; thy  father’s  children  shall 
bow  down  before  thee. 

9 Judah  is  a lion’s  whelp ; from  the  prey, 
my  son,  thou  art  gone  up : he  stooped  down, 
he  couched  as  a lion,  and  as  an  old  lion  ; who 
shall  rouse  him  up  ? 

10  The  sceptre  shall  not  depart  from  Judah, 
nor  a lawgiver  from  between  his  feet,  until 
Shiloh  come ; and  unto  him  shall  the  gather- 
ing of  the  people  be. 

11  Binding  his  foal  unto  the  vine,  and  his 
ass’s  colt  unto  the  choice  vine ; he  washed 
his  garments  in  wine,  and  his  clothes  in  the 
blood  of  grapes : 

12  His  eyes  shall  be  red  with  wine,  and  his 
teeth  white  with  milk. 

13  IF  Zebulun  shall  dwell  at  the  haven  of  the 
sea;  and  he  shall  be  for  a haven  of  ships: 
and  his  border  shall  be  unto  Zidon. 

14  IF  Issachar  is  a strong  ass  couching  down 
between  two  burdens : 

15  And  he  saw  that  rest  was  good,  and  the 
land  that  it  was  pleasant;  and  bowed  his 
shoulder  to  bear,  and  became  a servant  unto 
tribute. 

16 1 Dan  shall  judge  his  people,  as  one  of  the 
tribes  of  Israel. 

17  Dan  shall  be  a serpent  by  the  way,  an 
adder  in  the  path,  that  biteth  the  horse 
heels,  so  that  his  rider  shall  fall  backward. 

18  I have  waited  for  thy  salvation,  O Lord. 

19  IF  Gad,  a troop  shall  overcome  him : but 
he  shall  overcome  at  the  last. 

20  IF  Out  of  Asher  his  bread  shall  be  fat,  and 
he  shall  yield  royal  dainties. 

21  t Naphtali  ts  a hind  let  loose : he  giveth 
goodly  words. 

22  IF  Joseph  is  a fruitful  bough,  even  a fruit- 
ful bough  by  a well;  whose  branches  run 
over  the  wall: 

23  The  archers  have  sorely  grieved  him,  and 
shot  at  him,  and  hated  him : 

24  But  his  bow  abode  in  strength,  and  the 

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faoob's  death. 

pms  of  his  kands  were  made  strong  by  the 
hands  of  the  mighty  Ood  of  Jacob ; (from 
thence  iS  the  shepherd,  the  stone  of  Israel : ) 
/V. ' ^jven  by  the  (lod  of  thy  father,  who  shall 
help  thee;  and  by  the  Almighty,  who  shall 
bless^  thee  with  blessings  Of  heaven  above, 
blessings  of  the  deep  that  lieth  under,  bless- 
ings of  the  breasts,  and  of  the  womb : 

36  The  blessings  of  thy  father  have  prevail- 
ed above  the  blessings  of  my  progenitors 
unto  the  utmost  bound  of  the  everlasting 
hills:  they  shall  be  on  the  head  of  Joseph, 
and  on  the  crown  of  the  head  of  him  that 
was  separate  from  his  brethren. 

37  1 Benjamin  shall  raven  as  a wolf ; in  the 
morning  he  shall  devour  the  prey,  and  at 
night  he  shall  divide  the  sped. 

38 1 All  these  are  the  twelve  tribes  of  Israel  : 
and  this  is  it  that  their  father  spake  unto 
them,  and  blessed  them ; every  one  accord- 
ing to  his  blessing  he  blessed  them. 

^ And  he  charged  them,  and  said  unto 
tpem,  I am  to  be  gathered  unto  my  people : 

fathers  in  the  cave  that  is 
in  the  field  of  Ephron  the  Hittite, 

30  In  the  cave  that  is  in  the  field  of  Mach- 
pelah,  which  is  before  Mamre,  in  the  land  of 
Canaan,  which  Abraham  bought  with  the 
field  of  Ephron  the  Hittite  for  a possession 
of  a buryingplace. 

31  There  they  buried  Abraham  and  Sarah 
his^fe ; there  they  buried  Isaac  and  Rebek- 

I buried  Leah. 

33  The  purchase  of  the  field  and  of  the  cave 
that  IS  therein  was  from  the  children  of 
Heth. 

33  And  when  Jacob  had  made  an  end  of 
commanding  his  sons,  he  gathered  up  his  feet 
into  the  bed,  and  yielded  up  the  ghost,  and 
was  gathered  unto  his  people. 


Me  is  bwtied  in  Ca/naan, 


CHAPTER  L. 

The  mourning  for  Jacob. 

AND  Joseph  fell  upon  his  father’s  face 
o A a^^^wept  upon  him,  and  kissed  him. 

3 And  Joseph  commanded  his  servants  the 
physicians  to  embalm  his  father;  and  the 
physicians  embalmed  Israel. 

3 And  forty  days  were  fulfilled  for  him ; for 
so  are  fulfilled  the  days  of  those  which  are 
embalmed ; and  the  Egyptians  mourned  for 
him  threescore  and  ten  days. 

4 And  when  the  days  of  his  mourning  were 
past,  Joseph  spake  unto  the  house  of  Phara- 
oh, saying,  If  now  I have  f^^und  grace  in 
your  eyes,  speak,  I pray  you,  m the  ears  of 
Pharaoh,  saying, 

5 My  father  made  me  swear,  saying,  Lo,  I 
die : m my  grave  which  I have  digged  for 
me  in  the  land  of  Canaan,  there  shalt  thou 
bury  me.  Now  therefore  let  me  go  up,  I 
pray  thee,  and  bury  my  father,  and  I will 
3ome  again. 

a And  Pharaoh  said.  Go  up,  and  bury  thy 
according  as  he  made  thee  swear. 

Ti  And  Joseph  went  up  to  bury  his  father: 
and  with  him  went  up  all  the  servants  of 
Pharaoh,  the  elders  of  his  house,  and  ail  the 
elders  of  the  land  of  Egypt, 

8 And  all  the  house  of  Joseph,  and  his 
brethren,  and  his  father’s  house ; only  their 
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mtle  ones,  and  their  flocks,  and  their  herds, 
they  left  m the  land  of  Goshen. 

9 And  there  went  up  with  him  both  chari- 
ots and  horsemen  ; and  it  was  a very  great 
company. 

10  And  they  came  to  the  threshingfloor  of 
Atad,  which  %s  beyond  Jordan;  and  there 
they  mourned  with  a great  and  very  sore 
lamentetion : and  he  made  a mourning  for 
his  father  seven  days. 

J}  inhabitants  of  the  land, 

the  Canaamtes,  saw  the  mourning  in  the 
floor  of  Atad,  they  said.  This  is  a grievous 
mourning  to  the  Egyptians : wherefore  the 
name  of  it  was  called  Abel-mizraim,  which 
beyond  Jordan. 

12  And  his  sons  did  unto  him  according  as 
he  commanded  them : 

13  For  his  sons  carried  him  into  the  land  of 
Canaan,  and  buried  him  in  the  cave  of  the 

Machpelah,  which  Abraham  bought 
with  the  field  for  a possession  of  a burying- 
Hittite,  before  Mamre. 

14  1 And  Joseph  returned  into  Egypt,  he, 
and  his  brethren,  and  all  that  went  up  with 
him  to  bury  his  father,  after  he  had  buried 
his  father. 

^ when  Joseph’s  brethren  saw  that 
their  father  was  dead,  they  said,  Joseph  will 
peradventure  hate  us,  and  will  certainly  re- 
which  we  did  unto  him. 
lb  And  they  sent  a messenger  unto  Joseph, 
saying.  Thy  father  did  command  before  he 
died,  saying, 

17  So  shall  ye  say  unto  Joseph,  Forgive,  I 
pray  thee  now,  the  trespass  of  thy  brethren, 
and  their  sin ; for  they  did  unto  thee  evil  • 
and  now,  we  pray  thee,  forgive  the  trespass 
ot  the  servants  of  the  God  of  thy  father 
And  Joseph  wept  when  they  spake  unto 
him. 

18  And  his  brethren  also  went  and  fell  down 
before  his  face ; and  they  said.  Behold,  we 
be  thy  servants. 

19  And  Joseph  said  unto  them,  Fear  not: 
for  am  I in  the  place  of  God  ? • 

30  But  ^ for  you,  ye  thought  evil  against 

me ; but  God  meant  it  unto  good,  to  bring  to 
pass,  as  it  is  this  day,  to  save  much  people 
alive.  ^ 

31  Now  therefore  fear  ye  not:  I will  nour- 
ish you,  and  your  little  ones.  And  he  com- 
foided  them,  and  spake  kindly  unto  them. 

33  t And  Joseph  dwelt  in  Egypt,  he,  and 
his  father’s  house:  and  Joseph  lived  a hun- 
dred and  ten  years. 

33  And  Joseph  saw  Ephraim’s  children  of 
the  third  generation : the  children  also  of 
Machir  the  son  of  Manasseh  were  brought 
up  upon  Joseph’s  knees. 

34  And  Joseph  said  unto  his  brethren,  I die ; 
and  God  will  surely  visit  you,  and  bring  you 
out  of  this  land  unto  the  land  which  he 
sware  to  Abraham,  to  Isaac,  and  to  Jacob. 

3o  And  Joseph  took  an  oath  of  the  children 
of  Israel,  saying,  God  will  surely  visit  you, 
and  ye  shall  carry  up  my  bones  from 
hence. 

36  So  Joseph  died,  being  a hundred  and  ten 
years  old:  and  they  embalmed  him,  and  he 
was  put  in  a coffin  in  Egypt. 


THE  SECOND  BOOR 


EXO 

CHj^PTER  I, 

The  children  of  Israel  increase. 
VfOW  these  are  the  names  of  the  children 
of  Israel,  which  came  into  Egypt ; every 
man  and  his  household  came  with  Jacob. 

2 Reuben,  Simeon,  Levi,  and  Judah, 

3 Tssachar,  Zebulun,  and  Benjamin, 

4 Dan,  and  Naphtali,  Gad,  and  Asher. 

5 And  all  the  souls  that  came  out  of  the 
loins  of  Jacob  were  seventy  souls:  for  Jo- 
seph was  in  Egypt  already. 

6 And  Joseph  died,  and  all  his  brethren, 
and  all  that  generation. 

7 t And  the  children  of  Israel  were  fruit- 
ful, and  increased  abundantly,  and  multi- 
plied, and  waxed  exceeding  mighty;  and 
the  land  was  filled  with  them. 

8 Now  there  arose  up  a new  king  over 
Egypt,  which  knew  not  Joseph. 

9 And  he  said  unto  his  people.  Behold,  the 
people  of  the  children  of  Israel  are  more 
and  mightier  than  we: 

10  Come  on,  let  us  deal  wisely  with  them  ; 
lest  they  multiply,  and  it  come  to  pass,  that, 
when  there  falleth  out  any  war,  they  join 
also  unto  our  enemies,  and  fight  against  us, 
and  so  get  them  up  out  of  the  land. 

11  Therefore  they  did  set  over  them  task- 
masters to  afflict  them  with  their  burdens. 
And  they  built  for  Pharaoh  treasure  cities, 
Pithom  and  Raamses. 

12  But  the  more  they  afflicted  them,  the 
more  they  multiplied  and  grew.  And  they 
were  grieved  because  of  the  children  of  Is- 
rael. 

13  And  the  Egyptians  made  the  children  of 
Israel  to  serve  with  rigour : 

14  And  they  made  their  lives  bitter  with 
hard  bondage,  in  mortar,  and  in  brick,  and 
in  all  manner  of  service  in  the  field : all  their 
service,  wherein  they  made  them  serve,  was 
with  rigour. 

15  C And  the  king  of  Egypt  spake  to  the 
Hebrew  midwives,  of  which  the  name  of  the 
one  was  Shiphrah,  and  the  name  of  the  other 
Piiah; 

16  And  he  said.  When  ye  do  the  office  of  a 
midwife  to  the  Hebrew  women,  and  see  them 
upon  the  stools,  if  it  be  a son,  then  ye  shall 
kill  him;  but  if  it  be  a daughter,  then  she 
shall  live. 

17  But  the  midwives  feared  God,  and  did  not 
as  the  king  of  Egypt  commanded  them,  but 
saved  the  men  children  alive. 

18  And  the  king  of  Egypt  called  for  the 
midwives,  and  said  unto  them.  Why  have  ye 
done  this  thing,  and  have  saved  the  men 
children  alive  ? 

19  And  the  midwives  said  unto  Pharaoh, 
Because  the  Hebrew  women  are  not  as  the 
Egyptian  women;  for  they  are  lively,  and 
are  delivered  ere  the  midwives  come  in  unto 
them. 

20  Therefore  God  dealt  well  with  the  mid- 
wives : and  the  people  multiplied,  and  waxed 
very  mightVc 


OF  M08EB,  CALLED 


DUS. 

21  And  it  came  to  pass,  because  the  mid- 
wives feared  God,  that  he  made  them 
houses. 

22  And  Pharaoh  charged  all  his  people,  say- 
ing, Every  son  that  is  born  ye  shall  cast  into 
the  river,  and  every  daughter  ye  shall  save 
alive. 

CHAPTER  II. 

Moses  hid  among  the  flags. 

AND  there  went  a man  of  the  house  of  Levi, 
XX.  and  took  to  wife  a daughter  of  Levi. 

2 And  the  woman  conceived,  and  bare  a son : 
and  when  she  saw  him  that  he  was  a goodly 
child,  she  hid  him  three  months. 

3 And  when  she  could  not  longer  hide  him, 
she  took  for  him  an  ark  of  bulrushes,  and 
daubed  it  with  slime  and  with  pitch,  and  put 
the  child  therein ; and  she  laid  it  in  the  flags 
by  the  river’s  brink. 

4 And  his  sister  stood  afar  off,  to  wit  what 
would  be  done  to  him. 

5 1 And  the  daughter  of  Pharaoh  came  down 
to  wash  herself  at  the  river ; and  her  maid- 
ens walked  along  by  the  river’s  side:  and 
when  she  saw  the  ark  among  the  flags,  she 
sent  her  maid  to  fetch  it. 

6 And  when  she  had  opened  it,  she  saw  the 
child : and,  behold,  the  babe  wept.  And  she 
had  compassion  on  him,  and  said.  This  fs  owe 
of  the  Hebrews’  children. 

7 Then  said  his  sister  to  Pharaoh’s  daughter. 
Shall  I go  and  call  to  thee  a nurse  of  the  He- 
brew women,  that  she  may  nurse  the  child 
for  thee  ? 

8 And  Pharaoh’s  daughter  said  to  her.  Go. 
And  the  maid  went  and  called  the  child’s 
mother. 

9 And  Pharaoh’s  daughter  said  unto  her. 
Take  this  child  away,  and  nurse  it  for  me, 
and  I will  give  thee  thy  wages.  And  the  wo- 
man took  the  child,  and  nursed  it. 

10  And  the  child  grew,  and  she  brought  him 
unto  Pharaoh’s  daughter,  and  he  became  her 
son.  And  she  called  his  name  Moses : and  she 
said.  Because  I drew  him  out  of  the  water. 

11  H And  it  came  to  pass  in  those  days,  when 
Moses  was  grown,  that  he  went  out  unto  his 
brethren,  and  looked  on  their  burdens:  and 
he  spied  an  Egyptian  smiting  a Hebrew,  one 
of  his  brethren. 

12  And  he  looked  this  way  and  that  way, 
and  when  he  saw  that  there  was  no  man,  he 
slew  the  Egyptian,  and  hid  him  in  the  sand. 

13  And  when  he  went  out  the  second  day, 
behold,  two  men  of  the  Hebrews  strove  to- 
gether : and  he  said  to  him  that  did  the  wrong. 
Wherefore  smitest  thou  thy  fellow  ? 

14  And  he  said.  Who  made  thee  a prince  and 
a judge  over  us  ? intendest  thou  to  kill  me, 
as  thou  killedst  the  Egyptian  ? And  Moses 
feared,  and  said.  Surely  this  thing  is  known. 

15  Now  when  Pharaoh  heard  this  thing,  he- 
sought  to  slay  Moses.  But  Moses  fled  from 
the  face  of  Pharaoh,  and  dwelt  in  the  land  of 
Midian : and  he  sat  down  by  a weU. 

I 16  N o w the  priest  of  Midian  had  seven  dau^h- 


Chd  §endeth  Moses  EXODHS,  IH.  to  deliver  Israel 


ters : and  they  came  and  drew  water ^ and  filled 
the  troug-hs  to  water  their  father’s  flock. 

17  And  the  shepherds  came  and  drove  them 
away : but  Moses  stood  up  and-  helped  them, 
and  watered  their  flock. 

18  And  when  they  came  to  Reuel  their  fa- 
ther, he  said,  How  is  it  that  ye  are  come  so 
soon  to  day  ? 

19  And  they  said.  An  Egyptian  delivered  us 
out  of  the  hand  of  the  shepherds,  and  also 
drew  water  enough  for  us,  and  watered  the 
flock. 

30  And  he  said  unto  his  daughters.  And 
where  is  he?  why  is  it  that  ye  have  left  the 
man  ? call  him,  that  he  may  eat  bread. 

21  And  Moses  was  content  to  dwell  with 
the  man:  and  he  gave  Moses  Zipporah  his 
daughter. 

33  And  she  bare  him  a son,  and  he  called 
his  name  Gershom : for  he  said,  I have  been 
a stranger  in  a strange  land. 

33  t And  it  came  to  pass  in  process  of  time, 
that  the  king  of  Egypt  died : and  the  children 
of  Israel  sighed  by  reason  of  the  bondage, 
and  they  cried,  and  their  cry  came  up  unto 
God  by  reason  of  the  bondage. 

34  And  God  heard  their  groaning,  and  God 
remembered  his  covenant  with  Abraham, 
with  Isaac,  and  with  Jacob. 

35  And  God  looked  upon  the  children  of  Is- 
rael, and  God  had  respect  unto  them. 

CHAPTER  III. 

God  appeareth  to  Moses. 

NOW  Moses  kept  the  flock  of  Jethro  his 
father  in  law,  the  priest  of  Midian ; and 
he  led  the  flock  to  the  back  side  of  the  desert, 
and  came  to  the  mountain  of  God,  even  to 
Horeb. 

3  And  the  Angel  of  the  Lord  appeared  unto 
him  in  a flame  of  fire  out  of  the  midst  of  a 
bush : and  he  looked,  and,  behold,  the  bush 
burned  with  fire,  and  the  bush  was  not  con- 
sumed. 

3 And  Moses  said,  I will  now  turn  aside, 
and  see  this  great  sight,  why  the  bush  is  not 
burnt. 

4  And  when  the  Lord  saw  that  he  turned 
aside  to  see,  God  called  unto  him  out  of 
the  midst  of  the  bush,  and  said,  Moses, 
Moses.  And  he  said.  Here  am  I. 

5  And  he  said.  Draw  not  nigh  hither : put 
off  thy  shoes  from  off  thy  feet ; for  the  place 
whereon  thou  standest  is  holy  ground. 

6  Moreover  he  said,  I am  the  God  of  thy  fa- 
ther, the  God  of  Abraham,  the  God  of  Isaac, 
and  the  God  of  Jacob.  And  Moses  hid  his 
face ; for  he  was  afraid  to  look  upon 
God. 

7 1 And  the  Lord  said,  I have  surely  seen 
the  affliction  of  my  people  which  a/re  in 
Egypt,  and  have  heard  their  cry  by  reason 
of  their  taskmasters ; for  I know  their  sor- 
rows; 

8  And  I am  come  down  to  deliver  them  out 
of  the  hand  of  the  Egyptians,  and  to  bring 
them  up  out  of  that  land  unto  a good  land 
and  a large,  unto  a land  flowing  with  milk 
and  honey ; unto  the  place  of  the  Canaanites, 
and  the  Hittites,  and  the  Amorites,  and  the 
Perizzites,  and  the  Hivites,  and  the  Jebu- 
sites. 

9  Now  therefore,  behold,  the  cry  of  the  chil- 
dren of  Israel  is  come  unto  me;  and  I have 
44 


also  seen  the  oppression  wherewith  the 
Egyptians  oppress  them. 

10  Come  now  therefore,  and  I will  send  thee 
unto  Pharaoh,  that  thou  mayest  bring  forth 
my  people  the  children  of  Israel  out  of 
Egypt. 

11  H And  Moses  said  unto  God,  Who  am 
I,  that  I should  go  unto  Pharaoh,  and  that  I 
should  bring  forth  the  children  of  Israel  out 
of  Egypt? 

13  And  he  said.  Certainly  I will  be  with 
thee;  and  this  shall  he  a token  unto  thee, 
that  I have  sent  thee:  When  thou  hast 
brought  forth  the  people  out  of  Egypt,  ye 
shall  serve  God  upon  this  mountain. 

13  And  Moses  said  unto  God,  Behold,  when 
I come  unto  the  children  of  Israel,  and  shall 
say  unto  them.  The  God  of  your  fathers  hath 
sent  me  unto  you ; and  they  shall  say  to  me, 
What  is  his  name?  what  shall  I say  unto 
them? 

14  And  God  said  unto  Moses,  I AM  THAT 
I AM : and  he  said.  Thus  shalt  thou  say  unto 
the  children  of  Israel,  I AM  hath  sent  me 
unto  you. 

15  And  God  said  moreover  unto  Moses,  Thus 
shalt  thou  say  unto  the  children  of  Israel, 
The  Lord  God  of  your  fathers,  the  God  of 
Abraham,  the  God  of  Isaac,  and  the  God 
of  Jacob,  hath  sent  me  unto  you : this  is  my 
name  for  ever,  and  this  is  my  memorial  unto 
all  generations. 

16  Go,  and  gather  the  elders  of  Israel  to- 
gether, and  say  unto  them.  The  Lord  God 
of  your  fathers,  the  God  of  Abraham,  of 
Isaac,  and  of  Jacob,  appeared  unto  me,  say- 
ing, I have  surely  visited  you,  and  seen  that 
which  is  done  to  you  in  Egypt : 

17  And  I have  said,  I will  bring  you  up  out 
of  the  affliction  of  Egypt  unto  the  land  of 
the  Canaanites,  and  the  Hittites,  and  the 
Amorites,  and  the  Perizzites,  and  the  Hi- 
vites, and  the  Jebusites,  unto  a land  flowing 
with  milk  and  honey. 

18  And  they  shall  hearken  to  thy  voice : and 
thou  shalt  come,  thou  and  the  elders  of  Isra- 
el, unto  the  king  of  Egypt,  and  ye  shall  say 
unto  him,  The  Lord  God  of  the  Hebrews 
hath  met  with  us : and  now  let  us  go,  we  be- 
seech thee,  three  days’  journey  into  the  wil- 
derness, that  we  may  sacrifice  to  the  Lord 
our  God. 

19  1 And  I am  sure  that  the  king  of  Egypt 
will  not  let  you  go,  no,  not  by  a mighty  hand. 

30  And  I will  stretch  out  my  hand,  and  smite 
Egypt  with  all  my  wonders  which  I will  do 
in  the  midst  thereof ; and  after  that  he  will 
let  you  go. 

31  And  I will  give  this  people  favour  in  the 
sight  of  the  Egyptians ; and  it  shall  come  to 
pass,  that,  when  ye  go,  ye  shall  not  go  empty : 

33  But  every  woman  shall  borrow  of  her 
neighbour,  and  of  her  that  sojourneth  in  her 
house,  jewels  of  silver,  and  jewels  of  gold,  . 
and  raiment;  and  ye  shall  put  them  upon 
your  sons,  and  upon  your  daughters ; and  ye 
shall  spoil  the  Egyptians. 

CHAPTER  IV. 

Moses'  rod  changed. 

AND  Moses  answered  and  said,  But.  behold, 
JrV.  they  will  not  believe  me,  nor  hearken 
unto  my  voice ; for  they  will  say.  The  Lord 
hath  not  appeared  unto  thee 


Aaron  appointed  to  assist  Mm.  EXODUS,  V.  Ood*s  message  to  Pha/raoM 


2 And  the  Lord  said  unto  him,  What  is  that 
in  thine  hand?  And  he  said,  A rod. 

3 And  he  said,  Cast  it  on  the  ground.  And 
he  cast  it  on  the  ground,  and  it  became  a 
serpent ; and  Moses  fled  from  before  it. 

4 And  the  Lord  said  unto  Moses,  Put  forth 
thine  hand,  and  take  it  by  the  tail.  And  he 
put  forth  his  hand,  and  caug-ht  it,  and  it  be- 
came a rod  in  his  hand : 

5 That  they  may  believe  that  the  Lord  God 
of  their  fathers,  the  God  of  Abrahatn,  the 
God  of  Isaac,  and  the  God  of  Jacob,  hath 
appeared  unto  thee. 

6 1 And  the  Lord  said  furthermore  unto 
him.  Put  now  thine  hand  into  thy  bosom. 
And  he  put  his  hand  into  his  bosom:  and 
when  he  took  it  out,  behold,  his  hand  was 
leprous  as  snow. 

7 And  he  said.  Put  thine  hand  into  thy  bo- 
som again.  And  he  put  his  hand  into  his  bo- 
som again ; and  plucked  it  out  of  his  bosom, 
and,  behold,  it  was  turned  again  as  his  other 
flesh. 

8 And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  if  they  will  not 
believe  thee,  neither  hearken  to  the  voice  of 
the  first  sign,  that  they  will  believe  the  voice 
of  the  latter  sign. 

9 And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  if  they  will  not 
believe  also  these  two  signs,  neither  hearken 
unto  thy  voice,  that  thou  shalt  take  of  the 
water  of  the  river,  and  pour  it  upon  the  dry 
land : and  the  water  which  thou  takest  out 
of  the  river  shall  become  blood  upon  the 
dry  land. 

10  ^ And  Moses  said  unto  the  Lord,  O my 
Lord,  I am  not  eloquent,  neither  heretofore, 
nor  since  thou  hast  spoken  unto  thy  servant ; 
but  I am  slow  of  speech,  and  of  a slow  tongue. 

11  And  the  Lord  said  unto  him.  Who  hath 
made  man’s  mouth?  or  who  maketh  the 
dumb,  or  deaf,  or  the  seeing,  or  the  blind? 
have  not  I the  Lord  ? 

12  Now  therefore  go,  and  I will  be  with  thy 
mouth,  and  teach  thee  what  thou  shalt  say. 

13  And  he  said,  O my  Lord,  send,  I pray 
thee,  by  the  hand  of  Mm  whom  thou  wilt 
send. 

14  And  the  anger  of  the  Lord  was  kindled 
against  Moses,  and  he  said.  Is  not  Aaron  the 
Levite  thy  brother?  I know  that  he  can 
speak  well.  And  also,  behold,  he  cometh 
forth  to  meet  thee:  and  when  he  seeth  thee, 
he  will  be  glad  in  his  heart. 

15  And  thou  shalt  speak  unto  him,  and  put 
words  in  his  mouth : and  I will  be  with  thy 
mouth,  and  with  his  mouth,  and  will  teach 
you  what  ye  shall  do. 

16  And  he  shall  be  thy  spokesman  unto  the 
people : and  he  shall  be,  even  he  shall  be  to 
thee  instead  of  a mouth,  and  thou  shalt  be 
to  him  instead  of  God. 

17  And  thou  shalt  take  this  rod  in  thine 
hand,  wherewith  thou  shalt  do  signs. 

18 And  Moses  went  and  returned  to  Jethro 
his  father  in  law,  and  said  unto  him.  Let  me 
go,  I pray  thee,  and  return  unto  my  breth- 
ren which  are  in  Egypt,  and  see  whether 
they  be  yet  alive.  And  J ethro  said  to  Moses, 
Go  in  peace. 

19  And  the  Lord  said  unto  Moses  in  Midian, 
Go,  return  into  Egypt : for  all  the  men  are 
dead  which  sought  thy  life. 

20  And  Moses  took  his  wife  and  his  sons,  and 
©et  them  upon  an  assj,  and  he  returned  to  the 


land  of  Egypt:  and  Moses  took  the  rod  of 
God  in  his  hand. 

21  And  the  Lord  said  unto  Moses,  When 
thou  goest  to  return  into  Egypt,  see  that 
thou  do  all  those  wonders  before  Pharaoh, 
which  I have  put  in  thine  hand : but  I will 
harden  his  heart,  that  he  shall  not  let  the 
people  go. 

22  And  thou  shalt  say  unto  Pharaoh,  Thus 
saith  the  Lord,  Israel  is  my  son,  even  my 
firstborn : 

23  And  I say  unto  thee.  Let  my  son  go,  that 
he  may  serve  me : and  if  thou  refuse  to  let 
him  go,  behold,  I will  slay  thy  son,  even  thy 
firstborn. 

24 1 And  it  came  to  pass  by  the  way  in  the 
inn,  that  the  Lord  met  him,  and  sought  to 
kill  him. 

25  Then  Zipporah  took  a sharp  stone,  and 
cut  off  the  foreskin  of  her  son,  and  cast  it  at 
his  feet,  and  said.  Surely  a bloody  husband 
art  thou  to  me. 

26  So  he  let  him  go : then  she  said,  A bloody 
husband  thou  art,  because  of  the  circum-. 
cision. 

27  1 And  the  Lord  said  to  Aaro»,  Go  into 
the  wilderness  to  meet  Moses.  And  he  went, 
and  met  him  in  the  mount  of  God,  and  kissed 
him. 

28  And  Moses  told  Aaron  all  the  words  of 
the  Lord  who  had  sent  him,  and  all  the 
signs  which  he  had  commanded  him. 

29  1 And  Moses  and  Aaron  went  and  gath- 
ered together  all  the  elders  of  the  children 
of  Israel : 

30  And  Aaron  spake  all  the  words  which 
the  Lord  had  spoken  unto  Moses,  and  did 
the  signs  in  the  sight  of  the  people. 

31  And  the  people  believed : and  when  they 
heard  that  the  Lord  had  visited  the  children 
of  Israel,  and  that  he  had  looked  upon  their 
aifliction,  then  they  bowed  their  heads  and 
worshipped. 

CHAPTER  V. 

Pharaoh  chides  Moses. 

AND  afterward  Moses  and  Aaron  went  in, 
XJL  and  told  Pharaoh,  Thus  saith  the  Lord 
God  of  Israel,  Let  my  people  go,  that  they 
may  hold  a feast  unto  me  in  the  wilderness. 

2 And  Pharaoh  said.  Who  is  the  Lord,  that 
I should  obey  his  voice  to  let  Israel  go  ? I 
know  not  the  Lord,  neither  will  I let  Israel 
go. 

3 And  they  said.  The  God  of  the  Hebrews 
hath  met  with  us : let  us  go,  we  pray  thee, 
three  days’  journey  into  the  desert,  and  sac- 
rifice unto  the  Lord  our  God;  lest  he  fall 
upon  us  with  pestilence,  or  with  the  sword. 

4 And  the  king  of  Egypt  said  unto  them. 
Wherefore  do  ye,  Moses  and  Aaron,  let  the 
people  from  their  works  ? get  you  unto  your 
burdens. 

5 And  Pharaoh  said.  Behold,  the  people  of 
the  land  now  are  many,  and  ye  make  them 
rest  from  their  burdens. 

6 And  Pharaoh  commanded  the  same  day 
the  taskmasters  of  the  people,  and  their  offi- 
cers, saying, 

7 Ye  shall  no  more  give  the  people  straw  to 
make  brick,  as  heretofore : let  them  go  and 
gather  straw  for  themselves. 

8 And  the  tale  of  the  bricks,  which  they  did 
make  heretofore,  ye  shall  lay  upon  them  | ye 


The  Israelites*  task  increased:,  EXODUS,  VI,  The  promise  renewed 


shall  not  diminish  aught  thereof : for  they 
be  idle ; therefore  they  cry,  saying*,  Let  us  go 
and  sacrifice  to  our  God. 

9  Let  there  more  work  be  laid  upon  the 
men,  that  they  may  labour  therein  ; and  let 
them  not  regard  vain  words. 

10 1 And  the  taskmasters  of  the  people  went 
out,  and  their  officers,  and  they  spake  to  the 
people,  saying,  Thus  saith  Pharaoh,  I will  not 
give  you  straw. 

11  Go  ye,  get  you  straw  where  ye  can  find 
it : yet  not  aught  of  your  work  shall  be  di- 
minished. 

12  So  the  people  were  scattered  abroad 
throughout  all  the  land  of  Egypt  to  gather 
stubble  instead  of  straw. 

13  And  the  taskmasters  hasted  them,  saying, 
Fulfil  your  works,  your  daily  tasks,  as  when 
there  was  straw. 

14  And  the  officers  of  the  children  of  Israel, 
which  Pharaoh’s  taskmasters  had  set  over 
them,  were  beaten,  and  demanded.  Where- 
fore have  ye  not  fulfilled  your  task  in  mak- 
ing brick  both  yesterday  and  to  day,  as  here- 
tofore ? 

15  t Then  the  officers  of  the  children  of  Is- 
rael came  and  cried  unto  Pharaoh,  saying. 
Wherefore  dealest  thou  thus  with  thy  serv- 
ants? 

16  There  is  no  straw  given  unto  thy  serv- 
ants, and  they  say  to  us.  Make  brick : and, 
behold,  thy  servants  are  beaten;  but  the 
fault  is  in  thine  own  people. 

IT  But  he  said.  Ye  are  idle,  ye  are  idle: 
therefore  ye  say.  Let  us  go  and  do  sacrifice 
to  the  Lord. 

18  Go  therefore  now,  and  work ; for  there 
shall  no  straw  be  given  you,  yet  shall  ye  de- 
liver the  tale  of  bricks. 

19  And  the  officers  of  the  children  of  Israel 
did  see  that  they  were  in  evil  case,  after  it 
was  said.  Ye  shall  not  minish  aught  from 
your  bricks  of  your  daily  task. 

20  1 And  they  met  Moses  and  Aaron,  who 
stood  in  the  way,  as  they  came  forth  from 
Pharaoh : 

21  And  they  said  unto  them.  The  Lord  look 
upon  you,  and  judge ; because  ye  have  made 
our  savour  to  be  abhorred  in  the  eyes  of 
Pharaoh,  and  in  the  eyes  of  his  servants,  to 
put  a sword  in  their  hand  to  slay  us. 

22  And  Moses  returned  unto  the  Lord,  and 
said,  Lord,  wherefore  hast  thou  so  evil  en- 
treated this  people  ? why  is  it  that  thou  hast 
sent  me  ? 

23  For  since  I came  to  Pharaoh  to  speak  in 
thy  name,  he  hath  done  evil  to  this  people ; 
neither  hast  thou  delivered  thy  people  at  aU. 

CHAPTER  VI. 

God  reneweth  his  promise, 

Then  the  lord  said  unto  Moses,  Now 
shalt  thou  see  what  I will  do  to  Pha- 
raoh: for  with  a strong  hand  shall  he  let 
them  go,  and  with  a strong  hand  shall  he 
drive  them  out  of  his  land. 

2  And  God  spake  unto  Moses,  and  said  unto 
him,  I am  the  Lord  : 

3  And  I appeared  unto  Abraham,  unto 
Isaac,  and  unto  Jacob,  by  the  name  of  God 
Almighty;  butby  my  name  JEHOVAH  was 
I not  known  to  them. 

4  And  I have  also  established  my  covenant 
with  them,  to  give  them  the  land  of  CanaaHj 
46 


the  land  of  their  pilgrimage,  wherein  they 
were  strangers. 

5 And  I have  also  heard  the  groaning  of 
the  children  of  Israel,  whom  the  Egyptians 
keep  in  bondage ; and  I have  remembered 
my  covenant. 

6 Wherefore  say  unto  the  children  of  Israel, 
I am  the  Lord,  and  I will  bring  you  out 
from  under  the  burdens  of  the  Egyptians, 
and  I will  rid  you  out  of  their  bondage,  and 
I will  redeem  you  with  a stretched  out  arm, 
and  with  great  judgments : 

T And  I will  take  you  to  me  for  a people, 
and  I will  be  to  you  a God:  and  ye  shall 
know  that  I am  the  Lord  your  God,  which 
bringeth  you  out  from  under  the  burdens  of 
the  Egyptians. 

8 And  I will  bring  you  in  unto  the  land, 
concerning  the  which  I did  swear  to  give  it 
to  Abraham,  to  Isaac,  and  to  Jacob ; and  I 
will  give  it  you  for  a heritage : I am  the 
Lord. 

9 IF  And  Moses  spake  so  unto  the  children 
of  Israel:  but  they  hearkened  not  unto 
Moses  for  anguish  of  spirit,  and  for  cruel 
bondage. 

10  And  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  saying, 

11  Go  in,  speak  unto  Pharaoh  king  of  Egypt, 
that  h^  let  the  children  of  Israel  go  out  of 
his  land. 

12  And  Moses  spake  before  the  Lord,  say- 
ing, Behold,  the  children  of  Israel  have  not 
hearkened  unto  me ; how  then  shall  Pharaoh 
hear  me,  who  am  of  uncircumcised  lips? 

13  And  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses  and  un- 
to Aaron,  and  gave  them  a charge  unto  the 
children  of  Israel,  and  unto  Pharaoh  king  of 
Egypt,  to  bring  the  children  of  Israel  out  of 
the  land  of  Egypt. 

14  IT  These  be  the  heads  of  their  fathers’ 
houses : The  sons  of  Reuben  the  firstborn  of 
Israel ; Hanoch,  and  Pallu,  Hezron,  and  Car- 
mi  : these  be  the  families  of  Reuben. 

15  And  the  sons  of  Simeon ; Jemuel,  and 
Jamin,  and  Ohad,  and  Jachin,  and  Zohar,  and 
Shaul  the  son  of  a Canaanitish  woman : these 
are  the  families  of  Simeon. 

16  t And  these  are  the  names  of  the  sons 
of  Levi  according  to  their  generations ; Ger- 
shon,  and  Kohath,  and  Merari : and  the  years 
of  the  life  of  Levi  were  a hundred  thirty  and 
seven  years. 

17  The  sons  of  Gershon ; Libni,  and  Shimi, 
according  to  their  families. 

18  And  the  sons  of  Kohath ; Amram,  and 
Izhar,  and  Hebron,  and  Uzziel:  and  the 
years  of  the  life  of  Kohath  were  a hundred 
thirty  and  three  years. 

19  And  the  sons  of  Merari ; Mahali  and  Mu- 
shi : these  are  the  families  of  Levi  according 
to  their  generations. 

20  And  Amram  took  him  Jochebed  his  fa- 
ther’s sister  to  wife ; and  she  bare  him  Aaron 
and  Moses : and  the  years  of  the  life  of  Am- 
ram were  a hundred  and  thirty  and  seven 
years. 

21 1 And  the  sons  of  Izhar ; Korah,  and  Ne- 
pheg,  and  Zichri. 

22  And  the  sons  of  Uzziel ; Mishael,  and  El- 
zaphan,  and  Zithri. 

23  And  Aaron  took  him  Ellsheba,  daughter 
of  Amminadab,  sister  of  Naashon,  to  wife ; 
and  she  bare  him  Nadab  and  Abihu,  Eleazar 
and  Ithamar, 


Moses  goeth  to  Pharaoho  EXODUS,  VIII.  The  river  turned  tnw  OoOOd, 


24  And  the  sons  of  Korah  ; Assir,  and  Elka- 
nah,  and  Abiasaph : these  are  the  famihes 
of  the  Korhites. 

25  And  Eleazar  Aaron’s  son  took  him  one 
of  the  daug-hters  of  Putiel  to  wife  ; and  she 
bare  him  Phinehas : these  are  the  heads  of 
the  fathers  of  the  Levites  according  to  their 
families. 

26  These  are  that  Aaron  and  Moses,  to 
whom  the  Lord  said.  Bring  out  the  children 
of  Israel  from  the  land  of  Egypt  according 
to  their  armies. 

27  These  are  they  which  spake  to  Pharaoh 
king  of  Egypt,  to  bring  out  the  children  of 
Israel  from  Egypt:  these  are  that  Moses 
and  Aaron. 

28  t And  it  came  to  pass  on  the  day  when 
the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses  in  the  land  of 
Egypt, 

29  That  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  saying, 
I am  the  Lord  ; speak  thou  unto  Pharaoh 
king  of  Egypt  all  that  I say  unto  thee. 

30  And  Moses  said  before  the  Lord,  Behold, 
T am  of  unc^^cumcised  lips,  and  how  shall 
Pharaoh  hearken  unto  me? 

CHAPTER  VII. 

Moses  sent  unto  Pharaoho 
AND  the  Lord  said  unto  Moses,  See,  I 
have  made  thee  a god  to  Pharaoh ; and 
Aaron  thy  brother  shall  be  thy  prophet. 

2 Thou  Shalt  speak  all  that  I command 
thee;  and  Aaron  thy  brother  shall  speak 
unto  Pharaoh,  that  he  send  the  children  of 
Israel  out  of  his  land. 

3 And  I will  harden  Pharaoh’s  heart,  and 
multiply  my  signs  and  my  wonders  in  the 
land  of  Egypt. 

4 But  Pharaoh  shall  not  hearken  unto  you, 
that  I may  lay  my  hand  upon  Egypt,  and 
bring  forth  mine  armies,  and  ray  people  the 
children  of  Israel,  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt 
by  great  judgments. 

5 And  the  Egyptians  shall  know  that  I am 
the  Lord,  when  T stretch  forth  mine  hand 
upon  Egypt,  and  bring  out  the  children  of 
Israel  from  among  them. 

13  And  Moses  and  Aaron  did  as  the  Lord 
commanded  them,  so  did  they. 

7 And  Moses  was  fourscore  years  old,  and 
Aaron  fourscore  and  three  years  old,  when 
they  spake  unto  Pharaoh. 

8 If  And  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses  and 
unto  Aaron,  saying, 

9 When  Pharaoh  shall  speak  unto  you,  say- 
ing, Shew  a miracle  for  you : then  thou  shalt 
say  unto  Aaron,  Take  thy  rod,  and  cast  it  be- 
fore Pharaoh,  and  it  shall  become  a serpent. 

10 1 And  Moses  and  Aaron  went  in  unto 
Pharaoh,  and  they  did  so  as  the  Lord  had 
commanded : and  Aaron  cast  down  his  rod 
before  Pharaoh,  and  before  his  servants, 
and  it  became  a serpent. 

11  Then  Pharaoh  also  called  the  wise  men 
and  the  sorcerers:  now  the  magicians  of 
Egypt,  they  also  did  in  like  manner  with 
their  enchantments. 

12  For  they  cast  down  every  man  his  rod, 
and  they  became  serpents : but  Aaron’s  rod 
swallowed  up  their  rods. 

13  And  he  hardened  Pharaoh’s  heart,  that 
he  hearkened  not  unto  th^ ; as  the  Lord 
had  said. 

M IT  And  the  Lord  said  unto  Moses,  Phara-= 


oh’s  heart  is  hardened,  he  refuseth  to  let  the 
people  go. 

15  Get  thee  unto  Pharaoh  in  the  morning  ; 
lo,  he  goeth  out  unto  the  water ; and  thou 
shalt  stand  by  the  river’s  brink  against  he 
come ; and  the  rod  which  was  turned  to  a 
serpent  shalt  thou  take  in  thine  hand. 

16  And  thou  shalt  say  unto  him.  The  Lord 
God  of  the  Hebrews  hath  sent  me  unto  thee, 
saying.  Let  my  people  go,  that  they  may 
serve  me  in  the  wilderness:  and,  behold, 
hitherto  thou  wouldest  not  hear. 

17  Thus  saith  the  Lord,  In  this  thou  shalt 
know  that  I am  the  Lord  : behold,  I will 
smite  with  the  rod  that  is  in  mine  hand  upon 
the  waters  which  are  in  the  river,  and  they 
shall  be  turned  to  blood. 

18  And  the  fish  that  is  in  the  river  shall  die, 
and  the  river  shall  stink ; and  the  Egyptians 
shall  loathe  to  drink  of  the  water  of  the 
river. 

19  1 And  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  Say 
unto  Aaron,  Take  thy  rod,  and  stretch  out 
thine  hand  upon  the  waters  of  Egypt,  upon 
their  streams,  upon  their  rivers,  and  upon 
their  ponds,  and  upon  aU  their  pools  of  wa^ 
ter,  that  they  may  become  blood  ; and  that 
there  may  be  blood  throughout  all  the  land 
of  Egypt,  both  in  vessels  of  wood,  and  in  ves- 
sels of  stone. 

20  And  Moses  and  Aaron  did  so,  as  the  Lord 
commanded ; and  he  lifted  up  the  rod,  and 
smote  the  waters  that  were  in  the  river,  in 
the  sight  of  Pharaoh,  and  in  the  sight  of  his 
servants ; and  all  the  waters  that  were  in  the 
river  were  turned  to  blood. 

21  And  the  fish  that  was  in  the  river  died  : 
and  the  river  stank,  and  the  Egyptians 
could  not  drink  of  the  water  of  the  river ; 
and  there  was  blood  throughout  all  the  land 
of  Egypt. 

22  And  the  magicians  of  Egypt  did  so  with 
their  enchantments:  and  Pharaoh’s  heart 
was  hardened,  neither  did  he  hearken  unto 
them ; as  the  Lord  had  said. 

23  And  Pharaoh  turned  and  went  into  his 
house,  neither  did  he  set  his  heart  to  this 
also. 

24  And  all  the  Egyptians  digged  round 
about  the  river  for  water  to  drink ; for  they 
could  not  drink  of  the  water  of  the  river. 

25  And  ^ven  days  were  fulfilled,  after  that 
the  Lord  had  smitten  the  river. 

CHAPTER  VIII. 

The  plague  of  frogs, 

AND  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  Go  unto 
Pharaoh,  and  say  unto  him.  Thus  saith 
the  Lord,  Let  my  people  go^  that  they  may 
serve  me. 

2 And  if  thou  refuse  to  let  them  go,  behold, 
I will  smite  all  thy  borders  with  frogs : 

3 And  the  river  shall  bring  forth  frogs 
abundantly,  which  shall  go  up  and  come 
into  thine  house,  and  into  thy  bedchamber, 
and  upon  thy  bed,  and  into  the  house  of  thy 
servants,  and  upon  thy  people,  and  into 
thine  ovens,  and  into  thy  kneadingtroughs  : 

4 And  the  frogs  shall  come  up  both  on  thee, 
and  upon  thy  people,  and  upon  all  thy  serv- 
ants. 

5 1 And  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  Say 
unto  Aaron,  Stretch  forth  thine  hand  with 
toy  rod  over  the  streams,  over  the  rivers,  and 
4^ 


The  plagues  of  lice  and  flies.  EXODUS,  IX^  Pharaoh  is  yet  hardened. 


over  the  ponds,  and  cause  frogs  to  come  up 
upon  the  land  of  Egypt. 

6 And  Aaron  stretched  out  his  hand  over 
the  waters  of  Egypt ; and  the  frogs  came  up, 
and  covered  the  land  of  Egypt. 

7 And  the  magicians  did  so  with  their  en- 
chantments, and  brought  up  frogs  upon  the 
land  of  Egypt. 

8 1 Then  Pharaoh  called  for  Moses  and 
Aaron,  and  said.  Entreat  the  Lord,  that  he 
may  take  away  the  frogs  from  me,  and  from 
my  people ; and  I will  let  the  people  go,  that 
they  may  do  sacrifice  unto  the  Lord. 

9 And  Moses  said  unto  Pharaoh,  Glorj^  over 
me:  when  shall  I entreat  for  thee,  and  for 
thy  servants,  and  for  thy  people,  to  destroy 
the  frogs  from  thee  and  thy  houses,  that  they 
may  remain  in  the  river  only  ? 

10  And  he  said,  To  morrow.  And  he  said, 
Be  it  according  to  thy  word ; that  thou  may- 
est  know  that  there  is  none  like  unto  the 
Lord  our  God. 

11  And  the  frogs  shall  depart  from  thee,  and 
from  thy  houses,  and  from  thy  servants,  and 
from  thy  people;  they  shall  remain  in  the 
river  only. 

12  And  Moses  and  Aaron  went  out  from 
Pharaoh : and  Moses  cried  unto  the  Lord 
because  of  the  frogs  which  he  had  brought 
against  Pharaoh. 

13  And  the  Lord  did  according  to  the  word 
of  Moses;  and  the  frogs  died  out  of  the 
houses,  out  of  the  villages,  and  out  of  the 
fields. 

14  And  they  gathered  them  together  upon 
heaps ; and  the  land  stank. 

15  But  when  Pharaoh  saw  that  there  was 
respite,  he  hardened  his  heart,  and  heark- 
ened not  unto  them;  as  the  Lord  had 
said. 

16 1 And  the  Lord  said  unto  Moses,  Say  un- 
to Aaron,  Stretch  out  thy  rod,  and  smite  the 
dust  of  the  land,  that  it  may  become  lice 
throughout  all  the  land  of  Egypt. 

17  And  they  did  so ; for  Aaron  stretched  out 
his  hand  with  his  rod,  and  smote  the  dust  of 
the  earth,  and  it  became  lice  in  man,  and  in 
beast;  all  the  dust  of  the  land  became  lice 
throughout  all  the  land  of  Egypt. 

18  And  the  magicians  did  so  with  their  en- 

chantments to  bring  forth  lice,  but  they 
could  not : so  there  were  lice  upoiunan,  and 
upon  beast.  g? 

19  Then  the  magicians  said  unto  Pharaoh, 
This  is  the  finger  of  God:  and  Pharaoh’s 
heart  was  hardened,  and  he  hearkened  not 
unto  them  ; as  the  Lord  had  said. 

20  t And  the  Lord  said  unto  Moses,  Rise 
up  early  in  the  morning,  and  stand  before 
Pharaoh;  lo,  he  cometh  forth  to  the  water; 
and  say  unto  him,  Thus  saith  the  Lord,  Let 
my  people  go,  that  they  may  serve  me. 

21  Else,  if  thou  wilt  not  let  my  people  go, 
behold,  I will  send  swarms  of  flies  upon  thee, 
and  upon  thy  servants,  and  upon  thy  people, 
and  into  thy  houses : and  the  houses  of  the 
Egyptians  shall  be  full  of  swarms  of  flies, 
and  also  the  ground  whereon  they  are. 

22  And  I will  sever  in  that  day  the  land  of 
Goshen,  in  which  my  people  dwell,  that  no 
swarms  of  flies  shall  be  there;  to  the  end 
thou  mayest  know  that  I am  the  Lord  in 
the  midst  of  the  earth. 

23  And  I will  put  a division  between  my 

48 


people  and  thy  people : to  morrow  shall  this 
sign  be. 

24  And  the  Lord  did  so ; and  there  came  a 
grievous  swarm  of  flies  into  the  house  of 
Pharaoh,  and  mto  his  servants’  houses,  and 
into  all  the  land  of  Egypt:  the  land  was 
corrupted  by  reason  of  the  swarm  of  flies. 

25  t And  Pharaoh  called  for  Moses  and  for 
Aaron,  and  said.  Go  ye,  sacrifice  to  your  God 
in  the  land. 

26  And  Moses  said.  It  is  not  meet  so  to  do ; 
for  we  shall  sacrifice  the  abomination  of  the 
Egyptians  to  the  Lord  our  God : lo,  shall 
we  sacrifice  the  abomination  of  the  Egyp- 
tians before  their  eyes,  and  will  they  not 
stone  us  ? 

27  We  will  go  three  days’  journey  into  the 
wilderness,  and  sacrifice  to  the  Lord  our 
God,  as  he  shall  command  us. 

28  And  Pharaoh  said,  I will  let  you  go,  that 
ye  may  sacrifice  to  the  Lord  your  God  in 
the  wilderness ; only  ye  shall  not  go  very  far 
away : entreat  for  me. 

29  And  Moses  said,  Behold,  I go  out  from 
thee,  and  I will  entreat  the  Lord  that  the 
swarms  of  flies  may  depart  from  Pharaoh, 
from  his  servants,  and  from  his  people,  to 
morrow : but  let  not  Pharaoh  deal  deceit- 
fully any  more  in  not  letting  the  people  go 
to  sacrifice  to  the  Lord. 

30  And  Moses  went  out  from  Pharaoh,  and 
entreated  the  Lord. 

31  And  the  Lord  did  according  to  the  word 
of  Moses ; and  he  removed  the  swarms  of 
flies  from  Pharaoh,  from  his  servants,  and 
from  his  people ; there  remained  not  one. 

32  And  Pharaoh  hardened  his  heart  at  this 
time  also,  neither  would  he  let  the  people 
go. 

CHAPTER  IX. 

The  murrain  of  heasts. 

Then  the  lord  said  unto  Moses,  Go  in 
unto  Pharaoh,  and  tell  him,  Thus  saith 
the  Lord  God  of  the  Hebrews,  Let  my  peo- 
ple go,  that  they  may  serve  me. 

2  For  if  thou  refuse  to  let  them  go,  and 
wilt  hold  them  still, 

3  Behold,  the  hand  of  the  Lord  is  upon  thy 
cattle  which  is  in  the  field,  upon  the  horses, 
upon  the  asses,  upon  the  camels,  upon  the 
oxen,  and  upon  the  sheep : there  shall  be  a 
very  grievous  murrain. 

4  And  the  Lord  shall  sever  between  the 
cattle  of  Israel  and  the  cattle  of  Eg-ypt : and 
there  shall  nothing  die  of  all  that  is  the  chil- 
dren’s of  Israel. 

5  And  the  Lord  appointed  a set  time,  say- 
ing, To  morrow  the  Lord  shall  do  this  thing 
in  the  land. 

6  And  the  Lord  did  that  thing  on  the  mor- 
row, and  all  the  cattle  of  Egypt  died : but  of 
the  cattle  of  the  children  of  Israel  died  not 
one. 

7  And  Pharaoh  sent,  and,  behold,  there  was 
not  one  of  the  cattle  of  the  Israelites  dead. 
And  the  heart  of  Pharaoh  was  hardened,  and 
he  did  not  let  the  people  go. 

8 1 And  the  Lord  said  unto  Moses  and  unto 
Aaron,  Take  to  you  handfuls  of  ashes  of  the 
furnace,  and  let  Moses  sprinkle  it  toward 
the  heaven  in  the  sight  of  Pharaoh. 

9 And  it  shall  necome  small  dust  in  all  the 
land  of  Egypt,  and  shall  be  a boll  breaking 


The  plague  of  haih  EXODUS,  X.  Pharaoh  still  hardened. 


forth  blains  upon  man,  and  upon  beast, 
throughout  all  the  land  of  Egypt. 

10  And  they  took  ashes  of  the  furnace,  and 
stood  before  Pharaoh ; and  Moses  sprinkled 
it  up  toward  heaven  ; and  it  became  a boil 
breaking  forth  with  blains  upon  man,  and 
upon  beast. 

11  And  the  magicians  could  not  stand  be- 
fore Moses  because  of  the  boils ; for  the 
boil  was  upon  the  magicians,  and  upon  all 
the  Egyptians. 

12  And  the  Lord  hardened  the  heart  of 
Pharaoh,  and  he  hearkened  not  unto  them  ; 
as  the  Lord  had  spoken  unto  Moses. 

13  1 And  the  Lord  said  unto  Moses,  Rise 
up  early  in  the  morning,  and  stand  before 
Pharaoh,  and  say  unto  him.  Thus  saith  the 
Lord  God  of  the  Hebrews,  Let  my  people 
go,  that  they  may  serve  me. 

14  For  I will  at  this  time  send  all  my  plagues 
upon  thine  heart,  and  upon  thy  servants,  and 
upon  thy  people;  that  thou  mayest  know 
that  there  is  none  like  me  in  all  the  earth. 

15  For  now  I will  stretch  out  my  hand,  that 
I may  smite  thee  and  thy  people  with  pesti- 
lence; and  thou  shalt  be  cut  off  from  the 
earth. 

16  And  in  very  deed  for  this  cause  have  I 
raised  thee  up,  for  to  shew  in  thee  my  pow- 
er; and  that  my  name  may  be  declared 
throughout  all  the  earth. 

17  As  yet  exaltest  thou  thyself  against  my 
people,  that  thou  wilt  not  let  them  go  ? 

18  Behold,  to  morrow  about  this  time  I will 
cause  it  to  rain  a very  grievous  hail,  such  as 
hath  not  been  in  Egypt  since  the  foundation 
thereof  even  until  now. 

19  Send  therefore  now,  and  gather  thy  cat- 
tle, and  all  that  thou  hast  in  the  field ; for 
upon  every  man  and  beast  which  shall  be 
found  in  the  field,  and  shall  not  be  brought 
home,  the  hail  shall  come  down  upon  them, 
and  they  shall  die. 

20  He  that  feared  the  word  of  the  Lord 
among  the  servants  of  Pharaoh  made  his 
servants  and  his  cattle  flee  into  the  houses : 

21  And  he  that  regarded  not  the  word  of  the 
Lord  left  his  servants  and  his  cattle  in  the 
field. 

22 1 And  the  Lord  said  unto  Moses,  Stretch 
forth  thine  hand  toward  heaven,  that  there 
may  be  hail  in  all  the  land  of  Egypt,  upon 
man,  and  upon  beast,  and  upon  every  herb 
of  the  field,  throughout  the  land  of  Egypt. 

23  And  Moses  stretched  forth  his  rod  toward 
heaven : and  the  Lord  sent  thunder  and 
hail,  and  the  fire  ran  along  upon  the  ground ; 
and  the  Lord  rained  hail  upon  the  land  of 
Egypt. 

24  So  there  was  hail,  and  fire  mingled  with 
the  hail,  very  grievous,  such  as  there  was 
none  like  it  in  all  the  land  of  Egypt  since  it 
became  a nation. 

25  And  the  hail  smote  throughout  all  the 
land  of  Egypt  all  that  was  in  the  field,  both 
man  and  beast;  and  the  hail  smote  every 
herb  of  the  field,  and  brake  every  tree  of 
the  field. 

26  Only  in  the  land  of  Goshen,  where  the 
children  of  Israel  were^  was  there  no  hail. 

27  ^ And  Pharaoh  sent,  and  called  for 
Moses  and  Aaron,  and  said  unto  them,  I 
have  sinned  this  time:  the  Lord  is  right- 
eous, and  I and  my  people  are  wickedc 


28  Entreat  the  Lord  (for  it  is  enough)  that 
there  be  no  more  mighty  thunderings  and 
hail ; and  I will  let  you  go,  and  ye  shall  stay 
no  longer. 

29  And  Moses  said  unto  him,  As  soon  as  1 
am  gone  out  of  the  city,  I will  spread  abroad 
my  hands  unto  the  Lord  ; and  the  thunder 
shall  cease,  neither  shall  there  be  any  more 
hail ; that  thou  mayest  know  how  that  the 
earth  is  the  Lord’s. 

30  But  as  for  thee  and  thy  servants,  I know 
that  ye  will  not  yet  fear  the  Lord  (lod. 

31  And  the  flax  and  the  barley  was  smitten : 
for  the  barley  was  in  the  ear,  and  the  flax 
was  boiled. 

32  But  the  wheat  and  the  rye  were  not 
smitten : for  they  were  not  grown  up. 

33  And  Moses  went  out  of  the  city  from 
Pharaoh,  and  spread  abroad  his  hands  unto 
the  Lord  : and  the  thunders  and  hail  ceas- 
ed, and  the  rain  was  not  poured  upon  the 
earth. 

34  And  when  Pharaoh  saw  that  the  rain  and 
the  hail  and  the  thunders  were  ceased,  he 
sinned  yet  more,  and  hardened  his  heart,  he 
and  his  servants, 

35  And  the  heart  of  Pharaoh  was  hardened, 
neither  would  he  let  the  children  of  Israel 
go ; as  the  Lord  had  spoken  by  Moses. 

CHAPTER  X. 

The  plague  of  locusts, 

AND  the  Lord  said  unto  Moses,  Go  in 
Jr\.  unto  Pharaoh  : for  I have  hardened  his 
heart,  and  the  heart  of  his  servants,  that  I 
might  shew  these  my  signs  before  him : 

2 And  that  thou  mayest  tell  in  the  ears  of 
thy  sOn,  and  of  thy  son’s  son,  what  things  I 
have  wrought  in  Egypt,  and  my  signs  which 
I have  done  among  them ; that  ye  may  know 
how  that  I am  the  Lord. 

3 And  Moses  and  Aaron  came  in  unto  Pha- 
raoh, and  said  unto  him.  Thus  saith  the 
Lord  God  of  the  Hebrews,  How  long  wilt 
thou  refuse  to  humble  thyself  before  me  ? 
let  my  people  go,  that  they  may  serve  me. 

4 Else,  if  thou  refuse  to  let  my  people  go, 
behold,  to  morrow  will  I bring  the  locusts 
into  thy  coast : 

5 And  they  shall  cover  the  face  of  the 
earth,  that  one  cannot  be  able  to  see  the 
earth : and  they  shall  eat  the  residue  of  that 
which  is  escaped,  which  remaineth  unto  you 
from  the  hail,  and  shall  eat  every  tree  which 
groweth  for  you  out  of  the  field : 

6 And  they  shall  fill  thy  houses,  and  the 
houses  of  all  thy  servants,  and  the  houses  of 
all  the  Egyptians ; which  neither  thy  fathers, 
nor  thy  fathers’  fathers  have  seen,  since  the 
day  that  they  were  upon  the  earth  unto  this 
day.  And  he  turned  himself,  and  went  out 
from  Pharaoh. 

7 And  Pharaoh’s  servants  said  unto  him. 
How  long  shall  this  man  be  a snare  unto 
us  ? let  the  men  go,  that  they  may  serve  the 
Lord  their  God : knowest  thou  not  yet  that 
Egypt  is  destroyed  ? 

8 And  Moses  and  Aaron  were  brought  again 
unto  Pharaoh : and  he  said  unto  them.  Go, 
serve  the  Lord  your  God : hut  who  are  they 
that  shall  go  ? 

9 And  Moses  said,  We  will  go  with  our  young 
and  with  our  old,  with  our  sons  and  with  our 
daughters,  with  our  flocks  and  with  our 


2716  vlague  of  darkness.  EXOD  US,  Xt  Ood^s  message  to  the  Israelites. 


herds  will  we  go ; for  we  must  hold  a feast 
unto  the  Lord. 

10  And  he  said  unto  them,  Let  the  Lord  be 
so  with  you,  as  I will  let  you  go,  and  your 
little  ones:  look  to  it;  for  evil  is  before 
you. 

11  Not  so:  go  now  ye  that  are  men,  and 
serve  the  Lord  ; for  that  ye  did  desire.  And 
they  were  driven  out  from  Pharaoh’s  pres- 
ence. 

12 1 And  the  Lord  said  unto  Moses,  Stretch 
out  thine  hand  over  the  land  of  Egypt  for 
the  locusts,  that  they  may  come  up  upon 
the  land  of  Egypt,  and  eat  every  herb  of  the 
land,  even  all  that  the  hail  hath  left. 

13  And  Moses  stretched  forth  his  rod  over 
the  land  of  Egypt,  and  the  Lord  brought  an 
east  wind  upon  the  land  all  that  day,  and  all 
that  night;  and  when  it  was  morning,  the 
east  wind  brought  the  locusts. 

14  And  the  locusts  went  up  over  all  the 
land  of  Egypt,  and  rested  in  all  the  coasts 
of  Egypt : very  grievous  were  they ; before 
them  there  were  no  such  locusts  as  they, 
neither  after  them  shall  be  such. 

15  For  they  covered  the  face  of  the  whole 
earth,  so  that  the  land  was  darkened ; and 
they  did  eat  every  herb  of  the  land,  and  all 
the  fruit  of  the  trees  which  the  hail  had  left : 
and  there  remained  not  any  green  thing  in 
the  trees,  or  in  the  herbs  of  the  field,  through 
all  the  land  of  Egypt. 

16  t Then  Pharaoh  called  for  Moses  and 
Aaron  in  haste ; and  he  said,  I have  sinned 
against  the  Lord  your  G od,  and  against  you. 

17  Now  therefore  forgive,  I pray  thee,  my 
sin  only  this  once,  and  entreat  the  .Lord 
your  God,  that  he  may  take  away  from  me 
this  death  only. 

18  And  he  went  out  from  Pharaoh,  and  en- 
treated the  Lord. 

19  And  the  Lord  turned  a mighty  strong 
west  wind,  which  took  away  the  locusts,  and 
cast  them  into  the  Red  sea ; there  remained 
not  one  locust  in  all  the  coasts  of  Egypt. 

20  But  the  Lord  hardened  Pharaoh’s  heart, 
so  that  he  would  not  let  the  children  of  Is- 
rael go. 

21 1 And  the  Lord  said  unto  Moses,  Stretch 
out  thine  hand  toward  heaven,  that  there 
may  be  darkness  over  the  land  of  Egypt,  even 
darkness  which  may  be  felt. 

22  And  Moses  stretched  forth  his  hand  to- 
ward heaven ; and  there  was  a thick  dark- 
ness in  all  the  land  of  Egypt  three  days: 

23  They  saw  not  one  another,  neither  rose 
any  from  his  place  for  three  days : but  all  the 
children  of  Israel  had  light  in  their  dwellings. 

24  1 And  Pharaoh  called  unto  Moses,  and 
said.  Go  ye,  serve  the  Lord  ; only  ^et  your 
tiocks  and  your  herds  be  stayed:  let  your 
little  ones  also  go  with  you. 

25  And  Moses  said.  Thou  must  give  us  also 
sacrifices  and  burnt  offerings,  that  we  may 
sacrifice  unto  the  Lord  our  God. 

26  Our  cattle  also  shall  go  with  us ; there 
shall  not  a hoof  be  left  behind ; for  thereof 
must  we  take  to  serve  the  Lord  our  God; 
and  we  know  not  with  what  we  must  serve 
the  Lord,  until  we  come  thither. 

27 1 But  the  Lord  hardened  Pharaoh’s  heart, 
and  he  would  not  let  them  go. 

28  And  Pharaoh  said  unto  him.  Get  thee 
ifrom  me,  take  heed  to  thyself,  see  my  face 


no  more ; for  in  that  day  thou  seest  my  face 
thou  Shalt  die. 

29  And  Moses  said.  Thou  hast  spoken  well, 

1 will  see  thy  face  again  no  more. 

CHAPTER  XI. 

Death  of  the  firstborn. 

AND  the  Lord  said  unto  Moses,  Yet  will  I 
bring  one  plague  more  upon  Pharaoh, 
and  upon  Egypt ; afterwards  he  will  let  you 
go  hence : when  he  shall  let  you  go,  he  shall 
surely  thrust  you  out  hence  altogether. 

2 Speak  now  in  the  ears  of  the  people,  and 
let  every  man  borrow  of  his  neighbour,  and 
every  woman  of  her  neighbour,  jewels  of  sil- 
ver, and  jewels  of  gold. 

3 And  the  Lord  gave  the  people  favour  in 
the  sight  of  the  Egyptians.  Moreover,  the 
man  Moses  was  very  great  in  the  land  of 
Egypt,  in  the  sight  of  Pharaoh’s  servants, 
and  in  the  sight  of  the  people. 

4 And  Moses  said.  Thus  saith  the  Lord, 
About  midnight  will  I go  out  into  the  midst 
of  Egypt : 

5 And  all  the  firstborn  in  the  land  of  Egypt 
shall  die,  from  the  firstborn  of  Pharaoh  that 
sitteth  upon  his  throne,  even  unto  the  first- 
born of  the  maidservant  that  is  behind  the 
mill ; and  all  the  firstborn  of  beasts. 

6 And  there  shall  be  a great  cry  throughout 
all  the  land  of  Egypt,  such  as  there  was  none 
like  it,  nor  shall  be  like  it  any  more. 

7 But  against  any  of  the  children  of  Israel 
shaU  not  a dog  move  his  tongue,  against 
man  or  beast : that  ye  may  know  how  that 
the  Lord  doth  put  a difference  between  the 
Egyptians  and  Israel. 

8 And  all.  these  thy  servants  shall  come 
down  unto  me,  and  bow  down  themselves 
unto  me,  saying.  Get  thee  out,  and  all  the 
people  that  follow  thee:  and  after  that  I 
will  go  out.  And  he  went  out  from  Pharaoh 
in  a great  anger. 

9 And  the  Lord  said  unto  Moses,  Pharaoh 
shall  not  hearken  unto  you ; that  my  won- 
ders may  be  multiplied  in  the  land  of 
Egypt. 

10  And  Moses  and  Aaron  did  all  these  won- 
ders before  Pharaoh ; and  the  Lord  harden- 
ed Pharaoh’s  heart,  so  that  he  would  not  let 
the  children  of  Israel  go  out  of  his  land. 

CHAPTER  XII. 

Passover  instituted. 

AND  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses  and 
Aaron  in  the  land  of  Egypt,  saying, 

2 This  month  shall  be  unto  you  the  begin- 
ning of  months : it  shall  be  the  first  month 
of  the  year  to  you. 

3 1 Speak  ye  unto  all  the  congregation  of 
Israel,  saying.  In  the  tenth  dayot  this  month 
they  shall  take  to  them  every  man  a lamb, 
according  to  the  house  of  their  fathers,  a 
lamb  for  a house : 

4 And  if  the  household  be  too  little  for  the 
lamb,  let  him  and  his  neighbour  next  unto 
his  house  take  it  according  to  the  number  of 
the  souls ; every  man  according  to  his  eating 
shall  make  your  count  for  the  lamb. 

5 Your  lamb  shall  be  without  blemish,  a 
male  of  the  first  year : ye  shall  take  it  out 
from  the  sheep,  or  from  the  goats : 

6 And  ye  shall  keep  it  up  until  the  four- 
teenth day  of  the  same  month;  and  the 


Jhe  rite  of  the  passovevo  EXODUS,  XII.  The  firstborn  are  slam, 


whole  assembly  of  the  congregation  of  Is- 
rael shall  kill  it  in  the  evening. 

7 And  they  shall  take  of  the  blood,  and 
strike -it  on  the  two  side  posts  and  on  the 
upper  door  post  of  the  houses,  wherein  they 
shml  eat  it. 

8 And  they  shall  eat  the  flesh  in  that  night, 
roast  with  fire,  and  unleavened  bread  ; and 
with  bitter  herbs  they  shall  eat  it. 

9 Eat  not  of  it  raw,  nor  sodden  at  all  with 
water,  but  roast  with  fire  ; his  head  with  his 
legs,  and  with  the  purtenance  thereof. 

10  And  ye  shall  let  nothing  of  it  remain  un- 
til the  morning ; and  that  which  remaineth  of 
it  until  the  morning  ye  shall  burn  with  fire. 

11  t And  thus  shall  ye  eat  it;  with  your 
loins  girded,  your  shoes  on  your  feet,  arid 
your  staff  in  your  hand ; and  ye  shall  eat  it 
in  haste : it  is  the  Lord’s  passover. 

13  For  I will  pass  through  the  land  of  Egypt 
this  night,  and  will  smite  all  the  firstborn  in 
the  land  of  Egypt,  both  man  and  beast ; and 
against  all  the  gods  of  Egypt  I will  execute 
judgment;  I am  the  Lord. 

13  And  the  blood  shall  be  to  you  for  a token 
upon  the  houses  where  ye  are : and  when  I 
see  the  blood,  I will  pass  over  you,  and  the 
plague  shall  not  be  upon  you  to  destroy  2/ott, 
when  I smite  the  land  of  Egypt. 

14  And  this  day  shall  be  unto  you  for  a me- 
morial ; and  ye  shall  keep  it  a feast  to  the 
Lord  throughout  your  generations : ye  shall 
keep  it  a feast  by  an  ordinance  for  ever. 

15  Seven  days  shall  ye  eat  unleavened 
bread ; even  the  first  day  ye  shall  put  away 
leaven  out  of  your  houses:  for  whosoever 
eateth  leavened  bread  from  the  first  day  un- 
til the  seventh  day,  that  soul  shall  be  cut  off 
from  Israel. 

16  And  in  the  first  day  there  shall  he  a holy 
convocation,  and  in  the  seventh  day  there 
shall  be  a holy  convocation  to  you ; no  man- 
ner of  work  shall  be  done  in  them,  save  that 
which  every  man  must  eat,  that  only  may 
be  done  of  you. 

17  And  ye  shall  observe  the  feast  of  unleav- 
ened bread  ; for  in  this  selfsame  day  have  I 
brought  your  armies  out  of  the  land  of 
Egypt:  therefore  shall  ye  observe  this  day 
in  your  generations  by  an  ordinance  for 
ever. 

18  f In  the  first  month,  on  the  fourteenth 
day  of  the  month  at  even,  ye  shall  eat  un- 
leavened bread,  until  the  one  and  twentieth 
day  of  the  month  at  even. 

19  Seven  days  shall  thei'e  be  no  leaven 
found  in  your  houses ; for  whosoever  eateth 
that  which  is  leavened,  even  that  soul  shall 
be  cut  off  from  the  congregation  of  Israel, 
whether  he  be  a stronger,  or  born  in  the 
land. 

30  Ye  shall  eat  nothing  leavened  ; in  all 
your  habitations  shall  ye  eat  unleavened 
bread. 

31 1 Then  Moses  called  for  all  the  elders  of 
Israel,  and  said  unto  them.  Draw  out  and 
take  you  a lamb  according  to  your  families, 
and  kill  the  passover. 

33  And  ye  shall  take  a bunch  of  hyssop,  and 
dip  it  in  the  blood  that  is  in  the  basin,  and 
strike  the  lintel  and  the  two  side  posts  with 
the  blood  that  is  in  the  basin ; and  none  of 
you  shall  go  out  at  the  door  of  his  house  un- 
til the  morning; 


33  For  the  Lord  will  pass  through  to  smite 
the  Egyptians ; and  when  he  seeth  the  blood 
upon  the  lintel,  and  on  the  two  side  posts, 
the  Lord  will  pass  over  the  door,  and  will 
not  suffer  the  destroyer  to  come  in  unto 
your  houses  to  smite  you. 

34  And  ye  shall  observe  this  thing  for 
an  ordinance  to  thee  and  to  thy  sons  for 
ever. 

25  And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  when  ye  be 
come  to  the  land  which  the  Lord  will  give 
you,  according  as  he  hath  promised,  that  ye 
shall  keep  this  service. 

36  And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  when  your 
children  shall  say  unto  you.  What  mean  ye 
by  this  service  ? 

37  That  ye  shall  say.  It  is  the  sacrifice  of  the 
Lord’s  passover,  who  passed  over  the 
houses  of  the  children  of  Israel  in  Egypt, 
when  he  smote  the  Egyptians,  and  delivered 
our  houses.  And  the  people  bowed  the  head 
and  worshipped. 

38  And  the  children  of  Israel  went  away, 
and  did  as  the  Lord  had  commanded  Moses 
and  Aaron,  so  did  they. 

39  t And  it  came  to  pass,  that  at  midnight 
the  Lord  smote  all  the  firstborn  in  the  land 
of  Egypt,  from  the  firstborn  of  Pharaoh  that 
sat  on  his  throne  unto  the  firstborn  of  the 
captive  that  was  in  the  dungeon ; and  all  the 
firstborn  of  cattle. 

30  And  Pharaoh  rose  up  in  the  night,  he, 
and  all  his  servants,  and  all  the  Egyptians : 
and  there  was  a great  cry  in  Egypt : for  there 
was  not  a house  where  there  was  not  one 
dead. 

31  *li  And  he  called  for  Moses  and  Aaron  bj 
night,  and  said.  Rise  up,  and  get  you  forth 
from  among  my  people,  both  ye  and  the 
children  of  Israel ; and  go,  serve  the  Lord. 
as  ye  have  said. 

83  Also  take  your  flocks  and  your  herds,  as 
ye  have  said,  and  be  gone;  and  bless  me 
also. 

33  And  the  Egyptians  were  urgent  upon  the 
people,  that  they  might  send  them  out  of 
the  land  in  haste;  for  they  said.  We  he  all 
dead  men. 

34  And  the  people  took  their  dough  before 
it  was  leavened,  their  kneadingtroughs  be- 
ing bound  up  in  their  clothes  upon  their 
shoulders. 

35  And  the  children  of  Israel  did  according 

to  the  word  of  Moses;  and  they  borrowed 
of  the  Egyptians  jewels  of  silver,  and  jewels 
of  gold,  and  raiment ; ■ 

36  And  the  Lord  gave  the  people  favour  in 
the  sight  of  the  Egyptians,  so  that  they  lent 
unto  them  such  things  as  they  required : and 
they  spoiled  tho  Egyptians. 

37  f And  the  children  of  Israel  journej^ed 
from  Rameses  to  Succoth,  about  six  hun- 
dred thousand  on  foot  that  were  men,  be- 
side children. 

38  And  a mixed  multitude  went  up  also 
with  them ; and  flocks,  and  herds,  even  very 
much  cattle. 

39  And  they  baked  unleavened  cakes  of  the 
dough  which  they  brought  forth  out  of 
Egypt,  for  it  was  not  leavened;  because 
they  were  thrust  out  of  Egypt,  and  could 
not  tarry,  neither  had  they  prepared  for 
themselves  any  victuals. 

40  ^ Now  the  sojourning  of  the  children  of 


Ordinance  of  the  passcwer, 

Israel,  who  dwelt  in  Egypt,  was  four  hun- 
dred and  thirty  years. 

41  And  it  came  to  pass  at  the  end  of  the 
tour  hundred  and  thirty  years,  even  the  self- 
same day  it  came  to  pass,  that  all  the  hosts  of 
the  Lord  went  out  from  the  land  of  Egypt. 

42  It  is  a night  to  be  much  observed  unto 
the  Lord  for  bringing  them  out  from  the 
land  of  Egypt : this  is  that  night  of  the  Lord 
to  be  observed  of  all  the  children  of  Israel 
in  their  generations. 

43  t And  the  Lord  said  unto  Moses  and 
Aaron,  This  is  the  ordinance  of  the  pass- 
over  : There  shall  no  stranger  eat  thereof : 

44  But  every  man’s  servant  that  is  bought 
for  money,  when  thou  hast  circumcised  him, 
then  shall  he  eat  thereof. 

45  A foreigner  and  a hired  servant  shall  not 
eat  thereof. 

46  In  one  house  shall  it  be  eaten ; thou  shalt 
not  carry  forth  aught  of  the  flesh  abroad  out 
of  the  house ; neither  shall  ye  break  a bone 
thereof. 

_ 47  All  the  congregation  of  Israel  shall  keep 

48  And  when  a stranger  shall  sojourn  with 
thee,  and  will  keep  the  passover  to  the  Lord, 
let  all  his  males  be  circumcised,  and  then  let 
him  come  near  and  keep  it;  and  he  shall  be 
as  one  that  is  born  in  the  land : for  no  uncir- 
cumcised person  shall  eat  thereof. 

49  One  law  shall  be  to  him  that  is  homeborn, 

. and  unto  the  stranger  that  so  journeth  among 
you. 

50  Thus  did  all  the  children  of  Israel ; as  the 
Lord  commanded  Moses  and  Aaron,  so  did 
they. 

51  And  it  came  to  pass  the  selfsame  day, 
that  the  Lord  did  bring  the  children  of  Is- 
rael out  of  the  land  of  Egypt  by  their  armies. 

CHAPTER  XIII. 

Memorial  of  the  passover o 
AND  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  saying, 
-rx  2 Sanctify  unto  me  all  the  flrstborn, 
whatsoever  openeth  the  womb  among  the 
children  of  Israel,  both  of  man  and  of  beast : 
it  is  mine. 

3 t And  Moses  said  unto  the  people.  Re- 
member this  day,  in  which  ye  came  out 
from  Egypt,  out  of  the  house  of  bondage ; 
for  by  strength  of  hand  the  Lord  brought 
you  out  from  this  place : there  shall  no  leav- 
ened bread  be  eaten. 

4 This  day  came  ye  out  in  the  month  Abib. 

D 1 And  it  shall  be  when  the  Lord  shall 

bring  thee  into  the  land  of  the  Canaanites, 
and  the  Hittites,  and  the  Amorites,  and  the 
Hivites,  and  the  Jebusites,  which  he  sware 
unto  thy  fathers  to  give  thee,  a land  flowing 
with  milk  and  honey,  that  thou  shaft  keep 
this  service  in  this  month. 

6 Seven  days  thou  shalt  eat  unleavened 
bread,  and  in  the  seventh  day  shall  be  a feast 
to  the  Lord. 

7 Unleavened  bread  shall  be  eaten  seven 
days ; and  there  shall  no  leavened  bread  be 
seen  with  thee,  neither  shall  there  be  leaven 
seen  with  thee  in  all  thy  quarters. 

8 II  And  thou  shalt  shew  thy  son  in  that  day, 
saying,  This  is  done  because  of  that  which 
the  Lord  did  unto  me  when  I came  forth 
out  of  Egypt. 

9  And  it  sbafl  be  for  a sign  unto  thee  upon 


The  firstlings  set  apa/rU 

thine  hand,  and  for  a memorial  between 
thine  eyes,  that  the  Lord’s  law  paay  be  in 
thy  mouth : for  with  a strong  hand  hath  the 
Lord  brought  thee  out  of  Egypt. 

10  Thou  shalt  therefore  keep  this  orainance 
m his  season  from  year  to  year. 

11  1 And  it  shall  be  when  the  Lord  shall 
bring  thee  into  the  land  of  the  Canaanites, 
as  he  sware  unto  thee  and  to  thy  fathers, 
and  shall  give  it  thee, 

12  That  thou  shalt  set  apart  unto  the  Lord 
all  that  openeth  the  matrix,  and  every  first- 
ling that  cometh  of  a beast  which  thou  hast ; 
the  male  shall  be  the  Lord’s. 

13  And  every  firstling  of  an  ass  thou  shalt 
redeem  with  a lamb ; and  if  thou  wilt  not 
redeem  it,  then  thou  shalt  break  his  neck : 
and  all  the  firstborn  of  man  among  thy  chil- 
dren shalt  thou  redeem. 

14  t And  it  shall  be  when  thy  son  asketh 
thee  in  time  to  come,  saying.  What  is  this  ? 
that  thou  shalt  say  unto  him,  By  strength  of 
hand  the  Lord  brought  us  out  from  Egypt, 
from  the  house  of  bondage : 

15  And  it  came  to  pass,  when  Pharaoh  would 
hardly  let  us  go,  that  the  Lord  slew  all  the 
firstborn  in  the  land  of  Egypt,  both  the  first- 
born of  man,  and  the  firstborn  of  beast: 
therefore  I sacrifice  to  the  Lord  all  that 
openeth  the  matrix,  being  males ; but  all  the 
firstborn  of  my  children  I redeem. 

16  And  it  shall  be  for  a token  upon  thine 
hand,  and  for  frontlets  between  thine  eyes : 
for  by  strength  of  hand  the  Lord  brought 
us  forth  out  of  Egypt. 

17  1 And  it  came  to  pass,  when  Pharaoh 
had  let  the  people  go,  that  God  led  them  not 
through  the  way  of  the  land  of  the  Philis- 
tines, although  that  um  near ; for  God  said. 
Lest  peradventure  the  people  repent  when 
they  see  war,  and  they  return  to  Egypt  : 

18  But  God  led  the  people  about,  through 
the  way  of  the  wilderness  of  the  Red  sea : 
and  the  children  of  Israel  went  up  harnessed 
out  of  the  land  of  Egypt. 

19  And  Moses  took  the  bones  of  Joseph  with 
him : for  he  had  straitly  sworn  the  children 
of  Israel,  saying,  God  will  surely  visit  you ; 
and  ye  shall  carry  up  my  bones  away  hence 
with  you. 

20  H And  they  took  their  journey  from  Suc- 
coth,  and  encamped  in  Etham,  in  the  edge 
of  the  wilderness. 

21  And  the  Lord  went  before  them  by  day 
in  a pillar  of  a cloud,  to  lead  them  the  way ; 
and  by  night  in  a pillar  of  fire,  to  give  them 
light ; to  go  by  day  and  night. 

22  He  took  not  away  the  pillar  of  the  cloud 
by  day,  nor  the  pillar  of  fire  by  night,  from 
before  the  people.  * 

CHAPTER  XIV. 

Pharaoh  pursues  the  Israelites. 

AND  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  saying, 
-Ml  2 Speak  unto  the  children  of  Israel,  that 
they  turn  and  encamp  before  Pi-hahiroth, 
between  Migdol  and  the  sea,  over  against 
Baal-zephon  : before  it  shall  ye  encamp  by 
the  sea. 

3 For  Pharaoh  will  say  of  the  children  of 
Israel,  They  are  entangled  in  the  land,  the 
wilderness  hath  shut  them  in. 

4 And  I will  harden  Pharaoh’s  heart,  that 
he  shall  follow  after  them : and  I will  be 


EXODUS,  XIII. 


Pharaoh  pwrsvtethlsraeC.  EXODUS,  2V.  The  Egyptians  are  drmmed 


honoured  upon  Pharaoh,  and  upon  all  his 
host ; that  the  Egyptians  may  know  that  I 
am  the  Lord.  And  they  did  so. 

5 1 And  it  was  told  the  king  of  Egypt  that 
the  people  fled : and  the  heart  of  Pharaoh 
and  of  his  servants  was  turned  against  the 
people,  and  they  said,  Why  have  we  done 
this,  that  we  have  let  Israel  go  from  serv- 
ing us? 

6 And  he  made  ready  his  chariot,  and  took 
his  people  with  him : 

7 And  he  took  six  hundred  chosen  chariots, 
and  all  the  chariots  of  Egypt,  and  captains 
over  every  one  of  them. 

8 And  the  Lord  hardened  the  heart  of  Pha- 
r^h  king  of  EgjT^t,  and  he  pursued  after 
the  children  of  Israel : and  the  children  of 
Israel  went  out  with  a high  hand. 

9 But  the  Egyptians  pursued  after  them,  all 
the  horses  and  chariots  of  Pharaoh,  and  his 
horsemen,  and  his  army,  and  overtook  them 
encamping  by  the  sea,  beside  Pi-hahiroth, 
before  Baal-zephon. 

10  IT  And  when  Pharaoh  drew  nigh,  the 
children  of  Israel  lifted  up  their  eyes,  and, 
behold,  the  Egyptians  marched  after  them ; 
and  they  were  sore  afraid : and  the  children 
of  Israel  cried  out  unto  the  Lord. 

11  And  they  said  unto  Moses,  Because  there 
were  no  graves  in  Egypt,  hast  thou  taken  us 
away  to  die  in  the  wilderness?  wherefore 
hast  thou  dealt  thus  with  us,  to  carry  us 
forth  out  of  Egypt? 

13  Is  not  this  the  word  that  we  did  tell  thee 
in  Egypt,  saying.  Let  us  alone,  that  we  may 
serve  the  Egyptians  ? For  it  had  been  better 
for  us  to  serve  the  Egyptians,  than  that  we 
should  die  in  the  wilderness. 

13 1 And  Moses  said  unto  the  people.  Fear 
ye  not,  stand  still,  and  see  the  salvation  of 
the  Lord,  which  he  will  shew  to  you  to  day : 
for  the  Egyptians  whom  ye  have  seen  to 
day,  ye  shall  see  them  again  no  more  for 
ever. 

14  The  Lord  shall  fight  for  you,  and  ye 
shall  hold  your  peace. 

15  IF  And  the  Lord  said  unto  Moses,  Where- 
fore criest  thou  unto  me?  speak  unto  the 
children  of  Israel,  that  they  go  forward : 

16  But  lift  thou  up  thy  rod,  and  stretch  out 
thine  hand  over  the  sea,  and  divide  it : and 
the  children  of  Israel  shall  go  on  dry  around 
through  the  midst  of  the  sea. 

17  And  I,  behold,  I will  harden  the  hearts  of 
the  Egyptians,  and  they  shall  foUow  them : 
and  I will  get  me  honour  upon  Pharaoh,  and 
upon  all  his  host,  upon  his  chariots,  and  up- 
on his  horsemen. 

18  And  the  Egyptians  shall  know  that  I am 
the  Lord,  when  I have  gotten  me  honoui 
upon  Pharaoh,  upon  his  chariots,  and  upon 
ms  horsemen. 

19 1 And  the  Angel  of  God,  which  went  be- 
fore  the  camp  of  Israel,  removed  and  went 
behind  them;  and  the  pillar  of  the  cloud 
went  from  before  their  face,  and  stood  be- 
hind them : 

30  And  it  came  between  the  camp  of  the 
Egyptians  and  the  camp  of  Israel ; and  it 
was  a cloud  and  darkness  to  them,  but  it 
gave  light  by  night  to  these:  so  that  the  one 
came  not  near  the  other  all  the  night. 

31  And  Moses  stretched  out  his  hand  over 
the  sea : and  the  Lord  caused  the  sea  to  go 


back  by  a strong  east  wind  all  that  night, 
and  made  the  sea  dry  land,  and  the  waters 
were  divided. 

33  And  the  children  of  Israel  went  into  the 
midst  of  the  sea  upon  the  dry  ground : and 
the  waters  were  a wall  unto  them  on  their 
right  hand,  and  on  their  left. 

331  And  the  Egyptians  pursued,  and  went 
m after  them  to  the  midst  of  the  sea,  eve7\ 
all  Pharaoh’s  horses,  his  chariots,  and  his 
horsemen. 

34  And  it  came  to  pass,  that  in  the  morning 
watch  the  Lord  looked  unto  the  host  of  the 
Egyptians  through  the  pillar  of  fire  and  of 
the  cloud,  and  troubled  the  host  of  the  Egyp- 
tians, 

35  And  took  off  their  "Chariot  wheels,  that 
they  drave  them  heavily : so  that  the  Egyp- 
tians said.  Let  us  flee  from  the  face  of  Is- 
rael ; for  th^  Lord  flghteth  for  them  against 
the  Egyptians. 

36  1 And  the  Lord  said  unto  Moses,  Stretch 
out  thine  hand  over  the  sea,  that  the  waters 
may  come  again  upon  the  Egyptians,  upon 
their  chariots,  and  upon  their  horsemen. 

37  And  Moses  stretched  forth  his  hand  over 
the  sea,  and  the  sea  returned  to  his  strength 
when  the  morning  appeared ; and  the  Egyp- 
tians fled  against  it ; and  the  Lord  overthrew 
the  Egyptians  in  the  midst  of  the  sea. 

38  And  the  waters  returned,  and  covered 
the  chariots,  and  the  horsemen,  and  all  the 
host  of  Pharaoh  that  came  into  the  sea  after 
them ; there  remained  not  so  much  as  one 
of  them. 

39  But  the  children  of  Israel  walked  upon 
dry  land  in  the  midst  of  the  sea ; and  the 
waters  were  a wall  unto  them  on  their  right 
hand,  and  on  their  left. 

30  Thus  the  Lord  saved  Israel  that  day  out 
of  the  hand  of  the  Egyptians ; and  Israel  saw 
the  Egyptians  dead  upon  the  sea  shore. 

31  And  Israel  saw  that  great  work  which 
the  Lord  did  upon  the  Egyptians : and  the 
people  feared  the  Lord,  and  believed  the 
Lord,  and  his  servant  Moses. 

CHAPTER  XV. 

The  song  of  Moses, 

'T^HEN  sang  Moses  and  the  children  of  Is- 
X rael  this  song  unto  the  Lord,  and  spake, 
saying,  I will  sing  unto  the  Lord,  for  he 
hath  triumphed  gloriously:  the  horse  and 
his  rider  hath  he  thrown  into  the  sea. 

3 The  Lord  is  my  strength  and  song,  and 
he  is  become  my  salvation : he  is  my  God, 
and  I will  prepare  him  a habitation ; my  fa- 
ther’s God,  and  I will  exalt  him. 

3 The  Lord  is  a man  of  war : the  Lord 
his  name. 

4 Pharaoh’s  chariots  and  his  host  hath  he 
cast  into  the  sea:  his  chosen  captains  also 
are  drowned  in  the  Red  sea. 

5 The  depths  have  covered  them : they  sank 
into  the  bottom  as  a stone. 

6 Thy  right  hand,  O Lord,  is  become  glori- 
ous in  power : thy  right  hand,  O Lord,  hath 
dashed  in  pieces  the  enemy. 

7 And  in  the  greatness  of  thine  excellency 
thou  hast  overthrown  them  that  rose  up 
against  thee : thou  sentest  forth  thy  wrath, 
which  consumed  them  as  stubble. 

8 And  with  the  blast  of  thy  nostrils  the 
waters  were  gathered  together,  the  floods 

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The  waters  at  Ma/rah.  EXODUS,  XVI.  The  people  murmur  for  bread. 


stood  upright  as  a heap,  and  the  depths 
were  congealed  in  the  heart  of  the  sea. 

9 The  enemy  said,  I will  pursue,  I will  over- 
take, I will  divide  the  spoil ; my  lust  shall  he 
satisfied  upon  them ; I will  draw  my  sword, 
my  hand  shall  destroy  them. 

10  Thou  didst  blow  with  thy  wind,  the  sea 
covered  them:  they  sank  as  lead  in  the 
mighty  waters. 

11  Who  is  like  unto  thee,  O Lord,  among 
the  gods?  who  is  like  thee,  glorious  in  holi- 
ness, fearful  in  praises,  doing  wonders  ? 

13  Thou  stretchedst  out  thy  right  hand,  the 
earth  swallowed  them. 

13  Thou  in  thy  mercy  hast  led  forth  the 
people  which  thou  hast  redeemed : thou  hast 
guided  them  in  thy  strength  unto  thy  holy 
habitation. 

14  The  people  shall  hear,  and  be  afraid: 
sorrow  shall  take  hold  on  the  inhabitants 
of  Palestina. 

15  Then  the  dukes  of  Edom  shall  be  amaz- 
ed ; the  mighty  men  of  Moab,  trembling  shall 
take  hold  upon  them ; all  the  inhabitants  of 
Canaan  shall  melt  away. 

16  Fear  and  dread  shall  fall  upon  them ; by 
the  greatness  of  thine  arm  they  shall  be  as 
still  as  a stone ; till  thy  people  pass  over,  O 
Lord,  till  the  people  pass  over,  which  thou 
hast  purchased. 

17  Thou  Shalt  bring  them  in,  and  plant  them 
in  the  mountain  of  thine  inheritance,  in  the 
place,  O Lord,  which  thou  hast  made  for 
thee  to  dwell  in ; in  the  sanctuary,  O Lord, 
which  thy  hands  have  established. 

18  The  Lord  shall  reign  for  ever  and  ever. 

19  For  the  horse  of  Pharaoh  went  in  with 
his  chariots  and  with  his  horsemen  into  the 
sea,  and  the  Lord  brought  again  the  waters 
of  the  sea  upon  them ; but  the  children  of  Is- 
rael went  on  dry  land  in  the  midst  of  the  sea. 

20 1 And  Miriam  the  prophetess,  the  sister 
of  Aaron,  took  a timbrel  in  her  hand ; and 
all  the  women  went  out  after  her  with  tim- 
brels and  with  dances. 

21  And  Miriam  answered  them,  Sing  ye  to 
the  Lord,  for  he  hath  triumphed  glorious- 
ly : the  horse  and  his  rider  hath  he  thrown 
into  the  sea. 

22  So  Moses  brought  Israel  from  the  Red 
sea,  and  they  went  out  into  the  wilderness  of 
Shur ; and  they  went  three  days  in  the  wil- 
derness, and  found  no  water. 

23  1 And  when  they  came  to  Marah,  they 
could  not  drink  of  the  waters  of  Marah,  for 
they  were  bitter:  therefore  the  name  of  it 
was  called  Marah. 

24  And  the  people  murmured  against  Mo- 
ses, saying.  What  shall  we  drink? 

25  And  he  cried  unto  the  Lord-;  and  the 
Lord  shewed  him  a tree,  which  when  he  had 
cast  into  the  waters,  the  waters  were  made 
sweet : there  he  made  for  them  a statute  and 
an  ordinance,  and  there  he  proved  them, 

26  And  said,  If  thou  wilt  diligently  hearken 
to  the  voice  of  the  Lord  thy  God,  and  wilt 
do  that  which  is  right  in  his  sight,  and  wilt 
give  ear  to  his  commandments,  and  keep  all 
his  statutes,  I will  put  none  of  these  diseases 
upon  thee,  which  I have  brought  upon  the 
Egyptians : for  I am  the  Lord  that  healeth 
thee. 

27  1 And  they  came  to  Elirn,  where  were 
twelve  wells  of  water,  and  threescore  and 

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ten  palm  trees:  and  they  encamped  there 
by  the  waters. 

CHAPTER  XVI. 

The  Israelites  murmur. 

AND  they  took  their  journey  from  Elim, 
and  all  the  congregation  of  the  children 
of  Israel  came  unto  the  wilderness  of  Sin, 
which  is  between  Elim  and  Sinai,  on  the  fif- 
teenth day  of  the  second  month  after  their 
departing  out  of  the  land  of  Egj^pt. 

2 And  the  whole  congregation  of  the  chil- 
dren of  Israel  murmured  against  Moses  and 
Aaron  in  the  wilderness : 

3 And  the  children  of  Israel  said  unto  them. 
Would  to  God  we  had  died  by  the  hand  of 
the  Lord  in  the  land  of  Egypt,  when  we  sat 
by  the  flesh  pots,  and  when  we  did  eat  bread 
to  the  full ; for  ye  have  brought  us  forth  into 
this  wilderness,  to  kill  this  whole  assembly 
with  hunger. 

4 H Then  said  the  Lord  unto  Moses,  Behold, 
I will  rain  bread  from  heaven  for  you ; and 
the  people  shall  go  out  and  gather  a cer- 
tain rate  every  day,  that  I may  prove  them, 
whether  they  will  walk  in  my  law,  or  no. 

5 And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  that  on  the  sixth 

day  they  shall  prepare  that  which  they  bring 
in ; and  it  shall  be  twice  as  much  as  they 
gather  daily.  . „ 

6 And  Moses  and  Aaron  said  unto  all  the 
children  of  Israel,  At  even,  then  ye  shall 
know  that  the  Lord  hath  brought  you  out 
from  the  land  of  Egypt : 

7 And  in  the  morning,  then  ye  shall  see  the 
glory  of  the  Lord  ; for  that  he  heareth  your 
murmurings  against  the  Lord  : and  what 
are  we,  that  ye  murmur  against  us  ? 

8 And  Moses  said,  This  shall  he,  when  the 
Lord  shall  give  you  in  the  evening  flesh  to 
eat,  and  in  the  morning  bread  to  the  full ; 
for  that  the  Lord  heareth  your  murmurings 
which  ye  murmur  against  him : and  what  are 
we?  your  murmurings  are  not  against  us, 
but  against  the  Lord. 

9 1 And  Moses  spake  unto  Aaron,  Say  unto 
all  the  congregation  of  the  children  of  Israel, 
Come  near  before  the  Lord:  for  he  hath 
heard  your  murmurings. 

10  And  it  came  to  pass,  as  Aaron  spake  unto 
the  whole  congregation  of  the  children  of 
Israel,  that  they  looked  toward  the  wilder- 
ness, and,  behold,  the  glory  of  the  Lord 
appeared  in  the  cloud. 

11 1 And  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  say- 
ing, . 

12  I have  heard  the  murmurings  of  the  chil- 
dren of  Israel : speak  unto  them,  saying.  At 
even  ye  shall  eat  flesh,  and  in  the  morning 
ye  shall  be  filled  with  bread;  and  ye  shall 
know  that  I am  the  Lord  your  God. 

13  And  it  came  to  pass,  that  at  even  the 
quails  came  up,  and  covered  the  camp  : and 
in  the  morning  the  dew  lay  round  about  the 
host. 

14  And  when  the  dew  that  lay  was  gone 
up,  behold,  upon  the  face  of  the  wilderness 
there  lay  a small  round  thing,  as  small  as 
the  hoar  frost  on  the  ground. 

15  And  when  the  children  of  Israel  saw  it, 
they  said  one  to  another.  It  is  manna : for 
they  wist  not  what  it  was.  And  Moses  said 
unto  them.  This  is  the  bread  which  the  Lord 
hath  given  you  to  eat. 


The  ordering  of  the  manna,  EXODUS,  X VIII.  The  people  murmur  for  water. 


16  1 This  is  the  thing  which  the  Lord  hath 
commanded,  Gather  of  it  every  man  accord- 
ing to  his  eating,  an  omer  for  every  man, 
according  to  the  number  of  your  persons; 
take  j^e  every  man  for  them  which  are  in  his 
tents. 

17  And  the  children  of  Israel  did  so,  and 
gathered,  some  more,  some  less. 

18  And  when  they  did  mete  it  with  an 
omer,  he  that  gathered  much  had  noth- 
ing over,  and  he  that  gathered  little  had  no 
lack;  they  gathered  every  man  according 
to  his  eating. 

19  And  Moses  said,  Let  no  man  leave  of  it 
till  the  morning. 

20  Notwithstanding  they  hearkened  not 
unto  Moses ; but  some  of  them  left  of  it  .un- 
til the  morning,  and  it  bred  worms,  and 
stank:  and  Moses  was  wroth  with  them. 

21  And  they  gathered  it  every  morning, 
every  man  according  to  his  eating:  and 
when  the  sun  waxed  hot,  it  melted. 

22  t And  it  came  to  pass,  that  on  the  sixth 
day  they  gathered  twice  as  much  bread, 
two  omers  for  one  man : and  all  the  rulers 
of  the  congregation  came  and  told  Moses. 

23  And  he  said  unto  them.  This  is  that  which 
the  Lord  hath  said.  To  morrow  is  the  rest 
of  the  holy  sabbath  unto  the  Lord  : bake 
that  which  ye  will  bake  to  day,  and  seethe 
that  ye  will  seethe ; and  that  which  remain- 
eth  over  lay  up  for  you  to  be  kept  until  the 
morning. 

24  And  they  laid  it  up  till  the  morning,  as 
Moses  bade:  and  it  did  not  stink,  neither 
was  there  any  worm  therein. 

25  And  Moses  said,  Eat  that  to  day ; for  to 
day  is  a sabbath  unto  the  Lord  : to  daj"  ye 
shall  not  find  it  in  the  field. 

26  Six  days  ye  shall  gather  it;  but  on  the 
seventh  day,  which  is  the  sabbath,  in  it  there 
shall  be  none. 

27  t And  it  came  to  pass,  that  there  went 
out  some  of  the  people  on  the  seventh  day 
for  to  gather,  and  they  found  none. 

28  And  the  Lord  said  unto  Moses,  How 
long  refuse  ye  to  keep  my  commandments 
and  my  laws  ? 

29  See,  for  that  the  Lord  hath  given  you 
the  sabbath,  therefore  he  giveth  you  on  the 
sixth  day  the  bread  of  two  days : abide  ye 
every  man  in  his  place,  let  no  man  go  out 
of  his  place  on  the  seventh  day. 

30  So  the  people  rested  on  the  seventh  day. 

31  And  the  house  of  Israel  called  the  name 
thereof  Manna:  and  it  was  like  coriander 
seed,  white;  and  the  taste  of  it  was  like 
wafers  made  with  honey. 

32  t And  Moses  said,  Ti|as  is  the  thing  which 
the  Lord  commandeth.  Fill  an  omer  of  it 
to  be  kept  for  your  generations ; that  they 
may  see  the  bread  wherewith  I have  fed 
you  in  the  wilderness,  when  I brought  you 
forth  from  the  land  of  Egypt. 

33  And  Moses  said  unto  Aaron,  Take  a pot, 
and  put  an  omer  full  of  manna  therein,  and 
lay  it  up  before  the  Lord,  to  be  kept  for 
your  generations. 

34  As  the  Lord  commanded  Moses,  so  Aaron 
laid  it  up  before  the  Testimony,  to  be  kept. 

35  And  the  children  of  Israel  did  eat  manna 
forty  years,  until  they  came  to  a land  inhab- 
ited: they  did  eat  manna,  until  they  came 
unto  the  borders  of  the  land  of  Canaan. 


36  Now  an  omer  is  the  tenth  part  of  an 
ephah. 

CHAPTER  XVII. 

Water  miraculously  supplied. 

AND  all  the  congregation  of  the  children 
xiL  of  Israel  journeyed  from  the  wilderness 
of  Sin,  after  their  journeys,  according  to  the 
commandment  of  the  Lord,  and  pitched  in 
Rephidim : and  there  was  no  water  for  the 
people  to  drink. 

2 Wherefore  the  people  did  chide  with  Mo- 
ses, and  said.  Give  us  water  that  we  may 
drink.  And  Moses  said  unto  them,  Why 
chide  ye  with  me  ? wherefore  do  ye  tempt 
the  Lord? 

3 And  the  people  thirsted  there  for  water ; 
and  the  people  murmured  against  Moses, 
and  said.  Wherefore  is  this  that  thou  hast 
brought  us  up  out  of  Egypt,  to  kill  us  and 
our  children  and  our  cattle  with  thirst  ? 

4 And  Moses  cried  unto  the  Lord,  saying. 
What  shall  I do  unto  this  people?  they  be 
almost  ready  to  stone  me. 

5 And  the  Lord  said  unto  Moses,  Go  on  be- 
fore the  people,  and  take  with  thee  of  the 
elders  of  Israel;  and  thy  rod,  wherewith 
thou  smotest  the  river,  take  in  thine  hand, 
and  go. 

6 Behold,  I will  stand  before  thee  there  up- 
on the  rock  in  Horeb ; and  thou  shalt  smite 
the  rock,  and  there  shall  come  water  out  of 
it,  that  the  people  may  drink.  And  Moses 
did  so  in  the  sight  of  the  elders  of  Israel. 

7 And  he  called  the  name  of  the  place  Mas- 
sah,  and  Meribah,  because  of  the  chiding  of 
the  children  of  Israel,  and  because  they 
tempted  the  Lord,  saying.  Is  the  Lord 
among  us,  or  not? 

8 *1  Then  came  Amalek,  and  fought  with 
Israel  in  Rephidim. 

9 And  Moses  said  unto  Joshua,  Choose  us 
out  men,  and  go  out,  fight  with  Amalek: 
to  morrow  I will  stand  on  the  top  of  the 
hill  with  the  rod  of  God  in  mine  hand. 

10  So  Joshua  did  as  Moses  had  said  to  him, 
and  fought  with  Amalek : and  Moses,  Aaron, 
and  Hur  went  up  to  the  top  of  the  hill. 

11  And  it  came  to  pass,  when  Moses  held  up 
his  hand,  that  Israel  prevailed:  and  when 
he  let  down  his  hand,  Amalek  prevailed. 

12  But  Moses’  hands  were  heavy ; and  they 
took  a stone,  and  put  it  under  him,  and  he 
sat  thereon ; and  Aaron  and  Hur  stayed  up 
his  hands,  the  one  on  the  one  side,  and  the 
other  on  the  other  side ; and  his  hands  Avere 
steady  until  the  going  down  of  the  sun. 

13  And  Joshua  discomfited  Amalek  and  his 
people  with  the  edge  of  the  sword. 

14  And  the  Lord  said  unto  Moses,  Write 
this  for  a memorial  in  a book,  and  rehearse 
it  in  the  ears  of  Joshua:  for  I will  utterly 
put  out  the  remembrance  of  Amalek  from 
under  heaven. 

15  And  Moses  built  an  altar,  and  called  the 
name  of  it  JEHOVAH-nissi : 

16  For  he  said.  Because  the  Lord  hath 
sworn  that  the  Lord  will  have  war  with 
Amalek  from  generation  to  generation. 

CHAPTER  XVIII. 

Moses  entertaineth  Jethro. 

WHEN  Jethro,  the  priest  of  Midian,  Mo- 
ses’ father  in  law,  heard  of  all  that  God 
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Moses  entertainem  Jethro.  EXODUS,  XIX,  Jethro's  counsel  to  Moses. 


had  done  for  Moses,  and  for  Israel  his  peo- 
ple, and  that  the  Lord  had  brought  Israel 
out  of  Egypt ; 

2 Then  Jethro,  Moses’  father  in  law,  took 
Zipporah,  Moses’  wife,  after  he  had  sent  her 
back, 

3 And  her  two  sons ; of  which  the  name  of 
the  one  was  Gershom ; for  he  said,  I have 
been  an  alien  in  a strange  land: 

4 And  the  name  of  the  other  ivas  Eliezer ; 
for  the  God  of  my  father,  said  he,  was  mine 
help,  and  delivered  me  from  the  sword  of 
Pharaoh : 

5 And  Jethro,  Moses’  father  in  law,  came 
with  his  sons  and  his  wife  unto  Moses  into 
the  v/ilderness,  where  he  encamped  at  the 
mount  of  God : 

6 And  he  said  unto  Moses,  I thy  father  in 
law  Jethro  am  come  unto  thee,  and  thy 
wife,  and  her  two  sons  with  her. 

7 t And  Moses  went  out  to  meet  his  father 
in  law,  and  did  obeisance,  and  kissed  him ; 
and  they  asked  each  other  of  their  welfare ; 
and  they  came  into  the  tent. 

8 And  Moses  told  his  father  in  law  all  that 
the  Lord  had  done  unto  Pharaoh  and  to  the 
Egyptians  for  Israel’s  sake,  and  all  the  trav- 
ail that  had  come  upon  them  by  the  way, 
and  how  the  Lord  delivered  them. 

9 And  Jethro  rejoiced  for  all  the  goodness 
which  the  Lord  had  done  to  Israel,  whom  he 
had  delivered  out  of  the  hand  of  the  Egyp- 
tians. 

10  And  Jethro  said.  Blessed  he  the  Lord, 
who  hath  delivered  you  out  of  the  hand  of 
the  Egyptians,  and  out  of  the  hand  of  Pha- 
raoh, who  hath  delivered  the  people  from 
under  the  hand  of  the  Egyptians. 

11  Now  I know  that  the  Lord  is  greater 
than  all  gods ; for  in  the  thing  wherein  they 
dealt  proudly  he  was  above  them. 

12  And  Jethro,  Moses’  father  in  law,  took  a 
burnt  offering  and  sacrifices  for  God : and 
Aaron  came,  and  all  the  elders  of  Israel,  to 
eat  bread  with  Moses’  father  in  law  before 
God. 

13  t And  it  came  to  pass  on  the  morrow, 
that  Moses  sat  to  judge  the  people : and  the 
people  stood  by  Moses  from  the  morning 
unto  the  evening. 

14  And  when  Moses’  father  in  law  saw  all 
that  he  did  to  the  people,  he  said.  What  is 
this  thing  that  thou  doest  to  the  people? 
Why  sittest  thou  thyself  alone,  and  all  the 
people  stand  by  thee  from  morning  unto 
even? 

15  And  Moses  said  unto  his  father  in  law, 
Because  the  people  come  unto  me  to  inquire 
of  God: 

16  When  they  have  a matter,  they  come 
unto  me ; and  I judge  between  one  and  an- 
other, and  I do  make  them  know  the  statutes 
of  God,  and  his  laws. 

17  And  Moses’  father  in  law  said  unto  him. 
The  thing  that  thou  doest  is  not  good. 

18  Thou  wilt  surely  wear  away,  both  thou, 
and  this  people  that  is  with  thee : for  this 
thing  is  too  heavy  for  thee;  thou  art  not 
able  to  perform  it  thyself  alone. 

19  Hearken  now  unto  my  voice,  I will  give 
thee  counsel,  and  God  shall  be  with  thee : Be 
thou  for  the  people  to  God-ward,  that  thou 
mayest  bring  tho  causes  unto  God : 

20  And  thou  shalt  teach  them  ordinances 

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and  laws,  and  shalt  shew  them  the  way 
wherein  they  must  walk,  and  the  work  that- 
they  must  do. 

21  Moreover  thou  shalt  provide  out  of  all 
the  people  able  men,  such  as  fear  God,  men 
of  truth,  hating  covetousness;  and  place 
such  over  them,  to  be  rulers  of  thousands, 
and  rulers  of  hundreds,  rulers  of  fifties,  and 
rulers  of  tens: 

22  And  let  them  judge  the  people  at  all  sea- 
sons : and  it  shall  be,  that  every  great  mat- 
ter they  shall  bring  unto  thee,  but  every 
small  matter  they  shall  judge : so  shaU  it  be 
easier  for  thyself,  and  they  shall  bear  the 
burden  with  thee. 

23  If  thou  shalt  do  this  thing,  and  God  com- 
mand thee  so,  then  thou  shalt  be  able  to  en- 
dure, and  all  this  people  shall  also  go  to  their 
place  in  peace. 

24  So  Moses  hearkened  to  the  voice  of  his 
father  in  law,  and  did  all  that  he  had  said. 

25  And  Moses  chose  able  men  out  of  all  Is- 
rael, and  made  them  heads  over  the  people, 
rulers  of  thousands,  rulers  of  hundreds,  rul- 
ers of  fifties,  and  rulers  of  tens. 

26  And  they  judged  the  people  at  all  sea- 
sons: the  hard  causes  they  brought  unto 
Moses,  but  every  small  matter  they  judged 
themselves. 

27  IF  And  Moses  let  his  father  in  law  depart ; 
and  he  went  his  way  into  his  own  land. 

CHAPTER  XIX. 

The  Israelites  come  to  Sinai.  ^ 

IN  the  third  month,  when  the  children  of 
Israel  were  gone  forth  out  of  the  land  of 
Egypt,  the  same  day  came  they  into  the  wil- 
derness of  Sinai. 

2  For  they  were  departed  from  Rephidim, 
and  were  come  to  the  desert  of  Sinai,  and 
had  pitched  in  the  wilderness ; and  there  Is- 
rael camped  before  the  mount. 

3  And  Moses  went  up  unto  God,  and  the 
Lord  called  unto  him  out  of  the  mountain, 
saying.  Thus  shalt  thou  say  to  the  house  of 
Jacob,  and  tell  the  children  of  Israel; 

4  Ye  have  seen  what  I did  unto  the  Egyp^ 
tians,  and  howl  bare  you  on  eagles’  wings, 
and  brought  you  unto  myself. 

5  Now  therefore,  if  ye  will  obey  my  voice 
indeed,  and  keep  my  covenant,  then  ye  shall 
be  a peculiar  treasure  unto  me  above  all 
people : for  all  the  earth  is  mine : 

6  And  ye  shall  be  unto  me  a kingdom  of 
priests,  and  a holy  nation.  These  are  the 
words  which  thou  shalt  speak  unto  the  chil- 
dren of  Israel. 

7  IF  And  Moses  came  and  called  for  the 
elders  of  the  peopl®,  and  laid  before  their 
faces  all  these  words  which  the  Lord  com- 
manded him. 

8  And  all  the  people  answered  together, 
and  said,  All  that  the  Lord  hath  spoken  we 
will  do.  And  Moses  returned  the  words  of 
the  people  unto  the  Lord. 

9  And  the  Lord  said  unto  Moses,  Lo,  I come 
unto  thee  in  a thick  cloud,  that  the  people 
may  hear  when  I speak  with  thee,  and  be- 
lieve thee  for  ever.  And  Moses  told  the 
words  of  the  people  unto  the  Lord. 

10  IF  And  the  Lord  said  unto  Moses,  Go 
unto  the  people,  and  sanctify  them  to  day 
and  to  morrow,  and  let  them  wash  their 
clothes. 


Ood's  presence  on  the  mounU  EXODUS,  XXI^  The  ten  cemmandments. 


11  And  be  ready  ag’ainst  the  third  day : for 
the  third  day  the  Lord  will  come  down  in 
the  slg-ht  of  all  the  people  upon  mount 
Sinai. 

13  And  thou  shalt  set  bounds  unto  the  peo- 
ple round  about,  saying-,  Take  heed  to  your- 
selves, that  ye  go  not  up  into  the  mount,  or 
touch  the  border  of  it : whosoever  toucheth 
the  mount  shall  be  surely  put  to  death  : 

13  There  shall  not  a hand  touch  it,  but  he 
shall  surely  be  stoned,  or  shot  through ; 
whether  it  be  beast  or  man,  it  shall  not  live : 
when  the  trumpet  soundeth  long,  they  shall 
come  up  to  the  mount. 

14 1 And  Moses  went  down  from  the  mount 
unto  the  people,  and  sanctified  the  people ; 
and  they  washed  their  clothes. 

15  And  he  said  unto  the  people.  Be  ready 
against  the  third  day;  come  not  at  your 
wives. 

16  t And  it  came  to  pass  on  the  third  day  in 
the  morning,  that  there  were  thunders  and 
lightnings,  and  a thick  cloud  upon  the 
mount,  and  the  voice  of  the  trumpet  ex- 
ceeding loud;  so  that  all  the  people  that 
was  in  the  camp  trembled. 

17  And  Moses  brought  forth  the  people  out 
of  the  camp  to  meet  with  God;  and  they 
stood  at  the  nether  part  of  the  mount. 

18  And  mount  Sinai  was  altogether  on  a 
smoke,  because  the  Lord  descended  upon  it 
in  fire:  and  the  smoke  thereof  ascended  as 
the  smoke  of  a furnace,  and  the  whole  mount 
quaked  greatly. 

10  And  when  the  voice  of  the  trumpet  sound- 
ed long,  and  waxed  louder  and  louder,  Moses 
spake,  and  God  answered  him  by  a voice. 

30  And  the  Lord  came  down  upon  mount 
Sinai,  on  the  top  of  the  mount;  and  the 
Lord  called  Moses  up  to  the  top  of  the 
mount ; and  Moses  went  up. 

31  And  the  Lord  said  unto  Moses,  Go  down, 
charge  the  people,  lest  they  break  through 
unto  thr.  Lord  to  gaze,  and  many  of  them 
perish. 

33  And  let  the  priests  also,  which  come  near 
to  the  Lord,  sanctify  themselves,  lest  the 
Lord  break  forth  upon  them. 

33  And  Moses  said  unto  the  Lord,  The  peo- 
ple cannot  come  up  to  mount  Sinai : for  thou 
chargedst  us,  saying.  Set  bounds  about  the 
mount,  and  sanctify  it. 

34  And  the  Lord  said  unto  him.  Away,  get 
thee  down,  and  thou  shalt  come  up,  tho ii,  and 
Aaron  with  thee : but  let  not  the  priests  and 
the  people  break  through  to  come  up  unto 
the  Lord,  lest  he  break  forth  upon  them. 

35  So  Moses  went  down  unto  the  people, 
and  spake  unto  them. 

CHAPTER  XX. 

The  ten  commandments  given. 

AND  God  spake  all  these  words,  saying, 

XJL  3 I am  the  Lord  thy  God,  which  have 
brought  thee  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  out 
of  the  house  of  bondage. 

3 Thou  shalt  have  no  other  gods  before  me. 

4 Thou  shalt  not  make  unto  thee  any  graven 
image,  or  any  likeness  of  any  thing  that  is  in 
heaven  above,  or  that  is  in  the  earth  beneath, 
or  that  is  in  the  water  under  the  earth : 

5 Thou  shalt  not  bow  down  thyself  to  them, 
nor  serve  them : for  I the  Lord  thy  God  am 
a jealous  God,  visiting  the  iniquity  of  the 


fathers  upon  the  children  unto  the  third  and 
fourth  generation  of  them  that  hate  me ; 

6 And  shewing  mercy  unto  thousands  of 
them  that  love  me,  and  keep  my  command- 
ments. 

7 Thou  shalt  not  take  the  name  of  the  Lord 
thy  God  in  vain : for  the  Lord  will  not  hold 
him  guiltless  that  taketh  his  nanje  in  vain. 

8 Remember  the  sabbath  day, to  keep  it  holy. 

9 Six  days  shalt  thou  labour,  and  do  all  tliy 
work ; 

10  But  the  seventh  day  is  the  sabbath  of  the 
Lord  thy  God ; in  it  thou  shalt  not  do  any 
work,  thou,  nor  thy  son,  nor  thy  daughter, 
thy  manservant,  nor  thy  maidservant,  nor 
thy  cattle,  nor  thy  stranger  that  is  within 
thy  gates; 

11  For  in  six  days  the  Lord  made  heaven 
and  earth,  the  sea,  and  all  that  in  them  is, 
and  rested  the  seventh  day ; wherefore  the 
Lord  blessed  the  sabbath  day,  and  hallowed 
it. 

13  IF  Honour  thy  father  and  thy  mother: 
that  thy  days  may  be  long  upon  the  land 
which  the  Lord  thy  God  giveth  thee. 

13  Thou  shalt  not  kill. 

14  Thou  shalt  not  commit  adultery. 

15  Thou  shalt  not  steal. 

16  Thou  shalt  not  bear  false  witness  against 
thy  neighbour. 

17  Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbour’s 
house,  thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbour’s 
wife,  nor  his  manservant,  nor  his  maidserv- 
ant, nor  his  ox,  nor  his  ass,  nor  any  thing 
that  is  thy  neighbour’s. 

18  IF  And  all  the  people  saw  the  thunder- 
ings,  and  the  lightnings,  and  the  noise  of  the 
trumpet,  and  the  mountain  smoking:  and 
when  the  people  saw  it,  they  removed,  and 
stood  afar  off. 

19  And  they  said  unto  Moses,  Speak  thou 
with  us,  and  we  will  hear : but  let  not  God 
speak  with  us,  lest  we  die. 

30  And  Moses  said  unto  the  people,  Fear 
not:  for  God  is  come  to  prove  you,  and  that 
his  fear  may  be  before  your  faces,  that  ye  sin 
not. 

31  And  the  people  stood  afar  off,  and  Moses 
drew  near  unto  the  thick  darkness  where 
God  was. 

33  IF  And  the  Lord  said  unto  Moses,  Thus 
thou  shalt  say  unto  the  children  of  Israel, 
Ye  have  seen  that  I have  talked  with  you 
from  heaven. 

33  Ye  shall  not  make  with  me  gods  of  silver, 
neither  shall  ye  make  unto  you  gods  of  gold. 

34  IF  An  altar  of  earth  thou  shalt  make  unto 
me,  and  shalt  sacrifice  thereon  thy  burnt  of- 
ferings, and  thy  peace  offerings,  thy  sheep, 
and  thine  oxen : in  aU  places  where  I record 
my  name  I will  come  unto  thee,  and  I will 
bless  thee. 

35  And  if  thou  wilt  make  me  an  altar  of 
stone,  thou  shalt  not  build  it  of  hewn  stone : 
for  if  thou  lift  up  thy  tool  upon  it,  thou  hast 
polluted  it. 

36  Neither  shalt  thou  go  up  by  steps  unto 
mine  altar,  that  thy  nakedness  be  not  dis- 
covered thereon. 

CHAPTER  XXI. 

Laws  for  servants,  <&c. 

NOW  these  are  the  judgments  which  thou 
shalt  set  before  theme 


Divers  laws  EXODUS,  XXII.  and  ordinances. 


2 If  thou  buy  a Hebrew  servant,  six  years 
he  shall  serve;  and  in  the  seventh  he  shall 

out  free  for  nothing-. 

3 If  he  came  in  by  himself,  he  shall  g-o  out 
by  himself : if  he  were  married,  then  his  wife 
shall  g-o  out  with  him. 

4 If  his  master  have  g-iven  him  a wife,  and 
she  have  borne  him  sons  or  daughters ; the 
wife  and  her  children  shall  be  her  master’s, 
and  he  shall  go  out  by  himself. 

5 And  if  the  servant  shall  plainly  say,  I love 
my  master,  my  wife,  and  my  children ; I will 
not  go  out  free : 

6 Then  his  master  shall  bring  him  unto  the 
judges;  he  shall  also  bring  him  to  the  door, 
or  unto  the  door  post ; and  his  master  shall 
bore  his  ear  through  with  an  awl;  and  he 
shall  serve  him  for  ever. 

7 1 And  if  a man  sell  his  daughter  to  be  a 
maidser^mnt,  she  shall  not  go  out  as  the 
menser . ants  do. 

8 If  she  please  not  her  master,  who  hath  be- 
trothed her  to  himself,  then  shall  he  let  her 
be  redeemed : to  sell  her  unto  a strange  na- 
tion he  shall  have  no  power,  seeing  he  hath 
dealt  deceitfully  with  her. 

9 And  if  he  have  betrothed  her  unto  his 
son,  he  shall  deal  with  her  after  the  manner 
of  daughters. 

10  If  he  take  him  another  wife,  her  food, 
her  raiment,  and  her  duty  of  marriage,  shall 
he  not  diminish. 

11  And  if  he  do  not  these  three  unto  her, 
then  shall  she  go  out  free  without  money. 

13  IT  He  that  smiteth  a man,  so  that  he  die, 
shall  be  surely  put  to  death. 

13  And  if  a man  lie  not  in  wait,  but  God 
deliver  Mm  into  his  hand;  then  I will  ap- 
point thee  a place  whither  he  shall  flee. 

14  But  if  a man  come  presumptuously  up- 
on his  neighbour,  to  slay  him  with  guile; 
thou  shalt  take  him  from  mine  altar,  that 
he  may  die. 

15  1 And  he  that  smiteth  his  father,  or  his 
mother,  shall  be  surely  put  to  death. 

16 1 And  he  that  stealeth  a man,  and  selleth 
him,  or  if  he  be  found  in  his  hand,  he  shall 
surely  be  put  to  death. 

17  t And  he  that  curseth  his  father,  or  his 
mother,  shall  surely  be  put  to  death. 

18  t And  if  men  strive  together,  and  one 
smite  another  with  a stone,  or  with  his  fist, 
and  he  die  not,  but  keepeth  his  bed ; 

19  If  he  rise  again,  and  walk  abroad  upon 
his  staff,  then  shall  he  that  smote  him  be 
quit;  only  he  shall  pay  for  the  loss  of  his 
time,  and  shall  cause  him  to  be  thoroughly 
healed. 

30 1 And  if  a man  smite  his  servant,  or  his 
maid,  with  a rod,  and  he  die  under  his  hand ; 
he  shall  be  surely  punished. 

31  Notwithstanding,  if  he  continue  a day  or 
two,  he  shall  not  be  punished ; for  he  is  his 
money. 

33  1 If  men  strive,  and  hurt  a woman  with 
child,  so  that  her  fruit  depart  from  her,  and 
yet  no  mischief  follow ; he  shall  be  surely 
punished,  according  as  the  woman’s  husband 
will  lay  upon  him ; and  he  shall  pay  as  the 
judges  determine. 

33  And  if  any  mischief  follow,  then  thou 
shalt  give  life  for  life, 

34  Eye  for  eye,  tooth  for  tooth,  hand  for 
hand,  foot  for  foot. 


25  Burning  for  burning,  wound  for  wound, 
stripe  for  stripe. 

26  H And  if  a man  smite  the  eye  of  his  serv- 
ant, or  the  eye  of  his  maid,  that  it  perish ; he 
shall  let  him  go  free  for  his  eye’s  sake. 

27  And  if  he  smite  out  his  manservant’s 
tooth,  or  his  maidservant’s  tooth;  he  shall 
let  him  go  free  for  his  tooth’s  sake. 

28  1 If  an  ox  gore  a man  or  a woman,  that 
they  die ; then  the  ox  shall  be  surely  stoned, 
and  his  flesh  shall  not  be  eaten ; but  the 
owner  of  the  ox  shall  he  quit. 

29  But  if  the  ox  were  wont  to  push  with  his 
horn  in  time  past,  and  it  hath  been  testified 
to  his  owner,  and  he  hath  not  kept  him  in, 
but  that  he  hath  killed  a man  or  a woman 
the  ox  shall  be  stoned,  and  his  owner  also 
shall  be  put  to  death. 

30  If  there  be  laid  on  him  a sum  of  money, 
then  he  shall  give  for  the  ransom  of  his  life 
whatsoever  is  laid  upon  him. 

31  Whether  he  have  gored  a son,  or  have 
gored  a daughter,  according  to  this  judg- 
ment shall  it  be  done  unto  him. 

33  If  the  ox  shall  push  a manservant  or  a 
maidservant ; he  shall  give  unto  their  master 
thirty  shekels  of  silver,  and  the  ox  shall  be 
stoned. 

33  ^ And  if  a man  shall  open  a pit,  or  if  a 
man  shall  dig  a pit,  and  not  cover  it,  and  an 
ox  or  an  ass  fall  therein ; 

34  The  owner  of  the  pit  shall  make  it  good, 
and  give  money  unto  the  owner  of  them ; 
and  the  dead  heast  shall  be  his. 

35  IF  And  if  one  man’s  ox  hurt  another’s,  that 
he  die ; then  they  shall  sell  the  live  ox,  and 
divide  the  money  of  it ; and  the  dead  ox  also 
they  shall  divide. 

36  Or  if  it  be  known  that  the  ox  hath  used 
to  push  in  time  past,  and  his  owner  hath  not 
kept  him  in ; he  shall  surely  pay  ox  for  ox ; 
and  the  dead  shall  be  his  own. 

CHAPTER  XXII. 

Laws  against  sundry  offences.^ 

IF  a man  shall  steal  an  ox,  or  a sheep,  and 
kill  it,  or  sell  it ; he  shall  restore  five  oxen 
for  an  ox,  and  four  sheep  for  a sheep. 

3  IF  If  a thief  be  found  breaking  up,  and  be 
smitten  that  he  die,  there  shall  no  blood  he 
shed  for  him. 

3 If  the  sun  be  risen  upon  him,  there  shall  he 
blood  shed  for  him ; for  he  should  make  full 
restitution ; if  he  have  nothing*,  then  he  shall 
be  sold  for  his  theft. 

4  If  the  theft  be  certainly  found  in  his  hand 
alive,  whether  it  be  ox,  or  ass,  or  sheep ; he 
shall  restore  double. 

5  IF  If  a man  shall  cause  a field  or  vineyard 
to  be  eaten,  and  shall  put  in  his  beast,  and 
shall  feed  in  another  man’s  field ; of  the  best 
of  his  own  field,  and  of  the  best  of  his  own 
vineyard,  shall  he  make  restitution. 

6 1 If  fire  break  out,  and  catch  in  thorns,  so 
that  the  stacks  of  corn,  or  the  standing  corn, 
or  the  field,  be  consumed  therewith ; he  that 
kindled  the  fire  shall  surely  make  restitu- 
tion. 

7 IF  If  a man  shall  deliver  unto  his  neigh- 
bour money  or  stuff  to  keep,  and  it  bo  stolen 
out  of  the  man’s  house ; if  the  thief  be  found, 
let  him  pay  double. 

8 If  the  thief  be  not  found,  then  the  master 
of  the  house  shall  be  brought  unto  the 


Divers  laws  EXODUS,  XXIII.  and  ordinances. 


:udges^  to  see  whether  he  have  put  his  hand 
unto  his  neighbour’s  goods. 

9 For  all  manner  of  trespass,  whether  it  he 
for  ox,  for  ass,  for  sheep,  for  raiment,  or  for 
any  manner  of  lost  thing,  which  another 
ohallengeth  to  be  his,  the  cause  of  both  par- 
ties shall  come  before  the  judges ; and  whom 
the  judges  shall  condemn,  he  shall  pay 
double  unto  his  neighbour. 

10  If  a man  deliver  unto  his  neighbour  an 
ass,  or  an  ox,  or  a sheep,  or  any  beast,  to 
keep ; and  it  die,  or  be  hurt,  or  driven  away, 
no  man  seeing  it : 

11  Then  shall  an  oath  of  the  Lord  be  be- 
tween them  both,  that  he  hath  not  put  his 
hand  unto  his  neighbour’s  goods;  and  the 
owner  of  it  shall  accept  thereof  ^ and  he  shall 
not  make  it  good. 

12  And  if  it  be  stolen  from  him,  he  shall 
make  restitution  unto  the  owner  thereof. 

13  If  it  be  torn  in  pieces,  then  let  him  bring 
it  for  witness,  and  he  shall  not  make  good 
that  which  was  torn. 

14  ^ And  if  a man  borrow  aught  of  his 
neighbour,  and  it  be  hurt,  or  die,  the  owner 
thereof  being  not  with  it,  he  shall  surely 
make  it  good. 

15  But  if  the  owner  thereof  be  with  it,  he 
shall  not  make  it  good : if  it  be  a hired  thing., 
it  came  for  his  hire. 

16  IF  And  if  a man  entice  a maid  that  is  not 
betrothed,  and  lie  with  her,  he  shall  surely 
endow  her  to  be  his  wife. 

17  If  her  father  utterly  refuse  to  give  Uer 
unto  him,  he  shall  pay  money  according  to 
the  dowry  of  virgins. 

18  IF  Thou  Shalt  not  suffer  a witch  to  live. 

19  IF  Whosoever  lieth  with  a beast  shall 
surely  be  put  to  death. 

20 1 He  that  sacrificeth  unto  any  god,  save 
unto  the  Lord  only,  he  shall  be  utterly  de- 
strcwed. 

21  IF  Thou  Shalt  neither  vex  a stranger,  nor 
oppress  him : for  ye  were  strangers  in  the 
land  of  Egypt. 

22  Ye  shall  not  afflict  any  widow,  or  fa- 
therless child. 

23  If  thou  afflict  them  in  any  wise,  and  they 
cry  at  all  unto  me,  I will  surely  hear  their 
cry; 

24  And  my  wrath  shall  wax  hot,  and  I will 
kill  you  with  the  sword;  and  your  wives 
shall  be  widows,and  your  children  fatherless. 

25  IF  If  thou  lend  money  to  any  of  my  people 
that  is  poor  by  thee,  thou  shalt  not  be  to 
him  as  a usurer,  neither  shalt  thou  lay  upon 
him  usury. 

26  If  thou  at  all  take  thy  neighbour’s  rai- 
ment to  pledge,  thou  shalt  deliver  it  unto 
him  by  that  the  sun  goeth  down : 

27  For  that  is  his  covering  only,  it  is  his  rai- 
ment for  his  skin : wherein  shall  he  sleep  ? 
and  it  shall  come  to  pass,  when  he  crieth  un- 
to me,  that  I will  hear ; for  I am  gracious. 

28  t Thou  shalt  not  revile  the  gods,  nor 
curse  the  ruler  of  thy  people. 

29  IF  Thou  shalt  not  delay  to  offer  the  first  of 
thy  ripe  fruits,  and  of  thy  liquors : the  first- 
born of  thy  sons  shalt  thou  give  unto  me. 

30  Likewise  shalt  thou  do  with  thine  oxen, 
and  with  thy  sheep  : seven  days  it  shall  be 
with  his  dam ; on  the  eighth  day  thou  shalt 
give  it  me. 

31 1 And  ye  shall  be  holy  men  unto  me  ^ n@i-  i 


ther  shall  ye  eat  any  fiesh  that  is  torn  of 
beasts  in  the  field ; ye  shall  cast  it  to  the  dogs. 

CHAPTER  XXIII. 

Sundry  duties  and  offences. 

Thou  shalt  not  raise  a false  report : put 
not  thine  hand  with  the  wicked  to  be  an 
unrighteous  witness. 

2  t Thou  shalt  not  follow  a multitude  to  do 
evil ; neither  shalt  thou  speak  in  a cause  to 
decline  after  many  to  wrest  judgment : 

3  IF  Neither  shalt  thou  countenance  a poor 
man  in  his  cause. 

4  IF  If  thou  meet  thine  enemy’s  ox  or  his  ass 
going  astray,  thou  shalt  surely  bring  it  back 
to  him  again. 

5  If  thou  see  the  ass  of  him  that  hateth  thee 
lying  under  his  burden,  and  wouldest  for- 
bear to  help  him,  thou  shalt  surely  help 
with  him. 

6  Thou  shalt  not  wrest  the  judgment  of  thy 
poor  in  his  cause. 

7  Keep^ee  far  from  a false  matter;  and 
the  innocent  and  righteous  slay  thou  not ; 
for  I will  not  justify  the  wicked. 

8  IF  And  thou  shalt  take  no  gift : for  the  gift 
blindeth  the  wise,  and  perverteth  the  words 
of  the  righteous. 

9  1 Also  thou  shalt  not  oppress  a stranger : 
for  ye  know  the  heart  of  a stranger,  seeing 
ye  were  strangers  in  the  land  of  Egypt. 

10  And  six  years  thou  shalt  sow  thy  land, 
and  shalt  gather  in  the  fruits  thereof  : 

11  But  the  seventh  year  thou  shalt  let  it  rest 
and  lie  still;  that  the  poor  of  thy  people 
may  eat : and  what  they  leave  the  beasts  of 
the  field  shall  eat.  In  like  manner  thou  shalt 
deal  with  thy  vineyard,  and  with  thy  olive- 
yard. 

12  Six  days  thou  shalt  do  thy  work,  and  on 
the  seventh  day  thou  shalt  rest : that  thine 
ox  and  thine  ass  may  rest,  and  the  son  of 
thy  handmaid,  and  the  stranger,  may  be 
refreshed. 

13  And  in  all  things  that  I have  said  unto 
you  be  circumspect : and  make  no  mention 
of  the  name  of  other  gods,  neither  let  it  be 
heard  out  of  thy  mouth. 

14  IF  Three  times  thou  shalt  keep  a feast 
unto  me  in  the  year. 

15  Thou  shalt  keep  the  feast  of  unleavened 
bread:  (thou  shalt  eat  unleavened  bread 
seven  days,  as  I commanded  thee,  in  the 
time  appointed  of  the  month  Abib ; for  in  it 
thou  earnest  out  from  Egypt:  and  none 
shall  appear  before  me  empty:) 

16  And  the  feast  of  harvest,  the  firstfruits 
of  thy  labours,  which  thou  hast  sown  in  the 
field : and  the  feast  of  ingathering,  which  is 
in  the  end  of  the  year,  when  thou  hast  gath- 
ered in  thy  labours  out  of  the  field. 

17  Three  times  in  the  year  all  thy  males 
shall  appear  before  the  Lord  God. 

18  Thou  shalt  not  offer  the  blood  of  my  sac- 
rifice with  leavened  bread ; neither  shall  the 
fat  of  my  sacrifice  remain  until  the  morning. 
19  The  first  of  the  firstfruits  of  thy  land 
thou  shalt  bring  into  the  house  of  the  Lord 
thy  God.  Thou  shalt  not  seethe  a kid  in  his 
mother’s  milk. 

20  IF  Behold,  I send  an  Angel  before  thee,  to 
keep  thee  in  the  way,  and  to  bring  thee  into 
the  place  which  I have  prepared. 

21  Beware  of  him,  and  obey  his  voice,  pro 


Blessing  for  obedience.  EXODUS,  XXIV.  The  glory  of  God  appeareth. 


voke  him  not ; for  he  will  not  pardon  your 
transgressions : for  my  name  is  in  him. 

22  But  if  thou  shalt  indeed  obey  his  voice, 
and  do  all  that  I speak ; then  I will  be  an  en- 
emy unto  thine  enemies,  and  an  adversary 
unto  thine  adversaries. 

23  For  mine  Angel  shall  go  before  thee,  and 
bring  thee  in  unto  the  Amorites,  and  the  Hit- 
tites,  and  the  Perizzites,  and  the  Canaanites, 
the  Hivites,  and  the  Jebusites;  and  I will 
cut  them  off. 

24  Thou  shalt  not  bow  down  to  their  gods, 
nor  serve  them,  nor  do  after  their  works : 
but  thou  shalt  utterly  overthrow  them,  and 
quite  break  down  their  images. 

25  And  ye  shall  serve  the  Lord  your  God, 
and  he  shall  bless  thy  bread,  and  thy  water ; 
and  I will  take  sickness  away  from  the  midst 
of  thee. 

26 1 There  shall  nothing  cast  their  young, 
nor  be  barren,  in  thy  land : the  number  of 
thy  days  I will  fulfil. 

27  I will  send  my  fear  before  theq,  and  will 
destroy  all  the  people  to  whom  thou  shalt 
come;  and  I will  make  all  thine  enemies 
turn  their  backs  unto  thee. 

28  And  I will  send  hornets  before  thee,  which 
shall  drive  out  the  Hivite,  the  Canaanite, 
and  the  Hittite,  from  before  thee. 

29  I will  not  drive  them  out  from  before 
thee  in  one  year ; lest  the  land  become  deso- 
late, and  the  beast  of  the  field  multiply 
against  thee. 

30  By  little  and  little  I will  drive  them  out 
from  before  thee,  until  thou  be  increased, 
and  inherit  the  land. 

31  And  I will  set  thy  bounds  from  the  Red 
sea  even  unto  the  sea  of  the  Philistines,  and 
from  the  desert  unto  the  river : for  I will 
deliver  the  inhabitants  of  the  land  into  your 
hand ; and  thou  shalt  drive  them  out  before 
thee. 

32  Thou  shalt  make  no  covenant  with  them, 
nor  with  their  gods. 

33  They  shall  not  dwell  in  thy  land,  lest  they 
make  thee  sin  against  me : for  if  thou  serve 
their  gods,  it  will  surely  be  a snare  unto  thee. 

CHAPTER  XXIV. 

Moses  called  up  into  the  mount. 

AND  he  said  unto  Moses,  Come  up  unto 
-i- JL  the  Lord,  thou,  and  Aaron,  Nadab,  and 
Abihu,  and  seventy  of  the  elders  of  Israel ; 
and  worship  ye  afar  off. 

2  And  Moses  alone  shall  come  near  the 
Lord  : but  they  shall  not  come  nigh ; neither 
shall  the  people  go  up  with  him. 

3 1 And  Moses  came  and  told  the  people  all 
the  words  of  the  Lord,  and  all  the  judg- 
ments: and  all  the  people  answered  with 
one  voice,  and  said,  All  the  words  which  the 
Lord  hath  said  will  we  do. 

4 And  Moses  wrote  all  the  words  of  the 
Lord,  and  rose  up  early  in  the  morning,  and 
builded  an  altar  under  the  hill,  and  twelve 
pillars,  according  to  the  twelve  *tribes  of  Is- 
rael. 

5 And  he  sent  young  men  of  the  children  of 
Israel,  which  offered  burnt  offerings,  and  sac- 
rificed peace  offerings  of  oxenunto  the  Lord. 

6 And  Moses  took  half  of  the  blood,  and  put 
it  in  basins ; and  half  of  the  blood  he  sprink- 
led on  the  altar. 

7 And  be  took  the  book  of  the  covenant. 


and  read  in  the  audience  of  the  people : and 
they  said.  All  that  the  Lord  hath  said  will  we 
do,  and  be  obedient. 

8 And  Moses  took  the  blood,  and  sprinkled 
it  on  the  people,  and  said.  Behold  the  blood 
of  the  covenant,  which  the  Lord  hath  made 
with  you  concerning  all  these  words. 

9 IF  Then  went  up  Moses,  and  Aaron,  Nadab, 
and  Abihu,  and  seventy  of  the  elders  of 
Israel ; 

10  And  they  saw  the  God  of  Israel:  and 
there  was  under  his  feet  as  it  were  a paved 
work  of  a sapphire  stone,  and  as  it  were  the 
body  of  heaven  in  his  clearness. 

11  And  upon  the  nobles  of  the  children  of 
Israel  he  laid  not  his  hand:  also  they  saw 
God,  and  did  eat  and  drink. 

12 1 And  the  Lord  said  unto  Moses,  Come 
up  to  me  into  the  mount,  and  be  there : and 

I will  give  thee  tables  of  stone,  and  a law, 
and  commandments  which  I have  written ; 
that  thou  mayest  teach  them. 

13  And  Moses  rose  up,  and  his  minister 
Joshua ; and  Moses  went  up  into  the  mount 
of  God. 

14  And  he  said  unto  the  elders.  Tarry  ye 
here  for  us,  until  we  come  again  unto  you : 
and,  behold,  Aaron  and  Hur  are  with  you : 
if  any  man  have  any  matters  to  do,  let  him 
come  unto  them. 

15  And  Moses  went  up  into  the  mount,  and 
a cloud  covered  the  mount. 

16  And  the  glory  of  the  Lord  abode  upon 
mount  Sinai,  and  the  cloud  covered  it  six 
days:  and  the  seventh  day  he  called  unto 
Moses  out  of  the  midst  of  the  cloud. 

17  And  the  sight  of  the  glory  of  the  Lord 
was  like  devouring  fire  on  the  top  of  the 
mount  in  the  eyes  of  the  children  of  Israel. 

18  And  Moses  went  into  the  midst  of  the 
cloud,  and  gat  him  up  into  the  mount : and 
Moses  was  in  the  mount  forty  days  and  forty 
nights. 

CHAPTER  XXV. 

The  offering  for  the  tabernacle. 

AND  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  saying, 
iiL  2 Speak  unto  the  children  of  Israel,  that 
they  bring  me  an  offering:  of  every  man 
that  giveth  it  willingly  with  his  heart  ye 
shall  take  my  offering. 

3 And  this  is  the  offering  which  ye  shall 
take  of  them ; gold,  and  silver,  and  brass, 

4 And  blue,  and  purple,  and  scarlet,  and  fine 
linen,  and  goats’  haii% 

5 And  rams’  skins  dyed  red,  and  badgers’ 
skins,  and  shittim  wood, 

6 Oil  for  the  light,  spices  for  anointing  oil, 
and  for  sweet  incense, 

7 Onyx  stones,  and  stones  to  be  set  in  the 
ephod,  and  in  the  breastplate. 

8 And  let  them  make  me  a sanctuary ; that 
I may  dwell  among  them. 

9 According  to  all  that  I shew  thee,  after 
the  pattern  of  the  tabernacle,  and  the  pat- 
tern of  all  the  instruments  thereof,  even  so 
shall  ye  make  it. 

10 1 And  they  shall  make  an  ark  of  shittim 
wood:  two  cubits  and  a half  shall  be  the 
length  thereof,  and  a cubit  and  a half  tlie 
breadth  thereof,  and  a cubit  and  a half  the 
height  thereof. 

II  And  thou  shalt  overlay  it  with  pure  gold, 
within  and  without  shalt  thou  overlay  it,, 


The  tahU,  with  the  furniture,  EXODUS,  XXYI.  Curtains  of  the  tahernacie. 


and  Shalt  make  upon  it  a crown  of  gold 
round  about. 

12  And  thou  shalt  cast  four  rings  of  gold  for 
it,  and  put  them  in  the  four  corners  thereof ; 
and  twd  rings  shall  he  in  the  one  side  of  it, 
and  two  rings  in  the  other  side  of  it. 

13  And  thou  shalt  make  staves  of  shittim 
wood,  and  overlay  them  with  gold. 

14  And  thou  shalt  put  the  staves  into  the 
rings  by  the  sides  of  the  ark,  that  the  ark 
may  be  borne  with  them. 

15  The  staves  shall  be  in  the  rings  of  the 
ark:  they  shall  not  be  taken  from  it. 

16  And  thou  shalt  put  into  the  ark  the  test- 
imony which  I shall  give  thee. 

17  And  thou  shalt  make  a mercy  seat  of 
pure  gold : two  cubits  and  a half  shall  he  the 
length  thereof,  and  a cubit  and  a half  the 
breadth  thereof. 

18  And  thou  shalt  make  two  cherubim  of 
gold,  of  beaten  work  shalt  thou  make  them, 
in  the  two  ends  of  the  mercy  seat. 

19  And  make  one  cherub  on  the  one  end, 
and  the  other  cherub  on  the  other  end : even 
of  the  mercy  seat  shall  ye  make  the  cher- 
ubim on  the  two  ends  thereof. 

20  And  the  cherubim  shall  stretch  forth 
their  wings  on  high,  covering  the  mercy  seat 
with  their  wings,  and  their  faces  shall  look 
one  to  another ; toward  the  mercy  seat  shall 
the  faces  of  the  cherubim  be. 

21  And  thou  shalt  put  the  mercy  seat  above 
upon  the  ark ; ahd  in  the  ark  thou  shalt  put 
the  testimony  that  I shall  give  thee. 

22  And  there  I will  meet  with  thee,  and  I 
will  commune  with  thee  from  above  the 
mercy  seat,  from  between  the  two  cherubim 
which  are  ujjon  the  ark  of  the  testimony,  of 
all  things  which  I will  give  thee  in  command- 
ment unto  the  children  of  Israel. 

23  IT  Thou  shalt  also  make  a table  of  shittim 
wood ; two  cubits  shall  he  the  length  thereof, 
and  a cubit  the  breadth  thereof,  and  a cubit 
and  a half  the  height  thereof. 

24  And  thou  shalt  overlay  it  with  pure  gold, 
and  make  thereto  a crown  of  gold  round 
about. 

25  And  thou  shalt  make  unto  it  a border  of 
a handbreadth  round  about,  and  thou  shalt 
make  a golden  crown  to  the  border  thereof 
round  about. 

26  And  thou  shalt  make  for  it  four  ring's  of 
g’old,  and  put  the  rings  in  the  four  corners 
that  are  on  the  four  feet  thereof. 

27  Over  against  the  border  shall  the  rings  be 
for  places  of  the  staves  to  bear  the  table. 

^ And  thou  shalt  make  the  staves  of  shit- 
tim wood,  and  overlay  them  with  gold,  that 
the  table  may  be  borne  with  them. 

29  And  thou  shalt  make  the  dishes  thereof, 
and  spoons  thereof,  and  covers  thereof,  and 
bowls  thereof,  to  cover  withal ; of  pure  gold 
shalt  thou  make  them. 

30  And  thou  shalt  set  upon  the  table  shew- 
bread  before  me  always. 

31 1 And  thou  shalt  make  a candlestick  of 
pure  gold : of  beaten  work  shall  the  candle- 
stick be  made : his  shaft,  and  his  branches, 
his  bowls,  his  knops,  and  his  flowers,  shall  be 
of  the  same. 

^ And  six  branches  shall  come  out  of  the 
sides  of  it ; three  branches  of  the  candlestick 
out  of  the,  one  side,  and  three  branches  of 
the  candlestick  out  of  the  other  side ; 


33  Three  bowls  made  like  unto  almonds, 
with  a knop  and  a flower  in  one  branch  ; and 
three  bowls  made  like  almonds  in  the  other 
branch,  with  a knop  and  a flower : so  in  the 
six  branches  that  come  out  of  the  candle- 
stick. 

34  And  in  the  candlestick  shalZ  he  four  bowls 
made  like  unto  almonds,  with  their  knops 
and  their  flowers. 

35  And  there  shall  he  a knop  under  two 
branches  of  the  same,  and  a knop  under  two 
branches  of  the  same,  and  a knop  under  two 
branches  of  the  same,  according  to  the  six 
branches  that  proceed  out  of  the  candlestick. 

36  Their  knops  and  their  branches  shall  be 
of  the  same : all  of  it  shall  he  one  beaten 
work  of  pure  gold. 

37  And  thou  shalt  make  the  seven  lamps 
thereof:  and  they  shall  light  the  lamps 
thereof,  that  they  may  give  light  over 
against  it. 

38  And  the  tongs  thereof,  and  the  snuff- 
dishes  thereof,  shall  he  of  pure  gold. 

39  0/  a talent  of  pure  gold  shall  he  make  it, 
with  all  these  vessels. 

40  And  look  that  thou  make  them  after 
their  pattern,  which  was  shewed  thee  in  the 
mount. 

CHAPTER  XXVI. 

Description  of  the  tabernacle. 

Moreover  thou  shalt  make  the  taber- 
nacle with  ten  curtains  of  fine  twined 
linen,  and  blue,  and  purple,  and  scarlet: 
with  cherubim  of  cunning  work  shalt  thou 
make  them. 

2  The  length  of  one  curtain  shall  he  eight 
and  twenty  cubits,  and  the  breadth  of  one 
curtain  four  cubits : and  every  one  of  the 
curtains  shall  have  one  measure. 

3  The  five  curtains  shall  be  coupled  togeth- 
er one  to  another ; and  other  five  curtains 
shall  he  coupled  one  to  another. 

4  And  thou  shalt  make  loops  of  blue  upon 
the  edge  of  the  one  curtain  from  the  selv- 
edge in  the  coupling;  and  likewise  shalt 
thou  make  in  the  uttermost  edge  of  another 
curtain,  in  the  coupling  of  the  second. 

5  Fifty  loops  shalt  thou  make  in  the  one 
curtain,  and  flfty  loops  shalt  thou  make  in 
the  edge  of  the  curtain  that  is  in  the  coup- 
ling of  the  second ; that  the  loops  may  take 
hold  one  of  another. 

6  And  thou  shalt  make  flfty  taches  of  gold, 
and  couple  the  curtains  together  with  the 
taches:  and  it  shall  be  one  tabernacle. 

7  IF  And  thou  shalt  make  curtains  of  goats’ 
hair  to  be  a covering  upon  the  tabernacle  : 
eleven  curtains  shalt  thou  make. 

8  The  length  of  one  curtain  shall  he  thirty 
cubits,  and  the  breadth  of  one  curtain  four 
cubits : and  the  eleven  curtains  shall  he  all 
of  one  measure. 

9  And  thou  shalt  couple  flve  curtains  by 
themselves,  and  six  curtains  by  themselves, 
and  shalt  double  the  sixth  curtain  in  the 
forefront  of  the  tabernacle. 

10  And  thou  shalt  make  flfty  loops  on  the 
edge  of  the  one  curtain  that  is  outmost  in 
the  coupling,  and  fifty  loops  in  the  edge  of 
the  curtain  which  coupleth  the  second. 

11  And  thou  shalt  make  flfty  taches  of  brass, 
and  put  the  taches  into  the  loops,  and  couple 
the  tent  together,  that  it  may  be  one. 

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Boards  of  the  tabernacle.  EXODUS,  XXVII.  Court  of  the  tabernacle. 


12  And  the  remnant  that  remaineth  of  the 
curtains  of  the  tent,  the  half  curtain  that 
remaineth,  shall  hang-  over  the  back  side  of 
the  tabernacle.  ‘ 

13  And  a cubit  on  the  one  side,  and  a cubit 
on  the  other  side  of  that  which  remaineth 
in  the  length  of  the  curtains  of  the  tent,  it 
shall  hang  over  the  sides  of  the  tabernacle, 
on  this  side  and  on  that  side,  to  cover  it. 

14  And  thou  shalt  make  a covering  for  the 
tent  of  rams’  skins  dyed  red,  and  a covering 
above  of  badgers’  skins. 

15  1 And  thou  shalt  make  boards  for  the 
. tabernacle  of  shittim  wood,  standing  up,. 

16  Ten  cubits  shall  be  the  length  of  a board, 
and  a cubit  and  a half  shall  be  the  breadth 
of  one  board. 

17  Two  tenons  shall  there  be  in  one  board, 
set  in  order  one  against  another : thus  shalt 
thou  make  for  aU  the  boards  of  the  taber- 
nacle. 

18  And  thou  shalt  make  the  boards  for  the 
tabernacle,  twenty  boards  on  the  south  side 
southward. 

19  And  thou  shalt  make  forty  sockets  of 
silver  under  the  twenty  boards ; two  sockets 
under  one  board  for  his  two  tenons,  and  two 
sockets  under  another  board  for  his  two 
tenons. 

20  And  for  the  second  side  of  the  taber- 
nacle on  the  north  side  there  shall  be  twenty 
boards, 

21  And  their  forty  sockets  of  silver;  two 
sockets  under  one  board,  and  two  sockets 
under  another  board. 

22  And  for  the  sides  of  the  tabernacle  west- 
ward thou  shalt  make  six  boards. 

23  And  two  boards  shalt  thou  make  for  the 
corners  of  the  tabernacle  in  the  two  sides. 

24  And  they  shall  be  coupled  together  be- 
neath, and  they  shall  be  coupled  together 
above  the  head  of  it  unto  one  ring:  thus 
shall  it  be  for  them  both ; they  shall  be  for 
the  two  corners. 

25  And  they  shall  be  eight  boards,  and  their 
sockets  of  silver,  sixteen  sockets ; two  sock- 
ets under  one  board,  and  two  sockets  under 
another  board. 

26  t And  thou  shalt  make  bars  of  shittim 
wood ; five  for  the  boards  of  the  one  side  of 
the  tabernacle, 

27  And  five  bars  for  the  boards  of  the  other 
side  of  the  tabernacle,  and  five  bars  for  the 
boards  of  the  side  of  the  tabernacle,  for  the 
two  sides  westward. 

28  And  the  middle  bar  in  the  midst  of  the 
boards  shall  reach  from  end  to  end. 

29  And  thou  shalt  overlay  the  boards  with 
gold,  and  make  their  rings  of  gold  for  places 
for  the  bars : and  thou  shalt  overlay  the  bars 
with  gold. 

30  And  thou  shalt  rear  up  the  tabernacle 
according  to  the  fashion  thereof  which  was 
shewed  thee  in  the  mount. 

31  If  And  thou  shalt  make  a vail  of  blue,  and 
purple,  and  scarlet,  and  fine  twined  linen  of 
cunning  work;  with  cherubim  shall  it  be 
made. 

;12  And  thou  shalt  hang  it  upon  four  pillars 
of  shittim  wood  overlaid  with  gold:  their 
hooks  shall  be  of  gold,  upon  the  four  sockets 
of  silver. 

33 1 And  thou  shalt  hang  up  the  vail  under 
the  taches,  that  thou  mayest  bring  in  thither 
62 


within  the  vail  the  ark  of  the  testimony; 
and  the  vail  shall  divide  unto  you  between 
the  holy  place  and  the  most  holy. 

34  And  thou  shalt  put  the  mercy  seat  upon 
the  ark  of  the  testimony  in  the  most  holy 
place. 

35  And  thou  shalt  set  the  table  without  the 
vail,  and  the  candlestick  over  against  the  ta- 
ble on  the  side  of  the  tabernacle  toward  the 
south : and  thou  shalt  put  the  table  on  the 
north  side. 

36  And  thou  shalt  make  a hanging  for  the 
door  of  the  tent,  of  blue,  and  purple,  and 
scarlet,  and  fine  twined  linen,  wrought  with 
needlework. 

37  And  thou  shalt  make  for  the  hanging  five 
pillars  of  shittim  woody  and  overlay  them 
with  gold,  and  their  hooks  shall  be  of  gold : 
and  thou  shalt  cast  five  sockets  of  brass  for 
them. 

CHAPTER  XXVII. 

The  altar  of  burnt  offering, 

AND  thou  shalt  make  an  altar  of  shittim 
xIl  wood,  five  cubits  long,  and  five  cubits 
broad;  the  altar  shaU  be  foursquare:  and 
the  height  thereof  shall  be  three  cubits. 

2 And  thou  shalt  make  the  horns  of  it  upon 
the  four  corners  thereof ; his  horns  shall  be 
of  the  same : and  thou  shalt  overlay  it  with 
brass. 

3 And  thou  shalt  make  his  pans  to  receive 
his  ashes,  and  his  shovels,  arid  his  basins,  and 
his  fleshhooks,  and  his  firepans : all  the  ves- 
sels thereof  thou  shalt  make  of  brass. 

4 And  thou  shalt  make  for  it  a grate  of  net- 
work of  brass;  and  upon  the  net  shalt  thou 
make  four  brazen  rings  in  the  four  corners 
thereof. 

5 And  thou  shalt  put  it  under  the  compass 
of  the  altar  beneath,  that  the  net  may  be 
even  to  the  midst  of  the  altar. 

6 And  thou  shalt  make  staves  for  the  altar, 
staves  of  shittim  wood,  and  overlay  them 
with  brass. 

7 And  the  staves  shall  be  put  into  the  rings, 
and  the  staves  shall  be  upon  the  two  sides  of 
the  altar,  to  bear  it. 

8 Hollow  with  boards  shalt  thou  make  it : as 
it  was  shewed  thee  in  the  mount,  so  shall 
they  make  it. 

9 t And  thou  shalt  make  the  court  of  the 
tabernacle:  for  the  south  side  southward 
there  shall  be  hangings  for  the  court  of  fine 
twined  linen  of  a hundred  cubits  long  for 
one  side: 

10  And  the  twenty  pillars  thereof  and  their 
twenty  sockets  shall  be  of  brass ; the  hooks 
of  the  pillars  and  their  fillets  shall  be  of 
silver. 

11  And  likewise  for  the  north  side  in  length 
there  shall  be  hangings  of  a hundred  cubits 
long,  and  his  twenty  pillars  and  their  twenty 
sockets  of  brass ; the  hooks  of  the  pillars  and 
their  fillets  of  silver. 

12  IF  And  for  the  breadth  of  the  court  on  the 
west  side  shall  be  hangings  of  fifty  cubits : 
their  pillars  ten,  and  their  sockets  ten. 

13  And  the  breadth  of  the  court  on  the  east 
side  eastward  shall  be  fifty  cubits. 

14  The  hangings  of  one  side  of  the  gate  shall 
be  fifteen  cubits:  their  pillars  three,  and 
their  sockets  three. 

15  And  on  the  other  side  shall  be  hangings 


Aaron  and  his  som  set  apart.  EXODUS,  XXVIII.  The  breastplate  of  judgment. 


fifteen  cubits : their  pillars  three,  and  their 
sockets  three. 

16 1 And  for  the  gate  of  the  court  shall  be  a 
hanging  of  twenty  cubits,  of  blue,  and  pur- 
ple, and  scarlet,  and  fine  twined  linen, 
wrought  with  needlework : and  their  pillars 
shall  be  four,  and  their  sockets  four. 

17  All  the  pillars  round  about  the  court 
shall  be  filleted  with  silver ; their  hooks  shall 
be  of  silver,  and  their  sockets  of  brass. 

18  t The  length  of  the  court  shall  be  a hun- 
dred cubits,  and  the  breadth  fifty  every 
where,  and  the  height  five  cubits  of  fine 
twined  linen,  and  their  sockets  of  brass. 

19  All  the  vessels  of  the  tabernacle  in  all  the 
service  thereof,  and  all  the  pins  thereof,  and 
all  the  pins  of  the  court,  shall  be  of  brass. 

30  t And  thou  shalt  command  the  children 
of  Israel,  that  they  bring  thee  pure  oil  olive 
beaten  for  the  light,  to  cause  the  lamp  to 
burn  always. 

31  In  the  tabernacle  of  the  congregation 
without  the  vail,  which  is  before  the  testi- 
mony, Aaron  and  his  sons  shall  order  it  from 
evening  to  morning  before  the  Lord  : it  shall 
be  a statute  for  ever  unto  their  generations 
on  the  behalf  of  the  children  of  Israel. 

CHAPTER  XXVIII. 

Aaron  and  his  sons  separated. 

AND  take  thou  unto  thee  Aaron  thy 
xX  brother,  and  his  sons  with  him,  from 
among  the  children  of  Israel,  that  he  may 
minister  unto  me  in  the  priest’s  office,  even 
Aaron,  Nadab  and  Abihu,  Eleazar  and  Itha- 
mar,  Aaron’s  sons. 

3  And  thou  shalt  make  holy  garments  for 
Aaron  thy  brother,  for  glory  and  for  beauty. 

3 And  thou  shalt  speak  unto  all  that  are 
wiM  hearted,  whom  I have  filled  with  the 
spirit  of  wisdom,  that  they  may  make 
Aaron’s  garments  to  consecrate  him,  that  he 
may  minister  unto  me  in  the  priest’s  office. 

4 And  these  are  the  garments  which  they 
shall  make ; a breastplate,  and  an  ephod,  and 
a robe,  and  a broidered  coat,  a mitre,  and  a 
girdle : and  they  shall  make  holy  garments 
for  Aaron  thy  brother,  and  his  sons,  that  he 
may  minister  unto  me  in  the  priest’s  office. 

5 And  they  shall  take  gold,  and  blue,  and 
purple,  and  scarlet,  and  fine  linen. 

6 t And  they  shall  make  the  ephod  of  gold, 
of  blue,  and  of  purple,  of  scarlet,  and  fine 
twined  linen,  with  cunning  work. 

7 It  shall  have  the  two  shoulderpieces  there- 
of joined  at  the  two  edges  thereof ; and  so  it 
shall  be  joined  together. 

8 And  the  curious  girdle  of  the  ephod,  which 
is  upon  it,  shall  be  of  the  same,  according  to 
the  work  thereof ; even  of  gold,  of  blue,  and 
purple,  and  scarlet,  and  fine  twined  linen. 

9.  And  thou  shalt  take  two  onyx  stones,  and 
grave  on  them  the  names  of  the  children  of 
Israel : 

10  Six  of  their  names  on  one  stone,  and  the 
other  six  names  of  the  rest  on  the  other 
stone,  according  to  their  birth. 

11  With  the  work  of  an  engraver  in  stone, 
like  the  engravings  of  a signet,  shalt  thou 
engrave  the  two  stones  with  the  names  of 
the  children  of  Israel : thou  shalt  make  them 
to  be  set  in  ouches  of  gold. 

12  And  thou  shalt  put  the  two  stones  upon 
the  shoulders  of  the  ephod  for  stones  of 


memorial  unto  the  children  of  Israel ; and 
Aaron  shall  bear  their  names  before  the 
Lord  upon  his  two  shoulders  for  a memorial. 
13 1 And  thou  shalt  make  ouches  of  gold ; 

14  And  two  chains  of  pure  gold  at  the  ends ; 
of  wreathen  work  shalt  thou  make  them,  and 
fasten  the  wreathen  chains  to  the  ouches. 

15  H And  thou  shalt  make  the  breastplate 
of  judgment  with  cunning  work ; after  the 
work  of  the  ephod  thou  shalt  make  it ; of 
gold,  of  blue,  and  of  purple,  and  of  scarlet, 
and  of  fine  twined  linen,  shalt  thou  make  it. 

16  Foursquare  it  shall  be  being  doubled ; a 
span  shall  be  the  length  thereof,  and  a span 
shall  be  the  breadth  thereof. 

17  And  thou  shalt  set  in  it  settings  of  stones, 
even  four  rows  of  stones : the  first  row  shall 
be  a sardius,  a topaz,  and  a carbuncle : this 
shall  be  the  first  row. 

18  And  the  second  row  shall  be  an  emerald, 
a sapphire,  and  a diamond. 

19  And  the  third  row  a lig*ure,  an  agate,  and 
an  amethyst. 

30  And  the  fourth  row  a beryl,  and  an  onyx, 
and  a jasper : they  shall  be  set  in  gold  in  their 
inclosings. 

31  And  the  stones  shall  be  with  the  names 
of  the  children  of  Israel,  twelve,  according 
to  their  names,  like  the  engravings  of  a sig- 
net ; every  one  with  his  name  shall  they  be 
according  to  the  twelve  tribes. 

23  t And  thou  shalt  make  upon  the  breast- 
plate chains  at  the  ends  of  wreathen  work  of 
pure  gold. 

33  And  thou  shalt  make  upon  the  breast- 
plate two  rings  of  gold,  and  shalt  put  the  two 
rings  on  the  two  ends  of  the  breastplate. 

34  And  thou  shalt  put  the  two  wreathen 
chains  of  gold  in  the  two  rings  which  are  on 
the  ends  of  the  breastplate. 

25  And  the  other  two  ends  of  the  two 
wreathen  chains  thou  shalt  fasten  in  the 
two  ouches,  and  put  them  on  the  shoulder- 
pieces  of  the  ephod  before  it. 

36 1 And  thou  shalt  make  two  rings  of  gold, 
and  thou  shalt  put  them  upon  the  two  ends 
of  the  breastplate  in  the  border  thereof, 
which  is  in  the  side  of  the  ephod  inward. 
27  And  two  other  rings  of  gold  thou  shalt 
make,  and  shalt  put  them  on  the  two  sides 
of  the  ephod  underneath,  toward  the  fore- 
part thereof,  over  against  the  other  coupling 
thereof,  above  the  curious  girdle  of  the 
ephod. 

38  And  they  shall  bind  the  breastplate  by 
the  rings  thereof  unto  the  rings  of  the  ephod 
with  a lace  of  blue,  that  it  may  be  above  the 
curious  girdle  of  the  ephod,  and  that  the 
breastplate  be  not  loosed  from  the  ephod. 

29  And  Aaron  shall  bear  the  names  of  the 
children  of  Israel  in  the  breastplate  of  judg- 
ment upon  his  heart,  when  he  goeth  in  unto 
the  holy  place,  for  a memorial  before  the 
Lord  continually. 

30  IF  And  thou  shalt  put  in  the  breastplate 
of  judgment  the  Urim  and  the  Thummim; 
and  they  shall  be  upon  Aaron’s  heart,  when 
he  goeth  in  before  the  Lord  : and  Aaron  shall 
bear  the  judgment  of  the  children  of  Israel 
upon  his  heart  before  the  Lord  continually. 

31 1 And  thou  shalt  make  the  robe  of  the 
ephod  all  of  blue. 

33  And  there  shall  be  a hole  in  the  top  of  it, 
in  the  midst  thereof : it  shall  have  a binding 
63 


Garments  for  A.a/ron's  sons,  EXODUS,  XXIX.  Of  the  consecration  of  the  priests. 


of  woven  work  round  about  the  hole  of  it,  as 
it  were  the  hole  of  an  habergeon,  that  it  be 
not  rent. 

33 1 And  beneath  upon  the  hem  of  it  thou 
Shalt  make  pomegranates  of  blue,  and  of 
purple,  and  of  scarlet,  round  about  the  hem 
thereof;  and  bells  of  gold  between  them 
round  about: 

34  A golden  bell  and  a pomegranate,  a gold- 
en bell  and  a pomegranate,  upon  the  hem  of 
the  robe  round  about. 

35  And  it  shall  be  upon  Aaron  to  minister : 
and  his  sound  shall  be  heard  when  he  goeth 
in  unto  the  holy  place  before  the  Lord,  and 
when  he  cometh  out,  that  he  die  not. 

36 1 And  thou  shalt  make  a plate  of  i)ure 
gold,  and  grave  upon  it,  like  the  engravings 
of  a signet,  HOLINESS  TO  THE  LORD. 

37  And  thou  shalt  put  it  on  a blue  lace,  that 
it  may  be  upon  the  mitre ; upon  the  fore- 
front of  the  mitre  it  shall  be. 

38  And  it  shall  be  upon  Aaron’s  forehead, 
that  Aaron  may  bear  the  iniquity  of  the  holy 
things,  which  the  children  of  Israel  shall  hal- 
low in  all  their  holy  gifts ; and  it  shall  be 
always  upon  his  forehead,  that  they  may  be 
accepted  before  the  Lord. 

39 1 And  thou  shalt  embroider  the  coat  of 
fine  linen,  and  thou  shalt  make  the  mitre  of 
fine  linen,  and  thou  shalt  make  the  girdle  of 
needlework. 

40  If  And  for  Aaron’s  sons  thou  shalt  make 
coats,  and  thou  shalt  make  for  them  girdles, 
and  bonnets  shalt  thou  make  for  them,  for 
glory  and  for  beauty. 

41  And  thou  shalt  put  them  upon  Aaron 
thy  brother,  and  his  sons  with  him ; and  shalt 
anoint  them,  and  consecrate  them,  and  sanc- 
tify them,  that  they  may  minister  unto  me 
in  the  priest’s  office. 

43  And  thou  shalt  make  them  linen  breeches 
to  cover  their  nakedness;  from  the  loins 
even  unto  the  thighs  they  shall  reach : 

43  And  they  shall  be  upon  Aaron,  and  upon 
his  sons,  when  they  come  in  unto  the  taber- 
nacle of  the  congregation,  or  when  they 
come  near  unto  the  altar  to  minister  in  the 
holy  place ; that  they  bear  not  iniquity,  and 
die : it  shall  be  a statute  for  ever  unto  him 
and  his  seed  after  him. 

CHAPTER  XXIX. 

The  consecrating  of  the  priests. 

AND  this  is  the  thing  that  thou  shalt  do 
Jt\.  unto  them  to  hallow  them,  to  minister 
unto  me  in  the  priest’s  office:  Take  one 
young  bullock,  and  two  rams  without 
blemish, 

2 And  unleavened  bread,  and  cakes  unleav- 
ened tempered  with  oil,  and  wafers  unleav- 
ened anointed  with  oil:  of  wheaten  flour 
shalt  thou  make  them. 

3 And  thou  shalt  put  them  into  one  basket, 
and  bring  them  in  the  basket,  with  the  bull- 
ock and  the  two  rams. 

4 And  Aaron  and  his  sons  thou  shalt  bring 
unto  the  door  of  the  tabernacle  of  the  con- 
gregation, and  shalt  wash  them  with  water. 

5 And  thou  shalt  take  the  garments,  and 
put  upon  Aaron  the  coat,  and  the  robe  of 
the  ephod,  and  the  ephod,  and  the  breast- 
plate, and  gird  him  with  the  curious  girdle 
of  the  ephod : 

6 And  thou  shalt  put  the  mitre  upon  his 

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head,  and  put  the  holy  crown  upon  the 
mitre. 

7 Then  shalt  thou  take  the  anointing  oil, 
and  pour  it  upon  his  head,  and  anoint  him. 

8 And  thou  shalt  bring  his  sons,  and  put 
coats  upon  them. 

9 And  thou  shalt  gird  them  with  girdles, 
Aaron  and  his  sons,  and  put  the  bonnets  on 
them : and  the  priest’s  office  shall  be  theirs 
for  a perpetual  statute : and  thou  shalt  con- 
secrate Aaron  and  his  sons. 

10  And  thou  shalt  cause  a bullock  to  be 
brought  before  the  tabernacle  of  the  congre- 
gation ; and  Aaron  and  his  sons  shall  put 
their  hands  upon  the  head  of  the  bullock. 

11  And  thou  shalt  kill  the  buUock  before 
the  Lord,  by  the  door  of  the  tabernacle  of 
the  congregation. 

12  And  thou  shalt  take  of  the  blood  of  the 
bullock,  and  put  it  upon  the  horns  of  the 
altar  with  thy  finger,  and  pour  all  the  blood 
beside  the  bottom  of  the  altar. 

13  And  thou  shalt  take  all  the  fat  that  cov- 
ereth  the  inwards,  and  the  caul  that  is  above 
the  liver,  and  the  two  kidneys,  and  the  fat 
that  is  upon  them,  and  burn  them  upon  the 
altar. 

14  But  the  flesh  of  the  bullock,  and  his  skin, 
and  his  dung,  shalt  thou  burn  with  fire  with- 
out the  camp : it  is  a sin  offering. 

15  1 Thou  shalt  also  take  one  ram ; and 
Aaron  and  his  sons  shall  put  their  hands  up- 
on the  head  of  the  ram. 

16  And  thou  shalt  slay  the  ram,  and  thou 
shalt  take  his  blood,  and  sprinkle  it  round 
about  upon  the  altar. 

17  And  thou  shalt  cut  the  ram  in  pieces,  and 
wash  the  inwards  of  him,  and  his  legs,  and 
put  them  unto  his  pieces,  and  unto  his  head. 

18  And  thou  shalt  burn  the  whole  ram  upon 
the  altar : it  is  a burnt  offering  unto  the 
Lord  : it  is  a sweet  savour,  an  offering  made 
by  fire  unto  the  Lord. 

19  H And  thou  shalt  take  the  other  ram; 
and  Aaron  and  his  sons  shall  put  their 
hands  upon  the  head  of  the  ram. 

20  Then  shalt  thou  kill  the  ram,  and  take  of 
his  blood,  and  put  it  upon  the  tip  of  the 
right  ear  of  Aaron,  and  upon  the  tip  of  the 
right  ear  of  his  sons,  and  upon  the  thumb 
of  their  right  hand,  and  upon  the  great  toe 
of  their  right  foot,  and  sprinkle  the  blood 
upon  the  altar  round  about. 

21  And  thou  shalt  take  of  the  blood  that  is 
upon  the  altar,  and  of  the  anointing  oil,  and 
sprinkle  it  upon  Aaron,  and  upon  his  gar- 
ments, and  upon  his  sons,  and  upon  the  gar- 
ments of  his  sons  with  him  : and  he  shall  be 
hallowed,  and  his  garments,  and  his  sons, 
and  his  sons’  garments  with  him. 

22  Also  thou  slialt  take  of  the  ram  the  fat 
and  the  rump,  and  the  fat  that  covereth  the 
inwards,  and  the  caul  above  the  liver,  and 
the  two  kidneys,  and  the  fat  that  is  upon 
them,  and  the  right  shoulder ; for  it  is  a ram 
of  consecration : 

23  And  one  loaf  of  bread,  and  one  cake  of 
oiled  bread,  and  one  wafer  out  of  the  basket 
of  the  unleavened  bread  that  is  before  the 
Lord: 

34  And  thou  shalt  put  all  in  the  hands  of 
Aaron,  and  in  the  hands  of  his  sons;  and 
shalt  wave  them  for  a wave  offering  before 
the  Lord. 


The  continical  burnt  offering.  EXODUS,  XXX,  The  altar  of  inceme. 


25  And  thou  shalt  receive  them  of  their 
hands,  and  burn  them  upon  the  altar  for  a 
burnt  olfering*,  for  a sweet  savour  before 
the  Lord:  it  is  an  offering-  made  by  fire 
unto  the  Lord. 

26  And  thou  shalt  take  the  breast  of  the 
ram  of  Aaron’s  consecration,  and  wave  it 
for  a wave  offering-  before  the  Lord  : and 
it  shall  be  thy  part. 

27  And  thou  shalt  sanctify  the  breast  of  the 
wave  offering-,  and  the  shoulder  of  the  heave 
offering-,  which  is  wavedi,  and  which  is  heav- 
ed up,  of  the  ram  of  the  consecration,  even 
of  that  which  is  for  Aaron,  and  of  that  which 
is  for  his  sons : 

28  And  it  shall  be  Aaron’s  and  his  sons’  by 
a statute  for  ever  from  the  children  of  Is- 
rael ; for  it  is  a heave  offering- : and  it  shall 
be  a heave  offering  from  the  children  of  Is- 
rael of  the  sacrifice  of  their  peace  offerings, 
even  their  heave  offering  unto  the  Lord. 

29  t And  the  holy  garments  of  Aaron  shall 
be  his  sons’  after  him,  to  be  anointed  there- 
in, and  to  be  consecrated  in  them. 

30  And  that  son  that  is  priest  in  his  stead 
shall  put  them  on  seven  days,  when  he  com- 
eth  into  the  tabernacle  of  the  congregation 
to  minister  in  the  holy  place. 

31  t And  thou  shalt  take  the  ram  of  the 
consecration,  and  seethe  his  flesh  in  the  holy 
place. 

32  And  Aaron  and  his  sons  shall  eat  the 
flesh  of  the  ram,  and  the  bread  that  is  in  the 
basket,  by  the  door  of  the  tabernacle  of  the 
congregation. 

33  And  they  shall  eat  those  things  where- 
with the  atonement  was  made,  to  consecrate 
and  to  sanctify  them  : but  a stranger  shall 
not  eat  thereof,  because  they  are  holy. 

34  And  if  aught  of  the  flesh  of  the  consecra- 
tibns,  or  of  the  bread,  remain  unto  the  morn- 
ing, then  thou  shalt  burn  the  remainder  with 
fire : it  shall  not  be  eaten,  because  it  is  holy. 

35  And  thus  shalt  thou  do  unto  Aaron,  and 
to  his  sons;  according  to  all  things  which  I 
have  commanded  thee:  seven  days  shalt 
thou  consecrate  them. 

36  And  thou  shalt  offer  every  day  a bullock 
for  a sin  offering  for  atonement : and  thou 
shalt  cleanse  the  altar,  when  thou  hast  made 
an  atonement  for  it,  and  thou  shalt  anoint 
it,  to  sanctify  it. 

37  Seven  days  thou  shalt  make  an  atone- 
ment for  the  altar,  and  sanctify  it ; and  it 
shall  be  an  altar  most  holy : whatsoever 
toucheth  the  altar  shall  be  holy. 

38 1 Now  this  is  that  which  thou  shalt  offer 
upon  the  altar ; two  lambs  of  the  first  year 
day  by  day  continually. 

39  The  one  lamb  thou  shalt  offer  in  the 
morning;  and  the  other  lamb  thou  shalt 
offer  at  even: 

40  And  with  the  one  lamb  a tenth  deal  of 
flour  mingled  with  the  fourth  part  of  a hin 
of  beaten  oil ; and  the  fourth  part  of  a hin 
of  wine  for  a drink  offering*. 

41  And  the  other  lamb  thou  shalt  offer  at 
even,  and  shalt  do  thereto  according  to  the 
meat  offering  of  the  morning*,  and  according 
to  the  drink  offering  thereof,  for  a sweet 
savour,  an  offering*  made  by  fire  unto  the 
Lord. 

42  This  shall  be  a continual  burnt  offering 
throughout  your  generations  at  the  door  of 


the  tabernacle  of  the  congregation  before 
the  Lord,  where  I will  meet  you,  to  speak 
there  unto  thee. 

43  And  there  I will  meet  with  the  children 
of  Israel,  and  the  tabernacle  shall  be  sancti- 
fied by  my  glory. 

44  And  I will  sanctify  the  tabernacle  of  the 
congregation,  and  the  altar : I will  sanctify 
also  both  Aaron  and  his  sons,  to  minister  to 
me  in  the  priest’s  office. 

451  And  I will  dwell  among  the  children  of 
Israel,  and  will  be  their  God. 

46  And  they  shall  know  that  I am  the  Lord 
their  God,  that  brought  them  forth  out  of 
the  land  of  Egypt,  that  I may  dwell  among 
them : I am  the  Lord  their  God. 

CHAPTER  XXX. 

The  altar  of  incense. 

AND  thou  shalt  make  an  altar  to  burn  in- 
xX  cense  upon : of  shittim  wood  shalt  thou 
make  it. 

2 A cubit  shall  be  the  length  thereof,  and  a 
cubit  the  breadth  thereof ; foursquare  shall 
it  be : and  two  cubits  shall  be  the  height 
thereof : the  horns  thereof  shall  be  of  the 
same. 

3 And  thou  shalt  overlay  it  with  pure  gold, 
the  top  thereof,  and  the  sides  thereof  round 
about,  and  the  horns  thereof ; and  thou  shalt 
make  unto  it  a crown  of  gold  round  about. 

4 And  two  golden  rings  shalt  thou  make  to 
it  under  the  crown  of  it,  by  the  two  corners 
thereof,  upon  the  two  sides  of  it  shalt  thou 
make  it ; and  they  fehaU  be  for  places  for  the 
staves  to  bear  it  withal. 

5 And  thou  shalt  make  the  staves  of  shittim 
wood,  and  overlay  them  with  gold. 

6 And  thou  shalt  put  it  before  the  vail  that 
is  by  the  ark  of  the  testimony,  before  the 
mercy  seat  that  is  over  the  testimony,  where 
I will  meet  with  thee. 

7 And  Aaron  shall  burn  thereon  sweet  in- 
cense every  morning : when  he  dresseth  the 
lamps,  he  shall  burn  incense  upon  it. 

8 And  when  Aaron  lighteth  the  lamps  at 
even,  he  shall  burn  incense  upon  it,  a per- 
petual incense  before  the  Lord  throughout 
your  generations. 

9 Ye  shall  offer  no  strange  incense  thereon, 
nor  burnt  sacrifice,  nor  meat  offering ; nei- 
ther shall  ye  pour  drink  offering  thereon. 

10  And  Aaron  shall  make  an  atonement 
upon  the  horns  of  it  once  in  a year  with  the 
blood  of  the  sin  offering  of  atonements ; 
once  in  the  year  shall  he  make  atonement 
upon  it  throughout  your  generations : it  is 
most  holy  unto  the  Lord. 

11  H And  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  say- 
ing*, 

12  When  thou  takest  the  sum  of  the  chil- 
dren of  Israel  after  their  number,  then  shall 
they  give  every  man  a ransom  for  his  soul 
unto  the  Lord,  when  thou  numberest  them ; 
that  there  be  no  plague  among  them,  when 
thou  numberest  them. 

13  This  they  shall  give,  everj^  one  that  pass- 
eth  among  them  that  are  numbered,  half  a 
shekel  after  the  shekel  of  the  sanctuary:  (a 
shekel  is  twenty  gerahs:)  a half  shekel  shall 
be  the  offering  of  the  Lord. 

14  Every  one  that  passeth  among  them  that 
are  numbered,  from  twenty  years  old  and 
above,  shall  give  an  offering  unto  the  Lord. 

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The  brazen  altar.  EXODFS,  XXXI.  OhservaUon  of  the  sabbatK 


15  The  rich  shall  not  g-ive  more,  and  the 
poor  shall  not  give  less,  than  half  a shekel, 
when  they  give  an  offering  unto  the  Lord, 
to  make  an  atonement  for  your  souls. 

16  And  thou  shalt  take  the  atonement 
money  of  the  children  of  Israel,  and  shalt 
appoint  it  for  the  service  of  the  tabernacle 
of  the  congregation ; that  it  may  be  a me- 
njorial  unto  the  children  of  Israel  before 
the  Lord,  to  make  an  atonement  for  your 
souls. 

17  t And  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  say- 
ing, 

18  Thou  shalt  also  make  a laver  of  brass, 
and  his  foot  also  of  brass,  to  wash  withal: 
and  thou  shalt  put  it  between  the  tabernacle 
of  the  congregation  and  the  altar,  and  thou 
shalt  put  water  therein. 

19  For  Aaron  and  his  sons  shall  wash  their 
hands  and  their  feet  thereat : 

20  When  they  go  into  the  tabernacle  of  the 
congregation,  they  shall  wash  with  water, 
that  they  die  not;  or  when  they  come  near 
to  the  altar  to  minister,  to  burn  offering 
made  by  fire  unto  the  Lord  : 

21  So  they  shall  wash  their  hands  and  their 
feet,  that  they  die  not : and  it  shall  be  a stat- 
ute for  ever  to  them,  even  to  him  and  to  his 
seed  throughout  their  generations. 

22 II  Moreover  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses, 
saying, 

23  Take  thou  also  unto  thee  principal  spices, 
of  pure  myrrh  five  hundred  shekels,  and  of 
sweet  cinnamon  half  so  much,  even  two  hun- 
dred and  fifty  shekels,  and  of  sweet  calamus 
two  hundred  and  fifty  shekels, 

24  And  of  cassia  five  hundred  shekels,  after 
the  shekel  of  the  sanctuary,  and  of  oil  olive 
a hin : 

25  And  thou  shalt  make  it  an  oil  of  holy 
ointment,  an  ointment  compound  after  the 
art  of  the  apothecary;  it  shall  be  a holy 
anointing  oil. 

26  And  thou  shalt  anoint  the  tabernacle  of 
the  congregation  therewith,  and  the  ark  of 
the  testimony, 

27  And  the  table  and  all  his  vessels,  and 
the  candlestick  and  his  vessels,  and  the  altar 
of  incense, 

28  And  the  altar  of  burnt  offering  with  all 
his  vessels,  and  the  laver  and  his  foot. 

29  And  thou  shalt  sanctify  them,  that  they 
may  be  most  holy:  whatsoever  toucheth 
them  shall  be  holy. 

30  And  tnou  shalt  anoint  Aaron  and  his 
sons,  and  consecrate  them,  that  they  may 
minister  unto  me  in  the  priest’s  office. 

31  And  thou  shalt  speak  unto  the  children 
of  Israel,  saying.  This  shall  be  a holy  anoint- 
ing oil  unto  me  throughout  your  genera- 
tions. 

32  Upon  man’s  flesh  shall  it  not  be  poured, 
neither  shall  ye  make  any  other  like  it,  after 
the  composition  of  it ; it  is  hoiy,  and  it  shall 
be  holy  unto  you. 

33  Whosoever  corapoundeth  any  like  it,  or 
whosoever  putteth  any  of  it  upon  a stran- 
ger, shall  even  be  cut  off  from  his  people. 

34  t And  the  LORD  said  unto  Moses,  Take 
unto  thee  sweet  spices,  stacte,  and  onycha, 
and  galbanum ; these  sweet  spices  with  pure 
frankincense : of  each  shall  there  be  a like 
weight : 

35  And  thou  shalt  make  it  a perfume,  a 

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confection  after  the  art  of  the  apothecaiy, 
tempered  together,  pure  and  holy : 

36  And  thou  shalt  beat  some  of  it  very 
small,  and  put  of  it  before  the  testimony  in 
the  tabernacle  of  the  congregation,  where 
I will  meet  with  thee ; it  shall  be  unto  you 
most  holy. 

37  And  as  for  the  perfume  which  thou 
shalt  make,  ye  shall  not  make  to  yourselves 
according  to  the  composition  thereof:  it 
shall  be  unto  thee  holy  for  the  Lord. 

38  Whosoever  shall  make  like  unto  that, 
to  smell  thereto,  shall  even  be  cut  off  from 
his  people. 

CHAPTER  XXXI. 

Bezaleel  and  Aholiah  called. 

AND  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  saying, 
J\.  2 See,  I have  called  by  name  Bezaleel 
the  son  of  Uri,  the  son  of  Hur,  of  the  tribe 
of  Judah: 

3 And  I have  filled  him  with  the  spirit  of 
God,  in  wisdom,  and  in  understanding,  and 
in  knowledge,  and  in  aU  manner  of  work- 
manship, 

4 To  devise  cunning  works,  to  work  in  gold, 
and  in  silver,  and  in  brass, 

5 And  in  cutting  of  stones,  to  set  them,  and 
in  carving  of  timber,  to  work  in  all  manner 
of  workmanship. 

6 And  I,  behold,  I have  given  with  him 
Aholiab,  the  son  of  Ahisamach,  of  the  tribe 
of  Dan:  and  in  the  hearts  of  all  that  are 
wise  hearted  I have  put  wisdom,  that  they 
may  make  all  that  I have  commanded  thee ; 

7 The  tabernacle  of  the  congregation,  and 
the  ark  of  the  testimony,  and  the  mercy 
seat  that  is  thereupon,  and  all  the  furniture 
of  the  tabernacle, 

8 And  the  table  and  his  furniture,  and  the 
pure  candlestick  with  aU  his  furniture,  and 
the  altar  of  incense, 

9 And  the  altar  of  burnt  offering  with  all 
his  furniture,  and  the  laver  and  his  foot, 

10  And  the  clothes  of  service,  and  the  holy 
garments  for  Aaron  the  priest,  and  the  gar- 
ments of  his  sons,  to  minister  in  the  priest’s 
office, 

11  And  the  anointing  oil,  and  sweet  incense 
for  the  holy  place:  according  to  all  that  I 
have  commanded  thee  shall  they  do. 

12 1 And  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  say- 
ing, 

13  Speak  thou  also  unto  the  children  of  Is- 
rael, saying.  Verily  my  sabbaths  ye  shall 
keep : for  it  is  a sign  between  me  and  you 
throughout  your  generations ; that  ye  may 
know  that  I am  the  Lord  that  doth  sanctify 
you. 

14  Ye  shall  keep  the  sabbath  therefore ; for 
it  is  holy  unto  you.  Every  one  that  deflleth 
it  shall  surely  be  put  to  death : for  whoso- 
ever doeth  any  work  therein,  that  soul  shall 
be  cut  off  from  among  his  people. 

15  Six  days  may  work  be  done ; but  in  the 
seventh  is  the  sabbath  of  rest,  holy  to  the 
Lord  : whosoever  doeth  any  work  in  the  sab- 
bath day.  he  shall  surely  be  put  to  death. 

16  Wherefore  the  children  of  Israel  shall 
keep  the  sabbath,  to  observe  the  sabbath 
throughout  their  generations,  for  a perpet- 
ual covenant. 

17  It  is  a sign  between  me  and  the  children 
of  Israel  for  ever : for  in  six  days  the  Lori/ 


Aaron  maketh  a golden  calf.  EXODUS,  XXXIIo  The  idolaters  are  slain. 


made  heaven  and  earth,  and  on  the  seventh 
day  he  rested,  and  was  refreshed. 

18  H And  he  gave  unto  Moses,  when  he  had 
made  an  end  of  communing  with  him  upon 
mount  Sinai,  two  tables  of  testimony,  tables 
of  stone,  written  with  the  finger  of  God. 

CHAPTER  XXXII. 

The  golden  calf. 

AND  when  the  people  saw  that  Moses  de- 
iiL  layed  to  come  down  out  of  the  mount, 
the  people  gathered  themselves  together 
unto  Aaron,  and  said  unto  him.  Up,  make 
us  gods,  which  shall  go  before  us ; for  as  for 
this  Moses,  the  man  that  brought  us  up  out 
of  the  land  of  Egypt,  we  wot  not  what  is  be- 
come of  him. 

2 And  Aaron  said  unto  them.  Break  off  the 
golden  earrings,  which  are  in  the  ears  of 
your  wives,  of  your  sons,  and  of  your  daugh- 
ters, and  bring  them  unto  me. 

3 And  all  the  people  brake  off  the  golden 
earrings  which  were  in  their  ears,  and 
brought  them  unto  Aaron. 

4 And  he  received  them  at  their  hand,  and 
fashioned  it  with  a graving  tool,  after  he  had 
made  it  a molten  calf : and  they  said.  These 
he  thy  gods,  O Israel,  which  brought  thee  up 
out  of  the  land  of  Egypt. 

5 And  when  Aaron  saw  it,  he  built  an  altar 
before  it;  and  Aaron  made  proclamation, 
and  said.  To  morrow  is  a feast  to  the  Lord. 

6 And  they  rose  up  early  on  the  morrow, 
and  offered  burnt  offerings,  and  brought 
peace  offerings ; and  the  people  sat  down  to 
eat  and  to  drink,  and  rose  up  to  play. 

7 IF  And  the  Lord  said  unto  Moses,  Go,  get 
thee  down;  for  thy  people,  which  thou 
broughtest  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  have 
corrupted  themselves: 

8 They  have  turned  aside  quickly  out  of 
the  way  which  I commanded  them:  they 
have  made  them  a molten  calf,  and  have 
worshipped  it,  and  have  sacrificed  thereun- 
to, and  said.  These  he  thy  gods,  O Israel, 
which  have  brought  thee  up  out  of  the  land 
of  Egypt. 

9 And  the  Lord  said  unto  Moses,  I have 
seen  this  people,  and,  behold,  it  is  a stiff- 
necked people: 

10  Now  therefore  let  me  alone,  that  my 
wrath  may  wax  hot  against  them,  and  that 
I may  consume  them:  and  I will  make  of 
thee  a great  nation. 

11  And  Moses  besought  the  Lord  his  God, 
and  said.  Lord,  why  doth  thy  wrath  wax  hot 
against  thy  people,  which  thou  hast  brought 
forth  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt  with  great 
power,  and  with  a mighty  hand  ? 

12  Wherefore  should  the  Egyptians  speak, 
and  say.  For  mischief  did  he  bring  them  out, 
to  slay  them  in  the  mountains,  and  to  con- 
sume them  from  the  face  of  the  earth? 
Turn  from  thy  fierce  wrath,  and  repent  of 
this  evil  against  thy  people. 

13  Remember  Abraham,  Isaac,  and  Israel, 
thy  servants,  to  whom  thou  swarest  by 
thine  own  self,  and  saidst  unto  them,  I will 
multiply  your  seed  as  the  stars  of  heaven, 
and  all  this  land  that  I have  spoken  of  will  I 
give  unto  your  seed,  and  they  shall  inherit 
it  for  ever. 

14  And  the  Lord  repented  of  the  evil 
which  he  thought  to  do  unto  his  people. 


15  t And  Moses  turned,  and  went  down 
from  the  mount,  and  the  two  tables  of  the 
testimony  were  in  his  hand : the  tables  were 
written  on  both  their  sides ; on  the  one  side 
and  on  the  other  were  they  written. 

16  And  the  tables  were  the  work  of  God, 
and  the  writing  was  the  writing  of  God, 
graven  upon  the  tables. 

17  And  when  Joshua  heard  the  noise  of  the 
people  as  they  shouted,  he  said  unto  Moses, 
There  is  a noise  of  war  in  the  camp. 

18  And  he  said.  It  is  not  the  voice  of  them 
that  shout  for  mastery,  neither  is  it  the 
voice  of  them  that  cry  for  being  overcome ; 
hut  the  noise  of  them  that  sing  do  I hear. 

19  IF  And  it  came  to  pass,  as  soon  as  he  came 
nigh  unto  the  camp,  that  he  saw  the  calf, 
and  the  dancing : and  Moses’  an^er  waxed 
hot,  and  he  cast  the  tables  out  or  his  hands, 
and  brake  them  beneath  the  mount. 

20  And  he  took  the  calf  which  they  had 
made,  and  burnt  it  in  the  fire,  and  ground  it 
to  powder,  and  strewed  it  upon  the  W‘iter, 
and  made  the  children  of  Israel  drink  of  it. 

21  And  Moses  said  unto  Aaron,  What  did 
this  people  unto  thee,  that  thou  hast  brought 
so  great  a sin  upon  them  ? 

22  And  Aaron  said.  Let  not  the  anger  of  my 
lord  wax  hot ; thou  knowest  the  people,  that 
they  are  set  on  mischief. 

23  For  they  said  unto  me.  Make  us  gods, 
which  shall  go  before  us : for  as  for  this  Mo- 
ses, the  man  that  brought  us  up  out  of  the 
land  of  Egypt,  we  wot  not  what  is  become 
of  him. 

24  And  I said  unto  them.  Whosoever  hath 
any  gold,  let  them  break  it  off.  So  they 
gave  it  me : then  I cast  it  into  the  fire,  and 
there  came  out  this  calf. 

25  IF  And  when  Moses  saw  that  the  people 
were  naked,  (for  Aaron  had  made  them  naked 
unto  their  shame  among  their  enemies,) 

26  Then  Moses  stood  in  the  gate  of  the  camp, 
and  said,  Who  is  on  the  Lord’s  side  ? let  him 
come  unto  me.  And  all  the  sons  of  Levi 
gathered  themselves  together  unto  him. 

27  And  he  said  unto  them.  Thus  saith  the 
Lord  God  of  Israel,  Put  every  man  his  sword 
by  his  side,  and  go  in  and  out  from  gate  to 
gate  throughout  the  camp,  and  slay  every 
man  his  brother,  and  every  man  his  compan- 
ion, and  every  man  his  neighbour. 

28  And  the  children  of  Levi  did  according 
to  the  word  of  Moses : and  there  fell  of  the 
people  that  day  about  three  thousand  men. 

29  For  Moses  had  said.  Consecrate  your- 
selves to  day  to  the  Lord,  even  every  man 
upon  his  son,  and  upon  his  brother ; that  he 
may  bestow  upon  you  a blessing  this  day. 

30  IF  And  it  came  to  pass  on  the  morrow, 
that  Moses  said  unto  the  people.  Ye  have 
sinned  a great  sin : and  now  I wiU  go  up  un- 
to the  Lord  ; peradventure  1 shall  make  an 
atonement  for  your  sin. 

31  And  Moses  returned  unto  the  Lord,  and 
said.  Oh,  this  people  have  sinned  a great  sin, 
and  have  made  them  gods  of  gold. 

32  Yet  now,  if  thou  wilt  forgive  their  sin— ; 
and  if  not.  blot  me,  I pray  thee,  out  of  thy 
book  which  thou  hast  written. 

33  And  the  Lord  said  unto  Moses,  Whoso- 
ever hath  sinned  against  me,  him  will  I blot 
out  of  my  book. 

34  Therefore  now  go,  lead  the  people  unto 

67 


The  Lord  refuseth  to  go.  EXODUS, 

the  place  of  which  I have  spoken  unto  thee ; 
behold,  mine  Angel  shall  go  before  thee: 
nevertheless,  in  the  day  when  I visit,  I will 
visit  their  sin  upon  them. 

35  And  the  Lord  plagued  the  people,  be- 
cause they  made  the  calf,  which  Aaron  made. 

CHAPTER  XXXIII. 

The  Lord  talketh  with  Moses, 

AND  the  Lord  said  unto  Moses,  Depart, 
and  go  up  hence,  thou  and  the  people 
which  thou  hast  brought  up  out  of  the  land 
of  Egypt,  unto  the  land  which  I sware  unto 
Abraham,  to  Isaac,  and  to  Jacob,  saying, 
Unto  thy  seed  will  I give  it: 

2 And  I will  send  an  Angel  before  thee ; 
and  I will  drive  out  the  Canaanite,  the  Am- 
orite,  and  the  Hittite,  and  the  Perizzite,  the 
Hivite,  and  the  Jebusite : 

3 Unto  a land  flowing  with  milk  and  honey : 
for  I will  not  go  up  in  the  midst  of  thee; 
for  thou  art  a stiffnecked  people : lest  I con- 
sume thee  in  the  way. 

4 H And  when  the  people  heard  these  evil 
tidings,  they  mourned : and  no  man  did  put 
on  him  his  ornaments. 

5 For  the  Lord  had  said  unto  Moses,  Say 
unto  the  children  of  Israel,  Ye  are  a stiff- 
necked people : I will  come  up  into  the  midst 
of  thee  in  a moment,  and  consume  thee: 
therefore  now  put  off  thy  ornaments  from 
thee,  that  I may  know  what  to  do  unto 
thee. 

6 And  the  children  of  Israel  stripped  them- 
selves of  their  ornaments  by  the  mount  Ho- 
reb. 

7 And  Moses  took  the  tabernacle,  and  pitch- 
ed it  without  the  camp,  afar  off  from  the 
camp,  and  called  it  the  Tabernacle  of  the 
congregation.  And  it  came  to  pass,  that 
every  one  which  sought  the  Lord  went  out 
unto  the  tabernacle  of  the  congregation, 
which  was  without  the  camp. 

8 And  it  came  to  pass,  when  Moses  went 
out  unto  the  tabernacle,  that  all  the  people 
rose  up,  and  stood  every  man  at  his  tent 
door,  and  looked  after  Moses,  until  he  was 
gone  into  the  tabernacle. 

9 And  it  came  to  pass,  as  Moses  entered  in- 
to the  tabernacle,  the  cloudy  pillar  descend- 
ed, and  stood  at  the  door  of  the  tabernacle, 
and  the  Lord  talked  with  Moses. 

10  And  all  the  people  saw  the  cloudy  pillar 
stand  at  the  tabernacle  door:  and  all  the 
people  rose  up  and  worshipped,  every  man 
in  his  tent  door. 

11  And  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses  face  to 
face,  as  a man  speaketh  unto  his  friend. 
And  he  turned  again  into  the  camp ; but  his 
servant  Joshua,  the  son  of  Nun,  a young 
man,  departed  not  out  of  the  tabernacle. 

12  1 And  Moses  said  unto  the  Lord,  See, 
thou  sayest  unto  me.  Bring  up  this  people : 
and  thou  hast  not  let  me  know  whom  thou 
wilt  send  with  me.  Yet  thou  hast  said,  I 
know  thee  by  name,  and  thou  hast  also 
found  grace  in  my  sight. 

13  Now  therefore,  I pray  thee,  if  I have 
found  grace  in  thy  sight,  shew  me  now  thy 
way,  that  I msLy  know  thee,  that  I may  find 
grace  in  thy  sight:  and  consider  that  this 
nation  is  thy  people. 

14  And  he  said.  My  presence  shall  go  with 
t/iee,  and  I will  give  thee  rest. 


XXXIIL  Qod  talketh  with  Moses. 

15  And  he  said  unto  him.  If  thy  presence  go 
not  with  me,  carry  us  not  up  hence. 

16  For  wherein  shall  it  be  known  here  that 

1 and  thy  people  have  found  grace  in  thy 
sight?  -is  it  not  in  that  thou  goestwith  us? 
So  shall  we  be  separated,  I and  thy  people, 
from  all  the  people  that  are  upon  the  face 
of  the  earth. 

17  And  the  Lord  said  unto  Moses,  I will  do 
this  thing  also  that  thou  hast  spoken:  for 
thou  hast  found  grace  in  my  sight,  and  I 
know  thee  by  name. 

18  And  he  said,  I beseech  thee,  shew  me 
thy  glory. 

19  And  he  said,  I will  make  all  my  goodness 
pass  before  thee,  and  I will  proclaim  the 
name  of  the  Lord  before  thee ; and  will  be 
gracious  to  whom  I will  be  gracious,  and  will 
shew  mercy  on  whom  I will  shew  mercy. 

20  And  he  said.  Thou  canst  not  see  my  face : 
for  there  shall  no  man  see  me,  and  live. 

21  And  the  Lord  said.  Behold,  there  is  a 
place  by  mt,  and  thou  shalt  stand  upon  a 
rock: 

22  And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  while  my  glory 
passeth  by,  that  I will  put  thee  in  a cleft  of 
the  rock,  and  will  cover  thee  with  my  hand 
while  I pass  by : ^ 

23  And  I will  take  away  mine  hand,  and 
thou  shalt  see  my  back  parts ; but  my  face 
shall  not  be  seen. 

CHAPTER  XXXIV. 

The  two  tables  renewed, 

AND  the  Lord  said  unto  Moses,  Hew  thee 
AY-  two  tables  of  stone  like  unto  the  first : 
and  I will  write  upon  these  tables  the  words 
that  were  in  the  first  tables,  which  thou 
brakest. 

2 And  be  ready  in  the  morning,  and  come 
up  in  the  morning  unto  mount  Sinai,  and 
present  thyself  thereto  me  in  the  top  of  the 
mount. 

3 And  no  man  shall  come  up  with  thee,  nei- 
ther let  any  man  be  seen  throughout  aU  the 
mount ; neither  let  the  flocks  nor  herds  feed 
before  that  mount. 

4 t And  he  hewed  two  tables  of  stone  like 
unto  the  first;  and  Moses  rose  up  early  in 
the  morning,  and  went  up  unto  mount  Sinai, 
as  the  Lord  had  commanded  him,  and  took 
in  his  hand  the  two  tables  of  stone. 

5 And  the  Lord  descended  in  the  cloud,  and 
stood  with  him  there,  and  proclaimed  the 
name  of  the  Lord. 

6 And  the  Lord  passed  by  before  him,  and 
proclaimed.  The  Lord,  The  Lord  God,  mer- 
ciful and  gracious,  longsuffering,  and  abund- 
ant in  goodness  and  truth, 

7 Keeping  mercy  for  thousands,  forgiving 
iniquity  and  transgression  and  sin,  and  that 
will  by  no  means  clear  the  guilty;  visiting 
the  iniquity  of  the  fathers  upon  the  chil- 
dren, and  upon  the  children’s  children,  unto 
the  third  and  to  the  fourth  generation. 

8 And  Moses  made  haste,  and  bowed  his 
head  toward  the  earth,  and  worshipped. 

9 And  he  said.  If  now  I have  found  grace  in 
thy  sight,  O Lord,  let  my  liord,  I pray  thee, 
go  among  us ; for  it  is  a stiffnecked  people ; 
and  pardon  our  iniquity  and  our  sin,  and 
take  us  for  thine  inheritance. 

10 1 And  he  said.  Behold,  I make  a covenant : 
before  all  thy  people  I will  do  marvels,  such 


God's  covenant  with  Israel.  EXODUS,  XXXV.  Moses'  face  shineth. 


as  have  not  been  done  in  all  the  earth,  nor 
in  any  nation:  and  all  the  people  among- 
which  thou  art  shall  see  the  work  of  the 
Lord  : for  it  is  a terrible  thing  that  I will  do 
with  thee. 

11  Observe  thou  that  which  I command 
thee  this  day:  behold,  I drive  out  before 
thee  the  Amorite,  and  the  Canaanite,  and 
the  Hittite,  and  the  Perizzite,  and  the  Hivite, 
and  the  Jebusite. 

13  Take  heed  to  thyself,  lest  thou  make  a 
covenant  with  the  inhabitants  of  the  land 
whither  thou  goest,  lest  it  be  for  a snare  in 
the  midst  of  thee : 

13  But  ye  shall  destroy  their  altars,  break 
their  images,  and  cut  down  their  groves : 

14  For  thou  shalt  worship  no  other  god : for 
the  Lord,  whose  name  is  Jealous,  is  a jeal- 
ous God. 

15  Lest  thou  make  a covenant  with  the  in- 
habitants of  the  land,  and  they  go  a whoring 
after  their  gods,  and  do  sacrifice  unto  their 
gods,  and  one  call  thee,  and  thou  eat  of  his 
sacrifice ; 

16  And  thou  take  of  their  daughters  unto 
thy  sons,  and  their  daughters  go  a whoring 
after  their  gods,  and  make  thy  sons  go  a 
whoring  after  their  gods. 

17  Thou  shalt  make  thee  no  molten  gods. 

18  1 The  feast  of  unleavened  bread  shalt 
thou  keep.  Seven  days  thou  shalt  eat  un- 
leavened bread,  as  I commanded  thee,  in  the 
time  of  the  month  Abib : for  in  the  month 
Abib  thou  earnest  out  from  Egypt. 

19  AH  that  openeth  the  matrix  is  mine ; and 
every  firstling  among  thy  cattle,  whether  ox 
or  sheep,  that  is  male. 

30  But  the  firstling  of  an  ass  thou  shalt  re- 
deem with  a lamb : and  if  thou  redeem  him 
not,  then  shalt  thou  break  bis  neck.  All  the 
firstborn  of  thy  sons  thou  shalt  redeem.  And 
none  shall  appear  before  me  empty. 

31  1 Six  days  thou  shalt  work,  but  on  the 
seventh  day  thou  shalt  rest : in  earing  time 
and  in  harvest  thou  shalt  rest. 

33  If  And  thou  shalt  observe  the  feast  of 
weeks,  of  the  firstfruits  of  wheat  harvest, 
and  the  feast  of  ingathering  at  the  year’s  end. 

33  If  Thrice  in  the  year  shall  all  your  men 
children  appear  before  the  Lord  God,  the 
God  of  Israel. 

34  For  I will  cast  out  the  nations  before 
thee,  and  enlarge  thy  borders : neither  shall 
any  man  desire  thy  land,  when  thou  shalt  go 
up  to  appear  before  the  Lord  thy  God  thrice 
in  the  year. 

35  Thou  shalt  not  offer  the  blood  of  my  sac- 
rifice with  leaven ; neither  shall  the  sacrifice 
of  the  feast  of  the  passover  be  left  unto  the 
morning. 

36  The  first  of  the  firstfruits  of  thy  land  thou 
shalt  bring  unto  the  house  of  the  Lord  thy 
God.  Thou  shalt  not  seethe  a kid  in  his 
mother’s  milk. 

37  And  the  Lord  said  unto  Moses,  Write 
thou  these  words:  for  after  the  tenor  of 
these  words  I have  made  a covenant  with 
thee  and  with  Israel. 

38  And  he  was  there  with  the  Lord  forty 
days  and  forty  nights;  he  did  neither  eat 
bread,  nor  drink  water.  And  He  wrote  upon 
the  tables  the  words  of  the  covenant,  the 
ten  commandments. 

39 1 And  it  came  to  pass,  when  Moses  cam© 


down  from  mount  Sinai  with  the  two  tables 
of  testimony  in  Moses’  hand,  when  he  came 
down  from  the  mount,  that  Moses  wist  not 
that  the  skin  of  his  face  shone  while  he  talk- 
ed with  him. 

30  And  when  Aaron  and  all  the  children  of 
Israel  saw  Moses,  behold,  the  skin  of  his  face 
shone  ; and  they  were  afraid  to  come  nigh 
him. 

31  And  Moses  called  unto  them ; and  Aaron 
and  all  the  rulers  of  the  congregation  return- 
ed unto  him : and  Moses  talked  with  them. 

33  And  afterward  all  the  children  of  Israel 
came  nigh  : and  he  gave  them  in  command- 
ment all  that  the  Lord  had  spoken  with  him 
in  mount  Sinai. 

33  And  till  Moses  had  done  speaking  with 
them,  he  put  a vail  on  his  face. 

34  But  when  Moses  went  in  befv^re  the  Lord 
to  speak  with  him,  he  took  the  vail  off,  until 
he  came  out.  And  he  came  out,  and  spake 
unto  the  children  of  Israel  that  which  he  was 
commanded. 

35  And  the  children  of  Israel  saw  the  face  of 
Moses,  that  the  skin  of  Moses’  face  shone : 
and  Moses  put  the  vail  upon  his  face  again, 
until  he  went  in  to  speak  with  Him. 

CHAPTER  XXXV. 

The  sahhath  to  he  observed. 

AND  Moses  gathered  aU  the  congregation 
jt\.  of  the  children  of  Israel  together,  and 
said  unto  them.  These  are  the  words  which 
the  Lord  hath  commanded,  that  ye  should 
do  them. 

3 Six  days  shall  work  be  done,  but  on  the 
seventh  day  there  shall  be  to  you  a holy  day, 
a sabbath  of  rest  to  the  Lord:  whosoever 
doeth  work  therein  shall  be  put  to  death. 

3 Ye  shall  kindle  no  fire  throughout  your 
habitations  upon  the  sabbath  day. 

4 1 And  Moses  spake  unto  all  the  congrega- 
tion of  the  children  of  Israel,  saying.  This  is 
the  thing  which  the  Lord  commanded,  say- 
ing, 

5 Take  ye  from  among  you  an  offering  unto- 
the  Lord  : whosoever  is  of  a willing  heart, 
let  him  bring  it,  an  offering  of  the  Lord; 
gold,  and  silver,  and  brass, 

6 And  blue,  and  purple,  and  scarlet,  and 
fine  linen,  and  goats’  hair, 

7 And  rams’  skins  dyed  red,  and  badgers’ 
skins,  and  shittim  wood, 

8 And  oil  for  the  light,  and  spices  for  anoint- 
ing oil,  and  for  the  sweet  incense, 

9 And  onyx  stones,  and  stones  to  be  set  for 
the  ephod,  and  for  the  breastplate. 

10  And  every  wise  hearted  among  you  shall 
come,  and  make  all  that  the  Lord  hath  com- 
manded ; 

11  The  tabernacle,  his  tent,  and  his  cover- 
ing, his  taches,  and  his  boards,  his  bars,  his 
pillars,  and  his  sockets ; 

13  The  ark,  and  the  staves  thereof,  with  the 
mercy  seat,  and  the  vail  of  the  covering ; 

13  The  table,  and  his  staves,  and  all  his  ves- 
sels, and  the  shewbread ; 

14  The  candlestick  also  for  the  light,  and  his 
furniture,  and  his  lamps,  with  the  oil  for  the 
light; 

15  And  the  incense  altar,  and  his  staves,  and 
the  anointing  oil,  and  the  sweet  incense,  and 
the  hanging  for  the  door  at  the  entering-  in 
©f  the  tabernacle  5 


©9 


The  people^s  readiness  to  offer. 

16  The  altar  of  burnt  offering*,  with  his  bra- 
zen grate,  his  staves,  and  all  his  vessels,  the 
laver  and  his  foot  ; 

17  The  hangings  of  the  court,  his  pillars, 
and  their  sockets,  and  the  hanging  for  the 
door  of  the  court; 

18  The  pins  of  the  tabernacle,  and  the  pins 
of  the  court,  and  their  cords ; 

19  The  clothes  of  service,  to  do  service  in 
the  holy  place.,  the  holy  garments  for  Aaron 
the  priest,  and  the  garments  of  his  sons,  to 
minister  in  the  priest’s  office. 

20  t And  all  the  congregation  of  the  chil- 
dren of  Israel  departed  from  the  presence 
of  Moses. 

21  And  they  came,  every  one  whose  heart 
stirred  him  up,  and  every  one  whom  his 
spirit  made  willing,  and  they  brought  the 
Lord’s  offering  to  the  work  of  the  taberna- 
cle of  the  congregation,  and  for  all  his  serv- 
ice, and  for  the  holy  garments. 

22  And  they  came,  both  men  and  women,  as 
many  as  were  willing  hearted,  and  brought 
bracelets,  and  earrings,  and  rings,  and  tab- 
lets, all  jewels  of  gold : and  every  man  that 
offered,  offered  an  offering  of  gold  unto  the 
Lord. 

23  And  every  man,  with  whom  was  found 
blue,  and  purple,  and  scarlet,  and  fine  linen, 
and  goats’  hair,  and  red  skins  of  rams,  and 
badgers’  skins,  brought  them. 

24  Every  one  that  did  offer  an  offering  of 
silver  and  brass  brought  the  Lord’s  offer- 
ing : and  every  man,  with  whom  was  found 
shittim  wood  for  any  work  of  the  service, 
brought  it. 

25  And  all  the  women  that  were  wise  heart- 
ed did  spin  with  their  hands,  and  brought 
that  which  they  had  spun,  hoth  of  blue,  and 
of  purple,  and  of  scarlet,  and  of  fine  linen. 

26  And  all  the  women  whose  heart  stirred 
them  up  in  wisdom  spun  goats’  hair. 

27  And  the  rulers  brought  onyx  stones,  and 
stones  to  be  set,  for  the  ephod,  and  for  the 
breastplate ; 

28  And  spice,  and  oil  for  the  light,  and  for 
the  anointing  oil,  and  for  the  sweet  incense. 

29  The  children  of  Israel  brought  a willing 
offering  unto  the  Lord,  every  man  and  wo- 
man, whose  heart  made  them  willing  to  bring 
for  all  manner  of  work,  which  the  Lord  had 
<;ommanded  to  be  made  by  the  hand  of 
Moses. 

30  1 And  Moses  said  unto  the  children  of 
Israel,  See,  the  Lord  hath  called  by  name 
Bezaleel  the  son  of  Uri,  the  son  of  Hur,  of 
the  tribe  of  Judah; 

And  he  hath  filled  him  with  the  spirit  of 
God,  in  wisdom,  in  understanding,  and  in 
knowledge,  and  in  all  manner  of  workman- 
ship ; 

32  And  to  devise  curious  works,  to  work  in 
gold,  and  in  silver,  and  in  brass, 

33  And  in  the  cutting  of  stones,  to  set  them, 
and  in  carving  of  wood,  to  make  any  man- 
ner of  cunning  work. 

34  And  he  hath  put  in  his  heart  that  he  may 
teach,  both  he,  and  Aholiab,  the  son  of  Ahisa- 
mach,  of  the  tribe  of  Dan. 

35  Them  hath  he  filled  with  wisdom  of  heart, 
to  work  all  manner  of  work,  of  the  engrav- 
er, and  of  the  cunning  workman,  and  of  the 
embroiderer,  in  blue,  and  in  purple,  in  scar- 
let, and  in  fine  linen,  and  of  the  weaver,  evm 


The  curtains  of  cherubim, 

of  them  that  do  any  work,  and  of  those  that 
devise  cunning  work. 

CHAPTER  XXXVI. 

Offerings  given  to  the  workmen. 

Then  wrought  Bezaleel  and  Aholiab,  and 
every  wise  hearted  man,  in  whom  the 
Lord  put  wisdom  and  understanding  to 
know  how  to  work  all  manner  of  work  for 
the  service  of  the  sanctuary,  according  to 
all  that  the  Lord  had  commanded. 

2  And  Moses  called  Bezaleel  and  Aholiab, 
and  every  wise  hearted  man,  in  whose  heart 
the  Lord  had  put  wisdom,  even  every  one 
whose  heart  stirred  him  up  to  come  unto 
the  work  to  do  it; 

3  And  they  received  of  Moses  aU  the  offer- 
ing, which  the  children  of  Israel  had  brought 
for  the  work  of  the  service  of  the  sanctuary, 
to  make  it  withal.  And  they  brought  yet 
unto  him  free  offerings  every  morning. 

4  And  all  the  wise  men,  that  wrought  all 
the  work  of  the  sanctuary,  came  every  man 
from  his  work  which  they  made ; 

5  t And  they  spake  unto  Moses,  saying.  The 
people  bring  much  more  than  enough  for 
the  service  of  the  work,  which  the  Lord 
commanded  to  make. 

6  And  Moses  gave  commandment,  and  they 
caused  it  to  be  proclaimed  throughout  the 
camp,  saying.  Let  neither  man  nor  woman 
make  any  more  work  for  the  offering  of  the 
sanctuary.  So  the  people  were  restrained 
from  bringing. 

7  For  the  stuff  they  had  was  sufficient  for 
all  the  work  to  make  it,  and  too  much. 

8  1 And  every  wise  hearted  man  among 
them  that  wrought  the  work  of  the  taber- 
nacle made  ten  curtains  of  fine  twined  linen, 
and  blue,  and  purple,  and  scarlet;  with  cher- 
ubim of  cunning  work  made  he  them. 

9  The  length  of  one  curtain  was  twenty  and 
eight  cubits,  and  the  breadth  of  one  curtain 
four  cubits;  the  curtains  were  all  of  one 
size. 

10  And  he  coupled  the  five  curtains  one  un- 
to another;  and  the  other  five  curtains  he 
coupled  one  unto  another. 

11  And  he  made  loops  of  blue  on  the  edge 
of  one  curtain  from  the  selvedge  in  the 
coupling;  likewise  he  made  in  the  utter- 
most side  of  another  curtain,  in  the  coup- 
ling of  the  second. 

12  Fifty  loops  made  he  in  one  curtain,  and 
fifty  loops  made  he  in  the  edge  of  the  cur- 
tain which  was  in  the  coupling  of  the  sec- 
ond : the  loops  held  one  curtain  to  another. 
13  And  he  made  fifty  taches  of  gold,  and 
coupled  the  curtains  one  unto  another  with 
the  taches ; so  it  became  one  tabernacle. 

14  t And  he  made  curtains  of  goats’  hair 
for  the  tent  over  the  tabernacle:  eleven 
curtains  he  made  them. 

15  The  length  of  one  curtain  was  thirty 
cubits,  and  four  cubits  was  the  breadth  of 
one  curtain:  the  eleven  curtains  were  of 
one  size. 

16  And  he  coupled  five  curtains  by  them- 
selves, and  six  curtains  by  themselves. 

17  And  he  made  fifty  loops  upon  the  utter- 
most edge  of  the  curtain  in  the  coupling, 
and  fifty  loops  made  he  upon  the  edge  of 
the  curtain  which  coupleth  the  second. 

18  And  he  mad©  fifty  taches  of  brass  to 


EXODUS,  XXXVI. 


The  hoa/rds  and  bars.  EXODUS, 

couple  the  tent  together,  that  it  might  be 
one. 

19  And  he  made  a covering  for  the  tent 
of  rams’  skins  dyed  red,  and  a covering  of 
badgers’  skins  above  that. 

20  t And  he  made  boards  for  the  taber- 
nacle of  shittim  wood,  standing  up. 

21  The  length  of  a board  was  ten  cubits, 
and  the  breadth  of  a board  one  cubit  and 
a half. 

22  One  board  had  two  tenons,  equally  dis- 
tant one  from  another:  thus  did  he  make 
for  all  the  boards  of  the  tabernacle. 

23  And  he  made  boards  for  the  tabernacle ; 
twenty  boards  for  the  south  side  southward ; 

24  And  forty  sockets  of  silver  he  made  un- 
der the  twenty  boards ; two  sockets  under 
one  board  for  his  two  tenons,  and  two  sock- 
ets under  another  board  for  his  two  tenons. 

25  And  for  the  other  side  of  the  tabernacle, 
which  is  toward  the  north  corner,  he  made 
twenty  boards, 

26  And  their  forty  sockets  of  silver;  two 
sockets  under  one  board,  and  two  sockets 
under  another  board. 

27  And  for  the  sides  of  the  tabernacle  west- 
ward he  made  six  boards. 

26  And  two  boards  made  he  for  the  corners 
of  the  tabernacle  in  the  two  sides. 

29  And  they  were  coupled  beneath,  and 
coupled  together  at  the  head  thereof,  to  one 
ring:  thus  he  did  to  both  of  them  in  both 
the  corners. 

30  And  there  were  eight  boards ; and  their 
sockets  were  sixteen  sockets  of  silver,  under 
every  board  two  sockets. 

31  1 And  he  made  bars  of  shittim  wood ; 
five  for  the  boards  of  the  one  side  of  the 
tabernacle, 

32  And  five  bars  for  the  boards  of  the  other 
side  of  the  tabernacle,  and  five  bars  for  the 
boards  of  the  tabernacle  for  the  sides  west- 
ward. 

33  And  he  made  the  middle  bar  to  shoot 
through  the  boards  from  the  one  end  to  the 
other. 

34  And  he  overlaid  the  boards  with  gold, 
and  made  their  rings  of  gold  to  be  places  for 
the  bars,  and  overlaid  the  bars  with  gold. 

35 1 And  he  made  a vail  of  blue,  and  pur- 
ple, and  scarlet,  and  fine  twined  linen : with 
cherubim  made  he  it  of  cunning  work. 

36  And  he  made  thereunto  four  pillars  of 
shittim  wood^  and  overlaid  them  with  gold : 
their  hooks  were  of  gold ; and  he  cast  for 
them  four  sockets  of  silver. 

37  IF  And  he  made  a hanging  for  the  taber- 
nacle door  of  blue,  and  purple,  and  scarlet, 
and  fine  twined  linen,  or  needlework ; 

38  And  the  five  pillars  of  it  with  their 
hooks : and  he  overlaid  their  chapiters  and 
their  fillets  with  gold : but  their  five  sockets 
were  of  brass. 

i CHAPTER  XXXVII. 

The  ark.,  mercy  seat,  dec. 

AND  Bezaleel  made  the  ark  of  shittim 
-rX  wood:  two  cubits  and  a halt  was  the 
length  of  it,  and  a cubit  and  a half  the 
breadth  of  it,  and  a cubit  and  a half  the 
I height  of  it  : 

I 2 And  he  overlaid  it  with  pure  gold  within 
and  without,  and  made  a crown  of  gold  to  it 

I round  abonto 


XXXVII.  The  golden  candlestick. 

3 And  he  cast  for  it  four  rings  of  gold,  to  be 
set  by  the  four  corners  of  it ; even  two  rings 
upon  the  one  side  cf  it,  and  two  rings  upon 
the  other  side  of  it. 

4 And  he  made  staves  of  shittim  wood,  and 
overlaid  them  with  gold. 

5 And  he  put  the  staves  into  the  rings  by 
the  sides  ot  the  ark,  to  bear  the  ark. 

6 t And  he  made  the  mercy  seat  of  pure 
gold : two  cubits  and  a half  was  the  length 
thereof,  and  one  cubit  and  a half  the  breadth 
thereof. 

7 And  he  made  two  eherubim  of  gold,  beat- 
en out  of  one  piece  made  he  them,  on  the 
two  ends  of  the  mercy  seat ; 

8 One  cherub  on  the  end  on  this  side,  and 
another  cherub  on  the  other  end  on  that 
side:  out  of  the  mercy  seat  made  he  the 
cherubim  on  the  two  ends  thereof. 

9 And  the  cherubim  spread  out  their  wings 
on  high,  and  covered  with  their  wings  over 
the  mercy  seat,  with  their  faces  one  to  an- 
other ; even  to  the  mercy  seatward  were  the 
faces  of  the  cherubim. 

10 1 And  he  made  the  table  of  shittim  wood  : 
two  cubits  was  the  length  thereof,  and  a 
eubit  the  breadth  thereof,  and  a cubit  and  a 
half  the  height  thereof : 

11  And  he  overlaid  it  with  pure  gold,  and 
made  thereunto  a crown  of  gold  round 
about. 

12  Also,  he  made  thereunto  a border  of 
a handbreadth  round  about;  and  made  a 
crown  of  gold  for  the  border  thereof  round 
about. 

13  And  he  cast  for  it  four  rings  of  gold,  and 
put  the  rings  upon  the  four  corners  that 
were  in  the  four  feet  thereof. 

14  Over  against  the  border  were  the  rings, 
the  places  for  the  staves  to  bear  the  table. 

15  And  he  made  the  staves  of  shittim  wood, 
and  overlaid  them  with  gold,  to  bear  the 
table. 

16  And  he  made  the  vessels  which  were 
upon  the  table,  his  dishes,  and  his  spoons, 
and  his  bowls,  and  his  covers  to  cover  withal, 
of  pure  gold. 

17  IF  And  he  made  the  candlestick  of  pure 
gold : of  beaten  work  made  he  the  candle- 
stick; his  shaft,  and  his  branch,  his  bowls, 
his  knops,  and  his  flowers,  were  of  the 
same : 

18  And  six  branches  going  out  of  the  sides 
thereof;  three  branches  of  the  candlestick 
out  of  the  one  side  thereof,  and  three 
branches  of  the  candlestick  out  of  the 
other  side  thereof: 

19  Three  bowls  made  after  the  fashion  of 
almonds  in  one  branch,  a knop  and  a flower; 
and  three  bowls  made  like  almonds  in  an- 
other branch,  a knop  and  a flower:  so 
throughout  the  six  branches  going  out  of 
the  candlestick. 

20  And  in  the  candlestick  were  four  bowls 
made  like  almonds,  his  knops,  and  his  flow- 
ers: 

21  And  a knop  under  two  branehes  of  the 
same,  and  a knop  under  two  branches  of  the 
same,  and  a knop  under  two  branches  of  the 
same,  according  to  the  six  branches  going 
out  of  it. 

22  Their  knops  and  their  branches  were  of 
the  same;  all  of  it  was  one  beaten  work  of 
pure  goldo 

Ifl 


The  altar  of  im^cense,  EXODUS, 

33  And  he  made  his  seven  lamps,  and  his 
snuffers,  and  his  snuffdishes,  of  pure  gold. 

34  Of  a talent  of  pure  gold  made  he  it,  and 
all  the  vessels  thereof. 

35  t And  he  made  the  incense  altar  of  shit- 
tim  Avood : the  length  of  it  was  a cubit,  and 
the  breadth  of  it  a cubit ; it  was  foursquare ; 
and  two  cubits  was  the  height  of  it;  the 
horns  thereof  Avere  of  the  same. 

36  And  he  overlaid  it  with  pure  gold,  both 
the  top  of  it,  and  the  sides  thereof  round 
about,  and  the  horns  of  it : also  he  made  un- 
to it  a crown  of  gold  round  about. 

37  And  he  made  two  rings  of  gold  for  it  un- 
der the  croAAUi  thereof,  by  the  two  corners 
of  it,  upon  the  two  sides  thereof,  to  be  places 
for  the  staves  to  bear  it  withal. 

38  And  he  made  the  staves  of  shittim  wood, 
and  overlaid  them  with  gold. 

39  H And  he  made  the  holy  anointing  oil, 
and  the  pure  incense  of  sweet  spices,  ac- 
cording to  the  work  of  the  apothecary. 

CHAPTER  XXXVIII. 

The  altar  of  burnt  offering,  &c. 

AND  he  made  the  altar  of  burnt  offering  of 
J:\.  shittim  wood : five  cubits  was  the  length 
thereof,  and  five  cubits  the  breadth  thereof ; 
U was  foursquare;  and  three  cubits  the 
height  thereof. 

3  And  he  made  the  horns  thereof  on  the 
four  corners  of  it ; the  horns  thereof  were 
of  the  same : and  he  overlaid  it  with  brass. 

3 And  he  made  all  the  vessels  of  the  altar, 
the  pots,  and  the  shovels,  and  the  basins, 
and  the  fleshhooks,  and  the  firepans:  all  the 
vessels  thereof  made  he  of  brass. 

4 And  he  made  for  the  altar  a brazen  grate 
of  network,  under  the  compass  thereof,  be- 
neath unto  the  midst  of  it. 

5 And  he  cast  four  rings  for  the  four  ends 
of  the  grate  of  brass,  to  be  places  for  the 
staves. 

6 And  he  made  the  staves  of  shittim  wood, 
and  overlaid  them  with  brass. 

7 And  he  put  the  staves  into  the  rings  on 
the  sides  of  the  altar,  to  bear  it  withal ; he 
made  the  altar  hollow  with  boards. 

8 t And  he  made  the  laver  of  brass,  and 
the  foot  of  it  of  brass,  of  the  lookingglasses 
of  the  women  assembling,  which  assembled 
at  the  door  of  the  tabernacle  of  the  congre- 
gation. 

9 t And  he  made  the  court : on  the  south 
side  southward  the  hangings  of  the  court 
were  of  fine  twined  linen,  a hundred  cubits : 

10  Their  pillars  were  twenty,  and  their  bra- 
zen sockets  tAventy ; the  hooks  of  the  pillars 
and  their  fillets  were  of  silver. 

11  And  for  the  north  side  the  hangings  were 
a hundred  cubits,  their  pillars  were  twenty, 
and  their  sockets  of  brass  tAventy ; the  hooks 
of  the  pillars  and  their  fillets  of  silver. 

13  And  for  the  west  side  were  hangings  of 
fifty  cubits,  their  pillars  ten,  and  their  sock- 
ets ten;  the  hooks  of  the  pillars  and  their 
fillets  of  silver. 

13  And  for  the  east  side  eastward  fifty  cu- 
bits. 

14  The  hangings  of  the  one  side  of  the  gate 
were  fifteen  cubits ; their  pillars  three,  and 
their  sockets  three. 

15  And  for  the  other  side  of  the  court  gate, 
on  this  hand  and  that  hand,  were  hangings 

73 


XXXVIII.  The  sum  of  the  offerings. 

of  fifteen  cubits;  their  piUars  three,  and 
their  sockets  three. 

16  All  the  hangings  of  the  court  round 
about  were  of  fine  twined  linen. 

17  And  the  sockets  for  the  pillars  were  of 
brass ; the  hooks  of  the  pillars  and  their  fil- 
lets of  silA^er  ; and  the  overlaying  of  their 
chapiters  of  silver ; and  all  the  piUars  of  the 
court  were  filleted  with  silver. 

18  And  the  hanging  for  the  gate  of  the 
court  was  needlework,  of  blue,  and  purple, 
and  scarlet,  and  fine  twined  linen:  and 
twenty  cubits  was  the  length,  and  the  height 
in  the  breadth  was  five  cubits,  answerable 
to  the  hangings  of  the  court. 

19  And  their  pillars  were  four,  and  their 
sockets  of  brass  four ; their  hooks  of  silver, 
and  the  overlaying  of  their  chapiters  and 
their  fillets  of  silver. 

30  And  all  the  pins  of  the  tabernacle,  and 
of  the  court  round  about,  were  of  brass. 

31 1 This  is  the  sum  of  the  tabernacle,  even 
of  the  tabernacle  of  testimony,  as  it  was 
counted,  according  to  the  commandment  of 
Moses,  for  the  service  of  the  Levites,  by  the 
hand  of  Ithamar,  son  to  Aaron  the  priest. 

33  And  Bezaleel  the  son  of  Uri,  the  son  of 
Hur,  of  the  tribe  of  Judah,  made  all  that  the 
Lord  commanded  Moses. 

33  And  with  him  was  Aholiab,  son  of  Ahis- 
amach,  of  the  tribe  of  Dan,  an  engraver, 
and  a cunning  workman,  and  an  embroid- 
erer in  blue,  and  in  purple,  and  in  scarlet, 
and  fine  linen. 

34  All  the  gold  that  was  occupied  for  the 
work  in  all  the  work  of  the  holy  place,  even 
the  gold  of  the  offering,  was  twenty  and 
nine  talents,  and  seven  hundred  and  thirty 
shekels,  after  the  shekel  of  the  sanctuary. 

35  And  the  silver  of  them  that  were  num- 
bered of  the  congregation  was  a hundred 
talents,  and  a thousand  seven  hundred  and 
threescore  and  fifteen  shekels,  after  the 
shekel  of  the  sanctuary: 

36  A bekah  for  every  man,  that  is,  half  a 
shekel,  after  the  shekel  of  the  sanctuary,  for 
every  one  that  went  to  be  numbered,  from 
twenty  years  old  and  upward,  for  six  hun- 
dred thousand  and  three  thousand  and  five 
hundred  and  fifty  men. 

37  And  of  the  hundred  talents  of  silver  were 
cast  the  sockets  of  the  sanctuary,  and  the 
sockets  of  the  vail;  a hundred  sockets  of 
the  hundred  talents,  a talent  for  a socket. 

38  And  of  the  thousand  seven  hundred 
seventy  and  five  shekels  he  made  hooks  for 
the  pillars,  and  overlaid  their  chapiters,  and 
filleted  them. 

39  And  the  brass  of  the  offering  was  seventy 
talents,  and  two  thousand  and  four  hundred 
shekels. 

30  And  therewith  he  made  the  sockets  to 
the  door  of  the  tabernacle  of  the  congrega- 
tion, and  the  brazen  altar,  and  the  brazen 
grate  for  it,  and  all  the  vessels  of  the  altar, 

31  And  the  sockets  of  the  court  round 
about,  and  the  sockets  of  the  court  gate, 
and  all  the  pins  of  the  tabernacle,  and  all 
the  pins  of  the  court  round  about. 

CHAPTER  XXXIX. 

The  garments  for  the  priests. 

AND  of  the  blue,  and  purple,  and  scarlet, 
xjL  they  made  clothes  of  service,  to  do 


the  holy  garments.  EXODUS,  XXXIX.  All  am>roved  by  Moses. 


service  in  the  holy  place^  and  made  the  holy 
g-arments  for  Aaron;  as  the  Lord  com- 
manded Moses. 

2 And  he  made  the  ephod  of  g'old,  blue,  and 
purple,  and  scarlet,  and  fine  twined  linen. 

3 And  they  did  beat  the  g-old  into  thin 
plates,  and  cut  it  into  wires,  to  work  it  in 
the  blue,  and  in  the  purple,  and  in  the  scar- 
let; and  in  the  fine  linen,  with  cunning-  work. 

4 They  made  shoulderpieces  for  it,  to 
couple  it  together:  by  the  two  edges  was 
it  coupled  together. 

5 And  the  curious  girdle  of  his  ephod,  that 
was  upon  it,  was  of  the  same,  according  to 
the  work  thereof ; of  gold,  blue,  and  purple, 
and  scarlet,  and  fine  twined  linen;  as  the 
Lord  commanded  Moses. 

6 1 And  they  wrought  onyx  stones  inclos- 
ed in  ouches  of  gold,  graven,  as  signets  are 
graven,  with  the  names  of  the  children  of 
Israel. 

7 And  he  put  them  on  the  shoulders  of  the 
ephod,  that  they  should  be  stones  for  a me- 
morial to  the  children  of  Israel;  as  the 
Lord  commanded  Moses. 

8 If  And  he  made  the  breastplate  of  cun- 
ning work,  like  the  work  of  the  ^phod ; of 
gold,  blue,  and  purple,  and  scarlet,  and  fine 
twined  linen. 

9 It  was  foursquare ; they  made  the  breast- 
plate double : a span  was  the  length  there- 
of, and  a span  the  breadth  thereof,  being 
doubled. 

10  And  they  set  in  it  four  rows  of  stones : 
the  first  row  was  a sardius,  a topaz,  and  a 
carbuncle:  this  was  the  first  row. 

11  And  the  second  row,  an  emerald,  a sap- 
phire, and  a diamond. 

12  And  the  third  row,  a figure,  an  agate, 
and  an  amethyst. 

13  And  the  fourth  row,  a beryl,  an  onyx, 
and  a jasper:  they  were  inclosed  in  ouches 
of  gold  in  their  inclosings. 

14  And  the  stones  were  according  to  the 
names  of  the  children  of  Israel,  twelve,  ac- 
cording to  their  names,  like  the  engravings 
of  a signet,  every  one  with  his  name,  ac- 
cording to  the  twelve  tribes. 

15  And  they  made  upon  the  breastplate 
chains  at  the  ends,  of  wreathen  work  of  pure 
gold. 

16  And  they  made  two  ouches  of  gold,  and 
two  gold  rings,  and  put  the  two  rings  in  the 
two  ends  of  the  breastplate. 

17  And  they  put  the  two  wreathen  chains 
of  gold  in  the  two  rings  on  the  ends  of  the 
breastplate. 

18  And  the  two  ends  of  the  two  wreathen 
chains  they  fastened  in  the  two  ouches, 
and  put  them  on  the  shoulderpieces  of  the 
ephod,  before  it. 

19  And  they  made  two  rings  of  gold,  and 
put  them  on  the  two  ends  of  the  breastplate, 
upon  the  border  of  it,  which  was  on  the  side 
of  the  ephod  inward. 

20  And  they  made  two  other  golden  rings, 
and  put  them  on  the  two  sides  of  the  ephod 
underneath,  toward  the  forepart  of  it,  over 
against  the  other  coupling  thereof,  above  the 
curious  girdle  of  the  ephod. 

21  And  they  did  bind  the  breastplate  by  his 
rings  unto  the  rings  of  the  ephod  with  a lace 
of  blue,  that  it  might  be  above  the  curious 
girdle  of  the  ephod,  and  that  the  breastplate 


might  not  be  loosed  from  the  ephod ; as  the 
Lord  commanded  Moses. 

22  1 And  he  made  the  robe  of  the  ephod  of 
woven  work,  all  of  blue. 

23  And  there  was  a hole  in  the  midst  of  the 
robe,  as  the  hole  of  an  habergeon,  with  a 
band  round  about  the  hole,  that  it  should 
not  rend. 

24  And  they  made  upon  the  hems  of  the 
robe  pomegranates  of  blue,  and  purple,  and 
scarlet,  and  twined  linen, 

25  And  they  made  bells  of  pure  gold,  and 
put  the  bells  between  the  pomegranates  up- 
on the  hem  of  the  robe,  round  about  be- 
tween the  pomegranates ; 

26  A bell  and  a pomegranate,  a beU  and  a 
pomegranate,  round  about  the  hem  of  the 
robe  to  minister  in ; as  the  Lord  command- 
ed Moses. 

27  1 And  they  made  coats  of  fine  linen  of 
woven  work  for  Aaron,  and  for  his  sons, 

28  And  a mitre  of  fine  linen,  and  goodly 
bonnets  of  fine  linen,  and  linen  breeches  of 
fine  twined  linen, 

29  And  a girdle  of  fine  twined  linen,  and 
blue,  and  purple,  and  scarlet,  of  needlework ; 
as  the  Lord  commanded  Moses. 

30  t And  they  made  the  plate  of  the  holy 
crown  of  pure  gold,  and  wrote  upon  it  a 
writing,  like  to  the  engravings  of  a signet, 
HOLINESS  TO  THE  LORD. 

31  And  they  tied  unto  it  a lace  of  blue,  to 
fasten  it  on  high  upon  the  mitre;  as  the 
Lord  commanded  Moses. 

32  IF  Thus  was  all  the  work  of  the  tabernacle 
of  the  tent  of  the  congregation  finished: 
and  the  children  of  Israel  did  according 
to  all  that  the  Lord  commanded  Moses, 
so  did  they. 

33  IF  And  they  brought  the  tabernacle  unto 
Moses,  the  tent,  and  all  his  furniture,  his 
taches,  his  boards,  his  bars,  and  his  pillars, 
and  his  sockets; 

34  And  the  covering  of  rams’  skins  dyed 
red,  and  the  covering  of  badgers’  skins,  and 
the  vail  of  the  covering ; 

35  The  ark  of  the  testimony,  and  the  staves 
thereof,  and  the  mercy  seat ; 

36  The  table,  and  all  the  vessels  thereof, 
and  the  shewbread; 

37  The  pure  candlestick,  with  the  lamps 
thereof,  even  with  the  lamps  to  be  set  in 
order,  and  all  the  vessels  thereof,  and  the 
oil  for  light; 

38  And  the  golden  altar,  and  the  anointing 
oil,  and  the  sweet  incense,  and  the  hanging 
for  the  tabernacle  door ; 

39  The  brazen  altar,  and  his  grate  of  brass, 
his  staves,  and  all  his  vessels,  the  laver  and 
his  foot ; 

40  The  hangings  of  the  court,  his  pillars, 
and  his  sockets,  and  the  hanging  for  the 
court  gate,  his  cords,  and  his  pins,  and  all 
the  vessels  of  the  service  of  the  tabernacle, 
for  the  tent  of  the  congregation ; 

41  The  clothes  of  service  to  do  service  in 
the  holy  place,,  and  the  holy  garments  for 
Aaron  the  priest,  and  his  sons’  garments,  to 
minister  in  the  priest’s  office. 

42  According  to  all  that  the  Lord  com- 
manded Moses,  so  the  children  of  Israel 
made  all  the  work. 

43  And  Moses  did  look  upon  all  the  work, 
and,  behold,  they  had  done  it  as  the  Lord 

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The  tabernacle  is  reared.  EXOBUS,  XL,  A cloud  cwereth  the  tabernacle. 


had  commanded,  even  so  had  they  done  it ; 
and  Moses  blessed  them. 

CHAPTER  XL. 

The  tabernacle  to  he  reared, 

AND  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  saying", 
jljl.  2 On  the  first  day  of  the  first  month 
Shalt  thou  set  up  the  tabernacle  of  the  tent 
of  the  congregation. 

3 And  thou  shalt  put  therein  the  ark  of 
the  testimony,  and  cover  the  ark  with  the 
vail. 

4 And  thou  shalt  bring  in  the  table,  and  set 
in  order  the  things  that  are  to  be  set  in  order 
upon  it ; and  thou  shalt  bring  in  the  candle- 
stick, and  light  the  lamps  thereof. 

5 And  thou  shalt  set  the  altar  of  gold  for 
the  incense  before  the  ark  of  the  testimony, 
and  put  the  hanging  of  the  door  to  the  tab- 
ernacle. 

6 And  thou  shalt  set  the  altar  of  the  burnt 
offering  before  the  door  of  the  tabernacle 
of  the  tent  of  the  congregation. 

7 And  thou  shalt  set  the  laver  between  the 
tent  of  the  congregation  and  the  altar,  and 
shalt  put  water  therein. 

8 And  thou  shalt  set  up  the  court  round 
about,  and  hang  up  the  hanging  at  the  court 
gate. 

9 And  thou  shalt  take  the  anointing  oil,  and 
anoint  the  tabernacle,  and  all  that  is  therein, 
and  shalt  hallow  it,  and  all  the  vessels  there- 
of : and  it  shall  be  holy. 

10  And  thou  shalt  anoint  the  altar  of  the 
burnt  offering,  and  all  his  vessels,  and  sanc- 
tify the  altar : and  it  shall  be  an  altar  most 
holy. 

11  And  thou  shalt  anoint  the  laver  and  his 
foot,  and  sanctify  it. 

12  And  thou  shalt  bring  Aaron  and  his  sons 
unto  the  door  of  the  tabernacle  of  the  con- 
gregation, and  wash  them  with  water. 

13  And  thou  shalt  put  upon  Aaron  the  holy 
garments,  and  anoint  him,  and  sanctify  him ; 
that  he  may  minister  unto  me  in  the  priest’s 
office. 

14  And  thou  shalt  bring  his  sons,  and  clothe 
them  with  coats : 

15  And  thou  shalt  anoint  them,  as  thou 
didst  anoint  their  father,  that  they  may 
minister  unto  me  in  the  priest’s  office : for 
their  anointing  shall  surely  be  an  everlast- 
ing priesthood  throughout  their  genera- 
tions. 

16  Thus  did  Moses:  according  to  all  that 
the  Lord  commanded  him,  so  did  he. 

17  t And  it  came  to  pass  in  the  first  month 
in  the  second  year,  on  the  first  day  of  the 
month,  that  the  tabernacle  was  reared  up. 

18  And  Moses  reared  up  the  tabernacle,  and 
fastened  his  sockets,  and  set  up  the  boards 
thereof,  and  put  in  the  bars  thereof,  and 
reared  up  his  pillars. 

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19  And  he  spread  abroad  the  tent  over  the 
tabernacle,  and  put  the  covering  of  the  tent 
above  upon  it;  as  the  Lord  commanded 
Moses. 

20 1 And  he  took  and  put  the  testimony  into 
the  ark,  and  set  the  staves  on  the  ark,  and 
put  the  mercy  seat  above  upon  the  ark : 

21  And  he  brought  the  ark  into  the  tabernar- 
cle,  and  set  up  the  vail  of  the  covering,  and 
covered  the  ark  of  the  testimony;  as  the 
Lord  commanded  Moses. 

22 1 And  he  put  the  table  in  the  tent  of  the 
congregation,  upon  the  side  of  the  taber- 
nacle northward,  without  the  vail. 

23  And  he  set  the  bread  in  order  upon  it 
before  the  Lord;  as  the  Lord  had  com- 
manded Moses. 

24 1 And  he  put  the  candlestick  in  the  tent 
of  the  congregation,  over  against  the  table, 
on  the  side  of  the  tabernacle  southward. 

25  And  he  lighted  the  lamps  before  the 
Lord;  as  the  T^ord  commanded  Moses. 

26 1 And  he  put  the  golden  altar  in  the  tent 
of  the  congregation  before  the  vail : 

27  And  he  burnt  sweet  incense  thereon ; as 
the  Lord  commanded  Moses. 

28 1 And»he  set  up  the  hanging  at  the  door 
of  the  tabernacle. 

29  And  he  put  the  altar  of  burnt  offering  by 
the  door  of  the  tabernacle  of  the  tent  of  the 
congregation,  and  offered  upon  it  the  burnt 
offering  and  the  meat  offering ; as  the  Lord 
commanded  Moses. 

30 1 And  he  set  the  laver  between  the  tent 
of  the  congregation  and  the  altar,  and  put 
water  there,  to  wash  withal. 

31  And  Moses  and  Aaron  and  his  sons 
washed  their  hands  and  their  feet  thereat: 

32  When  they  went  into  the  tent  of  the 
congregation,  and  when  they  came  near 
unto  the  altar,  they  washed;  as  the  Lord 
commanded  Moses. 

33  And  he  reared  up  the  court  round  about 
the  tabernacle  and  the  altar,  and  set  up  the 
hanging  of  the  court  gate.  So  Moses  fin- 
ished the  work. 

34  If  Then  a cloud  covered  the  tent  of  the 
congregation,  and  the  glory  of  the  Lord 
filled  the  tabernacle. 

35  And  Moses  was  not  able  to  enter  into  the 
tent  of  the  congregation,  because  the  cloud 
abode  thereon,  and  the  glory  of  the  Lord 
filled  the  tabernacle. 

36  And  when  the  cloud  was  taken  up  from 
over  the  tabernacle,  the  children  of  Israel 
went  onward  in  all  their  journeys: 

37  But  if  the  cloud  were  not  taken  up,  then 
they  journeyed  not  till  the  day  that  it  was 
taken  up. 

38  For  the  cloud  of  the  Lord  was  upon  the 
tabernacle  by  day,  and  fire  was  on  it  by 
night,  in  the  sight  of  all  the  house  of  Israel, 
throughout  all  their  journeys. 


THE  THIRD  BOOK  OF  MOSES,  CALLED 


LEVITICUS, 


CHAPTER  I. 

Of  the  burnt  offerings, 

And  the  Lord  called  unto  Moses,  and 
. spake  unto  him  out  of  the  tabernacle 
of  the  congreg'ation,  saying, 

2  Speak  unto  the  children  of  Israel,  and  say 
unto  them,  If  any  man  of  you  bring  an 
offering  unto  the  Lord,  ye  shall  bring  your 
offering  of  the  cattle,  even  of  the  herd,  and 
of  the  flock. 

3  If  his  offering  be  a burnt  sacrifice  of  the 
herd,  let  him  offer  a male  without  blemish : 
he  shall  offer  it  of  his  own  voluntary  will  at 
the  door  of  the  tabernacle  of  the  congrega- 
tion before  the  Lord. 

4  And  he  shall  put  his  hand  upon  the  head 
of  the  burnt  offering ; and  it  shall  be  accept- 
ed for  him  to  make  atonement  for  him. 

5  And  he  shall  kill  the  bullock  before  the 
Lord:  and  the  priests,  Aaron’s  sons,  shall 
bring  the  blood,  and  sprinkle  the  blood 
round  about  upon  the  altar  that  is  by  the 
door  of  the  tabernacle  of  the  congrega- 
tion. 

6  And  he  shall  flay  the  burnt  offering,  and 
cut  it  into  his  pieces. 

T And  the  sons  of  Aaron  the  priest  shall 
put  fire  upon  the  altar,  and  lay  the  wood  in 
order  upon  the  fire : 

8  And  the  priests,  Aaron’s  sons,  shall  lay 
the  parts,  the  head,  and  the  fat,  in  order 
upon  the  wood  that  is  on  the  fire  which  is 
upon  the  altar : 

9  But  his  inwards  and  his  legs  shaU  he  wash 
in  water : and  the  priest  shall  burn  all  on  the 
altar,  to  be  a burnt  sacrifice,  an  offering 
made  by  fire,  of  a sweet  savour  unto  the 
Lord. 

10  t And  if  his  offering  be  of  the  flocks, 
namely,,  of  the  sheep,  or  of  the  goats,  for  a 
burnt  sacrifice;  he  shall  bring  it  a male 
without  blemish. 

11  And  he  shall  kill  it  on  the  side  of  the 
altar  northward  before  the  Lord  : and  the 
priests,  Aaron’s  sons,  shall  sprinkle  his  blood 
round  about  upon  the  altar. 

12  And  he  shall  cut  it  into  his  pieces,  with 
his  head  and  his  fat : and  the  priest  shall  lay 
them  in  order  on  the  wood  that  is  on  the  fire 
which  is  upon  the  altar : 

13  But  he  shall  wash  the  inwards  and  the 
legs  with  water : and  the  priest  shall  bring 
it  all,  and  burn  it  upon  the  altar:  it  is  a 
burnt  sacrifice,  an  off  ering  made  by  fire,  of 
a sweet  savour  unto  the  Lord. 

14 1 And  if  the  burnt  sacrifice  for  his  offer- 
ing to  the  Lord  be  of  fowls,  then  he  shall 
bring  his  offering  of  turtledoves,  or  of 
young  pigeons. 

15  And  the  priest  shall  bring  it  unto  the 
altar,  and  wring  off  his  head,  and  burn  it  on 
the  altar;  and  the  blood  thereof  shall  be 
wrung  out  at  the  side  of  the  altar : 

16  And  he  shall  pluck  away  his  crop  with 
his  feathers,  and  cast  it  beside  the  altar  on 
the  east  part,  by  the  place  of  the  ashes. 


17  And  he  shall  cleave  it  with  the  wings 
thereof,  but  shall  not  divide  it  asunder : and 
the  priest  shall  burn  it  upon  the  altar,  upon 
the  wood  that  is  upon  the  fire : it  is  a burnt 
sacrifice,  an  offering  made  by  fire,  of  a sweet 
savour  unto  the  Lord. 

CHAPTER  II. 

Of  the  meat  offerings. 

AND  when  any  will  offer  a meat  offering 
xA  unto  the  Lord,  his  offering  shall  be  of 
fine  flour ; and  he  shall  pour  oil  upon  it,  and 
put  frankincense  thereon. 

2 And  he  shall  bring  it  to  Aaron’s  sons  the 
priests : and  he  shall  take  thereout  his  hand- 
ful of  the  flour  thereof,  and  of  the  oil  there- 
of, with  all  the  frankincense  thereof;  and 
the  priest  shall  burn  the  memorial  of  it  upon 
the  altar,  to  be  an  offering  made  by  fire,  of  a 
sweet  savour  unto  the  Lord  : 

3 And  the  remnant  of  the  meat  offering 
shall  be  Aaron’s  and  his  sons’ : it  is  a thing 
most  holy  of  the  offerings  of  the  Lord 
made  by  fire. 

4 IF  And  if  thou  bring  an  oblation  of  a meat 
offering  baken  in  the  oven,  it  shall  be  un- 
leavened cakes  of  fine  flour  mingled  with 
oil,  or  unleavened  wafers  anointed  with 
oil. 

5 IF  And  if  thy  oblation  be  a meat  offering 
baken  in  a pan,  it  shall  be  of  fine  flour  un- 
leavened, mingled  with  oil. 

6 Thou  Shalt  part  it  in  pieces,  and  pour  oil 
thereon  : it  is  a meat  offering. 

7 1 And  if  thy  oblation  be  a meat  offering 
baken  in  the  fryingpan,  it  shall  be  made  of 
fine  flour  with  oil. 

8 And  thou  shalt  bring  the  meat  offering 
that  is  made  of  these  things  unto  the  Lord  : 
and  when  it  is  presented  unto  the  priest,  he 
shall  bring  it  unto  the  altar. 

9 And  the  priest  shall  take  from  the  meat 
offering  a memorial  thereof,  and  shall  burn 
it  upon  the  altar : it  is  an  offering  made  by 
fire,  of  a sweet  savour  unto  the  Lord. 

10  And  that  whi(;h  is  left  of  the  meat  offer- 
ing shall  be  Aaron’s  and  his  sons’:  it  is  a 
thing  most  holy  of  the  offerings  of  the  Lord 
made  by  fire. 

11  No  meat  offering,  which  ye  shall  bring 
unto  the  Lord,  shall  be  made  with  leaven : 
for  ye  shall  burn  no  leaven,  nor  any  honey, 
in  any  offering  of  the  Lord  made  by  fire. 

12  1 As  for  the  oblation  of  the  flrstfruits, 
ye  shall  offer  them  unto  the  Lord:  but 
they  shall  not  be  burnt  on  the  altar  for  a 
sweet  savour. 

13  And  every  oblation  of  thy  meat  offering 
shalt  thou  season  with  salt;  neither  shalt 
thou  suffer  the  salt  of  the  covenant  of  thy 
God  to  be  lacking  from  thy  meat  offering : 
with  all  thine  offerings  thou  shalt  offer  salt. 

14  And  if  thou  offer  a meat  offering  of  thy 
flrstfruits  unto  the  Lord,  thou  shalt  offer 
for  the  meat  offering  of  thy  flrstfruits  green 
ears  of  corn  dried  by  the  fire,  even  corn 
beaten  out  of  full  ears. 

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The  peace  offerings.  LEVITICUS,  IIIo  Offerings  for 


15  And  thou  shalt  put  oil  upon  it,  and  lay 
frankincense  thereon : it  is  a meat  offering*. 

16  And  the  priest  shall  burn  the  memorial 
of  it,  part  of  the  beaten  corn  thereof,  and 
part  of  the  oil  thereof,  with  all  the  frankin- 
cense thereof : it  is  an  offering*  made  by  fire 
unto  the  Lord. 

CHAPTER  III. 

Of  the  peace  offerings. 

AND  if  his  oblation  he  a sacrifice  of  peace 
XX  offering,  if  he  offer  it  of  the  herd,  wheth- 
er it  he  a male  or  female,  he  shall  offer  it 
without  blemish  before  the  Lord. 

2 And  he  shall  lay  his  hand  upon  the  head 
of  his  offering,  and  kill  it  at  the  door  of  the 
tabernacle  of  the  congregation:  and  Aa- 
ron’s sons  the  priests  shall  sprinkle  the  blood 
upon  the  altar  round  about. 

3 And  he  shall  offer  of  the  sacrifice  of  the 
peace  offering  an  offering  made  by  fire  unto 
the  Lord  ; the  fat  that  covereth  the  in- 
wards, and  all  the  fat  that  is  upon  the  in- 
wards, 

4 And  the  two  kidneys,  and  the  fat  that  is 
on  them,  which  is  by  the  fianks,  and  the 
caul  above  the  liver,  with  the  kidneys,  it 
shall  he  take  away. 

5 And  Aaron’s  sons  shall  burn  it  on  the  al- 
tar upon  the  burnt  sacrifice,  which  is  upon 
the  wood  that  is  on  the  fire : it  is  an  offering 
made  by  fire,  of  a sweet  savour  unto  the 
Lord. 

6 1 And  if  his  offering  for  a sacrifice  of 
peace  offering  unto  the  Lord  he  of  the 
flock,  male  or  female,  he  shall  offer  it  with- 
out blemish. 

7 H he  offer  a lamb  for  his  offering,  then 
shall  he  offer  it  before  the  Lord. 

8 And  he  shall  lay  his  hand  upon  the  head 
of  his  offering,  and  kill  it  before  the  taber- 
nacle of  the  congregation:  and  Aaron’s 
sons  shall  sprinkle  the  blood  thereof  round 
about  upon  the  altar. 

9 And  he  shall  offer  of  the  sacrifice  of  the 
peace  offering  an  offering  made  by  fire  unto 
the  Lord;  the  fat  thereof,  and  the  whole 
rump,  it  shall  he  take  off  hard  by  the  back- 
bone ; and  the  fat  that  covereth  the  inwards, 
and  all  the  fat  that  is  upon  the  inwards, 

10  And  the  two  kidneys,  and  the  fat  that  is 
upon  them,  which  is  by  the  flanks,  and  the 
caul  above  the  liver,  with  the  kidneys,  it 
shall  he  take  away. 

11  And  the  priest  shall  burn  it  upon  the  al- 
tar: it  is  the  food  of  the  offering  made  by 
fire  unto  the  Lord. 

12 1 And  if  his  offering  he  a goat,  then  he 
shall  offer  it  before  the  Lord. 

13  And  he  shall  lay  his  hand  upon  the  head 
of  it,  and  kill  it  before  the  tabernacle  of  the 
congregation : and  the  sons  of  Aaron  shall 
sprinkle  the  blood  thereof  upon  the  altar 
round  about. 

14  And  he  shall  offer  thereof  his  offering, 
even  an  offering  made  by  fire  unto  the 
Lord;  the  fat  that  covereth  the  inwards, 
and  all  the  fat  that  is  upon  the  inwards, 

15  And  the  two  kidneys,  and  the  fat  that  is 
upon  them,  which  is  by  the  flanks,  and  the 
caul  above  the  liver,  with  the  kidneys,  it 
shall  he  take  away. 

16  And  the  priest  shall  burn  them  upon  the 
altar : it  is  the  food  of  the  offering  made  by 


fire  for  a sweet  savour:  all  the  fat  is  the 
Lord’s. 

17  It  shall  he  a perpetual  statute  for  your 
generations  throughout  all  your  dwellings, 
that  ye  eat  neither  fat  nor  blood. 

CHAPTER  lY. 

Of  the  sin  offerings. 

AND  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  saying, 
xjL  2 Speak  unto  the  children  of  Israel,  say- 
ing, If  a soul  shall  sin  through  ignorance 
against  any  of  the  commandments  of  the 
Lord  concerning  things  which  ought  not 
to  be  done,  and  shall  do  against  any  of 
them: 

3 If  the  priest  that  is  anointed  do  sin  ac- 
cording to  the  sin  of  the  people;  then  let 
him  bring  for  his  sin,  which  he  hath  sinned, 
a young  bullock  without  blemish  unto  the 
Lord  for  a sin  offering. 

4 And  he  shall  bring  the  bullock  unto  the 
door  of  the  tabernacle  of  the  congregation 
before  the  Lord  ; and  shall  lay  his  hand  up- 
on the  bullock’s  head,  and  kill  the  bullock 
before  the  Lord. 

5 And  the  priest  that  is  anointed  shall  take 
of  the  bullock’s  blood,  and  bring  it  to  the 
tabernacle  of  the  congregation : 

6 And  the  priest  shall  dip  his  finger  in  the 
blood,  and  sprinkle  of  the  blood  seven  times 
before  the  Lord,  before  the  vail  of  the  sanc- 
tuary. 

7 And  the  priest  shall  put  some  of  the  blood 
upon  the  horns  of  the  altar  of  sweet  incense 
before  the  Lord,  which  is  in  the  tabernacle 
of  the  congregation ; and  shall  pour  all  the 
blood  of  the  bullock  at  the  bottom  of  the  al- 
tar of  the  burnt  offering,  which  is  at  the  door 
of  the  tabernacle  of  the  congregation. 

8 And  he  shall  take  off  from  it  all  the  fat  of 
the  bullock  for  the  sin  offering ; the  fat  that 
covereth  the  inwards,  and  all  the  fat  that  fs 
upon  the  inwards, 

9 And  the  two  kidneys,  and  the  fat  that  is 
upon  them,  which  is  by  the  flanks,  and  the 
caul  above  the  liver,  with  the  kidneys,  it 
shall  he  take  away, 

10  As  it  was  taken  off  from  the  bullock  of 
the  sacrifice  of  peace  offerings:  and  the 
priest  shall  burn  them  upon  the  al  tar  of  the 
burnt  offering. 

11  And  the  skin  of  the  bullock,  and  all  his 
flesh,  with  his  head,  and  with  his  legs,  and 
his  inwards,  and  his  dung, 

12  Even  the  whole  bullock  shall  he  carry 
forth  without  the  camp  unto  a clean  place, 
where  the  ashes  are  poured  out,  and  burn 
him  on  the  wood  with  fire : where  the  ashes 
are  poured  out  shall  he  be  burnt. 

13  1 And  if  the  whole  congregation  of  Israel 
sin  through  ignorance,  and  the  thing  be  hid 
from  the  eyes  of  the  assembly,  and  they  have 
done  somewhat  against  any  of  the  command- 
ments of  the  Lord  concerning  things  which 
should  not  be  done,  and  are  guilty ; 

14  When  the  sin,  which  they  have  sinned, 
against  it,  is  known,  then  the  congregation 
shall  offer  a young  bullock  for  the  sin,  and 
bring  him  before  the  tabernacle  of  the  con- 
gregation. 

15  And  the  elders  of  the  congregation  shall 
lay  their  hands  upon  the  head  of  the  bullock 
before  the  Lord;  and  the  bullock  shall  be 
kiUed  before  the  Lord, 


»ins  of  icniorance.  LEVITICUS,  V.  The  trespass  offering. 


16  And  the  priest  that  is  anointed  shall 
bring-  of  the  bullock’s  blood  to  the  taberna- 
cle of  the  cong-reg-ation : 

17  And  the  priest  shall  dip  his  fing-er  in 
some  of  the  blood,  and  sprinkle  it  seven 
times  before  the  Lord,  even  before  the  vail. 

18  And  he  shall  put  some  of  the  blood  upon 
the  horns  of  the  altar  which  is  before  the 
Lord,  that -is  in  the ‘tabernacle  of  the  con- 
g-re^ation,  and  shall  pour  out  all  the  blood 
at  the  bottom  of  the  altar  of  the  burnt  of- 
fering, which  is  at  the  door  of  the  taberna- 
cle of  the  congregation. 

19  And  he  shall  take  all  his  fat  from  him, 
and  burn  it  upon  the  altar. 

30  And  he  shall  do  with  the  bullock  as  he 
did  with  the  bullock  for  a sin  offering,  so 
shall  he  do  with  this:  and  the  priest  shall 
make  an  atonement  for  them,  and  it  shall 
be  forgiven  them. 

21  And  he  shall  carry  forth  the  bullock 
without  the  camp,  and  burn  him  as  he  burn- 
ed the  first  bullock : it  is  a sin  offering  for 
the  congregation. 

33  1[  When  a ruler  hath  sinned,  and  done 
somewhat  through  ignorance  against  any  of 
the  commandments  of  the  Lord  his  God 
concerning  things  which  should  not  be  done, 
and  is  guilty ; 

33  Or  if  his  sin,  wherein  he  hath  sinned, 
come  to  his  knowledge;  he  shall  bring  his 
offering,  a kid  of  the  goats,  a male  without 
blemish  ; 

34  And  he  shall  lay  his  hand  upon  the  head 
of  the  goat,  and  kill  it  in  the  place  where 
they  kill  the  burnt  offering  before  the  Lord  : 
it  is  a sin  offering. 

35  And  the  priest  shall  take  of  the  blood  of 
the  sin  offering  with  his  finger,  and  put  it 
upon  the  horns  of  the  altar  of  burnt  offer- 
ing, and  shall  pour  out  his  blood  at  the  bot- 
tom of  the  altar  of  burnt  offering. 

36  And  he  shall  burn  all  his  fat  upon  the 
altar,  as  the  fat  of  the  sacrifice  of  peace  of- 
ferings : and  the  priest  shall  make  an  atone- 
ment for  him  as  concerning  his  sin,  and  it 
shall  be  forgiven  him. 

37  1 And  if  any  one  of  the  common  people 
sin  through  ignorance,  while  he  doeth  some- 
what against  any  of  the  commandments  of 
the  Lord  concerning  things  which  ought  not 
to  be  done,  and  be  guilty ; 

38  Or  if  his  sin,  which  he  hath  sinned,  come 
to  his  knowledge ; then  he  shall  bring  his  of- 
fering, a kid  of  the  goats,  a female  without 
blemish,  for  his  sin  which  he  hath  sinned. 

39  And  he  shall  lay  his  hand  upon  the  head 
of  the  sin  offering,  and  slay  the  sin  offering 
in  the  place  of  the  burnt  offering. 

30  And  the  priest  shall  take  of  the  blood 
thereof  with  his  finger,  and  put  it  upon  the 
horns  of  the  altar  of  burnt  offering,  and  shall 
pour  out  all  the  blood  thereof  at  the  bottom 
of  the  altar. 

31  And  he  shall  take  away  all  the  fat  there- 
of, as  the  fat  is  taken  away  from  off  the  sac- 
rifice of  peace  offerings ; and  the  priest  shall 
burn  it  upon  the  altar  for  a sweet  savour 
unto  the  Lord;  and  the  priest  shall  make 
an  atonement  for  him,  and  it  shall  be  for- 
given him. 

33  And  if  he  bring  a lamb  for  a sin  offering, 
he  shall  bring  it  a female  without  blemish. 

33  And  he  shall  lay  his  hand  upon  the  head 


of  the  sin  offering,  and  slay  it  for  a sin  offer- 
ing in  the  place  where  they  kill  the  burnt 
offering. 

34  And  the  priest  shall  take  of  the  blood  of 
the  sin  offering  with  his  finger,  and  put  it 
upon  the  horns  of  the  altar  of  burnt  offer- 
ing, and  shall  pour  out  all  the  blood  thereof 
at  the  bottom  of  the  altar : 

35  And  he  shall  take  away  all  the  fat  there- 
of, as  the  fat  of  the  lamb  is  taken  away  from 
the  sacrifice  of  the  peace  offerings ; and  the 
priest  shall  burn  them  upon  the  altar,  accord- 
ing to  the  offerings  made  by  fire  unto  the 
Lord  : and  the  priest  shall  make  an  atone- 
ment for  his  sin  that  he  hath  committed, 
and  it  shall  be  forgiven  him. 

CHAPTER  V. 

Of  divers  offerings. 

AND  if  a soul  sin,  and  hear  the  voice  of 
swearing,  and  is  a witness,  whether  he 
hath  seen  or  known  of  it ; if  he  do  not  utter 
iU  then  he  shall  bear  his  iniquity. 

3  Or  if  a soul  touch  any  unclean  thing, 
whether  it  be  a carcass  of  an  unclean  beast, 
or  a carcass  of  unclean  cattle,  or  the  carcass 
of  unclean  creeping  things,  and  if  it  be  hid- 
den from  him ; he  also  shall  be  unclean,  and 
guilty. 

3 Or  if  he  touch  the  uncleanness  of  man, 
whatsoever  uncleanness  it  be  that  a man  shall 
be  defiled  withal,  and  it  be  hid  from  him; 
when  he  knoweth  of  it,  then  he  shall  be 
guilty. 

4 Or  if  a soul  swear,  pronouncing  with  his 
lips  to  do  evil,  or  to  do  good,  whatsoever  it  be 
that  a man  shaU  pronounce  with  an  oath, 
and  it  be  hid  from  him ; when  he  knoweth 
of  it,  then  he  shall  be  guilty  in  one  of  these. 

5 And  it  shall  be,  when  he  shall  be  guilty  in 
one  of  these  things,  that  he  shall  confess  that 
he  hath  sinned  in  that  thing : 

6 And  he  shall  bring  his  trespass  offering 
unto  the  Lord  for  his  sin  which  he  hath  sin- 
ned, a female  from  the  fiock,  a lamb,  or  a 
kid  of  the  goats,  for  a sin  offering ; and  the 
priest  shall  make  an  atonement  for  him  con- 
cerning his  sin. 

7 And  if  he  be  not  able  to  bring  a lamb, 
then  he  shall  bring  for  his  trespass,  which 
he  hath  committed,  two  turtledoves,  or  two 
young  pigeons,  unto  the  Lord  ; one  for  a sin 
offering,  and  the  other  for  a burnt  offering. 

8 And  he  shall  bring  them  unto  the  priest, 
who  shall  offer  that  which  is  for  the  sin  offer- 
ing first,  and  wring  off  his  head  from  his 
neck,  but  shall  not  divide  it  asunder: 

9 And  he  shall  sprinkle  of  the  blood  of  the 
sin  offering  upon  the  side  of  the  altar ; and 
the  rest  of  the  blood  shall  be  wrung  out  at 
the  bottom  of  the  altar : it  fs  a sin  offering. 

10  And  he  shall  offer  the  second  for  a burnt 
offering,  according  to  the  manner : and  the 

riest  shall  make  an  atonement  for  him  for 
is  sin  which  he  hath  sinned,  and  it  shall  be 
forgiven  him. 

11 1 But  if  he  be  not  able  to  bring  two  tur- 
tledoves, or  two  young  pigeons,  then  he  that 
sinned  shall  bring  for  his  offering  the  tenth 
part  of  an  ephah  of  fine  fiour  for  a sin  offer- 
ing ; he  shall  put  no  oil  upon  it,  neither  shall 
he  put  any  frankincense  thereon : for  it  is  a 
sin  offering. 

Then  shall  h©  bring  it  to  th©  priesto  and 


The  trespass  offering. 


LEVITICUS,  VI. 


Law  of  the  meat  offering. 


the  priest  shall  take  his  handful  of  it,  even  a 
memorial  thereof,  and  burn  it  on  the  altar, 
according  to  the  offerings  made  by  fire  unto 
the  Lord  : it  is  a sin  offering. 

13  And  the  priest  shall  make  an  atonement 
for  him  as  touching  his  sin  that  he  hath  sin- 
ned in  one  of  these,  and  it  shall  be  forgiven 
him : and  the  remnant  shall  be  the  priest’s, 
as  a meat  offering. 

14  IF  And  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  say- 
ing, , . 

15  If  a soul  commit  a trespass,  and  sin 
through  ignorance,  in  the  holy  things  of  the 
Lord  ; then  he  shall  bring  for  his  trespass 
unto  the  Lord  a ram  without  blemish  out 
of  the  fiocks,  with  thy  estimation  by  shekels 
of  silver,  after  the  shekel  of  the  sanctuary, 
for  a trespass  offering : 

16  And  he  shall  make  amends  for  the  harm 
that  he  hath  done  in  the  holy  thing,  and  shall 
add  the  fifth  part  thereto,  and  give  it  unto 
the  priest:  and  the  priest  shall  make  an 
atonement  for  him  with  the  ram  of  the  tres- 
pass offering,  and  it  shall  be  forgiven  him. 

17  1 And  if  a soul  sin,  and  commit  any  of 
these  things  which  are  forbidden  to  be  done 
by  the  commandments  of  the  Lord  ; though 
he  wist  it  not,  yet  is  he  guilty,  and  shall  bear 
his  iniquity. 

18  And  he  shall  bring  a ram  without  blem- 
ish out  of  the  fiock,  with  thy  estimation,  for 
a trespass  offering,  unto  the  priest:  and  the 
priest  shall  make  an  atonement  for  him  con- 
cerning his  ignorance  wherein  he  erred  and 
wist  it  not,  and  it  shall  be  forgiven  him. 

19  It  is  a trespass  offering : he  hath  cer- 
tainly trespassed  against  the  Lord. 

CHAPTER  VI. 

Of  the  trespass  offering. 

AND  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  saying, 
J\.  2 If  a soul  sin,  and  commit  a trespass 
against  the  Lord,  and  lie  unto  his  neighbour 
in  that  which  was  delivered  him  to  keep,  or 
in  fellowship,  or  in  a thing  taken  away  by 
violence,  or  hath  deceived  his  neighbour ; 

3 Or  have  found  that  which  was  lost,  and 
lieth  concerning  it,  and  sweareth  falsely ; in 
any  of  all  these  that  a man  doeth,  sinning 
therein : 

4 Then  i'c  shall  be,  because  he  hath  sinned, 
and  is  guilty,  that  he  shall  restore  that  which 
he  took  violently  away,  or  the  thing  which 
he  hath  deceitfully  gotten,  or  that  which 
was  delivered  him  to  keep,  or  the  lost  thing 
which  he  found, 

5 Or  all  that  about  which  he  hath  sworn 
falsely ; he  shall  even  restore  it  in  the  prin- 
cipal, and  shall  add  the  fifth  part  more  there- 
to, and  give  it  unto  him  to  whom  it  apper- 
taineth,  in  the  day  of  his  trespass  offering. 

6 And  he  shall  bring  his  trespass  offering 
unto  the  Lord,  a ram  without  blemish  out 
of  the  flock,  with  thy  estimation,  for  a tres- 
pass offering,  unto  the  priest : 

7 And  the  priest  shall  make  an  atonement 
for  him  before  the  Lord:  and  it  shall  be 
forgiven  him  for  any  thing  of  all  that  he 
hath  done  in  trespassing  therein. 

8 1 And  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  saying, 
9 Command  Aaron  and  his  sons,  saying. 
This  is  the  law  of  the  burnt  offering : It  is 
the  burnt  offering,  because  of  the  burning 
upon  the  altar  all  night  unto  the  morning, 
78 


and  the  fire  of  the  altar  shall  be  burning 
in  it. 

10  And  the  priest  shall  put  on  his  linen  gar- 
ment, and  his  linen  breeches  shall  he  put 
upon  his  flesh,  and  take  up  the  ashes  which 
the  fire  hath  consumed  with  the  burnt 
offering  on  the  altar,  and  he  shall  put 
them  beside  the  altar. 

11  And  he  shall  put  off  his  garments,  and 
put  on  other  garments,  and  carry  forth  the 
ashes  without  the  camp  unto  a clean  place. 

13  And  the  fire  upon  the  altar  shall  be  burn- 
ing in  it;  it  shall  not  be  put  out:  and  the 
priest  shall  burn  wood  on  it  every  morning, 
and  lay  the  burnt  offering  in  order  upon  it ; 
and  he  shall  burn  thereon  the  fat  of  the 
peace  offerings. 

13  The  fire  shall  ever  be  burning  upon 
the  altar;  it  shall  never  go  out. 

14 1 And  this  is  the  law  of  the  meat  offer- 
ing : The  sons  of  Aaron  shall  offer  it  before 
the  Lord,  before  the  altar. 

15  And  he  shall  take  of  it  his  handful,  of 
the  flour  of  the  meat  offering,  and  of  the  oil 
thereof,  and  all  the 'frankincense  which  is 
upon  the  meat  offering,  and  shall  burn  it 
upon  the  altar  for  a sweet  savour,  even  the 
memorial  of  it,  unto  the  Lord. 

16  And  the  remainder  thereof  shall  Aaron 
and  his  sons  eat:  with  unleavened  bread 
shall  it  be  eaten  in  the  holy  place;  in  the 
court  of  the  tabernacle  of  the  congregation 
they  shall  eat  it. 

17  It  shall  not  be  baken  with  leaven.  ,1  have 
given  it  unto  them  for  their  portion  of  my 
offerings  made  by  fire ; it  is  most  holy,  as  is 
the  sin  offering,  and  as  the  trespass  offer- 
ing. 

18  All  the  males  among  the  children  of 
Aaron  shall  eat  of  it.  It  shall  he  a statute 
for  ever  in  your  generations  concerning  the 
offerings  of  the  Lord  made  by  fire:  every 
one  that  toucheth  them  shall  be  holy. 

19 1 And  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  saying, 

30  This  is  the  offering  of  Aaron  and  of  his 
sons,  which  they  shall  offer  unto  the  Lord 
in  the  day  when  he  is  anointed ; the  tenth 
part  of  an  ephah  of  fine  flour  for  a meat  of- 
fering perpetual,  half  of  it  in  the  morning, 
and  half  thereof  at  night. 

31  In  a pan  it  shall  be  made  with  oil ; ana 
when  it  is  baken,  thou  shalt  bring  it  in: 
and  the  baken  pieces  of  the  meat  offering 
shalt  thou  offer  for  a sweet  savour  unto  the 
Lord. 

33  And  the  priest  of  his  sons  that  is  anoint- 
ed in  his  stead  shall  offer  it : it  -is  a statute 
for  ever  unto  the  Lord  ; it  shall  be  wholly 

33  For  every  meat  offering  for  the  priest 
shall  be  wholly  burnt : it  shall  not  be  eaten. 
34 1 And  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  say- 
ing-. 

35  Speak  unto  Aaron  and  to  his  sons,  say- 
ing, This  is  the  law  of  the  sin  9ffering : In 
the  place  where  the  burnt  offering  is  killed 
shall  the  sin  offering  be  killed  before  the 
Lord  : it  is  most  hol5^ 

36  The  priest  that  otfereth  it  for  sin  shall 
eat  it : in  the  holy  place  shall  it  be  eaten,  in 
the  court  of  the  tabernacle  of  the  congre- 

^^^Whatsoever  shall  touch  the  flesh  thereof 
shall  b©  holy : and  when  there  is  sprinkled 


La/w  of  the  trespass  offering,  LEVITICUS,  VII.  Law  of  the  peace  offering. 


of  the  blood  thereof  upon  any  garment,  thou 
Shalt  wash  that  whereon  it  was  sprinkled  in 
the  holy  place. 

38  But  the  earthen  vessel  wherein  it  is  sod- 
den shall  be  broken : and  if  it  be  sodden  in 
a brazen  pot,  it  shall  be  both  scoured,  and 
rinsed  in  water. 

29  All  the  males  among  the  priests  shall  eat 
thereof : it  is  most  holy. 

30  And  no  sin  oifering,  whereof  any  of  the 
blood  is  brought  into  the  tabernacle  of  the 
congregation  to  reconcile  withal  in  the  holy 
place,  shall  be  eaten  : it  shall  be  burnt  in  the 
fire. 

CHAPTER  VII. 

The  law  of  the  trespass  offering. 

Likewise  this  is  the  law  of  the  trespass 
offering : it  is  most  holy. 

3  In  the  place  where  they  kill  the  burnt  of- 
fering shall  they  kill  the  trespass  offering : 
and  the  blood  thereof  shall  he  sprinkle 
round  about  upon  the  altar. 

3 And  he  shall  offer  of  it  all  the  fat  thereof ; 
the  rump,  and  the  fat  that  covereth  the  in- 
wards, 

4  And  the  two  kidneys,  and  the  fat  that  is 
on  them,  which  is  by  the  flanks,  and  the 
caul  that  is  above  the  liver,  with  the  kidneys, 
it  shall  he  take  away : 

5  And  the  priest  shall  burn  them  upon  the 
altar /or  an  offering  made  by  fire  unto  the 
Lord  : it  is  a trespass  offering. 

6  Every  male  among  the  priests  shall  eat 
thereof : it  shall  be  eaten  in  the  holy  place : 
it  is  most  holy. 

7  As  the  sin  offering  is,  so  is  the  trespass 
offering : there  is  one  law  for  them : the 
priest  that  maketh  atonement  therewith 
shall  have  it. 

8  And  the  priest  that  offereth  any  man’s 
burnt  offering,  even  the  priest  shall  have  to 
himself  the  skin  of  the  burnt  offering  which 
he  hath  offered. 

9  And  all  the  meat  offering  that  is  baken 
in  the  oven,  and  all  that  is  dressed  in  the 
fryingpan,  and  in  the  pan,  shall  be  the 
priest’s  that  offereth  it. 

10  And  every  meat  offering,  mingled  with 
oil,  and  dry,  shall  all  the  sons  of  Aaron  have, 
one  as  much  as  another. 

11  And  this  is  the  law  of  the  sacrifice  of 
peace  offerings,  which  he  shall  offer  unto 
the  Lord. 

12  If  he  offer  it  for  a thanksgiving,  then  he 
shall  offer  with  the  sacrifice  of  thanksgiving 
unleavened  cakes  mingled  with  oil,  and  un- 
leavened wafers  anointed  with  oil,  and  cakes 
mingled  with  oil,  of  fine  flour,  fried. 

13  Besides  the  cakes,  he  shall  offer  for  his 
offering  leavened  bread  with  the  sacrifice  of 
thanksgiving  of  his  peace  offerings. 

14  And  of  it  he  shall  offer  one  out  of  the 
whole  oblation  for  a heave  offering  unto 
the  Lord,  and  it  shall  be  the  priest’s  that 
sprinkieth  the  blood  of  the  peace  offer- 
ings. 

15  And  the  flesh  of  the  sacrifice  of  his  peace 
offerings  for  thanksgiving  shall  be  eaten  the 
same  day  that  it  is  offered;  he  shall  not 
leave  any  of  it  until  the  morning. 

16  But  if  the  sacrifice  of  his  offering  he  a 
vow,  or  a voluntary  offering,  it  shall  be 
eaten  the  same  day  that  he  offereth  his  sac- 


rifice ; and  on  the  morrow  also  the  remain- 
der of  it  shall  be  eaten ; 

17  But  the  remainder  of  the  flesh  of  the 
sacrifice  on  the  third  day  shall  be  burnt  with 
fire. 

18  And  if  any  of  the  flesh  of  the  sacrifice  of 
his  peace  offerings  be  eaten  at  all  on  the 
third  day,  it  shall  not  be  accepted,  neither 
shall  it  be  imputed  unto  him  that  offereth 
it : it  shall  be  an  abomination,  and  the  soul 
that  eateth  of  it  shall  bear  his  iniquity. 

19  And  the  flesh  that  toucheth  any  unclean 
thing  shall  not  be  eaten;  it  shall  be  burnt 
with  fire:  and  as  for  the  fiesh,  all  that  be 
clean  shall  eat  thereof. 

20  But  the  soul  that  eateth  of  the  flesh  of 
the  sacrifice  of  peace  offerings,  that  pertain 
unto  the  Lord,  having  his  uncleanness  upon 
him,  even  that  soul  shall  be  cut  off  from  his 
people. 

31  Moreover  the  soul  that  shall  touch  any 
unclean  thing,  as  the  uncleanness  of  man,  or 
any  unclean  beast,  or  any  abominable  un- 
clean thing,  and  eat  of  the  flesh  of  the  sacri- 
fice of  peace  offerings,  which  pertain  unto 
the  Lord,  even  that  soul  shall  be  cut  off 
from  his  people. 

23 1 And  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  say- 
ing, 

23  Speak  unto  the  children  of  Israel,  saying. 
Ye  shall  eat  no  manner  of  fat,  of  ox,  or  of 
sheep,  or  of  goat. 

24  And  the  fat  of  the  beast  that  dieth  of  it- 
self, and  the  fat  of  that  which  is  torn  with 
beasts,  may  be  used  in  any  other  use:  but 
ye  shall  in  no  wise  eat  of  it. 

25  For  whosoever  eateth  the  fat  of  the 
beast,  of  which  men  offer  an  offering  made 
by  fire  unto  the  Lord,  even  the  soul  that 
eateth  it  shall  be  cut  off  from  his  people. 

26  Moreover  ye  shall  eat  no  manner  of 
blood,  whether  it  he  of  fowl  or  of  beast,  in 
any  of  your  dwellings. 

27  Whatsoever  soul  it  he  that  eateth  any 
manner  of  blood,  even  that  soul  shall  be  cut 
off  from  his  people. 

28  t And  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  say- 
ing, 

29  Speak  unto  the  children  of  Israel,  saying, 
He  that  offereth  the  sacrifice  of  his  peace 
offerings  unto  the  Lord,  shall  bring  his  ob- 
lation unto  the  Lord  of  the  sacrifice  of  his 
peace  offerings. 

30  His  own  hands  shall  bring  the  offerings 
of  the  Lord  made  by  fire,  the  fat  with  the 
breast ; it  shall  he  bring,  that  the  breast  may 
be  waved  for  a wave  offering  before  the 
Lord. 

31  And  the  priest  shall  burn  the  fat  upon 
the  altar:  but  the  breast  shall  be  Aaron’s 
and  his  sons’. 

33  And  the  right  shoulder  shall  ye  give  unto 
the  priest  for  a heave  offering  of  the  sacri- 
fices of  your  peace  offerings. 

33  He  among  the  sons  of  Aaron,  that  offer- 
eth the  blood  of  the  peace  offerings,  and  the 
fat,  shall  have  the  right  shoulder  for  his  part. 

34  For  the  wave  breEist  and  the  heave  shoul- 
der have  I taken  of  the  children  of  Israel 
from  off  the  sacrifices  of  their  peace  offer- 
ings, and  have  given  them  unto  Aaron  the 
priest  and  unto  his  sons,  by  a statute  for 
ever,  from  among  the  children  of  Israel. 

35 1 This  is  the  portion  of  the  anointing  off 
79 


Aaron  and  his  sons  consecrated,  LEVITICUS,  YIII.  The  ram  of  consecration. 


Aaron,  and  of  the  anointing-  of  his  sons,  out 
of  the  offerings  of  the  Lord  made  by  fire,  in 
the  day  when  he  presented  them  to  minister 
unto  the  Lord  in  the  priest’s  olfice ; 

36  Which  the  Lord  commanded  to  be  given 
them  of  the  children  of  Israel,  in  the  day 
that  he  anointed  them,  by  a statute  for  ever 
throughout  their  generations. 

37  This  is  the  law  of  the  burnt  offering,  of 
the  meat  offering,  and  of  the  sin  offering, 
and  of  the  trespass  offering,  and  of  the  con- 
secrations, and  of  the  sacrifice  of  the  peace 
offerings ; 

38  Which  the  Lord  commanded  Moses  in 
mount  Sinai,  in  the  day  that  he  commanded 
the  children  of  Israel  to  offer  their  oblations 
unto  the  Lord,  in  the  wilderness  of  Sinai. 

CHAPTER  YIII. 

Aaron  and  his  sons  consecrated. 

AND  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  saying, 

2  Take  Aaron  and  his  sons  with  him, 
and  the  garments,  and  the  anointing  oil,  and 
a bullock  for  the  sin  offering,  and  two  rams, 
and  a basket  of  unleavened  bread ; 

3 And  gather  thou  all  the  congregation  to- 
gether unto  the  door  of  the  tabernacle  of 
the  congregation. 

4 And  Moses  did  as  the  Lord  commanded 
him;  and  the  assembly  was  gathered  to- 
gether unto  the  door  of  the  tabernacle  of 
the  congregation. 

5 And  Moses  said  unto  the  congregation. 
This  is  the  thing  which  the  Lord  command- 
ed to  be  done. 

6 And  Moses  brought  Aaron  and  his  sons, 
and  washed  them  with  water. 

7 And  he  put  upon  him  the  coat,  and  girded 
him  with  the  girdle,  and  clothed  him  with 
the  robe,  and  put  the  ephod  upon  him,  and 
he  girded  him  with  the  curious  girdle  of  the 
ephod,  and  bound  it  unto  him  therewith. 

8 And  he  put  the  breastplate  upon  him: 
also  he  put  in  the  breastplate  the  Urim  and 
the  Thummim. 

9 And  he  put  the  mitre  upon  his  head ; also 
upon  the  mitre,  even  upon  his  forefront,  did 
he  put  the  golden  plate,  the  holy  crown ; as 
the  Lord  commanded  Moses. 

10  And  Moses  took  the  anointing  oil,  and 
anointed  the  tabernacle  and  all  that  was 
therein,  and  sanctified  them. 

11  And  he  sprinkled  thereof  upon  the  altar 
seven  times,  and  anointed  the  altar  and  all 
his  vessels,  both  the  laver  and  his  foot,  to 
sanctify  them. 

12  And  he  poured  of  the  anointing  oil  upon 
Aaron’s  head,  and  anointed  him,  to  sanctify 
him. 

13  And  Moses  brought  Aaron’s  sons,  and 
put  coats  upon  them,  and  girded  them  with 
girdles,  and  put  bonnets  upon  them ; as  the 
Lord  commanded  Moses. 

14  And  he  brought  the  bullock  for  the  sin 
offering : and  Aaron  and  his  sons  laid  their 
hands  upon  the  head  of  the  bullock  for  the 
sin  offering. 

15  And  he  slew  it;  and  Moses  took  the 
blood,  and  put  it  upon  the  horns  of  the  altar 
round  about  with  his  finger,  and  purified 
the  altar,  and  poured  the  blood  at  the  bot- 
tom of  the  altar,  and  sanctified  it,  to  make 
reconciliation  upon  it. 

16  And  he  took  ail  the  fat  that  wcls  upon 


the  inwards,  and  the  caul  above  the  liver, 
and  the  two  kidneys,  and  their  fat,  and  Mo- 
ses burned  it  upon  the  altar. 

17  But  the  bullock,  and  his  hide,  his  flesh, 
and  his  dung,  he  burnt  with  fire  without  the 
camp  ; as  the  Lord  commanded  Moses. 

18  H And  he  brought  the  ram  for  the  burnt 
offering : and  Aaron  and  his  sons  laid  their 
hands  upon  the  head  of  the  ram. 

19  And  he  killed  it ; and  Moses  sprinkled 
the  blood  upon  the  altar  round  about. 

20  And  he  cut  the  ram  into  pieces;  and 
Moses  burnt  the  head,  and  the  pieces,  and 
the  fat. 

21  And  he  washed  the  inwards  and  the  legs 
in  water;  and  Moses  burnt  the  whole  ram 
upon  the  altar : it  was  a burnt  sacrifice  for  a 
sweet  savour,  and  an  offering  made  by  fire 
unto  the  Lord;  as  the  Lord  commanded 
Moses. 

22  t And  he  brought  the  other  ram,  the 
ram  of  consecration:  and  Aaron  and  his 
sons  laid  their  hands  upon  the  head  of  the 
ram. 

23  And  he  slew  it ; and  Moses  took  of  the 
blood  of  it,  and  put  it  upon  the  tip  of  Aaron’s 
right  ear,  and  upon  the  thumb  of  his  right 
hand,  and  upon  the  great  toe  of  his  right 
foot. 

24  And  he  brought  Aaron’s  sons,  and  Moses 
put  of  the  blood  upon  the  tip  of  their  right 
ear,  and  upon  the  thumbs  of  their  right 
hands,  and  upon  the  great  toes  of  their  right 
feet:  and  Moses  sprinkled  the  blood  upon 
the  altar  round  about. 

25  And  he  took  the  fat,  and  the  rump,  and 
all  the  fat  that  was  upon  the  inwards,  and 
the  caul  above  the  liver,  and  the  two  kid- 
neys, and  their  fat,  and  the  right  shoulder : 

26  And  out  of  the  basket  of  unleavened 
bread,  that  was  before  the  Lord,  he  t9ok 
one  unleavened  cake,  and  a cake  of  oiled 
bread,  and  one  wafer,  and  put  them  on  the 
fat,  and  upon  the  right  shoulder : 

27  And  he  put  all  upon  Aaron’s  hands,  and 
upon  his  sons’  hands,  and  waved  them  for  a 
wave  offering  before  the  Lord. 

28  And  Moses  took  them  from  off  their 
hands,  and  burnt  them  on  the  altar  upon  the 
burnt  offering : they  were  consecrations  for 
a sweet  savour:  it  is  an  offering  made  by 
fire  unto  the  Lord. 

29  And  Moses  took  the  breast,  and  waved  it 
for  a wave  offering  before  the  Lord:  for  of 
the  ram  of  consecration  it  was  Moses’  part ; 
as  the  Lord  commanded  Moses. 

30  And  Moses  took  of  the  anointing  oil,  and 
of  the  blood  which  was  upon  the  altar,  and 
sprinkled  it  upon  Aaron,  and  upon  his  gar- 
ments, and  upon  his  sons,  and  upon  his  sons’ 
garments  with  him ; and  sanctified  Aaron, 
and  his  garments,  and  his  sons,  and  his  sons’ 
garments  with  him. 

31 1 And  Moses  said  unto  Aaron  and  to  his 
sons.  Boil  the  flesh  at  the  door  of  the  taber- 
nacle of  the  congregation ; and  there  eat  it 
with  the  bread  that  is  in  the  basket  of  con- 
secrations, as  I commanded,  saying,  Aaron 
and  his  sons  shall  eat  it.  „ , ^ . 

32  And  that  which  remaineth  of  the  flesh 
and  of  the  bread  shall  ye  burn  with  fire. 

33  And  ye  shall  not  go  out  of  the  door  of 
the  tabernacle  of  the  congregation  in  seven 
daySg  until  the  days  of  your  consecration  be 


iPirst  offerings  of  JLaron.  LEVITICUS,  X,  The  people’s  offerings. 


at  an  end:  for  seven  days  shall  he  conse- 
crate you. 

34  As  he  hath  done  this  day,  so  the  Lord 
hath  commanded  to  do,  to  make  an  atone- 
ment for  you. 

35  Therefore  shall  ye  abide  at  the  door  of 
the  tabernacle  of  the  congrej^ation  day  and 
night  seven  days,  and  keep  the  charge  of  the 
Lord,  that  ye  die  not:  for  so  I am  com- 
manded. 

36  So  Aaron  and  his  sons  did  all  things 
which  the  Lord  commanded  by  the  hand 
of  Moses. 

CHAPTER  IX. 

Aaron’s  sin  offering, 

AND  it  came  to  pass  on  the  eighth  day,  that 
xjL  Moses  called  Aaron  and  his  sons,  and 
the  elders  of  Israel; 

2 And  he  said  unto  Aaron,  Take  thee  a 
young  calf  for  a sin  offering,  and  a ram  for 
a burnt  offering,  without  blemish,  and  offer 
them  before  the  Lord. 

3 And  unto  the  children  of  Israel  thou  shalt 
speak,  saying.  Take  ye  a kid  of  the  goats  for 
a sin  offering ; and  a calf  and  a lamb,  both  of 
the  first  year,  without  blemish,  for  a burnt 
offering ; 

4 Also  a bullock  and  a ram  for  peace  offer- 
ings, to  sacrifice  before  the  Lord;  and  a 
meat  offering  mingled  with  oil:  for  to  day 
the  Lord  will  appear  unto  you. 

5 1 And  they  brought  that  which  Moses 
commanded  before  the  tabernacle  of  the 
congregation : and  all  the  congregation 
drew  near  and  stood  before  the  Lord. 

6 And  Moses  said.  This  is  the  thing  which 
the  Lord  commanded  that  ye  should  do: 
and  the  glory  of  the  Lord  shall  appear  unto 
you. 

7 And  Moses  said  unto  Aaron,  Go  unto  the 
altar,  and  offer  thy  sin  offering,  and  thy 
burnt  offering,  and  make  an  atonement  for 
thyself,  and  for  the  people:  and  offer  the 
offering  of  the  people,  and  make  an  atone- 
ment for  them ; as  the  Lord  commanded. 

8 H Aaron  therefore  went  unto  the  altar, 
and  slew  the  calf  of  the  sin  offering,  which 
was  for  himself. 

9 And  the  sons  of  Aaron  brought  the  blood 
unto  him:  and  he  dipped  his  finger  in  the 
blood,  and  put  it  upon  the  horns  of  the  altar, 
and  poured  out  the  blood  at  the  bottom  of 
the  altar : 

10  But  the  fat,  and  the  kidneys,  and  the 
caul  above  the  liver  of  the  sin  offering,  he 
burnt  upon  the  altar;  as  the  Lord  com- 
manded Moses. 

11  And  the  flesh  and  the  hide  he  burnt  with 
fire  without  the  camp, 

12  And  he  slew  the  burnt  offering;  and 
Aaron’s  sons  presented  unto  him  the  blood, 
which  he  sprinkled  round  about  upon  the 
altar. 

13  And  they  presented  the  burnt  offering 
unto  him,  with  the  pieces  thereof,  and  the 
head : and  he  burnt  them  upon  the  altar. 

14  And  he  did  wash  the  inwards  and  the 
legs,  and  burnt  them  upon  the  burnt  offer- 
ing on  the  altar. 

15  1 And  he  brought  the  people’s  offering, 
and  took  the  goat,  which  was  the  sin  offer- 
ing for  the  people,  and  slew  it,  and  offered 
It  for  sin,  as  the  first. 


16  And  he  brought  the  burnt  offering,  and 
offered  it  according  to  the  manner. 

17  And  he  brought  the  meat  offering,  and 
took  a handful  thereof,  and  burnt  it  upon 
the  altar,  besides  the  burnt  sacrifice  of  the 
morning. 

18  He  slew  also  the  bullock  and  the  ram  for 
a sacrifice  of  peace  offerings,  which  was  for 
the  people:  and  Aaron’s  sons  presented  un- 
to him  the  blood,  which  he  sprinkled  upon 
the  altar  round  about, 

19  And  the  fat  of  the  bullock  and  of  the 
ram,  the  rump,  and  that  which  covereth  the 
inwards^  and  the  kidneys,  and  the  caul  above 
the  liver : 

20  And  they  put  the  fat  upon  the  breasts, 
and  he  burnt  the  fat  upon  the  altar : 

21  And  the  breasts  and  the  right  shoulder 
Aaron  waved  for  a wave  offering  before  the 
Lord  ; as  Moses  commanded. 

22  And  Aaron  lifted  up  his  hand  toward  the 
people,  and  blessed  them;  and  came  down 
from  offering  of  the  sin  offering,  and  the 
burnt  offering,  and  peace  offerings. 

23  And  Moses  and  Aaron  went  into  the  tab- 
ernacle of  the  congregation,  and  came  out, 
and  blessed  the  people : and  the  glory  of  the 
Lord  appeared  unto  all  the  people. 

24  And  there  came  a fire  out  from  before 
the  Lord,  and  consumed  upon  the  altar  the 
burnt  offering  and  the  fat : which  when  all 
the  people  saw,  they  shouted,  and  feU  on 
their  faces. 

CHAPTER  X. 

Nadab  and  Abihu  burnt. 

iND  Nadab  and  Abihu,  the  sons  of  Aaron, 
took  either  of  them  his  censer,  and  put 
fire  therein,  and  put  incense  thbreon,  and 
offered  strange  fire  before  the  Lord,  which 
he  commanded  them  not. 

2 And  there  went  out  fire  from  the  Lord, 
and  devoured  them,  and  they  died  before 
the  Lord. 

3 Then  Moses  said  unto  Aaron,  This  is  it 
that  the  Lord  spake,  saying,  I will  be  sancti- 
fied in  them  that  come  nigh  me,  and  before 
all  the  people  I will  be  glorified.  And  Aaron 
held  his  peace. 

4 And  Moses  called  Mishael  and  Elzaphan, 
the  sons  of  Uzziel  the  uncle  of  Aaron,  and 
said  unto  them.  Come  near,  carry  your 
brethren  from  before  the  sanctuary  out 
of  the  camp. 

5 So  they  went  near,  and  carried  them  in 
their  coats  out  of  the  camp ; as  Moses  had 
said. 

6 And  Moses  said  unto  Aaron,  and  unto 
Eleazar  and  unto  Ithamar,  his  sons.  Uncover 
not  your  heads,  neither  rend  your  clothes ; 
lest  ye  die,  and  lest  wrath  come  upon  all  the 
people:  but  let  your  brethren,  the  whole 
house  of  Israel,  bewail  the  burning  which 
the  Lord  hath  kindled. 

7 And  ye  shall  not  go  out  from  the  door  of 
the  tabernacle  of  the  congregation,  lest  ye 
die : for  the  anointing  oil  of  the  Lord  is  up- 
on you.  And  they  did  according  to  the  word 
of  Moses. 

8 1 And  the  Lord  spake  unto  Aaron,  say- 
ing, 

9 Do  not  drink  wine  nor  strong  drink,  thou, 
nor  thy  sons  with  thee,  when  ye  go  into  the 
tabernacle  of  the  congregationj  lest  y@  die  s 


Law  of  eating  holy  things.  LEVITICUS,  XI.  The  distinction  of  meats 


it  shall  be  a statute  for  ever  throughout  your 
generations : 

10  And  that  ye  may  put  difference  between 
holy  and  unholy,  and  between  unclean  and 
clean ; 

11  And  that  ye  may  teach  the  children  of 
Israel  all  the  statutes  which  the  Lord  hath 
spoken  unto  them  by  the  hand  of  Moses. 

13  IF  And  Moses  spake  unto  Aaron,  and  un- 
to Eleazar  and  unto  Ithamar,  his  sons  that 
were  left,  Take  the  meat  offering  that  re- 
maineth  of  the  offerings  of  the  Lord  made 
by  fire,  and  eat  it  without  leaven  beside  the 
altar  : for  it  is  most  holy. 

13  And  ye  shall  eat  it  in  the  holy  place,  be- 
cause it  is  thy  due,  and  thy  sons’  due,  of  the 
sacrifices  of  the  Lord  made  by  fire : for  so 
I am  commanded. 

14  And  the  wave  breast  and  heave  shoulder 
shall  ye  eat  in  a clean  place ; thou,  and  thy 
sons,  and  thy  daughters  with  thee : for  they 
be  thy  due,  and  thy  sons’  due,  which  are  giv- 
en out  of  the  sacrifices  of  peace  offerings  of 
the  children  of  Israel. 

15  The  heave  shoulder  and  the  wave  breast 
shall  they  bring  with  the  offerings  made  by 
fire  of  the  fat,  to  wave  it  for  a wave  offering 
before  the  Lord  ; and  it  shall  be  thine,  and 
thy  sons’  with  thee,  by  a statute  lor  ever; 
as  the  Lord  hath  commanded. 

16 1 And  Moses  diligently  sought  the  goat  of 
the  sin  offering,  and,  behold,  it  was  burnt : 
and  he  was  angry  with  Eleazar  and  Ithamar, 
the  sons  of  Aaron  which  were  left  alive^  say- 
ing"? 

17  Wherefore  have  ye  not  eaten  the  sin 
offering  in  the  holy  place,  seeing  it  is  most 
holy,  and  God  hath  given  it  you  to  bear 
the  iniquity  of  the  congregation,  to  make 
atonement  for  them  before  the  Lord? 

18  Behold,  the  blood  of  it  was  not  brought 
in  within  the  holy  place:  ye  should  indeed 
have  eaten  it  in  the  holy  place^  as  I com- 
manded. 

19  And  Aaron  said  unto  Moses,  Behold,  this 
day  have  they  offered  their  sin  offering  and 
their  burnt  offering  before  the  Lord;  and 
such  things  have  befallen  me:  and  if  I had 
eaten  the  sin  offering  to  day,  should  it  have 
been  accepted  in  the  sight  of  the  Lord  ? 

20  And  when  Moses  heard  that,  he  was 
content. 

CHAPTER  XI. 

Of  meats  clean  and  unclean. 

AND  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses  and  to 
x\.  Aaron,  saying  unto  them, 

2 Speak  unto  the  children  of  Israel,  saying. 
These  are  the  beasts  which  ye  shall  eat 
among  all  the  beasts  that  are  on  the  earth. 

3 Whatsoever  parteth  the  hoof,  and  is  clo- 
venfooted, and  cheweth  the  cud,  among  the 
beasts,  that  shall  ye  eat. 

4 Nevertheless,  these  shall  ye  not  eat  of 
them  that  chew  the  cud,  or  of  them  that 
divide  the  hoof:  as  the  camel,  because  he 
cheweth  the  cud,  but  divideth  not  the  hoof ; 
he  is  unclean  unto  you. 

5 And  the  coney,  because  he  cheweth  the 
cud,  but  divideth  not  the  hoof ; he  is  unclean 
unto  you. 

6 And  the  hare,  because  he  cheweth  the 
cud,  but  divideth  not  the  hoof ; he  is  unclean 

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7 And  the  swine,  though  he  divide  the  hoof, 
and  be  clovenfooted,  yet  he  cheweth  not  the 
cud ; he  Is  unclean  to  you. 

8 Of  their  flesh  shall  ye  not  eat,  and  their 
carcass  shall  ye  not  touch ; they  are  unclean 
to  you. 

9 t These  shall  ye  eat  of  all  that  are  in  the 
waters:  whatsoever  hath  fins  and  scales  in 
the  waters,  in  the  seas,  and  in  the  rivers, 
them  shall  ye  eat. 

10  And  all  that  have  not  fins  and  scales  in 
the  seas,  and  in  the  rivers,  of  all  that  move 
in  the  waters,  and  of  any  living  thing  which 
is  in  the  waters,  they  shall  be  an  abomina- 
tion unto  you: 

11  They  shall  be  even  an  abomination  unto 
you ; ye  shall  not  eat  of  their  flesh,  but  ye 
shall  have  their  carcasses  in  abomination. 

13  Whatsoever  hath  no  fins  nor  scales  in 
the  waters,  that  shall  be  an  abomination  un- 
to you. 

13  1 And  these  are  they  which  ye  shall  have 
in  abomination  among  the  fowls ; they  shall 
not  be  eaten,  they  are  an  abomination : the 
eagle,  and  the  ossifrage,  and  the  ospray, 

14  And  the  vulture,  and  the  kite  after  his 
kind ; 

15  Every  raven  after  his  kind ; 

16  And  the  owl,  and  the  nighthawk,  and 
the  cuckoo,  and  the  hawk  after  his  kind, 

17  And  the  little  owl,  and  the  cormorant, 
and  the  great  owl, 

18  And  the  swan,  and  the  pelican,  and  the 
gier  eagle, 

19  And  the  stork,  the  heron  after  her  kind, 
and  the  lapwing,  and  the  bat. 

20  All  fowls  that  creep,  going  upon  all  four, 
shall  be  an  abomination  unto  you. 

31  Yet  these  may  ye  eat  of  every  flying 
creeping  thing  that  goeth  upon  all  four, 
which  have  legs  above  their  feet,  to  leap 
withal  upon  the  earth; 

33  Even  these  of  them  ye  may  eat ; the  lo- 
cust after  his  kind,  and  the  bald  locust  after 
his  kind,  and  the  beetle  after  his  kind,  and 
the  grasshopper  after  his  kind. 

23  But  all  other  flying  creeping  things, 
which  have  four  feet,  shall  be  an  abomina- 
tion unto  you. 

34  And  for  these  ye  shall  be  unclean : who- 
soever toucheth  the  carcass  of  them  shall 
be  unclean  until  the  even. 

25  And  whosoever  beareth  aught  of  the  car- 
cass of  them  shall  wash  his  clothes,  and  be 
unclean  until  the  even. 

26  The  carcasses  of  every  beast  which  divid- 
eth the  hoof,  and  is  not  clovenfooted,  nor 
cheweth  the  cud,  are  unclean  unto  you : ev- 
ery one  that  toucheth  them  shall  be  unclean. 

27  And  whatsoever  goeth  upon  his  paws, 
among  all  manner  of  beasts  that  go  on  all 
four,  those  are  unclean  unto  you:  whoso 
toucheth  their  carcass  shall  be  unclean  un- 
til the  even. 

28  And  he  that  beareth  the  carcass  of  them 
shall  wash  his  clothes,  and  be  unclean  until 
the  even : they  are  unclean  unto  you. 

29  1 These  also  shall  be  unclean  unto  you 
among  the  creeping  things  that  creep  upon 
the  earth;  the  weasel,  and  the  mouse,  and 
the  tortoise  after  his  kind, 

30  And  the  ferret,  and  the  chameleon,  and 
the  lizard,  and  the  snail,  and  the  mole. 

31  These  a/re  unclean  to  you  among  all  that 


clean  and  unclean. 


LEVITICUS,  XIII. 


Tokens  to  discern  leprosy. 


creep;  whosoever  doth  touch  them,  when 
they  be  dead,  shall  be  unclean  until  the 
even. 

32  And  upon  whatsoever  any  of  them,  when 
they  are  dead,  doth  fall,  it  shall  be  unclean ; 
whether  it  he  any  vessel  of  wood,  or  raiment, 
or  skin,  or  sack,  whatsoever  vessel  it  be, 
wherein  any  work  is  done,  it  must  be  put 
into  water,  and  it  shall  be  unclean  until  the 
even ; so  it  shall  be  cleansed. 

33  And  every  earthen  vessel,  whereinto 
any  of  them  f alleth,  whatsoever  is  in  it  shall 
be  unclean ; and  ye  shall  break  it. 

34  Of  all  meat  which  may  be  eaten,  that  on 
which  such  water  cometh  shall  be  unclean : 
and  all  drink  that  may  be  drunk  in  every 
such  vessel  shall  be  unclean. 

35  And  every  thing  whereupon  any  part  of 
their  carcass  falleth  shall  be  unclean ; wheth- 
er it  be  oven,  or  rang-es  for  pots,  they  shall 
be  broken  down : for  they  are  unclean,  and 
shall  be  unclean  unto  you. 

36  Nevertheless  a fountain  or  pit,  wherein 
there  is  plenty  of  water,  shall  be  clean ; but 
that  which  toucheth  their  carcass  shaU  be 
unclean. 

37  And  if  any  part  of  their  carcass  fall  up- 
on any  sowing  seed  which  is  to  be  sown,  it 
shall  he  clean. 

38  But  if  any  water  be  put  upon  the  seed, 
and  any  part  of  their  carcass  fall  thereon,  it 
shall  be  unclean  unto  you. 

39  And  if  any  beast,  of  which  ye  may  eat, 
die ; he  that  toucheth  the  carcass  thereof 
shall  be  unclean  until  the  even. 

40  And  he  that  eateth  of  the  carcass  of  it 
shall  wash  his  clothes,  and  be  unclean  until 
the  even : he  also  that  beareth  the  carcass 
of  it  shall  wash  his  clothes,  and  be  unclean 
until  the  even. 

41  And  every  creeping  thing  that  creepeth 
upon  the  earth  shall  he  an  abomination ; it 
shall  not  be  eaten. 

42  Whatsoever  goeth  upon  the  belly,  and 
whatsoever  goeth  upon  all  four,  or  whatso- 
ever hath  more  feet  among  all  creeping 
things  that  creep  upon  the  earth,  them  ye 
shall  not  eat;  for  they  are  an  abomina- 
tion. 

43  Ye  shall  not  make  yourselves  abominable 
with  any  creeping  thing  that  creepeth,  nei- 
ther shall  ye  make  yourselves  unclean  with 
them,  that  ye  should  be  defiled  thereby. 

44  For  I am  the  Lord  your  God ; ye  shall 
therefore  sanctify  yourselves,  and  ye  shall 
be  holy ; for  I am  holy ; neither  shall  ye  de- 
file yourselves  with  any  manner  of  creeping 
thing  that  creepeth  upon  the  earth. 

45  For  I am  the  Lord  that  bringeth  you  up 
out  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  to  be  your  God : 
ye  shall  therefore  be  holy,  for  I am  holy. 

46  This  is  the  law  of  the  beasts,  and  of  the 
fowl,  and  of  every  living  creature  that  mov- 
eth  in  the  waters,  and  of  every  creature 
that  creepeth  upon  the  earth: 

47  To  make  a difference  between  the  un- 
clean and  the  clean,  and  between  the  beast 
that  may  be  eaten  and  the  beast  that  may 
not  be  eaten. 

CHAPTER  XII. 

Purification  of  women, 

AND  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  saying, 

2 Speak  imto  the  children  of  Israel,  say° 


ing.  If  a woman  have  conceived  seed,  and 
borne  a man  child,  then  she  shall  be  unclean 
seven  days;  according  to  the  days  of  the 
separation  for  her  infirmity  shall  she  be  un- 
clean. 

3 And  in  the  eighth  day  the  flesh  of  his  fore- 
skin shall  be  circumcised. 

4 And  she  shall  then  continue  in  the  blood 
of  her  purifying  three  and  thirty  days ; she 
shall  touch  no  hallowed  thing,  nor  come  in- 
to the  sanctuary,  until  the  days  of  her  puri- 
fying be  fulfilled. 

5 But  if  she  bear  a maid  child,  then  she 
shall  be  unclean  two  weeks,  as  in  her  sepa- 
ration : and  she  shall  continue  in  the  blood 
of  her  purifying  threescore  and  six  days. 

6 And  when  the  days  of  her  purifying  are 
fulfilled,  for  a son,  or  for  a daughter,  she 
shrll  bring  a lamb  of  the  first  year  for  a 
burnt  offering,  and  a young  pigeon,  or  a 
turtledove,  for  a sin  offering,  unto  the  door 
of  the  tabernacle  of  the  congregation,  unto 
the  priest ; 

7 Who  shall  offer  it  before  the  Lord,  and 
make  an  atonement  for  her ; and  she  shall 
be  cleansed  from  the  issue  of  her  blood. 
This  is  the  law  for  her  that  hath  borne  a male 
or  a female. 

8 And  if  she  be  not  able  to  bring  a lamb, 
then  she  shall  bring  two  turtles,  or  two 
young  pigeons ; the  one  for  the  burnt  offer- 
ing, and  the  other  for  a sin  offering : and  the 
priest  shall  make  an  atonement  for  her,  and 
she  shall  be  clean. 

CHAPTER  XIII. 

Tokens  in  discerning  the  leprosy. 

AND  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses  and 
Aaron,  saying, 

2 When  a man  shall  have  in  the  skin  of  his 
flesh  a rising,  a scab,  or  bright  spot,  and  it  be 
in  the  skin  of  his  flesh  like  the  plague  of  lep- 
rosy ; then  he  shall  be  brought  unto  Aaron 
the  priest,  or  unto  one  of  his  sons  the 
priests ; 

3 And  the  priest  shall  look  on  the  plague  in 
the  skin  of  the  flesh : and  when  the  hair  in 
the  plague  is  turned  white,  and  the  plague 
in  sight  be  deeper  than  the  skin  of  his  flesh, 
it  is  a plague  of  leprosy : and  the  priest  shall 
look  on  him,  and  pronounce  him  unclean. 

4 If  the  bright  spot  be  white  in  the  skin  of 
his  flesh,  and  in  sight  be  not  deeper  than  the 
skin,  and  the  hair  thereof  be  not  turned 
white ; then  the  priest  shall  shut  up  him  that 
hath  the  plague  seven  days  : 

5 And  the  priest  shall  look  on  him  the  sev- 
enth day : and,  behold,  if  the  plague  in  his 
sight  be  at  a stay,  and  the  plague  spread  not 
in  the  skin ; then  the  priest  shall  shut  him 
up  seven  days  more ; 

6 And  the  priest  shall  look  on  him  again 
thp  seventh  day : and,  behold,  if  the  plague 
be  somewhat  dark,  and  the  plague  spread 
not  in  the  skin,  the  priest  shall  pronounce 
him  clean ; it  is  but  a scab : and  he  shall 
wash  his  clothes,  and  be  clean. 

7 But  if  the  scab  spread  much  abroad  in  the 
skin,  after  that  he  hath  been  seen  of  the 
priest  for  his  cleansing,  he  shall  be  seen  of 
the  priest  again ; 

8 And  if  the  priest  see  that,  behold,  the  scab 
spreadeth  in  the  skin,  then  the  priest  shall 
pronounce  hini  unclean ; it  ts  a leprogjo 


The  laws  and  tokens  LEVITICUS,  XIII.  to  discern  leprosy, 


9 1 When  the  plague  of  leprosy  is  in  a man, 
then  he  shall  be  brought  unto  the  priest ; 

10  And  the  priest  shall  see  him : and,  be- 
hold, if  the  rising  be  white  in  the  skin,  and  it 
have  turned  the  hair  white,  and  there  be 
quick  raw  flesh  in  the  rising; 

11  It  is  an  old  leprosy  in  the  skin  of  his 
flesh,  and  the  priest  shall  pronounce  him 
unclean,  and  shall  not  shut  him  up : for  he 
is  unclean. 

12  And  if  a leprosy  break  out  abroad  in  the 
skin,  and  the  leprosy  cover  all  the  skin  of 
him  that  hath  the  plague  from  his  head  even 
to  his  foot,  wheresoever  the  priest  looketh ; 

13  Then  the  priest  shall  consider : and,  be- 
hold, if  the  leprosy  have  covered  all  his 
flesh,  he  shall  pronounce  him  clean  that  hath 
the  plague:  it  is  all  turned  white:  he  is 
clean. 

14  But  when  raw  flesh  appeareth  in  him,  he 
shall  be  unclean. 

15  And  the  priest  shall  see  the  raw  flesh, 
and  pronounce  him  to  be  unclean : for  the 
raw  flesh  is  unclean : it  is  a leprosy. 

16  Or  if  the  raw  flesh  turn  again,  and  be 
changed  unto  white,  he  shall  come  unto  the 
priest ; 

17  And  the  priest  shall  see  him : and,  be- 
hold, if  the  plague  be  turned  into  white ; 
then  the  priest  shall  pronounce  him  clean 
that  hath  the  plague:  he  is  clean. 

18  1 The  flesh  also,  in  which,  even  in  the 
skin  thereof,  was  a boil,  and  is  healed, 

19  And  in  the  place  of  the  boil  there  be  a 
white  rising,  or  a bright  spot,  white,  and 
somewhat  reddish,  and  it  be  shewed  to  the 
priest ; 

20  And  if,  when  the  priest  seeth  it,  behold, 
it  be  in  sight  lower  than  the  skin,  and  the 
hair  thereof  be  turned  white ; the  priest 
shall  pronounce  him  unclean : it  is  a plague 
of  leprosy  broken  out  of  the  boil. 

21  But  if  the  priest  look  on  it,  and,  behold, 
there  be  no  white  hairs  therein,  and  if  it  be 
not  lower  than  the  skin,  but  be  somewhat 
dark ; then  the  priest  shall  shut  him  up  sev- 
en days : 

22  And  if  it  spread  much  abroad  in  the 
skin,  then  the  priest  shall  pronounce  him 
unclean : it  is  a plague. 

23  But  if  the  bright  spot  stay  in  his  place, 
and  spread  not,  it  is  a burning  boil ; and  the 
priest  shall  pronounbe  him  clean. 

24  H Or  if  there  be  any  flesh,  in  the  skin 
whereof  there  is  a hot  burning,  and  the 
quick  flesh  that  burneth  have  a white  bright 
spot,  somewhat  reddish,  or  white ; 

25  Then  the  priest  shall  look  upon  it : and, 
behold,  if  the  hair  in  the  bright  spot  be 
turned  white,  and  it  be  in  sight  deeper  than 
the  skin ; it  is  a leprosy  broken  out  of  the 
burning:  wherefore  the  priest  shall  pro- 
nounce him  unclean  : it  is  the  plague  of  lep- 
rosy. 

26  But  if  the  priest  look  on  it,  and,  behold, 
there  be  no  white  hair  in  the  bright  spot,  and 
it  be  no  lower  than  the  other  skin,  but  be 
somewhat  dark;  then  the  priest  shall  shut 
him  up  seven  days: 

27  And  the  priest  shall  look  upon  him  the 
seventh  day:  and  if  it  be  spread  much 
abroad  in  the  skin,  then  the  priest  shall  pro- 
nounce him  unclean ; it  is  the  plague  of  lep- 

rosjo 

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28  And  if  the  bright  spot  stay  in  his  place, 
and  spread  not  in  the  skin,  but  it  be  some- 
what dark ; it  is  a rising  of  the  burning,  and 
the  priest  shall  pronounce  him  clean : for  it 
is  an  inflammation  of  the  burning. 

29  1 If  a man  or  woman  have  a plague  upon 
the  head  or  the  beard ; 

30  Then  the  priest  shall  see  the  plague: 
and,  behold,  if  it  be  in  sight  deeper  than  the 
skin,  and  there  be  in  it  a yellow  thin  hair ; 
then  the  priest  shaU  pronounce  him  un- 
clean : it  is  a dry  scall,  even  a leprosy  upon 
the  head  or  beard. 

31  And  if  the  priest  look  on  the  plague  of 
the  scall,  and,  behold,  it  be  not  in  sight  deep- 
er than  the  skin,  and  that  there  is  no  black 
hair  in  it ; then  the  priest  shall  shut  up  him 
that  hath  the  plague  of  the  scall  seven  days : 

32  And  in  the  seventh  day  the  priest  shall 
look  on  the  plague : and,  behold,  if  the  scall 
spread  not,  and  there  be  in  it  no  yellow  hair, 
and  the  scall  be  not  in  sight  deeper  than  the 
skin; 

33  He  shall  be  shaven,  but  the  scall  shall  he 
not  shave ; and  the  priest  shall  shut  up  him 
that  hath  the  scall  seven  days  more : 

34  And  in  the  seventh  day  the  priest  shall 
look  on  the  scall : and,  behold,  if  the  scall  be 
not  spread  in  the  skin,  nor  be  in  sight  deeper 
than  the  skin;  then  the  priest  shall  pro- 
nounce him  clean:  and  he  shall  wash  his 
clothes,  and  be  clean. 

35  But  if  the  scall  spread  much  in  the  skin 
after  his  cleansing ; 

36  Then  the  priest  shall  look  on  him : and, 
behold,  if  the  scall  be  spread  in  the  skin,  the 
priest  shall  not  seek  for  yellow  hair ; he  is 
unclean. 

37  But  if  the  scall  be  in  his  sight  at  a stay, 
and  that  there  is  black  hair  grown  up  there- 
in ; the  scall  is  healed,  he  is  clean : and  the 
priest  shall  pronounce  him  clean. 

38  1 If  a man  also  or  a woman  have  in  the 
skin  of  their  flesh  bright  spots,  even  white 
bright  spots; 

39  Then  the  priest  shall  look : and,  behold, 
if  the  bright  spots  in  the  skin  of  their  flesh 
be  darkish  white,  it  is  a freckled  spot  that 
groweth  in  the  skin:  he  is  clean. 

40  And  the  man  whose  hair  is  fallen  off  his 
head,  he  is  bald ; yet  is  he  clean. 

41  And  he  that  hath  his  hair  fallen  off  from 
the  part  of  his  head  toward  his  face,  he  is 
forehead  bald ; yet  is  he  clean. 

42  And  if  there  be  in  the  bald  head,  or  bald 
forehead,  a white  reddish  sore ; it  is  a lepro- 
sy sprung  up  in  his  bald  head,  or  his  bald 
forehead. 

43  Then  the  priest  shall  look  upon  it : and, 
behold,  if  the  rising  of  the  sore  be  white 
reddish  in  his  bald  head,  or  in  his  bald  fore- 
head, as  the  leprosy  appeareth  in  the  skin 
of  the  flesh; 

44  He  is  a leprous  man,  he  is  unclean : the 
riest  shall  pronounce  him  utterly  unclean ; 
is  plague  is  in  his  head. 

45  And  the  leper  in  whom  the  plague  is, 
his  clothes  shall  be  rent,  and  his  head  bare, 
and  he  shall  put  a covering  upon  his  upper 
lip,  and  shall  cry.  Unclean,  upclean. 

46  All  the  days  wherein  the  plague  shall  be 
in  him  he  shall  be  defiled ; he  is  unclean : he 
shall  dwell  alone;  without  the  camp  shaU 
Ms  habitatioB 


Tokens  to  discern  leprosy.  LEVITICUS,  XIV.  Of  cleamMng  the  leper. 


47  1 The  garment  also  that  the  plague  of 
leprosy  is  in,  whether  it  be  a woollen  gar- 
ment, or  a linen  garment ; 

48  Whether  it  be  in  the  warp,  or  woof,  of 
linen,  or  of  woollen ; whether  in  a skin,  or 
in  any  thing  made  of  skin; 

49  And  if  the  plague  be  greenish  or  reddish 
in  the  garment,  or  in  the  skin,  either  in  the 
warp,  or  in  the  woof,  or  in  any  thing  of 
skin ; it  is  a plague  of  leprosy,  and  shall  be 
shewed  unto  the  priest : 

50  And  the  priest  shall  look  upon  the  plague, 
and  shut  up  it  that  hath  the  plague  seven 
days: 

51  And  he  shall  look  on  the  plague  on  the 
seventh  day : if  the  plague  be  spread  in  the 
garment,  either  in  the  warp,  or  in  the  woof, 
or  in  a skin,  or  in  any  work  that  is  made  of 
skin ; the  plague  is  a fretting  leprosy ; it  is 
unclean. 

52  He  shall  therefore  burn  that  garment, 
whether  warp  or  woof,  in  woollen  or  in 
linen,  or  any  thing  of  skin,  wherein  the 
plague  is:  for  it  is  a fretting  leprosy;  it 
shall  be  burnt  in  the  fire. 

53  And  if  the  priest  shall  look,  and,  behold, 
the  plague  be  not  spread  in  the  garment, 
either  in  the  warp,  or  in  the  woof,  or  in  any 
thing  of  skin ; 

54  Then  the  priest  shall  command  that  they 
wash  the  thing  wherein  the  plague  is,  and  he 
shall  shut  it  up  seven  days  more  : 

55  And  the  priest  shall  look  on  the  plague, 
after  that  it  is  washed : and,  behold,  if  the 
plague  have  not  changed  his  colour,  and  the 
plague  be  not  spread,  it  is  unclean;  thou 
Shalt  burn  it  in  the  fire ; it  is  fret  inward, 
whether  it  be  bare  within  or  without. 

56  And  if  the  priest  look,  and,  behold,  the 
plague  be  somewhat  dark  after  the  washing 
of  it ; then  he  shall  rend  it  out  of  the  gar- 
ment, or  out  of  the  skin,  or  out  of  the  warp, 
or  out  of  thO  woof : 

57  And  if  it  fctppear  still  in  the  garment, 
either  in  the  warp,  or  in  the  woof,  or  in  any 
thing  of  skin ; it  is  a spreading  plague : thou 
Shalt  burn  that  wherein  the  plague  is  with 
fire. 

58  And  the  garment,  either  warp,  or  woof, 
or  whatsoever  thing  of  skin  it  be,  which 
thou  Shalt  wash,  if  the  plague  be  departed 
from  them,  then  it  shall  be  washed  the 
second  time,  and  shall  be  clean. 

59  This  is  the  law  of  the  plague  of  leprosy 
in  a garment  of  woollen  or  linen,  either  in 
the  warp,  or  woof,  or  any  thing  of  skins,  to 
pronounce  it  clean,  or  to  pronounce  it  un- 
clean. 

CHAPTER  XIV. 

Rites  in  cleansing  the  leper. 

AND  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  saying, 
2 This  shall  be  the  law  of  the  leper  in 
the  day  of  his  cleansing:  He  shall  be 
brought  unto  the  priest: 

3 And  the  priest  shall  go  forth  out  of  the 
camp;  and  the  priest  shall  look,  and,  be- 
hold, if  the  plague  of  leprosy  be  healed  in 
the  leper ; 

4 Then  shall  the  priest  command  to  take 
for  him  that  is  to  be  cleansed  two  birds 
alive  and  clean,  and  cedar  wood,  and  scarlet, 
and  hyssop : 

5 And  the  priest  shall  command  that  one 


of  the  birds  be  killed  in  an  earthen  vessel 
over  running  water. 

6 As  for  the  living  bird,  he  shall  take  it, 
and  the  cedar  wood,  and  the  scarlet,  and  the 
hyssop,  and  shall  dip  them  and  the  living 
bird  in  the  blood  of  the  bird  that  was  killed 
over  the  running  water : 

7 And  he  shall  sprinkle  upon  him  that  is  to 
be  cleansed  from  the  leprosy  seven  times, 
and  shall  pronounce  him  clean,  and  shall  let 
the  living  bird  loose  into  the  open  field. 

8 And  he  that  is  to  be  cleansed  shall  wash 
his  clothes,  and  shave  off  all  his  hair,  and 
wash  himself  in  water,  that  he  may  be  clean : 
and  after  that  he  shall  come  into  the  camp, 
and  shall  tarry  abroad  out  of  his  tent  seven 
days. 

9 But  it  shall  be  on  the  seventh  day,  that  he 
shall  shave  all  his  hair  off  his  head  and  his 
beard  and  his  eyebrows,  even  all  his  hair  he 
shall  shave  off : and  he  shall  wash  his  clothes, 
also  he  shall  wash  his  fiesh  in  water,  and  he 
shall  be  clean. 

10  And  on  the  eighth  day  he  shall  take  two 
he  lambs  without  blemish,  and  one  ewe  lamb 
of  the  first  year  without  blemish,  and  three 
tenth  deals  of  fine  flour  for  a meat  offering, 
mingled  with  oil,  and  one  log  of  oil. 

11  And  the  priest  that  maketh  him  clean 
shall  present  the  man  that  is  to  be  made 
clean,  and  those  things,  before  the  Lord,  at 
the  door  of  the  tabernacle  of  the  congrega- 
tion. 

12  And  the  priest  shall  take  one  he  lamb, 
and  offer  him  for  a trespass  offering,  and  the 
log  of  oil,  and  wave  them  for  a wave  offering 
before  the  Lord  : 

13  And  he  shall  slay  the  lamb  in  the  place 
where  he  shall  kill  the  sin  offering  and  the 
burnt  offering,  in  the  holy  place : for  as  the 
sin  offering  is  the  priest’s,  so  is  the  trespass 
offering : it  is  most  holy  : 

14  And  the  priest  shall  take  some  of  the 
blood  of  the  trespass  offering,  and  the  priest 
shall  put  it  upon  the  tip  of  the  right  ear  of 
him  that  is  to  be  cleansed,  and  upon  the 
thumb  of  his  right  hand,  and  upon  the  great 
toe  of  his  right  foot. 

15  And  the  priest  shall  take  some  of  the  log 
of  oil,  and  pour  it  into  the  palm  of  his  own 
left  hand : 

16  And  the  priest  shall  dip  his  right  finger 
in  the  oil  that  is  in  his  left  hand,  and  shall 
sprinkle  of  the  oil  with  his  finger  seven 
times  before  the  Lord: 

17  And  of  the  rest  of  the  oil  that  is  in  his 
hand  shall  the  priest  put  upon  the  tip  of  the 
right  ear  of  him  that  is  to  be  cleansed,  and 
upon  the  thumb  of  his  right  hand,  and 
upon  the  great  toe  of  his  right  foot,  upon 
the  blood  of  the  trespass  offering: 

18  And  the  remnant  of  the  oil  that  is  in  the 
riest’s  hand  he  shall  pour  upon  the  head  of 
im  that  is  to  be  cleansed:  and  the  priest 

shall  make  an  atonement  for  him  before  the 
Lord. 

19  And  the  priest  shall  offer  the  sin  offering, 
and  make  an  atonement  for  him  that  is  to 
be  cleansed  from  his  uncleanness ; and  after- 
ward he  shall  kill  the  burnt  offering : 

20  And  the  priest  shall  offer  the  burnt  offer- 
ing and  the  meat  offering  upon  the  altar: 
and  the  priest  shall  make  an  atonement  for 
him,  and  he  shall  be  clean. 

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Signs  of  leprosy  in  a house.  LEVITICUS,  XY,  The  cleansi/ng  of  that  house. 


21  And  if  he  he  poor,  and  cannot  get  so 
much;  then  he  shall  take  one  lamb  for  a 
trespass  offering  to  be  waved,  to  make  an 
atonement  for  him,  and  one  tenth  deal  of 
fine  flour  mingled  with  oil  for  a meat  offer- 
ing, and  a log  of  oil ; 

22  And  two  turtledoves,  or  two  young  pig- 
eons, such  as  he  is  able  to  get ; and  the  one 
shall  be  a sin  offering,  and  the  other  a burnt 
offering. 

23  And  he  shall  bring  them  on  the  eighth  day 
for  his  cleansing  unto  the  priest,  unto  the 
door  of  the  tabernacle  of  the  congregation, 
before  the  Lord. 

24  And  the  priest  shall  take  the  lamb  of 
the  trespass  offering,  and  the  log  of  oil,  and 
the  priest  shall  wave  them  for  a wave  offer- 
ing before  the  Lord  : 

25  And  he  shall  kill  the  lamb  of  the  trespass 
offering,  and  the  priest  shall  take  some  of  the 
blood  of  the  trespass  offering,  and  put  it 
upon  the  tip  of  the  right  ear  of  him  that  is 
to  be  cleansed,  and  upon  the  thumb  of  his 
right  hand,  and  upon  the  great  toe  of  his 
right  foot. 

26  And  the  priest  shall  pour  of  the  oil  into 
the  palm  of  his  own  left  hand : 

27  And  the  priest  shall  sprinkle  with  his 
right  Anger  some  of  the  oil  that  is  in  his  left 
hand  seven  times  before  the  Lord  : 

28  And  the  priest  shall  put  of  the  oil  that  is 
in  his  hand  upon  the  tip  of  the  right  ear  of 
him  that  is  to  be  cleansed,  and  upon  the 
thumb  of  his  right  hand,  and  upon  the 
great  toe  of  his  right  foot,  upon  the  place 
of  the  blood  of  the  trespass  offering: 

29  And  the  rest  of  the  oil  that  is  in  the 
priest’s  hand  he  shall  put  upon  the  head  of 
him  that  is  to  be  cleansed,  to  make  an  atone- 
ment for  him  before  the  Lord. 

30  And  he  shall  offer  the  one  of  the  turtle- 
doves, or  of  the  young  pigeons,  such  as  he 
can  get ; 

31  Even  such  as  he  is  able  to  get,  the  one 
for  a sin  offering,  and  the  other  for  a burnt 
offering,  with  the  meat  offering:  and  the 
priest  shall  make  an  atonement  for  him  that 
is  to  be  cleansed  before  the  Lord. 

32  This  is  the  law  of  him  in  whom  is  the 
plague  of  leprosy,  whose  hand  is  not  able  to 
get  that  which  pertaineth  to  his  cleansing. 

33  1 And  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses  and 
unto  Aaron,  saying, 

34  When  ye  be  come  into  the  land  of  Ca- 
naan, which  I give  to  you  for  a possession, 
and  I put  the  plague  of  leprosy  in  a house 
of  the  land  of  your  possession ; 

35  And  hethatowneth  the  house  shall  come 
and  tell  the  priest,  saying.  It  seemeth  to  me 
there  is  as  it  were  a plague  in  the  house : 

36  Then  the  priest  shall  command  that  they 
empty  the  house,  before  the  priest  go  into  it 
to  see  the  plague,  that  all  that  is  in  the  house 
be  not  made  unclean : and  afterward  the 
priest  shall  go  in  to  see  the  house : 

37  And  he  shall  look  on  the  plague,  and, 
behold,  if  the  plague  he  in  the  walls  of  the 
house  with  hollow  streaks,  greenish  or  red- 
dish, which  in  sight  are  lower  than  the  wall ; 

38  Then  the  priest  shall  go  out  of  the  house 
to  the  door  of  the  house,  and  shut  up  the 
house  seven  days: 

39  And  the  priest  shall  come  again  the 
seventh  day,  and  shall  look:  and,  behold. 


if  the  plague  be  spread  in  the  walls  of  the 
house ; 

40  Then  the  priest  shall  command  that  they 
take  away  the  stones  in  which  the  plague  is, 
and  they  shall  cast  them  into  an  unclean 
place  without  the  city: 

41  And  he  shall  cause  the  house  to  be  scrap- 
ed within  round  about,  and  they  shall  pour 
out  the  dust  that  they  scrape  off  without  the 
city  into  an  unclean  place : 

42  And  they  shall  take  other  stones,  and 
put  them  in  the  place  of  those  stones ; and 
he  shall  take  other  mortar,  and  shall  plas- 
ter the  house. 

43  And  if  the  plague  come  again,  and  break 
out  in  the  house,  after  that  he  hath  taken 
away  the  stones,  and  after  he  hath  scraped 
the  house,  and  after  it  is  plastered ; 

44  Then  the  priest  shall  come  and  look,  and, 
behold,  if  the  plague  be  spread  in  the  house, 
it  is  a fretting  leprosy  in  the  house : it  is  un- 
clean. 

45  And  he  shall  break  down  the  house,  the 
stones  of  it,  and  the  timber  thereof,  and  all 
the  mortar  of  the  house ; and  he  shall  carry 
them  forth  out  of  the  city  into  an  unclean 
place. 

46  Moreover,  he  that  goeth  into  the  house 
all  the  while  that  it  is  shut  up  shall  be  un- 
clean until  the  even. 

47  And  he  that  lieth  in  the  house  shall  wash 
his  clothes ; and  he  that  eateth  in  the  house 
shall  wash  his  clothes. 

48  And  if  the  priest  shall  come  in,  and  look 
upon  it,  and,  behold,  the  plague  hath  not 
spread  in  the  house,  after  the  house  was 
plastered;  then  the  priest  shall  pronounce 
the  house  clean,  because  the  plague  is  healed. 

49  And  he  shall  take  to  cleanse  the  house 
two  birds,  and  cedar  wood,  and  scarlet,  and 
hyssop : 

50  And  he  shall  kill  the  one  of  the  birds  in 
an  earthen  vessel  over  running  water  : 

51  And  he  shall  take  the  cedar  wood,  and 
the  hyssop,  and  the  scarlet,  and  the  living 
bird,  and  dip  them  in  the  blood  of  the  slain 
bird,  and  in  the  running  water,  and  sprinkle 
the  house  seven  times : 

52  And  he  shall  cleanse  the  house  with  the 
blood  of  the  bird,  and  with  the  running  wa- 
ter, and  with  the  living  bird,  and  with  the 
cedar  wood,  and  with  the  hyssop,  and  with 

53  But  he  shall  let  go  the  living  bird  out  of 
the  city  into  the  open  flelds,  and  make  an 
atonement  for  the  house : and  it  shall  be 
clean. 

54  This  is  the  law  for  all  manner  of  plague 
of  leprosy,  and  scall, 

55  And  for  the  leprosy  of  a garment,  and  of 
a house, 

56  And  for  a rising,  and  for  a scab,  and  for 

a bright  spot:  ^ , 

57  To  teach  when  it  is  unclean,  and  when  it 
is  clean : this  is  the  law  of  leprosy. 

CHAPTER  XV. 

Of  uncleanness  hy  issues. 

AND  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses  and  to 
J\.  Aaron,  saying, 

2 Speak  unto  the  children  of  Israel,  and  say 
unto  them,  When  any  man  hath  a running 
issue  out  of  his  flesh,  because  of  his  issue  he 
is  unclean. 


The  uncleanness  of  meno  LEVITICUS,  XVlo  The  uncleanness  of  womens 


3 And  this  shall  be  his  uncleanness  in  his 
issue ; whether  his  flesh  run  with  his  issue, 
or  his  flesh  be  stopped  from  his  issue,  it  is 
his  uncleanness. 

4 Every  bed,  whereon  he  lieth  that  hath  the 
issue,  is  unclean : and  every  thing,  whereon 
he  sitteth,  shall  bo  unclean. 

5 And  whosoever  toucheth  his  bed  shall 
wash  his  clothes,  and  bathe  himself  in  water, 
and  be  unclean  until  the  even. 

6 And  he  that  sitteth  on  any  thing  where- 
on he  sat  that  hath  the  issue  shall  wash  his 
clothes,  and  bathe  himself  in  water,  and  be 
unclean  until  the  even. 

7 And  he  that  toucheth  the  flesh  of  him 
that  hath  the  issue  shall  wash  his  clothes, 
and  bathe  himself  in  water,  and  be  unclean 
until  the  even. 

8 And  if  he  that  hath  the  issue  spit  upon 
him  that  is  clean;  then  he  shall  wash  his 
clothes,  and  bathe  himself  in  water,  and  be 
unclean  until  the  even. 

9 And  what  saddle  soever  he  rideth  upon 
that  hath  the  issue  shall  be  unclean. 

10  And  whosoever  toucheth  any  thing  that 
was  under  him  shall  be  unclean  until  the 
even : and  he  that  beareth  any  of  those 
things  shall  wash  his  clothes,  and  bathe  him- 
self in  water,  and  be  unclean  until  the  even. 

11  And  whomsoever  he  toucheth  that  hath 
the  issue,  and  hath  not  rinsed  his  hands  in 
water,  he  shall  wash  his  clothes,  and  bathe 
himself  in  water,  and  be  unclean  until  the 
even. 

13  And  the  vessel  of  earth,  that  he  toucheth 
which  hath  the  issue,  shall  be  broken ; and 
every  vessel  of  wood  shall  be  rinsed  in  wa- 
ter. 

13  And  when  he  that  hath  an  issue  is 
cleansed  of  his  issue,  then  he  shall  number 
to  himself  seven  days  for  his  cleansing,  and 
wash  his  clothes,  and  bathe  his  flesh  in  run- 
ning water,  and  shall  be  clean. 

14  And  on  the  eighth  day  he  shall  take  to 
him  two  turtledoves,  or  two  young  pigeons, 
and  come  before  the  Lord  unto  the  door  of 
the  tabernacle  of  the  congregation,  and  give 
them  unto  the  priest : 

15  And  the  priest  shall  offer  them,  the  one 
for  a sin  offering,  and  the  other  for  a burnt 
offering ; and  the  priest  shall  make  an  atone- 
ment for  him  before  the  Lord  for  his  issue. 

16  And  if  any  man’s  seed  of  copulation  go 
out  from  him,  then  he  shall  wash  all  his 
flesh  in  water,  and  be  unclean  until  the  even. 

17  And  every  garment,  and  every  skin, 
whereon  is  the  seed  of  copulation,  shall  be 
washed  with  water,  and  be  unclean  until  the 
even. 

18  The  woman  also  with  whom  man  shall 
lie  with  seed  of  copulation,  they  shall  hoth 
bathe  themselves  in  water,  and  be  unclean 
until  the  even. 

19  IF  And  if  a woman  have  an  issue,  and 
her  issue  in  her  flesh  be  blood,  she  shall  be 
put  apart  seven  days : and  whosoever  touch- 
eth her  shall  be  unclean  until  the  even. 

20  And  every  thing  that  she  lieth  upon  in 
her  separation  shall  be  unclean : every  thing 
also  that  she  sitteth  upon  shall  be  unclean. 

21  And  whosoever  toucheth  her  bed  shall 
wash  his  clothes,  and  bathe  himself  in  water, 
and  be  unclean  until  the  even. 

22  And  whosoever  toucheth  any  thing  that 


she  sat  upon  shall  wash  his  clothes,  and 
bathe  himself  in  water,  and  be  unclean  until 
the  even. 

23  And  if  it  he  on  her  bed,  or  on  any  thing 
whereon  she  sitteth,  when  he  toucheth  it, 
he  shall  be  unclean  until  the  even. 

24  And  if  any  man  lie  with  her  at  all,  and 
her  flowers  be  upon  him,  he  shall  be  unclean 
seven  days ; and  all  the  bed  whereon  he  lieth 
shall  be  unclean. 

25  And  if  a woman  have  an  issue  of  her 
blood  many  days  out  of  the  time  of  her  sep- 
aration, or  if  it  run  beyond  the  time  of  her 
separation ; all  the  days  of  the  issue  of  her 
uncleanness  shall  be  as  the  days  of  her  sep- 
aration ; she  shall  he  unclean. 

26  Every  bed  whereon  she  lieth  all  the  days 
of  her  issue  shall  be  unto  her  as  the  bed  of 
her  separation : and  whatsoever  she  sitteth 
upon  shall  be  unclean,  as  the  uncleanness 
of  her  separation. 

27  And  whosoever  toucheth  those  things 
shall  be  unclean,  and  shall  wash  his  clothes, 
and  bathe  himself  in  water,  and  be  unclean 
until  the  even. 

28  But  if  she  be  cleansed  of  her  issue,  then 
she  shall  number  to  herself  seven  days,  and 
after  that  she  shall  be  clean. 

29  And  on  the  eighth  day  she  shall  take  un- 
to her  two  turtles,  or  two  young  pigeons, 
and  bring  them  unto  the  priest,  to  the  door 
of  the  tabernacle  of  the  congregation. 

30  And  the  priest  shall  offer  the  one  for  a 
sin  offering,  and  the  other  for  a burnt  offer- 
ing ; and  the  priest  shall  make  an  atonement 
for  her  before  the  Lord  for  the  issue  of  her 
uncleanness. 

31  Thus  shall  ye  separate  the  children  of  Is- 
rael from  their  uncleanness ; that  they  die 
not  in  their  uncleanness,  when  they  defile 
my  tabernacle  that  is  among  them. 

32  This  is  the  law  of  him  that  hath  an  issue, 
and  of  him  whose  seed  goeth  from  him,  and 
is  defiled  therewith ; 

33  And  of  her  that  is  sick  of  her  flowers, 
and  of  him  that  hath  an  issue,  of  the  man, 
and  of  the  woman,  and  of  him  that  Ueth 
with  her  that  is  unclean. 

CHAPTER  XVI. 

The  sacrifices  of  atonement. 

AND  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses  after  the 
jt\.  death  of  the  two  sons  of  Aaron,  when 
they  offered  before  the  Lord,  and  died ; 

2 And  the  Lord  said  unto  Moses,  Speak  un- 
to Aaron  thy  brother,  that  he  come  not  at 
all  times  into  the  holy  place  within  the  vail 
before  the  mercy  seat,  which  is  upon  the 
ark;  that  he  die  not;  for  I will  appear  in 
the  cloud  upon  the  mercy  seat. 

3 Thus  shall  Aaron  come  into  the  holy 
place ; with  a young  bullock  for  a sin  offer- 
ing, and  a ram  for  a burnt  offering. 

4 He  shall  put  on  the  holy  linen  coat,  and 
he  shall  have  the  linen  breeches  upon  his 
flesh,  and  shall  be  girded  with  a linen  girdle, 
and  with  the  linen  mitre  shall  he  be  attired : 
these  are  holy  garments ; therefore  shall  he 
wash  his  flesh  in  water,  and  so  put  them  on. 

5 And  he  shall  take  of  the  congregation  of 
the  children  of  Israel  two  kids  of  the  goats 
for  a sin  offering,  and  one  ram  for  a burnt 
offering. 

6 And  Aaron  shall  offer  his  bullock  of  the 

87 


The  sin  offering  for  the  people,  LEVITICUS,  XVII.  Yearly  feast  of  expiations. 


sin  offering-,  which  is  for  himself,  and  make 
an  atonement  for  himself,  and  for  his  house. 

7 And  he  shall  take  the  two  goats,  and  pre- 
sent them  before  the  Lord  at  the  door  of 
the  tabernacle  of  the  congregation. 

8 And  Aaron  shall  cast  lots  upon  the  two 
goats;  one  lot  for  the  Lord,  and  the  other 
lot  for  the  scapegoat. 

9 And  Aaron  shall  bring  the  goat  upon 
which  the  Lord’s  lot  fell,  and  offer  him  for 
a sin  offering. 

10  But  the  goat,  on  which  the  lot  fell  to  be 
the  scapegoat,  shall  be  presented  alive  be- 
fore the  Lord,  to  make  an  atonement  with 
him,  and  to  let  him  go  for  a scapegoat  into 
the  wilderness. 

11  And  Aaron  shall  bring  the  bullock  of  the 
sin  offering,  which  is  for  himself,  and  shall 
make  an  atonement  for  himself,  and  for  his 
house,  and  shall  kill  the  bullock  of  the  sin 
offering  which  is  for  himself : 

12  And  he  shall  take  a censer  full  of  burn- 
ing coals  of  fire  from  off  the  altar  before  the 
Lord,  and  his  hands  full  of  sweet  incense 
beaten  small,  and  bring  it  within  the  vail : 

13  And  he  shall  put  the  incense  upon  the 
fire  before  the  Lord,  that  the  cloud  of  the 
incense  may  cover  the  mercy  seat  that  is 
upon  the  testimony,  that  he  die  not  : 

14  And  he  shall  take  of  the  blood  of  the 
bullock,  and  sprinkle  it  with  his  finger  upon 
the  mercy  seat  eastward;  and  before  the 
mercy  seat  shall  he  sprinkle  of  the  blood 
with  his  finger  seven  times. 

15  1 Then  shall  he  kill  the  goat  of  the  sin 
offering,  that  is  for  the  people,  and  bring  his 
blood  within  the  vail,  and  do  with  that  blood 
as  he  did  with  the  blood  of  the  bullock,  and 
sprinkle  it  upon  the  mercy  seat,  and  before 
the  mercy  seat : 

16  And  he  shall  make  an  atonement  for  the 
holy  place,  because  of  the  uncleanness  of 
the  children  of  Israel,  and  because  of  their 
transgressions  in  all  their  sins : and  so  shall 
he  do  for  the  tabernacle  of  the  congrega- 
tion, that  remaineth  among  them  in  the 
midst  of  their  uncleanness. 

17  And  there  shall  be  no  man  in  the  taber- 
nacle of  the  congregation  when  he  goeth  in 
to  make  an  atonement  in  the  holy  place,  un- 
til he  come  out,  and  have  made  an  atone- 
ment for  himself,  and  for  his  household,  and 
for  all  the  congregation  of  Israel. 

18  And  he  shall  go  out  unto  the  altar  that 
is  before  the  Lord,  and  make  an  atonement 
for  it;  and  shall  take  of  the  blood  of  the 
bullock,  and  of  the  blood  of  the  goat,  and 
put  it  upon  the  horns  of  the  altar  round 
about. 

19  And  he  shall  sprinkle  of  the  blood  upon 
it  with  his  finger  seven  times,  and  cleanse  it, 
and  hallow  it  from  the  uncleanness  of  the 
children  of  Israel. 

20  If  And  when  he  hath  made  an  end  of  rec- 
onciling the  holy  place,  and  the  tabernacle 
of  the  congregation,  and  the  altar,  he  shall 
bring  the  live  goat : 

21  And  Aaron  shall  lay  both  his  hands  upon 
the  head  of  the  live  goat,  and  confess  over 
him  all  the  iniquities  of  the  children  of  Is- 
rael, and  all  their  transgressions  in  all  their 
sins,  putting  them  upon  the  head  of  the  goat, 
and  shall  send  him  away  by  the  hand  of  a fit 
man  into  the  wilderness : 


22  And  the  goat  shall  bear  upon  him  all 
their  iniquities  unto  a land  not  inhabited: 
and  he  shall  let  go  the  goat  in  the  wilderness. 

23  And  Aaron  shall  come  into  the  taberna- 
cle of  the  congregation,  and  shall  put  off  the 
linen  garments,  which  he  put  on  when  he 
went  into  the  holy  place,  and  shall  leave 
them  there: 

24  And  he  shall  wash  his  flesh  with  water  in 
the  holy  place,  and  put  on  his  garments,  and 
come  forth,  and  offer  his  burnt  offering,  and 
the  burnt  offering  of  tbe  people,  and  make 
an  atonement  for  himself,  and  for  the  peo- 
ple. 

25  And  the  fat  of  the  sin  offering  shall  he 
burn  upon  the  altar. 

26  And  he  that  let  go  the  goat  for  the  scape- 
goat shall  wash  his  clothes,  and  bathe  his 
flesh  in  water,  and  afterward  come  into  the 
camp. 

27  And  the  bullock  for  the  sin  offering,  and 
the  goat  for  the  sin  offering,  whose  blood 
was  brought  in  to  make  atonement  in  the 
holy  place,  shall  one  carry  forth  without  the 
camp ; and  they  shall  burn  in  the  fire  their 
skins,  and  their  flesh,  and  their  dung. 

28  And  he  that  burneth  them  shall  wash  his 
clothes,  and  bathe  his  flesh  in  water,  and 
afterward  he  shall  come  into  the  camp. 

29  t And  this  shall  be  a statute  for  ever  un- 
to you : that  in  the  seventh  month,  on  the 
tenth  day  of  the  month,  ye  shall  afflict  your 
souls,  and  do  no  work  at  all,  whether  it  he 
one  of  your  own  country,  or  a stranger  that 
sojourneth  among  you : 

30  For  on  that  day  shall  the  priest  make  an 
atonement  for  you,  to  cleanse  you,  that  ye 
may  be  clean  from  all  your  sins  before  the 
Lord. 

31  It  shall  he  a sabbath  of  rest  unto  you, 
and  ye  shall  afidict  your  souls,  by  a statute 
for  ever. 

32  And  the  priest,  whom  he  shall  anoint, 
and  whom  he  shall  consecrate  to  minister  in 
the  priest’s  office  in  his  father’s  stead,  shall 
make  the  atonement,  and  shall  put  on  the 
linen  clothes,  even  the  holy  garments : 

33  And  he  shall  make  an  atonement  for  the 
holy  sanctuary,  and  he  shall  make  an  atone- 
ment for  the  tabernacle  of  the  congregation, 
and  for  the  altar:  and  he  shall  make  an 
atonement  for  the  priests,  and  for  all  the 
people  of  the  congregation. 

34  And  this  shall  be  an  everlasting  statute 
unto  you,  to  make  an  atonement  for  the  chil- 
dren of  Israel  for  all  their  sins  once  a year. 
And  he  did  as  the  Lord  commanded  Moses. 

CHAPTER  XVII. 

Blood  forbidden  to  he  eaten. 

AND  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  saying, 
jnL  2 Speak  unto  Aaron,  and  unto  his  sons, 
and  unto  all  the  children  of  Israel,  and  say 
unto  them ; This  is  the  thing  which  the  Lord 
hath  commanded,  saying, 

3 What  man  soever  there  he  of  the  house  of 
Israel,  that  killeth  an  ox,  or  lamb,  or  goat,  in 
the  camp,  or  that  killeth  it  out  of  the  camp, 

4 And  bringeth  it  not  unto  the  door  of  the 
tabernacle  of  the  congregation,  to  offer  an 
offering  unto  the  Lord  before  the  tabernacle 
of  the  Lord;  blood  shall  be  imputed  unto 
that  man ; he  hath  shed  blood ; and  that  man 
shall  be  cut  off  from  among  his  people : 


Eating  of  blood  forMdden.  LEVITICUS,  XVIII.  Unlawful  marriages. 


5 To  the  end  that  the  children  of  Israel  may 
bring  their  sacrifices,  which  they  offer  in  the 
open  field,  even  that  they  may  bring  them 
unto  the  Lord,  unto  the  door  of  the  taberna- 
cle of  the  congregation,  unto  the  priest,  and 
offer  them /w-  peace  offerings  unto  the  Lord. 

6 And  the  priest  shall  sprinkle  the  blood 
upon  the  altar  of  the  Lord  at  the  door  of 
the  tabernacle  of  the  congregation,  and  burn 
the  fat  for  a sweet  savour  unto  the  Lord. 

7 And  they  shall  no  more  offer  their  sacri- 
fices unto  devils,  after  whom  they  have  gone 
a whoring.  This  shall  be  a statute  for  ever 
unto  them  throughout  their  generations. 

8 t And  thou  shalt  say  unto  them.  Whatso- 
ever man  there  be  of  the  house  of  Israel,  or 
of  the  strangers  which  sojourn  among  you, 
that  offereth  a burnt  offering  or  sacrifice, 

9 And  bringeth  it  not  unto  the  door  of  the 
tabernacle  of  the  congregation,  to  offer  it 
unto  the  Lord  ; even  that  man  shall  be  cut 
off  from  among  his  people. 

10  1 And  whatsoever  man  there  be  of  the 
house  of  Israel,  or  of  the  strangers  that  so- 
journ among  you,  that  eateth  any  manner  of 
blood ; I will  even  set  my  face  against  that 
soul  that  eateth  blood,  and  will  cut  him  off 
from  among  his  people. 

11  For  the  life  of  the  flesh  is  in  the  blood ; 
and  I have  given  it  to  you  upon  the  altar  to 
make  an  atonement  for  your  souls : for  it  is 
the  blood  that  maketh  an  atonement  for 
the  soul. 

13  Therefore  I said  unto  the  children  of  Is- 
rael, No  soul  of  you  shall  eat  blood,  neither 
shall  any  stranger  that  sojourneth  among 
you  eat  blood. 

13  And  whatsoever  man  there  be  of  the  chil- 
dren of  Israel,  or  of  the  strangers  that  so- 
journ among  you,  which  hunteth  and  catch- 
eth  any  beast  or  fowl  that  may  be  eaten ; he 
shall  even  pour  out  the  blood  thereof,  and 
cover  it  with  dust. 

14  For  it  is  the  life  of  all  flesh ; the  blood  of 
it  is  for  the  life  thereof:  therefore  I said 
unto  the  children  of  Israel,  Ye  shall  eat  the 
blood  of  no  manner  of  flesh ; for  the  life  of 
all  flesh  is  the  blood  thereof:  whosoever 
eateth  it  shall  be  cut  off. 

15  And  every  soul  that  eateth  that  which 
died  of  itself,  or  that  which  was  torn  with 
beasts,whether  it  be  one  of  your  own  country, 
or  a stranger,  he  shall  both  wash  his  clothes, 
and  bathe  himself  in  water,  and  be  unclean 
until  the  even : then  shall  he  be  clean. 

16  But  if  he  wash  them  not,  nor  bathe  his 
flesh ; then  he  shall  bear  his  iniquity. 

CHAPTER  XVIII. 

Of  unlavf  ul  marriages,  &c. 

AND  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  saying, 
XX  2 Speak  unto  the  children  of  Israel,  and 
say  unto  them,  I am  the  Lord  your  God. 

3 After  the  doings  of  the  land  of  Egypt, 
wherein  ye  dwelt,  shall  ye  not  do : and  after 
the  doings  of  the  land  of  Canaan,  whither  I 
bring  you,  shall  ye  not  do  : neither  shall  ye 
walk  in  their  ordinances. 

4 Ye  shall  do  my  judgments,  and  keep  mine 
ordinances,  to  walk  therein : I am  the  Lord 
your  God. 

5 Ye  shall  therefore  keep  my  statutes,  and 
my  judgments : which  if  a man  do,  he  shall 
live  in  them : I am  the  Lord, 


6 1 None  of  you  shall  approach  to  any  that 
is  near  of  kin  to  him,  to  uncover  thei/r  naked- 
ness : I am  the  Lord. 

7 The  nakedness  of  thy  father,  orr  the  naked- 
ness of  thy  mother,  shalt  thou  not  uncover : 
she  is  thy  mother ; thou  shalt  not  uncover 
her  nakedness. 

8 The  nakedness  of  thy  father’s  wife  shalt 
thou  not  uncover : it  is  thy  father’s  naked- 
ness. 

9 The  nakedness  of  thy  sister,  the  daughter 
of  thy  father,  or  daughter  of  thy  mother, 
whether  she  be  born  at  home,  or  born  abroad, 
even  their  nakedness  thou  shalt  not  uncover. 

10  The  nakedness  of  thy  son’s  daughter, 
or  of  thy  daughter’s  daughter,  even  their 
nakedness  thou  shalt  not  uncover : for  theirs 
is  thine  own  nakedness. 

11  The  nakedness  of  thy  father’s  wife’s 
daughter,  begotten  of  thy  father,  she  is  thy 
sister,  thou  shalt  not  uncover  her  naked- 
ness. 

12  Thoii  shalt  not  uncover  the  nakedness 
of  thy  father’s  sister:  she  is  thy  father’s 
near  kinswoman. 

13  Thou  shalt  not  uncover  the  nakedness  of 
thy  mother’s  sister : for  she  is  thy  mother’s 
near  kinswoman. 

14  Thou  shalt  not  uncover  the  nakedness  of 
thy  father’s  brother,  thou  shalt  not  approach 
to  his  wife : she  is  thine  aunt. 

15  Thou  shalt  not  uncover  the  nakedness  of 
thy  daughter  in  law : she  is  thy  son’s  wife  ; 
thou  shalt  not  uncover  her  nakedness. 

16  Thou  shalt  not  uncover  the  nakedness 
of  thy  brother’s  wife:  it  is  thy  brother’s 
nakedness. 

17  Thou  shalt  not  uncover  the  nakedness  of 
a woman  and  her  daughter,  neither  shalt 
thou  take  her  son’s  daughter,  or  her  daugh- 
ter’s daughter,  to  uncover  her  nakedness ; 
for  they  are  her  near  kinswomen : it  is  wick- 
edness. 

18  Neither  shalt  thou  take  a wife  to  her  sis- 
ter, to  vex  her,  to  uncover  her  nakedness, 
besides  the  other  in  her  life  time. 

19  Also  thou  shalt  not  approach  unto  a wo- 
man to  uncover  her  nakedness,  as  long  as 
she  is  put  apart  for  her  uncleanness. 

20  Moreover  thou  shalt  not  lie  carnally  with 
thy  neighbour’s  wife,  to  defile  thyself  with 
her. 

21  And  thou  shalt  not  let  any  of  thy  seed 
pass  through  the  fire  to  Molech,  neither  shalt 
thou  profane  the  name  of  thy  God : I am  the 
Lord. 

22  Thou  shalt  not  lie  with  mankind,  as  with 
womankind : it  is  abomination. 

23  Neither  shalt  thou  lie  with  any  beast  to 
defile  thyself  therewith : neither  shall  any 
woman  stand  before  a beast  to  lie  down 
thereto : it  is  confusion. 

24  Defile  not  ye  yourselves  in  any  of  these 
things : for  in  all  these  the  nations  are  de- 
filed which  I cast  out  before  you : 

25  And  the  land  is  defiled : therefore  I do 
visit  the  iniquity  thereof  upon  it,  and  the 
land  itself  vomiteth  out  her  inhabitants. 

26  Ye  shall  therefore  keep  my  statutes  and 
my  judgments,  and  shall  not  commit  any  of 
these  abominations;  neither  any  of  your 
own  nation,  nor  any  stranger  that  sojourn- 
eth among  you : 

27  (For  all  these  abominations  have  the 

89 


A repetition 


LEVITICUS,  XIX. 


of  mnctry  laws. 


raen  of  the  land  done,  which  were  before 
you,  and  the  land  is  defiled;) 

28  That  the  land  spew  not  you  out  also, 
when  ye  defile  it,  as  it  spewed  out  the  na- 
tions that  vjere  before  you. 

29  For  whosoever  shall  commit  any  of  these 
abominations,  even  the  souls  that  commit 
them  shall  be  cut  off  from  among  their  peo- 
ple. 

30  Therefore  shall  ye  keep  mine  ordinance, 
that  ye  commit  not  any'- one  of  these  abom- 
inable customs,  which  were  committed  be- 
fore you,  and  that  ye  defile  not  yourselves 
therein:  I am  the  Lord  your  God, 

CHAPTER  XIX. 


A repetition  of  sundry  laws. 

AND  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  saying, 

2 Speak  unto  all  the  congregation  of 
the  children  of  Israel,  and  say  unto  them, 
Ye  shall  be  holy : for  I the  Lord  your  God 
am  holy. 

3 IF  Ye  shall  fear  every  man  his  mother,  and 
his  father,  and  keep  my  sabbaths : I am  the 
Lord  your  God. 

4 1 Turn  ye  not  unto  idols,  nor  make  to 
yourselves  molten  gods;  I am  the  Lord 
your  God. 

5 1 And  if  ye  offer  a sacrifice  of  peace  offer- 
ings unto  the  Lord,  ye  shall  offer  it  at  your 
own  will. 

6 It  shall  be  eaten  the  same  day  ye  offer  it, 
and  on  the  morrow:  and  if  aught  remain 
until  the  third  day,  it  shall  be  burnt  in  the 


fire. 

7 And  if  it  be  eaten  at  all  on  the  third  day, 
it  is  abominable ; it  shall  not  be  accepted. 

8 Therefore  every  one  that  eateth  it  shall 
bear  his  iniquity,  because  he  hath  profaned 
the  hallowed  thing  of  the  Lord  ; and  that 
soul  shall  be  cut  off  from  among  his  people. 

9 t And  when  ye  reap  the  harvest  of  your 
land,  thou  shalt  not  wholly  reap  the  corners 
of  thy  field,  neither  shalt  thou  gather  the 
gleanings  of  thy  harvest. 

Ifi  And  thou  shalt  not  glean  thy  vineyard, 
neither  shalt  thou  gather  every  grape  of  thy 
vineyard ; thou  shalt  leave  them  for  the  poor 
and  stranger : I am  the  Lord  your  God. 

111F  Ye  shall  not  steal,  neither  deal  falsely, 
neither  lie  one  to  another. 

12  t And  ye  shall  not  swear  by  my  name 
falsely,  neither  shalt  thou  profane  the  name 
of  thy  God : I am  the  Lord. 

13 1 Thou  shalt  not  defraud  thy  neighbour, 
neither  rob  him : the  wages  of  him  that  is 
hired  shall  not  abide  with  thee  all  night  un- 
til the  morning. 

14 1 Thou  shalt  not  curse  the  deaf,  nor  put 
a stumblingblock  before  the  blind,  but  shalt 
fear  thy  God : I am  the  Lord. 

15  t Ye  shall  do  no  unrighteousness  in  judg- 
ment; thou  shalt  not  respect  the  person 
of  the  poor,  nor  honour  the  person  of  the 
mighty:  but  in  righteousness  shalt  thou 
judge  thy  neighbour. 

16  t Thou  shalt  not  go  up  and  down  as  a 
talebearer  among  thy  people ; neither  shalt 
thou  stand  against  the  blood  of  thy  neigh- 
bour: I am  the  Lord. 

17  t Thou  shalt  not  hate  thy  brother  in 
thine  heart : thou  shalt  in  any  wise  rebuke 
thy  neighbour,  and  not  suffer  sin  upon 
Mnio 


18  t Thou  shalt  not  avenge,  nor  bear  any 
grudge  against  the  children  of  thy  people, 
but  thou  shalt  love  thy  neighbour  as  thy- 
self : I am  the  Lord. 

19  t Ye  shall  keep  my  statutes.  Thou  shalt 
not  let  thy  cattle  gender  with  a diverse  kind  : 
thou  shalt  not  sow  thy  field  with  mingled 
seed:  neither  shall  a garment  mingled  of 
linen  and  woollen  come  upon  thee. 

20  1 And  whosoever  lieth  carnally  with  a 
woman,  that  is  a bondmaid,  betrothed  to  a 
husband,  and  not  at  all  redeemed,  nor  free- 
dom given  her ; she  shall  be  scourged : they 
shall  not  be  put  to  death,  because  she  was 
not  free. 

21  And  he  shall  bring  his  trespass  offering 
unto  the  Lord,  unto  the  door  of  the  taber- 
nacle of  the  congregation,  even  a ram  for  a 
trespass  offering. 

22  And  the  priest  shall  make  an  atonement 
for  him  with  the  ram  of  the  trespass  offering 
before  the  Lord  for  his  sin  which  he  hath 
done ; and  the  sin  which  he  hath  done  shall 
be  forgiven  him. 

23  f And  when  ye  shall  come  into  the  land, 
and  shall  have  planted  all  manner  of  trees 
for  food,  then  ye  shall  count  the  fruit  there- 
of as  uncircumcised : three  years  shall  it  be 
as  uncircumcised  unto  you : it  shall  not  be 
eaten  of. 

24  But  in  the  fourth  year  all  the  fruit  there- 
of shall  be  holy  to  praise  the  Lord  ivithal. 

25  And  in  the  fifth  year  shall  ye  eat  of  the 
fruit  thereof,  that  it  may  yield  unto  you 
the  increase  thereof:  I am  the  Lord  your 
God. 

26  t Ye  shall  not  eat  any  thing  with  the 
blood:  neither  shall  ye  use  enchantment, 
nor  observe  times. 

27  Ye  shall  not  round  the  corners  of  your 
heads,  neither  shalt  thou  mar  the  corners  of 
thy  beard. 

28  Ye  shall  not  make  any  cuttings  in  your 
flesh  for  the  dead,  nor  print  any  marks  up- 
on you ; I am  the  Lord. 

29  1 Do  not  prostitute  thy  daughter,  to 
cause  her  to  be  a whore ; lest  the  land  fall 
to  whoredom,  and  the  land  become  full  of 
wickedness. 

30 1 Ye  shall  keep  my  sabbaths,  and  rever- 
ence my  sanctuary : I am  the  Lord. 

31  H Regard  not  them  that  have  familiar 
spirits,  neither  seek  after  wizards,  to  be  de- 
filed by  them : I am  the  Lord  your  God. 

32  1 Thou  shalt  rise  up  before  the  hoary 
head,  and  honour  the  face  of  the  old  man, 
and  fear  thy  God : I am  the  Lord. 

33  If  And  if  a stranger  sojourn  with  thee  in 
your  land,  ye  shall  not  vex  him. 

34  But  the  stranger  that  dwelleth  with  you 
shall  be  unto  you  as  one  born  among  you, 
and  thou  shalt  love  him  as  thyself ; for  ye 
were  strangers  in  the  land  of  Egypt : I am 
the  Lord  your  God. 

35  1 Ye  shall  do  no  unrighteousness  in 
judgment,  in  meteyard,  in  weight,  or  in 
measure. 

36  Just  balances,  just  weights,  a just  ephah, 
and  a just  hin,  shall  ye  have:  I am  the  Lord 
your  God,  which  brought  you  out  of  the 
land  of  Egypt. 

37  Therefore  shall  ye  observe  all  my  stat- 
utes, and  all  my  judgments,  and  do  them : I 
am  the  LorDo 


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A repetition  LEVITICUS,  XXI.  of  sundry  laws. 


CHAPTER  XX. 

A repetition  of  sundry  laws. 

AND  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  saying-, 
jlA  2 Again,  thou  shalt  say  to  the  children 
of  Israel,  Whosoever  he  he  of  the  children  of 
Israel,  or  of  the  strangers  that  sojourn  in 
Israel,  that  giveth  any  of  his  seed  unto  Mo- 
lech  ; he  shall  surely  be  put  to  death : the 
people  of  the  land  shall  stohe  him  with 
stones. 

3 And  I will  set  my  face  against  that  man, 
and  will  cut  him  off  from  among  his  people ; 
because  he  hath  given  of  his  seed  untp  Mo- 
lech,  to  defile  my  sanctuary,  and  to  profane 
my  holy  name. 

4 And  if  the  people  of  the  land  do  any  ways 
hide  their  eyes  from  the  man,  when  he  giveth 
of  his  seed  unto  Molech,  and  kill  him  not ; 

5 Then  I will  set  my  face  against  that  man, 
and  against  his  family,  and  will  cut  him 
off,  and  all  that  go  a whoring  after  him, 
to  commit  whoredom  with  Molech,  from 
among  their  people. 

6 1 And  the  soul  that  turneth  after  such  as 
have  familiar  spirits,  and  after  wizards,  to 
go  a whoring  after  them,  I will  even  set  my 
face  against  that  soul,  and  will  cut  him  off 
from  among  his  people. 

7 1 Sanctify  yourselves  therefore,  and  be 
ye  holy : for  1 am  the  Lord  your  God. 

8 And  ye  shall  keep  my  statutes,  and  do 
them : I am  the  Lord  which  sanctify  you. 

9 1 For  every  one  that  curseth  his  father 
or  his  mother  shall  be  surely  put  to  death : 
he  hath  cursed  his  father  or  his  mother ; his 
blood  shall  he  upon  him. 

10  1 And  the  man  that  committeth  adul- 
tery with  another  man’s  wife,  even  he  that 
committeth  adultery  with  his  neighbour’s 
wife,  the  adulterer  and  the  adulteress  shall 
surely  be  put  to  death. 

11  And  the  man  that  lieth  with  his  father’s 
wife  hath  uncovered  his  father’s  nakedness  : 
both  of  them  shall  surely  be  put  to  death ; 
their  blood  shall  he  upon  them. 

12  And  if  a man  lie  with  his  daughter  in 
law,  both  of  them  shall  surely  be  put  to 
death : they  have  wrought  confusion ; their 
blood  shall  he  upon  them. 

13  If  a man  also  lie  with  mankind,  as  he  li- 
eth with  a woman,  both  of  them  have  com- 
mitted an  abomination:  they  shall  surely 
be  put  to  death ; their  blood  shall  he  upon 
them. 

14  And  if  a man  take  a wife  and  her  moth- 
er, it  is  wickedness:  they  shall  be  burnt 
with  fire,  both  he  and  they ; that  there  be 
no  wickedness  among  you. 

15  And  if  a man  lie  with  a beast,  he  shall 
surely  be  put  to  death ; and  ye  shall  slay  the 
beast. 

16  And  if  a woman  approach  unto  any 
beast,  and  lie  down  thereto,  thou  shalt  kill 
the  woman,  and  the  beast : they  shall  surely 
be  put  to  death ; their  blood  shall  he  upon 
them. 

17  And  if  a man  shall  take  his  sister,  his 
father’s  daughter,  or  his  mother’s  daughter, 
and  see  her  nakedness,  and  she  see  his  na- 
kedness ; it  fs  a wicked  thing ; and  they  shall 
be  cut  off  in  the  sight  of  their  people:  he 
hath  uncovered  his  sister’s  nakedness ; he 
Shan  bear  his  iniquity. 


18  And  if  a man  shall  lio  with  a woman 
having  her  sickness,  and  shall  uncover  her 
nakedness;  he  hath  discovered  her  fount- 
ain, and  she  hath  uncovered  the  fountain 
of  her  blood:  and  both  of  them  shall  be 
cut  off  from  among  their  people. 

19  And  thou  shalt  not  uncover  the  naked- 
ness of  thy  mother’s  sister,  nor  of  thy  fa- 
ther’s sister;  for  he  uncovereth  his  near 
kin : they  shall  bear  their  iniquity. 

20  And  if  a man  shall  lie  with  his  uncle’s 
wife,  he  hath  uncovered  his  uncle’s  naked- 
ness : they  shall  bear  their  sin ; they  shali 
die  childless. 

21  And  if  a man  shall  take  his  brother’s 
wife,  it  is  an  unclean  thing : he  hath  uncov- 
ered his  brother’s  nakedness ; they  shall  be 
childless. 

22 1 Ye  shall  therefore  keep  all  my  statutes, 
and  all  my  judgments,  and  do  them:  that 
the  land,  whither  I bring  you  to  dwell  there- 
in, spew  you  not  out. 

23  And  ye  shall  not  walk  in  the  manners  of 
the  nation,  which  I cast  out  before  you : 
for  they  committed  all  these  things,  and 
therefore  I abhorred  them. 

24  But  I have  said  unto  you.  Ye  shall  in- 
herit their  land,  and  I will  give  it  unto  you 
to  possess  it,  a land  that  floweth  with  milk 
and  honey : I am  the  Lord  your  God,  which 
have  separated  you  from  other  people. 

25  Ye  shall  therefore  put  difference  be- 
tween clean  beasts  and  unclean,  and  be- 
tween unclean  fowls  and  clean:  and  ye 
shall  not  make  your  souls  abominable  by 
beast,  or  by  fowl,  or  by  any  manner  of  liv- 
ing thing  that  creepeth  on  the  ground, 
which  I have  separated  from  you  as  un- 
clean. 

26  And  ye  shall  be  holy  unto  me  : for  I the 
Lord  am  holy,  and  have  severed  you  from 
other  people,  that  ye  should  be  mine. 

27  IF  A man  also  or  woman  that  hath  a fa- 
miliar spirit,  or  that  is  a wizard,  shall  surely 
be  put  to  death  : they  shall  stone  them  with 
stones ; their  blood  shall  be  upon  them. 

CHAPTER  XXr. 

Ordinances  for  the  priests, 

AND  the  Lord  said  unto  Moses,  Speak  un- 
AV.  to  the  priests  the  sons  of  Aaron,  and 
say  unto  them.  There  shall  none  be  defiled 
for  the  dead  among  his  people: 

2 But  for  his  kin,  that  is  near  unto  him, 
that  is.,  for  his  mother,  and  for  his  father, 
and  for  his  son,  and  for  his  daughter,  and 
for  his  brother, 

3 And  for  his  sister  a virgin,  that  is  nigh 
unto  him,  which  hath  had  no  husband ; for 
her  may  he  be  defiled. 

4 But  he  shall  not  defile  himself,  being  a 
chief  man  among  his  people,  to  profane 
himself. 

5 They  shall  not  make  baldness  upon  their 
head,  neither  shall  they  shave  off  the  corner 
of  their  beard,  nor  make  any  cuttings  in 
their  flesh. 

6 They  shall  be  holy  unto  their  God,  and 
not  profane  the  name  of  their  God : for  the 
offerings  of  the  Lord  made  by  fire,  and  the 
bread  of  their  God,  they  do  offer : therefore 
they  shall  be  holy. 

7 They  shall  not  take  a wife  that  is  a whore, 
or  profane ; neither  shall  they  take  a woman 

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Divers  laws  LEVITICUS,  XXII.  and  ordinances. 


put  away  from  her  husband : for  he  is  holy 
unto  his  God. 

8 Thou  Shalt  sanctify  him  therefore ; for  he 
offereth  the  bread  of  thy  God:  he  shall  be 
holy  unto  thee : for  I the  Lord,  which  sanc- 
tify you,  am  holy. 

9 ^ And  the  daughter  of  any  priest,  if  she 
profane  herself  by  playing  the  whore,  she 
profaneth  her  father:  she  shall  be  burnt 
with  fire. 

10  And  he  that  is  the  high  priest  among 
his  brethren,  upon  whose  head  the  anoint- 
ing oil  was  poured,  and  that  is  consecrated 
to  put  on  the  garments,  shall  not  uncover 
his  head,  nor  rend  his  clothes; 

11  Neither  shall  he  go  in  to  any  dead  body, 
nor  defile  himself  for  his  father,  or  for  his 
mother ; 

12  Neither  shall  he  go  out  of  the  sanctuary, 
nor  profane  the  sanctuary  of  his  God;  for 
the  crown  of  the  anointing  oil  of  his  God  is 
upon  him : I am  the  Lord. 

13  And  he  shall  take  a wife  in  her  virginity. 

14  A widow,  or  a divorced  woman,  or  pro- 
fane, or  a harlot,  these  shall  he  not  take : but 
he  shall  take  a virgin  of  his  own  people  to 
wife. 

15  Neither  shall  he  profane  his  seed  among 
his  people : for  I the  Lord  do  sanctify  him. 

16 1 And  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  say- 
ing, 

17  Speak  unto  Aaron,  saying*,  Whosoever  he 
he  of  thy  seed  in  their  generations  that  hath 
any  blemish,  let  him  not  approach  to  offer 
the  bread  of  his  God. 

18  For  whatsoever  man  he  he  that  hath  a 
blemish,  he  shall  not  approach : a blind  man, 
or  a lame,  or  he  that  hath  a flat  nose,  or  any 
thing  superfluous, 

19  Or  a man  that  is  brokenfooted,  or  bro- 
kenhanded, 

20  Or  crookbacked,  or  a dwarf,  or  that  hath 
a blemish  in  his  eye,  or  be  scurvy,  or  scab- 
bed, or  hath  his  stones  broken ; 

21  No  man  that  hath  a blemish  of  the  seed 
of  Aaron  the  priest  shall  come  nigh  to  offer 
the  offerings  of  the  Lord  made  by  fire : he 
hath  a blemish ; he  shall  not  come  nigh  to 
offer  the  bread  of  his  God. 

22  He  shall  eat  the  bread  of  his  God,  hoth 
of  the  most  holy,  and  of  the  holy. 

23  Only  he  shall  not  go  in  unto  the  vail,  nor 
come  nigh  unto  the  altar,  because  he  hath  a 
blemish;  that  he  profane  not  my  sanctu- 
aries: for  I the  Lord  do  sanctify  them. 

24  And  Moses  told  it  unto  Aaron,  and  to  his 
sons,  and  unto  all  the  children  of  Israel. 

CHAPTER  XXII. 

Priests*  abstaining  from  holy  things. 
AND  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  saying, 
jl^  2 Speak  unto  Aaron  and  to  his  sons, 
that  they  separate  themselves  from  the  holy 
things  of  the  children  of  Israel,  and  that 
they  profane  not  my  holy  name  in  those 
things  which  they  hallow  unto  me : I am  the 
Lord. 

3 Say  unto  them.  Whosoever  he  he  of  all 
your  seed  among  your  generations,  that  go- 
eth  unto  the  holy  things,  which  the  children 
of  Israel  hallow  unto  the  Lord,  having  his 
uncleanness  upon  him,  that  soul  shall  be  cut 
off  from  my  presence ; I am  the  Lord. 

4 What  man  soe  ver  of  the  seed  of  Aaron  is 


a leper,  or  hath  a running  issue;  he  shall 
not  eat  of  the  holy  things,  until  he  be  clean. 
And  whoso  toucheth  any  thing  that  is  un- 
clean hy  the  dead,  or  a man  whose  seed  go- 
eth  from  him ; 

5 Or  whosoever  toucheth  any  creeping 
thing,  whereby  he  may  be  made  unclean,  or 
a man  of  whom  he  may  take  uncleanness, 
whatsoever  uncleanness  he  hath ; 

6 The  soul  which  hath  touched  any  such 
shall  be  unclean  until  even,  and  shall  not 
eat  of  the  holy  things,  unless  he  wash  his 
flesh  with  water. 

7 An^  when  the  sun  is  down,  he  shall  be 
clean,  and  shall  afterward  eat  of  the  holy 
things;  because  it  is  his  food. 

8 That  which  dieth  of  itself,  or  is  torn  with 
beasts,  he  shall  not  eat  to  defile  himself 
therewith:  I am  the  Lord. 

9 They  shall  therefore  keep  mine  ordinance, 
lest  they  bear  sin  for  it,  and  die  therefore,  if 
they  profane  it : I the  Lord  do  sanctify  them. 

10  There  shall  no  stranger  eat  of  the  holy 
thing : a sojourner  of  the  priest,  or  a hired 
servant,  shall  not  eat  of  the  holy  thing. 

11  But  if  the  priest  buy  any  soul  with  his 
money,  he  shall  eat  of  it,  and  he  that  is  born 
in  his  house : they  shall  eat  of  his  meat. 

12  If  the  priest’s  daughter  also  be  ma/rried 
unto  a stranger,  she  may  not  eat  of  an  offer- 
ing of  the  holy  things. 

13  But  if  the  priest’s  daughter  be  a widow, 
or  divorced,  and  have  no  child,  and  is  re- 
turned unto  her  father’s  house,  as  in  her 
youth,  she  shall  eat  of  her  father’s  meat: 
but  there  shall  no  stranger  eat  thereof. 

14  t And  if  a man  eat  of  the  holy  thing  un- 
wittingly, then  he  shall  put  the  fifth  part 
thereof  unto  it,  and  shall  give  it  unto  the 
priest  with  the  holy  thing. 

15  And  they  shall  not  profane  the  holy 
things  of  the  children  of  Israel,  which  they 
offer  unto  the  Lord  ; 

16  Or  suffer  them  to  bear  the  iniquity  of 
trespass,  when  they  eat  their  holy  things : 
for  I the  Lord  do  sanctify  them. 

17  h And  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  say- 

18  Speak  unto  Aaron,  and  to  his  sons,  and 
unto  all  the  children  of  Israel,  and  say  unto 
them.  Whatsoever  he  he  of  the  house  of  Is- 
rael, or  of  the  strangers  in  Israel,  that  will 
offer  his  oblation  for  all  his  vows,  and  for  all 
his  freewill  offerings,  which  they  will  offer 
unto  the  Lord  for  a burnt  offering ; 

19  Ye  shall  offer  at  your  own  will  a male 
without  blemish,  of  the  beeves,  of  the  sheep, 
or  of  the  goats. 

20  But  whatsoever  hath  a blemish,  that  shall 

ye  not  offer : for  it  shall  not  be  acceptable 
for  you.  „ 

21  And  whosoever  offereth  a sacrifice  of 
peace  offerings  unto  the  Lord  to  accomplish 
his  vow,  or  a freewill  offering  in  beeves  or 
sheep,  it  shall  be  perfect  to  be  accepted; 
there  shall  be  no  blemish  therein. 

22  Blind,  or  broken,  or  maimed,  or  having 
a wen,  or  scurvy,  or  scabbed,  ye  shall  not 
offer  these  unto  the  Lord,  nor  make  an  of- 
fering by  fire  of  them  upon  the  altar  unto 
the  Lord. 

23  Either  a buUock  or  a lamb  that  hath  any 
thing  superfluous  or  lacking  in  his  parts, 
that  mayest  thou  offer  for  a freewill  offer- 


The  feasts  of  the  Lord.  LEVITIGETS,  XXIIIo  The  feast  of  Pentecost. 


Ing-;  but  for  a vow  it  shall  not  bo  ac- 
cepted. 

34  Ye  shall  not  offer  unto  the  Lord  that 
which  is  bruised,  or  crushed,  or  broken,  or 
cut;  neither  shall  ye  make  any  offering 
thereof  in  your  land. 

35  Neither  from  a stranger’s  hand  shall  ye 
offer  the  bread  of  your  God  of  any  of  these ; 
because  their  corruption  is  in  them,  and 
blemishes  he  in  them : they  shall  not  be  ac- 
cepted for  you. 

36 1 And  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  say- 
ing, 

37  When  a bullock,  or  a sheep,  or  a goat,  is 
brought  forth,  then  it  shall  be  seven  days 
under  the  dam;  and  from  the  eighth  day 
and  thenceforth  it  shall  be  accepted  for  an 
offering  made  by  fire  unto  the  Lord. 

38  And  whether  it  he  cow  or  ewe,  ye  shall 
not  kill  it  and  her  young  both  in  one  day. 

39  And  when  ye  will  offer  a sacrifice  of 
thanksgiving  unto  the  Lord,  offer  it  at  your 
own  will. 

30  On  the  same  day  it  shall  be  eaten  up ; ye 
shall  leave  none  of  it  until  the  morrow : I 
am  the  Lord. 

31  Therefore  shall  ye  keep  my  command- 
ments, and  do  them : I am  the  Lord. 

33  Neither  shall  ye  profane  my  holy  name ; 
but  I will  be  hallowed  among  the  children 
of  Israel : I am  the  Lord  which  hallow  you, 
33  That  brought  you  out  of  the  land  of 
Egypt,  to  be  your  God : I am  the  Lord, 

CHAPTEE  XXIII. 

The  solemn  yearly  feasts. 

AND  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  saying, 

3  Speak  unto  the  children  of  Israel,  and 
say  unto  them.  Concerning  the  feasts  of  the 
Lord,  which  ye  shall  proclaim  to  he  holy 
convocations,  even  these  are  my  feasts. 

3 Six  days  shall  work  be  done : but  the  sev- 
enth day  is  the  sabbath  of  rest,  a holy  con- 
vocation ; ye  shall  do  no  work  therein : it  is 
the  sabbath  of  the  Lord  in  all  your  dwell- 
ings. 

4 H These  are  the  feasts  of  the  Lord,  even 
holy  convocations,  which  ye  shall  proclaim 
in  their  seasons. 

5 In  the  fourteenth  day  of  the  first  month 
at  even  is  the  Lord’s  passover. 

6 And  on  the  fifteenth  day  of  the  same 
month  is  the  feast  of  unleavened  bread  unto 
the  Lord  : seven  days  ye  must  eat  unleav- 
ened bread. 

7 In  the  first  day  ye  shall  have  a holy  con- 
vocation : ye  shall  do  no  servile  work  there- 
in. 

8 But  ye  shall  offer  an  offering  made  by  fire 
unto  the  Lord  seven  days : in  the  seventh 
day  is  a holy  convocation:  ye  shall  do  no 
servile  work  therein. 

9 1 And  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  saying, 

10  Speak  unto  the  children  of  Israel,  and 
say  unto  them.  When  ye  be  come  into  the 
land  which  I give  unto  you,  and  shall  reap 
the  harvest  thereof,  then  ye  shall  bring  a 
sheaf  of  the  firstfruits  of  your  harvest  unto 
the  priest : 

11  And  he  shall  wave  the  sheaf  before  the 
Lord,  to  be  accepted  for  you : on  the  mor- 
1 ow  after  the  sabbath  the  priest  shall  wave 
it. 

13  And  ye  shall  offer  that  day  when  ye  wave 


the  sheaf  a he  lamb  without  blemish  of  the 
first  year  for  a burnt  offering  unto  the 
Lord. 

13  And  the  meat  offering  thereof  shall  he 
two  tenth  deals  of  fine  flour  mingled  with 
oil,  an  offering  made  by  fire  unto  the  Lord 
for  a sweet  savour:  and  the  drink  offering 
thereof  shall  be  of  wine,  the  fourth  part  of  a 
hin. 

14  And  ye  shall  eat  neither  bread,  nor  parcn- 
ed  corn,  nor  green  ears,  until  the  selfsame 
day  that  ye  have  brought  an  offering  unto 
your  God:  it  shall  he  a statute  for  ever 
throughout  your  generations  in  all  your 
dwellings. 

15  t And  ye  shall  count  unto  you  from  the 
morrow  after  the  sabbath,  from  the  day  that 
ye  brought  the  sheaf  of  the  wave  offering ; 
seven  sabbaths  shall  be  complete : 

16  Even  unto  the  morrow  after  the  seventh 
sabbath  shall  ye  number  fifty  days ; and  ye 
shall  offer  a new  meat  offering  unto  the 
Lord. 

17  Ye  shall  bring  out  of  your  habitations 
two  wave  loaves  of  two  tenth  deals:  they 
shall  be  of  fine  flour;  they  shall  be  baken 
with  leaven;  they  are  the  firstfruits  unto 
the  Lord. 

18  And  ye  shall  offer  with  the  bread  seven 
lambs  without  blemish  of  the  first  year,  and 
one  young  bullock,  and  two  rams:  they 
shall  be  for  a burnt  offering  unto  the  Lord, 
with  their  meat  offering,  and  their  drink 
offerings,  even  an  offering  made  by  fire,  of 
sweet  savour  unto  the  Lord. 

19  Then  ye  shall  sacrifice  one  kid  of  the 
goats  for  a sin  offering,  and  two  lambs  of 
the  first  year  for  a sacrifice  of  peace  offer- 
ings. 

30  And  the  priest  shall  wave  them  with  the 
bread  of  the  firstfruits  for  a wave  offering 
before  the  Lord,  with  the  two  lambs : they 
shall  be  holy  to  the  Lord  for  the  priest. 

31  And  ye  shall  proclaim  on  the  selfsame 
day,  that  it  may  be  a holy  convocation  unto 
you : ye  shall  do  no  servile  work  therein : it 
shall  he  a statute  for  ever  in  all  your  dwell- 
ings throughout  your  generations. 

33  t And  when  ye  reap  the  harvest  of  your 
land,  thou  shalt  not  make  clean  riddance  of 
the  corners  of  thy  field  when  thou  reapest, 
neither  shalt  thou  gather  any  gleaning  of 
thy  harvest : thou  shalt  leave  them  unto  the 
poor,  and  to  the  stranger : I am  the  Lord 
your  God. 

33 1 And  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  say- 
ing, 

34  Speak  unto  the  children  of  Israel,  say- 
ing, In  the  seventh  month,  in  the  first  day  of 
the  month,  shall  ye  have  a sabbath,  a memo- 
rial of  blowing  of  trumpets,  a holy  convoca- 
tion. 

35  Ye  shall  do  no  servile  work  therein:  but 
ye  shall  offer  an  offering  made  by  fire  unto 
the  Lord. 

36 1 And  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  say- 
ing, 

37  Also  on  the  tenth  day  of  this  seventh 
month  there  shall  he  a day  of  atonement:  it 
shall  be  a holy  convocation  unto  j'ou  ; and 
ye  shall  afflict  your  souls,  and  offer  an  offer- 
ing made  by  fire  unto  the  Lord. 

38  And  ye  shall  do  no  work  in  that  same 
day : for  it  is  a day  of  atonement,  to  make 

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The  feast  of  tabernacles.  LEVITICUS,  XXIY.  The  law  oj  hvosphemy. 


an  atonement  for  you  before  the  Lord  your 
God. 

29  For  whatsoever  soul  it  be  that  shall  not 
be  afflicted  in  that  same  day,  he  shall  be  cut 
off  from  among-  his  people. 

30  And  whatsoever  soul  it  be  that  doeth  any 
work  in  that  same  day,  the  same  soul  will  I 
destroy  from  among-  his  people. 

31  Ye  shall  do  no  manner  of  work:  it  shall 
be  a statute  for  ever  throug-hout  your  gen- 
erations in  all  your  dwellings. 

32  It  shall  be  unto  you  a sabbath  of  rest, 
and  ye  shall  afflict  your  souls : in  the  ninth 
day  of  the  month  at  even,  from  even  unto 
even,  shall  ye  celebrate  your  sabbath. 

33  1 And  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  say- 
ing, 

34  Speak  unto  the  children  of  Israel,  saying. 
The  fifteenth  day  of  this  seventh  month 
shall  be  the  feast  of  tabernacles  for  seven 
days  unto  the  Lord. 

35  On  the  first  day  shall  be  a holy  convoca- 
tion : ye  shall  do  no  servile  work  therein. 

36  Seven  days  ye  shall  offer  an  offering  made 
by  fire  unto  the  Lord  ; on  the  eighth  day 
shall  be  a holy  convocation  unto  you,  and  ye 
shall  offer  an  offering  made  by  fire  unto  the 
Lord  : it  is  a solemn  assembly ; and  ye  shall 
do  no  servile  work  therein. 

37  These  are  the  feasts  of  the  Lord,  which 
ye  shall  proclaim  to  be  holy  convocations,  to 
offer  an  offering  made  by  fire  unto  the  Lord, 
a burnt  offering,  and  a meat  offering,  a sac- 
rifice, and  drink  offerings,  every  thing  upon 
his  day : 

38  Beside  the  sabbaths  of  the  Lord,  and 
beside  your  gifts,  and  beside  all  your  vows, 
and  beside  all  your  freewill  offerings,  which 
ye  give  unto  the  Lord. 

39  Also  in  the  fifteenth  day  of  the  seventh 
month,  when  ye  have  gathered  in  the  fruit 
of  the  land,  ye  shall  keep  a feast  unto  the 
Lord  seven  days : on  the  first  day  shall  be  a 
sabbath,  and  on  the  eighth  day  shall  be  a 
sabbath. 

40  And  ye  shall  take  you  on  the  first  day 
the  boughs  of  goodly  trees,  branches  of 
palm  trees,  and  the  boughs  of  thick  trees, 
and  willows  of  the  brook ; and  ye  shall  re- 
joice before  the  Lord  your  God  seven  days. 

41  And  ye  shall  keep  it  a feast  unto  the 
Lord  seven  days  in  the  year : it  shall  be  a 
statute  for  ever  in  your  generations;  ye 
shall  celebrate  it  in  the  seventh  month. 

42  Ye  shall  dwell  in  booths  seven  days; 
all  that  are  Israelites  born  shall  dwell  in 
booths : 

43  That  your  generations  may  know  that  I 
made  the  children  of  Israel  to  dwell  in 
booths,  when  I brought  them  out  of  the 
laud  of  Egypt:  I am  the  Lord  your  God. 

44  And  Moses  declared  unto  the  children  of 
Israel  the  feasts  of  the  Lord. 

CHAPTER  XXIV. 

Shelomith’s  son  blasphemeth. 

AND  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  saying, 
J\.  2 Command  the  children  of  Israel,  that 
they  bring  unto  thee  pure  oil  olive  beaten 
for  the  light,  to  cause  the  lamps  to  burn 
continually. 

3  Without  the  vail  of  the  testimony,  in  the 
tabernacle  of  the 'congregation,  shall  Aaron 
order  it  from  the  evening  unto  the  morning 
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before  the  Lord  continually : it  shad  be  a 
statute  for  ever  in  your  generations. 

4 He  shall  order  the  lamps  upon  the  pure 
candlestick  before  the  Lord  continually. 

5 1 And  thou  shalt  take  fine  fiour,  and  bake 
twelve  cakes  thereof : two  tenth  deals  shall 
be  in  one  cake. 

6 And  thou  shalt  set  them  in  two  rows,  six 
on  a row,  upon  the  pure  table  before  the 
Lord. 

7 And  thou  shalt  put  pure  frankincense 
upon  each  row,  that  it  may  be  on  the  bread 
for  a memorial,  even  an  offering  made  by 
fire  unto  the  Lord. 

8 Every  sabbath  he  shall  set  it  in  order  be- 
fore the  Lord  continually,  being  taken  from 
the  children  of  Israel  by  an  everlasting  cove- 
nant. 

9 And  it  shall  be  Aaron’s  and  his  sons’ ; and 
they  shall  eat  it  in  the  holy  place : for  it  is 
most  holy  unto  him  of  the  offerings  of  the 
Lord  made  by  fire  by  a perpetual  statute. 

10  t And  the  son  of  an  Israelitish  woman, 
whose  father  was  an  Egyptian,  went  out 
among  the  children  of  Israel : and  this  son 
of  the  Israelitish  woman  and  a man  of  Israel 
strove  together  in  the  camp ; 

11  And  the  Israelitish  woman’s  son  blas- 
phemed the  name  of  the  Lord,  and  cursed. 
And  they  brought  him  unto  Moses : (and  his 
mother’s  name  was  Shelomith,  the  daughter 
of  Dibri,  of  the  tribe  of  Dan : ) 

12  And  they  put  him  in  ward,  that  the  mind 
of  the  Lord  might  be  shewed  them. 

13  And  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  saying, 

14  Bring  forth  him  that  hath  cursed  with- 
out the  camp ; and  let  all  that  heard  him  lay 
their  hands  upon  his  head,  and  let  all  the 
congregation  stone  him. 

15  And  thou  shalt  speak  unto  the  children 
of  Israel,  saying.  Whosoever  curseth  his  God 
shall  bear  his  sin. 

16  And  he  that  blasphemeth  the  name  of 
the  Lord,  he  shall  surely  be  put  to  death, 
and  all  the  congregation  shall  certainly 
stone  him : as  well  the  stranger,  as  he  that  is 
born  in  the  land,  when  he  blasphemeth  the 
name  of  the  Lord,  shall  be  put  to  death. 

17  H And  he  that  killeth  any  man  shall  sure- 
ly be  put  to  death. 

18  And  he  that  killeth  a beast  shall  make  it 
good ; beast  for  beast. 

19  And  if  a man  cause  a blemish  in  his 
neighbour;  as  he  hath  done,  so  shall  it  be 
done  to  him ; 

20  Breach  for  breach,  eye  for  eye,  tooth  for 
tooth : as  he  hath  caused  a blemish  in  a man, 
so  shall  it  be  done  to  him  again. 

21  And  he  that  killeth  a beast,  he  shall  re- 
store it : and  he  that  killeth  a man,  he  shall 
be  put  to  death. 

22  Ye  shall  have  one  manner  of  law,  as  well 
for  the  stranger,  as  for  one  of  your  own 
country  : for  I am  the  Lord  your  God. 

23  i And  Moses  spake  to  the  children  of  Is- 
rael, that  they  should  bring  forth  him  that 
had  cursed  out  of  the  camp,  and  stone  him 
with  stones : and  the  children  of  Israel  did 
as  the  Lord  commanded  Moses. 

CHAPTER  XXV. 

The  year  of  jubilee. 

AND  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses  in  mount 
Sinai,  saying. 


The  year  of  jubilee,  L E VITIC  D S,  XX  V „ Compassion  of  the  poor. 


2 Speak  unto  the  children  of  Israel,  and  say 
unto  them,  When  ye  come  into  the  land 
which  I g-ive  you,  then  shall  the  land  keep  a 
sabbath  unto  the  Lord. 

3 Six  years  thou  shalt  sow  thy  field,  and  six 
years  thou  shalt  prune  thy  vineyard,  and 
gather  in  the  fruit  thereof; 

4 But  in  the  seventh  year  shall  be  a sabbath 
of  rest  unto  the  land,  a sabbath  for  the  Lord  : 
thou  shalt  neither  sow  thy  field,  nor  prune 
thy  vineyard. 

5 That  which  groweth  of  its  own  accord  of 
thy  harvest  thou  shalt  not  reap,  neither 
gather  the  grapes  of  thy  vine  undressed : for 
it  is  a year  of  rest  unto  the  land. 

6 And  the  sabbath  of  the  land  shall  be  meat 
for  you ; for  thee,  and  for  thy  servant,  and 
for  thy  maid,  and  for  thy  hired  servant,  and 
for  thy  stranger  that  sojourneth  with  thee, 

7 And  for  thy  cattle,  and  for  the  beast  that 
are  in  thy  land,  shall  all  the  increase  thereof 
be  meat. 

8 H And  thou  shalt  number  seven  sabbaths 
of  years  unto  thee,  seven  times  seven  years ; 
and  the  space  of  the  seven  sabbaths  of  years 
shall  be  unto  thee  forty  and  nine  years. 

9 Then  shalt  thou  cause  the  trumpet  of  the 
jubilee  to  sound  on  the  tenth  day  of  the  sev- 
enth month,  in  the  day  of  atonement  shall 
ye  make  the  trumpet  sound  throughout  all 
your  land. 

10  And  ye  shall  hallow  the  fiftieth  year,  and 
proclaim  liberty  throughout  all  the  land  un- 
to all  the  inhabitants  thereof : it  shall  be  a 
jubilee  unto  you;  and  ye  shall  return  every 
man  unto  his  possession,  and  ye  shall  return 
every  man  unto  his  family. 

11  A jubilee  shall  that  fiftieth  year  be  un- 
to you:  ye  shall  not  sow,  neither  reap  that 
which  groweth  of  itself  in  it,  nor  gather  the 
grapes  in  it  of  thy  vine  undressed. 

12  For  it  is  the  jubilee;  it  shall  be  holy  un- 
to you : ye  shall  eat  the  increase  thereof  out 
of  the  field. 

13  In  the  year  of  this  jubilee  ye  shall  return 
every  man  unto  his  possession. 

14  And  if  thou  sell  aught  unto  thy  neigh- 
bour, or  buyest  aught  of  thy  neighbour’s 
hand,  ye  shall  not  oppress  one  another: 

15  According  to  the  number  of  years  after 
the  jubilee  thou  shalt  buy  of  thy  neighbour, 
and  according  unto  the  number  of  years  of 
the  fruits  he  shall  sell  unto  thee : 

16  According  to  the  multitude  of  years  thou 
shalt  increase  the  price  thereof,  and  accord- 
ing to  the  fewness  of  years  thou  shalt  dimin- 
ish the  price  of  it : for  according  to  the  num- 
ber of  the  years  of  the  fruits  doth  he  sell 
unto  thee. 

17  Ye  shall  not  therefore  oppress  one  an- 
other ; but  thou  shalt  fear  thy  God : for  I 
am  the  Lord  your  God. 

18  t Wherefore  ye  shaU  do  my  statutes,  and 
keep  niy  judgments,  and  do  them ; and  ye 
shall  dwell  in  the  land  in  safety. 

19  And  the  land  shall  yield  her  fruit,  and 
ye  shall  eat  your  fill,  and  dwell  therein  in 
safety. 

20  And  if  ye  shall  say.  What  shall  we  eat 
the  seventh  year?  behold,  we  shall  not  sow, 
nor  gather  in  our  increase : 

21  Then  I will  command  my  blessing  upon 
you  in  the  sixth  year,  and  it  shall  bring 
forth  fruit  for  three  years. 


22  And  ye  shall  sow  the  eighth  year,  and  eat 
yet  of  old  fruit  until  the  ninth  year;  until 
her  fruits  come  in  ye  shall  eat  of  the  old 
store. 

23  H The  land  shall  not  be  sold  for  ever : for 
the  land  is  mine;  for  ye  are  strangers  and 
sojourners  with  me. 

24  And  in  all  the  land  of  your  possession  ye 
shall  grant  a redemption  for  the  land. 

25  t If  thy  brother  be  waxen  poor,  and  hath 
sold  away  some  of  his  possession,  and  if  any 
of  his  kin  come  to  redeem  it,  then  shall  he 
redeem  that  which  his  brother  sold. 

26  And  if  the  man  have  none  to  redeem  it, 
and  himself  be  able  to  redeem  it ; 

27  Then  let  him  count  the  years  of  the  sale 
thereof,  and  restore  the  overplus  unto  the 
man  to  whom  he  sold  it ; that  he  may  return 
unto  his  possession. 

28  But  if  he  be  not  able  to  restore  it  to  him, 
then  that  which  is  sold  shall  remain  in  the 
hand  of  him  that  hath  bought  it  until  the 
year  of  jubilee:  and  in  the  jubilee  it  shall 
go  out,  and  he  shall  return  unto  his  posses- 
sion. 

29  And  if  a man  sell  a dwellinghouse  in  a 
walled  city,  then  he  may  redeem  it  within  a 
whole  year  after  it  is  sold ; within  a full  year 
may  he  redeem  it. 

30  And  if  it  be  not  redeemed  within  the 
space  of  a full  year,  then  the  house  that  is  in 
the  walled  city  shall  be  established  for  ever 
to  him  that  bought  it  throughout  his  gener- 
ations : it  shall  not  go  out  in  the  jubilee. 

31  But  the  houses  of  the  villages  which 
have  no  wall  round  about  them  shall  be 
counted  as  the  fields  of  the  country:  they 
may  be  redeemed,  and  they  shall  go  out  in 
the  jubilee. 

32  Notwithstanding  the  cities  of  the  Le- 
vites,  and  the  houses  of  the  cities  of  their 
possession,  may  the  Levites  redeem  at  any 
time. 

33  And  if  a man  purchase  of  the  Levites, 
then  the  house  that  was  sold,  and  the  city  of 
his  possession,  shall  go  out  in  the  year  of  ju- 
bilee: for  the  houses  of  the  cities  of  the 
Levites  are  their  possession  among  the  chil- 
dren of  Israel. 

34  But  the  field  of  the  suburbs  of  their 
cities  may  not  be  sold;  for  it  is  their  per- 
petual possession. 

35  ^ And  if  thy  brother  be  waxen  poor,  and 
fallen  in  decay  with  thee ; then  thou  shalt 
relieve  him : yea,  though  he  be  a stranger,  or 
a sojourner ; that  he  may  live  with  thee. 

36  Take  thou  no  usury  of  him,  or  increase : 
but  fear  thy  God ; that  thy  brother  may  live 
with  thee. 

37  Thou  shalt  not  give  him  thy  money  upon 
usury,  nor  lend  him  thy  victuals  for  in- 
crease. 

38  I am  the  Lord  your  God,  which  brought 
you  forth  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  to  give 
you  the  land  of  Canaan,  and  to  be  your  God. 

39  1 And  if  thy  brother  that  dwelleth  by 
thee  be  waxen  poor,  and  be  sold  unto  thee ; 
thou  shalt  not  compel  him  to  serve  as  a 
bondservant : 

40  But  as  a hired  servant,  and  as  a sojourn- 
er, he  shall  be  with  thee,  and  shall  serve  thee 
unto  the  year  of  jubilee : 

41  And  then  shall  he  depart  from  thee,  both 
he  and  his  children  with  him,  and  shall  re= 

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The  redemption  of  servants.  LEVITICUS,  XXVI.  A blessing  and 


turn  unto  his  own  family,  and  unto  the  pos- 
session of  his  fathers  shall  he  return. 

43  For  they  are  my  servants,  which  I 
brought  forth  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt: 
they  shall  not  be  sold  as  bondmen. 

43  Thou  Shalt  not  rule  over  him  with 
rigour;  but  shalt  fear  thy  God. 

M Both  thy  bondmen,  and  thy  bondmaids, 
which  thou  shalt  have,  shall  he  of  the  hea- 
then that  are  round  about  you;  of  them 
shall  ye  buy  bondmen  and  bondmaids. 

45  Moreover,  of  the  children  of  the  stran- 
gers that  do  sojourn  among  you,  of  them 
shall  ye  buy,  and  of  their  families  that  are 
with  you,  which  they  begat  in  your  land: 
and  they  shall  be  your  possession. 

46  And  ye  shall  take  them  as  an  inheritance 
for  your  children  after  you,  to  inherit  them 
for  a possession;  they  shall  be  your  bond- 
men  for  ever : but  over  your  brethren  the 
children  of  Israel,  ye  shall  not  rule  one  over 
another  with  rigour. 

47  H And  if  a sojourner  or  stranger  wax 
rich  by  thee,  and  thy  brother  that  dwelleth 
by  him  wax  poor,  and  sell  himself  unto  the 
stranger  or  sojourner  by  thee,  or  to  the 
stock  of  the  stranger’s  family: 

48  After  that  he  is  sold  he  may  be  redeem- 
ed again;  one  of  his  brethren  may  redeem 
him : 

49  Either  his  uncle,  or  his  uncle’s  son,  may 
redeem  him,  or  any  that  is  nigh  of  kin  unto 
him  of  his  family  may  redeem  him ; or  if  he 
be  able,  he  may  redeem  himself. 

50  And  he  shall  reckon  with  him  that 
bought  him  from  the  year  that  he  was  sold 
to  him  unto  the  year  of  jubilee:  and  the 
price  of  his  sale  shall  be  according  unto  the 
number  of  years,  according  to  the  time  of 
a hired  servant  shall  it  be  with  him. 

51  If  there  he  yet  many  years  behind,  accord- 
ing unto  them  he  shall  give  again  the  price 
of  his  redemption  out  of  the  money  that  he 
was  bought  for. 

53  And  if  there  remain  but  few  years  unto 
the  year  of  jubilee,  then  he  shall  count  with 
him,  and  according  unto  his  years  shall  he 
give  him  again  the  price  of  his  redemption. 

53  And  as  a yearly  hired  servant  shall  he  be 
with  him : and  the  other  shall  not  rule  with 
rigour  over  him  in  thy  sight. 

54  And  if  he  be  not  redeemed  in  these  years, 
then  he  shall  go  out  in  the  year  of  jubilee, 
both  he,  and  his  children  with  him. 

55  For  unto  me  the  children  of  Israel  are 
servants;  they  are  my  servants  whom  I 
brought  forth  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt : I 
am  the  Lord  your  God. 

CHAPTER  XXVI. 

Blessings  promised  on  obedience. 

Ye  shall  make  you  no  idols  nor  graven  im- 
age, neither  rear  you  up  a standing  im- 
age, neither  shall  ye  set  up  any  image  of 
stone  in  your  land,  to  bow  down  unto  it : for 
I am  the  Lord  your  God. 

3  T Ye  shall  keep  my  sabbaths,  and  rever- 
ence my  sanctuary : I am  the  Lord. 

3 T If  ye  walk  in  my  statutes,  and  keep  my 
commandments,  and  do  them  ; 

4  Then  I will  give  you  rain  in  due  season, 
and  the  land  shall  yield  her  increase,  and  the 
trees  of  the  held  shall  yield  their  fruit. 

5  And  your  threshing  shall  reach  unto  the 
96 


vintage,  and  the  vintage  shall  reach  unto  the 
sowing  time : and  ye  shall  eat  your  bread  to 
the  full,  and  dwell  in  your  land  safely. 

6 And  I will  give  peace  in  the  land,  and  ye 
shall  lie  down,  and  none  shall  make  you 
afraid : and  I will  rid  evil  beasts  out  of  the 
land,  neither  shall  the  sword  go  through 
your  land. 

7 And  ye  shall  chase  your  enemies,  and  they 
shall  fall  before  you  by  the  sword. 

8 And  five  of  you  shall  chase  a hundred,  and 
a hundred  of  you  shall  put  ten  thousand  to 
flight:  and  your  enemies  shall  fall  before 
you  by  the  sword. 

9 For  I will  have  respect  unto  you,  and 
make  you  fruitful,  and  multiply  you,  and 
establish  my  covenant  with  you. 

10  And  ye  shall  eat  old  store,  and  bring 
forth  the  old  because  of  the  new. 

11  And  I will  set  my  tabernacle  among  you : 
and  my  soul  shall  not  abhor  you. 

13  And  I will  walk  among  you,  and  will  be 
your  God,  and  ye  shall  be  my  people. 

13  I am  the  Lord  your  God,  which  brought 
you  forth  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  that  ye 
should  not  be  their  bondmen;  and  I have 
broken  the  bands  of  your  yoke,  and  made 
you  go  upright. 

14 1 But  if  ye  will  not  hearken  unto  me,  and 
will  not  do  all  these  commandments ; 

15  And  if  ye  shall  despise  my  statutes,  or 
if  your  soul  abhor  my  judgments,  so  that  ye 
will  not  do  all  my  commandments,  but  that 
ye  break  my  covenant : 

16  I also  will  do  this  unto  you ; I will  even 
appoint  over  you  terror,  consumption,  and 
the  burning  ague,  that  shall  consume  the 
eyes,  and  cause  sorrow  of  heart:  and  ye 
shall  sow  your  seed  in  vain,  for  your  ene- 
mies shall  eat  it. 

17  And  I will  set  my  face  against  you,  and 
ye  shall  be  slain  before  your  enemies : they 
that  hate  you  shall  reign  over  you ; and  ye 
shall  flee  when  none  pursueth  you. 

18  And  if  ye  will  not  yet  for  all  this  hearken 
unto  me,  then  I will  punish  you  seven  times 
more  for  your  sins. 

19  And  I will  break  the  pride  of  your  power ; 
and  I will  make  your  heaven  as  iron,  and 
your  earth  as  brass: 

20  And  your  strength  shall  be  spent  in  vain : 
for  your  land  shall  not  yield  her  increase, 
neither  shall  the  trees  of  the  land  yield  their 
fruits. 

31 1 And  if  ye  walk  contrary  unto  me,  and 
will  not  hearken  unto  me ; I will  bring  seven 
times  more  plagues  upon  you  according  to 
your  sins. 

33 1 will  also  send  wild  beasts  among  you, 
which  shall  rob  you  of  your  children,  and  de- 
stroy your  cattle,  and  make  you  few  in  num- 
ber ; and  your  high  ways  shall  be  desolate. 

33  And  if  ye  will  not  be  reformed  by  me  by 
these  things,  but  will  walk  contrary  unto  me ; 

34  Then  will  I also  walk  contrary  unto  you, 
and  will  punish  you  yet  seven  times  for 
your  sins. 

35  And  1 will  bring  a sword  upon  you,  that 
shall  avenge  the  quarrel  of  my  covenant: 
and  when  ye  are  gathered  together  within 
your  cities,  I will  send  the  pestilence  among 
you ; and  ye  shall  be  delivered  into  the  hand 
of  the  enemy. 

36  A nd  when  I have  broken  the  staff  of  your 


a curse  proposed.  LEVITICUS,  XXVII.  Concerning  vows. 


bread,  ten  women  shall  bake  your  bread  in 
one  oven,  and  they  shall  deliver  you  your 
bread  af^ain  by  weight : and  ye  shall  eat,  and 
not  be  satisfied. 

27  And  if  ye  will  not  for  all  this  hearken 
unto  me,  but  walk  contrary  unto  me ; 

^ Then  I will  walk  contrary  unto  you  also 
in  fury;  and  I,  even  I,  will  chastise  you 
seven  times  for  your  sins. 

29  And  ye  shall  eat  the  flesh  of  your  sons, 
and  the  flesh  of  your  daughters  shall  ye  eat. 

30  And  I will  destroy  your  high  places,  and 
cut  down  your  images,  and  cast  your  car- 
casses upon  the  carcasses  of  your  idols,  and 
my  soul  shall  abhor  you. 

31  And  I will  make  your  cities  waste,  and 
bring  your  sanctuaries  unto  desolation,  and 
I will  not  smell  the  savour  of  your  sweet 
odours. 

32  And  I will  bring  the  land  into  desolation : 
and  your  enemies  which  dwell  therein  shall 
be  astonished  at  it. 

33  And  I will  scatter  you  among  the  hea- 
then, and  will  draw  out  a sword  after  you : 
and  your  land  shall  be  desolate,  and  your 
cities  waste. 

34  Then  shall  the  land  enjoy  her  sabbaths, 
as  long  as  it  lieth  desolate,  and  ye  be  in  your 
enemies’  land ; even  then  shall  the  land  rest, 
and  enjoy  her  sabbaths. 

35  As  long  as  it  lieth  desolate  it  shall  rest ; 
because  it  did  not  rest  in  your  sabbaths, 
when  ye  dwelt  upon  it. 

36  And  upon  them  that  are  left  alive  of  you 
I will  send  a faintness  into  their  hearts  in 
the  lands  of  their  enemies ; and  the  sound  of 
a shaken  leaf  shall  chase  them;  and  they 
shall  flee,  as  fleeing  from  a sword ; and  they 
shall  fall  when  none  pursueth. 

37  And  they  shall  fall  one  upon  another,  as 
it  were  before  a sword,  when  none  pursueth : 
and  ye  shall  have  no  power  to  stand  before 
your  enemies. 

38  And  ye  shall  perish  among  the  heathen, 
and  the  land  of  your  enemies  shall  eat  you 
up. 

39  And  they  that  are  left  of  you  shall  pine 
away  in  their  iniquity  in  your  enemies’ 
lands ; and  also  in  the  iniquities  of  their 
fathers  shall  they  pine  away  with  them. 

40  If  they  shall  confess  their  iniquity,  and 
the  iniquity  of  their  fathers,  with  their  tres- 
pass which  they  trespassed  against  me,  and 
that  also  they  have  walked  contrary  unto 
me; 

41  And  that  I also  have  walked  contrary 
unto  them,  and  have  brought  them  into  the 
land  of  their  enemies;  if  then  their  uncir- 
cumcised hearts  be  humbled,  and  they  then 
accept  of  the  punishment  of  their  iniquity : 

42  Then  will  I remember  my  covenant  with 
Jacob,  and  also  my  covenant  with  Isaac,  and 
also  my  covenant  with  Abraham  will  I re- 
member ; and  I will  remember  the  land. 

43  The  land  also  shall  be  left  of  them,  and 
shall  enjoy  her  sabbaths,  while  she  lieth  des- 
olate without  them : and  they  shall  accept 
of  the  punishment  of  their  iniquity;  be- 
cause, even  because  they  despised  my  judg- 
ments, and  because  their  soul  abhorred  my 
statutes. 

44  And  yet  for  all  that,  when  they  be  in  the 
land  of  their  enemies,  I will  not  cast  them 
away,  neither  will  I abhor  them,  to  destroy 


them  utterly,  and  to  break  mv  covenant 
with  them : for  I am  the  Loud  their  God. 

45  But  I will  for  their  sakes  remember  the 
covenant  of  their  ancestors,  whom  I brought 
forth  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt  in  the  sight 
of  the  heathen,  that  I might  be  their  God : I 
am  the  Lord. 

46  These  are  the  statutes  and  judgments 
and  laws,  which  the  Lord  made  between 
him  and  the  children  of  Israel  in  mount 
Sinai  by  the  hand  of  Moses. 

CHAPTER  XXVII. 

The  estimation  for  vows. 

AND  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  saying, 

2  Speak  unto  the  children  of  Israel,  and 
say  unto  them.  When  a man  shall  make  a 
singular  vow,  the  persons  shall  be  for  the 
Lord  by  thy  estimation. 

3 And  thy  estimation  shall  be  of  the  male 
from  twenty  years  old  even  unto  sixty  years 
old,  even  thy  estimation  shall  be  fifty  shekels 
of  silver,  after  the  shekel  of  the  sanctuary. 

4 And  if  it  be  a female,  then  thy  estimation 
shall  be  thirty  shekels. 

5 And  if  it  be  from  five  years  old  even  unto 
twenty  years  old,  then  thy  estimation  shall 
be  of  the  male  twenty  shekels,  and  for  the 
female  ten  shekels. 

6 And  if  it  be  from  a month  old  even  unto 
five  years  old,  then  thy  estimation  shall  be  of 
the  male  five  shekels  of  silver,  and  for  the 
female  thy  estimation  shall  be  three  shekels 
of  silver. 

7 And  if  it  be  from  sixty  years  old  and 
above ; if  it  be  a male,  then  thy  estimation 
shall  be  fifteen  shekels,  and  for  the  female 
ten  shekels. 

8 But  if  he  be  poorer  than  thy  estimation, 
then  he  shall  present  himself  before  the 
priest,  and  the  priest  shall  value  him;  ac- 
cording to  his  ability  that  vowed  shall  the 
priest  value  him. 

9 And  if  it  be  a beast,  whereof  men  bring 
an  offering  unto  the  Lord,  all  that  any  man 
giveth  of  such  unto  the  Lord  shall  be  holy. 

10  He-  shall  not  alter  it,  nor  change  it,  a 

ood  for  a bad,  or  a bad  for  a good : and  if 

e shall  at  all  change  beast  for  beast,  then  it 

and  the  exchange  thereof  shall  be  holy. 

11  And  if  it  be  any  unclean  beast,  of  which 
they  do  not  offer  a sacrifice  unto  the  Lord, 
then  he  shall  present  the  beast  before  the 
priest : 

12  And  the  priest  shall  value  it,  whether  it 
be  good  or  bad : as  thou  valuest  it,  who  art 
the  priest,  so  shall  it  be. 

13  But  if  he  will  at  all  redeem  it,  then  he 
shall  add  a fifth  part  thereof  unto  thy  esti- 
mation. 

14  1 And  when  a man  shall  sanctify  his 
house  to  be  holy  unto  the  Lord,  then  the 
priest  shall  estimate  it,  whether  it  be  good  or 
bad : as  the  priest  shall  estimate  it,  so  shall 
it  stand. 

15  And  if  he  that  sanctified  it  will  redeem 
his  house,  then  he  shall  add  the  fifth  part  of 
the  money  of  thy  estimation  unto  it,  and  it 
shall  be  his. 

16  And  if  a man  shall  sanctify  unto  the 
Lord  some  part  of  a field  of  his  possession, 
then  thy  estimation  shall  be  according  to 
the  seed  thereof:  a homer  of  barley  seed 
shall  be  valued  at  fifty  shekels  of  silver, 

97 


Of  things  devoted,  NUMBERS,  I.  and  their  redemption^ 


17  If  he  sanctify  his  field  from  the  year  of 
jubilee,  according  to  thy  estimation  it  shall 
stand. 

18  But  if  he  sanctify  his  field  after  the  jubi- 
lee, then  the  priest  shall  reckon  unto  him 
the  money  according  to  the  years  that  re- 
main, even  unto  the  year  of  the  jubilee,  and 
it  shall  be  abated  from  thy  estimation. 

19  And  if  he  that  sanctified  the  field  will  in 
any  wise  redeem  it,  then  he  shall  add  the 
fifth  part  of  the  money  of  thy  estimation 
unto  it,  and  it  shall  be  assured  to  him. 

30  And  if  he  will  not  redeem  the  field,  or  if 
he  have  sold  the  field  to  another  man,  it 
shall  not  be  redeemed  any  more. 

31  But  the  field,  when  it  goeth  out  in  the 
jubilee,  shall  be  holy  unto  the  Lord,  as  a 
field  devoted;  the  possession  thereof  shall 
be  the  priest’s. 

33  And  if  a man  sanctify  unto  the  Lord  a 
field  which  he  hath  bought,  which  is  not  of 
the  fields  of  his  possession ; 

33  Then  the  priest  shall  reckon  unto  him 
the  worth  of  thy  estimation,  even  unto  the 
year  of  the  jubilee:  and  he  shall  give  thine 
estimation  in  that  day,  as  a holy  thing  unto 
the  Lord. 

34  In  the  year  of  the  jubilee  the  field  shall 
return  unto  him  of  whom  it  was  bought, 
even  to  him  to  whom  the  possession  of  the 
land  did  belong. 

35  And  all  thy  estimations  shall  be  accord- 
ing to  the  shekel  of  the  sanctuary : twenty 
gerahs  shall  be  the  shekel. 

36 1 Only  the  firstling  of  the  beasts,  which 


should  be  the  Lord’s  firstling,  no  man  shall 
sanctify  it ; whether  it  be  ox,  or  sheep : it  is 
the  Lord’s. 

37  And  if  it  be  of  an  unclean  beast,  then  he 
shall  redeem  it  according  to  thine  estima- 
tion, and  shall  add  a fifth  part  of  it  there- 
to : or  if  it  be  not  redeemed,  then  it  shall  be 
sold  according  to  thy  estimation. 

38  Notwithstanding,  no  devoted  thing,  that 
a man  shall  devote  unto  the  Lord  of  all  that 
he  hath,  both  of  man  and  beast,  and  of  the 
field  of  his  possession,  shall  be  sold  or  re- 
deemed: every  devoted  thing  is  most  holy 
unto  the  Lord. 

39  None  devoted,  which  shall  be  devoted  of 
men,  shall  be  redeemed ; but  shall  surely  be 
put  to  death. 

30  And  all  the  tithe  of  the  land,  whether  of 
the  seed  of  the  land,  or  of  the  fruit  of  the 
tree,  is  the  Lord’s  : it  is  holy  unto  the  Lord. 

31  And  if  a man  will  at  all  redeem  aught  of 
his  tithes,  he  shall  add  thereto  the  fifth  part 
thereof. 

33  And  concerning  the  tithe  of  the  herd,  or 
of  the  flock,  even  of  whatsoever  passeth 
under  the  rod,  the  tenth  shall  be  holy  unto 
the  Lord. 

33  He  shall  not  search  whether  it  be  good 
or  bad,  neither  shall  he  change  it : and  if  he 
change  it  at  all,  then  both  it  and  the  change 
thereof  shall  be  holy;  it  shall  not  be  re- 
deemed. 

34  These  are  the  commandments,  which  the 
Lord  commanded  Moses  for  the  children  of 
Israel  in  mount  Sinai. 


THE  FOURTH  BOOK  OF  MOSES,  CALLED 

NUMBERS. 


CHAPTER  I. 

The  men  of  war  numbered. 

AND  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses  in  the 
xA  wilderness  of  Sinai,  in  the  tabernacle  of 
the  congregation,  on  the  first  da?/ of  the  sec- 
ond month,  in  the  second  year  after  they 
wore  come  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  saying, 

3  Take  yo  the  sum  of  all  the  congregation 
of  the  children  of  Israel,  after  their  families, 
by  the  house  of  their  fathers,  with  the 
number  of  their  names,  every  male  by  their 
polls; 

3 From  twenty  years  old  and  upward,  all 
that  are  able  to  go  forth  to  war  in  Israel : 
thou  and  Aaron  shall  number  them  by  their 
armies. 

4 And  with  you  there  shall  be  a man  of  ev- 
ery tribe ; every  one  head  of  the  house  of 
his  fathers. 

5 t And  these  are  the  names  of  the  men 
that  shall  stand  with  you : of  the  ti'ibe  of 
Reuben ; Elizur  the  son  of  Shedeur. 

6 Of  Simeon ; Shelurniel  the  son  of  Zuri- 
shaddai. 

7 Of  Judah ; Nahshon  the  son  of  Ammina- 
dab. 

8 Of  Issachar ; Nethaneel  the  son  of  Zuar. 

9 Of  Zebulun;  Eliab  the  son  of  Helon. 

10  Of  the  children  of  Joseph;  of  Ephraim; 

98 


Elishama  the  son  of  Ammihud : of  Manas- 
seh ; Gamaliel  the  son  of  Pedahzur. 

11  Of  Benjamin ; Abidan  the  son  of  Gideoni. 

13  Of  Dan ; Ahiezer  the  son  of  Ammishad- 
dai. 

13  Of  Asher ; Pagiel  the  son  of  Ocran. 

14  Of  Gad ; Eliasaph  the  son  of  Deuel. 

15  Of  Naphtali;  Ahira  the  son  of  Enan. 

16  These  were  the  renowned  of  the  congre- 
gation, princes  of  the  tribes  of  their  fathers, 
heads  of  thousands  in  Israel. 

17  H And  Moses  and  Aaron  took  these  men 
which  are  expressed  by  their  names : 

18  And  they  assembled  all  the  congregation 
together  on  the  first  day  of  the  second 
month,  and  they  declared  their  pedigrees 
after  their  families,  by  the  house  of  their 
fathers,  according  to  the  number  of  the 
names,  from  twenty  years  old  and  upward, 
by  their  polls. 

19  As  the  Lord  commanded  Moses,  so  he 
numbered  them  in  the  wilderness  of  Sinai. 

30  And  the  children  of  Reuben,  Israel’s  eld- 
est son,  by  their  generations,  after  their 
families,  by  the  house  of  their  fathers,  ac- 
cording to  the  number  of  the  names,  by 
their  polls,  every  male  from  twenty  years 
old  and  upward,  all  that  were  able  to  go 
forth  to  war; 

31  Those  that  were  numbered  of  them,  even 


Tlie  number  of  each  tribe.  NUMBEKS,  II.  The  Levites  exempted. 


of  the  tribe  of  Ueiiben,  were  forty  and  six 
thousand  and  five  hundred. 

II  Of  the  children  of  Simeon,  by  their 
generations,  after  their  families,  by  the 
house  of  their  fathers,  those  that  were  num- 
bered of  them,  according-  to  the  number  of 
the  names,  by  their  polls,  every  male  from 
twenty  years  old  and  upward,  all  that  were 
able  to  go  forth  to  war ; 

23  Those  that  were  numbered  of  them,  even 
of  the  tribe  of  Simeon,  were  fifty  and  nine 
thousand  and  three  hundred. 

24  If  Of  the  children  of  Gad,  by  their  gener- 
ations, after  their  families,  by  the  house  of 
their  fathers,  according  to  the  number  of 
the  names,  from  twenty  years  old  and  up- 
ward, all  that  were  able  to  go  forth  to  war ; 

25  Those  that  were  numbered  of  them,  even 
of  the  tribe  of  Gad,  were  forty  and  five 
thousand  six  hundred  and  fifty. 

26  t Of  the  children  of  Judah,  by  their  gen- 
erations, after  their  families,  by  the  house 
of  their  fathers,  according  to  the  number  of 
the  names,  from  twenty  years  old  and  up- 
ward, all  that  were  able  to  go  forth  to  war ; 

27  Those  that  were  numbered  of  them,  even 
of  the  tribe  of  Judah,  were  threescore  and 
fourteen  thousand  and  six  hundred. 

28  H Of  the  children  of  Issachar,  by  their 
generations,  after  their  families,  by  the 
house  of  their  fathers,  according  to  the 
number  of  the  names,  from  twenty  years 
old  and  upward,  all  that  were  able  to  go 
forth  to  war; 

29  Those  that  were  numbered  of  them,  even 
of  the  tribe  of  Issachar,  were  fifty  and  four 
thousand  and  four  hundred. 

30  ^ Of  the  children  of  Zebulun,  by  their 
enerations,  after  their  families,  by  the 
ouse  of  their  fathers,  according  to  the 

number  of  the  names,  from  twenty  years 
old  and  upward,  all  that  were  able  to  go 
forth  to  war; 

31  Those  that  were  numbered  of  them,  even 
of  the  tribe  of  Zebulun,  were  fifty  and  seven 
thousand  and  four  hundred. 

32  H Of  the  children  of  Joseph,  namely,  of 
the  children  of  Ephraim,  by  their  genera- 
tions, after  their  families,  by  the  house  of 
their  fathers,  according  to  the  number  of 
the  names,  from  twenty  years  old  and  up- 
ward, all  that  were  able  to  go  forth  to  war ; 

33  Those  that  were  numbered  of  them, 
even  of  the  tribe  of  Ephraim,  were  forty 
thousand  and  five  hundred. 

34  t Of  the  children  of  Manasseh,  by  their 
enerations,  after  their  families,  by  the 
ouse  of  their  fathers,  according  to  the 

number  of  the  names,  from  twenty  years 
old  and  upward,  all  that  were  able  to  go 
forth  to  war; 

35  Those  that  were  numbered  of  them, 
even  of  the  tribe  of  Manasseh,  were  thirty 
and  two  thousand  and  two  hundred. 

36  H Of  the  children  of  Benjamin,  by  their 
generations,  after  their  families,  by  the 
house  of  their  fathers,  according  to  the 
number  of  the  names,  from  twenty  years 
old  and  upward,  all  that  were  able  to  go* 
forth  to  war; 

37  Those  that  were  numbered  of  t’tem,  even 
of  the  tribe  of  Benjamin,  were  thirty  and 
five  thousand  and  four  hundred. 

38  t Of  the  children  of  Dan,  by  their  gen- 


erations, after  their  families,  by  the  house 
of  their  fathers,  according  to  the  number  cf 
the  names,  from  twenty  years  old  and  up- 
ward, all  that  were  able  to  go  forth  to  war ; 

39  Those  that  were  numbered  of  them,  even 
of  the  tribe  of  Dan,  were  threescore  and  two 
thousand  and  seven  hundred. 

40  t Of  the  children  of  Asher,  by  their  gen- 
erations, after  their  families,  by  the  house 
of  their  fathers,  according  to  the  number  of 
the  names,  from  twenty  years  old  and  up- 
ward, all  that  were  able  to  go  forth  to  war ; 

41  Those  that  were  numbered  of  them,  even 
of  the  tribe  of  Asher,  were  forty  and  one 
thousand  and  five  hundred. 

42  IT  Of  the  children  of  Naphtali,  through- 
out their  generations,  after  their  families, 
by  the  house  of  their  fathers,  according  to 
the  number  of  the  names,  from  twenty 
years  old  and  upward,  all  that  were  able  to 
go  forth  to  war ; 

43  Those  that  were  numbered  of  them,  even 
of  the  tribe  of  Naphtali,  were  fifty  and  three 
thousand  and  four  hundred. 

44  These  are  those  that  were  numbered, 
which  Moses  and  Aaron  numbered^and  the 
princes  of  Israel,  being  twelve  men : each 
one  was  for  the  house  of  his  fathers. 

45  So  were  all  those  that  were  numbered  of 
the  children  of  Israel,  by  the  house  of  their 
fathers,  from  twenty  years  old  and  upward, 
all  that  were  able  to  go  forth  to  war  in  Is- 
rael; 

46  Even  all  they  that  were  numbered  were 
six  hundred  thousand  and  three  thousand 
and  five  hundred  and  fifty. 

47  t But  the  Levites  after  the  tribe  of  their 
fathers  were  not  numbered  among  them. 

48  For  the  Lord  had  spoken  unto  Moses, 
saying, 

49  Only  thou  shalt  not  number  the  tribe  of 
Levi,  neither  take  the  sum  of  them  among 
the  children  of  Israel : 

50  But  thou  shalt  appoint  the  Levites  over 
the  tabernacle  of  testimony,  and  over  all 
the  vessels  thereof,  and  over  all  things  that 
belong  to  it : they  shall  bear  the  tabernacle, 
and  all  the  vessels  thereof ; and  they  shall 
minister  unto  it,  and  shall  encamp  round 
about  the  tabernacle. 

51  And  when  the  tabernacle  setteth  for- 
ward, the  Levites  shall  take  it  down;  and 
when  the  tabernacle  is  to  be  pitched,  the 
Levites  shall  set  it  up : and  the  stranger  that 
cometh  nigh  shall  be  put  to  death. 

52  And  the  children  of  Israel  shall  pitch 
their  tents,  every  man  by  his  own  camp,  and 
every  man  by  his  own  standard,  throughout 
their  hosts. 

53  But  the  Levites  shall  pitch  round  about 
the  tabernacle  of  testimony,  that  there  be 
no  wrath  upon  the  congregation  of  the  chil- 
dren of  Israel:  and  the  Levites  shall  keep 
the  charge  of  the  tabernacle  of  testimony. 

54  And  the  children  of  Israel  did  according 
to  all  that  the  Lord  commanded  Moses,  so 
did  they. 

CHAPTER  II. 

Order  of  the  tribes  in  their  tents, 

AND  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses  and  unto 
Aaron,  saying, 

2 Every  man  of  the  children  of  Israel  shall 
pitch  by  his  own  standard,  with  the  ensign 

m 


The  order  of  the  NUMBiilRS,  111,  tribes  in  their  tents. 


of  their  father’s  house:  far  off  about  the 
tabernacle  of  the  congregation  shall  they 
pitch. 

3 And  on  the  east  side  toward  the  rising  of 
the  sun  shall  they  of  the  standard  of  the 
camp  of  Judah  pitch  throughout  their 
armies : and  Nahshon  the  son  of  Amminadab 
shall  be  captain  of  the  children  of  Judah. 

4 And  his  host,  and  those  that  were  num- 
bered of  them,  were  threescore  and  fourteen 
thousand  and  six  hundred. 

5 And  those  that  do  pitch  next  unto  him 
shall  be  the  tribe  of  Issachar : and  Nethaneel 
the  son  of  Zuar  shall  be  captain  of  the  chil- 
dren of  Issachar. 

6 And  his  host,  and  those  that  were  num- 
bered thereof,  were  fifty  and  four  thousand 
and  four  hundred. 

7 Then  the  tribe  of  Zebulun : and  Eliab  the 
son  of  Helon  shall  be  captain  of  the  children 
of  Zebulun. 

8 And  his  host,  and  those  that  were  num- 
bered thereof,  were  fifty  and  seven  thousand 
and  four  hundred. 

9 All  that  were  numbered  in  the  camp  of 
Judah  were  a hundred  thousand  and  four- 
score thousand  and  six  thousand  and  four 
hundred,  throughout  their  armies;  these 
shall  first  set  forth. 

10  H On  the  south  side  shall  be  the  standard 
of  the  camp  of  Reuben  according  to  their 
armies : and  the  captain  of  the  children  of 
Reuben  shall  be  Elizur  the  son  of  Shedeur. 

11  And  his  host,  and  those  that  were  num- 
bered thereof,  were  forty  and  six  thousand 
and  five  hundred. 

12  And  those  which  pitch  by  him  shall  be 
the  tribe  of  Simeon : and  the  captain  of  the 
children  of  Simeon  shall  be  Shelumiel  the 
son  of  Zurishaddai. 

13  And  his  host,  and  those  that  were  num- 
bered of  them,  were  fifty  and  nine  thousand 
and  three  hundred. 

14  Then  the  tribe  of  Gad : and  the  captain 
of  the  sons  of  Gad  shall  be  Eliasaph  the  son 
of  Reuel. 

15  And  his  host,  and  those  that  were  num- 
bered of  them,  were  forty  and  five  thousand 
and  six  hundred  and  fifty. 

16  All  that  were  numbered  in  the  camp  of 
Reuben  were  a hundred  thousand  and  fifty 
and  one  thousand  and  four  hundred  and 
fifty,  throughout  their  armies : and  they 
shall  set  forth  in  the  second  rank. 

17  *il  Then  the  tabernacle  of  the  congrega- 
tion shall  set  forward  with  the  camp  of  the 
Levites  in  the  midst  of  the  camp : as  they 
•encamp,  so  shall  they  set  forward,  every 
man  in  his  place  by  their  standards. 

18  t On  the  West  side  shall  be  the  standard 
of  the  camp  of  Ephraim  according  to  their 
armies:  and  the  captain  of  the  sons  of 
Ephraim  shall  be  Elishama  the  son  of  Am- 
mihud. 

19  And  his  host,  and  those  that  were  num- 
bered of  them,  were  forty  thousand  and  five 
hundred. 

20  And  by  him  shall  be  the  tribe  of  Manas- 
seh and  the  captain  of  the  children  of  Ma- 
nasseh  shall  be  Gamaliel  the  son  of  Pedah- 
zur. 

21  And  his  host,  and  those  that  were  num- 
bered of  them,  ivere  thirty  and  two  thousand 
and  two  hundred. 


22  Then  the  tribe  of  Benjamin:  and  the 
captain  of  the  sons  of  Benjamin  shall  be 
Abidan  the  son  of  Gideoni. 

23  And  his  host,  and  those  that  were  num- 
bered of  them,  were  thirty  and  five  thousand 
and  four  hundred. 

24  All  that  were  numbered  of  the  camp  of 
Ephraim  were  a hundred  thousand  and  eight 
thousand  and  a hundred,  throughout  their 
armies:  and  they  shall  go  forward  in  the 
third  rank. 

25  H The  standard  of  the  camp  of  Dan  shall 
be  on  the  north  side  by  their  armies : and  the 
captain  of  the  children  of  Dan  shall  be  Ahie- 
zer  the  son  of  Ammishaddai. 

26  And  his  host,  and  those  that  were  num- 
bered of  them,  were  threescore  and  two  thou- 
sand and  seven  hundred. 

27  And  those  that  encamp  by  him  shall  be 
the  tribe  of  Asher : and  the  captain  of  the 
children  of  Asher  shall  be  Pagiel  the  son  of 
Ocran. 

28  And  his  host,  and  those  that  were  num- 
bered of  them,  were  forty  and  one  thousand 
and  five  hundred. 

29  1 Then  the  tribe  of  Naphtali : and  the 
captain  of  the  children  of  Naphtali  shall  be 
Ahira  the  son  of  Enan. 

30  And  his  host,  and  those  that  were  num- 
bered of  them,  were  fifty  and  three  thousand 
and  four  hundred. 

31  All  they  that  were  numbered  in  the  camp 
of  Dan  were  a hundred  thousand  and  fifty 
and  seven  thousand  and  six  hundred : they 
shall  go  hindmost  with  their  standards. 

32  1 These  are  those  which  were  numbered 
of  the  children  of  Israel  by  the  house  of 
their  fathers : all  those  that  were  numbered 
of  the  camps  throughout  their  hosts  were  six 
hundred  thousand  and  three  thousand  and 
five  hundred  and  fifty. 

dS  But  the  Levites  were  not  numbered 
among  the  children  of  Israel ; as  the  Lord 
commanded  Moses. 

34  And  the  children  of  Israel  did  according 
to  all  that  the  Lord  commanded  Moses : so 
they  pitched  by  their  standards,  and  so  they 
set  forward,  every  one  after  their  families, 
according  to  the  house  of  their  fathers. 

CHAPTER  III. 

The  Levites'  service.  ^ 

These  also  are  the  generations  of  Aaron 
and  Moses,  in  the  day  that  the  Lord 
spake  with  Moses  in  mount  Sinai. 

2  And  these  are  the  names  of  the  sons  of 
Aaron;  Nadab  the  firstborn,  and  Abihu, 
Eleazar,  and  Ithamar. 

3  These  are  the  names  of  the  sons  of  Aaron, 
the  priests  which  were  anointed,  whom  he 
consecrated  to  minister  in  the  priest’s  oL 
fice. 

4  And  Nadab  and  Abihu  died  before  the 
Lord,  when  they  offered  strange  fire  before 
the  Lord,  in  the  wilderness  of  Sinai,  and 
they  had  no  children : and  Eleazar  and  Itha- 
mar ministered  in  the  priest’s  office  in  the 
sight  of  Aaron  their  father. 

5 1 And  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  saying, 
6 Bring  the  tribe  of  Levi  near,  and  present 
them  before  Aa  ron  the  priest,  that  they  may 
minister  unto  him. 

7 And  they  shall  keep  his  charge,  and  the 
charge  of  the  whole  congregation  before  the 


100 


The  families^  number,  and  NUMBERS,  III.  charge  of  the  Levites, 


tabernacle  of  tlie  congregation,  to  do  the 
service  of  the  tabernacle. 

8 And  they  shall  keep  all  the  instruments 
of  the  taberna(de  of  the  congregation,  and 
the  charge  of  the  children  of  Israel,  to  do 
the  service  of  the  tabernacle. 

9 And  thou  shalt  give  the  Levites  unto  Aa- 
ron and  to  his  sons:  they  are  wholly  given 
unto  him  out  of  the  children  of  Israel. 

10  And  thou  shalt  appoint  Aaron  and  his 
sons,  and  they  shall  wait  on  their  priest’s 
office:  and  the  stranger  that  cometh  nigh 
shall  be  put  to  death. 

11  And  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  saying, 

12  And  I,  behold,  I have  taken  the  Levites 
from  among  the  children  of  Israel  instead 
of  all  the  firstborn  that  openeth  the  matrix 
among  the  children  of  Israel : therefore  the 
Levites  shall  be  mine ; 

13  Because  all  the  firstborn  are  mine;  for 
on  the  day  that  I smote  all  the  firstborn  in 
the  land  of  Egypt  I hallowed  unto  me  all  the 
firstborn  in  Israel,  both  man  and  beast : mine 
they  shall  be : I am  the  Lord. 

14 1 And  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses  in  the 
wilderness  of  Sinai,  saying, 

15  Number  the  children  of  Levi  after  the 
house  of  their  fathers,  by  their  families: 
every  male  from  a month  old  and  upward 
shalt  thou  number  them. 

16  And  Moses  numbered  them  according  to 
the  word  of  the  Lord,  as  he  was  commanded. 

17  And  these  were  the  sons  of  Levi  by  their 
names ; Gershon,  and  Kohath,  and  Merari. 

18  And  these  are  the  names  of  the  sons  of 
Gershon  by  their  families ; Libni,  and  Shimei. 

19  And  the  sons  of  Kohath  by  their  fami- 
lies ; Amram,  and  Izehar,  Hebron,  and  Uz- 
ziel. 

20  And  the  sons  of  Merari  by  their  families ; 
Mahli,  and  Mushi.  These  are  the  families  of 
the  Levites  according  to  the  house  of  their 
fathers. 

21  Of  Gershon  was  the  family  of  the  Lib- 
nites,  and  the  family  of  the  Shimites : these 
are  the  families  of  the  Gershonites. 

22  Thpse  that  were  numbered  of  them,  ac- 
cording to  the  number  of  all  the  males,  from 
a month  old  and  upward,  even  those  that 
were  numbered  of  them  were  seven  thou- 
sand and  five  hundred. 

23  The  families  of  the  Gershonites  shall 
pitch  behind  the  tabernacle  westward. 

24  And  the  chief  of  the  house  of  the  father 
of  the  Gershonites  shall  be  Eliasaph  the  son 
of  Lael. 

25  And  the  charge  of  the  sons  of  Gershon 
in  the  tabernacle  of  the  congregation  shall 
be  the  tabernacle,  and  the  tent,  the  covering 
thereof,  and  the  hanging  for  the  door  of  the 
tabernacle  of  the  congregation, 

26  And  the  hangings  of  the  court,  and  the 
curtain  for  the  door  of  the  court,  which  is  by 
the  tabernacle,  and  by  the  altar  round  about, 
and  the  cords  of  it,  for  all  the  service  thereof. 

27  1 And  of  Kohath  was  the  family  of  the 
Amramites,  and  the  family  of  the  Izehar- 
ites,  and  the  family  of  the  Hebronites,  and 
the  family  of  the  Uzzielites:  these  are  the 
families  of  the  Kohathites. 

28  In  the  number  of  all  the  males,  from  a 
month  old  and  upward,  R;er6  eight  thousand 
and  six  hundred,  keeping  the  charge  of  the 
sanctuary^ 


29  The  families  of  the  sons  of  Kohath  shall 
pitch  on  the  side  of  the  tabernacle  south- 
ward. 

30  And  the  chief  of  the  house  of  the  father 
of  the  families  of  the  Kohathites  shall  be 
Elizaphan  the  son  of  Uzziel. 

31  And  their  charge  shall  he  the  ark,  and 
the  table,  and  the  candlestick,  and  the  al- 
tars, and  the  vessels  of  the  sanctuary  where- 
with they  minister,  and  the  hanging,  and 
all  the  service  thereof. 

32  And  Eleazar  the  son  of  Aaron  the  priest 
shall  be  chief  over  the  chief  of  the  Levites, 
and  have  the  oversight  of  them  that  keep 
the  charge  of  the  sanctuary. 

33  1 Of  Merari  was  the  family  of  the  Mah- 
lites,  and  the  family  of  the  Mushites : these 
are  the  families  of  Merari. 

34  And  those  that  were  numbered  of  them, 
according  to  the  number  of  all  the  males, 
from  a month  old  and  upward,  were  six 
thousand  and  two  hundred. 

35  And  the  chief  of  the  house  of  the  father 
of  the  families  of  Merari  was  Zuriel  the  son 
of  Abihail:  these  shall  pitch  on  the  side  of 
the  tabernacle  northward. 

36  And  under  the  custody  and  charge  of 
the  sons  of  Merari  shall  be  the  boards  of  the 
tabernacle,  and  the  bars  thereof,  and  the 
pillars  thereof,  and  the  sockets  thereof,  and 
all  the  vessels  thereof,  and  all  that  serveth 
thereto, 

37  And  the  pillars  of  the  court  round  about, 
and  their  sockets,  and  their  pins,  and  their 
cords. 

38  1 But  those  that  encamp  before  the  tab- 
ernacle toward  the  east,  even  before  the  tab- 
ernacle of  the  congregation  eastward,  shall 
be  Moses,  and  Aaron  and  his  sons,  keeping 
the  charge  of  the  sanctuary  for  the  charge 
of  the  children  of  Israel ; and  the  stranger 
that  cometh  nigh  shall  be  put  to  death. 

39  All  that  were  numbered  of  the  Levites, 
which  Moses  and  Aaron  numbered  at  the 
commandment  of  the  Lord,  throughout 
their  families,  all  the  males  from  a month 
old  and  upward,  were  twenty  and  two  thou- 
sand. 

40  1 And  the  Lord  said  unto  Moses,  Num- 
ber all  the  firstborn  of  the  males  of  the  chil- 
dren of  Israel  from  a month  old  and  upward, 
and  take  the  number  of  their  names. 

41  And  thou  shalt  take  the  Levites  for  me 
(I  am  the  Lord)  instea<ife)f  all  the  firstborn 
among  the  children  of  Israel ; and  the  cattle 
of  the  Levites  instead  of  all  the  firstlings 
among  the  cattle  of  the  children  of  Israel. 

42  And  Moses  numbered,  as  the  Lord  com- 
manded him,  all  the  firstborn  among  the 
children  of  Israel. 

43  And  all  the  firstborn  males  by  the  num- 
ber of  names,  from  a month  old  and  upward, 
of  those  that  were  numbered  of  them,  were 
twenty  and  two  thousand  two  hundred  and 
threescore  and  thirteen. 

44  1 And  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  say- 
ing, 

45  Take  the  Levites  instead  of  all  the  first- 
born among  the  children  of  Israel,  and  the 
cattle  of  the  Levites  instead  of  their  cattle ; 
and  the  Levites  shall  be  mine : 1 am  the 
Lord. 

46  And  for  those  that  are  to  be  redeemed  of 
the  two  hundred  and  threescore  and  thir- 

101 


The  age  and  time  of  NUMBERS,  I V.  the  Levites*  service. 


teen  of  the  firstborn  of  the  children  of  Is- 
rael, which  are  more  than  the  Levites ; 

47  Thou  Shalt  even  take  five  shekels  apiece 
by  the  poll,  after  the  shekel  of  the  sanctuary 
shalt  thou  take  them : (the  shekel  is  twenty 
i^erahs :) 

48  And  thou  shalt  give  the  money,  where- 
with the  odd  number  of  them  is  to  be  re- 
deemed, unto  Aaron  and  to*  his  sons. 

49  And  Moses  took  the  redemption  money 
of  them  that  were  over  and  above  them  that 
were  redeemed  by  the  Levites  : 

50  Of  the  firstborn  of  the  children  of  Israel 
took  he  the  money ; a thousand  three  hun- 
dred and  threescore  and  five  shekels j after 
the  shekel  of  the  sanctuary: 

51  And  Moses  gave  the  money  of  them  that 
were  redeemed  unto  Aaron  and  to  his  sons, 
according  to  the  word  of  the  Lord,  as  the 
Lord  commanded  Moses. 

CHAPTER  IV. 

The  office  of  the  Levites. 

AND  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses  and  unto 
Aaron,  saying, 

2 Take  the  sum  of  the  sons  of  Kohath  from 
among  the  sons  of  Levi,  after  their  families, 
by  the  house  of  their  fathers, 

3 From  thirty  years  old  and  upward  even 
until  fifty  years  old,  all  that  enter  into  the 
host,  to  do  the  work  in  the  tabernacle  of  the 
congregation. 

4 This  shall  be  the  service  of  the  sons  of 
Kohath  in  the  tabernacle  of  the  congrega- 
tion, about  the  most  holy  things. 

5 1 And  when  the  camp  setteth  forward, 
Aaron  shall  come,  and  his  sons,  and  they 
shall  take  down  the  covering  vail,  and  cover 
the  ark  of  testimony  with  it : 

6 And  shall  put  thereon  the  covering  of 
badgers’  skins,  and  shall  spread  over  it  a 
cloth  wholly  of  blue,  and  shall  put  in  the 
staves  thereof. 

7 And  upon  the  table  of  shewbread  they 
shall  spread  a cloth  of  blue,  and  put  thereon 
the  dishes,  and  the  spoons,  and  the  bowls, 
and  covers  to  cover  withal:  and  the  con- 
tinual bread  shall  be  thereon: 

8 And  they  shall  spread  upon  them  a cloth 
of  scarlet,  and  cover  the  same  with  a cover- 
ing of  badgers’  skins,  and  shall  put  in  the 
staves  thereof. 

9 And  they  shall  t^ke  a cloth  of  blue,  and 
cover  the  candlestick  of  the  light,  and  his 
lamps,  and  his  tongs,  and  his  snuffdishes, 
and  all  the  oil  vessels  thereof,  wherewith 
they  minister  unto  it: 

10  And  they  shall  put  it  and  all  the  vessels 
thereof  within  a covering  of  badgers’  skins, 
and  shall  put  it  upon  a bar. 

11  And  upon  the  golden  altar  they  shall 
spread  a cloth  of  blue,  and  cover  it  with  a 
covering  of  badgers’  skins,  and  shall  put  to 
the  staves  thereof : 

13  And  they  shall  take  all  the  instruments 
of  ministry,  wherewith  they  minister  in  the 
sanctuary,  and  put  them,  in  a cloth  of  blue, 
and  cover  them  with  a covering  of  badgers’ 
skins,  and  shall  put  them  on  a bar. 

13  And  they  shall  take  away  the  ashes  from 
the  altar,  and  spread  a purple  cloth  thereon : 

14  And  they  shall  put  upon  it  all  the  vessels 
thereof,  wherewith  they  minister  about  it, 
even  the  censers,  the  fleshhooks,  and  the 


shovels,  and  the  basins,  all  the  vessels  of  the 
altar ; and  they  shall  spread  upon  it  a cov- 
ering of  badgers’  skins,  and  put  to  the  staves 
of  it. 

15  And  when  Aaron  and  his  sons  have  made 
an  end  of  covering  the  sanctuary,  and  all  the 
vessels  of  the  sanctuary,  as  the  camp  is  to  set 
forward ; after  that,  the  sons  of  Kohath  shall 
come  to  bear  it : but  they  shall  not  touch  any 
holy  thing,  lest  they  die.  These  things  are 
the  burden  of  the  sons  of  Kohath  in  the 
tabernacle  of  the  congregation. 

16  'If  And  to  the  office  of  Eleazar  the  son  of 
Aaron  the  priest  pertaineth  the  oil  for  the 
light,  and  the  ^weet  incense,  and  the  daily 
meat  offering,  and  the  anointing  oil,  and  the 
oversight  of  ail  the  tabernacle,  and  of  all 
that  therein  is,  in  the  sanctuary,  and  in  the 
vessels  thereof. 

17  1 And  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses  and 
unto  Aaron,  saying, 

18  Cut  ye  not  off  the  tribe  of  the  families  of 
the  Kohathites  from  among  the  Levites : 

19  But  thus  do  unto  them,  that  they  may 
live,  and  not  die,  when  they  approach  un- 
to the  most  holy  things : Aaron  and  his  sons 
shall  go  in,  and  appoint  them  every  one  to 
his  service  and  to  his  burden; 

20  But  they  shall  not  go  in  to  see  when  the 
holy  things  are  covered,  lest  they  die. 

21  If  And  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  saying, 

22  Take  also  the  sum  of  the  sons  of  Ger- 
shon,  throughout  the  houses  of  their  fathers, 
by  their  families ; 

23  From  thirty  years  old  and  upward  until 
fifty  years  old  shalt  thou  number  them ; all 
that  enter  in  to  perform  the  service,  to  do  the 
work  in  the  tabernacle  of  the  congregation. 

24  This  is  the  service  of  the  families  of  the 
Gershonites,  to  serve,  and  for  burdens ; 

25  And  they  shall  bear  the  curtains  of  the 
tabernacle,  and  the  tabernacle  of  the  con- 
gregation, his  covering,  and  the  covering  of 
the  badgers’  skins  that  is  above  upon  it,  and 
the  hanging  for  the  door  of  the  tabernacle 
of  the  congregation, 

26  And  the  hangings  of  the  court,  and  the 
hanging  for  the  door  of  the  gate  of  the  court, 
which  is  by  the  tabernacle  and  by  the  altar 
round  about,  and  their  cords,  and  all  the  in- 
struments of  their  service,  and  all  that  is 
made  for  them:  so  shall  they  serve. 

27  At  the  appointment  of  Aaron  and  his 
sons  shall  be  all  the  service  of  the  sons  of 
the  Gershonites,  in  all  their  burdens,  and  in 
all  their  service  : and  ye  shall  appoint  unto 
them  in  charge  all  their  burdens. 

28  This  ts  the  service  of  the  families  of  the 
sons  of  Gershon  in  the  tabernacle  of  the  con- 
gregation : and  their  charge  shall  be  under  the 
hand  of  Ithamar  the  son  of  Aaron  the  priest. 

29  1 As  for  the  sons  of  Merari,  thou  shalt 
number  them  after  their  families,  by  the 
house  of  their  fathers; 

30  From  thirty  years  old  and  upward  even 
unto  fifty  years  old  shalt  thou  number  them, 
every  one  that  entereth  into  the  service,  to 
do  the  work  of  the  tabernacle  of  the  congre- 
gation, 

31  And  this  is  the  charge  of  their  burden, 
according  to  all  their  service  in  the  taberna- 
cle of  the  congregation ; the  boards  of  the 
tabernacle,  and  tne  bars  thereof,  and  the 
pillars  thereof,  and  sockets  thereof. 


Number  of  the  Kohathites,  NUMBERS,  V.  Restitution  in  trespasses. 


32  And  the  pillars  of  the  court  round  about, 
and  their  sockets,  and  their  pins,  and  their 
cords,  with  all  their  instruments,  and  with  all 
their  service : and  by  name  ye  shall  reckon 
the  instruments  of  the  charf?-e  of  their  bur- 
den. 

33  This  is  the  service  of  the  families  of  the 
sons  of  Merari,  according'  to  all  their  service, 
in  the  tabernacle  of  the  congregation,  under 
the  hand  of  Ithamar  the  son  of  Aaron  the 
priest. 

34 1 And  Moses  and  Aaron  and  the  chief  of 
the  congi'egation  numbered  the  sons  of  the 
Kohathites  after  their  families,  and  after 
the  house  of  their  fathers, 

35  From  thirty  years  old  and  upward  even 
unto  fifty  years  old,  every  one  that  entereth 
into  the  service,  for  the  work  in  the  taber- 
nacle of  the  congregation : 

36  And  those  that  were  numbered  of  them 
by  their  families  were  two  thousand  seven 
hundred  and  fifty. 

37  These  were  they  that  were  numbered  of 
the  families  of  the  Kohathites,  all  that  might 
do  service  in  the  tabernacle  of  the  congre- 
gation, which  Moses  and  Aaron  did  number 
according  to  the  commandment  of  the  Lord 
by  the  hand  of  Moses. 

38  And  those  that  were  numbered  of  the 
sons  of  Gershon,  throughout  their  families, 
and  by  the  house  of  their  fathers, 

39  From  thirty  years  old  and  upward  even 
unto  fifty  years  old,  every  one  that  en- 
tereth into  the  service,  for  the  work  in  the 
tabernacle  of  the  congregation, 

40  Even  those  that  were  numbered  of  them, 
throughout  their  families,  by  the  house  of 
their  fathers,  were  two  thousand  and  six 
hundred  and  thirty. 

41  These  are  they  that  were  numbered  of 
the  families  of  the  sons  of  Gershon,  of  all 
that  might  do  service  in  the  tabernacle  of 
the  congregation,  whom  Moses  and  Aaron 
did  number  according  to  the  commandment 
of  the  Lord. 

42 1 And  those  that  were  numbered  of  the 
families  of  the  sons  of  Merari,  throughout 
their  families,  by  the  house  of  their  fathers, 

43  From  thirty  years  old  and  upward  even 
unto  fifty  years  old,  every  one  that  entereth 
into  the  service,  for  the  work  in  the  taber- 
nacle of  the  congregation, 

44  Even  those  that  were  numbered  of  them 
after  their  families,  were  three  thousand  and 
two  hundred. 

45  These  be  those  that  were  numbered  of 
the  families  of  the  sons  of  Merari,  whom 
Moses  and  Aaron  numbered  according  to 
the  word  of  the  Lord  by  the  hand  of  Moses. 

46  All  those  that  were  numbered  of  the  Le- 
vites,  whom  Moses  and  Aaron  and  the  chief 
of  Israel  numbered,  after  their  families,  and 
after  the  house  of  their  fathers, 

47  From  thirty  years  old  and  upward  even 
unto  fifty  years  old,  every  one  that  came  to 
do  the  service  of  the  ministry,  and  the  serv- 
ice of  the  burden  in  the  tabernacle  of  the 
congregation, 

48  Even  those  that  were  numbered  of  them, 
were  eight  thousand  and  five  hundred  and 
fourscore. 

49  According  to  the  commandment  of  the 
Lord  they  were  numbered  by  the  hand  of 
Moses,  every  one  according'  to  his  service. 


and  according  to  his  burden : thus  were  they 
numbered  of  him,  as  the  Lord  commanded 
Moses. 

CHAPTER  V. 

The  unclean  put  out  of  the  camp. 

AND  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  saying, 

2  Command  the  children  of  Israel,  that 
they  put  out  of  the  camp  every  leper,  and 
every  one  that  hath  an  issue,  and  whosoever 
is  defiled  by  the  dead : 

3 Both  male  and  female  shall  ye  put  out, 
without  the  camp  shall  ye  put  them ; that 
they  defile  not  their  camps,  in  the  midst 
whereof  I dwell. 

4 And  the  children  of  Israel  did  so,  and  put 
them  out  without  the  camp:  as  the  Lord 
spake  unto  Moses,  so  did  the  children  of  Is- 
rael. 

5 1 And  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  saying, 

6 Speak  unto  the  children  of  Israel,  When  a 
man  or  woman  shall  commit  any  sin  that 
men  commit,  to  do  a trespass  against  the 
Lord,  and  that  person  be  guilty; 

7 Then  they  shall  confess  their  sin  which 
they  have  done:  and  he  shall  recompense 
his  trespass  with  the  principal  thereof,  and 
add  unto  it  the  fifth  part  thereof,  and  give 
it  unto  him  against  whom  he  hath  trespassed. 

8 But  if  the  man  have  no  kinsman  to  rec- 
ompense the  trespass  unto,  let  the  trespass 
be  recompensed  unto  the  Lord,  even  to  the 
priest;  beside  the  ram  of  the  atonement, 
whereby  an  atonement  shall  be  made  for 
him. 

9- And  every  offering  of  all  the  holy  things 
of  the  children  of  Israel,  which  they  bring 
unto  the  priest,  shall  be  his. 

10  And  every  man’s  hallowed  things  shall 
be  his:  whatsoever  any  man  giveth  the 
priest,  it  shall  be  his. 

11  IF  And  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  saying, 

12  Speak  unto  the  children  of  Israel,  and 
say  unto  them.  If  any  man’s  wife  go  aside, 
and  commit  a trespass  against  him, 

13  And  a man  lie  with  her  carnally,  and  it 
be  hid  from  the  eyes  of  her  husband,  and  be 
kept  close,  and  she  be  defiled,  and  there  be 
no  witness  against  her,  neither  she  be  taken 
with  the  manner; 

14  And  the  spirit  of  jealousy  come  upon 
him,  and  he  be  jealous  of  his  wife,  and  she 
be  defiled ; or  if  the  spirit  of  jealousy  come 
upon  him,  and  he  be  jealous  of  his  wife,  and 
she  be  not  defiled : 

15  Then  shall  the  man  bring  his  wife  unto 
the  priest,  and  he  shall  bring  her  offering 
for  her,  the  tenth  part  of  an  ephah  of  barley 
meal ; he  shall  pour  no  oil  upon  it,  nor  put 
frankinceifse  thereon;  for  it  is  an  offering 
of  jealousy,  an  offering  of  memorial,  bring- 
ing iniquity  to  remembrance. 

16  And  the  priest  shall  bring  her  near,  and 
set  her  before  the  Lord  : 

17  And  the  priest  shall  take  holy  water  in 
an  earthen  vessel  and  of  the  dust  that  is 
in  the  floor  of  the  tabernacle  the  priest  shall 
take,  and  put  it  into  the  water : 

18  And  the  priest  shall  set  the  woman  be- 
fore the  Lord,  and  uncover  the  woman’s 
head,  and  put  the  offering  of  memorial  in 
her  hands,  which  is  the  jealousy  offering: 
and  the  priest  shall  have  in  his  hand  the 
bitter  water  that  causeth  the  curse ; 

m 


The  trial  of  jealousy.  NUMBERS,  VI.  Thelaw  of  the  Nazarites. 


19  And  the  priest  shall  charge  her  by  an 
oath,  and  say  unto  the  woman,  If  no  man 
have  lain  with  thee,  and  if  thou  hast  not 
gone  aside  to  uncleanness  with  another  in- 
stead of  thy  husband,  be  thou  free  from  this 
bitter  water  that  causeth  the  curse : 

20  But  if  thou  hast  gone  aside  to  another  in- 
stead of  thy  husband,  and  if  thou  be  defiled, 
and  some  man  have  lain  with  thee  besides 
thine  husband : 

21  Then  the  priest  shall  charge  the  woman 
with  an  oath  of  cursing,  and  the  priest  shall 
say  unto  the  woman,  The  Lord  make  thee  a 
ciirse  and  an  oath  among  thy  people,  when 
the  Lord  doth  make  thy  thigh  to  rot,  and 
thy  belly  to  swell ; 

22  And  this  water  that  causeth  the  curse 
shall  go  into  thy  bowels,  to  make  thy  belly 
to  swell,  and  thy  thigh  to  rot.  And  the 
woman  shall  say.  Amen,  amen. 

23  And  the  priest  shall  write  these  curses  in 
a book,  and  he  shall  blot  them  out  with  the 
bitter  water : 

24  And  he  shall  cause  the  woman  to  drink 
the  bitter  water  that  causeth  the  curse : and 
the  water  that  causeth  the  curse  shall  enter 
into  her,  and  become  bitter. 

25  Then  the  priest  shall  take  the  jealousy 
offering  out  of  the  woman’s  hand,  and  shall 
wave  the  offering  before  the  Lord,  and  offer 
it  upon  the  altar : 

26  And  the  priest  shall  take  a handful  of 
the  offering,  even  the  memorial  thereof,  and 
burn  it  upon  the  altar,  and  afterward  shall 
cause  the  woman  to  drink  the  water. 

27  And  when  he  hath  made  her  to  drink  the 
water,  then  it  shall  come  to  pass,  that  if  she 
be  defiled,  and  have  done  trespass  against 
her  husband,  that  the  water  that  causeth  the 
curse  shall  enter  into  her,  and  become  bitter, 
and  her  belly  shall  swell,  and  her  thigh  shall 
rot : and  the  woman  shall  be  a curse  among 
her  people. 

28  And  if  the  woman  be  not  defiled,  but  be 
clean ; then  she  shall  be  free,  and  shall  con- 
ceive seed. 

29  This  is  the  law  of  jealousies,  when  a wife 
goeth  aside  to  another  instead  of  her  hus- 
band, and  is  defiled; 

30  Or  when  the  spirit  of  jealousy  cometh 
upon  him,  and  he  be  jealous  over  his  wife, 
and  shall  set  the  woman  before  the  Lord, 
and  the  priest  shall  execute  upon  her  all 
this  law. 

31  Then  shall  the  man  be  guiltless  from  in- 
iquity, and  this  woman  shall  bear  her  iniq- 
uity. 

CHAPTER  VI. 

The  law  of  the  Naza/ribe. 

AND  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  saying, 

2  Speak  unto  the  children  of  Israel,  and 
say  unto  them.  When  either  man  or  woman 
shall  separate  themselves  to  vow  a vow  of  a 
Nazarite,  to  separate  themselves  unto  the 
Lord; 

3 He  shall  separate  himself  from  wine  and 
strong  drink,  and  shall  drink  no  vinegar  of 
wine,  or  vinegar  of  strong  drink,  neither 
shall  he  drink  any  liquor  of  grapes,  nor  eat 
moist  grapes,  or  dried. 

4 All  the  days  of  his  separation  shall  he  eat 
nothing  that  is  made  of  the  vine  tree,  from 
the  kernels  even  to  the  husk. 

104 


5 All  the  days  of  the  vow  of  his  separation 
there  shall  no  razor  come  upon  his  head: 
until  the  days  be  fulfilled,  in  the  which  he 
separateth  himself  unto  the  Lord,  he  shall 
be  holy,  and  shall  let  the  locks  of  the  hair  of 
his  head  grow. 

6 All  the  days  that  he  separateth  himself 
unto  the  Lord  he  shall  come  at  no  dead 
body. 

7 He  shall  not  make  himself  unclean  for  his 
father,  or  for  his  mother,  for  his  brother,  or 
for  his  sister,  when  they  die:  because  the 
consecration  of  his  God  is  upon  his  head. 

8 All  the  days  of  his  separation  he  is  holy 
unto  the  Lord. 

9 And  if  any  man  die  very  suddenly  by  him, 
and  he  hath  defiled  the  head  of  his  conse- 
cration ; then  he  shall  shave  his  head  in  the 
day  of  his  cleansing,  on  the  seventh  day 
shall  he  shave  it. 

10  And  on  the  eighth  day  he  shall  bring 
two  turtles,  or  two  young  pigeons,  to  the 
priest,  to  the  door  of  the  tabernacle  of  the 
congregation : 

11  And  the  priest  shall  offer  the  one  for  a 
sin  offering,  and  the  other  for  a burnt  offer- 
ing, and  make  an  atonement  for  him,  for 
that  he  sinned  by  the  dead,  and  shall  hallow 
his  head  that  same  day. 

12  And  he  shall  consecrate  unto  the  Lord 
the  days  of  his  separation,  and  shall  bring 
a lamb  of  the  first  year  for  a trespass  offer- 
ing : but  the  days  that  were  before  shall  be 
lost,  because  his  separation  was  defiled. 

13  IF  And  this  is  the  law  of  the  Nazarite: 
when  the  days  of  his  separation  are  fulfilled, 
he  shall  be  brought  unto  the  door  of  the  tab- 
ernacle of  the  congregation : 

14  And  he  shall  offer  his  offering  unto  the 
Lord,  one  he  lamb  of  the  first  year  without 
blemish  for  a burnt  offering,  and  one  ewe 
lamb  of  the  first  year  without  blemish  for  a 
sin  offering,  and  one  ram  without  blemish 
for  peace  offerings, 

15  And  a basket  of  unleavened  bread,  cakes 
of  fine  fiour  mingled  with  oil,  and  wafers  of 
unleavened  bread  anointed  with  oil,  and 
their  meat  offering,  and  their  drink  of- 
ferings. 

16  And  the  priest  shall  bring  them  before 
the  Lord,  and  shall  offer  his  sin  offering, 
and  his  burnt  offering: 

17  And  he  shall  offer  the  ram  for  a sacrifice 
of  peace  offerings  unto  the  Lord,  with  the 
basket  of  unleavened  bread : the  priest  shall 
offer  also  his  meat  offering,  and  his  drink 
offering. 

18  And  the  Nazarite  shall  shave  the  head 
of  his  separation  at  the  door  of  the  taber- 
nacle of  the  congregation,  and  shall  take 
the  hair  of  the  head  of  his  separation,  and 
put  it  in  the  fire  which  is  under  the  sacrifice 
of  the  peace  offerings. 

19  And  the  priest  shall  take  the  sodden 
shoulder  of  the  ram,  and  one  unleavened 
cake  out  of  the  basket,  and  one  unleavened 
wafer,  and  shall  put  them  upon  the  hands  of 
the  Nazarite,  after  the  hair  of  his  separation 
is  shaven : 

20  And  the  priest  shall  wave  them  for  a 
wave  offering  before  the  Lord  : this  is  holy 
for  the  priest,  with  the  wave  breast  and 
heave  shoulder : and  after  that  the  Nazarite 
may  drink  wine. 


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21  This  is  the  law  of  the  Nazarite  who  hath 
vowed,  and  of  his  offerinj4-  unto  the  Lord 
for  his  separation,  besides  that  that  his 
hand  shall  get : according*  to  the  vow  which 
he  vowed,  so  he  must  do  after  the  law  of 
his  separation. 

22 And  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  saying, 

33  Speak  unto  Aaron  and  unto  his  sons, 
saying.  On  this  wise  ye  shall  bless  the  chil- 
dren of  Israel,  saying  unto  them, 

34  The  Lord  bless  thee,  and  keep  thee : 

35  The  Lord  make  his  face  shine  upon  thee, 
and  be  gracious  unto  thee : 

36  The  Lord  lift  up  his  countenance  upon 
thee,  and  give  thee  peace. 

37  And  they  shall  put  my  name  upon  the 
children  of  Israel,  and  I will  bless  them. 

CHAPTER  YII. 

The  offerings  of  the  princes. 

AND  it  came  to  pass  on  the  day  that  Moses 
XA.  had  fully  set  up  the  tabernacle,  and  had 
anointed  it,  and  sanctified  it,  and  all  the  in- 
struments thereof,  both  the  altar  and  all 
the  vessels  thereof,  and  had  anointed  them, 
and  sanctified  them ; 

3  That  the  princes  of  Israel,  heads  of  the 
house  of  their  fathers,  who  were  the  princes 
of  the  tribes,  and  were  over  them  that  were 
numbered,  offered : 

3 And  they  brought  their  offering  before 
the  Lord,  six  covered  wagons,  and  twelve 
oxen ; a wagon  for  two  of  the  princes,  and 
for  each  one  an  ox : and  they  brought  them 
before  the  tabernacle. 

4 And  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  saying, 

5 Take  it  of  them,  that  they  may  be  to  do 
the  service  of  the  tabernacle  of  the  congre- 
gation ; and  thou  shalt  give  them  unto  the 
Levites,  to  every  man  according  to  his 
service. 

6 And  Moses  took  the  wagons  and  the  oxen, 
and  gave  them  unto  the  Levites. 

7 Two  wagons  and  four  oxen  he  gave  unto 
the  sons  of  Gershon,  according  to  their 
service : 

8 And  four  wagons  and  eight  oxen  he  gave 
unto  the  sons  of  Merari,  according  unto 
their  service,  under  the  hand  of  Ithamar 
the  son  of  Aaron  the  priest. 

9 But  unto  the  sons  of  Kohath  he  gave 
none : because  the  service  of  the  sanctuary 
belonging  unto  them  was  that  they  should 
bear  upon  their  shoulders. 

10  t And  the  princes  offered  for  dedicating 
of  the  altar  in  the  day  that  it  was  anointed, 
even  the  princes  offered  their  offering  be- 
fore the  altar. 

11  And  the  Lord  said  unto  Moses,  They 
shall  offer  their  offering,  each  prince  on  his 
day,  for  the  dedicating  of  the  altar. 

13  i And  he  that  offered  his  offering  the 
first  day  was  Nahshon  the  son  of  Ammina- 
dab,  of  the  tribe  of  Judah : 

13  And  his  offering  was  one  silver  charger, 
the  weight  whereof  was  a hundred  and  thir- 
ty shekels,  one  silver  bowl  of  seventy  shek- 
els, after  the  shekel  of  the  sanctuary ; both 
of  them  were  full  of  fine  flour  mingled  with 
oil  for  a meat  offering : 

14  One  spoon  of  ten  shekels  of  gold,  full  of 
incense : 

15  One  young  bullock,  one  ram,  one  lamb 
of  the  first  year,  for  a burnt  offering : 

4* 


16  One  kid  of  the  goats  for  a sin  offering: 

17  And  for  a sacrifice  of  peace  offerings, 
two  oxen,  five  rams,  five  he  goats,  five  lambs 
of  the  first  year:  this  was  the  offering  of 
Nahshon  the  son  of  Arnminadab. 

18  H On  the  second  day  Nethaneel  the  son 
of  Zuar,  prince  of  Issachar,  did  offer : 

19  He  offered  for  his  offering  one  silver 
charger,  the  weight  whereof  was  a hundred 
and  thirty  shekels,  one  silver  bowl  of  seventy 
shekels,  after  the  shekel  of  the  sanctuary ; 
both  of  them  full  of  fine  flour  mingled  with 
oil  for  a meat  offering : 

30  One  spoon  of  gold  of  ten  shekels,  full  of 
incense : 

31  One  young  bullock,  one  ram,  one  lamb 
of  the  first  year,  for  a burnt  offering : 

33  One  kid  of  the  goats  for  a sin  offering : 

33  And  for  a sacrifice  of  peace  offerings,  two 
oxen,  five  rams,  five  he  goats,  five  lambs  of 
the  first  year : this  was  the  offering  of  Ne- 
thaneel the  son  of  Zuar. 

34  IT  On  the  third  day  Eliab  the  son  of  He- 
lon,  prince  of  the  children  of  Zebulun,  did 
offer : 

35  His  offering  was  one  silver  charger,  the 
weight  whereof  was  a hundred  and  thirty 
shekels,  one  silver  bowl  of  seventy  shekels, 
after  the  shekel  of  the  sanctuary;  both  of 
them  full  of  fine  flour  mingled  with  oil  for 
a meat  offering : 

36  One  golden  spoon  of  ten  shekels,  full  of 
incense : 

37  One  young  bullock,  one  ram,  one  lamb 
of  the  first  year,  for  a burnt  offering : 

38  One  kid  of  the  goats  for  a sin  offering : 

39  And  for  a sacrifice  of  peace  offerings,  two 
oxen,  five  rams,  five  he  goats,  five  lambs  of 
the  first  year : this  was  the  offering  of  Eliab 
the  son  of  Helon. 

30  II  On  the  fourth  day  Elizur  the  son  of 
Shedeur,  prince  of  the  children  of  Reuben, 
did  offer : - 

31  His  offering  was  one  silver  charger  of 
the  weight  of  a hundred  and  thirty  shekels, 
one  silver  bowl  of  seventy  shekels,  after 
the  shekel  of  the  sanctuary ; both  of  them 
full  of  fine  flour  mingled  with  oil  for  a meat 
offering : 

33  One  golden  spoon  of  ten  shekels,  full  of 
incense : 

33  One  young  bullock,  one  ram,  one  lamb 
of  the  first  year,  for  a burnt  offering : 

34  One  kid  of  the  goats  for  a sin  offering : 

35  And  for  a sacrifice  of  peace  offerings, 
two  oxen,  five  rams,  five  he  goats,  five  lambs 
of  the  first  year:  this  was  the  offering  of 
Elizur  the  son  of  Shedeur. 

36  IF  On  the  fifth  day  Shelumiel  the  son  of 
Zurishaddai,  prince  of  the  children  of  Sim- 
eon, did  offer : 

37  His  offering  was  one  silver  charger,  the 
weight  whereof  um  a hundred  and  thirty 
shekels,  one  silver  bowl  of  seventy  shekels, 
after  the  shekel  of  the  sanctuary;  both  of 
them  full  of  fine  flour  mingled  with  oil  for 
a meat  offering : 

38  One  golden  spoon  of  ten  shekels,  full  of 
incense : 

39  One  young  bullock,  one  ram,  one  lamb 
of  the  first  year,  for  a burnt  offering : 

40  One  kid  of  the  goats  for  a sin  offering : 

41  And  for  a sacrifice  of  peace  offerings, 
two  oxen,  five  rams,  five  he  goats,  five  lambs 

105 


Offerings  of  the  princes  at  NUMBERS,  Vll.  the  dedication  of  the  altar. 


of  the  first  year:  this  was  the  offering  of 
Shelumiel  the  son  of  Zurishaddai. 

42  t On  the  sixth  day  Eliasaph  the  son  of 
Deuel,  prince  of  the  children  of  Gad,  offered : 

43  His  offering  wOjS  one  silver  charger  of 
the  weight  of  a hundred  and  thirty  shekels^ 
a silver  bowl  of  seventy  shekels,  after  the 
shekel  of  the  sanctuary ; both  of  them  full 
of  fine  flour  mingled  with  oil  for  a meat 
offering : 

44  One  golden  spoon  of  ten  shekels,  full  of 
incense : 

45  One  young  bullock,  one  ram,  one  lamb 
of  the  first  year,  for  a burnt  offering: 

46  One  kid  of  the  goats  for  a sin  offering : 

47  And  for  a sacrifice  of  pea-ce  offerings, 
two  oxen,  five  rams,  five  he  goats,  five  lambs 
of  the  first  year:  this  was  the  offering  of 
Eliasaph  the  son  of  Deuel. 

48  IF  On  the  seventh  day  Elishama  the  son 
of  Ammihud,  prince  of  the  children  of 
Ephraim,  offered : 

49  His  offering  was  one  silver  charger,  the 
weight  whereof  was  a hundred  and  thirty 
shekels,  one  silver  bowl  of  seventy  shekels, 
after  the  shekel  of  the  sanctuary ; both  of 
them  full  of  fine  flour  mingled  with  oil  for 
a meat  offering  : 

50  Ono-golden  spoon  of  ten  shekels,  full  of 
incense : 

51  One  young  bullock,  one  ram,  one  lamb 
of  the  first  year,  for  a burnt  offering: 

52  One  kid  of  the  goats  for  a sin  offering : 

53  And  for  a sacrifice  of  peace  offerings, 
two  oxen,  five  rams,  five  he  goats,  five  lambs 
of  the  first  year:  this  was  the  offering  of 
Elishama  the  son  of  Ammihud. 

54 1 On  the  eighth  day  offered  Gamaliel  the 
son  of  Pedahzur,  prince  of  the  children  of 
Manasseh : 

55  His  offering  was  one  silver  charger  of 
the  weight  of  a hundred  and  thirty  shekels, 
one  silver  bowl  of  seventy  shekels,  after 
the  shekel  of  the  sanctuary ; both  of  them 
full  of  fine  flour  mingled  with  oil  for  a meat 
offering : 

56  One  golden  spoon  of  ten  shekels,  full  of 
incense : 

57  One  young  bullock,  one  ram,  one  lamb 
of  the  first  year,  for  a burnt  offering : 

58  One  kid  of  the  goats  for  a sin  offering  : 

59  And  for  a sacrifice  of  peace  offerings, 
two  oxen,  five  rams,  five  he  goats,  five  lambs 
of  the  first  year:  this  was  the  offering  of 
Gamaliel  the  son  of  Pedahzur. 

60  1 On  the  ninth  day  Abidan  the  son  of 
Gideoni,  prince  of  the  children  of  Benjamin, 
offered : 

61  His  offering  was  one  silver  charger,  the 
weight  whereof  was  a hundred  and  thirty 
shekels,  one  silver  bowl  of  seventy  shekels, 
after  the  shekel  of  the  sanctuary ; both  of 
them  full  of  fine  flour  mingled  with  oil  for 
a meat  offering: 

62  One  golden  spoon  of  ten  shekels,  full  of 
incense : 

63  One  young  bullock,  one  ram,  one  lamb 
of  the  first  year,  for  a burnt  offering: 

64  One  kid  of  the  goats  for  a sin  offering : 

65  And  for  a sacrifice  of  peace  offerings, 
two  oxen,  five  rams,  five  he  goats,  five  lambs 
of  the  first  year:  this  was  the  offering  of 
Abidan  the  son  of  Gideoni. 

66  IF  On  the  tenth  day  Ahiezer  the  son  of 

106 


Ammishaddai,  prince  of  the  children  of 
Dan,  offered: 

67  His  offering  was  one  silver  charger,  the 
weight  whereof  was  a hundred  and  thirty 
shekels,  one  silver  bowl  of  seventy  shekels, 
after  the  shekel  of  the  sanctuary ; both  of 
them  full  of  fine  flour  mingled  with  oil  for 
a meat  offering : 

68  One  golden  spoon  of  ten  shekels,  full  of 
incense : 

69  One  young  bullock,  one  ram,  one  lamb 
of  the  first  year,  for  a burnt  offering : 

70  One  kid  of  the  goats  for  a sin  offering : 

71  And  for  a sacrifice  of  peace  offerings, 
two  oxen,  five  rams,  five  he  goats,  five  lambs 
of  the  first  year:  this  was  the  offering  of 
Ahiezer  the  son  of  Ammishaddai. 

72  1 On  the  eleventh  day  Pagiel  the  son  of 
Ocran,  prince  of  the  children  of  Asher,  of- 
fered : 

73  His  offering  was  one  silver  charger,  the 
weight  whereof  was  a hundred  and  thirty 
shekels,  one  silver  bowl  of  seventy  shekels, 
after  the  shekel  of  the  sanctuary;  both  of 
them  full  of  fine  flour  mingled  with  oil  for 
a meat  offering : 

74  One  golden  spoon  of  ten  shekels,  full  of 
incense : 

75  One  young  bullock,  one  ram,  one  lamb 
of  the  first  year,  for  a burnt  offering : 

76  One  kid  of  the  goats  for  a sin  offering : 

77  And  for  a sacrifice  of  peace  offerings, 
two  oxen,  five  rams,  five  he  goats,  five  lambs 
of  the  first  year:  this  was  the  offering  of 
Pagiel  the  son  of  Ocran. 

78  IF  On  the  twelfth  day  Ahira  the  son  of 
Enan,  prince  of  the  children  of  Naphtali, 
offered: 

79  His  offering  was  one  silver  charger,  the 
weight  whereof  was  a hundred  and  thirty 
shekels,  one  silver  bowl  of  seventy  shekels, 
after  the  shekel  of  the  sanctuary  ; both  or 
them  full  of  fine  flour  mingled  with  oil  for 
a meat  offering : 

80  One  golden  spoon  of  ten  shekels,  full  of 
incense : 

81  One  young  bullock,  one  ram,  one  lamb 
of  the  first  year,  for  a burnt  offering: 

82  One  kid  of  the  goats  for  a sin  offering : 

83  And  for  a sacrifice  of  peace  offerings, 
two  oxen,  five  rams,  five  he  goats,  five  lambs 
of  the  first  year:  this  was  the  offering  of 
Ahira  the  son  of  Enan. 

84  This  was  the  dedication  of  the  altar,  in 
the  day  when  it  was  anointed,  by  the  princes 
of  Israel : twelve  chargers  of  silver,  twelve 
silver  bowls,  twelve  spoons  of  gold: 

85  Each  charger  of  silver  weighing  a hun- 
dred and  thirty  shekels,  each  bowl  seventy : 
all  the  silver  vessels  weighed  two  thousand 
and  four  hundred  shekels,  after  the  shekel  of 
the  sanctuary : 

86  The  golden  spoons  were  twelve,  full  of 
incense,  weighing  ten  shekels  apiece,  after 
the  shekel  of  the  sanctuary : all  the  gold  of 
the  spoons  was  a hundred’and  twenty  shekels. 

87  All  the  oxen  for  the  burnt  offering  were 
twelve  bullocks,  the  rams  twelve,  the  lambs 
of  the  first  year  twelve,  with  their  meat  of- 
fering : and  the  kids  of  the  goats  for  sin  of- 
fering twelve. 

88  And  all  the  oxen  for  the  sacrifice  of  the 
peace  offerings  were  twenty  and  four  bull- 
ocks, the  rams  sixty,  the  he  goats  sixty,  the 


Consecration  of  the  JLevites.  NUMBERS,  IX.  The  passover  commanded. 


lambs  of  the  first  year  sixty.  This  was  the 
dedication  of  the  altar,  after  that  it  was 
anointed. 

89  And  when  Moses  was  gone  into  the  tab- 
ernacle of  the  congregation  to  speak  with 
him,  then  he  heard  the  voice  of  one  speak- 
ing unto  him  from  oif  the  mercy  seat  that 
W'os  upon  the  ark  of  testimony,  from  be- 
tween the  two  cherubim : and  he  spake  unto 
him. 

CHAPTER  VIII. 

The  consecration  of  the  Levites. 

AND  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  saying, 

3  Speak  unto  Aaron,  and  say  unto  him. 
When  thou  lightest  the  lamps,  the  seven 
lamps  shall  give  light  over  against  the  can- 
dlestick. 

3 And  Aaron  did  so ; he  lighted  the  lamps 
thereof  over  against  the  candlestick,  as  the 
Lord  commanded  Moses. 

4 And  this  work  of  the  candlestick  was  of 
beaten  gold ; unto  the  shaft  thereof,  unto 
the  flowers  thereof,  was  beaten  work : ac- 
cording unto  the  pattern  which  the  Lord 
had  shewed  Moses,  so  he  made  the  candle- 
stick. 

51  And  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  saying, 

6 Take  the  Levites  from  among  the  children 
of  Israel,  and  cleanse  them. 

7 And  thus  shalt  thou  do  unto  them,  to 
cleanse  them:  Sprinkle  water  of  purifying 
upon  them,  and  let  them  shave  all  their  flesh, 
and  let  them  wash  their  clothes,  and  so  make 
themselves  clean. 

8 Then  let  them  take  a young  bullock  with 
his  meat  offering,  even  fine  flour  mingled 
with  oil,  and  another  young  bullock  shalt 
thou  take  for  a sin  offering. 

9 And  thou  shalt  bring  the  Levites  before 
the  tabernacle  of  the  congregation:  and 
thou  shalt  gather  the  whole  assembly  of  the 
children  of  Israel  together. 

10  And  thou  shalt  bring  the  Levites  before 
the  Lord:  and  the  children  of  Israel  shall 
put  their  hands  upon  the  Levites : 

11  And  Aaron  shall  offer  the  Levites  before 
the  Lord  for  an  offering  of  the  children  of 
Israel,  that  they  may  execute  the  service  of 
the  Lord. 

13  And  the  Levites  shall  lay  their  hands  up- 
on the  heads  of  the  bullocks : and  thou  shalt 
offer  the  one  for  a sin  offering,  and  the  other 
for  ai  burnt  offering,  unto  the  Lord,  to 
make  an  atonement  for  the  Levites* 

13  And  thou  shalt  set  the  Levites  before 
Aaron,  and  before  his  sons,  and  offer  them 
for  an  offering  unto  the  Lord. 

14  Thus  shalt  thou  separate  the  Levites 
from  among  the  children  of  Israel : and  the 
Levites  shall  be  mine. 

15  And  after  that  shall  the  Levites  go  in  to 
do  the  service  of  the  tabernacle  of  the  con- 
gregation : and  thou  shalt  cleanse  them,  and 
offer  them  for  an  offering. 

16  For  they  are  wholly  given  unto  me  from 
among  the  children  of  Israel;  instead  of 
such  as  open  every  womb,  even  instead  of 
the  firstborn  of  all  the  children  of  Israel, 
have  I taken  them  unto  me. 

17  For  all  the  firstborn  of  the  children  of 
Israel  are  mine,  both  man  and  beast : on  the 
day  that  I smote  every  firstborn  in  the  land 
of  Egypt  I sanctified  them  for  myself. 


18  And  I have  taken  the  Levites  for  all  the 
firstborn  of  the  children  of  Israel. 

19  And  I have  given  the  Levites  as  a gift  to 
Aaron  and  to  his  sons  from  among  the  chil- 
dren of  Israel,  to  do  the  service  of  the  chil- 
dren of  Israel  in  the  tabernacle  of  the  con- 
gregation, and  to  make  an  atonement  for 
the  children  of  Israel : that  there  be  no 
plague  among  the  children  of  Israel,  when 
the  children  of  Israel  come  nigh  unto  the 
sanctuary. 

30  And  Moses,  and  Aaron,  and  all  the  con- 
gregation of  the  children  of  Israel,  did  to 
the  Levites  according  unto  all  that  the  Lord 
commanded  Moses  concerning  the  Levites, 
so  did  the  children  of  Israel  unto  them. 

31  And  the  Levites  were  purified,  and  they 
washed  their  clothes;  and  Aaron  offered 
them  as  an  offering  before  the  Lord;  and 
Aaron  made  an  atonement  for  them  to 
cleanse  them. 

33  And  after  that  went  the  Levites  in  to  do 
their  service  in  the  tabernacle  of  the  con- 
gregation before  Aaron,  and  before  his  sons : 
as  the  Lord  had  commanded  Moses  con- 
cerning the  Levites,  so  did  they  unto  them. 

33  IF  And  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  say- 
ing, 

34  This  is  it  that  belongeth  unto  the  Levites : 
from  twenty  and  five  years  old  and  upward 
they  shall  go  in  to  wait  upon  the  service  of 
the  tabernacle  of  the  congregation : 

35  And  from  the  age  of  fifty  years  they 
shall  cease  waiting  upon  the  service  thereof, 
and  shall  serve  no  more : 

36  But  shall  minister  with  their  brethren  in 
the  tabernacle  of  the  congregation,  to  keep 
the  charge,  and  shall  do  no  service.  Thus 
shalt  thou  do  unto  the  Levites  touching 
their  charge. 

CHAPTER  IX. 

The  observance  of  the  passover. 

AND  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses  in  the 
T\~  wilderness  of  Sinai,  in  the  first  month  of* 
the  second  year  after  they  were  come  out 
of  the  land  of  Egypt,  saying, 

3 Let  the  children  of  Israel  also  keep  the 
passover  at  his  appointed  season. 

3 In  the  fourteenth  day  of  this  month,  at 
even,  ye  shall  keep  it  in  his  appointed  sea- 
son : according  to  all  the  rites  of  it,  and  ac- 
cording to  all  the  ceremonies  thereof,  shall 
ye  keep  it. 

4 And  Moses  spake  unto  the  children  of  Is- 
rael, that  they  should  keep  the  passover. 

5 And  thej"  kept  the  passover  on  the  four- 
teenth day  of  the  first  month  at  even  in  the 
wilderness  of  Sinai : according  to  all  that  the 
Lord  commanded  Moses,  so  did  the  chil- 
dren of  Israel. 

6 IF  And  there  were  certain  men,  who  were 
defiled  by  the  dead  body  of  a man,  that  they 
could  not  keep  the  passover  on  that  day: 
and  they  came  before  Moses  and  before 
Aaron  on  that  day. 

7 And  those  men  said  unto  him.  We  are  de- 
filed by  the  dead  body  of  a man : wherefore 
are  we  kept  back,  that  we  may  not  offer  an 
offering  of  the  Lord  in  his  appointed  season 
among  the  children  of  Israel  ? 

8 And  Moses  said  unto  them,  Stand  still, 
and  I will  hear  what  the  Lord  will  com- 
mand concerning  you. 

107 


A cloud  guideth  the  Israelites.  NUMBERS,  X.  The  order  of  the 


9 1 And  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  say- 
ing*, 

10  Speak  unto  the  children  of  Israel,  say- 
ing, If  any  man  of  you  or  of  your  posterity 
shall  be  unclean  by  reason  of  a dead  body, 
or  be  in  a journey  afar  off,  yet  he  shall  keep 
the  passover  unto  the  Lord. 

11  The  fourteenth  day  of  the  second  month 
at  even  they  shall  keep  it,  and  eat  it  with 
unleavened  bread  and  bitter  herbs. 

12  They  shall  leave  none  of  it  unto  the 
morning,  nor  break  any  bone  of  it ; accord- 
ing to  all  the  ordinances  of  the  passover 
they  shall  keep  it. 

13  But  the  man  that  is  clean,  and  is  not  in  a 
journey,  and  forbeareth  to  keep  the  pass- 
over,  even  the  same  soul  shall  be  cut  off 
from  among  his  people : because  he  brought 
not  the  offering  of  the  Lord  in  his  ap- 
pointed season,  that  man  shall  bear  his 
sin. 

14  And  if  a stranger  shall  sojourn  among 
you,  and  will  keep  the  passover  unto  the 
Lord;  according  to  the  ordinance  of  the 
passover,  and  according  to  the  manner 
thereof,  so  shall  he  do : ye  shall  have  one  or- 
dinance, both  for  the  stranger,  and  for  him 
that  was  born  in  the  land. 

15  IF  And  on  the  day  that  the  tabernacle 
was  reared  up  the  cloud  covered  the  taber- 
nacle, namely,  the  tent  of  the  testimony: 
and  at  even  there  was  upon  the  tabernacle 
as  it  were  the  appearance  of  fire,  until  the 
morning. 

16  So  it  was  alway:  the  cloud  covered 
it  by  day,  and  the  appearance  of  fire  by 
night. 

17  And  when  the  cloud  was  taken  up  from 
the  tabernacle,  then  after  that  the  children 
of  Israel  journeyed:  and  in  the  place  where 
the  cloud  abode,  there  the  children  of  Israel 
pitched  their  tents. 

18  At  the  commandment  of  the  Lord  the 
children  of  Israel  journeyed,  and  at  the 

^commandment  of  the  Lord  they  pitched: 
as  long  as  the  cloud  abode  upon  the  taber- 
nacle they  rested  in  their  tents. 

19  And  when  the  cloud  tarried  long  upon 
the  tabernacle  many  days,  then  the  children 
of  Israel  kept  the  charge  of  the  Lord,  and 
journeyed  not. 

20  And  so  it  was,  when  the  cloud  was  a few 
days  upon  the  tabernacle ; according  to  the 
commandment  of  the  Lord  they  abode  in 
their  tents,  and  according  to  the  command- 
ment of  the  Lord  they  journeyed. 

21  And  so  it  was,  when  the  cloud  abode 
from  even  unto  the  morning,  and  that  the 
cloud  was  taken  up  in  the  morning,  then 
they  journeyed:  whether  it  was  by  day  or 
by  night  that  the  cloud  was  taken  up,  they 
journeyed. 

22  Or  whether  it  were  two  days,  or  a month, 
or  a year,  that  the  cloud  tarried  upon  the 
tabernacle,  remaining  thereon,  the  children 
of  Israel  abode  in  their  tents,  and  journeyed 
not : but  when  it  was  taken  up,  they  jour- 
neyed. 

23  At  the  commandment  of  the  Lord  they 
rested  in  their  tents,  and  at  the  command- 
ment of  the  Lord  they  journeyed:  they 
kept  the  charge  of  the  Lord,  at  the  com- 
mandment of  the  Lord  by  the  hand  of 
Moses. 


CHAPTER  X. 

The  Israelites  remove  from  Sinai. 

AND  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  saying, 
jl\.  2 Make  thee  two  trumpets  of  silver ; of 
a whole  piece  shalt  thou  make  them:  that 
thou  mayest  use  them  for  the  calling  of  the 
assembly,  and  for  the  journeying  of  the 
camps. 

3 And  when  they  shall  blow  with  them,  all 
the  assembly  shall  assemble  themselves  to 
thee  at  the  door  of  the  tabernacle  of  the 
congregation. 

4 And  if  they  blow  but  with  one  trumpet, 
then  the  princes,  which  are  heads  of  the 
thousands  of  Israel,  shall  gather  themselves 
unto  thee. 

5 When  ye  blow  an  alarm,  then  the  camps 
that  lie  on  the  east  parts  shall  go  forward. 

6 When  ye  blow  an  alarm  the  second  time, 
then  the  camps  that  lie  on  the  south  side 
shall  take  their  journey:  they  shall  blow  an 
alarm  for  their  journeys. 

7 But  when  the  congregation  is  to  be  gath- 
ered together,  ye  shall  blow,  but  ye  shall 
not  sound  an  alarm. 

.8  And  the  sons  of  Aaron,  the  priests,  shall 
blow  with  the  trumpets ; and  they  shall  be 
to  you  for  an  ordinance  for  ever  through- 
out your  generations. 

9 And  if  ye  go  to  war  in  your  land  against 
the  enemy  that  oppresseth  you,  then  ye 
shall  blow  an  alarm  with  the  trumpets ; and 
ye  shall  be  remembered  before  the  Lord 
your  God,  and  ye  shall  be  saved  from  your 
enemies. 

10  Also  in  the  day  of  your  gladness,  and  in 
your  solemn  days;  and  in  the  beginnings  of 
your  months,  ye  shall  blow  with  the  trump- 
ets over  your  burnt  offerings,  and  over  the 
sacrifices  of  your  peace  offerings ; that  they 
may  be  to  you  for  a memorial  before  your 
God : I am  the  Lord  your  God. 

11  If  And  it  came  to  pass  on  the  twentieth 
day  of  the  second  month,  in  the  second  year, 
that  the  cloud  was  taken  up  from  off  the 
tabernacle  of  the  testimony. 

12  And  the  children  of  Israel  took  their 
journeys  out  of  the  wilderness  of  Sinai ; and 
the  cloud  rested  in  the  wilderness  of  Paran. 

13  And  they  first  took  their  journey  accord- 
ing to  the  commandment  of  the  Lord  by 
the  hand  of  Moses. 

14  TF  In  the  first  place  went  the  standard  of 
the  cajpap  of  the  children  of  Judah  accord- 
ing to  their  armies : and  over  his  host  was 
Nahshon  the  son  of  Amminadab. 

15  And  over  the  host  of  the  tribe  of  the 
children  of  Issachar  was  Nethaneel  the  son 
of  Zuar. 

16  And  over  the  host  of  the  tribe  of  the 
children  of  Zebulun  was  Eliab  the  son  of 
Helon. 

17  And  the  tabernacle  was  taken  down; 
and  the  sons  of  Gershon  and  the  sons  of 
Merari  set  forward,  bearing  the  taberna- 
cle. 

18  IF  And  the  standard  of  the  camp  of  Reu- 
ben set  forward  according  to  their  armies : 
and  over  his  host  was  Elizur  the  son  of 
Shedeur. 

19  And  over  the  host  of  the  tribe  of  the 
children  of  Simeon  was  Shelumiel  the  son 
of  Zurishaddaio 


108 


Israelites"  march.  NUMBERS,  XI.  The  people  lust  tor  flesh. 


20  And  over  the  host  of  the  tribe  of  the  chil- 
dren of  Gad  was  Eliasaph  the  son  of  Deuel. 

21  And  the  Kohathites  set  forward,  bearing 
the  sanctuary : and  the  other  did  set  up  the 
tabernacle  against  they  came. 

22  t And  the  standard  of  the  camp  of  the 
children  of  Ephraim  set  forward  according 
to  their  armies : and  over  his  host  was  Elish- 
ama  the  son  of  Ammiliud. 

23  And  over  the  host  of  the  tribe  of  the 
children  of  Manasseh  was  Gamaliel  the  son 
of  Pedahzur. 

24  And  over  the  host  of  the  tribe  of  the  chil- 
dren of  Benjamin  was  Abidan  the  son  of 
Gideoni. 

25  t And  the  standard  of  the  camp  of  the 
children  of  Dan  set  forward,  which  was  the 
rearward  of  all  the  camps  throughout  their 
hosts : and  over  his  host  was  Ahiezer  the  son 
of  Ammishaddai. 

26  And  over  the  host  of  the  tribe  of  the  chil- 
dren of  Asher  was  Pagiel  the  son  of  Ocran. 

27  And  over  the  host  of  the  tribe  of  the  chil- 
dren of  Naphtali  tuas  Ahira  the  son  of  Enan. 

28  Thus  wer'e  the  journeyings  of  the  chil- 
dren of  Israel  according  to  their  armies, 
when  they  set  forward. 

29  1 And  Moses  said  unto  Hobab,  the  son; 
of  Raguel  the  Midianite,  Moses’  father  in  laAv,? 
We  are  journeying  unto  the  place  of  whicR 
the  Lord  said,  I will  give  it  you : come  thou 
with  us,  and  we  will  do  thee  good : for  the 
Lord  hath  spoken  good  concerning  Israel. 

30  And  he  said  unto  him,  I will  not  go ; but 
I will  depart  to  mine  own  land,  and  to  my 
kindred. 

31  And  he  said.  Leave  us  not,  I pray  thee ; 
forasmuch  as  thou  knowest  how  we  are  to 
encamp  in  the  wilderness,  and  thou  mayest 
be  to  us  instead  of  eyes. 

32  And  it  shall  be,  if  thou  go  with  us,  yea,  it 
shall  be,  that  what  goodness  the  Lord  shall 
do  unto  us,  the  same  will  we  do  unto  thee. 

33  t And  they  departed  from  the  mount  of. 
the  Lord  three  days’  journey:  and  the  ark 
of  the  covenant  of  the  Lord  went  before 
them  in  the  three  days’  journey^  to  search 
out  a resting  place  for  them. 

34  And  the  cloud  of  the  Lord  was  upon 
them  by  day,  when  they  went  out  of  the 
camp. 

35  And  it  came  to  pass,  when  the  ark  set  , 
forward,  that  Moses  said.  Rise  up.  Lord,  and 
let  thine  enemies  be  scattered ; and  let  them 
that  hate  thee  flee  before  thee. 

36  And  when  it  rested,  he  said,  Return,  O 
Lord,  unto  the  many  thousands  of  Israel. 

CHAPTER  XI. 

The  Israelites  loathe  manna. 

AND  when  the  people  complained,  it  dis- 
XJL  pleased  the  Lord  : and  the  Lord  heard 
it : and  his  anger  was  kindled ; and  the  fire 
of  the  Lord  burnt  among  them,  and  con- 
sumed t/iem  that  were  in  the  uttermost  parts 
of  the  camp. 

2 And  the  people  cried  unto  Moses;  and 
when  Moses  prayed  unto  the  Lord,  the  fire 
was  quenched. 

3 And  he  called  the  name  of  the  place  Tab- 
erah:  because  the  fire  of  the  Lord  burnt 
among  them. 

4 t And  the  mixed  multitude  that  W€bs 
among  them  fell  a lusting  “ and  th©  children 


of  Israel  also  wept  again,  and  said,  Who  shall 
give  us  flesh  to  eat? 

5 We  remember  the  fish,  which  we  did  eat 
in  Egypt  freely;  the  cucumbers,  and  the 
melons,  and  the  leeks,  and  the  onions,  and 
the  garlic : 

6 But  now  our  soul  is  dried  away : there  is 
nothing  at  all,  besides  this  manna,  before  our 
eyes. 

7 And  the  manna  was  as  coriander  seed,  and 
the  colour  thereof  as  the  colour  of  bdellium. 

8 And  the  people  went  about,  and  gathered 
it,  and  ground  it  in  mills,  or  beat  it  in  a mor- 
tar, and  baked  it  in  pans,  and  made  cakes  of 
it:  and  the  taste  of  it  was  as  the  taste  of 
fresh  oil. 

9 And  when  the  dew  fell  upon  the  camp  in 
the  night,  the  manna  fell  upon  it. 

10  IF  Then  Moses  heard  the  people  weep 
throughout  their  families,  every  man  in  the 
door  of  his  tent : and  the  anger  of  the  Lord 
was  kindled  greatly;  Moses  also  was  dis- 
pleased. 

11  And  Moses  said  unto  the  Lord,  Where- 
fore hast  thou  afflicted  thy  servant?  and 
wherefore  have  I not  found  favour  in  thy 
sight,  that  thou  layest  the  burden  of  all  this 
people  upon  me  ? 

12  Have  I conceived  all  this  people?  have  I 
begotten  them,  that  thou  shouldest  say  unto 
me.  Carry  them  in  thy  bosom,  as  a nursing 
father  beareth  the  sucking  child,  unto  the 
land  which  thou  swarest  unto  their  fathers  ? 

13  Whence  should  I have  flesh  to  give  unto 
all  this  people  ? for  they  weep  unto  me,  say- 
ing, Give  us  flesh,  that  we  may  eat. 

14  I am  not  able  to  bear  all  this  people 
alone,  because  it  is  too  heavy  for  me. 

15  And  if  thou  deal  thus  with  me,  kill  me,  I 
pray  thee,  out  of  hand,  if  I have  found  fa- 
vour in  thy  sight;  and  let  me  not  see  my 
wretchedness. 

16  t And  the  Lord  said  unto  Moses,  Gather 
unto  me  seventy  men  of  the  elders  of  Israel, 
whom  thou  knowest  to  be  the  elders  of  the 
people,  and  officers  over  them;  and  bring 
them  unto  the  tabernacle  of  the  congrega- 
tion, that  they  may  stand  there  with  thee. 

17  And  I will  come  down  and  talk  with  thee 
there : and  I will  take  of  the  spirit  which  is 
upon  thee,  and  will  put  it  upon  them ; and 
they  shall  bear  the  burden  of  the  people  with 
thee,  that  thou  bear  it  not  thyself  alone. 

' 18  And  say  thou  unto  the  people.  Sanctify 
yourselves  against  to  morrow,  and  ye  shall 
eat  flesh : for  ye  have  wept  in  the  ears  of  the 
Lord,  saying.  Who  shall  give  us  flesh  to  eat? 
for  it  was  well  with  us  in  Egypt : therefore 
the  Lord  will  give  you  flesh,  and  ye  shall  eat. 

19  Ye  shall  not  eat  one  day,  nor  two  days, 
nor  five  days,  neither  ten  days,  nor  twenty 
days ; 

20  But  even  a whole  month,  until  it  come 
out  at  your  nostrils,  and  it  be  loathsome 
unto  you : because  that  ye  have  despised  the 
Lord  which  is  among  you,  and  have  wept 
before  him,  saying,  Why  came  we  forth 
out  of  Egypt? 

21  And  Moses  said.  The  people,  among  whom 
I am,  are  six  hundred  thousand  footmen ; 
and  thou  hast  said,  I will  give  them  flesh, 
that  they  may  eat  a whole  month. 

22  Shall  the  flocks  and  the  herds  be  slain  for 
them,  to  suffice  them  ? or  shall  all  th©  fish  ©f 

109 


Quails  are  given  in  wrath. 


NUMBERS,  XII. 


tho  sea  be  gathered  together  for  them,  to 
suffice  them? 

23  And  the  Lord  said  unto  Moses,  Is  the 
Lord’s  hand  waxed  short?  thou  shalt  see 
now  whether  my  word  shall  come  to  pass 
unto  thee  or  not. 

/ 24  t And  Moses  went  out,  and  told  the  peo- 
; pie  the  words  of  the  Lord,  and  gathered 
the  seventy  men  of  the  elders  of  the  people, 
and  set  them  round  about  the  tabernacle. 

25  And  the  Lord  came  down  in  a cloud,  and 
spake  unto  him,  and  took  of  the  spirit  that 
was  upon  him,  and  gave  it  unto  the  seventy 
elders : and  it  came  to  pass,  that,  when  the 
spirit  rested  upon  them,  they  prophesied, 
and  did  not  cease. 

26  But  there  remained  two  of  the  men  in 
the  camp,  the  name  of,  the  one  was  Eldad, 
and  the  name  of  the  other  Medad : and  the 
spirit  rested  upon  them ; and  they  were  of 
them  that  were  written,  but  went  not  out 
unto  the  tabernacle:  and  they  prophesied 
in  the  camp. 

27  And  there  ran  a young  man,  and  told 
Moses,  and  said,  Eldad  and  Medad  do  proph- 
esy in  the  camp. 

28  And  Joshua  the  son  of  Nun,  the  servant 
of  Moses,  one  of  his  young  men,  answered 
and  said.  My  lord  Moses,  forbid  them. 

29  And  Moses  said  unto  him,  Enviest  thou 
for  my  sake?  would  God  that  all  the  Lord’s 
people  were  prophets,  and  that  the  Lord 
would  put  his  Spirit  upon  them. 

) 30  And  Moses  gat  him  into  the  camp,  he 

\^and  the  elders  of  Israel. 

31 1 And  there  went  forth  a wind  from  the 
Lord,  and  brought  quails  from  the  sea,  and 
let  them  fall  by  the  camp,  as  it  were  a daj^’s 
journey  on  this  side,  and  as  it  were  a day’s 
journey  on  the  other  side,  round  about  the 
camp,  and  as  it  were  two  cubits  high  upon 
the  face  of  the  earth. 

32  And  the  people  stoo^  up  all  that  day,  and 
all  that  night,  and  all  the  next  day,  and  they 
gathered  the  quails : he  that  gathered  least 
gathered  ten  homers : and  they  spread  them 
ail  abroad  for  themselves  round  about  the 
camp. 

33  And  while  the  flesh  was  yet  between 
their  teeth,  ere  it  was  chewed,  the  wrath  of 
the  Lord  was  kindled  against  the  people, 
and  the  Lord  smote  the  people  with  a very 
great  plague. 

34  And  he  called  the  name  of  that  place 
Kibroth-hattaavah : because  there  they  bur- 
ied the  people  that  lusted. 

35  And  the  people  journeyed  from  Kibroth- 
hattaavah  unto  Hazeroth ; and  abode  at  Ha- 
zero  th. 

CHAPTER  XII. 

Miriam  and  Aaron's  sedition, 

AND  Miriam  and  Aaron  spake  against  Mo- 
xX  ses  because  of  the  Ethiopian  woman 
whom  he  had  married : for  he  had  married 
an  Ethiopian  woman. 

2 And  they  said.  Hath  the  Lord  indeed 
spoken  only  by  Moses  ? hath  he  not  spoken 
also  by  us?  And  the  Lord  heard  it. 

3 (Now  the  man  Moses  was  very  meek, 
above  all  the  men  which  were  upon  the  face 
of  the  earth.) 

4 And  the  Lord  spake  suddenly  unto  Mo- 
ses, and  unto  Aaron,  and  unto  Miriam,  Come 

no 


The  names  of  the  sjpies. 


out  ye  three  unto  the  tabernacle  of  the  con- 
gregation. And  they  three  came  out. 

5 And  the  Lord  came  down  in  the  pillar  of 
the  cloud,  and  stood  in  the  door  of  the  tab- 
ernacle, and  called  Aaron  and  Miriam : and 
they  both  came  forth. 

6 And  he  said,  Hear  now  my  words : If  there 
be  a prophet  among  you,  I the  Lord  will 
make  myself  known  unto  him  in  a visiofl, 
and  will  speak  unto  him  in  a dream. 

7 My  servant  Moses  is  not  so,  who  is  faith- 
ful in  all  mine  house. 

8 With  him  will  I speak  mouth  to  mouth, 
even  apparently,  and  not  in  dark  speeches ; 
and  the  similitude  of  the  Lord  shall  he  be- 
hold : wherefore  then  were  ye  not  afraid  to 
speak  against  my  servant  Moses  ? 

9 And  the  anger  of  the  Lord  was  kindled 
against  them;  and  he  departed. 

10  And  the  cloud  departed  from  off  the  tab- 
ernacle ; and,  behold,  Miriam  became  leprous, 
white  as  snow : and  Aaron  looked  upon  Mir- 
iam, and,  behold,  she  was  leprous. 

11  And  Aaron  said  unto  Moses,  Alas,  my 
lord,  I beseech  thee,  lay  not  the  sin  upon  us, 
wherein  we  have  done  foolishly,  and  where- 
in we  have  sinned. 

12  Let  her  not  be  as  one  dead,  of  whom  the 
flesh  is  half  consumed  when  he  cometh  out 
of  his  mother’s  womb. 

13  And  Moses  cried  unto  the  Lord,  saying. 
Heal  her  now,  O God,  I beseech  thee. 

14  1 And  the  Lord  said  unto  Moses,  If  her 
father  had  but  spit  in  her  face,  should  she 
not  be  ashamed  seven  days?  let  her  be  shut 
out  from  the  camp  seven  days,  and  after 
that  let  her  be  received  in  again. 

15  And  Miriam  was  shut  out  from  the  camp 
seven  days:  and  the  people  journeyed  not 
till  Miriam  was  brought  in  again. 

16  And  afterward  the  people  removed  from 
Hazeroth,  and  pitched  in  the  wilderness  of 
Paran. 

CHAPTER  XIII. 

Spies  sent  to  Canaan. 

AND  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  saying, 
xX  2 Send  thou  men,  that  they  may  search 
the  land  of  Canaan,  which  I give  linto  the 
children  of  Israel:  of  every  tribe  of  their 
fathers  shall  ye  send  a man,  every  one  a 
ruler  among  them. 

3 And  Moses  by  the  commandment  of  the 
Lord  sent  them  from  the  wilderness  of  Pa- 
ran: all  those  men  were  heads  of  the  chil- 
dren of  Israel. 

4 And  these  were  their  names : Of  the  tribe 
of  Reuben,  Shammua  the  son  of  Zaccur. 

5 Of  the  tribe  of  Simeon,  Shaphat  the  son 
of  Hori. 

6 Of  the  tribe  of  Judah,  Caleb  the  son  of 
Jephunneh. 

7 Of  the  tribe  of  Issachar,  Igal  the  son  of 
Joseph. 

8 Of  the  tribe  of  Ephraim,  Oshea  the  son  of 
Nun. 

9 Of  the  tribe  of  Benjamin,  Palti  the  son  of 
Raphu. 

10  Of  the  tribe  of  Zebulun,  Gaddiel  the  son 
of  Sodi. 

11  Of  the  tribe  of  .Toseph,  namely,  of  the 
tribe  of  Manasseh,  Gaddi  the  son  of  Susi. 

12  Of  the  tribe  of  Dan,  Ammiel  the  son  of 
Gemalliu 


Thei/r  evil  report  of  the  land.  NUMBERS,  XIV.  The  people  murmur  at  the  news. 


13  Of  the  tribe  of  Asher,  Sethur  the  son  of 
Michael. 

14  Of  the  tribe  of  Naphtali,  Nahbi  the  son 
of  Yophsi. 

15  Of  the  tribe  of  Gad,  Geuel  the  son  of 
Machi. 

16  These  are  the  names  of  the  men  which 
Moses  sent  to  spy  out  the  land.  And  Moses 
called  Oshea  the  son  of  Nun,  Jehoshua. 

17  t And  Moses  sent  them  to  spy  out  the 
land  of  Canaan,  and  said  unto  them,  Get  you 
up  this  way  southward,  and  g’o  up  into  the 
mountain : 

18  And  see  the  land,  what  it  is;  and  the 
people  that  dwelleth  therein,  whether  they 
he  strong*  or  weak,  few  or  many ; 

19  And  what  the  land  is  that  they  dwell  in, 
whether  it  be  g-ood  or  bad ; and  what  cities 
they  he  that  they  dwell  in,  whether  in  tents, 
or  in  strong  holds ; 

20  And  what  the  land  is,  whether  it  he  fat  or 
lean,  whether  there  be  wood  therein,  or  not. 
And  be  ye  of  good  courage,  and  bring  of  the 
fruit  of  the  land.  Now  the  time  was  the 
time  of  the  first  ripe  grapes. 

21  IF  So  they  went  up,  and  searched  the  land 
from  the  wilderness  of  Zin  unto  Rehob,  as 
men  come  to  Hamath. 

22  And  they  ascended  by  the  south,  and 
came  unto  Hebron ; where  Ahiman,  Sheshai, 
and  Talmai,  the  children  of  Anak,  were. 
(Now  Hebron  was  built  seven  years  before 
Zoan  in  Egypt.) 

23  And  they  came  unto  the  brook  of  Esh- 
col,  and  cut  down  from  thence  a branch 
with  one  cluster  of  grapes,  and  they  bare  it 
between  two  upon  a staff ; and  they  brought 
of  the  pomegranates,  and  ofi  the  figs. 

24  The  place  was  called  the  brook  Eshcol, 
because  of  the  cluster  of  grapes  which  the 
children  of  Israel  cut  down  from  thence. 

25  And  they  returned  from  searching  of  the 
land  after  forty  days. 

26  1 And  they  went  and  came  to  Moses,  and 
to  Aaron,  and  to  all  the  congregation  of  the 
children  of  Israel,  unto  the  wilderness  of  Pa- 
ran,  to  Kadesh ; and  brought  back  word  unr 
to  them,  and  unto  all  the  congregation,  and 
shewed  them  the  fruit  of  the  land. 

27  And  they  told  him,  and  said.  We  came 
unto  the  land  whither  thou  sentest  us,  and 
surely  it  floweth  with  milk  and  honey ; and 
this  is  the  fruit  of  it. 

28  Nevertheless  the  people  he  strong  that 
dwell  in  the  land,  and  the  cities  are  walled, 
and  very  great:  and  moreover  we  saw  the 
children  of  Anak  there. 

29  The  Amalekites  dwell  in  the  land  of  the 
south  : and  the  Hittites,  and  the  Jebusites, 
and  the  Amorites,  dwell  in  the  mountains: 
and  the  Canaanites  dwell  by  the  sea,  and  by 
the  coast  of  Jordan. 

30  And  Caleb  stilled  the  people  before 
Moses,  and  said.  Let  us  go  up  at  once,  and 
possess  it;  for  we  are  well  able  to 'over- 
come it. 

31  But  the  men  that  went  up  with  him 
said.  We  be  not  able  to  go  up  against  the 
people;  for  they  are  stronger  than  we. 

32  And  they  brought  up  an  evil  report  of 
the  land  which  they  had  searched  unto  the 
children  of  Israel,  saying.  The  land,  through 
which  we  have  gone  to  search  it,  is  a land 
that  eateth  up  the  inhabitants  thereof ; and 


all  the  people  that  we  saw  in  it  are  men  of  a 
great  stature. 

33  And  there  we  saw  the  giants,  the  sons  of 
Anak,  which  come  of  the  giants:  and  we 
were  in  our  own  sight  as  grasshoppers,  and 
so  we  were  in  their  sight. 

CHAPTER  XIV. 

The  Israelites  murmur. 

AND  all  the  congregation  lifted  up  their 
voice,  and  cried;  and  the  people  wept 
that  night. 

2 And  all  the  children  of  Israel  murmured 
against  Moses  and  against  Aaron:  and  the 
whole  congregation  said  unto  them.  Would 
God  that  we  had  died  in  the  land  of  Egypt ! 
or  would  God  we  had  died  in  this  wilder- 
ness! 

3 And  wherefore  hath  the  Lord  brought 
us  unto  this  land,  to  fall  by  the  sword,  that 
our  wives  and  our  children  should  be  a 
prey  ? were  it  not  better  for  us  to  return  in- 
to Egypt  ? 

4 And  they  said  one  to  another.  Let  us 
make  a captain,  and  let  us  return  into 
Egypt. 

5 Then  Moses  and  Aaron  fell  on  their  faces 
before  all  the  assembly  of  the  congregation 
of  the  children  of  Israel. 

6 1 And  Joshua  the  son  of  Nun,  and  Caleb 
the  son  of  Jephunneh,  which  were  of  them 
that  searched  the  land,  rent  their  clothes : 

7 And  they  spake  unto  all  the  company  oi 
the  children  of  Israel,  saying.  The  land, 
which  we  passed  through  to  search  it,  is  an 
exceeding  good  land. 

8 If  the  Lord  delight  in  usT,  then  he  will 
bring  us  into  this  land,  and  give  it  us ; a land 
which  floweth  with  milk, and  honey. 

9 Only  rebel  not  ye  against  the  Lord,  nei- 
ther fear  ye  the  people  of  the  land ; for  they 
o/re  bread  for  us : their  defence  is  departed 
from  them,  and  the  Lord  is  with  us:  fear 
them  not. 

10  But  all  the  congregation  bade  stone 
them  with  stones.  And  the  glory  of  the 
Lord  appeared  in  the  tabernacle  of  the  con- 
gregation before  all  the  children  of  Israel. 

11 1 And  the  Lord  said  unto  Moses,  How 
long  will  this  people  provoke  me  ? and  how 
long  will  it  be  ere  they  believe  me,  for  all 
the  signs  which  I have  shewed  among  them  ? 

12  I will  smite  them  with  the  pestilence, 
and  disinherit  them,  and  will  make  of  thee 
a greater  nation  and  mightier  than  they. 

13  IF  And  Moses  said  unto  the  Lord,  Then 
the  Egyptians  shall  hear  it,  (for  thou 
broughtest  up  this  people  in  thy  might 
from  among  them;) 

14  And  they  will  tell  it  to  the  inhabitants  of 
this  land:  for  they  have  heard  that  thou 
Lord  art  among  this  people,  that  thou  Lord 
art  seen  face  to  face,  and  that  thy  cloud 
standeth  over  them,  and  that  thou  goest  be- 
fore them,  by  daytime  in  a piUar  of  a cloud, 
and  in  a pillar  of  fire  by  night. 

15  IF  Now  if  thou  shalt  kill  all  this  people  as 
one  man,  then  the  nations  which  have  heard 
the  fame  of  thee  will  speak,  saying, 

16  Because  the  Lord  was  not  able  to  bring 
this  people  into  the  land  which  he  sware  un- 
to them,  therefore  he  hath  slain  them  in  the 
wilderness. 

17  And  now,  I beseech  thee,  let  the  power 


The  murmurers  are  excluded, 

of  my  Lord  be  great,  according  as  thou 
hast  spoken,  saying, 

18  The  Lord  is  longsuffering,  and  of  great 
mercy,  forgiving  iniquity  and  transgression, 
and  by  no  means  clearing  the  guilty,  visiting 
the  iniquity  of  the  fathers  upon  the  children 
unto  the  third  and  fourth  generation. 

19  Pardon,  I beseech  thee,  the  iniquity  of 
this  people  according  unto  the  greatness  of 
thy  mercy,  and  as  thou  hast  forgiven  this 
people,  from  Egypt  even  until  now. 

20  And  the  Lord  said,  I have  pardoned  ac- 
cording to  thy  word : 

21  But  os  truly  as  I live,  all  the  earth  shall 
be  filled  with  the  glory  of  the  Lord. 

22  Because  all  those  men  which  have  seen 
my  glory,  and  my  miracles,  which  I did  in 
Egypt  and  in  the  wilderness,  and  have 
tempted  me  now  these  ten  times,  and  have 
not  hearkened  to  my  voice  ; 

23  Surely  they  shall  not  see  the  land  which 
I sware  unto  their  fathers,  neither  shall  any 
of  them  that  provoked  me  see  it : 

24  But  my  servant  Caleb,  because  he  had 
another  spirit  with  him,  and  hath  followed 
me  fully,  him  will  I bring  into  the  land 
whereinto  he  went ; and  his  seed  shall  pos- 
sess it. 

25  (Now  the  Amalekites  and  the  Canaanites 
dwelt  in  the  valley.)  To  morrow  turn  you, 
and  get  you  into  the  wilderness  by  the  way 
of  the  Red  sea. 

26 1 And  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses  and 
unto  Aaron,  saying, 

27  How  long  shall  I hear  with  this  evil  con- 
regation,  which  murmur  against  me?  I 
ave  heard  the  murmurings  of  the  children 

of  Israel,  which  they  murmur  against  me. 

28  Say  unto  them,  As  truly  as  I live,  saith 
the  Lord,  as  ye  have  spoken  in  mine  ears, 
so  will  I do  to  you; 

29  Your  carcasses  shall  fall  in  this  wilder- 
ness, and  all  that  were  numbered  of  you, 
according  to  your  whole  number,  from 
twenty  years  old  and  upward,  which  have 
murmured  against  me, 

30  Doubtless  ye  shall  not  come  into  the 
land,  concerning  which  I sware  to  make  you 
dwell  therein,  save  Caleb  the  son  of  Jephun- 
neh,  and  Joshua  the  son  of  Nun. 

31  But  your  little  ones,  which  ye  said  should 
be  a prey,  them  will  I bring  in,  and  they 
shall  know  the  land  which  ye  have  despised. 

32  But  as  for  you,  your  carcasses,  they  shall 
fall  in  this  wilderness. 

33  And  your  children  shall  wander  in  the 
wilderness  forty  years,  and  bear  your 
whoredoms,  until  your  carcasses  be  wasted 
in  the  wilderness. 

34  After  the  number  of  the  days  in  which 
ye  searched  the  land,  even  forty  days,  each 
day  for  a year,  shall  ye  bear  your  Iniquities, 
even  forty  years,  and  yp  shall  know  my 
breach  of  promise. 

35  I the  Lord  have  said,  I will  surely  do  it 
unto  all  this  evil  congregation,  that  are 
gathered  together  against  me:  in  this  wil- 
derness they  shall  be  consumed,  and  there 
they  shall  die. 

36  And  the  men  which  Moses  sent  to  search 
the  land,  who  returned,  and  made  all  the 
congregation  to  murmur  against  him,  by 
bringing  up  a slander  upon  the  land, 

37  Even  those  men  that  did  bring  up  the 


The  law  of  the  meat  offering. 

evil  report  upon  the  land,  died  by  the 
plague  before  the  Lord. 

38  But  Joshua  the  son  of  Nun,  and  Caleb 
the  son  of  Jephunneh,  which  were  of  the 
men  that  went  to  search  the  land,  lived  still. 

39  And  Moses  told  these  sayings  unto  all  the 
children  of  Israel : and  the  people  mourned 
greatly. 

40 1 And  they  rose  up  early  in  the  morning, 
and  gat  them  up  into  the  top  of  the  mount- 
ain, saying,  Lo,  we  he  here,  and  will  go  up 
unto  the  place  which  the  Lord  hath  prom- 
ised ; for  we  have  sinned. 

41  And  Moses  said.  Wherefore  now  do  ye 
transgress  the  commandment  of  the  Lord  ? 
but  it  shall  not  prosper. 

42  Go  not  up,  for  the  Lord  is  not  among 
you;  that  ye  be  not  smitten  before  your 
enemies. 

43  For  the  Amalekites  and  the  Canaanites 
are  there  before  you,  and  ye  shall  fall  by 
the  sword:  because  ye  are  turned  away 
from  the  Lord,  therefore  the  Lord  wiU 
not  be  with  you. 

44  But  they  presumed  to  go  up  unto  the 
hill  top : nevertheless  the  ark  of  the  cove- 
nant of  the  Lord,  and  Moses,  departed  not 
out  of  the  camp. 

45  Then  the  Amalekites  came  down,  and 
the  Canaanites  which  dwelt  in  that  hill,  and 
smote  them,  and  discomfited  them,  even 
unto  Hormah. 

CHAPTER  XV. 

The  law  of  sundry  offerings. 

AND  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  saying, 
XJL  2 Speak  unto  the  children  of  Israel,  and 
say  unto  them,  .When  ye  be  come  into  the 
land  of  your  habitations,  which  I give  unto 
you, 

3 And  will  make  an  offering  by  fire  unto 
the  Lord,  a burnt  offering,  or  a sacrifice  in 
performing  a vow,  or  in  a freewill  offering, 
or  in  your  solemn  feasts,  to  make  a sweet 
savour  unto  the  Lord,  of  the  herd,  or  of 
the  fiock: 

4 Then  shall  he  that  offereth  his  offering 
unto  the  Lord  bring  a meat  offering  of  a 
tenth  deal  of  flour,  mingled  with  the  fourth 
part  of  a hin  of  oil. 

5 And  the  fourth  part  of  a hin  of  wine  for 
a drink  offering  shalt  thou  prepare  with  the 
burnt  offering  or  sacrifice,  for  one  lamb. 

6 Or  for  a ram,  thou  shalt  prepare  for  a meat 
offering  two  tenth  deals  of  flour,  mingled 
with  the  third  part  of  a hin  of  oil. 

7 And  for  a drink  offering  thou  shalt  offer 
the  third  part  of  a hin  of  wine,  for  a sweet 
savour  unto  the  Lord. 

8 And  when  thou  preparest  a bullock  for  a 
burnt  offering,  or  for  a sacrifice  in  perform- 
ing a vow,  or  peace  offerings  unto  the  Lord  ; 

9 Then  shall  ne  bring  with  a bullock  a meat 
-offering  of  three  tenth  deals  of  flour,  min- 
gled with  half  a hin  of  oil. 

10  And  thou  shalt  bring  for  a drink  offering 
half  a hin  of  wine,  for  an  offering  made  by 
fire,  of  a sweet  savour  unto  the  Lord. 

11  Thus  shall  it  be  done  for  one  bullock,  or 
for  one  ram,  or  for  a lamb,  or  a kid. 

12  According  to  the  number  that  ye  shall 
prepare,  so  shall  ye  do  to  every  one  accord- 
ing to  their  number. 

13  All  that  are  boro  of  the  country  shsLI  do 


NUMBERS,  XV. 


Sacrifice  for  sins  of  ignorance.  N UMBERS,  X VI.  27ie  sabbathbreaker  stoned. 


these  things  after  this  manner,  in  offering 
an  offering  made  by  fire,  of  a sweet  savour 
unto  the  Lord. 

14  And  if  a stranger  sojourn  with  you,  or 
whosoever  be  among  you  in  your  genera- 
tions, and  will  offer  an  offering  made  by  fire, 
of  a sweet  savour  unto  the  Lord  ; as  ye  do, 
so  he  shall  do. 

15  One  ordinance  shall  be  both  for  you  of 
the  congregation,  and  also  for  the  stranger 
that  sojourneth  with  you,  an  ordinance  for 
ever  in  your  generations : as  ye  are,  so  shall 
the  stranger  be  before  the  Lord. 

16  One  law  and  one  manner  shall  be  for  you, 
and  for  the  stranger  that  sojourneth  with 
you. 

17  t And  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  say- 
ing, 

18  Speak  unto  the  children  of  Israel,  and 
say  unto  them.  When  ye  come  into  the  land 
whither  I bring  you, 

19  Then  it  shall  be,  that,  when  ye  eat  of  the 
bread  of  the  land,  ye  shall  offer  up  a heave 
offering  unto  the  Lord. 

20  Ye  shall  offer  up  a cake  of  the  first  of 
your  dough  for  a heave  offering:  as  ye  do 
the  heave  offering  of  the  threshingfloor,  so 
shall  ye  heave  it. 

21  Of  the  first  of  your  dough  ye  shall  give 
unto  the  Lord  a heave  offering  in  your  gen- 
erations. 

22  li  And  if  ye  have  erred,  and  not  observed 
all  these  commandments,  which  the  Lord 
hath  spoken  unto  Moses, 

23  Even  all  that  the  Lord  hath  commanded 
you  by  the  hand  of  Moses,  from  the  day  that 
the  Lord  commanded  Moses,  and  hencefor- 
ward among  your  generations ; 

24  Then  it  shall  be,  if  aught  be  committed 
by  ignorance  without  the  knowledge  of  the 
congregation,  that  all  the  congregation  shall 
offer  one  young  bulloek  for  a burnt  offer- 
ing, for  a sweet  savour  unto  the  Lord,  with 
his  meat  offering,  and  his  drink  offering,  ac- 
cording to  the  manner,  and  one  kid  of  the 
goats  for  a sin  offering. 

25  And  the  priest  shall  make  an  atonement 
for  all  the  congregation  of  the  children  of 
Israel,  and  it  shall  be  forgiven  them ; for  it 
is  ignorance : and  they  shall  bring  their  of- 
fering, a sacrifice  made  by  fire  unto  the 
Lord,  and  their  sin  offering  before  the 
Lord,  for  their  ignorance: 

26  And  it  shall  be  forgiven  all  the  congrega- 
tion of  the  children  of  Israel,  and  the  stran- 
ger that  sojourneth  among  them ; seeing  all 
the  people  were  in  ignorance. 

27  1 And  if  any  soul  sin  through  ignorance, 
then  he  shall  bring  a she  goat  of  the  first 
year  for  a sin  offering. 

28  And  the  priest  shall  make  an  atonement 
for  the  soul  that  sinneth  ignorantly,  when 
he  sinneth  by  ignorance  before  the  Lord,  to 
make  an  atonement  for  him ; and  it  shall  be 
forgiven  him. 

29  Ye  shall  have  one  law  for  him  that  sin- 
neth through  ignorance,  both  for  him  that  is 
born  among  the  children  of  Israel,  and  for 
the  stranger  that  sojourneth  among  them. 

30 1 But  the  soul  that  doeth  aught  presump- 
tuously, whether  he  be  born  in  the  land,  or 
a stranger,  the  same  reproacheth  the  Lord  ; 
and  that  soul  shall  be  cut  off  from  among 
his  peopiso 


31  Because  he  hath  despised  the  word  of 
the  Lord,  and  hath  broken  his  command- 
ment, that  soul  shall  utterly  be  cut  off;  his 
iniquity  shall  be  upon  him. 

32  II  And  while  the  children  of  Israel  were 
in  the  wilderness,  they  found  a man  that 
gathered  sticks  upon  the  sabbath  day. 

j33  And  they  that  found  him  gathering 
sticks  brought  him  unto  Moses  and  Aaron, 
and  unto  all  the  congregation. 

34  And  they  put  him  in  ward,  because  it 
was  not  declared  what  should  be  done  to 
him. 

35  And  the  Lord  said  unto  Moses,  The  man 
shall  be  surely  put  to  death  : all  the  congre- 
gation shall  stone  him  with  stones  without 
the  camp. 

36  And  all  the  congregation  brought  him 
without  the  camp,  and  stoned  him  with 
stones,  and  he  died ; as  the  Lord  command- 
ed Moses. 

37  t And  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  say- 
ing, 

38  Speak  unto  the  children  of  Israel,  and 
bid  them  that  they  make  them  fringes  in 
the  borders  of  their  garments,  throughout 
their  generations,  and  that  they  put  upon 
the  fringe  of  the  borders  a ribband  of  blue : 

39  And  it  shall  be  unto  you  for  a fringe, 
that  ye  may  look  upon  it,  and  remember  all 
the  commandments  of  the  Lord,  and  do 
them ; and  that  ye  seek  not  after  your  own 
heart  and  your  own  eyes,  after  which  ye  use 
to  go  a whoring : 

40  That  ye  may  remember,  and  do  all  my 
commandments,  and  be  holy  unto  your  God. 

41 1 am  the  Lord  your  God,  which  brought 
you  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  to  be  your 
God : I am  the  Lord  your  God. 

CHAPTER  XVI. 


The  rebellion  of  Korah,  dec. 

NOW  Korah,  the  son  of  Izhar,  the  son  of 
Kohath,  the  son  of  Levi,  and  Dathan 
and  Abiram,  the  sons  of  Eliab,  and  On,  the 
son  of  Peleth,  sons  of  Reuben,  took  men: 

2 And  they  rose  up  before  Moses,  with  cer- 
tain of  the  children  of  Israel,  two  hundred 
and  fifty  princes  of  the  assembly,  famous  in 
the  congregation,  men  of  renown  : 

3 And  they  gathered  themselves  together 
against  Moses  and  against  Aaron,  and  said 
unto  them.  Ye  take  too  much  upon  you,  see- 
ing all  the  congregation  are  holy,  every  one 
of  them,  and  the  Lord  is  among  them: 
wherefore  then  lift  ye  up  yourselves  above 
the  congregation  of  the  Lord? 

4 And  when  Moses  heard  it,  he  fell  upon  his 
face  : 

5 And  he  spake  unto  Korah  and  unto  all 
his  company,  saying.  Even  to  morrow  the 
Lord  will  shew  who  are  his,  and  who  is  holy  ,* 
and  will  cause  him  to  come  near  unto  him : 
even  him  whom  he  hath  chosen  will  he  cause 
to  come  near  unto  him. 

6 This  do ; Take  you  censers,  Korah,  and  all 
his  company ; 

7 And  put  fire  therein,  and  put  incense  in 
them  before  the  Lord  to  morrow:  and  it 
shall  be  that  the  man  whom  the  Lord  doth 
choose,  he  shall  be  holy:  ye  take  too  much 
upon  you,  ye  sons  of  Levi. 

8 And  Moses  said  unto  Korah,  Hear,  I pray 
you,  ye  sons  of  Levi : 

HB 


Rebellion  of  Koran  and  others,  NUMBERS,  XVI.  The  earth  swalloweth  them  up. 


9 Seemeth  it  hut  a small  thing  unto  you,  that 
the  God  of  Israel  hath  separated  you  from 
the  congregation  of  Israel,  to  bring  you 
near  to  himself  to  do  the  service  of  the  tab- 
ernacle of  the  Lord,  and  to  stand  before  the 
congregation  to  minister  unto  them? 

10  And  he  hath  brought  thee  near  to  him^ 
and  all  thy  brethren  the  sons  of  Levi  with 
thee : and  seek  ye  the  priesthood  also  ? 

11  For  which  cause  both  thou  and  all  thy 
company  are  gathered  together  against  the 
Lord  : and  what  is  Aaron,  that  ye  murmur 
against  him? 

12  t And  Moses  sent  to  call  Dathan  and 
Abiram,  the  sons  of  Eliab;  which  said.  We 
will  not  come  up  : 

13  Is  it  a small  thing  that  thou  hast  brought 
us  up  out  of  a land  that  floweth  with  milk 
and  honey,  to  kill  us  in  the  wilderness,  ex- 
cept thou  make  thyself  altogether  a prince 
over  us? 

14  Moreover,  thou  hast  not  brought  us  into 
a land  that  floweth  with  milk  and  honey,  or 
given  us  inheritance  of  fields  and  vineyards : 
wilt  thou  put  out  the  eyes  of  these  men?  we 
will  not  come  up. 

15  And  Moses  was  very  wroth,  and  said  un- 
to the  Lord,  Respect  not  thou  their  offer- 
ing: I have  not  taken  one  ass  from  them, 
neither  have  I hurt  one  of  them. 

16  And  Moses  said  unto  Korah,  Be  thou 
and  all  thy  company  before  the  Lord,  thou, 
and  they,  and  Aaron,  to  morrow : 

17  And  take  every  man  his  censer,  and  put 
incense  in  them,  and  bring  ye  before  the 
Lord  every  man  his  censer,  two  hundred 
and  fifty  censers;  thou  also,  and  Aaron, 
each  of  you  his  censer. 

18  And  they  took  every  man  his  censer,  and 
put  fire  in  them,  and  laid  incense  thereon, 
and  stood  in  the  door  of  the  tabernacle  of 
the  congregation  with  Moses  and  Aaron. 

19  And  Korah  gathered  all  the  congrega- 
tion against  them  unto  the  door  of  the  tab- 
ernacle of  the  congregation : and  the  glory 
of  the  Lord  appeared  unto  all  the  congre- 
gation. 

20  And  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses  and  un- 
to Aaron,  saying, 

21  Separate  yourselves  from  among  this 
congregation,  that  I may  consume  them 
in  a moment. 

22  And  they  fell  upon  their  faces,  and  said, 
O God,  the  God  of  the  spirits  of  all  flesh, 
shall  one  man  sin,  and  wilt  thou  be  wroth 
with  all  the  congregation  ? 

23  % And  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  say- 
ing, 

24  Speak  unto  the  congregation,  saying. 
Get  you  up  from  about  the  tabernacle  of 
Korah,  Dathan,  and  Abiram. 

25  And  Moses  rose  up  and  went  unto  Da- 
than and  Abiram ; and  the  elders  of  Israel 
followed  him. 

26  And  he  spake  unto  the  congregation, 
saying.  Depart,  I pray  you,  from  the  tents 
of  these  wicked  men,  and  touch  nothing  of 
theirs,  lest  ye  be  consumed  in  all  their  sins. 

27  So  they  gat  up  from  the  tabernacle  of 
Korah,  Dathan,  and  Abiram,  on  every  side : 
and  Dathan  and  Abiram  came  out,  and  stood 
in  the  door  of  their  tents,  and  their  wives, 
and  their  sons,  and  their  little  children. 

^ And  Moses  said.  Hereby  ye  shall  know 
114 


that  the  Lord  hath  sent  me  to  do  all  these 
works ; for  I have  not  done  them  of  mine 
own  mind. 

29  If  these  men  die  the  common  death  of  all 
men,  or  if  they  be  visited  after  the  visitation 
of  all  men ; then  the  Lord  hath  not  sent  me. 

30  But  if  the  Lord  make  a new  thing,  and 
the  earth  open  her  mouth,  and  swallow  them 
up,  with  all  that  appertain  unto  them,  and 
they  go  down  quick  into  the  pit;  then  ye 
shall  understand  that  these  men  have  pro- 
voked the  Lord. 

31  H And  it  came  to  pass,  as  he  had  made 
an  end  of  speaking  all  these  words,  that  the 
ground  clave  asunder  that  was  under  them : 

32  And  the  earth  opened  her  mouth,  and 
swallowed  them  up,  and  their  houses,  and 
all  the  men  that  appertained  unto  Korah, 
and  all  their  goods. 

33  They,  and  all  that  appertained  to  them, 
went  down  alive  into  the  pit,  and  the  earth 
closed  upon  them : and  they  perished  from 
among  the  congregation. 

34  And  all  Israel  that  were  round  about 
them  fled  at  the  cry  of  them:  for  they  said. 
Lest  the  earth  swallow  us  up  also. 

35  And  there  came  out  a fire  from  the 
Lord,  and  consumed  the  two  hundred  and 
fifty  men  that  offered  incense. 

36  IF  And  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  say- 
ing, 

37  Speak  unto  Eleazar  the  son  of  Aaron  the 
priest,  that  he  take  up  the  censers  out  of  the 
burning,  and  scatter  thou  the  fire  yonder ; 
for  they  are  hallowed. 

38  The  censers  of  these  sinners  against  their 
own  souls,  let  them  make  them  broad  plates 
for  a covering  of  the  altar : for  they  offered 
them  before  the  Lord,  therefore  they  are 
hallowed : and  they  shall  be  a sign  unto  the 
children  of  Israel. 

39  And  Eleazar  the  priest  took  the  brazen 
censers,  wherewith  they  that  were  burnt 
had  offered;  and  they  were  made  broad 
plates  for  a covering  of  the  altar : 

40  To  be  a memorial  unto  the  children  of 
Israel,  that  no  stranger,  which  is  not  of  the 
seed  of  Aaron,  come  near  to  offer  incense  be- 
fore the  Lord  ; that  he  be  not  as  Korah,  and 
as  his  company : as  the  Lord  said  to  him  by 
the  hand  of  Moses. 

41  t But  on  the  morrow  all  the  congre- 
gation of  the  children  of  Israel  murmured 
against  Moses  and  against  Aaron,  saying.  Ye 
have  killed  the  people  of  the  Lord. 

42  And  it  came  to  pass,  when  the  congrega- 
tion was  gathered  against  Moses  and  against 
Aaron,  that  they  looked  toward  the  taber- 
nacle of  the  congregation  : and,  behold,  the 
cloud  covered  it,  and  the  glory  of  the  Lord 
appeared. 

43  And  Moses  and  Aaron  came  before  the 
tabernacle  of  the  congregation. 

44  IF  And  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  say- 
ing, 

45  Get  you  up  from  among  this  congrega- 
tion, that  I may  consume  them  as  in  a mo- 
ment. And  they  fell  upon  their  faces. 

46  IF  And  Moses  said  unto  Aaron,  Take  a 
censer,  and  put  fire  therein  from  off  the 
altar,  and  put  on  incense,  and  go  quickly 
unto  the  congregation,  and  make  an  atone- 
ment for  them : for  there  is  wrath  gone  out 
from  the  Lord  ; the  plague  is  begun. 


Aaron's  rod  flourisheth,  NUMBERS,  XVIll.  The  portion  of  the  priests. 


47  And  Aaron  took  as  Moses  commanded, 
and  ran  into  the  midst  of  the  cong-regation ; 
and,  behold,  the  plague  was  begun  among 
the  people:  and  he  put  on  incense,  and 
made  an  atonement  for  the  people. 

48  And  he  stood  between  the  dead  and  the 
living ; and  the  plague  was  stayed. 

49  Now  they  that  died  in  the  plague  were 
fourteen  thousand  and  seven  hundred,  be- 
sides them  that  died  about  the  matter  of 
Korah. 

50  And  Aaron  returned  unto  Moses  unto 
the  door  of  the  tabernacle  of  the  congrega- 
tion : and  the  plague  was  stayed. 


CHAPTER  XVII. 

Budding  of  Aaron's  rod. 

AND  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  saying, 
XA-  2 Speak  unto  the  children  of  Israel,  and 
take  of  every  one  of  them  a rod  according 
to  the  house  of  their  fathers,  of  all  their 
princes  according  to  the  house  of  their  fa- 
thers, twelve  rods : write  thou  every  man’s 
name  upon  his  rod. 

3 And  thou  shalt  write  Aaron’s  name  upon 
the  rod  of  Levi : for  one  rod  shall  be  for  the 
head  of  the  house  of  their  fathers. 

4 And  thou  shalt  lay  them  up  in  the  taber- 
nacle of  the  congregation  before  the  testi- 
mony, where  I will  meet  with  you. 

5 And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  that  the  man’s 
rod,  whom  I shall  choose,  shall  blossom: 
and  I will  make  to  cease  from  me  the  mur- 
murings  of  the  children  of  Israel,  whereby 
they  murmur  against  you. 

6 t And  Moses  spake  unto  the  children  of 
Israel,  and  every  one  of  their  princes  gave 
him  a rod  apiece,  for  each  prince  one,  ac- 
cording to  their  fathers’  houses,  even  twelve 
rods : and  the  rod  of  Aaron  was  among  their 
rods. 

7 And  Moses  laid  up  the  rods  before  the 
Lord  in  the  tabernacle  of  witness. 

8 And  it  came  to  pass,  that  on  the  morrow 
Moses  went  into  the  tabernacle  of  witness ; 
and,  behold,  the  rod  of  Aaron  for  the  house 
of  Levi  was  budded,  and  brought  forth  buds, 
and  bloomed  blossoms,  and  yielded  almonds. 

9 And  Moses  brought  out  all  the  rods  from 
before  the  Lord  unto  all  the  children  of  Is- 
rael : and  they  looked,  and  took  every  man 
his  rod. 

10  t And  the  Lord  said  unto  Moses,  Bring 
Aaron’s  rod  again  before  the  testimony,  to 
be  kept  for  a token  against  the  rebels ; and 
thou  shalt  quite  take  away  their  murmurings 
from  me,  that  they  die  not. 

11  And  Moses  did  so:  as  the  Lord  com- 
manded him,  so  did  he. 

12  And  the  children  of  Israel  spake  unto 
Moses,  saying.  Behold,  we  die,  we  perish,  we 
all  perish. 

13  Whosoever  cometh  any  thing  near  unto 
the  tabernacle  of  the  Lord  shall  die : shall 
we  be  consumed  with  dying? 


CHAPTER  XVIII. 

The  priests'  charge. 

AND  the  Lord  said  unto  Aaron,  Thou  and 
XA.  thy  sons  and  thy  father’s  house  with 
thee  shall  bear  the  iniquity  of  the  sanctua- 
ry: and  thou  and  thy  sons  with  thee  shall 
bear  the  iniquity  of  your  priesthood, 
i And  thy  brethren  also  of  the  tribe  of 


vi,  the  tribe  of  thy  father,  bring  thou  with 
thee,  that  they  may  be  joined  unto  thee, 
and  minister  unto  thee : but  thou  and  thy 
sons  with  thee  shall  minister  before  the  tab- 
ernacle of  witness. 

3 And  they  shall  keep  thy  charge,  and  the 
charge  of  all  the  tabernacle : only  they  shall 
not  come  nigh  the  vessels  of  the  sanctuary 
and  the  altar,  that  neither  they,  nor  ye  also, 
die. 

4 And  they  shall  be  joined  unto  thee,  and 
keep  the  charge  of  the  tabernacle  of  the 
congregation,  for  all  the  service  of  the  tab- 
ernacle : and  a stranger  shall  not  come  nigh 
unto  you. 

5 And  ye  shall  keep  the  charge  of  the  sanc- 
tuary, and  the  charge  of  the  altar;  that 
there  be  no  wrath  any  more  upon  the  chil- 
dren of  Israel. 

6 And  I,  behold,  I have  taken  your  breth- 
ren the  Levites  from  among  the  children  of 
Israel : to  you  they  are  given  as  a gift  for 
the  Lord,  to  do  the  service  of  the  taberna- 
cle of  the  congregation. 

7 Therefore  thou  and  thy  sons  with  thee 
shall  keep  your  priest’s  office  for  every  thing 
of  the  altar,  and  within  the  vail ; and  ye  shall 
serve : I have  given  your  priest’s  office  unto 
you  as  a service  of  gift:  and  the  stranger 
that  cometh  nigh  shall  be  put  to  death. 

8 t And  the  Lord  sp^ke  unto  Aaron,  Be- 
hold, I also  have  given  thee  the  charge  of 
mine  heave  offerings  of  all  the  hallowed 
things  of  the  children  of  Israel ; unto  thee 
have  I given  them  by  reason  of  the  anoint- 
ing, and  to  thy  sons,  by  an  ordinance  for 
ever. 

9 This  shall  be  thine  of  the  most  holy  things 
reserved  from  the  fire:  every  oblation  of 
theirs,  every  meat  offering  of  theirs,  and 
every  sin  offering  of  theirs,  and  every  tres- 
pass offering  of  theirs,  which  they  shall  ren- 
der unto  me,  shall  be  most  holy  for  thee  and 
for  thy  sons. 

10  In  the  most  holy  place  shalt  thou  eat  it ; 
every  male  shall  eat  it : it  shall  be  holy  unto 
thee. 

11  And  this  is  thine ; the  heave  offering  of 
their  gift,  with  all  the  wave  offerings  of  the 
children  of  Israel : I have  given  them  unto 
thee,  and  to  thy  sons  and  to  thy  daughters 
with  thee,  by  a statute  for  ever : every  one 
that  is  clean  in  thy  house  shall  eat  of  it. 

12  All  the  best  of  the  oil,  and  all  the  best  of 
the  wine,  and  of  the  wheat,  the  firstfruits  of 
them  which  they  shall  offer  unto  the  Lord, 
them  have  I given  thee. 

13  And  whatsoever  is  first  ripe  in  the  land, 
which  they  shall  bring  unto  the  Lord,  shall 
be  thine;  every  one  that  is  clean  in  thine 
house  shall  eat  of  it. 

14  Every  thing  devoted  in  Israel  shall  be 
thine. 

15  Every  thing  that  openeth  the  matrix  in 
all  flesh,  which  they  bring  unto  the  Lord, 
whether  it  be  of  men  or  beasts,  shall  be  thine : 
nevertheless  the  firstborn  of  man  shalt  thou 
surely  redeem,  and  the  firstling  of  unclean 
beasts  shalt  thou  redeem. 

16  And  those  that  are  to  be  redeemed  from 
a month  old  shaR  thou  redeem,  according  to 
thine  estimation,  for  the  money  of  five  shek- 
els, after  the  shekel  of  the  sanctuary,  which 
U twenty  gerahs. 


The  portion  of  the  Levites. 


17  But  the  firstling  of  a cow,  or  the  firstling 
of  a sheep,  or  the  firstling  of  a goat,  thou 
Shalt  not  redeem ; they  are  holy : thou  shalt 
sprinkle  their  blood  upon  the  altar,  and  shalt 
burn  their  fat  for  an  offering  made  by  fire, 
for  a sweet  savour  unto  the  Lord. 

18  And  the  flesh  of  them  shall  be  thine,  as 

the  wave  breast  and  as  the  right  shoulder 
are  thine.  ^ , , , , ^ . 

19  All  the  heave  offerings  of  the  holy  things, 

which  the  children  of  Israel  offer  unto  the 
Lord,  have  I given  thee,  and  thy  sons  and 
thy  daughters  with  thee,  by  a statute  for 
ever:  it  is  a covenant  of  salt  for  ever  be- 
fore the  Lord  unto  thee  and  to  thy  seed 
with  thee.  ^ „ 

20  H And  the  Lord  spake  unto  Aaron,  Thou 
shalt  have  no  inheritance  in  their  land,  nei- 
ther shalt  thou  have  any  part  among  them : 

I am  thy  part  and  thine  inheritance  among 
the  children  of  Israel.  ^ 

21  And,  behold,  I have  given  the  children 
of  Levi  all  the  tenth  in  Israel  for  an  inher- 
itance, for  their  service  which  they  serve, 
even  the  service  of  the  tabernacle  of  the 

^22°^efuier^^*must  the  children  of  Israel 
henceforth  come  nigh  the  tabernacle  of  the 
congregation,  lest  they  bear  sin,  and  die. 

23  But  the  Levites  shall  do  the  service  of 
the  tabernacle  of  the  congregation,  and 
they  shall  bear  their  iniquity : it  shall  he  a 
statute  for  ever  throughout  your  genera- 
tions, that  among  the  children  of  Israel  they 
have  no  inheritance. 

24  But  the  tithes  of  the  children  of  Israel, 
which  they  offer  as  a heave  offering  unto 
the  Lord,  I have  given  to  the  Levites  to  in- 
herit: therefore  I have  said  unto  them. 
Among  the  children  of  Israel  they  shall 
have  no  inheritance. 

25 1 And  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  saying, 

26  Thus  speak  unto  the  Levites,  and  say 
unto  them.  When  ye  take  of  the  children 
of  Israel  the  tithes  which  I have  given  you 
from  them  for  your  inheritance,  then  ye 
shall  offer  up  a heave  offering  of  it  for  the 
Lord,  even  a tenth  part  of  the  tithe. 

27  And  this  your  heave  offering  shall  be 

reckoned  unto  you,  as  though  it  were  the 
corn  of  the  threshingfloor,  and  as  the  ful- 
ness of  the  winepress.  _ . 

28  Thus  ye  also  shall  offer  a heave  offering 
unto  the  Lord  of  all  your  tithes,  which  ye 
receive  of  the  children  of  Israel ; and  ye 
shall  give  thereof  the  Lord’s  heave  offering 
to  Aaron  the  priest. 

29  Out  of  all  your  gifts  ye  shall  offer  every 
heave  offering  of  the  Lord,  of  all  the  best 
thereof,  even  the  hallowed  part  thereof  out 
of  it. 

30  Therefore  thou  shalt  say  unto  them, 
When  ye  have  heaved  the  best  thereof  from 
it,  then  it  shall  be  counted  unto  the  Levites 
as  the  increase  of  the  threshingfloor,  and  as 
the  increase  of  the  winepress. 

31  And  ye  shall  eat  it  in  every  place,  ye  and 

your  households : for  it  is  your  reward  for 
your  service  in  the  tabernacle  of  the  con- 
gregation. . , „ 

32  And  ye  shall  bear  no  sin  by  reason  of  it, 
when  ye  have  heaved  from  it  the  best  of  it ; 
neither  shall  ye  pollute  the  holy  things  of 
the  children  of  Israel,  lest  ye  dieo 

IB 


NUMBERS,  XIX.  The  law  f<yr  the  use  of 

CHAPTER  XIX. 

The  water  of  separation, 

AND  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses  and  unto 
Aaron,  saying, 

2 This  is  the  ordinance  of  the  law  which  the 
Lord  hath  commanded,  saying.  Speak  unto 
the  children  of  Israel,  that  they  bring  thee  a 
red  heifer  without  spot,  wherein  is  no  blem- 
ish, and  upon  which  never  came  yoke. 

3 And  ye  shall  give  her  unto  Eleazar  the 
priest,  that  he  may  bring  her  forth  without 
the  camp,  and  one  shall  slay  her  before  his 
face: 

4 And  Eleazar  the  priest  shall  take  of  her 
blood  with  his  finger,  and  sprinkle  of  her 
blood  directly  before  the  tabernacle  of  the 
congregation  seven  times. 

5 And  one  shall  burn  the  heifer  in  his  sight ; 
her  skin,  and  her  flesh,  and  her  blood,  with 
her  dung,  shall  he  burn : 

6 And  the  priest  shall  take  cedar  wood,  and 
hyssop,  and  scarlet,  and  cast  it  into  the 
midst  of  the  burning  of  the  heifer. 

7 Then  the  priest  shall  wash  his  clothes,  and 
he  shall  bathe  his  flesh  in  water,  and  after- 
ward he  shall  come  into  the  camp,  and  the 
priest  shall  be  unclean  until  the  even. 

8 And  he  that  burneth  her  shall  wash  his 
clothes  in  water,  and  bathe  his  flesh  in  wa- 
ter, and  shall  be  unclean  until  the  even. 

9 And  a man  that  is  clean  shall  gather  up 
the  ashes  of  the  heifer,  and  lay  them  up 
without  the  camp  in  a clean  place,  and  it 
shall  be  kept  for  the  congregation  of  the 
children  of  Israel  for  a water  of  separation ; 
it  a purification  for  sin. 

10  And  he  that  gathereth  the  ashes  of  the 
heifer  shall  wash  his  clothes,  and  be  unclean 
until  the  even : and  it  shall  be  unto  the  chil- 
dren of  Israel,  and  unto  the  stranger  that 
sojourneth  among  them,  for  a statute  for 

11  l *He  that  toucheth  the  dead  body  of  any 
man  shall  be  unclean  seven  days. 

12  He  shall  purify  himself  with  it  on  the 

third  day,  and  on  the  seventh  day  he  shall 
be  clean : but  if  he  purify  not  himself  the 
third  day,  then  the  seventh  day  he  shall  not 
be  clean.  , , ^ ^ ^ 

13  Whosoever  toucheth  the  dead  body  or 
any  man  that  is  dead,  and  purifieth  ncff  him- 
self, deflleth  the  tabernacle  of  the  Lord; 
and  that  soul  shall  be  cut  off  from  Israel : 
because  the  water  of  separation  was  not 
sprinkled  upon  him,  he  shall ^ be  unclean ; 
his  uncleanness  is  yet  upon  him. 

14  This  is  the  law,  when  a man  dieth  in  a 
tent;  all  that  come  into  the  tent,  and  all 
that  is  in  the  tent,  shall  be  unclean  seven 

^S^And  every  open  vessel,  which  hath  no 
covering  bound  upon  it,  is  unclean. 

16  And  whosoever  toucheth  one  that  is 
slain  with  a sword  in  the  open  fields,  or  a 
dead  body,  or  a bone  of  a man,  or  a grave, 
shall  be  unclean  seven  days. 

17  And  for  an  unclean  person  they  shall 

take  of  the  ashes  of  the  burnt  heifer  ot 
purification  for  sin,  and  running  water  shall 
be  put  thereto  in  a vessel : „ ^ „ 

18  And  a clean  person  shall  take  hyssop, 
and  dip  it  in  the  water,  and  sprinkle  it  upon 
the  tent,  and  upon  all  the  vessels,  and  upon 


the  water  of  separation^  NUMBERS,  XXI.  Aaron  dieth  upon  mount  Hor, 


the  persons  that  were  there,  and  upon  him 
that  touched  a bone,  or  one  slain,  or  <one 
dead,  or  a grave : 

19  And  the  clean  person  shall  sprinkle  upon 
the  unclean  on  the  third  day,  and  on  the  sev- 
enth day : and  on  the  seventh  day  he  shall 
purify  himself,  and  wash  his  clothes,  and 
bathe  himself  in  water,  and  shall  be  clean  at 
even. 

20  But  the  man  that  shall  be  unclean,  and 
shall  not  purify  himself,  that  soul  shall  be 
cut  off  from  among  the  congregation,  be- 
cause he  hath  defiled  the  sanctuary  of  the 
Lord:  the  water  of  separation  hath  not 
been  sprinkled  upon  him;  he  is  unclean. 

21  And  it  shall  be  a perpetual  statute  unto 
them,  that  he  that  sprinkleth  the  water  of 
separation  shall  wash  his  clothes;  and  he 
that  toucheth  the  water  of  separation  shall 
be  unclean  until  even. 

22  And  whatsoever  the  unclean  person 
toucheth  shall  be  unclean ; and  the  soul  that 
toucheth  it  shall  be  unclean  until  even. 

CHAPTER  XX. 

Water  miraculously  supplied. 

Then  came  the  children  of  Israel,  even 
the  whole  congregation,  into  the  desert 
of  Zin  in  the  first  month:  and  the  people 
abode  in  Kadesh;  and  Miriam  died  there, 
and  was  buried  there. 

2  And  there  was  no  water  for  the  congrega- 
tion : and  they  gathered  themselves  together 
against  Moses  and  against  Aaron. 

3  And  the  people  chode  with  Moses,  and 
spake,  saying.  Would  God  that  we  had  died 
when  our  brethren  died  before  the  Lord  ! 

4  And  why  have  ye  brought  up  the  congre- 
gation of  the  Lord  into  this  wilderness,  that 
we  and  our  cattle  should  die  there  ? 

5  And  wherefore  have  ye  made  us  to  come 
up  out  of  Egypt,  to  bring  us  in  unto  this 
evil  place?  it  is  no  place  of  seed,  or  of  figs, 
or  of  vines,  or  of  pomegranates ; neither  is 
there  any  water  to  drink. 

6  And  Moses  aad  Aaron  went  from  the 
presence  of  the  assembly  unto  the  door  of 
the  tabernacle  of  the  congregation,  and 
they  fell  upon  their  faces : and  the  glory  of 
the  Lord  appeared  unto  them. 

7  t And  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  say- 
ing, 

8  Take  the  rod,  and  gather  thou  the  assem- 
bly together,  thou  and  Aaron  thy  brother, 
and  speak  ye  unto  the  rock  before  their 
eyes ; and  it  shall  give  forth  his  water,  and 
thou  shalt  bring  forth  to  them  water  out  of 
the  rock : so  thou  shalt  give  the  congrega- 
tion and  their  beasts  drink. 

9  And  Moses  took  the  rod  from  before  the 
Lord,  as  he  commanded  him. 

10  And  Moses  and  Aaron  gathered  the  con- 
gregation together  before  the  rock,  and  he 
said  unto  them.  Hear  now,  ye  rebels ; must 
we  fetch  you  water  out  of  this  rock  ? 

11  And  Moses  lifted  up  his  hand,  and  with 
his  rod  he  smote  the  rock  twice:  and  the 
water  came  out  abundantly,  and  the  congre- 
gation drank,  and  their  beasts  also. 

12 1 And  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses  and 
Aaron,  Because  ye  believed  me  not,  to  sanc- 
tify me  in  the  eyes  of  the  children  of  Israel, 
therefore  ye  shall  not  bring  this  congrega- 
tion into  the  land  which  I have  given  them. 


13  This  is  the  water  of  Meribah;  because 
the  children  of  Israel  strove  with  the  Lord, 
and  he  was  sanctified  in  them. 

14  1 And  Moses  sent  messengers  from  Ka- 
desh unto  the  king  of  Edom,  Thus  saith  thy 
brother  Israel,  Thou  knowest  all  the  travail 
that  hath  befallen  us : 

15  How  our  fathers  went  down  into  Egypt, 
and  we  have  dwelt  in  Egypt  a long  time ; and 
the  Egyptians  vexed  us,  and  our  fathers  : 

16  And  when  we  cried  unto  the  Lord,  he 
heard  our  voice,  and  sent  an  angel,  and  hath 
brought  us  forth  out  of  Egypt:  and,  behold, 
we  are  in  Kadesh,  a city  in  the  uttermost  of 
thy  border. 

17  Let  us  pass,  I pray  thee,  through  thy 
country : we  will  not  pass  through  the  fields, 
or  through  the  vineyards,  neither  will  we 
drink  of  the  water  of  the  wells:  we  will 
go  by  the  king’s  high  way,  we  will  not  turn 
to  the  right  hand  nor  to  the  left,  until  we 
have  passed  thy  borders. 

18  And  Edom  said  unto  him.  Thou  shalt  not 
pass  by  me,  lest  I come  out  against  thee  with 
the  sword. 

19  And  the  children  of  Israel  said  unto  him. 
We  will  go  by  the  high  way:  and  if  I and 
my  cattle  drink  of  thy  water,  then  I will 
pay  for  it : I will  only,  without  doing  any 
thing  else,  go  through  on  my  feet. 

20  And  he  said.  Thou  shalt  not  go  through. 
And  Edom  came  out  against  him  with  much 
people,  and  with  a strong  hand. 

21  Thus  Edom  refused  to  give  Israel  pas- 
sage through  his  border : wherefore  Israel 
turned  away  from  him. 

22  t And  the  children  of  Israel,  even  the 
whole  congregation,  journeyed  from  Ka- 
desh, and  came  unto  mount  Hor. 

23  And  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses  and 
Aaron  in  mount  Hor,  by  the  coast  of  the 
land  of  Edom,  saying, 

24  Aaron  shall  be  gathered  unto  his  people : 
for  he  shall  not  enter  into  the  land  which 
I have  given  unto  the  children  of  Israel,  be- 
cause ye  rebelled  against  my  word  at  the 
water  of  Meribah. 

25  Take  Aaron  and  Eleazar  his  son,  and 
bring  them  up. unto  mount  Hor: 

26  And  strip  Aaron  of  his  garments,  and  put 
them  upon  Eleazar  his  son : and  Aaron  shall 
be  gathered  unto  his  people^  and  shall  die 
there. 

27  And  Moses  did  as  the  Lord  commanded : 
and  they  went  up  into  mount  Hor  in  the 
sight  of  all  the  congregation. 

28  And  Moses  stripped  Aaron  of  his  gar- 
ments, and  put  them  upon  Eleazar  his  son ; 
and  Aaron  died  there  in  the  top  of  the 
mount : and  Moses  and  Eleazar  came  down 
from  the  mount. 

29  And  when  all  the  congregation  saw  that 
Aaron  was  dead,  they  mourned  for  Aaron 
thirty  days,  even  all  the  house  of  Israel. 

CHAPTER  XXI. 

The  Israelites  bit  by  fiery  serpents. 

AND  when  king  Arad  the  Canaanite,  which 
dwelt  in  the  south,  heard  tell  that  Israel 
came  by  the  way  of  the  spies ; then  he  fought 
against  Israel,  and  took  some  of  them  pris- 
oners. 

2 And  Israel  vowed  a vow  unto  the  Lord, 
and  said.  If  thou  wilt  indeed  deliver  this  peo- 
117 


The  brazen  serpent. 

pie  into  my  hand,  then  I will  utterly  destroy 
their  cities. 

3 And  the  Lord  hearkened  to  the  voice  of 
Israel,  and  delivered  up  the  Canaanites ; and 
they  utterly  destroyed  them  and  their  cities : 
and  he  called  the  name  of  the  place  Hormah. 

4 1 And  they  journeyed  from  mount  Hor  by 
the  way  of  the  Red  sea,  to  compass  the  land 
of  Edom:  and  the  soul  of  the  people  was 
much  discouraged  because  of  the  way. 

5 And  the  people  spake  against  God,  and 
against  Moses,  Wherefore  have  ye  brought 
us  up  out  of  Egypt  to  die  in  the  wilderness? 
for  there  is  no  bread,  neither  is  there  any  wa- 
ter ; and  our  soul  loatheth  this  light  bread. 

6 And  the  Lord  sent  fiery  serpents  among 
the  people,  and  they  bit  the  people;  and 
much  people  of  Israel  died. 

7 H Therefore  the  people  came  to  Moses,  and 
said.  We  have  sinned,  for  we  have  spoken 
against  the  Lord,  and  against  thee ; pray  un- 
to the  Lord,  that  he  take  away  the  serpents 
from  us.  And  Moses  prayed  for  the  people. 

8 And  the  Lord  said  unto  Moses,  Make  thee 
a fiery  serpent,  and  set  it  upon  a pole : and  it 
shall  come  to  pass,  that  every  one  that  is  bit- 
ten, when  he  looketh  upon  it,  shall  live. 

9 And  Moses  made  a serpent  of  brass,  and 
put  it  upon  a pole ; and  it  came  to  pass,  that 
if  a serpent  had  bitten  any  man,  when  he  be- 
held the  serpent  of  brass,  he  lived. 

10  t And  the  children  of  Israel  set  forward, 
and  pitched  in  Oboth. 

11  And  they  journeyed  from  Oboth,  and 
pitched  at  Ije-abarim,  in  the  wilderness 
which  is  before  Moab,  toward  the  sunrising. 

13  ^ From  thence  they  removed,  and  pitch- 
ed in  the  valley  of  Zared. 

13  From  thence  they  removed,  and  pitched 
on  the  other  side  of  Arnon,  which  is  in  the 
wilderness  that  cometh  out  of  the  coasts  of 
the  Amorites : for  Arnon  is  the  border  of 
Moab,  between  Moab  and  the  Amorites. 

14  Wherefore  it  is  said  in  the  book  of  the 
wars  of  the  Lord,  What  he  did  in  the  Red 
sea,  and  in  the  brooks  of  Arnon, 

15  And  at  the  stream  of  the  brooks  that 
goeth  down  to  the  dwelling  of  Ar,  and  lieth 
upon  the  border  of  Moab. 

16  And  from  thence  they  went  to  Beer : that 
is  the  weU  whereof  the  Lord  spake  unto 
Moses,  Gather  the  people  together,  and  I 
will  give  them  water. 

17  *Ii  Then  Israel  sang  this  song,  Spring  up, 
O well ; sing  ye  unto  it : 

18  The  princes  digged  the  well,  the  nobles 
of  the  people  digged  it,  by  the  direction  of 
the  lawgiver,  with  their  staves.  And  from 
the  wilderness  they  went  to  Mattanah : 

19  And  from  Mattanah  to  Nahaliel:  and 
from  Nahaliel  to  Bamoth: 

20  And  from  Bamoth  in  the  valley,  that  is 
in  the  country  of  Moab,  to  the  top  of  Pisgah, 
which  looketh  toward  Jeshimon. 

31  If  And  Israel  sent  messengers  unto  Sihon 
king  of  the  Amorites,  saying, 

33  Let  me  pass  through  thy  land : we  will 
not  turn  into  the  fields,  or  into  the  vine- 
yards ; we  will  not  drink  of  the  waters  of  the 
well : but  we  will  go  along  by  the  king’s  high 
way,  until  we  be  past  thy  borders. 

23  And  Sihon  would  not  suffer  Israel  to  pass 
through  his  border  ; but  Sihon  gathered  all 
his  people  together,  and  went  out  against 
118 


Sihon  and  Og  overcome, 

Israel  into  the  wilderness : and  he  came  to 
Jabaz,  and  fought  against  Israel. 

24  And  Israel  smote  him  with  the  edge  of 
the  sword,  and  possessed  his  land  from  Ar- 
non unto  Jabbok,  even  unto  the  children  of 
Ammon  : for  the  border  of  the  children  of 
Ammon  was  strong. 

35  And  Israel  took  all  these  cities : and  Is- 
rael dwelt  in  all  the  cities  of  the  Amorites, 
in  Heshbon,  and  in  all  the  villages  thereof. 

36  For  Heshbon  was  the  citj^  of  Sihon  the 
king  of  the  Amorites, who  had  fought  against 
the  former  king  of  Moab,  and  taken  all  his 
land  out  of  his  hand,  even  unto  Arnon. 

27  Wherefore  they  that  speak  in  proverbs 
say.  Come  into  Heshbon,  let  the  city  of  Sihon 
be  built  and  prepared : 

28  For  there  is  a fire  gone  out  of  Heshbon, 
a flame  from  the  city  of  Sihon : it  hath  con- 
sumed Ar  of  Moab,  and  the  lords  of  the 
high  places  of  Arnon. 

39  Woe  to  thee,  Moab ! thou  art  undone,  O 
people  of  Chemosh : he  hath  given  his  sons 
that  escaped,  and  his  daughters,  into  cap- 
tivity unto  Sihon  king  of  the  Amorites. 

30  We  have  shot  at  them ; Heshbon  is  per- 
ished even  unto  Dibon,  and  we  have  laid 
them  waste  even  unto  Nophah,  which  reach- 
eth  unto  Medeba. 

31  If  Thus  Israel  dwelt  in  the  land  of  the 
.A  nioi*it0S» 

33  And  Moses  sent  to  spy  out  Jaazer,  and 
they  took  the  villages  thereof,  and  drove 
out  the  Amorites  that  were  there. 

33  t And  they  turned  and  went  up  by  the 
way  of  Bashan : and  Og  the  king  of  Bashan 
went  out  against  them,  he,  and  all  his  peo- 
ple, to  the  battle  at  Edrei. 

34  And  the  Lord  said  unto  Moses,  Fear  him 
not : for  I have  delivered  him  into  thy  hand, 
and  all  his  people,  and  his  land;  and  thou 
Shalt  do  to  him  as  thou  didst  unto  Sihon  king 
of  the  Amorites,  which  dwelt  at  Heshbon. 

35  So  they  smote  him,  and  his  sons,  and  all 
his  people,  until  there  was  none  left  him 
alive : and  they  possessed  his  land. 

CHAPTER  XXII. 

BalaWs  message  to  Balaam. 

AND  the  children  of  Israel  set  forward, 
and  pitched  in  the  plains  of  Moab  on 
this  side  Jordan  by  Jericho. 

3 If  And  Balak  the  son  of  Zippor  saw  all 
that  Israel  had  done  to  the  Amorites. 

3 And  Moab  was  sore  afraid  of  the  people, 
because  they  were  many : and  Moab  was  dis- 
tressed because  of  the  children  of  Israel. 

4 And  Moab  said  unto  the  elders  of  Midian, 

Now  shall  this  company  lick  up  all  that  are 
round  about  us,  as  the  ox  licketh  up  the 
grass  of  the  field.  And  Balak  the  son  of 
Zippor  was  king  of  the  Moabites  at  that 
thne.  „ ^ , 

5 He  sent  messengers  therefore  unto  Bala- 
am the  son  of  Beor  to  Pethor,  which  is  by 
the  river  of  the  land  of  the  children  of  his 
people,  to  call  him,  saying.  Behold,  there  i^s 
a people  come  out  from  Egypt:  behold, 
they  cover  the  face  of  the  earth,  and  they 
abide  over  against  me: 

6 Come  now  therefore,  I pray  thee,  curse 
me  this  people ; for  they  are  too  mighty  for 
me:  peradventure  I shall  prevail,  that  we 
may  smite  them,  and  that  I may  driv©  them 


NUMBERS,  XXII. 


Balak  sendeth  for  Balaam.  NUMBERS,  XXIII.  Balah  entertaineth  Balaam. 


out  of  the  land : for  I wot  that  he  whom 
thou  hlessest  is  blessed,  and  he  whom  thou 
cursest  is  cursed. 

7 And  the  elders  of  Moab  and  the  elders  of 
Midian  departed  with  the  rewards  of  divina- 
tion in  their  hand ; and  they  came  unto  Ba- 
laam, and  spake  unto  him  the  words  of 
Balak. 

8 And  he  said  unto  them,  Lod^re  here  this 
night,  and  I will  bring*  you  word  again,  as 
the  Lord  shall  speak  unto  me:  and  the 
princes  of  Moab  abode  with  Balaam. 

9 And  God  came  unto  Balaam,  and  said. 
What  men  are  these  with  thee? 

10  And  Balaam  said  unto  God,  Balak  the 
son  of  Zippor,  king  of  Moab,  hath  sent  unto 
me,  saying, 

11  Behold,  there  is  a people  come  out  of 
Egypt,  which  covereth  the  face  of  the 
earth:  come  now,  curse  me  them;  perad- 
venture  I shall  be  able  to  overcome  them, 
and  drive  them  out. 

12  And  God  said  unto  Balaam,  Thou  shalt 
not  go  with  them ; thou  shalt  not  curse  the 
people : for  they  are  blessed. 

13  And  Balaam  rose  up  in  the  morning,  and 
said  unto  the  princes  of  Balak,  Get  you  into 
your  land:  for  the  Lord  refuseth  to  give 
me  leave  to  go  with  you. 

14  And  the  princes  of  Moab  rose  up,  and 
they  went  unto  Balak,  and  said,  Balaam  re- 
fuseth to  come  with  us. 

15 1 And  Balak  sent  yet  again  princes,  more, 
and  more  honourable  than  they. 

16  And  they  came  to  Balaam,  and  said  to 
him.  Thus  saith  Balak  the  son  of  Zippor,  Let 
nothing,  I pray  thee,  hinder  thee  from  com- 
ing unto  me : 

17  Eor  I will  promote  thee  unto  very  great 
honour,  and  I will  do  whatsoever  thou  say- 
est  unto  me : come  therefore,  I pray  thee, 
curse  me  this  people. 

18  And  Balaam  answered  and  said  unto  the 
servants  of  Balak,  If  Balak  would  give  me 
his  house  full  of  silver  and  gold,  I cannot 
go  beyond  the  word  of  the  Lord  my  God, 
to  do  less  or  more. 

19  Now  therefore,  I pray  you,  tarry  ye  also 
here  this  night,  that  I may  know  what  the 
Lord  will  say  unto  me  more. 

20  And  God  came  unto  Balaam  at  night, 
and  said  unto  him.  If  the  men  come  to  call 
thee,  rise  up,  and  go  with  them ; but  yet  the 
word  which  I shall  say  unto  thee,  that  shalt 
thou  do. 

21  And  Balaam  rose  up  in  the  morning,  and 
saddled  his  ass,  and  went  with  the  princes  of 
Moab. 

22  1 And  God’s  anger  was  kindled  because 

he  went : and  the  angel  of  the  Lord  stood  in 
the  way  for  an  adversary  against  him.  N ow 
he  was  riding  upon  his  ass,  and  his  two  serv- 
ants were  with  him.  ' 

23  And  the  ass  saw  the  angel  of  the  Lord 
standing  in  the  way,  and  his  sword  drawn 
in  his  hand:  and  the  ass  turned  aside  out 
of  the  way,  and  went  into  the  field;  and 
Balaam  smote  the  ass,  to  turn  her  into  the 
way. 

24  But  the  angel  of  the  Lord  stood  in  a 
path  of  the  vineyards,  a wall  being  on  this 
side,  and  a wall  on  that  side. 

25  And  yrhen  the  ass  saw  the  angel  of  the 
Lord,  she  thrust  herself  unto  the  wall,  and 


crushed  Balaam’s  foot  against  the  wall : and 
he  smote  her  again. 

26  And  the  angel  of  the  Lord  went  further, 
and  stood  in  a narrow  place,  where  was  no 
way  to  turn  either  to  the  right  hand  or  to 
the  left. 

27  And  when  the  ass  saw  the  angel  of  the 
Lord,  she  fell  down  under  Balaam : and  Ba- 
laam’s anger  was  kindled,  and  he  smote  the 
ass  with  a staff. 

28  And  the  Lord  opened  the  mouth  of  the 
ass,  and  she  said  unto  Balaam,  What  have  I 
done  unto  thee,  that  thou  hast  smitten  me 
these  three  times? 

29  And  Balaam  said  unto  the  ass.  Because 
thou  hast  mocked  me : I would  there  were 
a sword  in  mine  hand,  for  now  would  1 kill 
thee. 

30  And  the  ass  said  unto  Balaam,  Am  not  I 
thine  ass,  upon  which  thou  hast  ridden  ever 
since  I was  thine  unto  this  day  ? was  I ever 
wont  to  do  so  unto  thee?  And  he  said.  Nay. 

31  Then  the  Lord  opened  the  eyes  of  Ba- 
laam, and  he  saw  the  angel  of  the  Lord 
standing  in  the  way,  and  his  sword  drawn  in 
his  hand : and  he  bowed  down  his  head,  and 
fell  flat  on  his  face. 

32  And  the  angel  of  the  Lord  said  unto 
him,  Wherefore  hast  thou  smitten  thine  as^ 
these  three  times?  Behold,  I went  out  to 
withstand  thee,  because  thy  way  is  perverse 
before  me : 

33  And  the  ass  saw  me,  and  turned  from 
me  these  three  times : unless  she  had  turned 
from  me,  surely  now  also  I had  slain  thee, 
and  saved  her  alive. 

34  And  Balaam  said  unto  the  angel  of  the 
Lord,  I have  sinned ; for  I knew  not  that 
thou  stoodest  in  the  way  against  me : now 
therefore,  if  it  displease  thee,  I tvill  get  me 
back  again. 

35  And  the  angel  of  the  Lord  said  unto  Ba- 
laam, Go  with  the  men : but  only  the  word 
that  I shall  speak  unto  thee,  that  thou  shalt 
speak.  So  Balaam  went  with  the  princes  of 
Balak. 

36  1 And  when  Balak  heard  that  Balaam 
was  come,  he  went  out  to  meet  him  unto  a 
city  of  Moab,  which  is  in  the  border  of  Ar- 
non,  which  is  in  the  utmost  coast. 

37  And  Balak  said  unto  Balaam,  Did  I not 
earnestly  send  unto  thee  to  call  thee  ? where- 
fore earnest  thou  not  unto  me?  am  I not 
able  indeed  to  promote  thee  to  honour? 

38  And  Balaam  said  unto  Balak,  Lo,  I am 
come  unto  thee : have  I now  any  power  at 
all  to  say  any  thing  ? the  word  that  God  put- 
teth  in  my  mouth,  that  shall  I speak. 

39  And  Balaam  went  with  Balak,  and  they 
came  unto  Kirjath-huzoth. 

40  And  Balak  offered  oxen  and  sheep,  and 
sent  to  Balaam,  and  to  the  princes  that  were 
with  him. 

41  And  it  came  to  pass  on  the  morrow,  that 
Balak  took  Balaam,  and  brought  him  up  in- 
to the  high  places  of  Baal,  that  thence  he 
might  see  the  utmost  part  of  the  people. 

CHAPTER  XXm. 

BalaWs  sacrifices. 

AND  Balaam  said  unto  Balak,  Build  me 
here  seven  altars,  and  prepare  me  here 
seven  oxen  and  seven  rams. 

2 And  Balak  did  as  Balaam  had  spoken; 

110 


Balaam's  parables. 

and  Balak  and  Balaam  offered  on  every  altar 
a bullock  and  a ram. 

3 And  Balaam  said  unto  Balak,  Stand  by 
thy  burnt  oft'ering*,  and  I will  g-o  : peradven- 
ture  the  Lord  will  come  to  meet  me ; and 
whatsoever  he  sheweth  me  I will  tell  thee. 
And  he  went  to  a high  place. 

4 And  God  met  Balaam : and  he  said  unto 
him,  I have  prepared  seven  altars,  and  I have 
offered  upon  every  altar  a bullock  and  a ram. 

5 And  the  Lord  put  a word  in  Balaam’s 
mouth,  and  said,  Beturn  unto  Balak,  and 
thus  thou  Shalt  speak. 

6 And  he  returned  unto  him,  and,  lo,  he 
stood  by  his  burnt  sacrifice,  he,  and  all  the 
princes  of  Moab. 

7 And  he  took  up  his  parable,  and  said,  Ba- 
lak the  king  of  Moab  hath  brought  me  from 
Aram,  out  of  the  mountains  of  the  east,  say- 
ing, Come,  curse  me  Jacob,  and  come,  defy 

8 How  shall  I curse,  whom  God  hath  not 
cursed  ? or  how  shall  I defy,  whom  the  Lord 
hath  not  defied  ? 

9 For  from  the  top  of  the  rocks  I see  him, 
and  from  the  hills  I behold  him : lo,  the  peo- 
ple shall  dwell  alone,  and  shall  not  be  reck- 
oned among  the  nations. 

10  Who  can  count  the  dust  of  Jacob,  and 
the  number  of  the  fourth  part  of  Israel? 
Let  me  die  the  death  of  the  righteous,  and 
let  my  last  end  be  like  his ! 

11  And  Balak  said  unto  Balaam,  What  hast 
thou  done  unto  me?  I took  thee  to  curse 
mine  enemies,  and,  behold,  thou  hast  blessed 
them  altogether. 

12  And  he  answered  and  said.  Must  I not 
take  heed  to  speak  that  which  the  Lord 
hath  put  in  my  mouth? 

13  And  Balak  said  unto  him,  Come,  I pray 
thee,  with  me  unto  another  place,  from 
whence  thou  mayest  see  them:  thou  shalt 
see  but  the  utmost  part  of  them,  and  shalt 
not  see  them  all : and  curse  me  them  from 
thence. 

14  t And  he  brought  him  into  the  field  of 
Zophim,  to  the  top  of  Pisgah,  and  built  sev- 
en altars,  and  offered  a bullock  and  a ram  on 
every  altar. 

15  And  he  said  unto  Balak,  Stand  here  by 
thy  burnt  offering,  while  I meet  the  Lord 
yonder. 

16  And  the  Lord  met  Balaam,  and  put  a 
word  in  his  mouth,  and  said,  Go  again  unto 
Balak,  and  say  thus. 

17  And  when  he  came  to  him,  behold,  he 
stood  by  his  burnt  offering,  and  the  princes 
of  Moab  with  him.  And  Balak  said  unto 
him.  What  hath  the  Lord  spoken? 

18  And  he  took  up  his  parable,  and  said. 
Rise  up,  Balak,  and  hear ; hearken  unto  me, 
thou  son  of  Zippor : 

19  God  is  not  a man,  that  he  should  lie; 
neither  the  son  of  man,  that  he  should  re- 
pent : hath  he  said,  and  shall  he  not  do  it  ? 
or  hath  he  spoken,  and  shall  he  not  make  it 
good? 

20  Behold,  I have  received  commandment 
to  bless : and  he  hath  blessed ; and  1 cannot 
reverse  it. 

21  He  hath  not  beheld  iniquity  in  Jacob, 
neither  hath  he  seen  perverseness  in  Israel : 
the  Lord  his  God  is  with  him,  and  the  shout 
of  a king  is  among  them. 

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NUMBERS,  XXIV.  Balaam's  prophecy  of 

22  God  brought  them  out  of  Egypt;  he 
hath  as  it  were  the  strength  of  a unicorn. 

23  Surely  there  is  no  enchantment  against 
Jacob,  neither  is  there  any  divination  against 
Israel : according  to  this  time  it  shall  be  said 
of  Jacob  and  of  Israel,  What  hath  God 
wrought ! 

24  Behold,  the  people  shall  rise  up  as  a 
great  lion,  and  lift  up  himself  as  a young 
lion : he  shall  not  lie  down  until  he  eat  of  the 
prey,  and  drink  the  blood  of  the  slain. 

25  1 And  Balak  said  unto  Balaam,  Neither 
curse  them  at  all,  nor  bless  them  at  all. 

26  But  Balaam  answered  and  said  unto 
Balak,  Told  not  I thee,  saying.  All  that  the 
Lord  speaketh,  that  I must  do  ? 

27  t And  Balak  said  unto  Balaam,  Come, 
I pray  thee,  I will  bring  thee  unto  another 
place ; peradventure  it  will  please  God  that 
thou  mayest  curse  me  them  from  thence. 

28  And  Balak  brought  Balaam  unto  the  top 
of  Peor,  that  looketh  toward  Jeshimon. 

29  And  Balaam  said  unto  Balak,  Build  me 
here  seven  altars,  and  prepare  me  here  sev- 
en bullocks  and  seven  rams. 

30  And  Balak  did  as  Balaam  had  said,  and 
offered  a bullock  and  a ram  on  every  altar. 


CHAPTER  XXIV. 

The  prophecy  of  Balaam. 

AND  when  Balaam  saw  that  it  pleased  the 
Lord  to  bless  Israel,  he  went  not,  as  at 
other  times,  to  seek  for  enchantments,  but 
he  set  his  face  toward  the  wilderness. 

2 And  Balaam  lifted  up  his  eyes,  and  he 
saw  Israel  abiding  in  his  tents  according  to 
their  tribes ; and  the  Spirit  of  God  came  up- 
on him. 

3 And  he  took  up  his  parable,  and  said,  Ba- 
laam the  son  of  Beor  hath  said,  and  the  man 
whose  eyes  are  open  hath  said : 

4 He  hath  said,  which  heard  the  words  of 
God,  which  saw  the  vision  of  the  Almighty, 
falling  into  a trance,  but  having  his  eyes 
open: 

5 How  goodly  are  thy  tents,  O Jacob,  and 
thy  tabernacles,  O Israel ! 

6 As  the  valleys  are  they  spread  forth,  as 
gardens  by  the  river’s  side,  as  the  trees  of 
lignaloes  which  the  Lord  hath  planted,  and 
as  cedar  trees  beside  the  waters. 

7 He  shall  pour  the  water  out  of  his  buck- 
ets, and  his  seed  shall  be  in  many  waters,  and 
his  king  shall  be  higher  than  Agag,  and  his 
kingdom  shall  be  exalted. 

8 God  brought  him  forth  out  of  Egypt ; he 
hath  as  it  were  the  strength  of  a unicorn : 
he  shall  eat  up  the  nations  his  enemies,  and 
shall  break  their  bones,  and  pierce  them 
through  with  his  arrows. 

9 He  couched,  he  lay  down  as  a lion,  and  as 
a great  lion : who  shall  stir  him  up  ? Blessed 
is  he  that  blesseth  thee,  and  cursed  is  he  that 
curseth  thee. 

10  1 And  Balak’s  anger  was  kindled  against 
Balaam,  and  he  smote  his  hands  together : 
and  Balak  said  unto  Balaam,  I called  thee  to 
curse  mine  enemies,  and,  behold,  thou  hast 
altogether  blessed  them  these  three  times. 

11  Therefore  now  flee  thou  to  thy  place : I 

thought  to  promote  thee  unto  great  honour ; 
but,  lo,  the  Lord  hath  kept  thee  back  from 
honour.  , t 

12  And  Balaam  said  unto  Balak,  Spake  I 


the  Star  of  Jacob. 


NUMBERS,  XXVI. 


Zimri  and  Cozbi  nlain. 


not  also  to  thy  messengers  which  thou  sent- 
estunto  me,  saying, 

13  If  Balak  would  give  me  his  house  full  of 
silver  and  gold,  I cannot  go  beyond  the 
commandment  of  the  Lord,  to  do  either 
good  or  bad  of  mine  own  mind;  but  what 
the  Lord  saith,  that  will  I speak? 

14  And  now,  behold,  I go  unto  my  people : 
come  therefore^  and  I will  advertise  thee 
what  this  people  shall  do  to  thy  people  in 
the  latter  days. 

15  1 And  he  took  up  his  parable,  and  said, 
Balaam  the  son  of  Beor  hath  said,  and  the 
man  whose  eyes  are  open  hath  said: 

16  He  hath  said,  which  heard  the  words  of 
God,  and  knew  the  knowledge  of  the  Most 
High,  which  saw  the  vision  of  the  Almighty, 
falling  into  a trance,  but  having  his  eyes 
open : 

IT  I shall  see  him,  but  not  now : I shall  be- 
hold him,  but  not  nigh : there  shall  come  a 
Star  out  of  Jacob,  and  a Sceptre  shall  rise 
out  of  Israel,  and  shall  smite  the  corners  of 
Moab,  and  destroy  all  the  children  of  Sheth. 

18  And  Edom  shall  be  a possession,  Seir 
also  shall  be  a possession  for  his  enemies; 
and  Israel  shall  do  valiantly. 

19  Out  of  Jacob  shall  come  he  that  shall 
have  dominion,  and  shall  destroy  him  that 
remaineth  o the  city. 

20  1 And  when  he  looked  on  Amalek,  he 
took  up  his  parable,  and  said,  Amalek  was 
the  first  of  the  nations;  but  his  latter  end 
shall  be  that  he  perish  for  ever. 

21  And  he  looked  on  the  Kenites,  and  took 
up  his  parable,  and  said.  Strong  is  thy  dwell- 
ingplace,  and  thou  puttest  thy  nest  in  a 
rock. 

22  Nevertheless  the  Kenite  shall  be  wasted, 
until  Asshur  shall  carry  thee  away  captive. 

23  And  he  took  up  his  parable,’  and  said, 
Alas,  who  shall  live  when  God  doeth  this! 

24  And  ships  shall  come  from  the  coast  of 
Chittim,  and  shall  afflict  Asshur,  and  shall 
afflict  Eber,  and  he  also  shall  perish  for 
ever. 

25  And  Balaam  rose  up,  and  went  and  re- 
turned to  his  place:  and  Balak  also  went 
his  way. 

CHAPTER  XXY. 

Israel’s  whoredom  and  idolatry. 

AND  Israel  abode  in  Shittim,  and  the  peo- 
jt\.  pie  began  to  commit  whoredom  with 
the  daughters  of  Moab. 

2 And  they  called  the  people  unto  the  sac- 
rifices of  their  gods : and  the  people  did  eat, 
and  bowed  down  to  their  gods. 

3 And  Israel  joined  himself  unto  Baal-peor : 
and  the  anger  of  the  Lord  was  kindled 
against  Israel. 

4 And  the  Lord  said  unto  Moses,  Take  all 
the  heads  of  the  people,  and  hang  them  up 
before  the  Lord  against  the  sun,  that  the 
fierce  anger  of  the  Lord  may  be  turned 
away  from  Israel. 

5 And  Moses  said  unto  the  judges  of  Israel, 
Slay  ye  every  one  his  men  that  were  joined 
unto  Baal-peor. 

6 1 And,  behold,  one  of  the  children  of  Is- 
rael came  and  brought  unto  his  brethren  a 
Midianitish  woman  in  the  sight  of  Moses,  and 
in  the  sight  of  all  the  congregation  of  the 
children  of  Israel,  who  were  weeping  before 


the  door  of  the  tabernacle  of  the  congrega- 
tion. 

T And  when  Phinehas,  the  son  of  Elcazar, 
the  son  of  Aaron  the  priest,  saw  it,  he  rose 
up  from  among  the  congregation,  and  took 
a javelin  in  his  hand  ; 

8 And  he  went  after  the  man  of  Israel  into 
the  tent,  and  thrust  both  of  them  through, 
the  man  of  Israel,  and  the  woman  through 
her  belly.  So  the  plague  was  stayed  from 
the  children  of  Israel, 

9 And  those  that  died  in  the  plague  were 
twenty  and  four  thousand. 

10  If  And  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  say- 
ing, 

11  Phinehas,  the  son  of  Eleazar,  the  son  of 
Aaron  the  priest,  hath  turned  my  wrath 
away  from  the  children  of  Israel,  while  he 
was  zealous  for  my  sake  among  them,  that  I 
consumed  not  the  children  of  Israel  in  my 
jealousy. 

12  Wherefore  say,  Behold,  I give  unto  him 
my  covenant  of  peace : 

13  And  he  shall  have  it,  and  his  seed  after 
him,  even  the  covenant  of  an  everlasting 
priesthood ; because  he  was  zealous  for  his 
God,  and  made  an  atonement  for  the  chil- 
dren of  Israel. 

14  Now  the  name  of  the  Israelite  that  was 
slain,  eve7i  that  was  slain  with  the  Midian- 
itish woman,  was  Zimri,  the  son  of  Salu,  a 
prince  of  a chief  house  among  the  Simeon- 
ites. 

15  And  the  name  of  the  Midianitish  woman 
thaj:  was  slain  was  Cozbi,  the  daughter  of 
Zur;  he  was  head  over  a people,  and  of  a 
chief  house  in  Midian. 

16  IFAnd  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  saying, 
IT  Vex  the  Midianites,  and  smite  them : 

18  For  they  vex  you  with  their  wiles,  where- 
with they  have  beguiled  you  in  the  matter 
of  Peor,  and  in  the  matter  of  Cozbi,  the 
daughter  of  a prince  of  Midian,  their  sister, 
which  was  slain  in  the  day  of  the  plague  for 
Poor’s  sake. 

CHAPTER  XXVI. 

The  Israelites  numbered. 

AND  it  came  to  pass  after  the  plague,  that 
the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses  and  unto 
Eleazar  the  son  of  Aaron  the  priest,  saying, 

2 Take  the  sum  of  all  the  congregation  of 
the  children  of  Israel,  from  twenty  years  old 
and  upward, throughout  their  fathers’  house, 
all  that  are  able  to  go  to  war  in  Israel. 

3 And  Moses  and  Eleazar  the  priest  spake 
with  them  in  the  plains  of  Moab  by  Jordan 
near  Jericho,  saying, 

4 Take  the  sum  of  the  people,  from  twenty 
years  old  and  upward;  as  the  Lord  com- 
manded Moses  and  the  children  of  Israel, 
which  went  forth  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt. 

5 IF  Reuben,  the  eldest  son  of  Israel : the 
children  of  Reuben ; Hanoch,  of  whom 
cometh  the  family  of  the  Hanochites:  of 
Pallu,  the  family  of  the  Palluites: 

6 Of  Hezron,  the  family  of  the  Hezronites: 
of  Carmi,  the  family  of  the  Carmites. 

T These  are  the  families  of  the  Reubenites : 
and  they  that  were  numbered  of  them  were 
forty  and  three  thousand  and  seven  hundred 
and  thirty. 

8 And  the  sons  of  Pallu ; Eliab. 

9 And  the  sons  of  Eliab;  Nemuel,  and  Da- 

rn 


The  suTn  of  all  Israel  NUMBERS,  XXVI.  taken  in  the  plains  of  JMoah, 


than,  and  Abiram.  This  is  that  Dathan  and 
Abiram,  which  were  famous  in  the  congrega- 
tion, who  strove  against  Moses  and  against 
Aaron  in  the  company  of  Korah,  when  they 
strove  against  the  Lord  : 

10  And  the  earth  opened  her  mouth,  and 
swallowed  them  up  togqther  with  Korah, 
when  that  company  died,  what  time  the  fire 
devoured  two  hundred  and  fifty  men : and 
they  became  a sign. 

11  Notwithstanding  the  children  of  Korah 
died  not. 

13  t The  sons  of  Simeon  after  their  fami- 
lies: of  Nemuel,  the  family  of  the  Nemuel- 
ites:  of  Jamin,  the  family  of  the  Jaminites: 
of  Jachin,  the  family  of  the  Jachinites: 

13  Of  Zerah,  the  family  of  the  Zarhites : of 
Shaul,  the  family  of  the  Shaulites. 

14  These  are  the  families  of  the  Simeonites, 
twenty  and  two  thousand  and  two  hundred. 

15  1 The  children  of  Gad  after  their  fami- 
lies : of  Zephon,  the  family  of  the  Zephon- 
ites : of  Haggi,  the  family  of  the  Haggites ; 
of  Shuni,  the  family  of  the  Shunites : 

16  Of  Ozni,  the  family  of  the  Oznites:  of 
Eri,  the  family  of  the  Erites : 

17  Of  Arod,  the  family  of  the  Arodites : of 
Areli,  the  family  of  the  Arelites. 

18  These  are  the  families  of  the  children  of 
Gad  according  to  those  that  were  numbered 
of  them,  forty  thousand  and  five  hundred. 

19  IF  The  sons  of  Judah  were  Er  and  Onan : 
and  Er  and  Onan  died  in  the  land  of  Canaan. 

30  And  the  sons  of  Judah  after  their  fami- 
lies were ; of  Shelah,  the  family  of  the  She- 
lanites : of  Pharez,  the  family  of  the  Phar- 
zites : of  Zerah,  the  family  of  the  Zarhites. 

31  And  the  sons  of  Pharez  were ; of  Hezron, 
the  family  of  the  Hezronites : of  Hamul,  the 
family  of  the  Hamulites. 

33  These  are  the  families  of  Judah  accord- 
ing to  those  that  were  numbered  of  them, 
threescore  and  sixteen  thousand  and  five 
hundred. 

33  *IF  Of  the  sons  of  Issachar  after  their  fami- 
lies : of  Tola,  the  family  of  the  Tolaites : of 
Pua,  the  family  of  the  Punites : 

34  Of  Jashub,  the  family  of  the  Jashubites : 
of  Shimron,  the  family  of  the  Shimronites. 

35  These  are  the  families  of  Issachar  accord- 
ing to  those  that  were  numbered  of  them, 
threescore  and  four  thousand  and  three 
hundred. 

36 1 Of  the  sons  of  Zebulun  after  their  fam- 
ilies : of  Sered,  the  family  of  the  Sardites : 
of  Eion,  the  family  of  the  Elonites : of  Jah- 
leel,  the  family  of  the  Jahleelites. 

37  These  are  the  families  of  the  Zebulunites 
according  to  those  that  were  numbered  of 
them,  threescore  thousand  and  five  hun- 
dred. 

38  IF  The  sons  of  Joseph  after  their  families 
were  Manasseh  and  Ephraim. 

39  Of  the  sons  of  Manasseh : of  Machir,  the 
family  of  the  Machirites:  and  Machir  begat 
Gilead : of  Gilead  come  the  family  of  the 
Gileadites. 

30  These  are  the  sons  of  Gilead : of  Jeezer, 
the  family  of  the  Jeezerites:  of  Helek,  the 
family  of  the  Helekites : 

31  And  of  Asriel,  the  family  of  the  Asriel- 
ites : and  of  Shechem,  the  family  of  the  She- 
chemites : 

33  And  of  Shemida,  the  family  of  the  She=^ 

m 


midaites : and  of  Hepher,  the  family  of  the 
Hepherites. 

33 1 And  Zelophehad  the  son  of  Hepher  had 
no  sons,  but  daughters:  and  the  names  of 
the  daughters  of  Zelophehad  were  Mahlah, 
and  Noah,  Hoglah,  Milcah,  and  Tirzah. 

34  These  are  the  families  of  Manasseh,  and 
those  that  were  numbered  of  them,  fifty  and 
two  thousand  and  seven  hundred. 

35  IF  These  are  the  sons  of  Ephraim  after 
their  families : of  Shuthelah,  the  family  of 
the  Shuthalhites : of  Becher,  the  family  of 
the  Bachrites:  of  Tahan,  the  family  of  the 
Tahanites. 

36  And  these  are  the  sons  of  Shuthelah : of 
Eran,  the  family  of  the  Eranites. 

37  These  a/re  the  families  of  the  sons  of 
Ephraim  according  to  those  that  were  num- 
bered of  them,  thirty  and  two  thousand  and 
five  hundred.  These  are  the  sons  of  Joseph 
after  their  families. 

38  IF  The  sons  of  Benjamin  after  their  fami- 
lies: of  Bela,  the  family  of  the  Belaites:  of 
Ashbel,  the  family  of  the  Ashbelites:  of 
Ahiram,  the  family  of  the  Ahiramites: 

39  Of  Shupham,  the  family  of  the  Shupham- 
ites : of  Hupham,  the  family  of  the  Hupham- 
ites. 

40  And  the  sons  of  Bela  were  Ard  and  Naa- 
man : of  Ard,  the  family  of  the  Ardites : and 
of  Naaman,  the  family  of  the  Naamites. 

41  These  are  the  sons  of  Benjamin  after 
their  families : and  they  that  were  numbered 
of  them  were  forty  and  five  thousand  and 
six  hundred. 

43  IF  These  are  the  sons  of  Dan  after  their 
families : of  Shuham,  the  family  of  the  Shu- 
hamites.  These  a/re  the  families  of  Dan 
after  their  families. 

43  All  the  families  of  the  Shuhamites,  ac- 
cording fo  those  that  were  numbered  of 
them,  were  threescore  and  four  thousand 
and  four  hundred. 

44  t 0/  the  children  of  Asher  after  their 
families:  of  Jimna,  the  family  of  the  Jim- 
nites:  of  Jesui,  the  family  of  the  Jesuites: 
of  Beriah,  the  family  of  the  Beriites. 

45  Of  the  sons  of  Beriah : of  Heber,  the  fam- 
ily of  the  Heberites : of  Malchiel,  the  fam- 
ily of  the  Malchielites. 

46  And  the  name  of  the  daughter  of  Asher 
was  Sarah. 

47  These  are  the  families  of  the  sons  of 
Asher  according  to  those  that  were  number- 
ed of  them ; who  were  fifty  and  three  thou- 
sand and  four  hundred. 

48  IF  0/  the  sons  of  Naphtali  after  their  fami- 
lies : of  Jahzeel,  the  family  of  the  Jahzeel- 
ites:  of  Guni,  the  family  of  the  Gunites: 

49  Of  Jezer,  the  family  of  the  Jezerites : of 
Shillem,  the  family  of  the  Shillemites. 

50  These  are  the  families  of  Naphtali  ac- 
cording to  their  families : and  they  that  were 
numbered  of  them  were  forty  and  five  thou- 
sand and  four  hundred. 

51  These it;ere  the  numbered  of  the  children 
of  Israel,  six  hundred  thousand  and  a thou- 
sand seven  hundred  and  thirty. 

53  IF  And  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  saying, 

53  Unto  these  the  land  shall  be  divided  for 
an  inheritance  according  to  the  number  of 
names. 

54  To  many  thou  shalt  give  the  more  inher- 
itance,, and  to  few  thoii  shalt  give  the  less 


Tlie  families  of  the  Levites.  NUMBEllS,  XXVIII.  Moses  sueth  for  a successor. 


inheritance : to  every  one  shall  his  inherit- 
ance be  given  according  to  those  that  were 
numbered  of  him. 

55  Notwithstanding  the  land  shall  be  divid- 
ed by  lot:  according  to  the  names  of  the 
tribes  of  their  fathers  they  shall  inherit. 

50  According  to  the  lot  shall  the  possession 
thereof  be  divided  between  many  and  few. 

57  t And  these  are  they  that  were  number- 
ed of  the  Levites  after  their  families:  of 
Gershon,  the  family  of  the  Gershonites : of 
Kohath,  the  family  of  the  Kohathites:  of 
Merari,  the  family  of  the  Merarites. 

58  These  are  the  families  of  the  Levites : the 
family  of  the  Libnites,  the  family  of  the  Ile- 
bronites,  the  family  of  the  Mahlites,  the 
family  of  the  Mushltes,  the  family  of  the 
Korathites.  And  Kohath  begat  Amram. 

59  And  the  name  of  Amram’s  wife  wom 
Jochebed,  the  daughter  of  Levi,  whom  her 
mother  bare  to  Levi  in  Egypt : and  she  bare 
unto  Amram,  Aaron  and  Moses,  and  Miriam 
their  sister. 

60  And  unto  Aaron  was  born  Nadab  and 
Abihu,  Eleazar  and  Ithamar. 

61  And  Nadab  and  Abihu  died,  when  they 
offered  strange  fire  before  the  Lord. 

62  And  those  that  were  numbered  of  them 
were  twenty  and  three  thousand,  all  males 
from  a month  old  and  upward:  for  they 
were  not  numbered  among  the  children  of 
Israel,  because  there  was  no  inheritance 
given  them  among  the  children  of  Israel. 

63 1 These  are  they  that  were  numbered  by 
Moses  and  Eleazar  the  priest,  who  numbered 
the  children  of  Israel  in  the  plains  of  Moab 
by  Jordan  near  Jericho. 

64  But  among  these  there  was  not  a man  of 
them  whom  Moses  and  Aaron  the  priest 
numbered,  when  they  numbered  the  chil- 
dren of  Israel  in  the  wilderness  of  Sinai. 

65  For  the  Lord  had  said  of  them.  They 
shall  surely  die  in  the  wilderness.  And  there 
was  not  left  a man  of  them,  save  Caleb  the 
son  of  Jephunneh,  and  Joshua  the  son  of 
Nun. 

CHAPTER  XXYII. 

The  law  of  inheritance, 

Then  came  the  daughters  of  Zelophehad, 
the  son  of  Hepher,  the  son  of  Gilead,  the 
son  of  Machir,  the  son  of  Manasseh,  of  the 
families  of  Manasseh  the  son  of  Joseph : and 
these  are  the  names  of  his  daughters ; Mah- 
lah,  Noah,  and  Hoglah,  and  Milcah,  and  Tir- 
zah. 

2  And  they  stood  before  Moses,  and  before 
Eleazar  the  priest,  and  before  the  princes 
and  all  the  congregation,  hy  the  door  of  the 
tabernacle  of  the  congregation,  saying, 

3  Our  father  died  in  the  wilderness,  and  he 
was  not  in  the  company  of  them  that  gather- 
ed themselves  together  against  the  Lord  in 
the  company  of  Korah ; but  died  in  his  own 
sin,  and  had  no  sons. 

4  Why  should  the  name  of  our  father  be 
done  away  from  among  his  family,  because 
he  hath  no  son?  Give  unto  us  therefore  a 
possession  among  the  brethren  of  our  father. 
^ 5 And  Moses  brought  their  cause  before 
^the  Lord. 

6 IT  And  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  saying, 
7 The  daughters  of  Zelophehad  speak  right : 
thou  shalt  surely  give  them  a possession  of 


an  inheritance  among  their  father’s  breth- 
ren ; and  thou  shalt  cause  the  inheritance  of 
their  father  to  pass  unto  them. 

8 And  thou  shalt  speak  unto  the  children 
of  Israel,  saying.  If  a man  die,  and  have  no 
son,  then  ye  shall  cause  his  inheritance  to 
pass  unto  his  daughter. 

9 And  if  he  have  no  daughter,  then  ye  shall 
give  his  inheritance  unto  his  brethren. 

10  And  if  he  have  no  brethren,  then  ye  shall 
give  his  inheritance  unto  his  father’s  breth- 
ren. 

11  And  if  his  father  have  no  brethren,  then 
ye  shall  give  his  inheritance  unto  his  kins- 
man that  is  next  to  him  of  his  family,  and  he 
shall  possess  it : and  it  shall  be  unto  the  chil- 
dren of  Israel  a statute  of  judgment,  as  the 
Lord  commanded  Moses. 

12  t And  the  Lord  said  unto  Moses,  Get 
thee  up  into  this  mount  Abarim,  and  see  the 
land  which  I have  given  unto  the  children 
of  Israel. 

13  And  when  thou  hast  seen  it,  thou  also 
shalt  be  gathered  unto  thy  people,  as  Aaron 
thy  brother  was  gathered. 

14  For  ye  rebelled  against  my  command- 
ment in  the  desert  of  Zin,  in  the  strife  of  the 
congregation,  to  sanctify  me  at  the  water 
before  their  eyes : that  is  the  water  of  Meri- 
bah  in  Kadesh  in  the  wilderness  of  Zin. 

15  t And  Moses  spake  unto  the  Lord,  say- 
ing, 

16  Let  the  Lord,  the  God  of  the  spirits  of 
all  flesh,  set  a man  over  the  congregation, 

17  Which  may  go  out  before  them,  and 
which  may  go  in  before  them,  and  which 
may  lead  them  out,  and  which  may  bring 
them  in ; that  the  congregation  of  the  Lord 
be  not  as  sheep  which  have  no  shepherd. 

18  IF  And  the  Lord  said  unto  Moses,  Take 
thee  Joshua  the  son  of  Nun,  a man  in  whom 
is  the  spirit,  and  lay  thine  hand  upon  him ; 

19  And  set  him  before  Eleazar  the  priest,' 
and  before  all  the  congregation;  and  give 
him  a charge  in  their  sight. 

20  And  thou  shalt  put  some  of  thine  honour 
upon  him,  that  all  the  congregation  of  the 
children  of  Israel  may  be  obedient. 

21  And  he  shall  stand  before  Eleazar  the 
priest,  who  shall  ask  counsel  for  him  after 
the  judgment  of  Urim  before  the  Lord  : at 
his  word  shall  they  go  out,  and  at  his  word 
they  shall  come  in,  hath  he,  and  all  the  chil- 
dren of  Israel  with  him,  even  all  the  congre- 
g'ation. 

22  And  Moses  did  as  the  Lord  commanded 
him:  and  he  took  Joshua,  and  set  him  be- 
fore Eleazar  the  priest,  and  before  all  the 
congregation : 

23  And  he  laid  his  hands  upon  him,  and 
gave  him  a charge,  as  the  Lord  commanded 
by  the  hand  of  Moses. 

CHAPTER  XXVIII. 

Offerings  to  be  observed. 

AND  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  saying, 
jlil-  2 Command  the  children  of  Israel,  and 
say  unto  them.  My  offering,  and  my  bread 
for  my  sacrifices  made  by  fire,  for  a sweet 
savour  unto  me,  shall  ye  observe  to  offer 
unto  me  in  their  due  season. 

3 And  thou  shalt  say  unto  them.  This  is  the 
offering  made  by  fire  which  ye  shall  offer 
unto  the  Lord  ; two  lambs  of  the  first  year 

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The  continual  burnt  offering.  NUMBERS,  XXIX.  Offerings  on  certain 


without  spot  day  by  day,  for  a continual 
burnt  offering-. 

4 The  one  lamb  shalt  thou  offer  in  the 
morning,  and  the  other  lamb  shalt  thou 
offer  at  even ; 

5 And  a tenth  part  of  an  ephah  of  flour  for 
a meat  offering,  mingled  with  the  fourth 
part  of  a hin  of  beaten  oil. 

Q It  is  a continual  burnt  offering,  which 
was  ordained  in  mount  Sinai  for  a sweet 
savour,  a sacrifice  made  by  fire  unto  the 
Lord. 

7 And  the  drink  offering  thereof  shall  be 
the  fourth  part  of  a hin  for  the  one  lamb : 
in  the  holypZace  shalt  thou  cause  the  strong 
wine  to  be  poured  unto  the  Lord /or  a drink 
offering. 

8 And  the  other  lamb  shalt  thou  offer  at 
even  : as  the  meat  offering  of  the  morning, 
and  as  the  drink  offering  thereof,  thou  shalt 
offer  ft,  a sacrifice  made  by  fire,  of  a sweet 
savour  unto  the  Lord. 

9 t And  on  the  sabbath  day  two  lambs  of 
the  first  year  without  spot,  and  two  tenth 
deals  of  flour  for  a meat  offering,  mingled 
with  oil,  and  the  drink  offering  thereof : 

10  This  is  the  burnt  offering  of  every  sab- 
bath, beside  the  continual  burnt  offering, 
and  his  drink  offering. 

11 1 And  in  the  beginnings  of  your  months 
ye  shall  offer  a burnt  offering  unto  the 
Lord;  two  young  bullocks,  and  one  ram, 
seven  lambs  of  the  first  year  without  spot ; 

12  And  three  tenth  deals  of  flour  for  a meat 
offering,  mingled  with  oil,  for  one  bullock ; 
and  two  tenth  deals  of  flour /or  a meat  offer- 
ing, mingled  with  oil,  for  one  ram ; 

13  And  a several  tenth  deal  of  flour  min- 
gled with  oil  for  a meat  offering  unto  one 
lamb ; for  a burnt  offering  of  a sweet  sa- 
vour, a sacrifice  made  by  fire  unto  the 
Lord. 

14  And  their  drink  offerings  shall  be  half  a 
hin  of  wine  unto  a bullock,  and  the  third 
part  of  a hin  unto  a ram,  and  a fourth  part 
of  a hin  unto  a lamb : this  is  the  burnt  offer- 
ing of  every  month  throughout  the  months 
of  the  year. 

15  And  one  kid  of  the  goats  for  a sin  offer- 
ing unto  the  Lord  shall  be  offered,  beside 
the  continual  burnt  offering,  and  his  drink 
offering. 

16  And  in  the  fourteenth  day  of  the  first 
month  is  the  passover  of  the  Lord. 

17  And  in  the  fifteenth  day  of  this  month  is 
the  feast : seven  days  shall  unleavened  bread 
be  eaten. 

18  In  the  first  day  shall  be  a holy  convoca- 
tion ; ye  shall  do  no  manner  of  servile  work 
therein : 

19  But  ye  shall  offer  a sacrifice  made  by  fire 
for  a burnt  offering  unto  the  Lord;  two 
young  bullocks,  and  one  ram,  and  seven 
lambs  of  the  first  year : they  shall  be  unto 
you  without  blemish. 

20  And  their  meat  offering  shall  be  of  flour 
mingled  with  oil : three  tenth  deals  shall  ye 
offer  for  a bullock,  and  two  tenth  deals  for 
a ram ; 

21  A several  tenth  deal  shalt  thou  offer  for 
every  lamb,  throughout  the  seven  Jambs : 

22  And  one  goat  for  a sin  offering,  to  make 
an  atonement  for  you. 

23  Ye  shall  offer  these  beside  the  burnt 

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offering  in  the  morning,  which  is  for  a 
continual  burnt  offering. 

24  After  this  manner  ye  shall  offer  daily, 
throughout  the  seven  days,  the  meat  of  the 
sacrifice  made  by  fire,  of  a sweet  savour 
unto  the  Lord;  it  shall  be  offered  beside 
the  continual  burnt  offering,  and  his  drink 
offering. 

25  And  on  the  seventh  day  ye  shall  have 
a holy  convocation;  ye  shall  do  no  servile 
work. 

26 1 Also  in  the  day  of  the  firstfruits,  when 
ye  bring  a new  meat  offering  unto  the  Lord, 
after  your  weeks  be  out^  ye  shall  have  a holy 
convocation ; ye  shall  do  no  servile  work : 

27  But  ye  shall  offer  the  burnt  offering  for 
a sweet  savour  unto  the  Lord  ; two  young 
bullocks,  one  ram,  seven  lambs  of  the  first 
year ; 

28  And  their  meat  offering  of  flour  mingled 
with  oil,  three  tenth  deals  unto  one  bullock, 
two  tenth  deals  unto  one  ram, 

29  A several  tenth  deal  unto  one  lamb, 
throughout  the  seven  lambs; 

30  And  one  kid  of  the  goats,  to  make  an 
atonement  for  you. 

31  Ye  shall  offer  them  beside  the  contipual 
burnt  offering,  and  his  meat  offering,  (they 
shall  be  unto  you  without  blemish,)  and 
their  drink  offerings. 

CHAPTER  XXIX. 

Offerings  at  feasts. 

AND  in  the  seventh  month,  on  the  first 
day  of  the  month,  ye  shall  have  a holy 
convocation ; ye  shall  do  no  servile  work : it 
is  a day  of  blowing  the  trumpets  unto  you. 

2 And  ye  shall  offer  a burnt  offering  for  a 
sweet  savour  unto  the  Lord  ; one  young 
bullock,  one  ram,  and  seven  lambs  of  the 
first  year  without  blemish : 

3 And  their  meat  offering  shall  be  of  flour 
mingled  with  oil,  three  tenth  deals  for  a 
bullock,  and  two  tenth  deals  for  a ram, 

4 And  one  tenth  deal  for  one  lamb,  through- 
out the  seven  lambs : 

5 And  one  kid  of  the  goats  for  a sin  offer- 
ing, to  make  an  atonement  for  you ; 

6 Beside  the  burnt  offering  of  the  month, 
and  his  meat  offering,  and  the  daily  burnt 
offering,  and  his  meat  offering,  and  their 
drink  offerings,  according  unto  their  man- 
ner, for  a sweet  savour,  a sacrifice  made  by 
fire  unto  the  Lord. 

7 t And  ye  shall  have  on  the  tenth  day  of 
this  seventh  month  a holy  convocation ; and 
ye  shall  afflict  your  souls : ye  shall  not  do 
any  work  therein: 

8 But  ye  shall  offer  a burnt  offering  unto 
the  Lord  for  a sweet  savour;  one  young 
bullock,  one  ram,  and  seven  lambs  of  the 
first  year;  they  shall  be  unto  you  without 
blemish. 

9 And  their  meat  offering  shall  be  of  flour 
mingled  with  oil,  three  tenth  deals  to  a bulb 
ock,  and  two  tenth  deals  to  one  ram, 

10  A several  tenth  deal  for  one  lamb, 
throughout  the  seven  lambs: 

11  One  kid  of  the  goats /or  a sin  offering; 
beside  the  sin  offering  of  atonement,  and 
the  continual  burnt  offering,  and  the  meat 
offering  of  it,  and  their  drink  offerings. 

12 1 And  on  the  fifteenth  day  of  the  seventh 
month  ye  shall  have  a holy  convocation ; ye 


solemn  days,  NCJMBERS,  XXX.  Of  vows. 


shall  do  no  servile  work,  and  ye  shall  keep  a 
feast  unto  the  Loud  seven  days : 

13  And  ye  shall  offer  a burnt  offering*,  a sac- 
rifice made  by  fire,  of  a sweet  savour  unto 
the  Lord;  thirteen  youn^?  bullocks,  two 
rams,  and  fourteen  lambs  of  the  first  year; 
thej^  shall  be  without  blemish : 

14  And  their  meat  offering*  shall  be  of  flour 
mingled  with  oil,  three  tenth  deals  unto  ev- 
ery bullock  of  the  thirteen  bullocks,  two 
tenth  deals  to  each  ram  of  the  two  rams, 

15  And  a several  tenth  deal  to  each  lamb  of 
the  fourteen  lambs : 

16  And  one  kid  of  the  goats  for  a sin  offer- 
ing ; beside  the  continual  burnt  offering,  his 
meat  offering,  and  his  drink  offering. 

17  t And  on  the  second  day  ye  shall  offer 
twelve  young  bullocks,  two  rams,  fourteen 
lambs  of  the  first  year  without  spot: 

18  And  their  meat  offering  and  their  drink 
offerings  for  the  bullocks,  for  the  rams,  and 
for  the  lambs,  shall  be  according  to  their 
number,  after  the  manner : 

19  And  one  kid  of  the  goats  for  a sin  offer- 
ing; beside  the  continual  burnt  offering, 
and  the  meat  offering  thereof,  and  their 
drink  offerings. 

20 1 And  on  the  third  day  eleven  bullocks, 
two  rams,  fourteen  lambs  of  the  first  year 
without  blemish: 

21  And  their  meat  offering  and  their  drink 
offerings  for  the  bullocks,  for  the  rams,  and 
for  the  lambs,  shall  be  according  to  their 
number,  after  the  manner: 

22  And  one  goat  for  a sin  offering ; beside 
the  continual  burnt  offering,  and  his  meat 
offering,  and  his  drink  offering. 

23  1 And  on  the  fourth  day  ten  bullocks, 
two  rams,  and  fourteen  lambs  of  the  first 
year  without  blemish: 

24  Their  meat  offering  and  their  drink  of- 
ferings for  the  bullocks,  for  the  rams,  and 
for  the  lambs,  shall  be  according  to  their 
number,  after  the  manner : 

25  And  one  kid  of  the  goats  for  a sin  offer- 
ing; beside  the  continual  burnt  offering, 
his  meat  offering,  and  his  drink  offering. 

26  If  And  on  the  fifth  day  nine  bullocks,  two 
rams,  and  fourteen  lambs  of  the  first  year 
svithout  spot : 

27  And  their  meat  offering  and  their  drink 
offerings  for  the  bullocks,  for  the  rams,  and 
for  the  lambs,  shall  be  according  to  their 
number,  after  the  manner: 

28  And  one  goat  /or  a sin  offering ; beside 
the  continual  burnt  offering,  and  his  meat 
offering,  and  his  drink  offering. 

29  If  And  on  the  sixth  day  eight  bullocks, 
two  rams,  amd  fourteen  lambs  of  the  first 
year  without  blemish: 

30  And  their  meat  offering  and  their  drink 
offerings  for  the  bullocks,  for  the  rams,  and 
for  the  lambs,  shall  be  according  to  their 
number,  after  the  manner: 

31  And  one  goat  for  a sin  offering ; beside 
the  continual  burnt  offering,  his  meat  offer- 
ing, and  his  drink  offering. 

32  1 And  on  the  seventh  day  seven  bull- 
ocks, two  rams,  and  fourteen  lambs  of  the 
first  year  without  blemish : 

33  And  their  meat  offering  and  their  drink 
offerings  for  the  bullocks,  for  the  rams,  and 
for  the  lambs,  shall  be  according  to  their 
number,  after  the  manner: 


34  And  one  goat  for  a sin  offering;  beside 
the  continual  burnt  offering,  his  meat  otter- 
ing, and  his  drink  offering. 

35  1 On  the  eighth  day  ye  shall  have  a sol- 
emn assembly : ye  shall  do  no  servile  work 
therein : 

36  But  ye  shall  offer  a burnt  offering,  a sac- 
rifice made  by  fire,  of  a sweet  savour  unto 
the  Lord:  one  bullock,  one  ram,  seven 
lambs  of  the  first  year  without  blemish : 

37  Their  meat  offering  and  their  drink  of- 
ferings for  the  bullock,  for  the  ram,  and  for 
the  lambs,  shall  be  according  to  their  num- 
ber, after  the  manner : 

38  And  one  goat  for  a sin  offering ; beside 
the  continual  burnt  offering,  and  his  meat 
offering,  and  his  drink  offering. 

39  These  things  ye  shall  do  unto  the  Lord 
in  your  set  feasts,  beside  your  vows,  and 
your  freewill  offerings,  for  your  burnt  of- 
ferings, and  for  your  meat  offerings,  and 
for  your  drink  offerings,  and  for  your  peace 
offerings. 

40  And  Moses  told  the  children  of  Israel 
according  to  all  that  the  Lord  commanded 
Moses. 

CHAPTER  XXX. 

The  obligation  of  vows, 

AND  Moses  spake  unto  the  heads  of  the 
tribes  concerning  the  children  of  Israel, 
saying.  This  is  the  thing  which  the  Lord 
hath  commanded. 

2 If  a man  vow  a vow  unto  the  Lord,  or 
swear  an  oath  to  bind  his  soul  with  a bond ; 
he  shall  not  break  his  word,  he  shall  do  ac- 
cording to  all  that  proceedeth  out  of  his 
mouth. 

3 If  a woman  also  vow  a vow  unto  the 
Lord,  and  bind  herself  by  a bond,  being  in 
her  father’s  house  in  her  youth ; 

4 And  her  father  hear  her  vow,  and  her 
bond  wherewith  she  hath  bound  her  soul, 
and  her  father  shall  hold  his  peace  at  her ; 
then  all  her  vows  shall  stand,  and  every 
bond  wherewith  she  hath  bound  her  soul 
shall  stand. 

5 But  if  her  father  disallow  her  in  the  day 
that  he  heareth,  not  any  of  her  vows,  or  of 
her  bonds  wherewith  she  hath  bound  her 
soul,  shall  stand ; and  the  Lord  shall  forgive 
her,  because  her  father  disallowed  her. 

6 And  if  she  had  at  all  a husband,  when  she 
vowed,  or  uttered  aught  out  of  her  lips, 
wherewith  she  bound  her  soul; 

7 And  her  husband  heard  it,  and  held  his 
peace  at  her  in  the  day  that  he  heard  it : then 
her  vows  shall  stand,  and  her  bonds  where- 
with she  bound  her  soul  shall  stand. 

8 But  if  her  husband  disallowed  her  on  the 
day  that  he  heard  it,  then  he  shall  make  her 
vow  which  she  vowed,  and  that  which  she 
uttered  with  her  lips,  wherewith  she  bound 
her  soul,  of  none  effect ; and  the  Lord  shall 
forgive  her. 

9 But  every  vow  of  a widow,  and  of  her 
that  is  divorced,  wherewith  they  have  bound 
their  souls,  shall  stand  against  her. 

10  And  if  she  vowed  in  her  husband’s  house, 
or  bound  her  soul  by  a bond  with  an  oath ; 

11  And  her  husband  heard  it,  and  held  his 
peace  at  h^er,  and  disallowed  her  not;  then 
all  her  vows  shall  stand,  and  every  bond 
wherewith  she  bound  her  soul  shall  stand. 

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The  Midianites  spoiled,  NUMBERS,  XXXI.  How  the  prey  is  to  he  divided. 


12  But  if  her  husband  hath  utterly  made 
them  void  on  the  day  he  heard  them;  then 
whatsoever  proceeded  out  of  her  lips  con- 
cerning her  vows,  or  concerning  the  bond 
of  her  soul,  shall  not  stand:  her  husband 
hath  made  them  void;  and  the  Lord  shall 
forgive  her. 

13  Every  vow,  and  every  binding  oath  to 
afflict  the  soul,  her  husband  may  establish 
it,  or  her  husband  may  make  it  void. 

14  But  if  her  husband  altogether  hold  his 
peace  at  her  from  day  to  day ; then  he  estab- 
lisheth  all  her  vows,  or  all  her  bonds,  which 
are  upon  her : he  conflrmeth  them,  because 
he  held  his  peace  at  her  in  the  day  that  he 
heard  them. 

15  But  if  he  shall  any  ways  make  them  void 
after  that  he  hath  heard  them ; then  he  shall 
bear  her  iniquity. 

16  These  are  the  statutes,  which  the  Lord 
commanded  Moses,  between  a man  and  his 
wife,  between  the  father  and  his  daughter, 
being  yet  in  her  youth  in  her  father’s  house. 

CHAPTER  XXXI. 

The  Midianites  destroyed. 

AND  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  saying*, 
iiL  2 Avenge  the  children  of  Israel  of  the 
Midianites ; afterward  shalt  thou  be  gather- 
ed unto  thy  people. 

3 And  Moses  spake  unto  the  people,  saying. 
Arm  some  of  yourselves  unto  the  war,  and 
let  them  go  against  the  Midianites,  and 
avenge  the  Lord  of  Midian. 

4 Of  every  tribe  a thousand,  throughout  all 
the  tribes  of  Israel,  shall  ye  send  to  the  war. 

5 So  there  were  delivered  out  of  the  thou- 
sands of  Israel,  a thousand  of  every  tribe, 
twelve  thousand  armed  for  war. 

6 And  Moses  sent  them  to  the  war,  a thou- 
sand of  every  tribe,  them  and  Phinehas  the 
son  of  Eleazar  the  priest,  to  the  war,  with 
the  holy  instruments,  and  the  trumpets  to 
blow  in  his  hand. 

7 And  they  warred  against  the  Midianites, 
as  the  Lord  commanded  Moses;  and  they 
slew  all  the  males. 

8 And  they  slew  the  kings  of  Midian,  beside 
the  rest  of  them  that  were  slain;  namely, 
Evi,  and  Rekem,  and  Zur,  and  Hur,  arid 
Reba,  five  kings  of  Midian : Balaam  also  the 
son  of  Beor  they  slew  with  the  sword. 

,9  And  the  children  of  Israel  took  all  the 
women  of  Midian  captives,  and  their  little 
ones,  and  took  the  spoil  of  all  their  cattle, 
and  all  their  flocks,  and  all  their  goods. 

10  And  they  burnt  all  their  cities  wherein 
they  dwelt,  and  all  their  goodly  castles,  with 
fire. 

11  And  they  took  all  the  spoil,  and  all  the 
prey,  both  of  men  and  of  beasts. 

12  And  they  brought  the  captives,  and  the 
prey,  and  the  spoil,  unto  Moses  and  Eleazar 
the  priest,  and  unto  the  congregation  of  the 
children  of  Israel,  unto  the  camp  at  the 
plains  of  Moab,  which  are  by  Jordan  near 
Jericho. 

13  t And  Moses,  and  Eleazar  the  priest,  and 
all  the  princes  of  the  congregation,  went 
forth  to  meet  them  without  the  camp. 

14  And  Moses  was  wroth  with  the  officers 
of  the  host,  with  the  captains  over  thou- 
sands, and  captains  over  hundreds,  which 
came  from  the  battle. 

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15  And  Moses  said  unto  them.  Have  ye 
saved  all  the  women  alive? 

16  Behold,  these  caused  the  children  of  Is- 
rael, through  the  counsel  of  Balaam,  to 
commit  trespass  against  the  Lord  in  the 
matter  of  Peor,  and  there  was  a plague 
among  the  congregation  of  the  Lord. 

17  Now  therefore  kill  every  male  among  the 
little  ones,  and  kill  every  woman  that  hath 
known  man  by  lying  with  him. 

18  But  all  the  women  children,  that  have 
not  known  a man  by  lying  with  him,  keep 
alive  for  yourselves. 

19  And  do  ye  abide  without  the  camp  seven 
days:  whosoever  hath  killed  any  person, 
and  whosoever  hath  touched  any  slain,  pu- 
rify both  yourselves  and  your  captives  on 
the  third  day,  and  on  the  seventh  day. 

20  And  purify  all  your  raiment,  and  all  that 
is  made  of  skins,  and  all  work  of  goats’  hair, 
and  all  things  made  of  wood. 

21  If  And  Eleazar  the  priest  said  unto  the 
men  of  war  which  went  to  the  battle.  This  is 
the  ordinance  of  the  law  which  the  Lord 
commanded  Moses; 

22  Only  the  gold,  and  the  silver,  the  brass, 
the  iron,  the  tin,  and  the  lead, 

23  Every  thing  that  may  abide  the  fire,  ye 
shall  make  it  go  through  the  fire,  and  it  shall 
be  clean:  nevertheless  it  shall  be  purified 
with  the  water  of  separation : and  all  that 
abideth  not  the  fire  ye  shall  make  go  through 
the  water. 

24  And  ye  shall  wash  your  clothes  on  the 
seventh  day,  and  ye  shall  be  clean,  and  after- 
ward ye  shall  come  into  the  camp. 

25 1 And  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  say- 
ing*, 

26  Take  the  sum  of  the  prey  that  was  taken, 
both  of  man  and  of  beast,  thou,  and  Eleazar 
the  priest,  and  the  chief  fathers  of  the  con- 
gregation : 

27  And  divide  the  prey  into  two  parts ; be- 
tween them  that  took  the  war  upon  them, 
who  went  out  to  battle,  and  between  all  the 
congregation. 

28  And  levy  a tribute  unto  the  Lord  of  the 
men  of  war  which  went  out  to  battle : one 
soul  of  five  hundred,  both  of  the  persons, 
and  of  the  beeves,  and  of  the  asses,  and  of 
the  sheep: 

29  Take  it  of  their  half,  and  give  it  unto 
Eleazar  the  priest,  for  a heave  offering  of 
the  Lord. 

30  And  of  the  children  of^sraePs  half,  thou 
shalt  take  one  portion  of  fifty,  of  the  per- 
sons, of  the  beeves,  of  the  asses,  and  of  the 
flocks,  of  all  manner  of  beasts,  and  give 
them  unto  the  Levites,  which  keep  the 
charge  of  the  tabernacle  of  the  Lord. 

31  And  Moses  and  Eleazar  the  priest  did  as 
the  Lord  commanded  Moses. 

32  And  the  booty,  being  the  rest  of  the  prey 
which  the  men  of  war  had  caught,  was  six 
hundred  thousand  and  seventy  thousand 
and  five  thousand  sheep, 

33  And  threescore  and  twelve  thousand 
beeves, 

34  And  threescore  and  one  thousand  asses, 

35  And  thirty  and  two  thousand  persons  in 
all,  of  women  that  had  not  known  man  by 
lying  with  him. 

36  And  the  half,  which  was  the  portion  of 
them  that  went  out  to  war,  was  in  number 


Jli6  Iteubenites  and  Oadites  NUMBERS,  XXXII.  . sue  for  their  inheritance. 


three  hundred  thousand  and  seven  and  thir- 
ty thousand  and  live  hundred  sheep : 

37  And  the  liORD’s  tribute  of  the  sheep  was 
six  hundred  and  tiireescore  and  fifteen. 

38  And  the  beeves  were  thirty  and  six  thou- 
sand; of  which  the  Lord’s  tribute  was 
threescore  and  twelve. 

39  And  the  asses  were  thirty  thousand  and 
five  hundred;  of  which  the  Lord’s  tribute 
was  threescore  and  one. 

40  And  the  persons  were  sixteen  thousand ; 
of  which  the  Lord’s  tribute  was  thirty  and 
two  persons. 

41  And  Moses  gave  the  tribute,  which  was 
the  Lord’s  heave  offering,  unto  Eleazaf  the 
priest,  as  the  Lord  commanded  Moses. 

42  And  of  the  children  of  Israel’s  half,  which 
Moses  divided  from  the  men  that  warred, 

43  (Now  the  half  that  pertained  unto  the 
congregation  was  three  hundred  thousand 
and  thirty  thousand  and  seven  thousand  and 
five  hundred  sheep, 

44  And  thirty  and  six  thousand  beeves, 

45  And  thirty  thousand  asses  and  five  hun- 
dred, 

46  And  sixteen  thousand  persons,) 

47  Even  of  the  children  of  Israel’s  half,  Mo- 
ses took  one  portion  of  fifty,  both  of  man 
and  of  beast,  and  gave  them  unto  the  Le- 
vites,  which  kept  the  charge  of  the  taberna- 
cle of  the  Lord  ; as  the  Lord  commanded 
Moses. 

48  H And  the  officers  which  were  over  thou- 
sands of  the  host,  the  captains  of  thousands, 
and  captains  of  hundreds,  came  near  unto 
Moses : 

49  And  they  said  unto  Moses,  Thy  servants 
have  taken  the  sum  of  the  men  of  war  which 
ore  under  our  charge,  and  there  lackcth  not 
one  man  of  us. 

50  We  have  therefore  brought  an  oblation 
for  the  Lord,  what  every  man  hath  gotten, 
of  jewels  of  gold,  chains,  and  bracelets,  rings, 
earrings,  and  tablets,  to  make  an  atonement 
for  our  souls  before  the  Lord. 

51  And  Moses  and  Eleazar  the  priest  took 
the  gold  of  them,  even  all  wrought  jewels. 

52  And  all  the  gold  of  the  offering  that  they 
offered  up  to  the  Lord,  of  the  captains  of 
thousands,  and  of  the  captains  of  hundreds, 
was  sixteen  thousand  seven  hundred  and 
fifty  shekels. 

53  (For  the  men  of  war  had  taken  spoil, 
every  man  for  himself.) 

54  And  Moses  and  Eleazar  the  priest  took 
the  gold  of  the  captains  of  thousands  and  of 
hundreds,  and  brought  it  into  the  taberna- 
cle of  the  congregation,  for  a memorial  for 
the  children  of  Israel  before  the  Lord. 

CHAPTER  XXXII. 

Reuben^  Ac.,  solicit  an  inher,itance, 

NOW  the  children  of  Reuben  and  the  chil- 
dren of  Gad  had  a very  great  multitude 
of  cattle : and  when  they  saw  the  land  of 
Jazer,  and  the  land  of  Gilead,  that,  behold, 
the  place  was  a place  for  cattle ; 

2  The  children  of  Gad  and  the  children  of 
Reuben  came  and  spake  unto  Moses,  and  to 
Eleazar  the  priest,  and  unto  the  princes  of 
the  congregation,  saying, 

3  Ataroth,  and  Dibon,  and  Jazer,  and  Nim- 
rah,  and  Heshbon,  and  Elealeh,  and  Shebam, 
end  Nebo,  and  Beon, 


4 Even  the  country  which  the  Lord  smote 
before  the  congregation  of  Israel,  is  a land 
for  cattle,  and  thy  servants  have  cattle : 

5 Wherefore,  said  they,  if  we  have  found 
grace  in  thy  sight,  let  this  land  be  given  un- 
to thy  servants  for  a possession,  and  bring  us 
not  over  Jordan. 

6 1 And  Moses  said  unto  the  children  of  Gad 
and  to  the  children  of  Reuben,  Shall  your 
brethren  go  to  war,  and  shall  ye  sit  here  ? 

7 And  wherefore  discourage  ye  the  heart  of 
the  children  of  Israel  from  going  over  into 
the  land  which  the  Lord  hath  given  them  ? 

8 Thus  did  your  fathers,  when  I sent  them 
from  Kadesh-barnea  to  see  the  land. 

9 For  when  they  went  up  unto  the  valley  of 
Eshcol,  and  saw  the  land,  they  discouraged 
the  heart  of  the  children  of  Israel,  that  they 
should  not  go  into  the  land  which  the  Lord 
had  given  them. 

10  And  the  Lord’s  anger  was  kindled  the 
same  time,  and  he  sware,  saying, 

11  Surely  none  of  the  men  that  came  up 
out  of  Egypt,  from  twenty  years  old  and  up- 
ward, shall  see  the  land  which  I sware  unto 
Abraham,  unto  Isaac,  and  unto  Jacob ; be- 
cause they  have  not  wholly  followed  me : 

12  Save  Caleb  the  son  of  Jephunneh  the 
Kenezite,  and  Joshua  the  son  of  Nun:  for 
they  have  wholly  followed  the  Lord. 

13  And  the  Lord’s  anger  was  kindled 
against  Israel,  and  he  made  them  wander  in 
the  wilderness  forty  years,  until  all  the  gen- 
eration, that  had  done  evil  in  the  sight  of 
the  Lord,  was  consumed. 

14  And,  behold,  ye  are  risen  up  in  your  fa- 
thers’ stead,  an  increase  of  sinful  men,  to 
augment  yet  the  fierce  anger  of  the  Lord 
toward  Israel. 

15  For  if  ye  turn  away  from  after  him,  he 
will  yet  again  leave  them  in  the  wilderness ; 
and  ye  shall  destroy  all  this  people. 

16  t And  they  came  near  unto  him,  and 
said.  We  will  build  sheepfolds  here  for  our 
cattle,  and  cities  for  our  little  ones : 

17  But  we  ourselves  will  go  ready  armed 
before  the  children  of  Israel,  until  we 
have  brought  them  unto  their  place:  and 
our  little  ones  shall  dwell  in  the  fenced  cit- 
ies, because  of  the  inhabitants  of  the  land. 

18  We  will  not  return  unto  our  houses,  un- 
til the  children  of  Israel  have  inherited 
every  man  his  inheritance: 

19  For  we  will  not  inherit  with  them  on 
yonder  side  Jordan,  or  forward;  because 
our  inheritance  is  fallen  to  us  on  this  side 
Jordan  eastward. 

20 1 And  Moses  said  unto  them.  If  ye  will 
do  this  thing,  if  ye  will  go  armed  before  the 
Lord  to  war, 

21  And  will  go  all  of  you  armed  over  Jor- 
dan before  the  Lord,  until  he  hath  driven 
out  his  enemies  from  before  him, 

22.  And  the  land  be  subdued  before  the 
Lord  : then  afterward  ye  shall  return,  and 
be  guiltless  before  the  Lord,  and  before 
Israel ; and  this  land  shall  be  your  posses- 
sion before  the  Lord. 

23  But  if  ye  will  not  do  so,  behold,  ye  have 
sinned  against  the  Lord  : and  be  sure  your 
sin  will  find  you  out. 

24  Build  you  cities  for  your  little  ones,  and 
folds  for  your  sheep;  and  do ‘that  which 
hath  proceeded  out  of  your  mouth. 

127 


Two  and  forty  journeys  NUMBERS 

25  And  the  children  of  Gad  and  the  chil- 
dren of  Reuben  spake  unto  Moses,  saying*. 
Thy  servants  will  do  as  my  lord  command- 
eth. 

26  Our  little  ones,  our  wives,  our  flocks,  and 
all  our  cattle,  shall  be  there  in  the  cities  of 
Gilead : 

27  But  thy  servants  will  pass  over,  every 
man  armed  for  war,  before  the  Lord  to 
battle,  as  my  lord  saith. 

28  So  concerning*  them  Moses  commanded 
Eleazar  the  priest,  and  Joshua  the  son  of 
Nun,  and  the  chief  fathers  of  the  tribes  of 
the  children  of  Israel: 

29  And  Moses  said  unto  them.  If  the  chil- 
dren of  Gad  and  the  children  of  Reuben  will 
pass  with  you  over  Jordan,  every  man  arm- 
ed to  battle,  before  the  Lord,  and  the  land 
shall  be  subdued  before  you  ; then  ye  shall 
g*ive  them  the  land  of  Gilead  for  a posses- 
sion : 

30  But  if  they  will  not  pass  over  with  you 
armed,  they  shall  have  possessions  among* 
you  in  the  land  of  Canaan. 

31  And  the  children  of  Gad  and  the  children 
of  Reuben  answered,  saying.  As  the  Lord 
hath  said  unto  thy  servants,  so  will  we  do. 

32  We  will  pass  over  armed  before  the 
Lord  into  the  land  of  Canaan,  that  the  pos- 
session of  our  inheritance  on  this  side  Jor- 
dan may  he  ours. 

33  And  Moses  gave  unto  them,  even  to  the 
children  of  Gad,  and  to  the  children  of  Reu- 
ben, and  unto  half  the  tribe  of  Manasseh  the 
son  of  Joseph,  the  kingdom  of  Sihon  king  of 
the  Amorites,  and  the  kingdom  of  Og  king 
of  Bashan,  the  land,  with  the  cities  thereof 
in  the  coasts,  even  the  cities  of  the  country 
round  about. 

34  1 And  the  children  of  Gad  built  Dibon, 
and  Ataroth,  and  Aroer, 

35  And  Atroth,  Shophan,  and  Jaazer,  and 
Jogbehah, 

36  And  Beth-nimrah,  and  Beth-haran,  fenc- 
ed cities ; and  folds  for  sheep. 

37  And  the  children  of  Reuben  built  Hesh- 
bon,  and  Elealeh,  and  Kirjathaim, 

38  And  Nebo,  and  Baal-meon,  (their  names 
being  changed,)  and  Shibmah : and  gave 
other  names  unto  the  cities  which  they 
builded. 

39  And  the  children  of  Machir  the  son  of 
Manasseh  went  to  Gilead,  and  took  it,  and 
dispossessed  the  Amorite  which  was  in  it. 

40  And  Moses  gave  Gilead  unto  Machir  the 
son  of  Manasseh ; and  he  dwelt  therein. 

41  And  Jair  the  son  of  Manasseh  went  and 
took  the  small  towns  thereof,  and  called 
them  Havoth-jair. 

42  And  Nobah  went  and  took  Kenath,  and 
the  villages  thereof,  and  called  it  Nobah, 
after  his  own  name. 

CHAPTER  XXXIII. 

Journeys  of  the  Israelites, 

These  are  the  journeys  of  the  children 
of  Israel,  which^went  forth  out  of  the 
land  of  Egypt  with  their  armies  under  the 
hand  of  Moses  and  Aaron. 

2 And  Moses  wrote  their  goings  out  accord- 
ing to  their  journeys  by  the  commandment 
of  the  Lord  : and  these  are  their  journeys 
according  to  their  goings  out. 

3 And  they  departed  from  Rameses  in  the 
128 


i,  XXXIII,  of  the  Israelites^ 

flrst  month,  on  the  fifteenth  day  of  the  first 
month;  on  the  morrow  after  the  passover 
the  children  of  Israel  went  out  with  a high 
hand  in  the  sight  of  all  the  Egyptians. 

4 For  the  Egyptians  buried  all  their  first- 
born, which  the  Lord  had  smitten  among 
them : upon  their  gods  also  the  Lord  exe- 
cuted judgments. 

5 And  the  children  of  Israel  removed  from 
Rameses,  and  pitched  in  Succoth. 

6 And  they  departed  from  Succoth,  and 
pitched  in  Etham,  which  is  in  the  edge  of 
the  wilderness. 

7 And  they  removed  from  Etham,  and 
turned  again  unto  Pi-hahiroth,  which  is  be- 
fore Baal-zephon : and  they  pitched  before 
Migdol. 

8 And  they  departed  from  before  Pi-hahi- 
roth, and  passed  through  the  midst  of  fhe 
sea  into  the  wilderness,  and  went  three 
days’  journey  in  the  wilderness  of  Etham, 
and  pitched  in  Marah. 

9 And  they  removed  from  Marah,  and  came 
unto  Elim : and  in  Elim  were  twelve  fount- 
ains of  water,  and  threescore  and  ten  palm 
trees ; and  they  pitched  there. 

10  And  they  removed  from  Elim,  and  en- 
camped by  the  Red  sea. 

11  And  they  removed  from  the  Red  sea, 
and  encamped  in  the  wilderness  of  Sin. 

12  And  they  took  their  journey  out  of  the 
wilderness  of  Sin,  and  encamped  in  Hoph- 
kah. 

13  And  they  departed  from  Dophkah,  and 
encamped  in  Alush. 

14  And  they  removed  from  Alush,  and  en- 
camped at  Rephidim,  where  was  no  water 
for  the  people  to  drink. 

15  And  they  departed  from  Rephidim,  and 
pitched  in  the  wilderness  of  Sinai. 

16  And  they  removed  from  the  desert  of 
Sinai,  and  pitched  at  Kibroth-hattaavah. 

17  And  they  departed  from  Kibroth-hattaa- 
vah, and  encamped  at  Hazeroth. 

18  And  they  departed  from  Hazeroth,  and 
pitched  in  Rithmah. 

19  And  they  departed  from  Rithmah,  and 
pitched  at  Rimmon-parez. 

20  And  they  departed  from  Rimmon-parez, 
and  pitched  in  Libnah. 

21  And  they  removed  from  Libnah,  and 
pitched  at  Rissah. 

22  And  they  journeyed  from  Rissah,  and 
pitched  in  Kehelathah. 

23  And  they  went  from  Kehelathah,  and 
pitched  in  mount  Shapher. 

24  And  they  removed  from  mount  Shapher, 
and  encamped  in  Haradah. 

25  And  they  removed  from  Haradah,  and 
pitched  in  Makheloth. 

26  And  they  removed  from  Makheloth,  and 
encamped  at  Tahath. 

27  And  they  departed  from  Tahath,  and 
pitched  at  Tarah. 

28  And  they  removed  from  Tarah,  and 
pitched  in  Mithcah. 

29  And  they  went  from  Mithcah,  and  pitch- 
ed in  Hashraonah. 

30  And  they  departed  from  Hashmonahf 
and  encamped  at  Moseroth. 

31  And  they  departed  from  Moseroth,  and 
pitched  in  Bene-jaakan. 

32  And  they  removed  from  Bene-jaakan^ 
and  encamped  at  Hor-hagidgad. 


The  Canaanites  to  be  destroyed.  NUMBERS,  XXXIV.  The  borders  of  the  land. 


33  And  they  went  from  Hor-hag-idgad,  and 
pitched  in  Jotbathah. 

34  And  they  reinov^ed  from  Jotbathah,  and 
encamped  at  Ebronah. 

35  And  they  departed  from  Ebronah,  and 
encamped  at  Ezion-gaber. 

36  And  they  removed  from  Ezion-gaber, 
and  pitched  in  the  wilderness  of  Zin,  which 
is  Kadesh. 

37  And  they  removed  from  Kadesh,  and 

f)itched  in  mount  Uor,  in  the  edge  of  the 
and  of  Edom. 

38  And  Aaron  the  priest  went  up  into 
mount  Hor  at  the  .commandment  of  the 
Lord,  and  died  there,  in  the  fortieth  year 
after  the  children  of  Israel  .were  come  out 
of  the  land  of  Egypt,  in  the  first  day  of  the 
fifth  month. 

39  And  Aaron  was  a hundred  and  twenty 
and  three  years  old  when  he  died  in  mount 
Hor. 

40  And  king  Arad  the  Canaanite,  which 
dwelt  in  the  south  in  the  land  of  Canaan, 
heard  of  the  coming  of  the  children  of  Is- 
rael. 

41  And  they  departed  from  mount  Hor, 
and  pitched  in  Zalmonah. 

43  And  they  departed  from  Zalmonah,  and 
pitched  in  Punon. 

43  And  they  departed  from  Punon,  and 
pitched  in  Oboth. 

44  And  they  departed  from  Oboth,  and 
pitched  in  Ije-abarim,  in  the  border  of 
Moab. 

45  And  they  departed  from  lim,  and  pitch- 
ed in  Dibon-gad. 

46  And  they  removed  from  Dibon-gad,  and 
encamped  in  Almon-diblathaim. 

47  And  they  removed  from  Almon-dibla- 
thaim, and  pitched  in  the  mountains  of  Aba- 
rim,  before  Nebo. 

48  And  they  departed  from  the  mountains 
of  Abarira,  and  pitched  in  the  plains  of  Moab 
by  Jordan  near  Jericho. 

49  And  they  pitched  by  Jordan,  from  Beth- 
jesimoth  even  unto  Abel-shittim  in  the  plains 
of  Moab. 

50 1 And  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses  in  the 
plains  of  Moab  by  Jordan  nea/i'  Jericho, 
saying, 

51  Speak  unto  the  children  of  Israel,  and 
say  unto  them,  When  ye  are  passed  over 
Jordan  into  the  land  of  Canaan; 

53  Then  ye  shall  drive  out  all  the  inhabit- 
ants of  the  land  from  before  you,  and  de- 
stroy all  their  pictures,  and  destroy  all  their 
molten  images,  and  quite  pluck  down  all 
their  high  places: 

53  And  ye  shall  dispossess  the  inhabitants  of 
the  land,  and  dwell  therein : for  I have  giv- 
en you  the  land  to  possess  it. 

54  And  ye  shall  divide  the  land  by  lot  for 
an  inheritance  among  yOur  families ; and  to 
the  more  ye  shall  give  the  more  inheritance, 
and  to  the  fewer  ye  shall  give  the  less  inher- 
itance : every  man’s  inheritance  shall  be  in 
the  place  where  his  lot  falleth;  according 
to^the  tribes  of  your  fathers  ye  shall  inherit. 
55  But  it  ye  will  not  drive  out  the  inhabit- 
ants of  the  land  from  before  you ; then  it 
shall  come  to  pass,  that  those  which  ye  let 
remain  of  them  shall  be  pricks  in  your  eyes, 
and  thorns  in  your  sides,  and  shall  vex  you 
in  the  land  wherein  ye  dwell. 


56  Moreover  it  shall  come  to  pass,  that  I shall 
do  unto  you,  as  I thought  to  do  unto  them. 

CHAPTER  XXXIV. 

The  borders  of  the  land. 

AND  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  saying, 

3  Command  the  children  of  Israel,  and 
say  unto  them.  When  ye  come  into  the  land 
of  Canaan;  (this  is  the  land  that  shall  fall 
unto  you  for  an  inheritance,  even  the  land 
of  Canaan  with  the  coasts  thereof :) 

3 Then  your  south  quarter  shall  be  from 
the  wilderness  of  Zin  along  by  the  coast  of 
Edom,  and  your  south  border  shall  be  the 
outmost  coast  of  the  salt  sea  eastward : 

4 And  your  border  shall  turn  from  the 
south  to  the  ascent  of  Akrabbim,  and  pass 
on  to  Zin : and  the  going  forth  thereof  shall 
be  from  the  south  to  Kadesh-barnea,  and 
shall  go  on  to  Hazar-addar,  and  pass  on  to 
Azmon : 

5 And  the  border  shall  fetch  a compass 
from  Azmon  unto  the  river  of  Egypt,  and 
the  goings  out  of  it  shall  be  at  the  sea. 

6 And  as  for  the  western  border,  ye  shall 
even  have  the  great  sea  for  a border : this 
shall  be  your  west  border. 

7 And  this  shall  be  your  north  border: 
from  the  great  sea  ye  shall  point  out  for 
you  mount  Hor: 

8 From  mount  Hor  ye  shall  point  out  your 
border  unto  the  entrance  of  Hamath;  and 
the  goings  forth  of  the  border  shall  be  to 
Zedad : 

9 t And  the  border  shall  go  on  to  Ziphron, 
and  the  goings  out  of  it  shall  be  at  Hazar- 
enan : this  shall  be  your  north  border. 

10  And  ye  shall  point  out  your  east  border 
from  Hazar-enan  to  Shepham : 

11  And  the  coast  shall  go  down  from  She- 
pham to  Riblah,  on  the  east  side  of  Ain ; 
and  the  border  shall  descend,  and  shall 
reach  unto  the  side  of  the  sea  of  Chinner- 
eth  eastward: 

13  And  the  border  shall  go  down  to  Jordan 
and  the  goings  out  of  it  shall  be  at  the  salt 
sea : this  shall  be  your  land  with  the  coasts 
thereof  round  about. 

13  And  Moses  commanded  the  children  of 
Israel,  saying.  This  is  the^land  which  ye  shall 
inherit  by  lot,  which  the  Lord  commanded 
to  give  unto  the  nine  tribes,  and  to  the  half 
tribe : 

14  For  the  tribe  of  the  children  of  Reuben 
according  to  the  house  of  their  fathers,  and 
the  tribe  of  the  children  of  Gad  according 
to  the  house  of  their  fathers,  have  received 
their  inheritance ; and  half  the  tribe  of  Ma- 
nasseh  have  received  their  inheritance : 

15  The  two  tribes  and  the  half  tribe  have 
received  their  inheritance  on  this  side  Jor- 
dan near  Jericho  eastward,  toward  the  sun- 
rising. 

16  And  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  saying, 

17  These  are  the  names  of  the  men  which 
shall  divide  the  land  unto  you  : Eleazar  the 
priest,  and  Joshua  the  son  of  Nun. 

18  And  ye  shall  take  one  prince  of  every 
tribe,  to  divide  the  land  by  inheritance. 

19  And  the  names  of  the  men  are  these : Of 
the  tribe  of  Judah,  Caleb  the  son  of  Jephun= 
neh. 

30  And  of  the  tribe  of  the  children  of  Sim- 
eon, Shemuel  the  son  of  Ammihud. 


The  cities  of  the  Levites.  NUMBERS,  XXXV.  The  laws  of  murder. 


21  Of  the  tribe  of  Benjamin,  Elidad  the  son 
of  Chislon. 

22  And  the  prince  of  the  tribe  of  the  chil- 
dren of  Dan,  Bukki  the  son  of  Jog’li. 

23  The  prince  of  the  children  of  Joseph, 
for  the  tribe  of  the  children  of  Manasseh, 
Hanniel  the  son  of  Ephod. 

24  And  the  prince  of  the  tribe  of  the  chil- 
dren pf  Ephraim,  Kemuel  the  son  of  Shiph- 
tan. 

25  And  the  prince  of  the  tribe  of  the  chil- 
dren of  Zebulun,  Elizaphan  the  son  of  Par- 
nach. 

26  And  the  prince  of  the  tribe  of  the  chil- 
dren of  Issachar,  Paltiel  the  son  of  Azzan. 

27  And  the  prince  of  the  tribe  of  the  chil- 
dren of  Asher,  Ahihud  the  son  of  Shelomi. 

28  And  the  prince  of  the  tribe  of  the  chil- 
dren of  Naphtali,  Pedahel  the  son  of  Am- 
mihud. 

29  These  are  they  whom  the  Lord  com- 
manded to  divide  the  inheritance  unto  the 
children  of  Israel  in  the  land  of  Canaan. 

CHAPTER  XXXV. 

Cities  given  to  the  Levites. 

AND  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses  in  the 
plains  of  Moab  by  Jordan  near  Jericho, 
sayingr, 

2 Command  the  children  of  Israel,  that  they 
g-ive  unto  the  Levites,  of  the  inheritance  of 
their  possession,  cities  to  dwell  in ; and  ye 
shall  give  also  unto  the  Levites  suburbs  for 
the  cities  round  about  them. 

3 And  the  cities  shall  they  have  to  dwell  in ; 
and  the  suburbs  of  them  shall  be  for  their 
cattle,  and  for  their  goods,  and  for  all  their 
beasts. 

4 And  the  suburbs  of  the  cities,  which  ye 
shall  give  unto  the  Levites,  shall  reach  from 
the  wall  of  the  city  and  outward  a thousand 
cubits  round  about. 

5 And  ye  shall  measure  from  without  the 
city  on  the  east  side  two  thousand  cubits, 
and  on  the  south  side  two  thousand  cubits, 
and  on  the  west  side  two  thousand  cubits, 
and  on  the  north  side  two  thousand  cubits ; 
and  the  city  shall  he  in  the  midst : this  shall 
be  to  them  the  suburbs  of  the  cities. 

6 And  among  the  cities  which  ye  shall  give 
unto  the  Levites  there  shall  he  six  cities  for 
refuge,  which  ye  shall  appoint  for  the  man- 
slayer,  that  he  may  flee  thither : and  to  them 
ye  shall  add  forty  and  two  cities. 

7 So  all  the  cities  which  ye  shall  give  to  the 
Levites  shall  he  forty  and  eight  cities : them 
shall  ye  give  with  their  suburbs. 

8 And  the  cities  which  ye  shall  give  shall  he 
of  the  possession  of  the  children  of  Israel : 
from  them  that  have  many  ye  shall  give 
many ; but  from  them  that  have  few  ye  shall 
give  few : every  one  shall  give  of  his  cities 
unto  the  Levites  according  to  his  inherit- 
ance which  he  inheriteth. 

9 H And  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses,  say- 
ing, 

10  Speak  unto  the  children  of  Israel,  and 
say  unto  them.  When  ye  be  come  over  Jor- 
dan into  the  land  of  Canaan, 

11  Then  ye  shall  appoint  you  cities  to  be 
cities  of  refuge  for  you;  that  the  slayer 
may  flee  thither,  which  killeth  any  person 
at  unawares. 

12  And  they  shall  be  unto  you  cities  for  ref- 

130 


uge  from  the  avenger ; that  the  manslayer 
die  not,  until  he  stand  before  the  congrega- 
tion in  judgment. 

13  And  of  these  cities  which  ye  shall  give, 
six  cities  shall  ye  have  for  refuge. 

14  Ye  shall  give  three  cities  on  this  side 
Jordan,  and  three  cities  shall  ye  give  in  the 
land  of  Canaan,  which  shall  be  cities  of  ref- 
uge. 

15  These  six  cities  shall  be  a refuge,  hoth  for 
the  children  of  Israel,  and  for  the  stranger, 
and  for  the  sojourner  among  them ; that 
every  one  that  killeth  any  person  unawares 
may  flee  thither. 

16  And  if  he  smite  him  with  an  instrument 
of  iron,  so  that  he  die,  he  is  a murderer : the 
murderer  shall  surely  be  put  to  death. 

17  And  if  he  smite  him  with  throwing  a 
stone,  wherewith  he  may  die,  and  he  die,  he 
is  a murderer : the  murderer  shall  surely  be 
put  to  death. 

18  Or  if  he  smite  him  with  a hand  weapon 
of  wood,  wherewith  he  may  die,  and  he  die, 
he  is  Si  murderer : the  murderer  shall  surely 
be  put  to  death. 

19  The  revenger  of  blood  himself  shall  slay 
the  murderer:  when  he  meeteth  him,  he 
shall  slay  him. 

20  But  if  he  thrust  him  of  hatred,  or  hurl  at 
him  by  laying  of  wait,  that  he  die ; 

21  Or  in  enmity  smite  him  with  his  hand, 
that  he  die : he  that  smote  him  shall  surely 
be  put  to  death ; for  he  is  a murderer : the 
revenger  of  blood  shall  slay  the  murderer, 
when  he  meeteth  him. 

22  But  if  he  thrust  him  suddenly  without 
enmity,  or  have  cast  upon  him  any  thing 
without  laying  of  wait, 

23  Or  with  any  stone,  wherewith  a man 
may  die,  seeing  him  not,  and  cast  it  upon 
him,  that  he  die,  and  was  not  his  enemy,  nei- 
ther sought  his  harm : 

24  Then  the  congregation  shall  judge  be- 
tween the  slayer  and  the  revenger  of  blood 
according  to  these  judgments : 

25  And  the  congregation  shall  deliver  the 
slayer  out  of  the  hand  of  the  revenger  of 
blood,  and  the  congregation  shall  restore 
him  to  the  city  of  his  refuge,  whither  he 
was  fled : and  he  shall  abide  in  it  unto  the 
death  of  the  high  priest,  which  was  anointed 
with  the  holy  oil. 

26  But  if  the  slayer  shall  at  any  time  come 
without  the  border  of  the  city  of  his  refuge, 
whither  he  was  fled ; 

27  And  the  revenger  of  blood  find  him 
without  the  borders  of  the  city  of  his  ref- 
uge, and  the  revenger  of  blood  kill  the  slay- 
er; he  shall  not  be  guilty  of  blood : 

28  Because  he  should  have  remained  in  the 
city  of  his  refuge  until  the  death  of  the  high 
priest : but  after  the  death  of  the  high  priest 
the  slayer  shall  return  into  the  land  of  his 
possession. 

29  So  these  things  shall  be  for  a statute  of 
judgment  unto  you  throughout  your  gener- 
ations in  all  your  dwellings. 

30  Whoso  killeth  any  person,  the  murderer 
shall  be  put  to  death  by  the  mouth  of  wit- 
nesses: but  one  witness  shall  not  testify 
against  any  person  to  cause  him,  to  die.  ^ 

31  Moreo^^er  ye  shall  take  no  satisfaction 
for  the  life  of  a murderer,  which  is  guilty  of 
death : but  he  shall  be  surely  put  to  death. 


Of  the  marriage  of  heiresses,  DEUTERONOMY,  I.  Law  of  inheriiaaces. 


33  And  ye  shall  take  no  satisfaction  for  him 
tnat  is  fled  to  the  city  of  his  refuge,  that  he 
should  come  again  to  dwell  in  the  land, 
until  the  death  of  the  priest. 

33  So  ye  shall  not  pollute  the  land  wherein 
j^e  are : for  blood  it  defileth  the  land : and 
the  land  cannot  be  cleansed  of  the  blood 
that  is  shed  therein,  but  by  the  blood  of  him 
that  shed  it. 

34  Defile  not  therefore  the  land  which  ye 
shall  inhabit,  wherein  I dwell:  for  I the 
Lord  dwell  among  the  children  of  Israel. 

CHAPTER  XXXVI. 

Of  the  inheritance  of  daughters. 

AND  the  chief  fathers  of  the  families  of 
the  children  of  Gilead,  the  son  of  Ma- 
chir,  the  son  of  Manasseh,  of  the  families  of 
the  sons  of  Joseph,  came  near,  and  spake 
before  Moses,  and  before  the  princes,  the 
chief  fathers  of  the  children  of  Israel: 

3  And  they  said.  The  Lord  commanded  my 
lord  to  give  the  land  for  an  inheritance  by 
lot  to  the  children  of  Israel : and  my  lord 
was  commanded  by  the  Lord  to  give  the 
inheritance  of  Zelophehad  our  brother  unto 
his  daughters. 

3 And  if  they  be  married  to  any  of  the  sons 
of  the  other  tribes  of  the  children  of  Israel, 
then  shall  their  inheritance  be  taken  from 
the  inheritance  of  our  fathers,  and  shall  be 
put  to  the  inheritance  of  the  tribe  where- 
unto  they  are  received : so  shall  it  be  taken 
from  the  lot  of  our  inheritance. 

4 And  when  the  jubilee  of  the  children  of 
Israel  shall  be,  then  shall  their  inheritance 
be  put  unto  the  inheritance  of  the  tribe 
whereunto  they  are  received:  so  shall  their 
inheritance  be  taken  away  from  the  inherit- 
ance of  the  tribe  of  our  fathers. 


5 And  Moses  commanded  the  children  of 
Israel  according  to  the  word  of  the  Lord, 
saying.  The  tribe  of  the  sons  of  Joseph  hath 
said  well. 

6 This  is  the  thing  which  the  Lord  doth 
command  concerning  the  daughters  of  Zelo- 
phehad, saying.  Let  them  marry  to  whom 
they  think  best;  only  to  the  family  of  the 
tribe  of  their  father  shall  they  marry. 

7 So  shall  not  the  inheritance  of  the  chil- 
dren of  Israel  remove  from  tribe  to  tribe : 
for  every  one  of  the  children  of  Israel  shall 
keep  himself  to  the  inheritance  of  the  tribe 
of  his  fathers. 

8 And  every  daughter,  that  possesseth  an 
inheritance  in  any  tribe  of  the  children  of 
Israel,  shall  be  wife  unto  one  of  the  family 
of  the  tribe  of  her  father,  that  the  children 
of  Israel  may  enjoy  every  man  the  inherit- 
ance of  his  fathers. 

9 Neither  shall  the  inheritance  remove 
from  one  tribe  to  another  tribe ; but  every 
one  of  the  tribes  of  the  children  of  Is- 
rael shall  keep  himself  to  his  own  inherit- 
ance. 

10  Even  as  the  Lord  commanded  Moses,  so 
did  the  daughters  of  Zelophehad : 

11  For  Mahlah,  Tirzah,  and  Hoglah,  and 
Milcah,  and  Noah,  the  daughters  of  Zelophe- 
had, were  married  unto  their  father’s  broth- 
ers’ sons  : 

13  And  they  were  married  into  the  families 
of  the  sons  of  Manasseh  the  son  of  Joseph, 
and  their  inheritance  remained  in  the  tribe 
of  the  family  of  their  father. 

13  These  are  the  commandments  and  the 
judgments,  which  the  Lord  commanded,  by 
the  hand  of  Moses,  unto  the  children  of  Is- 
rael in  the  plains  of  Moab  by  Jordan  near 
Jericho. 


THE  FIFTH  BOOK  OF  MOSES,  CALLED 

DEUTERONOMY. 


CHAPTER  I. 

Moses  rehearseth  God's  promise. 

These  he  the  words  which  Moses  spake 
unto  all  Israel  on  this  side  Jordan  in  the 
wilderness,  in  the  plain  over  against  the  Red 
sea,  between  Paran,  and  Tophel,  and  Laban, 
and  Hazeroth,  and  Dizahab. 

3 {There  are  eleven  days’  journey  from  Ho- 
reb  by  the  way  of  mount  Seir  unto  Kadesh- 
barnea.) 

3 And  it  came  to  pass  in  the  fortieth  year, 
in  the  eleventh  month,  on  the  first  day  of 
the  month,  that  Moses  spake  unto  the  chil- 
dren of  Israel,  according  unto  all  that  the 
Lord  had  given  him  in  commandment  unto 
them ; 

4  After  he  had  slain  Sihon  the  king  of  the 
Amorites,  which  dwelt  in  Heshbon,  and  Og 
the  king  of  Bashan,  which  dwelt  at  Astaroth 
in  Edrei : 

5  On  this  side  Jordan,  in  the  land  of 
Moab,  began  Moses  to  declare  this  law, 
saying, 

6  The  Lord  our  God  spake  unto  us  in  Ho- 


reb,  saying.  Ye  have  dwelt  long  enough  irr 
this  mount: 

7 Turn  you,  and  take  your  journej",  and  go 
to  the  mount  of  the  Amorites,  and  unto  all 
the  places  nigh  thereunto,  in  the  plain,  in  the 
hills,  and  in  the  vale,  and  in  the  south,  and 
by  the  sea  side,  to  the  land  of  the  Canaan- 
ites,  and  unto  Lebanon,  unto  the  great  riv- 
er, the  river  Euphrates. 

8 Behold,  I have  set  the  land  before  you  : 
go  in  and  possess  the  land  which  the  Lord 
sware  unto  your  fathers,  Abraham,  Isaac, 
and  Jacob,  to  give  unto  them  and  to  their 
seed  after  them. 

9 1 And  I spake  unto  you  at  that  time,  say- 
ing, I am  not  able  to  bear  you  myself  alone : 

10  The  Lord  your  God  hath  multiplied  you, 
and,  behold,  ye  are  this  day  as  the  stars  of 
heaven  for  multitude. 

11  (The  Lord  God  of  your  fathers  make 
you  a thousand  times  so  many  more  as  ye 
are,  and  bless  you,  as  he  hath  promised  you  !) 

13  How  can  I myself  alone  bear  your  cum- 
brance,  and  your  burden,  and  your  strife  ? 

13  Take  you  wise  men,  and  understanding, 


What  hefell  Israel  DEUTERONOMY,  II.  on  their  way  to  Canacm. 


and  known  among*  your  tribes,  and  I will 
make  them  rulers  over  you. 

14  And  ye  answered  me,  and  said,  The 
thing  which  thou  hast  spoken  is  good  for 
us  to  do. 

15  So  I took  the  chief  of  your  tribes,  wise 
men,  and  known,  and  made  them  heads  over 
you,  captains  over  thousands,  and  captains 
over  hundreds,  and  captains  over  fifties,  and 
captains  over  tens,  and  officers  among  your 
tribes. 

16  And  I charged  your  judges  at  that  time, 
saying.  Hear  the  causes  between  your  breth- 
ren, and  judge  righteously  between  every 
man  and  his  brother,  and  the  stranger  that 
is  with  him. 

17  Ye  shall  not  respect  persons  in  judg- 
ment ; but  ye  shall  hear  the  small  as  well  as 
the  great ; ye  shall  not  be  afraid  of  the  face 
of  man ; for  the  judgment  is  God’s : and  the 
cause  that  is  too  hard  for  you,  bring  it  unto 
me,  and  I will  hear  it. 

18  And  I commanded  you  at  that  time  all 
the  things  which  ye  should  do. 

19  t And  when  we  departed  from  Horeb, 
we  went  through  all  that  great  and  terrible 
wilderness,  which  ye  saw  by  the  way  of  the 
mountain  of  the  Amorites,  as  the  Lord  our 
God  commanded  us;  and  we  came  to  Ka- 
desh-barnea. 

20  And  I said  unto  you.  Ye  are  come  unto 
the  mountain  of  the  Amorites,  which  the 
Lord  our  God  doth  give  unto  us. 

21  Behold,  the  Lord  thy  God  hath  set  the 
land  before  thee:  go  up  and  possess  it^  as 
the  Lord  God  of  thy  fathers  hath  said  unto 
thee;  fear  not,  neither  be  discouraged. 

22 1 And  ye  came  near  unto  me  every  one 
of  you,  arid  said.  We  will  send  men  before 
us,  and  they  shall  search  us  out  the  land,  and 
bring  us  word  again  by  what  way  we  must 
go  up,  and  into  what  cities  we  shall  come. 

23  And  the  saying  pleased  me  well ; and  T 
fook  twelve  men  of  you,  one  of  a tribe: 

^ And  they  turned  and  went  up  into  the 
mountain,  and  came  unto  the  valley  of 
Eshcol,  and  searched  it  out. 

25  And  they  took  of  the  fruit  of  the  land  in 
their  hands,  and  brought  it  down  unto  us, 
and  brought  us  word  again,  and  said.  It  is  a 
good  land  which  the  Lord  our  God  doth 
give  us. 

26  Notwithstanding  ye  would  not  go  up, 
but  rebelled  against  the  commandment  of 
the  Lord  your  God : 

27  And  ye  murmured  in  your  tents,  and 
said.  Because  the  Lord  hated  us,  he  hath 
brought  us  forth  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt, 
to  deliver  us  into  the  hand  of  the  Amorites, 
to  destroy  us. 

28  Whither  shall  we  go  up?  our  brethren 
have  discouraged  our  heart,  saying.  The 
people  is  greater  find  taller  than  we;  the 
cities  are  great  and  walled  up  to  heaven; 
and  moreover  we  have  seen  the  sons  of  the 

j\  n TTi  tli0r0 

29  Then  I said  unto  you,  Dread  not,  neither 
be  afraid  of  them. 

30  The  Lord  your  God  which  goeth  before 
you,  he  shall  fight  for  you,  according  to  all 
that  he  did  for  you  in  Egypt  before  your 
eyes; 

31  And  in  the  wilderness,  where  thou  hast 
seen  how  that  the  Lord  thy  God  bare  thee, 

132 


as  a man  doth  bear  his  son,  in  all  the  way 
that  ye  went,  until  ye  came  into  this  place. 

32  Yet  in  this  thing  ye  did  not  believe  the 
Lord  your  God, 

33  Who  went  in  the  way  before  you,  to 
search  you  out  a place  to  pitch  your  tents 
in,  in  fire  by  night,  to  shew  you  by  what 
way  ye  should  go,  and  in  a cloud  by  , day. 

34  And  the  Lord  heard  the  voice  of  your 
words,  and  was  wroth,  and  sware,  saying, 

35  Surely  there  shall  not  one  of  these  men 
of  this  evil  generation  see  that  good  land, 
which  I sware  to  give  unto  your  fathers, 

36  Save  Caleb  the  son  of  Jephunneh;  he 
shall  see  it,  and  to  him  will  I give  the  land 
that  he  hath  trodden  upon,  and  to  his  chil- 
dren, because  he  hath  wholly  followed  the 
Lord. 

37  Also  the  Lord  was  angry  with  me  for 
your  sakes,  saying.  Thou  also  shalt  not  go  in 
thither. 

38  But  Joshua  the  son  of  Nun,  which  stand- 
eth  before  thee,  he  shall  go  in  thither: 
encourage  him : for  he  shall  cause  Israel  to 
inherit  it. 

39  Moreover  your  little  ones,  which  ye  said 
should  be  a prey,  and  your  children,  which 
in  that  day  had  no  knowledge  between  good 
and  evil,  they  shall  go  in  thither,  and  unto 
them  will  I give  it,  and  they  shall  possess  it. 

40  But  as  for  you,  turn  you,  and  take  your 
journey  into  the  wilderness  by  the  way  of 
the  Red  sea. 

41  Then  ye  answered  and  said  unto  me.  We 
have  sinned  against  the  Lord,  we  will  go  up 
and  fight,  according  to  all  that  the  Lord  our 
God  commanded  us.  And  when  ye  had 
girded  on  every  man  his  weapons  of  war, 
ye  were  ready  to  go  up  into  the  hill. 

42  And  the  Lord  said  unto  me.  Say  unto 
them.  Go  not  up,  neither  fight;  for  I am  not 
among  you  ; lest  ye  be  smitten  before  your 
0ii0ini0S» 

43  So  I spake  unto  you ; and  ye  would  not 
hear,  but  rebelled  against  the  command- 
ment of  the  Lord,  and  went  presumptu- 
ously up  into  the  hill. 

44  And  the  Amorites,  which  dwelt  in  that 
mountain,  came  out  against  you,  and  chased 
you,  as  bees  do,  and  destroyed  you  in  Seir, 
even  unto  Hormah. 

45  And  ye  returned  and  wept  before^  the 
Lord  ; but  the  Lord  would  not  hearken  to 
j^our  voice,  nor  give  ear  unto  you. 

46  So  ye  abode  in  Kadesh  many  days,  ac- 
cording unto  the  days  that  ye  abode  there. 

CHAPTER  II. 


Israel's  journey  to  Canaan, 

Then  we  turned,  and  took  our  journey 
into  the  wilderness  by  the  way  of  the 
Red  sea,  as  the  Lord  spake  unto  me:  and 
we  compassed  liiount  Seir  many  days. 

2 And  the  Lord  spake  unto  me,  saying, 

3 Ye  have  compassed  this  mountain  long 
enough:  turn  you  northward. 

4 And  command  thou  the  people,  saying. 
Ye  are  to  pass  through  the  coast  of  your 
brethren  tlie  children  of  Esau,  Avhich  dwell 
in  Seir ; and  they  shall  be  afraid  of  you : 
take  ye  good  heed  unto  yourselves  there- 

^5  Meddle  not  with  them ; for  I will  not  give 
you  of  their  land,  no,  not  so  much  as  a foot- 


9» 


Wliat  befell  Israel  DEUTERONOMY,  III.  on  their  way  to  Canaan, 


breadth ; because  I have  ^iven  mount  Seir 
unto  Esau  for  a possession. 

6 Ye  shall  buy  meat  of  them  for  money, 
that  ye  may  eat ; and  ye  shall  also  buy  water 
of  them  for  money,  that  ye  may  drink. 

T For  the  Lohd  thy  God  hath  blessed  thee 
in  all  the  works  of  thy  hand : he  knoweth 
thy  walking*  throug-h  this  great  wilderness : 
these  forty  j^ears  the  Lord  thy  God  hath 
been  with  thee;  thou  hast  lacked  nothing. 

8 And  when  we  passed  by  from  our  breth- 
ren the  children  of  Esau,  which  dwelt  in 
Seir,  through  the  way  of  the  plain  from 
Elath,  and  from  Ezion-gaber,  we  turned  and 
passed  by  the  way  of  the  wilderness  of  Moab. 

9 And  the  Lord  said  unto  me,  Distress  not 
the  Moabites,  neither  contend  with  them  in 
battle : for  I will  not  give  thee  of  their  land 
for  a possession ; because  I have  given  Ar 
unto  the  children  of  Lot  for  a possession. 

10  The  Emim  dwelt  therein  in  times  past,  a 
people  great,  and  many,  and  tall,  as  the 
Anakim ; 

11  Which  also  were  accounted  giants,  as  the 
Anakim ; but  the  Moabites  call  them  Emim. 

12  The  Horim  also  dwelt  in  Seir  beforetime ; 
but  the  children  of  Esau  succeeded  them, 
when  they  had  destroyed  them  from  before 
them,  and  dwelt  in  their  stead ; as  Israel  did 
unto  the  land  of  his  possession,  which  the 
Lord  gave  unto  them. 

13  Now  rise  up,  said  I,  and  get  you  over  the 
brbok  Zered.  And  we  went  over  the  brook 
Zered. 

14  And  the  space  in  which  we  cdme  from 
Kadesh-barnea,  until  we  were  come  over 
the  brook  Zered,  was  thirty  and  eight  years ; 
until  all  the  generation  of  the  men  of  war 
were  wasted  out  from  among  the  host,  as 
the  Lord  sware  unto  them. 

15  For  indeed  the  hand  of  the  Lord  was 
against  them,  to  destroy  them  from  among 
the  host,  until  they  were  consumed. 

16 1 So  it  came  to  pass,  when  all  the  men 
of  war  were  consumed  and  dead  from  among 
the  people, 

17  That  the  Lord  spake  unto  me,  saying, 

18  Thou  art  to  pass  over  through  Ar,  the 
coast  of  Moab,  this  day : 

19  And  when  thou  comest  nigh  over  against 
the  children  of  Ammon,  distress  them  not, 
nor  meddle  with  them : for  I will  not  give 
thee  of  the  land  of  the  children  of  Ammon 
any  possession ; because  I have  given  it  unto 
the  children  of  Lot  for  a possession. 

20  (That  also  was  accounted  a land  of 
giants:  giants  dwelt  therein  in  old  time; 
and  the  Ammonites  call  them  Zamzummim ; 

21  A people  great,  and  many,  and  tall,  as 
the  Anakim ; but  the  Lord  destroyed  them 
before  them ; and  they  succeeded  them,  and 
dwelt  in  their  stead : 

22  As  he  did  to  the  children  of  Esau,  which 
dwelt  in  Seir,  when  he  destroyed  the  Horim 
from  before  them;  and  they  succeeded 
them,  and  dwelt  in  their  stead  even  unto 
this  day: 

23  And  the  Avim  which  dwelt  in  Hazerim, 
even  unto  Azzah,  the  Caphtorim,  which  came 
forth  out  of  Caphtor,  destroyed  them,  and 
dwelt  in  their  stead.) 

24  If  Rise  ye  up,  take  your  journey,  and 
pass  over  the  river  Arnon : behold,  I have 
given  into  thine  hand  Sihon  the  Amorite, 


king  of  Heshbon,  and  his  land : begin  to  pos- 
sess it,  and  contend  with  him  in  battle. 

25  This  day  will  I begin  to  put  the  dread  of 
thee  and  the  fear  of  thee  ujmn  the  nations 
that  are  under  the  whole  heaven,  who  shall 
hear  report  of  thee,  and  shall  tremble,  and 
be  in  anguish  because  of  thee. 

26  1 And  I sent  messengers  out  of  the  wil- 
derness of  Kedemoth  unto  Sihon  king  of 
Heshbon  with  words  of  peace,  saying, 

27  Let  me  pass  through  thy  land : I will  go 
along  by  the  high  waj^  I will  neither  turn 
unto  the  right  hand  nor  to  the  left. 

28  Thou  shalt  sell  me  meat  for  money,  that 
I may  eat ; and  give  me  water  for  money, 
that  I may  drink : only  I will  pass  through 
on  my  feet : 

29  (As  the  children  of  Esau  which  dwell  in 
Seir,  and  the  Moabites  which  dwell  in  Ar, 
did  unto  me :)  until  I shall  pass  over  Jordan 
into  the  land  which  the  Lord  our  God  giv- 
eth  us. 

30  But  Sihon  king  of  Heshbon  would  not 
let  us  pass  by  him : for  the  Lord  thy  God 
hardened  his  spirit,  and  made  his  heart  ob- 
stinate, that  he  might  deliver  him  into  thy 
hand,  as  appeareth  this  day. 

31  And  the  Lord  said  unto  me.  Behold,  I 
have  begun  to  give  Sihon  and  his  land  before 
thee : begin  to  possess,  that  thou  mayest  in- 
herit his  land. 

32  Then  Sihon  came  out  against  us,  he  and 
all  his  people,  to  tight  at  Jahaz. 

33  And  the  Lord  our  God  delivered  him 
before  us ; and  we  smote  him,  and  his  sons, 
and  all  his  people. 

34  And  we  took  all  his  cities  at  that  time, 
and  utterly  destroyed  the  men,  and  the  wo- 
men, and  the  little  ones,  of  every  city,  we 
left  none  to  remain : 

35  Only  the  cattle  we  took  for  a prey  unto 
ourselves,  and  the  spoil  of  the  cities  which, 
we  took. 

36  From  Aroer,  which  is  by  the  brink  of  the 
river  of  Arnon,  and  from  the  city  that  is  by 
the  river,  even  unto  Gilead,  there  was  not 
one  city  too  strong  for  us:  the  Lord  our 
God  delivered  all  unto  us: 

37  Only  unto  the  land  of  the  children  of 
Ammon  thou  earnest  not,  nor  unto  any  place 
of  the  river  Jabbok,  nor  unto  the  cities  in 
the  mountains,  nor  unto  whatsoever  the 
Lord  our  God  forbade  us. 

CHAPTER  III. 

Israel’s  journey  recited. 

Then  we  turned,  and  went  up  the  way  to 
Bashan : and  Og  the  king  of  Bashan  came 
out  against  us,  he  and  all  his  people,  to  bat- 
tle at  Edrei. 

2  And  the  Lord  said  unto  me.  Fear  him 
not : for  I will  deliver  him,  and  all  his  peo- 
ple, and  his  land,  into  thy  hand;  and  thou 
shalt  do  unto  him  as  thou  didst  unto  Sihon 
king  of  the  Amorites,  which  dwelt  at  Hesh- 
bon. 

3  So  the  Lord  our  God  delivered  into  our 
hands  Og  also,  the  king  of  Bashan,  and  all 
his  people:  and  we  smote  him  until  none 
was  left  to  him  remaining. 

4  And  we  took  all  his  cities  at  that  time, 
there  was  not  a city  which  we  took  not  from 
them,  threescore  cities,  aU  the  region  of  Ar- 
gob,  the  kingdom  of  Og  in  Bashano 
133 


The  conquest  of  Og.  DEUTERONOMY,  IV.  Moses*  prayer  to  see  the  land. 


5 All  these  cities  were  fenced  with  hig-h 
walls,  gates,  and  bars;  beside  unwalled 
towns  a great  many. 

6 And  we  utterly  destroyed  them,  as  we  did 
unto  Sihon  king  of  Heshbon,  utterly  de- 
stroying the  men,  women,  and  children,  of 
every  city. 

7 But  all  the  cattle,  and  the  spoil  of  the 
cities,  we  took  for  a prey  to  ourselves. 

8 And  we  took  at  that  time  out  of  the  hand 
of  the  two  kings  of  the  Amorites  the  land 
that  was  on  this  side  Jordan,  from  the  river 
of  Arnon  unto  mount  Hermon 

9 (Which  Hermon  the  Sidonians  call  Sirion ; 
and  the  Amorites  call  it  Shenir ;) 

10  All  the  cities  of  the  plain,  and  all  Gilead, 
and  all  Bashan,  unto  Salchah  and  Edrei, 
cities  of  the  kingdom  of  Og  in  Bashan. 

11  For  only  Og  king  of  Bashan  remained  of 
the  remnant  of  giants;  behold,  his  bedstead 
was  a bedstead  of  iron ; is  it  not  in  Rabbath 
of  the  children  of  Ammon?  nine  cubits  was 
the  length  thereof,  and  four  cubits  the 
breadth  of  it,  after  the  cubit  of  a man. 

13  And  this  land^which  we  possessed  at  that 
time,  from  Aroer,  which  is  by  the  river 
Arnon,  and  half  mount  Gilead,  and  the 
cities  thereof,  gave  I unto  the  Reubenites 
and  to  the  Gadites. 

13  And  the  rest  of  Gilead,  and  all  Bashan, 
being  the  kingdom  of  Og,  gave  I unto  the 
half  tribe  of  Manasseh ; all  the  region  of  Ar- 
gob,  with  all  Bashan,  which  was  called  the 
land  of  giants. 

14  Jair  the  son  of  Manasseh  took  all  the 
country  of  Argob  unto  the  coasts  of  Geshuri 
and  Maachathi;  and  called  them  after  his 
own  name,  Bashan-havoth-jair,  unto  this 
day. 

15  And  I gave  Gilead  unto  Machir. 

16  And  unto  the  Reubenites  and  unto  the 
Gadites  I gave  from  Gilead  even  unto  the 
river  Arnon  half  the  valley,  and  the  border 
even  unto  the  river  Jabbok,  which  is  the 
border  of  the  children  of  Ammon; 

17  The  plain  also,  and  Jordan,  and  the  coast 
thereof^  from  Chinnereth  even  unto  the  sea 
of  the  plain,  even  the  salt  sea,  under  Ash- 
doth-pisgah  eastward. 

18  t And  I commanded  you  at  that  time, 
saying.  The  Lord  your  God  hath  given  you 
this  land  to  possess  it : ye  shall  pass  over 
;armed  before  your  brethren  the  children  of 
Israel,  all  that  are  meet  for  the  war. 

19  But  your  wives,  and  your  little  ones, 
and  your  cattle,  (for  I know  that  ye  have 
much  cattle,)  shall  abide  in  your  cities  which 
I have  given  you ; 

30  Until  the  Lord  have  given  rest  unto  your 
brethren,  as  well  as  unto  you,  and  until  they 
also  possess  the  land  which  the  Lord  your 
God  hath  given  them  beyond  Jordan:  and 
then  shall  ye  return  every  man  unto  his  pos- 
session, which  I have  given  you. 

31 1 And  I commanded  Joshua  at  that  time, 
saying.  Thine  eyes  have  seen  all  that  the 
Lord  your  God  hath  done  unto  these  two 
kings:  so  shall  the  Lord  do  unto  all  the 
kingdoms  whither  thou  passest. 

33  Ye  shall  not  fear  them:  for  the  Lord 
your  God  he  shall  fight  for  you. 

33  And  I besought  the  Lord  at  that  time, 

?!ord  God,  thou  hast  begun  to  shew  thy 
134 


servant  thy  greatness,  and  thy  mighty  hand : 
for  what  God  is  there  in  heaven  or  in  earth, 
that  can  do  according  to  thy  works,  and  ac- 
cording to  thy  might? 

35  I pray  thee,  let  me  go  over,  and  see  the 
good  land  that  is  beyond  Jordan,  that  good- 
ly mountain,  and  Lebanon. 

36  But  the  Lord  was  wroth  with  me  for 
your  sakes,  and  would  not  hear  me : and  the 
Lord  said  unto  me,  Let  it  suffice  thee;  speak 
no  more  unto  me  of  this  matter. 

37  Get  thee  up  into  the  top  of  Pisgah,  and 
lift  up  thine  eyes  westward,  and  northward, 
and  southward,  and  eastward,  and  behold  it 
with  thine  eyes : for  thou  shalt  not  go  over 
this  Jordan. 

38  But  charge  Joshua,  and  encourage  him, 
and  strengthen  him : for  he  shall  go  over  be- 
fore this  people,  and  he  shall  cause  them  to 
inherit  the  land  which  thou  shalt  see. 

39  So  we  abode  in  the  valley  over  against 
Beth-peor. 

CHAPTER  IV. 

The  cities  of  refuge. 

NOW  therefore  hearken,  O Israel,  unto  the 
statutes  and  unto  the  judgments,  which 
I teach  you,  for  to  do  them,  that  ye  may  live, 
and  go  in  and  possess  the  land  which  the 
Lord  God  of  your  fathers  giveth  you. 

3  Ye  shall  not  add  unto  the  word  which  I 
command  you,  neither  shall  ye  diminish 
aught  from  it,  that  ye  may  keep  the  com- 
mandments of  the  Lord  your  God  which  I 
command  you. 

3 Your  eyes  have  seen  what  the  Lord  did 
because  of  Baal-peor : for  all  the  men  that 
followed  Baal-peor,  the  Lord  thy  God  hath 
destroyed  them  from  among  you. 

4  But  ye  that  did  cleave  unto  the  Lord  your 
God  are  alive  every  one  of  you  this  day. 

5  Behold,  I have  taught  you  statutes  and 
judgments,  even  as  the  Lord  my  God  com- 
manded me,  that  ye  should  do  so  in  the  land 
whither  ye  go  to  possess  it. 

6  Keep  therefore  and  do  them;  for  this  is 
your  wisdom  and  your  understanding  in  the 
sight  of  the  nations,  which  shall  hear  all 
these  statutes,  and  say.  Surely  this  great  na- 
tion is  a wise  and  understanding  people. 

7  For  what  nation  is  there  so  great,  who  hath 
God  so  nigh  unto  them,  as  the  Lord  our  God 
is  in  all  things  that  we  call  upon  him  /or? 

8  And  what  nation  is  there  so  great,  that 
hath  statutes  and  judgments  so  righteous  as 
all  this  law,  which  I set  before  you  this  day  ? 
9 Only  take  heed  to  thyself,  and  keep  thy 
soul  diligently,  lest  thou  forget  the  things 
which  thine  eyes  have  seen,  and  lest  they  de- 
part from  thy  heart  all  the  days  of  thy  life : 
but  teach  them  thy  sons,  and  thy  sons’  sons ; 
10  Specially  the  day  that  thou  stoodest  be- 
fore the  Lord  thy  God  in  Horeb,  when  the 
Lord  said  unto  me,  Gather  me  the  people 
together,  and  I will  make  them  hear  my 
words,  that  they  may  learn  to  fear  me  all 
the  days  that  they  shall  live  upon  the  earth, 
and  that  they  may  teach  their  children. 

11  And  ye  came  near  and  stood  under  the 
mountain;  and  the  mountain  burned  with 
fire  unto  the  midst  of  heaven,  with  dark- 
ness, clouds,  and  thick  darkness. 

13  And  the  Lord  spake  unto  you  out  of  the 
midst  of  the  fire : ye  heard  the  voice  of  the 


An  exhortation  to  obedience.  DEUTERONOMY,  IV.  God’s  mercy  to  Israel. 


words,  but  saw  no  similitude ; only  ye  heard 
a voice. 

13  And  he  declared  unto  you  his  covenant, 
which  he  commanded  you  to  perform,  even 
ten  commandments;  and  he  wrote  them 
upon  two  tables  of  stone. 

14  1 And  the  Lord  commanded  me  at  that 
time  to  teach  you  statutes  and  judgments, 
that  ye  might  do  them  in  the  land  whither 
ye  go  over  to  possess  it. 

15  Take  ye  therefore  good  heed  unto  your- 
selves ; for  ye  saw  no  manner  of  similitude 
on  the  day  that  the  Lord  spake  unto  you  in 
Horeb  out  of  the  midst  of  the  fire ; 

16  Le&t  ye  corrupt  yourselves^  and  make  you 
a graven  image,  the  similitude  of  any  figure, 
the  likeness  of  male  or  female, 

17  The  likeness  of  any  beast  that  is  on  the 
earth,  the  likeness  of  any  winged  fowl  that 
flieth  in  the  air, 

18  The  likeness  of  any  thing  that  creepeth 
on  the  ground,  the  likeness  of  any  fish  that 
is  in  the  waters  beneath  the  earth : 

19  And  lest  thou  lift  up  thine  eyes  unto 
heaven,  and  when  thou  seest  the  sun,  and 
the  moon,  and  the  stars,  even  all  the  host  of 
heaven,  shouldest  be  driven  to  worship  them, 
and  serve  them,  which  the  Lord  thy  God 
hath  divided  unto  all  nations  under  the 
whole  heaven. 

20  But  the  Lord  hath  taken  you,  and 
brought  you  forth  out  of  the  iron  furnace, 
even  out  of  Egypt,  to  be  unto  him  a people 
of  inheritance,  as  ye  are  this  day. 

21  Furthermore  the  Lord  was  angry  with 
me  for  your  sakes,  and  sware  that  I should 
not  go  over  Jordan,  and  that  I should  not  go 
in  unto  that  good  land,  which  the  Lord  thy 
God  giveth  thee  for  an  inheritance : 

22  But  I must  die  in  this  land,  I must  not 
go  over  Jordan : but  ye  shall  go  over,  and 
possess  that  good  land. 

23  Take  heed  unto  yourselves,  lest  ye  forget 
the  covenant  of  the  Lord  your  God,  which 
he  made  with  you,  and  make  you  a graven 
image,  or  the  likeness  of  any  thing,  which 
the  Lord  thy  God  hath  forbidden  thee. 

24  For  the  Lord  thy  God  is  a consuming 
fire,  even  a jealous  God. 

25  1 When  thou  shalt  beget  children,  and 
children’s  children,  and  ye  shall  have  remain- 
ed long  in  the  land,  and  shall  corrupt  your- 
selves, and  make  a graven  image,  or  the  like- 
ness of  any  thing,  and  shall  do  evil  in  the 
sight  of  the  Lord  thy  God,  to  provoke  him 
to  anger ; 

26  I call  heaven  and  earth  to  witness  against 
you  this  day,  that  ye  shall  soon  utterly  per- 
ish from  off  the  land  whereunto  ye  go  over 
Jordan  to  possess  it;  ye  shall  not  prolong 
your  days  upon  it,  but  shall  utterly  be 
destroyed. 

27  And  the  Lord  shall  scatter  you  among 
the  nations,  and  ye  shall  be  left  few  in  num- 
ber among  the  heathen,  whither  the  Lord 
shall  lead  you. 

28  And  there  ye  shall  serve  gods,  the  work 
of  men’s  hands,  wood  and  stone,  which  nei- 
ther see,  nor  hear,  nor  eat,  nor  smell. 

29  But  if  from  thence  thou  shalt  seek  the 
Lord  thy  God,  thou  shalt  find  him,  if  thou 
seek  him  with  all  thy  heart  and  with  all  thy 
soul. 

30  When  thou  art  in  tribulation,  and  all 


these  things  are  come  upon  thee,  even  in 
the  latter  days,  if  thou  turn  to  the  Lord  thy 
God,  and  shalt  be  obedient  unto  his  voice ; 

31  (For  the  Lord  thy  God  is  a merciful 
God ;)  he  will  not  forsake  thee,  neither  de- 
stroy thee,  nor  forget  the  covenant  of  thy 
fathers,  which  he  sware  unto  them. 

32  For  ask  now  of  the  days  that  are  past, 
which  were  before  thee,  since  the  day  that 
God  created  man  upon  the  earth,  and  ask 
from  the  one  side  of  heaven  unto  the  other, 
whether  there  hath  been  any  such  thing  as 
this  great  thing  is,  or  hath  been  heard  like 
it? 

33  Did  ever  people  hear  the  voice  of  God 
speaking  out  of  the  midst  of  the  fire,  as  thou 
hast  heard,  and  live  ? 

34  Or  hath  God  assayed  to  go  and  take  him 
a nation  from  the  midst  of  another  nation, 
by  temptations,  by  signs,  and  by  wonders, 
and  by  war,  and  by  a mighty  hand,  and  by 
a stretched  out  arm,  and  by  great  terrors, 
according  to  all  that  the  Lord  your  God  did 
for  you  in  Egypt  before  your  eyes? 

35  Unto  thee  it  was  shewed,  that  thou 
mightest  know  that  the  Lord  he  is  God; 
there  is  none  else  beside  him. 

36  Out  of  heaven  he  made  thee  to  hear  his 
voice,  that  he  might  instruct  thee : and  upon 
earth  he  shewed  thee  his  great  fire ; and 
thou  heardest  his  words  out  of  the  midst  of 
the  fire. 

37  And  because  he  loved  thy  fathers,  there- 
fore he  chose  their  seed  after  them,  and 
brought  thee  out  in  his  sight  with  his  mighty 
power  out  of  Egypt ; 

38  To  drive  out  nations  from  before  thee 
greater  and  mightier  than  thou  art,  to  bring 
thee  in,  to  give  thee  their  land  for  an  inher- 
itance, as  it  is  this  day. 

39  Know  therefore  this  day,  and  consider  it 
in  thine  heart,  that  the  Lord  he  is  God  in 
heaven  above,  and  upon  the  earth  beneath : 
there  is  none  else. 

40  Thou  shalt  keep  therefore  his  statutes, 
and  his  commandments,  which  I command 
thee  this  day,  that  it  may  go  well  with  thee, 
and  with  thy  children  after  thee,  and  that 
thou  mayest  prolong  thy  days  upon  the 
earth,  which  the  Lord  thy  God  giveth  thee, 
for  ever. 

41 1 Then  Moses  severed  three  cities  on  this 
side  Jordan  toward  the  sunrising; 

42  That  the  slayer  might  flee  thither,  which 
should  kill  his  neighbour  unawares,  and 
hated  him  not  in  times  past ; and  that  flee- 
ing unto  one  of  these  cities  he  might  live : 

43  Namely,  Bezer  in  the  wilderness,  in  the 
plain  country,  of  the  Reubenites ; and  Ra- 
moth  in  Gilead,  of  the  Gadites ; and  Golan 
in  Bashan,  of  the  Manassites. 

44  1 And  this  is  the  law  which  Moses  set 
before  the  children  of  Israel: 

45  These  are  the  testimonies,  and  the  stat- 
utes, and  the  judgments,  which  Moses  spake 
unto  the  children  of  Israel,  after  they  came 
forth  out  of  Egypt, 

46  On  this  side  Jordan,  in  the  valley  over 
against  Beth-peor,  in  the  land  of  Sihon  king 
of  the  Amorites,  who  dwelt  at  Heshbon, 
whom  Moses  and  the  children  of  Israel 
smote,  after  they  were  come  forth  out  of 
Egypt : 

47  And  they  possessed  his  land,  and  the 


TTie  ten  commandments.  DEUTERONOMY,  V.  Moses  receiveth  the  law. 


land  of  Og  king-  of  Bashan,  two  kings  of  the 
Amorites,  which  were  on  this  side  Jordan 
toward  the  sunrising ; 

48  From  Aroer,  which  is  by  the  bank  of  the 
river  Arnon,  even  unto  mount  Sion,  which 
is  llerrnon, 

49  And  all  the  plain  on  this  side  Jordan 
eastward,  even  unto  the  sea  of  the  plain, 
under  the  springs  of  Pisgah. 

CHAPTER  V. 

The  covenant  in  Horeh. 

AND  Moses  called  all  Israel,  and  said  unto 
them.  Hear,  O Israel,  the  statutes  and 
judgments  which  I speak  in  your  ears  this 
day,  that  ye  may  learn  them,  and  keep  and 
do  them. 

2 The  Lord  our  God  made  a covenant  with 
us  in  Horeb. 

3 The  Lord  made  not  this  covenant  with 
our  fathers,  but  with  us,  even  us,  who  are 
all  of  us  here  alive  this  day. 

4 The  Lord  talked  with  you  face  to. face  in 
the  mount  out  of  the  midst  of  the  fire, 

5 (I  stood  between  the  Lord  and  you  at 
that  time,  to  shew  you  the  word  of  the 
Lord  : for  ye  were  afraid  by  reason  of  the 
fire,  and  went  not  up  into  the  mount,)  say- 
ing’» 

6 1 1 am  the  Lord  thy  God,  which  brought 
thee  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  from  the 
house  of  bondage. 

7 Thou  Shalt  have  none  other  gods  before 
me. 

8 Thou  shaft  not  make  thee  any  graven  im- 
age, or  any  likeness  of  any  thing  that  is  in 
heaven  above,  or  that  is  in  the  earth  beneath, 
or  that  is  in  the  waters  beneath  the  earth : 

9 Thou  shalt  not  bow  down  thyself  unto 
them,  nor  serve  them : for  I the  Lord  thy 
God  am  a jealous  God,  visiting  the  iniquity 
of  the  fathers  upon  the  children  unto  the 
third  and  fourth  generation  of  them  that 
hate  me, 

10  And  shewing  mercy  unto  thousands  of 
them  that  love  me  and  keep  my  command- 
ments. 

11  Thou  shalt  not  take  the  name  of  the  Lord 
thy  God  in  vain : for  the  Lord  will  not  hold 
him  guiltless  that  taketh  his  name  in  vain. 

13  Keep  the  sabbath  day  to  sanctify  it,  as 
the  Lord  thy  God  hath  commanded  thee. 

13  Six  days  thou  shalt  labour,  and  do  all  thy 
work : 

14  But  the  seventh  day  is  the  sabbath  of  the 
Lord  thy  God : in  it  thou  shalt  not  do  any 
work,  thou,  nor  thy  son,  nor  thy  daughter, 
nor  thy  manservant,  nor  thy  maidservant, 
nor  thine  ox,  nor  thine  ass,  nor  any  of  thy 
cattle,  nor  thy  stranger  that  is  within  thy 
gates;  that  thy  manservant  and  thy  maid- 
servant may  rest  as  well  as  thou. 

15  And  remember  that  thou  wast  a servant 
in  the  land  of  Egypt,  and  that  the  Lord  thy 
God  brought  thee  out  thence  through  a 
mighty  hand  and  by  a stretched  out  arm : 
therefore  the  Lord  thy  God  commanded 
thee  to  keep  the  sabbath  day. 

16  H Honour  thy  father  and  thy  mother,  as 
the  Lord  thy  God  hath  commanded  thee ; 
that  thy  days  may  be  prolonged,  and  that  it 
may  go  well  with  thee,  in  the  land  which  the 
Lord  thy  God  giveth  thee. 

17  Thou  shalt  not  kill. 

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18  Neither  shalt  thou  commit  adultery. 

19  Neither  shalt  thou  steal. 

20  Neither  shalt  thou  bear  false  witness 
against  thy  neighbour. 

21  Neither  shalt  thou  desire  thy  neighbour’s 
wife,  neither  shalt  thou  covet  thy  neigh- 
bour’s house,  his  field,  or  his  manservant,  or 
his  maidservant,  his  ox,  or  his  ass,  or  any 
thing  that  is  thy  neighbour’s. 

23  H These  words  the  Lord  spake  unto  all 
your  assembly  in  the  mount  out  of  the 
midst  of  the  fire,  of  the  cloud,  and  of  the 
thick  darkness,  with  a great  voice ; and  he 
added  no  more.  And  he  wrote  them  in  two 
tables  of  stone,  and  delivered  them  unto  me. 

23  And  it  came  to  pass,  when  ye  heard  the 
voice  out  of  the  midst  of  the  darkness,  (for 
the  mountain  did  burn  with  fire,)  that  ye 
came  near  unto  me,  even  all  the  heads  of 
your  tribes,  and  your  elders; 

24  And  ye  said.  Behold,  the  Lord  our  God 
hath  shewed  us  his  glory  and  his  greatness, 
and  we  have  heard  his  voice  out  of  the  midst 
of  the  fire : we  have  seen  this  day  that  God 
doth  talk  with  man,  and  he  liveth. 

25  Now  therefore  why  should  we  die?  for 
this  great  fire  will  consume  us  : if  we  hear 
the  voice  of  the  Lord  our  God  any  more, 
then  we  shall  die. 

26  For  who  is  there  of  all  flesh,  that  hath 
heard  the  v^oice  of  the  living  God  speaking 
out  of  the  midst  of  the  fire,  as  we  have,  and 
lived  ? 

27  Go  thou  near,  and  hear  all  that  the  Lord 
our  God  shall  say  ; and  speak  thou  unto  us 
all  that  the  Lord  our  God  shall  speak  unto 
thee ; and  we  will  hear  it,  and  do  it. 

38  And  the  Lord  heard  the  voice  of  your 
words,  when  ye  spake  unto  me;  and  the 
Lord  said  unto  me,  I have  heard  the  voice 
of  the  words  of  this  people,  which  they  have 
spoken  unto  thee:  they  have  weU  said  all 
that  they  have  spoken. 

29  Oh  that  there  were  such  a heart  in  them, 
that  they  would  fear  me,  and  keep  all  my 
commandments  always,  that  it  might  be  well 
with  them,  and  with  their  children  for  ever  ! 

30  Go  say  to  them.  Get  you  into  your  tents 


31  But  as  for  thee,  stand  thou  here  by  me, 
and  I will  speak  unto  thee  all  the  command- 
ments, and  the  statutes,  and  the  judgments, 
which  thou  shalt  teach  them,  that  they  may 
do  them  in  the  land  which  I give  them  to 
possess  it.  „ 

33  Ye  shall  observe  to  do  therefore  as  the 
Lord  your  God  hath  commanded  you:  ye 
shall  not  turn  aside  to  the  right  hand  or  to 


LUt!  lUJLl;. 

33  Ye  shall  walk  in  all  the  ways  which  the 
Lord  your  God  hath  commanded  you,  that 
ye  may  live,  and  that  it  may  be  well  with  you, 
and  that  ye  may  prolong  your  days  in  the 
land  which  ye  shall  possess. 


CHAPTER  VI. 

The  end  of  the  law  is  obedience. 

NOW  these  are  the  commandments,  the 
statutes,  and  the  judgments,  which  the 
Lord  your  God  commanded  to  teach  you, 
that  ye  might  do  them  in  the  land  whither 
ye  go  to  possess  it: 

3 That  thou  mightest  fear  the  Lord  thy 
God,  to  keep  all  his  statutes  and  his  com- 


An  exhortation  to  obedience.  DEUTERONOMY,  VII.  TJireatenings  and  promises. 


mandmentB,  which  I command  thee,  thou, 
and  thy  son,  and  thy  son’s  son,  all  the  days 
of  thy  life;  and  that  thy  days  may  be  pro- 
long-ed. 

3 1 Hear  therefore,  O Israel,  and  observe  to 
do  it;  that  it  may  be  well  with  thee,  and 
that  ye  may  increase  mightily,  as  the  Lord 
God  of  thy  fathers  hath  promised  thee,  in 
the  land  that  tioweth  with  milk  and  honey. 

4 Hear,  O Israel : The  Lord  our  God  is  one 

Lord : , ^ , 

5 And  thou  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God 
with  all  thine  heart,  and  with  all  thy  soul, 
and  with  all  thy  might. 

6 And  these  words,  which  I command  thee 
this  day,  shall  be  in  thine  heart : 

7 And  thou  shalt  teach  them  diligently  un- 
to thy  children,  and  shalt  talk  of  them  when 
thou  sittest  in  thine  house,  and  when  thou 
walkest  by  the  way,  and  when  thou  liest 
down,  and  when  thou  risest  up. 

8 And  thou  shalt  bind  them  for  a sign  upon 
thine  hand,  and  they  shall  be  as  frontlets 
between  thine  eyes. 

9 And  thou  shalt  write  them  upon  the  posts 
of  thy  house,  and  on  thy  gates. 

10  And  it  shall  be,  when  the  Lord  thy  God 
shall  have  brought  thee  into  the  land  which 
he  sware  unto  thy  fathers,  to  Abraham,  to 
Isaac,  and  to  Jacob,  to  give  thee  great  and 
goodly  cities,  which  thou  buildedst  not, 

11  And  houses  full  of  all  good  things,  which 
thou  filledst  not,  and  wells  digged,  which 
thou  diggedst  not,  vineyards  and  olive  trees, 
which  thou  plantedst  not ; when  thou  shalt 
have  eaten  and  be  full ; 

13  Then  beware  lest  thou  forget  the  Lord, 
which  brought  thee  forth  out  of  the  land  of 
Egypt,  from  the  house  of  bondage. 

13  Thou  shalt  fear  the  Lord  thy  God,  and 
serve  him,  and  shalt  swear  by  his  name. 

14  Ye  shall  not  go  after  other  gods,  of  the 
gods  of  the  people  which  are  round  about 
you ; 

15  (For  the  Lord  thy  God  is  a jealous  God 
among  you ;)  lest  the  anger  of  the  Lord  thy 
God  be  kindled  against  thee,  and  destroy 
thee  from  off  the  face  of  the  earth. 

16 II  Ye  shall  not  tempt  the  Lord  your  God, 
as  ye  tempted  him  in  Massah. 

17  Ye  shall  diligently  keep  the  command- 
ments of  the  Lord  your  God,  and  his  testi- 
monies, and  his  statutes,  which  he  hath  comr 
manded  thee. 

18  And  thou  shalt  do  that  which  is  right 
and  good  in  the  sight  of  the  Lord  ; that  it 
may  be  well  with  thee,  and  that  thou  mayest 
go  in  and  possess  the  good  land  which  the 
Lord  sware  unto  thy  fathers, 

19  To  cast  out  all  thine  enemies  from  be- 
fore thee,  as  the  Lord  hath  spoken. 

20  And  when  thy  son  asketh  thee  in  time 
to  come,  saying.  What  mean  the  testimonies, 
and  the  statutes,  and  the  judgments,  which 
the  Lord  our  God  hath  commanded  you? 

21  Then  thou  shalt  say  unto  thy  son.  We 
were  Pharaoh’s  bondmen  in  Egypt;  and  the 
Lord  brought  us  out  of  Egypt  with  a mighty 
hand: 

22  And  the  Lord  shewed  signs  and  wonders, 
great  and  sore,  upon  Egypt,  upon  Pharaoh, 
and  upon  all  his  household,  before  our 
eyes: 

33  And  he  brought  us  out  from  thence,  that 


he  might  bring  us  in,  to  give  us  the  land 
which  he  sware  unto  our  fathers. 

24  And  the  Lord  commanded  us  to  do  all 
these  statutes,  to  fear  the  Lord  our  God,  for 
our  good  always,  that  he  might  preserve  us 
alive,  as  it  is  at  this  day. 

25  And  it  shall  be  our  righteousness,  if  we 
observe  to  do  all  these  commandments  be- 
fore the  Lord  our  God,  as  he  hath  com- 
manded us. 

CHAPTER  VII. 

Communion  with  the  nations  forbidden. 

WHEN  the  Lord  thy  God  shall  bring  thee 
into  the  land  whither  thou  goest  to 
possess  it,  and  hath  cast  out  many  nations 
before  thee,  the  Hittites,  and  the  Girga- 
shites,  and  the  Amorites,  and  the  Canaan- 
ites,  and  the  Perizzites,  and  the  Hivites,  and 
the  Jebusites,  seven  nations  greater  and 
mightier  than  thou ; 

2  And  when  the  Lord  thy  God  shall  deliver 
them  before  thee;  thou  shalt  smite  them, 
and  utterly  destroy  them ; thou  shalt  make 
no  covenant  with  them,  nor  shew  mercy 
unto  them: 

3  Neither  shalt  thou  make  marriages  with 
them ; thy  daughter  thou  shalt  not  give  un- 
to his  son,  nor  his  daughter  shalt  thou  take 
unto  thy  son. 

4  For  they  will  turn  away  thy  son  from  fol- 
lowing me,  that  they  may  serve  other  gods : 
so  will  the  anger  of  the  Lord  be  kindled 
against  you,  and  destroy  thee  suddenly. 

5  But  thus  shall  ye  deal  with  them;  ye 
shall  destroy  their  altars,  and  break  down 
their  images,  and  cut  down  their  groves,  and 
burn  their  graven  images  with  fire. 

6  For  thou  art  a holy  people  unto  the  Lord 
thy  God:  the  Lord  thy  God  hath  chosen 
thee  to  be  a special  people  unto  himself, 
above  all  people  that  are  upon  the  face  of 
the  earth. 

7  The  Lord  did  not  set  his  love  upon  you, 
nor  choose  you,  because  ye  were  more  in 
number  than  any  people ; for  ye  were  the 
fewest  of  all  people: 

8  But  because  the  Lord  loved  you,  and 
because  he  would  keep  the  oath  which  he 
had  sworn  unto  your  fathers,  hath  the  Lord 
brought  you  out  with  a mighty  hand,  and 
redeemed  you  out  of  the  house  of  bondmen, 
from  the  hand  of  Pharaoh  king  of  Egypt.  , 
9 Know  therefore  that  the  Lord  thy  God, 
he  is  God,  the  faithful  God,  which  keepeth 
covenant  and  mercy  with  them  that  love 
him  and  keep  his  commandments  to  a thou- 
sand generations ; 

10  And  repayeth  them  that  hate  him  to 
their  face,  to  destroy  them : he  will  not  be 
slack  to  him  that  hateth  him,  he  will  repay 
him  to  his  face.  ' 

11  Thou  shalt  therefore  keep  the  command- 
ments, and  the  statutes,  and  the  judgments, 
which  I command  thee  this  day,  to  do  them. 
13  t Wherefore  it  shall  come  to  pass,  if  ye 
hearken  to  these  judgments,  and  keep  and 
do  them,  that  the  Lord  thy  God  shall  keep 
unto  thee  the  covenant  and  the  mercy 
which  he  sware  unto  thy  fathers: 

13  And  he  will  love  thee,  and  bless  thee, 
and  multiply  thee:  he  will  also  bless  the 
fruit  of  thy  womb,  and  the  fruit  of  thy  land, 
thy  corn,  and  thy  wine,  and  thine  oil,  the 
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The  reward  of  obedience.  DEUTERONOMY,  VIII.  An  exhortation  to  obedience. 


increase  of  thy  kine,  and  the  fiocks  of  thy 
sheep,  in  the  land  which  he  sware  unto  thy 
fathers  to  give  thee. 

14  Thou  Shalt  be  blessed  above  all  people ; 
there  shall  not  be  male  or  female  barren 
among  you,  or  among  your  cattle. 

15  And  the  Lord  will  take  away  from  thee 
all  sickness,  and  will  put  none  of  the  evil 
diseases  of  Egypt,  which  thou  knowest, 
upon  thee;  but  will  lay  them  upon  all  them 
that  hate  thee. 

16  And  thou  shalt  consume  all  the  people 
which  the  Lord  thy  God  shall  deliver  thee ; 

• thine  eye  shall  have  no  pity  upon  them : nei- 
ther shalt  thou  serve  their  gods;  for  that 
will  he  a snare  unto  thee. 

17  If  thou  shalt  say  in  thine  heart.  These 
nations  are  more  than  I ; how  can  I dispos- 
sess them? 

18  Thou  shalt  not  be  afraid  of  them : hut 
shalt  well  remember  what  the  Lord  thy 
God  did  unto  Pharaoh,  and  unto  all  Egypt ; 

19  The  great  temptations  which  thine  eyes 
saw,  and  the  signs,  and  the  wonders,  and  the 
mighty  hand,  and  the  stretched  out  arm, 
whereby  the  Lord  thy  God  brought  thee 
out : so  shall  the  Lord  thy  God  do  unto  all 
the  people  of  whom  thou  art  afraid. 

20  Moreover  the  Lord  thy  God  will  send 
the  hornet  among  them,  until  they  that  are 
left,  and  hide  themselves  from  thee,  be  de- 
stroyed. 

21  Thou  shalt  not  be  affrighted  at  them: 
for  the  Lord  thy  God  is  among  you,  a 
mighty  God  and  terrible. 

22"  And  the  Lord  thy  God  will  put  out 
those  nations  before  thee  by  little  and  little : 
thou  mayest  not  consume  them  at  once,  lest 
the  beasts  of  the  field  increase  upon  thee. 

23  But  the  Lord  thy  God  shall  deliver  them 
unto  thee,  and  shall  destroy  them  with  a 
mighty  destruction,  until  they  be  destroyed. 

24  And  he  shall  deliver  their  kings  into 
thine  hand,  and  thou  shalt  destroy  their 
name  from  under  heaven:  there  shall  no 
man  be  able  to  stand  before  thee,  until  thou 
have  destroyed  them. 

25  The  graven  images  of  their  gods  shall  ye 
burn  with  fire : thou  shalt  not  desire  the  sil- 
ver or  gold  that  is  on  them,  nor  take  it  unto 
thee,  lest  thou  be  snared  therein : for  it  is 
an  abomination  to  the  Lord  thy  God. 

26  Neither  shalt  thou  bring  an  abomination 
into  thine  house,  lest  thou  be  a cursed  thing 
like  it : hut  thou  shalt  utterly  detest  it,  and 
thou  shalt  utterly  abhor  it ; for  it  is  a cursed 
thing. 

CHAPTER  VIII. 

An  exhortation  to  obedience. 

ALL  the  commandments  which  I command 
J\.  thee  this  day  shall  ye  observe  to  do,  that 
ye  may  live,  and  multiply,  and  go  in  and 
possess  the  land  which  the  Lord  sware  unto 
your  fathers. 

2 And  thou  shalt  remember  all  the  way 
which  the  Lord  thy  God  led  thee  these  forty 
years  in  the  wilderness,  to  humble  thee,  and 
to  prove  thee,  to  know  what  was  in  thine 
heart,  whether  thou  wouldest  keep  his  com- 
mandments, or  no. 

3 And  he  humbled  thee,  and  suffered  thee 
to  hunger,  and  fed  thee  with  manna,  which 
thou  knewest  not,  neither  did  thy  fathers 

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know ; that  he  might  make  thee  know  that 
man  doth  not  live  by  bread  only,  but  by  ev- 
ery word  that  proceedeth  out  of  the  mouth 
of  the  Lord  doth  man  live. 

4 Thy  raiment  waxed  not  old  upon  thee, 
neither  did  thy  foot  swell,  these  forty  vears. 

5 Thou  shalt  also  consider  in  thine  heart, 
that,  as  a man  chasteneth  his  son,  so  the 
Lord  thy  God  chasteneth  thee. 

6 Therefore  thou  shalt  keep  the  command- 
ments of  the  Lord  thy  God,  to  walk  in  his 
ways,  and  to  fear  him. 

7 For  the  Lord  thy  God  bringeth  thee  into 
a good  land,  a land  of  brooks  of  water,  of 
fountains  and  depths  that  spring  out  of  val- 
leys and  hills ; 

8 A land  of  wheat,  and  barley,  and  vines, 
and  fig  trees,  and  pomegranates ; a land  of 
oil  olive,  and  honey; 

9 A land  wherein  thou  shalt  eat  bread  with- 
out scarceness,  thou  shalt  not  lack  any  tiling 
in  it ; a land  whose  stones  are  iron,  and  out 
of  whose  hills  thou  mayest  dig  brass. 

10  When  thou  hast  eaten  and  art  full,  then 
thou  shalt  bless  the  Lord  thy  God  for  the 
good  land  which  he  hath  given  thee. 

11  Beware  that  thou  forget  not  the  Lord 
thy  God,  in  not  keeping  his  commandments, 
and  his  judgments,  and  his  statutes,  which  I 
command  thee  this  day : 

12  Lest  when  thou  hast  eaten  and  art  full, 
and  hast  built  goodly  houses,  and  dwelt 
therein  * 

13  And’  when  thy  herds  and  thy  flocks  mul- 
tiply, and  thy  silver  and  thy  gold  is  multi- 
plied, and  all  that  thou  hast  is  multiplied ; 

14  Then  thine  heart  be  lifted  up,  and  thou 
forget  the  Lord  thy  God,  which  brought 
thee  forth  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  from 
the  house  of  bondage; 

15  Who  led  thee  through  that  great  and 
terrible  wilderness,  wherein  ivere  fiery  ser- 
pents, and  scorpions,  and  drought,  where 
there  was  no  water ; who  brought  thee  forth 
water  out  of  the  rock  of  flint; 

16  Who  fed  thee  in  the  wilderness  with  man- 
na, which  thy  fathers  knew  not,  that  he 
might  humble  thee,  and  that  he  might  prove 
thee,  to  do  thee  good  at  thy  latter  end ; 

17  And  thou  say  in  thine  heart.  My  power 
and  the  might  of  mine  hand  hath  gotten  me 
this  wealth. 

18  But  thou  shalt  remember  the  Lord  thy 

God : for  it  is  he  that  giveth  thee  power  to 
get  wealth,  that  he  may  establish  his  cove- 
nant which  he  sware  unto  thy  fathers,  as  it 
is  this  day.  „ ^ 

19  And  it  shall  be,  if  thou  do  at  all  forget 

the  Lord  thy  God,  and  walk  after  other 
gods,  and  serve  them,  and  worship  them, 
I testify  against  you  this  day  that  ye  shall 
surely  perish.  ^ ^ ^ ^ 

20  As  the  nations  which  the  Lord  destroy - 
eth  before  your  face,  so  shall  ye  perish; 
because  ye  would  not  be  obedient  unto  the 
voice  of  the  Lord  your  God. 

CHAPTER  IX. 

Moses  rehearseth  Israel's  rebellions. 

Hear,  O Israel:  Thou  art  to  pass  over 
Jordan  this  day,  to  go  in  to  possess  na- 
tions greater  and  mightier  than  thyself, 
cities  great  and  fenced  up  to  heaven, 

2 A people  great  and  tall,  the  children  of 


Moses  rehearseth  the  DEUTERONOMY,  X.  several  rehellwns  of  Israel. 


the  Anakim,  whom  thou  knowest,  and  of 
whom  thou  hast  heard  say.  Who  can  stand 
before  the  children  of  Anak  I 

3 Understand  therefore  this  day,  that  the 

Lord  thy  God  is  he  which  goeth  over  before 
thee;  as  a consuming  fire  he  shall  destroy 
them,  and  he  shall  bring  them  down  before 
thv  face : so  shalt  thou  drive  them  out,  and 
destroy  them  quickly,  as  the  Lord  hath  said 
unto  thee.  ^ , 

4 Speak  not  thou  in  thine  heart,  after  that 
the  Lord  thy  God  hath  cast  them  out  from 
before  thee,  saying,  For  my  righteousness 
the  Lord  hath  brought  me  in  to  possess  this 
land : but  for  the  wickedness  of  these  na- 
tions the  Lord  doth  drive  them  out  from 
before  thee. 

5 Not  for  thy  righteousness,  or  for  the  up- 
rightness of  thine  heart,  dost  thou  go  to  pos- 
sess their  land : but  for  the  wickedness  of 
these  nations  the  Lord  thy  God  doth  drive 
them  out  from  before  thee,  and  that  he  may 
perform  the  word  which  the  Lord  sware  un- 
to thy  fathers,  Abraham,  Isaac,  and  Jacob. 

6 Understand  therefore,  that  the  Lord  thy 
God  giveth  thee  not  this  good  land  to  pos- 
sess it  for  thy  righteousness ; for  thou  art  a 
stiffnecked  people. 

7 H Remember,  and  forget  not,  how  thou 
provokedst  the  Lord  thy  God  to  wrath  in 
the  wilderness : from  the  day  that  thou  didst 
depart  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  until  ye 
came  unto  this  place,  ye  have  been  rebel- 
lious against  the  Lord. 

8 Also  in  Horeb  ye  provoked  the  Lord  to 
wrath,  so  that  the  Lord  was  angry  with  you 
to  have  destroyed  you. 

9 When  I was  gone  up  into  the  mount  to 
receive  the  tables  of  stone,  even  the  tables 
of  the  covenant  which  the  Lord  made  with 
you,  then  I abode  in  the  mount  forty  days 
and  forty  nights;  I neither  did  eat  bread 
nor  drink  water: 

10  And  the  Lord  delivered  unto  me  two 
tables  of  stone  written  with  the  finger  of 
God ; and  on  them  was  wi'itten  according  to 
all  the  words  which  the  Lord  spake  with 
you  in  the  mount,  out  of  the  midst  of  the 
fire,  in  the  day  of  the  assembly. 

11  And  it  came  to  pass  at  the  end  of  forty 
days  and  forty  nights,  that  the  Lord  gave 
me  the  two  tables  of  stone,  even  the  tables 
of  the  covenant. 

12  And  the  Lord  said  unto  me.  Arise,  get 

thee  down  quickly  from  hence ; for  thy 
people  which  thou  hast  brought  forth  out 
of  Egypt  have  corrupted  themselves ; they  are 
quickly  turned  aside  out  of  the  way  which  I 
commanded  them ; they  have  made  them  a 
molten  image.  ^ 

13  Furthermore  the  Lord  spake  unto  me, 
saying,  I have  seen  this  people,  and,  behold, 
it  is  a stiffnecked  people : 

14  Let  me  alone,  that  I may  destroy  them, 
and  blot  out  their  name  from  under  heaven : 
and  I will  make  of  thee  a nation  mightier 
and  greater  than  they. 

15  So  I turned  and  came  down  from  the 
mount,  and  the  mount  burned  with  fire: 
and  the  two  tables  of  the  covenant  were  in 
my  two  hands. 

16  And  I looked,  and,  behold,  ye  had  sinned 
against  the  Lord  your  God,  and  had  made 
you  a molten  calf : ye  had  turned  aside 


quickly  out  of  the  way  which  the  Lord  had 
commanded  you. 

17  And  I took  the  two  tables,  and  cast  them 
out  of  my  two  hands,  and  brake  them  be- 
fore your  eyes. 

18  And  I fell  down  before  the  Lord,  as  at 
the  first,  forty  days  and  forty  nights : I did 
neither  eat  bread  nor  drink  water,  because 
of  all  your  sins  which  ye  sinned,  in  doing 
wickedly  in  the  sight  of  the  Lord,  to  pro- 
voke him  to  anger. 

19  For  I was  afraid  of  the  anger  and  hot 
displeasure,  wherewith  the  Lord  was  wroth 
against  you  to  destroy  you.  But  the  Lord 
hearkened  unto  me  at  that  time  also. 

20  And  the  Lord  was  very  angry  with 
Aaron  to  have  destroyed  him : and  I pray- 
ed for  Aaron  also  the  same  time. 

21  And  I took  your  sin,  the  calf  which  ye 
had  made,  and  burnt  it  with  fire,  and  stamp- 
ed it,  and  ground  it  very  small,  even  until  it 
was  as  small  as  dust:  and  I cast  the  dust 
thereof  into  the  brook  that  descended  out 
of  the  mount. 

22  And  at  Taberah,  and  at  Massah,  and  at 
Kibroth-hattaavah,  ye  provoked  the  Lord 
to  wrath. 

23  Likewise  when  the  Lord  sent  you  from 
Kadesh-barnea,  saying.  Go  up  and  possess 
the  land  which  I have  given  you ; then  ye 
rebelled  against  the  commandment  of  the 
Lord  your  God,  and  ye  believed  him  not, 
nor  hearkened  to  his  voice. 

24  Ye  have  been  rebellious  against  the  Lord 
from  the  day  that  I knew  you. 

25  Thus  I fell  down  before  the  Lord  forty 
days  and  forty  nights,  as  I fell  down  at  the 
first ; because  the  Lord  had  said  he  would 
destroy  you. 

26  I prayed  therefore  unto  the  Lord,  and 
said,  O Lord  God,  destroy  not  thy  people 
and  thine  inheritance,  which  thou  hast  re- 
deemed through  thy  greatness,  which  thou 
hast  brought  forth  out  of  Egypt  with  a 
mighty  hand. 

27  Remember  thy  servants,  Abraham,  Isaac, 
and  Jacob;  look  not  unto  the  stubbornness 
of  this  people,  nor  to  their  wickedness,  nor 
to  their  sin : 

28  Lest  the  land  whence  thou  broughtest  us 
out  say.  Because  the  Lord  was  not  able  to 
bring  fhem  into  the  land  which  he  promised 
them,  and  because  he  hated  them,  he  hath 
brought  them  out  to  slay  them  in  the  wil- 

29  Yet  they  are  thy  people  and  thine  inher- 
itence,  which  thou  broughtest  out  by  thy 
mighty  power  and  by  thy  stretched  out  arm. 

CHAPTER  X. 

God’s  mercy  in  restoring  the  tables. 

AT  that  time  the  Lord  said  unto  me.  Hew 
thee  two  tables  of  stone  like  unto  the 
first,  and  come  up  unto  me  into  the  mount, 
and  make  thee  an  ark  of  wood. 

2 And  I will  write  on  the  tables  the  words 
that  were  in  the  first  tables  which  thou  brak- 
est,  and  thou  shalt  put  them  in  the  ark. 

3 And  I made  an  ark  of  shittim  wood,  and 
hewed  two  tables  of  stone  like  unto  the  first, 
and  went  up  into  the  mount,  having  the  two 
tables  in  mine  hand. 

4 And  he  wrote  on  the  tables,  according  to 
the  first  writing,  the  ten  commandments,. 

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The  tivo  tables  restored,  DEUTERONOMY,  XI.  An  exhortation  to  obedience. 


which  the  Lord  spake  unto  you  in  the 
mount,  out  of  the  midst  of  the  fire,  in  the 
day  of  the  assembly:  and  the  Lord  gave 
them  unto  me. 

5 And  I turned  myself  and  came  down  from 
the  mount,  and  put  the  tables  in  the  ark 
which  I had  made ; and  there  they  be,  as  the 
Lord  commanded  me. 

6 f And  the  children  of  Israel  took  their 
journey  from  Beeroth  of  the  children  of  Ja- 
akan  to  MoSera : there  Aaron  died,  and  there 
he  was  buried ; and  Eleazar  his  son  minis- 
tered in  the  priest’s  office  in  his  stead. 

7 From  thence  they  journeyed  unto  Gudgo- 
dah ; and  from  Gudgodah  to  Jotbath,  a land 
of  rivers  of  waters. 

8 H At  that  time  the  Lord  separated  the 
tribe  of  Levi,  to  bear  the  ark  of  the  cove- 
nant of  the  Lord,  to  stand  before  the  Lord 
to  minister  unto  him,  and  to  bless  in  his 
name,  unto  this  day. 

9 Wherefore  Levi  hath  no  part  nor  inherit- 
ance with  his  brethren ; the  Lord  'is  his  in- 
heritance, according  as  the  Lord  thy  God 
promised  him. 

10  And  I stayed  in  the  mount,  according  to 
the  first  time,  forty  days  and  forty  nights ; 
and  the  Lord  hearkened  unto  me  at  that  time 
also,  and  the  Lord  would  not  destroy  thee. 

11  And  the  Lord  said  unto  me,  Arise,  take 
thy  journey  before  the  people,  that  they  may 
go  in  and  possess  the  land,  which  I sware 
unto  their  fathers  to  give  unto  them. 

12  H And  now,  Israel,  what  doth  the  Lord 
thy  God  require  of  thee,  but  to  fear  the 
Lord  thy  God,  to  walk  in  all  his  ways,  and 
to  love  him,  and  to  serve  the  Lord  thy  God 
with  all  thy  heart  and  with  all  thy  soul, 

13  To  keep  the  commandments  of  the  Lord, 
and  his  statutes,  which  I command  thee  this 
day  for  thy  good  ? 

14  Behold,  the  heaven  and.  the  heaven  of 
heavens  is  the  Lord’s  thy  God,  the  earth 
also,  with  all  that  therein  is. 

15  Only  the  Lord  had  a delight  in  thy  fa- 
thers to  love  them,  and  he  chose  their  seed 
after  them,  even  you  above  all  people,  as  it 
is  this  day. 

16  Circumcise  therefore  the  foreskin  of 
your  heart,  and  be  no  more  stiffnecked. 

17  For  the  Lord  your  God  is  God  of  gods, 
and  Lord  of  lords,  a great  God,  a mighty, 
and  a terrible,  which  regardeth  not  persons, 
nor  taketh  reward : 

18  He  doth  execute  the  judgment  of  the  fa- 
therless and  widow,  and  loveth  the  stranger, 
in  giving  him  food  and  raiment. 

19  Love  ye  thbrefore  the  stranger:  for  ye 
were  strangers  in  the  land  of  Egypt. 

30  Thou  shalt  fear  the  Lord  thy  God ; him 
Shalt  thou  serve,  and  to  him  shalt  thou 
cleave,  and  swear  by  his  name. 

31  He  is  thy  praise,  and  he  is  thy  God,  that 
hath  done  for  thee  these  great  and  terrible 
things,  which  thine  eyes  have  seen. 

33  Thy  fathers  went  down  into  Egypt  with 
threescore  and  ten  persons;  and  now  the 
Lord  thy  God  hath  made  thee  as  the  stars 
of  heaven  for  multitude. 

CHAPTER  XI. 

An  exhortation  to  obedience, 

Therefore  thou  shait  love  the  lord 
thy  God,  and  keep  his  charge,  and  his 
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statutes,  and  his  judgments,  and  his  com- 
mandments, alway. 

3  And  know  ye  this  day : for  I speak  not 
with  your  children  which  have  not  known, 
and  which  have  not  seen  the  chastisement 
of  the  Lord  your  God,  his  greatness,  his 
mighty  hand,  and  his  stretched  out  arm, 

3 And  his  miracles,  and  his  acts,  which  he 
did  in  the  midst  of  Egypt  unto  Pharaoh  the 
king  of  Egypt,  and  unto  all  his  land ; 

4 And  what  he  did  unto  the  army  of  Egypt, 
unto  their  horses,  and  to  their  chariots ; how 
he  made  the  water  of  the  Red  sea  to  overflow 
them  as  they  pursued  after  you,  and  how  the 
Lord  hath  destroyed  them  unto  this  day ; 

5 And  what  he  did  unto  you  in  the  wilder- 
ness, until  ye  came  into  this  place ; 

6 And  what  he  did  unto  Dathan  and  Abi- 
ram,  the  sons  of  Eliab,  the  son  of  Reuben : 
how  the  earth  opened  her  mouth,  and  swal- 
lowed them  up,  and  their  households,  and 
their  tents,  and  all  the  substance  that  was  in 
their  possession,  in  the  midst  of  all  Israel : 

7 But  your  eyes  have  seen  all  the  great  acts 
of  the  Lord  which  he  did. 

8 Therefore  shall  ye  keep  all  the  command- 
ments which  I command  you  this  day,  that 
ye  may  be  strong,  and  go  in  and  possess  the 
land,  whither  ye  go  to  possess  it ; 

9 And  that  ye  may  prolong  your  days  in  the 
land,  which  the  Lord  sware  unto  your  fa- 
thers to  give  unto  them  and  to  their  seed,  a 
land  that  floweth  with  milk  and  honey. 

10  'IF  For  the  land,  whither  thou  goest  in  to 
possess  it,  is  not  as  the  land  of  Egypt,  from 
whence  ye  came  out,  where  thou  sowedst 
thy  seed,  and  wateredst  it  with  thy  foot,  as 
a garden  of  herbs  : 

11  But  the  land,  whither  ye  go  to  possess  it, 
is  a land  of  hills  and  valleys,  and  drinketh 
water  of  the  rain  of  heaven : 

13  A land  which  the  Lord  thy  God  careth 
for:  the  eyes  of  the  Lord  thy  God  are 
always  upon  it,  from  the  beginning  of  the 
year  even  unto  the  end  of  the  year. 

13  IF  And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  if  ye  shall 
hearken  diligently  unto  my  commandments 
which  I command  you  this  day,  to  love  the 
Lord  your  God,  and  to  serve  him  with  all 
your  heart  and  with  all  your  soul, 

14  That  I will  give  you  the  rain  of  your  land 
in  his  due  season,  the  first  rain  and  the 
latter  rain,  that  thou  mayest  gather  in  thy 
corn,  and  thy  wine,  and  thine  oil. 

15  And  I will  send  grass  in  thy  fields  for  thy 
cattle,  that  thou  mayest  eat  and  be  full. 

16  Take  heed  to  yourselves,  that  your  heart 
be  not  deceived,  and  ye  turn  aside,  and 
serve  other  gods,  and  worship  them  ; 

17  And  then  the  Lord’s  wrath  be  kindled 
against  you,  and  he  shut  up  the  heaven,  that 
there  be  no  rain,  and  that  the  land  yield  not 
her  fruit ; and  lest  ye  perish  quickly  from  off 
the  good  land  which  the  Lord  giveth  you. 

18  IF  Therefore  shall  ye  lay  up  these  my 
words  in  your  heart  and  in  your  soul,  and 
bind  them  for  a sign  upon  your  hand,  that 
they  may  be  as  frontlets  between  your  eyes. 

19  And  ye  shall  teach  them  your  children, 
speaking  of  them  when  thou  sittest  in  thine 
house,  and  when  thou  walkest  by  the  way, 
when  thou  liest  down,  and  when  thou  risest 
up. 

30  And  thou  shalt  write  them  upon* the 


Idols  to  be  destroyed,  DEUTERONOMY,  XII.  Eatiny  of  blood  forbidden. 


door  posts  of  thine  house,  and  upon  thy 
gates : 

21  That  your  days  may  be  multiplied,  and 
the  days  of  3^our  children,  in  the  land  which 
the  Lord  sware  unto  your  fathers  to  give 
them,  as  the  days  of  heaven  upon  the  earth. 
23 1 For  if  ye  sliall  diligently  keep  all  these 
commandments  which  1 command  you,  to 
do  them,  to  love  the  Lord  your  God,  to 
walk  in  all  his  ways,  and  to  cleave  unto 
him ; 

23  Then  will  the  Lord  drive  out  all  these 
nations  from  before  j^ou,  and  ye  shall  pos- 
sess greater  nations  and  mightier  than  3"our- 
selves. 

34  Every  place  whereon  the  soles  of  your 
feet  shall  tread  shall  be  j^ours : from  the 
wilderness  and  Lebanon,  from  the  river,  the 
river  Euphrates,  even  unto  the  uttermost 
sea  shall  your  coast  be. 

25  There  shall  no  man  be  able  to  stand  be- 
fore j^ou : for  the  Lord  your  God  shall  lay 
the  fear  of  you  and  the  dread  of  you  upon 
all  the  land  that  ye  shall  tread  upon,  as  he 
hath  said  unto  you. 

26  1 Behold,  I set  before  you  this  day  a 
blessing  and  a curse; 

27  A blessing,  if  ye  obey  the  command- 
ments of  the  Lord  your  God,  which  I com- 
mand you  this  day : 

28  And  a curse,  if  ye  will  not  obey  the  com- 
mandments of  the  Lord  your  God,  but  turn 
aside  out  of  the  way  which  I command  you 
this  day,  to  go  after  other  gods,  which  ye 
have  not  known. 

29  And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  when  the 
Lord  thy  God  hath  brought  thee  in  unto 
the  land  whither  thou  goest  to  possess  it, 
that  thou  Shalt  put  the  blessing  upon  mount 
Gerizim,  and  the  curse  upon  mount  Ebal. 

30  Are  they  not  on  the  other  side  Jordan, 
by  the  way  where  the  sun  goeth  down,  in 
the  land  of  the  Canaanites,  which  dwell  in 
the  champaign  over  against  Gilgal,  beside 
the  plains  of  Moreh? 

31  For  ye  shall  pass  over  Jordan  to  go  in  to 
possess  the  land  which  the  Lord  your  God 
giveth  you,  and  ye  shall  possess  it,  and  dwell 
therein. 

33  And  ye  shall  observe  to  do  all  the  stat- 
utes and  judgments  which  I set  before  you 
this  day. 

CHAPTER  XII. 

Idols  must  be  destroyed. 

THESE  are  the  statutes  and  judgments, 
which  ye  shall  observe  to  do  in  the  land, 
which  the  Lord  God  of  thy  fathers  giveth 
thee  to  possess  it,  all  the  days  that  ye  live 
upon  the  earth. 

2  Ye  shall  utterly  destroy  all  the  places, 
wherein  the  nations  which  ye  shall  possess 
served  their  gods,  upon  the  high  mountains, 
and  upon  the  hills,  and  under  everj^"  green 
tree  : 

3  And  ye  shall  overthrow  their  altars,  and 
break  their  pillars,  and  burn  their  groves 
with  fire ; and  ye  shall  hew  down  the  graven 
images  of  their  gods,  and  destroy  the  names 
of  them  out  of  that  place. 

4  Ye  shall  not  do  so  unto  the  Lord  your 
God.  ' V 

5  But  unto  the  place  which  the  Lord  your 
God  shall  choose  out  of  all  your  tribes  to 


put  his  name  there,  even  unto  his  habitation 
shall  ye  seek,  and  thither  thou  shalt  come : 

6 And  thither  ye  shall  bring  your  burnt 
offerings,  and  your  sacrifices,  and  your 
tithes,  and  heave  offerings  of  your  hand, 
and  your  vows,  and  jT)ur  freewill  offerings, 
and  the  firstlings  of  your  herds  and  of  your 
flocks : 

7 And  there  ye  shall  eat  before  the  Lord 
your  God,  and  ye  shall  rejoice  in  all  that  ye 
put  3'our  hand  unto,  ye  and  j^our  house- 
holds, wherein  the  Lord  thy  God  hath 
blessed  thee. 

8 Ye  shall  not  do  after  all  the  things  that  we 
do  here  this  day,  every  man  whatsoever  i^s 
right  in  his  own  eyes. 

9 For  ye  are  not  as  yet  come  to  the  rest  and 
to  the  inheritance,  which  the  Lord  3"our 
God  giveth  j^ou. 

10  But  when  ye  go  over  Jordan,  and  dwell 
in  the  land  which  the  Lord  your  God  giveth 
you  to  inherit,  and  when  he  giveth  you  rest 
from  all  your  enemies  round  about  so  that 
ye  dwell  in  safety; 

11  Then  there  shall  be  a place  which  the 
Lord  your  God  shall  choose  to  cause  his 
name  to  dwell  there ; thither  shall  ye  bring 
all  that  I command  you ; your  burnt  offer- 
ings, and  your  sacrifices,  j^our  tithes,  and 
the  heave  offering-  of  jour  hand,  and  all 
your  choice  vows  which  ye  vow  unto  the 
Lord  : 

12  And  ye  shall  rejoice  before  the  Lord 
your  God,  ye,  and  your  sons,  and  j^our 
daughters,  and  your  menservants,  and  .vour 
maidservants,  and  the  Levite  that  is  within 
j"our  gates;  forasmuch  as  he  hath  no  part 
nor  inheritance  with  you. 

13  Take  heed  to  thyself  that  thou  offer  not 
thy  burnt  offerings  in  every  place  that  thou 
seest : 

14  But  in  the  place  which  the  Lord  shall 
choose  in  one  of  thy  tribes,  there  thou  shalt 
offer  thy  burnt  offerings,  and  there  thou 
shalt  do  all  that  I command  thee. 

15  Notwithstanding,  thou  mayest  kill  and 
eat  flesh  in  all  thy  gates,  whatsoever  thy 
soul  lusteth  after,  according  to  the  blessing- 
of  the  Lord  thy  God  which  he  hath  giveu 
thee:  the  unclean  and  the  clean  may  eat 
thereof,  as  of  the  roebuck,  and  as  of  the 
hart. 

16  Only  ye  shall  not  eat  the  blood ; j^e  shall 
pour  it  upon  the  earth  as  water. 

17  1 Thou  mayest  not  eat  within  thy  gates 
the  tithe  of  thy  corn,  or  of  thy  wine,  or  of 
thy  oil,  or  the  firstlings  of  thy  herds  or  of 
thy  flock,  nor  any  of  thj’  vows  which  thou 
vowest,  nor  thj^  freewill  offerings,  or  heave 
offering  of  thine  hand : 

18  But  thou  must  eat  them  before  the  Lord 
thy  God  in  the  place  which  the  Lord  thj" 
God  shall  choose,  thou,  and  thj^  son,  and  thy 
daughter,  and  thy  manservant,  and  thy 
maidservant,  and  the  Levite  that  is  within 
thy  gates : and  thou  shalt  rejoice  before  the 
Lord  thy  God  in  all  that  thou  puttest  thine 
hands  unto. 

19  Take  heed  to  thyself  that  thou  forsake 
not  the  Levite  as  long  as  thou  livest  upon 
the  earth. 

20 1 When  the  Lord  thy  God  shall  enlarge 
thy  border,  as  he  hath  promised  thee,  and 
thou  shalt  say,  I will  eat  flesh,  because  thy 


Enticers  to  idolatry 


DEUTERONOMY,  XIII. 


soul  longeth  to  eat  flesh ; thou  mayest  eat 
flesh,  whatsoever  thy  soul  lusteth  after. 

21  If  the  place  which  the  Lord  thy  God 

hath  chosen  to  put  his  name  there  be  too 
far  from  thee,  then  thou  shalt  kill  of  thy 
herd  and  of  thy  flock,  which  the  Lord  hath 
given  thee,  as  I have  commanded  thee,  and 
thou  shalt  eat  in  thy  gates  whatsoever  thy 
soul  lusteth  after.  , 

22  Even  as  the  roebuck  and  the  hart  is  eat- 
en, so  thou  shalt  eat  them : the  unclean  and 
the  clean  shall  eat  of  them  alike. 

23  Only  be  sure  that  thou  eat  not  the  blood : 
for  the  blood  is  the  life;  and  thou  mayest 
not  eat  the  life  with  the  flesh. 

' 24  Thou  shalt  not  eat  it ; thou  shalt  pour  it 
upon  the  earth  as  water. 

25  Thou  shalt  not  eat  it;  that  it  may  go 

well  with  thee,  and  with  thy  children  after 
thee,  when  thou  shalt  do  that  which  is  right 
in  the  sight  of  the  Lord.  , . , , , , . 

26  Only  thy  holy  things  which  thou  hast, 
and  thy  vows,  thou  shalt  take,  and  go  unto 
the  place  which  the  Lord  shall  choose : 

27  And  thou  shalt  offer  thy  burnt  offerings, 
the  flesh  and  the  blood,  upon  the  altar  of  the 
Lord  thy  God : and  the  blood  of  thy  sacri- 
fices shail  be  poured  out  upon  the  altar  of 
the  Lord  thy  God,  and  thou  shalt  eat  the 

28  Observe  and  hear  all  these  words  which 
I commaiiu  thee,  that  it  may  go  well  with 
thee,  and  with  thy  children  after  thee  for 
ever,  when  thou  doest  that  which  is  good  and 
right  in  the  sight  of  the  Lord  thy  God. 

29  t When  the  Lord  thy  God  shall  cut  off 
the  nations  from  before  thee,  whither  thou 
goest  to  possess  them,  and  thou  succeedest 
them,  and  dwellest  in  their  land ; 

30  Take  heed  to  thyself  that  thou  be  not 

snared  by  following  them,  after  that  they  be 
destroyed  from  before  thee ; and  that  thou 
inquire  not  after  their  gods,  saying.  How  did 
these  nations  serve  their  gods  ? even  so  will 
I do  likewise.  . , ^ 

31  Thou  shalt  not  do  so  unto  the  Lord  thy 
God:  for  every  abomination  to  the  Lord 
which  he  hateth  have  they  done  unto  their 
gods ; for  even  their  sons  and  their  daugh- 
ters they  have  burnt  in  the  fire  to  their  go(^. 

32  What  thing  soever  I command  you,  ob- 
serve to  do  it : thou  shalt  not  add  thereto, 
nor  diminish  from  it. 

CHAPTER  XIII. 

Against  enticers  to  idolatry, 

IF  there  arise  among  you  a prophet,  or  a 
dreamer  of  dreams,  and  giveth  thee  a 
sign  or  a wonder, 

2  And  the  sign  or  the  wonder  come  to  pass, 
whereof  he  spake  unto  thee,  saying.  Let  us 
go  after  other  gods,  which  thou  hast  not 
known,  and  let  us  serve  them ; 

3  Thou  shalt  not  hearken  unto  the  words  of 
that  prophet,  or  that  dreamer  of  dreams: 
for  the  Lord  your  God  proveth  you,  to 
know  whether  ye  love  the  Lord  your  God 
with  all  your  heart  and  with  all  your  soul. 

4  Ye  shall  walk  after  the  Lord  your  God, 
and  fear  him,  and  keep  his  commandments, 
and  obey  his  voice,  and  ye  shall  serve  him, 
and  cleave  unto  him.  _ , 

5  And  that  prophet,  or  that  dreamer  of 
dreams,  shall  be  put  to  death;  because  he 
14^ 


to  be  stoned. 

hath  spoken  to  turn  you  away  from  the 
Lord  your  God,  which  brought  you  out  of 
the  land  of  Egypt,  and  redeemed  you  out 
of  the  house  of  bondage,  to  thrust  thee  out 
of  the  way  which  the  Lord  thy  God  com- 
manded thee  to  walk  in.  So  shalt  thou  put 
the  evil  away  from  the  midst  of  thee. 

6 If  If  thy  brother,  the  son  of  thy  mother, 
or  thy  son,  or  thy  daughter,  or  the  wife  of 
thy  bosom,  or  thy  friend,  which  is  as  thine 
own  soul,  entice  thee  secretly,  saying.  Let 
us  go  and  serve  other  gods,  which  thou  hast 
not  known,  thou,  nor  thy  fathers ; 

7 Namely,  of  the  gods  of  the  people  which 
are  round  about  you,  nigh  unto  thee,  or  far 
off  from  thee,  from  the  one  end  of  the  earth 
even  unto  the  other  end  of  the  earth ; 

8 Thou  shalt  not  consent  unto  him,  nor 
hearken  unto  him;  neither  shall  thine  eye 
pity  him,  neither  shalt  thou  spare,  neither 
shalt  thou  conceal  him: 

9 But  thou  shalt  surely  kill  him;  thine 

hand  shall  be  first  upon  him  to  put  him 
to  death,  and  afterwards  the  hand  of  all 
the  people.  ^ 

10  And  thou  shalt  stone  him  with  stones, 
that  he  die ; because  he  hath  sought  to  thrust 
thee  away  from  the  Lord  thy  God,  which 
brought  thee  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  from 
the  house  of  bondage. 

11  And  all  Israel  shall  hear,  and  fear,  and 
shall  do  no  more  any  such  wickedness  as 
this  is  among  you. 

12  t If  thou  shalt  hear  say  in  one  of  thy 
cities,  which  the  Lord  thy  God  hath  given 
thee  to  dwell  there,  saying, 

13  Certain  men,  the  children  of  Belial,  are 
gone  out  from  among  you,  and  have  with- 
drawn the  inhabitants  of  their  city,  saying. 
Let  us  go  and  serve  other  gods,  which  ye 
have  not  known; 

14  Then  shalt  thou  inquire,  and  make  search, 

and  ask  diligently ; and,  behold,  if  it  be  tru  th, 
and  the  thing  certain,  that  such  abomination 
is  wrought  among  you ; . , , ^ 

15  Thou  shalt  surely  smite  the  inhabitants 
of  that  city  with  the  edge  of  the  sword,  de- 
stroying it  utterly,  and  all  that  is  therein, 
and  the  cattle  thereof,  with  the  edge  of  the 

^S^Arid  thou  shalt  gather  all  the  spoil  of  it 
into  the  midst  of  the  street  thereof,  and 
shalt  burn  with  fire  the  city,  and  all  the 
spoil  thereof  every  whit,  for  the  Lord  thy 
God:  and  it  shall  be  a heap  for  ever;  it 
shall  not  be  built  again. 

17  And  there  shall  cleave  nought  of  the 

cursed  thing  to  thine  hand : that  the  Lord 
may  turn  from  the  fierceness  of  his  anger, 
and  shew  thee  mercy,  and  have  coim)assion 
upon  thee,  and  multiply  thee,  as  he  ham 
sworn  unto  thy  fathers;  . « 

18  When  thou  shalt  hearken  to  the  voice  of 
the  Lord  thy  God,  to  keep  all  his  cominand- 
ments  which  I command  thee  this  day,  to  do 
that  which  is  right  in  the  eyes  of  the  Lord 
thy  God. 

CHAPTER  XIV. 

Of  meats  clean  and  unclean. 


Ye  are  the  children  of  the  Lord  your  God  : 

ye  shall  not  cut  yourselves,  nor  make  any 
baldness  between  your  eyes  for  the  dead. 

2 For  thou  art  a holy  people  unto  the  lord 


of  meats  clean  DEUTERONOMY,  XV.  and  unclean. 


thy  God,  and  the  Lord  hath  chosen  thee  to 
be  a peculiar  people  unto  himself,  above  all 
the  nations  that  are  upon  the  earth. 

3 H Thou  Shalt  not  eat  any  abominable  thing-. 

4 These  are  the  beasts  which  ye  shall  eat : 
the  ox,  the  sheep,  and  the  g-oat, 

5 The  hart,  and  the  roebuck,  and  the  fallow 
deer,  and  the  wild  goat,  and  the  pygarg,  and 
the  wild  ox,  and  the  chamois. 

6 And  every  beast  that  parteth  the  hoof,  and 
cleaveth  the  cleft  into  two  claws,  and  chew- 
eth  the  cud  among  the  beasts,  that  ye  shall 
eat. 

7 Nevertheless  these  ye  shall  not  eat,  of 
them  that  chew  the  cud,  or  of  them  that  di- 
vide the  cloven  hoof;  as  the  camel,  and  the 
hare,  and  the  coney : for  they  chew  the  cud, 
but  divide  not  the  hoof ; therefore  they  are 
unclean  unto  j"Ou. 

8 And  the  swine,  because  it  divideth  the 
hoof,  yet  cheweth  not  the  cud,  it  is  unclean 
unto  you : ye  shall  not  eat  of  their  flesh,  nor 
touch  their  dead  carcass. 

9 H These  ye  shall  eat,  of  all  that  are  in  the 
waters : all  that  have  fins  and  scales  shall  ye 
eat: 

10  And  whatsoever  hath  not  fins  and  scales 
ye  may  not  eat ; it  is  unclean  unto  you. 

11  IF  Of  all  clean  birds  ye  shall  eat. 

12  But  these  are  they  of  which  ye  shall  not 
eat:  the  eagle,  and  the  ossifrage,  and  the 
ospray, 

13  And  the  glede,  and  the  kite,  and  the  vul- 
ture after  his  kind, 

14  And  every  raven  after  his  kind, 

15  And  the  owl,  and  the  nighthawk,  and  the 
cuckoo,  and  the  hawk  after  his  kind, 

16  The  little  owl,  and  the  great  owl,  and  the 
swan, 

17  And  the  pelican,  and  the  gier  eagle,  and 
the  cormorant, 

18  And  the  stork,  and  the  heron  after  her 
kind,  and  the  lapwing,  and  the  bat. 

19  And  every  creeping  thing  that  flieth  is 
unclean  unto  you : they  shall  not  be  eaten. 

20  But  of  all  clean  fowls  ye  may  eat. 

21 1 Ye  shall  not  eat  of  any  thing  that  dieth 
of  itself : thou  shalt  give  it  unto  the  stranger 
that  is  in  thy  gates,  that  he  may  eat  it ; or 
thou  mayest  sell  it  unto  an  alien : for  thou 
art  a holy  people  unto  the  Lord  thy  God. 
Thou  shalt  not  seethe  a kid  in  his  mother’s 
milk. 

22  Thou  shalt  truly  tithe  all  the  increase 
of  thy  seed,  that  the  field  bringeth  forth 
year  by  year. 

23  And  thou  shalt  eat  before  the  Lord  thy 
God,  in  the  place  which  he  shall  choose  to 
place  his  name  there,  the  tithe  of  thy  corn, 
of  thy  wine,  and  of  thine  oil,  and  the  first- 
lings of  thy  herds  and  of  thy  flocks;  that 
thou  mayest  learn  to  fear  the  Lord  thy  God 
always. 

24  And  if  the  way  be  too  long  for  thee,  so 
that  thou  art  not  able  to  carry  it ; or  if  the 
place  be  too  far  from  thee,  which  the  Lord 
thy  God  shall  choose  to  set  his  name  there, 
when  the  Lord  thy  God  hath  blessed  thee : 

25  Then  shalt  thou  turn  it  into  money,  and 
bind  up  the  money  in  thine  hand,  and  shalt 
go  unto  the  place  which  the  Lord  thy  God 
shall  choose: 

26  And  thou  shalt  bestow  that  money  for 
whatsoever  thy  soul  lusteth  after,  for  oxen, 


or  for  sheep,  or  for  wine,  or  for  strong 
drink,  or  for  whatsoever  thy  soul  desireth : 
and  thou  shalt  eat  there  before  the  Lord 
thy  God,  and  thou  shalt  rejoice,  thou,  and 
thine  household, 

27  And  the  Levite  that  is  within  thy  gates  ; 
thou  shalt  not  forsake  him : for  he  hath  no 
part  nor  inheritance  with  thee. 

28  1 At  the  end  of  three  years  thou  shalt 
bring  forth  all  the  tithe  of  thine  increase  the 
same  year,  and  shalt  lay  it  up  within  thy 
gates : 

29  And  the  Levite,  (because  he  hath  no  part 
nor  inheritance  with  thee,)  and  the  stranger, 
and  the  fatherless,  and  the  widow,  which  are 
within  thy  gates,  shall  come,  and  shall  eat 
and  be  satisfied ; that  the  Lord  thy  God  may 
bless  thee  in  all  the  work  of  thine  hand 
which  thou  doest. 

CHAPTER  XV. 

Of  the  year  of  release. 

AT  the  end  of  every  seven  years  thou  shalt 
make  a release. 

2 And  this  is  the  manner  of  the  release : 
Every  creditor  that  lendeth  aught  unto  his 
neighbour  shall  release  it ; he  shall  not  exact 
it  of  his  neighbour,  or  of  his  brother ; be- 
cause it  is  called  the  Lord’s  release. 

3 Of  a foreigner  thou  mayest  exact  it  again : 
but  that  which  is  thine  with  thy  brother 
thine  hand  shall  release; 

4 Save  when  there  shall  be  no  poor  among 
you ; for  the  Lord  shall  greatly  bless  thee 
in  the  land  which  the  Lord  thy  God  giveth 
thee  for  an  inheritance  to  possess  it : 

5 Only  if  thou  carefully  hearken  unto  the 
voice  of  the  Lord  thy  God,  to  observe  to  do 
all  these  commandments  which  I command 
thee  this  day. 

6 For  the  Lord  thy  God  blesseth  thee,  as  he 
promised  thee:  and  thou  shalt  lend  unto 
many  nations,  but  thou  shalt  not  borrow; 
and  thou  shalt  reign  over  many  nations,  but 
»they  shall  not  reign  over  thee. 

7 1 If  there  be  among  you  a poor  man  of  one 
of  thy  brethren  within  any  of  thy  gates  in 
thy  land  which  the  Lord  thy  God  giveth 
thee,  thou  shalt  not  harden  thine  heart,  nor 
shut  thine  hand  from  thy  poor  brother : 

8 But  thou  shalt  open  thine  hand  wide  un- 
to him,  and  shalt  surely  lend  him  sufficient 
for  his  need,  in  that  which  he  wanteth. 

9 Beware  that  there  be  not  a thought  in  thy 
wicked  heart,  saying.  The  seventh  year,  the 
year  of  release,  is  at  hand ; and  thine  eye  be 
evil  against  thy  poor  brother,  and  thou  giv- 
es! him  nought ; and  he  cry  unto  the  Lord 
against  thee,  and  it  be  sin  unto  thee. 

10  Thou  shalt  surely  give  him,  and  thine 
heart  shall  not  be  grieved  when  thou  givest 
unto  him : because  that  for  this  thing  the 
Lord  thy  God  shall  bless  thee  in  all  thy 
works,  and  in  all  that  thou  puttest  thine 
hand  unto. 

11  For  the  poor  shall  never  t3ease  out  of  the 
land:  therefore  I command  thee,  saying. 
Thou  shalt  open  thine  hand  wide  unto  thy 
brother,  to  thy  poor,  and  to  thy  needy,  in 
thy  land. 

12  t And  if  thy  brother,  a Hebrew  man,  or 
a Hebrew  woman,  be  sold  unto  thee,  and 
serve  thee  six  years;  then  in  the  seventh 
year  thou  shalt  let  him  go  free  from  thee. 

143 


27ie  feast  of  the  passover. 


DEUTERONOMY,  XVI. 


The  feast  of  tabernacles^ 


13  And  when  thou  sendest  him  out  free 
from  thee,  thou  shalt  not  let  him  g-o  away 
empty  i 

14  Thou  Shalt  furnish  him  liberally  out  of 
thy  flock,  and  out  of  thy  floor,  and  out  of 
thy  winepress : of  that  wherewith  the  Lord 
thy  God  hath  blessed  thee  thou  shalt  give 
unto  him. 

15  And  thou  shalt  remember  that  thou  wast 
a bondman  in  the  land  of  Egypt,  and  the 
Lord  thy  God  redeemed  thee : therefore  I 
command  thee  this  thing  to  day. 

16  And  it  shall  be,  if  he  say  unto  thee,  I 

will  not  go  away  from  thee ; because  he 
loveth  thee  and  thine  house,  because  he  is 
well  with  thee;  ^ , 

17  Then  thou  shalt  take  an  awl,  and  thrust 

it  through  his  ear  unto  the  door,  and  he 
shall  be  thy  servant  for  ever.  And  also 
unto  thy  maidservant  thou  shalt  do  like- 
wise. ■ , 

18  It  shall  not  seem  hard  unto  thee,  when 

thou  sendest  him  away  free  from  thee ; for 
he  hath  been  worth  a double  hired  serv.ant 
to  thee,  in  serving  thee  six  years : and  the 
Lord  thy  God  shall  bless  thee  in  all  that 
thou  doest.  „ , 

19  H All  the  firstling  males  that  come  of  thy 
herd  and  of  thy  flock  thou  shalt  sanctify  un- 
to the  Lord  thy  God : thou  shalt  do  no  work 
with  the  firstling  of  thy  bullock,  nor  shear 
the  firstling  of  thy  sheep. 

20  Thou  shalt  eat  it  before  the  Lord  thy 
God  year  by  year  in  the  place  which  the 
Lord  shall  choose,  thou  and  thy  house- 
hold. 

21  And  if  there  be  any  blemish  therein,  as 
if  it  be  lame,  or  blind,  or  have  any  ill  blemish, 
thou  shalt  not  sacrifice  it  unto  the  Lord  thy 

22  Thou  shalt  eat  it  within  thy  gates:  the 
unclean  and  the  clean  person  shall  eat  it 
alike,  as  the  roebuck,  and  as  the  hart. 

23  Only  thou  shalt  not  eat  the  blood  there- 
of ; thou  shalt  pour  it  upon  the  ground  as 
water. 

CHAPTER  XVI. 

The  solemn  yearly  feasts. 

OBSERVE  the  month  of  Abib,  and  keep 
the  passover  unto  the  Lord  thy  God : 
for  in  the  month  of  Abib  the  Lord  thy  God 
brought  thee  forth  out  of  Egypt  by  night. 

2  Thou  shalt  therefore  sacrifice  the  pass- 
over  unto  the  Lord  thy  God,  of  the  flock 
and  the  herd,  in  the  place  which  the  Lord 
shall  choose  to  place  his  name  there. 

3  Thou  shalt  eat  no  leavened  bread  with  it ; 
seven  days  shalt  thou  eat  unleavened  bread 
therewith,  even  the  bread  of  affliction;  for 
thou  earnest  forth  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt 
in  haste : that  thou  mayest  remember  the 
day  when  thou  earnest  forth  out  of  the  land 
of  Egypt  all  the  days  of  thy  life. 

4  And  there  shall  be  no  leavened  bread  seen 
with  thee  in  all  thy  coast  seven  days ; nei- 
ther shall  there  any  thing  of  the  flesh,  which 
thou  sacrificedst  the  first  day  at  even,  re- 
main all  night  until  the  morning. 

5  Thou  mayest  not  sacrifice  the  passover 
within  any  of  thy  gates,  which  the  Lord 
thy  God  giveth  thee:  ^ ^ ^ 

6  But  at  the  place  which  the  Lord  thy  God 
shall  choose  to  place  his  name  in,  there  thou 
144 


shalt  sacrifice  the  passover  at  even,  at  the 
going  down  of  the  sun,  at  the  season  that 
thou  earnest  forth  out  of  Egypt. 

7 And  thou  shalt  roast  and  eat  it  in  the 
place  which  the  Lord  thy  God  shall  choose : 
and  thou  shalt  turn  in  the  morning,  and  go 
unto  thy  tents. 

8 Six  days  thou  shalt  eat  unleavened  bread; 
and  on  the  seventh  day  shall  be  a solemn  as- 
sembly to  the  Lord  thy  God : thou  shalt  do 
no  work  therein. 

9 1 Seven  weeks  shalt  thou  number  unto 
thee:  begin  to  number  the  seven  weeks 
from  such  time  as  thou  beginnest  to  put  the 
sickle  to  the  corn. 

10  And  thou  shalt  keep  the  feast  of  weeks 
unto  the  Lord  thy  God  with  a tribute  of  a 
freewill  offering  of  thine  hand,  which  thou 
shalt  give  unto  the  Lord  thy  God,  according 
as  the  Lord  thy  God  hath  blessed  thee : 

11  And  thou  shalt  rejoice  before  the  Lord 
thy  God,  thou,  and  thy  son,  and  thy  daugh- 
ter, and  thy  manservant,  and  thy  maidserv- 
ant, and  the  Levite  that  is  within  thy  gates, 
and  the  stranger,  and  the  fatherless,  and  the 
widow,  that  are  among  you,  in  the  place 
which  the  Lord  thy  God  hath  chosen  to 
place  his  name  there. 

12  And  thou  shalt  remember  that  thou  wast 
a bondman  in  Egypt:  and  thou  shalt  ob- 
serve and  do  these  statutes. 

13 1 Thou  shalt  observe  the  feast  of  taber- 
nacles seven  days,  after  that  thou  hast  gath- 
ered in  thy  corn  and  thy  wine : 

14  And  thou  shalt  rejoice  in  thy  feast,  thou, 
and  thy  son,  and  thy  daughter,  and  thy 
manservant,  and  thy  maidservant,  and  the 
Levite,  the  stranger,  and  the  fatherless,  and 
the  widow,  that  are  within  thy  gates. 

15  Seven  days  shalt  thou  keep  a solemn 
feast  unto  the  Lord  thy  God  in  the  place 
which  the  Lord  shall  choose:  /because  the 
Lord  thy  God  shall  bless  thee  in  all  thine 
increase,  and  in  all  the  works  of  thine 
hands,  therefore  thou  shalt  surely  rejoice. 

16  1 Three  times  in  a year  shall  all  thy 

males  appear  before  the  Lord  thy  God  in 
the  place  which  he  shall  choose;  in  the 
feast  of  unleavened  bread,  and  in  the  feast 
of  weeks,  and  in  the  feast  of  tabernacles : 
and  they  shall  not  appear  before  the  Lord 
empty : , . , , 

17  Every  man  shall  give  as  he  is  able,  accord- 
ing to  the  blessing  of  the  Lord  thy  God 
which  he  hath  given  thee. 

18  t Judges  and  officers  sha,lt  thou  make 
thee  in  all  thy  gates,  which  the  Lord  thy 
God  giveth  thee,  throughout  thy  tribes : and 
they  shall  judge  the  people  with  just  judg- 

19  Thou  shalt  not  wrest  judgment;  thou 
shalt  not  respect  persons,  neither  take  a 
gift : for  a gift  doth  blind  the  eyes  ot  ^e 
wise,  and  pervert  the  words  of  the  right- 
20 That  which  is  altogether  just  shalt  thou 

follow,  that  thou  mayest  live,  and  inherit 
the  land  which  the  Lord  thy  God  givetn 
thee.  , , „ 

21 1 Thou  shalt  not  plant  thee  a grove  ot 
any  trees  near  unto  the  altar  of  the  Lord 
thy  God,  which  thou  shalt  make  thee. 

22  Neither  shalt  thou  set  thee  up  an]} 
image ; which  the  Lord  thy  God  hateth. 


Idolaters  are  to  be  slain.  DEUTERONOMY,  XVIII. 

CHAPTER  XVII. 

Idolaters  to  be  put  to  death. 

Thou  shalt  not  sacrifice  unto  the  Lord 
thy  God  any  bullock,  or  sheep,  wherein 
is  blemish,  or  any  evilfavouredness  :ior  that 
is  an  abomination  unto  the  Lord  thy  God. 

2  t If  there  be  found  among-  you,  wiHnn 
any  of  thy  gates  which  the  Lord  thy  God 
giveth  thee,  man  or  woman,  that  hath 
wrought  wickedness  in  the  sight  of  the  Lord 
thy  God,  in  transgressing  his  covenant, 

3  And  hath  gone  and  served  other  gods,  and 
worshipped  them,  either  the  sun,  or  moon, 
or  any  of  the  host  of  heaven,  which  1 have 
not  commanded ; , ^ ^ 

4  And  it  be  told  thee,  and  thou  hast  heard 
of  iu  and  inquired  diligently,  and,  behold,  it 
be  true,  and  the  thing  certain,  that  such 
abomination  is  wrought  in  Israel: 

5  Then  shalt  thou  bring  forth  that  man  or 
that  woman,  which  have  committed  that 
wicked  thing,  unto  thy  gates,  even  that  man 
or  that  woman,  and  shalt  stone  them  with 
stones,  till  they  die. 

6  At  the  mouth  of  two  witnesses,  or  three 
Tvitnesses,  shall  he  that  is  worthy  of  death 
be  put  to  death ; but  at  the  mouth  of  one 
witness  he  shall  not  be  put  to  death. 

7  The  hands  of  the  witnesses  shall  be  first 
upon  him  to  put  him  to  death,  and  after- 
ward the  hands  of  all  the  people.  So  thou 
shalt  put  the  evil  away  from  among  you. 

8  H If  there  arise  a matter  too  hard  for  thee 
in  judgment,  between  blood  and  blood,  be- 
tween plea  and  plea,  and  between  stroke  and 
stroke,  being  matters  of  controversy  within 
thy  gates:  then  shalt  thou  arise,  and  get 
thee  up  into  the  place  which  the  Lord  thy 
God  shall  choose ; , . ^ 

9  And  thou  shalt  come  unto  the  priests  the 
Levites,  and  unto  the  judge  that  shall  be  in 
those  days,  and  inquire;  and  they  shall 
shew  thee  the  sentence  of  judgment: 

10  And  thou  shalt  do  according  to  the  sen- 
tence, which  they  of  that  place  which  the 
Lord  shall  choose  shall  shew  thee ; and  thou 
shalt  observe  to  do  according  to  all  that 
they  inform  thee: 

11  According  to  the  sentence  of  the  law 
which  they  shall  teach  thee,  and  accord^ing 
to  the  judgment  which  they  shall  tell  thee, 
thou  shalt  do : thou  shalt  not  decline  from 
the  sentence  which  they  shall  shew  thee,  to 
the  right  hand,  nor  to  the  left. 

12  And  the  man  that  will  do  presumptuous- 
ly, and  will  not  hearken  unto  the  priest  that 
standeth  to  minister  there  before  the  Lord 
thy  God,  or  unto  the  judge,  even  that  man 
shall  die : and  thou  shalt  put  away  the  evil 
from  Israel. 

13  And  all  the  people  shall  hear,  and  fear, 
and  do  no  more  presumptuously. 

14  t When  thou  art  come  unto  the  land 
which  the  Lord  thy  God  giveth  thee,  and 
shalt  possess  it,  and  shalt  dwell  therein,  and 
shalt  say,  I will  set  a king  over  me,  like  as 
all  the  nations  that  are  about  me ; 

15  Thou  shalt  in  any  wise  set  him  king  over 
thee,  whom  the  Lord  thy  God  shall  choose : 
one  from  among  thy  brethren  shalt  thou  set 
king  over  thee : thou  mayest  not  set  a stran- 
ger over  thee,  which  is  not  thy  brother. 

16  But  he  shall  not  multiply  horses  to  him- 


The  priests'  due. 

self,  nor  cause  the  people  to  return  to 
Egypt,  to  the  end  that  he  should  multiply 
horses:  forasmuch  as  the  Lord  hath  said 
unto  you.  Ye  shall  henceforth  return  no 
more  that  way.  , . ^ . 

17  Neither  shall  he  multiply  wives  to  him- 

self, that  his  heart  turn  not  away:  neither 
shall  he  greatly  multiply  to  himself  silver 
and  gold.  , 

18  And  it  shall  be,  when  he  sitteth  upon  the 
throne  of  his  kingdom,  that  he  shall  wnte 
him  a copy  of  this  law  in  a book  out  ot  that 
which  is  before  the  priests  the  Levites : 

19  And  it  shall  be  with  him,  and  he  shall 

read  therein  all  the  days  of  his  life ; that  he 
may  learn  to  fear  the  Lord  his  God,  to  keep 
all  the  words  of  this  law  and  these  statutes, 
to  do  them : , , , • 

20  That  his  heart  be  not  lifted  up  above  his 
brethren,  and  that  he  turn  not  aside  from 
the  commandment,  to  the  right  hand,  or  to 
the  left : to  the  end  that  he  may  prolong  his 
days  in  his  kingdom,  he,  and  his  children,  in 
the  midst  of  Israel. 


CHAPTER  XVIII. 

Priests'  and  Levites'  portion. 

The  priests  the  Levites,  and  all  the  tribe 
of  Levi,  shall  have  no  part  nor  inherit- 
ance with  Israel : they  shall  eat  the  offerings 
of  the  Lord  made  by  fire,  and  his  inherit- 
ance. , . , -x 

2 Therefore  shall  they  have  no  inheritance 
among  their  brethren : the  Lord  is  their  in- 
heritance, as  he  hath  said  unto  them. 

3 1 And  this  shall  be  the  priest’s  due  from 
the  people,  from  them  that  offer  a sacrifice, 
whether  it  be  ox  or  sheep ; and  they  shall 
give  unto  the  priest  the  shoulder,  and  the 
two  cheeks,  and  the  maw. 

4 The  firstfruit  also  of  thy  corn,  of  thy 
wine,  and  of  thine  oil,  and  the  first  of  tne 
fleece  of  thy  sheep,  shalt  thou  give  him. 

5 For  the  Lord  thy  God  hath  chosen  him 
out  of  all  thy  tribes,  to  stand  to  minister  in 
the  name  of  the  Lord^  him  and  his  sons  for 

6 If  And  if  a Levite  come  from  any  of  thy 
gates  out  of  all  Israel,  where  he  sopourned, 
and  come  with  ail  the  desire  of  his  mind 
unto  the  place  which  the  Lord  shall  choose ; 
7 Then  he  shall  minister  in  the  name  of  the 
Lord  his  God,  as  all  his  brethren  the  Levites 
do.  which  stand  there  before  the  Lord. 

8 They  shall  have  like  portions  to  eat,  be- 
sides that  which  cometh  of  the  sale  of  his 

^9^t^^^^thou  art  come  into  the  land  which 
the  Lord  thy  God  giveth  thee,  thou  shalt 
not  learn  to  do  after  the  abominations  of 
those  nations. 

10  There  shall  not  be  found  among  you  any 
one  that  maketh  his  son  or  his  daughter  to 
pass  through  the  fire,  or  that  useth  dnnna- 
tion,  or  an  observer  of  times,  or  an  enchant- 
er, or  a witch,  . .. 

11  Or  a charmer,  or  a consulter  with  tamii- 
iar  spirits,  or  a wizard,  or  a necromancer. 

12  For  all  that  do  these  things  are  an  abom- 
ination unto  the  Lord  : and  because  of  these 
abominations  the  Lord  thy  God  doth  drive 
them  out  from  before  thee. 

13  Thou  shalt  be  perfect  with  the  Lord  thy 
Godo 


145 


The  case  of  the  manslayer.  DEUTERONOMY,  XIX.  Of  a false  witness. 


U For  these  nations,  which  thou  shalt  pos- 
sess, hearkened  unto  observers  of  times, 
and  unto  diviners : but  as  for  thee,  the  Lord 
thy  God  hath  not  suffered  thee  so  to  do. 

15  H The  Lord  thy  God  will  raise  up  unto 
thee  a Prophet  from  the  midst  of  thee,  of 
thy  brethren,  like  unto  me;  unto  him  ye 
shall  hearken; 

16  According  to  all  that  thou  desiredst  of 
the  Lord  thy  God  in  Horeb  in  the  day  of  the 
assembly,  saying.  Let  me  not  hear  again  the 
voice  of  the  Lord  my  God,  neither  let  me 
see  this  great  fire  any  more,  that  I die 
not. 

17  And  the  Lord  said  unto  me.  They  have 
well  spoken  that  which  they  have  spoken. 

18  I will  raise  them  up  a Prophet  from 
among  their  brethren,  like  unto  thee,  and 
will  put  my  words  in  his  mouth ; and  he 
shall  speak  unto  them  all  that  I shall  com- 
mand him. 

19  And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  that  whoso- 
ever will  not  hearken  unto  my  words  which 
he  shall  speak  in  my  name,  I will  require  it 
of  him. 

20  But  the  prophet,  which  shall  presume 
to  speak  a word  in  my  name,  which  I have 
not  commanded  him  to  speak,  or  that  shall 
speak  in  the  name  of  other  gods,  even  that 
prophet  shall  die. 

21  And  if  thou  say  in  thine  heart.  How  shall 
we  know  the  word  which  the  Lord  hath  not 
spoken? 

22  When  a prophet  speaketh  in  the  name  of 
the  Lord,  if  the  thing  follow  not,  nor  come 
to  pass,  that  is  the  thing  which  the  Lord 
hath  not  spoken,  hut  the  prophet  hath  spok- 
en it  presumptuously : thou  shalt  not  be 
afraid  of  him. 

CHAPTER  XIX. 

The  cities  of  refuge. 

WHEN  the  Lord  thy  God  hath  cut  off 
the  nations,  whose  land  the  Lord  thy 
God  giveth  thee,  and  thou  succeedest  them, 
and  dweUest  in  their  cities,  and  in  their 
houses ; 

2  Thou  shalt  separate  three  cities  for  thee 
in  the  midst  of  thy  land,  which  the  Lord 
thy  God  giveth  thee  to  possess  it. 

3  Thou  shalt  prepare  thee  a way,  and  divide 
the  coasts  of  thy.  land,  which  the  Lord  thy 
God  giveth  thee  to  inherit,  into  three  parts, 
that  every  slayer  may  flee  thither. 

4  1 And  this  is  the  case  of  the  slayer,  which 
shall  flee  thither,  that  he  may  live : Whoso 
kilieth  his  neighbour  ignorantly,  whom  he 
hated  not  in  time  past ; 

5  As  when  a man  goeth  into  the  wood  with 
his  neighbour  to  hew  wood,  and  his  hand 
fetcheth  a stroke  with  the  axe  to  cut  down 
the  tree,  and  the  head  slippeth  from  the 
helve,  and  lighteth  upon  his  neighbour,  that 
he  die ; he  shall  flee  unto  one  of  those  cities, 
and  live ; 

6  Lest  the  avenger  of  the  blood  pursue  the 
slayer,  while  his  heart  is  hot,  and  overtake 
him,  because  the  way  is  long,  and  slay  him ; 
whereas  he  was  not  worthy  of  death,  inas- 
much as  he  hated  him  not  in  time  past. 

7  Wherefore  I command  thee,  saying,  Thou 
shalt  separate  three  cities  for  thee. 

8  And  if  the  Lord  thy  God  enlarge  thy 
^x)ast,  as  he  hath  sworn  unto  thy  fathers, 
14#. 


and  give  thee  all  the  land  which  he  prom- 
ised to  give  unto  thy  fathers ; 

9 If  thou  shalt  keep  all  these  command- 
ments to  do  them,  which  I command  thee 
this  day,  to  love  the  Lord  thy  God,  and  to 
walk  ever  in  his  ways;  then  shalt  thou 
add  three  cities  more  for  thee,  beside  these 
three : 

10  That  innocent  blood  be  not  shed  in  thy 
land,  which  the  Lord  thy  God  giveth  thee 
for  an  inheritance,  and  so  blood  be  upon 
thee. 

11 1 But  if  any  man  hate  his  neighbour,  and 
lie  in  wait  for  him,  and  rise  up  against  him, 
and  smite  him  mortally  that  he  die,  and 
fleeth  into  one  of  these  cities: 

12  Then  the  elders  of  his  city  shall  send  and 
fetch  him  thence,  and  deliver  him  into  the 
hand  of  the  avenger  of  blood,  that  he  may 
die. 

13  Thine  eye  shall  not  pity  him,  but  thou 
shalt  put  away  the  guilt  of  innocent  blood 
from  Israel,  that  it  may  go  well  with  thee. 

14  If  Thou  shalt  not  remove  thy  neighbour’s 
landmark,  which  they  of  old  time  have  set 
in  thine  inheritance,  which  thou  shalt  in- 
herit in  the  land  that  the  Lord  thy  God 
giveth  thee  to  possess  it. 

15  1 One  witness  shall  not  rise  up  against  a 
man  for  any  iniquity,  or  for  any  sin,  in  any 
sin  that  he  sinneth:  at  the  mouth  of  two 
witnesses,  or  at  the  mouth  of  three  wit- 
nesses, shall  the  matter  be  established. 

16  IF  If  a false  witness  rise  up  against  any 
man  to  testify  against  him  that  which  is 
wrong ; 

17  Then  both  the  men,  between  whom  the 
controversy  -is,  shall  stand  before  the  Lord, 
before  the  priests  and  the  judges,  which 
shall  be  in  those  days; 

18  And  the  judges  shall  make  diligent  in- 
quisition: and,  behold,  if  the  witness  he  a 
false  witness,  and  hath  testified  falsely 
against  his  brother; 

19  Then  shall  ye  do  unto  him,  as  he  had 
thought  to  have  done  unto  his  brother: 
so  shalt  thou  put  the  evil  away  from  among 
you. 

20  And  those  which  remain  shall  hear,  and 
fear,  and  shall  henceforth  commit  no  more 
any  such  evil  among  you. 

21  And  thine  eye  shall  not  pity;  hut  life 
shall  go  for  life,  eye  for  eye,  tooth  for  tooth, 
hand  for  hand,  foot  for  foot. 

CHAPTER  XX. 

PriesVs  exhortation  previous  to  battle. 

WHEN  thou  goest  out  to  battle  against 
thine  enemies,  and  seest  horses,  and 
chariots,  and  a people  more  than  thou,  be 
not  afraid  of  them : for  the  Lord  thy  God  w 
with  thee,  which  brought  thee  up  out  of  the 
land  of  Egypt. 

2  And  it  shall  be,  when  ye  are  come  nigh 
unto  the  battle,  that  the  priest  shall  ap- 
proach and  speak  unto  the  people, 

3  And  shall  say  uflto  them.  Hear,  O Israel, 
ye  approach  this  day  unto  battle  against 
your  enemies:  let  not  your  hearts  faint, 
fear  not,  and  do  not  tremble,  neither  be  ye 
terrified  because  of  them ; 

4  For  the  Lord  your  God  is  he  that  goeth 
with  you,  to  fight  for  you  against  your  ene- 
mies, to  save  youo 


DEUTERONOMY,  XXI. 


Laws  to  be  observed  m war. 

5 % And  the  officers  shall  speak  unto  the 

Eeople,  sajdnj?’,  What  man  is  there  that  hath 
uilt  a new  house,  and  hath  not  dedicated 
it?  let  him  go  and  return  to  his  house,  lest 
he  die  in  the  battle,  and  another  man  dedi- 

6 And  what  man  is  he  that  hath  plauted 
a vineyard,  and  hath  not  yet  eaten  ot  it  ? 
let  him  also  go  and  return  unto  his  house, 
lest  he  die  in  the  battle,  and  another  man 
eat  of  it.  , . , X ^1-  j 

7 And  what  man  is  there  that  hath  betrothed 
a wife,  and  hath  not  taken  her?  let  him  g-o 
and  return  unto  his  house,  lest  he  die  in  the 
battle,  and  another  man  take  her. 

8 And  the  officers  shall  speak  further  unto 
the  people,  and  they  shall  say.  What  man  is 
there  that  is  fearful  and  fainthearted?  let 
him  go  and  return  unto  his  house,  lest 
his  brethren’s  heart  faint  as  well  as  his 

9 And  it  shall  be,  when  the  officers  have 
made  an  end  of  speaking  unto  the  people, 
that  they  shall  make  captains  of  the  armies 
to  lead  the  people. 

10  T When  thou  comest  nigh  unto  a city  to 
fight  against  it,  then  proclaim  peace  uiv 
to  it.  , 

11  And  it  shall  be,  if  it  make  thee  answer 
of  peace,  and  open  unto  thee,  then  it  shall 
be,  that  all  the  people  that  is  found  therein 
shall  be  tributaries  unto  thee,  and  they  shall 
serve  thee. 

12  And  if  it  will  make  no  peace  with  thee, 
but  Avill  make  war  against  thee,  then  thou 
Shalt  besiege  it : ^ ^ . 

13  And  when  the  Lord  thy  God  hath  deliv- 
ered it  into  thine  hands,  thou  shalt  smite 
every  male  thereof  with  the  edge  of  the 
sword ; , , . 

14  But  the  women,  and  the  little  ones,  and 
the  cattle,  and  all  that  is  in  the  city,  even  all 
the  spoil  thereof,  shalt  thou  take  unto  thy- 
self; and  thou  shalt  eat  the  spoil  of  thine 
enemies,  which  the  Lord  thy  God  hath  giv- 
en thee. 

15  Thus  shalt  thou  do  unto  ail  the  cities 
which  are  very  far  off  from  thee,  which  are 
not  of  the  cities  of  these  nations.  , 

16  But  of  the  cities  of  these  people,  which 
the  Lord  thy  God  doth  give  thee  for  an  in- 
heritance, thou  shalt  save  alive  nothing  that 
breatheth : 

17  But  thou  shalt  utterly  destroy  them; 
namely,  the  Hittites,  and  the  Amorites,  the 
Canaanites,  and  the  Perizzites,  the  Hivites, 
and  the  Jebusites;  as  the  Lord  thy  God 
hath  commanded  thee: 

18  That  they  teach  you  not  to  do  after  all 
their  abominations,  which  they  have  done 
unto  their  gods;  so  should  ye  sin  against 
the  Lord  your  God: 

19  1 When  thou  shalt  besiege  a city  a long 
time,  in  making  war  against  it  to  take  it, 
thou  shalt  not  destroy  the  trees  thereof  by 
forcing  an  axe  against  them : for  thou  may- 
est  eat  of  them,  and  thou  shalt  not  cut  thein 
down  (for  the  tree  of  the  field  is  man’s  life) 
to  employ  them  in  the  siege  : ^ . 

20  Only  the  trees  which  thou  knowest  that 
they  be  not  trees  for  meat,  thou  shalt  destroy 
and  cut  them  down;  and  thou  shalt  build 
bulwarks  against  the  city  that  maketh  war 
with  thee*  until  it  be  subdued. 


Of  a captive  taken  to  wife. 
CHAPTER  XXI. 

Expiation  of  uncertain  murder. 

IF  one  be  found  slain  in  the  land  which  the 
Lord  thy  God  giveth  thee  to  possess  it, 
lying  in  the  field,  and  it  be  not  known  who 
hath  slain  him : 

2  Then  thy  elders  and  thy  judges  shall  come 
forth,  and  they  shall  measure  unto  the  cities 
which  are  round  about  him  that  is  slain : 

3  And  it  shall  be,  that  the  city  which  is  next 
unto  the  slain  man,  even  the  elders  of  that 
city  shall  take  a heifer,  which  hath  not  been 
wrought  with,  and  which  hath  not  drawn  in 
the  yoke;  , , . 

4  And  the  elders  of  that  city  shall  bring 
down  the  heifer  unto  a rough  valley,  which 
is  neither  eared  nor  sown,  and  shall  strike 
off  the  heifer’s  neck  there  in  the  valley. 

5  And  the  priests  the  sons  of  Levi  shall 
come  near ; for  them  the  Lord  thy  God 
hath  chosen  to  minister  unto  him,  and  to 
bless  in  the  name  of  the  Lord  ; and  by  their 
word  shall  every  controversy  and  every 
stroke  be  tried:  , , 

6  And  all  the  elders  of  that  city,  that  are 
next  unto  the  slain  man,  shall  wash  their 
hands  over  the  heifer  that  is  beheaded  in 
the  valley:  ^ r,  . 

7  And  they  shall  answer  and  say.  Our  hands 
have  not  shed  this  blood,  neither  have  our 
eyes  seen  it.  ' , , ^ 

8  Be  merciful,  O Lord,  unto  thy  people  Is- 
rael, whom  thou  hast  redeemed,  and  lay  not 
innocent  blood  unto  thy  people  of  Israel’s 
charge.  And  the  blood  shall  be  forgiven 
them.  ^ . 

9  So  shalt  thou  put  away  the  guilt  of  inno- 
cent blood  from  among  you,  when  thou 
shalt  do  that  which  is  right  in  the  sight  of 
the  Lord.  . ^ 

10  H When  thou  goest  forth  to  war  against 
thine  enemies,  and  the  Lord  thy  God  hath 
delivered  them  into  thine  hands,  and  thou 
hast  taken  them  captive, 

11  And  seest  among  the  captives  a beauti- 
ful woman,  and  hast  a desire  unto  her,  that 
thou  wouldest  have  her  to  thy  wife ; 

12  Then  thou  shalt  bring  her  home  to  thine 
house;  and  she  shall  shave  her  head,  and 
pare  her  nails;  , . , ^ , 

13  And  she  shall  put  the  raiment  of  her 
captivity  from  off  her,  and  shall  remain  in 
thine  house,  and  bewail  her  father  and  her 
mother  a full  month : and  after  that  thou 
shalt  go  in  unto  her,  and  be  her  husband, 
and  she  shall  be  thy  wife.  , . 

14  And  it  shall  be,  if  thou  haA^e  no  delight 
in  her,  then  thou  shalt  let  her  go  whither 
she  Avill ; but  thou  shalt  not  sell  her  at  al« 
for  money,  thou  shalt  not  make  merchan- 
dise of  her,  because  thou  hast  humbled  her. 
15  If  If  a man  have  two  wiA^es,  one  beloA^ed, 
and  another  hated,  and  they  have  borne  him 
children,  both  the  beloved  and  the  hated;  and 
if  the  firstborn  son  be  hers  that  was  hated : 
16  Then  it  shall  be,  when  he  maketh  his 
sons  to  inherit  that  which  he  hath,  that  he 
may  not  make  the  son  of  the  beloved  first- 
born before  the  son  of  the  hated,  which  is 
indeed  the  firstborn:  ^ ^ ^ 

17  But  he  shall  acknowledge  the  son  of  the 
hated  for  the  firstborn,  by  giving  him  a 
double  portion  of  all  that  he  hath  s for  he  i8 

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the  beg'inning’  of  his  strength  ; the  right  of 
the  firstborn  is  his. 

18  H If  a man  have  a stubborn  and  rebel- 
lious son,  which  will  not  obey  the  voice  of 
his  father,  or  the  voice  of  his  mother,  and 
that,  when  they  have  chastened  him,  will 
not  hearken  unto  them : 

19  Then  shall  his  father  and  his  mother  lay 
hold  on  him,  and  bring  him  out  unto  the 
elders  of  his  city,  and  unto  the  gate  of  his 
place ; 

30  And  they  shall  say  unto  the  elders  of  his 
city.  This  our  son  is  stubborn  and  rebellious, 
he  will  not  obey  our  voice ; he  is  a glutton, 
and  a drunkard. 

31  And  all  the  men  of  his  city  shall  stone 
him  with  stones,  that  he  die : so  shalt  thou 
put  evil  away  from  among  you ; and  all  Is- 
rael shall  hear,  and  fear. 

33  1 And  if  a man  have  committed  a sin 
worthy  of  death,  and  he  be  to  be  put  to 
death,  and  thou  hang  him  on  a tree : 

33  His  body  shall  not  remain  all  night  upon 
the  tree,  but  thou  shalt  in  any  wise  bury 
him  that  day ; (for  he  that  is  hanged  is  ac- 
cursed of  God;)  that  thy  land  be  not  defiled, 
which  the  Lord  thy  God  giveth  thee  for  an 
inheritance. 

CHAPTER  XXII. 

Sundry  laws  and  ordinances. 

Thou  shaltnot  see  thy  brother’s  ox  or  his 
sheep  go  astray,  and  hide  thyself  from 
them;  thou  shalt  in  any  case  bring  them 
again  unto  thy  brother. 

3  And  if  thy  brother  be  not  nigh  unto  thee, 
or  if  thou  know  him  not,  then  thou  shalt 
bring  it  unto  thine  own  house,  and  it  shall 
be  with  thee  until  thy  brother  seek  after  it, 
and  thou  shalt  restore  it  to  him  again. 

3 In  like  manner  shalt  thou  do  with  his  ass ; 
and  so  shalt  thou  do  with  his  raiment ; and 
with  ail  lost  things  of  thy  brother’s,  which 
he  hath  lost,  and  thou  hhst  found,  shalt  thou 
do  likewise : thou  mayest  not  hide  thyself. 

4  IT  Thou  shalt  not  see  thy  brother’s  ass  or 
his  ox  fall  down  by  the  way,  and  hide  thy- 
self from  them : thou  shalt  surely  help  him 
to  lift  them  up  again. 

5  IF  The  woman  shall  not  wear  that  which 
pertaineth  unto  a man,  neither  shall  a man 
put  on  a woman’s  garment : for  all  that  do  so 
are  abomination  unto  the  Lord  thy  God. 

6 1 If  a bird’s  nest  chance  to  be  before  thee 
in  the  way  in  any  tree,  or  on  the  ground, 
whether  they  be  young  ones,  or  eggs,  and  the 
dam  sitting  upon  the  young,  or  ufion  the 
eggs,  thou  shalt  not  take  the  dam  with  the 
young : 

7  But  thou  shalt  in  any  wise  let  the  dam  go, 
and  take  the  young  to  thee ; that  it  may  be 
well  with  thee,  and  that  thou  mayest  pro- 
long thy  days. 

8  IF  When  thou  buildest  a new  house,  then 
thou  shalt  make  a battlement  for  thy  roof, 
that  thou  bring  not  blood  upon  thine  house, 
if  any  man  fall  from  thence. 

9  IF  Thou  shalt  not  sow  thy  vineyard  with 
divers  seeds;  lest  the  fruit  of  thy  seed 
which  thou  hast  sown,  and  the  fruit  "of  thy 
vineyard,  be  defiled. 

10  1 Thou  shalt  not  plough  with  an  ox  and 
an  ass  together. 

11  IF  Thou  shalt  not  wear  a garment  of 

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13  M Thou  shalt  make  thee  fringes  upon  the 
four  quarters  of  thy  vesture,  wherewith 
thou  coverest  thyself. 

13  IF  If  any  man  take  a wife,  and  go  in  unto 
her,  and  hate  her, 

14  And  give  occasions  of  speech  against  her, 
and  bring  up  an  evil  name  upon  her,  and 
say,  I took  this  woman,  and  when  I came  to 
her,  I found  her  not  a maid ; 

15  Then  shall  the  father  of  the  damsel,  and 
her  mother,  take  and  bring  forth  the  tokens 
of  the  damsel’s  virginity  unto  the  elders  of 
the  city  in  the  gate ; 

16  And  the  damsel’s  father  shall  say  unto 
the  elders,  I gave  my  daughter  unto  this 
man  to  wife,  and  he  hateth  her; 

17  And,  lo,  he  hath  given  occasions  of 
speech  against  hei\  saying,  I found  not  thy 
daughter  a maid ; and  yet  these  are  the  to- 
kens of  my  daughter’s  virginity.  And  they 
shall  spread  the  cloth  before  the  elders  of 
the  city. 

18  And  the  elders  of  that  city  shall  take  that 
man  and  chastise  him ; 

19  And  they  shall  amerce  him  in  a hundred 
shekels  of  silver,  and  give  them  unto  the  fa- 
ther of  the  damsel,  because  he  hath  brought 
up  an  evil  name  upon  a virgin  of  Israel: 
and  she  shall  be  his  wife;  he  may  not  put 
her  away  all  his  days. 

30  But  if  this  thing  be  true,  and  the  tokens 
of  virginity  be  not  found  for  the  damsel : 

31  Then  they  shall  bring  out  the  damsel  to 
the  door  of  her  father’s  house,  and  the  men 
of  her  city  shall  stone  her  with  stones  that 
she  die ; because  she  hath  wrought  folly  in 
Israel,  to  play  the  whore  in  her  father’s 
house:  so  shalt  thou  put  evil  away  from 
among  you. 

33  IF  If  a man  be  found  lying  with  a woman 
married  to  a husband,  then  they  shall  both 
of  them  die,  both  the  man  that  lay  with  the 
woman,  and  the  woman:  so  shalt  thou  put 
away  evil  from  Israel. 

33  IF  If  a damsel  that  is  a virgin  be  betrothed 
unto  a husband,  and  a man  find  her  in  the 
city,  and  lie  with  her ; 

34  Then  ye  shall  bring  them  both  out  unto 
the  gate  of  that  city,  and  ye  shall  stone 
them  with  stones  that  they  die ; the  damsel, 
because  she  cried  not,  being  in  the  city ; and 
the  man,  because  he  hath  humbled  his 
neighbour’s  wife:  so  thou  shalt  put  away 
evil  from  among  you. 

35  IF  But  it  a man  find  a betrothed  damsel  in 
the  field,  and  the  man  force  her,  and  lie  with 
her;  then  the  man  only  that  lay  with  her 
shall  die: 

36  But  unto  the  damsel  thou  shalt  do  noth- 
ing; there  is  in  the  damsel  no  sin  worthy  of 
death : for  as  when  a man  riseth  against  his 
neighbour,  and  slayeth  him,  even  so  is  this 
matter ; 

37  For  he  found  her  in  the  field,  and  the 
betrothed  damsel  cried,  and  there  was  none 
to  save  her, 

38  IF  If  a man  find  a damsel  that  is  a virgin, 
which  is  not  betrothed,  and  lay  hold  on  her, 
and  lie  with  her,  and  they  be  found ; 

39  Then  the  man  that  lay  with  her  shall 
give  unto  the  damsel’s  father  fifty  shekels  of 
silver,  and  she  shall  be  his  wife ; because  he 


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hath  humbled  her,  he  may  not  put  her  away 
all  his  days. 

30  H A man  shall  not  take  his  father’s  wife, 
nor  discover  his  father’s  skirt. 

CHAPTER  XXIII. 

Sundry  laws  and  ordinances. 

He  that  is  wounded  in  the  stones,  or  hath 
his  privy  member  cut  otf,  shall  not 
enter  into  the  congreg-ation  of  the  Lord. 

2  A bastard  shall  not  enter  into  the  congre- 
gation of  the  Lord  : even  to  his  tenth  gen- 
eration shall  he  not  enter  into  the  congre- 
gation of  the  Lord. 

3  An  Ammonite  or  Moabite  shall  not  enter 
into  the  congregation  of  the  Lord  ; even  to 
their  tenth  generation  shall  they  not  enter 
into  the  congregation  of  the  Lord  forever: 
4 Because  they  met  you  not  with  bread  and 
with  water  in  the  way,  when  ye  came  forth 
out  of  Egypt;  and  because  they  hired 
against  thee  Balaam  the  son  of  Beor  of 
Pethor  of  Mesopotamia,  to  curse  thee. 

5  Nevertheless,  the  Lord  thy  God  would 
not  hearken  unto  Balaam;  but  the  Lord 
thy  God  turned  the  curse  into  a blessing 
unto  thee,  because  the  Lord  thy  God  loved 
thee. 

6  Thou  shalt  not  seek  their  peace  nor  their 
prosperity  all  thy  days  for  ever. 

7  ^ Thou  shalt  not  abhor  an  Edomite ; for 
he  is  thy  brother : thou  shalt  not  abhor  an 
Egyptian ; because  thou  wast  a stranger  in 
his  land. 

8  The  children  that  are  begotten  of  them 
shall  enter  into  the  congregation  of  the 
Lord  in  their  third  generation. 

9  IF  When  the  host  goeth  forth  against  thine 
enemies,  then  keep  thee  from  every  wicked 
thing. 

10 1 If  there  be  among  you  any  man,  that 
is  not  clean  by  reason  of  uncleanness  that 
chaneeth  him  by  night,  then  shall  he  go 
abroad  out  of  the  camp,  he  shall  not  come 
within  the  camp : 

11  But  it  shall  be,  when  evening  cometh  on, 
he  shall  wash  himself  with  water : and  when 
the  sun  is  down,  he  shall  come  into  the  camp 
again. 

12  1 Thou  shalt  have  a place  also  without 
the  camp,  whither  thou  shalt  go  forth 
abroad : 

13  And  thou  shalt  have  a paddle  upon  thy 
weapon ; and  it  shall  be,  when  thou  wilt  ease 
thyself  abroad,  thou  shalt  dig  therewith,  and 
shalt  turn  back  and  cover  that  which  com- 
eth from  thee : 

14  For  the  Lord  thy  God  walketh  in  the 
midst  of  thy  camp,  to  deliver  thee,  and  to 
give  up  thine  enemies  before  thee;  there- 
fore shall  thy  camp  be  holy : that  he  see  no 
unclean  thing  in  thee,  and  turn  away  from 
thee. 

15  IF  Thou  shalt  not  deliver  unto  his  master 
the  servant  which  is  escaped  from  his  master 
unto  thee : 

16  He  shall  dwell  with  thee,  even  among 
you,  in  that  place  which  he  shall  choose  in 
one  of  thy  gates,  where  it  liketh  him  best ; 
thou  shalt  not  oppress  him. 

IT  t There  shall  be  no  whore  of  the  daugh- 
ters of  Israel,  nor  a sodomite  of  the  sons  of 
Israel. 

18  Thou  shalt  not  bring  the  hire  of  a whore,  | 


or  the  price  of  a dog,  into  the  house  of  the 
Lord  thy  God  for  any  vow : for  even  both 
these  are  abomination  unto  the  Lord  thy 
God. 

19  1 Thou  shalt  not  lend  upon  usury  to  thy 
brother:  usury  of  money,  usury  of  victuals, 
usury  of  any  thing  that  is  lent  upon  usury : 

20  Unto  a stranger  thou  mayest  lend  upon 
usury ; but  unto  thy  brother  thou  shalt  not 
lend  upon  usury:  that  the  Lord  thy  God 
may  bless  thee  in  all  that  thou  settest  thine 
hand  to  in  the  land  whither  thou  goest  to 
possess  it. 

21  IF  When  thou  shalt  vow  a vow  unto  the 
Lord  thy  God,  thou  shalt  not  slack  to  pay  it : 
for  the  Lord  thy  God  will  surely  require  it 
of  thee ; and  it  would  be  sin  in  thee. 

22  But  if  thou  shalt  forbear  to  vow,  it  shall 
be  no  sin  in  thee. 

23  That  which  is  gone  out  of  thy  lips  thou 
shalt  keep  and  perform ; eve7i  a freewill  of- 
fering, according  as  thou  hast  vowed  unto 
the  Lord  thy  God,  which  thou  hast  prom- 
ised with  thy  mouth. 

24  IF  When  thou  comest  into  thy  neighbour’s 
vineyard,  then  thou  mayest  eat  grapes  thy 
fill  at  thine  own  pleasure;  but  thou  shalt 
not  put  any  in  thy  vessel. 

25  When  thou  comest  into  the  standing 
corn  of  thy  neighbour,  then  thou  mayest 
pluck  the  ears  with  thine  hand ; but  thou 
shalt  not  move  a sickle  unto  thy  neighbour’s 
standing  corn. 

CHAPTER  XXIV. 

The  law  of  divorce.,  dec. 

WHEN  a man  hath  taken  a wife,  and  mar- 
ried her,  and  it  come  to  pass  that  she 
find  no  favour  in  his  eyes,  because  he  hath 
found  some  uncleanness  in  her : then  let  him 
write  her  a bill  of  divorcement,  and  give  it 
in  her  hand,  and  send  her  out  of  his  house. 

2 And  when  she  is  departed  out  of  his  house, 
she  may  go  and  be  another  man’s  wife. 

3 And  if  the  latter  husband  hate  her,  and 
write  her  a bill  of  divorcement,  and  giveth 
it  in  her  hand,  and  sendeth  her  out  of  his 
house;  or  if  the  latter  husband  die,  which 
took  her  to  he  his  wife; 

4  Her  former  husband,  which  sent  her  away, 
may  not  take  her  again  to  be  his  wife,  after 
that  she  is  defiled;  for  that  is  abomination 
before  the  Lord  : and  thou  shalt  not  cause 
the  land  to  sin,  which  the  Lord  thy  God 
giveth  thee  for  an  inheritance. 

5  IF  When  a man  hath  taken  a new  wife,  he 
shall  not  go  out  to  war,  neither  shall  he  be 
charged  with  any  business : but  he  shall  be 
free  at  home  one  year,  and  shall  cheer  up 
his  wife  which  he  hath  taken. 

6  IF  No  man  shall  take  the  nether  or  the 
upper  millstone  to  pledge;  for  he  taketh  a 
man's  life  to  pledge. 

T IF  If  a man  be  found  stealing  any  of  his 
brethren  of  the  childj'en  of  Israel,  and  mak- 
eth  merchandise  of  him,  or  selleth  him  ; then 
that  thief  shall  die ; and  thou  shalt  put  evil 
away  from  among  you. 

8 IF  Take  heed  in  the  plague  of  leprosy,  that 
thou  observe  diligently,  and  do  according  to 
all  that  the  priests  the  Levites  shall  teach 
you : as  I commanded  them,  so  ye  shall  ob- 
serve to  do. 

9 Remember  what  the  Lord  thy  God  did 

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unto  Miriam  by  the  way,  after  that  ye  were 
come  forth  out  of  Egypt. 

10  1 When  thou  dost  lend  thy  brother  any 
thing,  thou  shalt  not  go  into  his  house  to 
fetch  his  pledge. 

11  Thou  shalt  stand  abroad,  and  the  man 
to  whom  thou  dost  lend  shall  bring  out  the 
pledge  abroad  unto  thee. 

13  And  if  the  man  he  poor,  thou  shalt  not 
sleep  with  his  pledge : 

13  In  any  case  thou  shalt  deliver  him  the 
pledge  again  when  the  sun  goeth  down,  that 
he  may  sleep  in  his  own  raiment,  and  bless 
thee : and  it  shall  be  righteousness  unto  thee 
before  the  Lord  thy  God. 

14  t Thou  shalt  not  oppress  a hired  servant 

that  is  poor  and  needy,  whether  he  he  of  thy 
brethren,  or  of  thy  strangers  that  are  in  thy 
land  within  thy  gates : .... 

15  At  his  day  thou  shalt  give  him  his  hire, 

neither  shall  the  sun  go  down  upon  it ; for 
he  is  poor,  and  setteth  his  heart  upon  it : lest 
he  cry  against  thee  unto  the  Lord,  and  it  be 
sin  unto  thee.  , , ^ 

16  The  fathers  shall  not  be  put  to  death  for 
the  children,  neither  shall  the  children  be 
put  to  death  for  the  fathers:  every  man 
shall  be  put  to  death  for  his  own  sin. 

17  H Thou  shalt  not  pervert  the  judgment  of 
the  stranger,  nor  of  the  fatherless ; nor  take 
a widow’s  raiment  to  pledge : 

18  But  thou  shalt  remember  that  thou  wast 
a bondman  in  Egypt,  and  the  Lord  thy  God 
redeemed  thee  thence : therefore  I command 
thee  to  do  this  thing. 

19  t When  thou  cuttest  down  thine  harvest 
in  thy  field,  and  hast  forgot  a sheaf  in  the 
field,  thou  shalt  not  go  again  to  fetch  it : it 
shall  be  for  the  stranger,  for  the  fatherless, 
and  for  the  widow : that  the  Lord  thy  God 
may  bless  thee  in  all  the  work  of  thine 
hands. 

20  When  thou  beatest  thine  olive  tree,  thou 
shalt  not  go  over  the  boughs  again : it  shall 
be  for  the  stranger,  for  the  fatherless,  and 
for  the  widow. 

31  When  thou  gatherest  the  grapes  of  thy 
vineyard,  thou  shalt  not  glean  it  afterward ; 
it  shall  be  for  the  stranger,  for  the  fatherless, 
and  for  the  widow. 

23  And  thou  shalt  remember  that  thou  wast 
a bondman  in  the  land  of  Egypt : therefore 
I command  thee  to  do  this  thing. 

CHAPTER  XXY. 

Sundry  laws  and  ordinances. 

IE  there  be  a controversy  between  men, 
and  they  come  unto  judgment,  that  the 
judges  may  judge  them ; then  they  shall 
justify  the  righteous,  and  condemn  the 
wicked. 

3  And  it  shall  be,  if  the  wicked  man  he  wor- 
thy to  be  beaten,  that  the  judge  shall  cause 
him  to  lie  down,  and  to  be  beaten  before  his 
face,  according  to  his  fault,  by  a certain 
number. 

3 Forty  stripes  he  may  give  him,  and  not 
exceed : lest,  if  he  should  exceed,  and  beat 
him  above  these  with  many  stripes,  then  thy 
brother  should  seem  vile  unto  thee. 

4  H Thou  shalt  not  muzzle  the  ox  when  he 
treadeth  out  the  corn. 

5  1 If  brethren  dwell  together,  and  one  of 
tnem  die^  and  have  no  child,  the  wife  of  the 
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dead  shall  not  marry  without  unto  a stran- 
ger : her  husband’s  brother  shall  go  in  unto 
her,  and  take  her  to  him  to  wife,  and  per- 
form the  duty  of  a husband’s  brother  unto 
her. 

6 And  it  shall  be,  that  the  firstborn  which 
she  beareth  shall  succeed  in  the  name  of  his 
brother  which  is  dead,  that  his  name  be  not 
put  out  of  Israel. 

7 And  if  the  man  like  not  to  take  his  broth- 
er’s wife,  then  let  his  brother’s  wife  go  up  to 
the  gate  unto  the  elders,  and  say,  My  hus- 
band’s brother  refuseth  to  raise  up  unto  his 
brother  a name  in  Israel,  he  will  not  perform 
the  duty  of  my  husband’s  brother. 

8 Then  the  elders  of  his  city  shall  call  him, 
and  speak  unto  him : and  if  he  stand  to  it, 
and  say,  I like  not  to  take  her ; 

9 Then  shall  his  brother’s  wife  come  unto 
him  in  the  presence  of  the  elders,  and  loose 
his  shoe  from  off  his  foot,  and  spit  in  his 
face,  and  shall  answer  and  say,  So  shall  it  be 
done  unto  that  man  that  will  not  build  up 
his  brother’s  house. 

10  And  his  name  shall  be  called  in  Israel, 
The  house  of  him  that  hath  his  shoe  loosed. 

11 H When  men  strive  together  one  with  an- 
other, and  the  wife  of  the  one  draweth  near 
for  to  deliver  her  husband  out  of  the  hand 
of  him  that  smiteth  him,  and  putteth  forth 
her  hand,  and  taketh  him  by  the  secrets : 

13  Then  thou  shalt  cut  off  her  hand,. thine 
eye  shall  not  pity  her. 

13  t Thou  shalt  not  have  in  thy  bag  divers 
weights,  a great  and  a small : 

14  Thou  shalt  not  have  in  thine  house  divers 
measures,  a great  and  a small : 

15  But  thou  shalt  have  a perfect  and  just 
weight,  a perfect  and  just  measure  shalt 
thou  have : that  thy  days  may  be  lengthened 
in  the  land  which  the  Lord  thy  God  giveth 

16  For  all  that  do  such  things,  and  all  that 

do  unrighteously,  are  an  abomination  unto 
the  Lord  thy  God.  ^ 

17  t Remember  what  Amalek  did  unto  thee 

by  the  way,  when  ye  were  come  forth  out 
of  Egypt ; , X 

18  How  he  met  thee  by  the  way,  and  smote 
the  hindmost  of  thee,  even  all  that  were  fee- 
ble behind  thee,  when  thou  wast  faint  and 
weary ; and  he  feared  not  God. 

19  Therefore  it  shall  be,  when  the  Lord  thy 
God  hath  given  thee  rest  from  all  thine  ene- 
mies round  about,  in  the  land  which  the 
Lord  thy  God  gi  veth  thee /or  an  inheritance 
to  possess  it,  that  thou  shalt  blot  out  the  re- 
membrance of  Amalek  from  under  heaven ; 
thou  shalt  not  forget  it. 


CHAPTER  XXVI. 

Of  offering  the  firstfruits. 

AND  it  shall  be,  when  thou  art  come  in 
unto  the  land  which  the  Lord  thy  God 
giveth  thee  for  an  inheritance,  and  possess- 
est  it,  and  dwellest  therein ; „ x,  ^ 

3 That  thou  shalt  take  of  the  first  of  all  the 
fruit  of  the  earth,  which  thou  shalt  bring  of 
thy  land  that  the  Lord  thy  God  giveth  thee, 
and  shalt  put  it  in  a basket,  and  shalt  go 
unto  the  place  which  the  Lord  thy  God 
shall  choose  to  place  his  name  there. 

3 And  thou  shalt  go  unto  the  priest  that 
shall  be  in  those  days,  and  say  unto  him,  ^ 


The  offering  of  Jirstfruits,  DEUTERONOMY,  XX VII.  The  law  written  on  stones. 


profess  this  day  unto  the  Lord  thy  God,  that 

I am  come  unto  the  country  which  the  Lord 
sware  unto  our  lathers  for  to  give  us. 

4 And  the  priest  shall  take  the  basket  out 
of  thine  hand,  and  set  it  down  before  the 
altar  of  the  Lord  thy  God. 

5 And  thou  shalt  speak  and  say  before  the 
Lord  thy  God,  A Syrian  ready  to  perish  was 
my  father ; and  he  went  down  into  Eg’ypt, 
and  sojourned  there  with  a few,  and  became 
there  a nation,  g-reat,  mig  hty,  and  populous : 

6 And  the  Egyptians  evil  entreated  us,  and 
afflicted  us,  and  laid  upon  us  hard  bondage : 

7 And  when  we  cried  unto  the  Lord  God  of 
our  fathers,  the  Lord  heard  our  voice,  and 
looked  on  our  affliction,  and  our  labour,  and 
our  oppression : 

8 And  the  Lord  brought  us  forth  out  of 
Egypt  with  a mighty  hand,  and  with  an  out- 
stretched arm,  and  with  great  terribleness, 
and  with  signs,  and  with  wonders : 

9 A nd  he  hath  brought  us  into  this  place, 
and  hath  given  us  this  land,  even  a land  that 
tioweth  with  milk  and  honey. 

10  And  now,  behold,  I have  brought  the 
firstfruits  of  the  land,  which  thou,  O Lord, 
hast  given  me.  And  thou  shalt  set  it  before 
the  Lord  thy  God,  and  worship  before  the 
Lord  thy  God  : 

II  And  thou  shalt  rejoice  in  every  good  thing 
which  the  Lord  thy  God  hath  given  unto 
thee,  and  unto  thine  house,  thou,  and  the 
Levite,  and  the  stranger  that  is  among  you. 

12 1 When  thou  hast  made  an  end  of  tithing 
all  the  tithes  of  thine  increase  the  third  year, 
which  is  the  year  of  tithing,  and  hast  given  it 
unto  the  Levite,  the  stranger,  the  fatherless, 
and  the  widow,  that  they  may  eat  within  thy 
gates,  and  be  filled ; 

13  Then  thou  shalt  say  before  the  Lord  thy 
God,  I have  brought  away  the  hallowed 
things  out  of  mine  house,  and  also  have 
given  them  unto  the  Levite,  and  unto  the 
stranger,  to  the  fatherless,  and  to  the  widow, 
according  to  all  thy  commandments  which 
thou  hast  commanded  me : I have  not  trans- 
gressed thy  commandments,  neither  have  I 
forgotten  them : 

14  I have  not  eaten  thereof  in  my  mourn- 
ing, neither  have  I taken  away  aught  there- 
of for  any  unclean  use,  nor  given  aught 
thereof  for  the  dead : but  I have  hearkened 
to  the  voice  of  the  Lord  my  God,  and  have 
done  according  to  all  that  thou  hast  com- 
manded me. 

15  Look  down  from  thy  holy  habitation, 
from  heaven,  and  bless  thy  people  Israel,  and 
the  land  which  thou  hast  given  us,  as  thou 
swarest  unto  our  fathers,  a land  that  floweth 
with  milk  and  honey. 

16  t This  day  the  Lord  thy  God  hath  com- 
manded thee  to  do  these  statutes  and  judg- 
ments: thou  shalt  therefore  keep  and  do 
them  with  all  thine  heart,  and  with  all  thv 
soul. 

17  Thou  hast  avouched  the  Lord  this  day 
to  be  thy  God,  and  to  walk  in  his  ways, 
and  to  keep  his  statutes,  and  his  command- 
ments, and  his  judgments,  and  to  hearken 
unto  his  voice: 

18  And  the  Lord  hath  avouched  thee  this 
day  to  be  his  peculiar  people,  as  he  hath 
promised  thee,  and  that  thou  shouldest  keep 
all  his  commandments ; 


19  And  to  make  thee  high  above  all  nations 
which  he  hath  made,  in  praise,  and  in  name, 
and  in  honour ; and  that  thou  mayest  be  a 
holy  people  unto  the  Lord  thy  God,  as  he 
hath  spoken. 

CHAPTER  XXVII. 

The  law  to  be  written  on  stones. 

AND  Moses  with  the  elders  of  Israel  com- 
XJL  manded  the  people,  saying.  Keep  all  the 
commandments  which  I command  you  this 
day. 

2 And  it  shall  be,  on  the  day  when  ye  shall 
pass  over  Jordan  unto  the  land  which  the 
Lord  thy  God  giveth  thee,  that  thou  shalt 
set  thee  up  great  stones,  and  plaster  them 
with  plaster: 

3 And  thou  shalt  write  upon  them  all  the 
words  of  this  law,  when  thou  art  passed 
over,  that  thou  mayest  go  in  unto  the  land 
which  the  Lord  thy  God  giveth  thee,  a land 
that  floweth  with  milk  and  honey;  as  the 
Lord  God  of  thy  fathers  hath  promised 
thee. 

4 Therefore  it  shall  be  when  ye  be  gone 
over  Jordan,  that  ye  shall  set  up  these 
stones,  which  I command  you  this  day,  in 
mount  Ebal,  and  thou  shalt  plaster  them 
with  plaster. 

5 And  there  shalt  thou  build  an  altar  unto 
the  Lord  thy  God,  an  altar  of  stones : thou 
shalt  not  lift  up  any  iron  tool  upon  them. 

6 Thou  shalt  build  the  altar  of  the  Lord 
thy  God  of  whole  stones:  and  thou  shalt 
offer  burnt  offerings  thereon  unto  the 
Lord  thy  God: 

7 And  thou  shalt  offer  peace  offerings,  and 
shalt  eat  there,  and  rejoice  before  the  Lord 
thy  God. 

8 And  thou  shalt  write  upon  the  stones  all 
the  words  of  this  law  very  plainly. 

9 t And  Moses  and  the  priests  the  Levites 
spake  unto  ail  Israel,  saying.  Take  heed,  and 
hearken,  O Israel ; this  day  thou  art  become . 
the  people  of  the  Lord  thy  God. 

10  Thou  shalt  therefore  obey  the  voice  of 
the  Lord  thy  God,  and  do  his  command- 
ments and  his  statutes,  which  I command 
thee  this  day. 

11  H And  Moses  charged  the  people  the 
same  day,  saying, 

12  These  shall  stand  upon  mount  Gerizim 
to  bless  the  people,  when  ye  are  come  over 
Jordan;  Simeon,  and  Levi,  and  Judah,  and 
Issachar,  and  Joseph,  and  Benjamin : 

13  And  these  shall  stand  upon  mount  Ebal 
to  curse ; Reuben,  Gad,  and  Asher,  and  Zeb- 
ulun,  Dan,  and  Naphtali. 

14  1 And  the  Levites  shall  speak,  and  say 
unto  aU  the  men  of  Israel  with  a loud 
voice, 

15  Cursed  be  the  man  that  maketh  any 
graven  or  molten  image,  an  abomination 
unto  the  Lord,  the  work  of  the  hands  of  * 
the  craftsman,  and  putteth  it  in  a secret 
place : and  ail  the  people  shall  answer  and 
say.  Amen. 

16  Cursed  be  he  that  setteth  light  by  his  fa- 
ther or  his  mother : and  all  the  people  shall 
say.  Amen. 

17  Cursed  be  he  that  removeth  his  neigh- 
bour’s landmark : and  all  the  people  shall 
say,  Amen. 

18  Cursed  be  he  that  maketh  the  blind  to 

151 


The  blessings  for  obedience. 
wander  out  of  the  way : and  all  the  people 
shall  say,  Amen.  . ^ 

19  Cursed  be  he  that  perverteth  the  judg- 
ment of  the  stranger,  fatherless,  and  wid- 
ow : and  all  the  people  shall  say.  Amen. 

30  Cursed  be  he  that  lieth  with  his  father  s 
wife ; because  he  uncovereth  his  father  s 
skirt : and  all  the  people  shall  say,  Amen. 

31  Cursed  be  he  that  lieth  with  any  manner 
of  beast : and  all  the  people  shall  say.  Amen. 

33  Cursed  be  he  that  lieth  with  his  sister, 
the  daughter  of  his  father,  or  the  daughter 
of  his  mother : and  all  the  people  shall  say, 

"3^Cu*rsed  be  he  that  lieth  with  his  mothe'r 
in  law : and  all  the  people  shall  say.  Amen. 

34  Cursed  be  he  that  smiteth  his  neighbour 
, secretly : and  all  the  people  shall  say.  Amen. 

35  Cursed  be  he  that  taketh  reward  to  slaj^ 

an  innocent  person ; and  all  the  people  shall 
say.  Amen.  , . 

36  Cursed  be  he  that  confirmeth  not  all  the 
words  of  this  law  to  do  them : and  all  the 
people  shall  say,  Abaen. 

CHAPTER  XXVIII. 

Blessings  promised  on  obedience. 

AND  it  shall  come  to  pass,  if  thou  shalt 
hearken  diligently  unto  the  voice  of  the 
Lord  thy  God,  to  observe  and  to  do  all  his 
commandments  which  I command  thee  this 
day,  that  the  Lord  thy  God  will  set  thee  on 
high  above  all  nations  of  the  earth : 

3  And  all  these  blessings  shall  come  on  thee, 
and  overtake  thee,  if  thou  shalt  hearken  un- 
to the  voice  of  the  Lord  thy  God. 

3 Blessed  shalt  thou  be  in  the  city,  and  bless- 
ed shalt  thou  be  in  the  field. 

4 Blessed  shall  be  the  fruit  of  thy  body,  and 
the  fruit  of  thy  ground,  and  the  fruit  of  thy 
cattle,  the  increase  of  thy  kine,  and  the 
flocks  of  thy  sheep. 

5 Blessed  shall  be  thy  basket  and  thy  store. 

6 Blessed  shalt  thou  be  when  thou  comest 
* in,  and  blessed  shalt  thou  be  when  thou  go- 

est  out.  . ^ 

7 The  Lord  shall  cause  thine  enemies  that 
rise  up  against  thee  to  be  smitten  before  thy 
face : they  shall  come  out  against  thee  one 
way,  and  flee  before  thee  seven  ways. 

8 The  Lord  shall  command  the  blessing  up- 
on thee  in  thy  storehouses,  and  in  all  that 
thou  settest  thine  hand  unto ; and  he  shall 
bless  thee  in  the  land  which  the  Lord  thy 
God  giveth  thee. 

9 The  Lord  shall  establish  thee  a holy  peo- 
ple unto  himself,  as  he  hath  sworn  unto 
thee,  if  thou  shalt  keep  the  commandments 
of  the  Lord  thy  God,  and  walk  in  his  ways. 

10  And  all  people  of  the  earth  shall  see 
that  thou  art  called  by  the  name  of  the 
Lord  ; and  they  shall  be  afraid  of  thee. 

11  And  the  Lord  shall  make  thee  plenteous 
in  goods,  in  the  fruit  of  thy  body,  and  in  the 
fruit  of  thy  cattle,  and  in  the  fruit  of  thy 
ground,  in  the  land  which  the  Lord  sware 
unto  thy  fathers  to  give  thee. 

13  The  Lord  shall  open  unto  thee  his  good 
treasure,  the  heaven  to  give  the  rain  unto 
thy  land  in  his  season,  and  to  bless  all  the 
work  of  thine  hand : and  thou  shalt  lend 
unto  many  nations,  and  thou  shalt  not 
borrow.  ^ , 

13  Amd  the  Lord  shall  make  thee  the  head, 

m 


DEUTERONOMY,  XXYIII.  .The  curses  for  disobedience. 


and  not  the  tail ; and  thou  shalt  be  above 
only,  and  thou  shalt  not  be  beneath ; if  that 
thou  hearken  unto  the  commandments  of 
the  Lord  thy  God,  which  I command  thee 
this  day,  to  observe  and  to  do  them : 

14  And  thou  shalt  not  go  aside  from  any  of 
the  words  which  I command  thee  this  day, 
to  the  right  hand,  or  to  the  left,  to  go  after 
other  gods  to  serve  them. 

15  H But  it  shall  come  to  pass,  if  thou  wilt 
not  hearken  unto  the  voice  of  the  Lord  thy 
God,  to  observe  to  do  all  his  commandments 
and  his  statutes  which  I command  thee  this 
day ; that  all  these  curses  shall  come  upon 
thee,  and  overtake  thee : 

16  Cursed  shalt  thou  be  in  tht  city,  and 
cursed  shalt  thou  be  in  the  field. 

17  Cursed  shall  be  thy  basket  and  thy  store. 

18  Cursed  shall  be  the  fruit  of  thy  body,  and 
the  fruit  of  thy  land,  the  increase  of  thy 
kine,  and  the  flocks  of  thy  sheep. 

19  Cursed  shalt  thou  be  when  thou  comest 
in,  and  cursed  shalt  thou  be  when  thou  goest 
out. 

30  The  Lord  shall  send  upon  thee  cursing, 
vexation,  and  rebuke,  in  all  that  thou  settest 
thine  hand  unto  for  to  do,  until  thou  be  de- 
stroyed, and  until  thou  perish  quickly ;,  be- 
cause of  the  wickedness  of  thy  doings, 
whereby  thou  hast  forsaken  me. 

31  The  Lord  shall  make  the  pestilence 
cleave  unto  thee,  until  he  have  consumed 
thee  from  off  the  land,  whither  thou  goest 
to  possess  it. 

33  The  Lord  shall  smite  thee  with  a con- 
sumption, and  with  a fever,  and  with  an  in- 
flammation, and  with  an  extreme  burning, 
and  with  the  sword,  and  with  blasting,  and 
with  mildew ; and  they  shaU  pursue  thee 
until  thou  perish.  , , , 

33  And  thy  heaven  that  is  over  thy  head 

shall  be  brass,  and  the  earth  that  is  under 
thee  shall  be  iron.  _ ^ ^ 

34  The  Lord  shall  make  the  rain  of  thy  land 
powder  and  dust : from  heaven  shall  it  come 
down  upon  thee,  until  thou  be  destroyed. 

35  The  Lord  shall  cause  thee  to  be  smitten 
before  thine  enemies : thou  shalt  go  out  one 
way  against  them,  and  flee  seven  ways  be- 
fore them ; and  shalt  be  removed  into  all 
the  kingdoms  of  the  earth. 

36  And  thy  carcass  shall  be  meat  unto  all 
fowls  of  the  air,  and  unto  the  beasts  of  the 
earth,  and  no  man  shall  fray  them  away. 

37  The  Lord  will  smite  thee  with  the  botch 
of  Egypt,  and  with  the  emerods,  and  with 
the  scab,  and  with  the  itch,  whereof  thou 
canst  not  be  healed. 

38  The  Lord  shall  smite  thee  with  madness, 
and  blindness,  and  astonishment  of  heart : 

39  And  thou  shalt  grope  at  noonday,  as  the 
blind  gropeth  in  darkness,  and  thou  shalt 
not  prosper  in  thy  ways : and  thou  shalt  be 
only  oppressed  and  spoiled  evermore,  and 
no  man  shall  save  thee. 

30  Thou  shalt  betroth  a wife,  and  another 
man  shall  lie  with  her:  thou  shalt  build  a 
house,  and  thou  shalt  not  dwell  therein : 
thou  shalt  plant  a vineyard,  and  shalt  not 
gather  the  grapes  thereof. 

31  Thine  ox  shall  be  slain  before  thine  eyes, 
and  thou  shalt  not  eat  thereof : thine  ass 
shall  be  violently  taken  away  from  before 
thy  face,  and  shall  not  be  restored  to  thee : 


The  curses  DEUTERONOMY,  XXVIII.  for  disobedience. 


thy  sheep  shall  he  given  unto  thine  enemies, 
and  thou  shalt  have  none  to  rescue  them. 

32  Thy  sons  and  thy  daughters  shall  he 
given  unto  another  people,  and  thine  eyes 
shall  look,  and  fail  rvith  longing  for  them  all 
the  day  long : and  there  shall  he  no  might  in 
thine  hand. 

33  The  fruit  of  thy  land,  and  all  thy  la- 
bours, shall  a nation  which  thou  knowest 
not  eat  up ; and  thou  shalt  be  onlj'  oppressed 
and  crushed  alway : 

34  So  that  thou  shalt  bfe  mad  for  the  sight 
of  thine  eyes  which  thou  shalt  see. 

35  The  Lord  shall  smite  thee  in  the  knees, 
and  in  the  legs,  with  a sore  botch  that  can- 
not be  healed,  from  the  sole  of  thy  foot  un- 
to the  top  of  thy  head. 

36  The  Lord  shall  bring  thee,  and  thy  king 
which  thou  shalt  set  over  thee,  unto  a na- 
tion which  neither  thou  nor  thy  fathers 
have  known;  and  there  shalt  thou  serve 
other  gods,  wood  and  stone. 

37  And  thou  shalt  become  an  astonishment, 
a proverb,  and  a byword,  among  all  nations 
whither  the  Lord  shall  lead  thee. 

38  Thou  shalt  carry  much  seed  out  into  the 
field,  and  shalt  gather  hut  little  in ; for  the 
locust  shall  consume  it. 

39  Thou  shalt  plant  vineyards,  and  dress 
them.,  but  shalt  neither  drink  of  the  wine, 
nor  gather  the  grapes;  for  the  worms  shall 
eat  them. 

40  Thou  shalt  have  olive  trees  thrqughout 
all  thy  coasts,  but  thou  shalt  not  anoint  thy- 
self with  the  oil ; for  thine  olive  shall  cast 
his  fruit. 

41  Thou  shalt  beget  sons  and  daughters, 
but  thou  shalt  not  enjoy  them;  for  they 
shall  go  into  captivity. 

43  All  thy  trees  and  fruit  of  thy  land  shall 
the  locust  consume. 

43  The  stranger  that  is  within  thee  shall  get 
up  above  thee  very  high;  and  thou  shalt 
come  down  very  low. 

44  He  shall  lend  to  thee,  and  thou  shalt  not 
lend  to  him : he  shall  be  the  head,  and  thou 
shalt  be  the  tail. 

45  Moreover  all  these  curses  shall  come  up- 
on thee,  and  shall  pursue  thee,  and  overtake 
thee,  till  thou  be  destroyed;  because  thou 
hearkenedst  not  unto  the  voice  of  the  Lord 
thy  God,  to  keep  his  commandments  and 
his  statutes  which  he  commanded  thee. 

46  And  they  shall  be  upon  thee  for  a sign 
and  for  a wonder,  and  upon  thy  seed  for 
ever. 

47  Because  thou  servedst  not  the  Lord  thy 
God  with  joyfulness,  and  with  gladness  of 
heart,  for  the  abundance  of  all  things; 

48  Therefore  shalt  thou  serve  thine  ene- 
mies, which  the  Lord  shall  send  against 
thee,  in  hunger,  and  in  thirst,  and  in  naked- 
ness, and  in  want  of  all  things : and  he  shall 

ut  a yoke  of  iron  upon  thy  neck,  until  he 

ave  destroyed  thee. 

49  The  Lord  shall  bring  a nation  against 
thee  from  far,  from  the  end  of  the  earth,  as 
swift  as  the  eagle  flieth;  a nation  whose 
tongue  thou  shalt  not  understand; 

50  A nation  of  fierce  countenance,  which 
shall  not  regard  the  person  of  the  old,  nor 
shew  favour  to  the  young: 

51  And  he  shall  eat  the  fruit  of  thy  cattle, 
9.nd  the  fruit  of  thy  land,  until  thou  be  de- 


stroyed: which  also  shall  not  leave  thee 
either  corn,  wine,  or  oil,  or  the  increase  of 
thy  kine,  or  flocks  of  thy  sheep,  until  be 
have  destroyed  thee. 

53  And  he  shall  besiege  thee  in  all  thy  gates, 
until  thy  high  and  fenced  walls  come  down, 
wherein  thou  trustedst,  throughout  all  thy 
land:  and  he  shall  besiege  thee  in  all  thy 
gates  throughout  all  thy  land,  which  the 
Lord  thy  God  hath  given  thee. 

53  And  thou  shalt  eat  the  fruit  of  thine  own 
body,  the  flesh  of  thy  sons  and  of  thy  daugh- 
ters, which  the  Lord  thy  God  hath  given 
thee,  in  the  siege,  and  in  the  straitness, 
wherewith  thine  enemies  shall  distress  thee : 

54  So  that  the  man  that  is  tender  among 
you,  and  very  delicate,  his  eye  shall  be 
evil  toward  his  brother,  and  toward  the  wife 
of  his  bosom,  and  toward  the  remnant  of  his 
children  which  he  shall  leave : 

55  So  that  he  will  not  give  to  any  of  them 
of  the  flesh  of  his  children  whom  he  shall 
eat : because  he  hath  nothing  left  him  in  the 
siege,  and  in  the  straitness,  wherewith  thine 
enemies  shall  distress  thee  in  all  thy  gates. 

56  The  tender  and  delicate  woman  among 
you,  which  would  not  adventure  to  set  the 
sole  of  her  foot  upon  the  ground  for  delicate- 
ness and  tenderness,  her  eye  shall  be  evil  to- 
ward the  husband  of  her  bosom,  and  toward 
her  son,  and  toward  her  daughter, 

57  And  toward  her  young  one  that  cometh 
out  from  between^  her  feet,  and  toward  her 
children  which  she  shall  bear : for  she  shall 
eat  them  for  want  of  all  things  secretly  in 
the  siege  and  straitness,  wherewith  thine 
enemy  shall  distress  thee  in  thy  gates. 

58  If  thou  wilt  not  observe  to  do  all  the 
words  of  this  law  that  are  written  in  this 
book,  that  thou  mayest  fear  this  glorious 
and  fearful  name,  THE  LORD  THY  GOD; 

59  Then  the  Lord  will  make  thy  plagues 
wonderful,  and  the  plagues  of  thy  seed,  even 
great  plagues,  and  of  long  continuance, 
and  sore  sicknesses,  and  of  long  continu- 
ance. 

60  Moreover,  he  will  bring  upon  thee  all  the 
diseases  of  Egypt,  which  thou  wast  afraid 
of ; and  they  shall  cleave  unto  thee. 

61  Also  every  sickness,  and  every  plague, 
which  is  not  written  in  the  book  of  this  law, 
them  wiU  the  Lord  bring  upon  thee,  until 
thou  be  destroyed. 

63  And  ye  shall  be  left  few  in  number,  where- 
as ye  were  as  the  stars  of  heaven  for  multi- 
tude ; because  thou  T^ouldest  not  obey  the 
voice  of  the  Lord  thy  God. 

63  And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  that  as  the 
Lord  rejoiced  over  you  to  do  5^ou  good,  and 
to  multiply  you;  so  the  Lord  will  rejoice 
over  you  to  destroy  you,  and  to  bring  you 
to  nought ; and  ye  shall  be  plucked  from  off 
the  land  whither  thou  goest  to  possess  it. 

64  And  the  Lord  shall  scatter  thee  among 
all  people,  from  the  one  end  of  the  earth  even 
unto  the  other ; and  there  thou  shalt  serve 
other  gods,  which  neither  thou  nor  thy  fa- 
thers have  known,  even  wood  and  stone. 

65  And  among  these  nations  shalt  thou  find 
no  ease,  neither  shall  the  sole  of  thy  foot 
have  rest:  but  the  Lord  shall  give  thee 
there  a trembling  heart,  and  failing  of  eyes, 
and  sorrow  of  mind ; 

66  And  thy  life  shall  hang  in  doubt  before 

153 


Exhortation  to  obedience.  DEUTERONOMY,  XXIX.  God^s  wrath  on  the  wicked. 


thee ; and  thou  shalt  fear  day  and  night,  and 
shalt  have  none  assurance  of  thy  life : 

67  In  the  morning  thou  shalt  say,  Would 

God  it  were  even ! and  at  even  thou  shalt 
say,  Would  God  it  were  morning ! for  the 
fear  of  thine  heart  wherewith  thou  shalt 
fear,  and  for  the  sight  of  thine  eyes  which 
thou  shalt  see.  . , ^ 

68  And  the  Lord  shall  bring  thee  into  Egypt 
again  with  ships,  by  the  way  whereof  I spake 
unto  thee,  Thou  shalt  see  it  no  more  again : 
and  there  ye  shall  be  sold  unto  your  enemies 
for  bondmen  and  bondwomen,  and  no  man 
shall  buy  you. 

CHAPTER  XXIX. 

An  exhortation  to  obedience. 

These  are  the  words  of  the  covenant, 
which  the  Lord  commanded  Moses  to 
make  with  the  children  of  Israel  in  the  land 
of  Moab,  besides  the  covenant  which  he 
made  with  them  in  Horeb. 

2 1 And  Moses  called  unto  all  Israel,  and  said 
unto  them.  Ye  have  seen  all  that  the  Lord 
did  before  your  eyes  in  the  land  of  Egypt 
unto  Pharaoh,  and  unto  all  his  servants,  and 
unto  all  his  land ; 

3  The  great  temptations  which  thine  eyes 
have  seen,  the  signs,  and  those  great  mira- 

4  Yet  the  Lord  hath  not  given  you  a heart 
to  perceive,  and  eyes  to  see,  and  ears  to  hear, 
unto  this  day. 

5  And  I have  led  you  forty  years  in  the  wil- 
derness : your  clothes  are  not  waxen  old  up- 
on you,  and  thy  shoe  Is  not  waxen  old  upon 
thy  foot. 

6  Ye  have  not  eaten  bread,  neither  have  ye 
drunk  wine  or  strong  drink : that  ye  might 
know  that  I am  the  Lord  your  God. 

7  And  when  ye  came  unto  this  place,  Sihon 
the  king  of  Heshbon,  and  Og  the  king  of  Ba- 
shan,  came  out  against  us  unto  battle,  and 
we  smote  them : 

8  And  we  took  their  land,  and  gave  it  for  an 
inheritance  unto  the  Reubenites,  and  to  the 
Gadites,  and  to  the  half  tribe  of  Manasseh. 

9  Keep  therefore  the  words  of  this  covenant, 
and  do  them,  that  ye  may  prosper  in  all  that 
ye  do. 

10  1 Ye  stand  this  day  all  of  you  before  the 
Lord  your  God;  your  captains  of  your 
tribes,  your  elders,  and  your  officers,  with 
all  the  men  of  Israel, 

11  Your  little  ones,  your  wives,  and  thy 
stranger  that  is  in  thy  camp,  from  the  hewer 
of  thy  wood  unto  the  drawer  of  thy  water : 
12  That  thou  shouldest  enter  into  covenant 
with  the  Lord  thy  God,  and  into  his  oath, 
which  the  Lord  thy  God  maketh  with  thee 
this  day : 

13  That  he  may  establish  thee  to  day  for  a 
people  unto  himself,  and  that  he  may  be  un- 
to thee  a God,  as  he  hath  said  unto  thee, 
and  as  he  hath  sworn  unto  thy  fathers,  to 
Abraham,  to  Isaac,  and  to  Jacob. 

14  Neither  with  you  only  do  I make  this 
covenant  and  this  oath; 

15  But  with  him  that  standeth  here  with  us 
this  day  before  the  Lord  our  God,  and  also 
with  him  that  is  not  here  with  us  this  day : 
16  (For  ye  know  how  we  have  dwelt  in  the 
land  of  Egypt ; and  how  we  came  through 
the  nations  which  ye  passed  by ; 


17  And  ye  have  seen  their  abominations, 
and  their  idols,  wood  and  stone,  silver  and 
gold,  which  were  among  them :) 

18  Lest  there  should  be  among  you  man,  or 
woman,  or  family,  or  tribe,  whose  heart 
turneth  away  this  day  from  the  Lord  our 
God,  to  go  and  serve  the  gods  of  these  na- 
tions ; lest  there  should  be  among  you  a root 
•that  beareth  gall  and  wormwood ; 

19  And  it  come  to  pass,  when  he  heareth  the 
words  of  this  curse,  that  he  bless  himself  in 
his  heart,  saying,  I shall  have  peace,  though 
I walk  in  the  imagination  of  mine  heart,  to 
add  drunkenness  to  thirst : 

20  The  Lord  will  not  spare  him,  but  then 
the  anger  of  the  Lord  and  his  jealousy  shall 
smoke  against  that  man,  and  all  the  curses 
that  are  written  in  this  book  shall  lie  upon 
him,  and  the  Lord  shall  blot  out  his  name 
from  under  heaven. 

21  And  the  Lord  shall  separate  him  unto 
evil  out  of  all  the  tribes  of  Israel,  according 
to  all  the  curses  of  the  covenant  that  are 
written  in  this  book  of  the  law : 

22  So  that  the  generation  to  come  of  your 
children  that  shall  rise  up  after  you,  and  the 
stranger  that  shall  come  from  a far  land, 
shall  say,  when  they  see  the  plagues  of  that 
land,  and  the  sicknesses  which  the  Lord 
hath  laid  upon  it; 

23  And  that  the  whole  land  thereof  is  brim- 
stone, and  salt,  and  burning,  that  it  is  not 
sown,  nor  beareth,  nor  any  grass  groweth 
therein,  like  the  overthrow  of  Sodom  and 
Gomorrah,  Admah  and  Zeboim,  which  the 
Lord  overthrew  in  his  anger,  and  in  his 
wrath : 

24  Even  all  nations  shall  say.  Wherefore 
hath  the  Lord  done  thus  unto  this  land? 
what  meaneth  the  heat  of  this  great  anger? 

25  Then  men  shall  say.  Because  they  have 
forsaken  the  covenant  of  the  Lord  God  of 
their  fathers,  which  he  made  with  them 
when  he  brought  them  forth  out  of  the  land 
of  Egypt : 

26  For  they  went  and  served  other  gods, 
and  worshipped  them,  gods  whom  they  knew 
not,  and  whom  he  had  not  given  unto  them: 

27  And  the  anger  of  the  Lord  was  kindled 
against  this  land,  to  bring  upon  it  all  the 
curses  that  are  written  in  this  book : 

28  And  the  Lord  rooted  them  out  of  their 

land  in  anger,  and  in  wrath,  and  in  great  in- 
dignation, and  cast  them  into  another  land, 
as  it -is  this  day.  ^ _ 

29  The  secret  things  belong  unto  the  Lord 
our  God : but  those  things  which  ore  reveal- 
ed belong  unto  us  and  to  our  children  for  ev- 
er, that  we  may  do  all  the  words  of  this  law. 


CHAPTER  XXX. 

Mercies  to  the  penitent. 

AND  it  shall  come  to  pass,  when  all  these 
things  are  come  upon  thee,  the  blessing 
and  the  curse,  which  I have  set  before  thee, 
and  thou  shalt  call  them  to  mind  among  all 
the  nations,  whither  the  Lord  thy  God  hath 
driven  thee,  , ^ ^ ^ 

2 And  shalt  return  unto  the  Lord  thy  God, 
and  shalt  obey  his  voice  according  to  all 
that  I command  thee  this  day,  thou  and  thy 
children,  with  all  thine  heart,  and  with  all 

^3  That* then  the  Lord  thy  God  will  turn  thy 


Life  and  death  proposed.  DEUTERONOMY,  XXXI.  Moses  encouroQeth  Joshua. 


captivity,  and  have  compassion  upon  thee, 
and  will  return  and  gather  thee  from  all  the 
nations,  whither  the  Lord  thy  God  hath 
scattered  thee. 

4 If  any  of  thine  be  driven  out  unto  the 
outmost  parts  of  heaven,  from  thence  will 
the  Loud  thy  God  gather  thee,  and  from 
thence  will  he  fetch  thee: 

5 And  the  Lord  thy  God  will  bring  thee 
into  the  land  which  thy  fathers  possessed, 
and  thou  shalt  possess  it ; and  he  will  do  thee 
good,  and  multiply  thee  above  thy  fathers. 

6 And  the  Lord  thy  God  will  circumcise 
thine  heart,  and  the  heart  of  thy  seed,  to  love 
the  Lord  thy  Qod  with  all  thine  heart,  and 
with  all  thy  soul,  that  thou  mayest  live. 

7 And  the  Lord  thy  God  will  put  all  these 
curses  upon  thine  enemies,  and  on  them 
that  hate  thee,  which  persecuted  thee. 

8 And  thou  shalt  return  and  obey  the  voice 
of  the  Lord,  and  do  all  his  commandments 
which  I command  thee  this  day. 

9 And  the  Lord  thy  God  will  make  thee 
plenteous  in  every  work  of  thine  hand,  in  the 
fruit  of  thy  body,  and  in  the  fruit  of  thy 
cattle,  and  in  the  fruit  of  thy  land,  for  good : 
for  the  Lord  will  again  rejoice  over  thee 
for  good,  as  he  rejoiced  over  thy  fathers : 

10  If  thou  shalt  hearken  unto  the  voice  of 
the  Lord  thy  God,  to  keep  his  command- 
ments and  his  statutes  which  are  written  in 
this  book  of  the  law,  and  if  thou  turn  unto 
the  Lord  thy  God  with  all  thine  heart,  and 
with  all  thy  soul. 

11 1 For  this  commandment  which  I com- 
mand thee  this  day,  it  is  not  hidden  from 
thee,  neither  is  it  far  off. 

13  It  is  not  in  heaven,  that  thou  shouldest 
say,  Who  shall  go  up  for  us  to  heaven,  and 
bring  it  unto  us,  that  we  may  hear  it,  and  do 
it? 

13  Neither  is  it  beyond  the  sea,  that  thou 
shouldest  say,  Who  shall  go  over  the  sea  for 
us,  and  bring  it  unto  us,  that  we  may  hear 
it,  and  do  it  ? 

14  But  the  word  is  very  nigh  unto  thee,  in 
thy  mouth,  and  in  thy  heart,  that  thou  may- 
est do  it. 

15  t See,  I have  set  before  thee  this  day  life 
and  good,  and  death  and  evil ; 

16  In  that  I command  thee  this  day  to  love 
the  Lord  thy  God,  to  walk  in  his  ways,  and 
to  keep  his  commandments,  and  his  statutes, 
and  his  judgments,  that  thou  mayest  live 
and  multiply : and  the  Lord  thy  God  shall 
bless  thee  in  the  land  whither  thou  goest  to 
possess  it. 

17  But  if  thine  heart  turn  away,  so  that  thou 
wilt  not  hear,  but  shalt  be  drawn  away,  and 
worship  other  gods,  and  serve  them ; 

18  I denounce  unto  you  this  day,  that  ye 
shall  surely  perish,  and  that  ye  shall  not  pro- 
long your  days  upon  the  land,  whither  thou 
passest  over  Jordan  to  go  to  possess  it. 

19  I call  heaven  and  earth  to  record  this 

day  against  you,  that  I have  set  before  you 
life  and  death,  blessing  and  cursing : there- 
fore choose  life,  that  both  thou  and  thy 
seed  may  live:  ^ 

20  That  thou  mayest  love  the  Lord  thy 
God,  and  that  thou  mayest  obey  his  voice, 
and  that  thou  mayest  cleave  unto  him : for 
he  is  thy  life,  and  the  length  of  thy  days : 
that  thou  mayest  dwell  in  the  land  which 


the  Lord  sware  unto  thy  fathers,  to  Abra- 
ham, to  Isaac,  and  to  Jacob,  to  give  them. 

CHAPTER  XXXI. 

Moses  encourageth  the  people. 

AND  Moses  went  and  spake  these  words 
jt\.  unto  all  Israel. 

3  And  he  said  unto  them,  I am  a hundred 
and  twenty  years  old  this  day;  I can  no 
more  go  out  and  come  in : also  the  Lord 
hath  said  unto  me.  Thou  shalt  not  go  over 
this  Jordan. 

3 The  Lord  thy  God,  he  will  go  over  before 
thee,  and  he  will  destroy  these  nations  from 
before  thee,  and  thou  shalt  possess  thenl: 
and  Joshua,  he  shall  go  over  before  thee,  as 
the  Lord  hath  said. 

4 And  the  Lord  shall  do  unto  them  as  he 
did  to  Sihon  and  to  Og,  kings  of  the  Amo- 
rites,  and  unto  the  land  of  them,  whom  he 
destroyed. 

5 And  the  Lord  shall  give  them  up  before 
your  face,  that  ye  may  do  unto  them  ac- 
cording unto  all  the  commandments  which 
I have  commanded  you. 

6 Be  strong  and  of  a good  courage,  fear 
not,  nor  be  afraid  of  them : for  the  Lord 
thy  God,  he  it  is  that  doth  go  with  thee ; he 
will  not  fail  thee,  nor  forsake  thee. 

7 1 And  Moses  called  unto  Joshua,  and  said 
unto  him  in  the  sight  of  all  Israel,  Be  strong 
apd  of  a good  courage:  for  thou  must  go 
with  this  people  unto  the  land  which  the 
Lord  hath  sworn  unto  their  fathers  to  give 
them ; and  thou  shalt  cause  them  to  inher- 
it it. 

8 And  the  Lord,  he  it  is  that  doth  go  before 
thee ; he  will  be  with  thee,  he  will  not  fail 
thee,  neither  forsake  thee : fear  not,  neither 
be  dismayed. 

9 T And  Moses  wrote  this  law,  and  deliver- 
ed it  unto  the  priests  the  sons  of  Levi,  which 
bare  the  ark  of  the  covenant  of  the  Lord, 
and  unto  all  the  elders  of  Israel. 

10  And  Moses  commanded  them,  saying.  At 
the  end  of  every  seven  years,  in  the  solemni- 
ty of  the  year  of  release,  in  the  feast  of  tab- 

11  When  all  Israel  is  come  to  appear  before 
the  Lord  thy  God  in  the  place  which  he  shall 
choose,  thou  shalt  read  this  law  before  all 
Israel  in  their  hearing. 

13  Gather  the  people  together,  men,  and 
women,  and  children,  and  thy  stranger  that 
is  within  thy  gates,  that  they  may  hear,  and 
that  they  may  learn,  and  fear  the  Lord 
your  God,  and  observe  to  do  all  the  words 
of  this  law: 

13  And  that  their  children,  which  have  not 
known  any  thing j may  hear,  and  learn  to 
fear  the  Lord  your  God,  as  long  as  ye  live 
in  the  land  whither  ye  go  over  Jordan  to 
possess  it. 

14  IF  And  the  Lord  said  unto  Moses,  Be- 
hold, thy  days  approach  that  thou  must  die : 
call  Joshua,  and  present  yourselves  in  the 
tabernacle  of  the  congregation,  that  1 may 
give  him  a charge.  And  Moses  and  Joshua 
went,  and  presented  themselves  in  the  tab- 
ernacle of  the  congregation. 

15  And  the  Lord  appeared  in  the  taber- 
nacle in  a pillar  of  a cloud:  and  the  pillar 
of  the  cloud  stood  over  the  door  of  the  tab- 
ernacle. 


155 


A charge  given  to  Joshua,  DEUTERONOMY,  XXXII.  Tfie  song  of  Moses, 


16  H And  the  Lord  said  unto  Moses,  Be- 
hold, thou  shalt  sleep  with  thy  fathers ; and 
this  people  will  rise  up,  and  go  a whoring 
after  the  gods  of  the  strangers  of  the  land, 
whither  they  go  to  be  among  them,  and  will 
forsake  me,  and  break  my  covenant  which  I 
have  made  with  them. 

17  Then  my  anger  shall  be  kindled  against 
them  in  that  day,  and  I will  forsake  them, 
and  I will  hide  my  face  from  them,  and  they 
shall  be  devoured,  and  many  evils  and  troub- 
les shall  befall  them ; so  that  they  will  say 
in  that  day,  Are  not  these  evils  come  upon 
us,  because  our  God  is  not  among  us? 

18  And  I will  surely  hide  my  face  in  that 
day  for  all  the  evils  which  they  shall  have 
wrought,  in  that  they  are  turned  unto  other 
gods. 

19  Now  therefore  write  ye  this  song  for  you, 
and  teach  it  the  children  of  Israel:  put  it 
in  their  mouths,  that  this  song  may  be  a wit- 
ness for  me  against  the  children  of  Israel. 

20  For  when  I shall  have  brought  them  into 
the  land  which  I sware  unto  their  fathers, 
that  floweth  with  milk  and  honey ; and  they 
shall  have  eaten  and  filled  themselves,  and 
waxen  fat;  then  will  they  turn  unto  other 
gods,  and  serve  them,  and  provoke  me,  and 
break  my  covenant. 

21  And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  when  many 
evils  and  troubles  are  befallen  them,  that 
this  song  shall  testify  against  them  as  a wit- 
ness; for  it  shall  not  be  forgotten  out  of  the 
mouths  of  their  seed : for  I know  their  im- 
agination which  they  go  about,  even  now, 
before  I have  brought  them  into  the  land 
which  I sware. 

22  1 Moses  therefore  wrote  this  song  the 
same  day,  and  taught  it  the  children  of  Is- 
rael. 

23  And  he  gave  Joshua  the  son  of  Nun  a 
charge,  and  said.  Be  strong  and  of  a good 
courage : for  thou  shalt  bring  the  children 
of  Israel  into  the  land  which  I sware  unto 
them:  and  I will  be  with  thee. 

24  1 And  it  came  to  pass,  when  Moses  had 
made  an  end  of  writing  the  words  of  this 
law  in  a book,  until  they  were  finished, 

25  That  Moses  commanded  the  Levites, 
which  bare  the  ark  of  the  covenant  of  the 
Lord,  saying, 

26  Take  this  book  of  the  law,  and  put  it  in 
the  side  of  the  ark  of  the  covenant  of  the 
Lord  your  God,  that  it  may  be  there  for  a 
witness  against  thee. 

27  For  I know  thy  rebellion,  and  thy  stiff 
neck : behold,  while  I am  yet  alive  with  you 
this  day,  ye  have  been  rebellious  against 
the  Lord;  and  how  much  more  after  my 
death  ? 

28  1 Gather  unto  me  all  the  elders  of  your 
tribes,  and  your  officers,  that  I may  speak 
these  words  in  their  ears,  and  call  heaven 
and  earth  to  record  against  them. 

29  For  I know  that  after  my  death  ye  will 
utterly  corrupt  yourselves,  and  turn  aside 
from  the  way  which  I have  commanded  you ; 
and  evil  will  befall  you  in  the  latter  days ; 
because  ye  will  do  evil  in  the  sight  of  the 
Lord,  to  provoke  him  to  anger  through  the 
work  of  your  hands. 

30  And  Moses  spake  in  the  ears  of  all  the 
congregation  of  Israel  the  words  of  this 
song,  until  they  were  ended, 

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CHAPTER  XXXII. 

The  song  of  Moses. 

IVE  ear,  O ye  heavens,  and  I will  speak ; 
and  hear,  O earth,  the  words  of  my 
mouth. 

2 My  doctrine  shall  drop  as  the  rain,  my 
speech  shall  distil  as  the  dew,  as  the  small 
rain  upon  the  tender  herb,  and  as  the  show- 
ers upon  the  grass : 

3 Because  I will  publish  the  name  of  the 
Lord  : ascribe  ye  greatness  unto  our  God. 

4 He  is  the  Rock,  his  work  is  perfect : for 
all  his  ways  are  judgment : a God  of  truth 
and  without  iniquity,  just  and  right  is  he. 

5 They  have  corrupted  themselves,  their 
spot  is  not  the  spot  of  his  children : they  are 
a perverse  and  crooked  generation. 

6 Do  ye  thus  requite  the  Lord,  O foolish 
people  and  unwise  ? is  not  he  thy  father  that 
hath  bought  thee  ? hath  he  not  made  thee, 
and  established  thee  ? 

7 IF  Remember  the  days  of  old,  consider  the 
j^ears  of  many  generations : ask  thy  father, 
and  he  will  shew  thee ; thy  elders,  and  they 
will  tell  thee. 

8 When  the  Most  High  divided  to  the  na- 
tions their  inheritance,  when  he  separated 
the  sons  of  Adam,  he  set  the  bounds  of  the 
people  according  to  the  number  of  the  chil- 
dren of  Israel. 

9 For  the  Lord’s  portion  is  his  people ; Ja- 
cob is  the  lot  of  his  inheritance. 

10  He  found  him  in  a desert  land,  and  in 
the  waste  howling  wilderness;  he  led  him 
about,  he  instructed  him,  he  kept  him  as  the 
apple  of  his  eye. 

11  As  an  eagle  stirreth  up  her  nest,  fluttereth 
over  her  young,  spreadeth  abroad  her  wings, 
taketh  them,  beareth  them  on  her  wings : 

12  So  the  Lord  alone  did  lead  him,  and 
there  was  no  strange  god  with  him. 

13  He  made  him  ride  on  the  high  places  of 
the  earth,  that  he  might  eat  the  increase  of 
the  fields ; and  he  made  him  to  suck  honey 
out  of  the  rock,  and  oil  out  of  the  flinty  rock ; 

14  Butter  of  kine,  and  milk  of  sheep,  with 
fat  of  lambs,  and  rams  of  the  breed  of  Ba- 
shan,  and  goats,  with  the  fat  of  kidneys  of 
wheat;  and  thou  didst  drink  the  pure  blood 
of  the  grape. 

15  IF  But  Jeshurun  waxed  fat,  and  kicked : 
thou  art  waxen  fat,  thou  art  grown  thick, 
thou  art  covered  with  fatness ; then  he  for- 
sook God  which  made  him,  and  lightly  es- 
teemed the  Rock  of  his  salvation. 

16  They  provoked  him  to  jealousy  with 
strange  gods,  with  abominations  provoked 
they  him  to  anger. 

17  They  sacrificed  unto  devils,  not  to  God ; 
to  gods  whom  they  knew  not,  to  new  gods 
that  came  newly  up,  whom  your  fathers 
feared  not. 

18  Of  the  Rock  that  begat  thee  thou  art 
unmindful,  and  hast  forgotten  God  that 
formed  thee. 

19  And  when  the  Lord  saw  it,  he  abhorred 
them,  because  of  the  provoking  of  his  sons, 
and  of  his  daughters. 

20  And  he  said,'*!  will  hide  my  face  from 
them,  I will  see  what  their  end  shall  be : for 
they  are  a very  froward  generation,  chib 
dren  in  whom  is  no  faith. 

21  They  have  moved  me  to  jealousy  with 


The  song  of  Moses.  DEUTERONOMY,  XXXIII.  The  smig  of  Moses. 


that  which  is  not  God;  they  have  provoked 
me  to  anger  with  their  vanities : and  I will 
move  them  to  jealousy  with  those  which  are 
not  a people  ; I will  provoke  them  to  anger 
with  a foolish  nation. 

23  For  a tire  is  kindled  in  mine  ang-er,  and 
shall  burn  unto  the  lowest  hell,  and  shall 
consume  the  earth  with  her  increase,  and  set 
on  lire  the  foundations  of  the  mountains. 

23  I will  heap  mischiefs  upon  them ; I will 
spend  mine  arrows  upon  them. 

34  They  shall  he  burnt  with  hung-er,  and  de- 
voured with  burning’  heat,  and  with  bitter 
destruction:  I will  also  send  the  teeth  of 
beasts  upon  them,  with  the  poison  of  ser- 
pents of  the  dust. 

25  The  sword  without,  and  terror  within, 
shall  destroy  both  the  young-  man  and  the 
virgin,  the  suckling  also  with  the  man  of 
gray  hairs. 

36  I said,  I would  scatter  them  into  corners, 
I would  make  the  remembrance  of  them 
to  cease  from  among  men: 

27  Were  it  not  that  I feared  the  wrath  of 
the  enemy,  lest  their  adversaries  should  be- 
have themselves  strangely,  and  lest  they 
should  say,  Our  hand  is  high,  and  the  Lord 
hath  not  done  all  this. 

28  For  they  are  a nation  void  of  counsel, 
neither  is  there  any  understanding  in  them. 

29  O that  they  were  wise,  that  they  under- 
stood this,  that  they  would  consider  their 
latter  end! 

30  How  should  one  chase  a thousand,  and 
two  put  ten  thousand  to  flight,  except  their 
Rock  had  sold  them,  and  the  Lord  had  shut 
them  up  ? 

31  For  their  rock  is  not  as  our  Rock,  even 
our  enemies  themselves  being  judges. 

33  For  their  vine  is  of  the  vine  of  Sodom, 
and  of  the  fields  of  Gomorrah : their  grapes 
are  grapes  of  gall,  their  clusters  are  bitter : 

33  Their  wine  is  the  poison  of  dragons,  and 
the  cruel  venom  of  asps. 

34  Is  not  this  laid  up  in  store  with  me,  and 
sealed  up  among  niy  treasures? 

35  To  me  helongeth  vengeance,  and  recom- 
pense ; their  foot  shall  slide  in  due  time : for 
the  day  of  their  calamity  is  at  hand,  and  the 
things  that  shall  come  upon  them  make 
haste. 

36  For  the  Lord  shall  judge  his  people,  and 
repent  himself  for  his  servants,  when  he 
seeth  that  their  power  is  gone,  and  there  is 
none  shut  up,  or  left. 

37  And  he  shall  say,  Where  are  their  gods, 
their  rock  in  whom  they  trusted, 

38  Which  did  eat  the  fat  of  their  sacrifices, 
and  drank  the  wine  of  their  drink  offerings  ? 
let  them  rise  up  and  help  you,  and  be  your 
protection. 

39  See  now  that  I,  even  I,  am  he,  and  there 
is  no  god  with  me : I kill,  and  I make  alive ; 
I wound,  and  I heal:  neither  is  there  any 
that  can  deliver  out  of  my  hand. 

40  Far  I lift  up  my  hand  to  heaven,  and 
say,  I live  for  ever. 

41  If  I whet  my  glittering  sword,  and  mine 
hand  take  hold  on  judgment ; I will  render 
venga^ce  to  mine  enemies,  and  will  reward 
them  that  hate  me. 

43  I will  make  mine  arrows  drunk  with 
blood,  and  my  sword  shall  devour  flesh ; and 
that  with  the  blood  of  the  slain  and  of  the 


captives,  from  the  beginning  of  revenges 
upon  the  enemy. 

43  Rejoice,  O ye  nations,  with  his  people : 
for  he  will  avenge  the  blood  of  his  servants, 
and  will  render  vengeance  to  his  adversa- 
ries, and  will  be  merciful  unto  his  land,  and 
to  his  people. 

44  t And  Moses  came  and  spake  all  the 
words  of  this  song  in  the  ears  of  the  peo- 
ple, he,  and  Hoshea  the  son  of  Nun. 

45  And  Moses  made  an  end  of  speaking  all 
these  words  to  all  Israel : 

46  And  he  said  unto  them.  Set  your  hearts 
unto  all  the  words  which  I testify  among 
you  this  day,  which  ye  shall  command  your 
children  to  observe  to  do,  all  the  words  of 
this  law, 

47  For  it  is  not  a vain  thing  for  you ; be- 
cause it  is  your  life : and  through  this  thing 
ye  shall  prolong  your  days  in  the  land,  whith- 
er ye  go  over  Jordan  to  possess  it. 

48  And  the  Lord  spake  unto  Moses  that 
selfsame  day,  saying, 

49  Get  thee  up  into  this  mountain  Abarim, 
unto  mount  Nebo,  which  is  in  the  land  of 
Moab,  that  is  over  against  Jericho ; and  be- 
hold the  land  of  Canaan,  which  I give  unto 
the  children  of  Israel  for  a possession : 

50  And  die  in  the  mount  whither  thou  goest 
up,  and  be  gathered  unto  thy  people;  as 
Aaron  thy  brother  died  in  mount  Hor,  and 
was  gathered  unto  his  people ; 

51  Because  ye  trespassed  against  me  among 
the  children  of  Israel  at  the  waters  of  Meri- 
bah-Kadesh,  in  the  wilderness  of  Zin;  be- 
cause ye  sanctified  me  not  in  the  midst  of 
the  children  of  Israel. 

53  Y et  thou  shalt  see  the  land  before  thee ; 
but  thou  shalt  not  go  thither  unto  the  land 
which  I give  the  children  of  Israel. 

CHAPTER  XXXIII. 

Moses  blesseth  the  tribes. 

AND  this  is  the  blessing,  wherewith  Moses 
the  man  of  God  blessed  the  children  of 
Israel  before  his  death. 

3  And  he  said.  The  Lord  came  from  Sinai, 
and  rose  up  from  Seir  unto  them ; he  shined 
forth  from  mount  Paran,  and  he  came  with 
ten  thousands  of  saints : from  his  right  hand 
went  a fiery  law  for  them. 

3 Yea,  he  loved  the  people;  all  his  saints 
are  in  thy  hand : and  they  sat  down  at  thy 
feet ; eveiy  one  shall  receive  of  thy  words. 

4 Moses  commanded  us  a law,  even  the  in- 
heritance of  the  congregation  of  Jacob. 

5 And  he  was  king  in  Jeshurun,  when  the 
heads  of  the  people  and  the  tribes  of  Israel 
were  gathered  together. 

6 t Let  Reuben  live,  and  not  die ; and  let 
not  his  men  be  few. 

7 t And  this  is  the  blessing  of  Judah:  and 
he  said.  Hear,  Lord,  the  voice  oftludah,  and 
bring  him  unto  his  people : let  his  hands  be 
sufficient  for  him ; and  be  thou  a help  to  him 
from  his  enemies. 

8 IF  And  of  Levi  he  said.  Let  thv  Thummim 
and  thy  Urim  be  with  thy  holy  one,  whom 
thou  didst  prove  at  Massah,  and  with 
whom  thou  didst  strive  at  the  waters  of 
Meribah ; 

9 Who  said  unto  his  father  and  to  his  moth- 
er, I have  not  seen  him ; neither  did  he  ac- 
knowledge his  brethren,  nor  knew  his  own 

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Blessings  of  the  tribes. 

children : for  they  have  observed  thy  word, 
and  kept  thy  covenant. 

10  They  shall  teach  Jacob  thy  judgments, 
and  Israel  thy  law : they  shall  put  incense 
before  thee,  and  whole  burnt  sacrifice  upon 
thine  altar. 

11  Bless,  Lord,  his  substance,  and  accept 
the  work  of  his  hands:  smite  through  the 
loins  of  them  that  rise  against  him,  and  of 
them  that  hate  him,  that  they  rise  not  again. 

12  t And  of  Benjamin  he  said,  The  beloved 
of  the  Lord  shall  dwell  in  safety  by  him ; 
and  the  Lord  shall  cover  him  all  the  day 
long,  and  he  shall  dwell  between  his  shoul- 

13  if  And  of  Joseph  he  said,  Blessed  of  the 

Lord  be  his  land,  for  the  precious  things  of 
heaven,  for  the  dew,  and  for  the  deep  that 
coucheth  beneath,  ^ 

14  And  for  the  precious  fruits  brought  forth 

by  the  sun,  and  for  the  precious  things  put 
forth  by  the  moon,  . ^ 

15  And  for  the  chief  things  of  the  ancient 
mountains,  and  for  the  precious  things  of 
the  lasting  hills, 

16  And  for  the  precious  things  of  the  earth 
and  fulness  thereof,  and  for  the  good  will  of 
him  that  dwelt  in  the  bush  : let  the  blessing 
come  upon  the  head  of  Joseph,  and  upon 
the  top  of  the  head  of  him  that  was  sepa- 
rated from  his  brethren. 

17  His  glory  is  like  the  firstling  of  his  bull- 
ock, and  his  horns  are  like  the  horns  of  uni- 
corns : with  them  he  shall  push  the  people 
together  to  the  ends  of  the  earth : and  they 
are  the  ten  thousands  of  Ephraim,  and  they 
are  the  thousands  of  Manasseh. 

18  t And  of  Zebulun  he  said.  Rejoice,  Zebu- 
lun,  in  thy  going  out ; and,  Issachar,  in  thy 
tents. 

19  They  shall  call  the  people  unto  the 
mountain;  there  they  shall  offer  sacrifices 
of  righteousness : for  they  shall  suck  of  the 
abundance  of  the  seas,  and  of  treasures  hid 
in  the  sand. 

20  If  And  of  Gad  he  said,  Blessed  be  he  that 
enlargeth  Gad:  he  dwelleth  as  a lion,  and 
teareth  the  arm  with  the  crown  of  the  head. 

21  And  he  provided  the  first  part  for  him- 
self, because  there,  in  a portion  of  the  law- 
giver, was  he  seated ; and  he  came  with  the 
heads  of  the  people,  he  executed  the  justice 
of  the  Lord,  and  his  judgments  with  Is- 
rael. 

22  If  And  of  Dan  he  said,  Dan  is  a lion’s 
whelp : he  shall  leap  from  Bash  an. 

23  If  And  of  Naphtali  he  said,  O Naphtali, 
satisfied  with  favour,  and  full  with  the  bless- 
ing of  the  Lord,  possess  thou  the  west  and 
the  south. 

24  If  And  of  Asher  he  said.  Let  Asher  be 
blessed  with  children ; let  him  be  acceptable 
to  his  brethren,  and  let  him  dip  his  foot  in 
oil. 

25  Thy  shoes  shall  be  iron  and  brass ; and  as 
thy  days,  so  shall  thy  strength  be, 

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DEUTERONOMY,  XXXIV.  Moses'  age  and  death. 

26  If  There  is  none  like  unto  the  God  of 
Jeshurun,  who  rideth  upon  the  heaven  in 
thy  help,  and  in  his  excellency  on  the  sky. 

27  The  eternal  God  is  thy  refuge,  and  under- 
neath are  the  everlasting  arms : and  he  shall 
thrust  out  the  enemy  from  before  thee ; and 
shall  say,  Destroy  them. 

28  Israel  then  shall  dwell  in  safety  alone : 
the  fountain  of  Jacob  shall  be  upon  a land 
of  corn  and  wine;  also  his  heavens  shall 
drop  down  dew. 

29  Happy  art  thou,  O Israel:  who  is  like 
unto  thee,  O people  saved  by  the  Lord,  the 
shield  of  thy  help,  and  who  is  the  sword  of 
thy  excellency ! and  thine  enemies  shall  be 
found  liars  unto  thee ; and  thou  shalt  tread 
upon  their  high  places. 

CHAPTER  XXXIV. 

Closes  vieweth  the  promised  land. 


AND  Moses  went  up  from  the  plains  of 
J-A-  Moab  unto  the  mountain  of  Nebo,  to 
the  top  of  Pisgah,  that  is  over  against  Jer- 
icho : and  the  Lord  shewed  him  all  the  land 
of  Gilead,  unto  Dan, 

2 And  all  Naphtali,  and  the  land  of  Ephra- 
im, and  Manasseh,  and  all  the  land  of  Judah, 
unto  the  utmost  sea, 

3 And  the  south,  and  the  plain  of  the  val- 

ley of  Jericho,  the  city  of  palm  trees,  unto 
Zoar.  , . 

4 And  the  XORD  said  unto  him,  This  is  the 

land  whiclfFI  sware  unto  Abraham,  unto 
Isaac,  and  unto  Jacob,  saying,  I will  give  it 
unto  thy  seed : I have  caused  thee  to  see  it 
with  thine  eyes,  but  thou  shalt  not  go  over 
thither.  , . ^ 

5 If  So  Moses  the  servant  of  the  Lord  died 
there  in  the  land  of  Moab,  according  to  the 
word  of  the  Lord. 

6 And  he  buried  him  in  a valley  in  the  land 
of  Moab,  over  against  Beth-peor:  but  no 
man  knoweth  of  his  sepulchre  unto  thi& 

^•fl  And  M-Oses  was  a hundred  and  twenty 
years  old  when  he  died : his  eye  was  not 
dim,  nor  his  natural  force  abated. 

8 If  And  the  children  of  Israel  wept  for 
Moses  in  the  plains  of  Moab  thirty  days : so 
the  days  of  weeping  and  mourning  for  Mo- 
ses were  ended. 

9 If  And  Joshua  the  son  of  Nun  was  full  of 
the  spirit  of  wisdom ; for  Moses  had  laid  his 
hands  upon  him  : and  the  children  of  Israel 
hearkened  unto  him,  and  did  as  the  Lord 

.commanded  Moses. 

10  If  And  there  arose  not  a prophet  since  m 
Israel  like  unto  Moses,  whom  the  Lord 
knew  face  to  face, 

11  In  all  the  signs  and  the  wonders  which 
the  Lord  sent  him  to  do  in  the  land  of 
Egypt,  to  Pharaoh,  and  to  all  his  servants, 
and  to  all  his  land, 

12  And  in  all  that  mighty  hand,  and  in  all 
the  great  terror  which  Moses  shewed  in  the 
sight  of  all  Israel. 


THE  BOOK  OF  JOSHUA. 


CHAPTER  I. 

Joshua  succeedeth  Moses, 

NOW  after  the  death  of  Moses  the  servant 
of  the  Lord,  it  came  to  pass,  that  the 
Lord  spake  unto  Joshua  the  son  of  Nun, 
Moses’  minister,  saying, 

3  Moses  my  servant  is  dead  ; now  therefore 
arise,  go  over  this  Jordan,  thou,  and  all  this 
people,  unto  the  land  which  I do  give  to 
them,  even  to  the  children  of  Israel. 

3  Every  place  that  the  sole  of  your  foot 
shall  tread  upon,  that  have  I given  unto 
you,  as  I said  unto  Moses. 

4  From  the  wilderness  and  this  Lebanon 
even  unto  the  great  river,  the  river  Eu- 
phrates, all  the  land  of  the  Hittites,  and  un- 
to the  great  sea  toward  the  going  down  of 
the  sun,  shall  be  your  coast. 

5  There  shall  not  any  man  be  able  to  stand 
before  thee  all  the  days  of  thy  life : as  I was 
with  Moses,  so  I will  be  with  thee : I will  not 
fail  thee,  nor  forsake  thee. 

6  Be  strong  and  of  a good  courage : for  unto 
this  people  shalt  thou  divide  for  an  inherit- 
ance the  land,  which  I sware  unto  their  fa- 
thers to  give  them. 

7  Only  be  thou  strong  and  very  cour- 
ageous, that  thou  mayest  observe  to  do  ac- 
cording to  all  the  law,  which  Moses  my 
servant  commanded  thee : turn  not  from  it 
to  the  right  hand  or  to  the  left,  that  thou 
mayest  prosper  whithersoever  thou  goest. 

8  This  book  of  the  law  shall  not  depart  out 
of  thy  mouth ; but  thou  shalt  meditate 
therein  day  and  night,  that  thou  mayest  ob- 
serve to  do  according  to  all  that  is  written 
therein : for  then  thou  shalt  make  thy  way 
prosperous,  and  then  thou  shalt  have  good 
success. 

9  Have  not  I commanded  thee?  Be  strong 
and  of  a good  courage ; be  not  afraid,  nei- 
ther be  thou  dismayed : for  the  Lord  thy 
God  is  with  thee  whithersoever  thou  goest. 
10  1 Then  Joshua  commanded  the  officers 
of  the  people,  saying, 

11  Pass  through  the  host,  and  command  the 
people,  saying.  Prepare  you  victuals;  for 
within  three  days  ye  shall  pass  over  this 
Jordan,  to  go  in  to  possess  the  land,  which 
the  Lord  your  God  giveth  you  to  possess  it. 
12  M And  to  the  Reubenites,  and  to  the  Gad- 
ites,  and  to  half  the  tribe  of  Manasseh,  spake 
Joshua,  saying, 

13  Remember  the  word  which  Moses  the 
servant  of  the  Lord  commanded  you,  say- 
ing, The  Lord  your  God  hath  given  you 
rest,  and  hath  given  you  this  land. 

14  Your  wives,  your  little  ones,  and  your 
cattle,  shall  remain  in  the  land  which  Moses 
gave  you  on  this  side  Jordan ; but  ye  shall 
pass  before  your  brethren  armed,  all  the 
mighty  men  of  valour,  and  help  them ; 

15  Until  the  Lord  have  given  your  breth- 
ren rest,  as  he  hath  given  you,  and  they  also 
have  possessed  the  land  which  the  Lord 
your  God  giveth  them : then  ye  shall  return 


unto  the  land  of  your  possession,  and  enjoy 
it,  which  Moses  the  Lord’s  servant  gave 
you  on  this  side  Jordan  toward  the  sun- 
rising. 

16  1 And  they  answered  Joshua,  saying.  All 
that  thou  commandest  us  we  will  do,  and 
whithersoever  thou  sendest  us,  we  will  go. 

17  According  as  we  hearkened  unto  Moses 
in  all  things,  so  will  we  hearken  unto  thee : 
only  the  Lord  thy  God  be  with  thee,  as  he 
was  with  Moses. 

18  Whosoever  he  he  that  doth  rebel  against 
thy  commandment,  and  will  not  hearken 
unto  thy  words  in  all  that  thou  commandest 
him,  he  shall  be  put  to  death : only  be  strong 
and  of  a good  courage. 

CHAPTER  II. 

Bahah  receiveth  the  spies, 

AND  Joshua  the  son  of  Nun  sent  out  of 
Shittim  two  men  to  spy  secretly,  say- 
ing, Go  view  the  land,  even  Jericho.  And 
they  went,  and  came  into  a harlot’s  house, 
named  Rahab,  and  lodged  there. 

2 And  it  was  told  the  king  of  Jericho,  say- 
ing, Behold,  there  came  men  in  hither  to 
night  of  the  children  of  Israel  to  search  out 
the  country. 

3 And  the  king  of  Jericho  sent  unto  Rahab, 
saying.  Bring  forth  the  men  that  are  come 
to  thee,  which  are  entered  into  thine  house : 
for  they  be  come  to  search  out  all  the 
country. 

4 And  the  woman  took  the  two  men,  and 
hid  them,  and  said  thus.  There  came  men 
unto  me,  but  I wist  not  whence  they  were : 

5 And  it  came  to  pass  about  the  time  of  shut- 
ting of  the  gate,  when  it  was  dark,  that  the 
men  went  out;  whither  the  men  went,  I 
wot  not : pursue  after  them  quickly ; for  ye 
shall  overtake  them. 

6 But  she  had  brought  them  up  to  the  roof 
of  the  house,  and  hid  them  with  the  stalks 
of  flax,  which  she  had  laid  in  order  upon  the 
roof. 

7 And  the  men  pursued  after  them  the  way 
to  Jordan  unto  the  fords:  and  as  soon  as 
they  which  pursued  after  them  were  gone 
out,  they  shut  the  gate. 

8 t And  before  they  were  laid  down,  she 
came  up  unto  them  upon  the  roof; 

9 And  she  said  unto  the  men,  I know  that 
the  Lord  hath  given  you  the  land,  and  that 
your  terror  is  fallen  upon  us,  and  that  all 
the  inhabitants  of  the  land  faint  because  of 
you. 

10  For  we  have  heard  how  the  Lord  dried 
up  the  water  of  the  Red  sea  for  you,  when 
ye  came  out  of  Egypt ; and  what  ye  did  un- 
to the  two  kings  of  the  Amorites,  that  were 
on  the  other  side  Jordan,  Sihon  and  Og, 
whom  ye  utterly  destroyed. 

11  And  as  soon  as  we  had  heard  these  things, 
our  hearts  did  melt,  neither  did  there  re- 
main any  more  courage  in  any  man,  be- 
cause of  you : for  the  Lord  your  God,  he  is 
God  in  heaven  above,  and  in  earth  beneath. 

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The  spies*  relatiorio 


JOSHUA,  III.  Waters  of  Jordan  divided 


12  Now  therefore,  I pray  you,  swear  unto 
me  by  the  Lord,  since  I have  shewed  you 
kindness,  that  ye  will  also  shew  kindness 
unto  my  father’s  house,  and  give  me  a true 
token : 

13  And  that  ye  will  save  alive  my  father, 
and  my  mother,  and  my  brethren,  and  my 
sisters,  and  all  that  they  have,  and  deliver 
our  lives  from  death. 

14  And  the  men  answered  her.  Our  life  for 
yours,  if  ye  utter  not  this  our  business.  And 
it  shall  be,  when  the  Lord  hath  given  us  the 
land,  that  we  will  deal  kindly  and  truly  with 
thee. 

15  Then  she  let  them  down  by  a cord 
through  the  window:  for  her  house  was 
upon  the  town  wall,  and  she  dwelt  upon 
the  wall. 

16  And  she  said  unto  them.  Get  you  to  the 
mountain,  lest  the  pursuers  meet  you ; and 
hide  yourselves  there  three  days,  until  the 
pursuers  be  returned : and  afterward  may 
ye  go  your  way. 

17  And  the  men  said  unto  her.  We  will  he 
blameless  of  this  thine  oath  which  thou  hast 
made  us  swear. 

18  Behold,  when  we  come  into  the  land, 
thou  Shalt  bind  this  line  of  scarlet  thread  in 
the  window  which  thou  didst  let  us  down 
by : and  thou  shalt  bring  thy  father,  and  thy 
mother,  and  thy  brethren,  and  all  thy  fa- 
ther’s household,  home  unto  thee. 

19  And  it  shall  be,  that  whosoever  shall  go 
out  of  the  doors  of  thy  house  into  the  street, 
his  blood  shall  he  upon  his  head,  and  we  will 
be  guiltless:  and  whosoever  shall  be  with 
thee  in  the  house,  his  blood  shall  he  on  our 
head,  if  any  hand  be  upon  him. 

20  And  if  thou  utter  this  our  business,  then 
we  will  be  quit  of  thine  oath  which  thou 
hast  made  us  to  swear. 

21  And  she  said.  According  unto  your  words, 
so  he  it.  And  she  sent  them  away,  and  they 
departed : and  she  bound  the  scarlet  line  in 
the  window. 

22  And  they  went,  and  came  unto  the 
mountain,  and  abode  there  three  days,  until 
the  pursuers  were  returned:  and  the  pur- 
suers sought  them  throughout  all  the  way, 
but  found  them  not. 

23 1 So  the  two  men  returned,  and  descend- 
ed from  the  mountain,  and  passed  over,  and 
came  to  Joshua  the  son  of  Nun,  and  told 
him  all  things  that  befell  them : 

24  And  they  said  unto  Joshua,  Truly  the 
Lord  hath  delivered  into  our  hands  all  the 
land;  for  even  all  the  inhabitants  of  the 
country  do  faint  because  of  us. 

CHAPTER  III. 

Joshua  cometh  to  Jordan. 

AND  Joshua  rose  early  in  the  morning; 
XA.  and  they  removed  from  Shittim,  and 
came  to  Jordan,  he  and  all  the  children  of 
Israel,  and  lodged  there  before  they  passed 
over. 

2 And  it  came  to  pass  after  three  days,  that 
the  officers  went  through  the  host ; 

3 And  they  commanded  the  people,  saying. 
When  ye  see  the  ark  of  the  covenant  of  the 
Lord  your  God,  and  the  priests  the  Levites 
bearing  it,  then  ye  shall  remove  from  your 
place,  and  go  after  it. 

4 Yet  there  shall  be  a space  between  you 

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and  it,  about  two  thousand  cubits  by  meas- 
ure : come  not  near  unto  it,  that  ye  may 
know  the  way  by  which  ye  must  go : for  ye 
have  not  passed  this  way  heretofore. 

5 And  Joshua  said  unto  the  people.  Sanctify 
yourselves : for  to  morrow  the  Lord  will  do 
wonders  among  you. 

6 And  Joshua  spake  unto  the  priests,  say- 
ing, Take  up  the  ark  of  the  covenant,  and 
pass  over  before  the  people.  And  they  oook 
up  the  ark  of  the  covenant,  and  went  before 
the  people. 

7 1 And  the  Lord  said  unto  Joshua,  This 
day  will  I begin  to  magnify  thee  in  the  sight 
of  all  Israel,  that  they  may  know  that,  as  I 
was  with  Moses,  so  I will  be  with  thee. 

8 And  thou  shalt  command  the  priests  that 
bear  the  ark  of  the  covenant,  saying,  When 
ye  are  come  to  the  brink  of  the  water  of 
Jordan,  ye  shall  stand  still  in  Jordan. 

9 IF  And  Joshua  said  unto  the  children  of 
Israel,  Come  hither,  and  hear  the  words  of 
the  Lord  your  God. 

10  And  Joshua  said.  Hereby  ye  shall  know 
that  the  living  God  is  among  you,  and  that 
he  will  without  fail  drive  out  from  before 
you  the  Canaanites,  and  the  Hittites,  and 
the  Hivites,  and  the  Perizzites,  and  the  Gir- 
gashites,  and  the  Amorites,  and  the  Jebusites. 

11  Behold,  the  ark  of  the  covenant  of  the 
Lord  of  all  the  earth  passeth  over  before 
you  into  Jordan. 

12  Now  therefore  take  you  twelve  men  out 
of  the  tribes  of  Israel,  out  of  every  tribe  a 


man. 

13  And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  as  soon  as  the 
soles  of  the  feet  of  the  priests  that  bear  the 
ark  of  the  Lord,  the  Lord  of  all  the  earth, 
shall  rest  in  the  waters  of  Jordan,  that  the 
waters  of  Jordan  shall  be  cut  off  from  the 
waters  that  come  down  from  above;  and 
they  shall  stand  upon  a heap. 

14  IF  And  it  came  to  pass,  when  the  people 
removed  from  their  tents,  to  pass  over  Jor- 
dan, and  the  priests  bearing  the  ark  of  the 
covenant  before  the  people ; 

15  And  as  they  that  bare  the  ark  were  come 
unto  Jordan,  and  the  feet  of  the  priests  that 
bare  the  ark  were  dipped  in  the  brim  ox  the 
water,  (for  Jordan  overfloweth  all  his  banks 
all  the  time  of  harvest,) 

16  That  the  waters  which  came  down  from 
above  stood  and  rose  up  upon  a heap  very 
far  from  the  city  Adam,  that  is  beside  Zare- 
tan ; and  those  that  came  down  toward  the 
sea  of  the  plain,  eveji  the  salt  sea,  failed,  and 
were  cut  off : and  the  people  passed  over 
right  against  Jericho. 

17  And  the  priests  that  bare  the  ark  of  the 
covenant  of  the  Lord  stood  firm  on  drj* 
ground  in  the  midst  of  Jordan,  and  all  the 
Israelites  passed  over  on  dry  ground,  until 
all  the  people  were  passed  clean  over  Jordan. 


CHAPTER  IV. 

The  people  pass  over  Jordan. 

AND  it  came  to  pass,  when  all  the  people 
i\.  were  clean  passed  over  Jordan,  that  the 
Lord  spake  unto  Joshua,  saying, 

2 Take  you  twelve  men  out  of  the  people, 
out  of  every  tribe  a man, 

3 And  command  ye  them,  saying.  Take  you 
hence  out  of  the  midst  of  Jordan,  out  of  the 
place  where  the  priests’  feet  stood  firm. 


‘fhe  people  pass  over,  JOSHUA,  V.  Joshua  reneweth  circuinctston. 


twelve  stones,  and  ye  shall  carry  them  over 
with  you,  and  leave  them  in  the  lodging- 
place,  where  ye  shall  lodge  this  night. 

4 Then  Joshua  called  the  twelve  men,  whom 
he  had  prepared  of  the  children  of  Israel, 
out  of  every  tribe  a man : 

5 And  Joshua  said  unto  them.  Pass  over  be- 
fore the  ark  of  the  Lord  your  God  into  the 
midst  of  Jordan,  and  take  you  up  every  man 
of  you  a stone  upon  his  shoulder,  according 
unto  the  number  of  the  tribes  of  the  chil- 
dren of  Israel: 

6 That  this  may  be  a sign  among  you,  that 
when  your  children  ask  their  fathers  in  time 
to  come,  saying,  What  mean  ye  by  these 
stones? 

7 Then  ye  shall  answer  them.  That  the  wa- 
ters of  Jordan  were  cut  off  before  the  ark  of 
the  covenant  of  the  Lord  ; when  it  passed 
over  Jordan,  the  waters  of  Jordan  were  cut 
off : and  these  stones  shall  be  for  a memorial 
unto  the  children  of  Israel  for  ever. 

8 And  the  children  of  Israel  did  so  as  Josh- 
ua commanded,  and  took  up  twelve  stones 
out  of  the  midst  of  Jordan,  as  the  Lord 
spake  unto  Joshua,  according  to  the  num- 
ber of  the  tribes  of  the  children  of  Israel, 
and  carried  them  over  with  them  unto  the 
place  where  they  lodged,  and  laid  them 
down  there. 

9 And  Joshua  set  up  twelve  stones  in  the 
midst  of  Jordan,  in  the  place  where  the  feet 
of  the  priests  which  bare  the  ark  of  the  cove- 
nant stood;  and  they  are  there  unto  this 
day. 

10  1 For  the  priests  which  bare  the  ark 
stood  in  the  midst  of  Jordan,  until  every 
thing  was  finished  that  the  Lord  command- 
ed Joshua  to  speak  unto  the  people,  accord- 
ing to  all  that  Moses  commanded  Joshua: 
and  the  people  hasted  and  passed  over. 

11  And  it  came  to  pass,  when  all  the  people 
were  clean  passed  over,  that  the  ark  of  the 
Lord  passed  over,  and  the  priests,  in  the 
presence  of  the  people. 

12  And  the  children  of  Reuben,  and  the 
children  of  Gad,  and  half  the  tribe  of  Manas- 
seh,  passed  over  armed  before  the  children 
of  Israel,  as  Moses  spake  unto  them : 

13  About  forty  thousand  prepared  for  war 
passed  over  before  the  Lord  unto  battle,  to 
the  plains  of  Jericho. 

14 1 On  that  day  the  Lord  magnified  Josh- 
ua in  the  sight  of  all  Israel ; and  they  feared 
him,  as  they  feared  Moses,  all  the  days  of 
his  life. 

15  And  the  Lord  spake  unto  Joshua,  say- 
ing, 

16  Command  the  priests  that  bear  the  ark 
of  the  testimony,  that  they  come  up  out  of 
Jordan. 

17  Joshua;  therefore  commanded  the  priests, 
saying,  Come  ye  up  out  of  Jordan. 

18  And  it  came  to  pass,  when  the  priests  that 
bare  the  ark  of  the  covenant  of  the  Lord 
were  come  up  out  of  the  midst  of  Jordan, 
and  the  soles  of  the  priests’  feet  were  lifted 
up  unto  the  dry  land,  that  the  waters  of  Jor- 
dan returned  unto  their  place,  and  flowed 
over  all  his  banks,  as  they  did  before. 

19  H And  the  people  came  up  out  of  Jordan 
on  the  tenth  day  of  the  first  month,  and  en- 
camped in  Gtlgal,  in  the  east  border  of  Jeri- 
chOo 


20  And  those  twelve  stones,  which  they 
took  out  of  Jordan,  did  Joshua  pitch  in  Gil- 
gal. 

21  And  he  spake  unto  the  children  of  Israel, 
saying.  When  your  children  shall  ask  their 
fathers  in  time  to  come,  saying,  What  mean 
these  stones  ? 

22  Then  ye  shall  let  vour  children  know, 
saying,  Israel  came  over  this  Jordan  on  dry 
land. 

23  For  the  Lord  your  God  dried  up  the  wa- 
ters of  Jordan  from  before  you,  until  ye 
were  passed  over,  as  the  Lord  your  God  did 
to  the  Red  sea,  which  he  dried  up  from  be- 
fore us,  until  we  were  gone  over : 

24  That  all  the  people  of  the  earth  might 
know  the  hand  of  the  Lord,  that  it  is 
mighty : that  ye  might  fear  the  Lord  your 
God  for  ever. 

CHAPTER  Y. 

Joshua  reneweth  circumcision. 

AND  it  came  to  pass,  when  all  the  kings  of 
the  Amorites,  which  were  on  the  side  of 
Jordan  westward,  and  all  the  kings  of  the 
Canaanites,  which  were  by  the  sea,  heard 
that  the  Lord  had  dried  up  the  waters  of 
Jordan  from  before  the  children  of  Israel, 
until  we  were  passed  over,  that  their  heart 
melted,  neither  was  there  spirit  in  them  any 
more,  because  of  the  children  of  Israel. 

2 1 At  that  time  the  Lord  said  unto  Joshua, 
Make  thee  sharp  knives,  and  circumcise 
again  the  children  of  Israel  the  second  time. 

3 And  Joshua  made  him  sharp  knives,  and 
circumcised  the  children  of  Israel  at  the  hill 
of  the  foreskins. 

4 And  this  is  the  cause  why  Joshua  did  cir- 
cumcise: All  the  people  that  came  out  of 
Egypt,  that  were  males,  even  all  the  men  of 
war,  died  in  the  wilderness  by  the  way,  after 
thby  came  out  of  Egypt. 

5 Now  all  the  people  that  came  out  were 
circumcised ; but  all  the  people  that  were 
born  in  the  wilderness  by  the  way  as  they 
came  forth  out  of  Egypt,  them  they  had  not 
circumcised. 

6 For  the  children  of  Israel  walked  forty 
years  in  the  wilderness,  till  all  the  people 
that  were  men  of  war,  which  came  out  of 
Egypt,  were  consumed,  because  they  obey- 
ed not  the  voice  of  the  Lord  : unto  whom 
the  Lord  sware  that  he  would  not  shew 
them  the  land,  which  the  Lord  sware  unto 
their  fathers  that  he  would  give  us,  a land 
that  floweth  with  milk  and  honey. 

7 And  their  children,  whom  he  raised  up  in 
their  stead,  them  Joshua  circumcised:  for 
they  were  uncircumcised,  because  they  had 
not  circumcised  them  by  the  way. 

8 And  it  came  to  pass,  when  they  had  done 
circumcising  all  the  people,  that  they  abode 
in  their  places  in  the  camp,  till  they  were 
whole. 

9 And  the  Lord  said  unto  Joshua,  This  day 
have  I rolled  away  the  reproach  of  Egypt 
from  off  you.  Wherefore  the  name  of  the 
place  is  called  Gilgal  unto  this  day. 

10  t And  the  children  of  Israel  encamped  in 
Gilgal,  and  kept  the  passover  on  the  four- 
teenth day  of  the  month  at  even  in  the 
plains  of  Jericho. 

11  And  they  did  eat  of  the  old  com  of  the 
land  on  the  morrow  after  the  passover,  un^ 

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A ii  Angel  appeareth  to  Joahua. 
leavened  cakes,  and  parched  corn  in  the  self- 
same day. 

12  If  And  the  manna  ceased  on  the  morrow 
after  they  had  eaten  of  the  old  corn  of  the 
land ; neither  had  the  children  of  Israel  man- 
na any  more ; but  they  did  eat  of  the  fruit 
of  the  land  of  Canaan  that  year. 

13  If  And  it  came  to  pass,  when  Joshua  was 

by  Jericho,  that  he  lifted  up  his  eyes  and 
looked,  and,  behold,  there  stood  a man  over 
ag’ainst  him  with  his  sword  drawn  in  his 
hand:  and  Joshua  went  unto  him,  and  said 
unto  him,  Art  thou  for  us,  or  for  our  adver- 
saries? . ^ 

14  And  he  said.  Nay ; but  o,s  captain  of  the 
host  of  the  Lord  am  I now  come.  And 
Joshua  fell  on  his  face  to  the  earth,  and  did 
worship,  and  said  unto  him,  What  saith  my 
lord  unto  his  servant? 

15  And  the  captain  of  the  Lord’s  host  said 
unto  Joshua,  Loose  thy  shoe  from  oif  thy 
foot;  for  the  place  whereon  thou  standest 
is  holy.  And  Joshua  did  so. 

CHAPTER  YI. 

Jericho  besieged  and  taken. 

NOW  Jericho  was  straitly  shut  up  because 
of  the  children  of  Israel:  none  went 
out,  and  none  came  in. 

2 And  the  Lord  said  unto  Joshua,  See,  I 
have  given  into  thine  hand*  Jericho,  and 
the  king  thereof,  and  the  mighty  men  of 
valour. 

3 And  ye  shall  compass  the  city,  all  ye  men 
of  war,  and  go  round  about  the  city  once. 
Thus  Shalt  thou  do  six  days. 

4 And  seven  priests  shall  bear  before  the 
ark  seven  trumpets  of  rams’  horns : and  the 
seventh  day  ye  shall  compass  the  city  seven 
times,  and  the  priests  shall  blow  with  the 
trumpets. 

5 And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  that  when  they 
make  a long  blast  with  the  ram’s  horn,  and 
when  ye  hear  the  sound  of  the  trumpet,  all 
the  people  shall  shout  with  a great  shout ; 
and  the  wall  of  the  city  shall  fall  down  flat, 
and  the  people  shall  ascend  up  every  man 
straight  before  him. 

6 If  And  Joshua  the  son  of  Nun  called  the 
priests,  and  said  unto  them.  Take  up  the  ark 
of  the  covenant,  and  let  seven  priests  bear 
seven  trumpets  of  rams’  horns  before  the 
ark  of  the  Lord. 

7 And  he  said  unto  the  people.  Pass  on,  and 
compass  the  city,  and  let  him  that  is  armed 
pass  on  before  the  ark  of  the  Lord. 

8 If  And  it  came  to  pass,  when  Joshua  had 
spoken  unto  the  people,  that  the  seven 
priests  bearing  the  seven  trumpets  of  rams’ 
horns  passed  on  before  the  Lord,  and  blew 
with  the  trumpets : and  the  ark  of  the  cove- 
nant of  the  Lord  followed  them. 

9 t And  the  armed  men  went  before  the 
priests  that  blew  with  the  trumpets,  and  the 
rearward  came  after  the  ark,  the  priests 
going  on,  and  blowing  with  the  trumpets. 
10  And  Joshua  had  commanded  the  people, 
saying.  Ye  shall  not  shout,  nor  make  any 
noise  with  your  voice,  neither  shall  any 
word  proceed  out  of  your  mouth,  until  the 
day  I bid  you  shout ; then  shall  ye  shout. 

11  So  the  ark  of  the  Lord  compassed  the 
city,  going  about  it  once : and  they  came 
into  the  camp,  and  lodged  in  the  camp. 

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JOSHUA,  YI.  Jericho  utterly  destroyed. 

12  1 And  Joshua  rose  early  in  the  morning, 
and  the  priests  took  up  the  ark  of  the 
Lord. 

13  And  seven  priests  bearing  seven  trump- 
ets of  rams’  horns  before  the  ark  of  the 
Lord  went  on  continually,  and  blew  with 
the  trumpets : and  the  armed  men  went  be- 
fore them ; but  the  rearward  came  after  the 
ark  of  the  Lord,  the  priests  going  on,  and 
blowing  with  the  trumpets. 

14  And  the  second  day  they  compassed  the 
city  once,  and  returned  into  the  camp.  So 
they  did  six  days. 

15  And  it  came  to  pass  on  the  seventh  day, 
that  they  rose  early  about  the  dawning  of 
the  day,  and  compassed  the  city  after  the 
same  manner  seven  times : only  on  that  day 
they  compassed  the  city  seven  times. 

16  And  it  came  to  pass  at  the  seventh  time, 
when  the  priests  blew  with  the  trumpets, 
Joshua  said  unto  the  people.  Shout;  for  the 
Lord  hath  given  you  the  city. 

17  t And  the  city  shall  be  accursed,  even  it, 
and  all  that  are  therein,  to  the  Lord  : only 
Rahab  the  harlot  shall  live,  she  and  all  that 
are  with  her  in  the  house,  because  she  hid 
the  messengers  that  we  sent. 

18  And  ye,  in  any  wise  keep  yourselves  from 
the  accursed  thing,  lest  ye  make  yourselves 
accursed,  when  ye  take  of  the  accursed 
thing,  and  make  the  camp  of  Israel  a curse, 
and  trouble  it. 

19  But  all  the  silver,  and  gold,  and  vessels 

of  brass  and  iron,  are  consecrated  unto  the 
Lord  : they  shall  come  into  the  treasury  of 
the  Lord.  . ^ 

20  So  the  people  shouted  when  the  priests 
blew  with  the  trumpets:  and  it  came  to 
pass,  when  the  people  heard  the  sound  of 
the  trumpet,  and  the  people  shouted  with  a 
great  shout,  that  the  wall  fell  down  flat,  so 
that  the  people  went  up  into  the  city,  every 
man  straight  before  him,  and  they  took  the 

^21^And  they  utterly  destroyed  all  that  was 
in  the  city,  both  man  and  woman,  young 
and  old,  and  ox,  and  sheep,  and  ass,  with  the 
edge  of  the  sword. 

22  But  Joshua  had  said  unto  the  two  men 
that  had  spied  out  the  country.  Go  into  the 
harlot’s  house,  and  bring  out  thence  the 
woman,  and  all  that  she  hath,  as  ye  sware 
unto  her. 

23  And  the  young  men  that  were  spies  went 
in,  and  brought  out  Rahab,  and  her  father, 
and  her  mother,  and  her  brethren,  and  all 
that  she  had ; and  they  brought  out  all  her 
kindred,  and  left  them  without  the  camp  of 
Israel. 

24  And  they  burnt  the  city  with  fire,  and 

all  that  was  therein : only  the  silver,  and  the 
gold,  and  the  vessels  of  brass  and  of  iron, 
they  put  into  the  treasury  of  the  house  ot 
the  Lord.  , . i_  i ^ 

25  And  Joshua  saved  Rahab  the  harlot 
alive,  and  her  father’s  household,  and  all 
that  she  had;  and  she  dwelleth  in  Israel 
even  unto  this  day ; because  she  hid  the  mes- 
sengers, which  Joshua  sent  to  spy  out  Jeri- 

26  i And  Joshua  adjured  them  at  that  time, 
saying.  Cursed  be  the  man  before  the  Lord, 
that  riseth  up  and  buildeth  this  city  Jeri- 
cho : he  shall  lay  the  foundation  thereot  in 


Achan  trouhleth  Israel.  JOSHUA,  VIII.  Achan  is  put  to  death. 


his  firstborn,  and  in  his  youngest  son  shall 
he  set  up  the  gates  of  it. 

27  So  the  Lord  was  with  Joshua;  and  his 
fame  was  noised  throughout  all  the  country. 

CHAPTER  VII. 

Israelites  smitten  at  Ai. 

But  the  children  of  Israel  committed  a 
trespass  in  the  accursed  thing:  for 
Achan,  the  son  of  Carmi,  the  son  of  Zabdi, 
the  son  of  Zerah,  of  the  tribe  of  Judah,  took 
of  the  accursed  thing : and  the  anger  of  the 
Lord  was  kindled  against  the  children  of 
Israel. 

2  And  Joshua  sent  men  from  Jericho  to  Ai, 
which  is  beside  Beth-aven,  on  the  east  side 
of  Beth-el,  and  spake  unto  them,  saying,  Go 
up  and  view  the  country.  And  the  men 
went  up  and  viewed  Ai. 

3  And  they  returned  to  Joshua,  and  said 
unto  him.  Let  not  all  the  people  go  up ; but 
let  about  two  or  three  thousand  men  go  up 
and  smite  Ai ; and  make  not  all  the  people 
to  labour  thither;  for  they  are  but  few. 

4  So  there  went  up  thither  of  the  people 
about  three  thousand  men;  and  they  fled 
before  the  men  of  Ai. 

5  And  the  men  of  Ai  smote  of  them  about 
thirty  and  six  men:  for  they  chased  them 
from  before  the  gate  even  unto  Shebarim, 
and  smote  th^m  in  the  going  down : where- 
fore the  hearts  of  the  people  melted,  and 
became  as  water. 

6  1 And  Joshua  rent  his  clothes,  and  fell  to 
the  earth  upon  his  face  before  the  ark  of  the 
Lord  until  the  eventide,  he  and  the  elders 
of  Israel,  and  put  dust  upon  their  heads. 

7  And  Joshua  said,  AJas,  O Lord  God, 
wherefore  hast  thou  at  all  brought  this  peo- 
ple over  Jordan,  to  deliver  us  into  the  hand 
of  the  Amorites,  to  destroy  us?  would  to 
God  we  had  been  content,  and  dwelt  on  the 
other  side  Jordan ! 

8  O Lord,  what  shall  I say,  when  Israel 
turneth  their  backs  before  their  enemies! 
9 For  the  Canaanites  and  all  the  inhabitants 
of  the  land  shall  hear  of  it,  and  shall  envir  on 
us  round,  and  cut  off  our  name  from  the 
earth : and  what  wilt  thou  do  unto  thy  great 
name? 

10  IF  And  the  Lord  said  unto  Joshua,  Get 
thee  up ; wherefore  best  thou  thus  upon 
thy  face? 

11  Israel  hath  sinned,  and  they  have  also 
transgressed  my  covenant  which  I com- 
manded them : for  they  have  even  taken  of 
the  accursed  thing,  and  have  also  stolen,  and 
dissembled  also,  and  they  have  put  it  even 
among  their  own  stuff. 

12  Therefore  the  children  of  Israel  could 
not  stand  before  their  enemies,  but  turned 
their  backs  before  their  enemies,  because 
they  were  accursed : neither  will  I be  with 
you  any  more,  except  ye  destroy  the  ac- 
cursed from  among  you. 

13  Up,  sanctify  the  people,  and  say.  Sanc- 
tify yourselves  against  to  morrow : for  thus 
saith  the  Lord  God  of  Israel,  There  is  an  ac- 
cursed thing  in  the  midst  of  thee,  O Israel : 
thou  canst  not  stand  before  thine  enemies, 
until  ye  take  away  the  accursed  thing  from 
among  you. 

14  In  the  morning  therefore  ye  shall  be 
brought  according  to  your  tribes:  and  it 


shall  be,  that  the  tribe  which  the  Lord  tak- 
eth  shall  come  according  to  the  families 
thereof;  and  the  family  which  the  Lord 
shall  take  shall  come  by  households;  and 
the  household  which  the  Lord  shall  take 
shall  come  man  by  man. 

15  And  it  shall  be,  that  he  that  is  taken  with 
the  accursed  thing  shall  be  burnt  with  fire, 
he  and  all  that  he  hath:  because  he  hath 
transgressed  the  covenant  of  the  Lord,  and 
because  he  hath  wrought  folly  in  Israel. 

16  t So  Joshua  rose  lip  early  in  the  morn- 
ing, and  brought  Israel  by  their  tribes ; and 
the  tribe  of  Judah  was  taken : 

17  And  he  brought  the  family  of  Judah ; 
and  he  took  the  family  of  the  Zarhites : and 
he  brought  the  family  of  the  Zarhites  man 
by  man ; and  Zabdi  was  taken : 

18  And  he  brought  his  household  man  by 
man ; and  Achan,  the  son  of  Carmi,  the  son 
of  Zabdi,  the  son  of  Zerah,  of  the  tribe  of 
Judah,  was  taken. 

19  And  Joshua  said  unto  Achan,  My  son, 
give,  I pray  thee,  glory  to  the  Lord  God  of 
Israel,  and  make  confession  unto  him ; and 
tell  me  now  what  thou  hast  done ; hide  it 
not  from  me. 

20  And  Achan  answered  Joshua,  and  said. 
Indeed  I have  sinned  against  the  Lord 
God  of  Israel,  and  thus  and  thus  have  I 
done : 

21  When  I saw  among  the  spoils  a goodly 
Babylonish  garment,  and  two  hundred  shek- 
els of  silver,  and  a wedge  of  gold  of  fifty 
shekels  weight,  then  I coveted  them,  and 
took  them ; and,  behold,  they  are  hid  in  the 
earth  in  the  midst  of  my  tent,  and  the  silver 
under  it. 

22  1 So  Joshua  sent  messengers,  and  they 
ran  unto  the  tent ; and,  behold,  it  was  hid  in 
his  tent,  and  the  silver  under  it. 

23  And  they  took  them  out  of  the  midst  of 
the  tent,  and  brought  them  unto  Joshua, 
and  unto  all  the  children  of  Israel,  and  laid 
them  out  before  the  Lord. 

24  And  Joshua,  and  all  Israel  with  him,  took 
Achan  the  son  of  Zerah,  and  the  silver,  and 
the  garment,  and  the  wedge  of  gold,  and  his 
sons,  and  his  daughters,  and  his  oxen,  and 
his  asses,  and  his  sheep,  and  his  tent,  and  all 
that  he  had : and  they  brought  them  unto 
the  valley  of  Achor. 

25  And  Joshua  said.  Why  hast  thou  troubled 
us?  the  Lord  shall  trouble  thee  this  day. 
And  all  Israel  stoned  him  with  stones,  and 
burned  them  with  fire,  after  they  had  stoned 
them  with  stones. 

26  And  they  raised  over  him  a great  heap 
of  stones  unto  this  day.  So  the  Lord  turned 
from  the  fierceness  of  his  anger.  Wherefore 
the  name  of  that  place  was  called.  The  val- 
ley of  Achor,  unto  this  day. 

CHAPTER  VIII. 

Joshua's  stratagem  against  Ai. 

AND  the  Lord  said  unto  Joshua,  Fear  not, 
neither  be  thou  dismayed : take  all  the 
people  of  war  with  thee,  and  arise,  go  up  to 
Ai : see,  I have  given  into  thy  hand  the  king 
of  Ai,  and  his  people,  and  his  city,  and  his 
land : 

2 And  thou  shalt  do  to  Ai  and  her  king  as 
thou  didst  unto  Jericho  and  her  king : only 
the  spoil  thereof,  and  the  cattle  thereof,  shall 
163 


Tile  stratagem  whereby 


JOSHUA,  YIII. 


Ai  was  taken. 


I 


ye  take  for  a prey  unto  yourselves : lay  thee 
an  ambush  for  the  city  behind  it. 

3 H So  Joshua  arose,  and  all  the  people  of 
war,  to  go  up  against  Ai : and  Joshua  chose 
out  thirty  thousand  mighty  men  ot  valour, 

and  sent  them  away  by  night.  , 

4 And  he  commanded  them,  saying,  Behold, 

-e  shall  lie  in  wait  against  the  city,  even  be- 
aind  the  city : go  not  very  far  from  the  city, 
but  be  ye  all  ready : , 

5 And  I,  and  all  the  people  that  are  with  me, 
will  approach  unto  the  city : and  it  snail 
come  to  pass,  when  they  come  out  against 
us,  as  at  the  first,  that  we  will  fiee  before 
them, 

6 (For  they  will  come  out  after  us,)  till  we 
have  drawn  them  from  the  city ; for  they 
will  say.  They  flee  before  us,  as  at  the  first : 

therefore  we  will  flee  before  them. 

7 Then  ye  shall  rise  up  from  the  ambush, 
and  seize  upon  the  city : for  the  Lord  your 
God  will  deliver  it  into  your  hand. 

8 And  it  shall  be,  when  ye  have  taken  the 
city,  that  ye  shall  set  the  city  on  fire : accord- 
ing to  the  commandment  of  the  Lord  shall 
ye  do.  See,  I have  qommaiided  you. 

9 t Joshua  therefore  sent  them  forth ; and 

they  went  to  lie  in  ambush,  and  abode  be- 
tween Beth-el  and  Ai,  on  the  west  side  of 
Ai : but  Joshua  lodged  that  night  among  the 
people.  , . 

10  And  Joshua  rose  up  early  in  the  morn- 

ing, and  numbered  the  people,  and  went  up, 
he  and  the  elders  of  Israel,  before  the  peo- 
ple to  Ai.  , _ „ 

11  And  all  the  people,  even  the  people  of  war 
that  were  with  him,  went  up,  and  drew  nigh, 
and  came  before  the  city,  and  pitched  on 
the  north  side  of  Ai : now  there  was  a valley 
betvreen  them  and  Ai. 

12  And  he  took  about  five  thousand  men, 
and  set  them  to  lie  in  ambush  between  Beth- 
el and  Ai,  on  the  west  side  of  the  city. 

13  And  when  they  had  set  the  people,  eym 

all  the  host  that  was  on  the  north  of  the  city, 
and  their  liers  in  wait  on  the  west  of  the 
city,  Joshua  went  that  nighi  into  the  midst 
of  the  valley.  , i ^ 

14 11  And  it  came  to  pass,  when  the  king  of 
Ai  saw  it,  that  they  hasted  and  rose  up  early, 
and  the  men  ot  the  city  went  out  against  Is- 
rael to  battle,  he  and  all  his  people,  at  a time 
appointed,  before  the  plain ; but  he  wist  not 
that  there  were  liers  in  ambush  against  him 
behind  the  city. 

15  And  Joshua  and  all  Israel  made  as  if 
they  were  beaten  before  them,  and  fled  by 
the  way  of  the  wilderness. 

18  And  all  the  people  that  ivere  in  Ai  were 
called  together  to  pursue  after  them : and 
they  pursued  after  Joshua,  and  were  drawn 
away  from  the  city.  , . 

17  And  there  was  not  a man  left  in  Ai  or 
Beth-el,  that  went  not  out  after  Israel : and 
they  left  the  city  open,  and  pursued  after 

18  And  the  Lord  sai^  unto  Joshua,  Stretch 
out  the  spear  that  is  in  thy  hand  toward  Ai ; 
for  I will  giv^e  it  into  thine  hand.  And  Joshua 
stretched  out  the  siiear  that  he  had  in  his 
hand  toward  the  city. 

19  And  the  ambush  arose  quickly  out  ot 
tlieir  place,  and  they  ran  as  soon  as  he  had 
stretched  qiit  his  hand : and  they  entered 

184 


into  the  city,  and  took  it,  and  hasted  and  set 
the  city  on  fire. 

20  And  when  the  men  of  Ai  looked  behind 
them,  they*saw,  and,  behold,  the  smoke  of 
the  city  ascended  up  to  heaven,  and  they 
had  no  power  to  flee  this  way  or  that  way ; 
and  the  people  that  fled  to  the  wilderness 
turned  back  upon  the  pursuers. 

21  And  when  Joshua  and  all  Israel  saw  that 
the  ambush  had  taken  the  city,  and  that  the 
smoke  of  the  city  ascended,  then  they  turn- 
ed again,  and  slew  the  men  of  Ai. 

22  And  the  other  issued  out  of  the  city 
against  them ; so  they  were  in  the  midst  of 
Israel,  some  on  this  side,  and  some  on  that 
side : and  they  smote  them,  so  that  they  let 
none  of  them  remain  or  escape. 

23  And  the  king  of  Ai  they  took  alive,  and 
brought  him  to  Joshua. 

24  And  it  came  to  pass,  when  Israel  had 

made  an  end  of  slaying  all  the  inhabitants 
of  Ai  in  the  field,  in  the  wilderness  wherein 
they  chased  them,  and  when  they  were  all 
fallen  on  the  edge  of  the  sword,  until  they 
were  consumed,  that  all  the  Israelites  re- 
turned unto  Ai,  and  smote  it  with  the  edge 
of  the  sword.  _ , , . „ x t. 

25  And  so  it  was,  that  all  that  fell  that  day, 

both  of  men  and  women,  were  twelve  thou- 
sand, even  all  the  men  of  Ai.  ^ i 

28  For  Joshua  drew  not  hi|B  hand  back, 
wherewith  he  stretched  out  the  spear,  until 
he  had  utterly  destroyed  all  the  inhabitants 

^27^nly  the  cattle  and  the  spoil  of  that  city 
Israel  took  for  a prey  unto  themselves,  ac- 
cording unto  the  word  of  the  Lord  which 
he  commanded  Joshua. 

28  And  Joshua  burnt  Ai,  and  made  it  a heap 
for  ever,  even  a desolation  unto  this  day. 

29  And  the  king  of  Ai  he  hanged  on  a tree 
until  eventide : and  as  soon  as  the  sun  was 
down,  Joshua  commanded  that  they  should 
take  his  carcass  down  from  the  tree,  and 
cast  it  at  the  entering  of  the  gate  of  the 
city,  and  raise  thereon  a great  heap  or 
stones,  that  remaineth  unto  this  day. 

30  If  Then  Joshua  built  an  altar  unto  the 
Lord  God  of  Israel  in  mount  Ebal, 

31  As  Moses  the  servant  of  the  Lord  com- 
manded the  children  of  Israel,  as  it  is  written 
in  the  book  of  the  law  of  Moses,  an  altar  o1 
whole  stones,  over  which  no  man  hath  lilted 
up  any  iron:  and  they  offered  thereon  burnt 
offerings  unto  the  Lord,  and  sacrificed  peace 
offerings. 

32  If  And  he  wrote  there  upon  the  stones  a 
copy  of  the  law  of  Moses,  which  he  wrote  in 
the  presence  of  the  children  of  Israel. 

33  And  all  Israel,  and  their  elders,  and  offi- 
cers, and  their  judges,  stood  on  this  side  the 
ark  and  on  that  side  before  the  priests  the 
Levites,  which  bare  the  ark  of  the  covenant 
of  the  Lord,  as  well  the  stranger,  as  he  that  , 
was  born  among  tnern ; half  of  them  over 
against  mount  Gerizim,  and  halt  ot  them 
over  against  mount  Ebal ; as  Moses  the  ser\  - 
ant  of  the  Lord  had  commanded  before,  that 
they  should  bless  the  people  of  Israel. 

34  And  afterward  he  read  all  the  words  ot 
the  law,  the  blessings  and  cursings,  accord- 
ing to  all  that  is  written  in  the  book  ot  tlie 

^35^There  was  not  a word  of  all  that  Moses 


The  Gibeonites' craft.  JOSHUA,  X.  They  are  made  bondmen. 


cotnmanded,  which  Joshua  read  not  before 
all  the  conf’Te^^•ation  of  Israel,  with  the  wo- 
men, and  the  little  ones,  and  the  strangers 
that  were  con-versant  among:  them. 

CHAPTEIl  IX. 

The  Gibeonites'  craft. 

\ND  it  came  to  pass,  when  all  the  king-s 
^ which  wc7'e  on  this  side  Jordan,  in  the 
hills,  and  in  the  v^alleys,  and  in  all  the  coasts 
of  the  great  sea  over  against  Lebanon,  the 
Hittite,  and  the  Amorite,the  Canaanite,  the 
Perizzite,  the  Hivite,  and  the  Jebusite,  heard 
thereof; 

2  That  they  gathered  themselves  together, 
to  fight  with  Joshua  and  with  Israel,  with 
one  accord. 

3  1i  And  when  the  inhabitants  of  Gibeon 
heard  what  Joshua  had  done  unto  Jericho 
and  to  Ai, 

4  They  did  work  wilily,  and  went  and  made 
as  if  they  had  been  ambassadors,  and  took 
old  sacks  upon  their  asses,  and  wine  bottles, 
old,  and  rent,  and  bound  up ; 

5  And  old  shoes  and  clouted  upon  their 
feet,  and  bid  garments  upon  them ; and  all 
the  bread  of  their  provision  was  dry  and 
mouldy. 

6  And  they  went  to  Joshua  unto  the  camp 
at  G ilgal,  and  said  unto  him,  and  to  the  men 
of  Israel,  We  be  come  from  a far  country : 
now  therefore  make  ye  a league  with  us. 

7  And  the  men  of  Israel  said  unto  the  Hi- 
vites,  Peradventure  ye  dwell  among  us ; and 
how  shall  we  make  a league  with  you  ? 

8  And  they  said  unto  Joshua,  We  are  thy 
servants.  And  Joshua  said  unto  them,  W ho 
are  ye?  and  from  whence  come  ye? 

9  And  they  said  unto  him.  From  a very  far 
country  thy  servants  are  come,  because  of 
the  name  of  the  Lord  thy  God : for  we  have 
heard  the  fame  of  him,  and  ail  that  he  did 
in  Egypt, 

10  And  all  that  he  did  to  the  two  kings  of 
the  Amorites,  that  we're  beyond  Jordan,  to 
Sihon  king  of  Heshbon,  and  to  Og  king  of 
Bashan,  which  was  at  Ashtaroth. 

11  Wherefore  our  elders  and  all  the  inhabit- 
ants of  our  country  spake  to  us,  saying.  Take 
victuals  with  you  for  the  journey,  and  go  to 
meet  them,  and  say  unto  them.  We  are  your 
servants : therefore  now  make  ye  a league 
with  us. 

13  This  our  bread  we  took  hot  for  our  pro- 
vision out  of  our  houses  on  the  day  we  came 
forth  to  go  unto  you  ; but  now,  behold,  it  is 
dry,  and  it  is  mouldy : 

13  And  these  bottles  of  wine,  which  we  fill- 
ed, were  new ; and,  behold,  they  be  rent : and 
these  our  garments  and  our  shoes  are  be- 
come old  by  reason  of  the  very  long  journey. 
14  And  the  men  took  of  their  victuals, 
and  asked  not  counsel  at  the  mouth  of  the 
Lord. 

15  And  Joshua  made  peace  with  them,  and 
made  a league  with  them,  to  let  them  live  : 
and  the  princes  of  the  congregation  sware 
unto  them. 

16 1 And  it  came  to  pass  at  the  end  of  three 
days  after  they  had  made  a league  with  them, 
that  they  heard  that  they  were  their  neigh- 
bours, and  that  they  dwelt  among  them. 

17  And  the  children  of  Israel  journeyed,  and 
came  unto  their  cities  on  the  third  day.  Now 


their  cities  were  Gibeon,  and  Chephirah,  and 
Beeroth,  and  Kirjath-jearim. 

18  And  the  children  of  Israel  smote  them 
not,  because  the  princes  of  the  congregation 
had  sworn  unto  them  by  the  Lord  God  of 
Israel.  And  all  the  congregation  murmur- 
ed against  the  princes. 

19  But  all  the  princes  said  unto  all  the  con- 
gregation, We  have  sworn  unto  them  by  the 
Lord  God  of  Israel : now  therefore  we  may 
not  touch  them. 

20  This  we  will  do  to  them;  we  will  even 
let  them  live,  lest  wrath  be  upon  us,  because 
of  the  oath  which  we  sware  unto  them. 

21  And  the  princes  said  unto  them.  Let  them 
live;  but  let  them  be  hewers  of  wood  and 
drawers  of  water  unto  all  the  congregation ; 
as  the  princes  had  promised  them. 

32  H And  Joshua  called  for  them,  and  he 
spake  unto  them,  saying.  Wherefore  have  ye 
beguiled  us,  saying,  We  are  very  far  from 
you ; when  ye  dwell  among  us? 

23  Now  therefore  ye  are  cursed,  and  there 
shall  none  of  you  be  freed  from  being  bond- 
men,  and  hewers  of  wood  and  drawers  of 
water  for  the  house  of  my  God. 

24  And  they  answered  Joshua,  and  said.  Be- 
cause it  was  certainly  told  thy  servants, 
how  that  the  Lord  thy  God  commanded  his 
servant  Moses  to  give  you  all  the  land,  and 
to  destroy  all  the  inhabitants  of  the  land 
from  before  you,  therefore  we  were  sore 
afraid  of  our  lives  because  of  you,  and  have 
done  this  thing. 

25  And  now,  behold,  we  are  in  thine  hand : 
as  it  seemeth  good  and  right  unto  thee  to  do 
unto  us,  do. 

36  And  so  did  he  unto  them,  and  delivered 
them  out  of  the  hand  of  the  children  of  Is- 
rael, that  they  slew  them  not. 

37  And  Joshua  made  them  that  day  hewers 
of  wood  and  drawers  of  water  for  the  con- 
gregation, and  for  the  altar  of  the  Lord, 
even  unto  this  day,  in  the  place  which  he 
should  choose. 

CHAPTER  X. 

Five  Mugs  combine. 

NOW  it  came  to  pass,  when  Adoni-zedek 
king  of  Jerusalem  had  heard  how  Joshua 
had  taken  Ai,  and  had  utterly  destroyed  it ; 
as  he  had  done  to  Jericho  and  her  king,  so 
he  had  done  to  Ai  and  her  king ; and  how 
the  inhabitants  of  Gibeon  had  made  peace 
with  Israel,  and  were  among  them  ; 

'3  That  they  feared  greatly,  because  Gibeon 
was  a great  city,  as  one  of  the  royal  cities, 
and  because  it  was  greater  than  Ai,  and  all 
the  men  thereof  were  mighty. 

3 Wherefore  Adoni-zedek  king  of  Jerusa- 
lem sent  unto  Hoham  king  of  Hebron,  and 
unto  Piram  king  of  Jarmuth,  and  unto 
Japhia  king  of  Lachish,  and  unto  Debir  king 
of  Eglon,  saying, 

4 Come  up  unto  me,  and  help  me,  that  we 
may  smite  Gibeon : for  it  hath  made  peace 
with  Joshua  and  with  the  children  of  Israel. 
5 Therefore  the  five  kings  of  the  Amorites, 
the  king  of  Jerusalem,  the  king  of  Hebron, 
the  king  of  Jarmuth,  the  king  of  Lachish, 
the  king  of  Eglon,  gathered  themselves  to- 
gether, and  went  up,  they  and  all  their  hosts, 
and  encamped  before  Gibeon,  and  made 
war  against  it. 


The  sun  and  moon  stand  still,  JOSHUA,  X. 

6 H And  the  men  of  Gibeon  sent  unto  Joshua 
to  the  camp  to  Gilgal,  saying.  Slack  not  thy 
hand  from  thy  servants;  come  up  to  us 
quickly,  and  save  us,  and  help  us : for  all  the 
kings  of  the  Amorites  that  dwell  m the 
mountains  are  gathered  together  against  us. 

7 So  Joshua  ascended  from  Gilgal,  he,  and 

all  the  people  of  war  with  him,  and  all  the 
mighty  men  of  valour.  , t in 

8 ^ And  the  Lord  said  unto  Joshua,  Fear 
them  not : for  I have  delivered  them  into 
thine  hand ; there  shall  not  a man  of  them 
stand  before  thee. 

9 Joshua  therefore  came  unto  them  sudden- 
Iv,  and  went  up  from  Gilgal  all  night. 

10  And  the  Lord  discomfited  them  before 
Israel,  and  slew  them  with  a great  slaughter 
at  Gibeon,  and  chased  them  along  the  way 
that  goeth  up  to  Beth-horon,  and  smote 
them  to  Azekah,  and  unto  Makkedah. 

11  And  it  came  to  pass,  as  they  fled  from  be- 
fore Israel,  and  were  in  the  going  down  to 
Beth-horon,  that  the  Lord  cast  down  great 
stones  from  heaven  upon  them  unto  Azekah, 
and  they  died : they  were  more  which  died 
with  hailstones  than  they  whom  the  chil- 
dren of  Israel  slew  with  the  sword. 

VZ  1 Then  spake  Joshua  to  the  Lord  in  the 
day  when  the  Lord  delivered  up  the  Amo- 
rites before  the  children  of  Israel,  and  he 
said  in  the  sight  of  Israel,  Sun,  stand  thou 
still  upon  Gibeon;  and  thou.  Moon,  in  the 
valley  of  Ajalon. 

13  And  the  sun  stood  still,  and  the  moon 

stayed,  until  the  people  had  avenged  them- 
selves upon  their  enemies.  Is  not  this  writ- 
ten in  the  book  of  Jasher  ? So  the  sun  stood 
still  in  the  midst  of  heaven,  and  hasted  not 
to  go  down  about  a whole  day.  , ^ ^ 

14  And  there  was  no  day  like  that  before  it 

or  after  it,  that  the  Lord  hearkened  unto 
the  voice  of  a man : for  the  Lord  fought 
for  Israel.  , , „ t i 

15.  IF  And  Joshua  returned,  and  all  Israel 
with  him,  unto  the  camp  to  Gilgal. 

16  But  these  five  kings  fled,  and  hid  them- 
selves in  a cave  at  Makkedah. 

17  And  it  was  told  Joshua,  saying.  The  five 
kings  are  found  hid  in  a cave  at  Makkedah. 

18  And  Joshua  said,  Roll  great  stones  upon 
the  mouth  of  the  cave,  and  set  men  by  it 
for  to  keep  them: 

19  And  stay  ye  not,  hut  pursue  after  your 

enemies,  and  smite  the  hindmost  of  them ; 
suffer  them  not  to  enter  into  their  cities : 
for  the  Lord  your  God  hath  delivered  them 
into  your  hand.  , * ^ o 

30  And  it  came  to  pass,  when  Joshua  and 
the  children  of  Israel  had  made  an  end  of 
slaying  them  with  a very  great  slaughtei% 
till  they  were  consumed,  that  the  rest  which 
remained  of  them  entered  into  fenced  cities. 

31  And  all  the  people  returned  to  the  camp 

to  Joshua  at  Makkedah  in  peace  : none 
moved  his  tongue  against  any  of  the  chil- 
dren of  Israel.  ..4. 

33  Then  said  Joshua,  Open  the  mouth  ot 
the  cave,  and  bring  out  those  five  kings  un- 
to me  out  of  the  cave.  ^ 

33  And  they  did  so,  and  brought  forth  those 
five  kings  unto  him  out  of  the  cave,  the  king 
of  Jerusalem,  the  king  of  Hebron,  the  king 
of  Jarmuth,  the  king  of  Lachish,  a7id  the 
king  of  Eglon« 


The  five  kings  a/re  hanged. 

34  And  it  came  to  pass,  when  they  brought 
out  those  kings  unto  Joshua,  that  Joshua 
called  for  all  the  men  of  Israel,  and  said  unto 
the  captains  of  the  men  of  war  which  went 
with  him.  Come  near,  put  your  feet  upon  the 
necks  of  these  kings.  And  they  came  near, 
and  put  their  feet  upon  the  necks  of  them. 

35  And  Joshua  said  unto  them.  Fear  not, 
nor  be  dismayed,  be  strong  and  of  good 
courage : for  thus  shall  the  Lord  do  to  all 
your  enemies  against  whom  ye  fight. 

36  And  afterward  Joshua  smote  them,  and 

slew  them,  and  hanged  them  on  five  trees : 
and  they  were  hanging  upon  the  trees  until 
the  evening.  ^ ^ 

37  And  it  came  to  pass  at  the  time  of  the 
going  down  of  the  sun,  that  Joshua  com- 
manded, and  they  took  them  down  off  the 
trees,  and  cast  them  into  the  cave  wherein 
they  had  been  hid,  and  laid  great  stones  m 
the  cave’s  mouth,  which  remain  until  this 
very  day. 

38  IF  And  that  day  Joshua  took  Makkedah, 
and  smote  it  with  the  edge  of  the  sword,  and 
the  king  thereof  he  utterly  destroyed,  them, 
and  all  the  souls  that  were  therein ; he  let 
none  remain : and  he  did  to  the  king  of  Mak- 
kedah as  he  did  unto  the  king  of  Jericho. 

39  Then  Joshua  passed  from  Makkedah, 

and  all  Israel  with  him,  unto  Libnah,  and 
fought  against  Libnah:  ^ 

30  And  the  Lord  delivered  it  also,  and  the 

king  thereof,  into  the  hand  of  Israel ; and  he 
smote  it  with  the  edge  of  the  sword,  and  all 
the  souls  that  were  therein;  he  let  none  re- 
main in  it ; but  did  unto  the  king  thereof  as 
he  did  unto  the  king  of  Jericho.  ^ ^ 

31  IF  And  Joshua  passed  from  Libnah,  and 
all  Israel  with  him,  unto  Lachish,  and  en- 
camped against  it,  and  fought  against  it : 

33  And  the  Lord  delivered  Lachish  into  the 
hand  of  Israel,  which  took  it  on  the  second 
day,  and  smote  it  with  the  edge  of  the  sword, 
and  ail  the  souls  that  were  therein,  accord- 
ing to  all  that  he  had  done  to  Libnah. 

33  IF  Then  Horam  king  of  Gezer  came  up  to 

help  Lachish;  and  Joshua  smote  him  and 
his  people,  until  he  had  left  him  none  re- 
maining. , .r  , 

34  IF  And  from  Lachish  Joshua  passed  unto 
Eglon,  and  all  Israel  with  him ; and  thej^  en- 
camped against  it,  and  fought  against  it : 

35  And  they  took  it  on  that  day,  and  smote 

it  with  the  edge  of  the  sword,  and  all  the 
souls  that  were  therein  he  utterly  destroyed 
that  day,  according  to  all  that  he  had  done 
to  Lachish.  ^ , 

36  And  Joshua  went  up  from  Eglon,^and 

all  Israel  with  him,  unto  Hebron ; and  they 
fought  against  it : -4. 

37  And  they  took  it,  and  smote  it  with  the 
edge  of  the  sword,  and  the  king  thereof, 
and  all  the  cities  thereof,  and  all  the  S9UIS 
that  were  therein ; he  left  pone  remaining, 
according  to  all  that  he  had 

but  destroyed  it  utterly,  and  all  the  souls 
that  were  therein.  ^ ^ 

38  ^ And  Joshua  returned,  and  all  Israel 
with  him,  to  Debir;  and  fought  against  it: 

39  And  he  took  it,  and  the  king  thereof , and 
all  the  cities  thereof;  ^od  they  smote  them 
with  the  edge  of  the  sword,  and  utterly  de- 
stroyed all  the  souls  that  were  thereni;  ho 
left  none  remaining ; as  he  had  done  to  Ho- 


Divers  kings  smitten.  JOSHUA,  XII.  The  Anahim  are  cut  off. 


bron,  so  he  did  to  Debir,  and  to  the  king- 
thereof ; as  he  had  done  also  to  Libnah,  and 
to  her  king. 

40  1 So  Joshua  smote  all  the  country  of  the 
hills,  and  of  tlie  south,  and  of  the  vale,  and 
of  the  springs,  and  all  their  kings : he  left 
none  remaining,  but  utterly  destroyed  all 
that  breathed,  as  the  Lord  God  of  Israel 
commanded. 

41  And  Joshua  smote  them  from  Kadesh- 
barnea  even  unto  Gaza,  and  all  the  country 
of  Goshen,  even  unto  Gibeon. 

43  And  all  these  kings  and  their  land  did 
Joshua  take  at  one  time,  because  the  Lord 
God  of  Israel  fought  for  Israel. 

43  And  Joshua  returned,  and  all  Israel  with 
him,  unto  the  camp  to  Gilgal. 

CHAPTER  XI. 

Divers  kings  overcome. 

AND  it  came  to  pass,  when  Jabin  king  of 
Hazor  had  heard  those  things,  that  he 
sent  to  Jobab  king  of  Madon,  and  to  the  king 
of  Shimron,  and  to  the  king  of  Achshaph, 

3  And  to  the  kings  that  were  on  the  north 
of  the  mountains,  and  of  the  plains  south  of 
Chinneroth,  and  in  the  valley,  and  in  the 
borders  of  Dor  on  the  west, 

3 And  to  the  Canaan! te  on  the  east  and  on 
the  west,  and  to  the  Amorite,  and  the  Hit- 
tite,  and  the  Perizzite,  and  the  Jebusite  in 
the  mountains,  and  to  the  Hivite  under  Her- 
mon  in  the  land  of  Mizpeh. 

4 And  they  went  out,  they  and  all  their 
hosts  with  them,  much  people,  even  as  the 
sand  that  is  upon  the  sea  shore  in  multitude, 
with  horses  and  chariots  very  many. 

5 And  when  all  these  kings  were  met  to- 
gether, they  came  and  pitched  together  at 
the  waters  of  Merom,  to  fight  against  Israel. 

6 1 And  the  Lord  said  unto  Joshua,  Be  not 
afraid  because  of  them:  for  to  morrow 
about  this  time  will  I deliver  them  up  all 
slain  before  Israel : thou  shalt  hough  their 
horses,  and  burn  their  chariots  with  fire. 

7 So  Joshua  came,  and  all  the  people  of  war 
with  him,  against  them  by  the  waters  of  Me- 
rom suddenly ; and  they  fell  upon  them. 

8 And  the  Lord  delivered  them  into  the 
hand  of  Israel,  who  smote  them,  and  chased 
them  unto  great  Zidon,and  unto  Misrephoth- 
maim,  and  unto  the  valley  of  Mizpeh  east- 
ward ; and  they  smote  them,  until  they  left 
them  none  remaining. 

9 And  Joshua  did  unto  them  as  the  Lord 
bade  him : he  houghed  their  horses,  and 
burnt  their  chariots  with  fire. 

10  If  And  Joshua  at  that  time  turned  back, 
and  took  Hazor,  and  smote  the  king  thereof 
with  the  sword : for  Hazor  beforetime  was 
the  head  of  all  those  kingdoms. 

11  And  they  smote  all  the  souls  that  were 
therein  with  the  edge  of  the  sword,  utterly 
destroying  them : there  was  not  any  left  to 
breathe : and  he  burnt  Hazor  with  fire. 

13  And  all  the  cities  of  those  kings,  and  all 
the  kings  of  them,  did  Joshua  take,  and 
smote  them  with  the  edge  of  the  sword, 
and  he  utterly  destroyed  them,  as  Moses 
the  servant  of  the  Lord  commanded. 

13  But  as  for  the  cities  that  stood  still  in 
their  strength,  Israel  burned  none  of  them, 
save  Hazor  only ; that  did  Joshua  burn. 

14  And  all  the  spoil  of  these  cities,  and  the 


cattle,  the  children  of  Israel  took  for  a prey 
unto  themselves ; but  every  man  they  smote 
with  the  edge  of  the  sword,  until  they  had 
destroyed  them,  neither  left  they  any  to 
breathe. 

15  t As  the  Lord  commanded  Moses  his 
servant,  so  did  Moses  command  Joshua,  and 
so  did  Joshua ; he  left  nothing  undone  of  all 
that  the  Lord  commanded  Moses. 

16  So  Joshua  took  all  that  land,  the  hills, 
and  all  the  south  country,  and  all  the  land 
of  Goshen,  and  the  valley,  and  the  plain, 
and  the  mountain  of  Israel,  and  the  valley 
of  the  same; 

17  Even  from  the  mount  Halak,  that  goeth 
up  to  Seir,  even  unto  Baal-gad  in  the  valley 
of  Lebanon  under  mount  Hermon : and  all 
their  kings  he  took,  and  smote  them,  and 
slew  them. 

18  Joshua  made  war  a long  time  with  all 
those  kings. 

19  There  was  not  a city  that  made  peace 
with  the  children  of  Israel,  save  the  Hivites 
the  inhabitants  of  Gibeon:  all  other  they 
took  in  battle. 

30  For  it  was  of  the  Lord  to  harden  their 
hearts,  that  they  should  come  against  Israel 
in  battle,  that  he  might  destroy  them  utter- 
ly, and  that  they  might  have  no  favour,  but 
that  he  might  destroy  them,  as  the  Lord 
commanded  Moses. 

31  ^ And  at  that  time  came  Joshua,  and  cut 
off  the  Anakim  from  the  mountains,  from 
Hebron,  from  Debir,  from  Anab,  and  from 
all  the  mountains  of  Judah,  and  from  all 
the  mountains  of  Israel : Joshua  destroyed 
them  utterly  with  their  cities. 

33  There  was  none  of  the  Anakim  left  in  the 
land  of  the  children  of  Israel : only  in  Gaza, 
in  Gath,  and  in  Ashdod,  there  remained. 

33  So  Joshua  took  the  whole  land,  accord- 
ing to  all  that  the  Lord  said  unto  Moses ; 
and  Joshua  gave  it  for  an  inheritance  unto 
Israel  according  to  their  divisions  by  their 
tribes.  And  the  land  rested  from  war. 

CHAPTER  XII. 

Conquests  of  Moses  and  Joshua. 

NOW  these  are  the  kings  of  the  land,  which 
the  children  of  Israel  smote,  and  pos- 
sessed their  land  on  the  other  side  Jordan 
toward  the  rising  of  the  sun,  from  the  river 
Arnon  unto  mount  Hermon,  and  all  the 
plain  on  the  east: 

3 Sihon  king  of  the  Amorites,  who  dwelt  in 
Heshbon,  and  ruled  from  Aroer,  which  is 
upon  the  bank  of  the  river  Arnon,  and  from 
the  middle  of  the  river,  and  from  half  Gil- 
ead, even  unto  the  river  Jabbok,  which  is  the 
border  of  the  children  of  Ammon ; 

3 And  from  the  plain  to  the  sea  of  Chinner- 
oth on  the  east,  and  unto  the  sea  of  the 
plain,  even  the  salt  sea  on  the  east,  the  way 
to  Beth-jeshimoth  ; and  from  the  south,  un- 
der Ashdoth-pisgah : 

4  IF  And  the  coast  of  Og  king  of  Bashan, 
which  was  of  the  remnant  of  the  giants,  that 
dwelt  at  Ashtaroth  and  at  Edrei, 

5  And  reigned  in  mount  Hermon,  and  in 
Salcah,  and  in  all  Bashan,  unto  the  border 
of  the  Geshurites  and  the  Maachathites,  and 
half  Gilead,  the  border  of  Sihon  king  of 
Heshbon. 

6 Them  did  Moses  the  servant  of  the  Lord 


Thirty  one  kings  smitten, 

and  the  children  of  Israel  smite : and  Moses 
the  servant  of  the  Lord  gave  it  for  a posses- 
sion unto  the  Keubenites,  and  the  Gadites, 
and  the  half  tribe  of  Manasseh. 

7 t And  these  are  the  kings  of  the  country 
which  Joshua  and  the  children  of  Israel 
smote  on  this  side  Jordan  on  the  west,  from 
Baal-gad  in  the  valley  of  Lebanon  even  un- 
to the  mount  Halak,  that  goeth  up  to  Sen* ; 
which  Joshua  gave  unto  the  tribes  of  Israel 
for  a possession  according  to  their  divi- 
sions ; „ - 

^ in  the  mountains,  and  in  the  valleys,  and 
in  the  plains,  and  in  the  springs,  and  in  the 
wilderness,  and  in  the  south  country;  the 
Hittites,  the  Amorites,  and  the  Canaanites, 
the  Perizzites,  the  Hivites,  and  the  Jeb- 
usites  I 

9 t The  king  of  Jericho,  one;  the  king  of 
Ai,  which  is  beside  Beth-el,  one ; 

10  The  king  of  Jerusalem,  one ; the  king  of 
Hebron,  one; 

11  The  king  of  Jarmuth,  one;  the  king  of 

Lachish,  one ; ' . , , . 

13  The  king  of  Eglon,  one ; the  king  of  Ge- 
zer,  one ; . ^ ^ 

13  The  king  of  Debir,  one ; the  king  of  Ge- 

der,  one ; , , . ^ 

14  The  king  of  Hormah,  one ; the  king  of 

Arad,  one ; . , , . « 

15  The  king  of  Libnah,  one;  the  king  of 

Adullam,  one ; , . . 

16  The  king  of  Makkedah,  one  ; the  king  of 

Beth-el,  one ; . , , . ^ 

17  The  king  of  Tappuah,  one ; the  king  oj. 

Hepher,  one ; , . ^ -r 

18  The  king  of  Aphek,  one ; the  king  of  La- 
sharon,  one; 

19  The  king  of  Madon,  one;  the  king  of 
Hazor,  one ; 

20  The  king  of  Shimron-meroh,  one;  the 

king  of  Achshaph,  one;  . 

31  The  king  of  Taanach,  one ; the  king  of 
Megiddo,  one ; „ 

33  The  king  of  Kedesh,  one ; the  king  of 
J okneara  of  Carmel,  one ; 

23  The  king  of  Dor  in  the  coast  of  Dor,  one ; 
the  king  of  the  nations  of  Gilgal,  one ; 

34  The  king  of  Tirzah,  one;  all  the  kings 
thirty  and  one. 

CHAPTER  XIII. 

Boundaries  of  the  unsubdued  land. 
■VTOW  Joshua  was  old  and  stricken  in  years ; 

and  the  Lord  said  unto  him,  Thou  art 
old  and  stricken  in  years,  and  there  remain- 
eth  yet  very  much  land  to  be  possessed. 

3  This  is  tiie  land  that  yet  remaineth;  all 
the  borders  of  the  Philistines,  and  all  Gesh- 
uri,  _ 

3 Erom  Sihor,  which  is  before  Egypt,  even 

unto  the  borders  of  Ekron  northward,  which 
is  counted  to  the  Canaanite : five  lords  of  the 
Philistines ; the  Gazathites,  and  the  Ashdoth- 
ites,  the  Eshkalonites,  the  Gittites,  and  the 
Ekronites;  also  the  Avites:  „ , ^ 

4 Erom  the  south,  all  the  land  of  the  Ca- 
naanites, and  Mearah  that  is  beside  the  Si- 
donians,  unto  Aphek,  to  the  borders  of  the 

5 And  the  land  of  the  Giblites,  and  all  Leb- 
anon toward  the  sunrising,  from  Baal-gad 
under  mount  Hermon  unto  the  entering 
Into  Hamath. 


JOSH  DA,  XIII.  The  inheritance  of  Reuben. 

6 All  the  inhabitants  of  the  hill  country 
from  Lebanon  unto  Misrephoth-maim,  and 
all  the  Sidonians,  them  will  I drive  out  from 
before  the  children  of  Israel:  only  divide 
thou  it  by  lot  unto  the  Israelites  for  an  in- 
heritance, as  I have  commanded  thee. 

7 Now  therefore  divide  this  land  for  an  in- 
heritance unto  the  nine  tribes,  and  the  half 
tribe  of  Manasseh, 

8 With  whom  the  Reubenites  and  the  Gad- 
ites have  received  their  inheritance,  which 
Moses  gave  them,  beyond  Jordan  eastward, 
even  as  Moses  the  servant  of  the  Lord  gave 

9 Erom  Aroer,  that  is  upon  the  bank  of  the 
river  Arnon,  and  the  city  that  is  in  the 
midst  of  the  river,  and  all  the  plain  of  Med- 
eba  unto  Dibon ; 

10  And  all  the  cities  of  Sihon  king  of  the 
Amorites,  which  reigned  in  Heshbon,  unto 
the  border  of  the  children  of  Ammon ; 

11  And  Gilead,  and  the  border  of  the  Geshu- 
rites  and  Maachathites,  and  all  mount  Her- 
mon, and  all  Bashan  unto  Salcah ; 

13  All  the  kingdom  of  Og  in  Bashan,  which 
reigned  in  Ash  taro  th  and  in  Edrei,  who  re- 
mained of  the  remnant  of  the  giants:  for 
these  did  Moses  smite,  and  cast  them  out. 

13  Nevertheless  the  children  of  Israel  ex- 
pelled not  the  Geshurites,  nor  the  Maacha- 
thites; but  the  Geshurites  and  the  Maacha- 
thites dwell  among  the  Israelites  until  this 
day. 

14  Only  unto  the  tribe  of  Levi  he  gave  none 
inheritance ; the  sacrifices  of  the  Lord  God 
of  Israel  made  by  fire  are  their  inheritance, 
as  he  said  unto  them. 

15  H And  Moses  gave  unto  the  tribe  of  the 

children  of  Reuben  inheritance  according  to 
their  families.  ^ ^ x • 

16  And  their  coast  was  from  Aroer,  that  is 

on  the  bank  of  the  river  Arnon,  and  the 
city  that  is  in  the  midst  of  the  river,  and  all 
the  plain  by  Medeba ; . . , . .v. 

17  Heshbon,  and  all  her  cities  that  are  in  the 

plain;  Dibon,  and  Bamoth-baal,  and  Beth- 
baal-meon,  _ ^ ^ tvt  u 

18  And  Jahaza,  and  Kedemoth,  and  Meph- 

19  And  Kirjathaim,  and  Sibmah,  and  Za- 
reth-shahar  in  the  mount  of  the  valley, 

20  And  Beth-peor,  and  Ashdoth-pisgah,  and 
Beth-jeshimoth, 

31  And  all  the  cities  of  the  plain,  and  all 
the  kingdom  of  Sihon  king  of  the  Amorites, 
which  reigned  in  Heshbon,  whom  Moses 
smote  with  the  princes  of  Midian,  Evi,  and 
Rekem,  and  Zur,  and  Hur,  and  Reba,  which 
were  dukes  of  Sihon,  dwelling  in  the  coun- 


try. 


23  H Balaam  also  the  son  of  Beor,  the  sooth- 
sayer, did  the  children  of  Israel  slay  with 
the  sword  among  them  that  were  slam  by 

And  the  border  of  the  children  of  Reu- 
ben was  Jordan,  and  the  border  t?iereo/. 
This  was  the  inheritance  of  the  children  oi 
Reuben  after  their  families,  the  cities  and 
the  villages  thereof. 

24  And  Moses  gave  inheritance  unto  tne 

tribe  of  Gad,  even  unto  the  children  of  Gad 
according  to  their  families.  n 

25  And  their  coast  was  Jazer,  and  aU  the 
cities  of  Gilead,  and  half  the  land  of  the 


m 


The  inheritance  of  Manasseh,  JOSHUA,  XV.  The  borders  of  Judah's  lot. 


children  of  Ammon,  unto  Arocr  that  is  be 
fore  Rabbah; 

26  And  from  Heshbon  unto  Ramath-miz- 
peh,  and  Betoniin ; and  from  Mahanaim  un- 
to the  border  of  Debir ; 

27  And  in  the  valley,  Beth-ararn,  and  Beth- 
nimrah,  and  Succoth,  and  Zaphon,  the  rest 
of  the  kingdom  of  Sihon  king-  of  Heshbon, 
Jordan  and  his  border,  6ve7i  unto  the  edg-.e  of 
the  sea  of  Chiiinereth  on  the  other  side  Jor- 
dan eastward. 

28  This  is  the  inheritance  of  the  children  of 
Gad  after  their  families,  the  cities,  and  their 
villag-es. 

29  1 And  Moses  gave  inheritance  unto  the 
half  tribe  of  Manasseh : and  this  was  the  pos- 
session of  the  half  tribe  of  the  children  of 
Manasseh  bj"  their  families. 

30  And  their  coast  was  from  Mahanaim,  all 
Bashan,  all  the  king-dom  of  Og-  king-  of  Ba- 
shan,  and  all  the  towns  of  Jair,  which  are  in 
Bashan,  threescore  cities : 

31  And  half  Gilead,  and  Ashtaroth,  and  Ed- 
rei,  cities  of  the  kingdom  of  Og  in  Bashan, 
were  pertaining  unto  the  children  of  Machir 
the  son  of  Manasseh,  even  to  the  one  half  of 
the  children  of  Machir  by  their  families. 

32  These  are  the  countries  which  Moses  did 
distribute  for  inheritance  in  the  plains  of 
Moab,  on  the  other  side  Jordan,  by  Jericho, 
eastward. 

33  But  unto  the  tribe  of  Levi  Moses  gave 
not  any  inheritance:  the  Lord  God  of  Is- 
rael was  their  inheritance,  as  he  said  unto 
them. 

CHAPTER  XIY. 


Nine  tribes  and  a half  inherit  by  lot, 

AND  these  are  the  countries  which  the  chil- 
dren  of  Israel  inherited  in  the  land  of 
Canaan,  which  Eleazar  the  priest,  and  Josh- 
ua the  son  of  Nun,  and  the  heads  of  the  fa- 
thers of  the  tribes  of  the  children  of  Israel, 
distributed  for  inheritance  to  them. 

2 By  lot  was  their  inheritance,  as  the  Lord 
commanded  by  the  hand  of  Moses,  for  the 
nine  tribes,  and  for  the  half  tribe. 

3 For  Moses  had  given  Jhe  inheritance  of 
two  tribes  and  a half  tribe  on  the  other  side 
Jordan : but  unto  the  Levites  he  gave  none 
inheritance  among  them. 

4 For  the  children  of  Joseph  were  two 
tribes,  Manasseh  and  Ephraim:  therefore 
they  gave  no  part  unto  the  Levites  in  the 
land,  save  cities  to  dwell  in,  with  their  sub- 
urbs for  their  cattle  and  for  their  sub- 
stance. 

5 As  the  Lord  commanded  Moses,  so  the 
children  of  Israel  did,  and  they  divided  the 
land. 

6 1 Then  the  children  of  Judah  came  unto 
Joshua  in  Gilgal:  and  Caleb  the  son  of  Je- 
phunneh  the  Kenezite  said  unto  him.  Thou 
knowest  the  thing  that  the  Lord  said  unto 
Moses  the  man  of  God  concerning  me  and 
thee  in  Kadesh-barnea. 

7 Forty  years  old  was  I when  Moses  the 
servant  of  the  Lord  sent  me  from  Kadesh- 
barnea  to  espy  out  the  land ; and  I brought 
him  word  again  as  it  was  in  mine  heart. 

8 Nevertheless  my  brethren  that  went  up 
with  me  made  the  heart  of  the  people  melt : 
but  I wholly  followed  the  Lord  my  God. 

9 And  Moses  Sware  on  that  day,  saying, 


Surely  the  land  whereon  thy  feet  have  trod- 
den shall  be  thine  inheritance,  and  thy  chil- 
dren’s for  ever,  because  thou  hast  wholly 
followed  the  Lord  my  God. 

10  And  now,  behold,  the  Lord  hath  kept 
me  alive,  as  ho  said,  these  forty  and  five 
years,  even  since  the  Lord  spake  this  word 
unto  Moses,  while  the  children  of  Israel  wan- 
dered in  the  wilderness  : and  now,  lo,  I am 
this  day  fourscore  and  five  years  old. 

11  As  yet  I am  as  strong  this  day  as  I 
was  in  the  day  that  Moses  sent  me : as  my 
strength  was  then,  even  so  is  my  strength 
now,  for  war,  both  to  go  out,  and  to  come 
in. 

12  Now  therefore  give  me  this  mountain, 
whereof  the  Lord  spake  in  that  day;  for 
thou  heardest  in  that  day  how  the  Anakim 
we7'e  there,  and  that  the  cities  were  great 
and  fenced : if  so  be  the  Lord  will  be  with 
me,  then  I shall  be  able  to  drive  them  out, 
as  the  Lord  said. 

13  And  Joshua  blessed  him,  and  gave  unto 
Caleb  the  son  of  Jephunneh  Hebron  for  an 
inheritance. 

14  Hebron  therefore  became  the  inherit- 
ance of  Caleb  the  son  of  Jephunneh  the 
Kenezite  unto  this  day;  because  that  he 
wholly  followed  the  Lord  God  of  Israel. 

15  And  the  name  of  Hebron  before  ivas  Kir- 
jath-arba;  which  Arba  was  a great  man 
among  the  Anakim,  And  the  land  had  rest 
from  war, 

CHAPTER  XV. 

Borders  of  the  lot  of  Judah. 

/Jims  then  was  the  lot  of  the  tribe  of  the 
JJ  children  of  Judah  by  their  families ; even 
to  the  border  of  Edom  the  wilderness  of  Zin 
southward  was  the  uttermost  part  of  the 
south  coast. 

2 And  their  south  border  was  from  the 
shore  of  the  salt  sea,  from  the  bay  that  look- 
eth  southward : 

3 And  it  went  out  to  the  south  side  to  Ma- 
aleh-acrabbim,  and  passed  along  to  Zin,  and 
ascended  up  on  the  south  side  unto  Kadesh- 
barnea,  and  passed  along  to  Hezron,  and 
went  up  to  Adar,  and  fetched  a compass  to 
Karkaa : 

4 From  thence  it  passed  toward  Azmon,  and 
went  out  unto  the  river  of  Egypt ; and  the 
goings  out  of  that  coast  were  at  the  sea: 
this  shall  be  your  south  coast. 

5 And  the  east  border  was  the  salt  sea,  even 
unto  the  end  of  Jordan.  And  their  border  in 
the  north  quarter  was  from  the  bay  of  the 
sea  at  the  uttermost  part  of  Jordan : 

6 And  the  border  went  up  to  Beth-hogla, 
and  passed  along  by  the  north  of  Beth-ara- 
bah ; and  the  border  went  up  to  the  stone 
of  Bohan  the  son  of  Reuben: 

7 And  the  border  went  up  toward  Debir 
from  the  valley  of  Achor,  and  sd  northward, 
looking  toward  Gilgal,  that  is  before  the  go- 
ing up  to  Adummim,  which  is  on  the  south 
side  of  the  river : and  the  border  passed  to- 
ward the  waters  of  En-shemesh,  and  the  go- 
ings out  thereof  were  at  En-rogel ; 

8 And  the  border  went  up  by  the  valley  of 
the  son  of  Hinnom  unto  the  south  side  of 
the  Jebusite;  the  same  is  Jerusalem:  and 
the  border  went  up  to  the  top  of  the  mount- 
ain that  lieth  before  the  valley  of  Hinnom 

169 


Caleh^s  poTticyrii^  ana  mnquesto  JOSHUA,  XV1< 

westward,  which  is  at  the  end  of  the  valley 
of  the  giants  northward : ..  4. 

9 And  the  border  was  drawn  from  the  top 
of  the  hill  unto  the  fountain  of  the  water  ot 
Nephtoah,  and  went  out  to  the  cities  ot 
mount  Ephron ; and  the  border  was  drawn 

to  Baalah,  which  is  Kir jath-jearim : 

10  And  the  border  compassed  from  Baaian 
westward  unto  mount  Seir,  and  passed  along 
unto  the  side  of  mount  Jearim,  which  is 
Chesalon,  on  the  north  side,  and  w^t  down 
to  Beth-shemesh,  and  passed  on  to  Timnah : 

11  And  the  border  went  out  unto  the  side 
of  Ekron  northward:  and  the  border  was 
drawn  to  Shicron,  and  passed  along  to  mount 
Baalah,  and  went  out  unto  Jabneel ; and  the 
goings  out  of  the  border  were  at  the  sea. 

1^  And  the  west  border  was  to  the  great 
sea,  and  the  coast  thereof.  This  is  the  coast 
of  the  children  of  Judah  round  about  ac- 
cording to  their  families.  , ^ , 

13 1 And  unto  Caleb  the  son  of  Jephunn^ 
he  gave  apart  among  the  children  of  Judah, 
according  to  the  commandment  of  the  Eord 
to  Joshua,  even  the  city  of  Arba  the  father 
of  Anak,  which  city  is  Hebron. 

14  And  Caleb  drove  thence  the  three  sons 

of  Anak,  Sheshai,  and  Ahiman,  and  Talmai, 
the  children  of  Anak.  . 

15  And  he  went  up  thence  to  the  inhabit- 
ants of  Debir : and  the  name  ot  Debir  be- 
fore was  Kirjath-sepher. 

16  II  And  Caleb  said.  He  that  smiteth  Kir- 
jath-sepher, and  taketh  it,  to  him  will  I give 
Achsah  my  daughter  to  wife. 

17  And  Othniel  the  son  of  Kenaz,  the  broth- 
er of  Caleb,  took  it : and  he  gave  him  Achsah 
his  daughter  to  wife. 

18  And  it  came  to  pass,  as  she  came  iinto 
him,  that  she  moved  him  to  ask  of  her  father 
a field : and  she  lighted  off  her  ass ; and  Ca- 
leb said  unto  her,  What  wouldest  thou  ? 

19  Who  answered.  Give  me  a blessing ; for 
thou  hast  given  me  a south  land;  give  me 
also  springs  of  water.  And  he  gave  her  the 
upper  springs,  and  the  nether  springs. 

20  This  is  the  inheritance  of  the  tribe  of 

the  children  of  Judah  according  to  their 
families.  . . ^ „ 

21  And  the  uttermost  cities  of  the  tribe  of 

the  children  of  Judah  toward  the  co^t  of 
Edom  southward  were  Kabzeel,  and  Eder, 
and  Jagur,  , ^ ^ ^ t, 

22  And  Kinah,  and  Dimonah,  and  Adadah, 

23  And  Kedesh,  and  Hazor,  and  Ithnan, 

24  Ziph,  and  Telem,  and  Bealoth, 

25  And  Hazor,  Hadattah,  and  Kerioth,  and 
Hezron,  which  is  Hazor, 

26  Amam,  and  Shema,  and  Moladah, 

27  And  Hazar-gaddah,  and  Heshmon,  and 

Beth-palet,  , _ , ^ _ 

28  And  Hazar-shual,  g.nd  Beer-sheba,  and 
Bizjothjah, 

29  Baalah,  and  lim,  and  Azem, 

30  And  Eltolad,  and  Chesil,  and  Hormah, 

31  And  Ziklag,  and  Madmannah,  and  ban- 

sannah,  , , . , 

32  And  Lebaoth,  and  Shilhim,  and  Ain,  and 

Rimmon : all  the  cities  are  twenty  and  nine, 
with  their  villages : , „ , 

33  And  in  the  valley,  Eshtaol,  and  Zoreah, 

and  Ashnah,  . ^ . 

34  And  Zanoah,  and  En-ganmm,  Tappuah, 
and  Enam, 

170 


The  cities  of  Judah.  ‘ 

35  Jarmuth,  and  Adullam,  Socoh,  and  Aze- 

kah,  , . ^ j 

36  And  Sharaim,  and  Adithaim,  and  Gede- 

rah,  and  Gederothaim ; fourteen  cities  with 
their  villages : , , ^ 1 ^ 

37  Zenan,  and  Hadashah,  and  Migdal-gad, 

38  And  Dilean,  and  Mizpeh,  and  Joktheel, 

39  Lachish,  and  Bozkath,  and  Eglom 

40  And  Cabbon,  and  Lahmam,  and  Kithlish< 

41  And  Gederoth,  Beth-dagon,  and  Naa^ 
mah,  and  Makkedah ; sixteen  cities  with 
their  villages: 

42  Libnah,  and  Ether,  and  Ashan, 

43  And  Jiphtah,  and  Ashnah,  and  Nezib, 

44  And  Keilah,  and  Achzib,  and  Mareshah* 
nine  cities  with  their  villages : 

45  Ekron,  with  her  towns  and  her  villages : 

46  From  Ekron  even  unto  the  sea,  all  that 
lay  near  Ashdod,  with  their  villages : 

47  Ashdod,  with  her  towns  and  her  villages ; 

Gaza,  with  her  towns  and  her  villages,  unto 
the  river  of  Egypt,  and  the  great  sea,  and 
the  border  thereof : ^ • a 

48  t And  in  the  mountains,  Shamir,  and 

Jattir,  and  Socoh,  . r,.  i, 

49  And  Dannah,  and  Kirnath-sannah,  which 
is  Debir 

50  And’Anab,  and  Eshtemoh,  and  Anim, 

51  And  Goshen,  and  H9lon,  and  Giloh; 
eleven  cities  with  their  villages: 

52  Arab,  and  Dumah,  and  Eshean, 

53  And  Janum,  and  Beth-tappuah,  and 

54  And  Humtah,  and  Kirjath-arba,  which  is 
Hebron,  and  Zior ; nine  cities  with  their  vil- 
ln,2r0S  * 

55  Maon,  Carmel,  and  Ziph,  and  Juttah, 

56  And  Jezreel,  and  Jokdeam,  and  Zanoah, 

57  Cain,  Gibeah,  and  Timnah;  ten  cities 

with  their  villages:  , 

58  Halhul,  Beth-zur,  and  Uedor, 

59  And  Maarath,  and  Beth-anoth,  and  El- 
tekon ; six  cities  with  their  villages : ^ 

60  Kirjath-baal,  which  is  Kiroath-oearim, 
and  Rabbah ; two  cities  with  their  villages. 

61  In  the  wilderness,  Beth-arabah,  Middin, 

and  Secacah,  o 1+ 

62  And  Nibshan,  and  the  city  of  Salt,  and 
En-gedi ; six  cities  with  their  villages. 

63  H As  for  the  Jebusites  the  inhabitants  of 
Jerusalem,  the  children  of  Judah  could  not 
drive  them  out:  but  the  Jebusites  dwell 
with  the  children  of  Judah  at  Jerusalem 
unto  this  day. 


CHAPTER  XYI. 

Borders  of  the  sons  of  Joseph, 

AND  the  lot  of  the  children  of  Joseph  fell 
A.  from  Jordan  by  Jericho,  unto  the  wa- 
ter of  Jericho  on  the  east,  to  the  wilderness 
that  goeth  up  from  Jericho  throughout 
mount  Beth-el,  , x t ^^a 

2 And  goeth  out  from  Beth-el  to  Luz,  and 
passeth  along  unto  the  borders  of  Archi  to 

^^Sd  g-oeth  down  westward  to  the  coast  of 
Japhleti,  unto  the  coast  of  Beth-horon  the 
nether,  and  to  Gezer:  and  the  goings  out 
thereof  are  at  the  sea.  , ,,  u „ 

4 So  the  children  of  Joseph,  Manasseh  and 
Ephraim,  took  their  inheritance. 

5^1  And  ihe  border  of  the  children  of  Ephra- 
im according  to  their  families  was  thm: 
even  the  border  of  their  inheritance  on  the 


The  lot  and  JOSHUA 

east  side  was  Ataroth-addar,  unto  Beth-ho- 
ron  the  upper ; 

6 And  the  border  went  out  toward  the  sea 
to  Michmethah  on  the  north  side ; and  the 
border  went  about  eastward  unto  Taanath- 
shiloh,  and  passed  by  it  on  the  east  to  Ja- 
nohah ; 

7 And  it  went  down  from  Janohah  to  Ata- 
roth,  and  to  Naarath,  and  came  to  Jericho, 
and  went  out  at  Jordan. 

8 The  border  went  out  from  Tappuah  west- 
ward unto  the  river  Kanah ; and  the  going-s 
out  thereof  were  at  the  sea.  This  is  the 
inheritance  of  the  tribe  of  the  children  of 
Ephraim  by  their  families. 

9 And  the  separate  cities  for  the  children 
of  Ephraim  were  among  the  inheritance  of 
the  children  of  Manasseh,  all  the  cities  with 
their  villages. 

10  And  they  dra  ve  not  out  the  Canaanites 
that  dwelt  in  Gezer:  but  the  Canaanites 
dwell  among  the  Ephraimites  unto  this  day, 
and  serve  under  tribute. 

CHAPTER  XVII. 

The  lot  of  Manasseh^  Ac. 

THERE  was  also  a lot  for  the  tribe  of  Ma- 
nasseh ; for  he  was  the  firstborn  of  Jo- 
seph ; to  wit,  for  Machir  the  firstborn  of  Ma- 
nasseh, the  father  of  Gilead : because  he  was 
a man  of  war,  therefore  he  had  Gilead  and 
Bashan. 

2 There  was  also  a lot  for  the  rest  of  the 
children  of  Manasseh  by  their  families ; for 
the  children  of  Abiezer,  and  for  the  children 
of  Helek,  and  for  the  children  of  Asriel,  and 
for  the  children  of  Shechem,  and  for  the 
children  of  Hepher,  and  for  the  children  of 
Shemida:  these  were  the  male  children  of 
Manasseh  the  son  of  Joseph  by  their  families. 

3 f But  Zelophehad,  the  son  of  Hepher,  the 
son  of  Gilead,  the  son  of  Machir,  the  son  of 
Manasseh,  had  no  sons,  but  daughters : and 
these  are  the  names  of  his  daughters,  Mah- 
lah,  and  Noah,  Hoglah,  Milcah,  and  Tirzah. 

4 And  they  came  near  before  Eleazar  the 
priest,  and  before  Joshua  the  son  of  Nun, 
and  before  the  princes,  saying.  The  Lord 
commanded  Moses  to  give  us  an  inherit- 
ance among  our  brethren.  Therefore,  ac- 
cording to  the  commandment  of  the  Lord, 
he  gave  them  an  inheritance  among  the 
brethren  of  their  father. 

5 And  there  fell  ten  portions  to  Manasseh, 
besides  the  land  of  Gilead  and  Bashan,  which 
were  on  the  other  side  Jordan ; 

6 Because  the  daughters  of  Manasseh  had 
an  inheritance  among  his  sons : and  the  rest 
of  Manasseh’s  sons  had  the  land  of  Gilead. 

7 t And  the  coast  of  Manasseh  Avas  from 
Asher  to  Michmethah,  that  lieth  before  She- 
chem; and  the  border  went  along  on  the 
right  hand  unto  the  inhabitants  of  En-tap- 
puah. 

8 Now  Manasseh  had  the  land  of  Tappuah : 
but  Tappuah  on  the  border  of  Manasseh  be- 
longed  to  the  children  of  Ephraim ; 

9 Arid  the  coast  descended  unto  the  river 
Kanah,  southward  of  the  river : these  cities 
of  Ephraim  are  among  the  cities  of  Manas- 
seh : the  coast  of  Manasseh  also  was  on  the 
north  side  of  the  river,  and  the  outgoings  of 
it  were  at  the  sea : 

10  Southward  it  was  Ephraim’s,  and  north- 


.,  XVIIIc  coast  of  Manasseh, 

ward  it  was  Manasseh’s,  and  the  sea  is  his 
border ; and  they  met  together  in  Asher  on 
the  north,  and  in  Issachar  on  the  east. 

11  And  Manasseh  had  in  Issachar  and  in 
Asher  Beth-shean  and  her  towns,  and  Ibleam 
and  her  towns,  and  the  inhabitants  of  Dor 
and  her  towns,  and  the  inhabitants  of  En-dor 
and  her  towns,  and  the  inhabitants  of  Taa- 
nach  and  her  towns,  and  the  inhabitants  of 
Megiddo  and  her  towns,  even  three  countries. 

12  Yet  the  children  of  Manasseh  could  not 
drive  out  the  inhabitants  of  those  cities ; but 
the  Canaanites  would  dwell  in  that  land. 

13  Yet  it  came  to  pass,  when  the  children 
of  Israel  were  Avaxen  strong,  that  they  put 
the  Canaanites  to  tribute ; but  did  not  utter- 
ly drive  them  out. 

14  And  the  children  of  Joseph  spake  unto 
Joshua,  saying.  Why  hast  thou  given  me 
but  one  lot  and  one  portion  to  inherit,  see- 
ing I am  a great  people,  forasmuch  as  the 
Lord  hath  blessed  me  hitherto  ? 

15  And  Joshua  answered  them.  If  thou  be  a 
great  people,  then  get  thee  up  to  the  Avood 
country,  and  cut  down  for  thyself  there  in 
the  land  of  the  Perizzites  and  of  the  giants, 
if  mount  Ephraim  be  too  narrow  for  thee. 

16  And  the  children  of  Joseph  said.  The  hill 
is  not  enough  for  us : and  all  the  Canaanites 
that  dwell  in  the  land  of  the  Anlley  have 
chariots  of  iron,  both  they  who  are  of  Beth- 
shean  and  her  towns,  and  they  Avho  are  of 
the  Amlley  of  Jezreel. 

17  And  Joshua  spake  unto  the  house  of  Jo- 
seph, even  to  Ephraim  and  to  Manasseh,  say- 
ing, Thou  art  a great  people,  and  hast  great 
power : thou  shalt  not  have  one  lot  only : 

18  But  the  mountain  shall  be  thine ; for  it 
is  a wood,  and  thou  shalt  cut  it  doAvn : and 
the  outgoings  of  it  shall  be  thine : for  thou 
shalt  drive  out  the  Canaanites,  though  they 
have  iron  chariots,  and  though  they  be 
strong. 

CHAPTER  XVIII. 

The  tabernacle  set  up  at  Shiloh. 

AND  the  whole  congregation  of  the  chil- 
xjl  dren  of  Israel  assembled  together  at 
Shiloh,  and  set  up  the  tabernacle  of  the  con- 
gregation there : and  the  land  Avas  subdued 
before  them. 

2 And  there  remained  among  the  children 
of  Israel  seven  tribes,  which  had  not  yet  re- 
ceived their  inheritance. 

3 And  Joshua  said  unto  the  children  of  Is- 
rael, How  long  are  ye  slack  to  go  to  possess 
the  land,  which  the  Lord  God  of  your  fa- 
thers hath  given  you  ? 

4 GWe  out  from  among  you  three  men  for 
each  tribe : and  I will  send  them,  and  they 
shall  rise,  and  go  through  the  land,  and  de- 
scribe it  according  to  the  inheritance  of 
them ; and  they  shall  come  again  to  me. 

5 And  they  shall  divide  it  into  seven  parts : 
Judah  shall  abide  in  their  coast  on  the 
south,  and  the  house  of  Joseph  shall  abide 
in  their  coasts  on  the  north. 

6 Ye  shall  therefore  describe  the  land  into 
seven  parts,  and  bring  the  description  hither 
to  me,  that  I may  cast  lots  for  you  here  be- 
fore the  Lord  our  God. 

7 But  the  LeAutes  haA^e  no  part  among  you ; 
for  the  priesthood  of  the  Lord  is  their  in- 
heritance: and  Gad,  and  Reuben,  and  half 

171 


27i6  lot  of  BenjamtUo 
the  tribe  of  Manasseh,  have  received  their 
inheritance  beyond  Jordan  on  the  east, 
which  Moses  the  servant  of  the  Lord  gave 
them. 

8 IF  And  the  men  arose,  and  went  away : 
and  Joshua  charged  them  that  went  to  de- 
scribe the  land,  saying.  Go  and  walk  through 
the  land,  and  describe  it,  and  come  again  to 
me,  that  I may  here  cast  lots  for  you  before 
the  Lord  in  Shiloh. 

9 And  the  men  went  and  passed  through 

the  land,  and  described  it  by  cities  into  sev- 
en parts  in  a book,  and  came  again  to  Josh- 
ua to  the  host  at  Shiloh.  . n u 

10 1 And  Joshua  cast  lots  for  them  in  Shiloh 
before  the  Lord  : and  there  Joshua  divided 
the  land  unto  the  children  of  Israel  accord- 
ing to  their  divisions.  ^ ^ 

11 1 And  the  lot  of  the  tribe  of  the  children 
of  Benjamin  came  up  according  to  their 
families ; and  the  coast  of  their  lot  came 
forth  between  the  children  of  Judah  and 
the  children  of  Joseph. 

12  And  their  border  on  the  north  side  was 
from  Jordan ; and  the  border  went  up  to 
the  side  of  Jericho  on  the  north  side,  and 
went  up  through  the  mountains  westward ; 
and  the  goings  out  thereof  were  at  the  wil- 
derness of  Beth-aveu. 

13  And  the  border  went  over  from  thence 
toward  Luz,  to  the  side  of  Luz,  which  is 
Beth-el,  southward ; and  the  border  descend- 
ed to  Ataroth-adar,  near  the  hill  that  lieth 
on  the  south  side  of  the  nether  Beth-ho- 

14  And  the  border  was  drawn  thence,  and 
compassed  the  corner  of  the  sea  southward, 
from  the  hill  that  lieth  before  Beth-horon 
southward ; and  the  goings  out  thereof  were 
at'Kirjath-baal,  which  is  Kirjath-jearim,  a 
city  of  the  children  of  Judah:  this  was  the 
west  quarter. 

1.5  And  the  south  quarter  was  from  the  end 
of  Kirjath-jearim,  and  the  border  went  out 
on  the  west,  and  went  out  to  the  well  of 
waters  of  Nephtoah: 

16  And  the  border  came  down  to  the  end  of 
the  mountain  that  lieth  before  the  valley  of 
the  son  of  Hinnom,  and  which  is  in  the  val- 
ley of  the  giants  on  the  north,  and  descend- 
ed to  the  valley  of  Hinnom,  to  the  side  of 
Jebusi  on  the  south,  and  descended  to  En- 
rogel, 

17  And  was  drawn  from  the  north,  and 
went  forth  to  En-shemesh,  and  went  forth 
toward  Geliloth,  which  is  over  against  the 
going  up  of  Adummim,  and  descended  to 
the  stone  of  Bohan  the  son  of  Reuben, 

18  And  passed  along  toward  the  side  over 
against  Arabah  northward,  and  went  down 
unto  Arabah ; 

19  And  the  border  passed  along  to  the  side 
of  Beth-hoglah  northward : and  the  outgo- 
ings of  the  border  were  at  the  north  bay  of 
the  salt  sea  at  the  south  end  of  Jordan  : this 
was  the  south  coast. 

20  And  Jordan  was  the  border  of  it  on  the 
east  side.  This  was  the  inheritance  of  the 

, children  of  Benjamin,  by  the  coasts  thereof 
round  about,  according  to  their  families. 

21  Now  the  cities  of  the  tribe  of  thq  chil- 
dren of  Benjamin  according  to  their  fam- 
ilies were  Jericho,  and  Beth-hoglah,  and  the 
valley  of  Keziz, 

m 


JOSHUA,  XIX.  The  lot  of  Zehulun,  Issachar, 

22  And  Beth-arabah,  and  Zemaraim,  and 
Beth-e], 

23  And  Avim,  and  Parah,  and  Ophrah, 

24  And  Chephar-haammonai,  and  Ophni, 
and  Gaba ; twelve  cities  with  their  villages : 

25  Gibeon,  and  Ramah,  and  Beeroth, 

26  And  Mizpeh,  and  Chephirah,  and  Mozah, 

27  And  Rekem,’and  Irpeel,  and  Taralah, 

28  And  Zelah,  Eleph,  and  Jebusi,  which  is 
Jerusalem,  Gibeath,  and  Kirjath;  fourteen 
cities  with  their  villages.  This  is  the  inher- 
itance of  the  children  of  Benjamin  accord- 
ing to  their  families. 


CHAPTER  XIX. 

The  lot  of  Simeon,  Zehulun,  See, 

AND  the  second  lot  came  forth  to  Simeon, 
even  for  the  tribe  of  the  children  of 
Simeon  according  to  their  families:  and 
their  inheritance  was  within  the  inheritance 
of  the  children  of  Judah. 

2 And  they  had  in  their  inheritance  Beer- 
sheba,  or  Sheba,  and  Moladah, 

3 And  Hazar-shual,  and  Balah,  and  Azem, 

4 And  Eltolad,  and  Bethul,  and  Hormah, 

5 And  Ziklag,  and  Beth-marcaboth,  and 
Hazar-susah 

6 And  Beth-lebaoth,  and  Sharuhen;  thir- 
teen cities  and  their  villages : 

7 Ain,  Remmon,  and  Ether,  and  Ashan; 
four  cities  and  their  villages: 

8 And  all  the  villages  that  were  round  about 

these  cities  to  Baaiath-beer,  Ramath  of  tlie 
south.  This  is  the  inheritance  of  the  tribe 
of  the  children  of  Simeon  according  to  their 
families.  , ^ ^ -r 

9 Out  of  the  portion  of  the  children  of  Ju- 
dah was  the  inheritance  of  the  children  of 
Simeon : for  the  part  of  the  children  of  Ju- 
dah was  too  much  for  them : therefore  the 
children  of  Simeon  had  their  inheritance 
within  the  inheritance  of  them. 

10  IF  And  the  third  lot  came  up  for  the  chil- 

dren of  Zebulun  according  to  their  families : 
and  the  border  of  their  inheritance  was  un- 
to Sarid : ^ ^ xn. 

11  And  their  border  went  up  toward  the 
sea,  and  Maralah,  and  reached  to  Dabba- 
sheth,  and  reached  to  the  river  that  is  be- 
fore Jokneam; 

12  And  turned  from  Sarid  eastward  toward 
the  sunrising  unto  the  border  of  Chisloth- 
tabor,  and  then  goeth  out  to  Daberath,  and 
goeth  up  to  Japhia, 

13  And  from  thence  passeth  on  along  on  the 
east  to  Gittah-hepher,  to  Ittah-kazin  and 
goeth  out  to  Remmon-methoar  to  Neah ; 

14  And  the  border  compasseth  it  on  the 
north  side  to  Hannathon : and  the  outgoings 
thereof  are  in  the  valley  of  Jiphthah-el : 

15  And  Kattath,  and  Nahallal,  and  Shimron, 

and  Idalah,  and  Beth-lehem:  twelve  cities 
with  their  \dllages.  ^ ^ .. 

16  This  is  the  inheritance  of  the  children  oi 
Zebulun  according  to  their  families,  these 
cities  with  their  villages. 

17  1 And  the  fourth  lot  came  out  to  Issa- 

char,  for  the  children  of  Issachar  according 
to  their  families.  , _ , 

18  And  their  border  was  toward  Jezreel, 
and  Chesulloth,  and  Shuiiem, 

19  And  Haphraim,  and  Shihon,  and  Anaha- 

rath,  , . ^ - 

20  And  Rabbith.  and  Kishion.  und  Abez, 


Asher^  NaptitalU  and  Dan.  JOSHUA,  XXI.  Six  cities  of  refuge  appointed. 


21  And  Ren?.eth,  and  En-g:annim,  and  En- 
haddah,  and  Both-pazzez; 

22  And  the  coast  reacheth  to  Tabor,  and 
Shahazimah,  and  Betli-shemesh ; and  the 
outi^oings  of  their  border  were  at  Jordan : 
sixteen  cities  with  their  villag-es. 

33  This  is  the  inheritance  of  the  tribe  of  the 
children  of  Issachar  according*  to  their  fam- 
ilies, the  cities  and  their  villag’es. 

34  t And  the  fifth  lot  came  out  for  the  tribe 
of  the  children  of  Asher  according  to  their 
families. 

35  And  their  border  was  Helkath,  and  Hali, 
and  Beten,  and  Achshaph, 

36  And  Alammelech,  and  Amad,  and  Mi- 
sheal;  and  reacheth  to  Carmel  westward, 
and  to  Shihor-libnath ; 

37  And  turneth  toward  the  sunrising  to 
Beth-dagon,  and  reacheth  to  Zebulun,  and 
to  the  valley  of  Jiphthah-el  toward  the 
north  side  of  Beth-emek,  and  Neiel,  and  go- 
eth  out  to  Cabul  on  the  left  hand, 

28  And  Hebron,  and  Rehob,  and  Hammon, 
and  Kanah,  even  unto  great  Zidon ; 

39  And  then  the  coast  turneth  to  Ramah, 
and  to  the  strong  city  Tyre ; and  the  coast 
turneth  to  Hosah ; and  the  outgoings  there- 
of are  at  the  sea  from  the  coast  to  Achzib : 

30  Ummah  also,  and  Aphek,  and  Rehob: 
twenty  and  two  cities  with  their  villages. 

31  This  is  the  inheritance  of  the  tribe  of  the 
children  of  Asher  according  to  their  fami- 
lies, these  cities  with  their  villages. 

32  IF  The  sixth  lot  came  out  to  the  children 
of  Naphtali,  even  for  the  children  of  Naph- 
tali  according  to  their  families. 

33  And  their  coast  was  from  Heleph,  from 
Allon  to  Zaanannim,  and  Adami,  Nekeb, 
and  Jabneel,  unto  Lakum;  and  the  outgo- 
ings thereof  were  at  Jordan : 

34  And  then  the  coast  turneth  westward  to 
Aznoth-tabor,  and  goeth  out  from  thence  to 
Hukkok,  and  reacheth  to  Zebulun  on  the 
south  side,  and  reacheth  to  Asher  on  the 
west  side,  and  to  Judah  upon  Jordan  to- 
ward the  sunrising. 

35  And  the  fenced  cities  are  Ziddim,  Zer, 
and  Hammath,  Rakkath,  and  Chinnereth, 

36  And  Adamah,  and  Ramah,  and  Hazor, 

37  And  Kedesh,  and  Edrei,  and  En-hazor, 

38  And  Iron,  and  Migdal-el,  Horem,  and 
Beth-anath,  and  Beth-shemesh ; nineteen 
cities  with  their  villages. 

39  This  is  the  inheritance  of  the  tribe  of  the 
children  of  Naphtali  according  to  their  fam- 
ilies, the  cities  and  their  villages. 

40  IF  And  the  seventh  lot  came  out  for  the 
tribe  of  the  children  of  Dan  according  to 
their  families. 

41  And  the  coast  of  their  inheritance  was 
Zorah,  and  Eshtaol,  and  Ir-shemesh, 

42  And  Shaalabbin,  and  Ajalon,  and  Jethlah, 

43  And  Elon,  and  Thimnathah,  and  Ekron, 

44  And  Eltekeh,  and  Gibbethon,  and  Baal- 
ath, 

45  And  Jehud,  and  Bene-berak,  and  Gath- 
rimmon, 

46  And  Me-jarkon,  and  Rakkon,  with  the 
border  before  Japho. 

47  And  the  coast  of  the  children  of  Dan 
went  out  too  little  for  them : therefore  the 
children  of  Dan  went  up  to  fight  against  Le- 
shem,  and  took  it,  and  smote  it  with  the  edge 
©f  the  swordo  and  possessed  ito  and  dwelt 


therein,  and  called  Leshein,  Dan,  after  the 
name  of  Dan  their  father. 

48  This  is  the  inheritance  of  the  tribe  of  the 
children  of  Dan  according  to  their  families, 
these  cities  with  their  villages. 

49  IF  When  they  had  made  an  end  of  divid- 
ing the  land  for  inheritance  by  their  coasts, 
the  children  of  Israel  gave  an  inheritance  to 
Joshua  the  son  of  Nun  among  them : 

50  According  to  the  word  of  the  Lord  they 
gave  him  the  city  which  he  asked,  even  Tim- 
nath-serah  in  mount  Ephraim : and  he  built 
the  city,  and  dwelt  therein. 

51  These  are  the  inheritances,  which  Elea- 
zar  the  priest,  and  Joshua  the  son  of  Nun, 
and  the  heads  of  the  fathers  of  the  tribes  of 
the  children  of  Israel,  divided  for  an  inher- 
itance by  lot  in  Shiloh  before  the  Lord,  at 
the  door  of  the  tabernacle  of  the  congrega- 
tion. So  they  made  an  end  of  dividing  the 
country. 

CHAPTER  XX. 

Appointment  of  six  cities  of  refuge. 

The  Lord  also  spake  unto  Joshua,  say- 
ing, 

2  Speak  to  the  children  of  Israel,  saying. 
Appoint  out  for  you  cities  of  refuge,  where- 
of I spake  unto  you  by  the  hand  of  Moses : 

3  That  the  slayer  that  killeth  any  person 
unawares  and  unwittingly  may  flee  thither : 
and  they  shall  be  your  refuge  from  the 
avenger  of  blood. 

4  And  when  he  that  doth  flee  unto  one  of 
those  cities  shall  stand  at  the  entering  of  the 
gate  of  the  city,  and  shall  declare  his  cause 
in  the  ears  of  the  elders  of  that  city,  they 
shall  take  him  into  the  city  unto  them,  and 
give -him  a place,  that  he  may  dwell  among 
them. 

5  And  if  the  avenger  of  blood  pursue  after 
him,  then  they  shall  not  deliver  the  slayer 
up  into  his  hand;  because  he  smote  his 
neighbour  unwittingly,  and  hated  him  not 
beforetime. 

6  And  he  shall  dwell  in  that  city,  until  he 
stand  before  the  congregation  for  judgment, 
and  until  the  death  of  the  high  priest  that 
shall  be  in  those  days:  then  shall  the  slayer 
return,  and  come  unto  his  OAvn  city,  and 
unto  his  own  house,  unto  the  city  from 
whence  he  fled. 

7  t And  they  appointed  Kedesh  in  Galilee 
in  mount  Naphtali,  and  Shechem  in  mount 
Ephraim,  and  Kirjath-arba,  which  is  He- 
bron, in  the  mountain  of  Judah. 

8  And  on  the  other  side  Jordan  by  Jericho 
eastward,  they  assigned  Bezer  in  the  wilder- 
ness upon  the  plain  out  of  the  tribe  of  Reu- 
ben, and  Ramoth  in  Gilead  out  of  the  tribe 
of  Gad,  and  Golan  in  Bashan  out  of  the  tribe 
of  Manasseh. 

9  These  were  the  cities  appointed  for  all  the 
children  of  Israel,  and  for  the  stranger  that 
sojourneth  among  them,  that  whosoever 
killeth  any  person  at  unawares  might  flee 
thither,  and  not  die  by  the  hand  of  the 
avenger  of  blood,  until  he  stood  before  the 
congregation. 

chapter  XXI. 

The  cities  assigned  to  the  Levites. 

Then  came  near  the  heads  of  the  fathers 
of  the  Levites  unto  Eleazar  the  priest? 


Eight  and  forty  cities  JOSHUA,  XXI, 

and  unto  Joshua  the  son  of  Nun,  and  nnto 
the  heads  of  the  fathers  of  the  tribes  of  the 
children  of  Israel ; ^ • 

2 And  they  spake  unto  them  at  Shiloh  in 

the  land  of  Canaan,  saying.  The  Lord  com- 
manded by  the  hand  of  Moses  to  give  us  cit- 
ies to  dwell  in,  with  the  suburbs  thereof  for 
our  cattle.  „ .r  , ^ 

3 And  the  children  of  Israel  gave  unto  the 

Levites  out  of  their  inheritance,  at  the  com- 
mandment of  the  Lord,  these  cities  and 
their  suburbs.  ^ ^ ^ 

4 And  the  lot  came  out  for  the  families  of 

the  Kohathites:  and  the  children  of  Aaron 
the  priest,  which  were  of  the  Levites,  had  oy 
lot  out  of  the  tribe  of  Judah,  and  out  of  the 
tribe  of  Simeon,  and  out  of  the  tribe  of  Ben- 
jamin, thirteen  cities.  ^ u 

5 And  the  rest  of  the  children  of  Kohath 
had  by  lot  out  of  the  families  of  the  tribe  of 
Ephraim,  and  out  of  the  tribe  of  Dan,  and 
out  of  the  half  tribe  of  Manasseh,  ten  cities. 

6 And  the  children  of  Gershon  had  by  lot 
out  of  the  families  of  the  tribe  of  Issachar, 
and  out  of  the  tribe  of  Asher,  and  out  of 
the  tribe  of  Naphtali,  and  out  of  the  half 
tribe  of  Manasseh  in  Bashan,  thirteen  cities. 

7 The  children  of  Merari  by  their  families 
had  out  of  the  tribe  of  Reuben,  and  out  of 
the  tribe  of  Gad,  and  out  of  the  tribe  of 
Zebulun,  twelve  cities. 

8 And  the  children  of  Israel  gave  by  lot  unto 
the  Levites  these  cities  with  their  suburbs,  as 
the  Lord  commanded  by  the  hand  of  Moses. 

9 ^ And  they  gave  out  of  the  tribe  of  the 
children  of  Judah,  and  out  of  the  tribe  of 
the  children  of  Simeon,  these  cities  which 
are  here  mentioned  by  name, 

10  Which  the  children  of  Aaron,  heing  of 

the  families  of  the  Kohathites,  who  were  of 
the  children  of  Levi,  had : for  theirs  was  the 
first  lot.  . „ . , . . 

11  And  they  gave  them  the  city  of  Arba  the 
father  of  Anak,  which  city  is  Hebron,  in  the 
hill  country  of  Judah,  with  the  suburbs 
thereof  round  about  it. 

12  But  the  fields  of  the  city,  and  the  villages 
thereof,  gave  they  to  Caleb  the  son  of  Je- 
phunneh  for  his  possession. 

13 11  Thus  they  gave  to  the  children  of  Aaron 
the  priest  Hebron  with  her  suburbs,  to  be  a 
city  of  refuge  for  the  slayer;  and  Libnah 
with  her  suburbs,  , ^ , 

14  And  Jattir  with  her  suburbs,  and  Esh- 

temoa  with  her  suburbs,  . 

15  And  Holon  with  her  suburbs,  and  Debir 

with  her  suburbs,  , ^ , 

16  And  Ain  with  her  suburbs,  and  Juttah 
with  her  suburbs,  and  Beth-shemesh  with 
her  suburbs;  nine  cities  out  of  those  two 
tl*lt)©S# 

17  And  out  of  the  tribe  of  Benjamin,  Gibeon 
with  her  suburbs,  Geba  with  her  suburbs, 

18  Anathoth  with  her  suburbs,  and  Almon 
with  her  suburbs ; four  cities. 

19  All  the  cities  of  the  children  of  Aaron, 

the  priests,  were  thirteen  cities  with  their 
suburbs.  , ^ 

20  IF  And  the  families  of  the  children  of  Ko- 
hath, the  Levites  which  remained  of  the  chil- 
dren of  Kohath,  even  they  had  the  cities  of 
their  lot  out  of  the  tribe  of  Ephraim. 

21  For  they  gave  them  Shechem  with  her 

m mount  Ephraim,  to  be  a city  of 


given  to  the  Levites. 

refuge  for  the  slayer ; and  Gezer  with  her 
suburbs,  , ^ 

22  And  Kibzaim  with  her  suburbs,  and  Beth- 
horon  with  her  suburbs ; four  cities. 

23  And  out  of  the  tribe  of  Dan,  Eltekeh  with 
her  suburbs,  Gibbethon  with  her  suburbs, 

24  Aijalon  with  her  suburbs,  Gath-rimmon 
with  her  suburbs ; four  cities. 

25  And  out  of  the  half  tribe  of  Manasseh, 
Tanach  with  her  suburbs,  and  Gath-rimmon 
with  her  suburbs ; two  cities. 

26  All  the  cities  were  ten  with  their  suburbs 

for  the  families  of  the  children-  of  Kohath 
that  remained.  „ « , 

27  IF  And  unto  the  children  of  Gershon,  of. 

the  families  of  the  Levites,  out  of  the  other 
half  tribe  of  Manasseh  they  gave  Golan  in 
Bashan  with  her  suburbs,  to  be  a city  of  ref- 
uge for  the  slayer ; and  Beesh-terah  with  her 
suburbs ; two  cities.  , , 

28  And  out  of  the  tribe  of  Issachar,  Kishon 
with  her  suburbs,  Dabareh  with  her  suburbs, 

29  Jarmuth  with  her  suburbs,  En-ganmm 
with  her  suburbs;  four  cities. 

30  And  out  of  the  tribe  of  Asher,  Mishal 
with  her  suburbs,  Abdon  with  her  sub- 

Dl'hS,  , T. 

31  Helkath  with  her  suburbs,  and  Rehob 
with  her  suburbs;  four  cities.  ^ ^ , 

32  And  out  of  the  tribe  of  Naphtali,  Kedesh 
in  Galilee  with  her  suburbs,  to  be  a city  of 
refuge  for  the  slayer;  and  Hammoth-dor 
with  her  suburbs,  and  Kartan  with  her  sub- 
urbs ; three  cities. 

33  All  the  cities  of  the  Gershomtes  accord- 

ing to  their  families  were  thirteen  cities 
with  their  suburbs.  ^ , 

34  IF  And  unto  the  families  of  the  childrp 
of  Merari,  the  rest  of  the  Levites,  out  of  the 
tribe  of  Zebulun,  Jokneam  with  her  sub- 
urbs, and  Kartah  with  her  suburbs, 

35  Dimnah  with  her  suburbs,  Nahalal  with 
her  suburbs ; four  cities. 

36  And  out  of  the  tribe  of  Reuben,  Bezer 
with  her  suburbs,  and  Jahazah  with  her  sub- 

Rl’hS,  , , l. 

37  Kedemoth  with  her  suburbs,  and  Meph- 

aath  with  her  suburbs ; four  cities.  , 

38  And  out  of  the  tribe  of  Gad,  Ramoth  in 

Gilead  with  her  suburbs,  to  be  a city  of  ref- 
uge for  the  slayer ; and  Mahanaim  with  her 
suburbs,  , ^ ... 

39  Heshbon  with  her  suburbs,  Jazer  with 
her  suburbs;  tour  cities  in  all. 

40  So  all  the  cities  for  the  children  of  Mer- 
ari by  their  families,  which  were  remain- 
ing of  the  families  of  the  Levites,  were  by 
their  lot  twelve  cities. 

41  All  the  cities  of  the  Levites  within  the 
possession  of  the  children  of  Israel  were 
forty  and  eight  cities  with  their  suburbs. 

42  These  cities  were  every  one  with  their 

suburbs  round  about  them : thus  %oere  all 
these  cities.  ^ ^ i n ^ 

43  IF  And  the  Lord  gave  unto  Israel  all  ttie 
land  which  he  sware  to  give  unto  reeir  fa- 
thers; and  they  possessed  it,  and  dwelt 

And  the  Lord  gave  them  rest  round 
about,  according  to  all  that  he  sware  unto 
their  fathers:  and  there  stood  not  a man  of 
all  their  enemies  before  them;  the  Lord 
delivered  all  their  enemies  into  their  hand. 
45  Thero  failed  eot  aught  of  any  good  thmg 


The  two  tribes  and  half  JOSHUA,  XXII.  build  an  altar  by  Jordan, 


which  the  Loud  had  spoken  unto  the  house 
of  Israel ; all  came  to  pass. 

CHAPTER  XXII. 

The  two  tribes  and  a half  dismissed. 

Then  Joshua  called  the  Reubenites,  and 
the  Gadites,  and  the  half  tribe  of  Manas- 

seh, 

3  And  said  unto  them,  Ye  have  kept  all 
that  Moses  the  servant  of  the  Lord  com- 
manded you,  and  have  obeyed  my  voice  in 
all  that  I commanded  you : 

3 Ye  have  not  left  your  brethren  these 
many  days  unto  this  day,  but  have  kept  the 
charge  of  the  commandment  of  the  Lord 
your  God. 

4  And  now  the  Lord  your  God  hath  given 
rest  unto  your  brethren,  as  he  promised 
them:  therefore  now  return  ye,  and  get 
you  unto  your  tents,  and  unto  the  land  of 
your  possession,  which  Moses  the  servant  of 
the  Lord  gave  you  on  the  other  side  Jor- 
dan. 

5  But  take  diligent  heed  to  do  the  com- 
mandment and  the  law,  which  Moses  the 
servant  of  the  Lord  charged  you,  to  love 
the  Lord  your  God,  and  to  walk  in  all  his 
ways,  and  to  keep  his  commandments,  and 
to  cleave  unto  him,  and  to  serve  him  with 
all  your  heart  and  with  all  your  soul. 

6  So  Joshua  blessed  them,  and  sent  them 
away : and  they  went  unto  their  tents. 

T IF  Now  to  the  one  half  of  the  tribe  of  Ma- 
nasseh  Moses  had  given  possession  ,in  Ba- 
shan : but  unto  the  other  half  thereof  gave 
Joshua  among  their  brethren  on  this  side 
Jordan  westward.  And  when  Joshua  sent 
them  away  also  unto  their  tents,  then  he 
blessed  them, 

8 And  he  spake  unto  them,  saying.  Return 
with  much  riches  unto  your  tents,  and  with 
very  much  cattle,  with  silver,  and  with  gold, 
and  with  brass,  and  with  iron,  and  with  very 
much  raiment:  divide  the  spoil  of  your 
enemies  with  your  brethren. 

9 IF  And  the  children  of  Reuben  and  the 
children  of  Gad  and  the  half  tribe  of  Manas- 
seh  returned,  and  departed  from  the  chil- 
dren of  Israel  out  of  Shiloh,  which  is  in  the 
land  of  Canaan,  to  go  unto  the  country  of 
Gilead,  to  the  land  of  their  possession, 
whereof  they  were  possessed,  according  to 
the  word  of  the  Lord  by  the  hand  of  Moses. 
10  IF  And  when  they  came  unto  the  borders 
of  Jordan,  that  are  in  the  land  of  Canaan, 
the  children  of  Reuben  and  the  children  of 
Gad  and  the  half  tribe  of  Manasseh  built 
there  an  altar  by  Jordan,  a great  altar  to 
see  to. 

11  IF  And  the  children  of  Israel  heard  say. 
Behold,  the  children  of  Reuben  and  the 
children  of  Gad  and  the  half  tribe  of  Manas- 
seh have  buht  an  altar  over  against  the  land 
of  Canaan,  in  the  borders  of  Jordan,  at  the 
passage  of  the  children  of  Israel. 

12  And  when  the  children  of  Israel  heard 
of  it,  the  whole  congregation  of  the  children 
of  Israel  gathered  themselves  together  at 
Shiloh,  to  go  up  to  war  against  them. 

13  And  the  children  of  Israel  sent  unto  the 
children  of  Reuben,  and  to  the  children  of 
Gad,  and  to  the  half  tribe  of  Manasseh,  into 
the  land  of  Gilead,  Phinehas  the  son  of  Elea- 
mr  the  priest* 


14  And  with  him  ten  princes,  of  each  chief 
house  a i)rince  throughout  all  the  tribes  of 
Israel ; and  each  one  was  a head  of  the 
house  of  their  fathers  among  the  thousands 
of  Israel. 

15  IF  And  they  came  unto  the  children  of 
Reuben,  and  to  the  children  of  Gad,  and  to 
the  half  tribe  of  Manasseh,  unto  the  land  of 
Gilead,  and  they  spake  with  them,  saying, 

16  Thus  saith  the  whole  congregation  of 
the  Lord,  What  trespass  is  this  that  ye  have 
committed  against  the  God  of  Israel,  to 
turn  away  this  day  from  following  the 
Lord,  in  that  ye  have  builded  you  an  altar, 
that  ye  might  rebel  this  day  against  the 
Lord? 

17  Is  the  iniquity  of  Peor  too  little  for  us, 
from  which  we  are  not  cleansed  until  this 
day,  although  there  was  a plague  in  the  con- 
gregation of  the  Lord, 

18  But  that  ye  must  turn  away  this  day 
from  following  the  Lord?  and  it  will  be, 
seeing  ye  rebel  to  day  against  the  Lord,  that 
to  morrow  he  will  be  wroth  with  the  whole 
congregation  of  Israel. 

19  Notwithstanding,  if  the  land  of  your 
possession  be  unclean,  then  pass  ye  over  un- 
to the  land  of  the  possession  of  the  Lord, 
wherein  the  Lord’s  tabernacle  dwelleth, 
and  take  possession  among  us : but  rebel 
not  against  the  Lord,  nor  rebel  against  us, 
in  building  you  an  altar  besides  the  altar  of 
the  Lord  our  God. 

30  Did  not  Achan  the  son  of  Zerah  commit 
a trespass  in  the  accursed  thing,  and  wrath 
fell  on  all  the  congregation  of  Israel  ? and 
that  man  perished  not  alone  in  his  iniquity. 

21  IF  Then  the  children  of  Reuben  and  the 
children  of  Gad  and  the  half  tribe  of  Manas- 
seh answered,  and  said  unto  the  heads  of  the 
thousands  of  Israel, 

23 The  Lord  God  of  gods,  the  Lord  God  of 
gods,  he  knoweth,  and  Israel  he  shall  know ; 
if  it  be  in  rebellion,  or  if  in  transgression 
against  the  Lord,  (save  us  not  this  day,) 

23  That  we  have  built  us  an  altar  to  turn 
from  following  the  Lord,  or  if  to  offer 
thereon  burnt  offering  or  meat  offering,  or 
if  to  offer  peace  offerings  thereon,  let  the 
Lord  himself  require  it; 

24  And  if  we  have  not  rather  done  it  for 
fear  of  this  thing,  saying.  In  time  to  come 
your  children  might  speak  unto  our  chil- 
dren, saying.  What  have  ye  to  do  with  the 
Lord  God  of  Israel  ? 

25  For  the  Lord  hath  made  Jordan  a border 
between  us  and  you,  ye  children  of  Reuben 
and  children  of  Gad  ; ye  have  no  part  in  the 
Lord  : so  shall  your  children  make  our  chil- 
dren cease  from  fearing  the  Lord. 

26  Therefore  we  said.  Let  us  now  prepare 
to  build  us  an  altar,  not  for  burnt  offering, 
nor  for  sacrifice : 

37  But  that  it  may  be  a witness  between  us, 
and  you,  and  our  generations  after  us,  that 
we  might  do  the  service  of  the  Lord  before 
him  with  our  burnt  offerings,  and  with  our 
sacrifices,  and  with  our  peace  offerings ; that 
your  children  may  not  say  to  our  children 
in  time  to  come.  Ye  have  no  part  in  the 
Lord. 

38  Therefore  said  we,  that  it  shall  be,  when 
they  should  so  say  to  us  or  to  our  genera- 
tions in  time  to  come,  that  w@  may  say 

m 


The  deputies  are  satisfied,  JOSHUA,  XXIII.  Joshua's  exhortation. 


again,  Behold  the  pattern  of  the  altar  of  the 
Lord,  which  our  fathers  made,  not  for  burnt 
offerings,  nor  for  sacrifices ; but  it  is  a wit- 
ness between  us  and  you. 

39  God  forbid  that  we  should  rebel  ag’ainst 
the  Lord,  and  turn  this  day  from  following 
the  Lord,  to  build  an  altar  for  burnt  offer- 
ings. for  meat  offerings,  or  for  sacrifices,  be- 
sides the  altar  of  the  Lord  our  God  that  is 
before  his  tabernacle. 

30  H And  when  Phinehas  the  priest,  and  the 
princes  of  the  congregation  and  heads  of  the 
thousands  of  Israel  which  were  with  him, 
heard  the  words  that  the  children  of  Reuben 
and  the  children  of  Gad  and  the  children  of 
Manasseh  spake,  it  pleased  them. 

31  And  Phinehas  the  son  of  Eleazar  the 
priest  said  unto  the  children  of  Reuben,  and 
to  the  children  of  Gad,  and  to  the  children 
of  Manasseh,  This  day  we  perceive  that  the 
Lord  is  among  us,  because  ye  have  not 
committed  this  trespass  against  the  Lord  : 
now  ye  have  delivered  the  children  of  Israel 
out  of  the  hand  of  the  Lord. 

33  t And  Phinehas  the  son  of  Eleazar  the 
priest,  and  the  princes,  returned  from  the 
children  of  Reuben,  and  from  the  children 
of  Gad,  out  of  the  land  of  Gilead,  unto  the 
land  of  Canaan,  to  the  children  of  Israel,  and 
brought  them  word  again. 

33  And  the  thing  pleased  the  children  of  Is- 
rael ; and  the  children  of  Israel  blessed  God, 
and  did  not  intend  to  go  up  against  them  in 
battle,  to  destroy  the  land  wherein  the  chil- 
dren of  Reuben  and  Gad  dwelt. 

34  And  the  children  of  Reuben  and  the  chil- 
dren of  Gad  called  the  altar  Ed : for  it  shall 
he  a witness  between  us  that  the  Lord  is 
God. 

CHAPTER  XXIII. 

Joshua  exhorteth  the  Israelites, 

AND  it  came  to  pass,  a long  time  after  that 
J\.  the  Lord  had  given  rest  unto  Israel 
from  all  their  enemies  round  about,  that 
Joshua  waxed  old  and  stricken  in  age. 

3  And  Joshua  called  for  all  Israel,  and  for 
their  elders,  and  for  their  heads,  and  for 
their  judges,  and  for  their  officers,  and  said 
unto  them,  I am  old  and  stricken  in  age : 

3 And  ye  have  seen  all  that  the  Lord  your 
God  hath  done  unto  all  these  nations  be- 
cause of  you  ; for  the  Lord  your  God  is  he 
that  hath  fought  for  you. 

4 Behold,  I have  divided  unto  you  by  lot 
these  nations  that  remain,  to  be  an  inherit- 
ance for  your  tribes,  from  Jordan,  with  all 
the  nations  that  I have  cut  off,  even  unto 
the  great  sea  westward. 

5 And  the  Lord  your  God,  he'  shall  expel 
them  from  before  you,  and  drive  them  from 
out  of  your  sight ; and  ye  shall  possess  their 
land,  as  the  Lord  your  God  hath  promised 
unto  you. 

6 Be  ye  therefore  very  courageous  to  keep 
and  to  do  all  that  is  written  in  the  book  of 
the  law  of  Moses,  that  ye  turn  not  aside 
therefrom  to  the  right  hand  or  to  the 
left ; 

7 That  ye  come  not  among  these  nations, 
these  that  remain  among  you ; neither  make 
mention  of  the  name  of  their  gods,  nor  cause 
to  swear  hy  them,  neither  serve  them,  nor 
bow  yourselves  unto  them ; 

176 


8 But  cleave  unto  the  Lord  your  God,  as 
ye  have  done  unto  this  day. 

9 For  the  Lord  hath  driven  out  from  be- 
fore you  great  nations  and  strong:  but  as 
for  you,  no  man  hath  been  able  to  stand  be- 
fore you  unto  this  day. 

10  One  man  of  you  shall  chase  a thousand: 
for  the  Lord  your  God,  he  it  is  that  fighteth 
for  you,  as  he  hath  promised  you. 

11  Take  good  heed  therefore  unto  your- 
selves, that  ye  love  the  Lord  your  God. 

13  Else,  if  ye  do  in  any  wise  go  back,  and 
cleave  unto  the  remnant  of  these  nations, 
even  these  that  remain  among  you,  and  shall 
make  marriages  with  them,  and  go  in  unto 
them,  and  they  to  you  : 

13  Know  for  a certainty  that  the  Lord  your 
God  will  no  more  drive  out  any  of  these  na- 
tions from  before  you;  but  they  shall  be 
snares  and  traps  unto  you,  and  scourges  in 
your  sides,  and  thorns  in  your  eyes,  until  ye 
perish  from  off  this  good  land  which  the 
Lord  your  God  hath  given  you. 

14  And,  behold,  this  day  I am  going  the  way 
of  all  the  earth : and  ye  know  in  all  your 
hearts  and  in  all  your  souls,  that  not  one 
thing  hath  failed  of  all  the  good  things 
which  the  Lord  your  God  spake  concern- 
ing you ; all  are  come  to  pass  unto  you,  and 
not  one  thing  hath  failed  thereof. 

15  Therefore  it  shall  come  to  pass,  that  as 
all  good  things  are  come  upon  you,  which 
the  Lord  your  God  promised  you ; so  shall 
the  Lord  bring  upon  you  all  evil  things, 
until  he  have  destroyed  you  from  off  this 
good  land  which  the  Lord  your  God  hath 
given  you. 

16  When  ye  have  transgressed  the  covenant 
of  the  Lord  your  God,  which  he  command- 
ed you,  and  have  gone  and  served  other 
gods,  and  bowed  yourselves  to  them ; then 
shall  the  anger  of  the  Lord  be  kindled 
against  you,  and  ye  shall  perish  quickly 
from  off  the  good  land  which  he  hath  given 
unto  you. 


CHAPTER  XXIV. 

Joshua  relateth  God's  henefits. 

AND  Joshua  gathered  all  the  tribes  of  Is- 
rael  to  Shechera,  and  called  for  the  eld- 
ers of  Israel,  and  for  their  heads,  and  for 
their  judges,  and  for  their  officers ; and  they 
presented  themselves  before  God. 

3 And  Joshua  said  unto  all  the  people.  Thus 
saith  the  Lord  God  of  Israel,  Your  lathers 
dwelt  on  the  other  side  of  the  flood  in  old 
time,  even  Terah,  the  father  of  Abraham, 
and  the  father  of  Nachor:  and  they  served 
other  gods.  . , , ^ 

3 And  I took  your  father  Abraham  from 
the  other  side  of  the  flood,  and  led  him 
throughoutall  the  land  of  Canaan,  and  mul- 
tiplied his  seed,  and  gave  him  Isaac. 

4 And  I gave  unto  Isaac  Jacob  and  Esau : 
and  I gave  unto  Esau  mount  Seir,  to  possess 

Qnfl  ViiH  <Tihi1<irP>n  went  down 


into  Egypt.  ^ _ 

5 I sent  Moses  also  and  Aaron,  and  I plagued 
Egypt,  according  to  that  which  I did  among 
them : and  afterward  I brought  you  out. 

6 And  I brought  your  fathers  out  ot  Egypt : 
and  ye  came  unto  the  sea ; and  the  Egyptians 
pursued  after  your  fathers  with  chanotp 
and  horsemen  unto  the  Red  sea 


God^s  goodneas  unto  IsraeL  JUDGES,  I.  Joshua’s  age  and  death. 


7 And  when  they  cried  unto  tlie  Lord,  he 
put  darkness  between  you  and  the  P^gyp- 
tians,  and  brought  the  sea  upon  them,  and 
covered  them;  and  your  eyes  have  seen 
what  I have  done  in  Egypt:  and  ye  dwelt 
in  the  wilderness  a long  season. 

8 And  I brought  you  into  the  land  of  the 
Amorites,  which  dwelt  on  the  other  side 
Jordan ; and  they  fought  with  you : and  I 
gave  them  into  your  iiand,  that  ye  might 
possess  their  land ; and  1 destroyed  them 
from  before  you. 

9 Then  Balak  the  son  of  Zippor,  king  of 
Moab,  arose  and  warred  against  Israel,  and 
sent  and  called  Balaam  the  son  of  Beor  to 
curse  you : 

10  But  I would  not  hearken  unto  Balaam ; 
therefore  he  blessed  you  still : so  I delivered 
you  out  of  his  hand. 

11  And  ye  went  over  Jordan,  and  came  un- 
to Jericho  : and  the  men  of  Jericho  fought 
against  you,  the  Amorites,  and  the  Periz- 
zites,  and  the  Canaanites,  and  the  Hittites, 
and  the  Girgashites,  the  Hivites,  and  the 
Jebusites;  and  I delivered  them  into  your 
hand. 

13  And  I sent  the  hornet  before  you,  which 
drave  them  out  from  before  you,  even  the 
two  kings  of  the  Amorites;  but  not  with 
thy  sword,  nor  with  thy  bow. 

13  And  I have  given  you  a land  for  which  ye 
did  not  labour,  and  cities  which  ye  built  not, 
and  ye  dwell  in  them ; of  the  vineyards  and 
oliveyards  which  ye  planted  not  do  ye  eat. 
14 11  Now  therefore  fear  the  Lord,  and  serve 
him  in  sincerity  and  in  truth ; and  put  away 
the  gods  which  your  fathers  served  on  the 
other  side  of  the  flood,  and  in  Egypt ; and 
serve  ye  the  Lord. 

15  And  if  it  seem  evil  unto  you  to  serve  the 
Lord,  choose  you  this  day  whom  ye  will 
serve ; whether  the  gods  which  your  fathers 
served  that  were  bn  the  other  side  of  the 
flood,  or  the  gods  of  the  Amorites,  in  whose 
land  ye  dwell : but  as  for  me  and  my  house, 
we  will  serve  the  Lord. 

16  And  the  people  answered  and  said,  God 
forbid  that  we  should  forsake  the  Lord,  to 
serve  other  gods ; 

17  For  the  Lord  our  God,  he  it  is  that 
brought  us  up  and  our  fathers  out  of  the 
land  of  Egypt,  from  the  house  of  bondage, 
and  which  did  those  great  signs  in  our  sight, 
and  preserved  us  in  all  the  way  wherein  we 
went,  and  among  all  the  people  through 
whom  we  passed: 

18  And  the  Lord  drave  out  from  before  us 
all  the  people,  even  the  Amorites  which 
dwelt  in  the  land:  therefore  will  we  also 
serve  the  Lord  ; for  he  is  our  God. 


19  And  Josluia  said  unto  the  people.  Ye 
cannot  serve  the  Lord  : for  he  is  a holy 
God;  he  is  a jealous  God;  he  will  not  for- 
give your  transgressions  nor  your  sins. 

20  If  ye  forsake  the  Lord,  and  serve  strange 
gods,  then  he  will  turn  and  do  you  hurt,  and 
consume  you,  after  that  he  hath  done  you 
good. 

31  And  the  people  said  unto  Joshua,  Nay ; 
but  we  will  serve  the  Lord. 

33  And  Joshua  said  unto  the  people.  Ye  are 
witnesses  against  yourselves  that  ye  have 
chosen  you  the  Lord,  to  serve  him.  And 
they  said,  We  are  witnesses. 

23  Now  therefore  put  away,  said  he,  the 
strange  gods  which  are  among  you,  and  in- 
cline your  heart  unto  the  Lord  God  of  Is- 
rael. 

34  And  the  people  said  unto  Joshua,  The 
Lord  our  God  will  we  serve,  and  his  voice 
will  we  obey. 

25  So  Joshua  made  a covenant  with  the  peo- 
ple that  day,  and  set  them  a statute  and  an 
ordinance  in  Shechem. 

26  If  And  Joshua  wrote  these  words  in  the 
book  of  the  law  of  God,  and  took  a great’ 
stone,  and  set  it  up  there  under  an  oak,  that 
was  by  the  sanctuary  of  the  Lord. 

27  And  Joshua  said  unto  all  the  people.  Be- 
hold, this  stone  shall  be  a witness  unto  us ; 
for  it  hath  heard  all  the  words  of  the  Lord 
which  he  spake  unto  us : it  shall  be  there- 
fore a witness  unto  you,  lest  ye  deny  your 
God. 

28  So  Joshua  let  the  people  depart,  every 
man  unto  his  inheritance. 

29  If  And  it  came  to  pass  after  these  things, 
that  Joshua  the  son  of  Nun,  the  servant  of 
the  Lord,  died,  being  a hundred  and  ten 
years  old. 

30  And  they  buried  him  in  the  border  of  his 
inheritance  in  Timnath-serah,  which  is  in 
mount  Ephraim,  on  the  north  side  of  the 
hill  of  Gaash. 

31  And  Israel  served  the  Lord  all  the  days 
of  Joshua,  and  all  the  days  of  the  elders  that 
overlived  Joshua,  and  which  had  known  all 
the  works  of  the  Lord,  that  he  had  done 
for  Israel. 

33  If  And  the  bones  of  Joseph,  which  the 
children  of  Israel  brought  up  out  of  Egypt, 
buried  they  in  Shechem,  in  a parcel  of 
ground  which  Jacob  bought  of  the  sons  of 
Hamor  the  father  of  Shechem  for  a hun- 
dred pieces  of  silver ; and  it  became  the  in- 
heritance of  the  children  of  Joseph. 

33  And  Eleazar  the  son  of  Aaron  died ; and 
they  buried  him  in  a hill  that  pertained  to 
Phinehas  his  son,  which  was  given  him  in 
mount  Ephraim. 


THE  BOOK  OF  JUDGES. 


CHAPTER  I. 

The  acts  of  Judah  and  Simeon, 

NOW  after  the  death  of  Joshua  it  came  to 
pass,  that  the  children  of  Israel  asked 
the  Lord,  saying.  Who  shall  go  up  for  us 
against  the  Canaanites  first,  to  fight  against 
*them  ? 


3 And  the  Lord  said,  Judah  shall  go  up: 
behold,  I have  delivered  the  land  into  his 
hand. 

3 And  Judah  said  unto  Simeon  his  brother, 
Come  up  with  me  into  my  lot,  that  we  may 
fight  against  the  Canaanites ; and  I likewise 
will  go  with  thee  into  thy  lot.  So  Siineon 
went  with  him. 


m 


Jerusalem  is  taken. 


JUDGES,  II. 


The  Canaa/nites  not  driven  ouU 


4 And  Judah  went  up;  and  the  Lord  de- 

livered the  Canaanites  and  the  Pepzzites 
ipto  their  hand : and  they  slew  of  them  in 
Bezek  ten  thousand  men.  , 

5 And  they  found  Adoni-bezek  in  Bezek : 
and  they  fought  against  him,  and  they  slew 
the  Canaanites  and  the  Perizzites. 

6 But  Adoni-bezek  fled;  and  they  pu^ued 
after  him,  and  caught  him,  and  cut  off  his 
thumbs  and  his  great  toes. 

7 And  Adoni-bezek  said.  Threescore  and 

ten  kings,  having  their  thumbs  and  their 
great  toes  cut  off,  gathered  their  meat  under 
my  table:  as  I have  done,  so  God  hath  re- 
quited me.  And  they  brought  him  to  Jeru- 
salem, and  there  he  died.  ^ ^ . , , „ . + 

8 Now  the  children  of  Judah  had  fought 

against  Jerusalem,  and  had  taken  it,  and 
smitten  it  with  the  edge  of  the  sword,  and 
set  the  city  on  fire.  t a u 

9 t And  afterward  the  children  of  Judah 

went  down  to  fight  against  the  Canaanites, 
that  dwelt  in  the  mountain,  and  in  the  south, 
and  in  the  valley.  ^ 

10  And  Judah  went  against  the  Canaan- 
ites that  dwelt  in  Hebron : now  the  name  of 
Hebron  before  was  Kirjath-arba : and  they 
slew  Sheshai,  and  Ahiman,  and  Talmai. 

11  And  from  thence  he  went  against  the 
inhabitants  of  Debir : and  the  name  of  Debir 
before  was  Kirjath-sepher : 

13  And  Caleb  said.  He  that  smiteth  Kir- 
jath-sepher,  and  taketh  it,  to  him  will  I give 
Achsah  my  daughter  to  wife.  ^ , x., 

13  And  Othniel  the  son  of  Kenaz,  Caleb  s 
younger  brother,  took  it;  and  he  gave  him 
Achsah  his  daughter  to  wife. 

14  And  it  came  to  pass,  when  she  came  to 
him,  that  she  moved  him  to  ask  of  her  father 
a field:  and  she  lighted  from  off  her  ass; 
and  Caleb  said  unto  her,  What  wilt  thou  ? 

15  And  she  said  unto  him.  Give  me  a bless- 
ing : for  thou  hast  given  me  a south  land ; 
give  me  also  springs  of  water.  And  Caleb 
gave  her  the  upper  springs  and  the  nether 

^16  ^And  the  children  of  the  Kenite,  Moses’ 
father  in  law,  went  up  out  of  Hie  city  of 
palm  trees  with  the  children  of  Judah  into 
the  wilderness  of  Judah,  which  lieth  in  the 
south  of  Arad;  and  they  went  and  dwelt 
among  the  people.  , . . 

17  And  Judah  went  with  Simeon  his  broth 
er,  and  they  slew  the  Canaanites  that  inhab- 
ited Zephath,  and  utterly  destroyed  it.  And 
the  name  of  the  city  was  called  Hormah. 

18  Also  Judah  took  Gaza  with  the  coast 
thereof,  and  Askelon  with  the  coast  thereof, 
and  Ekron  with  the  coast  thereof. 

19  And  the  Lord  was  with  Judah ; and  he 
drave  out  the  inhabitants  of  the  mountain; 
but  could  not  drive  out  the  inhabitants  of 
the  valley,  because  they  had  chariots  of  iron. 

20  And  they  gave  Hebron  unto  Caleb,  as 

Moses  said:  and  he  expelled  thence  the 
three  sons  of  Anak.  , . , 

31  And  the  children  of  Benaamin  did  not 
drive  out  the  Jebusites  that  inhabited  Je- 
rusalem; but  the  Jebusites  dwell  with  the 
children  of  Benjamin  in  Jerusalem  unto 

the  house  of  Joseph,  they  also 
went  up  against  Beth-el;  and  the  Lord  was 

with  thenj.r, 


23  And  the  house  of  Joseph  sent  to  descry 
Beth-el.  Now  the  name  of  the  city  before 
was  Luz.  ^ 

34  And  the  spies  saw  a man  come  forth  out 
of  the  city,  and  they  said  unto  him.  Shew  us, 
we  pray  thee,  the  entrance  into  the  city,  and 
we  will  shew  thee  mercy. 

35  And  when  he  shewed  them  the  entrance 
into  the  city,  they  smote  the  city  with  the 
edge  of  the  sword ; but  they  let  go  the  man 
and  all  his  family. 

36  And  the  man  went  into  the  land  of  the 
Hittites,  and  built  a city,  and  called  the 
name  thereof  Luz : which  is  the  name  there- 
of unto  this  day. 

37  1 Neither  did  Manasseh  drive  out  the  in- 
habitants of  Beth-shean  and  her  towns,  nor 
Taanach  and  her  towns,  nor  the  inhabitants 
of  Dor  and  her  towns,  nor  the  inhabitants  of 
Ibleam  and  her  towns,  nor  the  inhabitants 
of  Megiddo  and  her  towns:  but  the  Canaan- 
ites would  dwell  in  that  land. 

38  And  it  came  to  pass,  when  Israel  was 
strong,  that  they  put  the  Canaanites  to  trib- 
ute, and  did  not  utterly  drive  them  out. 

39  1 Neither  did  Ephraim  drive  out  the  Ca- 
naanites that  dwelt  in  Gezer;  but  the  Ca- 
naanites dwelt  in  Gezer  among  them. 

30  H Neither  did  Zebulun  drive  out  the  in- 

habitants of  Kitron,  nor  the  inhabitants  of 
Nahalol ; but  the  Canaanites  dwelt  among 
them,  and  became  tributaries.  . 

31  If  Neither  did  Asher  drive  out  the  inhab- 
itants of  Accho,  nor  the  inhabitants  of  Zi- 
don,  nor  of  Ahlab,  nor  of  Achzib,  nor  of 
Helbah,  nor  of  Aphik,  nor  of  Rehob : 

33  But  the  Asherites  dwelt  among  the  Ca- 
naanites, the  inhabitants  of  the  land:  for 
they  did  not  drive  them  out. 

33 1 Neither  did  Naphtali  drive  out  the  in- 
habitants of  Beth-shemesh,  nor  the  inhab- 
itants of  Beth-anath ; but  he  dwelt  among 
the  Canaanites,  the  inhabitants  of  the  land : 
nevertheless,  the  inhabitants  of  Beth-she- 
mesh  and  of  Beth-anath  became  tributaries 
unto  them. 

34  And  the  Amorites  forced  the  children  of 
Dan  into  the  mountain : for  they  would  not 
suffer  them  to  come  down  to  the  valley : 

35  But  the  Amorites  would  dwell  in  mount 
Heres  in  Aijalon,  and  in  Shaalbim : yet  the 
hand  of  the  house  of  Joseph  prevailed,  so 
that  they  became  tributaries. 

36  And  the  coast  of  the  Amorites  was  from 
the  going  up  to  Akrabbim,  from  the  rock, 
and  upward. 

CHAPTER  II. 


Israel  rebuked  at  Bochim. 

AND  an  Angel  of  the  Lord  came  up  from 
jt\.  Gilgal  to  Bochim,  and  said,  I made  you 
to  go  up  out  of  Egypt,  and  have  brought 
vou  unto  the  land  which  I sware  unto  j our 
fathers;  and  I said,  I will  never  break  my 
covenant  with  you. 

3 And  ye  shall  make  no  league  with  the  in- 
habitants of  this  land ; ye  shall  throw  down 
their  altars:  but  ye  have  not  obeyed  my 
voice;  why  have  ye  done  this? 

3 Wherefore  I also  said,  I will  not  dii\e 
them  out  from  before  you ; but  they  shall 
be  as  thorns  in  your  sides,  and  their  gods 
shall  be  a snare  unto  you. 

4 And  it  to  pass,  when  the  Angel  ot 


7^6  idolatry  Of  Israel.  JUDGES,  III.  Nations  left  to  prove  Israel. 


the  Lord  spake  these  words  unto  all  the 
children  of  Israel,  that  the  people  lifted  up 
their  voice,  and  wept. 

5 And  they  called  the  name  of  that  place 
Bochim  : and  they  sacrificed  there  unto  the 
Lord. 

6 t And  when  Joshua  had  let  the  people  g-o, 
the  children  of  Israel  went  every  man  unto 
his  inheritance  to  possess  the  land. 

7 And  the  people  served  the  Lord  all  the 
days  of  Joshua,  and  all  the  daj^sof  the  elders 
that  outlived  Joshua,  who  had  seen  all  the 
great  works  of  the  Lord,  that  he  did  for 
Israel. 

8 And  Joshua  the  son  of  Nun,  the  servant 
of  the  Lord,  died,  being  a hundred  and  ten 
years  old. 

9 And  they  buried  him  in  the  border  of  his 
inheritance  in  Timnath-heres,  in  the  mount 
of  Ephraim,  on  the  north  side  of  the  hill 
Gaash. 

10  And  also  all  that  generation  were  gath- 
ered unto  their  fathers : and  there  arose 
another  generation  after  them,  which  knew 
not  the  Lord,  nor  yet  the  works  which  he 
had  done  for  Israel. 

11  t And  the  children  of  Israel  did  evil  in 
the  sight  of  the  Lord,  and  served  Baalim : 

13  And  they  forsook  the  Lord  God  of  their 
fathers,  which  brought  them  out  of  the  land 
of  Egypt,  and  followed  other  gods,  of  the 
gods  of  the  people  that  were  round  about 
them,  and  bowed  themselves  unto  them, 
and  provoked  the  Lord  to  anger. 

13  And  they  forsook  the  Lord,  and  served 
Baal  and  Ashtaroth. 

14  ^ And  the  anger  of  the  Lord  was  hot 
against  Israel,  and  he  delivered  them  into 
the  hands  of  spoilers  that  spoiled  them,  and 
he  sold  them  into  the  hands  of  their  enemies 
round  about,  so  that  they  could  not  any 
longer  stand  before  their  enemies. 

15  Whithersoever  they  went  out,  the  hand 
of  the  Lord  was  against  them  for  evil,  as 
the  Lord  had  said,  and  as  the  Lord  had 
sworn  unto  them : and  they  were  greatly 
distressed. 

161  Nevertheless  the  Lord  raised  up  judg- 
es, which  delivered  them  out  of  the  hand  of 
those  that  spoiled  them. 

17  And  yet  they  would  not  hearken  unto 
their  judges,  but  they  went  a whoring  after 
other  gods,  and  bowed  themselves  unto 
them : they  turned  quickly  out  of  the  way 
which  their  fathers  walked  in,  obeying  the 
commandments  of  the  Lord  ; but  they  did 
not  so. 

18  And  when  the  Lord  raised  them  up 
judges,  then  the  Lord  was  with  the  judge, 
and  delivered  them  out  of  the  hand  of  their 
enemies  all  the  days  of  the  judge : for  it  re- 
pented the  Lord  because  of  their  groanings 
by  reason  of  them  that  oppressed  them  and 
vexed  them. 

19  And  it  came  to  pass,  when  the  judge  was 
dead,  that  they  returned,  and  corrupted 
themselves  more  than  their  fathers,  in  fol- 
lowing other  gods  to  serve  them,  and  to 
bow  down  unto  them ; they  ceased  not  from 
their  own  doings,  nor  from  their  stubborn 
way. 

30  1 And  the  anger  of  the  Lord  was  hot 
against  Israel;  and  he  said.  Because  that 
this  people  hath  transgressed  my  eovenant 


which  I commanded  their  fathers,  and  have 
not  hearkened  unto  my  voice  ; 

21  I also  will  not  henceforth  drive  out  any 
from  before  them  of  the  nations  which 
Joshua  left  when  he  died: 

22  That  through  them  I may  prove  Israel, 
whether  they  will  keep  the  way  of  the  Lord 
to  walk  therein,  as  their  fathers  did  keep  it, 
or  not. 

23  Therefore  the  Lord  left  those  nations, 
without  driving  them  out  hastily;  neither 
delivered  he  them  into  the  hand  of  Joshua. 

CHAPTER  III. 

The  nations  left  to  prove  Israel. 

NOW  these  are  the  nations  which  the 
Lord  left,  to  prove  Israel  bj  them,  even 
as  many  of  Israel  as  had  not  known  all  the 
wars  of  Canaan ; 

2  Only  that  the  generations  of  the  children 
of  Israel  might  know  to  teach  them  war, 
at  the  least  such  as  before  knew  nothing 
thereof ; 

3  Namely,  five  lords  of  the  Philistines,  and 
all  the  Canaanites,  and  the  Sidonians,  and 
the  Hivites  that  dwelt  in  mount  Lebanon, 
from  mount  Baal-hermon  unto  the  entering 
in  of  Hamath. 

4  And  they  were  to  prove  Israel  by  them, 
to  know  whether  they  would  hearken  unto 
the  commandments  of  the  Lord,  which  he 
commanded  their  fathers  by  the  hand  of 
Moses. 

5  1 And  the  children  of  Israel  dwelt  among 
the  Canaanites,  Hittites,  and  Amorites,  and 
Perizzites,  and  Hivites,  and  Jebusites : 

6  And  they  took  their  daughters  to  be  their 
wives,  and  gave  their  daughters  to  their 
sons,  and  served  their  gods. 

7  And  the  children  of  Israel  did  evil  in  the 
sight  of  the  Lord,  and  forgat  the  Lord  their 
God,  and  served  Baalim  and  the  groves. 

8  1 Therefore  the  anger  of  the  Lord  was 
hot  against  Israel,  and  he  sold  them  into  the 
hand  of  Chushan-rishathaim  king  of  Meso- 
potamia : and  the  children  of  Israel  served 
Chushan-rishathaim  eight  years. 

9  And  when  the  children  of  Israel  cried 
unto  the  Lord,  the  Lord  raised  up  a deliv- 
erer to  the  children  of  Israel,  who  delivered 
them,  even  Othniel  the  son  of  Kenaz,  Caleb’s 
younger  brother. 

10  And  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord  came  upon 
him,  and  he  judged  Israel,  and  went  out  to 
war : and  the  Lord  delivered  Chushan-risha- 
thaim king  of  Mesopotamia  into  his  hand ; 
and  his  hand  prevailed  against  Chushan- 
rishathaim. 

11  And  the  land  had  rest  forty  years : and 
Othniel  the  son  of  Kenaz  died. 

12  1 And  the  children  of  Israel  did  evil 
again  in  the  sight  of  the  Lord  : and  the 
Lord  strengthened  Eglon  the  king  of  Moab 
against  Israel,  because  they  had  done  evil  in 
the  sight  of  the  Lord. 

13  And  he  gathered  unto  him  the  children 
of  Ammon  and  Amalek,  and  went  and  smote 
Israel,  and  possessed  the  city  of  palm  trees. 
14  So  the  children  of  Israel  served  Eglon 
the  king  of  Moab.  eighteen  years. 

15  But  when  the  children  of  Israel  cried 
unto  the  Lord,  the  Lord  raised  them  up  a 
deliverer,  Ehud  the  son  of  Gera,  a Benja- 
a mam  !efthanded§  and  by  him  the 


Ehud  killeth  Eglon. 


JUDGES,  IV.  Deborah  and  Barak  deliver  Israel 


children  of  Israel  sent  a present  unto  Eglon 
the  king  of  Moab.  i,-  i, 

16  But  Ehud  made  him  a dagger  which  had 
two  edges,  of  a cubit  length  ; and  he  did  gird 
it  under  his  raiment  upon  his  right  thigh. 

17  And  he  brought  the  present  unto  Eglon 
king  of  Moab:  and  Eglon  was  a very  tat 

18  And  when  he  had  made  an  end  to 

the  present,  he  sent  away  the  people  that 
bare  the  present.  « ^ 

19  But  he  himself  turned  again  from  the 
quarries  that  were  by  Gilg^,  and  said,  I have 
a secret  errand  unto  thee,  O king : who  said. 
Keep  silence.  And  all  that  stood  by  him 
went  out  from  him.  ^ 

20  And  Ehud  came  unto  him;  and  he  was 

sitting  in  a summer  parlour,  which  he  had 
for  himself  alone : and  Ehud  sm(i,  I have  a 
message  from  God  unto  thee.  And  he  arose 
out  of  Ms  seat,  x,  a 

21  And  Ehud  put  forth  his  left  hand,  and 

took  the  dagger  from  his  right  thigh,  and 
thrust  it  into  his  belly:  . 

22  And  the  haft  also  went  in  after  the 
blade ; and  the  fat  closed  upon  the  blade,  so 
that  he  could  not  draw  the  dagger  out  of 
his  belly ; and  the  dirt  came  out, 

23  Then  Ehud  went  forth  through  the 
porch,  and  shut  the  doors  of  the  parlour 
upon  him,  and  locked  them, 

21  When  he  was  gone  out,  his  servams 
came;  and  when  they  saw  that,  behold,  the 
doors  of  the  parlour  were  locked,  they  said, 
Surely  he  covereth  his  feet  in  his  summer 
chamber,  , , , 

25  And  they  tarried  till  they  were  ashamed : 

and,  behold,  he  opened  not  the  doors  of  the 
parlour;  therefore  they  took  a key,  and 
opened  them:  and,  behold,  their  lord  was 
fallen  down  dead  on  the  earth,  , 

26  And  Ehud  escaped  while  they  tarried, 

and  passed  beyond  the  quarries,  and  escaped 
unto  Seiratho  , . 

27  And  it  came  to  pass,  when  he  was  come, 
that  he  blew  a trumpet  in  the  mountain  ot 
Ephraim,  and  the  children  of  Israel  went 
down  with  him  from  the.  mount,  and  he  be- 
foi*G  tIiGm* 

28  And  he  said  unto  them.  Follow  after 

me : for  the  Lord  hath  delivered  your  ene- 
mies the  Moabites  into  your  hand.  And 
they  went  down  after  him,  and  took  the 
fords  of  Jordan  toward  Moab,  and  suffered 
not  a man  to  pass  over.  ^ ^ 

29  And  they  slew  of  Moab  at  that  time 
about  ten  thousand  men,  all  lusty,  and  all 
men  of  valour;  and  there  escaped  not  a 

^O^o  Moab  was  subdued  that  day  Roder 
the  hand  of  Israel.  And  the  land  had  rest 
fourscore  years, 

31  h And  after  him  was  Shamgar  the  son 
of  Anath,  which  slew  of  the  Philistines  six 
hundred  men  with  an  oxgoad ; and  he  also 
delivered  Israel, 


CHAPTER  IV, 

Deborah  and  Barak  deliver  Israel, 

AND  the  children  of  Israel  again  did  evil 
J\.  in  the  sight  of  the  Lord,  when  Ehud 
was  dead,  , .a  .c 

2 And  the  Lord  sold  them  into  the  hand  of 
Jabin  king  of  Canaan,  that  reigned  in  Ra- 


zor; the  captain  of  whose  host  was  Sise- 
ra,  which  dwelt  in  Harosheth  of  the  Gen- 

^3  And  the  children  of  Israel  cried  unto  the 
Lord:  for  he  had  nine  hundred  chariots 
of  iron ; and  twenty  years  he  mightily  op- 
pressed the  children  of  Israel. 

4 1 And  Deborah,  a prophetess,  the  wife  of 
Lapidoth,  she  judged  Israel  at  that  time. 

5 And  she  dwelt  under  the  palm  tree  of 
Deborah,  between  Ramah  and  Beth-el  in 
mount  Ephraim:  and  the  children  of  Is- 
rael came  up  to  her  for  judgment. 

6 And  she  sent  and  called  Barak  the  son  91 

Abinoam  out  of  Kedesh-naphtali,  and  said 
unto  him.  Hath  not  the  Lord  God  of  Israel 
commanded,  saying.  Go  and  draw  toward 
mount  Tabor,  and  take  with  thee  ten  thou- 
sand men  of  the  children  of  Naphtali  and  of 
the  children  of  Zebulun?  ^ . 

7 And  I will  draw  unto  thee,  to  the  river 
Kishon,  Sisera  the  captain  of  Jabin’s  army, 
with  his  chariots  and  his  multitude ; and  1 
will  deliver  him  into  thine  hand. 

8 And  Barak  said  unto  her.  If  thou  wilt  go 
with  me,  then  I will  go;  but  if  thou  wilt 
not  go  with  me,  then  I will  not  go. 

9 And  she  said,  I will  surely  go  with  thee^ 
notwithstanding  the  journey  that  thou  tak- 
est  shall  not  be  for  thine  honour ; for  the 
Lord  shall  sell  Sisera  into  the  hand  of  a wo- 
man. And  Deborah  arose,  and  went  with 
Barak  to  Kedesh. 

10  If  And  Barak  called  Zebulun  and  Naph- 

tali to  Kedesh;  and  he  went  up  with  ten 
thousand  men  at  his  feet:  and  Deborah 
went  up  with  him.  .p  +1  ^ 

11  Now  Heber  the  Kenite,  which  teas  of  the 
children  of  Hobab  the  father.in  law  of  Mo- 
ses, had  severed  himself  from  the  Kenites, 
and  pitched  his  tent  unto  the  plain  ot  Za- 
anaim,  which  is  by  Kedesh, 

12  And  they  shewed  Sisera  that  Barak  the 
son  of  Abinoam  was  gone  up  to  mount 
Tabor, 

13  And  Sisera  gathered  together  all  his 
chariots,  even  nine  hundred  chariots  ot  iron, 
and  all  the  people  that  were  with  him,  trom 
Harosheth  of  the  Gentiles  unto  the  river  ot 

^4^A^  Deborah  said  unto  Barak,  Up  ; for 
this  is  the  day  in  which  the  Lord  hath 
ered  Sisera  into  thine  hand : is  not  the  LORD 
gone  out  before  thee  ? So  Barak  went  down 
from  mount  Tabor,  and  ten  thousand  men 

^15^And”the  Lord  discomfited  Sisera,  and 
all  his  chariots,  and  all  Ms  host,  with  the 
edge  of  the  sword  before  Barak;  so 
Sisera  lighted  down  off  Ms  chariot,  and  fled 

^le^But^BSak  pursued  after 
and  after  the  Ijost,  RR^o 
Gentiles:  and  all  the  host  of 
on  the  edge  of  the  SAVord;  and  there  Avas 
not  a man  left.  . „ , , 

17  Howbeit  Sisera  tied  away  on  his  feet  to 
the  tent  of  Jael  the  wife  ^eber  tlm  Ken- 
ite : for  there  was  peace  betAveen  JRORi 
king  of  Hazor  and  the  house  of  Heber  the 

^8  V And  Jael  went  out  to  meet  Sisera,  and 
said  unto  him,  Turn  in,  my  lord,  turn  m to 
me ; fejir  not.  And  when  he  had  turned  in 


Joel  killcth  Sisera.  JUDGES,  VI.  Song  of  Deborah  and  Barak. 


unto  her  into  the  tent,  she  covered  him  with 
a mantle. 

19  And  he  said  unto  her.  Give  me,  I pray 
thee,  a-  little  water  to  drink ; for  I am 
thirsty.  And  she  opened  a bottle  of  milk, 
and  g-ave  him  drink,  and  covered  him. 

20  Ag-ain  he  said  unto  her,  Stand  in  the 
door  of  the  tent,  and  it  shall  be,  when  any 
man  doth  come  and  inquire  of  thee,  and 
say,  Is  there  any  man  here?  that  thou  shalt 
say.  No. 

21  Then  Jael  Heber’s  wife  took  a nail  of 
the  tent,  and  took  a hammer  in  her  hand, 
and  went  softly  unto  him,  and  smote  the 
nail  into  his  temples,  and  fastened  it  into 
the  g-round:  for  he  was  fast  asleep  and 
weary.  So  he  died. 

22  And,  behold,  as  Barak  pursued  Sisera, 
Jael  came  out  to  meet  him,  and  said  unto 
him.  Come,  and  I will  shew  thee  the  man 
whom  thou  seekest.  And  when  he  came  in- 
to her  tent,  behold,  Sisera  lay  dead,  and  the 
nail  ivas  in  his  temples. 

23  So  God  subdued  on  that  day  Jabin  the 
king  of  Canaan  before  the  children  of  Is- 
rael. 

24  And  the  hand  of  the  children  of  Israel 
prospered,  and  prevailed  against  Jabin  the 
king  of  Canaan,  until  they  had  destroyed 
Jabin  king  of  Canaan. 

CHAPTER  V. 

Song  of  Deborah  and  Barak. 

Then  sang  Deborah  and  Barak  the  son  of 
Abinoam  on  that  day,  saying, 

2  Praise  ye  the  Lord  for  the  avenging  of 
Israel,  when  the  people  willingly  offered 
themselves. 

3  Hear,  O ye  kings ; give  ear,  O ye  princes ; 
I,  even  I,  will  sing  unto  the  Lord  ; I will  sing 
praise  to  the  Lord  God  of  Israel. 

4  Lord,  when  thou  wentest  out  of  Seir, 
when  thou  marchedst  out  of  the  field  of 
Edom,  the  earth  trembled,  and  the  heavens 
dropped,  the  clouds  also  dropped  water. 

5  The  mountains  melted  from  before  the 
Lord,  even  that  Sinai  from  before  the  Lord 
God  of  Israel. 

6  In  the  days  of  Sharagar  the  son  of  Anath, 
in  the  days  of  Jael,  the  highways  were  un- 
occupied, and  the  travellers  walked  through 
bywaj^s. 

7  The  inhabitants  of  the  villages  ceased, 
they  ceased  in  Israel,  until  that  I Deborah 
arose,  that  I arose  a mother  in  Israel. 

8  They  chose  new  gods;  then  was  war  in 
the  gates : was  there  a shield  or  spear  seen 
among  forty  thousand  in  Israel? 

9  My  heart  is  toward  the  governors  of  Isra- 
el, that  offered  themselves  willingly  among 
the  people.  Bless  ye  the  Lord. 

10  Speak,  ye  that  ride  on  white  asses,  ye 
that  sit  in  judgment,  and  walk  by  the  way. 
11  They  that  are  delivered  from  the  noise*  of 
archers  in  the  places  of  drawing  water,  there 
shall  they  rehearse  the  righteous  acts  of  the 
Lord,  even  the  righteous  acts  toward  the 
inhabitants  of  his  villages  in  Israel;  then 
shall  the  people  of  the  Lord  go  down  to  the 
gates. 

12  Awake,  awake,  Deborah : awake,  awake, 
utter  a song : arise,  Barak,  and  lead  thy  cap- 
tivity captive,  thou  son  of  Abinoam. 

13  Then  he  made  him  that  remaineth  have 


dominion  over  the  nobles  among  the  peo- 
ple: tiie  Lord  made  me  have  dominion 
over  the  mighty. 

14  Out  of  Ephraim  was  there  a root  of  them 
against  Amalek ; after  thee,  Br3njamin, 
among  tliy  people;  out  of  Machir  came 
down  governors,  and  out  of  Zebulun  they 
that  handle  the  pen  of  the  writer. 

15  And  the  princes  of  Issachar  were  with 
Deborah;  evenissachar, and  also  Barak:  he 
was  sent  on  foot  into  the  valley.  For  the  di- 
visions of  Reuben  there  were  great  thoughts 
of  heart. 

16  Why  abodest  thou  among  the  sheepfolds, 

to  hear  the  bleatings  of  the  flocks  ? For  the 
divisions  of  Reuben  there  were  great  search- 
ings  of  heart.  | 

17  Gilead  abode  beyond  Jordan;  and  why  ' 
did  Dan  remain  in  ships  ? Asher  continued 

on  the  sea  shore,  and  abode  in  his  breaches. 

18  Zebulun  and  Naphtali  were  a people  that  i 

jeoparded  their  lives  unto  the  death  in  the  ( 
high  places  of  the  field.  ' 

19  The  kings  came  and  fought ; then  fought 
the  kings  of  Canaan  in  Taanach  by  the  wa- 
ters of  Megiddo;  they  took  no  gain  of  ^ , 
money. 

20  They  fought  from  heaven ; the  stars  im 
their  courses  fought  against  Sisera. 

21  The  river  of  Kishon  swept  them  away, 
that  ancient  river,  the  river  Kishon.  O my 
soul,  thou  hast  trodden  down  strength. 

22  Then  were  the  horsehoof  s broken  by  the 
means  of  the  prancings,  the  prancings  of 
their  mighty  ones. 

23  Curse  ye  Meroz,  said  the  angel  of  the 
Lord,  curse  ye  bitterly  the  inhabitants 
thereof;  because  they  came  not  to  the  help 
of  the  Lord,  to  the  help  of  the  Lord  against 
the  mighty. 

24  Blessed  above  women  shall  Jael  the  wife 
of  Heber  the  Kenite  be ; blessed  shall  she  be 
above  women  in  the  tent. 

25  He  asked  water,  and  she  gave  him  milk ; 
she  brought  forth  butter  in  a lordly  dish. 

26  She  put  her  hand’  to  the  nail,  and  her 
right  hand  to  the  workmen’s  hammer ; and 
with  the  hammer  she  smote  Sisera,  she 
smote  off  his  head,  when  she  had  pierced 
and  stricken  through  his  temples. 

27  At  her  feet  he  bowed,  he  fell,  he  lay 
down ; at  her  feet  he  bowed,  he  fell : where 
he  bowed,  there  he  fell  down  dead. 

28  The  mother  of  Sisera  looked  out  at  a 
window,  and  cried  through  the  lattice.  Why 
is  his  chariot  so  long  in  coming  ? why  tarry 
the  wheels  of  his  chariots  ? 

29  Her  wise  ladies  answered  her,  yea,  she 
returned  answer  to  herself, 

30  Have  they  not  sped?  have  they  not  di- 
vided the  prey;  to  every  man  a damsel  or 
two ; to  Sisera  a prey  of  divers  colours,  a prey 
of  divers  colours  of  needlework,  of  divers 
colours  of  needlework  on  both  sides,  meet 
for  the  necks  of  them  that  take  the  spoil? 

31  So  let  all  thine  enemies  perish,  O Lord  : 
but  let  them  that  love  him  be  as  the  sun 
when  he  goeth  forth  in  his  might.  And  the 
land  had  rest  forty  years. 

CHAPTER  VI. 

Israel  oppressed  by  Midian. 

AND  the  children  of  Israel  did  evil  in  the 
JriL.  sight  of  the  Lord  : and  the  Lord  deliv- 
181 


The  Midianites  oppress  Israel 


JUDGES,  VI. 


Gideon  destroyeth  BaaVs  altar , 


ered  them  into  the  hand  of  Midian  seven 

^3  And  the  hand  of  Midian  prevailed  against 
Israel:  and  because  of  the  Midianites  the 
children  of  Israel  made  them  the  dens  which 
are  in  the  mountains,  and  caves,  and  strong 

And  so  it  was,  when  Israel  had  sown,  that 
the  Midianites  came  up,  and  the  Amalekites, 
and  the  children  of  the  east,  even  they  came 
up  against  them ; . ^ i ^ 

4 And  they  encamped  against  them,  and 
destroyed  the  increase  of  the  earth,  till  thou 
come  unto  Gaza,  and  left  no  sustenance  for 
Israel,  neither  sheep,  nor  ox,  nor  ass. 

5 For  they  came  up  with  their  cattle  and 

their  tents,  and  they  came  as  grasshoppers 
for  multitude ; for  both  they  and  their  cam- 
els were  without  number : and  they  entered 
into  the  land  to  destroy  it.  . ^ 

6 And  Israel  was  greatly  impoverished  be- 
cause of  the  Midianites ; and  the  children  of 
Israel  cried  unto  the  Lord. 

7 H And  it  came  to  pass,  when  the  children 

of  Israel  cried  unto  the  Lord  because  of  the 
Midianites,  ^ 

8 That  the  Lord  sent  a prophet  unto  the 
children  of  Israel,  which  said  unto  them. 
Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  of  Israel,  I 

you  up  from  Egypt,  and  brought  you  forth 
out  of  the  house  of  bondage ; 

9 And  I delivered  you  out  of  the  hand  of 
the  Egyptians,  and  out  of  the  hand  of  all 
that  oppressed  you,  and  drave  them  out 
from  before  you,  and  gave  you  their  land ; 

10  And  I said  unto  you,  I am  the  Lord 

vour  God ; fear  not  the  gods  of  the  Amo- 
rites,  in  whose  land  ye  dwell : but  ye  have 
not  obeyed  my  voice.  p t 

11  And  there  came  an  angel  of  the  Lord, 
and  sat  under  an  oak  which  was  in  Op  hr  ah, 
that  pertained  unto  Joash  the  Abi-ezrite: 
and  his  son  Gideon  threshed  wheat  by  the 
winepress,  to  hide  it  from  the  Midianites. 

13  And  the  angel  of  the  Lord  appeared  un- 
to him,  and  said  unto  him.  The  Lord  is  with 
thee,  thou  mighty  man  of  valou^ 

13  And  Gideon  said  unto  him,  O my  Lord, 
if  the  Lord  be  with  us,  why  then  is  all  this 
befallen  us?  and  where  he  all  his  miracles 
which  our  fathers  told  us  of,  saying,  Did  not 
the  Lord  bring  us  up  from  Egypt?  but  now 
the  Lord  hath  forsaken  us,  and  delivered 
us  into  the  hands  of  the  Midianites. 

14  And  the  Lord  looked  upon  him,  and 

said.  Go  in  this  thy  might,  and  thou  shalt 
save  Israel  from  the  hand  of  the  Midianites : 
have  not  I sent  thee  ? ^ -r  ^ 

15  And  he  said  unto  him,  O my  Lord, 
wherewith  shall  I save  Israel?  behold,  my 
family  is  poor  in  Manasseh,  and  I am  the 
least  in  my  father’s  house. 

16  And  the  Lord  said  unto  him.  Surely  I 
Avill  be  with  thee,  and  thou  shalt  smite  the 
Midianites  as  one  man. 

17  And  he  said  unto  him.  If  now  I have 
found  grace  in  thy  sight,  then  shew  me  a 
sign  that  thou  talkest  with  me. 

18  Depart  not  hence,  I pray  thee,  until  i 
come  unto  thee,  and  bring  forth  my  pres- 
ent, and  set  it  before  thee.  And  he  said,  1 
will  tarry  until  thou  come  again. 

19  1 And  Gideon  went  in,  and  made  ready 
a kid,  and  unleavened  cakes  of  an  ephah  oi 

183 


flour : the  flesh  he  put  in  a basket,  and  he 
put  the  broth  in  a pot,  and  brought  it  out 
unto  him  under  the  oak,  and  presented  it. 

20  And  the  angel  of  God  said  unto  him, 
Take  the  flesh  and  the  unleavened  cakes, 
and  lay  them  upon  this  rock,  and  pour  out 
the  broth.  And  he  did  so. 

31 1 Then  the  angel  of  the  Lord  put  forth 
the  end  of  the  staff  that  was  in  his  hand,  and 
touched  the  flesh  and  the  unleavened  cakes  ; 
and  there  rose  up  fire  out  of  the  rock,  and 
consumed  the  flesh  and  the  unleavened 
cakes.  Then  the  angel  of  the  Lord  depart- 
ed out  of  his  sight.  . , ^ x. 

23  And  when  Gideon  perceived  that  he  was 

an  angel  of  the  Lord,  Gideon  said,  Alas,  O 
Lord  God  ! for  because  I have  seen  an  angel 
of  the  Lord  face  to  face.  , . ^ , 

33  And  the  Lord  said  unto  him.  Peace  he 
unto  thee ; fear  not : thou  shalt  not  die. 

24  Then  Gideon  built  an  altar  there  unto 
the  Lord,  and  called  it  Jehovah-shalom: 
unto  this  day  it  is  yet  in  Ophrah  of  the  Abi- 

^Is^'f^nd  it  came  to  pass  the  same  night, 
that  the  Lord  said  unto  him.  Take  thy  fa- 
ther’s young  bullock,  even  the  second  hull- 
ock  of  seven  years  old,  and  throw  down  the 
altar  of  Baal  that  thy  father  hath,  and  cut 
down  the  grove  that  is  by  it : 

36  And  build  an  altar  unto  the  Lord  thy 
God  upon  the  top  of  this  rock,  in  the  or- 
dered place,  and  take  the  second  bullock, 
and  offer  a burnt  sacrifice  with  the  wood  ot 
the  grove  which  thou  shalt  cut  down. 

27  Then  Gideon  took  ten  men  of  his  serv- 
ants, and  did  as  the  Lord  had  said  unto 
him : and  so  it  was,  because  he  feared  his 
father’s  household,  and  the  men  of  the  city, 
that  he  could  not  do  it  by  day,  that  he  did  it 

^ If  And  when  the  men  of  the  city  arose 
early  in  the  morning,  behold,  the  altar  ot 
Baal  was  cast  down,  and  the  grove  was  cut 
down  that  was  by  it,  and  the  second  bullock 
was  offered  upon  the  altar  that  t(;(xs_^ilt. 

29  And  they  said  one  to  another, 

done  this  thing?  And  when  they  inquired 
and  asked,  they  said,  Gideon  the  son  ot 
Joash  hath  done  this  thmg. 

30  Then  the  men  of  the  city  said  unto 
Joash,  Bring  out  thy  son,  that  he  may  die : 
because  he  hath  cast  down  the  altar  of  Baal, 
and  because  he  hath  cut  down  the  grove 
that  was  by  it. 

31  And  Joash  said  unto  all  that  stooa 

against  him.  Will  ye  plead  for  Baal  ? will  ye 
save  him?  he  that  will  plead  tor  him,  let 
him  be  put  to  death  whilst  it  is  yet  morning : 
if  he  he  a god,  let  him  plead  for  himself,  be- 
cause one  hath  cast  down  his  altar.  j 

33  Therefore  on  that  day  he  called  him  Je- 
rubbaal,  saying.  Let  Baal  plead  against  him, 
because  he  hath  thrown  down  his  altar. 

331  Then  all  the  Midianites  and  the  Ama- 
lekites and  the  children  of  the  east  were 
gathered  together,  and  went  over,  and 
pitched  in  the  valley  of  Jezreel. 

34  But  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord  came  upon 

Gideon,  and  he  blew  a trumpet ; and  Abi- 
ezer  was  gathered  after  him.  oii 

35  And  he  sent  messengers  throughout  all 
Manasseh ; who  also  was  gathered  after  him . 
and  he  sent  messengers  unto  Asher,  and  un- 


Gideon's  sianso  JUDGES,  VII.  The  Midiamtes  are  defeated. 


to  Zebiilun,  and  unto  Naphtali;  and  they 
came  up  to  meet  them. 

36  t And  Gideon  said  unto  God,  If  thou 
wilt  save  Israel  by  mine  hand,  as  thou  hast 
said, 

37  Behold,  I will  put  a fleece  of  wool  in  the 
floor ; and  if  the  dew  be  on  the  fleece  only, 
and  it  be  dry  upon  all  the  earth  besides,  then 
shall  I know  toat  thou  wilt  save  Israel  by 
mine  hand,  as  thou  hast  said. 

38  And  it  was  so : for  he  rose  up  early  on 
the  morrow,  and  thrust  the  fleece  tog-ether, 
and  wring-ed  the  dew  out  of  the  fleece,  a 
bowl  full  of  water. 

39  And  Gideon  said  unto  God,  Let  not  thine 
anger  be  hot  against  me,  and  I will  speak 
but  this  once:  let  me  prove,  I pray  thee, 
but  this  once  with  the  fleece ; let  it  now  be 
dry  only  upon  the  fleece,  and  upon  all  the 
ground  let  there  be  dew. 

40  And  God  did  so  that  night:  for  it  was 
dry  upon  the  fleece  only,  and  there  was  dew 
on  all  the  ground. 

CHAPTER  ^II. 

The  Midianitish  host  put  to  flight. 

Then  Jembbaal,  who  is  Gideon,  and  all 
the  people  that  ivere  with  him,  rose  up 
early,  and  pitched  beside  the  well  of  Harod  : 
so  that  the  host  of  the  Midianites  were  on 
the  north  side  of  them,  by  the  hill  of  Moreh, 
in  the  valley. 

2  And  the  Lord  said  unto  Gideon,  The  peo- 
ple that  are  with  thee  are  too  many  for  me 
to  give  the  Midianites  into  their  hands,  lest 
Israel  vaunt  themselves  against  me,  saying. 
Mine  own  hand  hath  saved  me. 

3  Now  therefore  go  to,  proclaim  in  the  ears 
of  the  people,  saying,  Whosoever  is  fearful 
and  afraid,  let  him  return  and  depart  early 
from  mount  Gilead.  And  there  returned  of 
the  people  twenty  and  two  thousand;  and 
there  remained  ten  thousand. 

4  And  the  Lord  said  unto  Gideon,  The  peo- 
ple are  yet  too  many ; bring  them  down  unto 
the  water,  and  I will  try  them  for  thee 
there:  and  it  shall  be,  that  of  whom  I say 
unto  thee,  This  shall  go  with  thee,  the  same 
shall  go  with  thee ; and  of  whomsoever  I say 
unto  thee.  This  shall  not  go  with  thee,  the 
same  shall  not  go. 

5  So  he  brought  down  the  people  unto  the 
water:  and  the  Lord  said  unto  Gideon, 
Every  one  that  lappeth  of  the  water  with 
his  tongue,  as  a dog  lappeth,  him  shaft  thou 
set  by  himself ; likewise  every  one  that  bow- 
eth  down  upon  his  knees  to  drink. 

6  And  the  number  of  them  that  lapped,  put- 
ting their  hand  to  their  mouth,  were  three 
hundred  men  : but  all  the  rest  of  the  people 
bowed  down  upon  their  knees  to  drink 
water. 

7  And  the  Lord  said  unto  Gideon,  By  the 
three  hundred  men  that  lapped  will  I save 
you,  and  deliver  the  Midianites  into  thine 
hand : and  let  all  the  x>ther  people  go  every 
man  unto  his  place. 

8  So  the  people  took  victuals  in  their  hand, 
and  their  trumpets : and  he  sent  all  the  rest 
of  Israel  every  man  unto  his  tent,  and  retain- 
ed those  three  hundred  men : and  the  host 
of  Midian  was  beneath  him  in  the  valley. 

9  ^ And  it  came  to  pass  the  same  night,  that 
the  Lord  said  unto  him.  Arise,  get  thee 


down  unto  the  host ; for  I have  delivered  it 
into  thine  hand. 

10  But  if  thou  fear  to  go  down,  go  thou  with 
Phurah  thy  servant  down  to  the  host : 

11  And  thou  shalt  hear  what  they  say;  and 
afterward  shall  thine  hands  be  strengthened 
to  go  down  unto  the  host.  Then  went  he 
down  with  Phurah  his  servant  unto  the  out- 
side of  the  armed  men  that  were  in  the  host. 

12  And  the  Midianites  and  the  Amalekites 
and  all  the  children  of  the  east  lay  along  in 
the  valley  like  grasshoppers  for  multitude ; 
and  their  camels  were  without  number,  as 
the  sand  by  the  sea  side  for  multitude. 

13  And  when  Gideon  was  come,  behold, 
there  was  a man  that  told  a dream  unto  his 
fellow,  and  said,  Behold,  I dreamed  a dream, 
and,  lo,  a cake  of  barley  bread  tumbled  into 
the  host  of  Midian,  and  came  unto  a tent, 
and  smote  it  that  it  fell,  and  overturned  it, 
that  the  tent  lay  along. 

14  And  hi^  fellow  answered  and  said,  This  is 
nothing  else  save  the  sword  of  Gideon  the 
son  of  Joash,  a man  of  Israel : for  into  his 
hand  hath  God  delivered  Midian,  and  all  the 
host. 

15  IF  And  it  was  so,  when  Gideon  heard  the 
telling  of  the  dream,  and  the  interpretation 
thereof,  that  he  worshipped,  and  returned 
into  the  host  of  Israel,  and  said.  Arise ; for 
the  Lord  hath  delivered  into  your  hand  the 
host  of  Midian. 

16  And  he  divided  the  three  hundred  men 
into  three  companies,  and  he  put  a trumpet 
in  every  man’s  hand,  with  empty  pitchers, 
and  lamps  within  the  pitchers. 

17  And  he  said  unto  them.  Look  on  me,  and 
do  likewise:  and,  behold,  when  I come  to 
the  outside  of  the  camp,  it  shall  be  that,  as  I 
do,  so  shall  ye  do. 

18  When  I blow  with  a trumpet,  I and  all 
that  are  with  me,  then  blow  ye  the  trumpets 
also  on  every  side  of  all  the  camp,  and  say. 
The  sword  of  the  Lord,  and  of  Gideon. 

19  IF  So  Gideon,  and  the  hundred  men  that 
were  with  him,  came  unto  the  outside  of  the 
camp  in  the  beginning  of  the  middle  watch ; 
and  they  had  but  newly  set  the  watch : and 
they  blew  the  trumpets,  and  brake  the  pitch- 
ers that  were  in  their  hands. 

20  And  the  three  companies  blew  the  trump- 
ets, and  brake  the  pitchers,  and  held  the 
lamps  in  their  left  hands,  and  the  trumpets 
in  their  right  hands  to  blow  ivithal:  and 
they  cried.  The  sword  of  the  Lord,  and  of 
Gideon. 

21  And  they  stood  every  man  in  his  place 
round  about  the  camp : and  aU  the  host  ran, 
and  cried,  and  fled. 

22  And  the  three  hundred  blew  the  trump- 
ets, and  the  Lord  set  every  man’s  sword 
against  his  fellow,  even  throughout  all  the 
host:  and  the  host  fled  to  Beth-shittah  in 
Zererath,  and  to  the  border  of  Abel-meho- 
lah,  unto  Tabbath. 

23  And  the  men  of  Israel  gathered  them- 
selves together  out  of  Naphtali,  and  out  of 
Asher,  and  out  of  all  Manasseh,  and  pursued 
after  the  Midianites. 

24  t And  Gideon  sent  messengers  through- 
out all  mount  Ephraim,  saying.  Come  down 
against  the  Midianites,  and  take  before  them 
the  waters  unto  Beth-barah  and  Jordan. 
Then  all  the  men  of  Ephraim  gathered 

183 


Zebah  and  Zalmunna  taken. 


JUDGES,  VIII. 


The  death  of  Gideon. 


themselves  tog'ether,  and  took  the  waters 
unto  Beth-barah  and  Jordan. 

25  And  they  took  two  princes  of  the  Midian- 
ites,  Oreb  and  Zeeb ; and  they  slew  Oreb  up- 
on the  rock  Oreb,  and  Zeeb  they  slew  at  the 
winepress  of  Zeeb,  and  pursued  Midian,  and 
brought  the  heads  of  Oreb  and  Zeeb  to  Gid- 
eon on  the  other  side  Jordan. 

CHAPTER  VIII. 

Zebah  and  Zalmunna  taken. 

AND  the  men  of  Ephraim  said  unto  him, 
J\.  Why  hast  thou  served  us  thus,  that  thou 
calledst  us  not,  when  thou  wentest  to  fight 
with  the  Midianites?  And  they  did  chide 
with  him  sharply.  ^ , 

2 And  he  said  unto  them.  What  have  I done 

now  in  comparison  of  you  ? Is  not  the  glean- 
ing of  the  grapes  of  Ephraim  better  than  the 
vintage  of  Abi-ezer  ? , , . 

3 God  hath  delivered  into  your  hands  the 
princes  of  Midian,  Oreb  and  Zeeb : and  what 
was  I able  to  do  in  comparison  of  you? 
Then  their  anger  was  abated  toward  him, 
when  he  had  said  that. 

4 t And  Gideon  came  to  Jordan,  and  passed 
over,  he,  and  the  three  hundred  men  that 
were  with  him,  faint,  yet  pursuing  them. 

6 And  he  said  unto  the  men  of  Succoth, 

Give,  I pray  you,  loaves  of  bread  unto  the 
people  that  follow  me ; for  they  be  faint,  and 
I am  pursuing  after  Zebah  and  Zalmunna, 
kings  of  Midian.  . . ^ .i, 

6 1 And  the  princes  of  Succoth  said,  Are  the 
hands  of  Zebah  and  Zalmunna  now  in  thine 
hand,  that  we  should  give  bread  unto  thine 
army  ? 

7 And  Gideon  said,  Therefore  when  the 
Lord  hath  delivered  Zebah  and  Zalmunna 
into  mine  hand,  then  I will  tear  your  flesh 
with  the  thorns  of  the  wilderness  and  with 
iDi'iors# 

8 IF  And  he  went  up  thence  to  Penuel,  and 
spake  unto  them  likewise : and  the  men  of 
Penuel  answered  him  as  the  men  of  Succoth 
had  answered  him. 

9 And  he  spake  also  unto  the  men  of  Pe- 
nuel, saying.  When  I come  again  in  peace,  I 
will  break  down  this  tower. 

10  IF  Now  Zebah  and  Zalmunna  were  in  Kar- 
kor,  and  their  hosts  with  them,  about  fifteen 
thousand  men,  all  that  were  left  of  all  the 
hosts  of  the  children  of  the  east : for  there 
fell  a hundred  and  twenty  thousand  men 
that  drew  sword. 

11  IF  And  Gideon  went  up  by  the  way  of 
them  that  dwelt  in  tents  on  the  east  of  No- 
bah  and  Jogbehah,  and  smote  the  host : for 
the  host  was  secure. 

12  And  when  Zebah  and  Zalmunna  fled,  he 
pursued  after  them,  and  took  the  two  kings 
of  Midian,  Zebah  and  Zalmunna,  and  dis- 
comfited all  the  host. 

13  IF  And  Gideon  the  son  of  Joash  returned 
from  battle  before  the  sun  was  up, 

14  And  caught  a young  man  of  the  men  of 
Succoth,  and  inquired  of  him:  and  he  de- 
scribed unto  him  the  princes  of  Succoth, 
and  the  elders  thereof,  even  threescore  and 
seventeen  men. 

15  And  he  came  unto  the  men  of  Succoth, 
and  said.  Behold  Zebah  and  Zalmunna,  with 
whom  ve  did  upbraid  me,  saying.  Are  the 
hands  of  Zebah  and  Zalmunna  now  in  thine 

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hand,  that  we  should  give  bread  unto  thy 
men  that  are  weary? 

10  And  he  took  the  elders  of  the  city,  and 
thorns  of  the  wilderness,  and  briers,  and 
with  them  he  taught  the  men  of  Succoth. 

17  And  he  beat  down  the  tower  of  Penuel, 
and  slew  the  men  of  the  city. 

18  IF  Then  said  he  unto  Zebah  and  Zalmun- 
na, What  manner  of  men  were  they  whom 
ye  slew  at  Tabor  ? And  they  answered,  As 
thou  art,  so  were  they ; each  one  resembled 
the  children  of  a king. 

19  And  he  said.  They  were  my  brethren, 

eve7i  the  sons  of  my  mother : as  the  Lord 
liveth,  if  ye  had  saved  them  alive,  I would 
not  slay  you.  , , . „ 

20  And  he  said  unto  Jether  his  firstborn. 

Up,  and  slay  them.  But  the  youth  drew 
not  his  sword:  for  he  feared,  because  he 
was  yet  a youth.  _ 

21  Then  Zebah  and  Zalmunna  said.  Rise 
thou,  and  fall  upon  us : for  as  the  man  is,  so 
is  his  strength.  And  Gideon  arose,  and  slew 
Zebah  and  Zalmuqna,  and  took  away  the  or- 
naments that  were  on  their  camels’  necks. 

22  IF  Then  the  men  of  Israel  said  unto  Gid- 
eon, Rule  thou  over  us,  both  thou,  and  thy 
son,  and  thy  son’s  son  also : for  thou  hast 
delivered  us  from  the  hand  of  Midian. 

23  And  Gideon  said  unto  them,  I will  not 
rule  over  you,  neither  shall  my  son  rule 
over  you : the  Lord  shall  rule  over  you. 

24  IF  And  Gideon  said  unto  them,  I would 

desire  a request  of  you,  that  ye  would  give 
me  every  man  the  earrings  of  his  prey . (For 
they  had  golden  earrings,  because  they  were 
Ishmaelites.)  ' , , 

25  And  they  answered.  We  will  willingly 
give  them.  And  they  spread  a garment,  and 
did  cast  therein  every  man  the  earrings  of 
his  prey. 

26  And  the  weight  of  the  golden  earrings 
that  he  requested  was  a thousand  and  seven 
hundred  shekels  of  gold ; besides  ornaments, 
and  collars,  and  purple  raiment  that  was  on 
the  kings  of  Midian,  and  besides  the  chains 
that  were  about  their  camels’  necks. 

27  And  Gideon  made  an  ephod  thereof,  and 

put  it  in  his  city,  even  in  Ophrah : and  all 
Israel  went  thither  a whoring  after  it : which 
thing  became  a snare  unto  Gideon,  and  to 
his  house.  , ^ ^ . r, 

28  t Thus  was  Midian  subdued  before  the 

children  of  Israel,  so  that  they  lifted  up 
their  heads  no  more.  And  the  country 
was  in  quietness  forty  years  in  the  days  of 
Gideon.  ^ -r  ^ 

29  IF  And  Jerubbaal  the  son  of  Joash  went 
and  dwelt  in  his  own  house. 

30  And  Gideon  had  threescore  and  ten  sons 
of  his  body  begotten:  for  he  had  many 

wives.  . rN,  1 

31  And  his  concubine  that  was  in  Shechem, 

she  also  bare  him  a son,  whose  name  he 
called  Abimelech.  , ^ „ 

32  IF  And  Gideon  the  son  of  Joash  died  in  a 
good  old  age,  and  was  buried  in  the  sepul- 
chre of  Joash  his  father,  in  Ophrah  of  the 

^3  A^n?  R^came  to  pass,  as  soon  as  Gideon 
was  dead,  that  the  children  of  Israel  turned 
again,  and  went  a whoring  after  Baalim, 
and  made  Baal-berith  their  god. 

34  Aaid  the  children  of  Israel  remembered 


Ahimelcch  is  rnadeking.  JUDGES,  IX.  The  consviracy  of  Goal. 


not  the  Lord  their  God,  who  had  delivered 
them  out  of  the  hands  of  all  their  enemies 
on  every  side; 

Neither  shewed  they  kindness  to  the 
house  of  Jerubbaal,  namely,  Gideon,  ac- 
cording’ to  all  the  goodness  which  he  had 
shewed  unto  Israel. 

CHAPTER  IX. 

Ahvmelech's  conspiracy. 

\ND  Abimelech  the  son  of  Jerubbaal  went 
^ to  Shechem  unto  his  mother’s  brethren, 
and  communed  with  them,  and  with  all  the 
family  of  the  house  of  bis  mother’s  father, 
saying, 

3  Speak,  I pray  you,  in  the  ears  of  all  the 
men  of  Shechem,  Whether  is  better  for  you, 
either  that  all  the  sons  of  Jerubbaal,  which 
are  threescore  and  ten  persons,  reign  over 
you,  or  that  one  reign  over  you  ? remember 
also  that  I am  your  bone  and  your  flesh. 

3 And  his  mother’s  brethren  spake  of  him 
in  the  ears  of  all  the  men  of  Shechem  all 
these  words:  and  their  hearts  inclined  to 
follow  Abimelech ; for  they  said.  He  is  our 
brother. 

4  And  they  gave  him  threescore  and  ten 
pieces  of  silver  out  of  the  house  of  Baal-be- 
rith,  wherewith  Abimelech  hired  vain  and 
light  persons,  which  followed  him. 

5  And  he  went  unto  his  father’s  house  at 
Ophrah,  and  slew  his  brethren  the  sons  of 
Jerubbaal,  being  threescore  and  ten  persons, 
upon  one  stone:  notwithstanding,  yet  Jo- 
tham  the  youngest  son  of  Jerubbaal  was 
left;  for  he  hid  himself. 

6  And  all  the  men  of  Shechem  gathered  to- 
gether, and  all  the  house  of  Millo,  and  went 
and  made  Abimelech  king,  by  the  plain  of 
the  pillar  that  was  in  Shechem. 

7  H And  when  they  told  it  to  Jotham,  he 
went  and  stood  in  the  top  of  mount  Gerizim, 
and  lifted  up  his  voice,  and  cried,  and  said 
unto  them.  Hearken  unto  me,  ye  men  of 
Shechem,  that  God  may  hearken  unto  you. 

8  The  trees  went  forth  on  a time  to  anoint 
a king  over  them ; and  they  said  unto  the 
olive  tree.  Reign  thou  over  us. 

9  But  the  olive  tree  said  unto  them.  Should 
I leave  my  fatness,  wherewith  by  me  they 
honour  God  and  man,  and  go  to  be  promot- 
ed over  the  trees  ? 

10  And  the  trees  said  to  the  fig  tree.  Come 
thou,  and  reign  over  us. 

11  But  the  fig  tree  said  unto  them.  Should  I 
forsake  my  sweetness,  and  my  good  fruit, 
and  go  to  be  promoted  over  the  trees? 

13  Then  said  the  trees  unto  the  vine.  Come 
thou,  and  reign  over  us. 

13  And  the  vine  said  unto  them.  Should  I 
leave  my  wine,  which  cheereth  God  and 
man,  and  go  to  be  promoted  over  the  trees  ? 
14  Then  said  all  the  trees  unto  the  bramble. 
Come  thou,  and  reign  over  us. 

15  And  the  bramble  said  unto  the  trees.  If 
in  truth  ye  anoint  me  king  over  you,  then 
come  and  put  your  trust  in  my  shadow ; and 
if  not,  let  fire  come  out  of  the  bramble,  and 
devour  the  cedars  of  Lebanon. 

16  Now  therefore,  if  ye  have  done  truly  and 
sincerely,  in  that  ye  have  made  Abimelech 
king,  and  if  ye  have  dealt  well  with  Jerub- 
baal and  his  house,  and  have  done  unto  him 
according  to  the  deserving  of  his  hands : 


17  (For  my  father  fought  for  you,  and  ad- 
ventured his  life  far,  and  delivered  you  out 
of  tlie  hand  of  Midian : 

18  And  ye  are  risen  up  against  my  father’s 
house  this  day,  and  have  slain  his  sons,  three- 
score and  ten  persons,  upon  one  stone,  and 
have  made  Abimelech,  the  son  of  his  maid- 
servant, king  over  the  men  of  Shechem,  be- 
cause he  is  your  brother :) 

19  If  ye  then  have  dealt  truly  and  sincerely 
with  Jerubbaal  and  with  his  house  this  day, 
then  rejoice  ye  in  Abimelech,  and  let  him 
also  rejoice  in  you : 

30  But  if  not,  let  fire  come  out  from  Abim’e- 
lech,  and  devour  the  men  of  Shechem,  and 
the  house  of  Millo ; and  let  fire  come  out 
from  the  men  of  Shechem,  and  from  the 
house  of  Millo,  and  devour  Abimelech. 

31  And  Jotham  ran  away,  and  fled,  and  went 
to  Beer,  and  dwelt  there,  for  fear  of  Abim- 
elech his  brother. 

33  IF  When  Abimelech  had  reigned  three 
years  over  Israel, 

33  Then  God  sent  an  evil  spirit  between 
Abimelech  and  the  men  of  Shechem ; and 
the  men  of  Shechem  dealt  treacherously 
with  Abimelech: 

34  That  the  cruelty  done  to  the  threescore 

and  ten  sons  of  Jerubbaal  might  come,  and 
their  blood  be  laid  upon  Abimelech  their 
brother,  which  slew  them,  and  upon  the  men 
of  Shechem,  which  aided  him  in  the  Mlling 
of  his  brethren.  ^ 

35  And  the  men  of  Shechem  set  liers  in 
wait  for  him  in  the  top  of  the  mountains, 
and  they  robbed  all  that  came  along  that 
way  by  them  : and  it  was  told  Abimelech. 

36  And  Gaal  the  son  of  Ebed  came  with  his 
brethren,  and  went  over  to  Shechem;  and 
the  men  of  Shechem  put  their  confidence  in 
him. 

37  And  they  went  out  into  the  fields,  and 
gathered  their  vineyards,  and  trode  the 
grapes,  and  made  merry,  and  went  into  the 
house  of  their  god,  and  did  eat  and  drink, 
and  cursed  Abimelech. 

38  And  Gaal  the  son  of  Ebed  said,  Who  is 
Abimelech,  and  who  is  Shechem,  that  we 
should  serve  him?  is  not  he  the  son  of  Je- 
rubbaal? and  Zebul  his  ofiicer?  serve  the 
men  of  Hamor  the  father  of  Shechem : for 
why  should  we  serve  him? 

39  And  would  to  God  this  people  were 
under  my  hand ! then  would  I remove 
Abimelech.  And  he  said  to  Abimelech,  In- 
crease thine  army,  and  come  out. 

30  1 And  when  Zebul  the  ruler  of  the  city 
heard  the  words  of  Gaal  the  son  of  Ebed,  his 
anger  was  kindled. 

31  And  he  sent  messengers  unto  Abimelech 
privily,  saying.  Behold,  Gaal  the  son  of  Ebed 
and  his  brethren  be  come  to  Shechem  ; and, 
behold,  they  fortify  the  city  against  thee. 

33  Now  therefore  up  by  night,  thou  and  the 
people  that  is  with  thee,  and  lie  in  wait  in 
the  field : 

33  And  it  shall  be,  that  in  the  morning,  as 
soon  as  the  sun  is  up,  thou  shalt  rise  early, 
and  set  upon  the  city : and,  behold,  when  he 
and  the  people  that  is  with  him  come  out 
against  thee,  then  mayest  thou  do  to  them 
as  thou  shalt  find  occasion. 

34  1 And  Abimelech  rose  up,  and  all  the 
people  that  were  with  him,  by  night,  and 

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The  Shechemites  overcome.  JUDGES,  X. 

they  laid  wait  against  Shechem  in  four 
companies.  „ ^ ^ ^ 

35  And  Gaal  the  son  of  Ebed  went  out,  and 
stood  in  the  entering  of  the  gate  of  the  city ; 
and  Abimelech  rose  up,  and  the  people  that 
were  with  him,  from  lying  in  wait. 

36  And  when  Gaal  saw  the  people,  he  said 
to  Zebul,  Behold,  there  come  people  down 
from  the  top  of  the  mountains.  And  Zebul 
said  unto  him,  Thou  seest  the  shadow  of  the 
mountains  as  if  they  were  men. 

37  And  Gaal  spake  again  and  said,  See, 
there  come  people  down  by  the  middle  oi 
the  land,  and  another  company  come  along 
by  the  plain  of  Meonenim. 

38  Then  said  Zebul  unto  him.  Where  is  now 
thy  mouth,  wherewith  thou  saidst.  Who  is 
Abimelech,  that  we  should  serve  him?  is 
not  this  the  people  that  thou  hast  despised  ? 
go  out,  I pray  now,  and  fight  with  them. 

39  And  Gaal  went  out  before  the  men  of 
Shechem,  and  fought  with  Abimelech. 

40  And  Abimelech  chased  him,  and  he  fled 
before  him,  and  many  were  overthrown  and 
wounded,  even  unto  the  entering  of  the 
gate. 

41  And  Abimelech  dwelt  at  Arumah : and 
Zebul  thrust  out  Gaal  and  his  brethren,  that 
they  should  not  dwell  in  Shechem. 

42  And  it  came  to  pass  on  the  morrow,  that 

the  people  went  out  into  the  field ; and  they 
told  Abimelech.  ^ ^ 

43  Aiid  he  took  the  people,  and  divided 
them  into  three  companies,  and  laid  wait  in 
the  field,  and  looked,  and,  behold,  the  peoifie 
we7'e  come  forth  out  of  the  city;  and  he 
rose  up  against  them,  and  smote  them. 

44  And  Abimelech,  and  the  company  that 
was  with  him,  rushed  forward,  and  stood  in 
the  entering  of  the  gate  of  the  city : and  the 
two  other  companies  ran  upon  all  the  people 
that  were  in  the  fields,  and  slew  them. 

45  And  Abimelech  fought  against  the  city 
all  that  day ; and  he  took  the  city,  and  slew 
the  people  that  was  therein,  and  beat  down 
the  city,  and  sowed  it  with  salt. 

46  t And  when  all  the  men  of  the  tower  of 
Shechem  heard  that,  they  entered  into  a 
hold  of  the  house  of  the  god  Berith. 

47  And  it  was  told  Abimelech,  that  all  the 
men  of  the  tower  of  Shechem  were  gathered 
together. 

48  And  Abimelech  gat  him  up  to  mount 
Zalmon,  he  and  all  the  people  that  were 
with  him ; and  Abimelech  took  an  axe  in  his 
hand,  and  cut  down  a bough  from  the  trees, 
and  took  it,  and  laid  it  on  his  shoulder,  and 

. said  unto  the  people  that  were  with  him, 

What  ye  have  seen  me  do,  make  haste,  and 
do  as  I have  done. 

49  And  all  the  people  likewise  cut  down 
every  man  his  bough,  and  followed  Abime- 
lech, and  put  them  to  the  hold,  and  set  the 
hold  on  fire  upon  them ; so  that  all  the  men 
of  the  tower  of  Shechem  died  also,  about  a 
thousand  men  and  women. 

50 1 Then  went  Abimelech  to  Thebez,  and 
encamped  against  Thebez,  and  took  it. 

51  But  there  was  a strong  tower  within  the 
city,  and  thither  fled  all  the  men  and  wo- 
men, and  all  they  of  the  city,  and  shut  it 
to  them,  and  gat  them  up  to  the  top  of  the 
tower. 

52  And  Abimelech  came  unto  the  tower, 

186 


Abimelech  slain  at  Thebez. 

and  fought  against  it,  and  went  hard  unto 
the  door  of  the  tower  to  burn  it  with  fire. 

53  And  a certain  woman  cast  a piece  of  a 
millstone  upon  Abimelech’s  head,  and  all  to 
brake  his  skull. 

54  Then  he  called  hastily  unto  the  young 

man  his  armourbearer,  and  said  unto  him. 
Draw  thy  sword,  and  slay  me,  that  men  say 
not  of  me,  A woman  slew  him.  And  his 
young  man  thrust  him  through,  and  he 
died.  , ^ 

55  And  when  the  men  of  Israel  saw  that 
Abimelech  was  dead,  they  departed  every 
man  unto  his  place. 

56  1 Thus  God  rendered  the  wickedness  of 
Abimelech,  which  he  did  unto  his  father,  in 
slaying  his  seventy  brethren ; 

57  And  all  the  evil  of  the  men  of  Shechem 
did  God  render  upon  their  heads : and  upon 
them  came  the  curse  of  Jotham  the  son  of 
Jerubbaal. 

CHAPTER  X. 

Tola  and  Jair  judge  Israel. 

AND  after  Abimelech  there  arose  to  de- 
fend  Israel  Tola  the  son  of  Puah,  the 
son  of  Dodo,  a man  of  Issachar;  and  he 
dwelt  in  Shamir  in  mount  Ephraim. 

2 And  he  judged  Israel  twenty  and  three 
years,  and  died,  and  was  buried  in  Shamir. 

3 IF  And  after  him  arose  Jair,  a Gileadite, 
and  judged  Israel  twenty  and  two  years. 

4 And  he  had  thirty  sons  that  rode  on 
thirty  ass  Colts,  and  they  had  thirty  cities, 
which  are  called  Havoth-jair  unto  this  day, 
which  are  in  the  land  of  Gilead. 

5 And  Jair  died,  and  was  buried  in  Camon. 

6 IF  And  the  children  of  Israel  did  evil  again 
in  the  sight  of  the  Lord,  and  served  Baalim, 
and  Ashtaroth,  and  the  gods  of  Syria,  and 
the  gods  of  Zidon,  and  the  gods  of  Moab, 
and  the  gods  of  the  children  of  Ammon, 
and  the  gods  of  the  Philistines,  and  forsook 
the  Lord,  and  served  not  him. 

7 And  the  anger  of  the  Lord  was  hot 
against  Israel,  and  he  sold  them  into  the 
hands  of  the  Philistines,  and  into  the  hands 
of  the  children  of  Ammon. 

8 And  that  year  they  vexed  and  oppressed 
the  children  of  Israel : eighteen  years,  all 
the  children  of  Israel  that  were  on  the  other 
side  Jordan  in  the  land  of  the  Amorites, 
which  is  in  Gilead. 

9 Moreover  the  children  of  Ammon  passed 
over  Jordan  to  fight  also  against  Judah,  and 
against  Benjamin,  and  against  the  house  ot 
Ephraim  ; so  that  Israel  was  sore  distressed. 

10  ^ And  the  children  of  Israel  cried  unto 
the  Lord,  saying.  We  have  sinned  against 
thee,  both  because  we  have  forsaken  our 
God,  and  also  served  Baalim. 

11  And  the  Lord  said  unto  the  children  ot 
Israel,  Did  not  I deliver  you  from  the  Egyp- 
tians, and  from  the  Amorites,  from  the 
children  of  Ammon,  and  from  the  Phihs- 

^i2^he  Zidonians  also,  and  the  Amalekites, 
and  the  Maonites,  did  oppress  you ; and  ye 
cried  to  me,  and  I delivered  you  out  of  their 
hand.  . , 

13  Yet  ye  have  forsaken  me,  and  served 
other  gods : wherefore  I will  deliver  you  no 

14  Go  and  cry  unto  the  gods  which  ye  have 


Jephthah  chosen  captain.  JUDGES,  XI.  His  embassy  to  Ammon. 


chosen ; let  them  deliver  you  in  the  time  of 
vour  tribulation. 

*15  If  And  the  children  of  Israel  said  unto 
the  Lord,  We  have  sinned : do  thou  unto 
us  whatsoev’^er  seemeth  g'ood  unto  thee ; de- 
liver us  only,  we  pray  thee,  this  day. 

16  And  they  put  away  the  strange  g-ods 
from  among-  them,  and  served  the  Lord: 
and  his  soul  was  g-rieved  for  the  misery  of 
Israel. 

17  Then  the  children  of  Ammon  were  gath- 
ered together,  and  encamped  in  Gilead.  And 
the  children  of  Israel  assembled  themselves 
together,  and  encamped  in  Mizpeh. 

18  And  the  people  and  princes  of  Gilead 
said  one  to  another,  What  man  is  he  that 
will  begin  to  fight  against  the  children  of 
Ammon?  he  shall  be  head  over  all  the  in- 
habitants of  Gilead. 

CHAPTER  XI. 

Jephthah’s  covenant.  Ac. 

■VT OW  Jephthah  the  Gileadite  was  a mighty 
Li  man  of  valour,  and  he  was  the  son  of  a 
harlot : and  Gilead  begat  Jephthah. 

3  And  Gilead’s  wife  bare  him  sons ; and  his 
wife’s  sons  grew  up,  and  they  thrust  out 
Jephthah,  and  said  unto  him.  Thou  shalt 
not  inherit  in  our  father’s  house ; for  thou 
art  the  son  of  a strange  woman. 

3 Then  Jephthah  fled  from  his  brethren, 
and  dwelt  in  the  land  of  Tob:  and  there 
were  gathered  vain  men  to  Jephthah,  and 
went  out  with  him. 

4 If  And  it  came  to  pass  in  process  of  time, 
that  the  children  of  Ammon  made  war 
against  Israel. 

5 And  it  was  so,  that  when  the  children  of 
Ammon  made  war  against  Israel,  the  elders 
of  Gilead  went  to  fetch  Jephthah  out  of 
the  land  of  Tob: 

6 And  they  said  unto  Jephthah,  Come,  and 
be  our  captain,  that  we  may  fight  with  the 
children  of  Ammon. 

7 And  Jephthah  said  unto  the  elders  of  Gil- 
ead, Did  not  ye  hate  me,  and  expel  me  out 
of  my  father’s  house?  and  why  are  ye  come 
unto  me  now  when  ye  are  in  distress  ? 

8 And  the  elders  of  Gilead  said  unto  Jeph- 
thah, Therefore  we  turn  again  to  thee  now, 
that  thou  mayest  go  with  us,  and  fight 
against  the  children  of  Ammon,  and  be  our 
head  over  all  the  inhabitants  of  Gilead. 

9 And  Jephthah  said  unto  the  elders  of  Gil- 
ead, If  ye  bring  me  home  again  to  fight 
against  the  children  of  Ammon,  and  the 
Lord  deliver  them  before  me,  shall  I be 
your  head? 

10  And  the  elders  of  Gilead  said  unto  Jeph- 
thah, The  Lord  be  witness  between  us,  if 
we  do  not  so  according  to  thy  words. 

11  Then  Jephthah  went  with  the  elders  of 
Gilead,  and  the  people  made  him  head  and 
captain  over  them:  and  Jephthah  uttered 
all  his  words  before  the  Lord  in  Mizpeh. 

13  If  And  Jephthah  sent  messengers  unto 
the  king  of  the  children  of  Ammon,  saying. 
What  hast  thou  to  do  with  me,  that  thou  art 
come  against  me  to  fight  in  my  land? 

13  And  the  king  of  the  children  or  Ammon 
answered  unto  the  messengers  of  Jephthah, 
Because  Israel  took  away  my  land,  when 
they  came  up  out  of  Egypt,  from  Arnon 
even  unto  Jabbok,  and  unto  Jordan:  now 


therefore  restore  those  lands  again  peace- 
ably. 

14  And  Jephthah  sent  messengers  again 
unto  the  king  of  the  children  of  Ammon : 

15  And  said  unto  him.  Thus  saith  Jephthah, 
Israel  took  not  away  the  land  of  Moab,  nor 
the  land  of  the  children  of  Ammon  : 

16  But  when  Israel  came  up  from  Egypt, 
and  walked  through  the  wilderness  unto  the 
Red  sea,  and  came  to  Kadesh ; 

17  Then  Israel  sent  messengers  unto  the 
king  of  Edom,  saying.  Let  me,  I pray  thee, 
pass  through  thy  land : but  the  king  of  Edom 
would  not  hearken  thereto.  And  in  like 
manner  they  sent  unto  the  king  of  Moab : 
but  he  would  not  consent : and  Israel  abode 
in  Kadesh. 

18  Then  they  went  along  through  the  wil- 
derness, and  compassed  the  land  of  Edom, 
and  the  land  of  Moab,  and  came  by  the  east 
side  of  the  land  of  Moab,  and  pitched  on  the 
other  side  of  Arnon,  but  came  not  within 
the  border  of  Moab : for  Arnon  was  the 
border  of  Moab. 

19  And  Israel  sent  messengers  unto  Sihon 
king  of  the  Amorites,  the  king  of  Heshbon ; 
and  Israel  said  unto  him.  Let  us  pass,  we 
pray  thee,  through  thy  land  into  my  place. 

30  But  Sihon  trusted  not  Israel  to  pass 
through  his  coast:  but  Sihon  gathered  all 
his  people  together,  and  pitched  in  Jahaz, 
and  fought  against  Israel. 

31  And  the  Lord  God  of  Israel  delivered 
Sihon  and  all  his  people  into  the  hand  of  Is- 
rael, and  they  smote  them:  so  Israel  pos- 
sessed all  the  land  of  the  Amorites,  the  in- 
habitants of  that  country. 

33  And  they  possessed  all  the  coasts  of  the 
Amorites,  from  Arnon  even  unto  Jabbok, 
and  from  the  wilderness  even  unto  Jordan. 

33  So  now  the  Lord  God  of  Israel  hath  dis- 
possessed the  Amorites  from  before  his  peo- 
ple Israel,  and  shouldest  thou  possess  it  ? 

34  Wilt  not  thou  possess  that  which  Che- 
mosh  thy  god  giveth  thee  to  possess?  So 
whomsoever  the  Lord  our  God  shall  drive 
out  from  before  us,  them  will  we  possess. 

35  And  now  art  thou  any  thing  better  than 
Balak  the  son  of  Zippor,  king  of  Moab  ? did 
he  ever  strive  against  Israel,  or  did  he  ever 
fight  against  them, 

36  While  Israel  dwelt  in  Heshbon  and  her 
towns,  and  in  Aroer  and  her  towns,  and  in 
all  the  cities  that  be  along  by  the  coasts  of 
Arnon,  three  hundred  years  ? why  therefore 
did  ye  not  recover  them  within  that  time? 

37  Wherefore  I have  not  sinned  against 
thee,  but  thou  doest  me  wrong  to  war  against 
me : the  Lord  the  Judge  be  judge  this  day 
between  the  children  of  Israel  and  the  chil- 
dren of  Ammon. 

38  Howbeit  the  king  of  the  children  of 
Ammon  hearkened  not  unto  the  words  of 
Jephthah  which  he  sent  him. 

39  1 Then  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord  came  up- 
on Jephthah,  and  he  passed  over  Gilead,  and 
Manasseh,  and  passed  over  Mizpeh  of  Gilead, 
and  from  Mizpeh  of  Gilead  he  passed  over 
unto  the  children  of  Ammon. 

30  And  Jephthah  vowed  a vow  unto  the 
Lord,  and  said.  If  thou  shalt  without  fail 
deliver  the  children  of  Ammon  into  mine 
hands, 

31  Then  it  shall  be,  that  whatsoever  cometh 

187 


Issue  of  Jephthah's  rash  vow.  J 0DGES,  XII.  An  angel  appeareth  to  Manoah. 


forth  of  the  doors  of  my  house  to  meet  me, 
when  I return  in  peace  from  the  children  of 
Ammon,  shall  surely  be  the  Lord’s,  and  I 
will  oifer  it  up  tor  a burnt  offering, 

33  IF  So  Jephthah  passed  over  unto  the  chil- 
dren of  Ammon  to  fight  against  them ; and 
the  Lord  delivered  them  into  his  hands. 

33  And  he  smote  them  from  Aroer,  even 
till  thou  come  to  Minnith,  even  twenty  cities, 
and  unto  the  plain  of  the  vineyards,  with  a 
very  great  slaughter.  Thus  the  children  of 
Ammon  were  subdued  before  the  children 
of  Israel. 

34  IF  And  Jephthah  came  to  Mizpeh  unto 
his  house,  and,  behold,  his  daughter  came 
out  to  meet  him  with  timbrels  and  with 
dances:  and  she  was  Ms  only  child;  beside 
her  he  had  neither  son  nor  daughter. 

35  And  it  came  to  pass,  when  he  saw  her, 

that  he  rent  his  clothes,  and  said,  Alas,  my 
daughter ! thou  hast  brought  me  very  low, 
and  thou  art  one  of  them  that  trouble  me : 
for  I have  opened  my  mouth  unto  the  Lord, 
and  I cannot  go  back.  , 

36  And  she  said  unto  him.  My  father,  if  thou 
hast  opened  thy  mouth  unto  the  Lord,  do  to 
me  according  to  that  which  hath  proceeded 
out  of  thy  mouth ; forasmuch  as  the  Lord 
hath  taken  vengeance  for  thee  of  thine  ene- 
mies, even  of  the  children  of  Ammon. 

37  And  she  said  unto  her  father.  Let  this 
thing  be  done  for  me:  let  me  alone  two 
months,  that  I may  go  up  and  down  upon 
the  mountains,  and  bewail  my  virginity,  I 
and  my  fellows. 

38  And  he  said,  Go.  And  he  sent  her  away 

for  two  months:  and  she  went  with  her 
companions,  and  bewailed  her  virginity  up- 
on the  mountains.  , , ^ ^ 

39  And  it  came  to  pass  at  the  end  of  two 
months,  that  she  returned  unto  her  father, 
who  did.  with  her  according  to  his  vow  which 
be  had  vowed : and  she  knew  no  man.  And 
it  was  a custom  in  Israel, 

40  That  the  daughters  of  Israel  went  yearly 
to  lament  the  daughter  of  J ephthah  the  Gil- 
eadite four  days  in  a year. 


CHAPTER  XII. 

Ephraimites  discerned  hy  Shibboleth. 
AND  the  men  of  Ephraim  gathered  them- 
J\.  selves  together,  and  went  northward, 
and  said  unto  Jephthah,  Wherefore  passedst 
thou  over  to  fight  against  the  children  of 
Ammon,  and  didst  not  call  us  to  go  with 
thee?  we  will  burn  thine  house  upon  thee 
with  fire. 

2 And  Jephthah  said  unto  them,  I and  my 
people  were  at  great  strife  with  the  children 
of  Ammon ; and  when  I called  you,  ye  deliv- 
ered me  not  out  of  their  hands. 

3 And  when  I saw  that  ye  delivered  me  not, 

I put  my  life  in  my  hands,  and  passed  over 
against  the  children  of  Amnion,  and  the 
Lord  delivered  them  into  my  hand : where- 
fore then  are  ye  come  up  unto  me  this  day, 
to  fight  against  me?  ' , „ 

4 Then  Jephthah  gathered  together  all  the 
men  of  Gilead,  and  fought  with  Ephraim : 
and  the  men  of  Gilead  smote  Ephraim,  be- 
cause they  said.  Ye  Gileadites  are  fugitives 
of  Ephraim  among  the  Ephraimites,  and 
among  the  Manassites. 

5 And  the  Gileadites  took  the  passages  of 

1188 


Jordan  before  the  Ephraimites : and  it  was 
so,  that  when  those  Ephraimites  which  were 
escaped  said.  Let  me  go  over,  that  the  men 
of  Gilead  said  unto  him.  Art  thou  an  Ephra- 
im ite  ? If  he  said.  Nay ; 

6 Then  said  they  unto  him.  Say  now  Shib- 
boleth : and  he  said  Sibboleth : for  he  could 
not  frame  to  pronounce  it  right.  Then  they 
took  him,  and  slew  him  at  the  passages  of 
Jordan : and  there  fell  at  that  time  of  the 
Ephraimites  forty  and  two  thousand. 

7 And  Jephthah  judged  Israel  six  years. 
Then  died  Jephthah  the  Gileadite,  and  was 
buried  in  one  of  the  cities  of  Gilead. 

8 *1F  And  after  him  Ibzan  of  Beth-lehem 
judged  Israel. 

9 And  he  had  thirty  sons,  and  thirty  daugh- 
ters, whom  he  sent  abroad,  and  took  in  thirty 
daughters  from  abroad  for  his  sons.  And  he 
judged  Israel  seven  years. 

10  Then  died  Ibzan,  and  was  buried  at  Beth- 
lehem. . , 

11  IF  And  after  him  Elon,  aZebulomte,  judg- 
ed Israel ; and  he  judged  Israel  ten  years. 

13  And  Elon  the  Zebulonite  died,  and  was 
buried  in  Aijalon  in  the  country  of  Zebulun. 

13  IF  And  after  him  Abdon  the  son  of  Hil- 
lel,  a Pirathonite,  judged  Israel. 

14  And  he  had  forty  sons  and  thirty  neph- 
ews, that  rode  on  threescore  and  ten  ass 
colts : and  he  judged  Israel  eight  years. 

15  And  Abdon  the  son  of  Hillel  the  Pira- 
thonite died,  and  was  buried  in  Pirathon  m 
the  land  of  Ephraim,  in  the  mount  of  the 
Amalekites. 


CHAPTER  XIII. 

Birth  of  Samson  foretold. 

AND  the  children  of  Israel  did  evil  again 
in  the  sight  of  the  Lord  ; and  the  Lord 
delivered  them  into  the  hand  of  the  Philis- 
tines forty  years.  . n „ . 

3  t And  there  was  a certain  man  of  Zorah, 
of  the  family  of  the  Danites,  whose  name 
was  Manoah ; and  his  wife  was  barren,  and 
bare  not. 

3 And  the  angel  of  the  Lord  appeared  unto 
the  woman,  and  said  unto  her.  Behold  now, 
thou  art  barren,  and  bearest  not : but  thou 
Shalt  conceive,  and  bear  a son. 

4 Now  therefore  beware,  I pray  thee,  and 
drink  not  wine  nor  strong  drink,  and  eat 
not  any  unclean  thing: 

5 For,  lo,  thou  shalt  conceive,  and  bear  a 
son;  and  no  razor  shall  come  on  his  head: 
for  the  child  shall  be  a Nazarite  unto  God 
from  the  womb : and  he  shall  begin  to  de- 
liver Israel  out  of  the  hand  of  the  Philis- 


6 IF  Then  the  woman  came  and  told  her  hus- 
band, saying,  A man  of  God  came  unto  me, 
and  his  countenance  was  like  the  counte- 
nance of  an  angel  of  God,  very  terrible : but 
I asked  him  not  whence  he  was,  neither  told 


he  me  his  name:  _ , , , v 14. 

7 But  he  said  unto  me.  Behold,  thou  shalt 
conceive,  and  bear  a son ; and  now  drink  no 
wine  nor  strong  drink,  neither  eat  any  un- 
clean thing:  for  the  child  shall  be  a Naza- 
rite to  God  from  the  womb  to  the  day  ot 

^8  t^hen*  Manoah  entreated  the  Lord,  and 
said,  O my  Lord,  let  the  man  ot  God  which 
thou  didst  send  come  again  unto  us,  and 


Sarnson  is  born.  JUDGES,  XIV.  His  ma/rriage  and  riddle. 


teach  us  what  we  shall  do  unto  the  child 
that  shall  be  born. 

9 And  God  hearkened  to  the  voice  of  Ma- 
noah ; and  the  angel  of  God  came  again 
unto  the  woman  as  she  sat  in  the  held  : but 
Manoah  her  husband  was  not  with  her. 

10  And  the  woman  made  haste,  and  ran, 
and  shewed  her  husband,  and  said  unto  him, 
Behold,  the  man  hath  appeared  unto  me, 
that  came  unto  me  the  other  day. 

11  And  Manoah  arose,  and  went  after  his 
wife,  and  came  to  the  man,  and  said  unto 
him.  Art  thou  the  man  that  spakest  unto 
the  woman  ? And  he  said,  I am. 

12  And  Manoah  said,  Now  let  thy  words 
come  to  pass.  How  shall  we  order  the  child, 
and  how  shall  we  do  unto  him  ? 

13  And  the  ang-el  of  the  Lord  said  unto 
Manoah,  Of  all  that  I said  unto  the  woman 
let  her  beware. 

14  She  may  not  eat  of  any  thing  that  cometh 
of  the  vine,  neither  let  her  drink  wine  or 
strong-  drink,  nor  eat  any  unclean  thing:  all 
that  I commanded  her  let  her  observe. 

15 1 And  Manoah  said  unto  the  angel  of  the 
Lord,  I pray  thee,  let  us  detain  thee,  until 
we  shall  have  made  ready  a kid  for  thee. 

16  And  the  angel  of  the  Lord  said  unto  Ma- 
noah, Though  thou  detain  me,  I will  not  eat 
of  thy  bread : and  if  thou  wilt  offer  a burnt 
offering,  thou  must  offer  it  unto  the  Lord. 
For  Manoah  knew  not  that  he  was  an  angel 
of  the  Lord. 

17  And  Manoah  said  unto  the  angel  of  the 
Lord,  What  is  thy  name,  that  when  thy  say- 
ings come  to  pass  we  may  do  thee  honour? 

18  And  the  angel  of  the  Lord  siiid  unto 
him.  Why  askest  thou  thus  after  my  name, 
seeing  it  is  secret  ? 

19  So  Manoah  took  a kid  with  a meat  offer- 
ing, and  offered  it  upon  a rock  unto  the 
Lord  : and  the  angel  did  wondrously ; and 
Manoah  and  his  wife  looked  on. 

20  For  it  came  to  pass,  when  the  flame  went 
up  toward  heaven  from  off  the  altar,  that 
the  angel  of  the  Lord  ascended  in  the  flame 
of  the  altar : and  Manoah  and  his  wife  look- 
ed on  it,  and  fell  on  their  faces  to  the  ground. 

21  But  the  angel  of  the  Lord  did  no  more 
appear  to  Manoah  and  to  his  wife.  Then 
Manoah  knew  that  he  was  an  angel  of  the 
Lord. 

22  And  Manoah  said  unto  his  wife,  We  shall 
surely  die,  because  we  have  seen  God. 

23  But  his  wife  said  unto  him,  If  the  Lord 
were  pleased  to  kill  us,  he  would  not  have 
received  a burnt  offering  and  a meat  offer- 
ing at  our  hands,  neither  would  he  have 
shewed  us  all  these  things,  nor  would  as  at 
this  time  have  told  us  such  things  as  these. 

24  1 And  the  woman  bare  a son,  and  called 
his  name  Samson : and  the  child  grew,  and 
the  Lord  blessed  him. 

25  And  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord  began  to 
move  him  at  times  in  the  camp  of  Dan  be- 
tween Zorah  and  Eshtaol. 

CHAPTER  XIV. 

Samson’s  marriage  and  riddle. 

And  Samson  went  down  to  Timnath,  and 
saw  a woman  in  Timnath  of  the  daugh- 
ters of  the  Philistines. 

2  And  he  came  up,  and  told  his  father  and 
his  mother,  and  said,  I have  seen  a woman  in 


Timnath  of  the  daughters  of  the  Philistines : 
now  therefore  get  her  for  me  to  wife. 

3 Then  his  father  and  his  mother  said  unto 
him.  Is  thele  never  a woman  among  the 
daughters  of  thy  brethren,  or  among  all  my 
people,  that  thou  goest  to  take  a wife  of  the 
uncircurncised  Philistines?  And  Samson 
said  unto  his  father,  Get  her  for  me ; for 
she  pleaseth  me  well. 

4 But  his  father  and  his  mother  knew  not 
that  it  was  of  the  Lord,  that  he  sought  an 
occasion  against  the  Philistines : for  at  that 
time  the  Philistines  had  dominion  over  Is- 
rael. 

5 1 Then  went  Samson  down,  and  his  father 
and  his  mother,  to  Timnath,  and  came  to  the 
vineyards  of  Timnath : and,  behold,  a young 
lion  roared  against  him. 

6 And  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord  came  mightily 
upon  him,  and  he  rent  him  as  he  would'  have 
rent  a kid,  and  he  had  nothing  in  his  hand : 
but  he  told  not  his  father  or  his  mother 
what  he  had  done. 

7 And  he  went  down,  and  talked  with  the 
woman ; and  she  pleased  Samson  well. 

8 1 And  after  a time  he  returned  to  take 
her,  and  he  turned  aside  to  see  the  carcass 
of  the  lion  : and,  behold,  there  was  a swarm 
of  bees  and  honey  in  the  carcass  of  the  lion. 

9 And  he  took  thereof  in  his  hands,  and 
went  on  eating,  and  came  to  his  father  and 
mother,  and  he  gave  them,  and  they  did  eat : 
but  he  told  not  them  that  he  had  taken  the 
honey  out  of  the  carcass  of  the  lion. 

10  1 So  his  father  went  down  unto  the  wo- 
man: and  Samson  made  there  a feast;  for 
so  used  the  young  men  to  do. 

11  And  it  came  to  pass,  when  they  saw  him, 
that  they  brought  thirty  companions  to  be 
with  him. 

12  t And  Samson  said  unto  them,  I will 
now  put  forth  a riddle  unto  you  : if  ye  can 
certainly  declare  it  me  'Within  the  seven 
days  of  the  feast,  and  find  it  out,  then  1 will 
give  you  thirty  sheets  and  thirty  change  of 
garments : 

13  But  if  ye  cannot  declare  it  me,  then  shall 
ye  give  me  thirty  sheets  and  thirty  change 
of  garments.  And  they  said  unto  him.  Put 
forth  thy  riddle,  that  we  may  hear  it. 

14  And  he  said  unto  them.  Out  of  the  eater 
came  forth  meat,  and  out  of  the  strong 
came  forth  sweetness.  A nd  they  could  not 
in  three  days  expound  the  riddle. 

15  And  it  came  to  pass  on  the  seventh  day, 
■ that  they  said  unto  Samson’s  wife.  Entice 

thy  husband,  that  he  may  declare  unto  us 
the  riddle,  lest  we  burn  thee  and  thy  father’s 
house  with  fire : have  ye  called  us  to  take 
that  we  have  ? is  it  not  so  f 

16  And  Sapison’s  wife  wept  before  him, 
and  said.  Thou  dost  but  hate  me,  and  lovest 
me  not : thou  hast  put  forth  a riddle  unto 
the  children  of  my  people,  and  hast  not  told 
it  me.  And  he  said  unto  her.  Behold,  I have 
not  told  it  my  father  nor  my  mother,  and 
shall  I tell  it  thee  ? 

17  And  she  wept  before  him  the  seven  days, 
while  their  feast  lasted : and  it  came  to  pass 
on  the  seventh  day,  that  he  told  her,  be- 
cause she  lay  sore  upon  him : and  she  told 
the  riddle  to  the  children  of  her  people. 

18  And  the  men  of  the  city  said  unto  him 
on  the  seventh  day  before  the  sun  went 

189 


Samson  slayeth  J UDGES,  XV . the  Philistines^ 


down,  AVhat  is  sweeter  than  honey  ? and 
what  is  strong’er  than  a lion  ? And  he  said 
unto  them.  If  ye  had  not  ploughed  with  my 
heifer,  ye  had  not  found  out  my  riddle. 

19  1 And  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord  came  upon 
him,  and  he  went  down  to  Ashkelon,  and 
slew  thirty  men  of  them,  and  took  their 
spoil,  and  gave  change  of  garments  unto 
them  which  expounded  the  riddle.  And  his 
anger  was  kindled,  and  he  went  up  to  his 
father’s  house. 

20  But  Samson’s  wife  was  given  to  his  com- 
panion, whom  he  had  tised  as  his  friend. 

CHAPTER  XV. 

Samson^s  revenge  on  the  Philistines. 

But  it  came  to  pass  within  a while  after, 
in  the  time  of  wheat  harvest,  that  Sam- 
son visited  his  wife  with  a kid ; and  he  said, 

I  will  go  in  to  my  wife  into  the  chamber. 
But  her  father  would  not  suffer  him  to  go 

2*And  her  father  said,  I verily  thought  that 
thou  hadst  utterly  hated  her;  therefore  I 
gave  her  to  thy  companion:  is  not  her 
younger  sister  fairer  than  she?  take  her,  I 
pray  thee,  instead  of  her. 

3 i And  Samson  said  concerning  them. 
Now  shall  I be  more  blameless  than  the 
Philistines,  though  I do  them  a displeasure. 
4 And  Samson  went  and  caught  three  hun- 
dred foxes,  and  took  firebrands,  and  turned 
tail  to  tail,  and  put  a firebrand  in  the  midst 
between  two  tails. 

5  And  when  he  had  set  the  brands  on  fire, 
he  let  them  go  into  the  standing  corn  of  the 
Philistines,  and  burnt  up  both  the  shocks, 
and  also  the  standing  corn,  with  the  vine- 
yards and  olives. 

6  1 Then  the  Philistines  said.  Who  hath 
done  this?  And  they  answered,  Samson, 
the  son  in  law  of  the  Timnite,  because  he 
had  taken  his  wife,  and  given  her  to  his 
companion.  And  the  Philistines  came  up, 
and  burnt  her  and  her  father  with  fire. 

7  t And  Samson  said  unto  them.  Though 
ye  have  done  this,  yet  will  I be  avenged  of 
you,  and  after  that  I will  cease. 

8  And  he  smote  them  hip  and  thigh  with  a 
great  slaughter : and  he  went  down  and 
dwelt  in  the  top  of  the  rock  Etam. 

9 1 Then  the  Philistines  went  up,  and  pitch- 
ed in  Judah,  and  spread  themselves  in  Lehi. 
10  And  the  men  of  Judah  said.  Why  are  ye 
come  up  against  us?  And  they  answered. 
To  bind  Samson  are  we  come  up,  to  do  to 
him  as  he  hath  done  to  us. 

11  Then  three  thousand  men  of  Judah  went 
to  the  top  of  the  rock  Etam,  and  said  to 
Samson,  Knowest  thou  not  that  the  Philis- 
tines are  rulers  over  us?  what  is  this  that 
thou  hast  done  unto  us?  And  he  said  unto 
them.  As  they  did  unto  me,  so  have  I done 
unto  them. 

12  And  they  said  unto  him.  We  are  come 
down  to  bind  thee,  that  we  may  deliver 
thee  into  the  hand  of  the  Philistines.  And 
Samson  said  unto  them,  Swear  unto  me,  that 
3 e will  not  fall  upon  me  yourselves. 

13  And  they  spake  unto  him,  saying.  No; 
but  we  will  bind  thee  fast,  and  deliver  thee 
into  their  hand : but  surely  we  will  not  kill 
thee.  And  they  bound  him  with  two  new 
cords,  and  brought  him  up  from  the  rock. 
190 


14  IF  And  when  he  came  unto  Lehi,  the  Phi- 
listines shouted  against  him : and  the  Spirit 
of  the  Lord  came  mightily  upon  him,  and 
the  cords  that  thereupon  his  arms  became  as 
flax  that  was  burnt  with  fire,  and  his  bands 
loosed  from  off  his  hands. 

15  And  he  found  a new  jawbone  of  an  ass, 
and  put  forth  his  hand,  and  took  it,  and  slew 
a thousand  men  therewith. 

16  And  Samson  said.  With  the  jawbone  of 
an  ass,  heaps  upon  heaps,  with  the  jaw  of  an 
ass  have  I slain  a thousand  men. 

17  And  it  came  to  pass,  when  he  had  made 
an  end  of  speaking,  that  he  cast  away  the 
jawbone  out  of  his  hand,  and  called  that 
place  Ramath-lehi. 

18  IF  And  he  was  sore  athirst,  and  called  on 
the  Lord,  and  said,  Thou  hast  given  thi& 
great  deliverance  into  the  hand  of  thy  serv- 
ant: and  now  shall  I die  for  thirst,  and  fall 
into  the  hand  of  the  uncircumcised  ? 

19  But  God  clave  a hollow  place  that  was  in 
the  jaw,  and  there  came  water  thereout; 
and  when  he  had  drunk,  his  spirit  came 
again,  and  he  revived : wherefore  he  called 
the  name  thereof  En-hakkore,  which  is  in 
Lehi  unto  this  day. 

20  And  he  judged  Israel  in  the  days  of  the 
Philistines  twenty  years. 

CHAPTER  XVI. 

Delilah  betrayeth  Samson. 

Then  went  Samson  to  Gaza,  and  saw 
there  a harlot,  and  went  in  unto  her. 

2  And  it  was  told  the  Gazites,  saying,  Sam- 
son is  come  hither.  And  they  compassed 
him  in,  and  laid  wait  for  him  all  night  in  the 
gate  of  the  city,  and  were  quiet  all  the  night, 
saying.  In  the  morning,  when  it  is  day,  we 
shall  kill  him. 

3  And  Samson  Ipy  till  midnight,  and  arose 
at  midnight,  and  took  the  doors  of  the  gate 
of  the  city,  and  the  two  posts,  and  went  away 
with  them,  bar  and  all,  and  put  them  upon 
his  shoulders,  and  carried  them  up  to  the 
top  of  a hill  that  is  before  Hebron. 

4  IF  And  it  came  to  pass  afterward,  that  he 
loved  a woman  in  the  valley  of  Sorek,  whose 
name  was  Delilah. 

5  And  the  lords  of  the  Philistines  came  up 
unto  her,  and  said  unto  her.  Entice  him,  and 
see  wherein  his  great  strength  lieth^  and  by 
what  means  we  may  prevail  against  him, 
that  we  may  bind  him  to  afflict  him : and  we 
will  give  thee  every  one  of  us  eleven  hun- 
dred pieces  of  silver.  _ 

6  1 And  Delilah  said  to  Samson,  Tell  me,  I 
pray  thee,  wherein  thy  great  strength  lieth, 
and  wherewith  thou  mightest  be  bound  to 
atflictthee.  , _ 

7  And  Samson  said  unto  her.  If  they  bind 
me  with  seven  green  withs  that  were  never 
dried,  then  shall  I be  weak,  and  be  as  anoth- 
er man.  , . , 

8  Then  the  lords  of  the  Philistines  brought 
up  to  her  seven  green  withs  which  had  not 
been  dried,  and  she  bound  him  with  them. 

9  Now  there  were  men  lying  in  wait,  abiding 
with  her  in  the  chamber.  And  she  said  unto 
him.  The  Philistines  be  upon  thee,  Samson. 
And  he  brake  the  withs,  as  a thread  of  tow 
is  broken  when  it  toucheth  the  fire.  So  his 
strength  was  not  known. 

10  And  Delilah  said  unto  Samson,  Behold^ 


Delilah  enticeth  him.  JL  DOES,  XVII.  Samson* 8 death. 


thou  hast  mocked  me,  and  told  me  lies : now 
tell  me,  I pray  thee,  wherewith  thou  might- 
est  be  bound. 

11  And  he  said  unto  her,  If  they  bind  me 
fast  with  new  ropes  that  never  were  occu- 
pied, then  shall  I be  weak,  and  be  as  anoth- 
er man. 

12  Delilah  therefore  took  new  ropes,  and 
bound  him  therewith,  and  said  unto  him. 
The  Philistines  he  upon  thee,  Samson.  And 
there  were  liers  in  wait  abiding  in  the  cham- 
ber. And  he  brake  them  from  off  his  arms 
like  a thread. 

13  And  Delilah  said  unto  Samson,  Hitherto 
thou  hast  mocked  me,  and  told  me  lies : tell 
me  wherewith  thou  mightest  be  bound. 
And  he  said  unto  her.  If  thou  weavest  the 
seven  locks  of  my  head  with  the  web. 

14  And  she  fastened  it  with  the  pin,  and 
said  unto  him.  The  Philistines  he  upon  thee, 
Samson.  And  he  awaked  out  of  his  sleep, 
and  went  “Uway  with  the  pin  of  the  beam, 
and  with  the  web. 

15  If  And  she  said  unto  him.  How  canst  thou 
say,  I love  thee,  when  thine  heart  is  not  with 
me?  Thou  hast  mocked  me  these  three 
times,  and  hast  not  told  me  wherein  thy 
great  strength  lieth. 

16  And  it  came  to  pass,  when  she  pressed 
him  daily  with  her  words,  and  urged  him,  so 
that  his  soul  was  vexed  unto  death ; 

17  That  he  told  her  all  his  heart,  and  said 
unto  her.  There  hath  not  come  a razor  upon 
mine  head ; for  I have  heen  a Nazarite  unto 
God  from  my  mother’s  womb  : if  I be  shav- 
en, then  my  strength  will  go  from  me,  and 
I shall  become  weak,  and  be  like  any  other 
man. 

18  And  when  Delilah  saw  that  he  had  told 
her  all  his  heart;  she  sent  and  called  for 
the  lords  of  the  Philistines,  saying.  Come  up 
this  once,  for  he  hath  shewed  me  all  his 
heart.  Then  the  lords  of  the  Philistines 
came  up  unto  her,  and  brought  money  in 
their  hand. 

19  And  she  made  him  sleep  upon  her  knees ; 
and  she  called  for  a man,  and  she  caused 
him  to  shave  off  the  seven  locks  of  his  head ; 
and  she  began  to  afflict  him,  and  his  strength 
went  from  him. 

20  And  she  said.  The  Philistines  he  upon 
thee,  Samson.  And  he  awoke  out  of  his 
sleep,  and  said,  I will  go  out  as  at  other 
times  before,  and  shake  myself.  And  he  wist 
not  that  the  Lord  was  departed  from  him. 

21  ^ But  the  Philistines  took  him,  and  put 
out  his  eyes,  and  brought  him  down  to  Gaza, 
and  bound  him  with  fetters  of  brass ; and  he 
did  grind  in  the  prison  house. 

22  Howbeit  the  hair  of  his  head  began  to 
grow  again  after  he  was  shaven. 

23  Then  the  lords  of  the  Philistines  gath- 
ered them  together  for  to  offer  a great  sac- 
rifice unto  Dagon  their  god,  and  to  rejoice : 
for  they  said.  Our  god  hath  delivered  Sam- 
son our  enemy  into  our  hand. 

24  And  when  the  people  saw  him,  they 

raised  their  god:  for  they  said.  Our  god 

ath  delivered  into  our  hands  our  enemy, 

and  the  destroyer  of  our  country,  which 
slew  many  of  us. 

25  And  it  came  to  pass,  when  their  hearts 
were  merry,  that  they  said.  Call  for  Samson, 
that  he  may  make  us  sport.  And  they  called 


for  Samson  out  of  the  prison  house ; and  he 
made  them  sport : and  they  set  him  between 
the  pillars. 

26  And  Samson  said  unto  the  lad  that  held 
him  by  the  hand.  Suffer  me  that  I may  feel 
the  pillars  whereupon  the  house  standeth, 
that  I may  lean  upon  them. 

27  Now  the  house  was  full  of  men  and  wo- 
men; and  all  the  lords  of  the  Philistines 
were  there ; and  there  were  upon  the  roof 
about  three  thousand  men  and  women,  that 
beheld  while  Samson  made  sport. 

28  And  Samson  called  unto  the  Lord,  and 
said,  O Lord  God,  remember  me,  I pray 
thee,  and  strengthen  me,  I pray  thee,  only 
this  once,  O God,  that  I may  be  at  once 
avenged  of  the  Philistines  for  my  two  eyes. 

29  And  Samson  took  hold  of  the  two  middle 
pillars  upon  which  the  house  stood,  and  on 
which  it  was  borne  up,  of  the  one  with  his 
right  hand,  and  of  the  other  with  his  left. 

30  And  Samson  said.  Let  me  die  with  the 
Philistines.  And  he  bowed  himself  with  all 
his  might ; and  the  house  fell  upon  the  lords, 
and  upon  all  the  people  that  were  therein. 
So  the  dead  which  he  slew  at  his  death  were 
more  than  they  which  he  slew  in  his  life. 

31  Then  his  brethren  and  all  the  house  of  his 
father  came  do wn,  and  took  him,  and  bro  ught 
him  up,  and  buried  him  between  Zorah  and 
Eshtaol  in  the  buryingplace  of  Manoah  his 
father.  And  he  judged  Israel  twenty  years. 

CHAPTEE  XYII. 

Of  Micah’s  idolatry. 

AND  there  was  a man  of  mount  Ephraim, 
whose  name  was  Micah. 

2 And  he  said  unto  his  mother.  The  eleven 
hundred  shekels  of  silver  that  were  taken 
from  thee,  about  which  thou  cursedst,  and 
spakest  of  also  in  mine  ears,  behold,  the  sil- 
ver is  with  me ; I took  it.  And  his  mother 
said.  Blessed  he  thou  of  the  Lord,  my  son. 

3 And  when  he  had  restored  the  eleven 
hundred  shekels  of  silver  to  his  mother,  his 
mother  said,  I had  wholly  dedicated  the  sil- 
ver unto  the  Lord  from  my  hand  for  my 
son,  to  make  a graven  image  and  a molten 
image : now  therefore  I will  restore  it  unto 
thee. 

4 Yet  he  restored  the  money  unto  his  moth- 
er ; and  his  mother  took  two  hundred  shekels 
of  silver,  and  gave  them  to  the  founder,  who 
made  thereof  a graven  image  and  a molten 
image : and  they  were  in  the  house  of  Micah. 

5 And  the  man  Micah  had  a house  of  gods, 
and  made  an  ephod,  and  teraphim,  and  con- 
secrated one  of  his  sons,  who  became  his 
priest. 

6 In  those  days  there  was  no  king  in  Israel, 
hut  every  man  did  that  which  was  right  in 
his  own  eyes. 

7 t And  there  was  a young  man  out  of 
Beth-lehem-judah  of  the  family  of  Judah, 
who  was  a Levite,  and  he  sojourned  there. 

8 And  the  man  departed  out  of  the  city 
from  Beth-lehem-judah  to  sojourn  where 
he  could  find  a place : and  he  came  to  mount 
Ephraim  to  the  house  of  Micah,  as  he  jour- 
neyed. 

9 And  Micah  said  unto  him.  Whence  comest 
thou  ? And  he  said  unto  him,  I am  a Levite 
of  Beth-lehem-judah,  and  I go  to  sojourn 
where  I may  find  a place. 

191 


Tlie  spies  of  Dan, 


JUDGES,  XVIII.  Laish  taken  by  surprise. 


10  And  Micah  said  unto  him,  Dwell  with 
me,  and  be  unto  me  a father  and  a priest, 
and  I will  give  thee  ten  shekels  of  silver  by 
the  year,  arid  a suit  of  apparel,  and  thy  vict- 
uals. So  the  Levite  went  in. 

11  And  the  Levite  was  content  to  dwell 
with  the  man ; and  the  young  man  was  un- 
to him  as  one  of  his  sons. 

13  And  Micah  consecrated  the  Levite ; and 
the  young  man  became  his  priest,  and  was 
in  the  house  of  Micah. 

13  Then  said  Micah,  Now  know  I that  the 
Lord  will  do  me  good,  seeing  I have  a Le- 
vite to  my  priest. 

CHAPTER  XVIII. 

The  Danites  seek  an  inheritance. 

IN  those  days  there  was  no  king  in  Israel : 

and  in  those  days  the  tribe  of  the  Danites 
sought  them  an  inheritance  to  dwell  in ; for 
unto  that  day  all  their  inheritance  had  not 
fallen  unto  them  among  the  tribes  of  Israel. 

3  And  the  children  of  Dan  sent  of  their 
family  five  men  from  their  coasts,  men  of 
valour,  from  Zorah,  and  from  Eshtaol,  to 
spy  out  the  land,  and  to  search  it ; and  they 
said  unto  them.  Go,  search  the  land : who 
when  they  came  to  mount  Ephraim,  to  the 
house  of  Micah,  they  lodged  there. 

3 When  they  were  by  the  house  of  Micah, 
they  knew  the  voice  of  the  young  man  the 
Levite : and  they  turned  in  thither,  and  said 
unto  him.  Who  brought  thee  hither?  and 
what  makest  thou  in  this  place‘s  and  what 
hast  thou  here? 

4  And  he  said  unto  them,  Thus  and  thus 
dealeth  Micah  with  me,  and  hath  hired  me, 
and  I am  his  priest. 

5  And  they  said  unto  him.  Ask  counsel,  we 
pray  thee,  of  God,  that  we  may  know  wheth- 
er our  way  which  we  go  shall  be  prosperous. 

6  And  the  priest  said  unto  them.  Go  in 
peace : before  the  Lord  is  your  way  where- 
in ye  go. 

7  Then  the  five  men  departed,  and  came 
to  Laish,  and  saw  the  people  that  were  there- 
in, how  they  dwelt  careless,  after  the  man- 
ner of  the  Zidonians,  quiet  and  secure ; and 
there  was  no  magistrate  in  the  land,  that 
might  put  them  to  shame  in  any  thing ; and 
they  were  far  from  the  Zidonians,  and  had 
no  business  with  any  man. 

8  And  they  came  unto  their  brethren  to 
Zorah  and  Eshtaol : and  their  brethren  said 
unto  them.  What  say  ye? 

9  And  they  said.  Arise,  that  we  may  go  up 
against  them:  for  we  have  seen  the  land, 
and,  behold,  it  is  very  good : and  are  ye  still  ? 
be  not  slothful  to  go,  and  to  enter  to  possess 
the  land. 

10  When  ye  go,  ye  shall  come  unto  a people 
secure,  and  to  a large  land:  for  God  hath 
given  it  into  your  nands;  a place  where 
there  is  no  want  of  any  thing  that  is  in  the 

11  t And  there  went  from  thence  of  the 
family  of  the  Danites,  out  of  Zorah  and  out 
of  Eshtaol,  six  hundred  men  appointed  with 
weapons  of  war. 

13  And  they  went  up,  and  pitched  in  Kir- 
jath-jearira,  in  Judah:  wherefore  they  call- 
ed that  place  Mahaneh-dan  unto  this  day : 
behold,  it  is  behind  Kiriath-jearim. 

13  And  they  passed  thence  unto  mount 
193 


Ephraim,  and  came  unto  the  house  of  Mi- 
cali. 

14  H Then  answered  the  five  men  that  went 
to  spy  out  the  country  of  Laish,  and  said 
unto  their  brethren,  Do  ye  know  that  there 
is  in  these  houses  an  ephod,  and  teraphim, 
and  a graven  image,  and  a molten  image? 
now  therefore  consider  what  ye  have  to  do. 

15  And  they  turned  thitherward,  and  came 
to  the  house  of  the  young  man  the  Levite, 
even  unto  the  house  of  Micah,  and  saluted 
him. 

16  And  the  six  hundred  men  appointed 
with  their  weapons  of  war,  which  were  of 
the  children  of  Dan,  stood  by  the  entering 
of  the  gate. 

17  And  the  five  men  that  went  to  spy  out 
the  land  went  up,  and  came  in  thither,  and 
took  the  graven  image,  and  the  ephod,  and 
the  teraphim,  and  the  molten  image:  and 
the  priest  stood  in  the  entering  of  the  gate 
with  the  six  hundred  men  that  were  ap- 
pointed with  weapons  of  war. 

18  And  these  went  into  Micah’s  house,  and 
fetched  the  carved  image,  the  ephod,  and 
the  teraphim,  and  the  molten  image.  Then 
said  the  priest  unto  them,  What  do  ye  ? 

19  And  they  said  unto  him.  Hold  thy  peace, 
lay  th'ine  hand  upon  thy  mouth,  and  go  with 
us,  and  be  to  us  a father  and  a priest : is  it 
better  for  thee  to  be  a priest  unto  the  house 
of  one  man,  or  that  thou  be  a priest  unto  a 
tribe  and  a family  in  Israel? 

30  And  the  priest’s  heart  was  glad,  and  he 
took  the  ephod,  and  the  teraphim,  and  the 
graven  image,  and  went  in  the  midst  of  the 
people. 

31  So  they  turned  and  departed,  and  put 
the  little  ones  and  the  cattle  and  the  car- 
riage before  them. 

' 33  IF  And  when  they  were  a good  way  from 
the  house  of  Micah,  the  men  that  were  in  the 
houses  near  to  Micah’s  house  were  gathered 
together,  and  overtook  the  children  of  Dan. 

33  And  they  cried  unto  the  children  of 
Dan.  And  they  turned  their  faces,  and 
said  unto  Micah,  What  aileth  thee,  that 
thou  comest  with  such  a company? 

34  And  he  said.  Ye  have  taken  away  my 
gods  which  I made,  and  the  priest,  and  ye 
are  gone  away:  and  what  have  I more? 
and  what  is  this  that  ye  say  unto  me.  What 
aileth  thee  ? 

35  And  the  children  of  Dan  said  unto  him. 
Let  not  thy  voice  be  heard  among  us,  lest 
angry  fellows  run  upon  thee,  and  thou  lose 
thy  life,  with  the  lives  of  thy  household. 

36  And  the  children  of  Dan  went  their  way : 

and  when  Micah  saw  that  they  were  too 
strong  for  him,  he  turned  and  went  back 
unto  his  house.  ^ , 

37  And  they  took  the  things  which  Micah 
had  made,  and  the  priest  which  he  had,  and 
came  unto  Laish,  unto  a people  that  were  at 
quiet  and  secure : and  they  smote  them 
with  the  edge  of  the  sword,  and  burnt  the 
citj^  with  fire. 

38  And  there  was  no  deliverer,  because  it 
was  far  from  Zidon,  and  they  had  no  busi- 
ness with  any  man ; and  it  was  in  the  valJey 
that  lieth  by  Beth-rehob.  And  they  built  a 
city,  and  dwelt  therein. 

39  And  they  called  the  name  of  the  city 
Dan,  after  the  name  of  Dan  their  father, 


A Levite  cometh 


who  was  born  unto  Israel:  howbeit  the 
naiiie  of  the  city  was  Laish  at  the  first. 
loO  II  And  the  children  of  Dan  set  up  the 
graven  iina^e:  and  Jonathan,  the  son  of 
Gershom,  the  son  of  Manasseh,  he  and  his 
sons  were  priests  to  the  tribe  of  Dan  until 
the  day  of  the  captivity  of  the  land. 
ol  And  they  set  them  up  Micah’s  g’raven 
image,  ^yhich  he  made,  all  the  time  that  the 
house  of  God  was  in  Shiloh. 

CHAPTER  XIX. 

The  Benjamites'  wickedness. 

AND  it  came  to  pass  in  those  days,  when 
XX  there  was  no  king  in  Israel,  that  there 
was  a certain  Levite  sojourning  on  the  side 
of  mount  Ephraim,  who  took  to  him  a con- 
cubine out  of  Beth-lehem-judah. 

3 And  his  concubine  played  the  whore 
against  him,  and  went  away  from  him  unto 
her  father’s  house  to  Beth-lehem-judah,  and 
was  there  four  whole  months. 

3 And  her  husband  arose,  and  went  after 
her,  to  speak  friendly  unto  her,  and  to  bring 
her  again,  having  his  servant  with  him,  and 
a couple  of  asses : and  she  brought  him  into 
her  father’s  house ; and  when  the  father  of 

. rejoiced  to  meet  him. 

4 And  his  father  in  law,  the  damsel’s  father, 

retained  him ; and  he  abode  with  him  three 
there  drink,  and  lodged 

51  And  it  came  to  pass  on  the  fourth  day, 
when  they  arose  early  in  the  morning,  that 
he  rose  up  to  depart ; and  the  damsel’s  fa- 
ther said  unto  his  son  in  law.  Comfort  thine 
heart  with  a morsel  of  bread,  and  afterward 
go  your  way. 

6 And  they  sat  down,  and  did  eat  and  drink 

them  together : for  the  damsel’s  fa- 
ther had  said  unto  the  man.  Be  content,  I 
pray  thee,  and  tarry  all  night,  and  let  thine 
heart  be  merry. 

7 And  when  the  man  rose  up  to  depart,  his 
father  m law  urged  him:  therefore  he 
lodged  there  again. 

in  the  morning  on  the 
fifth  day  to  depart : and  the  damsel’s  father 
said.  Comfort  thine  heart,  I pray  thee.  And 
they  tarried  until  afternoon,  and  they  did 
eat  both  of  them. 

9 And  when  the  man  rose  up  to  depart,  he, 
and  his  concubine,  and  his  servant,  his  fa- 
ther  in  law  the  damsel’s  father,  said  unto 
him.  Behold,  now  the  day  draweth  toward 
evening,  I pray  you  tarry  all  night:  behold, 
the  day  groweth  to  an  end,  lodge  here,  that 
thine  heart  may  be  merry;  and  to  morrow 
get  you  early  on  your  way,  that  thou  may- 
est  go  home. 

10  But  the  man  would  not  tarry  that  night 
but  he  rose  up  and  departed,  and  came  over 
against  Jejius,  vdiich  is  Jerusalem  ; and  there 
were  with  him  two  asses  saddled,  his  concu- 
bine also  was  with  him. 

11  And  when  they  ivere  by  Jebus,  the  day 
^as  far  spent ; and  the  servant  said  unto  his 

^ thee,  and  let  us  turn  in 
in^it  Jebusites,  and  lodge 

13  And  his  master  said  unto  him.  We  will 
not  turn  aside  hither  into  the  city  of  a 
Stranger,  that  is  not  of  the  children  of  Is- 
rael; we  will  pass  over  to  Gibeah. 


JUDGES,  XIX. 


to  lodge  in  Gibeah. 


13  And  he  said  unto  his  servant.  Come,  and 
let  us  draw  near  to  one  of  these  places 
to  l^odge  all  night,  in  Gibeah,  or  in  Ha- 
mah. 

they  passed  on  and  went  their  way ; 
and  the  sun  went  down  upon  them  when 
jamin  by  Gibeah,  which  belongeth  to  Ben- 

15  And  they  turned  aside  thither,  to  go  in 
and  to  lodge  in  Gibeah : and  when  he  went 
m,  he  sat  him  down  in  a street  of  the  city  • 
for  piere  was  no  man  that  took  them  into 
his  house  to  lodging. 

16  t And,  behold,  there  came  an  old  man 
from  his  work  out  of  the  field  at  even 
which 'M;as  also  of  mount  Ephraim;  and  he 
sojourned  in  Gibeah : but  the  men  of  the 
place  were  Benjamites. 

17  And  when  he  Rad  lifted  up  his  eyes,  he 
saw  a wayfaring  man  in  the  street  of  the 
cRy:  and  the  old  man  said.  Whither  goest 
Ibou  ? and  whence  comest  thou  ? 

18  Ai^  he  said  unto  him.  We  are  passing 
from  Beth-lehem-judah  toward  the  side  of 
mount  Ephraim ; from  thence  am  I : and  I 
went  to  Beth-lehem-judah,  but  I am  now 
going  to  the  house  of  the  Lord  ; and  there 
ts  no  man  that  receiveth  me  to  house. 

19  Yet  there  is  both  straw  and  provender 
for  our  asses ; and  there  is  bread  and  wine 
also  for  me,  and  for  thy  handmaid,  and  for 
the  young  man  which  is  with  thy  servants : 
there  is  no  want  of  any  thing. 

20  And  the  old  man  said.  Peace  he  with 
thee ; howsoever,  let  all  thy  wants  lie  upon 

; only  lodge  not  in  the  street. 

21  bo  he  brought  him  into  his  house,  and 
gave  provender  unto  the  asses:  and  they 

their  feet,  and  did  eat  and  drink. 

32  1 Now  as  they  were  making  their  hearts 
merry,  behold,  the  men  of  the  city,  certain 
sons  of  Belial,  beset  the  house  round  about, 
and  beat  at  the  door,  and  spake  to  the  mas- 
ter of  the  house,  the  old  man,  saying.  Bring 
forth  the  man  that  came  into  thine  house 
that  we  may  know  him. 

33  And  the  man,  the  master  of  the  house, 
went  out  unto  them,  and  said  unto  them. 
Nay,  my  brethren,  naij,  I pray  you,  do  not 
so  wickedly;  seeing  that  this  man  is  come 
into  mine  house,  do  not  this  folly. 

34  Behold,  here  is  my  daughter  a maiden, 
and  his  concubine;  them  I will  bring  out 
now,  and  humble  ye  them,  and  do  with 
them  what  seemeth  good  unto  you : but  un- 
to this  man  do  not  so  vile  a thing. 

25  Uut  the  men  would  not  hearken  to  him  ; 
so  the  man  took  his  concubine,  and  brought 
her  forth  unto  them ; and  they  knew  her 
and  abused  her  all  the  night  until  the  morni 
mg  : and  when  the  day  began  to  spring,  they 
let  her  go. 

26  Then  came  the  woman  in  the  dawning 
of  tne  day,  and  fell  doivn  at  the  door  of  the 
man’s  house  where  her  lord  was,  till  it  was 
light. 

27  And  her  lord  rose  up  in  the  morning, 
and  opened  the  doors  of  the  house,  and  went 
out  to  go  his  way : and,  behold,  the  woman 
his  concubine  was  fallen  down  at  the  door 
of  the  house,  and  her  hands  ivere  upon  the 
threshold. 

28  And  he  said  unto  her.  Up,  and  let  us  be 
going.  But  none  answered.  Then  the  man 

193 


The  Levite  declareth  his  wrong. 


JUDGES,  XX. 


The  Israelites  defeated,' 


took  her  up  upon  an  ass,  and  the  man  rose 
up,  and  gat  him  unto  his  place. 

29  t And  when  he  was  come  into  his  house, 
he  took  a knife,  and  laid  hold  on  his  concu- 
bine, and  divided  her,  together  with  her 
bones,  into  twelve  pieces,  and  sent  her  into 
all  the  coasts  of  Israel. 

30  And  it  was  so,  that  all  that  saw  it  said. 
There  was  no  such  deed  done  nor  seen  from 
the  day  that  the  children  of  Israel  came  up 
but  of  the  land  of  E^yptunto  this  day ; con- 
sider of  it,  take  advice,  and  speak  your 
minds, 

CHAPTER  XX. 

The  Levite’s  complaint, 

Then  all  the  children  of  Israel  went  out, 
and  the  congreg’ation  was  gathered  to- 
gether as  one  man,  from  Dan  even  to  Beer- 
sheba,  with  the  land  of  Gilead,  unto  the 
Lord  in  Mizpeh. 

'2  And  the  chief  of  all  the  people,  even  of 
all  the  tribes  of  Israel,  presented  themselves 
in  the  assembly  of  the  people  of  God,  four 
hundred  thousand  footmen  that  drew  sword. 
3 (Now  the  children  of  Benjamin  heard  that 
the  children  of  Israel  were  gone  up  to  Miz- 
peh.) Then  said  the  children  of  Israel,  Tell 
us,  how  was  this  wickedness  ? 

4  And  the  Levite,  the  husband  of  the  wo- 
man that  was  slain,  answered  and  said,  I 
came  into  Gibeah  that  belongeth  to  Benja- 
min, I and  my  concubine,  to  lodge. 

5  And  the  men  of  G ibeah  rose  against  me, 
and  beset  the  house  round  about  upon  me 
by  night,  and  thought  to  have  slain  me : and 
my  concubine  have  they  forced,  that  she  is 
dead. 

6  And  I took  my  concubine,  and  cut  her  in 
pieces,  and  sent  her  throughout  all  the 
country  of  the  inheritance  of  Israel:  for 
they  have  committed  lewdness  and  folly  in 
Israel. 

7  Behold,  ye  are  all  children  of  Israel;  give 
here  your  advice  and  counsel. 

8  ^ And  all  the  people  arose  as  one  man, 
saying.  We  will  not  any  of  us  go  to  his  tent, 
neither  will  we  any  of  us  turn  into  his 
house. 

9  But  now  this  shall  he  the  thing  which  we 
will  do  to  Gibeah ; we  will  go  up  by  lot 
against  it; 

10  And  we  will  take  ten  men  of  a hundred 
throughout  all  the  tribes  of  Israel,  and  a 
hundred  of  a thousand,  and  a thousand  out 
of  ten  thousand,  to  fetch  victuals  for  the 
people,  that  they  may  do,  when  they  come 
to  Gibeah  of  Benjamin,  according  to  all  the 
folly  that  they  have  wrought  in  Israel. 

11  So  all  the  men  of  Israel  were  gathered 
against  the  city,  knit  together  as  one 
man. 

12  i And  the  tribes  of  Israel  sent  men 
through  all  the  tribe  of  Benjamin,  saying. 
What  wickedness  is  this  that  is  done  among 
you  ? 

13  Now  therefore  deliver  us  the  men,  the 
children  of  Belial,  which  are  in  Gibeah,  that 
we  may  put  them  to  death,  and  put  away 
evil  from  Israel.  But  the  children  of  Ben- 
jamin would  not  hearken  to  the  voice  of 
their  brethren  the  children  of  Israel : 

14  But  the  children  of  Benjamin  gathered 
themselves  together  out  of  the  cities  unto 
194 


Gibeah,  to  go  out  to  battle  against  the  chil-  , 
dren  of  Israel.  ^ 

15  And  the  children  of  Benjamin  were  num- 
bered at  that  time  out  of  the  cities  twenty 
and  six  thousand  men  that  drew  sword,  be- 
sides the  inhabitants  of  Gibeah,  which  were 
numbered  seven  hundred  chosen  men. 

16  Among  all  this  people  there  were  seven 
hundred  chosen  men  lefthanded ; every  one 
could  sling  stones  at  a hair  breadth,  and  not 
miss. 

17  And  the  men  of  Israel,  besides  Benja- 
min, were  numbered  four  hundred  thousand 
men  that  drew  sword : all  these  were  men  of 
war. 

18  t And  the  children  of  Israel  arose,  and 
went  up  to  the  house  of  God,  and  asked 
counsel  of  God,  and  said.  Which  of  us  shall 
go  up  first  to  the  battle  against  the  children 
of  Benjamin  ? And  the  Lord  said,  Judah 
shall  go  up  first. 

19  And  the  children  of  Israel  rose  up  in  the 
morning,  and  encamped  against  Gibeah. 

20  And  the  men  of  Israel  went  out  to  battle 
against  Benjamin;  and  the  men  of  Israel 
put  themselves  in  array  to  fight  against  them 
at  Gibeah. 

21  And  the  children  of  Benjamin  came  forth 
out  of  Gibeah,  and  destroyed  down  to  the 
ground  of  the  Israelites  that  day  twenty 
and  two  thousand*  men. 

22  And  the  people,  the  men  of  Israel,  en- 
couraged themselves,  and  set  their  battle 
again  in  array  in  the  place  where  they  put 
themselves  in  array  the  first  day. 

23  (And  the  children  of  Israel  went  up  and 
wept  before  the  Lord  until  even,  and  asked 
counsel  of  the  Lord,  saying.  Shall  I go  up 
again  to  battle  against  the  children  of  Ben- 
jamin my  brother?  And  the  Lord  said.  Go 
up  against  him.) 

24  And  the  children  of  Israel  came  near 
against  the  children  of  Benjamin  the  second 
day. 

25  And  Benjamin  went  forth  against  them 
out  of  Gibeah  the  second  day,  and  destroyed 
down  to  the  ground  of  the  children  of  Israel 
again  eighteen  thousand  men;  all  these 
drew  the  sword. 

26  1 Then  all  the  children  of  Israel,  and  all 
the  people,  went  up,  and  came  unto  the 
house  of  God,  and  wept,  and  sat  there  be- 
fore the  Lord,  and  fasted  that  day  until 
even,  and  offered  burnt  offerings  and  peace 
offerings  before  the  Lord. 

27  And  the  children  of  Israel  inquired  of 
the  Lord,  (for  the  ark  of  the  covenant  of 
God  was  there  in  those  days, 

28  And  Phinehas,  the  son  of  Eleazar,  the 

son  of  Aaron,  stood  before  it  in  those  days,) 
saying.  Shall  I yet  again  go  out  to  battle 
against  the  children  of  Benjamin  my  broth- 
er, or  shall  I cease  ? And  the  Lord  said.  Go 
up ; for  to  morrow  I will  deliver  them  into 
thine  hand.  ^ , 

29  And  Israel  set  liers  in  wait  round  about 
Gibeah. 

30  And  the  children  of  Israel  went  up 
against  the  children  of  Benjamin  on  the 
third  day,  and  put  themselves  in  array 
against  Gibeah,  as  at  other  times. 

31  And  the  children  of  Benjamin  went  out 
against  the  people,  and  were  drawn  away 
from  the  city ; and  they  began  to  smite  of 


The  Benjamites  smitten. 


the  people,  and  kill,  as  at  other  times,  in  the 
hij^hways,  of  which  one  g-oeth  up  to  the 
house  of  God,  and  the  other  to  Gibeah  in 
the  field,  about  thirty  men  of  Israel. 

82  And  the  children  of  Benjamin  said,  They 
are  smitten  down  before  us,  as  at  the  first. 
But  the  children  of  Israel  said.  Let  us  flee, 
and  draw  them  from  the  city  unto  the  high- 
ways. 

^ And  all  the  men  of  Israel  rose  up  out  of 
their  place,  and  put  themselves  in  array  at 
Baal-tamar:  and  the  liers  in  wait  of  Israel 
came  forth  out  of  their  places,  even  out  of 
the  meadows  of  Gibeah. 

34  And  there  came  ag-ainst  Gibeah  ten  thou- 
sand chosen  men  out  of  all  Israel,  and  the 
battle  was  sore : but  they  knew  not  that  evil 
was  near  them. 

35  And  the  Lord  smote  Benjamin  before 

children  of  Israel  destroyed 
of  the  Benjamites  that  day  twenty  and  five 
thousand  and  a hundred  men : all  these 
drew  the  sword. 

36  So  the  children  of  Benjamin  saw  that  they 
were  smitten : for  the  men  of  Israel  g-ave 
pmce  to  the  Benjamites,  because  they  trust- 
ed unto  the  liers  in  wait  which  they  had  set 
beside  Gibeah. 

37  And  the  liers  in  wait  hasted,  and  rushed 
upon  Gibeah;  and  the  liers  in  wait  drew 
themselves  along*,  and  smote  all  the  city  with 
the  edge  of  the  sword. 

38  Now  there  was  an  appointed  sign  be- 
tween  the  men  of  Israel  and  the  liers  in 
wait,  that  they  should  make  a great  flame 
with  smoke  rise  up  out  of  the  city. 

,39  And  when  the  men  of  Israel  retired  in 
7 Benjamin  began  to  smite  and 

kill  of  the  men  of  Israel  about  thirty  per- 
sons : for  they  said.  Surely  they  are  smitten 
down  before  us,  as  in  the  flrst  battle. 

when  the  flame  began  to  arise  up 
out  of  the  city  with  a pillar  of  smoke,  the 
Beiyamites  looked  behind  them,  and,  be- 
hold, the  flame  of  the  city  ascended  up  to 
heaven.  ^ 

41  And  when  the  men  of  Israel  turned 
again,  the  men  of  Benjamin  were  amazed : 

.o  was  come  upon  them. 

42  Therefore  they  turned  their  backs  be- 
tore  the  men  of  Israel  unto  the  way  of  the 
wilderness;  but  the  battle  overtook  them- 
and  them  which  came  out  of  the  cities  thev 
destroyed  in  the  midst  of  them. 

^ Thus  they  inclosed  the  Benjamites  round 
about,  and  chased  them,  and  trode  them 
down  with  ease  over  against  Gibeah  toward 
the  sunrising. 

M And  there  fell  of  Benjamin  eighteen 
^^dusand  men ; all  these  were  men  of  val- 

And  they  turned  and  fled  toward  the 
wilderness  unto  the  rock  of  Rimmon : and 
they  gleaned  of  them  in  the  highways  five 
tfiousand  men;  and  pursued  hard  after 
tnem  unto  Gidom,  and  slew  two  thousand 
men  of  them. 

46  So  that  all  which  fell  that  day  of  Benja- 
min  were  twentj^  and  five  thousand  men 
va?ou  tdd  sword ; all  these  were  men  of 

Bdt  six  hundred  men  turned  and  fled  to 
th^e  wilderness  unto  the  rock  Rimmon,  and 
abode  in  the  rock  Rimmon  four  months. 


JUDGES,  XXI. 


Thei/r  desolation  bevMiled, 


48  And  the  men  of  Israel  turned  again 
upon  the  children  of  Benjamin,  and  smote 
them  with  the  edge  of  the  sword,  as  well 
the  men  of  every  city,  as  the  beast,  and  all 
that  came  to  hand : also  they  set  on  Are  all 
the  cities  that  they  came  to. 


CHAPTER  XXI. 

Benjamin’s  desolation  bewailed. 

NOW  the  men  of  Israel  had  sworn  in  Miz- 
peh,  saying,  There  shall  not  any  of  us 
daughter  unto  Benjamin  to  wife. 

2 And  the  people  came  to  the  house  of 
a^ode  there  till  even  before  God, 
their  voices,  and  wept  sore; 

3 And  said,  O Lord  God  of  Israel,  why  is 
this  come  to  pass  in  Israel,  that  there  should 
be  to  day  one  tribe  lacking  in  Israel  ? 

4 And  it  came  to  pass  on  the  morrow,  that 
the  people  rose  early,  and  built  there  an 
aUar,  and  offered  burnt  offerings  and  peace 
offerings. 

5 And  the  children  of  Israel  said.  Who  is 
there  among  all  the  tribes  of  Israel  that 
came  not  up  with  the  congregation  unto 
the  Lord  ? For  they  had  made  a great  oath 
concerning  him  that  came  not  up  to  the 
Lord  to  Mizpeh,  saying,  He  shall  surely  be 
put  to  death. 

6 And  the  children  of  Israel  repented  them 
for  Benjamin  their  brother,  and  said.  There 
IS  one  tribe  cut  off  from  Israel  this  day. 

7 How  shall  we  do  for  wives  for  them  that 
remain,  seeing  we  have  sworn  by  the  Lord 
that  we  will  not  give  them  of  our  dauarhters 
to  wives  ? 

8 J And  ttiey  said.  What  one  is  there  of  the 
tribes  of  Israel  that  came  not  up  to  Mizpeh 
to  the  Lord?  And,  behold,  there  came 
none  to  the  camp  from  Jabesh-gilead  to 
the  assembly. 

9 For  the  people  were  numbered,  and,  be- 
hold, there  were  none  of  the  inhabitants  of 
Jabesh-gilead  there. 

10  And  the  congregation  sent  thither  twelve 
thousand  men  of  the  valiantest,  and  com- 
manded them,  saying.  Go  and  smite  the  in- 
habitants of  Jabesh-gilead  with  the  edge  of 
the  sword,  with  the  women  and  the  children. 
11  And  this  is  the  thing  that  ye  shall  do. 
Ye  shall  utterly  destroy  every  male,  and 
every  woman  that  hath  lain  by  man. 

found  among  the  inhabitants 
Of  Jabesh-gilead  four  hundred  young  vir- 
gins, that  had  known  no  man  by  lying  with 
any  male : and  they  brought  them  unto  the 
camp  to  Shiloh,  which  is  in  the  land  of  Ca- 
naan. 

13  And  the  whole  congregation  sent  some  to 
spe^  to  the  children  of  Benjamin  that  were 
in  the  rock  Rimmon,  and  to  call  peaceably 
unto  them.  ^ 

Benjamin  came  again  at  that  time ; 
and  they  gave  them  wives  which  they  had 
saved  alive  of  the  women  of  Jabesh-gilead : 
and  yet  so  they  suflBced  them  not. 

15  And  the  people  repented  them  for  Ben- 
jamin, because  that  the  Lord  had  made  a 
breach  in  the  tribes  of  Israel. 

^ Then  the  elders  of  the  congregation 
said,  How  shall  we  do  for  wives  for  them 
that  remain,  seeing  the  women  are  destroy- 
ed out  of  Benjamin  ? 

17  And  they  said.  There  must  be  an  inherit- 
195 


Wives  cure  provided  for  RUTH,  I.  the  Benjamites  that  escaped. 


ance  for  them  that  be  escaped  of  Benjamin, 
that  a tribe  be  not  destroyed  out  of  Israel. 

18  Howbeit  we  may  not  give  them  wives 
of  our  daughters : for  the  children  of  Israel 
have  sworn,  saying,  Cursed  he  he  that  giveth 
a wife  to  Benjamin. 

19  Then  they  said.  Behold,  there  is  a feast 
of  the  Lord  in  Shiloh  yearly,  in  a place 
which  is  on  the  north  side  of  Beth-el,  on  the 
east  side  of  the  highway  that  goeth  up  from 
Beth-el  to  Shechem,  and  on  the  south  of 
Lebonah. 

20  Therefore  they  commanded  the  children 
of  Benjamin,  saying.  Go  and  lie  in  wait  in 
the  vineyards ; 

21  And  see,  and,  behold,  if  the  daughters  of 
Shiloh  come  out  to  dance  in  dances,  then 
come  ye  out  of  the  vineyards,  and  catch 
you  every  man  his  wife  of  the  daughters 
of  Shiloh,  and  go  to  the  land  of  Benjamin. 


22  And  it  shall  be,  when  their  fathers  or 
their  brethren  come  unto  us  to  complain, 
that  we  will  say  unto  them.  Be  favourable 
unto  them  for  our  sakes:  because  we  re- 
served not  to  each  man  his  wife  in  the  war : 
for  ye  did  not  give  unto  them  at  this  time, 
that  ye  should  be  guilty. 

23  And  the  children  of  Benjamin  did  so,  and 
took  them  wives,  according  to  their  number, 
of  them  that  danced,  whom  they  caught : 
and  they  went  and  returned  unto  their  in- 
heritance, and  repaired  the  cities,  and  dwelt 
in  them. 

24  And  the  children  of  Israel  departed 
thence  at  that  time,  every  man  to  his  tribe 
and  to  his  family,  and  they  went  out  from 
thence  every  man  to  his  inheritance. 

25  In  those  days  there  was  no  king  in  Israel : 
every  man  did  that  which  was  right  in  his 
own  eyes. 


THE  BOOK  OF  RUTH. 


CHAPTER  I. 

Of  Naomi  and  Ruth. 

NOW  it  came  to  pass  in  the  days  when  the 
judges  ruled,  that  there  was  a famine  in 
the  land.  And  a certain  man  of  Beth-lehem- 
judah  went  to  sojourn  in  the  country  of 
Moab,  he,  and  his  wife,  and  his  two  sons. 

2  And  the  name  of  the  man  was  Elimelech, 
and  the  name  of  his  wife  Naomi,  and  the 
name  of  his  two  sons  Mahlon  and  Chilion, 
Ephrathites  of  Beth-lehem-judah.  And  they 
came  into  the  country  of  Moab,  and  con- 
tinued there. 

3  And  Elimelech  Naomi’s  husband  died ; 
and  she  was  left,  and  her  two  sons. 

4  And  they  took  them  wives  of  the  women 
of  Moab ; the  name  of  the  one  was  Orpah, 
and  the  name  of  the  other  Ruth : and  they 
dwelt  there  about  ten  years. 

5  And  Mahlon  and  Chilion  died  also  both  of 
them ; and  the  woman  was  left  of  her  two 
sons  and  her  husband. 

6  H Then  she  arose  with  her  daughters  in 
law,  that  she  might  return  from  the  coun- 
try of  Moab:  for  she  had  heard  in  the 
country  of  Moab  ho^  that  the  Lord  «had 
visited  his  people  in  giving  them  bread. 

7  Wherefore  she  went  forth  out  of  the 
place  where  she  was,  and  her  two  daugh- 
ters in  law  with  her ; and  they  went  on  the 
way  to  return  unto  the  land  of  Judah. 

8  And  Naomi  said  unto  her  two  daughters 
in  law,  Go,  return  each  to  her  mother’s 
house:  the  Lord  deal  kindly  with  5"ou,  as 
ye  have  dealt  with  the  dead,  and  with  me. 

9  The  Lord  grant  you  that  ye  may  find 
rest,  each  of  you  in  the  house  of  her  hus- 
band. Then  she  kissed  them ; and  they  lift- 
ed up  their  voice,  and  wept. 

10  And  they  said  unto  her.  Surely  we  will 
return  with  thee  unto  thy  people. 

11  And  Naomi  said,  Turn  again,  my  daugh- 
ters: why  will  ye  go  with  me?  are  there 
yet  any  more  sons  in  my  womb,  that  they 
may  be  your  husbands? 

12  Turn  again,  my  daughters,  go  your  way ; 
for  I am  too  old  to  have  a husband.  If  I 
196 


should  say,  I have  hope,  if  I should  have  a 
husband  also  to  night,  and  should  also  bear 
sons; 

13  Would  ye  tarry  for  them  till  they  were 
grown  ? would  ye  stay  for  them  from  having 
husbands?  nay,  my  daughters;  for  it  griev- 
eth  me  much  for  your  sakes  that  the  hand 
of  the  Lord  is  gone  out  against  me. 

14  And  they  lifted  up  their  voice,  and  wept 
again  : and  Orpah  kissed  her  mother  in  law ; 
but  Ruth  clave  unto  her. 

15  And  she  said.  Behold,  thy  sister  in  law 
is  gone  back  unto  her  people,  and  unto  her 
gods : return  thou  after  thy  sister  in  law. 

16  And  Ruth  said.  Entreat  me  not  to  leave 
thee,  or  to  return  from  following  after  thee : 
for  whither  thou  goest,  I will  go ; and  where 
thou  lodgest,  I will  lodg'e : thy  people  shall 
he  my  people,  and  thy  God  my  God : 

17  Where  thou  diest,  will  I die,  and  there  will 
I be  buried : the  Lord  do  so  to  me,  and  more 
also,  if  aught  but  death  part  thee  and  me. 

18  When  she  saw  that  she  was  steadfastly 
minded  to  go  with  her,  then  she  left  speak- 
ing unto  her. 

19  1 So  they  two  went  until  they  came  to 
Beth-lehem.  And  it  came  to  pass,  when 
they  were  come  to  Beth-lehem,  that  all  the 
city  was  moved  about  them,  and  they  said. 
Is  this  Naomi? 

20  And  she  said  unto  them,  Call  me  not 
Naomi,  call  me  Mara : for  the  Almighty 
hath  dealt  very  bitterly  with  me. 

21  I went  out  full,  and  the  Lord  hath 
brought  me  home  again  empty:  why  then 
call  ye  me  Naomi,  seeing  the  Lord  hath 
testified  against  me,  and  the  Almighty  hath 
aftlicted  me? 

22  So  Naomi  returned,  and  Ruth  the  Moab- 
itess,  her  daughter  in  law,  with  her,  which 
returned  out  of  the  country  of  Moab:  and 
they  came  to  Beth-lehem  in  the  beginning 
of  barley  harvest. 

CHAPTER  II. 

Ruth  gleaneth  in  the  fields  of  Boaz. 

AND  Naomi  had  a kinsman  of  her  hus- 
band’s,  a mighty  man  of  wealth,  of  the 


Boaz  sheweth  favour  to  Ruth. 


family  of  Eliinelech ; and  his  name  was 
Boaz. 

2 And  Ruth  the  Moabitess  said  unto  Na- 
omi, Let  me  now  go  to  the  field,  and  |?lean 
ears  of  corn  after  him  in  whose  sig-lit  I shall 
find  g-race.  And  she  said  unto  her.  Go,  my 
daughter. 

3 And  she  went,  and  came,  and  gleaned  in 
the  field  after  the  reapers : and  her  hap  was 
to  light  on  a part  of  the  field  helonging  unto 
Boaz,  who  was  of  the  kindred  of  Elimelech. 

4 t And,  behold,  Boaz  came  from  Beth-le- 
hem,  and  said  unto  the  reapers.  The  Lord 
he  with  you.  And  they  answered  him.  The 
Lord  bless  thee. 

5 Then  said  Boaz  unto  his  servant  that  was 
set  over  the  reapers.  Whose  damsel  is  this  ? 

6 And  the  servant  that  was  set  over  the 
reapers  answered  and  said.  It  is  the  Moab- 
itish  damsel  that  came  back  with  Naomi  out 
of  the  country  of  Moab : 

7 And  she  said,  I pray  you,  let  me  glean  and 
gather  after  the  reapers  among  the  sheaves : 
so  she  came,  and  hath  continued  even  from 
the  morning  until  now,  that  she  tarried  a 
little  in  the  house. 

8 Then  said  Boaz  unto  Ruth,  Hearest  thOu 
n^,  my  daughter  ? Go  not  to  glean  in  an- 
other field,  neither  go  from  hence,  but  abide 
here  fast  by  my  maidens : 

9 Let  thine  eyes  he  on  the  field  that  they  do 
reap,  and  go  thou  after  them : have  T not 
charged  the  young  men  that  they  shall  not 
touch  thee  ? and  when  thou  art  athirst  go 
unto  the  vessels,  and  drink  of  that  which 
the  young  men  have  drawn. 

10  Then  she  fell  on  her  face,  and  bowed 

ground,  and  said  unto  him. 
Why  have  I found  grace  in  thine  eyes,  that 
thou  shouldest  take  knowledge  of  me,  see- 
ing I am  a stranger? 

answered  and  said  unto  her. 
It  hath  fully  been  shewed  me,  all  that  thou 
hast  done  unto  thy  mother  in  law  since  the 
husband ; and  how  thou  hast 
lett  thy  father  and  thy  mother,  and  the  land 
nativity,  and  art  come  unto  a people 
which  thou  knewest  not  heretofore. 

13  The  Lord  recompense  thy  work,  and  a 
full  reward  be  given  thee  of  the  Lord  God 
ot  Israel,  under  whose  wings  thou  art  come 
to  trust. 

said.  Let  me  find  favour  in  thv 
Sight,  my  lord  ; for  that  thou  hast  comforted 
me,  for  that  thou  hast  spoken  friendly 
unto  thine  handmaid,  though  I be  not  like 
unto  one  of  thine  handmaidens. 

14  And  Boaz  said  unto  her.  At  mealtime 

hither,  and  eat  of  the  bread, 
oil  K vinegar.  And  she 

sat  beside  the  reapers : and  he  reached  her 

fiSd^and^left^^^ 

15  And  when  she  was  risen  up  to  glean 
Boaz  commanded  his  young  men,  saying! 
Bet  her  glean  even  among  the  sheaves,  and 
reproach  her  not: 

16  And  let  fall  also  some  of  the  handfuls  of 
purpose  for  her,  and  leave  them,  that  she 
may  glean  them,  and  rebuke  her  not. 

gleaned  in  the  field  until  even, 
gleaned;  and  it 
was  about  an  ephah  of  barley, 

18  1 And  she  took  it  up,  and  went  into  the 


RUTH,  III. 


Ruth  lieth  at  Boaz*  feet. 


city ; and  her  mother  in  law  saw  what  she 
had  gleaned:  and  she  brought  forth,  and 
gave  to  her  that  she  had  reserved  after 
she  was  sufficed. 

mother  in  law  said  unto  her. 
Where  hast  thou  gleaned  to  day  ? and  where 
wroughtest  thou?  blessed  be  he  that  did 
take  knowledge  of  thee.  And  she  shewed 
her  mother  in  law  with  whom  she  had 
Avrought,  and  said.  The  man’s  name  with 
whom  I wrought  to  day  is  Boaz. 

30  And  Naomi  said  unto  her  daughter  in 
law.  Blessed  he  he  of  the  Lord,  who  hath  not 
left  off  his  kindness  to  the  living  and  to  the 
dead.  And  Naomi  said  unto  her.  The  man 
is  near  of  kin  unto  us,  one  of  our  next  kins- 


31  And  Ruth  the  Moabitess  said.  He  said 
unto  me  also.  Thou  shalt  keep  fast  by  my 
young  men,  until  they  have  ended  all  my 
harvest. 

33  And  Naomi  said  unto  Ruth  her  daughter 
in  law,  is  good,  my  daughter,  that  thou  go 
out  with  his  maidens,  that  they  meet  thee 
not  in  any  other  field. 

33  So  she  kept  fast  by  the  maidens  of  Boaz 
to  glean  unto  the  end  of  barley  harvest  and 
of  wheat  harvest ; and  dwelt  with  her  moth- 
er in  laAv. 

CHAPTER  III. 

Ruth  lieth  at  Boaz*  feet. 

Then  Naomi  her  mother  in  law  said  unto 
her.  My  daughter,  shall  I not  seek  rest 
for  thee,  that  it  may  be  well  with  thee? 

3 And  now  is  not  Boaz  of  our  kindred,  with 
whose  maidens  thou  wast  ? Behold,  he  win- 
fjpweth  barley  to  night  in  the  threshingfloor. 
3 Wash  thyself  therefore,  and  anoint  thee, 
and  put  thy  raiment  upon  thee,  and  get  thee 
down  to  the  floor:  hut  make  not  thyself 
known  unto  the  man,  until  he  shall  have- 
done  eating  and  drinking. 

4 And  it  shall  be,  when  he  lieth  down,  that 
foou  Shalt  mark  the. place  where  he  shall  lie, 
and  thou  shalt  go  in,  and  uncover  his  feet, 
and  lay  thee  down;  and  he  will  tell  thee 
what  thou  shalt  do. 

5 And  she  said  unto  her.  All  that  thou  sav- 
est  unto  me  I will  do.  ^ 

6 J And  she  went  down  unto  the  floor,  and 
did  a^ording  to  all  that  her  mother  in  law 
bade  her. 

7 And  when  Boaz  had  eaten  and  drunk,  ancf 
fhl  merry,  he  went  to  lie  down  at 

f heap  of  corn : and  she  came 

down  ’ uncovered  his  feet,  and  laid  her 

8 1 And  it  came  to  pass  at  midnight,  that 
the  man  was  afraid,  and  turned  himself* 
^®uold,  a woman  lay  at  his  feet. 

9 And  he  said,  Who  art  thou  ? And  she  an- 
swered, I am  Ruth  thine  handmaid;  spread 
therefore  thy  skirt  over  thine  handmaid ; for 
thou  art  a near  kinsman. 

10  And  he  said.  Blessed  he  thou  of  the  Lord 
my  daughter:  for  thou  hast  shewed  more 
kindness  in  the  latter  end  than  at  the  begin- 
ning, inasmuch  as  thou  foilowedst  not  young 
men,  whether  poor  or  rich.  ® 

11  And  now,  my  daughter,  fear  not;  I wifi 
do  to  thee  all  that  thou  requirest:  for  afi 
w city  ot  my  people  doth  know  that  thou 
art  a virtuous  woman. 

197 


The  nearest  of  kin  declining,  IMJTH 

13  And  now  it  is  true  that  I am  thy  near 
kinsman : howbeit  there  is  a kinsman  nearer 
than  I.  , „ , . 

13  Tarry  this  ni^ht,  and  it  shall  be  in  the 
morning,  that  if  he  will  perform  unto  thee 
the  part  of  a kinsman,  well ; let  him  do  the 
kinsman’s  part:  but  if  he  will  not  do  the 
part  of  a kinsman  to  thee,  then  will  I do  the 
part  of  a kinsman  to  thee,  as  the  Lord  liv- 
eth : lie  down  until  the  morning. 

14  t And  she  lay  at  his  feet  until  the  morn- 
ing : and  she  rose  up  before  one  could  know 
another.  And  he  said.  Let  it  not  be  known 
that  a woman  came  into  the  floor. 

15  Also  he  said,  Bring  the  vail  that  thou  hast 
upon  thee,  and  hold  it.  And  when  she  held 
it,  he  measured  six  measures  of  barley,  and 
laid  it  on  her : and  she  went  into  the  city. 

16  And  when  she  came  to  her  mother  in  law, 
she  said.  Who  art  thou,  my  daughter?  And 
she  told  her  all  that  the  man  had  done  to  her. 

17  And  she  said.  These  six  measures  of  bar- 
ley gave  he  me ; for  he  said  to  me.  Go  not 
empty  unto  thy  mother  in  law. 

18  Then  said  she.  Sit  still,  my  daughter,  un- 
til thou  know  how  the  matter  will  fall : for 
the  man  will  not  be  in  rest,  until  he  have 
finished  the  thing  this  day. 

CHAPTER  IV. 

Boaz  ma/rrieth  Ruth. 

Then  went  Boaz  up  to  the  gate,  and  sat 
him  down  there : and,  behold,  the  kins- 
man of  whom  Boaz  spake  came  by;  unto 
whom  he  said.  Ho,  such  a one ! turn  aside, 
sit  down  here.  And  he  turned  aside,  and  sat 
down.  ^ , 

3  And  he  took  ten  men  of  the  elders  of  the 
city,  and  said,  Sit  ye  down  here.  And  they 
sat  down. 

3 And  he  said  unto  the  kinsman,  Naomi, 
that  is  come  again  out  of  the  country  of 
Moab,  selleth  a parcel  of  land,  which  was 
our  brother  Elimelech’s: 

4  And  1 thought  to  advertise  thee,  saying. 
Buy  it  before  the  inhabitants,  and  before  the 
elders  of  my  people.  If  thou  wilt  redeem  U, 
redeem  it : but  if  thou  wilt  not  redeem  it, 
.then  tell  me,  that  I may  know : for  there  is 
none  to  redeem  it  besides  thee;  and  I am 
after  thee.  And  he  said,  I will  redeem  it. 

5  Then  said  Boaz,  What  day  thou  buyest 
the  field  of  the  hand  of  Naomi,  thou  must 
buy  it  also  of  Ruth  the  Moabitess,  the  wife 
of  the  dead,  to  raise  up  the  name  of  the 
dead  upon  his  inheritance. 

6  1 And  the  kinsman  said,  I cannot  redeem 
it  for  myself,  lest  I mar  mine  own  inherit- 
ance : redeem  thou  my  right  to  thyself ; for 
J cannot  redeem  it, 

198 


, IV.  Boaz  taketh  Ruth  to  wife, 

7 Now  this  was  the  manner  in  former  time 
in  Israel ' concerning  redeeming  and  con- 
cerning changing,  for  to  confirm  all  things ; 
a man  plucked  off  his  shoe,  and  gave  it  to 
his  neighbour : and  this  was  a testimony  in 

8 Therefore  the  kinsman  said  unto  Boaz, 
Buy  it  for  thee.  So  he  drew  off  his  shoe. 

9 1 And  Boaz  said  unto  the  elders,  and  unto 
all  the  people,  Ye  are  witnesses  this  day,  that 
I have  bought  all  that  was  Elimelech’s,  and 
^11  that  was  Chilion’s  and  Mahlon’s,  of  the 
hand  of  Naomi. 

10  Moreover  Ruth  the  Moabitess,  the  wife 
of  Mahlon,  have  I purchased  to  be  my  wife, 
to  raise  up  the  name  of  the  dead  upon  his 
inheritance,  that  the  name  of  the  dead  be 
not  cut  off  from  among  his  brethren,  and 
from  the  gate  of  his  place : ye  are  witnesses 
this  day. 

11  And  all  the  people  that  were  in  the  gate, 
and  the  elders,  said.  We  are  witnesses.  The 
Lord  make  the  woman  that  is  come  into 
thine  house  like  Rachel  and  like  Leah,  which 
two  did  build  the  house  of  Israel:  and  do 
thou  worthily  in  Ephratah,  and  be  famous 
in  Beth-lehem: 

13  And  let  thy  house  be  like  the  house  of 
Pharez,  whom  Tamar  bare  unto  Judah,  of 
the  seed  which  the  Lord  shall  give  thee  of 
this  young  woman. 

13  1 So  Boaz  took  Ruth,  and  she  was  his 

wife:  and  when  he  went  in  unto  her,  the 
Lord  gave  her  conception,  and  she  bare  a 
son.  . 

14  And  the  women  said  unto  Naomi,  Bless- 
ed be  the  Lord,  which  hath  not  left  thee  this 
day  without  a kinsman,  that  his  name  may 
be  famous  in  Israel. 

15  And  he  shall  be  unto  thee  a restorer  of 

thy  life,  and  a nourisher  of  thine  old  age : 
for  thy  daughter  in  law,  which  loveth  thee, 
which  is  better  to  thee  than  seven  sons,  hath 
borne  him.  , , , . .x  - 

16  And  Naomi  took  the  child,  and  laid  it  in 
her  bosom,  and  became  nurse  unto  it. 

17  And  the  women  her  neighbours  gave  it 
a name,  saying.  There  is  a son  born  to  Nao- 
mi; and  they  called  his  name  Obed:  he  is 
the  father  of  Jesse,  the  father  of  David. 

18  t Now  these  are  the  generations  of  Pha- 
rez : Pharez  begat  Hezron, 

19  And  Hezron  begat  Ram,  and  Ram  begat 

Amminadab,  , 

30  And  Amminadab  begat  Nahshon,  and 
Nahshon  begat  Salmon, 

31  And  Salmon  begat  Boaz,  and  Boaz  begat 

Obed,  ^ _ V,  X 

33  And  Obed  begat  Jesse,  and  Jesse  begat 
David. 


THE  FIRST  BOOK  OF  SAMUEL, 


OTHERWISE  CALLED, 


THE  FIRST  BOOK  OF  THE  KINGS. 


CHAPTER  I. 

The  birth  of  Samuel. 

"Vr O W there  was  a certain  man  of  Ramatba- 
im-zophim,  of  mount  Ephraim,  and  his 
name  was  Elkanah,  the  son  of  Jeroham,  the 
son  of  Elihu,  the  son  of  Tohu,  the  son  of 
Zuph,  an  Ephrathite: 

2 And  he  had  two  wives ; the  name  of  the 
one  was  Hannah,  and  the  name  of  the  other 
Peninnah ; and  Peninnah  had  children,  but 
Hannah  had  no  children. 

3 And  this  man  went  up  out  of  his  city 
yearly  to  worship  and  to  sacrifice  unto  the 
Lord  of  hosts  in  Shiloh.  And  the  two  sons 
of  Eli,  Hophni  and  Phinehas.  the  priests  of 
the  Lord,  were  there. 

4 1 And  when  the  time  was  that  Elkanah  of- 
fered, he  g-ave  to  Peninnah  his  wife,  and  to 
all  her  sons  and  her  daughters,  portions : 

5 But  unto  Hannah  he  gave  a worthy  por- 
tion ; for  he  loved  Hannah : but  the  Lord 
had  shut  up  her  womb. 

6 And  her  adversary  also  provoked  her  sore, 
for  to  make  her  fret,  because  the  Lord  had 
shut  up  her  womb. 

7 And  as  he  did  so  year  by  year,  when  she 
went  up  to  the  house  of  the  Lord,  so  she 
provoked  her ; therefore  she  wept,  and  did 

-not  eat. 

8 Then  said  Elkanah  her  husband  to  her, 
Hannah,  why  weepest  thou  ? and  why  eatest 
thou  not?  and  why  is  thy  heart  grieved? 
am  not  I better  to  thee  than  ten  sons? 

9 *I[  So  Hannah  rose  up  after  they  had  eaten 
Slnloh,  and  after  they  had  drunk.  Now 

Ell  the  priest  sat  upon  a seat  by  a post  of 
the  temple  of  the  Lord. 

10  And  she  was  in  bitterness  of  sbul,  and 
pmyed  unto  the  Lord,  and  wept  sore. 

U And  she  vowed  a vow.  and  said,  O Lord 
of  hosts,  if  thou  wilt  indeed  look  on  the 
affliction  of  thine  handmaid,  and  remember 
me,  and  not  forget  thine  handmaid,  but  wilt 
give  unto  thine  handmaid  a man  child,  then 
i .^hl  give  him  unto  the  Lord  all  the  days  of 
his  life,  and  there  shall  no  razor  come  upon 
his  head. 

12  And  it  came  to  pass,  as  she  continued 
praying  before  the  Lord,  that  Eli  marked 
her  mouth. 

Hannah,  she  spake  in  her  heart; 
only  her  lips  moved,  but  her  voice  was  not 
heard : therefore  Eli  thought  she  had  been 
drunken. 

said  unto  her.  How  long  wilt 
thee  ^^’hnken  ? put  away  thy  wine  from 

15^d  Hannah  answered  and  said.  No,  my 
lora,  1 am  a woman  of  a sorrowful  spirit : I 
have  drunk  neither  wine  nor  strong  drink. 
Lord  POured  out  my  soul  before  the 

16  Count  not  thine  handmaid  for  a daugh- 
ter of  Belial ; for  out  of  the  abundance  of 


my  complaint  and  grief  have  I spoken  hith- 
erto. 

Then  Eli  answered  and  said.  Go  in  peace : 
XU  Israel  grant  thee  thy  petition 

that  thou  hast  asked  of  him. 

18  And  she  said.  Let  thine  handmaid  find 
grace  in  thy  sight.  So  the  woman  went  her 
way,  and  did  eat,  and  her  countenance  was 
no  more  sad. 

19  IF  And  they  rose  up  in  the  morning  early, 
and  worshipped  before  the  Lord,  and  re- 
turn^,  and  came  to  their  house  to  Ramah : 

Elkanah  knew  Hannah  his  wife;  and 
the  Lord  remembered  her. 

20  Wherefore  it  came  to  pass,  when  the 
time  was  come  about  after  Hannah  had  con- 
ceived, that  she  bare  a son,  and  called  his 
name  Samuel,  saying.  Because  I have  asked 
him  of  the  Lord. 

21  And  the  man  Elkanah,  and  all  his  house, 
went  up  to  offer  unto  the  Lord  the  yearly 
sacrifice,  and  his  vow. 

22  But  Hannah  went  not  up ; for  she  said 

husband,  I will  not  go  up  until  the 
Jbild  be  weaned,  SLr:ithen  I will  bring  him, 
that  he  may  appear  before  the  Lord,  and 
there  abide  for  ever. 

23  And  Elkanah  her  husband  said  unto  her. 
Do  what  seemeth  thee  good;  tarry  until 
thou  have  weaned  him ; only  the  Lord  es- 
tablish his  word.  So  the  woman  abode,  and 
^ave  her  son  suck  until  she  weaned  him. 

24  1 And  when  she  had  weaned  him,  she 
took  him  up  with  her,  with  three  bullocks, 
and  one  ephah  of  flour,  and  a bottle  of 
w^ine,  and  brought  him  unto  the  house  of 
the  Lord  in  Shiloh : and  the  child  was  young, 

25  And  they  slew  a bullock,  and  brought 
the  child  to  Eli. 

26  And  she  said,  O my  lord,  as  thy  soul  liv- 
eth,  my  lord,  I am  the  woman  that  stood  by 
thee  here,  praying  unto  the  Lord. 

27  For  this  child  I prayed ; and  the  Lord 
hath  given  me  my  petition  which  I asked  of 
him: 

28  Therefore  also  I have  lent  him  to  the 
Lord  ; as  long  as  he  liveth  he  shall  be  lent 
to  the  Lord.  And  he  worshipped  the  Lord 
tiiGrG. 

CHAPTER  II. 

Hannah’s  song  of  thanksgiving. 

AND  Hannah  prayed,  and  said.  My  heart 
-TA  rejoiceth  in  the  Lord,  mine  horn  is  ex- 
alted in  the  Lord;  my  mouth  is  enlarged 
over  mine  enemies ; because  I rejoice  in  thy 
salvation. 

2 There  is  none  holy  as  the  Lord  : for  there 
is  none  besides  thee:  neither  is  there  any 
rock  like  our  God. 

3 Talk  no  more  so  exceeding  proudly ; let 
not  arrogancy  come  out  of  your  mouth : for 
the  Lord  is  a God  of  knowledge,  and  by 
him  actions  are  weighed. 

4 The  bows  of  the  mighty  men  ore  broken, 

im 


The  wickedness  of  Eli's  sons. 


I.  SAMUEL,  III. 


Prophecy  against  Eli's  house. 


and  they  that  stumbled  are  girded  with 

that  were  full  have  hired  out  them- 
solves  for  bread  i and  they  that  were  hungry 
ceased : so  that  the  barren  hath  borne  sev- 
en ; and  she  that  hath  many  children  is 

^6^The  Lord  killeth,  and  maketh  ^iy^* 
bringeth  down  to  the  grave,  and  brmgeth 

^^The  Lord  maketh  poor,  and  maketh  rich : 
he  bringeth  low,  and  lifteth  up. 

8 He  raiseth  up  the  poor  out  of  the  dust, 
and  lifteth  up  the  beggar  from  tjie  tog- 
hill,  to  set  them  among  princes,  and  to  make 
them  inherit  the  throne  of  glory : 
pillars  of  the  earth  are  the  Lord  Ss  and  he 
hath  set  the  world  upon  them. 

9 He  will  keep  the  feet  of  his  saints,  and 
the  wicked  shall  be  silent  in  darkness;  tor 
by  strength  shall  no  man  prevail. 

10  The  adversaries  of  the  Lord  shall  be 

broken  to  pieces ; out  of  heaven  shall  he 
thunder  upon  them:  the  Lord  shall  judge 
the  ends  of  the  earth;  and  tie  .shall  give 
strength  unto  his  king,  and  exalt  the  horn 
of  his  anointed.  . ^ 

11  And  Elkanah  went  to  Ramah  to  his 
house.  And  the  child  did  minister  unto  the 
Lord  before  Eli  the  priest. 

13 1 Now  the  sons  of  Eli  were  sons  of  Belial , 
they  knew  not  the  Lord.  ^ 

13  And  the  priest’s  custom  with  the  people 
was,  that,  when  any  man  offered  sacriflc^ 
the  priest’s  servant  came,  while  ^^sh 
was  in  seething,  with  a fleshhook  of  thiee 
teeth  in  his  hand; 

14  And  he  struck  it  into  the  pan,  or  kettle, 

or  caldron,  or  pot;  all  that  the  ^^fhhook 
brought  up  the  priest  took  f^^J^^^self.  feo 
they  did  in  Shiloh  unto  all  the  Israelites 
that  came  thither.  ^ -po+ 

15  Also  before  they  burnt  the  /at,  the 
priest’s  servant  came,  and  said  to  the  nian 
that  sacrificed,  Give  flesh  to  i^oast  for  the 
priest;  for  he  will  not  have  sodden  flesh  ol 
thee,  but  raw. 

16  And  if  any  man  said  unto  him.  Let  them 
not  fail  to  burn  the  fat  presently,  and  thm 
take  as  much  as  thy  soul  desireth;  then  he 
would  answer  him.  Nay ; but  thou  shalt  give 
it  me  now : and  if  not,  I will  take  it  by  force. 

IT  Wherefore  the  sin  of  the  young  men  was 
very  great  before  the  Lord  : for  men  ab- 
horred the  offering  of  the  Lord. 

18  But  Samuel  ministered  before  the 
Lord,  being  a child,  girded  with  a linen 

^W^^Rireover  his  mother  made  him  a little 
coat,  and  brought  it  to  him  from  year  to 
year,  when  she  came  up  with  her  husband 
to  offer  the  yearly  sacrifice. 

20  t And  Eli  blessed  Elkanah  and  his  wife, 
and  said.  The  Lord  give  thee  seed  of  this 
woman  for  the  loan  which  is  lent  to  the 
Lord.  And  they  went  unto  their  own 

^^'^nd  the  Lord  visited  Hannah,  so  that 
she  conceived,  and  bare  three  sons  and  two 
daughters.  And  the  child  Samuel  grew  be- 
fore the  Lord.  ou 

23  1 Now  Eli  was  very  old,  and  heard  all 
that  his  sons  did  unto  all  Israel ; and  how 
they  lay  with  the  women  that  assembled  at 
300 


the  door  of  the  tabernacle  of  the  congrega- 

^S^And  he  said  unto  them.  Why  do  ye  such 
things  ? for  I hear  of  your  evil  dealings  by 
all  this  people.  _ . 

24  Nay,  my  sons ; for  it  is  no  good  report 
that  I hear : ye  make  the  Lord’s  people  to 

^25  If  cmeman  sin  against  another,  the  judge 
shall  judge  him : but  if  a man  sin  against 
the  Lord,  who  shall  entreat  tor  him  ? Not- 
withstanding, they  hearkened  not  unto  the 
voice  of  their  father,  because  the  Lord 
would  slay  them.  ^ 

36  And  the  child  Samuel  grew  on,  and  w^ 
in  favour  both  with  the  Lord,  and  also  with 

3T  if  And  there  came  a man  of  God  unto 
Eli,  and  said  unto  him.  Thus  saith  the  Lord, 
Did  I plainly  appear  unto  Hie  house  of  thy 
father,  when  they  were  in  Egypt  in  Phara- 

^28  And^M  I choose  him  out  of  all  the  tribes 
of  Israel  to  he  my  priest,  to  offer  upon  mine 
altar,  to  burn  incense,  to  wear  an  ephod  be- 
fore me?  and  did  I give  unto  the  house  of 
thy  father  all  the  offerings  made  by  fire  of 
the  children  of  Israel? 

39  Wherefore  kick  ye  at  my  sacrifice  and  at 
mine  offering,  which  I have  commanded  in 
mrhabitation;  and  honourest  thy  sons 
above  me,  to  make  yourselves  fat  with  the 
chiefest  of  all  the  offerings  of  Israel  my 

^^^Wherefore  the  Lord  God  of 
I said  indeed  that  thy  house,  and  the  bo^se 
of  thy  father,  should  walk  before  me  tor 
ever : but  now  the  Lord  saith.  Be  it  far 
from  me;  for  them  that  honour  me  I will 
honovvr,  and  they  that  despise  me  shall  be 

^^^^B^ofdft^^days  come,  that  I wiU  cut  off 

thine  arm,  and  the  axm  of  fr^tw^e 

that  there  shall  not  be  an  old  man  in  thine 

^S^And  thou  shalt  see  an  enemy  Rimj/  hab- 
itation, in  all  the  wealth  whi(^  m 

Israel : and  there  shall  not  be  an  old  man  in 
thine  house  for  ever.  . 

33  And  the  man  of  thine,  whom  l shall  not 

cut  off  from  mine  altar,  co^nsume 

thine  eyes,  and  to  grieve  thine  heart  . and 
all  the  increase  of  thine  house  shall  die  in 

the  flower  of  their  age. 

34  And  this  shall  he  a sign  unto  that 

come  upon  thy  two  sons,  on  Hophm 
and  Phinehas ; in  one  day  they  shall  die  both 

°®*And'l  will  raise  me  up  a faithful 
that  shall  do  according  to  build 

that  left  in  thine  house  shall  come  ana 
‘crouch  to  Mm‘for  a piece  of  silver  ^nd  a 
morsel  of  bread,  and  shall  say,  ^^t  me, 
pray  thee.  Into  one  of  the  priests’  offices, 
that  I may  eat  a piece  of  bread. 

CHAPTER  III. 

God  calleth  Samuel. 


AND  the  child  Samuel  ministered  unto  the 
jA.  Lord  before  Eli.  And  the  word  of  the 


Ood  calleth  Samuel, 


Lord  was  precious  in  those  days ; there  was 
no  open  vision. 

2 And  it  came  to  pass  at  that  time,  when 
Eh  was  laid  down  in  his  place,  and  his  eyes 
began  to  wax  dim,  that  he  could  not  see ; 

3 And  ere  the  lamp  of  God  went  out  in  the 
temple  of  the  Lord,  where  the  ark  of  God 
was,  and  Samuel  was  laid  down  to  sleep ; 

4 That  the  Lord  called  Samuel:  and  he 
answered.  Here  am.  I. 

5 And  he  ran  unto  Eli,  and  said.  Here  am  I ; 
for  thou  calledst  me.  And  he  said,  I called 
not ; lie  down  again.  And  he  went  and  lay 
down. 

6 And  the  Lord  called  yet  again,  Samuel. 
And  Samuel  arose  and  went  to  Eli,  and  said. 
Here  am  1 ; for  thou  didst  call  me.  And  he 
answered,  I called  not,  my  son:  lie  down 
again. 

7 Now  Samuel  did  not  yet  know  the  Lord, 
neither  was  the  word  of  the  Lord  yet  re- 
vealed unto  him. 

Lord  called  Samuel  again  the 
third  time.  And  he  arose  and  went  to  Eli, 
and  said,  Here  am  I ; for  thou  didst  call  me. 
And  Eli  perceived  that  the  Lord  had  called 
the  child. 

9 Therefore  Eli  said  unto  Samuel,  Go,  lie 
down : and  it  shall  be,  if  he  call  thee,  that 
thou  Shalt  say.  Speak,  Lord  ; for  thy  serv- 
ant heareth.  So  Samuel  went  and  lay  down 
in  his  place. 

10  And  the  Lord  came,  and  stood,  and  call- 
ed as  at  other  times,  Samuel,  Samuel.  Then 
Samuel  answered,  Speak;  for  thy  servant 
heareth. 

11 1 And  the  Lord  said  to  Samuel,  Behold, 

1 will  do  a thing  in  Israel,  at  which  both 
the  ears  of  every  one  that  heareth  it  shall 
tingle. 

13  In  that  day  I will  perform  against  Eli  all 
^ings  which  I have  spoken  concerning  his 
house:  when  I begin,  I will  also  make  an 
end. 

13  For  I have  told  him  that  I will  judge  his 
house  for  ever  for  the  iniquity  which  he 
knoweth ; because  his  sons  made  themselves 
vile,  and  he  restrained  them  not. 

14  And  therefore  I have  sworn  unto  the 
house  of  Eli,  that  the  iniquity  of  Eli’s  house 
shall  not  be  purged  with  sacrifice  nor  offer- 
ing for  ever. 

15  t And  Samuel  lay  until  the  morning,  and 
opened  the  doors  of  the  house  of  the  Lord. 
And  Samuel  feared  to  shew  Eli  the  vision. 

16  Then  Eli  called  Samuel,  and  said,  Sam- 
uel, my  son.  And  he  answered.  Here 
am  I. 

17  And  he  said.  What  is  the  thing  that  the 
Lord  hath  said  unto  thee  ? I pray  thee  hide 
It  not  from  me : God  do  so  to  thee,  and  more 

liide  any  thing  from  me  of  all 
the  things  that  he  said  unto  thee. 

18  And  Samuel  told  him  every  whit,  and 
hid  nothing  from  him.  And  he  said.  It  is 
the  Lord  : let  him  do  what  seemeth  him 
good. 

^^4.7  Samuel  grew,  and  the  Lord  was 
with  him,  and  did  let  none  of  his  words  fall 
to  the  ground. 

^ And  all  Israel  from  Dan  even  to  Beer- 
sheba  knew  that  Samuel  was  established  to 
he  a prophet  of  the  Lord. 

2l  And  the  Lord  appeared  again  in  Shiloh : 


I.  SAMUEL,  IV . The  Israelites  overcome, 

for  the  Lord  revealed  himself  to  Samuel  in 
Shiloh  by  the  word  of  the  Lord. 

CHAPTER  IV. 

The  a/rk  taken  hy  the  Philistines, 


AND  the  word  of  Samuel  came  to  all  Is- 
rael.  Now  Israel  went  out  against  the 
Philistines  to  battle,  and  pitched  beside 
Eben-ezer:  and  the  Philistines  pitched  in 
Aphek. 

2 And  the  Philistines  put  themselves  in  ar- 
ray against  Israel:  and  when  they  joined 
battle,  Israel  was  smitten  before  the  Philis- 
tmes:  and  they  slew  of  the  army  in  the 
field  about  four  thousand  men. 

3 IF  And  when  the  people  were  come  into 
the  camp,  the  elders  of  Israel  said.  Where- 
fore hath  the  Lord  smitten  us  to  day  be- 
lore  the  Philistines?  Let  us  fetch  the  ark 
of  the  covenant  of  the  Lord  out  of  Shiloh 
unto  us,  that,  when  it  cometh  among  us,  it 
naay  save  us  out  of  the  hand  of  our  enemies. 

4 So  the  people  sent  to  Shiloh,  that  they 
might  bring  from  thence  the  ark  of  the  cov- 
enant of  the  Lord  of  hosts,  which  dwelleth 
between  the  cherubim : and  the  two  sons  of 
Eh,  Hophni  and  Phinehas,  were  there  with 
the  ark  of  the  covenant  of  God. 

5 And  when  the  ark  of  the  covenant  of  the 
Lord  came  into  the  camp,  all  Israel  shouted 
with  a great  shout,  so  that  the  earth  rang 
again. 

6 And  when  the  Philistines  heard  the  noise 
of  the  shout,  they  said.  What  meaneth  the 
noise  of  this  great  shout  in  the  camp  of  the 
Hebrews?  And  they  understood  that  the 

A Lord  was  come  into  the  camp. 

7 And  the  Philistines  were  afraid ; for  they 
said,  God  is  come  into  the  camp.  And  they 
said.  Woe  unto  us ! for  there  hath  not  been 
such  a thing  heretofore. 

8 Woe  unto  us ! who  shall  deliver  us  out  of 
the  hand  of  these  mighty  Gods?  these  are 
the  Gods  that  smote  the  Egyptians  with  all 

, i-he  plagues  in  the  wilderness. 

9 Be  strong,  and  quit  yourselves  like  men, 
O ye  Philistines,  that  ye  be  not  servants  un- 
to the  Hebrews,  as  they  have  been  to  you  : 
quit  yourselves  like  men,  and  fight. 

10  IF  And  the  Philistines  fought,  and  Israel 
was  smitten,  and  they  fled  every  man  into 
his  tent : and  there  was  a very  great  slaugh- 
ter ; for  there  fell  of  Israel  thirty  thousand 
footmen. 

11  And  the  ark  of  God  was  taken ; and  the 
two  sons  of  Eli,  Hophni  and  Phinehas,  were 
slain. 

IF  And  there  ran  a man  of  Benjamin  out 
of  the  army,  and  came  to  Shiloh  the  same 
day  with  his  clothes  rent,  and  with  earth 
upon  his  head. 

13  And  when  he  came,  lo.  Ell  sat  upon  a 
seat  by  the  way  side  watching : for  his  heart 
trembled  for  the  ark  of  God.  And  when  the 
man  came  into  the  city,  and  told  it,  all  the 
city  cried  out. 

14  And  when  Eli  heard  the  noise  of  the  cry- 
ing, he  said.  What  meaneth  the  noise  of  this 
tumult  ? And  the  man  came  in  hastily,  and 
told  Eli. 

15  Now  Eli  was  ninety  and  eight  years  old ; 

his  eyes  were  dim,  that  he  could  not  see. 

16  And  the  man  said  unto  Eli,  I am  he  that 
came  out  of  the  army,  and  I fled  to  day  out 

201 


The  death  of  Eli, 


I.  SAMUEL,  V. 


The  Philistines 


of  the  army.  And  he  said.  What  is  there 
done,  my  son?  , , 

17  And  the  messenger  answered  and  said, 
Israel  is  fled  before  the  Philistines,  and 
there  hath  been  also  a great  slaughter 
among  the  people,  and  thy  two  sons  also, 
Hophni  and  Phinehas,  are  dead,  and  the  ark 

^18  A^nd^it^^e’to  Pass,  when  he  made  me^ 

tion  of  the  ark  of  God,  that  he 

the  seat  backward  by  the 

and  his  neck  brake,  and  he  died : for  he  was 

an  old  man,  and  heavy.  And  he  had  judged 

And^iriaughter  in  law,  Phinehas; 
wife,  was  with  child,  near  to  Pe  delivered . 
and  when  she  heard  the  tidings 
of  God  was  taken,  and  that  her  father  m 
law  and  her  husband  were  dead,  she  bowed 
herself  and  travailed ; for  her  pains  came 

^^^And^about  the  time  of  her  death  the 
women  that  stood  by  her  said  unto  her. 
Pear  not:  for  thou  hast  borne  a son.  Put 
she  answered  not,  neither  (fld  she 

21  And  she  named  the  child  I-chabod,  say- 
ing-, The  glory  is  departed  from  Israel:  be- 
cause the  ark  of  God  was  taken,  ^d  because 
of  her  father  in  law  and  her  husband. 

22  And  she  said.  The  glory  is  departed  from 
Israel : for  the  ark  of  God  is  taken. 

CHAPTER  V. 

Dagon  falleth  before  the  ark, 

AND  the  Philistines  took  the  ark  of  God, 
xV  and  brought  it  from  Eben-ezer  unto 

^ When  the  Philistines  took  the  ark^  God, 
they  brought  it  into  the  house  of  Dagon, 

^3  t And^whe^they  of  A^dod  arose  early 
on  the  morrow,  behold,  Dagpn  fallen 
upon  his  face  to  the  earth  before  the  ark  of 
the  Lord.  And  they  took  Dagon,  and  set 
him  in  his  place  again. 

4 And  when  they  arose  early  on  the  morrow 
morning,  behold,  Dagon  fallen  upon  his 
face  to  the  ground  before  the  ark  of  the 
Lord  ; and  the  head  of  Dagon  and  both  the 
palms  of  his  hands  were  cut  off  upon  the 
threshold ; only  the  stump  of  Dagon  was  left 

^5  T^refore  neither  the  priests  of  Dagon, 
nor  any  that  come  into 

on  the  threshold  of  Dagon  in  Ashdod  unto 

*^But  the  hand  of  the  Lord  was  heavy  up- 
on them  of  Ashdod,  and  he  destroyed  them, 
and  smote  them  with  emerods,  even  Ashdod 
and  the  coasts  thereof.  ^ , , , , _ 

7 And  when  the  men  of  Ashdod  ^ 

was  so,  they  said.  The  ark  of 

rael  shall  not  abide  with  us : for  his  hand  is 
sore  upon  us,  and  upon  Dagon  our  ^cd. 

8 They  sent  therefore  and  gathered  all  the 
lords  of  the  Philistines  unto  them,  and  said. 
What  shall  we  do  with  the  ark  of 

of  Israel?  And  they  answered  Let  the  ark 
of  t^e  God  of  Israel  be  earned  a 


Gatfi.  And  they  carried  the  ark  of  the  God 
of  Israel  about  thither.  ^ , 

9 And  it  was  so,  that,  after  they  had  carried 
it  about,  the  hand  of  the  Lord  waa  against 
the  city  with  a vfery  great  destruction : and 
202 


he  smote  the  men  of  the  city,  both  small  and 
great,  and  they  had  emerods  in  their  secret 

^S^l^herefore  they  sent  the  ark  of  God  to 
Ekron.  And  it  came  to  pass,  as  the  ark  of 
God  came  to  Ekron,  that  the  Ekronites  cried 
out,  saying.  They  have  brought  about  tbe 
ark  of  the  God  of  Israel  to  us,  to  slay  us  and 

So  ^th^ey  sent  and  gathered  together  aU 
the  lords  of  the  Philistines,  and  said.  Send 
away  the  ark  of  the  God  of  Israel,  and  let  it 
go  again  to  his  own  place,  that  it  slay  us  RCt, 
and  our  people:  for  there  was  a deadly  de- 
struction throughout  all  the  city ; the  hand 

of  God  was  very  heavy  there. 

12  And  the  men  that  died  not  were  smitten 
with  the  emerods : and  the  cry  of  the  city 
went  up  to  heaven. 

CHAPTER  VI. 

The  Philistines  send  hack  the  ark. 

AND  the  ark  of  the  Lord  was  in  the  coun- 
J\.  trv  of  the  Philistines  seven  months. 

2 And  the  Philistines  called  for  the  priests 
and  the  diviners,  saying,  What  shall  we  do 
to  the  ark  of  the  Lord?  teU  us  wherewith 

we  shall  send  it  to  his  place. 

3 And  they  said.  If  ye  send  away  the  ark  of 

the  God  of  Israel,  send  it  not  empty ; but  in 
any  wise  return  him  a trespass  * 

then  ye  shall  be  healed,  and  it  shall  be 
Siown  to  you  why  his  hand  is  not  removed 

^^Tlien^ said  they.  What  shall  he  the  tres- 
pass offering  which  we  shall  return  to  Lim . 
They  answered,  Five  golden  enmrods,  ^d 
five  golden  mice,  according  to  the  number 
of  the  lords  of  the  Philistines:  for  one 
plague  was  on  you  all,  and  on  your  loj^s. 

5 Wherefore  ye  shall  make  images  of  your 
emerods,  and  images  of  your  mice  that  mar 
the  land;  and  ye  shall  give 

God  of  Israel : perad venture  he  will  hghten 
his  hand  from  off  you,  and  from  off  your 
gods,  and  from  off  your  land. 

6 Wherefore  then  do  ye  harden  your  hearts, 
as  the  Egyptians  and  Pharaoh  hardened  their 
Sarts?  when  he  had  wrought  wonderfully 
among  them,  did  they  not  let  the  people  go, 

^?No^  therefore  make  a new  cart,  and  take 
two  milch  kine,  on  which  there  hath  come 
no  yoke,  and  tie  the  kine  to  ^e  cart,  and 
bring  their  calves  home  from  them  • 

8 And  take  the  ark  of  the  Lord,  and  lay  it 
uDonthe  cart;  and  put  the  3ewel8  of  gold, 
X?h  return  himV  a trespass  offenn^ 
in  a coffer  by  the  side  thereof ; and  send  it 

%'^And  set  up  by  the  wav  of  h^ 

own  ^t’lo  Blth-shem^esh  then  (le  hath 
done  us  this  great  evil:  But  >f  "Ot.  then  we 
shall  know  that  it  is  not  his  hand  tMat  smote 
us;  it  was  a chance  that 

10  1 And  the  men  did  so ; and  took  two 
milch  kine,  and  tied  them  to  the  cart,  and 
«hnt  nn  their  calves  at  home : 

11  And  they  laid  the  ark  of  .the  Lord  upon 
the  cart,  and  the  coffer  with  the  mice  of 
gold  and  the  images  of  their  emerods. 

12  And  the  kine  took  the  straight  way  to 

the  way  of  Beth-shemesh,  and  onS 

the  highway,  lowing  as  they  went,  and 


send  back  the  ark. 


I.  SAMUEL,  VIII.  The  Philistines  subdued. 


turned  not  aside  to  the  right  hand  or  to 
the  left;  and  the  lords  of  the  Philistines 
went  after  them  unto  the  border  of  Beth- 
sheraesh. 

13  And  they  of  Beth-shemesh  were  reaping 
their  wheat  harvest  in  the  valley : and  they 
lifted  up  their  eyes,  and  saw  the  ark,  and 
rejoiced  to  see  it. 

14  And  the  cart  came  into  the  field  of 
Joshua,  a Beth-shemite,  and  stood  there, 
where  there  was  a great  stone:  and  they 
clave  the  wood  of  the  cart,  and  offered  the 
kine  a burnt  offering  unto  the  Lord. 

15  And  the  Levites  took  down  the  ark  of 
the  Lord,  and  the  coffer  that  was  with  it, 
wherein  the  jewels  of  gold  were^  and  put 
them  on  the  great  stone:  and  the  men  of 
Beth-shemesh  offered  burnt  offerings  and 
sacrificed  sacrifices  the  same  day  unto  the 
Lord. 

16  And  when  the  five  lords  of  the  Philis- 
tines had  seen  it,  they  returned  to  Ekroii 
the  same  day. 

17  And  these  are  the  golden  emerods  which 
the  Philistines  returned  for  a trespass  offer- 
ing unto  the  -Lord;  for  Ashdod  one,  for 
Gaza  one,  for  Askelon  one,  for  Gath  one, 
for  Bkron  one; 

18  And  the  golden  mice,  according  to  the 
number  of  all  the  cities  of  the  Philistines 
belonging  to  the  five  lords,  both  of  fenced 
cities,  and  of  country  villages,  even  unto 
the  great  stone  of  Abel,  whereon  they  set 
down  the  ark  of  the  Lord  : which  stone  re- 
rnaineth  unto  this  day  in  the  field  of  Joshua, 
the  Beth-shemite. 

19  H And  he  smote  the  men  of  Beth-she- 
mesh, because  they  had  looked  into  the  ark 
of  the  Lord,  even  he  smote  of  the  people 
fifty  thousand  and  threescore  and  ten  men  : 
and  the  people  lamented,  because  the  Lord 
had  smitten  many  of  the  people  with  a great 
slaughter. 

20  And  the  men  of  Beth-shemesh  said.  Who 
IS  able  to  stand  before  this  holy  Lord  God? 
and  to  whom  shall  he  go  up  from  us? 

21 1 And  they  sent  messengers  to  the  inhab- 
itants of  Kirjath-jearim,  saying,  The  Philis- 
tines have  brought  again  the  ark  of  the 
Lord;  come  ye  down,  and  fetch  it  up  to 
you. 


CHAPTER  VII. 

Samuel  exhorteth  to  repentance. 

AND  the  men  of  Kirjath-jearim  came,  and 
-CV.  fetched  up  the  ark  of  the  Lord,  and 
brought  it  into  the  house  of  Abinadab  in  the 
hill,  and  sanctified  Eleazar  his  son  to  keep 
the  ark  of  the  Lord. 

2 And  it  came  to  pass,  while  the  ark  abode 
m Kirjath-jearim,  that  the  time  was  long ; 
for  it  was  twenty  years : and  all  the  house 
of  Israel  lamented  after  the  Lord. 

3 1 And  Samuel  spake  unto  all  the  house 
of  Israel,  saying,  If  ye  do  return  unto  the 
^RD  with  all  your  hearts,  then  put  away 
the  strange  gods  and  Ashtaroth  from  among 
you,  and  prepare  your  hearts  unto  the  Lord, 
and  serve  him  onl5^ : and  he  will  deliver  vou 
out  of  the  hand  of  the  Philistines. 

4 Then  the  children  of  Israel  did  put  away 
Baalim  and  Ashtaroth,  and  served  the  Lord 
only. 

5 And  Samuel  said.  Gather  all  Israel  to 


Mizpeh,  and  I will  pray  for  you  unto  the 
Lord. 

6 And  they  gathered  together  to  Mizpeh, 
and  drew  water,  and  poured  it  out  before 
the  Lord,  and  fasted  on  that  day,  and  said 
there.  We  have  sinned  against  the  Lord. 
And  Samuel  judged  the  children  of  Israel 
in  Mizpeh. 

7 And  when  the  Philistines  heard  that  the 
children  of  Israel  were  gathered  together  to 
Mizpeh,  the  lords  of  the  Philistines  went  up 
against  Israel.  And  when  the  children  of 
Israel  heard  it,  they  were  afraid  of  the 
Philistines. 

8 And  the  children  of  Israel  said  to  Samuel, 
Cease  not  to  cry  unto  the  Lord  our  God  for 
us,  that  he  will  save  us  out  of  the  hand  of 
the  Philistines. 


y II  i\.na  bamuei  took  a sucking  lamb,  and 
offered  it  for  a burnt  offering  wholly  unto 
the  Lord  : and  Samuel  cried  unto  the  Lord 
for  Israel ; and  the  Lord  heard  him. 

10  And  as  Samuel  was  offering  up  the  burnt 
offering,  the  Philistines  drew  near  to  battle 
against  Israel:  but  the  Lord  thundered  with 
a great  thunder  on  that  day  upon  the  Philis- 
tines, and  discomfited  them ; and  they  were 
smitten  before  Israel. 

11  And  the  men  of  Israel  went  out  of  Miz- 
peh, and  pursued  the  Philistines,  and  smote 
them,  until  they  came  under  Beth-car. 

12  Then  Samuel  took  a stone,  and  set  it  be- 
tween Mizpeh  and  Shen,  and  called  the  name 
of  it  Eben-ezer,  saying.  Hitherto  hath  the 
Lord  helped  us. 

13  t So  the  Philistines  were  subdued,  and 
they  came  no  more  into  the  coast  of  Israel : 
and  the  hand  of  the  Lord  was  against  the 
Philistines  all  the  days  of  Samuel. 

14  And  the  cities  which  the  Philistines  had 
taken  from  Israel  were  restored  to  Israel, 
fpm  Ekron  even  unto  Gath ; and  the  coasts 
thereof  did  Israel  deliver  out  of  the  hands 
of  the  Philistines.  And  there  was  peace  be- 
tween Israel  and  the  Amorites. 

15  And  Samuel  judged  Israel  all  the  days  of 
his  life. 

16  And  he  went  from  year  to  year  in  circuit 
to  Beth-el,  and  Gilgal,  and  Mizpeh,  and  judg- 
ed Israel  in  all  those  places. 

17  And  his  return  was  to  Ramah ; for  there 
was  his  house ; and  there  he  judged  Israel ; 
and  there  he  built  an  altar  unto  the  Lord. 


CHAPTER  VIII. 

The  Israelites  desire  a king. 

pass,  when  Samuel  was 
-fX  old,  that  he  made  his  sons  judges  over 
Israel. 

2 Now  the  name  of  his  firstborn  was  Joel ; 
and  the  name  of  his  second,  Abiah:  they 
were  judges  in  Beer^sheba. 

3 And  his  sons  walked  not  in  his  ways,  but 
turned  aside  after  lucre,  and  took  bribes, 
and  perverted  judgment. 

4 Then  all  the  elders  of  Israel  gathered 
themselves  together,  and  came  to  Samuel 
unto  Ramah, 

5 And  said  unto  him.  Behold,  thou  art  old, 
and  thy  sons  walk  not  in  thy  ways : now  make 
us  a king  to  judge  us  like  all  the  nations. 

6i  But  the  thing  displeased  Samuel,  when 
they  said.  Give  us  a king  to  judge  us.  And 
Samuel  prayed  unto  the  Lord. 

20:^ 


Manner  of  a king  foretold. 


I.  SAAIUEL,  IX. 


Savl  cometh  to  Samuel 


7 And  the  Lord  said  unto  Samuel,  Hearken 
unto  the  voice  of  the  people  in  all  that  they 
say  unto  thee:  for  they  nave  not  ^^jhcted 
thee,  but  they  have  rejected  me*  that  1 
should  not  reign  over  them. 

8 According*  to  all  the  works  which  they 
have  done  since  the  day  that  I broug’ht  them 
up  out  of  Egypt  even  unto  this  day,  where- 
with they  have  forsaken  me,  and  served 
other  gods,  so  do  they  also  unto  thee. 

9 Now  therefore  hearken  unto  their  voice : 
howbeit  yet  protest  solemnly  unto  them, 
and  shew  them  the  manner  of  the  king  that 
shall  reign  over  them. 

10 1 And  Samuel  told  all  the  words  of  the 
Lord  unto  the  people  that  asked  of  him  a 

And  he  said,  This  will  be  the  manner  of 
the  king  that  shall  reign  over  you:  He  will 
take  your  sons,  and  appoint  them  for  him- 
self, for  his  chariots,  and  to  he  his  horsemen ; 
and  some  shall  run  before  his  chariots. 

13  And  he  will  appoint  him  captains  over 
thousands,  and  captains  over  fifties;  and 
will  set  them  to  ear  his  ground,  and  to  pap 
his  harvest,  and  to  make  his  instruments  of 
war,  and  instruments  of  his  chariots. 

13  And  he  will  take  your  daughters  to  he 

confectionaries,  and  to  he  cooks,  and  to  he 
bakers.  ^ , 

14  And  he  will  take  your  fields,  and 
vineyards,  and  your  oliveyards,  eveji  the  best 
of  them^  and  give  them  to  his  servants. 

15  And  he  will  take  the  tenth  of  your  se^ 
and  of  your  vineyards,  and  give  to  his  offi- 
cers, and  to  his  servants. 

16  And  he  will  take  your  menservants,  and 

your  maidservants,  and  your  goodliest 
young  men,  and  your  asses,  and  put  them 
to  his  work.  , ^ , 

17  He  will  take  the  tenth  of  your  sheep : 
and  ye  shall  be  his  servants. 

18  And  ye  shall  cry  out  in  that  day  because 

of  your  king  which  ye  shall  have  chosen 
you;  and  the  Lord  will  not  hear  you  m 
that  day.  , , . ^ i. 

19  If  Nevertheless  the  people  refused  to 
obey  the  voice  of  Samuel;  and  they  said. 
Nay ; but  we  will  have  a king  over  us ; 

30  That  we  also  may  be  like  all  the  nations ; 
and  that  our  king  may  judge  us,  and  go  out 
before  us,  and  fight  our  battles. 

31  And  Samuel  heard  all  the  words  of  the 

people,  and  he  rehearsed  them  in  the  ears 
of  the  Lord.  ^ i 

33  And  the  Lord  said  to  Samuel,  Hearpn 
unto  their  voice,  and  make  them  a king. 
And  Samuel  said  unto  the  men  of  Israel, 
Go  ye  every  man  unto  his  city. 


CHAPTER  IX. 

Saul  seeks  his  father's  asses. 

NOW  there  was  a man  of  Benjamin,  whose 
name  was  Kish,  the  son  of  Abiel,  the 
son  of  Zeror,  the  son  of  Bechorath,  the  son 
of  Aphiah,  a Benjamite,  a mighty  man  of 
power.  , ^ , 

3 And  he  had  a son,  whose  name  was  Saul, 
a choice  young  man,  and  a goodly : and 
there  was  not  among  the  children  of  Israel 
a goodlier  person  than  he : from  his  shoul- 
ders and  upward  he  was  higher  than  any  ot 
the  people. 

3 And  the  asses  of  Kish  Saul’s  father  were 
304 


lost.  And  Kish  said  to  Saul  his  son.  Take 
now  one  of  the  servants  with  thee,  and  arise, 
go  seek  the  asses. 

4 And  he  passed  through  mount  Ephraim, 
and  passed  through  the  land  of  Shalisha,  but 
they  found  them  not:  then  they  passed 
through  the  land  of  Shalim,  and  there  they 
were  not : and  he  passed  through  the  land  of 
the  Benjamites,  but  they  found  them  not. 

5 And  when  they  were  come  to  the  land  of 
Zuph,  Saul  said  to  his  servant  that  was  with 
him.  Come,  and  let  us  return ; lest  my  father 
leave  caring  for  the  asses,  and  take  thought 
for  us. 

6 And  he  said  unto  him.  Behold  now,  Uiere 

is  in  this  city  a man  of  God,  and  he  is  an 
honourable  man ; all  that  he  saith  cometh 
surely  to  pass : now  let  us  go  thither ; per- 
ad venture  he  can  shew  us  our  way  that  we 
should  go.  , 

7 Then  said  Saul  to  his  servant.  But,  be- 
hold, if  we  go,  what  shall  we  bring  the  man  ? 
for  the  bread  is  spent  in  our  vessels,  and 
there  is  not  a present  to  bring  to  the  man  of 
God : what  have  we  ? 

8 And  the  servant  answered  Saul  again, 
and  said,  Behold,  I have  here  at  hand  the 
fourth  part  of  a shekel  of  silver : that  will  I 
giv^e  to  the  man  of  God,  to  tell  us  our  way. 

9 (Before time  in  Israel,  when  a man  went 
to  inquire  of  God,  thus  he  spake.  Come,  and 
let  us  go  to  the  seer : for  he  that  is  now  called 
a Prophet  was  beforetime  called  a Seer.) 

10  Then  said  Saul  to  his  servant.  Well  said ; 
come,  let  us  go.  So  they  went  unto  the  city 
where  the  man  of  God  teas. 

11 1 And  as  they  went  up  the  hill  to  the  city, 
they  found  young  maidens  going  out  to  draw 
water,  and  said  unto  them.  Is  the  seer  here? 
13  And  they  answered  thein,  and  said.  He 
is;  behold,  he  is  before  you:  make  haste 
now,  for  he  came  to  day  to  the  city;  for 
there  is  a sacrifice  of  the  people  to  day  in 
the  high  place; 

13  As  soon  as  ye  be  come  into  the  city,  ye 
shall  straightway  find  him,  before  he  go  up 
to  the  high  place  to  eat : for  the  peoifie  will 
not  eat  until  he  come,  because  he  doth  bless 
the  sacrifice ; and  afterwards  they  eat  that 
be  bidden.  Now  therefore  get  you  up ; for 
about  this  time  ye  shall  find  him. 

14  And  they  went  up  into  the  city:  and 

when  they  were  come  into  the  city,  behold, 
Samuel  came  out  against  them,  for  to  go  up 
to  the  high  place.  , . , . 

15  11  Now  the  Lord  had  told  Samuel  in  his 

ear  a day  before  Saul  came,  saying, 

16  To  morrow  about  this  time  I will  send 

thee  a man  out  of  the  land  of  Benjamin,  and 
thou  shalt  anoint  him  to  he  captain  ever  my 
people  Israel,  that  he  may  save  my  people 
out  of  the  hand  of  the  Philistines : for  I have 
looked  upon  my  people,  because  their  cry  is 
come  unto  me.  , ^ , x.  t 

17  And  when  Samuel  saw  Saul,  the  LORD 
said  unto  him^  Behold  the  man  whom  1 
spake  to  thee  of  I this  same  shall  reign  ovei 

’is  Then^ Saul  drew  near  to  Samuel  in  the 
gate,  and  said.  Tell  me,  I pray  thee,  where 
the  seer’s  house  is.  ^ ^ i a a t 
19  And  Samuel  answered  Saul,  and  said,  1 
am  the  seer : go  up  before  me  unto  the  high 
place ; for  ye  shall  eat  with  me  to  day,  and 


Samuel  anointcth  Saul, 

to  morrow  I will  let  thee  f?o,  and  will  ^ell 
thee  all  that  is  in  thine  heart.  ^ 

30  And  as  for  thine  asses  that  were  lost 
three  days  ago,  set  not  thy  mind  on  them ; 
for  they  are  found.  And  on  whom  is  all 
the  desire  of  Israel  ? Is  it  not  on  thee,  and 
on  all  thy  father’s  house  ? 

21  And  Saul  answered  and  said,  Am  not  I a 
Benjamite,  of  the  smallest  of  the  tribes  of 
Israel?  and  my  family  the  least  of  all  the 
families  of  the  tribe  of  Benjamin  ? wherefore 
then  speakest  thou  so  to  me? 

23  And  Samuel  took  Saul  and  his  servant, 
and  brought  them  into  the  parlour,  and  made 
them  sit  in  the  chiefest  place  among  them 
that  were  bidden,  which  were  about  thirty 
persons. 

23  And  Samuel  said  unto  the  cook,  Bring 
the  portion  which  I gave  thee,  of  which  I 
said  unto  thee.  Set  it  by  thee. 

24  And  the  cook  took  up  the  shoulder,  and 
that  which  was  upon  it,  and  set  it  before 
Saul.  And  Samuel  said.  Behold  that  which 
is  left ! set  it  before  thee,  and  eat : for  unto 
this  time  hath  it  been  kept  for  thee  since  I 
said,  I have  invited  the  people.  So  Saul  did 
eat  with  Samuel  that  day. 

25  t And  when  they  were  come  down  from 
the  high  place  into  the  city,  Samuel  com- 
muned with  Saul  upon  the  top  of  the 
house. 

26  And  they  arose  early:  and  it  came  to 
pass  about  the  spring  of  the  day,  that  Sam- 
uel called  Saul  to  the  top  of  the  house,  say- 
ing, Up,  that  I may  send  thee  away.  And 
Saul  arose,  and  they  went  out  both  of  them, 
he  and  Samuel,  abroad. 

27  And  as  they  were  going  down  to  the  end 
of  the  city,  Samuel  said  to  Saul,  Bid  the  serv- 
ant pass  on  before  us,  (and  he  passed  on,)  but 
stand  thou  still  a while,  that  I may  shew 
thee  the  word  of  God. 

CHAPTER  X. 

Samuel  anointeth  Saul. 

Then  Samuel  t90k  a vial  of  oil,  and  pour- 
ed it  upon  his  head,  and  kissed  him, 
and  said.  Is  it  not  because  the  Lord  hath 
anointed  thee  to  he  captain  over  his  inherit- 
ance? 

2  When  thou  art  departed  from  me  to  day, 
then  thou  shalt  find  two  men  by  Rachel’s 
sepulchre  in  the  border  of  Benjamin  at  Zel- 
zah ; and  they  will  say  unto  thee,  The  asses 
which  thou  wen  test  to  seek  are  found : and, 
lo,  thy  father  hath  left  the  care  of  the  asses, 
and  sorroweth  for  you,  saying,  What  shall  I 
do  for  my  son? 

3  Then  shalt  thou  go  on  forward  from 
mence,  and  thou  shalt  come  to  the  plain  of 
Tabor,  and  there  shall  meet  thee  three  men 
gDing  up  to  God  to  Beth-el,  one  carrying 
three  kids,  and  another  carrying  three 
loaves  of  bread,  and  another  carrying  a bot- 
tle of  wine : 

4  And  they  will  salute  thee,  and  give  thee 
two  loaves  of  bread;  which  thou  shalt  re- 
ceive of  their  hands. 

o come  to  the  hill  of 

God,  where  is  the  garrison  of  the  Philistines : 
and  it  shall  come  to  pass,  when  thou  art 
come  thither  to  the  city,  that  thou  shalt  meet 
prophets  coming  down  from 
the  high  place  with  a psaltery,  and  a tabret. 


SauVs  heart  is  changed, 

and  a pipe,  and  a harp,  before  them ; and 
they  shall  prophesy: 

6 And  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord  will  come  up- 
on thee,  and  thou  shalt  prophesy  with  them, 
and  shalt  be  turned  into  another  man. 

7 And  let  it  be,  when  these  signs  are  come 
unto  thee,  that  thou  do  as  occasion  serve 
thee ; for  God  is  with  thee. 

8 And  thou  shalt  go  down  before  me  to  Gil- 
gal ; and,  behold,  I will  come  down  unto 
thee,  to  offer  burnt  offerings,  and  to  sacri- 
fice sacrifices  of  peace  offerings : seven  days 
shalt  thou  tarry,  till  I come  to  thee,  and 
shew  thee  what  thou  shalt  do. 

9 H And  it  was  so,  that,  when  he  had  turned 
his  back  to  go  from  Samuel,  God  gave  him 
another  heart : and  all  those  signs  came  to 
pass  that  day. 

10  And  when  they  came  thither  to  the  hill, 
behold,  a company  of  prophets  met  him; 
and  the  Spirit  of  God  came  upon  him,  and 
he  prophesied  among  them. 

11  And  it  came  to  pass,  when  all  that  knew 
him  beforetime  saw  that,  behold,  he  prophe- 
sied among  the  prophets,  then  the  people 
said  one  to  another.  What  is  this  that  is  come 
unto  the  son  of  Kish  ? Is  Saul  also  among  the 
prophets  ? 

13  And  one  of  the  same  place  answered  and 
said.  But  who  is  their  father?  Therefore  it 
became  a proverb.  Is  Saul  also  among  the 
prophets? 

13  And  when  he  had  made  an  end  of  proph- 
esying, he  came  to  the  high  place. 

14 1 And  Saul’s  uncle  said  unto  him  and  to 
his  servant.  Whither  went  ye?  And  he 
said.  To  seek  the  asses : and  when  we  saw 
that  they  were  no  where,  we  came  to  Sam- 
uel. 

15  And  Saul’s  uncle  said.  Tell  me,  I pray 
thee,  what  Samuel  said  unto  you. 

16  And  Saul  said  unto  his  uncle.  He  told  us 
plainly  that  the  asses  were  found.  But  of 
the  matter  of  the  kingdom,  whereof  Samuel 
spake,  he  told  him  not. 

17  IT  And  Samuel  called  the  people  together 
unto  the  Lord  to  Mizpeh ; 

18  And  said  unto  the  children  of  Israel, 
Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  of  Israel,  I brought 
up  Israel  out  of  Egypt,  and  delivered  you 
out  of  the  hand  of  the  Egyptians,  and  out  off 
the  hand  of  all  kingdoms,  and  of  them  that, 
oppressed  you : 

19  And  ye  have  this  day  rejected  your  God, 
who  himself  saved  you  out  of  all  your  ad- 
versities and  your  tribulations;  and  ye  have 
said  unto  him,  Nay^  but  set  a king  over  us. 
Now  therefore  present  yourselves  before 
the  Lord  by  your  tribes,  and  by  your 
thousands. 

20  And  when  Samuel  had  caused  all  the- 
tribes  of  Israel  to  come  near,  the  tribe  of 
Benjamin  was  taken. 

21  When  he  had  caused  the  tribe  of  Benja-^ 
min  to  come  near  by  their  families,  the  fam- 
ily of  Matri  was  taken,  and  Saul  the  son  of 
Kish  was  taken : and  when  they  sought  him, 
he  could  not  be  found. 

33  Therefore  they  inquired  of  the  Lord 
further,  if  the  man  should  yet  come  thither. 
And  the  Lord  answered.  Behold,  he  hath 
hid  himself  among  the  stuff. 

23  And  they  ran  and  fetched  him  thence  s 
and  when  he  stood  among  the  peoples  he 


1.  SAMUEL,  X. 


Saul  is  proclaimed  king. 
was  higher  than  any  of  the  people  from  his 
shoulders  and  upward. 

24  And  Samuel  said  to  all  the  people,  See 
ye  him  whom  the  Lord  hath  chosen,  that 
there  is  none  like  him  among  all  the  peo- 
ple ? And  all  the  people  shouted,  and  said, 
God  save  the  king. 

25  Then  Samuel  told  the  people  the  manner 
of  the  kingdom,  and  wrote  it  in  a hook,  and 
laid  it  up  before  the  Lord.  And  Samuel 
sent  all  the  people  away,  every  man  to  his 

26  If  And  Saul  also  went  home  to  Glibeah ; 
and  there  went  with  him  a band  of  men, 
whose  hearts  God  had  touched. 

27  But  the  children  of  Belial  said,  How 
shall  this  man  save  us?  And  they  d^pised 
him,  and  brought  him  no  presents.  But  he 
held  his  peace. 


CHAPTER  XI. 

Saul  smiteth  the  Ammonites. 

Then  Nahash  the  Ammonite  came  up, 
and  encamped  against  Jabesh-gilead : 
and  all  the  men  of  Jabesh  said  unto  Nahash, 
Make  a covenant  with  us,  and  we  will  serve 

^2^And  Nahash  the  Ammonite  answered 
them,  On  this  condition  will  I make  a cove- 
nant with  you,  that  I may  thrust  out  all 
your  right  eyes,  and  lay  it  for  a reproach 
upon  all  Israel.  ^ . 

3 And  the  elders  of  Jabesh  said  unto  him. 
Give  us  seven  days’  respite,  that  we  may 
send  messengers  unto  all  the  coasts  of  Is- 
rael : and  then,  if  there  be  no  man  to  save 
us,  we  will  come  out  to  thee. 

4 t Then  came  the  messengers  to  Gibeah  of 
Saul,  and  told  the  tidings  in  the  ears  of  the 
people:  and  all  the  people  lifted  up  their 
voices,  and  wept.  ^ . 

5 And,  behold,  Saul  came  after  the  herd  out 
of  the  field ; and  Saul  said,  What  aileth  the 
people  that  they  weep  ? And  they  told  him 
the  tidings  of  the  men  of  Jabesh. 

6 And  the  Spirit  of  God  came  upon  Saul 
when  he  heard  those  tidings,  and  his  anger 
was  kindled  greatly.  ^ ^ 

7 And  he  took  a yoke  of  oxen,  and  hewed 
them  in  pieces,  and  sent  them  throughout 
all  the  coasts  of  Israel  by  the  hands  of  mes- 
sengers, saying.  Whosoever  cometh  not 
forth  after  Saul  and  after  Samuel,  so  shall 
it  be  done  unto  his  oxen.  And  the  tear  of 
the  Lord  fell  on  the  people,  and  they  came 
out  with  one  consent.  . , 

8 And  when  he  numbered  them  in  Bezek, 
the  children  of  Israel  were  three  hundred 
thousand,  and  the  men  of  Judah  thirty 
thousand.  , 

9 And  they  said  unto  the  messengers  that 
came.  Thus  shall  ye  say  unto  the  men  of  Ja- 
besh-gilead, To  morrow,  by  that  time  the 
sun  be  hot,  ye  shall  have  help.  And  the 
messengers  came  and  shewed  it  to  the  men 
of  Jabesh ; and  they  were  glad. 

10  Therefore  the  men  of  Jabesh  said,  To 
morrow  we  will  come  out  unto  you,  and  ye 
shall  do  with  us  all  that  seemeth  good  unto 

^H^nd  it  was  so  on  the  morrow,  that  Saul 
put  the  people  in  three  companies;  and 
they  came  into  the  midst  of  the  host  in  the 
morning  watch*  and  slew  the  Ammonites 


I.  SAMUEL,  XI.  Samuel  reproveth  the  people. 

un^l  the  heat  of  the  day:  and  it  came  to 
pass,  that  they  which  remained  were  scat- 
tered, so  that  two  of  them  were  not  left 
together.  ^ 

12  1 And  the  people  said  unto  Samuel,  Who 

is  he  that  said.  Shall  Saul  reign  over  us? 
bring  the  men,  that  we  may  put  them  to 
death.  , „ ^ 

13  And  Saul  said,  There  shall  not  a man  be 
put  to  death  this  day : for  to  day  the  Lord 
hath  wrought  salvation  in  Israel. 

14  Then  said  Samuel  to  the  people.  Come, 

and  let  us  go  to  Gilgal,  and  renew  the  king- 
dom there.  ^ , 

15  And  all  the  people  went  to  Gilgal ; and 
there  they  made  Saul  king  before  the  Lord 
in  Gilgal ; and  there  they  sacrificed  sacrifices 
of  peace  offerings  before  the  Lord;  and 
there  Saul  and  all  the  men  of  Israel  re- 
joiced greatly. 

CHAPTER  XII. 

SamueVs  solemn  address  at  Gilgal. 


AND  Samuel  said  unto  all  Israel,  Behold, 

I  have  hearkened  unto  your  voice  in  all 
that  ye  said  unto  me,  and  have  made  a king 
over  you.  ,,  ^ 

2 And  now,  behold,  the  king  walketh  be- 

fore you:  and  I am  old  and  grayheaded; 
and,  behold,  my  sons  are  with  you : and  I 
have  walked  before  you  from  my  childhood 
unto  this  day.  . , 

3 Behold,  here  I am:  witness  against  me 
before  the  Lord,  and  before  his  anointed : 
whose  ox  have  I taken?  or  whose  ass  have 
I taken?  or  whom  have  I defrauded ? whom 
have  I oppressed  ? or  of  whose  hand  have  I 
received  any  bribe  to  blind  mine  eyes  there- 
with? and  I will  restore  it  you. 

4 And  they  said.  Thou  hast  not  defrauded 
us,  nor  oppressed  us,  neither  hast  thou 
taken  aught  of  any  man’s  hand. 

5 And  he  said  unto  them,  The  Lord  ^s  wit- 
ness against  you,  and  his  anointed  is  witness 
this  day,  that  ye  have  not  found  aught  in  my 
hand.  ‘ And  they  answered.  He  is  witness. 

6 H And  Samuel  said  unto  the  people.  It  is 
the  Lord  that  advanced  Moses  and  Aaron, 
and  that  brought  your  fathers  up  out  of 
the  land  of  Egypt. 

7 Now  therefore  stand  still,  that  I may  rea- 

son with  you  before  the  Lord  of  all  the 
righteous  acts  of  the  Lord,  which  he  did 
to  you  and  to  your  fathers.  ^ ^ ^ , 

8 When  Jacob  was  come  into  Egypt,  and 

your  fathers  cried  unto  the  Lord,  then  the 
Lord  sent  Moses  and  Aaron,  which  brought 
forth  your  fathers  out  of  Egypt,  and  made 
them  dwell  in  this  place.  ^ ... 

9 And  when  they  forgat  the  Lord  their 
God,  he  sold  them  into  the  hand  of  Sisera, 
captain  of  the  host  of  Hazor,  and  into  the 
hand  of  the  Philistines,  and  into  the  hand  ot 
the  king  of  Moab,  and  they  fought  against 

And  they  cried  unto  the  Lord,  and  said. 
We  have  sinned,  because  we  have  forsa^ken 
the  Lord,  and  have  served  Baalim  and  Ash- 
taroth : but  now  deliver  us  out  of  the  hand 
of  our  enemies,  and  we  will  serve  thee. 

11  And  the  Lord  sent  Jerubbaal,  and  Be- 
dan,  and  Jephthah,  and  Samuel,  and  deliv- 
ered you  out  of  the  hand  of  your  enemies 
on  every  side,  and  ye  dwelt  safe. 


Saul’s  selected  band.  I.  SAMUEL,  XIII.  Samuel  reproveth  him. 


12  And  when  ye  saw  that  Nahash  the  king- 
of  the  children  of  Ammon  came  ag-ainst  you, 
ye  said  unto  me.  Nay ; but  a king-  shall  reign 
over  us ; when  the  Lord  your  God  was  your 
king-. 

13  Now  therefore,  behold  the  king-  whom 
ye  have  chosen,  and  whom  ye  have  desired ! 
and,  behold,  the  Lord  hath  set  a king-  over 
you. 

14  If  ye  will  fear  the  Lord,  and  serve  him, 
and  obey  his  voice,  and  not  rebel  ag-ainst  the 
commandment  of  the  Lord  ; then  shall  both 
ye  and  also  the  king-  that  reig-neth  over  you 
continue  following-  the  Lord  your  God  : 

15  But  if  ye  will  not  obey  the  voice  of  the 
^iORD,  but  rebel  against  the  commandment 
of  the  Lord  ; then  shall  the  hand  of  the  Lord 
be  against  you,  as  it  was  against  your  fa- 
thers. 

16  t Now  therefore  stand  and  see  this  great 
thing,  which  the  Lord  will  do  before  your 
eyes. 

17  Is  it  not  wheat  harvest  to  day?  I will  call 
unto  the  Lord,  and  he  shall  send  thunder 
and  rain ; that  ye  may  perceive  and  see  that 
your  wickedness  is  great,  which  ye  have 
done  in  the  sight  of  the  Lord,  in  asking  you 
a king. 

18  So  Samuel  called  unto  the  Lord  ; and  the 
Lord  sent  thunder  and  rain  that  day : and 
all  the  people  greatly  feared  the  Lord  and 
Samuel. 

19  And  all  the  people  said  unto  Samuel, 
Pray  for  thy  servants  unto  the  Lord  thy 
God,  that  we  die  not:  for  we  have  added 
unto  all  our  sins  this  evil,  to  ask  us  a king. 

20 1 And  Samuel  said  unto  the  people.  Fear 
not ; ye  have  done  all  this  wickedness  : yet 
turn  not  aside  from  following  the  Lord,  but 
serve  the  Lord  with  all  your  heart ; 

21  And  turn  ye  not  aside : for  then  should 
ye  go  after  vain  things,  which  cannot  profit 
nor  deliver ; for  they  are  vain. 

22  For  the  Lord  will  not  forsake  his  people 
for  his  great  name’s  sake : because  it  hath 
pleased  the  Lord  to  make  you  his  people. 

23  Moreover  as  for  me,  God  forbid  that  I 
should  sin  against  the  Lord  in  ceasing  to 
pray  for  you : but  I will  teach  you  the  good 
and  the  right  way  : 

24  Only  fear  the  Lord,  and  serve  him  in 
truth  with  all  your  heart : for  consider  how 
great  things  he  hath  done  for  you. 

25  But  if  ye  shall  still  do  wickedly,  ye  shall 
be  consumed,  both  ye  and  your  king. 

CHAPTER  XIII. 

Saul  reproved  hy  Samuel, 

SAUL  reigned  one  year ; and  when  he  had 
reigned  two  years  over  Israel, 

2  Saul  chose  him  three  thousand  men  of  Is- 
rael ; whereof  two  thousand  were  with  Saul 
in  Michmash  and  in  mount  Beth-el,  and  a 
thousand  were  with  Jonathan  in  Gibeah  of 
Benjamin : and  the  rest  of  the  people  he  sent 
every  man  to  his  tent. 

3  And  Jonathan  smote  the  garrison  of  the 
Philistines  that  was  in  Geba,  and  the  Philis- 
tines heard  of  it.  And  Saul  blew  the  trump- 
et throughout  all  the  land,  saying,  Let  the 
Hebrews  hear. 

4  And  all  Israel  heard  say  that  Saul  had 
smitten  a garrison  of  the  Philistines,  and  that 
Israel  also  was  had  in  abomination  with  the 


Philistines.  And  the  peof)le  were  called  to- 
gether after  Saul  to  Gilgal. 

5 1 And  the  Philistines  gathered  themselves 
together  to  fight  with  Israel,  thirty  thousand 
chariots,  and  six  thousand  horsemen,  and 
people  as  the  sand  which  is  on  the  sea  shore 
in  multitude:  and  they  came  up,  and  pitch- 
ed in  Michmash,  eastward  from  Beth-aven. 

6 When  the  men  of  Israel  saw  that  they 
were  in  a strait,  (for  the  peopL?  were  dis- 
tressed,) then  the  people  did  hide  themselves 
in  caves,  and  in  thickets,  and  in  rocks,  and 
in  high  places,  and  in  pits. 

7 And  some  of  the  Hebrews  went  over  Jor- 
dan to  the  land  of  Gad  and  Gilead.  As  for 
Saul,  he  was  yet  in  Gilgal,  and  all  the  people 
followed  him  trembling. 

8 H And  he  tarried  seven  days,  according  to 
t^he  set  time  that  Samuel  had  appointed : but 
Samuel  came  not  to  Gilgal ; and  the  people 
were  scattered  from  him. 

9 And  Saul  said.  Bring  hither  a burnt  offer- 
ing to  me,  and  peace  offerings.  And  he  of- 
fered the  burnt  offering. 

10  And  it  came  to  pass,  that  as  soon  as  he 
had  made  an  end  of  offering  the  burnt  of- 
fering, behold,  Samuel  came ; and  Saul  went 
out  to  meet  him,  that  he  might  salute  him. 

11  IF  And  Samuel  said,  What  hast  thou  done? 
And  Saul  said.  Because  I saw  that  the  peo- 
ple were  scattered  from  me,  and  that  thou 
earnest  not  within  the  days  appointed,  and 
that  the  Philistines  gathered  themselves  to- 
gether at  Michmash ; 

12  Therefore  said  I,  The  Philistines  will 
come  down  now  upon  me  to  Gilgal,  and  I 
have  not  made  supplication  unto  the  Lord  : 
I forced  myself  therefore,  and  offered  a 
burnt  offering. 

13  And  Samuel  said  to  Saul,  Thou  hast  done 
foolishly : thou  hast  not  kept  the  command- 
ment of  the  Lord  thy  God,  which  he  com- 
manded thee : for  now  would  the  Lord  have 
established  thykingdom  upon  Israel  forever. 

14  But  now  thy  kingdom  shall  not  continue : 
the  Lord  hath  sought  him  a man  after  his 
own  heart,  and  the  Lord  hath  commanded 
him  to  be  captain  over  his  people,  because 
thou  hast  not  kept  that  which  the  Lord 
commanded  thee. 


15  And  Samuel  arose,  and  gat  him  up  from 
Gilgal  unto  Gibeah  of  Benjamin.  And  Saul 
numbered  the  people  that  were  present  with 
him,  about  six  hundred  men. 

16  And  Saul,  and  Jonathan  his  son,  and  the 
people  that  mre  present  with  them,  abode  in 
Gibeah  of  Benjamin : but  the  Philistines  en- 
camped in  Michmash. 

17  IF  And  the  spoilers  came  out  of  the  camp 
of  the  Philistines  in  three  companies:  one 
company  turned  unto  the  way  that  leadeth  to 
Ophrah,  unto  the  land  of  Shual : 

18  And  another  company  turned  the  way  to 
Beth-horon : and  another  company  turned  to 
the  way  of  the  border  that  looketh  to  the 
valley  of  Zeboim  toward  the  wilderness. 

191  Now  there  was  no  smith  found  through- 
out all  the  land  of  Israel : for  the  Philistines 
said.  Lest  the  Hebrews  make  them  swords  or 
spears : 

20  But  all  the  Israelites  went  down  to  the 
Philistines,  to  sharpen  every  man  his  share, 
and  his  coulter,  and  his  axe,  and  his  mat- 
tock. 


207 


JoudthdTi  svnitcth  the  I.  SAMUEL,  XIV . Philistities*  Qdrrison* 


21  Yet  they  had  a file  for  the  mattocks,  and 
for  the  coulters,  and  for  the  forks,  and  for 
the  axes,  and  to  sharpen  the  ^oads. 

22  So  it  came  to  pass  in  the  day  of  battle, 
that  there  was  neither  sword  nor  spear 
found  in  the  hand  of  any  of  the  people 
that  were  with  Saul  and  Jonathan : but  with 
Saul  and  with  Jonathan  his  son  was  there 
found. 

33  And  the  garrison  of  the  Philistines  went 
out  to  the  passage  of  Michmash. 

CHAPTER  XIV. 

Jonathdn  smiteth  the  Philistines. 

NOW  it  came  to  pass  upon  a day,  that 
Jonathan  the  son  of  Saul  said  unto  the 
young  man  that  bare  his  armour.  Come,  and 
let  us  go  over  to  the  Philistines’  garrison, 
that  is  on  the  other  side.  But  he  told  not 

2  And  Saul  tarried  in  the  uttermost  part  of 
Gibeah  under  a pomegranate  tree  which  is 
in  Migron:  and  the  people  that  were  with 
him  were  about  six  hundred  men ; 

3  And  Ahiah,  the  son  of  Ahitub,  I-chabod’s 
brother,  the  son  of  Phinehas,  the  son  of  Eli, 
the  Lord’s  priest  in  Shiloh,  wearing  an  eph- 
od.  And  the  people  knew  not  that  Jonathan 
was  gone. 

4  t And  between  the  passages,  by  which 
Jonathan  sought  to  go  over  unto  the  Philis- 
tines’ garrison,  there  was  a sharp  rock  on  the 
one  side,  and  a sharp  rock  on  the  other  side : 
and  the  name  of  the  one  was  Bozez,  and  the 
name  of  the  other  Seneh. 

5  The  forefront  of  the  one  was  situate 
northward  over  against  Michmash,  and  the 
other  southward  over  against  Gibeah. 

6  And  Jonathan  said  to  the  young  man 
that  bare  his  armour.  Come,  and  let  us  go 
over  unto  the  garrison  of  these  uncircum- 
cised: it  may  be  that  the  Lord  will  work 
for  us:  for  there  is  no  restraint  to  the  Lord 
to  save  by  many  or  by  few. 

7  And  his  armourbearer  said  unto  him.  Do 
all  that  is  in  thy  heart : turn  thee ; behold, 
I am  with  thee  according  to  thy  heart. 

8  Then  said  Jonathan,  Behold,  we  will  pass 
over  unto  these  men,  and  we  will  discover 
ourselves  unto  them. 

9  If  they  say  thus  unto  us.  Tarry  until  we 
come  to  you  ; then  we  will  stand  still  in  our 
place,  and  will  not  go  up  unto  them. 

10  But  if  they  say  thus.  Come  up  unto  us; 
then  we  will  go  up : for  the  Lord  hath  de- 
livered them  into  our  hand ; and  this  shall  he 
a sign  unto  us. 

11  And  both  of  them  discovered  themselves 
unto  the  garrison  of  the  Philistines : and  the 
Philistines  said.  Behold,  the  Hebrews  come 
forth  out  of  the  holes  where  they  had  hid 
themselves. 

13  And  the  men  of  the  garrison  answered 
Jonathan  and,  his  armourbearer,  and  said. 
Come  up  to  us,  and  we  will  shew  you  a thing. 
And  Jonathan  said  unto  his  armourbearer. 
Come  up  after  me : for  the  Lord  hath  deliv- 
ered them  into  the  hand  of  Israel. 

13  And  Jonathan  climbed  up  upon  his 
hands  and  upon  his  feet,  and  hi?  armour- 
bearer  after  him : and  they  fell  before  Jona- 
than ; and  his  armourbearer  slew  after  him. 
14  And  that  first  slaughter,  which  Jonathan 
and  his  armourbearer  made,  was  about  twen- 
308 


ty  men,  within  as  it  were  a half  acre  of  land, 
which  a yoke  of  oxen  might  plough. 

15  And  there  was  trembling  in  the  host,  in 
the  field,  and  among  all  the  people : the  gar- 
rison, and  the  spoilers,  they  also  trembled, 
and  the  earth  quaked : so  it  was  a very  great 
trembling. 

16  And  the  watchmen  of  Saul  in  Gibeah  of 
Benjamin  looked;  and,  behold,  the  multi- 
tude melted  away,  and  they  went  on  beat- 
ing down  one  another. 

17  Then  said  Saul  unto  the  people  that  were 
with  him.  Number  now,  and  see  who  is  gone 
from  us.  And  when  they  had  numbered, 
behold,  Jonathan  and  his  armourbearer 
not  there. 

18  And  Saul  said  unto  Ahiah,  Bring  hither 
the  ark  of  God.  For  the  ark  of  God  was  at 
that  time  with  the  children  of  Israel. 

19  ^ And  it  came  to  pass,  while  Saul  talked 
unto  the  priest,  that  the  noise  that  was  in 
the  host  of  the  Philistines  went  on  and  in- 
creased : and  Saul  said  unto  the  priest.  With- 
draw thine  hand. 

30  And  Saul  and  all  the  people  that  were 
with  him  assembled  themselves,  and  they 
came  to  the  battle : and,  behold,  every  man’s 
sword  was  against  his  fellow,  and  there  was 
a very  great  discomfiture. 

31  Moreover,  the  Hebrews  that  were  with 
the  Philistines  before  that  time,  which  went 
up  with  them  into  the  camp  from  the  coun- 
try round  about,  even  they  also  turned  to  be 
with  the  Israelites  that  were  with  Saul  and 
Jonathan. 

33  Likewise  all  the  men  of  Israel  which  had 
hid  themselves  in  mount  Ephraim,  when  they 
heard  that  the  Philistines  fled,  even  they  also 
followed  hard  after  them  in  the  battle. 

33  So  the  Lord  saved  Israel  that  day : and 
the  battle  passed  over  unto  Beth-aven. 

34  1 And  the  men  of  Israel  were  distressed 
that  day : for  Saul  had  adjured  the  people, 
saying.  Cursed  he  the  man  that  eateth  any 
food  until  evening,  that  I may  be  avenged 
on  mine  enemies.  So  none  of  the  people 
tasted  any  food. 

35  And  all  they  of  the  land  came  to  a wood ; 
and  there  was  honey  upon  the  ground. 

36  And  when  the  people  were  come  into  the 
wood,  behold,  the  honey  dropped;  but  no 
man  put  his  hand  to  his  mouth:  for  the 
people  feared  the  oath. 

37  But  Jonathan  heard  not  when  his  father 

charged  the  people  with  the  oath:  where- 
fore he  put  forth  the  end  of  the  rod  that  was 
in  his  hand,  and  dipped  it  in  a honeycomb, 
and  put  his  hand  to  his  mouth ; and  his  eyes 
were  enlightened.  ^ ^ ^ 

38  Then  answered  one  of  the  people,  and 

said.  Thy  father  straitly  charged  the  people 
with  an  oath,  saying.  Cursed  he  the  man  that 
eateth  any  food  this  day.  And  the  people 
were  faint.  ^ ^ ^ 

39  Then  said  Jonathan,  My  father  hath 
troubled  the  land:  see,  I pray  you,  how 
mine  eyes  have  been  enlightened,  because  I 
tasted  a little  of  this  honey. 

30  How  much  more,  if  haply  the  people  had 
eaten  freely  to  day  of  the  spoil  of  their  en- 
emies which  they  found?  for  had  there  not 
been  now  a much  greater  slaughter  among 


the  Philistines  ? . , ^ , 

31  And  they  smote  the  Philistines  that  day 


The  people  rescue  Jonathan,  1.  SAME 

from  Michmash  to  Aijalon ; and  the  people 
were  very  faint. 

33  And  the  people  flew  upon  the  spoil,  and 
took  sheep,  and  oxen,  and  calves,  and  slew 
them  on  the  g-round  : and  the  people  did  eat 
them  with  the  blood. 

33 1 Then  they  told  Saul,  saying*.  Behold,  the 
people  sin  ag-ainst  the  Lord,  in  that  they  eat 
with  the  blood.  And  he  said.  Ye  have  trans- 
irressed : roll  a g*reat  stone  unto  me  this  day. 
^ And  Saul  said.  Disperse  yourselves  among* 
the  people,  and  say  unto  them.  Bring*  me 
hither  every  man  his  ox,  and  every  man  his 
sheep,  and  slay  them  here,  and  eat ; and  sin 
not  ag*ainst  the  Lord  in  eating  with  the 
blood.  And  all  the  people  brought  every 
man  his  ox  with  him  that  night,  and  slew 
them  there. 

35  And  Saul  built  an  altar  unto  the  Lord  : 
the  same  was  the  first  altar  that  he  built  un- 
to the  Lord. 

^ IF  And  Saul  said.  Let  us  go  down  after  the 
Philistines  by  night,  and  spoil  them  until  the 
morning  light,  and  let  us  not  leave  a man  of 
them.  And  they  said.  Do  whatsoever  seem- 
eth  good  unto  thee.  Then  said  the  priest. 
Let  us  draw  near  hither  unto  God. 

37  And  Saul  asked  counsel  of  God,  Shall  I 
go  down  after  the  Philistines?  wilt  thou  de- 
liver them  into  the  hand  of  Israel  ? But  he 
answered  him  not  that  day. 

38  And  Saul  said.  Draw  ye  near  hither,  all 
the  chief  of  the  people : and  know  and  see 
wherein  this  sin  hath  been  this  day. 

39  For,  as  the  Lord  liveth,  which  saveth  Is- 
rael, though  it  be  in  Jonathan  my  son,  he 
shall  surely  die.  But  there  was  not  a man 
among  all  the  people  that  answered  him. 

4Q  Then  said  he  unto  all  Israel,  Be  ye  on  one 
side,  and  I and  Jonathan  my  son  will  be  on 
the  other  side.  And  the  people  said  unto 
seemeth  good  unto  thee. 

41  Therefore  Saul  said  unto  the  Lord  God 
of  Israel,  Give  a perfect  lot.  And  Saul  and 
Jonathan  were  taken:  but  the  people  es- 
caped. 

^ And  Saul  said.  Cast  lots  between  me  and 
Jonathan  my  son.  And  Jonathan  was 
taken. 

43  Then  Saul  said  to  Jonathan,  Tell  me 
what  thou  hast  done.  And  Jonathan  told 
hirn,  and  said,  I did  but  taste  a little  honey 
With  the  end  of  the  rod  that  was  in  mine 
hand,  and.,  lo,  I must  die. 

44  And  Saul  answered,  God  do  so  and  more 
also : for  thou  shalt  surely  die,  Jonathan. 

45  And  the  people  said  unto  Saul,  Shall  Jon- 
athan die,  who  hath  wrought  this  great  sal- 
vation in  Israel  ? God  forbid : as  the  Lord 
liveth,  there  shall  not  one  hair  of  his  head 

fp  the  ground ; for  he  hath  wrought  with 
God  this  day.  So  the  people  rescued  Jona- 
than, that  he  died  not. 

^ Then  Saul  went  up  from  following  the 
Philistines:  and  the  Phflistines  went  to 
their  own  place. 

47  IF  So  Saul  took  the  kingdom  over  Israel, 
and  tought  against  all  his  enemies  on  every 
side,  against  Moab,  and  against  the  children 

and  against  Edom,  and  against 
the  kings  of  Zobah,  and  against-the  Philis- 
tines: and  whithersoever  he  turned  himself, 
he  vexed  them. 

48  And  he  gathered  a host,  and  smote  the 


EL,  XV . Saul  sent  to  destroy  Amalek. 

Amalekites,  and  delivered  Israel  out  of  the 
hands  of  them  that  spoiled  them. 

49  Now  the  sons  of  Saul  were  Jonathan,  and 
Ishui,  and  Melchi-shua : and  the  names  of  his 
two  daughters  were  these;  the  name  of  the 
firstborn  Merab,  and  the  name  of  the  younsr- 
er  Michal : 

50  And  the  name  of  Saul’s  wife  was  Ahino- 

dftug’hter  of  Ahimaaz : and  the  name 
of  the  captain  of  his  host  was  Abner,  the  son 
of  Ner,  Saul’s  uncle. 

51  And  Kish  was  the  father  of  Saul ; and 
Ner  the  father  of  Abner  v:as  the  son  of 
Abiel. 

53  And  there  was  sore  Avar  against  the  Phi- 
listines all  the  days  of  Saul : and  when  Saul 
saw  any  strong  man,  or  any  A-aliant  man,  he 
took  him  unto  him. 

CHAPTER  XV. 

Saul  semt  to  destroy  Amalek. 

SAMUEL  also  said  unto  Saul,  The  Lord 
sent  me  to  anoint  thee  to  he  king  over  his 
people,  over  Israel : now  therefore  hearken 
thou  unto  the  voice  of  the  words  of  the 
Lord. 

3  Thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts,  I remember 
that  which  Amalek  did  to  Israel,  how  he  laid 
wait  for  him  in  the  way,  when  he  came  up 
from  Egypt. 

3 Now  go  and  smite  Amalek,  and  utterly 
destroy  aU  that  they  have,  and  spare  them 
not;  but  slay  both  man  and  woman,  in- 
fant and  suckling,  ox  and  sheep,  camel  and 
ass. 

4  And  Saul  gathered  the  people  together, 
and  numbered  them  in  Telaim,  two  hundred 
thousand  footmen,  and  ten  thousand  men  of 
Judah. 

5  And  Saul  came  to  a city  of  Amalek,  and 
laid  wait  in  the  valley. 

6  1 And  Saul  said  unto  the  Kenites,  Go,  de- 
part, get  you  down  from  among  the  Amalek- 
ites, lest  I destroy  you  with  them : for  ye 
shewed  kindness  to  all  the  children  of  IsraeL 
when  they  came  up  out  of  Egypt.  So  the 
Kenites  departed  from  among  the  Amalek- 
ites. 

7  And  Saul  smote  the  Amalekites  from 
Havilah  until  thou  comest  to  Shur,  that  is 
over  against  Egypt. 

8  And  he  took  Agag  the  king  of  the  Ama- 
lekites alive,  and  utterly  destroyed  all  the 
people  with  the  edge  of  the  sword. 

9  But  Saul  and  the  people  spared  Agag,  and 
the  best  of  the  sheep,  and  of  the  oxen,  and 
of  the  fatlings,  and  the  lambs,  and  all  that 
was  good,  and  would  not  utterly  destroy 
them:  but  every  thing  that  was  vile  and 
refuse,  that  they  destroyed  utterly. 

10  IF  Then  came  the  word  of  the  Lord  unto 
Samuel,  saying, 

11  It  repenteth  me  that  I have  set  up  Saul 
to  he  king : for  he  is  turned  back  from  fol- 
lowing me,  and  hath  not  performed  my 
commandments.  And  it  grieved  Samuel; 
and  he  cried  unto  the  Lord  all  night. 

13  And  when  Samuel  rose  early  to  meet 
Saul  in  the  morning,  it  was  told  Samuel,  say- 
ing, Saul  came  to  Carmel,  and,  behold,  he 
set  him  up  a place,  and  is  gone  about,  and 
passed  on,  and  gone  down  to  Gilgal. 

13  And  Samuel  came  to  Saul : and  Saul  said 
unto  him,  Blessed  he  thou  of  the  Lord  : I 


SauVs  humiliation. 


I.  SAMUEL,  XVI. 


Samuel  anointeth  David. 


have  performed  the  commandment  of  the 

14  And  Samuel  said.  What  meaneth  then  ^is 
bleating*  of  the  sheep  in  mine  ears,  and  the 
lowing  of  the  oxen  which  I hear? 

15  And  Saul  said.  They  have  brought  them 
from  the  Amalekites:  for  the  people  spared 
the  best  of  the  sheep  and  of  the  oxen,  to  sac- 
rifice unto  the  Lord  thy  God ; and  the  rest 

we  have  utterly  destroyed. 

16  Then  Samuel  said  unto  Saul,  Stay,  and  I 
will  tell  thee  what  the  Lord  hath  said  to  me 
this  night.  And  he  said  unto  him.  Say  on. 

17  And  Samuel  said.  When  thou  wast  litme 
in  thine  own  sight,  wast  thou  not  mads  the 
head  of  the  tribes  of  Israel,  and  the  Lord 
anointed  thee  king  over  Israel? 

18  And  the  Lord  sent  thee  on  a journey, 
and  said.  Go  and  utterly  destroy  the  sinners 
the  Amalekites,’ and  fight  against  them  until 
they  be  consumed. 

19  Wherefore  then  didst  thou  not  obey  the 
voice  of  the  Lord,  but  'didst  Ay  upon  the 
spoil,  and  (Jidst  evil  in  the  sight  of  the 

^O^nd  Saul  said  unto  Samuel,  Yea,  I have 
obeyed  the  voice  of  the  Lord,  and  have  gone 
the  way  which  the  Lord  sent  me,  and  have 
brought  Agag  the  king  of  Amalek,  and  have 
utterly  destroyed  the  Amalekites. 

21  But  the  people  took  of  the  spoil,  sheep 
and  oxen,  the  chief  of  the  things  which 
should  have  been  utterly  destroyed,  to  sac- 
rifice unto  the  Lord  thy  God  in  Gilgal. 

22  And  Samuel  said.  Hath  the  Lord  as  great 

delight  in  burnt  offerings  and  sacrifices,  as  in 
obeying  the  voice  of  the  Lord  ? Behold,  to 
obey  is  better  than  sacrifice,  and  to  hearken 
than  the  fat  of  rams.  . „ . . . 

33  For  rebellion  is  as  the  sin  of  witchcratt, 
and  stubbornness  is  as  iniquity  and  idolatry. 
Because  thou  hast  rejected  the  word  of  the 
Lord,  he  hath  also  rejected  thee  from  being 

^3?t  And  Saul  said  unto  Samuel,  I have  sin- 
ned : for  I have  transgressed  the  command- 
ment of  the  Lord,  and  thy  words : because 
I feared  the  people,  and  obeyed  their  voice. 
25  Now  therefore,  I pray  thee,  pardon  my 
sin,  and  turn  again  with  me,  that  1 may 

^6  Ami  Smnuel  said  unto  Saul,  I will  not 
turn  with  thee : for  thou  hast  j^pted  the 
word  of  the  Lord,  and  the  Lord  hath  re- 
jected thee  from  being  king  over  Israel. 

27  And  as  Samuel  turned  about  to  go  away, 
he  laid  hold  upon  the  skirt  of  his  mantle, 

%8  And  Samuel  said  unto  him.  The 
hath  rent  the  kingdom  of  Israel  from  thee 
this  day,  and  hath  given  it  to  a neighbour  ot 
thine,  that  is  better  than  thou. 

39  And  also  the  Strength  of  Israel  'mil  not 
lie  nor  repent ; for  he  is  not  a man,  that  ne 
should  repent.  . 

30  Then  he  said,  I have  sinned : yet  honour 
me  now,  I pray  thee,  before  the  elders  of  rny 
people,  and  before  Israel,  and  turn  again 
with  me,  that  I may  worship  the  Lord  thy 

^1^*0  Samuel  turned  again  after  Saul ; and 

Saul  worshipped  the  Lord. 

33  t Then  said  Samuel,  Bring  ye  hither  to 
Bie  Agag  the  king  of  the  AmalekiteSo  And 


Agag  came  unto  him  delicately.  And  Agag 
said.  Surely  the  bitterness  of  death  is  past. 
33  And  Samuel  said.  As  thy  sword  hath 
made  women  childless,  so  shall  thy  mother 
be  childless  among  women.  And  Samuel 
hewed  Agag  in  pieces  before  the  Lord  in 
Gilgal.  ^ j c 1 

341  Then  Samuel  went  to  Hamah ; and  Saul 
went  up  to  his  house  to  Gibeah  of  Saul. 

35  And  Samuel  came  no  more  to  see  Saul 
until  the  day  of  his  death : nevertheless  Sam- 
uel mourned  for  Saul : and  the  Lord  repent- 
ed that  he  had  made  Saul  king  over  Israel. 


CHAPTER  XVI. 

Samuel  cometh  to  Beth-lehem. 

AND  the  Lord  said  unto  Samuel,  How  long 
wilt  thou  mourn  for  Saul,  seeing  I have 
rejected  him  from  reigning  over  Israel?  fill 
thine  horn  with  oil,  and  go,  I will  send  thee 
to  Jesse  the  Beth-lehemite : for  I have  pro- 
vided me  a king  among  his  sons.  ^ ^ , 

3 And  Samuel  said.  How  can  I go  ? if  Saul 
hear  it,  he  will  kill  me.  And  the  Lord  said. 
Take  a heifer  with  thee,  and  say,  I am  come 
to  sacrifice  to  the  Lord.  , t h 

3 And  call  Jesse  to  the  sacrifice,  and  I will 
shew  thee  what  thou  shalt  do : and  thou  shalt 
anoint  unto  me  him  whom  I name  unto 

^4^And  Samuel  did  that  which  the  Lord 
spake,  and  came  to  Beth-lehem.  And  the 
elders  of  the  town  trembled  at  his  coming, 
and  said,  Comest  thou  peaceably  ? 

5 And  he  said.  Peaceably : I am  come  to  sac- 

rifice unto  the  Lord  : sanctify  yourselves, 
and  come  with  me  to  the  sacrifice.  And  he 
sanctified  Jesse  and  his  sons,  and  called  them 
to  the  sacrifice.  , 

6 1 And  it  came  to  pass,  when  they  were 
come,  that  he  looked  on  Eliab,  and  said. 
Surely  the  Lord’s  anointed  is  before  him. 

7 flut  the  Lord  said  unto  Samuel,  Look  not 
on  his  countenance,  or  on  the  height  ot  his 
stature ; because  I have  refused  him : lov  tne 
Lord  seeth  not  as  man  seeth ; for  man  look- 
eth  on  the  outward  appearance,  but  the 
Lord  looketh  on  the  heart. 

8 Then  Jesse  called  Abinadab,  and  niade 
him  pass  before  Samuel.  And  he  said,  ei- 
ther hath  the  Lord  chosen  this. 

9 Then  Jesse  made  Shammah  to  pass  by. 
And  he  said.  Neither  hath  the  Lord  chosen 

^10^ Again,  Jesse  made  seven  of  bis  sons  to 
pass  before  Samuel.  And  Samuel  said  unto 
Jesse,  The  Lord  hath  not  chosen  these. 

11  And  Samuel  said  unto  Jesse,  Are  here  afi 
thy  children  ? And  he  said.  There  i emameth 
vet  the  youngest,  and,  behold,  he  keepeth 
the  sheep.  And  Samuel  said  '^^^to  Jesse, 
Send  and  fetch  him:  for  we  will  not  sit 
down  till  he  come  hither.  . 

13  And  he  sent,  and  brought  him  in.  Now 
he  was  ruddy,  and  withal  of  a ^^autiM 
countenance,  and  goodly  to  look  to.  And 
the  Lord  said.  Arise,  anoint  him;  for  this 

^3^Then  Samuel  took  the  horn  of  oil,  and 
anointed  him  in  the  midst  of  his  brethren : 
and  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord  came  upon  David 
from  that  day  forward.  So  Samuel  rose  up, 
and  went  to  Ramaho 

14  1 But  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord  departed 


Ooliath  deficth  Israel. 

from  Saul,  and  an  evil  spirit  from  the  Lord 
troubled  him. 

15  And  Saul’s  servants  said  unto  him,  Be- 
hold now,  an  evil  spirit  from  God  troubleth 
thee. 

16  Let  our  lord  now  command  thy  servants, 
which  are  before  thee,  to  seek  out  a man,  who 
is  a cunning*  player  on  a harp : and  it  shall 
come  to  pass,  when  the  evil  spirit  from  God 
is  upon  thee,  that  he  shall  play  with  his 
hand,  and  thou  shalt  be  well. 

17  And  Saul  said  unto  his  servants.  Provide 
tne  now  a man  that  can  play  well,  and  bring 
him  to  me. 

18  Then  answered  one  of  the  servants,  and 
said.  Behold,  I have  seen  a son  of  Jesse  the 
Beth-lehemite,  that  is  cunning  in  playing, 
and  a mighty  valiant  man,  and  a man  of  war, 
and  prudent  in  matters,  and.  a comely  per- 
son, and  the  Lord  is  with  him. 

19  1 Wherefore  Saul  sent  messengers  unto 
Jesse,  and  said.  Send  me  David  thy  son, 
which  is  with  the  sheep. 

20  And  Jesse  took  an  ass  laden  with  bread, 
and  a bottle  of  wine,  and  a kid,  and  sent 
them  by  David  his  son  unto  Saul. 

21  And  David'  came  to  Saul,  and  stood  be- 
fore him : and  he  loved  him  greatly ; and  he 
became  his  armourbearer. 

22  And  Saul  sent  to  Jesse,  saying.  Let  Da- 
vid, I pray  thee,  stand  before  me;  for  he 
hath  found  favour  in  my  sight. 

23  And  it  came  to  pass,  when  the  evil  spirit 
from  God  was  upon  Saul,  that  David  took  a 
harp,  and  played  with  his  hand : so  Saul  was 
refreshed,  and  was  well,  and  the  evil  spirit 
departed  from  him. 

CHAPTER  XVII.  ^ 

Goliath's  proud  challenge. 

NOW  the  Philistines  gathered  together 
their  armies  to  battle,  and  were  gather- 
ed together  at  Shochoh,  which  helongeth  to 
Judah,  and  pitched  between  Shochoh  and 
Azekah,  in  Ephes-dammim. 

2 And  Saul  and  the  men  of  Israel  were  gath- 
ered together,  and  pitched  by  the  valley  of 
Elah,  and  set  the  battle  in  array  against  the 
Philistines. 

3 And  the  Philistines  stood  on  a mountain 
on  the  one  side,  and  Israel  stood  on  a mount- 
ain on  the  other  side : and  there  was  a valley 
between  them. 

4 1 And  there  went  out  a champion  out  of 
the  camp  of  the  Philistines,  named  Goliath, 
of  Gath,  whose  height  was  six  cubits  and  a 
span. 

5 And  he  had  a helmet  of  brass  upon  his 
bead,  and  he  was  armed  with  a coat  of  mail ; 
and  the  weight  of  the  cositwas  five  thousand 
shekels  of  brass. 

6 And  he  had  greaves  of  brass  upon  his  legs, 
b^d  a target  of  brass  between  his  shoulders. 

7 And  the  staff  of  his  spear  was  like  a weav- 
er’s beam ; and  his  spear’s  head  weighed  six 
hundred  shekels  of  iron : and  one  bearing*  a 
shield  went  before  him. 

8 And  he  stood  and  cried  unto  the  armies  of 
Israel,  and  said  unto  them.  Why  are  ye  come 
out  to  set  your  battle  in  array?  am  not  I a 
Phihstine,  and  ye  servants  to  Saul?  choose 
you  a man  for  you,  and  let  him  come  down 
to  me. 

9 If  he  be  able  to  fight  with  me,  and  to  kill 


David  cometh  to  the  army. 

me,  then  will  we  be  your  servants:  but  if  1 
prevail  against  him,  and  kill  him,  then  shall 
ye  be  our  servants,  and  serve  us. 

10  And  the  Philistine  said,  I defy  the  armies 
of  Israel  this  day ; give  me  a man,  that  we 
may  fight  together. 

11  When  Saul  and  all  Israel  heard  those 
words  of  the  Philistine,  they  were  dismayed, 
and  greatly  afraid. 

1^  1 Now  David  was  the  son  of  that  Eph- 
rathite  of  Beth-lehem-judah,  whose  name 
was  Jesse;  and  he  had  eight  sons;  and  the 
man  went  among  men  /or  an  old  man  in  the 
days  of  Saul. 

13  And  the  three  eldest  sons  of  Jesse  went 
and  followed  Saul  to  the  battle:  and  the 
names  of  his  three  sons  that  went  to  the  bat- 
tle were^  Eliab  the  firstborn,  and  next  unto 
him  Abinadab,  and  the  third  Shammah. 

14  And  David  was  the  youngest:  and  the 
three  eldest  followed  Saul. 

15  But  David  went  and  returned  from  Saul 
to  feed  his  father’s  sheep  at  Beth-lehem. 

16  And  the  Philistine  drew  near  morning 
and  evening,  and  presented  himself  forty 
day«. 

17  And  Jesse  said  unto  David  his  son.  Take 
now  for  thy  brethren  an  ephah  of  this  parch- 
ed corn,  and  these  ten  loaves,  and  run  to  the 
camp  to  thy  brethren ; 

18  And  carry  these  ten  cheeses  unto  the  cap- 
tain of  their  thousand,  and  look  how  thy 
brethren  fare,  and  take  their  pledge. 

19  Now  Saul,  and  they,  and  all  the  men  of 
Israel,  were  in  the  valley  of  Elah,  fighting 
with  the  Philistines. 

20  IF  And  David  rose  up  early  in  the  morn- 
ing, and  left  the  sheep  with  a keeper,  and 
took,  and  went,  as  Jesse  had  commanded 
him ; and  he  came  to  the  trench,  as  the  host 
was  going  forth  to  the  fight,  and  shouted  for 
the  battle. 

21  For  Israel  and  the  Philistines  had  put  the 
battle  in  array,  army  against  army. 

22  And  David  left  his  carriage  in  the  hand 
of  the  keeper  of  the  carriage,  and  ran  into 
the  army,  and  came  and  saluted  his  breth- 
ren. 

23  And  as  he  talked  with  them,  behold, 
there  came  up  the  champion,  the  Philistine 
of  Gath,  Goliath  by  name,  out  of  the  armies 
of  the  Philistines,  and  spake  according  to 
the  same  words : and  David  heard  them. 

24  And  ail  the  men  of  Israel,  when  they 
saw  the  man,  fled  from  him,  and  were  sore 
afraid. 

25  And  the  men  of  Israel  said.  Have  ve  seen 
this  man  that  is  come  up  ? surely  to  defy  Is- 
rael is  he  come  up : and  it  shall  be,  that  the 
man  who  killeth  him,  the  king  will  enrich 
him  with  great  riches,  and  will  give  him  his 
daughter,  and  make  his  father’s  house  free 
in  Israel. 

26  And  David  spake  to  the  men  that  stood 
by  him,  saying.  What  shall  be  done  to  the 
man  that  killeth  this  Philistine,  and  taketh 
away  the  reproach  from  Israel  ? for  who  is 
this  uncircumcised  Philistine,  that  he  should 
defy  the  armies  of  the  living  God  ? 

27  And  the  people  answered  him  after  this 
manner,  saying.  So  shall  it  be  done  to  the 
man  that  killeth  him. 

28 1 And  Eliab  his  eldest  brother  heard  when 
he  spake  unto  the  men;  and  Eliab’s  anger 
gil 


I.  SAMUEL,  XVII. 


David,  without  armour. 


I.  SAMUEL,  XVIII. 


was  kindled  ag’ainst  David,  and  he  s^d,  Why 
earnest  thou  down  hither  ? and  with  whom 
hast  thou  left  those  few  sheep  in  the  wilder- 
ness? I know  thy  pride,  and  the  naughti- 
ness of  thine  heart ; for  thou  art  come  down 
that  thou  mightest  see  the  battle. 

29  And  David  said,  What  have  I now  done  c 
Is  there  not  SL  cause?  . 

30 1 And  he  turned  from  him  toward  an- 
other, and  spake  after  the  same  manner: 
and  the  people  answered  him  again  atter 
the  former  manner. 

31  And  when  the  words  were  heard  which 
David  spake,  they  rehearsed  them  before 
Saul : and  he  sent  for  him. 

32  t And  David  said  to  Saul,  Let  no  man  s 
heart  fail  because  of  him  ; thy  servant  will 
go  and  fight  with  this  Philistine. 

33  And  Saul  said  to  David,  Thou  art  not 
able  to  go  against  this  Philistine  to  fl^hf 
with  him : for  thou  art  but  a youth,  and  he 
a man  of  war  from  his  youth. 

34  And  David  said  unto  Saul,  Thy  servant 

kept  his  father’s  sheep,  and  there  came  a 
lion,  and  a bear,  and  took  a lamb  out  oi  the 
hock:  ^ , • 

35  And  I went  out  after  him,  and  smote 
him,  and  delivered  it  out  of  his  mouth : and 
when  he  arose  against  me,  I caught  him  by 
his  beard,  and  smote  him,  and  slew  him. 

36  Thy  servant  slew  both  the  lion  and  the 
bear:  and  this  uncircumcised  Philistine 
shall  be  as  one  of  them,  seeing  he  hath  de- 
fied the  armies  of  the  living  God. 

37  David  said  moreover.  The  Lord  that  de- 

livered me  out  of  the  paw  of  the  lion,  and 
out  of  the  paw  of  the  bear,  he  will  deliver 
me  out  of  the  hand  of  this  Philistine.  And 
Saul  said  unto  David,  Go,  and  the  Lord  be 
with  thee.  _ . . i . 

38  t And  Saul  armed  David  with  his  arm- 

our, and  he  put  a helmet  of  brass  upon  his 
head;  also  he  armed  him  with  a coat  of 
mail.  , , . 

39  And  David  girded  his  sword  upon  his 
armour,  and  he  assayed  to  go;  for  he  had 
not  proved  it.  And  David  said  unto  Saul,  I 
cannot  go  with  these ; for  I have  not  proved 
them.  And  David  put  them  off  him. 

40  And  he  took  his  staff  in  his  hand,  and 

chose  him  five  smooth  stones  out  of  the 
brook,  and  put  them  in  a shepherd’s  bag 
which  he  had,  even  in  a scrip;  and  his  sling 
tvets  in  his  hand : and  he  drew  near  to  the 
Philistine.  , , 

41  And  the  Philistine  came  on  and  drew 
near  unto  David ; and  the  man  that  bare  the 
shield  went  before  him. 

42  And  when  the  Philistine  looked  about, 

and  saw  David,  he  disdained  him:  for  he 
was  but  a youth,  and  ruddy,  and  of  a fair 
countenance.  . , ^ 

43  And  the  Philistine  said  unto  David,  Am 
I a dog,  that  thou  coraest  to  me  with  staves  ? 
And  the  Philistine  cursed  David  by  his  gods. 

44  And  the  Philistine  said  to  David,  Come 
to  me,  and  I will  give  thy  flesh  unto  the 
fowls  of  the  air,  and  to  the  beasts  of  the 

45  Then  said  David  to  the  Philistine,  Thou 
comest  to  me  with  a sword,  and  with  a spear, 
and  with  a shield : but  I come  to  thee  in  the 
name  of  the  Lord  of  hosts,  the  God  of  the 
armies  of  Israel,  whom  thou  hast  detieda 


slayeth  the  giant. 

46  This  day  will  the  Lord  deliver  thee  into 
mine  hand ; and  I will  smite  thee,  and  take 
thine  head  from  thee;  and  I will  give  the 
carcasses  of  the  host  of  the  Philistines  this 
day  unto  the  fowls  of  the  air,  and  to  the  wild 
beasts  of  the  earth ; that  all  the  earth  may 
know  that  there  is  a God  in  Israel. 

47  And  all  this  assembly  shall  know  that  the 

Lord  saveth  not  with  sword  and  spear : for 
the  battle  is  the  Lord’s,  and  he  will  give  you 
into  our  hands.  ^ x- 

48  And  it  came  to  pass,  when  the  Philistine 
arose,  and  came  and  drew  nigh  to  meet  Da- 
vid, that  David  hasted,  and  ran  toward  the 
army  to  meet  the  Philistine. 

49  And  David  put  his  hand  in  his  bag,  and 

took  thence  a stone,  and  slang  it,  and  smote 
the  Philistine  in  his  forehead,  that  the  stone 
sunk  into  his  forehead ; and  he  fell  upon  his 
face  to  the  earth.  x- 

50  So  David  prevailed  over  the  Philistine 
with  a sling  and  with  a stone,  and  smote  the 
Philistine,  and  slew  him;  but  there  was  no 
sword  in  the  hand  of  David. 

51  Therefore  David  ran,  and  stood  upon 

the  Philistine,  and  took  his  sword,  and  drew 
it  out  of  the  sheath  thereof,  and  slew  him, 
and  cut  off  his  head  therewith.  And  when 
the  Philistines  saw  their  champion  was 
dead,  they  fled.  ^ -r  ^ 

52  And  the  men  of  Israel  and  of  Judah 
arose,  and  shouted,  and  pursued  the  Philis- 
tines, until  thou  come  to  the  valley,  and  to 
the  gates  of  Ekron.  And  the  wounded  of 
the  Philistines  fell  down  by  the  way  to  Sha- 
araim,  even  unto  Gath,  and  unto  Ekron. 

53  And  the  children  of  Israel  returned 

from  chasing  after  the  Philistines,  and  they 
spoiled  their  tents.  , ' ^ x, 

54  And  David  took  the  head  of  the  Philis- 
tine, and  brought  it  to  Jerusalem;  but  he 
put  his  armour  in  his  tent. 

55  1 And  when  Saul  saw  David  go  forth 
against  the  Philistine,  he  said  unto  Abner, 
the  captain  of  the  host,  Abner,  whose  son 
this  youth  ? And  Abner  said,  An  thy  soul 
liveth,  O king,  I cannot  tell. 

56  And  the  king  said.  Inquire  thou  whose 

son  the  stripling  is.  x,  i i, 

57  And  as  David  returned  from  the  slaugh- 
ter of  the  Philistine,  Abner  took  him,  and 
brought  him  before  Saul  with  the  head  ot 
the  Philistine  in  his  hand. 

58  And  Saul  said  to  him.  Whose  son  art 
thou,  thou  young  man  ? And  David  answer- 
ed, I am,  the  son  of  thy  servant  Jesse  the 
Beth-lehemite. 


CHAPTER  XVIII. 

SauVs  envy  against  David. 

AND  it  came  to  pass,  when  he  had  .mhde 
J\.  an  end  of  speaking  unto  Saul,  that  the 
soul  of  Jonathan  was  knit  with  the  soul  ot 
David,  and  Jonathan  loved  him  as  his  own 

^2  And  Saul  took  him  that  day,  and  would 
let  him  go  no  more  home  to  his  father  s 
house 

3 Then  Jonathan  and  David  made  a cove- 
nant, because  he  loved  him  as  his  own  souL 

4 And  Jonathan  stripped  himself  of  the 
robe  that  was  upon  him,  and  gave  it  to  Da- 
vid, and  his  garments,  even  to  his  sword* 
and  to  his  bow.  and  to  his  girdle. 


SauVs  jealousy  of  Davido  L SAMUEL,  XIX.  He  seeketh  to  kill  David. 


5 H And  David  went  out  whithersoever 
Saul  sent  him,  and  behaved  himself  wisely : 
and  Saul  set  him  over  the  men  of  war,  and 
he  was  accepted  in  the  sight  of  all  the  peo- 
ple, and  also  in  the  sight  of  Saul’s  servants. 

6 And  it  came  to  pass  as  they  came,  when 
David  was  returned  from  the  slaughter  of 
the  Philistine,  that  the  women  came  out  of 
all  cities  of  Israel,  singing  and  dancing,  to 
meet  king  Saul,  with  tabrets,  with  joy,  and 
Avith  instruments  of  music. 

7 And  the  women  ansAvered  one  another  as 
they  played,  and  said,  Saul  hath  slain  his 
thousands,  and  David  his  ten  thousands. 

8 And  Saul  was  very  wroth,  and  the  saying 
displeased  him ; and  he  said.  They  have  as- 
cribed unto  David  ten  thousands,  and  to  me 
they  have  ascribed  hut  thousands ; and  what 
can  he  haAm  more  but  the  kingdom  ? 

9 And  Saul  eyed  DaAud  from  that  day  and 
forward. 

10  H And  it  came  to  pass  on  the  morrow, 
that  the  evil  spirit  from  God  came  upon 
Saul,  and  he  prophesied  in  the  midst  of  the 
house : and  David  played  with  his  hand,  as 
at  other  times:  and  there  was  a javelin  in 
Saul’s  hand. 

11  And  Saul  cast  the  javelin ; for  he  said,  I 
will  smite  PaAud  even  to  the  wall  with  it.  And 
David  avoided  out  of  his  presence  twice. 

12  IT  And  Saul  was  afraid  of  DaAud,  because 
the  Lord  was  with  him,  and  was  departed 
from  Saul. 

13  Therefore  Saul  removed  him  from  him, 
and  made  him  his  captain  over  a thousand ; 
and  he  went  out  and  came  in  before  the 
people. 

14  And  David  behaA^ed  himself  Avisely  in  all 
his  ways ; and  the  Lord  was  with  him. 

15  Wherefore  Avhen  Saul  saw  that  he  behaved 
himself  Very  Avisely,  he  was  afraid  of  him. 

16  But  all  Israel  and  Judah  loA^ed  DaAud, 
because  he  went  out  and  came  in  before 
them. 

17  1 And  Saul  said  to  David,  Behold  my 
elder  daughter  Merab,  her  will  I give  thee  to 
wife : only  be  thou  valiant  for  me,  and  fight 
the  Lord’s  battles.  For  Saul  said.  Let  not 
mine  hand  be  upon  him,  but  let  the  hand  of 
the  Philistines  be  upon  him. 

18  And  DaAud  said  unto  Saul,  Who  am  I? 
and  what  is  my  life,  or  my  father’s  family  in 
Israel,  that  I should  be  son  in  law  to  the 
king? 

19  But  it  came  to  pass  at  the  time  when 
Merab  Saul’s  daughter  should  have  been 
given  to  DaAid,  that  she  was  given  unto 
Adriel  the  Meholathite  to  wife. 

20  And  Michal  Saul’s  daughter  loA’ed  Da- 
vid: and  they  told  Saul,  and  the  thing 
pleased  him. 

21  And  Saul  said,  I will  give  him  her,  that 
she  may  be  a snare  to  him,  and  that  the  hand 
of  the  PhilisUnes  may  be  against  him.  Where- 
fore Saul  said  to  David,  Thou  shalt  this  day 
be  my  son  in  laAv  in  the  one  of  the  twain. 

22  1 And  Saul  commanded  his  servants, 
saying.  Commune  with  DaAud  secretly,  and 
say.  Behold,  the  king  hath  delight  in  thee, 
and  all  his  servants  love  thee : now  there- 
fore be  the  king’s  son  in  law. 

23  And  Saul’s  servants  spake  those  words  in 
the  ears  of  DaAud.  And  David  said,  Seem- 
eth  it  to  you  a light  thing  to  be  a king’s  son 


in  law,  seeing  that  I am  a poor  man,  and 
lightly  esteemed? 

24  And  the  servants  of  Saul  told  him,  say- 
ing, On  this  manner  spake  David. 

25  And  Saul  said.  Thus  shall  ye  say  to  Da- 
vid, The  king  desireth  not  anydoAvry,  but  a 
hundred  foreskins  of  the  Philistines,  to  be 
avenged  of  the  king’s  enemies.  But  Saul 
thought  to  make  David  fall  by  the  hand  of 
the  Philistines. 

26  And  when  his  servants  told  David  these 
words,  it  pleased  David  well  to  be  the  king’s 
son  in  law : and  the  days  were  not  expired. 

27  Wherefore  David  arose  and  went,  he  and 
his  men,  and  slew  of  the  Philistines  two 
hundred  men;  and  David  brought  their 
foreskins,  and  they  gave  them  in  full  tale  to 
the  king,  that  he  might  be  the  king’s  son  in 
law.  And  Saul  gave  him  Michal  his  daugh- 
ter to  wife. 

28  IF  And  Saul  saw  and  knew  that  the  Lord 
was  with  DaAud,  and  that  Michal  Saul’s 
daughter  loved  him. 

29  And  Saul  was  yet  the  more  afraid  of 
David;  and  Saul  became  David’s  enemy 
continually. 

30  Then  the  princes  of  the  Philistines  went 
forth : and  it  came  to  pass,  after  they  went 
forth,  that  David  behaA^ed  himself  more 
wisely  than  aU  the  servants  of  Saul ; so 
that  his  name  Avas  much  set  by. 

CHAPTER  XIX. 

Jonathan’s  friendship  for  David. 

AND  Saul  spake  to  Jonathan  his  son,  and 
to  all  his  servants,  that  they  should  kill 
David. 

2 But  Jonathan  Saul’s  son  delighted  much 
in  David : and  Jonathan  told  David,  saying, 
Saul  my  father  seeketh  to  kill  thee:  noAv 
therefore,  I pray  thee,  take  heed  to  thyself 
until  the  morning,  and  abide  in  a secret 
place,  and  hide  thyself : 

3 And  I will  go  out  and  stand  beside  mv 
father  in  the  field  where  thou  art,  and  I Avill 
commune  with  my  father  of  thee ; and  what 
I see,  that  I will  tell  thee. 

4 IF  And  Jonathan  spake  good  of  DaAdd 
unto  Saul  his  father,  and  said  unto  him.  Let 
not  the  king  sin  against  his  serA-ant,  against 
David ; because  he  hath  not  sinned  against 
thee,  and  because  his  works  have  been  to 
thee- ward  very  good: 

5 For  he  did  put  his  life  in  his  hand,  and 
slew  the  Philistine,  and  the  Lord  wrought  a 
great  salvation  for  all  Israel : thou  sawest  it, 
and  didst  rejoice:  wherefore  then  wilt  thou 
sin  against  innocent  blood,  to  slay  DaAud 
without  a cause? 

6 And  Saul  hearkened  unto  the  voice  of 
Jonathan:  and  Saul  sware,  As  the  Lord 
liA'eth,  he  shall  not  be  slain. 

7 And  Jonathan  called  David,  and  Jon- 
athan sheAved  him  all  those  things.  And 
Jonathan  brought  David  to  Saul,  and  he 
was  in  his  presence,  as  in  times  past. 

8 IF  And  there  was  war  again : and  David 
went  out,  and  fought  with  the  Philistines, 
and  sleAv  them  with  a great  slaughter ; and 
they  fled  from  him. 

9 And  the  evil  spirit  from  the  Lord  was 
upon  Saul,  as  he  sat  in  his  house  with  his 
javelin  in  his  hand : and  David  played  with 
his  hand. 


m 


Jmmthom  anC  David  lo  SAMUEL,  XX,  renew  thevr  emeiiant. 


10  And  Saul  soug-ht  to  smite  David  even  to 
the  wall  with  the  javelin ; but  he  slipped 
away  out  of  Saul’s  presence,  and  he  smote 
the  javelin  into  the  wall:  and  David  fled, 
and  escaped  that  night. 

11  Saul  also  sent  messengers  unto  David  s 
house,  to  watch  him,  and  to  slay  him  in  the 
morning : and  Michal  David’s  wife  told  him, 
saying,  If  thou  save  not  thy  life  to  night,  to 
morrow  thou  shalt  be  slain. 

12  t So  Michal  let  David  down  through  a 
window : and  he  went,  and  fled,  and  escaped. 

13  And  Michal  took  an  image,  and  laid  it  in 
the  bed,  and  put  a pillow  of  goats’  hair  for 
his  bolster,  and  covered  it  with  a cloth. 

14  And  when  Saul  sent  messengers  to  take 
David,  she  said,  He  is  sick. 

15  And  Saul  sent  the  messengers  again  to 
see  David,  saying.  Bring  him  up  to  me  in 
the  bed,  that  I may  slay  him. 

16  And  when  the  messengers  were  come  in, 
behold,  there  was  an  image  in  the  bed,  with 
a pillow  of  goats’  hair  for  his  bolster. 

17  And  Saul  said  unto  Michal,  Why  hast 
thou  deceived  me  so,  and  sent  away  mine 
enemy,  that  he  is  escaped  ? And  Michal  an- 
swered Saul,  He  said  unto  me.  Let  me  go ; 
why  should  I kill  thee  ? 

18  H So  David  fled,  and  escaped,  and  came 
to  Samuel  to  Ramah,  and  told  him  all  that 
Saul  had  done  to  him.  And  he  and  Samuel 
went  and  dwelt  in  Naioth. 

19  And  it  was  tpld  Saul,  saying.  Behold, 
David  is  at  Naioth  in  Ramah. 

20  And  Saul  sent  messengers  to  take  Da- 
vid : and  when  they  saw  the  company  of  the 
prophets  prophesying,  and  Samuel  standing 
as  appointed  over  them,  the  Spirit  of  God 
was  upon  the  messengers  of  Saul,  and  they 
also  prophesied. 

21  And  when  it  was  told  Saul,  he  sent  other 
messengers,  and  they  prophesied  likewise. 
And  Saul  sent  messengers  again  the  third 
time,  and  they  prophesied  also. 

22  Then  went  he  also  to  Ramah,  and  came 
to  a great  well  that  is  in  Sechu : and  he 
asked  and  said.  Where  are  Samuel  and  Da- 
vid? And  one  said.  Behold,  they  be  at 
Naioth  in  Ramah. 

23  And  he  went  thither  to  Naioth  in  Ra- 
mah : and  the  Spirit  of  God  was  upon  him 
also,  and  he  went  on,  and  prophesied,  until 
he  came  to  Naioth  in  Ramah. 

24  And  he  stripped  off  his  clothes  also,  and 
prophesied  before  Samuel  in  like  manner, 
and  lay  down  naked  all  that  day  and  all  that 
night.  Wherefore  they  say.  Is  Saul  also 
among  the  prophets? 


CHAPTER  XX. 

David  consulteth  with  Jonathan, 
and  David  fled  from  Naioth  in  Ramah, 
and  came  and  said  before  Jonathan, 
What  have  I done?  what  is  mine  iniquity? 
and  what  is  my  sin  before  thy  father,  that 
he  seeketh  my  life  ? 

2 And  he  said  unto  him,  God  forbid ; thou 
shalt  not  die:  behold,  my  father  will  do 
nothing  either  great  or  small,  but  that  he 
will  shew  it  me : and  why  should  my  father 
hide  this  thing  from  me  ? it  is  not  so. 

3 And  David  sware  moreover,  and  said,  Thy 
father  certainly  knoweth  that  I have  found 
grace  in  thine  eyes;  and  he  saith,  Let  not 


Jonathan  know  this,  lest  he  be  grieved ; but 
truly,  as  the  Lord  liveth,  and  as  thy  soul 
liveth,  there  is  but  a step  between  me  and 
death. 

4 Then  said  Jonathan  unto  David,  What- 
soever thy  soul  desireth,  I will  even  do  it 
for  thee. 

5 And  David  said  unto  Jonathan,  Behold, 
to  morrow  is  the  new  moon,  and  I should  not 
fail  to  sit  with  the  king  at  meat:  but  let  me 
go,  that  I may  hide  myself  in’ the  field  unto 
the  third  day  at  even. 

6 If  thy  father  at  all  miss  me,  then  say,  Da- 
vid earnestly  asked  leave  of  me  that  he  might 
run  to  Beth-lehem  his  city : for  thei'e  is  a 
yearly  sacrifice  there  for  all  the  family. 

7 If  he  say  thus.  It  is  well ; thy  servant  shall 
have  peace : but  if  he  be  very  wroth,  then  be 
sure  that  evil  is  determined  by  him. 

8 Therefore  thou  shalt  deal  kindly  with  thy 
servant ; for  thou  hast  brought  thy  servant 
into  a covenant  of  the  Lord  with  thee : not- 
withstanding, if  there  be  in  me  iniquity,  slay 
me  thyself;  for  why  shouldest  thou  bring 
me  to  thy  father? 

9 And  Jonathan  said.  Far  be  it  from  thee : 
for  if  I knew  certainly  that  evil  were  de- 
termined by  my  father  to  come  upon  thee, 
then  would  not  I tell  it  thee? 

10  Then  said  David  to  Jonathan,  Who  shall 
tell  me  ? or  what  if  thy  father  answer  thee 
roughly  ? 

11 1 And  Jonathan  said  unto  David,  Come, 
and  let  us  go  out  into  the  field.  And  they 
went  out  both  of  them  into  the  field. 

12  And  Jonathan  said  unto  David,  O Lord 
God  of  Israel,  when  I have  sounded  my  fa- 
ther about  to  morrow  any  time,  or  the  third 
dayj  and,  behold,  if  there  be  good  toward 
David,  and  I then  send  not  unto  thee,  and 
shew  it  thee ; 

13  The  Lord  do  so  and  much  more  to  Jon- 
athan : but  if  it  please  my  father  to  do  thee 
evil,  then  I will  shew  it  thee,  and  send  thee 
away,  that  thou  mayest  go  in  peace : and  the 
Lord  be  with  thee,  as  he  hath  been  with  my 
f 3,tli0r* 

14  And  thou  shalt  not  only  while  yet  I live 
shew  me  the  kindness  of  the  Lord,  that  I 
die  not : 

15  But  also  thou  shalt  not  cut  off  thy  kind- 
ness from  my  house  for  ever : no,  not  when 
the  Lord  hath  cut  off  the  enemies  of  David 
every  one  from  the  face  of  the  earth. 

16  So  Jonathan  made  a covenant  with  the 
house  of  David,  saying,  Let  the  Lord  even 
require  it  at  the  hand  of  David’s  enemies. 

17  And  Jonathan  caused  David  to  swear 
again,  because  he  loved  him : for  he  loved 
him  as  he  loved  his  own  soul. 

18  Then  Jonathan  said  to  David,  To  mor- 
row is  the  new  moon:  and  thou  shalt  be 
missed,  because  thy  seat  will  be  empty. 

19  And  when  thou  hast  stayed  three  days, 
then  thou  shalt  go  down  quickly,  and  come 
to  the  place  where  thou  didst  hide  thyself 
when  the  business  was  in  hand,  and  shalt 
remain  by  the  stone  Ezel. 

20  And  I will  shoot  three  arrows  on  the  side 
thereof,  as  though  I shot  at  a mark. 

21  And,  behold,  I will  send  a lad,  saying.  Go, 
find  out  the  arrows.  If  I expressly  say  unto 
the  lad.  Behold,  the  arrows  are  on  this  side 
of  thee,  take  them ; then  come  thou : for 


Saul  seeketh  to  kill  Joruxifian.  I.  SAMIJEL,  XXI 

there  is  peace  to  thee,  and  no  hurt ; as  the 
Lord  liveth. 

22  But  if  I say  thus  unto  the  young-  man. 

Behold,  the  arrows  are  beyond  thee ; go  thy 
way for  the  Lord  hath  sent  thee  away. 

23  And  as  touching  the  matter  which  "thou 
and  I have  spoken  of,  behold,  the  Lord  he 
between  thee  and  me  for  ever. 

24  t So  David  hid  himself  in  the  field : and 
when  the  new  moon  was  come,  the  king  sat 
him  down  to  eat  meat. 

25  And  the  king  sat  upon  his  seat,  as  at 
other  times,  even  upon  a seat  by  the  wall : 
and  Jonathan  arose,  and  Abner  sat  by 
Saul’s  side,  and  David’s  place  was  empty. 

26  Nevertheless  Saul  spake  not  any  thing 
that  day:  for  he  thought.  Something  hath 
befallen  him,  he  is  not  clean;  surely  he 
is  not  clean. 

27  And  it  came  to  pass  on  the  morrow,  which 
was  the  second  day  of  the  month,  that  Da- 
vid’s place  was  empty : find  Saul  said  unto 
Joii3,than  his  son,  Wheiefore  cometh  not 
the  son  of  Jesse  to  meat,  neither  yesterdav, 
nor  to  day? 

28  And  Jonathan  answered  Saul,  David 
earnestly  asked  leave  of  me  to  go  to  Beth- 
lehem : 

29  And  he  said.  Let  me  go,  T pray  thee ; for 
our  family  hath  a sacrifice  in  the  city ; and 
my  brother,  he  hath  commanded  me  to  he 
there:  and  now,  if  I have  found  favour  in 
thine  eyes,  let  me  get  away,  I pray  thee,  and 
see  my  brethren.  Therefore  he  cometh  not 
unto  the  king’s  table. 

30  Then  Saul’s  anger  was  kindled  against 
Jonathan,  and  he  said  unto  him.  Thou  son 
of  the  perverse  rebellious  woman^  do  not  I 
know  that  thou  hast  chosen  the  son  of  Jesse 
to  thine  own  confusion,  and  unto  the  con- 
fusion of  thy  mother’s  nakedness? 

31  For  as  long  as  the  son  of  Jesse  liveth  up- 
on the  ground,  thou  shalt  not  be  established^ 
nor  thy  kingdom.  Wherefore  now  send  and 

j ^ unto  me,  for  he  shall  surely  die. 

32  And  Jonathan  answered  Saul  his  father, 
and  said  unto  him,  Wherefore  shall  he  be 
slain?  what  hath  he  done? 

^ And  Saul  cast  a javelin  at  him  to  smite 
him : whereby  Jonathan  knew  that  it  was 
determined  of  his  father  to  slay  David. 

34  So  Jonathan  arose  from  the  table  in 
fierce  anger,  and  did  eat  no  meat  the  second 
day  of  the  month : for  he  was  grieved  Tor 
David,  because  his  father  had  done  him 
shame. 

came  to  pass  in  the  morning, 
that  Jonathan  went  out  into  the  field  at  the 
time  appointed  with  David,  and  a little  lad 
with  him. 

36  And  he  said  unto  his  lad,  Run,  find  out 
now  the  arrows  which  I shoot.  And  as  the 

o?  shot  an  arrow  beyond  him. 

37  And  when  the  lad  was  come  to  the  place 
ot  the  arrow  which  Jonathan  had  shot,  Jon- 
athan cried  after  the  lad,  and  said.  Is  not 
the  arrow  beyond  thee? 

38  And  Jonathan  cried  after  the  lad.  Make 
speed’  haste,  stay  not.  And  Jonathan’s  lad 
gathered  up  the  arrows,  and  came  to  his 
master. 

39  But  the  lad  knew  not  any  thing : only 
Jonathan  and  David  knew  the  matter. 

w And  J onathan  gave  his  artillery  unto  his 


David  obtoA^neth  hallowed  bread. 


lad,  and  said  unto  him.  Go,  carry  them  to 
the  city. 

41 1 Arid  as  soon  as  the  lad  was  gone,  David 
arose  ou^^,  of  a place  toward  the  south,  and 
tell  on  his  face  to  the  ground,  and  bowed 
himscdf  three  times:  and  they  kissed  one 
another,  and  wept  one  with  another,  until 
David  exceeded. 

42  And  Jonathan  said  to  David,  Go  in  peace, 
forasmuch  as  we  have  sworn  both  of  us  in 
the  name  of  the  Lord,  saying.  The  Lord  be 
between  me  and  thee,  and  between  my  seed 
and  thy  seed  for  eyer.  And  he  arose  and 
departed : and  Jonathan  went  into  the  city. 

CHAPTER  XXI. 

Ahimelech  receiveth  David, 

Then  came  Day  id  to  Nob  to  Ahimelech 
the  priest : and  Ahimelech  was  afraid  at 
the  meeting  of  Dayid,  and  said  unto  him, 
alone,  and  no  man  with  thee  ? 
2.  And  David  said  unto  Ahimelech  the 
pnest.  The  king  hath  commanded  me  a busi- 
ness, and  hath  said  unto  me.  Let  no  man 
know  any  thing  of  the  business  whereabout 
1 send  thee,  and  what  T have  commanded 
thee:  and  I have  appointed  m?/ servants  to 
such  and  such  a place. 

3 Now  therefore  what  is  under  thine  hand? 
give  me  five  loaves  of  bread  in  mine  hand,  or 
what  there  is  present. 

4 And  the  priest  answered  David,  and  said, 
There  is  no  common  bread  under  mine  hand, 
but  there  is  hallowed  bread ; if  the  young 
men  have  kept  themselves  at  least  from 
women. 

5 And  David  answered  the  priest,  and  said 
unto  him.  Of  a truth  women  have  been  kept 
from  us  about  these  three  days,  since  I came 
out,  and  the  vessels  of  the  young  men  are 
holy,  and  the  bread  is  in  a manner  common, 
yea,  though  it  were  sanctified  this  day  in  the 
vessel. 

6 So  the  priest  gave  him  hallowed  bread: 
for  there  was  no  bread  there  but  the  shew- 
bread,  that  was  taken  from  before  the  Lord, 
to  put  hot  bread  in  the  day  .when  it  was 
taken  away. 

7 Now  a certain  man  of  the  servants  of 
Saul  was  there  that  day,  detained  before  the 
Lord  ; and  his  name  was  Doeg,  an  Edomite, 
the  chiefest  of  the  herdmen  that  belonged 
to  Saul. 

8 1 And  David  said  unto  Ahimelech,  And  is 
there  not  here  under  thine  hand  spear  or 
sword  ? for  I have  neither  brought  my 
sword  nor  my  weapons  with  me,  because 
the  king’s  business  required  haste. 

9 And  the  priest  said.  The  sword  of  Goliath 
the  Philistine,  whom  thou  slowest  in  the  val- 
ley of  Elah,  behold,  it  is  here  wrapped  in  a 
cloth  behind  the  ephod ; if  thou  wilt  take 
that,  take  it : for  there  is  no  other  save  that 
here.  And  David  said.  There  is  none  like 
that;  give  it  me. 

10  % And  David  arose,  and  fled  that  day  for 
Saul,  and  went  to  Achish  the  king 
of  Gath. 

11  And  the  servants  of  Achish  said  unto 
Jim,  Is  not  this  David  the  king  of  the  land? 
did  they  not  sing  one  to  another  of  him  in 
dances,  saying,  Saul  hath  slain  his  thousands, 
and  David  his  ten  thousands  ? 

12  And  David  laid  up  these  words  in  hig 
215 


Doeg  accuseth  Ahimelech. 


I.  SAMUEL,  XXII, 


The  priests  of  Nob  slain. 


heart,  and  was  sore  afraid  of  Achish  the 
king’  of  Gath.  . 

13  And  he  changed  his  behaviour  before 

them,  and  feigned  himself  mad  m their 
hands,  and  scrabbled  on  the  doors  of  the 
gate,  and  let  his  spittle  fall  down  upon  his 
beard.  ■ , , 

14  Then  said  Achish  unto  his  servants,  Lo, 
ye  see  the  man  is  mad:  wherefore  then 
have  ye  brought  him  to  me? 

15  Have  I need  of  madmen,  that  ye  have 
brought  this /elZoid  to  play  the  madman  in 
my  presence?  shall  this  fellow  come  into 
my  house? 

CHAPTER  XXII. 

Doeg  accuseth  Ahimelech  to  Saul. 

David  therefore  departed  thence,  and  es- 
caped to  the  cave  Adullam : and  when 
his  brethren  and  all  his  father’s  house  heard 
it,  they  went  down  thither  to  him. 

2  And  every  one  that  was  in  distress,  and 
every  one  that  was  in  debt,  and  every  one 
that  teas  discontented,  gathered  themselves 
unto  him;  and  he  became  a captain  over 
them : and  there  were  with  him  about  four 
hundred  men.  . « 

3  t And  David  went  thence  to  Mizpeh  of 
Moab : and  he  said  unto  the  king  of  Moab, 
Let  my  father  and  my  mother,  I pray  thee, 
come  forth,  and  be  with  you,  till  I know 
what  God  will  do  for  me.  . 

4  And  he  brought  them  before  the  king  of 
Moab:  and  they  dwelt  with  him  all  the 
while  that  David  was  in  the  hold. 

5 1 And  the  prophet  Gad  said  unto  David, 
Abide  not  in  the  hold ; depart,  and  get  thee 
into  the  land  of  Judah.  Then  David  depart- 
ed, and  came  into  the  forest  of  Hareth. 

6  t When  Saul  heard  that  David  was  dis- 
covered, and  the  men  that  were  with  him, 
(now  Saul  abode  in  Gibeah  under  a tree  in 
Ramah,  having  his  spear  in  his  hand,  and  all 
his  servants  were  standing  about  him ;) 

7  Then  Saul  said  unto  his  servants  that 
stood  about  him.  Hear  now,  ye  Benjamites ; 
will  the  son  of  Jesse  give  every  one  of  you 
fields  and  vineyards,  and  make  you  all 
captains  of  thousands,  and  captains  of 
hundreds ; , . x 

8  That  all  of  you  have  conspired  against  me, 
and  there  is  none  that  sheweth  me  that  my 
son  hath  made  a league  with  the  son  of  Jes- 
se, and  there  is  none  of  you  that  is  sorry  for 
me,  or  sheweth  unto  me  that  my  son  hath 
stirred  up  my  servant  against  me,  to  lie  in 
wait,  as  at  this  day  ? , .x  v,-  i, 

9 1 Then  answered  Doeg  the  Edomite,  which 
was  set  over  the  servants  of  Saul,  and  said,  I 
saw  the  son  of  Jesse  coming  to  Nob,  to 
Ahimelech  the  son  of  Ahitub. 

10  And  he  inquired  of  the  Lord  for  him, 
and  gave  him  victuals,  and  gave  him  the 
sword  of  Goliath  the  Philistine. 

11  Then  the  king  sent  to  call  Ahimelech  the 
priest,  the  son  of  Ahitub,  and  all  his  father  s 
house,  the  priests  that  were  in  Nob : and 
they  came  all  of  them  to  the  king. 

12  Ind  Saul  said.  Hear  now,  thou  son  of 
Ahitub.  And  he  answered,  Here  I am,  my 

^13*^And  Saul  said  unto  him.  Why  have  ye 
conspired  against  me,  thou  and  the  son  of 
Jesse,  in  that  thou  hast  given  him  bread, 
216 


and  a sword,  and  hast  inquired  of  God  for 
him,  that  he  should  rise  against  me,  to  lie.m 
wait,  as  at  this  day  ? , . ^ 

14  Then  Ahimelech  answered  the  king,  and 

said,  And  who  is  so  faithful  among  all  thy 
servants  as  David,  which  is  the  king’s  son  in 
law,  and  goeth  at  thy  bidding,  and  is  honour- 
able in  thine  house  ? ^ ^ ^ ^ 

15  Did  I then  begin  to  inquire  of  God  for 
him  ? be  it  far  from  me : let  not  the  king  im- 
pute any  thing  unto  his  servant,  nor  to  all 
the  house  of  my  father:  for  thy  servant 
knew  nothing  of  all  this,  less  or  more. 

16  And  the  king  said.  Thou  shalt  surely  die, 
Ahimelech,  thou,  and  all  thy  father’s  house. 

17  ^ And  the  king  said  unto  the  footmen  that 
stood  about  him.  Turn,  and  slay  the  prieste 
of  the  Lord  ; because  their  hand  also  is  with 
David,  and  because  they  knew  when  he  fled, 
and  did  not  shew  it  to  me.  But  the  servants 
of  the  king  would  not  put  forth  their  hand 
to  fall  upon  the  pi^iests  of  the  Lord. 

18  And  the  king  said  to  Doeg,  Turn  thou, 
and  fall  upon  the  priests.  And  Doeg  the 
Edomite  turned,  and  he  fell  upon  the  priests, 
and  slew  on  that  day  fourscore  and  five  per- 
sons that  did  wear  a linen  ephod. 

19  And  Nob,  the  city  of  the  priests,  smote 
he  with  the  edge  of  the  sword,  both  men  and 
women,childrenand  sucklings,  and  oxen,  and 
asses,  and  sheep,  with  the  edge  of  the  sword. 

20  1 And  one  of  the  sons  of  Ahimelech  the 

son  of  Ahitub,  named  Abiathar,  escaped,  and 
fled  after  David.  . ^ x,  x o i 

21  And  Abiathar  shewed  David  that  Saul 
had  slain  the  Lord’s  priests. 

22  And  David  said  unto  Abiathar,  I knew  it 
that  day,  when  Doeg  the  Edomite  was  there, 
that  he  would  surely  tell  Saul : I have  occa- 
sioned the  death  of  all  the  persons  of  thy  fa- 

2J*Abide  thou  with  me,  fear  pof for  he 
that  seeketh  my  life  seeketh  thy  life:  but 
with  me  thou  shalt  be  in  safeguard. 

CHAPTER  XXIII. 

David  rescueth  Keilah. 

Then  they  told  David,  saying.  Behold, 
the  Philistines  fight  against  Keilah,  and 
they  rob  the  threshing-floors. 

2 Therefore  David  inquired  of  the  Lord, 
saying.  Shall  I go  and  smite  these  Phihstmes.  • 
And  the  Lord  said  unto  David,  Go,  and 
smite  the  Philistines,  and  save  Keilah. 

3 And  David’s  men  said  unto  him.  Behold, 
we  be  afraid  here  in  Judah : how  much  more 
then  if  we  come  to  Keilah  against  the  armies 
of  the  Philistines  ? ^ t + 

4 Then  David  inquired  of  the  Lord  yet 
again.  And  the  Lord  answered  hiin  and 
said,  Arise,  go  down  to  Keilah ; for  I will  de- 
liver the  Philistines  into  thine  hand. 

5 So  David  and  his  men  went  to  Keiian, 
and  fought  with  the  Philistines,  and  brought 
away  their  cattle,  and  smote  them  with  a 
great  slaughter.  So  David  saved  the  inhab- 
itants of  Keilah.  AV.- 

6 And  it  came  to  pass,  when  Abiathar  the 
son  of  Ahimelech  fled  to  David  to  Keilah, 
that  he  came  down  with  an  ephod  in  his 

^^^^And  it  was  told  Saul  that  Da^dd  was 
come  to  Keilah.  And  Saul  said,  God  hath 
I delivered  him  into  mine  hand;  for  he  is 


Treachery  of  the  Keilites. 

shut  in,  by  entering  into  a town  that  hath 
g-ates  and  bars. 

8 And  Saul  called  all  the  people  tog'ether 
to  war,  to  go  down  to  Keilali,  to  besieg-e 
David  and  his  men. 

9 t And  David  knew  that  Saul  secretly 
practised  mischief  against  him ; and  he 
said  to  Abiathar  the  priest,  Bring  hither 
the  ephod. 

10  Then  said  David,  O Lord  God  of  Israel, 
thy  servant  hath  certainly  heard  that  Saul 
seeketh  to  come  to  Keilah,  to  destroy  the 
city  for  my  sake. 

11  Will  the  men  of  Keilah  deliver  me  up 
into  his  hand  ? will  Saul  come  down,  as  thy 
servant  hath  heard  ? O Lord  God  of  Israel, 
I beseech  thee,  tell  thy  servant.  And  the 
Lord  said,  He  will  come  down. 

12  Then  said  David,  Will  the  men  of  Keilah 
deliver  me  and  my  men  into  the  hand  of 
Saul  ? And  the  Lord  said,  They  will  deliv^er 
thee  up. 

13  H Then  David  and  his  men,  which  were 
about  six  hundred,  arose  and  departed  out  of 
Keilah,  and  went  whithersoever  they  could 
go.  And  it  was  told  Saul  that  David  was 
escaped  from  Keilah;  and  he  forbare  to 
go  forth. 

14  And  Davdd  abode  in  the  wilderness  in 
strong  holds,  and  remained  in  a mountain 
in  the  wilderness  of  Ziph.  And  Saul  sought 
him  every  day,  but  God  delivered  him  not 
into  his  hand. 

15  And  David  saw  that  Saul  was  come  out 
to  seek  his  life : and  David  was  in  the  wil- 
derness of  Ziph  in  a wood. 

16  II  And  Jonathan  Saul’s  son  arose,  and 
went  to  David  into  the  wood,  and  strength- 
ened his  hand  in  God. 

17  And  he  said  unto  him,  Fear  not : for  the 
hand  of  Saul  my  father  shall  not  find  thee ; 
and  thou  shalt  be  king  over  Israel,  and  I 
shall  be  next  unto  thee ; and  that  also  Saul 
my  father  knoweth. 

18  And  they  two  made  a covenant  before 
the  Lord  : and  Davdd  abode  in  the  wood, 
and  Jonathan  went  to  his  house. 

19  IT  Then  came  up  the  Ziphites  to  Saul  to 
Gibph,  saying.  Doth  not  David  hide  himself 
With  iis  in  strong  holds  in  the  wood,  in  the 
hill  of  Hachilah,  which  is  on  the  south  of 
Jeshimon  ? 

20  Now  therefore,  O king,  come  down  ac- 
cording to  all  the  desire  of  thy  soul  to  come 
down ; and  our  part  shall  be  to  deliver  him 
into  the  king’s  hand. 

21  And  Saul  said,  Blessed  be  ye  of  the 
Lord  ; for  ye  hav^e  compassion  on  me. 

22  Go,  I pray  you,  prepare  yet,  and  know 
and  see  his  place  where  his  haunt  is,  and 
who  hath  seen  him  there  : for  it  is  told  me 
that  he  dealeth  very  subtilely. 

23  See  therefore,  and  take  knowledge  of  all 
the  lurking  places  where  he  hideth  himself, 
and  come  ye  again  to  me  with  the  certainty, 
and  I will  go  vvith  you : and  it  shall  come  to 
pass,  if  he  be  in  the  land,  that  I will  search 
him  out  throughout  all  the  thousands  of 
Judah. 

24  And  they  arose,  and  went  to  Ziph  before 
Saul : but  David  and  his  men  were  in  the  wil- 
derness of  Maon,  in  the  plain  bn  the  south  of 
Jeshimon. 

25  Saul  also  and  his  men  went  to  seek  him. 


David  spareth  Saul's  life. 

And  they  told  David : wherefore  he  came 
down  into  a rock,  and  abode  in  the  wilder- 
ness of  Maon.  And  when  Saul  heard  that, 
he  pursued  after  David  in  the  wilderness  of 
Maon. 

26  A nd  Saul  went  on  this  side  of  the  mount- 
ain, and  David  and  his  men  on  that  side  of 
the  mountain : and  Davdd  made  haste  to  get 
away  for  fear  of  Saul ; for  Saul  and  his  men 
compassed  David  and  his  men  round  about 
to  take  them. 

27  y But  there  came  a messenger  unto  Saul, 
saying.  Haste  thee,  and  come ; for  the  Phi- 
listines have  invaded  the  land. 

28  Wherefore  Saul  returned  from  pursuing 
after  David,  and  went  against  the  Philis- 
tines : therefore  they  called  that  place  Sela- 
hammahlekoth. 

29  y And  David  went  up  from  thence,  and 
dwelt  m strong  holds  at  En-gedi. 

CHAPTER  XXIV. 

David  spareth  Saul's  life. 

AND  it  came  to  pass,  when  Saul  was  re- 
turned  from  following  the  Philistines, 
that  it  was  told  him,  saying.  Behold,  David  is 
in  the  wilderness  of  En-gedi. 

2 Then  Saul  took  three  thousand  chosen 
men  out  of  all  Israel,  and  went  to  seek  Da- 
vid and  his  men  upon  the  rocks  of  the  wild 
goats. 

3 And  he  came  to  the  sheepcotes  by  the 
w^ay,  where  was  a cave ; and  Saul  went  in  to 
cover  his  feet;  and  David  and  his  men  re- 
mained in  the  sides  of  the  cave. 

4 And  the  men  of  David  said  unto  him.  Be- 
hold the  day  of  which  the  Lord  said  unto 
thee.  Behold,  I will  deliver  thine  enemy  into 
thine  hand,  that  thou  mayest  do  to  him  as  it 
shall  seem  good  unto  thee.  Then  David 
arose,  and  cut  off  the  skirt  of  Saul’s  robe 
privily. 

5 And  it  came  to  pass  afterward,  that  Da- 
vid’s heart  smote  him,  because  he  had  cut 
off  Saul’s  skirt. 

6 And  he  said  unto  his  men,  The  Lord  for- 
bid that  I should  do  this  thing  unto  my  mas- 
ter, the  Lord’s  anointed,  to  stretch  forth 
mine  hand  against,  him,  seeing  he  is  the 
anointed  of  the  Lord. 

7 So  David  stayed  his  servants  with  these 
words,  and  suffered  them  not  to  rise  against 
Saul.  But  Saul  rose  up  out  of  the  cave,  and 
went  on  his  way. 

8 David  also  arose  afterward,  and  went  out 
of  the  cave,  and  cried  after  Saul,  saying,  Mj'' 
lord  the  king.  And  when  Saul  looked  be- 
hind him,  David  stooped  with  his  face  to  the 
earth,  and  bowed  himself. 

9 IF  And  David  said  to  Saul,  Wherefore 
hearest  thou  men’s  words,  saying.  Behold, 
David  seeketh  thy  hurt? 

10  Behold,  this  day  thine  eyes  have  seen 
how  that  the  Lord  had  delivered  thee  to 
day  into  mine  hand  in  the  cave:  and  some 
bade  me  kill  thee : but  mine  eye  spared  thee ; 
and  I said,  I will  not  put  forth  mine  hand 
against  my  lord;  for  he  is  the  Lord’s 
anointed. 

11  Moreover,  my  father,  see,  yea,  see  the 
skirt  of  thy  robe  in  my  hand : for  in  that  I 
cut  off  the  skirt  of  thy  robe,  and  killed  thee 
not,  know  thou  and  see  that  there  is  neither 
evil  nor  transgression  in  mine  hand,  and  I 

217 


I.  SAMUEL,  XXIV. 


Saul  achnowledgeth  his  fault,  I.  SAMUEL,  XXV.  NabaVs  churlishness. 


have  not  sinned  against  thee;  yet  thou 
h untest  my  soul  to  take  it. 

12  The  Lord  judge  between  me  and  thee, 

and  the  Lord  avenge  me  of  thee : but  mine 
hand  shall  not  be  upon  thee.  . 

13  As  saith  the  proverb  of  the  ancients, 
Wickedness  proceedeth  from  the  wicked : 
but  mine  hand  shall  not  be  upon  thee. 

14  After  whom  is  the  king  of  Israel  come 
out?  after  whom  dost  thou  pursue?  after  a 
dead  dog,  after  a flea. 

15  The  Lord  therefore  be  judge,  and  judge 
between  me  and  thee,  and  see,  and  plead  my 
cause,  and  deliver  me  out  of  thine  hand. 

16  1 And  it  came  to  pass,  when  David  had 
made  an  end  of  speaking  these  words  unto 
Saul,  that  Saul  said.  Is  this  thy  voice,  my 
son  David?  And  Saul  lifted  up  his  voice, 
and  wept. 

17  And  he  said  to  David,  Thou  art  more 
righteous  than  I : for  thou  hast  rewarded 
me  good,  whereas  I have  rewarded  thee 

18  And  thou  hast  shewed  this  day  how  that 
thou  hast  dealt  well  with  me : forasmuch  as 
when  the  Lord  had  delivered  me  into  thine 
hand,  thou  killedst  me  not. 

19  For  if  a man  find  his  enemy,  will  he  let 

him  go  well  away  ? wherefore  the  Lord  re- 
ward thee  good  for  that  thou  hast  done  un- 
to me  this  day.  ^ , 

20  And  now,  behold,  I know  well  that  thou 

shalt  surely  be  king,  and  that  the  king- 
dom of  Israel  shall  be  established  in  thine 
hand.  . , . .t- 

21  Swear  now  therefore  unto  me  by  the 
Lord,  that  thou  wilt  not  cut  off  my  seed 
after  me,  and  that  thou  wilt  not  destroy  my 
name  out  of  my  father’s  house. 

22  And  David  sware  unto  Saul.  And  Saul 
went  home;  but  David  and  his  men  gat 
them  up  unto  the  hold. 


CHAPTER  XXV. 

NabaVs  churlishness, 

AND  Samuel  died;  and  all  the  Israelites 
were  gathered  together,  and  lamented 
him,  and  buried  him  in  his  house  at  Ramah. 
And  David  arose,  and  went  down  to  the  wil- 
derness of  Paran. 

2 And  there  was  a man  in  Maon,  whose  pos- 
sessions were  in  Carmel ; and  the  man  was 
very  great,  and  he  had  three  thousand 
sheep,  and  a thousand  goats:  and  he  was 
shearing  his  sheep  in  Carmel. 

3 Now  the  name  of  the  man  was  Nabal,  and 
the  name  of  his  wife  Abigail ; and  she  was  a 
woman  of  good  understanding,  and  of  a 
beautiful  countenance:  but  the  man  was 
churlish  and  evil  in  his  doings ; and  he  was 
of  the  house  of  Caleb. 

4 t And  David  beard  in  the  wilderness  that 
Nabal  did  shear  his  sheep. 

5 And  David  sent  out  ten  young  men,  and 

David  said  unto  the  young  men.  Get  you  up 
to  Carmel,  and  go  to  Nabal,  and  greet  him 
m my  name:  , . . 

8 And  thus  shall  ye  say  to  him  that  liveth  in 
prosperity^  Peace  be  both  to  thee,  and  peace 
be  to  thine  house,  and  peace  be  unto  all  that 
thou  hast.  ^ ^ X 

7 And  now  I have  heard  that  thou  hast 
shearers:  now  thy  shepherds  which  were 
with  us,  we  hurt  them  not,  neither  was 


there  aught  missing  unto  them,  all  the 
while  they  were  in  Carmel. 

8 Ask  thy  young  men,  and  they  will  shew 
thee.  Wherefore  let  the  young  men  find  fa- 
vour in  thine  eyes ; for  we  come  in  a good 
day : give,  I pray  thee,  whatsoever  cometh 
to  thine  hand  unto  thy  servants,  and  to  thy 
son  David. 

9 And  when  David's  young  men  came,  they 
spake  to  Nabal  according  to  all  those  words 
in  the  name  of  David,  and  ceased. 

10  1 And  Nabal  answered  David’s  servants, 
and  said,  Who  is  David  ? and  who  is  the  son 
of  Jesse  ? there  be  many  servants  nowadays 
that  break  away  every  man  from  his  master. 

11  Shall  I then  take  my  bread,  and  my  wa- 
ter, and  my  flesh  that  I have  killed  for  my 
shearers,  and  give  it  unto  men,  whom  I know 
not  whence  they  be  ? 

12  So  David’s  young  men  turned  their  way, 

and  went  again,  and  came  and  told  him  all 
those  sayings.  ^ ^ ^ 

13  And  David  said  unto  his  men,  Gird  ye  on 
every  man  his  sword.  And  they  girded  on 
every  man  his  sword ; and  David  also  girded 
on  his  sword : and  there  went  up  after  David 
about  four  hundred  men ; and  two  hundred 
abode  by  the  stuff. 

14  If  But  one  of  the  young  men  told  Abigail, 
Nabal’s  wife,  saying.  Behold,  David  sent 
messengers  out  of  the  wilderness  to  salute 
our  master;  and  he  railed  on  them. 

15  But  the  men  were  very  good  unto  us,  and 
\>re  were  not  hurt,  neither  missed  we  any 
thing,  as  long  as  we  were  conversant  with 
them,  when  we  were  in  the  fields. 

16  They  were  a wall  unto  us  both  by  night 

and  day,  all  the  while  we  were  with  them 
keeping  the  sheep.  ^ ^ ^ 

17  Now  therefore  know  and  consider  what 
thou  wilt  do ; for  evil  is  determined  against 
our  master,  and  against  all  his  household: 
for  he  is  such  a son  of  Belial,  that  a man 
cannot  speak  to  him. 

18 1 Then  Abigail  made  haste,  and  took  two 
hundred  loaves,  and  two  bottles  of  wine,  and 
five  sheep  ready  dressed,  and  five  measures 
of  parched  corn,  and  a hundred  clusters  of 
raisins,  and  two  hundred  cakes  of  figs,  and 
laid  them  on  asses.  ^ ^ 

19  And  she  said  unto  her  servants^  Go  on 
before  me ; behold,  I come  after  you.  But 
she  told  not  her  husband  Nabal. 

20  And  it  was  so,  os  she  rode  on  the  ass,  that 
she  came  down  by  the  covert  of  the  hill,  and, 
behold,  David  and  his  men  came  down 
against  her ; and  she  met  them. 

21  Now  David  had  said.  Surely  in  vain  have 

I kept  all  that  this  fellow  hath  in  the  wilder- 
ness, so  that  nothing  was  missed  of  all  that 
pertained  unto  him:  and  he  hath  requited 
me  evil  for  good.  , _ , ^ 

22  So  and  more  also  do  God  unto  the  ene- 

mies of  David,  if  I leave  of  all  that  pertain 
to  him  by  the  morning  light  any  that  pisseth 
against  the  wall.  _ . , , i.  x ^ 

23  And  when  Abigail  saw  David,  she  hasted, 
and  lighted  off  the  ass,  and  fell  before  David 
on  her  face,  and  bowed  herself  to  the  ground , 

24  And  fell  at  his  feet,  and  said.  Upon  me, 
my  lord,  upon  me  let  this  iniquity  be : and 
let  thine  handmaid,  I pray  thee,  speak  in 
thine  audience,  and  hear  the  words  of  thine 
handmaids 


■ 


Abtgaa-s  discreet  conduct.  I.  SAMUEL,  XXVI.  Saul  pursueth  David. 


25  Let  not  ray  lord,  I praj^  thee,  regard  this 
man  of  Belial,  even  Nabal : for  as  his  name 
18,  so  w he;  Nabal  is  his  name,  and  folly  is 
with  him : but  I thine  handmaid  saw  not  the 
young  men  of  my  lord,  whom  thou  didst 
send. 

26  Now  therefore,  my  lord,  as  the  Lord  liv- 
6th,  and  as  thy  soul  liveth,  seeing  the  Lord 
hath  withholden  thee  from  coming  to  shed 
blood,  and  from  avenging  thyself  with  thine 
own  hand,  now  let  thine  enemies,  and  they 
that  seek  evil  to  my  lord,  be  as  Nabal. 

27  And  now  this  blessing  which  thine  hand- 
maid hath  brought  unto  my  lord,  let  it  even 
be  given  unto  the  young  men  that  follow 
my  lord. 

28  I pray  thee,  forgive  the  trespass  of  thine 
handmaid:  for  the  Lord  will  certainly  make 
my  lord  a sure  house ; because  my  lord  fight- 
eth  the  battles  of  the  Lord,  and  evil  hath 
not  been  found  in  thee  all  thy  days. 

29  Yet  a man  is  risen  to  pursue  thee,  and  to 
seek  thy  soul : but  the  soul  of  my  lord  shall 
be  bound  in  the  bundle  of  life  with  the  Lord 
thy  God ; and  the  souls  of  thine  enemies, 
them  shall  he  sling  out,  as  out  of  the  middle 
of  a sling. 

30  And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  when  the  Lord 
shall  have  done  to  my  lord  according  to  all 
the  good  that  he  hath  spoken  concerning 
thee,  and  shall  have  appointed  thee  ruler 
over  Israel ; 

^ That  this  shall  be  no  grief  unto  thee,  nor 
offence  of  heart  unto  my  lord,  either  that 
1 blood  causeless,  or  that  my 

lord  hath  avenged  himself;  but  when  the 
Lord  shall  have  dealt  well  with  my  lord, 
then  remember  thine  handmaid. 

32  t And  David  said  to  Abigail,  Blessed  be 
the  Lord  God  of  Israel,  which  sent  thee 
this  day  to  meet  me; 
as  And  blessed  be  thy  advice,  and  blessed 
be  thou,  which  hast  kept  me  this  day  from 
coming  to  shed  blood,  and  from  avenging 
myself  with  mine  own  hand. 

34  For  in  very  deed,  os  the  Lord  God  of  Is- 
rael liveth,  which  hath  kept  me  back  from 
hurting  thee,  except  thou  hadst  hasted  and 
come  to  meet  me,  surely  there  had  not  been 
left  unto  Nabal  by  the  morning  light  any 
that  pisseth  against  the  wall. 

35  So  David  received  of  her  hand  that  which 
she  had  brought  him,  and  said  unto  her,  Go 
up  in  peace  to  thine  house;  see,  I have 
hearkened  to  thy  voice,  and  have  accepted 
thy  person. 


36  J And  Abigail  came  to  Nabal;  and,  be- 
hold,  he  held  a feast  in  his  house,  like  the 
least  of  a king ; and  Nabal’s  heart  was  merry 
within  him,  for  hei(;as  very  drunken : where- 
lore  she  told  him  nothing,  less  or  more,  un- 
til^ the  morning  light. 

37  But  it  came  to  pass  in  the  morning,  when 
the  wine  was  gone  out  of  Nabal,  and  his 
wife  had  told  him  these  things,  that  his 
heart  died  within  him,  and  he  became  as 
a stone. 


4.^  6aHi6  to  pass  about  ten  days  after, 

A ® smote  Nabal,  that  he  died. 

39  1 And  when  David  heard  that  Nabal  was 
dead,  he  said^  Blessed  be  the  Lord,  that  hath 
pleaded  the  cause  of  my  reproach  from  the 
^nd  of  Nabal,  and  hath  kept  his  servant 
trom  evil  ? for  the  Lord  hath  returned  the 


wickedness  of  Nabal  upon  his  own  head. 
And  David  sent  and  communed  with  Abigail, 
to  take  her  to  him  to  wife. 

40  And  when  the  servants  of  David  were 
come  to  Abigail  to  Carmel,  they  spake  unto 
her,  saying,  David  sent  us  unto  thee,  to  take 
thee  to  him  to  wife. 


iina  sne  arose,  and  bowed  herself  on  her 
face  to  the  earth,  and  said.  Behold,  let  thine 
handmaid  be  a servant  to  wash  the  feet  of 
the  servants  of  my  lord. 

42  And  Abigail  hasted,  and  arose,  and  rode 
upon  au  ass,  with  five  damsels  of  hers  that 
went  after  her;  and  she  went  after  the  mes- 
sengers of  David,  and  became  his  wife. 

43  David  also  took  Ahinoam  of  Jezreel ; 
and  they  were  also  both  of  them  his  wives. 
JA  t But  Saul  had  given  Michal  his  daughter, 
David’s  wife,  to  Phalti  the  son  of  Laish 
which  was  of  Gallim. 


Saul  goeth  against  David. 

AND  the  Ziphites  came  unto  Saul  to  Gibe- 
XX  ah,  saying.  Doth  not  David  hide  himself 
m the  hill  of  Hachilah,  which  is  before  Jeshi- 
mon? 


2 Then  Saul  arose,  and  went  down  to  the 
wilderness  of  Ziph,  having  three  thousand 
chosen  men  of  Israel  with  him,  to  seek  Da- 
vid m the  wilderness  of  Ziph. 

3 And  Saul  pitched  in  the  hill  of  Hachilah, 
which  is  before  Jeshimon,  by  the  way.  But 
Havid  abode  in  the  wilderness,  and  he  saw 
that  Saul  came  after  him  into  the  wilderness. 

4 David  therefore  sent  out  spies,  and  under- 
stood that  Saul  was  come  in  very  deed. 

5 1 And  David  arose,  and  came  to  the  place 
where  Saul  had  pitched : and  David  beheld 
the  place  where  Saul  lay,  and  Abner  the  son 
of  Ner,  the  captain  of  his  host : and  Saul  lay 
in  the  trench,  and  the  people  pitched  round 
about  him. 


6 Then  answered  David  and  said  to  Ahime- 
Icch  the  Hittite,  and  to  Abishai  the  son  of 
Zeruiah,  brother  to  Joab,  saying.  Who  will 
go  down  with  me  to  Saul  to  the  camp  ? And 
Abishai  said,  I will  go  down  with  thee. 

7 So  David  and  Abishai  came  to  the  people 
by  night:  and,  behold,  Saul  lay  sleeping 
mthm  the  trench,  and  his  spear  stuck  in 
the  ground  at  his  bolster:  but  Abner  and 
the  people  lay  round  about  him. 

8 Then  said  Abishai  to  David,  God  hath  de- 
livered thine  enemy  into  thine  hand  this 
day : now  therefore  let  me  smite  him,  I pray 
thee,  with  the  spear  even  to  the  earth  at 
once,  and  I will  not  smite  him  the  second 
time. 

9 And  David  said  to  Abishai,  Destroy  him 
not;  for  who  can  stretch  forth  his  hand 
against  the  Lord’s  anointed,and  be  guiltless? 

10  David  said  furthermore,  As  the  Lord 
liveth,  the  Lord  shall  smite  him ; or  his  day 
shall  come  to  die ; or  he  shall  descend  into 
battle,  and  perish. 

11  The  Lord  forbid  that  I should  stretch 
forth  mine  hand  against  the  Lord’s  anoint- 
ed: but,  I pray  thee,  take  thou  now  the 
spear  that  is  at  his  bolster,  and  the  cruse  of 
water,  and  let  us  go. 

12  So  David  took  the  spear  and  the  cruse 
of  water  from  Saul’s  bolster;  and  they  gat 
them  away,  and  no  man  saw  it,  nor  knew  it 

m 


David  reproveth  Abner.  I.  SAMUEL,  XXVIl. 

neither  awaked:  for  they  were  all  asleep; 


David  jleeth  to  Achish, 


because  a deep  sleep  from  the  Lord  was 
fallen  upon  them. 

13  1 Then  David  went  over  to  the  other 
side,  and  stood  on  the  top  of  a hill  afar  oil ; 
a great  space  being  between  them ; 

14  And  David  cried  to  the  people,  and  to 
Abner  the  son  of  Ner,  saying,  Answerest 
thou  not,  Abner?  Then  Abner  answered 
and  said.  Who  art  thou  that  criest  to  the 
kings? 

15  And  David  said  to  Abner,  Art  not  thou 
a valiant  man  ? and  who  is  like  to  thee  in  Is- 
rael? wherefore  then  hast  thou  not  kept 
thy  lord  the  king?  for  there  came  one  of  the 
people  in  to  destroy  the  king  thy  lord. 

16  This  thing  is  not  good  that  thou  hast 
done.  As  the  Lord  liveth,  ye  are  worthy  to 
die,  because  ye  have  not  kept  your  master, 
the  Lord’s  anointed.  And  now  see  where 
the  king’s  spear  is,  and  the  cruse  of  water 
that  was  Rt  his  bolster. 

17  And  Saul  knew  David’s  voice,  and  said. 
Is  this  thy  voice,  my  son  David?  And  Da- 
vid said.  It  is  my  voice,  my  lord,  O king. 

18  And  he  said.  Wherefore  doth  my  lord 
thus  pursue  after  his  servant?  for  what  have 
I done  ? or  what  evil  is  in  mine  hand  ? 

19  Now  therefore,  I pray  thee,  let  my  lord 

the  king  hear  the  words  of  his  servant.  If  the 
Lord  h^ave  stirred  thee  up  against  me,  let 
him  accept  an  offering:  but  if  they  be  the 
children  of  men,  cursed  be  they  before  the 
Lord  ; for  they  have  driven  me  out  this  day 
from  abiding  in  the  inheritance  of  the  Lord, 
saying.  Go,  serve  other  gods.  . „ „ , 

20  Now  therefore,  let  not  my  blood  fall  to 
the  earth  before  the  face  of  the  Lord  : for 
the  king  of  Israel  is  come  out  to  seek  a flea, 
as  when  one  doth  hunt  a partridge  in  the 
mountains. 

21 1 Then  said  Saul,  I have  sinned : return, 
my  son  David ; for  I will  no  more  do  thee 
har  m,  because  my  soul  was  precious  in  thine 
eyes  this  day : behold,  I have  played  the  fool, 
and  have  erred  exceedingly.  ^ 

22  And  David  answered  and  said.  Behold 
the  king’s  spear!  and  let  one  of  the  young 
men  come  over  and  fetch  it. 

23  The  Lord  render  to  every  man  his  right- 
eousness and  his  faithfulness : for  the  Lord 
delivered  thee  into  my  hand  to  day,  but  I 
would  not  stretch  forth  mine  hand  against 
the  Lord’s  anointed. 

24  And,  behold,  as  thy  life  was  much  set  by 
this  day  in  mine  eyes,  so  let  my  life  be  much 
set  by  in  the  eyes  of  the  Lord,  and  let  him 
deliver  me  out  of  all  tribulation. 

25  Then  Saul  said  to  David,  Blessed  he  thou, 
my  son  David : thou  shalt  both  do  great 
things.,  and  also  shalt  still  prevail.  So  David 
went  on  his  way,  and  Saul  returned  to  his 
place. 

CHAPTER  XXVII. 

David  fleeth  to  Gath. 

AND  David  said  in  his  heart,  I shall  now 
perish  one  day  by  the  hand  of  Saul: 
there  is  nothing  better  for  me  than  that  I 
should  speedily  escape  into  the  land  of  the 
Philistines ; and  Saul  shall  despair  of  me,  to 
seek  me  any  more  in  any  coast  of  Israel : so 
shall  I escape  out  of  his  hand. 

2 And  David  arose,  and  he  passed  over  with 
220 


the  six  hundred  men  that  were  with  him 
unto  Achish,  the  son  of  Maoch,  king  of  Gath 

3 And  David  dwelt  with  Achish  at  Gath,  he 
and  his  men,  every  man  with  his  household, 
even  David  with  his  two  wives,  Ahinoam  the 
Jezreelitess,  and  Abigail  the  Carmelitess, 
Nabal’s  wife. 

4 And  it  was  told  Saul  that  David  was  fled 
to  Gath : and  he  sought  no  more  again  for 
him. 

5 % And  David  said  unto  Achish,  If  I have 
now  found  grace  in  thine  eyes,  let  them 
give  me  a place  in  some  town  in  the  country, 
that  I may  dwell  there : for  why  should  thy 
servant  dwell  in  the  royal  city  with  thee  ? 

6 Then  Achish  gave  him  Ziklag  that  day: 
wherefore  Ziklag  pertaineth  unto  the  kings 
of  Judah  unto  this  day. 

7 And  the  time  that  David  dwelt  in  the 
country  of  the  Philistines  was  a full  year 
and  four  months. 

8 If  And  David  and  his  men  went  up,  and 
invaded  the  Geshurites,  and  the  Gezrites, 
and  the  Amalekites : for  those  nations  were 
of  old  the  inhabitants  of  the  land,  as  thou 
goest  to  Shur,  even  unto  the  land  of  Egypt. 

9 And  David  smote  the  land,  and  left  nei- 
ther man  nor  woman  alive,  and  took  away 
the  sheep,  and  the  oxen,  and  the  asses,  and 
the  camels,  and  the  apparel,  and  returned, 
and  came  to  Achish. 

10  And  Achish  said,  Whither  have  ye  made 
a road  to  day?  And  David  said.  Against  the 
south  of  Judah,  and  against  the  south  of  the 
Jerahmeelites,  and  against  the  south  of  the 
Kenites. 

11  And  David  saved  neither  man  nor  woman 
alive,  to  bring  tidings  to  Gath,  saying.  Lest 
they  should  tell  on  us,  saying.  So  did  Davm, 
and  so  will  be  his  manner  all  the  while  he 
dwelleth  in  the  country  of  the  Philistines. 

12  And  Achish  believ  ed  David,  saying.  He 
hath  made  his  people  Israel  utterly  to  abhor 
him ; therefore  he  shall  be  my  servant  for 
ever. 

CHAPTER  XXVIII. 

Saul  consulteth  a witch  at  En-dor. 
AND  it  came  to  pass  in  those  days,  that 
j\.  the  Philistines  gathered  their  armies  to- 
gether for  warfare,  to  fight  with  Israel. 
And  Achish  said  unto  David,  Know  thou 
assuredly,  that  thou  shalt  go  out  with  me  to 
battle,  thou  and  thy  men. 

2 And  David  said  to  Achish,  Surely  thou 
shalt  know  what  thy  servant  can  do.  And 
Achish  said  to  David,  Therefore  will  I make 
thee  keeper  of  mine  head  for  ever. 

3 1 Now  Samuel  was  dead,  and  all  Israel 
had  lamented  him,  and  buried  him  in  Ra- 
mah,  even  in  his  own  city.  And  Saul  had 
put  away  those  that  had  familiar  spirits,  and 
the  wizards,  out  of  the  land. 

4 And  the  Philistines  gathered  themselves 

together,  and  came  and  pitched  in  Shunem : 
and  Saul  gathered  all  Israel  together,  and 
they  pitched  in  Gilboa.  ^ - -m,* 

5 And  when  Saul  saw  the  host  of  the  Phi- 

listines, he  was  afraid,  and  his  heart  greatly 
trembled.  „ , ^ xi. 

6 And  when  Saul  inquired  of  the  Lord,  the 
Lord  answered  him  not,  neither  by  dreams, 
nor  by  Urim,  nor  by  prophets. 

7 % Then  said  Saul  unto  his  servants.  Seek 


Saul  seekcth  to  a 

me  a woman  that  hath  a familiar  spirit,  that 

I may  g-o  to  her,  and  inquire  of  her.  And 
his  servants  said  to  him,  Behold,  there  is  a 
woman  that  hath  a familiar  spirit  at  En-dor. 

8 And  Saul  disg-uised  himself,  and  put  on 
other  raiment,  and  he  went,  and  two  men 
with  him,  and  they  came  to  the  woman  by 
nig’ht : luid  he  said,  I pray  thee,  divine  unto 
me  by  the  familiar  spirit,  and  bring  me  him 
up,  whom  I shall  name  unto  thee. 

9 And  the  woman  said  unto  him,  Behold, 
thou  knowest  what  Saul  hath  done,  how  he 
hath  cut  off  those  that  have  familiar  spirits, 
and  the  wizards,  out  of  the  land : wherefore 
then  layest  thou  a snare  for  my  life,  to  cause 
me  to  die  ? 

10  And  Saul  sware  to  her  by  the  Lord,  say- 
ing, As  the  Lord  liveth,  there  shall  no  pun- 
ishment happen  to  thee  for  this  thing. 

II  Then  said  the  woman,  Whom  shall  I 

bring  up  unto  thee?  And  he  said,  Bring 
me  up  Samuel.  ® 

12  And  when  the  woman  saw  Samuel,  she 
cried  with  a loud  voice : and  the  woman 
spake  to  Saul,  saying.  Why  hast  thou  de- 
ceived me?  for  thou  art  Saul. 

said  unto  her,  Be  not 
afraid:  for  what  sawest  thou?  And  the 
woman  said  unto  Saul,  I saw  gods  ascend- 
ing out  of  the  earth. 

U And  he  said  unto  her.  What  form  is  he 
of  ? , she  said.  An  old  man  cometh  up  * 

and  he  is  covered  with  a mantle.  And  Saul 
perceived  that  it  was  Samuel,  and  he  stooped 
with  his  face  to  the  ground,  and  bowed  him- 
self. 

15  IF  And  Samuel  said  to  Saul,  Why  hast 
thou  disquieted  me,  to  bring  me  up  ? And 
Saul  answered,  I am  sore  distressed ; for  the 
Bhilistmes  make  war  against  me,  and  God  is 
departed  from  me,  and  answereth  me  no 
more,  neither  by  prophets,  nor  by  dreams : 
therefore  I have  called  thee,  that  thou  may- 

known  unto  me  what  I shall  do. 

16  Then  said  Samuel,  Wherefore  then  dost 
thou  ask  of  me,  seeing  the  Lord  is  depart- 

become  thine  enemy? 

17  And  the  Lord  hath  done  to  him,  as  he 
spake  by  me:  for  the  Lord  hath  rent  the 
mngdqin  out  of  thine  hand,  and  given  it  to 
thy  neighbour,  even  to  David : 

18  Because  thou  obeyedst  not  the  voice  of 

nor  executedst  his  fierce  wrath 
iiP  therefore  hath  the  Lord  done 

unto  thee  this  day. 

19  Moreover  the  Lord  will  also  deliver  Is- 
rael with  thee  into  the  hand  of  the  Philis- 

morrow  shalt  thou  and  thy 
T shall  deliver 

tj^^host  of  Israel  into  the  hand  of  the  Philis- 

straightway  all  along  on 
thP  J'^ns  sore  afraid,  because  of 

I+iP.  words  of  Samuel : and  there  was  no 
eaten  no  bread 

the  day,  nor  all  the  night. 

woman  came  unto  Saul,  and 
fpm  %^tjie  was  sore  troubled,  and  said  unto 
him.  Behold,  thine  handmaid  hath  obeyed 
put  my  life  in  my 
have  hearkened  unto  thy  words 
thou  spakest  unto  me. 

^ pray  thee,  hearken  thou 
also  unto  the  voice  of  thine  handmaid,  and 


I.  SAMUEL,  XXIX. 


witch  at  En-dor. 


let  me  set  a morsel  of  bread  before  thee* 
and  eat,  that  thou  mayest  have  strength, 
when  thou  goest  on  thy  way. 

23  But  he  refused,  and  said,  I will  not  eat. 
But  his  servants,  together  with  the  woman, 
compelled  him ; and  he  hearkened  unto  their 
voice.  So  he  rose  from  the  earth,  and  sat 
upon  the  bed. 

24  And  the  woman  had  a fat  calf  in  the 
house ; and  she  hasted,  and  killed  it,  and 
took  flour,  and  kneaded  it,  and  did  bake 
unleavened  bread  thereof: 

25  And  she  brought  it  before  Saul,  and  be- 
fore his  servants ; and  they  did  eat.  Then 
they  rose  up,  and  went  away  that  night. 


CHAPTER  XXIX. 

The  Philistines  suspect  David. 

IV Philistines  gathered  together  all 
LI  their  armies  to  Aphek:  and  the  Israel- 
ito  pitched  by  a fountain  which  is  in  Jez- 

^ lords  of  the  Philistines  passed 

hundreds,  and  by  thousands : but  Da- 
, h?®,  uien  passed  on  in  the  rearward 
with  Achish. 

WW®W  the  princes  of  the  Philistines, 
What  do  these  Hebrews  here?  And  Achish 
said  unto  the  princes  of  the  Philistines,  Is 
not  this  David,  the  servant  of  Saul  the  king 
of  Israel,  which  hath  been  with  me  these 
days,  qr  these  years,  and  I have  found  no 
tault  in  him  since  he  fell  unto  me  unto  this 
Clay  f 

4 And  the  princes  of  the  Philistines  were 
wroth  with  him ; and  the  princes  of  the  Phi- 
listines said  unto  him.  Make  this  fellow  re- 

again  to  his  place  which 
thou  hast  appointed  him,  and  let  him  not  go 
down  with  us  to  battle,  lest  in  the  battle  he 
be  an  adversary  to  us : for  wherewith  should 
he  reconcile  himself  unto  his  master?  should 
it  not  he  with  the  heads  of  these  men  ? 

5 Is  not  this  David,  of  whom  they  sang  one 
to  another  in  dances,  saying,  Saul  slew  his 

David  his  ten  thousands? 
b 1 Then  Achish  called  David,  and  said  unto 
him.  Surely  os  the  Lord  liveth,  thou  hast 
been  upright,  and  thy  going  out  and  thy 
commg  in  with  me  in  the  host  is  good  in  mv 
sight : for  I have  not  found  evil  in  thee  since 
the  day  of  thy  coming  unto  me  unto  this 
lords  favour  thee  not. 
yje^efore  now  return,  and  go  in  peace, 
that  thou  displease  not  the  lords  of  the  Phi- 
listines. 

8 IF  And  David  said  unto  Achish,  But  what 
have!  done?  and  what  hast  thou  found  in 
thy  servant  so  long  as  I have  been  with  thee 
^to  this  day,  that  I may  not  go  fight  against 
the  enemies  of  my  lord  the  king? 

9 And  Achish  answered  and  said  to  David,  I 
know  thi^  thou  art  good  in  my  sight,  as  an 

^^^ithstanding,  the  princes 
ot  the  Philistines  have  said.  He  shall  not  go 
up  with  us  to  the  battle. 

10  Wherefore  now  rise  up  early  in  the  morn- 
ing  wiDi  thy  master’s  servants  that  are  come 
with  thee : and  as  soon  as  ye  be  up  early  in' 

^ n morning,  and  haye  light,  depart. 

11  bo  Dayid  and  his  men  rose  up  early  to 
depart  m t^  morning,  to  return  into  the 
land  of  the  Philistines.  And  the  Philistines 
went  up  to  Jezreel. 

221 


^Vhe  Amalekites  spoil  Ziklag.  1-  SAMUEL,  XXX. 

CHAPTER  XXX. 

The  Amalekites  spoil  Ziklag. 

AND  it  came  to  pass,  when  David  and  his 
J\^  men  were  come  to  Ziklag*  on  the  thira 
day,  that  the  Amalekites  had  invaded  the 
south,  and  Ziklag,  and  smitten  Ziklag,  and 
burned  it  with  fire; 

2 And  had  taken  the  women  captives,  that 

were  therein : they  slew  not  any,  either  great 
or  small,  but  carried  them  away,  and  went 
on  their  way.  ^ 

3 t So  David  and  his  men  came  to  the  city, 

and,  behold,  it  was  burned  with  fire;  and 
their  wives,  and  their  sons,  and  their  daugh- 
ters, were  taken  captives.  ^ ^ ... 

4 Then  David  and  the  people  that  were  with 
him  lifted  up  their  voice  and  wept,  until 
they  had  no  more  power  to  weep. 

5 And  David’s  two  wives  were  taken  cap- 

tives, Ahinoam  the  Jezreelitess,  and  Abigail 
the  wife  of  Nabal  the  Carmelite.  . ^ ^ 

6 And  David  was  greatly  distressed ; tor  the 
people  spake  of  stoning  him,  because  the 
soul  of  all  the  people  was  grieved,  every  man 
for  his  sons  and  for  his  daughters : but  David 
encouraged  himself  in  the  Lord  his  God. 

7 And  David  said  to  Abiathar  the  pne^, 

Ahimelech’s  son,  I pray  thee,  bring  me  hith- 
er the  ephod.  And  Abiathar  brought  thith- 
er the  ephod  to  David.  ^ ^ 

8 And  David  inquired  at  the  Lord,  saying. 

Shall  I pursue  after  this  troop?  shall  I over- 
take them  ? And  he  answered  him.  Pursue : 
for  thou  Shalt  surely  overtake  them,  and 
without  fail  recover  all.  . 

9 So  David  went,  he  and  the  six  hundred 
men  that  were  with  him,  and  came  to  the 
brook  Besor,  where  those  that  were  lett  be- 

^10  BuUDavid  pursued,  he  and  four  hundred 
men : for  two  hundred  abode  behind,  which 
were  so  faint  that  they  could  not  go  over 
the  brook  Besor.  . 

11  1 And  they  found  an  Egjqitian  in  the 

field,  and  brought  him  to  David,  and  gave 
him  bread,  and  he  did  eat;  and  they  made 
him  drink  water ; . , ^ 

12  And  they  gave  him  a piece  of  a cake  ot 
figs,  and  two  clusters  of  raisins : and  when 
he  had  eaten,  his  spirit  came  again  to  him  : 
for  he  had  eaten  no  bread,  nor  drunk  any 
water,  three  days  and  three  n^hts. 

13  And  David  said  unto  him,  To  whoiri  be- 
lonqest  thou  ? and  whence  art  thou  ? And  he 
said,  I am  a young  man  of  Egypt,  servant  to 
an  Amalekite ; and  my  master  left  me,  be- 
cause three  days  agone  I fell  sick. 

14  We  made  an  invasion  upon  the  south  ot 
the  Cherethites,  and  upon  the  coast  wmich 
belongeth  to  Judah,  and  upon  the  south  ot 
Caleb ; and  we  burned  Ziklag  with  fire. 

15  And  David  said  to  him,  Canst  thou  bring 
me  down  to  this  company?  And  he  said. 

Swear  unto  me  by  God,  that  thou  wilt 
ther  kill  me,  nor  deliver  me  into  the  hands 
of  my  master,  and  I will  bring  thee  down  to 
this  company.  , ^ ^ 

• 16  ^ And  when  he  had  brought  him  down, 

behold,  they  were  spread  abroad  upon  all  the 
earth,  eating  and  drinking,  and  dancing,  be- 
cause of  all  the  great  spoil  that  they  had 
taken  out  of  the  land  of  the  Philistines,  and 
out  of  the  land  of  Judah. 

222 


David  pursueth  after  them. 

17  And  David  smote  them  from  the  twilight 

even  unto  the  evening  of  the  next  day : and 
there  escaped  not  a man  of  them,  save  four 
hundred  young  men,  which  rode  upon  cam- 
els, and  fled.  „ - X XU  A 

18  And  David  recovered  all  that  the  Ama- 

lekites had  carried  away : and  David  rescued 
his  two  wives.  , . . , . x xu 

19  And  there  was  nothing  lacking  to  them, 
neither  small  nor  great,  neither  sons  nor 
daughters,  neither  spoil,  nor  any  thing  that 
they  had  taken  to  them : David  recovered  all. 

20  And  David  took  all  the  flocks  and  the 
herds,  which  they  drave  before  those  other 
cattle,  and  said.  This  is  David’s  spoil. 

21 1 And  David  came  to  the  two  hundred 
men,  which  were  so  faint  that  they  could 
not  follow  David,  whom  they  had  made  also 
to  abide  at  the  brook  Besor : and  they  went 
forth  to  meet  David,  and  to  meet  the  people 
that  tuere  with  him;  and  when  David  came 
near  to  the  people,  he  saluted  them. 

22  Then  answered  all  the  wicked  men,  and 
men  of  Belial,  of  those  that  went  with  David, 
and  said.  Because  they  went  not  with  us,  we 
will  not  give  them  aught  ot  the  spoil  that  we 
have  recovered,  save  to  every  man  his  wite 
and  his  children,  that  they  may  lead  them 
away,  and  depart. 

23  Then  said  David,  Ye  shall  not  do  so,  my 
brethren,  with  that  which  the  Lord  hath 
given  us,  who  hath  preserved  us,  and  deliv- 
ered the  company  that  came  against  us  into 

For  who  will  hearken  unto  you  in  this 
matter?  but  as  his  part  is  that  goeth  down 
to  the  battle,  so  shall  his  part  he  that  tarri- 
eth  by  the  stuff : they  shall  part  alike. 

25  And  it  was  so  from  that  day  forward, 

that  he  made  it  a statute  and  an  ordinance 
for  Israel  unto  this  day.  .7.,  u^ 

26  t And  when  David  came  to  Ziklag,  he 
sent  of  the  spoil  unto  the  elders  of  Judah, 
even  to  his  friends,  saying,  Behold  a present 
for  you  of  the  spoil  of  the  enemies  of  the 

^7^0  them  which  were  in  Beth-el,  and  to 
them  which  were  in  south  Ramoth,  ana  to 
them  which  ir ere  in  Jattir, 

28  And  to  them  which  were  in  Aroer,  and  to 
them  which  were  in  Siphmoth,  and  to  them 
which  were  in  Eshtempa, 

29  And  to  them  which  were  m Rachal,  and 

to  them  which  were  in  the  cities  ot  the  Je- 
rahmeelites,  and  to  them  which  were  m the 
cities  of  the  Kenites,  . u 

30  And  to  them  which  were  m Hormah,  and 
to  them  which  were  in  Chor-ashan,  and  to 
them  which  were  in  Athach, 

31  And  to  them  which  were  in  Hebron,  and 
to  all  the  places  where  David  himself  and 
his  men  were  wont  to  haunt. 


CHAPTER  XXXI. 

Saul  and  his  sons  slain. 

NOW  the  Philistines  fought  against  Is- 
rael : and  the  men  of  Israel  fled  from 
before  the  Philistines,  and  fell  down  slam  in 

^2Tnd  ?he  Philistines  followed  hard  upon 
Saul  and  upon  his  sons  ; and  ^he  PhilisLnes 
slew  Jonathan,  and  Abmadab,  and  Melchi 
shua,  Saul’s  sons.  . . 

3 And  the  battle  went  sore  against  Saul, 


11.  SAMUEL,  1. 
and  he  was  sore 


Death  of  Saul 

and  the  archers  hit  him ; 
wounded  of  the  archers. 

4 Then  said  Saul  unto  his  armourbearer, 
Draw  thy  sword,  and  thrust  me  through 
therewith;  lest  these  uiicircumcised  come 
and  thrust  me  through,  and  abuse  me.  But 
his  armourbearer  would  not;  for  he  was 
sore  afraid.  Therefore  Saul  took  a sword 
and  fell  upon  it. 

5 And  when  his  armourbearer  saw  that 
Saul  was  dead,  he  fell  likewise  upon  his 
sword,  and  died  with  him. 

6 So  Saul  died,  and  his  three  sons,  and  his 
armourbearer,  and  all  his  men,  that  same 
day  together. 

7 H And  when  the  men  of  Israel  that  were 
on  the  other  side  of  the  valley,  and  they  that 
were  on  the  other  side  Jordan,  saw  that  the 
men  of  Israel  fled,  and  that  Saul  and  his 
sons  were  dead,  they  forsook  the  cities,  and 
fled ; and  the  Philistines  came  and  dwelt  in 
them. 


and  his  sons. 


came  to  pass  on  the  morrow,  when 
the  Philistines  came  to  strip  the  slain,  that 
they  lound  Saul  and  his  three  sons  fallen  in 
mount  Gilboa. 

9 And  they  cut  off  his  head,  and  stripped 
o^ff  his  armour,  and  sent  into  the  land  of  the 
Philistines  round  about,  to  publish  it  in  the 

of  their  idols,  and  among  the  people. 

10  And  they  put  his  armour  in  the  house  of 
Ashtaroth : and  they  fastened  his  body  to 
the  wall  of  Beth-shan. 

11  If  And  when  the  inhabitants  of  Jabesh- 
gilead  heard  of  that  which  the  Philistines 
had  done  to  Saul, 

12  All  the  valiant  men  arose,  and  went  all 

night,  and  took  the  body  of  Saul  and  the 
bodies  of  his  sons  from  the  wall  of  Beth- 
there  Jabesh,  and  burnt  them 

13  And  they  took  their  bones,  and  buried 
them  under  a tree  at  Jabesh,  and  farted 
seven  days. 


THE  SECOND  BOO^  OF  SAMUEL, 

OTHERWISE  CALLED, 

THE  SECOND  BOOK  OF  THE  KINGS. 


CHAPTER  I. 

David  lamenteth  Sauly  &c, 

]yr  O W it  came  to  pass  after  the  death  of 
Saul,  when  David  was  returned  from 
the  slaughter  of  the  Amalekites,  and  David 
had  abode  two  days  in  Ziklag  ; 

2 It  came  even  to  pass  on  the  third  day, 
that,  behold,  a man  came  out  of  the  camp 
from  Saul  with  his  clothes  rent,  and  earth 
upon  his  head : and  so  it  was,  when  he  came 
to  David,  that  he  fell  to  the  earth,  and  did 
obeisance. 

3 And  David  said  unto  him.  From  whence 
comest  thou?  And  he  said  unto  him.  Out 

4 i 9i  Israel  am  I escaped. 

^^to  him.  How  went  the 
matter?  I pray  thee,  tell  me.  And  he  an- 
swered.  That  the  people  are  fled  from  the 
battle,  and  many  of  the  people  also  are 
tallen  and  dead ; and  Saul  and  Jonathan  his 
son  are  dead  also. 

5 And  David  said  unto  the  young  man  that 
told  him.  How  knowest  thou  that  Saul  and 
Jonathan  his  son  be  dead? 

6 And  the  young  man  that  told  him  said. 
As  1 happened  by  chance  upon  mount  Gil- 
boa, behold,  Saul  leaned  upon  his  spear* 
and  lo  the  chariots  and  horsemen  followed 
hard  after  him.  < 

7 And  when  he  looked  behind  him,  he  saw 
me,  and  called  unto  me.  And  I answered. 
Here  am  I. 

8 And  he  said  unto  me.  Who  art  thou’ 
And  I answered  him,  I am  an  Amalekite. 

9 He  said  unto  me  again.  Stand,  I pray 

thee,  upon  me,  and  slay  me : for  anguish  is 
^n  me  life  is  yet  whole 

10  So  I stood  upon  him,  and  slew  him,  be- 
cause I was  sure  that  he  could  not  live  after 


that  he  was  fallen : and  I took  the  crown 
that  was  upon  his  head,  and  the  bracelet 
that  was  on  his  arm,  and  have  brought  them 
hither  unto  my  lord. 

11  Then  David  took  hold  on  his  clothes,  and 
rent  them;  and  likewise  all  the  men  that 
were  with  him: 

12  And  they  mourned,  and  wept,  and  fasted 
until  even,  for  Saul,  and  for  Jonathan  his 
son,  and  for  the  people  of  the  Lord,  and  for 
me  house  of  Israel ; because  they  were  fall- 
en by  the  sword. 

13  t young  man 

that  told  him.  Whence  art  thou  ? And  he 
answered,  I am  the  son  of  a stranger,  an 
Amalekite. 

14  And  David  said  unto  him.  How  wast 
thou  not  afraid  to  stretch  forth  thine  hand 
to  destroy  the  Lord’s  anointed? 

15  And  David  called  one  of  the  young  men, 
and  said.  Go  near,  and  fall  upon  him.  And 
he  smote  him  that  he  died. 

16  And  David  said  unto  him,  Thy  blood  he 
upon  thy  head ; for  thy  mouth  hath  testified 
against  thee,  sajdng,  I have  slain  the  Lord’s 
anointed. 

17  H And  David  lamented  with  this  lament- 

Jonathan  his  son : 
(Also  he  bade  them  teach  the  children  of 
Judah  the  use  of  the  bow : behold,  it  is  writ- 
ten in  the  book  of  Jasher :) 

19  The  beauty  of  Israel  is  slain  upon  thy 
mighty  fallen ! 

^ Tell  it  not  in  Gath,  publish  it  not  in  the 
greets  of  Askelon ; lest  the  daughters  of  the 
Philistines  rejoice,  lest  the  daughters  of  the 
uncircumcised  triumph. 

21  Ye  mountains  of  Gilboa,  let  there  he  no 
de  w,  neither  let  there  he  rain,  upon  you,  nor 
fields  of  offerings:  for  there  the  shield  of 
the  mighty  is  vilely  cast  away,  the  shield  of 
223 


David  made  king  over  Judah. 


Saul,  as  though  he  had  not  been  anointed 
with  oil.  . ^ n . 

23  From  the  blood  of  the  slam,  from  the  tat 
of  the  mighty,  the  bow  of  Jonathan  turned 
not  back,  and  the  sword  of  Saul  returned 
not  empty.  ^ , , , 

23  Saul  and  Jonathan  were  lovely  and  pleas- 
ant in  their  lives,  and  in  their  death  they 
were  not  divided : they  were  swifter  than 
eagles,  they  were  stronger  than  lions. 

24  Ye  daughters  of  Israel,  weep  over  Saul, 

who  clothed  you  in  scarlet,  with  other  de- 
lights ; who  put  on  ornaments  of  gold  upon 
your  apparel.  ^ , 

25  How  are  the  mighty  fallen  in  the  midst 
of  the  battle!  O Jonathan,  thou  wast  slam 
in  thine  high  places.  ^ 

26  I am  distressed  for  thee,  my  brother 
Jonathan:  very  pleasant  hast  thou  been 
unto  me:  thy  love  to  me  was  wonderful, 
passing  the  love  of  woinen. 

27  How  are  the  mighty  fallen,  and  the 
weapons  of  war  perished! 

CHAPTER  II. 

David  made  king  of  Judah. 

AND  it  came  to  pass  after  this,  that  Bavid 
inquired  of  the  Lord,  saying.  Shall  i go 
up  into  any  of  the  cities  of  Judah? 
the  Lord  said  unto  him.  Go  up.  And  Da- 
vid ^id,  Whither  shall  I go  up?  And  he 
said.  Unto  Hebron.  ^ i..  + 

2 So  David  went  up  thither,  and  his  two 
wives  also,  Ahinoam  the  Jezreelitess,  and 
Abigail  Nabal’s  wife  the  Carmelite. 

3 And  his  men  that  were  with  him  did  Da- 

vid bring  up,  every  man  with  his  house- 
hold: and  they  dwelt  in  the  cities  ot  He- 
bron. , ,, 

4 And  the  men  of  Judah  came,  and  there 
they  anointed  David  king  over  the  hou^  ot 
Judah.  And  they  told  David,  saying.  That 
the  men  of  Jabesh-gilead  were  piey  that 
buried  Saul. 

5 1 And  David  sent  messengers  unto  the 
men  of  Jabesh-gilead,  and  said  unto  them. 
Blessed  he  ye  of  the  Lord,  that  ye  have 
shewed  this  kindness  unto  your  lord,  even 
unto  Saul,  and  have  buried  him. 

6 And  now  the  Lord  shew  kindness  and 
truth  unto  you : and  I also  will  requite  you 
this  kindness,  because  ye  have  done  this 

^7  Th^eref  ore  now  let  your  hands  be  strength- 
ened, and  be  ye  valiant:  for  your  master 
Saul  is  dead,  and  also  the  house  of  Judah 
have  anointed  me  king  over  them. 

8 1 But  Abner  the  son  of  Ner,  captain  ot 
Saul’s  host,  took  Ish-bosheth  the  son  of 
Saul,  and  brought  him  over  to  Mahanaim ; 

9 And  made  him  king  over  Gilead,  and  over 
the  Ashurites,  and  over  Jezreel,  and  over 
Ephraim,  and  over  Benjamin,  and  over  aU 

10  Ish-bosheth  Saul’s  son  was  forty  years 

old  when  he  began  to  reign  over  Israel,  and 
reigned  two  years.  But  the  house  of  Judah 
followed  David.  . tt.. 

11  And  the  time  that  David  was  king  in  He- 

bron over  the  house  of  Judah  was  seven 
years  and  six  months.  ^ 

13  t And  Abner  the  son  of  Ner,  and  the 
8<‘rvants  of  Ish-bosheth  the  son  of  Saul, 
went  out  from  Mahanaim  to  Gibeon. 

224 


II.  SAMUEL,  II.  Joab  defeateth  Abner. 

13  And  Joab  the  son  of  Zeruiah,  and  the 
servants  of  David,  went  out,  and  met  to- 
gether by  the  pool  of  Gibeon : and  they  sat 
down,  the  one  on  the  one  side  of  the  pool, 
and  the  other  on  the  other  side  of  the  pool. 

14  And  Abner  said  to  Joab,  Let  the  young 
men  now  arise,  and  play  before  us.  And 
Joab  said.  Let  them  arise. 

15  Then  there  arose  and  went  over  by  num- 
ber twelve  of  Benjamin,  which  pertained  to 
Ish-bosheth  the  son  of  Saul,  and  twelve  of 
the  servants  of  David. 

16  And  they  caught  every  one  his  fellow  by 
the  head,  and  thrust  his  sword  in  his  fellow’s 
side ; so  they  fell  down  together : wheref 9re 
that  place  was  called  Helkath-hazzurim, 
which  is  in  Gibeon. 

17  And  there  was  a very  sore  battle  that 
day ; and  Abner  was  beaten,  and  the  men  of 
Israel,  before  the  servants  of  David. 

18  If  And  there  were  three  sons  of  Zeruiah 
there,  Joab,  and  Abishai,  and  Asahel:  and 
Asahel  was  as  light  of  foot  as  a wild  roe. 

19  And  Asahel  pursued  after  Abner;  and 
in  going  he  turned  not  to  the  right  hand 
nor  to  the  left  from  following  Abner. 

20  Then  Abner  looked  behind  him,  and  said, 
AH  thou  Asahel ? And  he  answered,  I am. 

21  And  Abner  said  to  him.  Turn  thee  aside 
to  thy  right  hand  or  to  thy  left,  and  lay  thee 
hold  on  one  of  the  young  men,  and  take  thee 
his  armour.  But  Asahel  would  not  turn 
aside  from  following  of  him.  , , rr, 

33  And  Abner  said  again  to  Asahel,  Turn 
thee  aside  from  following  me : wherefore 
should  I smite  thee  to  the  ground?  how 
then  should  I hold  up  my  face  to  Joab  thy 
brother  ? . ^ 

23  Howbeit  he  refused  to  turn  aside : where- 

fore Abner  with  the  hinder  end  of  the  spear 
smote  him  under  the  fifth  rib,  that  the  spear 
came  out  behind  him;  and  he  fell  down 
there,  and  died  in  the  same  place : and  it 
came  to  pass,  that  as  many  as  came  to  the 
place  where  Asahel  fell  down  and  died 
stood  still.  - 

24  Joab  also  and  Abishai  pursued  after 

Abner : and  the  sun  went  down  when  they 
were  come  to  the  hill  of  Ammah,  that  lieth 
before  Giah  by  the  way  of  the  wilderness  of 
Gibeon.  ^ a 

25  H And  the  children  of  Benjamin  gathered 
themselves  together  after  Abner,and  became 
one  troop,  and  stood  on  the  top  of  a hill. 

26  Then  Abner  called  to  Joab,  and  said,  Shall 
the  sword  devour  for  ever?  knowest  thou  not 
that  it  will  be  bitterness  in  the  latter  end? 
how  long  shall  it  be  then,  ere  thou  bid  the 
people  return  from  following  their  brethren? 

37  And  Joab  said.  As  God  liveth,  unless  thou 
hadst  spoken,  surely  then  in  the  morning  the 
people  had  gone  up  every  one  from  follow- 
ing his  brother.  j „ xi, 

28  So  Joab  blew  a trumpet,  and  all  the  peo- 
ple stood  still,  and  pursued  after  Israel  no 
more,  neither  fought  they  any  more. 

29  And  Abner  and  his  men  walked  all  that 

night  through  the  plain,  and  passed  over 
Jordan,  and  went  through  all  Bithron,  and 
they  came  to  Mahanaim.  . 

30  And  Joab  returned  from  following  Ab- 
ner : and  when  he  had  gathered  all  the  peo- 
ple together,  there  lacked  of  David  s serv- 
ants nineteen  men  and  Asahel. 


Mnerremlteth  to  David.  II.  SAMUEL,  III.  Joab  ktUeth  Abner. 


31  But  the  servants  of  David  had  smitten 
of  Benjamin,  and  of  Abner’s  men,  so  that 
three  hundred  and  threescore  men  died. 

32  H And  they  took  up  Asahel,  and  buried 
him  in  the  sepulchre  of  his  father,  which 
was  ill  Beth-lehem.  And  Joab  and  his  men 
went  all  night,  and  they  came  to  Hebron  at 
break  of  day. 


CHAPTER  III. 

Abner  revolteth  to  David. 
there  was  long-  war  between  the 
house  of  Saul  and  the  house  of  David  : 
but  David  waxed  strong-er  and  strong-er,  and 
the  house  of  Saul  waxed  weaker  and  weaker. 

2 1 And  unto  David  were  sons  born  in  He- 
bron : and  his  firstborn  was  Amnon,  of 
Ahinoam  the  Jezreelitess ; 

3 And  his  second,  Chileab,  of  Abig-ail  the 
wife  of  Nabal  the  Carmelite ; and  the  third 
Absalom  the  son  of  Maacah  the  daug-hter  of 
Talmai  king-  of  Geshur ; 

4 And  the  fourth,  Adonijah  the  son  of 
Hag-gith ; and  the  fifth,  Shephatiah  the  son 
ot  Abital ; 

5 And  the  sixth,  Ithream,  by  Eglah  David’s 
wife.  These  were  born  to  David  in  Hebron. 

6 Tf  And  it  came  to  pass,  while  there  was 
war  between  the  house  of  Saul  and  the 
house  of  David,  that  Abner  made  himself 
strong  for  the  house  of  Saul. 

7 And  Saul  had  a concubine,  whose  name 
was  Rizpah,  the  daughter  of  Aiah : and  Ish- 
bosheth  said  to  Abner,  Wherefore  hast  thou 
gone  in  unto  my  father’s  concubine  ? 

8 Then  was  Abner  very  wroth  for  the  words 
of  Ish-bosheth,  and  said.  Am  I a dog’s  head 
which  against  Judah  do  shew  kindness  this 
day  unto  the  house  of  Saul  thy  father,  to  his 
brethren,  and  to  his  friends,  and  have  not 
delivered  thee  into  the  hand  of  David,  that 
thou  chargestme  to  day  with  a fault  con- 
cerning this  woman? 

9 So  do  God  to  Abner,  and  more  also,  ex- 
cept, as  the  Lord  hath  sworn  to  David,  even 
so  I do  to  him ; 

the  kingdom  from  the  house 
ot  Saul,  and  to  set  up  the  throne  of  David 
ov^  Israel  and  over  Judah,  from  Dan  even 
to  Beer-sheba. 

11  And  he  could  not  answer  Abner  a word 
again,  because  he  feared  him. 

12  J And  Abner  sent  messengers  to  David 
on  his  behalf,  saying,  Whose  is  the  land  ? 
saying  also.  Make  thy  league  with  me,  and, 
behold,  my  hand  shall  be  with  thee,  to  bring 
about  all  Israel  unto  thee. 

; I will  make  a league 
with  th^ : but  one  thing  I require  of  thee, 
that  IS,  Thou  shalt  not  see  my  face,  except 
thou  first  bring  Michal  Saul’s  daughter,  when 
thou  comest  to  see  my  face. 

David  sent  messengers  to  Ish-bo- 
saying.  Deliver  me  my  wife 
Michal,  which  I espoused  to  me  for  a hun- 
dred  foreskins  of  the  Philistines. 

15  And  Ish-bosheth  sent,  and  took  her  from 
her  husband,  even  from  Phaltiel  the  son  of 
Laish. 

16  And  her  husband  went  with  her  along 
weeping  behind  her  to  Bahurim.  Then  said 
Abner  unto  him,  Go,  return.  And  he  re- 
turned. 

17  1 And  Abner  had  communication  with 

8 


the  elders  of  Israel,  saying.  Ye  sought  for 
David  in  times  past  to  be  king  over  j^ou : 

18  Now  then  do  it ; for  the  Lord  hath  spok- 
6D  of  David,  saying.  By  the  hand  of  my  serv- 
ant David  I will  save  my  people  Israel  out 
of  the  hand  of  the  Philistines,  and  out  of 
the  hand  of  all  their  enemies. 

19  And  Abner  also  spake  in  the  ears  of  Ben- 
jamin : and  Abner  went  also  to  speak  in  the 
ears  of  David  in  Hebron  all  that  seemed 
good  to  Israel,  and  that  seemed  good  to  the 
whole  house  of  Benjamin. 

20  So  Abner  came  to  David  to  Hebron,  and 
twenty  men  with  him.  And  David  made 
Abner  and  the  men  that  were  with  him  a 
feast. 

21  And  Abner  said  unto  David,  I will  arise 
and  go,  and  will  gather  all  Israel  unto  my 
lord  the  king,  that  they  may  make  a league 
with  thee,  and  that  thou  mayest  reign  over 
all  that  thine  heart  desireth.  And  David 

away ; and  he  went  in  peace. 

22  1 And,  behold,  the  servants  of  David  and 
Joab  came  from  pursuing  a troop,  and 
brought  in  a great  spoil  with  them : but 
Abner  wa^  not  with  David  in  Hebron ; for 
he  had  sent  him  away,  and  he  was  gone  in 
peace. 

the  host  that  was 
with  him  were  come,  they  told  Joab,  saying, 
Abner  the  son  of  Ner  came  to  the  king,  and 
he  hath  sent  him  away,  and  he  is  gone  in 
peace. 

24  Then  Joab  came  to  the  king,  and  said, 
what  hast  thou  done  ? behold,  Abner  came 
unto  thee ; why  is  it  that  thou  hast  sent  him 
away,  and  he  is  quite  gone  ? 

25  Thou  knowest  Abner  the  son  of  Ner, 
that  he  came  to  deceive  thee,  and  to  know 
thy  going  out  and  thy  coming  in,  and  to 
know  all  that  thou  doest. 

26  And  when  Joab  was  come  out  from  Da- 
vid, he  sent  messengers  after  Abner,  which 
brought  him  again  from  the  well  of  Sirah : 
but  David  knew  it  not. 

27  And  when  Abner  was  returned  to  He- 
bron, Joab  took  him  aside  in  the  gate  to 
speak  with  him  quietly,  and  smote  him 
there  under  the  fifth  rib,  that  he  died,  for 
the  blood  of  Asahel  his  brother. 

28  t And  afterward  when  David  heard  it, 
he  said,  I and  my  kingdom  are  guiltless  be- 
fore the  Lord  for  ever  from  the  blood  of 
Abner  the  son  of  Ner  ; 

29  Let  it  rest  on  the  head  of  Joab,  and  on 
all  his  father’s  house ; and  let  there  not  fail 
from  the  house  of  Joab  one  that  hath  an  is- 
sue, or  that  is  a leper,  or  that  leaneth  on  a 
staff,  or  that  falleth  on  the  sword,  or  that 
lacketh  bread. 


du  fco  Joab  and  Abishai  his  brother  slew  Ab- 
ner, because  he  had  slain  their  brother  Asa- 
hel at  Gibeon  in  the  battle. 

31 1 And  David  said  to  Joab,  and  to  all  the 
people  that  were  with  him.  Rend  your 
clothes,  and  gird  you  with  sackcloth,  and 
mourn  before  Abner.  And  king  David 
himself  followed  the  bier. 

32  And  they  buried  Abner  in  Hebron : and 
the  king  lifted  up  his  voice,  and  wept  at  the 
grave  of  Abner ; and  all  the  people  wept. 

33  And  the  king  lamented  over  Abner,  and 
said,  Died  Abner  as  a fool  dieth  ? 

34  Thy  hands  were  not  bound,  nor  thy  feet 

225 


If^h-hosheth  murdered.  II.  SAMUEL,  JV 

put  into  fetters : as  a man  falleth  before 
wicked  men,  so  fellest  thou.  And  all  the 
people  wept  again  over  him. 

35  And  when  all  the  people  came  to  cause 
David  to  eat  meat  while  it  was  yet  day,  Da- 
vid sware,  saying.  So  do  God  to  me,  and 
more  also,  if  I taste  bread,  or  aught  else,  till 
the  sun  be  down. 

36  And  all  the  people  took  notice  of  it,  and 
it  pleased  them : as  whatsoever  the  king  did 
pleased  all  the  people. 

37  For  all  the  people  and  all  Israel  under- 
stood that  day  that  it  was  not  of  the  king  to 
slay  Abner  the  son  of  Ner. 

38  And  the  king  said  unto  his  servants, 

Know  ye  not  that  there  is  a prince  and  a 
great  man  fallen  this  day  in  Israel? 

39  And  I am  this  day  weak,  though  anoint- 
ed king;  and  these  men  the  sons  of  Zeruiah 
be  too  hard  for  me : the  Lord  shall  reward 
the  doer  of  evil  according  to  his  wickedness. 

CHAPTER  IV. 

Ish-bosheth  murdered. 

AND  when  Saul’s  son  heard  that  Abner 
J\.  was  dead  in  Hebron,  his  hands  were  fee- 
ble, and  all  the  Israelites  were  troubled. 

2 And  Saul’s  son  had  two  men  that  were 
captains  of  bands : the  name  of  the  one  was 
Baanah,  and  the  name  of  the  other  Rechab, 
the  sons  of  Rimmon  a Beerothite,  of  the 
children  of  Benjamin ; (for  Beeroth  also  was 
reckoned  to  Benjamin : 

3 And  the  Beerothites  fled  to  Gittaim,  and 
were  sojourners  there  until  this  day.) 

4 And  Jonathan,  Saul’s  son,  had  a son  that 
was  lame  of  his  feet.  He  was  five  years  old 
when  the  tidings  came  of  Saul  and  Jonathan 
out  of  Jezreel,  and  his  nurse  took  him  up, 
and  fled : and  it  came  to  pass,  as  she  made 
haste  to  flee,  that  he  fell,  and  became  lame. 

And  his  name  was  Mephibosheth. 

5 And  the  sons  of ‘Rimmon  the  Beerothite, 

Rechab  and  Baanah,  went,  and  came  about 
the  heat  of  the  day  to  the  house  of  Ish-bo- 
sheth,  who  lay  on  a bed  at  noon. 

6 And  they  came  thither  into  the  midst  of 
the  house,  as  though  they  would  have  fetch- 
ed wheat;  and  they  smote  him  under  the 
fifth  rib : and  Rechab  and  Baanah  his  broth- 
er escaped. 

7 For  when  they  came  into  the  house,  he 
lay  on  his  bed  in  his  bedchamber,  and  they 
smote  him,  and  slew  him,  and  beheaded 
him,  and  took  his  head,  and  gat  them  away 
through  the  plain  all  night. 

8 And  they  brought  the  head  of  Ish-bosheth 
unto  David  to  Hebron,  and  said  to  the  king. 

Behold  the  head  of  Ish-bosheth  the  son  of 
Saul  thine  enemy,  which  sought  thy  life ; 
and  the  Lord  hath  avenged  my  lord  the 
king  this  day  of  Saul,  and  of  his  seed. 

9 H And  David  answered  Rechab  and  Ba- 
anah his  brother,  the  sons  of  Rimmon  the 
Beerothite,  and  said  unto  them.  As  the 
Lord  liveth,  who  hath  redeemed  my  soul 
out  of  all  adversity, 

10  When  one  told  me,  saying.  Behold,  Saul 
is  dead,  thinking  to  have  brought  good  ti- 
dings, I took  hold  of  him,  and  slew  him  in 
Ziklag,  who  thought  that  I would  have  given 
him  a reward  for  his  tidings : 

11  How  much  more,  when  wicked  men 
have  slain  a righteous  person  in  his  own 

236 


David  made  king  over  Israel. 

house  upon  his  bed?  shall  I not  therefore 
now  require  his  blood  of  your-  hand,  and 
take  you  away  from  the  earth? 

13  And  David  commanded  his  young  men, 
and  they  slew  them,  and  cut  off  their  hands 
and  their  feet,  and  hanged  them  up  over 
the  pool  in  Hebron.  But  they  took  the  head 
of  Ish-bosheth,  and  buried  it  in  the  sepul- 
chre of  Abner  in  Hebron. 

CHAPTER  V. 

David  made  king  over  all  Israel. 

Then  came  all  the  tribes  of  Israel  to  Da- 
vid unto  Hebron,  and  spake,  saying,  Be- 
hold, we  are  thy  bone  and  thy  flesh. 

3 Also  in  time  past,  when  Saul  was  king 
over  us,  thou  wast  he  that  leddest  out  and 
broughtest  in  Israel : and  the  Lord  said  to 
thee.  Thou  shalt  feed  my  people  Israel,  and 
thou  shalt  be  a captain  over  Israel. 

3 So  all  the  elders  of  Israel  came  to  the  king 
to  Hebron ; and  king  David  made  a league 
with  them  in  Hebron  before  the  Lord  : and 
they  anointed  David  king  over  Israel. 

4 1 David  was  thirty  years  old  when  he  be- 
gan to  reign,  and  he  reigned  forty  years. 

5 In  Hebron  he  reigned  over  Judah  seven 
years  and  six  months:  and  in  Jerusalem  he 
reigned  thirty  and  three  years  over  all  Is- 
rael and  Judah. 

6 1[  And  the  king  and  his  men  went  to  Jeru- 
salem unto  the  Jebusites,  the  inhabitants  of 
the  land : which  spake  unto  David,  saying, 
Except  thou  take  away  the  blind  and  the 
lame,  thou  shalt  not  come  in  hither : think- 
ing, David  cannot  come  in  hither. 

7 Nevertheless,  David  took  the  strong  hold 
of  Zion : the  same  is  the  city  of  David. 

8 And  David  said  on  that  day.  Whosoever 
getteth  up  to  the  gutter,  and  smiteth  the 
Jebusites,  and  the  lame  and  the  blind,  that 
are  hated  of  David’s  soul,  he  shall  be  chief 
and  captain.  Wherefore  they  said.  The 
blind  and  the  lame  shall  not  come  into  the 
house.  , „ 

9 So  David  dwelt  in  the  fort,  and  called  it 
the  city  of  David.  And  David  built  round 
about  from  Millo  and  inward. 

10  And  David  went  on,  and  grew  great,  and 
the  Lord  God  of  hosts  was  with  him. 

11 1 And  Hiram  king  of  Tyre  sent  messen- 
gers to  David,  and  cedar  trees,  and  carpen- 
ters, and  masons:  and  they  built  David  a 
house.  , ^ ^ 

13  And  David  perceived  that  the  Lord  had 
established  him  king  over  Israel,  and  that 
he  had  exalted  his  kingdom  for  his  people 
ISl'H'Oi^S  S&k0» 

13 1 And  David  took  him  more  concubines 
and  wives  out  of  Jerusalem,  after  he  was 
come  from  Hebron : and  there  were  yet 
sons  and  daughters  born  to  David. 

14  And  these  be  the  names  of  those  that 
were  born  unto  him  in  Jerusalem;  Shara- 
muah,  and  Shobab,  and  Nathan,  and  Solo- 

15  Ibhar  also,  and  Elishua,  and  Nepheg,  and 
Japhia,  - -r,,.  , , 

16  And  Elishama,  and  Eliada,  and  Eliphalet. 
17  t But  when  the  Philistines  heard  that 
they  had  anointed  David  king  over  Israel, 
all  the  Philistines  came  up  to  seek  David ; 
and  David  heard  of  it,  and  went  down  to  the 
hold. 


The  ark  brought  to  Zion. 

18  The  Philistines  also  came  and  spread 

valley  of  Rephaira. 

19  And  David  inquired  of  the  Lord,  sayinar, 
Shall  Tgo  up  to  the  Philistines?  wilt  thoii  de- 
liver them  into  mine  hand  ? And  the  Lord 
said  unto  David,  Go  up : fori  Avill  doubtless 
t^^liver  the  Philistines  into  thine  hand. 

20  And  David  came  to  Raal-perazim,  and 
David  srnote  them  there,  and  said.  The  Lord 
hath  broken  forth  upon  mine  enemies  before 
me,  as  the  breach  of  waters.  Therefore  he 
called  the  name  of  that  place  Baal-perazim. 

21  And  thpe  they  left  their  images,  and 
David  and  his  men  burned  them. 

22  If  And  the  Philistines  came  up  yet  again, 

and  spread  themselves  in  the  valley  of  Reph- 
aim.  ^ 

23  And  when  David  inquired  of  the  Lord, 
he  said.  Thou  shalt  not  go  up ; hut  fetch  a 
compass  behind  them,  and  come  upon  them 
over  against  the  mulberry  trees. 

24  And  let  it  be,  when  thou  hearest  the 
sound  of  agoing  in  the  tops  of  the  mulberry 
trees,  that  then  thoushalt  bestir  thyself : for 
then  shall  the  Lord  go  out  before  thee,  to 
smite  the  host  of  the  Philistines. 

David  did  so,  as  the  Lord  had  com- 
mandedhim ; and  smote  the  Philistines  from 
Geba  until  thou  come  to  Gazer. 


CHAPTER  VI. 

The  ark  brought  to  Zion. 

AGAJN,  David  gathered  together  all  the 
AA  ^ j Israel,  thirty  thousand. 

2 And  David  arose,  and  went  with  all  the 
people  that  were  with  him  from  Baale  of  Ju- 
dah, to  bring  up  from  thence  the  ark  of  God 
whose  name  is  called  by  the  name  of  the 
Lord  of  hosts  that  dwelleth  between  the 
cherubim. 

3 And  they  set  the  ark  of  God  upon  a new 
PPF- ’ brought  it  out  of  the  house  of 
Amnadab  that  was  in  Gibeah : and  TJzzah 
and  Ahio,  the  sons  of  Abinadab,  drave  the 
new  cart. 

4 And  they  brought  it  out  of  the  house  of 
Abinadab  which  was  at  Gibeah,  accompany- 
ing the  ark  of  God : and  Ahio  went  before 
the  ark. 

5 And  David  and  all  the  house  of  Israel 
played  before  the  Lord  on  all  manner  of  m- 
struments  made  of  fir  wood,  even  on  harps 
and  on  psalteries,  and  on  timbrels,  and  on 
cornets,  and  on  cymbals. 

when  they  came  to  Nachon’s 
threshmgfloor,  Uzzah  put  forth  his  hand  to 
the  ark  of  God,  and  took  hold  of  it  r for  the 
oxen  shook  it. 

t A.nd  the  anger  of  the  Lord  was  kindled 
against  Uzzah,  and  God  smote  him  there  for 
his  error;  and  there  he  died  by  the  ark  of 

CrOQ. 

displeased,  because  the 
Lord  had  made  a breach  upon  Uzzah : and 
place  Perez-uzzah 

to  this  day. 

9 And  Da vM  was  afraid  of  the  Lord  that 
day,  and  said.  How  shall  the  ark  of  the  Lord 
come  to  me  ? 

W So  David  would  not  remove  the  ark  of 
me  Lord  unto  him  into  the  city  of  David  • 
carried  it  aside  into  the  house  of 
Obed-edom  the  Gittite. 

11  And  the  ark  of  the  Lord  continued  in 


11.  SAMUEL,  VII.  Michal  reproveth  Dcrvid. 

the  house  of  Obed-edom  the  Gittite  three 
months  : and  the  Lord  blessed.  Obed-edom, 
and  all  his  household. 

12 1 And  it  was  told  king  David,  saying,  The 
Lord  hath  blessed  the  house  of  Obed-edom,* 
and  all  that  pertaiiieth  unto  him,  because  of 
the  ark  of  God.  So  David  went  and  brought 
up  the  ark  of  God  from  the  house  of  Obed- 
edom  into  the  city  of  David  with  gladness. 

13  And  It  was  so,  that  when  they  that  bare 
the  ark  of  the  Lord  had  gone  six  paces,  he 
sacrificed  oxen  and  fatlings. 

14  And  David  danced  before  the  Lord  with 
all  fits  might ; and  David  was  girded  with  a 
linen  ephod. 

15  So  David  and  all  the  house  of  Israel 
brought  up  the  ark  of  the  Lord  with  shout- 

with  the  sound  of  the  trumpet. 

16  And  as  the  ark  of  the  Lord  came  into 
the  city  of  David,  Michal  Saul’s  daughter 
moked  through  a window,  and  saw  king 
David  leaping  and  dancing  before  the  Lord  : 
and  she  despised  him  in  her  heart. 

17  II  And  they  brought  in  the  ark  of  the 
Loip,  and  set  it  in  his  place,  in  the  midst  of 
the  tabernacle  that  David  had  pitched  for  it : 
an^d  David  offered  burnt  offerings  and  peace 
offerings  before  the  Lord. 

y David  had  made  an  end 

ot  offering  burnt  offerings  and  peace  offer- 
ings, he  blessed  the  people  in  the  name  of 
the  Lord  of  hosts. 

19  And  he  dealt  among  all  the  people,  even 
among  the  whole  multitude  of  Israel,  as  well 
to  the  women  as  men,  to  every  one  a cake  of 
bread,  and  a good  piece  of  flesh,  and  a flagon 
of  wine.  So  all  the  people  departed  every 
one  to  his  house. 

20 1 Then  David  returned  to  bless  his  house- 
hold. And  Michal  the  daughter  of  Saul 
came  out  to  meet  David,  and  said.  How  glo- 
rious was  the  king  of  Israel  to  day,  who  un- 
covered himself  to  day  in  the  eyes  of  the 
handmaids  of  his  servants,  as  one  of  the  vain 
fellows  shamelessly  uncovereth  himself! 

David  said  unto  Michal,  It  was  be- 
fore the  Lord,  which  chose  me  before  thy 
father,  and  before  ail  his  house,  to  appoint 
me  ruler  over  the  people  of  the  Lord,  over 
: therefore  will  I play  before  the  Lord. 

22  And  I will  yet  be  more  vile  than  thus, 
and  will  be  base  in  mine  own  sight : and  of 
the  maidservants  which  thou  hast  spoken 

them  shall  I be  had  in  honour. 

23  Therefore  Michal  the  daughter  of  Saul 
had  no  child  unto  the  day  of  her  death. 

CHAPTER  VII. 

God's  promise  to  David. 


AND  it  came  to  pass,  when  the  king  sat  in 
XX  his  house,  and  the  Lord  had  given  him 
rest  round  about  from  all  his  enemies ; 

2 That  the  king  said  unto  Nathan  the  proph- 
et, See  now,  I dwell  in  a house  of  cedar,  but 
the  ark  of  God  dwelleth  within  curtains. 

3 And  Nathan  said  to  the  king.  Go,  do  all 
that  is  in  thine  heart ; for  the  Lord  is  with 
thee. 

4 1[  And  it  came  to  pass  that  night,  that  the 
word  of  the  Lord  came  unto  Nathan,  say- 
ing, 

5 Go  and  tell  my  servant  David,  Thus  saith 
the  Lord,  Shalt  thou  build  me  a house  for 
me  to  dwell  in  ? 


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David's  prayer 


II.  SAMUEL,  VIII. 


and  thanksgiving. 


6 Whereas  I have  not  dwelt  in  any  house 
since  the  time  that  I brought  up  the  chil- 
dren of  Israel  out  of  Egypt,  even  to  this 
day,  but  have  walked  in  a tent  and  in  a 
tabernacle. 

7 In  all  the  places  wherein  I have  walked 
with  all  the  children  of  Israel  spake  I a 
word  with  any  of  the  tribes  of  Israel,  whom 
I commanded  to  feed  my  people  Israel,  say- 
ing, Why  build  ye  not  me  a house  of  cedar? 

8 Now  therefore  so  shalt  thou  say  unto  my 
servant  David,  Thus  saith  the  Lord  of 
hosts,  I took  thee  from  the  sheepcote,  from 
following  the  sheep,  to  be  ruler  over  my 
people,  over  Israel: 

9 And  I was  with  thee  whithersoever  thou 
wentest,  and  have  cut  off  all  thine  enemies 
out  of  thy  sight,  and  have  made  thee  a great 
name,  like  unto  the  name  of  the  great  men 
that  are  in  the  earth. 

10  Moreover  I will  appoint  a place  for  my 
people  Israel,  and  will  plant  them,  that  they 
may  dwell  in  a place  of  their  own,  and  move 
no  more ; neither  shall  the  children  of  wick- 
edness afflict  them  any  more,  as  beforetime, 

11  And  as  since  the  time  that  I commanded 
judges  to  be  over  my  people  Israel,  and  have 
caused  thee  to  rest  from  all  thine  enemies. 
Also  the  Lord  telleth  thee  that  he  wiU  make 
thee  a house. 

12  1 And  when  thy  days  be  fulfilled,  and 
thou  shalt  sleep  with  thy  fathers,  I will  set 
up  thy  seed  after  thee,  which  shall  proceed 
out  of  thy  bowels,  and  I will  establish  his 
kingdom. 

13  He  shall  build  a house  for  my  name,  and 
I will  stablish  the  throne  of  his  kingdom  for 
ever. 

14  I will  be  his  father,  and  he  shall  be  my 
son.  If  he  commit  iniquity,  1 will  chasten 
him  with  the  rod  of  men,  and  with  the 
stripes  of  the  children  of  men: 

15  But  my  mercy  shall  not  depart  away 
from  him,  as  I took  it  from  Saul,  whom  I 
put  away  before  thee. 

16  And  thine  house  and  thy  kingdom  shall 
be  established  for  ever  before  thee : thy 
throne  shall  be  established  for  ever. 

17  According  to  all  these  words,  and  accord- 
ing to  all  this  vision,  so  did  Nathan  speak 
unto  David. 

18  1 Then  went  king  David  in,  and  sat  be- 
fore the  Lord,  and  he  said.  Who  am  I,  O 
Lord  God  ? and  what  is  my  house,  that  thou 
hast  brought  me  hitherto  ? 

19  And  this  was  yet  a small  thing  in  thy 
sight,  O Lord  God;  but  thou  hast  spoken 
also  of  thy  servant’s  house  for  a great  while 
to  come.  And  is  this  the  manner  of  man,  O 
Lord  God? 

20  And  what  can  David  say  more  unto 
thee?  for  thou.  Lord  God,  knowest  thy 
servant. 

21  For  thy  word’s  sake,  and  according  to 
thine  own  heart,  hast  thou  done  all  these 
great  things,  to  make  thy  servant  know 
them. 

22  Wherefore  thou  art  great,  O Lord  God : 
for  there  is  none  like  thee,  neither  is  there 
any  God  besides  thee,  according  to  all  that 
we  have  heard  with  our  ears. 

23  And  what  one  nation  in  the  earth  is  like 
thy  people,  even  like  Israel,  whom  God  went 
to  redeem  for  a people  to  himself,  and  to 

228 


make  him  a name,  and  to  do  for  you  great 
things  and  terrible,  tor  thy  land,  before  thy 
people,  which  thou  redeemedst  to  thee  from 
Egypt,  /rom  the  nations  and  their  gods? 

24  For  thou  hast  confirmed  to  thyself  thy 
people  Israel  to  be  a people  unto  thee  for 
ever:  and  thou.  Lord,  art  become  their 
God. 

25  And  now,  O Lord  God,  the  word  that 
thou  hast  spoken  concerning  thy  servant, 
and  concerning  his  house,  establish  it  for 
ever,  and  do  as  thou  hast  said. 

26  And  let  thy  name  be  magnified  for  ever, 
saying.  The  Lord  of  hosts  is  the  God  over 
Israel : and  let  the  house  of  thy  servant  Da- 
vid be  established  before  thee. 

27  For  thou,  O Lord  of  hosts,  God  of  Israel, 
hast  revealed  to  thy  servant,  saying,  I will 
build  thee  a house : therefore  hath  thy  serv- 
ant found  in  his  heart  to  pray  this  prayer 
unto  thee. 

28  And  now,  O Lord  God,  thou  art  that 
God,  and  thy  words  be  true,  and  thou  hast 
promised  this  goodness  unto  thy  servant : 

29  Therefore  now  let  it  please  thee  to  bless 
the  house  of  thy  servant,  that  it  may  con- 
tinue for  ever  before  thee : for  thou,  O 
Lord  God,  hast  spoken  it:  and  with  thy 
blessing  let  the  house  of  thy  servant  be 
blessed  for  ever. 


CHAPTER  YIII. 

David  subdueth  the  Philistines. 

AND  after  this  it  came  to  pass,  that  Da- 
vid  smote  the  Philistines,  and  subdued 
them  : and  David  took  Metheg-ammah  out 
of  the  hand  of  the  Philistines. 

2 And  he  smote  Moab,  and  measured  them 
with  a line,  casting  them  down  to  the 
ground;  even  with  two  lines  measured  he 
to  put  to  death,  and  with  one  full  line  to 
keep  alive.  And  so  the  Moabites  became 
David’s  servants,  and  brought  gifts. 

3 ^ David  smote  also  Hadadezer,  the  son  of 
Rehob,  king  of  Zobah,  as  he  went  to  recover 
his  border  at  the  river  Euphrates. 

4 And  David  took  from  him  a thousand 
chariots^  and  seven  hundred  horsemen,  and 
twenty  thousand  footmen:  and  David 
houghed  all  the  chariot  horses,  but  reserved 
of  them  for  a hundred  chariots. 

5 And  when  thb  Syrians  of  Damascus  came 
to  succour  Hadadezer  king  of  Zobah,  David 
slew  of  the  Syrians  two  and  twenty  thou- 
sand men. 

6 Then  David  put  garrisons  in  Syria  of  Da- 
mascus: and  the  Syrians  became  servants 
to  David,  and  brought  gifts.  And  the 
Lord  preserved  David  whithersoever  he 
went. 

7 And  David  took  the  shields  of  gold  that 
were  on  the  servants  of  Hadadezer,  and 
brought  them  to  Jerusalem. 

8 And  from  Betah,  and  from  Berothai, 
cities  of  Hadadezer,  king  David  took  ex- 
ceeding much  brass. 

9 t When  Toi  king  of  Hamath  heard  that 
David  had  smitten  all  the  host  of  Hadad- 


10  Then  Toi  sent  Joram  his  son  unto  king 
David,  to  salute  him,  and  to  bless  him,  be- 
cause he  had  fought  against  Hadadezer,  and 
smitten  him : for  Hadadezer  had  wars  with 
Toi.  And  Joram  brought  with  him  vessels 


David's  ojjlcers. 


of  silver,  and  vessels  of  g-old,  and  vessels  of 
brass : 

11  Which  also  king-  David  did  dedicate  unto 
the  Lord,  with  the  silver  and  gold  that  he 
had  dedicated  of  all  nations  which  he  sub- 
dued ; 

12  Of  SjTia,  and  of  Moab,  and  of  the  chil- 
dren of  Ammon,  and  of  the  Philistines,  and 
of  Amalek,  and  of  the  spoil  of  Hadadezer, 
son  of  Rehob,  king-  of  Zobah. 

13  And  I)avid  g-at  him  a name  when  he 
returned  from  smiting-  of  the  Syrians  in  the 

ot  salt,  bcmgreig-hteen  thousand  men, 
141  Andheputg-arrisonsin  Edom;  throug-h- 
out  all  Edom  put  he  g-arrisons,  and  all  they 
of  Edom  became  David’s  servants.  And  the 
Lord  preserved  David  whithersoever  he 
went. 

15  And  David  reigned  over  all  Israel ; and 
David  executed  judgment  and  justice  unto 
all  his  people. 

And  Joab  the  son  of  Zeruiah  was  over 
the  host;  and  Jehoshaphat  the  son  of  Ahi- 
lud  was  recorder; 

17  And  Zadok  the  son  of  Ahitub,  and  Ahim- 
elech  the  son  of  Abiathar,  were  the  priests ; 
and  Seraiah  was  the  scribe ; 

Jehoiada  was 

orer  both  the  Cherethites  and  the  Pelethites; 
and  David’s  sons  were  chief  rulers. 


II.  SAMUEL,  X. 


The  Syrians  defeated. 


CHAPTER  IX. 

David's  hindness  to  Mephihosheth, 

AND  David  said.  Is  there  yet  any  that  is 
of  the  house  of  Saul,  that  I may 
shew  him  kindness  for  Jonathan’s  sake  ? 

2  And  there  was  of  the  house  of  Saul  a serv- 
ant whose  name  was  Ziba.  And  when  they 
had  called  him  unto  David,  the  king  said 
unto  him,  Art  thou  Ziba?  And  he  said,  Thv 
servant  is  he. 

8  And  the  king  said.  Is  there  not  yet  any  of 
the  house  of  Saul,  that  I may  shew  the  kind- 
ness of  God  unto  him  ? And  Ziba  said  unto 
the  king,  Jonathan  hath  yet  a son,  which  is 
lame  on  his  feet. 

4 And  the  king  said  unto  him.  Where  is  he^ 
And  Ziba  said  unto  the  king.  Behold,  he  is  in 
the  house  of  Machir,  the  son  of  Ammiel,  in 
Lo-debar. 

5 t Then  king  David  sent,  and  fetched  him 

house  of  Machir,  the  son  of  Am- 
miel,  from  Lo-debar. 

,6  Now  when  Mephihosheth,  the  son  of  Jona- 
than,  the  son  of  Saul,  was  come  unto  David, 
he  fell  on  his  face,  and  did  reverence.  And 
Da^nd  said,  Mephihosheth.  And  he  answered. 
Behold  thy  servant ! 

7 And  David  said  unto  him.  Fear  not : for 
kindness  for  Jona- 
than  thy  father’s  sake,  and  will  restore  thee 
Saul  thy  father;  and  thou 
Shalt  eat  bread  at  my  table  continually. 

« And  he  bowed  himself,  and  said.  What  is 
thy  servant,  that  thou  shouldest  look  upon 
such  a dead  dog  as  I am  ? 

9 1 Then  the  king  called  to  Ziba,  Saul’s  serv- 
ant, and  said  unto  him,  I have  given  unto 
thy  master’s  son  all  that  pertained  to  Saul 
and  to  all  his  house. 

10  Thou  therefore,  and  thy  sons,  and  thy 
land  for  him,  and  thou 
Shalt  bring  m the  fruits,  that  thy  master’s 
son  may  have  food  to  eat : but  Mephihosheth 


thy  master’s  son  shall  eat  bread  alway  at  mv 
table.  Now  Ziba  bad  flfteen  sons  and  twenty 
servants, 

11  Then  said  Ziba  unto  the  king.  According 
to  all  that  my  lord  the  king  hath  commanded 
his  servant,  so  shall  thy  servant  do.  As  for 
Mephihosheth,  said  the  kwg,  he  shall  eat  at 
^}y  table,  as  one  of  the  king’s  sons. 

13  And  Mephihosheth  had  a young  son 
^ Micha.  And  all  that  dwelt 

in  the  house  of  Ziba  were  servants  unto  Me- 
phibosheth. 

13  So  Mephihosheth  dwelt  in  Jerusalem  : 
for  he  did  eat  continually  at  the  king’s  table  • 
and  was  lame  on  both  his  feet. 

CHAPTER  X. 

David's  messengers  ill  treated. 

AND  it  came  to  pass  after  this,  that  the 
of  the  children  of  Ammon  died, 
reigned  in  his  stead. 

3  Then  said  David,  I will  shew  kindness 
Hanun  the  son  of  Nahash,  as  his  father 
shewed  kindness  unto  me.  And  David  sent 
to  comfort  him  by  the  hand  of  his  servants 
tor  his  father.  And  David’s  servants  came 
into  the  land  of  the  children  of  Ammon 

3 And  the  princes  of  the  children  of  Am- 
mon said  unto  Hanun  their  lord,  Thinkest 

David  doth  honour  thy  father, 
tnat  he  hath  sent  comforters  unto  thee? 
t^th  not  David  rather  sent  his  servants  unto 
thee,  to  search  the  city,  and  to  spy  it  out, 
and  to  overthrow  it? 

4 Wherefore  Hanun  took  David’s  servants, 
and  shaved  off  the  one  half  of  their  beards, 
and  cut  off  their  garments  in  the  middle, 

their  buttocks,  and  sent  them  away. 

5 w hen  they  told  it  unto  David,  he  sent  to 
meet  them,  because  the  men  were  greatly 
ashamed : and  the  king  said.  Tarry  at  Jeri- 
cho until  your  beards  be  grown,  and  then 
return. 

w.?  when  the  children  of  Ammon  saw 

that  they  stank  before  David,  the  children 
of  Ammon  sent  and  hired  the  Syrians  of 
Beth-rehob,  and  the  Syrians  of  Zoba,  twenty 
thousand  footmen,  and  of  king  Maacah  a 
thousand  men,  and  of  Ish-tob  twelve  thou- 
sand men. 

7 And  when  David  heard  of  it,  he  sent  Joab, 
and  all  the  host  of  the  mig-hty  men. 

8 And  the  children  of  Ammon  came  out, 
and  put  the  battle  in  array  at  the  entering 
in  of  the  gate : and  the  Sj^rians  of  Zoba,  and 
of  Rehob,  and  Ish-tob,  and  Maacah,  were  by 
themselves  in  the  field. 

9 When  Joab  saw  that  the  front  of  the  bat- 
tle was  against  him  before  and  behind,  he 
chose  of  all  the  choice  men  of  Israel,  and 
put  them  in  array  against  the  Syrians : 

10  And  the  rest  of  the  people  he  delivered 
into  the  hand  of  Abishai  his  brother,  that  he 
inight  put  them  in  array  against  the  children 
of  Ammon. 

11  And  he  said.  If  the  Syrians  be  too  strong 
for  me,  then  thou  shalt  help  me : but  if  the 
children  of  Ammon  be  too  strong  for  thee, 
then  I will  come  and  help  thee. 

13  Be  of  good  courage,  and  let  us  play  the 
men  for  our  people,  and  for  the  cities  of  our 
God : and  the  Lord  do  that  which  seemeth 
him  good. 

13  And  Joab  drew  nigh,  and  the  people  that 
339 


David's  adultery. 


II.  SAMUEL,  XI, 


Uriah  is  slain  in  battle. 


were  with  him,  unto  the  battle  against  the 
Syrians:  and  they  fled  before  him. 

14  And  when  the  children  of  Ammon  saw 
that  the  Syrians  were  fled,  then  fled  they 
also  before  Abishai,  and  entered  into  the 
city.  So  Joab  returned  from  the  children 
of  Ammon,  and  came  to  Jerusalem. 

15  If  And  when  the  Syrians  saw  that  they 
were  smitten  before  Israel,  they  gathered 
themselves  together. 

16  And  Hadarezer  sent,  and  brought  out 
the  Syrians  that  were  beyond  the  river ; and 
they  came  to  Helam : and  Shobach  the  cap- 
tain of  the  host  of  Hadarezer  went  before 

^r?And  when  it  was  told  David,  he  gathered 
all  Israel  together,  and  passed  over  Jordan, 
and  came  to  Helam.  And  the  Syrians  set 
themselves  in  array  against  David,  and 
fought  with  him. 

18  And  the  Syrians  fled  before  Israel ; and 
David  slew  the  men  of  seven  hundred  chari- 
ots of  the  Syrians,  and  forty  thousand  horse- 
men, and  smote  Shobach  the  captain  of  their 
host,  who  died  there. 

19  And  when  all  the  kings  that  were  servants 
to  Hadarezer  saw  that  they  were  smitten  be- 
fore Israel,  they  made  peace  with  Israel,  and 
served  them.  So  the  Syrians  feared  to  help 
the  children  of  Ammon  any  more. 


CHAPTER  XI. 

David's  sin  concerning  Uriah. 

AND  it  came  to  pass,  after  the  year  was  ex- 
J\.  pired,  at  the  time  when  kings  go  forth  to 
battle,  that  David  sent  Joab,  and  his  servants 
with  him,  and  all  Israel ; and  they  destroyed 
the  children  of  Ammon,  and  besieged  Kab- 
bah. But  David  tarried  still  at  Jerusalem. 

3 1 And  it  came  to  pass  in  an  evenmgtide, 
that  David  arose  from  off  his  bed,  and 
walked  upon  the  roof  of  the  king  s house : 
and  from  the  roof  he  saw  a woman  washing 
herself ; and  the  woman  was  very  beautitul 
to  look  upon.  , , . j 

3 And  David  sent  and  inquired  after  Hie 

woman.  And  one  said.  Is  not  this  Bath-sh^ 
ba,  the  daughter  of  Eliam,  the  wife  of  Uriah 
the  Hittite  ? ..it. 

4 And  David  sent  messengers,  and  took  her; 
and  she  came  in  unto  him,  and  he  lay  with 
her ; for  she  was  purified  from  her  unclean- 
ness : and  she  returned  unto  her  house. 

5 And  the  woman  conceived,  and  sent  and 
told  David,  and  said,  I am  with  child. 

6 t And  David  sent  to  Joab,  saying.  Send 

me  Uriah  the  Hittite.  And  Joab^ent  Uriah 
to  David.  _ ^ i • 

T And  when  Uriah  was  come  unto  him,  Da- 
vid demanded  of  him  how  Joab  did,  and  how 
the  people  did,  and  how  the  war  prospered. 

8 And  David  said  to  Uriah,  Go  down  to  thy 
house,  and  wash  thy  feet.  And  Uriah  de- 
parted out  of  the  king’s  house,  and  there  fol- 
lowed him  a mess  of  meat  from  the  king. 

9 But  Uriah  slept  at  the  door  of  the  king  s 

house  with  all  the  servants  of  his  lord,  and 
went  not  down  to  his  house.  _ . , 

10  And  when  they  had  told  David,  saying, 

Uriah  went  not  down  unto  his  house,  l>avid 
said  unto  Uriah,  Camest  thou  not  frona  thy 
journey  ? why  then  didst  thou  not  go  down 
unto  thine  house  ? ^ 

11  And  Uriah  said  unto  David,  The  ark,  and 


Israel,  and  Judah,  abide  in  tents;  and  my 
lord  Joab,  and  the  servants  of  my  lord,  are 
encamped  in  the  open  fields ; shall  I then  go 
into  mine  house,  to  eat  and  to  drink,  and  to 
lie  with  my  wife  ? as  thou  livest,  and  as  thy 
soul  liveth,  I will  not  do  this  thing. 

13  And  David  said  to  Uriah,  Tarry  here  to 
day  also,  and  to  morrow  I will  let  thee  de- 
part. So  Uriah  abode  in  Jerusalem  that 
day,  and  the  morrow. 

13  And  when  David  had  called  him,  he  did 
eat  and  drink  before  him ; and  he  made  him 
drunk : and  at  even  he  went  out  to  lie  on  his 
bed  with  the  servants  of  his  lord,  but  went 
not  down  to  his  house. 

14  H And  it  came  to  pass  in  the  morning, 

that  David  wrote  a letter  to  Joab,  and  sent 
it  by  the  hand  of  Uriah.  ^ 

15  And  he  wrote  in  the  letter,  saying.  Set 

ye  Uriah  in  the  forefront  of  the  hottest  bat- 
tle, and  retire  ye  from  him,  that  he  may  be 
smitten,  and  die.  , -r  . . ^ 

16  And  it  came  to  pass,  when  Joab  observed 
the  city,  that  he  assigned  Uriah  unto  a place 
where  he  knew  that  valiant  men  were. 

17  And  the  men  of  the  city  went  out,  and 

fought  with  Joab : and  there  fell  some  of  the 
people  of  the  servants  of  David;  and  Uriah 
the  Hittite  died  also.  , ^ ^ 

18  H Then  Joab  sent  and  told  David  all  the 
things  concerning  the  war ; 

19  And  charged  the  messenger,  saying. 
When  thou  hast  made  an  end  of  telling  the 
matters  of  the  war  unto  the  king, 

30  And  if  so  be  that  the  king’s  wrath  arise, 

and  he  say  unto  thee.  Wherefore  approach- 
ed ye  so  nigh  unto  the  city  when  ye  did 
fight?  knew  ye  not  that  they  would  shoot 
from  the  wall?  , , „ x 

31  Who  smote  Abimelech  the  son  of  Jerub- 
besheth  ? did  not  a woman  cast  a piece  ot  a 
millstone  upon  him  from  the  wall,  that  he 
died  in  Thebez?  why  went  ye  nigh  the  wall? 
then  say  thou.  Thy  servant  Uriah  the  Hit- 
tite is  dead  also. 

33  t So  the  messenger  went,  and  came  and 
shewed  David  all  that  Joab  had  sent  him  for. 

33  And  the  messenger  said  unto  David,  feure- 
Iv  the  men  prevailed  against  us,  and  came 
out  unto  us  into  the  field,  and  we  were  up- 
on them  even  unto  the  entering  of  the  gate. 

34  And  the  shooters  shot  from  off  the  wall 
upon  thy  servants;  and  some  of  ^he  king  s 
servants  be  dead,  and  thy  servant  Uriah  the 
Hittite  is  dead  also. 

35  Then  David  said  unto  the  messenger. 
Thus  Shalt  thou  say  unto  Joab,  Let  not  this 
thing  displease  thee,  for  the  sword  devour- 
eth  one  as  well  as  another : make  thy  battle 
more  strong  against  the  city,  and  overthrow 
it : and  encourage  thou  him. 

36 1 And  when  the  wife  ot  Uriah  heard  that 
Uriah  her  husband  was  dead,  she  mourned 
for  her  husband.  _ x x\  ri/i 

37  And  when  the  mourning  was  past.  Da  via 
sent  and  fetched  her  to  his  house,  and  she 
became  his  wife,  and  bare  him  a son.  But 
the  thing  that  David  had  done  displeased 
the  Lord. 

CHAPTER  XII. 

Nathan  reproveth  David. 

AND  the  Lord  sent  Nathan  unto  David. 
J\.  And  he  came  unto  him,  and  said  unto 


David  confesseth  his  sin. 


bim,  There  were  two  men  in  one  city ; the 
one  rich,  and  the  other  poor. 

2 The  rich  man  had  exceeding  many  flocks 
and  herds: 

poor  man  had  nothing-,  save  one 
little  ewe  lamb,  which  he  had  boug-ht  and 
nourished  up : and  it  g-rew  up  tog-ether  with 
him,  and  with  his  children ; it  did  eat  of  his 
own  meat,  and  drank  of  his  own  cup,  and 
lay  in  his  bosom,  and  was  unto  him  as  a 
daug-hter. 

4 And  there  came  a traveller  unto  the  rich 
man,  and  he  spared  to  take  of  his  own  flock 
and  of  liis  own  herd,  to  dress  for  the  wayfar- 
ing- man  that  was  come  unto  him ; but  took 
the  poor  man’s  lamb,  and  dressed  it  for  the 
man  that  was  come  to  him. 

^ David’s  ang-er  was  g-reatly  kindled 
against  the  man ; and  he  said  to  Nathan,  As 
the  Lord  liveth,  the  man  that  hath  done 
this  thing  shall  surely  die: 

6 And  he  shall  restore  the  lamb  fourfold 
because  he  did  this  thing,  and  because  he 
had  no  pity. 

7 1 And  Nathan  said  to  David,  Thou  art  the 
man.  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  of  Israel,  I 
anomted  thee  king  over  Israel,  and  I deliv- 
ered thee  out  of  the  hand  of  Saul ; 

8 And  I gave  thee  thy  master’s  house,  and 
thy  master’s  wives  into  thy  bosom,  and 
gave  thee  the  house  of  Israel  and  of  Ju- 
dah ; and  if  that  had  been  too  little,  I would 
moreover  have  given  unto  thee  such  and 
such  things. 

9 Wherefore  hast  thou  despised  the  com- 
mandment of  the  Lord,  to  do  evil  in  his 

™ah  the  Hittite 
with  the  sword,  and  hast  taken  his  wife 
to  be  thy  wife,  and  hast  slain  him  with  the 
sword  of  the  children  of  Ammon. 

10  Now  therefore  the  sword  shall  never  de- 
part from  thine  house;  because  thou  hast 
despised  me,  and  hast  taken  the  wife  of 
Uriah  the  Hittite  to  be  thy  wife. 

11  Thus  saith  the  Lord,  Behold,  I will  raise 

up  evil  against  thee  out  of  thine  own  house 
and  I will  take  thy  wives  before  thine  eyes' 
and  give  them  unto  thy  neighbour,  and  he 
sun  wives  in  the  sight  of  this 

13  For  thou  didst  it  secretly : but  I will  do 
this  thing  before  aU  Israel,  and  before  the 
sun* 

13  And  David  said  unto  Nathan,  I have 

sinned  against  the  Lord.  And  Nathan  said 
unto  David,  The  Lord  also  hath  put  away 
thy  sm ; thou  shalt  not  die.  ^ 

14  Howbeit,  because  by  this  deed  thou  hast 
given  great  occasion  to  the  enemies  of  the 
Lord  to  bl^pheme,  the  child  also  that  is 
born  unto  thee  shall  surely  die. 

15  J And  Nathan  departed  unto  his  house. 
And  the  Lord  struck  the  child  that  Uriah’s 

unto  David,  and  it  was  very  sick 

16  David  therefore  besought  God  for  the 
child ; and  David  fasted,  and  went  in,  and 
lay  all  night  upon  the  earth. 

17  And  the  elders  of  his  house  arose,  and 
went  to  him,  to  raise  him  up  from  the 
earth : but  he  would  not,  neither  did  he 
eat  bread  with  them. 

i-??  on  the  seventh  day, 

^at  the  child  died.  And  the  servants  of 
David  feared  to  tell  him  that  the  child 


II.  SAMUEL,  XIII. 


Solomon  is  born. 


was  dead : for  they  said.  Behold,  while  the 
child  was  yet  alive,  we  spake  unto  him 
and  he  would  not  hearken  unto  our  voice: 
how  wiU  he  then  vex  himself,  if  we  tell  him 
that  the  child  is  dead  ? 

19  But  when  David  saw  that  his  servants 
whispered,  David  perceived  that  the  child 
was  dead:  therefore  David  said  unto  his 
servants.  Is  the  child  dead  ? And  they  said, 
He  IS  dead. 

30  Then  David  arose  from  the  earth,  and 
washed,  and  anointed  himself,  and  changed 
his  apparel,  and  came  into  the  house  of  the 
Lord,  and  worshipped : then  he  came  to  his 
own  house ; and  when  he  required,  they  set 
bread  before  him,  and  he  did  eat. 

31  Then  said  his  servants  unto  him.  What 
tbihg  -is  this  that  thou  hast  done?  thou 
didst  fast  and  weep  for  the  child,  while  it 
was  alive;  but  when  the  child  was  dead, 
thou  didst  rise  and  eat  bread. 

33  And  he  said.  While  the  child  was  yet 
alive,  I fasted  and  wept : for  I said.  Who 
can  tell  whether  God  will  be  gracious  to 
me,  that  the  child  may  live? 

33  But  now  he  is  dead,  wherefore  should  I 
fast  i can  I bring  him  back  again  ? I shall 
shall  not  return  to  me. 

34 1 And  David  comforted  Bath-sheba  his 
wife,  and  went  in  unto  her,  and  lay  with 
her : and  she  bare  a son,  and  he  called  his 
name  Solomon : and  the  Lord  loved  him. 

35  And  he  sent  by  the  hand  of  Nathan  the 
prophet;  and  he  called  his  name  Jedidiah. 
because  of  the  Lord. 

36  t And  Joab  fought  against  Rabbah  of 
the  children  of  Ammon,  and  took  the  royal 
city, 

37  And  J oab  sent  messengers  to  David,  and 
said,  I have  fought  against  Rabbah,  and 
have  taken  the  city  of  waters. 

38  Now  therefore  gather  the  rest  of  the 
people  together,  and  encamp  against  the 
city,  and  take  it:  lest  I take  the  city,  and  it 
be  called  after  my  name. 

39  And  David  gathered  all  the  people  to- 
gether, and  went  to  Rabbah,  and  fought 
against  it,  and  took  it. 

30  And  he  took  their  king’s  crown  from  off 
his  head,  the  weight  whereof  was  a talent  of 
gold  with  the  precious  stones : and  it  was  set 
on  David’s  head.  And  he  brought  forth  the 

great  abundance. 

31  Aud  he  brought  forth  the  people  that 
were  therein,  and  put  them  under  saws,  and 
under  harrows  of  iron,  and  under  axes  of 
iron,  and  made  them  pass  through  the 
brickkiln:  and  thus  did  he  unto  aU  the 
cities  of  the  children  of  Ammon.  So  Da- 
vid and  all  the  people  returned  unto  Je- 
rusalem. 

CHAPTER  XIII. 

Amnon  defileth  Tamar. 

AND  it  came  to  pass  after  this,  that  Absa- 
lorn  the  son  of  David  had  a fair  sister, 
whose  name  wcw  Tamar;  and  Amnon  the 
son  of  David  loved  her. 

? 4?^  Amnon  was  so  vexed,  that  he  fell 
sick  for  his  sister  Tamar ; for  she  was  a vir- 
gin ; and  Amnon  thought  it  hard  for  him  to 
do  any  thing  to  her. 

3 But  Amnon  had  a friend,  whose  name 
was  Jonadab,  the  son  of  Shimeah  David’s 
331 


Amnon  defileth  Tamar,  II.  SAMUEL,  XIII.  Absalom  killeth  him. 


brother:  and  Jonadab  was  a very  subtile 
man. 

4 And  he  said  unto  him.  Why  art  thou,  be- 
ing the  kin«-’s  son,  lean  from  day  to  day  ? 
wilt  thou  not  tell  me  ? And  Amnon  said 
unto  him,  I love  Tamar,  my  brother  Absa- 
lom’s sister. 

5 And  Jonadab  said  unto  him.  Lay  thee 
down  on  thy  bed,  and  make  thyself  sick: 
and  when  thy  father  cometh  to  see  thee, 
say  unto  him,  I pray  thee,  let  my  sister 
Tamar  come,  and  give  me  meat,  and  dress 
the  meat  in  my  sight,  that  I may  see  it, 
and  eat  it  at  her  hand. 

6 t So  Amnon  lay  down,  and  made  himself 
sick : and  when  the  king  was  come  to  see 
him,  Amnon  said  unto  the  king,  I pray  thee, 
let  Tamar  my  sister  come,  and  make  me  a 
couple  of  cakes  in  my  sight,  that  I may  eat 
at  her  hand. 

7 Then  David  sent  home  to  Tamar,  saying. 
Go  now  to  thy  brother  Amnon’s  house,  and 
dress  him  meat. 

8 So  Tamar  went  to  her  brother  Amnon’s 
house ; and  he  was  laid  down.  And  she  took 
flour,  and  kneaded  it,  and  made  cakes  in  his 
sight,  and  did  bake  the  cakes. 

9 And  she  took  a pan,  and  poured  them  out 
before  him ; but  he  refused  to  eat.  And 
Amnon  said,  Have  out  all  men  from  me. 
And  they  went  out  every  man  from  him. 

10  And  Amnon  said  unto  Tamar,  Bring  the 
meat  into  the  chamber,  that  I may  eat  of 
thine  hand.  And  Tamar  took  the  cakes 
which  she  had  made,  and  brought  them  into 
the  chamber  to  Amnon  her  brother. 

11  And  when  she  had  brought  them  unto 
him  to  eat,  he  took  hold  of  her,  and  said  un- 
to her.  Come  lie  with  me,  my  sister. 

13  And  she  answered  him,  Nay,  my  brother, 
do  not  force  me ; for  no  such  thing  ought  to 
be  done  in  Israel : do  not  thou  this  folly. 

13  And  I,  whither  shall  I cause  my  shame 
to  go  ? and  as  for  thee,  thou  shalt  be  as  one 
of  the  fools  in  Israel.  Now  therefore,  I 
pray  thee,  speak  unto  the  king ; for  he  will 
not  withhold  me  from  thee. 

14  Howbeit  he  would  not  hearken  unto  her 
voice : but,  being  stronger  than  she,  forced 
her,  and  lay  with  her. 

15  t Then  Amnon  hated  her  exceedingly ; 
so  that  the  hatred  wherewith  he  hated  her 
was  greater  than  the  love  wherewith  he  had 
loved  her.  And  Amnon  said  unto  her.  Arise, 
be  gone. 

16  And  she  said  unto  him.  There  is  no  cause : 
this  evil  in  sending  me  away  is  greater  than 
the  other  that  thou  didst  unto  me.  But  he 
would  not  hearken  unto  her. 

17  Then  he  called  his  servant  that  minis- 
tered unto  him,  and  said.  Put  now  this  ivo- 
man  out  from  me,  and  bolt  the  door  after 
her. 

18  And  she  had  a garment  of  divers  col- 
ours upon  her:  for  with  such  robes  were 
the  king’s  daughters  that  were  virgins  ap- 
parelled. Then  his  servant  brought  her  out, 
and  bolted  the  door  after  her. 

19  If  And  Tamar  put  ashes  on  her  head,  and 
rent  her  garment  of  divers  colours  that  was 
on  her,  and  laid  her  hand  on  her  head,  and 
went  on  crying. 

30  And  Absalom  her  brother  said  unto  her. 
Hath  Amnon  thy  brother  been  with  thee  ? 
333 


but  hold  now  thy  peace,  my  sister:  he  is 
thy  brother ; regard  not  this  thing.  So  Ta- 
mar remained  desolate  in  her  brother  Absa- 
lom’s house. 

31 1 But  when  king  David  heard  of  all  these 
things,  he  was  very  wroth. 

33  And  Absalom  spake  unto  his  brother 
Amnon  neither  good  nor  bad : for  Absalom 
hated  Amnon,  because  he  had  forced  his 
sister  Tamar. 

33  If  And  it  came  to  pass  after  two  full 
years,  that  Absalom  had  sheepshearers  in 
Baal-hazor,  which  is  beside  Ephraim:  and 
Absalom  invited  all  the  king’s  sons. 

34  And  Absalom  came  to  the  king,  and 
said,  Behold  now,  thy  servant  hath  sheep- 
shearers  ; let  the  king,  T beseech  thee,  and 
his  servants  go  with  thy  servant. 

35  And  the  king  said  to  Absalom,  Nay,  my 
son,  let  us  not  all  now  go,  lest  we  be  charge- 
able unto  thee.  And  he  pressed  him  : how- 
beit he  would  not  go,  but  blessed  him. 

36  Then  said  Absalom,  If  not,  I pray  thee, 
let  my  brother  Amnon  go  with  us.  And  the 
king  said  unto  him.  Why  should  he  go  with 
thee? 

37  But  Absalom  pressed  him,  that  he  let 
Amnon  and  all  the  king’s  sons  go  with  him. 

38 1 Now  Absalom  had  commanded  his  serv- 
ants, saying,  Mark  ye  now  when  Amnon’s 
heart  is  merry  with  wine,  and  when  I say 
unto  you.  Smite  Amnon ; then  kill  him,  fear 
not : have  not  I commanded  you  ? be  cour- 
ageouS)  and  be  valiant. 

39  And  the  servants  of  Absalom  did  unto 
Amnon  as  Absalom  had  commanded.  Then 
all  the  king’s  sons  arose,  and  every  man  gat 
him  up  upon  his  mule,  and  fled. 

30 1 And  it  came  to  pass,  while  they  were 
in  the  way,  that  tidings  came  to  David,  say- 
ing, Absalom  hath  slain  all  the  king’s  sons, 
and  there  is  not  one  of  them  left. 

31  Then  the  king  arose,  and  tare  his  gar- 
ments, and  lay  on  the  earth ; and  all  his  serv- 
ants stood  by  with  their  clothes  rent. 

33  And  Jonadab,  the  son  of  Shimeah  Da- 
vid’s brother,  answered  and  said.  Let  not 
my  lord  suppose  that  they  have  slain  all  the 
young  men  the  king’s  sons ; for  Amnon  only 
is  dead : for  by  the  appointment  of  Absalom 
this  hath  been  determined  from  the  day 
that  he  forced  his  sister  Tamar. 

33  Now  therefore  let  not  my  lord  the  king 
take  the  thing  to  his  heart,  to  think  that  all 
the  king’s  sons  are  dead : for  Amnon  only  is 
dead. 

34  But  Absalom  fled.  And  the  young  man 
that  kept  the  watch  lifted  up  his  eyes,  and 
looked,  and,  behold,  there  came  much  peo- 
ple by  the  way  of  the  hill  side  behind  him. 

35  And  Jonadab  said  unto  the  king.  Behold, 
the  king’s  sons  come : as  thy  servant  said,  so 
it  is. 

36  And  it  came  to  pass,  as  soon  as  he  had 
made  an  end  of  speaking,  that,  behold,  the 
king’s  sons  came,  and  lifted  up  their  voice 
and  wept : and  the  king  also  and  all  his  serv- 
ants wept  very  sore. 

37  t But  Absalom  fled,  and  went  to  Talmai, 
the  son  of  Ammihud,  king  of  Geshur.  And 
David  mourned  for  his  son  every  day. 

38  So  Absalom  fled,  and  went  to  Geshur, 
and  was  there  three  years. 

39  And  the  soul  of  king  David  longed  to  go 

II- 


Joab’t  artifice,  to  II.  SAMUEL,  XIV. 

forth  unto  Absalom : for  ho  was  comforted 
concerning’  Amnon,  seeing  he  wiis  dead. 

CHAPTER  XIV. 

Joab  procureth  A.hsalom*s  return. 

Zeriiiah  perceived 
iom  king’s  heart  was  toward  Absa- 

3 And  Joab  sent  to  Tekoah,  and  fetched 
thence  a wise  woman,  and  skid  unto  her  I 
pi  ay  thee,  feign  thyself  to  be  a mourner,  and 
apparel,  and  anoint 
not  thyself  with  oil,  but  be  as  a woman  that 
aad  a long  time  mourned  for  the  dead : 

6 And  come  to  the  king,  and  speak  on  this 
manner  unto  him.  So  Joab  put  the  words 
in  her  mouth.  wuiua 

the  woman  of  Tekoah  spake 
to  the  king,  she  fell  on  her  face  to^the 
S^Mng ’ obeisance,  and  said,  Help, 

What  aileth 
answered,  I am  indeed  a 
Ta  ^ husband  is  dead. 

6 And  thy  handmaid  had  two  sons,  and  they 
two  strove  together  in  the  field,  and  there 

ivf?  the  one  smote 

the  other,  and  slew  him. 

7 And,  behold,  the  whole  family  is  risen 
against  thine  handmaid,  and  the/said,  De- 

brother,  that  we 
, may  kill  him,  for  the  life  of  his  brother 
whom  he  slew ; and  we  will  destroy  the  heir 
also : and  so  they  shall  quench  my  coal 
which  is  left,  and  shall  not  leave  to  my  hus- 
^^^^neither  name  nor  remainder  upon  the 

the  woman.  Go  to 
in^^ee^^^’  ^ 8 We  charge  concern- 

9 And  the  woman  of  Tekoah  said  unto  the 
iniquity  be  on  me, 
and  on  my  father  s house : and  the  king  and 
his  throne  be  guiltless.  ® 

said.  Whosoever  saith  aught 
touch  thee  any  more. 

11  Then  said  she,  I pray  thee,  let  the  king 
remember  the  Lord  thy  God,  that  thou 
wouldest  not  suffer  the  revengers  of  blood 
^est  they  destroy  my 
?h?ii  he  said,  As  the  Lord  liveth,  there 
1?  ^by  son  fall  to  the  earth. 

13  1 hen  the  woman  said.  Let  thine  hand- 
pJrd^f one  word  unto  my 
be  said.  Say  on.  ^ 
woman  said.  Wherefore  then 

PWPleof  thing:  against  the 

people  01  God?  for  the  king  doth  speak  this 

doGpn faulty,  in  that^the  king 
home  again  his  banished, 
sniit  +1?  needs  die,  and  are  as  water 
Pd^l^T??  ground,  which  cannot  be  gather- 

ed up  again ; neither  doth  God  respect  nnn 

devise  S^ansTthat  h"! 
expelled  from  him. 

^bat  I am  come  to  speak 
of  this  thing  unto  my  lord  the  king,  it  is  be- 
1?  people  have  made  me  afraid : and 
^ ^bl  now  speak  unto  the 
king , it  may  be  that  the  king  will  perform 
the  request  of  his  handmaid.  Periorm 

king  wilL  hear,  to  deliver  his 
handmaid  out  of  the  hand  of  the  man  that 


bring  Absalom  home. 

wmZd  destroy  me  and  my  son  together  out 
ot  the  inheritance  of  God. 
ml  handmaid  said.  The  word  of 

my  lord  the  king  shall  now  be  comfortable  : 
tor  as  an  angel  of  God,  so  is  my  lord  the  king 
t h ^ and  bad : therefore  the  Lord 

thy  God  will  be  with  thee. 

18  Then  the  king  answered  and  said  unto 
woman.  Hide  not  from  me,  I pray  thee 
the  thing  that  I shall  ask  thee.  And  the 

speak^ 

bing  said.  Is  not  the  hand  of 
Joab  with  thee  in  all  this  ? And  the  woman 
wu  ^by  soul  liveth,  my 

lord  the  king,  none  can  turn  to  the  right 
f aP ? aught  that  my  lord 

hath  spoken : for  thy  servant  Joab, 

m^nlif  ® these  words  in  the 

^outh  of  thine  handmaid : 

about  this  form  of  speech  hath 
thy  servant  Joab  done  this  thing:  and  mv 
to  the  wisdom  of  an 
the  earth^^^’  know  all  things  that  are  in 

^ b ^be  king  said  unto  Joab,  Behold 
now,  I have  done  this  thing ; go  therefore 
00°.^  , e young  man  Absalom  again, 
oi'ti  K b fell  to  the  ground  on  his  face, 
and  bowed  himself,  and  thanked  the  king- 
+w  To  day  thy  servant  knoweth 

mat  I have  found  grace  in  thy  sight,  my  lord, 
O king,  in  that  the  king  hath  fulfilled  the  re- 
quest of  his  servant. 

went  to  Geshur,  and 
mpught  Absalom  to  Jerusalem. 

34:  -Amd  the  king  said.  Let  him  turn  to  his 
own  house,  and  let  him  not  see  my  face.  So 
Absalom  returned  to  his  own  house,  and  saw 
not  the  king’s  face. 

25 1 But  in  all  Israel  there  was  none  to  be  so 
much  praised  as  Absalom  for  his  beautv  : 

^he  sole  of  his  foot  even  to  the  crown 
o^jbis  head  there  was  no  blemish  in  him. 

26  And  when  he  polled  his  head,  (for  it  was 
^bat  he  polled  it ; because 
the  hair  was  heavy  on  him,  therefore  he  poll- 
ed it :)  he  weighed  the  hair  of  his  head  at  two 
bt]i^*bred  shekels  after  the  king’s  weight. 

37  And  unto  Absalom  there  were  born  three 
sons,  and  one  daughter,  whose  name  was  Ta- 
nance^^^  was  a woman  of  a fair  counte- 

28  t So  Absalom  dwelt  two  full  years  in  Je- 
J'J^salem,  and  saw  not  the  king’s  face 

29  Therefore  Absalom  sent  for  Joab,  to  have 

the  king;  but  he  would  not 
come  to  him  : and  when  he  sent  again  the 
time,  he  would  not  come. 

30  Therefore  he  said  unto  his  servants.  See 
Joab  s field  is  near  mine,  and  he  hath  barlev 
there ; go  and  set  it  on  fire.  And  Absalom’s 
servants  set  the  field  on  fire. 

.w'^ben  arose,*and  came  to  Absalom 
unto  his  house,  and  said  unto  him,  Where- 
thy  servants  set  my  field  on  fire  ? 

33  And  Absalom  answered  Joab,  Behold,  I 
^nt  unto  thee,  saying.  Come  hither,  that  I 
to  the  king,  to  say.  Wherefore 
am  I come  from  Geshur?  it  had  been  good 
for  me  to  have  been  there  stiU : now  there- 
fore let  me  see  the  king’s  face ; and  if  there 
in  me,  let  him  kill  me. 

33  So  Joab  came  to  the  king,  and  told  him  : 


AJbmlom's  conspiracy.  II.  SAMUEL,  XV.  The  a/rh  sent  hack. 


and  when  he  had  called  for  Absalom,  he 
came  to  the  king,  and  bowed  himself  on  his 
face  to  the  ground  before  the  king : and  the 
king  kissed  Absalom. 

CHAPTER  XV. 

Absalom's  treason  and  rebellion. 

AND  it  came  to  pass  after  this,  that  Absa- 
xV  lorn  prepared  him  chariots  and  horses, 
and  fifty  men  to  run  before  him. 

2 And  Absalom  rose  up  early,  and  stood  be- 
side the  way  of  the  gate : and  it  was  so,  that 
when  any  man  that  had  a controversy  came 
to  the  king  for  judgment,  then  Absalom 
called  unto  him,  and  said,  Of  what  city  art 
thou  ? And  he  said,  Thy  servant  is  of  one 
of  the  tribes  of  Israel. 

3 And  Absalom  said  unto  him.  See,  thy  mat- 
ters are  good  and  right ; but  there  is  no  man 
deputed  of  the  king  to  hear  thee. 

4 Absalom  said  moreover.  Oh  thaft  I were 
made  judge  in  the  land,  that  every  man 
which  hath  any  suit  or  cause  might  come 
unto  me,  and  I would  do  him  justice ! 

5 And  it  was  so,  that  when  any  man  came 
nigh  to  him  to  do  him  obeisance,  he  put  forth 
his  hand,  and  took  him,  and  kissed  him. 

6 And  on  this  manner  did  Absalom  to  all 
Israel  that  came  to  the  king  for  judgment : 
so  Absalom  stole  the  hearts  of  the  men  of 
Israel. 

7 And  it  came  to  pass  after  forty  years, 
that  Absalom  said  unto  the  king,  I pray 
thee,  let  me  go  and  pay  my  vow,  which  I 
have  vowed  unto  the  Lord,  in  Hebron. 

8 For  thy  servant  vowed  a vow  while  I 
abode  at  Geshur  in  Syria,  saying.  If  the 
Lord  shall  bring  me  again  indeed  to  Jerusa- 
lem, then  I will  serve  the  Lord. 

9 And  the  king  said  unto  him.  Go  in  peace. 
So  he  arose,  and  went  to  Hebron. 

10 II  But  Absalom  sent  spies  throughout  all 
the  tribes  of  Israel,  saying.  As  soon  as  ye 
hear  the  sound  of  the  trumpet,  then  ye  shall 
say,  Absalom  reigneth  in  Hebron. 

11  And  with  Absalom  went  two  hundred 
men  out  of  Jerusalem,  that  were  called ; and 
they  went  in  their  simplicity,  and  they  knew 
not  any  thing. 

13  And  Absalom  sent  for  Ahithophel  the 
Gilonite,  David’s  counsellor,  from  his  city, 
even  from  Giloh,  while  he  offered  sacrifices. 
And  the  conspiracy  was  strong ; for  the  peo- 
ple increased  continually  with  Absalom. 

13  H And  there  came  a messenger  to  David, 
saying.  The  hearts  of  the  men  of  Israel  are 
after  Absalom. 

14  And  David  said  unto  all  his  servants  that 
were  with  him  at  Jerusalem,  Arise,  and  let  us 
fiee ; for  we  shall  not  else  escape  from  Absa- 
lom : make  speed  to  depart,  lest  he  overtake 
us  suddenly,  and  bring  evil  upon  us,  and 
smite  the  city  with  th^edge  of  the  sword. 

15  And  the  king’s  servants  said  unto  the 
king.  Behold,  thy  servants  are  ready  to  do 
ivhatsoever  my  lord  the  king  shall  appoint. 

16  And  the  king  went  forth,  and  all  his 
household  after  him.  And  the  king  left  ten 
women,  which  were  concubines,  to  keep  the 
house. 

17  And  the  king  went  forth,  and  all  the 
people  after  him,  and  tarried  in  a place  that 
was  far  off. 

18  And  all  his  servants  passed  on  beside 

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him ; and  all  the  Cherethites,  and  all  the  Pe- 
lethites,  and  all  the  Gittites,  six  hundred 
men  which  came  after  him  from  Gath, 
passed  on  before  the  king. 

19 1 Then  said  the  king  to  Ittai  the  Gittite; 
Wherefore  goest  thou  also  with  us  ? return 
to  thy  place,  and  abide  with  the  king ; for 
thou  art  a stranger,  and  also  an  exile. 

20  Whereas  thou  earnest  but  yesterday, 
should  I this  day  make  thee  go  up  and  down 
with  us?  seeing  I go  whither  I may,  return 
thou,  and  take  back  thy  brethren:  merCy 
and  truth  be  with  thee. 

21  And  Ittai  answered  the  king,  and  said. 
As  the  Lord  liveth,  and  a.s  my  lord  the  king 
liveth,  surely  in  what  place  my  lord  the  king 
shall  be,  whether  in  death  or  life,  even  there 
also  will  thy  servant  be. 

22  And  David  said  to  Ittai,  Go  and  pass 
over.  And  Ittai  the  Gittite  passed  over, 
and  all  his  men,  and  all  the  little  ones  that 
were  with  him. 

23  And  all  the  country  wept  with  a loud 
voice,  and  all  the  people  passed  over:  the 
king  also  himself  passed  over  the  brook 
Kidron,  and  all  the  people  passed  over,  to- 
ward the  way  of  the  wilderness. 

24  t And  lo  Zadok  also,  and  all  the  Levites 
were  with  him,  bearing  the  ark  of  the  cove- 
nant of  God  : and  they  set  down  the  ark  of 
God;  and  Abiathar  went  up,  until  all  the 
people  had  done  passing  out  of  the  city. 

25  And  the  king  said  unto  Zadok,  Carry 
back  the  ark  of  God  into  the  city : if  I shall 
find  favour  in  the  eyes  of  the  Lord,  he  will 
bring  me  again,  and  shew  me  both  it,  and 
his  habitation: 

26  But  if  he  thus  say,  I have  no  delight  in 
thee ; behold,  here  am  I,  let  him  do  to  me  as 
seemeth  good  unto  him. 

27  The  king  said  also  unto  Zadok  the  priest. 
Art  not  thou  a seer?  return  into  the  city  in 
peace,  and  your  two  sons  with  you,  Ahimaaz 
thy  son,  and  Jonathan  the  son  of  Abiathar. 

28  See,  I will  tarry  in  the  plain  of  the  wil- 
derness, until  there  come  word  from  you  to 
certify  me. 

29  Zadok  therefore  and  Abiathar  carried 
the  ark  of  God  again  to  Jerusalem : and 
they  tarried  there. 

30 1 And  David  went  up  by  the  ascent  of 
mount  Olivet,  and  wept  as  he  went  up,  and 
had  his  head  covered,  and  he  went  barefoot : 
and  all  the  people  thatt(;as  with  him  cover- 
ed every  man  his  head,  and  they  went  up, 
weeping  as  they  went  up. 

31 1 And  one  told  David,  saying,  Ahithophel 
is  among  the  coifspirators  with  Absalom. 
And  David  said,  O Lord,  I pray  thee,  turn 
the  counsel  of  Ahithophel  into  foolishness. 

32  H And  it  came  to  pass,  that  when  David 
was  come  to  the  top  of  the  mounts  where  he 
worshipped  God,  behold,  Hushai  the  Archite 
came  to  meet  him  with  his  coat  rent,  and 
earth  upon  his  head: 

33  Unto  whom  David  said.  If  thou  passest 
on  with  me,  then  thou  shalt  be  a burden 
unto  me: 

34  But  if  thou  return  to  the  city,  and  say 
unto  Absalom,  I will  be  thy  servant,  O king ; 
as  I have  been  thy  father’s  servant  hitherto, 
so  will  I now  also  be  thy  servant : then  may- 
est  thou  for  me  defeat  the  counsel  of  Ahith- 
ophel. 


Shimei  curseth  David.  II.  SAMUEL,  XVII. 

35  And  hast  thou  not  there  with  thee  Zadok 
and  Abiathar  the  priests?  therefore  it  shall 
he,  that  what  thin^-  soever  thou  shalt  hear 
out  of  the  king’s  house,  thou  shalt  teU  it  to 
Zadok  and  Abiathar  the  priests. 

36  Behold,  they  have  there  with  them  their 
two  sons,  Ahimaaz  Zadok ’s  son,  and  Jona- 
than Abiathar’s  son;  and  by  them  ye  shall 

every  thing  that  ye  can  hear. 

37  bo  Hushai  David’s  friend  came  into  the 
' city,  and  Absalom  came  into  Jerusalem. 

CHAPTER  XVI. 

Ziba^s  treachery  to  Mephibosheth. 

^ past  the  top 
^ behold,  Ziba  the  servant  of 

Mephibosheth  met  him,  with  a couple  of 
asses  saddled,  and  upon  them  two  hundred 
loaves  of  bread,  and  a hundred  bunches  of 
raisins,  and  a hundred  of  summer  fruits, 
and  a bottle  of  wine. 

3 And  the  king  said  unto  Ziba,  What  mean- 
est thou  by  these  ? And  Ziba  said,  The  asses 
be  for  the  king’s  household  to  ride  on:  and 
the  bread  and  summer  fruit  for  the  young 
men  to  eat ; and  the  wine,  that  such  as  be 
taint  in  the  wilderness  may  drink. 

3 And  the  king  said.  And  where  is  thy  mas- 
ter  s son  ? And  Ziba  said  unto  the  king.  Be- 
hold, he  abideth  at  Jerusalem:  for  he  said, 
lo  day  shall  the  house  of  Israel  restore  me 
the  kingdom  of  my  father. 

4 Then  said  the  king  to  Ziba,  Behold,  thine 

Pertained  unto  Mephibosheth. 

And  Ziba  said,  I humbly  beseech  thee  that  I 
grace  in  thy  sight,  my  lord,  O king. 

2 And  when  king  David  camb  to  Bahurim, 
behold,  thence  came  out  a man  of  the  fam- 
uy  of  the  house  of  Saul,  whose  name  was 
Shimei,  the  son  of  Gera : he  came  forth,  and 
cursed  still  as  he  came. 

6 And  he  cast  stones  at  David,  and  at  all  the 
servants  of  king  David:  and  aU  the  people 
and  all  the  mighty  men  were  on  his  right 
hand  and  on  his  left. 

7 And  thus  said  Shimei  when  he  cursed. 

Come  out,  come  out,  thou  bloody  man,  and 
thou  man  of  Belial : j ^ 

A returned  upon  thee  all 

the  blood  of  the  house  of  Saul,  in  whose 
stead  thou  hast  reigned ; and  the  Lord  hath 
delivered  the  kingdom  into  the  hand  of  Ab- 
salom thy  son:  and,  behold,  thou  art  taken 
m thy  mischief,  because  thou  art  a bloody 
man. 

9 1 said  Abishai  the  son  of  Zeruiah 

Unto  the  king,  Why  should  this  dead  dog 
tiurse  my  lord  the  king?  let  me  go  over,  I 

f hee,  and  take  off  his  head. 

10  And  the  king  said.  What  have  I to  do 
^ith  you,  ye  sons  of  Zeruiah  ? so  let  him 
curse,  because  the  Lord  hath  said  unto  him. 

Curse  David.  Who  shall  then  say,  Where- 
fore hast  thou  done  so? 

11  And  David  said  to  Abishai,  and  to  all  his 
servante.  Behold,  my  son,  which  came  forth 
ot  my  bowels,  seeketh  my  life ; how  much 
more  now  may  this  Benjamite  do  it  ? let  him 
alone,  and  let  him  curse ; for  the  Lord  hath 
bidden  him. 

13  It  may  be  that  the  Lord  will  look  on 
mine  affliction,  and  that  the  Lord  will  re- 
Quitc  me  good  for  his  cursing  this  day. 

13  And  as  David  and  his  men  went  by  the 


AhithopheVs  counsel. 
way,  Shimei  went  along  on  the  hill’s  side 
him,  and  cursed  as  he  went 
aud  threw  stones  at  him,  and  cast  dust. 

14  And  the  king,  and  all  the  people  that 
were  with  him,  came  weary,  and  refreshed 
themselves  there. 

15  1 And  Absalom,  and  all  the  people  the 

Jerusalem,  and 

Ahithophel  with  him. 

16  And  it  came  to  pass,  when  Ilushai  the 
Archite,  David’s  friend,  was  come  unto  Ab- 
salom that  Hushai  said  unto  Absalom,  God 

^lug,  God  save  the  king. 

17  And  Absalom  said  to  Hushai,  Is  this  thy 
kindness  to  thy  friend  ? why  wentest  thou 
not  wRh  thy  friend  ? 

18  And  Hushai  said  unto  Absalom,  Nay: 
but  whom  the  Lord,  and  this  people,  and  all 
the  men  of  Israel,  choose,  his  will  I be,  and 
with  him  will  I abide. 

19  And  again,  whom  should  I serve  ? should 
I not  serve  in  the  presence  of  his  son  ? as  I 
na^e  served  in  thy  father’s  presence,  so  will 

1 be  in  thy  presence. 

20  If  Then  said  Absalom  to  Ahithophel, 

ainong  you  what  we  shall  do. 
31  And  ^hithophel  said  unto  Absalom,  Go 
m uuto  thy  father’s  concubines,  which  he 
house ; and  all  Israel 
shall  hear  that  thou  art  abhorred  of  thy  fa- 
ther:  then  shall  the  hands  of  all  that  are 
with  thee  be  strong. 

23  So  they  spread  Absalom  a tent  upon  the 
top  of  the  house ; and  Absalom  went  in  un- 
to his  father’s  concubines  in  the  sight  of  aU 
Israel. 

23  And  the  counsel  of  Ahithophel,  which 
he  counselled  in  those  days,  was  as  if  a man 
had  inquired  at  the  oracle  of  God : so  was  all 
the  counsel  of  Ahithophel  both  with  David 
and  with  Absalom. 

CHAPTER  XVII. 

A-hithopheVs  counsel  rejected. 
lyr OREOVER  Ahithophel  said  unto  Absa- 
lorn.  Let  me  now  choose  out  twelve 
thousand  men,  and  I wiU  arise  and  pursue 
after  David  this  night : 

2 And  I will  come  upon  him  while  he  is 
weary  and  weak  handed,  and  will  make  him 

people  that  are  with  him 
shall  flee ; and  I will  smite  the  king  only  • 

3 And  I will  bring  back  all  the  people  unto 
thee : the  man  whom  thou  seekest  is  as  if  all 

‘ people  shall  be  in  peace. 

^ saying  pleased  Absalom  well, 

and  all  the  elders  of  Israel. 

5 Then  said  Absalom,  Call  now  Hushai  the 
Archite  also,  and  let  us  hear  likewise  what 
he  saith. 

6 And  when  Hushai  was  come  to  Absalom, 
Absalom  spake  unto  him,  saying,  Ahith- 
ophel hath  spoken  after  this  manner : shall 
we  do  after  his  saying?  if  not,  speak  thou. 

7 And  Hushai  said  unto  Absalom,  The 
counsel  that  Ahithophel  hath  given  is  not 
good  at  this  time. 

8 For,  said  Hushai,  thou  knowest  thy  fa- 
ther  and  his  men,  that  they  be  mighty  men, 
and  they  be  chafed  in  their  minds,  as  "a  bear 
pbbed  of  her  whelps  in  the  fleld:  and  thy 
father  is  a man  of  war,  and  will  not  lodge 
with  the  people. 

9 Behold,  he  is  hid  now  in  some  pit,  or  in 


AhithopheVs  counsel  defeated.  II.  SAMUEL,  XVIII.  The  Israelites  defeated. 


some  other  place : and  it  will  come  to  pass, 
when  some  of  them  be  overthrown  at  the 
first,  that  whosoever  heareth  it  will  say, 
There  is  a slaug-liter  among  the  people  that 
follow  Absalom. 

10  And  he  also  that  is  valiant,  whose  heart 
is  as  the  heart  of  a lion,  shall  utterly  melt; 
for  all  Israel  knoweth  that  thy  father  is  a 
mighty  man,  and  they  which  be  with  him  are 
valiant  men. 

11  Therefore  I counsel  that  all  Israel  be 
generally  gathered  unto  thee,  from  Dan 
even  to  Beer-sheba,  as  the  sand  that  is  by 
the  sea  for  multitude ; and  that  thou  go  to 
battle  in  thine  own  person. 

12  So  shall  we  come  upon  him  in  some  place 
where  he  shall  be  found,  and  we  will  light 
upon  him  as  the  dew  falleth  on  the  ground : 
and  of  him  and  of  all  the  men  that  are  with 
him  there  shall  not  be  left  so  much  as  one. 

13  Moreover,  if  he  be  gotten  into  a city, 
then  shall  all  Israel  bring  ropes  to  that  city, 
and  we  will  draw  it  into  the  river,  until 
there  be  not  one  small  stone  found  there. 

14  And  Absalom  and  all  the  men  of  Israel 
said.  The  counsel  of  Hushai  the  Archite  is 
better  than  the  counsel  of  Ahithophel.  For 
the  Lord  had  appointed  to  defeat  the  good 
counsel  of  Ahithophel,  to  the  intent  that  the 
Lord  might  bring  evil  upon  Absalom. 

15  IF  Then  said  Hushai  unto  Zadok  and  to 
Abiathar  the  priests,  Thus  and  thus  did 
Ahithophel  counsel  Absalom  and  the  elders 
of  Israel;  and  thus  and  thus  have  I coun- 
selled. 

16  Now  therefore  send  quickly,  and  tell 
David,  saying.  Lodge  not  this  night  in  the 
plains  of  the  wilderness,  but  speedily  pass 
over ; lest  the  king  be  swallowed  up,  and  all 
the  people  that  are  with  him. 

17  Now  Jonathan  and  Ahimaaz  stayed  by 
En-rogel;  for  they  might  not  be  seen  to 
come  into  the  city ; and  a wench  went  and 
told  them;  and  they  went  and  told  king 
David. 

18  Nevertheless,  a lad  saw  them,  and  told 
Absalom : but  they  went  both  of  them  away 
quickly,  and  came  to  a man’s  house  in  Ba- 
hurim,  which  had  a well  in  his  court; 
whither  they  went  down. 

19  And  the  woman  took  and  spread  a cov- 
ering over  the  well’s  mouth,  and  spread 
ground  corn  thereon;  and  the  thing  was 
not  known. 

20  And  when  Absalom’s  servants  came  to 
the  woman  to  the  house,  they  said.  Where  is 
Ahimaaz  and  Jonathan?  And  the  woman 
said  unto  them.  They  be  gone  over  the 
brook  of  water.  And  when  they  had  sought 
and  could  not  find  them,  they  returned  to 
Jerusalem. 

21  And  it  came  to  pass,  after  they  were  de- 
parted, that  thej^  came  up  out  of  the  well, 
and  went  and  told  king  David,  and  said  un- 
to David,  Arise,  and  pass  quickly  over  the 
water : for  thus  hath  Ahithophel  counselled 
against  you. 

22  Then  David  arose,  and  all  the  people 
that  were  with  him,  and  they  passed  over 
Jordan:  by  the  morning  light  there  lacked 
not  one  of  them  that  was  not  gone  over 
Jordan. 

23  H And  when  Ahithophel  saw  that  his 
counsel  was  not  followed,  he  saddled  his  ass, 

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and  arose,  and  gat  him  home  to  his  house, 
to  his  city,  and  put  his  household  in  order, 
and  hanged  himself,  and  died,  and  was 
buried  in  the  sepulchre  of  his  father. 

24  Then  David  came  to  Mahanaim.  And 
Absalom  passed  over  Jordan,  he  and  all  the 
men  of  Israel  with  him. 

25  t And  Absalom  made  Amasa  captain  of 

the  host  instead  of  Joab : which  Amasa  was 
a man’s  son,  whose  name  was  Ithra  an 
Israelite,  that  went  in  to  Abigail  the  daugh- 
ter of  Nahash,  sister  to  Zeruiah  Joab’s 
mother.  » 

26  So  Israel  and  Absalom  pitched  in  the 
land  of  Gilead. 

27  f And  it  came  to  pass,  when  David  was 
come  to  Mahanaim,  that  Shobi  the  son  of 
Nahash  of  Kabbah  of  the  children  of  Am- 
mon, and  Machir  the  son  of  Ammiel  of  Lo- 
debar,  and  Barzillai  the  Gileadite  of  Koge- 
lim, 

28  Brought  beds,  and  basins,  and  earthen 
vessels,  and  wheat,  and  barley,  and  flour, 
and  parched  corn,  and  beans,  and  lentiles, 
and  parched  pulse, 

29  And  honey,  and  butter,  and  sheep,  and 
cheese  of  kine,  for  David,  and  for  the  people 
that  were  with  him,  to  eat;  for  they  said. 
The  people  is  hungry,  and  weary,  and  thirsty, 
in  the  wilderness. 

CHAPTER  XYIII. 

Absalom  defeated  arid  slain. 

AND  David  numbered  the  people  that  were 
xx  with  him,  and  set  captains  of  thousands 
and  captains  of  hundreds  over  them. 

2 And  David  sent  forth  a third  part  of  the 
people  under  the  hand  of  Joab,  and  a third 
part  under  the  hand  of  Abishai  the  son  of 
Zeruiah,  Joab’s  brother,  and  a third  part  un- 
der the  hand  of  Ittai  the  Gittite.  And  the 
king  said  unto  the  people,  I will  surely  go 
forth  with  you  myself  also. 

3 But  the  people  answered,  Thou  shalt  not 
go  forth ; for  if  we  flee  away,  they  will  not 
care  for  us ; neither  if  half  of  us  die,  will 
they  care  for  us : but  now  thou  art  worth 
ten  thousand  of  us:  therefore  now  it  is 
better  that  thou  succour  us  out  of  the  city. 

4 And  the  king  said  unto  them.  What  seem- 
eth  you  best  I will  do.  And  the  king  stood 
by  the  gate  side,  and  all  the  people  came  out 
by  hundreds  and  by  thousands. 

5 And  the  king  commanded  Joab  and 
Abishai  and  Ittai,  saying.  Deal  gently  for 
my  sake  with  the  young  man,  even  with 
Absalom.  And  all  the  people  heard  when 
the  king  gave  all  the  captains  charge  con- 
cerning Absalom. 

6 If  So  the  people  went  out  into  the  field 
against  Israel;  and  the  battle  was  in  the 
wood  of  Ephraim; 

7 Where  the  people  of  Israel  were  slain  be- 
fore the  servants  of  David,  and  there  was 
there  a great  slaughter  that  day  of  twenty 
thousand  men. 

8 For  the  battle  was  there  scattered  over 
the  face  of  all  the  country:  and  the  wood 
devoured  more  people  that  day  than  the 
sword  devoured. 

9 If  And  Absalom  met  the  servants  of  Da- 
vid. And  Absalom  rode  upon  a mule,  and 
the  mule  went  under  the  thick  boughs  of  a 
great  oak,  and  his  head  caught  hold  of  the 


Ahsdkrin,  in  slam. 

oak,  and  he  was  taken  up  between  the  heav- 
en and  the  earth ; and  the  mule  that  was 
under  him  went  away. 

10  And  a certain  man  saw  it,  and  told  Joab, 
and  said,  Behold,  I saw  Absalom  handed  in 
an  oak. 

11  And  Joab  said  unto  the  man  that  told 
him.  And,  behold,  thou  sawest  him,  and  why 
didst  thou  not  smite  him  there  to  the 
ground?  and  I would  have  g^iven  thee  ten 
shekels  of  silver,  and  a g-irdle. 

13  And  the  man  said  unto  Joab,  Thoug-h  I 
should  receive  a thousand  shekels  of  silver 
in  mine  hand,  yet  would  I not  put  forth 
mine  hand  against  the  king’s  son : for  in  our 
hearing  the  king  charged  thee  and  Abishai 
and  Ittai,  saying,  Beware  that  none  touch 
the  young  man  Absalom. 

13  Otherwise  I should  have  wrought  false- 
hood against  mine  own  life : for  there  is  no 
matter  hid  from  the  king,  and  thou  thyself 
wouldest  have  set  thyself  against  me. 

Joab,  I may  not  tarry  thus 
with  thee.  And  he  took  three  darts  in  his 
hand,  and  thrust  them  through  the  hekrt  of 
Absalom,  while  he  was  yet  alive  in  the 
midst  of  the  oak. 

15  And  ten  young  men  that  bare  Joab’s 
armour  compassed  about  and  smote  Absa- 
lom, and  slew  him. 

16  And  Joab  blew  the  trumpet,  and  the 
people  returned  from  pursuing  after  Israel : 
tor  Joab  held  back  the  people. 

17  And  they  took  Absalom,  and  cast  him 
into  a great  pit  in  the  wood,  and  laid  a very 
great  heap  of  stones  upon  him:  and  all 
Israel  fled  every  one  to  his  tent. 

18  f Now  Absalom  in  his  lifetime  had 
taken  and  reared  up  for  himself  a pillar, 
which  is  in  the  king’s  dale:  for  he  said,  I 
have  no  son  to  keep  my  name  in  remem- 
brance: and  he  called  the  pillar  after  his 
own  name : and  it  is  called  unto  this  day, 
Absalom’s  place. 

19  t Then  said  Ahimaaz  the  son  of  Zadok, 
Let  me  now  run,  and  bear  the  king  tidings, 
how  that  the  Lord  hath  avenged  him  of  his 
enemies. 

30  And  Joab  said  unto  him.  Thou  shalt  not 
bear  tidings  this  day,  but  thou  shalt  bear 
tidings  an9ther  day : but  this  day  thou  shalt 
bear  no  tidings,  because  the  king’s  son  is 
dead. 

31  Then  said  Joab  to  Cushi,  Go  tell  the  king 
what  thou  hast  seen.  And  Cushi  bowed 
himself  unto  Joab,  and  ran. 

33  Then  said  Ahimaaz  the  son  of  Zadok  yet 
again  to  Joab,  But  howsoever,  let  me,  I prav 
^ee,  also  run  after  Cushi.  And  Joab  said. 
Wherefore  wilt  thou  run,  my  son,  seeing 
that  thou  hast  no  tidings  ready? 

33  But  howsoever,  said  he,  let  me  run. 
And  he  said  unto  him.  Run.  Then  Ahimaaz 
ran  by  the  way  of  the  plain,  and  overran 
Cushi. 

21^Apd  David  sat  between  the  two  gates : 
aud  the  watchman  went  up  to  the  roof  over 
the  gate  unto  the  wall,  and  lifted  up  his 
eyes,  and  looked,  and  behold  a man  runnino* 
alone.  ® 

35  And  the  watchman  cried,  and  told  the 
^ng.  And  the  king  said.  If  he  be  alone,  there 
IS  tidings  in  his  mouth.  And  he  came  apace, 
and  drew  near. 


David  mouimeth  for  him. 

36  And  the  watchman  saw  another  man 
running : and  the  watchman  called  unto  the 
porter,  and  said.  Behold  another  man  run- 
ning alone.  And  the  king  said,  He  also 
bringeth  tidings. 

37  And  the  watchman  said,  Methinketh  the 

foremost  is  like  the  running 
of  Ahimaaz  the  son  of  Zadok.  And  the  king 
said.  He  is  a good  man,  and  cometh  with 
good  tidings. 

38  And  Ahimaaz  called,  and  said  unto  the 
king.  All  is  well.  And  he  fell  down  to  the 
earth  upon  his  face  before  the  king,  and 
said,  Blessed  be  the  Lord  thy  God,- which 
hath  delivered  up  the  men  that  lifted  up 
their  hand  against  my  lord  the  king. 

39  And  the  king  said.  Is  the  young  man  Ab- 
salom safe  ? And  Ahimaaz  answered.  When 
Joab  sent  the  king’s  servant,  and  me  thy 
servant,  I saw  a great  tumult,  but  I knew 
not  what  it  was. 

30  And  the  king  said  unto  him,  Turn  aside, 
and  stand  here.  And  he  turned  aside,  and 
stood  still. 

31  And,  behold,  Cushi  came;  and  Cushi 
pid,  Tidings,  my  lord  the  king : for  the  Lord 
hath  avenged  thee  this  day  of  all  them  that 
rose  up  against  thee. 

33  And  the  king  said  unto  Cushi,  Is  the 
young  man  Absalom  safe?  And  Cushi  an- 
swered, The  enemies  of  my  lord  the  king, 
and  all  that  rise  against  thee  to  do  thee  hurt, 
be  as  that  young  man  is. 

33  H And  the  king  was  much  moved,  and 
went  up  to  the  chamber  over  the  gate,  and 
wept:  and  as  he  went,  thus  he  said,  O my 
son  Absalom!  my  son,  my  son  Absalom! 
would  God  I had  died  for  thee,  O Absalom, 
my  son,  my  son  ! 

CHAPTER  XIX. 

David  mourneth  for  Absalom. 

AND  it  was  told  Joab,  Behold,  the  king 
^ weepeth  and  mourneth  for  Absalom. 

3  And  the  victory  that  day  was  turned  into 
mourning  unto  all  the  people : for  the  peo- 
ple heard  say  that  day  how  the  king  was 
grieved  for  his  son. 

3 And  the  people  gat  them  by  stealth  that 
day  into  the  city,  as  people  being  ashamed 
steal  away  when  they  flee  in  battle. 

4 But  the  king  covered  his  face,  and  the 
king  cried  with  a loud  voice,  O my  son  Ab- 
salom ! O Absalom,  my  son,  my  son ! 

5 And  Joab  came  into  the  house  to  the  king, 
and  said.  Thou  hast  shamed  this  day  the 
faces  of  all  thy  servants,  which  this  day 
have  saved  thy  life,  and  the  lives  of  thy  sons 
and  of  thy  daughters,  and  the  lives  of  thy 
wives,  and  the  lives  of  thy  concubines ; 

6 In  that  thou  lovest  thine  enemies,  and 
hatest  thy  friends.  For  thou  hast  declared 
this  day,  that  thou  regardest  neither  princes 
nor  servants : for  this  day  I perceive,  that  if 
Absalom  had  lived,  and  all  we  had  died  this 
day,  then  it  had  pleased  thee  well. 

7 Now  therefore  arise,  go  forth,  and  speak 
comfortably  unto  thy  servants : for  I swear 
by  the  Lord,  if  thou  go  not  forth,  there  will 
not  tarry  one  with  thee  this  night : and  that 
will  be  worse  unto  thee  than  all  the  evil  that 
befell  thee  from  thy  youth  until  now. 

8 Then  the  king  arose,  and  sat  in  the  gate. 
And  they  told  unto  all  the  people,  saying. 


II.  SAMUEL,  XIX. 


Shimci  is  pardoned,  II,  SAMUEL,  XIX.  Mephibosheth  is  excused. 


Behold,  the  king-  doth  sit  in  the  gate.  And 
all  the  people  came  before  the  king : for  Is- 
rael had  fled  every  man  to  his  tent. 

9 t And  all  the  people  were  at  strife 
throughout  all  the  tribes  of  Israel,  saying, 
The  king  saved  us  out  of  the  hand  of  our 
enemies,  and  he  delivered  us  out  of  the  hand 
of  the  Philistines ; and  now  he  is  fled  out  of 
the  land  for  Absalom. 

10  And  Absalom,  whom  we  anointed  over 
us,  is  dead  in  battle.  Now  therefore  why 
speak  ye  not  a word  of  bringing  the  king 
back  ? 

11 1 And  king  David  sent  to  Zadok  and  to 
Abiathar  the  priests,  saying.  Speak  unto  the 
eiders  of  Judah,  saying.  Why  are  ye  the  last 
to  bring  the  king  back  to  his  house  ? seeing 
the  speech  of  all  Israel  is  come  to  the  king, 
even  to  his  house. 

12  Ye  are  my  brethren,  ye  are  my  bones  and 
my  flesh : wherefore  then  are  ye  the  last  to 
bring  back  the  king  ? 

13  And  say  ye  to  Amasa,  Art  thou  not  of 
my  bone,  and  of  my  flesh?  God  do  so  to  me, 
and  more  also,  if  thou  be  not  captain  of  the 
host  before  me  continually  in  the  room  of 
Joab. 

14  And  he  bowed  the  heart  of  all  the  men 
of  Judah,  even  as  the  heart  of  one  man;  so 
that  they  sent  this  ivord  unto  the  king.  Re- 
turn thou,  and  all  thy  servants. 

15  So  the  king  returned,  and  came  to  Jor- 
dan. And  Judah  came  to  Gilgal,  to  go  to 
meet  the  king,  to  conduct  the  king  over 
Jordan. 

16  H And  Shimei  the  son  of  Gera,  a Ben- 
jamite,  which  ivas  of  Bahurim,  hasted  and 
came  down  with  the  men  of  Judah  to  meet 
king  David. 

17  And  there  were  a thousand  men  of  Ben- 
jamin with  him,  and  Ziba  the  servant  of  the 
house  of  Saul,  and  his  fifteen  sons  and  his 
twenty  servants  with  him ; and  they  went 
over  Jordan  before  the  king. 

18  And  there  went  over  a ferry  boat  to 
carry  over  the  king’s  household,  and  to  do 
what  he  thought  good.  And  Shimei  the  sou 
of  Gera  fell  down  before  the  king,  as  he  was 
come  over  Jordan ; 

19  And  said  unto  the  king.  Let  not  my  lord 
impute  iniquity  unto  me,  neither  do  thou 
remember  that  which  thy  servant  did  per- 
versely the  day  that  my  lord  the  king  went 
out  of  Jerusalem,  that  the  king  should  take 
it  to  his  heart. 

20  For  thy  servant  doth  know  that  I have 
sinned : therefore,  behold,  1 am  come  the 
first  this  day  of  all  the  house  of  Joseph  to  go 
down  to  meet  my  lord  the  king. 

21  But  Abishai  the  son  of  Zeruiah  answered 
and  said.  Shall  not  Shimei  be  put  to  death 
for  this,  because  he  cursed  the  Lord’s  an- 
ointed ? 

22  And  David  said.  What  have  I to  do  with 
you,  ye  sons  of  Zeruiah,  that  ye  should  this 
day  be  adversaries  unto  me  ? shall  there  any 
man  be  put  to  death  this  day  in  Israel  ? for 
do  not  I know  that  I am  this  day  king  over 
Israel? 

23  Therefore  the  king  said  unto  Shimei, 
Thou  Shalt  not  die.  And  the  king  sware 
unto  him. 

24  1 And  Mephibosheth  the  son  of  Saul 
came  down  to  meet  the  king,  and  had  nei- 

238 


ther  dressed  his  feet,  nor  trimmed  his  beard, 
nor  washed  his  clothes,  from  the  day  the 
king  departed  until  the  day  he  came  again 
in  peace. 

25  And  it  came  to  pass,  when  he  was  come 
to  Jerusalem  to  meet  the  king,  that  the  king 
said  unto  him.  Wherefore  wentest  not  thou 
with  me,  Mephibosheth  ? 

26  And  he  answered.  My  lord,  O king,  my 
servant  deceived  me : for  thy  servant  said,  I 
will  saddle  me  an  ass,  that  I may  ride  there- 
on, and  go  to  the  king ; because  thy  servant 
is  lame. 

27  And  he  hath  slandered  thy  servant  unto 
my  lord  the  king ; but  my  lord  the  king  is  as 
an  angel  of  God : do  therefore  what  is  good 
in  thine  eyes. 

28  For  all  of  my  father’s  house  were  but 
dead  men  before  my  lord  the  king : yet  didst 
thou  set  thy  servant  among  them  that  did 
eat  at  thine  own  table.  What  right  therefore 
have  I yet  to  cry  any  more  unto  the  king? 

29  And  the  king  said  unto  him.  Why  speak- 
est  thou  any  more  of  thy  matters  ? I have 
said,  Thou  and  Ziba  divide  the  land. 

30  And  Mephibosheth  said  unto  the  king. 
Yea,  let  him  take  all,  forasmuch  as  my  lord 
the  king  is  come  again  in  peace  unto  his  own 
house. 

31 1 And  Barzillai  the  Gileadite  came  down 
from  Rogelim,  and  went  over  Jordan  with 
the  king,  to  conduct  him  over  Jordan. 

32  Now  Barzillai  was  a very  aged  man,  even 
fourscore  years  old : and  he  had  provided  the 
king  of  sustenance  while  he  lay  at  Mahana- 
im  ; for  he  was  a very  great  man. 

33  And  the  king  said  unto  Barzillai,  Come 
thou  over  with  me,  and  I will  feed  thee  with 
me  in  Jerusalem. 

34  And  Barzillai  said  unto  the  king.  How 
long  have  I to  live,  that  I should  go  up  with 
the  king  unto  Jerusalem? 

35  I am  this  day  fourscore  years  old : and 
can  I discern  between  good  and  evil  ? can  thy 
servant  taste  what  I eat  or  what  I drink  ? can 
I hear  any  more  the  voice  of  singing  men  and 
singing  women  ? wherefore  then  should  thy 
servant  be  yet  a burden  unto  my  lord  the 
king? 

36  Thy  servant  will  go  a little  way  over  Jor- 
dan with  the  king : and  why  should  the  king 
recompense  it  me  with  such  a reward  ? 

37  Let  thy  servant,  I pray  thee,  turn  back 
again,  that  I may  die  in  mine  own  city,  and 
he  buried  by  the  grave  of  my  father  and  of 
my  mother.  But  behold  thy  servant  Chim- 
ham ; let  him  go  over  with  my  lord  the  king ; 
and  do  to  him  what  shall  seem  good  unto 
thee. 

38  And  the  king  answered,  Chimham  shall 
go  over  with  me,  and  I will  do  to  him  that 
which  shall  seem  good  unto  thee:  and  what- 
soever thou  shalt  require  of  me,  that  will  I 
do  for  thee. 

39  And  all  the  people  went  over  Jordan. 
And  when  the  king  was  come  over,  the  kin^ 
kissed  Barzillai,  and  blessed  him ; and  he  re- 
turned unto  his  own  place. 

40  Then  the  king  went  on  to  Gilgal,  and 
Chimham  went  on  with  him:  and  all  the 
people  of  Judah  conducted  the  king,  and 
also  half  the  people  of  Israel. 

41 1 And,  behold,  all  the  men  of  Israel  came 
to  the  king,  and  said  unto  the  king.  Why 


Amam  slain  by  Joab.  II.  SAMUEL,  XXI.  Joab  pursueth  Sheba. 


have  our  brethren  the  men  of  Judah  stolen 
thee  away,  and  have  broug’ht  the  king",  and 
his  household,  and  all  David’s  men  with 
him,  over  Jordan  ? 

43  And  all  the  men  of  Judah  answered  the 
men  of  Israel,  Because  the  king-  is  near  of 
kin  to  us : wherefore  then  be  ye  ang-ry  for 
this  matter?  have  we  eaten  at  all  of  the 
king-’s  cost?  or  hath  he  g-iven  us  any  gift? 

43  And  the  men  of  Israel  answered  the  men 
of  Judah,  and  said,  We  have  ten  parts  in  the 
king,  and  we  have  also  more  right  in  David 
than  ye : why  then  did  ye  despise  us,  that 
our  advice  should  not  be  first  had  in  bring- 
ing back  our  king  ? And  the  words  of  the 
men  of  Judah  were  fiercer  than  the  words  of 
the  men  of  Israel. 


CHAPTER  XX. 

Sheba  rebelleth  against  David, 

AND  there  happened  to  be  there  a man  of 
xX  Belial,  whose  name  was  Sheba,  the  son 
of  Bichri,  a Ben  jamite : and  he  blew  a trump- 
et, and  said.  We  have  no  part  in  David,  nei- 
ther have  we  inheritance  in  the  son  of  Jesse : 
every  man  to  his  tents,  O Israel. 

3 So  every  man  of  Israel  went  up  from  after 
David,  and  followed  Sheba  the  son  of  Bichri  ; 
but  the  men  of  Judah  clave  unto  their  king, 
from  Jordan  even  to  Jerusalem. 

3 1 And  David  came  to  his  house  at  Jerusa- 
lem ; and  the  king  took  the  ten  women  his 
concubines,  whom  he  had  left  to  keep  the 
house,  and  put  them  in  ward,  and  fed  them, 
but  went  not  in  unto  them.  So  they  were 
shut  up  unto  the  day  of  their  death,  living 
in  widowhood. 

4 II  Then  said  the  king  to  Amasa,  Assemble 
me  the  men  of  Judah  within  three  days,  and 
be  thou  here  present. 

5 So  Amasa  went  to  assemble  the  men  of 
Judah:  but  he  tarried  longer  than  the  set 
time  which  he  had  appointed  him. 

6 And  David  said  to  Abishai,  Now  shall  Sheba 
the  son  of  Bichri  do  us  more  harm  than 
did  Absalom:  take  thou  thy  lord’s  serv- 
ants, and  pursue  after  him,  lest  he  get  him 
fenced  cities,  and  escape  us. 

7 And  there  went  out  after  him  Joab’s  men, 
and  the  Cherethites,  and  the  Pelethites,  and 
all  the  mighty  men : and  they  went  out  of 
Jerusalem,  to  pursue  after  Sheba  the  son  of 
Bichri. 

8 When  they  were  at  the  great  stone  which 
IS  in  Gibeon,  Amasa  went  before  them.  And 
Joab  s garment  that  he  had  put  on  was  gird- 
ed unto  him,  and  upon  it  a girdle  with  a 
sword  fastened  upon  his  loins  in  the  sheath 
thereof;  and  as  he  went  forth  it  fell  out. 

9 And  Joab  said  to  Amasa,  Art  thou  in 
health,  my  brother?  And  Joab  took  Amasa 

beard  with  the  right  hand  to  kiss  him. 

10  But  A.masa  took  no  heed  to  the  sword 
that  was  in  Joab’s  hand:  so  he  smote  him 
therewith  in  the  fifth  rib,  and  shed  out  his 
bowels  to  the  ground,  and  struck  him  not 
agam ; mid  he  died.  So  Joab  and  Abishai 
his  brother  pursued  after  Sheba  the  son  of 
Bichri. 


one  of  Joab’s  men  stood  by  him,  and 
said.  He  that  favoureth  Joab,  and  he  that  is 
tor  David,  let  him  go  after  Joab. 

X wallowed  in  blood  in  the 

midst  of  the  highway.  And  when  the  man 


saw  that  all  the  people  stood  still,  he  remov- 
ed Amasa  out  or  the  highway  into  the  field, 
and  cast  a cloth  upon  him,  when  he  saw  that 
every  one  that  came  by  him  stood  still. 

13  When  he  was  removed  out  of  the  high- 
way, all  the  people  went  on  after  Joab,  to 
pursue  after  Sheba  the  son  of  Bichri. 

14  IF  And  he  went  through  all  the  tribes  of 
Israel  unto  Abel,  and  to  Beth-maachah,  and 
all  the  Berites : and  they  were  gathered  to- 
gether, and  went  also  after  him. 

15  And  they  came  and  besieged  him  in  Abel 
of  Beth-maachah,  and  they  cast  up  a bank 
against  the  city,  and  it  stood  in  the  trench : 
and  all  the  people  that  were  with  Joab  bat- 
tered the  wall,  to  throw  it  down. 

16  1 Then  cried  a wise  woman  out  of  the 

Hear,  hear;  say,  I pray  you,  unto 
Joab,  Come  near  hither,  that  I may  speak 
with  thee. 

17  And  when  he  was  come  near  unto  her, 
the  woman  said,  Art  thou  Joab?  And  he 
answered,  I am  he.  Then  she  said  unto 
him,  Hear  the  words  of  thine  handmaid. 
And  he  answered,  I do  hear. 

18  Then  she  spake,  sajdng,  They  were  wont 
to  speak  in  old  time,  saying,  They  shall  sure- 
ly ask  counsel  at  Abel : and  so  they  ended  the 
matter. 

19  I am  one  of  them  that  are  peaceable  and 
faithful  in  Israel : thou  seekest  to  destroy  a 
city  and  a mother  in  Israel : why  wilt  thou 
swallow  up  the  inheritance  of  the  Lord  ? 

20  And  Joab  answered  and  said,  Ear  be  it, 
far  be  it  from  me,  that  I should  swallow  up 
or  destroy. 

31  The  matter  is  not  so : but  a man  of  mount 
Ephraim,  Sheba  the  son  of  Bichri  by  name, 
hath  lifted  up  his  hand  against  the  king,  even 
against  David : deliver  him  only,  and  I will 
depart  from  the  city.  And  the  woman  said 
unto  Joab,  Behold,  his  head  shall  be  thrown 
to  thee  over  the  wall. 

23  Then  the  woman  went  unto  all  the  peo- 
ple in  her  wisdom : and  they  cut  off  the 
head  of  Sheba  the  son  of  Bichri,  and  cast  it 
out  to  J oab.  And  he  blew  a trumpet,  and 
they  retired  from  the  city,  every  man  to  his 
tent.  And  Joab  returned  to  Jerusalem  un- 
to the  king. 

33  IF  Now  Joab  was  over  all  the  host  of  Is- 
rael : and  Benaiah  the  son  of  Jehoiada  was 
over  the  Cherethites  and  over  the  Peleth- 
ites : 

34  And  Adoram  was  over  the  tribute : and 
Jehoshaphat  the  son  of  Ahilud  was  re- 
corder : 

25  And  Sheva  was  scribe : and  Zadok  and 
Abiathar  were  the  priests: 

36  And  Ira  also  the  Jairite  was  a chief  ruler 
about  David. 

CHAPTER  XXI. 

Seven  of  SauVs  sons  hanged,  Ac. 

Then  there  was  a famine  in  the  days  of 
David  three  years,  year  after  year ; and 
David  inquired  of  the  Lord.  And  the  Lord 
answered.  It  is  for  Saul,  and  for  his  bloody 
house,  because  he  slew  the  Gilbeonites. 

3 And  the  king  called  the  Gibeonites,  and 
said  unto  them;  (now  the  Gibeonites  were 
not  of  the  children  of  Israel,  but  of  the  rem- 
nant of  the  Amorites ; and  the  children  of 
Israel  had  sworn  unto  them ; and  Saul  sought 
289 


David  hurieth  Saul's  bones,  II.  SAMUEL,  XXII.  David's  psalm 


to  slay  them  in  his  zeal  to  the  children  of 
Israel  and  Judah :) 

3 Wherefore  David  said  unto  the  Gibeon- 
ites,  What  shall  I do  for  j^ou?  and  where- 
with shall  I make  the  atonement,  that  ye 
may  bless  the  inheritance  of  the  Lord  ? 

4 And  the  Gibeonites  said  unto  him,  We 
will  have  no  silver  nor  gold  of  Saul,  nor  of 
his  house ; neither  for  us  shalt  thou  kill  any 
man  in  Israel.  And  he  said,  What  ye  shall 
say,  that  will  I do  for  you. 

5 And  they  answered  the  king,  The  man 
that  consumed  us,  and  that  devised  against 
us  that  we  should  be  destroyed  from  re- 
maining in  any  of  the  coasts  of  Israel, 

6 Let  seven  men  of  his  sons  be  delivered 
unto  us,  and  we  will  hang  them  up  unto  the 
Lord  in  Gibeah  of  Saul,  whom  the  Lord  did 
choose.  And  the  king  said,  I will  give  them, 

7 But  the  king  spared  Mephibosheth,  the 
son  of  Jonathan  the  son  of  Saul,  because  of 
the  Lord’s  oath  that  was  between  them,  be- 
tween David  and  Jonathan  the  son  of  Saul. 

8 But  the  king  took  the  two  sons  of  Rizpah 
the  daughter  of  Aiah,  whom  she  bare  unto 
Saul,  Armoni  and  Mephibosheth ; and  the 
five  sons  of  Michal  the  daughter  of  Saul, 
whom  she  brought  up  for  Adriel  the  son  of 
Barzillai  the  Meholathite : 

9 And  he  delivered  them  into  the  hands  of 
the  Gibeonites,  and  they  hanged  them  in  the 
hill  before  the  Lord  : and  they  fell  all  seven 
together,  and  were  put  to  death  in  the  days 
of  harvest,  in  the  first  days,  in  the  beginning 
of  barley  harvest. 

10 1 And  Rizpah  the  daughter  of  Aiah  took 
sackcloth,  and  spread  it  for  her  upon  the 
rock,  from  the  beginning  of  harvest  until 
water  dropped  upon  them  out  of  heaven, 
and  suffered  neither  the  birds  of  the  air  to 
rest  on  them  by  day,  nor  the  beasts  of  the 
field  by  night. 

11  And  it  was  told  David  what  Rizpah  the 
daughter  of  Aiah,  the  concubine  of  Saul, 
had  done. 

13 1 And  David  went  and  took  the  bones  of 
Saul  and  the  bones  of  Jonathan  his  son  from 
the  men  of  Jabesh-gilead,  which  had  stolen 
them  from  the  street  of  Beth-shan,  where 
the  Philistines  had  hanged  them,  when  the 
Philistines  had  slain  Saul  in  Gilboa : 

13  And  he  brought  up  from  thence  the 
bones  of  Saul  and  the  bones  of  Jonathan  his 
son ; and  they  gathered  the  bones  of  them 
that  were  hanged. 

14  And  the  bones  of  Saul  and  Jonathan  his 
son  buried  they  in  the  country  of  Benjamin 
in  Zelah,  in  the  sepulchre  of  Kish  his  fa- 
ther : and  they  performed  all  that  the  king 
commanded.  And  after  that  God  was  en- 
treated for  the  land. 

15  T Moreover  the  Philistines  had  yet  war 
again  with  Israel ; and  David  went  down,  and 
his  servants  with  him,  and  fought  against 
the  Philistines : and  David  waxed  faint. 

16  And  Ishbi-benob,  which  was  of  the  sons 
of  the  giant,  the  weight  of  whose  spear 
weighed  three  hundred  shekeU  of  brass  in 
weight,  he  being  girded  with  a new  sword, 
thought  to  have  slain  David. 

17  But  Abishai  the  son  of  Zeruiah  succour- 
ed him,  and  smote  the  Philistine,  and  killed 
him.  Then  the  men  of  David  sware  unto 
him,  saying.  Thou  shalt  go  no  more  out 

240 


with  us  to  battle,  that  thou  quench  not  the 
light  of  Israel. 

18  And  it  came  to  pass  after  this,  that  there 
was  again  a battle  with  the  Philistines  at 
Gob:  then  Sibbechai  the  Hushathite  slew 
Saph,  which  was  of  the  sons  of  the  giant. 

19  And  there  was  again  a battle  in  Gob 
with  the  Philistines,  where  Elhanan  the  son 
of  Jaare-oregim,  a Beth-lehemite,  slew  the 
brother  of  Goliath  the  Gittite,  the  staff  of 
whose  spear  was  like  a weaver’s  beam. 

20  And  there  was  yet  a battle  in  Gath, 
where  was  a man  of  great  stature,  that 
had  on  every  hand  six  fingers,  and  on  every 
foot  six  toes,  four  and  twenty  in  number ; 
and  he  also  was  born  to  the  giant. 

21  And  when  he  defied  Israel,  Jonathan  the 
son  of  Shimeah  the  brother  of  David  slew 
him. 

32  These  four  were  born  to  the  giant  in 
Gath,  and  fell  by  the  hand  of  David,  and  by 
the  hand  of  his  servants. 

CHAPTER  XXII. 

David's  psalm  of  thanksgiving. 

AND  David  spake  unto  the  Lord  the  words 
Jt\.  of  this  song,  in  the  day  that  the  Lord 
had  delivered  him  out  of  the  hand  of  all  his 
enemies,  and  out  of  the  hand  of  Saul : 

2 And  he  said.  The  Lord  is  my  rock,  and 
my  fortress,  and  my  deliverer; 

3 The  God  of  my  rock ; in  him  will  I trust : 
he  is  my  shield,  and  the  horn  of  my  salvation, 
my  high  tower,  and  my  refuge,  my  sav- 
iour ; thou  savest  me  from  violence. 

4 I will  call  on  the  Lord,  who  is  worthy  to 
be  praised;  so  shall  I be  saved  from  mine 
enemies. 

5 When  the  waves  of  death  compassed  me, 
the  floods  of  ungodly  men  made  me  afraid  ; 

6 The  sorrows  of  hell  compassed  me  about ; 
the  snares  of  death  prevented  me. 

7 In  my  distress  I called  upon  the  Lord, 
and  cried  to  my  God:  and  he  did  hear  my 
voice  out  of  his  temple,  and  my  cry  did  enter 
into  his  ears. 

8 Then  the  earth  shook  and  trembled ; the 
foundations  of  heaven  moved  and  shook, 
because  he  was  wroth. 

9 There  went  up  a smoke  out  of  his  nos- 
trils, and  fire  out  of  his  mouth  devoured : 
coals  were  kindled  by  it. 

10  He  bowed  the  heavens  also,  and  came 
down ; and  darkness  was  under  his  feet. 

11  And  he  rode  upon  a cherub,  and  did  fly  : 
and  he  was  seen  upon  the  wings  of  the  wind. 

13  And  he  made  darkness  pavilions  round 
about  him,  dark  waters,  and  thick  clouds  of 
the  skies. 

13  Through  the  brightness  before  him  were 
coals  of  fire  kindled. 

14  The  Lord  thundered  from  heaven,  and 
the  Most  High  uttered  his  voice. 

15  And  he  sent  out  arrows,  and  scattered 
them ; lightning,  and  discomfited  them. 

16  And  the  channels  of  the  sea  appeared, 
the  foundations  of  the  world  were  discover- 
ed, at  the  rebuking  of  the  Lord,  at  the  blast 
of  the  breath  of  his  nostrils. 

17  He  sent  from  above,  he  took  me ; he  drew 
me  out  of  many  waters: 

18  He  delivered  me  from  my  strong  enemy, 
and  from  them  that  hated  me:  for  they 
were  too  strong  for  me. 


of  Uianlcisyivuiu. 


19  They  prevented  me  in  the  day  of  ray  ca- 
lamity : but  the  Lord  was  my  stay. 

20  He  brou»-ht  me  forth  also  into  a larg-e 
place  *.  he  delivered  me,  because  he  delii^ht- 
ed  m me. 

21  The  Lord  rewarded  me  according-  to  my 
righteousness;  according-  to  the  cleanness 

hands  hath  he  recompensed  me. 

2^  For  I have  kept  the  ways  of  the  Lord, 
G^d  wickedly  departed  from  my 

his  judg-ments  were  before  me: 
and  os /or  his  statutes,  I did  not  depart  from 
them. 

24  I was  also  uprig-ht  before  him,  and  have 
^pt  myself  from  mine  iniquity. 

25  Therefore  the  Lord  hath  recompensed 
nae  according-  to  my  rig-hteousness ; accord- 
ing- to  my  cleanness  in  his  eyesig-ht. 

26  With  the  merciful  thou  wilt  shew  thy- 
self  merciful,  and  with  the  upright  man 
thou  wilt  shew  thyself  upright. 

27  With  the  pure  thou  wilt  shew  thyself 

\ the  fro  ward  thou  wilt  shew 

thyself  unsavoury. 

28  And  the  afflicted  people  thou  wilt  save : 
but  thine  eyes  are  upon  the  haughty,  that 

niayest  bring  them  down. 

29  For  thou  art  my  lamp,  O Lord  : and  the 
oA^  will  lighten  my  darkness. 

30  For  by  thee  I have  run  through  a troop : 
tjy  njy  God  have  I leaped  over  a wall. 

31  As  for  God,  his  way  is  perfect ; the  word 
or  the  Lord  is  tried : he  is  a buckler  to  all 
them  that  trust  in  him. 

32  For  who  is  God,  save  the  Lord  ? and  who 
IS  a rock,  save  our  God  ? 

33  God  is  my  strength  and  power;  and  he 
maketh  my  way  perfect. 

like  hinds’ /eet;  and 
setteth  me  upon  my  high  places. 

35  He  teacheth  my  hands  to  war ; so  that  a 
broken  by  mine  arms, 
db  Thou  hast  also  given  me  the  shield  of 
thy  salvation : and  thy  gentleness  hath  made 
me  great. 

enlarged  my  steps  under  me ; 
so  that  my  teet  did  not  slip. 

^ I have  pursued  mine  enemies,  and  de- 
stroyed them ; and  turned  not  again  until  I 
had  consumed  them. 

39  And  I have  consumed  them,  and  wound- 
ed  them,  that  they  could  not  arise : yea,  they 
are  fallen  under  my  feet. 

i^kou  hast  girded  me  with  strength 
to  battle:  them  that  rose  up  against  me  hast 
thou  subdued  under  me. 

41  Thou  hast  also  given  me  the  necks  of 
mine  enemies,  that  I might  destroy  them 
that  hate  me. 

42  They  looked,  but  there  was  none  to  save; 

n^t^  Lord,  but  he  answered  them 

^ Then  did  I beat  them  as  small  as  the 
dust  of  the  earth : I did  stamp  them  as  the 
^^road  and  did  spread  them 

Thou  also  hast  delivered  me  from  the 
struungs  of  my  people,  thou  hast  kept  me  to 
he  head  of  the  heathen:  a people  which  I 
knew  not  shall  serve  me. 

45  Strangers  shall  submit  themselves  unto 
me : as  soon  as  they  hear,  they  shall  be  obe- 
dient unto  me. 


11.  SAMUEL,  XXIII. 


David's  profession  of  faith. 


46  Strangers  shall  fade  away,  and  they  shall 
bo  airaid  out  of  their  close  places. 

47  The  Lord  liveth ; and  blessed  he  my 
rock ; and  exalted  be  the  God  of  the  rock  of 
my  salvation. 

48  It  is  God  that  avengeth  me,  and  that 

down  the  people  under  me, 

49  And  that  bringeth  me  forth  from  mine 
enemies : thou  also  hast  lifted  me  up  on  high 
above  them  that  rose  up  against  me:  thou 

from  the  violent  man. 

50  Therefore  I will  give  thanks  unto  thee, 
O Lord,  among  the  heathen,  and  I will  sing- 
praises  unto  thy  name. 

He  is  the  tower  of  salvation  for  his  king: 
^d  sheweth  mercy  to  his  anointed,  unto 
David,  and  to  his  seed  for  evermore. 

CHAPTER  XXIII. 

David’s  faith  in  God’s  promises. 

N(W  these  he  the  last  words  of  David. 
David  the  son  of  Jesse  said,  and  the  man 
was  raised  up  on  high,  the  anointed  of 
the  God  of  Jacob,  and  the  sweet  psalmist  of 
Israel,  said, 

2  The  Spirit  of  the  Lord  spake  by  me,  and 
his  word  was  in  my  tongue. 

3  The  God  of  Israel  said,  the  Rock  of  Israel 
spake  to  me.  He  that  ruleth  over  men  must 
he  just,  ruling  in  the  fear  of  God. 

4  -A-nd  Tie  shall  he  as  the  light  of  the  morning, 
when  the  sun  riseth,  even  a morning  without 
clouds ; as  the  tender  grass  springing  out  of 
the  earth  by  clear  shining  after  rain. 

Although  my  house  he  not  so  with  God ; 


Z L — 1 Ajo  su  vviLu  uou; 

yet  he  hath  made  with  me  an  everlasting 
in  all  things,  and  sure  : 
tor  this  IS  ail  my  salvation,  and  all  my  desire, 
although  he  make  it  not  to  grow. 

6 t But  the  sons  of  Belial  shall  be  all  of  them 
as  thorns  thrust  away,  because  they  cannot 
be  taken  with  hands : 

7 But  the  man  that  shall  touch  them  must 
be  fenced  with  iron  and  the  staff  of  a spear  • 
and  they  shall  be  utterly  burned  with  fire  in 
the  same  place. 

8 J These  be  the  names  of  the  mighty  men 
whom  David  had : The  Tachmonite  that  sat 
in  the  seat,  chief  among  the  captains ; the 
same  was  Adino  the  Eznite : he  lifted  up  his 
spear  against  eight  hundred,  whom  he  slew 
at  one  time. 

9 And  after  him  was  Eleazar  the  son  of 
Dodo  the  Ahohite,  one  of  the  three  mighty 
men  with  David,  when  they  defied  the  Philis- 
Lnes  that  were  there  gathered  together  to 
battle,  and  the  men  of  Israel  were  gone  away  • 

10  He  arose,  and  smote  the  Philistines  untii 
his  hand  was  weary,  and  his  hand  clave  unto 
the  sword:  and  the  Lord  wrought  a great 
victory  that  day ; and  the  people  returned 
after  him  only  to  spoil. 

11  And  after  him  was  Shammah  the  son  of 
Agee  the  Hararite.  And  the  Philistines  were 
gathered  together  into  a troop,  where  was  a 
piece  of  ground  full  of  lentiles : and  the  peo- 
ple fled  from  the  Philistines. 

12  But  he  stood  in  the  midst  of  the  ground 
and  defended  it,  and  slew  the  Philistines : 
and  the  Lord  wrought  a great  victory 

13  And  three  of  the  thirty  chief  went  down, 
and  came  to  David  in  the  harvest  time  unto 
tk^.cayeof  Adullam:  and  the  troop  of  the 
Philistines  pitched  inthe  valley  of  Rephaim. 


David's  mighty  men.  II.  SAMUEL,  XXIV.  The  people  numbered. 


14  And  David  was  then  in  a hold,  and  the 
garrison  of  the  Philistines  was  then  in  Beth- 
lehem. 

15  And  David  longed,  and  said,  Oh  that  one 
would  give  me  drink  of  the  water  of  the 
well  of  Beth-lehem,  which  is  by  the  gate ! 

16  And  the  three  mighty  men  brake  through 
the  host  of  the  Philistines,  and  drew  water 
out  of  the  well  of  Beth-lehem,  that  was  by 
the  gate,  and  took  it,  and  brought  it  to  Da- 
vid : nevertheless  he  would  not  drink  there- 
of, but  poured  it  out  unto  the  Lord. 

17  And  he  said.  Be  it  far  from  me,  O Lord, 
that  I should  do  this : is  not  this  the  blood  of 
the  men  that  went  in  jeopardy  of  their  lives  ? 
therefore  he  would  not  drink  it.  These 
things  did  these  three  mighty  men. 

18  And  Abishai,  the  brother  of  Joab,  the 
son  of  Zeruiah,  was  chief  among  three.  And 
he  lifted  up  his  spear  against  three  hundred, 
and  slew  them,  and  had  the  name  among 

19  Was  be  not  most  honourable  of  three? 
therefore  he  was  their  captain : howbeit  he 
attained  not  unto  the  first  three. 

20  And  Benaiah  the  son  of  Jehoiada,  the  son 
.of  a valiant  man,  of  Kabzeel,  who  had  done 
many  acts,  he  slew  two  lionlike  men  of 
Moab : he  went  down  also  and  slew  a lion 
in  the  midst  of  a pit  in  time  of  snow. 

21  And  he  slew  an  Egyptian,  a goodly  man : 
and  the  Egyptian  had  a spear  in  his  hand ; 
but  he  went  down  to  him  with  a staff,  and 
plucked  the  spear  out  of  the  Egyptian’s 
hand,  and  slew  him  with  his  own  spear. 

22  These  things  did  Benaiah  the  son  of  Je- 
hoiada, and  had  the  name  among  three 
mighty  men. 

23  He  was  more  honourable  than  the  thirty, 
but  he  attained  not  to  the  first  three.  And 
David  set  him  over  his  guard. 

24  Asahel  the  brother  of  Joab  was  one  of 
the  thirty;  Elhanan  the  son  of  Dodo  of 
Beth-lehem, 

25  Shammah  the  Harodite,  Elika  the  Ha- 
ro dite, 

26  Helez  the  Paltite,  Ira  the  son  of  Ikkesh 
the  Tekoite, 

27  Abiezer  the  Anethothite,  Mebunnai  the 
Hushathite, 

28  Zalmon  the  Ahohite,  Maharai  the  Ne- 
tophathite, 

29  Heleb  the  son  of  Baanah,  a Netopha- 
thite,  Ittai  the  son  of  Ribai  out  of  Gibeah 
of  the  children  of  Benjamin, 

30  Benaiah  the  Pirathonite,  Hiddai  of  the 
brooks  of  Gaash, 

31  Abi-albon  the  Arbathite,  Azmaveth  the 
Barhumite, 

32  Eliahba  the  Shaalbonite,  of  the  sons  of 
Jashen,  Jonathan, 

33  Shammah  the  Hararite,  Ahiam  the  son 
of  Sharar  the  Hararite, 

34  Eliphelet  the  son  of  Ahasbai,  the  son  of 
the  Maachathite,  Eliam  the  son  of  Ahitho- 
phel  the  Gilonite, 

35  Hezrai  the  Carmelite,  Paarai  the  Arbite, 

36  Igal  the  son  of  Nathan  of  Zobah,  Bani 
the  Gadite, 

37  Zelek  the  Ammonite,  Nahari  the  Beeroth- 
ite,  armourbearer  to  Joab  the  son  of  Zeru- 
iah, 

38  Ira  an  Tthrite,  Gareb  an  Ithrite, 

39  Uriah  the  Hittite : thirty  and  seven  in  all. 

242 


CHAPTER  XXIV. 

David  numbereth  the  people. 

AND  again  the  anger  of  the  Lord  was 
kindled  against  Israel,  and  he  moved 
David  against  them  to  say.  Go,  number 
Israel  and  Judah. 

2 For  the  king  said  to  Joab  the  captain  of 
the  host,  which  was  with  him,  Go  now 
through  all  the  tribes  of  Israel,  from  Dan 
even  to  Beer-sheba,  and  number  ye  the 
people,  that  I may  know  the  number  of 
the  people. 

3 And  Joab  said  unto  the  king,  Now  the 
Lord  thy  God  add  unto  the  people,  how 
many  soever  they  be,  a hundredfold,  and 
that  the  eyes  of  my  lord  the  king  may  see 
it : but  why  doth  my  lord  the  king  delight 
in  this  thing? 

4 Notwithstanding  the  king’s  word  prevail- 
ed against  Joab,  and  against  the  captains  of 
the  host.  And  Joab  and  the  captains  of  the 
host  went  out  from  the  presence  of  the 
king,  to  number  the  people  of  Israel. 

5 t And  they  passed  over  Jordan,  and 
pitched  in  Aroer,  on  the  right  side  of  the 
city  that  lieth  in  the  midst  of  the  river  of 
Gad,  and  toward  Jazer; 

6 Then  they  came  to  Gilead,  and  to  the  land 
of  Tahtim-hodshi ; and  they  came  to  Dan- 
jaan,  and  about  to  Zidon, 

7 And  came  to  the  strong  hold  of  Tyre,  and 
to  all  the  cities  of  the  Hivites,  and  of  the 
Canaanites : and  they  went  out  to  the  south 
of  Judah,  even  to  Beer-sheba. 

8 So  when  they  had  gone  through  all  the 
land,  they  came  to  Jerusalem  at  the  end 
of  nine  months  and  twenty  days. 

9 And  Joab  gave  up  the  sum  of  the  number 
of  the  people  unto  the  king : and  there  were 
in  Israel  eight  hundred  thousand  valiant 
men  that  drew  the  sword ; and  the  men  of 
Judah  were  five  hundred  thousand  men. 

10 1 And  David’s  heart  smote  him  after  that 
he  had  numbered  the  people.  And  David 
said  unto  the  Lord,  I have  sinned  greatly  in 
that  I have  done : and  now,  I beseech  thee, 
O Lord,  take  away  the  iniquity  of  thy  serv- 
ant ; for  I have  done  very  foolishly. 

11  For  when  David  was  up  in  the  morning, 
the  word  of  the  Lord  came  unto  the  proph- 
et Gad,  David’s  seer,  saying, 

12  Go  and  say  unto  David,  Thus  saith  the 
Lord,  I offer  thee  three  things ; choose  thee 
one  of  them,  that  I may  do  it  unto  thee. 

13  So  Gad  came  to  David,  and  told  him,  and 
said  unto  him,  Shall  seven  years  of  famine 
come  unto  thee  in  thy  land?  or  wilt  thou 
flee  three  months  before  thine  enemies, 
while  they  pursue  thee?  or  that  there  be 
three  days’  pestilence  in  thy  land  ? now  ad- 
vise, and  see  what  answer  I shall  return  to 
him  that  sent  me. 

14  And  David  said  unto  Gad,  I am  in  a 
great  strait ; let  us  fall  now  into  the  hand 
of  the  Lord  ; for  his  mercies  are  great:  and 
let  me  not  fall  into  the  hand  of  man. 

15  1 So  the  Lord  sent  a pestilence  upon  Is- 

rael from  the  morning  even  to  the  time  ap- 
pointed : and  there  died  of  the  people  from 
Dan  even  to  Beer-sheba  seventy  thousand 
men.  ^ , . 

16  And  when  the  angel  stretched  out  his 
hand  upon  Jerusalem  to  destroy  it,  the 


The  generous  offer 

Lord  repented  him  of  the  evil,  and  said  to 
the  t njsrel  that  destroyed  the  people,  It  is 
enough : stay  now  thine  hand.  And  the 
an^el  of  the  Lord  was  by  the  threshingplace 
of^Araunah  the  Jebusite. 

17  And  David  spake  unto  the  Lord  when 
he  saw  the  ang-el  that  smote  the  people,  and 
said,  Lo,  I have  sinned,  and  I have  done 
wickedly : but  these  sheep,  what  have  they 
done  ? let  thine  hand,  I pray  thee,  be  ag*ainst 
me,  and  against  my  father’s  house. 

18  1 And  Gad  came  that  day  to  David,  and 
said  unto  him.  Go  up,  rear  an  altar  unto  the 
Lord  in  the  threshingfloor  of  Araunah  the 
Jebusite. 

19  And  David,  according  to  the  saying  of 

on  1 the  Lord  commanded. 

Araunah  looked,  and  saw  the  king 
and  his  servants  coming  on  toward  him: 
and  Araunah  went  out,  and  bowed  himself 
his  face  upon  the  ground. 
21  And  Araunah  said.  Wherefore  is  my  lord 
tiie  king  come  to  his  servant?  And  David 


of  A raunah, 
said.  To  buy  the  threshingfloor  of  thee,  to 
build  an  altar  unto  the  Lord,  that  the 
may  be  stayed  from  the  people. 

^ -^nd  Araunah  said  unto  David,  Let  my 
lord  the  king  take  and  offer  up  what  seem etAi 
good  unto  him : behold,  here  he  oxen  for 
burnt  sacrifice,  and  threshing  instruments 
and  other  instruments  of  the  oxen  for  wood. 

23  All  these  things  did  Araunah,  as  a king, 
pye  unto  the  king.  And  Araunah  said  un- 

o.  A Lord  thy  God  accept  thee. 

24  And  the  king  said  unto  Araunah,  Nay ; 
but  I will  surely  buy  it  of  thee  at  a price : 
neither  will  I offer  burnt  offerings  unto  the 
Lord  my  God  of  that  which  doth  cost  me 
nothing.  So  David  bought  the  threshing- 
floor  and  the  oxen  for  fifty  shekels  of 
silver. 

25  And  David  built  there  an  altar  unto  the 

offered  burnt  offerings  and  peace 
offerings.  So  the  Lord  was  entreated  for 
the  land,  and  the  plague  was  stayed  from 
Israel. 


I.  KINGS,  I. 


THE  FIRST  BOOK  OF  THE  KINGS, 

COMMONLY  CALLED, 

THE  THIRD  BOOK  OF  THE  KINGS. 


CHAPTER  I. 

Ahishag  cherisheth  David. 
lyr O W king  David  was  old  and  stricken  in 
Ly  years;  and  they  covered  him  with 
clothes,  but  he  gat  no  heat. 

2 Wherefore  his  servants  said  unto  him, 
Let  there  be  sought  for  my  lord  the  king  a 
y9ung  virgin  : and  let  her  stand  before  the 
king,  and  let  her  cherish  him,  and  let  her  lie 

bosom,  that  my  lord  the  king  may 

I103.L* 

3 So  they  sought  for  a fair  damsel  through- 
out  all  the  coasts  of  Israel,  and  found  Abi- 
shag  a Shunammite,  and  brought  her  to  the 
king. 

• damsel  was  very  fair,  and  cher- 

i^med  the  king,  and  ministered  to  him : but 
the  king  knew  her  not. 

Ad^onijah  the  son  of  Haggith  ex- 
alted himself,  saying,  I will  be  king : and  he 
prepared  him  chariots  and  horsemen,  and 
fifty  men  to  run  before  him. 

6 And  his  father  had  not  displeased  him  at 
any  time  in  saying,  Why  hast  thou  done  so  ? 
and  he  also  was  a very  goodly  man ; and  his 
mother  bare  him  after  Absalom. 

7 And  he  conferred  with  Joab  the  son  of 
Zeruiah,  and  with  Abiathar  the  priest : and 

following  Adonijah  helped  him. 

8 But  Zadok  the  priest,  and  Benaiah  the  son 
of  Jehoiada,  and  Nathan  the  prophet,  and 
bnimei,  and  Rei,.and  the  mightv  men  which 
beionged  to  David,  were  not  with  Adonijah. 

sheep  and  oxen  and 
tat  cattle  by  the  stone  of  Zoheleth,  which  is 
by  En-rogel,  and  called  all  his  brethren  the 
king  s sons,  and  all  the  men  of  Judah  the 
king’s  servants: 

10  But  Nathan  the  prophet,  and  Benaiah, 


and  the  mighty  men,  and  Solomon  his  broth- 
er, he  called  not. 

11 J Wherefore  Nathan  spake  unto  Bath- 
sheba  the  mother  of  Solomon,  saying.  Hast 
thou  not  heard  that  Adonijah  the  son  of 
Haggith  doth  reign,  and  David  our  lord 
knoweth  it  not? 

12  Now  therefore  come,  let  me,  I pray  thee 
give  thee  counsel,  that  thou  mayest  save 
thine  own  hfe,  and  the  life  of  thy  son 
Solomon. 

13  Go  and  get  thee  in  unto  king  David,  and 
say  unto  him.  Didst  not  thou,  my  lord,  O 
king,  swear  unto  thine  handmaid,  saying. 
Assuredly  Solomon  thy  son  shall  reign  after 
me,  and  he  shall  sit  upon  my  throne?  why 
then  doth  Adonijah  reign  ? 

14  Behold,  while  thou  yet  talkest  there  with 
the  king,  I also  will  come  in  after  thee,  and 
confirm  thy  words. 

15  t And  Bath-sheba  went  in  unto  the  king 
into  the  chamber : and  the  king  was  very 
old;  and  Abishag  the  Shunammite  minis- 
tered unto  the  king. 

16  And  Bath-sheba  bowed,  and  did  obei- 
sance unto  the  king.  And  the  king  said, 
What  wouldest  thou? 

17  And  she  said  unto  him.  My  lord,  thou 
swarest  by  the  Lord  thy  God  unto  thine 
handmaid,  saying.  Assuredly  Solomon  thy 
son  shall  reign  after  me,  and  he  shall  sit 
upon  my  throne. 

18  And  now,  behold,  Adonijah  reigneth ; 
and  now,  my  lord  the  king,  thou  knowest  it 
not: 

19  And  he  hath  slain  oxen  and  fat  cattle 
and  sheep  in  abundance,  and  hath  called  all 
the  sons  of  the  king,  and  Abiathar  the  priest, 
and  Joab  the  captain  of  the  host:  but  Sol- 
omon thy  servant  hath  he  not  caliedo 


David's  oath  to  Bath-sheba,  I.  KINGS,  II.  Solomon  anointed  Icing. 


20  And  thou,  my  lord,  O kinj?,  the  eyes  of 
all  Israel  are  upon  thee,  that  thou  shouldest 
tell  them  who  shall  sit  on  the  throne  of  my 
lord  the  king*  after  him. 

21  Otherwise  it  shall  come  to  pass,  when 
my  lord  the  king  shall  sleep  with  his  fathers, 
that  I and  my  son  Solomon  shall  be  counted 
offenders. 

22 1 And,  lo,  while  she  yet  talked  with  the 
king,  Nathan  the  prophet  also  came  in. 

23  And  they  told  the  king,  saying.  Behold 
Nathan  the  prophet.  And  when  he  was 
come  in  before  the  king,  he  bowed  himself 
before  the  king  with  his  face  to  the  ground. 

24  And  Nathan  said,  My  lord,  O king,  hast 
thou  said,  Adonijah  shall  reign  after  me, 
and  he  shall  sit  upon  my  throne? 

25  For  he  is  gone  down  this  day,  and  hath 
slain  oxen  and  fat  cattle  and  sheep  in  abund- 
ance, and  hath  called  all  the  king’s  sons,  and 
the  captains  of  the  host,  and  Abiathar  the 
priest;  and,  behold,  they  eat  and  drink  be- 
fore him,  and  say,  God  save  king  Adoni- 
jah. 

26  But  me,  even  me  thy  servant,  and  Zadok 
the  priest,  and  Benaiah  the  son  of  Jehoia- 
da,  and  thy  servant  Solomon,  bath  he  not 
called. 

27  Is  this  thing  done  by  my  lord  the  king, 
and  thou  hast  not  shewed  it  unto  thy  serv- 
ant, who  should  sit  on  the  throne  of  my  lord 
the  king  after  him  ? 

28  1 Then  king  David  answered  and  said. 
Call  me  Bath-sheba.  And  she  came  into  the 
king’s  presence,  and  stood  before  the  king. 

29  And  the  king  sware,  and  said,  As  the 
Lord  liveth,  that  hath  redeemed  my  soul 
out  of  all  distress, 

30  Even  as  I sware  unto  thee  by  the  Lord 
God  of  Israel,  saying.  Assuredly  Solomon 
thy  son  shall  reign  after  me,  and  he  shall  sit 
upon  my  throne  in  my  stead ; even  so  will 
I certainly  do  this  day. 

31  Then  Bath-sheba  bowed  with  her  face  to 
the  earth,  and  did  reverence  to  the  king, 
and  said,  Let  my  lord  king  David  live  for 
ever. 

32  t And  king  David  said.  Call  me  Zadok 
the  priest,  and  Nathan  the  prophet,  and 
Benaiah  the  son  of  Jehoiada.  And  they 
came  before  the  king. 

33  The  king  also  said  unto  them.  Take  with 
you  the  servants  of  your  lord,  and  cause 
Solomon  my  son  to  ride  upon  mine  own 
mule,  and  bring  him  down  to  Gihon : 

34  And  let  Zadok  the  priest  and  Nathan  the 
prophet  anoint  him  there  king  over  Israel : 
and  blow  ye  with  the  trumpet,  and  say,  God 
save  king  Solomon. 

35  Then  ye  shall  come  up  after  him,  that 
he  may  come  and  sit  upon  my  throne ; for 
he  shall  be  king  in  my  stead : and  I have  ap- 
pointed him  to  be  ruler  over  Israel  and  over 
Judah. 

36  And  Benaiah  the  son  of  Jehoiada  an- 
swered the  king,  and  said.  Amen : the  Lord 
God  of  my  lord  the  king  say  so  too. 

37  As  the  Lord  hath  been  with  my  lord  the 
king,  even  so  be  he  with  Solomon,  and  make 
his  throne  greater  than  the  throne  of  my 
lord  king  David. 

38  So  Zadok  the  priest,  and  Natnan  the 
prophet,  and  Benaiah  the  son  of  Jehoiada, 
and  the  Cherethites,  and  the  Pelethites, 

244 


went  down,  and  caused  Solomon  to  ride 
upon  king  David’s  mule,  and  brought  him  to 
Gihon. 

39  And  Zadok  the  priest  took  a horn  of  oil 
out  of  the  tabernacle,  and  anointed  Sol- 
omon. And  they  blew  the  trumpet;  and  all 
the  people  said,  God  save  king  Solomon. 

40  And  all  the  people  came  up  after  him, 
and  the  people  piped  with  pipes,  and  re- 
joiced with  great  joy,  so  that  the  earth 
rent  with  the  sound  of  them. 

41 1 And  Adonijah  and  all  the  guests  that 
were  with  him  heard  it  as  they  had  made  an 
end  of  eating.  And  when  Joab  heard  the 
sound  of  the  trumpet,  he  said,  Wherefore  is 
this  noise  of  the  city  being  in  an  uproar? 

42  And  while  he  yet  spake,  behold,  Jona- 
than the  son  of  Abiathar  the  priest  came; 
and  Adonijah  said  unto  him.  Come  in ; for 
thou  art  a valiant  man,  and  bringest  good 
tidings. 

43  And  Jonathan  answered  and  said  to 
Adonijah,  Verily  our  lord  king  David  hath 
made  Solomon  king. 

44  And  the  king  hath  sent  with  him  Zadok 
the  priest,  and  Nathan  the  prophet,  and  Be- 
naiah the  son  of  Jehoiada,  and  the  Cher- 
ethites, and  the  Pelethites,  and  they  have 
caused  him  to  ride  upon  the  king’s  mule : 

45  And  Zadok  the  priest  and  Nathan  the 
prophet  have  anointed  him  king  in  Gihon : 
and  they  are  come  up  from  thence  rejoicing, 
so  that  the  city  rang  again.  This  is  the  noise 
that  ye  have  heard. 

46  And  also  Solomon  sitteth  on  the  throne 
of  the  kingdom. 

47  And  moreover  the  king’s  servant^  came 
to  bless  our  lord  king  David,  saying,  God 
make  the  name  of  Solomon  better  than  thy 
name,  and  make  his  throne  greater  than  thy 
throne.  And  the  king  bowed  himself  upon 
the  bed. 

48  And  also  thus  said  the  king.  Blessed  he 
the  Lord  God  of  Israel,  which  hath  given 
one  to  sit  on  my  throne  this  day,  mine  eyes 
even  seeing  it. 

49  And  all  the  guests  that  were  with  Adoni- 
jah were  afraid,  and  rose  up,  and  went  every 
man  his  way. 

50 1 And  Adonijah  feared  because  of  Solo- 
mon, and  arose,  and  went,  and  caught  hold 
on  the  horns  of  the  altar. 

51  And  it  was  told  Solomon,  saying.  Behold, 
Adonijah  feareth  king  Solomon : for,  lo,  he 
hath  caught  hold  on  the  horns  of  the  altar, 
saying.  Let  king  Solomon  swear  unto  me  to 
day  that  he  will  not  slay  his  servant  with  the 
sword. 

52  And  Solomon  said.  If  he  will  shew  him- 
self a worthy  man,  there  shall  not  a hair  of 
him  fall  to  the  earth : but  if  wickedness  shall 
be  found  in  him,  he  shall  die. 

53  So  king  Solomon  sent,  and  they  brought 
him  down  from  the  altar.  And  he  came  and 
bowed  himself  to  king  Solomon : and  Solo- 
mon said  unto  him.  Go  to  thine  house. 

CHAPTER  II. 

David’s  charge  to  Solomon. 

NOW  the  days  of  David  drew  nigh  that  he 
should  die ; and  he  charged  Solomon  his 
son,  saying, 

2 I go  the  way  of  all  the  earth:  be  thou 
strong  therefore,  and  shew  thyself  a man ; 


The  death  of  David, 


3 And  keep  the  charg-e  of  the  Lord  thy  God, 
:o  walk  in  his  ways,  to  keep  his  statutes,  and 


L KINGS,  ir. 


to  TTc*x«.  XU  HID  wa^  e,  tu  Kuep  nis  statutes,  aiiu 
his  commandments,  and  his  judgments,  and 
his  testimonies,  as  it  is  written  in  the  law  of 
Moses,  that  thou  mayest  prosper  in  all  that 
thou  doest,  and  whithersoever  thou  turnest 
thyself : 

^ the  Lord  may  continue  his  word 
^yhlch  he  spake  concerning  me,  saying.  If 
thy  children  take  heed  to  their  way,  to  walk 
truth  with  all  their  heart  and 
with  call  their  soul,  there  shall  not  fail  thee 
(said  he)  a man  on  the  throne  of  Israel' 

5 Moreover  thou  knowest  also  what  Joab 
i Zeruiah  did  to  me,  and  what  he 
did  to  the  two  captains  of  the  hosts  of  Israel, 
unto  Abner  the  son  of  Ner,  and  unto  Amasa 
the  son  of  Jether,  whom  he  slew,  and  shed 
the  blood  of  war  in  peace,  and  put  the  blood 
of  war  uppn  his  girdle  that  was  about  his 
shoes  that  were  on  his  feet. 
” P?  therefore  according  to  thy  wisdom, 
and  let  not  his  hoar  head  go  down  to  the 
grave  in  peace. 

kindness  unto  the  sons  of  Bar- 
ziUai  the  Gileadite,  and  let  them  be  of  those 
that  eat  at  Giy  table : for  so  they  came  to  me 
o i because  of  Absalom  thy  brother. 

8 And,  behold,  thou  hast  with  thee  Shimei 
the  son  of  Gera,  a Benjamite  of  Bahurim, 
which  cursed  me  with  a grievous  curse  in  the 
day  when  I went  to  Mahanaim : but  he  came 
dpwn  to  meet  me  at  Jordan,  and  I sware  to 

saying,  I will  not  put  thee 
to  death  with  the  sword. 

9 Now  therefore  hold  him  not  guiltless : for 
thou  art  a wise  man,  and  knowest  what  thou 
pughtest  to  do  unto  him ; but  his  hoar  head 

the  grave  with  blood. 

10  So  David  slept  with  his  fathers,  and  was 
buried  in  the  city  of  David. 

11  And  the  days  that  David  reigned  over  Is- 
rael were  forty  years:  seven  years  reigned 
he  in  Hebron,  and  thirty  and  three  years 
reigned  he  in  Jerusalem. 

^ 1 Then  sat  Solomon  upon  the  throne  of 
j®  father ; and  his  kingdom  was  es- 
tablished greatly. 

soil  of  Haggith  came 
to  Bath-sheba  the  mother  of  Solomon.  And 
she  ®aid,  Comest  thou  peaceably?  And  he 
said.  Peaceably. 

14  He  saw  moreover,  I have  somewhat  to 
say  unto  thee.  And  she  said.  Say  on. 

15  And  he  said.  Thou  knowest  that  the 
kingdom  was  mine,  and  that  all  Israel  set 
their  faces  on  me,  that  I should  reign : how- 
beit  the  kingdom  is  turned  about,  and  is  be- 
Lord  la’other’s : for  it  was  his  from  the 

16  And  now  I ask  one  petition  of  thee,  deny 

i^^nd  she  said  unto  him.  Say  on. 
said.  Speak,  I pray  thee,  unto  Sol- 
say  thee  naJ^) 

tot  he  give  me  Abishag  the  Shunammite  to 
I will  speak 

tor  thee  unto  the  king. 

W IT  Bath-sheba  therefore  went  unto  king 
speak  unto  him  for  Adonijah. 
^^®?  ^1^  meet  her,  and  bow- 
® sat  down  on  his 

caused  a seat  to  be  set  for  the 
kmg  s mother ; and  she  sat  on  his  right  hand. 


Adonijah  is  put  to  death. 


^ Then  she  said,  I desire  one  small  petition 
of  thee ; I pray  thee,  say  me  not  nay.  And 
the  king  said  unto  her,  Ask  on,  my  mother; 
for  I will  not  say  thee  nay. 

21  And  she  said.  Let  Abishag  the  Shunam- 
mito  be  given  to  Adonijah  thy  brother  to 

22  And  king  Solomon  answered  and  said 

liis  mother,  And  why  dost  thou  ask 
Abishag  the  Shunammite  for  Adonijah  ? ask 
tor  him  the  kingdom  also;  for  he  is  mine 
elder  brother;  even  for  him,  and  for  Abia- 
thar  the  priest,  and  for  Joab  the  son  of  Ze- 
ruiah. 

23  Then  king  Solomon  sware  by  the  Lord, 

r i'C  me,  and  more  also,  if 

Adonijah  have  not  spoken  this  word  against 
his  own  life. 

24  Now  therefore,  as  the  Lord  liveth,  which 
hath  established  me,  and  set  me  on  the 
throne  of  David  my  father,  and  who  hath 

a house,  as  he  promised,  Adonijah 
shall  be  put  to  death  this  day. 

25  And  king  Solomon  sent  by  the  hand  of 
Benaiah  the  son  of  Jehoiada ; and  he  fell  up- 
on him  that  he  died. 

26  And  unto  Abiathar  the  priest  said  the 
king.  Get  thee  to  Anathoth,  unto  thine  own 
helds ; for  thou  art  worthy  of  death : but  I 
will  not  at  this  time  put  thee  to  death,  be- 
cause tou  barest  the  ark  of  the  Lord  God 
before  David  my  father,  and  because  thou 
hast  been  afflicted  in  all  wherein  my  father 
was  afflicted. 

.27  So  Solomon  thrust  out  Abiathar  from  be- 
mg  prie®t  unto  the  Lord  ; that  he  might  ful- 
fil the  word  of  the  Lord,  which  he  spake 
the  house  of  Eli  in  Shiloh. 

28  Then  tidings  came  to  Joab:  for  Joab 
had  turned  after  Adonijah,  though  he  turned 
n(H  after  Absalom.  And  Joab  fled  unto  the 
tabernacle  of  the  Lord,  and  caught  hold  on 
the  horns  of  the  altar. 

29  i^d  it  was  told  king  Solomon  that  Joab 
was  fled  unto  the  tabernacle  of  the  Lord  ; 
and,  behold,  he  is  by  the  altar.  Then  Solo- 
naon  sent  Benaiah  the  son  of  Jehoiada,  say- 
ing, Go,  fall  upon  him. 

30  And  Benaiah  came  to  the  tabernacle  of 
the  Lord,  and  said  unto  him,  Thus  saith  the 
king,  (:ome  forth.  And  he  said.  Nay ; but  I 
will  die  here.  And  Benaiah  brought  the 

again,  saying.  Thus  said  Joab, 
and  thus  he  answered  me. 

31  And  the  king  said  unto  him.  Do  as  he 

fall  upon  him,  and  bury  him  • 
that  thou  mayest  take  away  the  innocent 
blood,  which  Joab  shed,  from  me,  and  from 
the  house  of  my  father. 

32  And  the  Lord  shall  return  his  blood  up- 
on his  own  head,  who  fell  upon  two  men 
more  righteous  and  better  than  he,  and  slew 
them  with  the  sword,  my  father  David  not 
knowing  thereof,  to  wit,  Abner  the  son  of 
Ner,  captain  of  the  host  of  Israel,  and  Amasa 
the  son  of  Jether,  captain  of  the  host  of 
Judah. 

blood  shall  therefore  return  upon 
the  head  of  Joab,  and  upon  the  head  of  his 
seed  for  ever:  but  upon  David,  and  upon 
his  seed,  and  upon  his  house,  and  upon  his 
throne,  shall  there  be  peace  for  ever  from 
the  Lord. 

34  So  Benaiah  the  son  of  Jehoiada  went  uu, 
245 


SMmei  is  put  to  death, 

and  fell  upon  him,  and  slew  him : and  he  was 
buried  in  his  own  house  in  the  wilderness. 

35  i And  the  king  put  Benaiah  the  son  of 
Jehoiada  in  his  room  over  the  host : and  Za- 
dok  the  priest  did  the  king  put  in  the  room 
of  Abiathar.  ^ 4.  cju* 

36 1 And  the  king  sent  and  called  for  Shim- 
ei,  and  said  unto  him,  Build  thee  a house  m 
Jerusalem,  and  dwell  there,  and  go  not  forth 
thence  any  whither.  , , ,,  . 

37  For  it  shall  be,  that  on  the  day  thou  goest 
out,  and  passest  over  the  brook  Kidron,  thou 
Shalt  know  for  certain  that  thou  shalt  surely 
die : thy  blood  shall  be  upon  thine  own  head. 

38  And  Shimei  said  unto  the  king.  The  say- 

ing is  good : as  my  lord  the  king  hath  said, 
so  will  thy  servant  do.  And  Shimei  dwelt  in 
Jerusalem  many  days.  , 

39  And  it  came  to  pass  at  the  end  pf  three 
years,  that  two  of  the  servants  of  Shimei  ran 
away  unto  Achish  son  of  Maachah  king  of 
Gath.  And  they  told  Shimei,  saying.  Behold, 
thy  servants  be  in  Gath. 

40  And  Shimei  arose,  and  saddled  his  ass, 
and  went  to  Gath  to  Achish  to  seek  his  serv- 
ants: and  Shimei  went,  and  brought  his 
servants  from  Gath. 

41  And  it  was  told  Solomon  that  Shimei  had 
gone  from  Jerusalem  to  Gath,  and  was  come 

B.  2*3/111 

43  And  the  king  sent  and  called  for  Shimei, 
and  said  unto  him.  Did  I not  make  thee  to 
swear  by  the  Lord,  and  protested  unto  thee, 
saying.  Know  for  a certain,  on  the  day  thou 
goest  out,  and  walkest  abroad  any  whither, 
that  thou  shalt  surely  die  ? and  thou  saidst 
unto  me.  The  word  that  I have  heard  is  good. 

43  Why  then  hast  thou  not  kept  the  oath  of 
the  Lord,  and  the  commandment  that  I 
have  charged  thee  with? 

44  The  king  said  moreover  to  Shimei,  Thou 
knowest  all  the  wickedness  which  thine 
heart  is  privy  to,  that  thou  didst  to  David 
my  father ; therefore  the  Lord  snail  return 
thy  wickedness  upon  thine  own  head : 

45  And  king  Solomon  shall  he  blessed,  and 
the  throne  of  David  shall  be  established  be- 
fore the  Lord  for  ever, 

46  So  the  king  commanded  Benaiah  the  son 
of  Jehoiada;  which  went  out,  and  fell  upon 
him,  that  he  died.  And  the  kingdom  was  es- 
tablished in  the  hand  of  Solomon. 

CHAPTER  III. 

Solomon's  choice  of  wisdom. 

AND  Solomon  made  affinity  with  Pharaoh 
king  of  Egypt,  and  took  Pharaoh’s 
daughter,  and  brought  her  into  the  city  of 
David,  until  he  had  made  an  end  of  building 
his  own  house,  and  the  house  of  the  Lord, 
and  the  wall  of  Jerusalem  round  about. 

3 Only  the  people  sacrificed  in  high  places, 
because  there  was  no  house  built  unto  the 
name  of  the  Lord,  until  those  days. 

3 And  Solomon  loved  the  Lord,  walking  in 
the  statutes  of  David  his  father : only  he  sac- 
rificed and  burnt  incense  in  high  places. 

4 And  the  king  went  to  Gibeon  to  sacrifice 
there ; for  that  was  the  great  high  place : 
a thousand  burnt  offerings  did  Solomon 
offer  upon  that  altar. 

5 If  In  Gibeon  the  Lord  appeared  to  Solo- 
mon in  a dream  by  night:  and  God  said. 
Ask  what  I shall  give  thee. 

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I.  KINGS,  III.  Solomon  asheth  wisdom. 

6 And  Solomon  said.  Thou  hast  shewed  un- 
to thy  servant  David  my  father  great  mercy, 
according  as  he  walked  before  thee  in  truth, 
and  in  righteousness,  and  in  uprightness  of 
heart  with  thee ; and  thou  hast  kept  for  him 
this  great  kindness,  that  thou  hast  given  him 
a son  to  sit  on  his  throne,  as  it  is  this  day. 

7 And  now,  O Lord  my  God,  thou  hast 
made  thy  servant  king  instead  of  David  my 
father : and  I am  hut  a little  child : I know 
not  how  to  go  out  or  come  in. 

8 And  thy  servant  is  in  the  midst  of  thy 
people  which  thou  hast  chosen,  a great  peo- 
ple, that  cannot  be  numbered  nor  counted 
for  multitude. 

9 Give  therefore  thy  servant  an  understand- 
ing heart  to  judge  thy  people,  that  I may 
discern  between  good  and  bad : for  who  is 
able  to  judge  this  thy  so  great  a people  ? 

10  And  the  speech  pleased  the  Lord,  that 
Solomon  had  asked  this  thing. 

11  And  God  said  unto  him.  Because  thou 
hast  asked  this  thing,  and  hast  not  asked  for 
thyself  long  life ; neither  hast  asked  riches 
for  thyself,  nor  hast  asked  the  life  of  thine 
enemies;  but  hast  asked  for  thyself  un- 
derstanding to  discern  judgment; 

13  Behold,  I have  done  according  to  thy 
word:  lo,  I have  given  thee  a wise  and  an 
understanding  heart ; so  that  there  was  none 
like  thee  before  thee,  neither  after  thee  shall 
any  arise  like  unto  thee. 

13  And  I have  also  given  thee  that  which 
thou  hast  not  asked,  both  riches,  and  honour: 
so  that  there  shall  not  be  any  among  the 
kings  like  unto  thee  all  thy  days. 

14  And  if  thou  wilt  walk  in  my  ways,  to 

keep  my  statutes  and  my  commandments, 
as  thy  father  David  did  walk,  then  I will 
lengthen  thy  days.  ^ x,  v.  i/i 

15  And  Solomon  awoke ; and,  behold,  it  was 

a dream.  And  he  came  to  Jerusalem,  and 
stood  before  the  ark  of  the  covenant  of  the 
Lord,  and  offered  up  burnt  offerings,  and 
offered  peace  offerings,  and  made  a feast  to 
all  his  servants.  ^ 

16 1 Then  came  there  two  women,  that  were 
harlots,  unto  the  king,  and  stood  before  him. 

17  And  the  one  woman  said,  O my  lord,  I 
and  this  woman  dwell  in  one  house;  and  I 
was  delivered  of  a child  with  her  in  the 
house. 

18  Arid  it  came  to  pass  the  third  day  after 

that  I was  delivered,  that  this  woman  was 
delivered  also : and  we  together;  there 

was  no  stranger  with  us  in  the  house,  save 
we  two  in  the  house.  . ... 

19  And  this  woman’s  child  died  in  the  night , 

because  she  overlaid  it.  , x , 

30  And  she  arose  at  midnight,  and  took  rny 
son  from  beside  me,  while  thine  handmaid 
slept,  and  laid  it  in  her  bosom,  and  laid  her 
dead  child  in  my  bosom. 

31  And  when  1 rose  in  the  morning  to  give 
my  child  suck,  behold,  it  was  dead : hut  when 
I had  considered  it  in  the  morning,  behold, 
it  was  not  my  son,  which  I did  bear. 

23  And  the  other  woman  said.  Nay ; but  the 
living  is  my  son,  and  the  dead  is  thy  son. 
And  this  said.  No ; but  the  dead  is  thy  son, 
and  the  living  is  my  son.  Thus  they  spake 
before  the  king. 

23  Then  said  the  king.  The  one  saith,  Tliis  is 
my  son  that  liveth,  and  thy  son  is  the  dead; 


Solomon's  officers. 


and  the  other  saith.  Nay  ; but  thy  son  is  the 
dead,  and  my  son  is  the  living-. 

king-  said,  Bring  me  a sword. 
And  they  brought  a sword  before  the  king. 
w5  And  the  king  said.  Divide  the  living 
lialf  to  the  one,  and 

half  to  the  other. 

26  Then  spake  the  woman  whose  the  living 
child  was  unto  the  king,  for  her  bowels 
yearned  upon  her  son,  and  she  said,  O my 
lord,  give  her  the  living  child,  and  in  no 
wise  slay  it.  But  the  other  said.  Let  it  be 
neither  mine  n9r  thine,  but  divide  it. 

27  Then  the  king  answered  and  said.  Give 
her  the  living  child,  and  in  no  wise  slay  it : 
she  is  the  mother  thereof. 

of  the  judgment 
which  the  king  had  judged ; and  they  feared 
me  king : for  they  saw  that  the  wisdom  of 
God  was  in  him  to  do  judgment. 

CHAPTER  lY. 

Solomon's  princes  and  officers. 

SO  king  Solomon  was  king  over  all  Israel. 

2 And  these  were  the  princes  which  he 
had ; Azariah  the  son  of  Zadok  the  priest, 

3 Ehhoreph  and  Ahiah,  the  sons  of  Shisha, 
scribes;  Jehoshaphat  the  son  of  Ahilud,  the 
recorder. 

4 And  Benaiah  the  son  of  Jehoiada  was 
over  the  host : and  Zadok  and  Abiathar  were 
the  priests : 

Azariah  the  son  of  Nathan  was  over 
the  officers : and  Zabud  the  son  of  Nathan 
was  principal  officer,  and  the  king’s  friend  • 

6 And  Ahishar  was  over  the  household : and 
A^niram  the  son  of  Abda  was  over  the 
tribute. 

I ^ And  Solomon  had  twelve  officers  over 
all  Israel,  which  provided  victuals  for  the 
king  and  his  household:  each  man  his 
month  in  a year  made  provision. 

8 And  these  are  their  names:  The  soti  of 
Hur,  in  mount  Ephraim: 

9 The  son  of  Dekar,  in  Makaz,  and  in  Shaal- 
Dim,  and  Beth-shemesh,  and  Elon-beth-ha- 
nan : 

10  The  so^n  of  Hesed,  in  Aruboth ; to  him 
pertained  Sochoh,  and  all  the  land  of  Hepher  • 
11  The  son  of  Abinadab,  in  all  the  region  of 
Dor;  which  had  Taphath  the  daughter  of 
Solomon  to  wife: 

12  Ba^a  the  son  of  Ahilud;  to  him  per- 
tained Taanach  and  Megiddo,  and  all  Beth- 
shean,  which  is  by  Zartanah  beneath  Jezreel, 
from  Beth-shean  to  Abel-meholah,  even 
pJuce  that  is  beyond  Jokneam : 

13  The  son  of  Geber,  in  Ramoth-gilead ; to 
him  pertained  the  towns  of  Jair  the  son  of 
Manasseh,  which  are  in  Gilead ; to  him  also 
pertained  the  region  of  Argob,  which  is  in 
Bashan,  threescore  great  cities  with  walls 
and  brazen  bars: 

14  Ahinadab  the  son  of  Id  do  had  Maha- 
naim : 

15  Ahimaaz  was  in  Naphtali;  he  also  took 
Basmath  the  daughter  of  Solomon  to  wife : 
lb  manah  the  son  of  Hushai  was  in  Asher 
and  in  Aloth  : 

^U^Jp^oshaphat  the  son  of  Paruah,  in  Issa- 

® Elah,  in  Benjamin  : 

son  of  Uri  was  in  the  country 
of  Gilead,  in  the  country  of  Sihon  king  of 


L KINGS,  V. 


His  greatness  and  wisdom. 


the  Amorites,  and  of  Og  king  of  Bashan; 
fand^^^  the  only  officer  which  was  in  the 

20  t Judah  and  Israel  were  many,  as  the 
saiid  which  is  by  the  sea  in  multitude,  eating 
and  drinking,  and  making  merry. 

21  And  Solomon  reigned  over  all  kingdoms 
from  the  river  unto  the  land  of  the  Philis- 
tines, and  unto  the  border  of  Egypt : they 
brought  presents,  and  served  Solomon  all 
the  days  of  his  life. 

22  t And  Solomon’s  provision  for  one  dav 
was  thirty  measures  of  fine  flour,  and  threei 
score  measures  of  meal, 

23  Ten  fat  oxen,  and  twenty  oxen  out  of 

the  pastures,  and  a hundred  sheep,  besides 
fatted  and  fallow  deer,  and 

24  For  he  had  dominion  over  all  the  region 
on  this  side  the  river,  from  Tiphsah  even  to 
Azzah,  over  all  the  kings  on  this  side 
the  river:  and  he  had  peace  on  all  sides 
round  about  him. 

25  And  Judah  and  Israel  dwelt  safely 
every  man  under  his  vine  and  under  his  fig 
tree,  from  Dan  even  to  Beer-sheba,  all  the 
days  of  Solomon. 

26  J And  Solomon  had  forty  thousand  stalls 
of  horses  for  his  chariots,  and  twelve  thou- 
sand horsemen. 

^ And  those  officers  provided  victuals  for 
king  Solomon,  and  for  all  that  came  unto 
king  Solomon’s  table,  every  man  in  his 
month : they  lacked  nothing. 

28  Barley  also  and  straw  for  the  horses  and 

dTOmedpies  brought  they  unto  the  place 
where  the  officers  were,  every  man  according 
to  his  charge.  ^ 

29  1 And  God  gave  Solomon  wisdom  and 
understanding  exceeding  much,  and  large- 
ness of  heart,  even  as  the  sand  that  is  on  the 
sea  shore. 

30  And  Solomon’s  wisdom  excelled  the  wis- 
dom  of  all  the  children  of  the  east  country 
and  all  the  wisdom  of  Egypt. 

than  ail  men;  than 
Ethan  the  Ezrahite,  and  Heman,  and  Chal- 
col,  and  Darda,  the  sons  of  Mahol : and  his 
thme  was  in  all  nations  round  about. 

32  And  he  spake  three  thousand  proverbs  : 

ps  songs  were  a thousand  and  five. 

33  And  he  spake  of  trees,  from  the  cedar 
tree  that  is  in  Lebanon  even  unto  the  hysson 
that  sprmgeth  out  of  the  wall : he  spake  also 
of  beasts,  and  of  fowl,  and  of  creeping 
things,  and  of  fishes. 

34  And  there  came  of  all  people  to  hear  the 
wisdom  of  Solomon,  from  all  kings  of  the 
earth,  which  had  heard  of  his  wisdom. 

CHAPTER  V. 

Hiram  congratulateth  Solomon. 

AND  Hirain  king  of  Tyre  sent  his  servants 
unto  Solomon ; for  he  had  heard  that 
they  had  anointed  him  king  in  the  room  of 
ms  father:  for  Hiram  was  ever  a lover  of 
David. 

o Solomon  sent  to  Hiram,  saying, 

3 Thou  knowest  how  that  David  my  father 
could  not  build  a house  unto  the  name  of 
the  Lord  his  God,  for  the  wars  which  were 
p)Out  him  on  every  side,  until  the  Lord  put 
them  under  the  soles  of  his  feet. 

4 But  now  the  Lord  my  God  hath  given 

247 


Solomon^s  workmen,  I.  KINGS,  VL  Building  of  the  tempU, 


me  rest  on  every  side,  so  that  there  is  neither 
adversary  nor  evil  occurrent. 

5 And,  behold,  I purpose  to  build  a house 
unto  the  name  of  the  Lord  my  God,  as  the 
Lord  spake  unto  David  my  father,  saying*. 
Thy  son,  whom  I will  set  upon  thy  throne 
in  thy  room,  he  shall  build  a house  unto  my 
name. 

6 Now  therefore  command  thou  that  they 
hew  me  cedar  trees  out  of  Lebanon ; and  my 
servants  shall  be  with  thy  servants:  and 
unto  thee  will  I give  hire  for  thy  servants 
according  to  all  that  thou  shalt  appoint : for 
thou  knowest  that  there  is  not  among  us  any 
that  can  skill  to  hew  timber  like  unto  the 
Sidonians. 

7 t And  it  came  to  pass,  when  Hiram  heard 
the  words  of  Solomon,  that  he  rejoiced 
greatly,  and  said,  Blessed  he  the  Lord  this 
day,  which  hath  given  unto  David  a wise 
son  over  this  great  people. 

8 And  Hiram  sent  to  Solomon,  saying,  I 
have  considered  the  things  which  thou  sent- 
est  to  me  for : and  I will  do  all  thy  desire 
concerning  timber  of  cedar,  and  concerning 
timber  of  fir. 

9 My  servants  shall  bring  them  down  from 
Lebanon  unto  the  sea;  and  I will  convey 
them  by  sea  in  floats  unto  the  place  that 
thou  shalt  appoint  me,  and  will  cause  them 
to  be  discharged  there,  and  thou  shalt  re- 
ceive them:  and  thou  shalt  accomplish  my 
desire,  in  giving  food  for  my  household. 

10  So  Hiram  gave  Solomon  cedar  trees  and 
fir  trees  according  to  all  his  desire. 

11  And  Solomon  gave  Hiram  twenty  thou- 
sand measures  of  wheat /07"  food  to  his  house- 
hold, and  twenty  measures  of  pure  oil : thus 
gave  Solomon  to  Hiram  year  by  year. 

12  And  the  Lord  gave  Solomon  wisdom,  as 
he  promised  him : and  there  was  peace  be- 
tween Hiram  and  Solomon ; and  they  two 
made  a league  together. 

13 1 And  king  Solomon  raised  a levy  out  of 
all  Israel ; and  the  levy  was  thirty  thousand 
men. 

14  And  he  sent  them  to  Lebanon,  ten  thou- 
sand a month  by  courses : a month  they  were 
in  Lebanon,  and  two  months  at  home : and 
Adoniram  was  over  the  levy. 

15  And  Solomon  had  threescore  and  ten 
thousand  that  bare  burdens,  and  fourscore 
thousand  hewers  in  the  mountains ; 

16  Besides  the  chief  of  Solomon’s  officers 
which  wer'e  over  the  work,  three  thousand 
and  three  hundred,  which  ruled  over  the 
people  that  wrought  in  the  work. 

17  And  the  king  commanded,  and  they 
brought  great  stones,  costly  stones,  and  hew- 
ed stones,  to  lay  the  foundation  of  the  house. 

18  And  Solomon’s  builders  and  Hiram’s 
builders  did  hew  tTiem,  and  the  stonesquar- 
ers : so  they  prepared  timber  and  stones  to 
build  the  house. 

CHAPTER  VI. 

Building  of  Solomon*s  temple. 

AND  it  came  to  pass  in  the  four  hundred 
and  eightieth  year  after  the  children  of 
Israel  were  come  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  in 
the  fourth  year  of  Solomon’s  reign  over  Is- 
rael, in  the  month  Zif,  which  is  the  second 
month,  that  he  began  to  build  the  house  of 
the  Lord. 


2 And  the  house  which  king  Solomon  built 
for  the  Lord,  the  length  thereof  was  three- 
score cubits,  and  the  breadth  thereof  twenty 
cuhits,  and  the  height  thereof  thirty  cubits. 

3 And  the  porch  before  the  temple  of  the 
house,  twenty  cubits  was  the  length  thereof, 
according  to  the  breadth  of  the  house ; and 
ten  cubits  was  the  breadth  thereof  before 
the  house. 

4 And  for  the  house  he  made  windows  of 
narrow  lights. 

5 % And  against  the  waU  of  the  house  he 
built  chambers  round  about,  against  the 
walls  of  the  house  round  about,  hoth  of  the 
temple  and  of  the  oracle:  and  he  made 
chambers  round  about. 

6 The  nethermost  chamber  was  five  cubits 
broad,  and  the  middle  was  six  cubits  broad, 
and  the  third  was  seven  cubits  broad:  for 
without  in  the  wall  of  the  house  he  made 
narrowed  rests  round  about,  that  the  beams 
should  not  be  fastened  in  the  walls  of  the 
house. 

7 And  the  house,  when  it  was  in  building, 
was  built  of  stone  made  ready  before  it  was 
brought  thither : so  that  there  was  neither 
hammer  nor  axe  nor  any  tool  of  iron  heard 
in  the  house,  while  it  was  in  building. 

8 The  door  for  the  middle  chamber  was  in 
the  right  side  of  the  house : and  they  went 
up  with  winding  stairs  into  the  middle  cham- 
ber, and  out  of  the  middle  into  the  third. 

9 So  he  built  the  house,  and  finished  it ; and 
covered  the  house  with  beams  and  boards 
of  cedar. 

10  And  then  he  built  chambers  against  all 
the  house,  five  cubits  high : and  they  rested 
on  the  house  with  timber  of  cedar. 

11  t And  the  word  of  the  Lord  came  to 
Solomon,  saying, 

12  Concerning  this  house  which  thou  art  in 
building,  if  thou  wilt  walk  in  my  statutes, 
and  execute  my  judgments,  and  keep  all  my 
commandments  to  walk  in  them ; then  will 
I perform  my  word  with  thee,  which  I spake 
unto  David  thy  father : 

13  And  I will  dwell  among  the  children  of 
Israel,  and  will  not  forsake  my  people  Israel. 

14  So  Solomon  built  the  house,  and  finished 
it. 

15  And  he  built  the  walls  of  the  house  with- 
in with  boards  of  cedar,  both  the  floor  of  the 
house,  and  the  walls  of  the  ceiling:  and  he 
covered  them  on  the  inside  with  wood,  and 
covered  the  floor  of  the  house  with  planks 
of  fir. 

16  And  he  built  twenty  cubits  on  the  sides 
of  the  house,  both  the  floor  and  the  walls 
with  boards  of  cedar : he  even  built  them  for 
it  within,  even  for  the  oracle,  even  for  the 
most  holy  place. 

17  And  the  house,  that  is,  the  temple  before 
it,  was  forty  cubits  long. 

18  And  the  cedar  of  the  house  within  was 
carved  with  knops  and  open  flowers : all  was 
cedar ; there  was  no  stone  seen. 

19  And  the  oracle  he  prepared  in  the  house 
within,  to  set  there  the  ark  of  the  covenant 
of  the  Lord. 

20  And  the  oracle  in  the  forepart  was  twen- 
ty cubits  in  length,  and  twenty  cubits  in 
breadth,  and  twenty  cubits  in  the  height 
thereof : and  he  overlaid  it  with  pure  gold ; 
and  so  covered  the  altar  which  was  of  cedar. 


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The  cherubim. 


21  So  Solomon  overlaid  the  house  within 
with  pure  gold  : and  he  made  a partition  by 
the  chains  of  g’old  before  the  oracle;  and  he 
overlaid  it  with  g-old. 

And  the  whole  house  he  overlaid  with 
^old,  until  he  had  finished  all  the  house : also 
the  whole  altar  that  was  by  the  oracle  he 
overlaid  with  g-old. 

33  1 And  within  the  oracle  he  made  two 
cherubim  of  olive  tree,  each  ten  cubits  hig-h. 
£4  And  five  cubits  was  the  one  wing*  of  the 
cherub,  and  five  cubits  the  other  wing’  of  the 
cherub : from  the  uttermost  part  of  the  one 
wing’  unto  the  uttermost  part  of  the  other 
were  ten  cubits. 

other  cherub  was  ten  cubits: 
both  the  cherubim  were  of  one  measure  and 
one  size. 

36  The  heig-ht  of  the  one  cherub  was  ten  cu- 

was  it  of  the  other  cherub. 

37  And  he  set  the  cherubim  within  the  inner 
house : and  they  stretched  forth  the  wing’s 
of  the  cherubim,  so  that  the  wing*  of  the  one 
touched  the  one  wall,  and  the  wing’  of  the 
other  cherub  touched  the  other  wall ; and 
their  wmffs  touched  one  another  in  the 
midst  of  the  house. 

overlaid  the  cherubim  with  g’old. 
39  And  he  carved  all  the  walls  of  the  house 
round  about  with  carved  fig’ures  of  cherubim 
and  palm  trees  and  open  flowers,  within  and 
without. 

30  And  the  floor  of  the  house  he  overlaid 
with  g’old,  within  and  without. 

31 1 And  for  the  entering’  of  the  oracle  he 
made  doors  of  olive  tree : the  lintel  and  side 
posts  a fifth  part  of  the  wall. 

33  The  two  doors  also  were  of  olive  tree ; and 
he  carved  upon  them  carving’s  of  cherubim 
P^lm  trees  and  open  flowers,  and  over- 
laid them  with  g-old,  and  spread  g-old  upon 
^Poo  the  palm  trees. 

33  So  also  made  he  for  the  door  of  the  tem- 
ple posts  of  olive  tree,  a fourth  part  of  the 

xVCttlm 

34  And  the  two  doors  were  of  fir  tree : the 
two  leaves  of  the  one  door  ivere  folding,  and 

two  leaves  of  the  other  door  were  folding, 
do  And  he  carved  thereon  cherubim  and 
palm  trees  and  open  flowers : and  covered 
fitted  upon  the  carved  work, 
db  1 And  he  built  the  inner  court  with  three 
rows  of  hewed  stone,  and  a row  of  cedar 
beams. 

y^ar  was  the  foundation 
Zif  • ^ tiouse  of  the  Lord  laid,  in  the  month 

^ And  in  the  eleventh  year,  in  the  month 
eighth  month,  was  the 
house  finished  throughout  all  the  parts  there- 
of, and  according  to  all  the  fashion  of  it.  So 
Was  he  seven  years  in  building  it. 

CHAPTER  VII. 

The  ornaments  of  the  temple. 

was  building  his  own  house 
years,  and  he  finished  all  his 

3 ^ He  built  also  the  house  of  the  forest  of 
length  thereof  was  a hundred 
flnH  breadth  thereof  fifty  cubits, 

and  the  height  thereof  thirty  cubits,  upon 
cedar  pillars,  with  cedar  beams 
upon  the  piUars. 


1.  KINGS,  VII. 


Building  of  Solomon's  house. 


3 And  it  was  covered  with  cedar  above  up- 
on  the  beams,  that  lay  on  forty  five  pillars, 
htteen  in  a row. 

4 t/tere  were  windows  in  three  rows 
\ h^ht  ^as  against  light  in  three  ranks! 

• ^11  doors  and  posts  R^ere  square, 

with  the  windows : and  light  was  against 
light  in  three  ranks. 

6 t And  he  rnade  a porch  of  pillars;  the 
K cubits,  and  the 

breadth  thereof  thirty  cubits : and  the  porch 
was  before  them:  and  the  other  pillars  and 
beam  were  before  them. 

V 1 ^ made  a porch  for  the  throne 
where  he  might  judge,  even  the  porch  of 
judgment:  and  it  was  covered  with  cedar 
floor  to  the  other. 

8 *li  And  his  house  where  he  dwelt  had  anoth- 
er court  within  the  porch,  which  was  of  the 
hke  work.  Solomon  made  also  a house  for 
Pharaoh’s  daughter,  whom  he  had  taken  to 
wifCy  like  unto  this  porch. 

these  were  of  costly  stones,  according 
to  the  measures  of  hewed  stones,  sawed  with 
saws,  within  and  without,  even  from  the 
foundation  unto  the  coping,  and  so  on  the 
outside  toward  the  great  court. 

10  And  the  foundation  was  of  costly  stones 
even  great  stones,  stones  of  ten  cubits,  and 
stones  of  eight  cubits. 

11  And  above  were  costly  stones,  after  the 

hewed  stones,  and  cedars. 

L.  And  the  great  court  round  about  was  with 
three  rows  of  hewed  stones,  and  a row  of 
cedar  beams,  both  for  the  inner  court  of  tlje 
house  of  the  Lord,  and  for  the  porch  of  the 
house. 

13  IT  And  king  Solomon  sent  and  fetched 
Hiram  out  of  Tyre. 

14  He  was  a widow’s  son  of  the  tribe  of 
JNaphtali,  and  his  father  was  a man  of  Tyre 
a worker  in  brass:  and  he  was  filled  with 
wisdom,  and  understanding,  and  cunning  to 
work  all  works  in  brass.  And  he  came  to 

1 ®ulomon,  and  wrought  all  his  work. 

15  l^or  he  cast  two  pillars  of  brass,  of  eight- 
een  cubits  high  apiece : and  a line  of  twelve 

A ® compass  either  of  them  about. 

16  And  he  made  two  chapiters  of  molten 
brass,  to  ret  upon  the  tops  of  the  pillars : the 
height  of  the  one  chapiter  was  five  cubits, 
and  the  height  of  the  other  chapiter  was  five 
cubits  : 

17  And  nets  of  chedker  work,  and  wreaths 
of  Cham  work,  for  the  chapiters  which  were 
upon  the  top  of  the  pillars;  seven  for  the 
cue  chapiter,  and  seven  for  the  other  chap- 

18  And  he  made  the  pillars,  and  two  rows 
round  about  upon  the  one  network,  to  cover 
the  chapiters  that  were  upon  the  top,  with 
pomegranates : and  so  did  he  for  the  other 
chapiter. 

19  And  the  chapiters  that  were  upon  the  top 
of  the  pillars  were  of  lily  work  in  the  porch, 
four  cubits. 

chapiters  upon  the  two  pillars 
had  pomegranates  also  above,  over  against 
the  belly  which  was  by  the  network : and 
the  pomegranates  were  two  hundred  in  rows 
about  upon  the  other  chapiter. 

31  And  he  set  up  the  pillars  in  the  porch  of 
the  temple : and  he  set  up  the  right  piUar, 
and  called  the  name  thereof  Jachin : and  he 
349 


Of  the  ten  lavers^  1.  KINGS,  VIII.  and  all  the  vessels. 


set  up  the  left  pillar,  and  called  the  name 
thereof  Boaz. 

33  And  upon  the  top  of  the  pillars  was  lily 
work : so  was  the  work  of  the  pillars  finished. 

33 1 And  he  made  a molten  sea,  ten  cubits 
from  the  one  brim  to  the  other : it  was  round 
all  about,  and  his  height  was  five  cubits : and 
a line  of  thirty  cubits  did  compass  it  round 
about. 

34  And  under  the  brim  of  it  round  about 
there  were  knops  compassing  it,  ten  in  a cu- 
bit, compassing  the  sea  round  about:  the 
knops  we7'e  cast  in  two  rows,  when  it  was 
cast. 

35  It  stood  upon  twelve  oxen,  three  look- 
ing toward  the  north,  and  three  looking 
toward  the  west,  and  three  looking  toward 
the  south,  and  three  looking  toward  the 
east : and  the  sea  was  set  above  upon  them, 
and  all  their  hinder  parts  were  inward. 

36  And  it  was  a handbreadth  thick,  and  the 
brim  thereof  was  wrought  like  the  brim  of  a 
cup,  with  flowers  of  lilies : it  contained  two 
thousand  baths. 

37  1 And  he  made  ten  bases  of  brass ; four 
cubits  was  the  length  of  one  base,  and  four 
cubits  the  breadth  thereof,  and  three  cubits 
the  height  of  it. 

38  And  the  work  of  the  bases  was  on  this 
manner : they  had  borders,  and  the  borders 
we7'e  between  the  ledges : 

39  And  on  the  borders  that  were  between 
the  ledges  were  lions,  oxen,  and  cheruj3im : 
and  upon  the  ledges  there  was  a base  alio  ve : 
and  beneath  the  lions  and  oxen  were  certain 
additions  made  of  thin  work. 

30  And  every  base  had  four  brazen  wheels, 
and  plates  of  brass:  and  the  four  corners 
thereof  had  undersetters:  under  the  laver 
were  undersetters  molten,  at  the  side  of 
every  addition. 

31  And  the  mouth  of  it  within  the  chapiter 
and  above  was  a cubit:  but  the  mouth 
thereof  was  round  after  the  work  of  the 
base,  a cubit  and  a half : and  also  upon  the 
mouth  of  it  were  gravings  with  their  bord- 
ers, foursquare,  not  round. 

33  And  under  the  borders  were  four  wheels ; 
and  the  axletrees  of  the  wheels  were  joined 
to  the  base  : and  the  height  of  a wheel  was 
a cubit  and  half  a cubit. 

33  And  the  work  of  the  wheels  was  like  the 
work  of  a chariot  wheel : their  axletrees, 
and  their  naves,  and  their  felloes,  and  their 
spokes,  were  all  molten. 

34  And  there  were  four  undersetters  to  the 
four  corners  of  one  base : and  the  underset- 
ters were  of  the  very  base  itself. 

35  And  in  the  top  of  the  base  was  there  a 
round  compass  of  half  a cubit  high : and  on 
the  top  of  the  base  the  ledges  thereof  and 
the  borders  thereof  were  of  the  same. 

36  For  on  the  plates  of  the  ledges  thereof, 
and  on  the  borders  thereof,  he  graved  cher- 
ubim, lions,  and  palm  trees,  according  to 
the  proportion  of  every  one,  and  additions 
round  about. 

37  After  this  manner  he  made  the  ten 
bases : all  of  them  had  one  casting,  one 
measure,  and  one  size. 

38  1 Then  made  he  ten  lavers  of  brass : one 
laver  contained  forty  baths : and  every  laver 
was  four  cubits : and  upon  every  one  of  the 
ten  bases  one  laver. 

250 


39  And  he  put  five  bases  on  the  right  side  of 
the  house,  and  five  on  the  left  side  of  the 
house : and  he  set  the  sea  on  the  right  side 
of  the  house  eastward,  over  against  the 
south. 

40  t And  Hiram  made  the  lavers,  and  the 
shovels,  and  the  basins.  So  Hiram  made  an 
end  of  doing  all  the  work  that  he  made  king 
Solomon  for  the  house  of  the  Lord  : 

41  The  two  pillars,  and  the  two  bowls  of  the 
chapiters  that  were  on  the  top  of  the  two 
pillars ; and  the  two  networks,  to  cover  the 
two  bowls  of  the  chapiters  which  were  upon 
the  top  of  the  pillars ; 

43  And  four  hundred  pomegranates  for  the 
two  networks,  even  two  rows  of  pomegran- 
ates for  one  network,  to  cover  the  two 
bowls  of  the  chapiters  that  were  upon  the 
pillars ; 

43  And  the  ten  bases,  and  ten  lavers  on  the 
bases ; 

44  And  one  sea,  and  twelve  oxen  under  the 
sea; 

45  And  the  pots,  and  the  shovels,  and  the 
basins : and  all  these  vessels,  which  Hiram 
made  to  king  Solomon  for  the  house  of  the 
Lord,  were  of  bright  brass. 

46  In  the  plain  of  Jordan  did  the  king  cast 
them,  in  the  clay  ground  between  Succoth 
and  Zarthan. 

47  And  Solomon  left  all  the  vessels  un- 
weighed,, because  they  were  exceeding  many: 
neither  was  the  weight  of  the  brass  found 
out. 

48  And  Solomon  made  all  the  vessels  that 
pertained  unto  the  house  of  the  Lord  : the 
altar  of  gold,  and  the  table  of  gold,  where- 
upon the  shewbread  was^ 

49  And  the  candlesticks  of  pure  gold,  five 
on  the  right  side,  and  five  on  the  left,  before 
the  oracle,  with  the  flowers,  and  the  lamps, 
and  the  tongs  of  gold, 

50  And  the  bowls,  and  the  snuffers,  and  the 
basins,  and  the  spoons,  and  the  censers  of 
pure  gold  ; and  the  hinges  of  gold,  both  for 
the  doors  of  the  inner  house,  the  most  holy 
place,  and  for  the  doors  of  the  house,  to  wit, 
of  the  temple. 

51  So  was  ended  all  the  work  that  king  Sol- 
omon made  for  the  house  of  the  Lord. 
And  Solomon  brought  in  the  things  which 
David  his  father  had  dedicated;  even  the 
silver,  and  the  gold,  and  the  vessels,  did  he 
put  among  the  treasures  of  the  house  of 
the  Lord. 

CHAPTER  VIII. 

Solemn  dedication  of  the  temple. 

Then  Solomon  assembled  the  elders  of  Is- 
rael, and  all  the  heads  of  the  tribes,  the 
chief  of  the  fathers  of  Lhe  children  of  Is- 
rael, unto  king  Solomon  in  Jerusalem,  that 
they  might  bring  up  the  ark  of  the  covenant 
of  the  Lord  out  of  the  city  of  David,  which 
is  Zion.  , , , 

3 And  all  the  men  of  Israel  assembled  them- 
selves unto  king  Solomon  at  the  feast  in 
the  month  Ethanim,  which  is  the  seventh 
month. 

3 And  all  the  elders  of  Israel  came,  and  the 
priests  took  up  the  ark. 

4 And  they  brought  up  the  ark  of  the  Lord, 
and  the  tabernacle  of  the  congregation,  and 
all  the  holy  vessels  that  were  in  the  taberna- 


Solomon's  prayer  at  the  I.  K1N( 

cle,  even  those  did  the  priests  and  the  Le- 
vites  bring-  up. 

5 And  king-  Solomon,  and  all  the  cong-rcg-a- 
tion  of  Israel,  that  were  assembled  unto 
him,  were  with  him  before  the  ark,  sacrifie- 
ing-  sheep  and  oxen,  that  could  not  be  told 
nor  numbered  for  multitude. 

6 And  the  priests  brought  in  the  ark  of  the 
covenant  of  the  Lord  unto  his  place,  into 
the  oracle  of  the  house,  to  the  most  holy 
place,  even  under  the  wings  of  the  cherubim. 

7 For  the  cherubim  spread  forth  their  two 
wings  over  the  place  of  the  ark,  and  the 
cherubim  covered  the  ark  and  the  staves 
thereof  above. 

8 And  they  drew  out  the  staves,  that  the 

ends  of  the  staves  were  seen  out  in  the  holy 
place  before  the  oracle,  and  they  were  not 
seen  without ; and  there  they  are  unto  this 
day.  -- 

9 There  was  nothing  in  the  ark  save  the  two 
tables  of  stone,  which  Moses  put  there  at 
Horeb,  when  the  Lord  made  a covenant  with 
the  children  of  Israel,  when  they  came  out 
of  the  land  of  Egypt. 

10  And  it  came  to  pass,  when  the  priests 
were  come  out  of  the  holy  place,  that  the 
cloud  filled  the  house  of  the  Lord, 

11  So  that  the  priests  could  not  stand  to  min- 
ister because  of  the  cloud:  for  the  glory 
of  the  Lord  had  filled  the  house  of  the  Lord. 

12  J Then  spake  Solomon,  The  Lord  said 
that  he  would  dwell  in  the  thick  darkness. 

13  I have  surely  built  thee  a house  to  dwell 
in,  a settled  place  for  thee  to  abide  in  for 
ever. 

14  And  the  king  turned  his  face  about,  and 
blessed  all  the  congregation  of  Israel:  and 
all  the  congregation  of  Israel  stood; 

15  And  he  said.  Blessed  he  the  Lord  God  of 
Israel,  which  spake  with  his  mouth  unto  Da- 
yid  my  father,  and  hath  with  his  hand  ful- 
filled it,  saying, 

16  Since  the  day  that  I brought  forth  my 
people  Israel  out  of  Egypt,  I chose  no  city 
ouf  of  all  the  tribes  of  Israel  to  build  a house, 
mat  my  name  might  be  therein ; but  I chose 
David  to  be  over  my  people  Israel. 

17  And  it  was  in  the  heart  of  David  my  fa- 
ther to  build  a house  for  the  name  of  the 
Lord  God  of  Israel. 

18  And  the  Lord  said  unto  David  my  fa- 
ther, Whereas  it  was  in  thine  heart  to  build 
a house  unto  my  name,  thou  didst  well  that 
it  was  in  thine  heart. 

19  Nevertheless  thou  shalt  not  build  the 
house ; but  thy  son  that  shall  come  forth  out 
of  thy  loins,  he  shall  build  the  house  unto 
my  name. 

^ Lord  hath  performed  his  word 

tnat  he  spake,  and  I am  risen  up  in  the  room 
of  David  my  father,  and  sit  on  the  throne 
ot  Israel,  as  the  Lord  promised,  and  have 
built  a house  for  the  name  of  the  Lord  God 
ot  Israel. 

21  And  I have  set  there  a place  for  the  ark, 
wherein  is  the  covenant  of  the  Lord,  which 
he  made  with  our  fathers,  when  he  brought 
them  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt. 

22  IF  And  Solomon  stood  before  the  altar  of 
the  Lord  in  the  presence  of  all  the  congre- 
gation of  Israel,  and  spread  forth  his  hands 
toward  heaven : 

23  And  he  said.  Lord  God  of  Israel,  there  is 


S,  VIII.  dedication  of  the  temple, 

no  God  like  thee,  in  heaven  above,  or  on 
earth  beneath,  who  keepest  covenant  and 
mercy  with  thy  servants  that  walk  before 
thee  with  all  their  heart: 

24  Who  hast  kept  with  thy  servant  David 
my  father  that  thou  promisedst  him : thou 
spakest  also  with  thy  mouth,  and  hast  ful- 
filled it  with  thine  hand,  as  it  is  this  day. 

25  Therefore  now.  Lord  God  of  Israel,  keep 
with  thy  servant  David  my  father  that  thou 
promisedst  him,  saying.  There  shall  not  fail 
thee  a man  in  my  sight  to  sit  on  the  throne 
of  Israel ; so  that  thy  children  take  heed  to 
their  way,  that  they  walk  before  me  as  thou 
hast  walked  before  me. 

26  And  now,  O God  of  Israel,  let  thy  word, 
I pray  thee,  be  verified,  which  thou  spakest 
unto  thy  servant  David  my  father. 

^ 27  But  will  God  indeed  dwell  on  the  earth  ? 
behold,  the  heaven  and  heaven  of  heavens 
cannot  contain  thee;  how  much  less  this 
house  that  I have  builded? 

28  Yet  have  thou  respect  unto  the  prayer 
of  thy  servant,  and  to  his  supplication,  O 
Lord  my  God,  to  hearken  unto  the  cry  and 
to  the  prayer,  which  thy  servant  prayeth 
before  thee  to  day: 

29  That  thine  eyes  may  be  open  toward  this 
house  night  and  day,  even  toward  the  place 
of  which  thou  hast  said.  My  name  shall  be 
there:  that  thou  mayest  hearken  unto  the 
prayer  which  thy  servant  shall  make  toward 
this  place. 

30  And  hearken  thou  to  the  supplication  of 
thy  servant,  and  of  thy  people  Israel,  when 
they  shall  pray  toward  this  place : and  hear 
thou  in  heaven  thy  dwellingplace : and  when 
thou  hearest,  forgive. 

31 1 If  any  man  trespass  against  his  neigh- 
bour, and  an  oath  be  laid  upon  him  to  cause 
him  to  swear,  and  the  oath  come  before 
thine  altar  in  this  house: 

32  Then  hear  thou  in  heaven,  and  do,  and 
judge  thy  servants,  condemning  the  wicked, 
to  bring  his  way  upon  his  head;  and  justifj’-- 
ing  the  righteous,  to  give  him  according  to 
his  righteousness. 

33  1 When  thy  people  Israel  be  smitten 
down  before  the  enemy,  because  they  have 
sinned  against  thee,  and  shall  turn  again  to 
thee,  and  confess  thy  name,  and  pray,  and 
make  supplication  unto  thee  in  this  house  : 

34  Then  hear  thou  in  heaven,  and  forgive 
the  sin  of  thy  people  Israel,  and  bring  them 
again  unto  the  land  which  thou  gavest  unto 
their  fathers. 

35  1 When  heaven  is  shut  up,  and  there  is 
no  rain,  because  they  have  sinned  against 
thee;  if  they  pray  toward  this  place,  and 
confess  thy  name,  and  turn  from  their  sin, 
when  thou  afllictest  them : 

36  Then  hear  thou  in  heaven,  and  forgive 
the  sin  of  thy  servants,  and  of  thy  people 
Israel,  that  thou  teach  them  the  good  way 
wherein  they  should  walk,  and  give  rain 
upon  thy  land,  which  thou  hast  given  to  thy 
people  for  an  inheritance. 

37  IF  If  there  be  in  the  land  famine,  if  there 
be  pestilence,  blasting,  mildew,  locust,  or  if 
there  be  caterpillar ; if  their  enemy  besiege 
them  in  the  land  of  their  cities ; whatsoever 
plague,  whatsoever  sickness  there  he ; 

38  What  prayer  and  supplication  soever  be 
made  by  any  man,  or  by  all  thy  people  Is- 

251 


Solomon's  pray 67' at  the  I.  KINGS,  IX,  dedicatUm  of  the  temple. 


rael,  which  shall  know  every  man  the  plague 
ot  his  own  heart,  and  spread  forth  his  hands 
toward  this  house : 

39  Then  hear  thou  in  heaven  thy  dwelling- 
place,  and  forgive,  and  do,  and  give  to  every 
man  according-  to  his  ways,  whose  heart  thou 
knowest;  (for  thou,  eve^^  thou  only,  knowest 
the  hearts  of  all  the  children  of  men ;) 

40  That  they  may  fear  thee  all  the  days  that 
they  live  in  the  land  which  thou  gavest  unto 
our  fathers. 

41  Moreover  concerning  a stranger,  that  is 
not  of  thy  people  Israel,  but  cometh  out  of 
a far  country  for  thy  name’s  sake ; 

42  (For  they  shall  hear  of  thy  great  name, 
and  of  thy  strong  hand,  and  of  thy  stretched 
out  arm ;)  when  he  shall  come  and  pray  to- 
ward this  house : 

43  Hear  thou  in  heaven  thy  dwellingplace, 
and  do  according  to  all  that  the  stranger  call- 
eth  to  thee  for:  that  all  people  of  the 
earth  may  know  thy  name,  to  fear  thee,  as 
do  thy  people  Israel;  and  that  they  may 
know  that  this  house,  which  I have  builded, 
is  called  by  thy  name. 

44  t If  thy  people  go  out  to  battle  against 
their  enemy,  whithersoever  thou  shalt  send 
them,  and  shall  pray  unto  the  Lord  toward 
the  city  which  thou  hast  chosen,  and  to- 
ward the  house  that  I have  built  for  thy 
name: 

45  Then  hear  thou  in  heaven  their  prayer 
and  their  supplication,  and  maintain  their 
cause. 

46  If  they  sin  against  thee,  (for  there  is  no 
man  that  sinneth  not,)  and  thou  be  angry 
with  them,  and  deliver  them  to  the  enemy, 
so  that  they  carry  them  away  captives  unto 
the  land  of  the  enemy,  far  or  near ; 

47  Yet  if  they  shall  bethink  themselves  in 
the  land  whither  they  were  carried  captives, 
and  repent,  and  make  supplication  unto 
thee  in  the  land  of  them  that  carried  them 
captives,  saying.  We  have  sinned,  and  have 
done  perversely,  we  have  committed  wick- 
edness ; 

48  And  so  return  unto  thee  with  all  their 
heart,  and  with  all  their  soul,  in  the  land  of 
their  enemies,  which  led  them  away  captive, 
and  pray  unto  thee  toward  their  land,  which 
thou  gavest  unto  their  fathers,  the  city 
which  thou  hast  chosen,  and  the  house 
which  I have  built  for  thy  name: 

49  Then  hear  thou  their  prayer  and  their 
supplication  in  heaven  thy  dwellingplace, 
and  maintain  their  cause, 

50  And  forgive  thy  people  that  have  sinned 
against  thee,  and  all  their  transgressions 
wherein  they  have  transgressed  against 
thee,  and  give  them  compassion  before 
them  who  carried  them  captive,  that  they 
may  have  compassion  on  them: 

51  Fof  they  he  thy  people,  and  thine  inher- 
itance, which  thou  broughtest  forth  out  of 
Egypt,  from  the  midst  of  the  furnace  of 
iron : 

53  That  thine  eyes  may  be  open  unto  the 
supplication  of  thy  servant,  and  unto  the 
supplication  of  thy  people  Israel,  to  hearken 
unto  them  in  all  that  they  call  for  unto 
thee. 

53  For  thou  didst  separate  them  from 
among  all  the  people  of  the  earth,  to  he  thine 
inheritance,  as  thou  spakest  by  the  hand  of 
353 


Moses  thy  servant,  when  thou  broughtest 
our  fathers  out  of  Egypt,  O Lord  GOD. 

54  And  it  was  so,  that  when  Solomon  had 
made  an  end  of  praying  all  this  prayer  and 
supplication  unto  the  Lord,  he  arose  from 
before  the  altar  of  the  Lord,  from  kneeling 
on  his  knees  with  his  hands  spread  up  to 
heaven. 

55  And  he  stood,  and  blessed  all  the  congre- 
gation of  Israel  with  a loud  voice,  saying, 

56  Blessed  he  the  Lord,  that  hath  given 
rest  unto  his  people  Israel,  according  to  all 
that  he  promised : there  hath  not  failed  one 
word  of  all  his  good  promise,  which  he 
promised  by  the  hand  of  Moses  his  serv- 
ant. 

57  The  Lord  our  God  be  with  us,  as  he  was 
with  our  fathers : let  him  not  leave  us,  nor 
forsake  us : 

58  That  he  may  incline  our  hearts  unto 
him,  to  walk  in  all  his  ways,  and  to  keep  his 
commandments,  and  his  statutes,  and  his 
judgments,  which  he  commanded  our  fa- 
thers. 

59  And  let  these  my  words,  wherewith  I 
have  made  supplication  before  the  Lord, 
be  nigh  unto  the  Lord  our  God  day  and 
night,  that  he  maintain  the  cause  of  his 
servant,  and  the  cause  of  his  people  Israel 
at  all  times,  as  the  matter  shall  require : 

60  That  all  the  people  of  the  earth  may 
know  that  the  Lord  is  God,  and  that  there  is 
none  else. 

61  Let  your  heart  therefore  be  perfect 
with  the  Lord  our  God,  to  walk  in  his 
statutes,  and  to  keep  his  commandments,  as 
at  this  day. 

63  t And  the  king,  and  all  Israel  with  him, 
offered  sacrifice  before  the  Lord. 

63  And  Solomon  offered  a sacrifice  of  peace 
offerings,  which  he  offered  unto  the  Lord, 
two  and  twenty  thousand  oxen,  and  a hun- 
dred and  twenty  thousand  sheep.  So  the 
king  and  all  the  children  of  Israel  dedicated 
the  house  of  the  Lord. 

64  The  same  day  did  the  king  hallow  the 
middle  of  the  court  that  was  before  the 
house  of  the  Lord  : for  there  he  offered 
burnt  offerings,  and  meat  offerings,  and  the 
fat  of  the  peace  offerings:  because  the 
brazen  altar  that  was  before  the  Lord  was 
too  little  to  receive  the  burnt  offerings,  and 
meat  offerings,  and  the  fat  of  the  peace 
offerings. 

65  And  at  that  time  Solomon  held  a feast, 
and  all  Israel  with  him,  a great  congregation, 
from  the  entering  in  of  Hamath  unto  the 
river  of  Egypt,  before  the  Lord  our  God, 
seven  days  and  seven  days,  even  fourteen 
days. 

66  On  the  eighth  day  he  sent  the  people 
away : and  they  blessed  the  king,  and  went 
unto  their  tents  joyful  and  glad  of  heart  for 
all  the  goodness  that  the  Lord  had  done 
for  David  his  servant,  and  for  Israel  his 
people. 

CHAPTER  IX. 

God's  covenant  with  Solomo7i. 

AND  it  came  to  pass,  when  Solomon  had 
finished  the  building  of  the  house  of  the 
Lord,  and  the  king’s  house,  and  all  Solo- 
mon’s desire  which  he  was  pleased  to  do, 

3 That  the  Lord  appeared  to  Solomon  the 


Solomon  buildeth  divers  cities, 

second  time,  as  he  had  appeared  unto  him 
at  Gibeon. 

3 And  the  Lord  said  unto  him,  I have 
heard  thy  prayer  and  thy  supplication,  that 
thou  hast  made  before  me : 1 have  hallowed 
this  house,  which  thou  hast  built,  to  put 
my  name  there  for  ever ; and  mine  eyes  and 
mine  heart  shall  be  there  perpetually. 

4 And  if  thou  wilt  walk  before  me,  as  Da- 
vid thy  father  walked,  in  integrity  of  heart, 
and  in  uprightness,  to  do  according  to  all 
that  I have  commanded  thee,  and  wilt  keep 
my  statutes  and  my  judgments ; 

5 Then  I will  establish  the  throne  of  thy 
kingdom  upon  Israel  for  ever,  as  I prom- 
ised to  David  thy  father,  saying,  There 
shall  not  fail  thee  a man  upon  the  throne 
of  Israel. 

6 But  if  ye  shall  at  all  turn  from  following 
me,  ye  or  your  children,  and  will  not  keep 
my  commandments  and  my  statutes  which 
I have  set  before  you,  but  go  and  serve 
other  gods,  and  worship  them ; 

7 Then  will  I cut  off  Israel  out  of  the  land 
which  I have  given  them;  and  this  house, 
which  I have  hallowed  for  my  name,  will  I 
cast  out  of  my  sight ; and  Israel  shall  be  a 
proverb  and  a byword  among  all  people : 

8 And  at  this  house,  which  is  high,  every 
one  that  passeth  by  it  shall  be  astonished, 
and  shall  hiss ; and  they  shall  say.  Why  hath 
the  Lord  done  thus  unto  this  land,  and  to 
this  house? 

9 And  they  shall  answer.  Because  they  for- 
sook the  Lord  their  God,  who  brought  forth 
their  fathers  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  and 
have  taken  hold  upon  other  gods,  and  have 
worshipped  them,  and  served  them : there- 
fore hath  the  Lord  brought  upon  them  all 
this  evil. 

10  1 And  it  came  to  pass  at  the  end  of 
twenty  years,  when  Solomon  had  built  the 
two  houses,  the  house  of  the  Lord,  and  the 
king’s  house, 

11  {Now  Hiram  the  king  of  Tyre  had  fur- 
nished Solomon  with  cedar  trees  and  fir 
trees,  and  with  gold,  according  to  ail  his 
desire,)  that  then  king  Solomon  gave  Hiram 
twenty  cities  in  the  land  of  Galilee. 

12  And  Hiram  came  out  from  Tyre  to  see 
the  cities  which  Solomon  had  given  him; 
and  they  pleased  him  not. 

13  And  he  said,  What  cities  are  these  which 
thou  hast  given  me,  my  brother?  And  he 
called  them  the  land  of  Cabul  unto  this  day. 

14  And  Hiram  sent  to  the  king  sixscore  tal- 
ents of  gold. 

15  1 And  this  is  the  reason  of  the  levy  which 
king  Solomon  raised ; for  to  build  the  house 
of  the  Lord,  and  his  own  house,  and  Millo, 
and  the  wall  of  Jerusalem,  and  Hazor,  and 
Megiddo,  and  Gezer. 

16  For  Pharaoh  king  of  Egypt  had  gone  up, 
and  taken  Gezer,  and  burnt  it  with  fire,  and 
slain  the  Canaanites  that  dwelt  in  the  city, 
and  given  it  for  a present  unto  his  daughter, 
Solomon’s  wife.  • 

17  And  Solomon  built  Gezer,  and  Beth-ho- 
ron  the  nether, 

18  And  Baalath,  and  Tadmor  in  the  wilder- 
ness, in  the  land, 

ah  the  cities  of  store  that  Solomon 
had,  and  cities  for  his  chariots,  and  cities  for 
ms  horsemen,  and  that  which  Solomon  de- 


Queen  of  Sheba’s  visit, 

sired  to  build  in  Jerusalem,  and  in  Lebanon, 
and  in  all  the  land  of  his  dominion. 

20  And  all  the  people  that  were  left  of  the 
Arnorites,  Hittites,  Perizzites,  Hivites,  and 
Jebusites,  which  were  not  of  the  children  of 
Israel, 

21  Their  children  that  were  left  after  them 
in  the  land,  whom  the  children  of  Israel  also 
were  not  able  utterly  to  destroy,  upon  those 
did  Solomon  levy  a tribute  of  bondservice 
unto  this  day. 

22  But  of  the  children  of  Israel  did  Solomon 
make  no  bondmen:  but  they  were  men  of 
war,  and  his  servants,  and  his  princes,  and 
his  captains,  and  rulers  of  his  chariots,  and 
his  horsemen. 

23  These  were  the  chief  of  the  oflBcers  that 
were  over  Solomon’s  work,  five  hundred  and 
fifty,  which  bare  rule  over  the  people  that 
wrought  in  the  work. 

24 1 But  Pharaoh’s  daughter  came  up  out 
of  the  city  of  David  unto  her  house  which 
Solomon  had  built  for  her:  then  did  he  build 
Millo. 

25  H And  three  times  in  a year  did  Solomon 
offer  burnt  offerings  and  peace  offerings  up- 
on the  altar  which  he  built  unto  the  Lord, 
and  he  burnt  incense  upon  the  altar  that  was 
before  the  Lord.  So  he  finished  the  house. 

26  IF  And  king  Solomon  made  a navy  of  ships 
in  Ezion-geber,  which  is  beside  Eloth,  on  the 
shore  of  the  Red  sea,  in  the  land  of  Edom. 

27  And  Hiram  sent  in  the  navy  his  servants, 
shipmen  that  had  knowledge  of  the  sea,  with 
the  servants  of  Solomon. 

28  And  they  came  to  Ophir,  and  fetched 
from  thence  gold,  four  hundred  and  twenty 
talents,  and  broug’ht  it  to  king  Solomon. 

CHAPTER  X. 

Queen  of  Sheba  visits  Solomon, 

AND  when  the  queen  of  Sheba  heard  of  the 
xA  fame  of  Solomon  concerning  the  name 
of  the  Lord,  she  came  to  prove  him  with 
hard  questions. 

2 And  she  came  to  J erusalem  with  a very 
great  train,  with  camels  that  bare  spices,  and 
very  much  gold,  and  precious  stones:  and 
when  she  was  come  to  Solomon,  she  com- 
muned with  him  of  all  that  was  in  her  heart. 

3 And  Solomon  told  her  all  her  questions : 
there  was  not  any  thing  hid  from  the  king, 
which  he  told  her  not. 

4 And  when  the  queen  of  Sheba  had  seen 
all  Solomon’s  wisdom,  and  the  house  that  he 
had  built, 

5 And  the  meat  of  his  table,  and  the  sitting 
of  his  servants,  and  the  attendance  of  his 
ministers,  and  their  apparel,  and  his  cup- 
bearers, and  his  ascent  by  which  he  went  up 
unto  the  house  of  the  Lord  ; there  was  no 
more  spirit  in  her. 

6 And  she  said  to  the  king.  It  was  a true  re- 
port that  I heard  in  mine  own  land  of  thy 
acts  and  of  thy  wisdom. 

7 Howbeit  I believed  not  the  words,  until  I 
came,  and  mine  eyes  had  seen  it ; and,  be- 
hold, the  half  was  not  told  me : thy  wisdom 
and  prosperity  exceedeth  the  fame  which  I 
heard. 

8 Happy  are  thy  men,  hapijy  are  these  thy 
servants,  which  stand  continually  before 
thee,  and  that  hear  thy  wisdom. 

9 Blessed  be  the  Lord  thy  God,  which  de- 

253 


I.  KINGS,  X. 


Solomon' a greatness,  I.  KINGS,  XI.  Ee  is  drawn  to  idolatry. 


lighted  in  thee,  to  set  thee  on  the  throne  of 
Israel:  because  the  Lord  loved  Israel  for 
ever,  therefore  made  he  thee  king,  to  do 
judgment  and  justice. 

10  And  she  gave  the  king  a hundred  and 
twenty  talents  of  gold,  and  of  spices  very 
great  store,  and  precious  stones : there  came 
no  more  such  abundance  of  spices  as  these 
which  the  queen  of  Sheba  gave  to  king  Sol- 
omon. 

11  And  the  navy  also  of  Hiram,  that  brought 
gold  from  Ophir, brought  in  from  Ophir  great 
plenty  of  almug  trees,  and  precious  stones. 

12  And  the  king  made  of  the  almug  trees 
pillars  for  the  house  of  the  Lord,  and  for 
the  king’s  house,  harps  also  and  psalteries 
for  singers : there  came  no  such  almug  trees, 
nor  were  seen  unto  this  day. 

13  And  king  Solomon  gave  unto  the  queen 
of  Sheba  all  her  delfeire,  whatsoever  she  asked, 
besides  that  which  Solomon  gave  her  of  his 
royal  bounty.  So  she  turned  and  went  to 
her  own  country,  she  and  her  servants. 

14 1 Now  the  weight  of  gold  that  came  to 
Solomon  in  one  year  was  six  hundred  three- 
score and  six  talents  of  gold, 

15  Besides  that  he  had  of  the  merchantmen, 
and  of  the  traffick  of  the  spice  merchants, 
and  of  all  the  kings  of  Arabia,  and  of  the 
governors  of  the  country. 

16  IF  And  king  Solomon  made  two  hundred 
targets  of  beaten  gold : six  hundred  shehels 
of  gold  went  to  one  target. 

17  And  he  made  three  hundred  shields  of 
beaten  gold ; three  pounds  of  gold  went  to 
one  shield:  and  the  king  put  them  in  the 
house  of  the  forest  of  Lebanon. 

18 1 Moreover,  the  king  made  a great  throne 
of  ivory,  and  overlaid  it  with  the  best  gold. 
19  The  throne  had  six  steps,  and  the  top  of 
the  throne  was  round  behind : and  there  were 
stays  on  either  side  on  the  place  of  the  seat, 
and  two  lions  stood  beside  the  stays. 

30  And  twelve  lions  stood  there  on  the  one 
side  and  on  the  other  upon  the  six  steps: 
there  was  not  the  like  made  in  any  king- 
dom. 

31 1 And  all  king  Solomon’s  drinking  ves- 
sels were  of  gold,  and  all  the  vessels  of  the 
house  of  the  forest  of  Lebanon  were  of  pure 
gold ; none  were  of  silver : it  was  nothing  ac- 
counted of  in  the  days  of  Solomon. 

33  For  the  king  had  at  sea  a navy  of  Thar- 
shish  with  the  navy  of  Hiram : once  in  three 
years  came  the  navy  of  Tharshish,  bringing 
gold,  and  silver,  ivory,  and  apes,  and  pea- 
cocks. 

33  So  king  Solomon  exceeded  all  the  kings 
of  the  earth  for  riches  and  for  wisdom. 

34  IF  And  all  the  earth  sought  to  Solomon,  to 
hear  his  wisdom,  which  God  had  put  in  his 
heart. 

35  And  they  brought  every  man  his  present, 
vessels  of  silver,  and  vessels  of  gold,  and 
garments,  and  armour,  and  spices,  horses, 
and  mules,  a rate  year  by  year. 

36  IF  And  Solomon  gathered  together  char- 
iots and  horsemen : and  he  had  a thousand 
and  four  hundred  chariots,  and  twelve  thou- 
sand horsemen,  whom  he  bestowed  in  the 
cities  for  chariots,  and  with  the  king  at 
Jerusalem.  ^ 

37  And  the  king  made  silver  to  he  in  Jerusa- 
lem as  stones,  and  cedars  made  he  to  he  as 

354 


the  sycamore  trees  that  are  in  the  vale,  for 
abundance. 

38  IF  And  Solomon  had  horses  brought  out  of 
Egypt,  and  linen  yarn : the  king’s  merchants 
received  the  linen  yarn  at  a price. 

39  And  a chariot  came  up  and  went  out  of 
Egypt  for  six  hundred  shekels  of  silver,  and 
a horse  for  a hundred  and  fifty : and  so  for 
all  the  kings  of  the  Hittites,  and  for  the 
kings  of  Syria,  did  they  bring  them  out  by 
their  means. 

CHAPTER  XI. 

Solomon  seduced  to  idolatry. 

But  king  Solomon  loved  many  strange 
women,  together  with  the  daughter  of 
Pharaoh,  women  of  the  Moabites,  Ammon- 
ites, Edomites,  Zidonians,  and  Hittites; 

3  Of  the  nations  concerning  which  the  Lord 
said  unto  the  children  of  Israel,  Ye  shall  not 
go  in  to  them,  neither  shall  they  come  in 
unto  you:  for  surely  they  will  turn  away 
your  heart  after  their  gods : Solomon  clave 
unto  these  in  love. 

3 And  he  had  seven  hundred  wives,  prin- 
cesses, and  three  hundred  concubines : and 
his  wives  turned  away  his  heart. 

4  For  it  came  to  pass,  when  Solomon  was 
old,  that  his  wives  turned  away  his  heart  aft- 
er other  gods : and  his  heart  was  not  perfect 
with  the  Lord  his  God,  as  was  the  heart  of 
.David  his  father. 

5  For  Solomon  went  after  Ashtoreth  the 
goddess  of  the  Zidonians,  and  after  Milcom 
the  abomination  of  the  Ammonites. 

6  And  Solomon  did  evil  in  the  sight  of  the 
Lord,  and  went  not  fully  after  the  Lord, 
as  did  David  his  father. 

7  Then  did  Solomon  build  a high  place  for 
Chemosh,  the  abomination  of  Moab,  in  the 
hill  that  is  before  Jerusalem,  and  for  Molech, 
the  abomination  of  the  children  of  Ammon. 
8 And  likewise  did  he  for  all  his  strange 
wives,  which  burnt  incense  and  sacrificed 
I unto  their  gods. 

‘ ‘-WAnd  the  Lord  was  angry  with  Solomon, 
because  his  heart  was  turned  from  the  Lord 
God  of  Israel,  which  had  appeared  unto  him 
twice, 

10  And  had  commanded  him  concerning 
this  thing,  that  he  should  not  go  after  other 
gods : but  he  kept  not  that  which  the  Lord 
commanded. 

11  Wherefore  the  Lord  said  unto  Solomon, 
Forasmuch  as  this  is  done  of  thee,  and  thou 
hast  not  kept  my  covenant  and  my  statutes, 
which  I have  commanded  thee,  I will  surely 
rend  the  kingdom  from  thee,  and  will  give  it 
to  thy  servant. 

13  Notwithstanding,  in  thy  days  I will  not 
do  it  for  David  thy  father’s  sake : hut  I will 
rend  it  out  of  the  hand  of  thy  son. 

13  Howbeit  I will  not  rend  away  all  the 
kingdom ; hut  will  give  one  tribe  to  thy  son 
for  David  my  servant’s  sake,  and  for  Jerusa- 
lem’s sake  which  I have  chosen. 

14  ’IF  And  the  Lord  stirred  up  an  adversary 
unto  Solomon,  Hadad  the  Edomite : he  ivas 
of  the  king’s  seed  in  Edom. 

15  For  it  came  to  pass,  when  David  was  in 
Edom,  and  Joab  the  captain  of  the  host  was 
gone  up  to  bury  the  slain,  after  he  had  smit- 
ten every  male  in  Edom ; 

16  (For  six  months  did  Joab  remain  there 


Solomon's  adversaries. 


with  all  Israel,  until  he  had  cut  off  every 
male  in  Edom:) 

17  That  Hadad  fled,  he  and  certain  Edomites 
of  his  father’s  serv^ants  with  him,  to  g-o  into 

Hadad  hemg  yet  a little  child. 

18  And  they  arose  out  of  Midian,  and  came 
to  :^ran:  and  they  took  men  with  them  out 
of  Paran,  and  they  came  to  Egypt,  unto 
Pharaoh  king  of  Egypt;  which  gave  him  a 
house,  and  appointed  him  victuals,  and 
gave  him  land. 

19  And  Hadad  found  great  favour  in  the 
sight  of  Pharaoh,  so  that  he  gave  him  to 
wife  the  sister  of  his  own  wife,  the  sister  of 
Tahpenes  the  queen. 

And  the  sister  of  Tahpenes  bare  him  Gen- 
ubath  his  son,  whom  Tahpenes  weaned  in 
Pharaoh  s house : and  Gen  ubath  was  in  Pha- 
household  among  the  sons  of  Pharaoh. 
U And  when  Hadad  heard  in  Egypt  that 
David  slept  with  his  fathers,  and  that  Joab 
the  ca^ain  of  the  host  was  dead,  Hadad 
said  to  Pharaoh,  Let  me  depart,  that  I may 
go  to  mine  own  country. 

23  Then  Pharaoh  said  unto  him,  But  what 
hast  thou  lacked  with  me,  that,  behold,  thou 
seekest  to  go  to  thine  own  country  ? And 
he  answered.  Nothing : howbeit  let  me  go  in 
any  wise.  ® 

23  *11  ^^d  God  stirred  him  up  another  adver- 
sary, Rezon  the  son  of  Eliadah,  which  fled 
from  his  lord  Hadadezer  king  of  Zobah  : 

34  And  he  gathered  men  unto  him,  and  be- 
came captain  over  a band,  when  David  slew 
them  of  Zobah:  and  they  went  to  Damascus, 

1 therein,  and  reigned  in  Damascus. 

35  And  he  was  an  adversary  to  Israel  all  the 
toys  of  Solomon,  besides  the  mischief  that 
Hadad  aid:  and  he  abhorred  Israel,  and 
reigned  over  Syria. 

4.^.?  Jeroboam  the  son  of  Nebat,  an 
Ephrathite  of  Zereda,  Solomon’s  servant, 
whose  mother’s  name^ms  Zeruah,  a widow 
woman,  even  he  lifted  up  his  hand  against 
the  king. 

27  And  this  was  the  cause  that  he  lifted  up 
hand  against  the  king:  Solomon  built 

Millo,  and  repaired  the  breaches  of  the  city 
of  David  his  father. 

28  And  the  man  Jeroboam  was  a mighty 
man  of  valour:  and  Solomon  seeing  the 
young  man  that  he  was  industrious,  he  made 
him  ruler  over  all  the  charge  of  the  house 
of  Joseph. 

29  And  it  came  to  pass  at  that  time  when 
Jeroboam  went  out  of  Jerusalem,  that  the 
prophet  Ahijah  the  Shilonite  found  him  in 
the  way ; and  he  had  clad  himself  with  a new 

and  they  two  icere  alone  in  thefleld: 

30  And  Ahijah  caught  the  new  garment  that 

on  hnn,  and  rent  it  in  twelve  pieces : 

31  And  he  said  to  Jeroboam,  Take  thee  ten 
pieces : for  thus  saith  the  Lord,  the  God  of 
•Israel,  Behold,  I will  rend  the  kingdom  out 
of  the  hand  of  Solomon,  and  will  give  ten 
tribes  to  thee: 

he  shall  have  one  tribe  for  my  serv- 
ant  David’s  sake,  and  for  Jerusalem’s  sake, 
pe  city  which  I have  chosen  out  of  all  the 
tribes  of  Israel :) 

as  Because  that  they  have  forsaken  me,  and 
worshipped  Ashtoreth  the  goddess  of 
the  Zidonians,  Chemosh  the  god  of  the  Mo- 
abites, and  Milcom  the  god  of  the  children 


I.  KINGS,  XII. 


His  reign  and  death. 


of  Ammon,  and  have  not  walked  in  my  ways, 
to  do  that  which  is  right  in  mine  eyes,  and  to 
top  my  statutes  and  my  judgments,  as  did 
David  his  father. 

34  Howbeit  I will  not  take  the  whole  king- 
dom out  of  his  hand : but  I will  make  him 
prince  all  the  days  of  his  life  for  David  my 
servant’s  sake,  whom  I chose,  because  he 

and  my  statutes: 

35  But  I will  take  the  kingdom  out  of  his 
son’s  hand,  and  will  give  it  unto  thee,  even 
ten  tribes. 

j unto  his  son  will  I give  one  tribe, 
that  David  my  servant  may  have  a light  al- 
way  before  rne  in  Jerusalem,  the  city  which 
name  there. 

37  And  I will  take  thee,  and  thou  shalt  reign 
according  to  ail  that  thy  soul  desireth,  and 
Shalt  be  king  over  Israel. 

38  And  it  shall  be,  if  thou  wilt  hearken  un- 
to all  that  I command  thee,  and  wilt  walk  in 
my  ways,  and  do  that  is  right  in  my  sight,  to 
ke^  my  statutes  and  my  commandments, 
as  David  my  servant  did ; that  I will  be  with 
thee,  and  build  thee  a sure  house,  as  I built 

^nd  will  give  Israel  unto  thee. 

39  And  I will  for  this  afflict  the  seed  of  Da- 
vid, but  not  for  ever. 

40  Solomon  sought  therefore  to  kill  Jero- 
b^oam.  And  Jeroboam  arose,  and  fled  into 
Egypt,  unto  Shishak  king  of  Egypt,  and  was 
in  Egypt  until  the  death  of  Solomon. 

the  acts  of  Solomon, 
and  all  that  he  did,  and  his  wisdom,  are  they 
not  written  in  the  book  of  the  acts  of  Solo- 
mon? 

43  And  the  time  that  Solomon  reigned-  in 
Jerusalem  over  all  Israel  was  forty  years. 

43  And  Solomon  slept  with  his  fathers,  and 
was  buried  in  the  city  of  David  his  father: 
and  Rehoboam  his  son  reigned  in  his  stead. 

CHAPTER  XII. 

Rehoboam  succeedeth  Solomon. 

AND  Rehoboam  went  to  Shechem : for  all 
^ Israel  were  come  to  Shechem  to  make 
him  king. 

^ And  it  came  to  pass,  when  Jeroboam  the 
son  of  Nebat,  who  was  yet  in  Egypt,  heard  of 
Uy  (for  he  was  fled  from  the  presence  of  king 
Solomon,  and  Jeroboam  dwelt  in  Egypt,) 

3 That  they  sent  and  called  him.  And  Jer- 
oboam and  all  the  congregation  of  Israel 

J spake  unto  Rehoboam,  saying, 

4 Thy  father  made  our  yoke  grievous : now 
therefore  make  thou  the  grievous  service  of 
thy  father,  and  his  heavy  yoke  which  he  put 
upon  us,  lighter,  and  we  will  serve  thee. 

5 And  he  said  unto  them.  Depart  yet  for 
three  days,  then  come  again  to  me.  And  the 
people  departed. 

A ^ Rehoboam  consulted  with 

the  old  men,  that  stood  before  Solomon  his 
father  while  he  yet  lived,  and  said,  How  do 
^ may  answer  this  people  ? 
7_And  they  spake  unto  him,  saying.  If  thou 
wilt  be  a servant  unto  this  people  this  day, 
and  wilt  serve  them,  and  answer  them,  and 
speak  good  words  to  them,  then  they  will  be 
thy  servants  for  ever. 

he  forsook  the  counsel  of  the  old  men, 
which  they  had  given  him,  and  consulted 
young  men  that  were  grown  up 
with  him,  and  which  stood  before  him : 

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Ten  tribes  revolt.  I.  KINGS,  XIII.  Jeroboam's  hand  withereth. 


9 And  he  said  unto  them,  What  counsel  give 
ye  that  we  may  answer  this  people,  who 
have  spoken  to  me,  saying,  Make  the  yoke 
which  thy  father  did  put  upon  us  lighter  ? 

10  And  the  young  men  that  were  grown  up 
with  him  spake  unto  him,  saying.  Thus  shalt 
thou  speak  unto  this  people  that  spake  unto 
thee,  saying.  Thy  father  made  our  yoke 
heavy,  but  make  thou  it  lighter  unto  us; 
thus  shalt  thou  say  unto  them,  My  little 
finger  shall  be  thicker  than  my  father’s 
loins. 

11  And  now  whereas  my  father  did  lade  you 
with  a heavy  yoke,  I will  add  to  your  yoke ; 
my  father  hath  chastised  you  with  whips,  but 
I will  chastise  you  with  scorpions. 

12  t So  Jeroboam  and  all  the  people  came 
to  Rehoboam  the  third  day,  as  the  king  had 
appointed,  saying.  Come  to  me  again  the 
third  day. 

13  And  the  king  answered  the  people  rough- 
ly, and  forsook  the  old  men’s  counsel  that 
they  gave  him ; 

14  And  spake  to  them  after  the  counsel  of 
the  young  men,  saying.  My  father  made  your 
yoke  heavy,  and  I will  add  to  your  yoke : my 
father  also  chastised  you  with  whips,  but  I 
will  chastise  you  with  scorpions. 

15  Wherefore  the  king  hearkened  not  unto 
the  people ; for  the  cause  was  from  the  Lord, 
that  he  might  perform  his  saying,  which  the 
Lord  spake  by  Ahijah  the  Shilonite  unto 
Jeroboam  the  son  of  Nebat, 

16 1 So  when  all  Israel  saw  that  the  king 
hearkened  not  unto  them,  the  people  an- 
swered the  king,  saying.  What  portion  have 
we  in  David?  neither  have  inheritance  in 
the  son  of  Jesse:  to  your  tents,  O Israel: 
now  see  to  thine  own  house,  David.  So  Is- 
rael departed  unto  their  tents. 

17  But  as  for  the  children  of  Israel  which 
dwelt  in  the  cities  of  Judah,  Rehoboam 
reigned  over  them. 

18  Then  king  Rehoboam  sent  Adoram,  who 
was  over  the  tribute ; and  all  Israel  stoned 
him  with  stones,  that  he  died.  Therefore 
king  Rehoboam  made  speed  to  get  him  up 
to  his  chariot,  to  hee  to  Jerusalem. 

19  So  Israel  rebelled  against  the  house  of 
David  unto  this  day. 

20  And  it  came  to  pass,  when  all  Israel  heard 
that  Jeroboam  was  come  again,  that  they 
sent  and  called  him  unto  the  congregation, 
and  made  him  king  over  all  Israel : there  was 
none  that  followed  the  house  of  David,  but 
the  tribe  of  Judah  only. 

21  H And  when  Rehoboam  was  come  to  Je- 
rusalem, he  assembled  all  the  house  of  J u- 
dah,  with  the  tribe  of  Benjamin,  a hundred 
ahd  fourscore  thousand  chosen  men,  which 
were  warriors,  to  fight  against  the  house  of 
Israel,  to  bring  the  kingdom  again  to  Reho- 
boam the  son  of  Solomon. 

22  But  the  word  of  God  came  unto  Shemai- 
ah  the  man  of  God,  sajdng, 

23  Speak  unto  Rehoboam,  the  son  of  Solo- 
mon, king  of  .Judah,  and  unto  all  the  house 
of  Judah  and  Benjamin,  and  to  the  remnant 
of  the  people,  saying, 

24  Thus  saith  the  Lord,  Ye  shall  not  go  up, 
nor  fight  against  your  brethren  the  children 
of  Israel:  return  every  man  to  his  house; 
for  this  thing  is  from  me.  They  hearkened 
therefore  to  the  word  of  the  Lord,  and  re- 

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turned  to  depart,  according  to  the  word  of 
the  Lord. 

25  1 Then  Jeroboam  built  Shechem  in 
mount  Ephraim,  and  dwelt  therein;  and 
went  out  from  thence,  and  built  Penuel. 

26  And  Jeroboam  said  in  his  heart.  Now  shall 
the  kingdom  return  to  the  house  of  David : 

27  If  this  people  go  up  to  do  sacrifice*in  the 
house  of  the  Lord  at  Jerusalem,  then  shall 
the  heart  of  this  people  turn  again  unto 
their  lord,  even  unto  Rehoboam  king  of  Ju- 
dah, and  they  shall  kill  me,  and  go  again  to 
Rehoboam  king  of  Judah. 

28  Whereupon  the  king  took  counsel,  and 
made  two  calves  of  gold,  and  said  unto  them. 
It  is  too  much  for  you  to  go  up  to  Jerusalem : 
behold  thy  gods,  O Israel,  which  brought  thee 
up  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt. 

29  And  he  set  the  one  in  Beth-el,  and  the 
other  put  he  in  Dan. 

30  And  this  thing  became  a sin : for  the  peo- 
ple went  to  worshA^hetove  the  one,  even  un- 
to Dan. 

31  And  he  made  a house  of  high  places,  and 
made  priests  of  the  lowest  of  the  people, 
which  were  not  of  the  sons  of  Levi. 

32  And  Jeroboam  ordained  a feast  in  the 
eighth  month,  on  the  fifteenth  day  of  the 
month,  like  unto  the  feast  that  is  in  Judah, 
and  he  offered  upon  the  altar.  So  did  he  in 
Beth-el,  sacrificing  unto  the  calves  that  he 
had  made:  and  he  placed  in  Beth-el  the 
priests  of  the  high  places  which  he  had 
made. 

33  So  he  offered  upon  the  altar  which  he  had 
made  in  Beth-el  the  fifteenth  day  of  the 
eighth  month,  even  in  the  month  which  he 
had  devised  of  his  own  heart ; and  ordained 
a feast  unto  the  children  of  Israel : and  he 
offered  upon  the  altar,  and  burnt  incense. 

CHAPTER  XIIT. 

Prophecy  against  the  altar  at  Beth-el. 
AND,  behold,  there  came  a man  of  God  out 
of  Judah  by  the  word  of  the  Lord  unto 
Beth-el : and  Jeroboam  stood  by  the  altar  to 
burn  incense. 

2 And  he  cried  against  the  altar  in  the  word 
of  the  Lord,  and  said,  O altar,  altar,  thus 
saith  the  Lord  ; Behold,  a child  shall  be  born 
unto  the  house  of  David,  Josiah  by  name; 
and  upon  thee  shall  he  offer  the  priests  of  the 
high  places  that  burn  incense  upon  thee,  and 
men’s  bones  shall  be  burnt  upon  thee. 

3 And  he  gave  a sign  the  same  day,  saying. 
This  is  the  sign  which  the  Lord  hath  spoken ; 
Behold,  thie  altar  shall  be  rent,  and  the  ashes 
that  are  upon  it  shall  be  poured  out. 

4 And  it  came  to  pass,  when  king  Jeroboam 
heard  the  saying  of  the  man  of  God,  which 
had  cried  against  the  altar  in  Beth-el,  that  he 
put  forth  his  hand  from  the  altar,  saying. 
Lay  hold  on  him.  And  his  hand,  which  he 
put  forth  against  him,  dried  up,  so  that  he 
could  not  pull  it  in  again  to  him. 

5 The  altar  also  was  rent,  and  the  ashes 
poured  out  from  the  altar,  according  to  the 
sign  which  the  man  of  God  had  given  by  the 
word  of  the  Lord. 

6 And  the  king  answered  and  said  unto  the 
man  of  God,  Entreat  now  the  face  of  the 
Lord  ’thy  God,  and  pray  for  me,  that  my 
hand  may  be  restored  me  again.  And  the 
man  of  God  besought  the  Lord,  and  the 


The  disobedient  prophet  slain,  I.  KINGS,  XIV. 

king’s  hand'was  restored  him  again,  and  be- 
came as  it  was  before. 

7 And  the  king  said  unto  the  man  of  God, 

Come  home  with  me,  and  refresh  thyself, 

I will  give  thee  a reward. 

8 And  the  man  of  God  said  unto  the  king. 

If  thou  wilt  give  me  half  thine  house,  I will 
not  go  m with  thee,  neither  wiU  I eat  bread 
nor  drink  water  in  this  place  : 

9 For  so  was  it  charged  me  by  the  word  of 
the  Lord,  saying.  Eat  no  bread,  nor  drink 
thmj^camL\^^^  again  by  the  same  way  that 

smother  way,  and  returned 
came  to  Beth-el. 
an  old  prophet  in 
Beth-el ; and  his  sons  came  and  told  him  all 
that  the  man  of  God  had  done 
that  day  m Beth-el:  the  words  which  he 

X,  rthelrfether'!" 

12  And  yieir  father  said  unto  them.  What 
®cns  had  seen  what 
Juda^ ^ ^an  of  God  went,  which  came  from 

ooo  ^ sons.  Saddle  me  the 

rSe  thereof 

®*  and 

TwS  ».  ■ sittinjr  under  an  oak : and  he  said 
unto  him.  Art  thou  the  man  of  God  that 
from  Judah  ? And  he  said,  I am. 

15  Then  he  said  unto  him.  Come  home  with 
me,  and  eat  bread. 

return  with  thee, 

^ • neither  will  I eat  bread 

1^  ’^^tcr  with  thee  in  this  place : 

T ^crd  of  the 

no  bread  nor  drink 
^^^n  to  go  by  the 
way  that  thou  earnest.  ^ 

18  He  said  unto  him,  I am  a prophet  also  as 
angel  spake  unto  me  by  the 
saying.  Bring  him  back 
house,  that  he  may  eat 
^iQ  drink  water.  But  he  lied  unto  him. 

Jiini,  and  did  eat 
house,  and  drank  water. 

^^ss,  as  they  sat  at  the 
table,  that  the  word  of  the  Lord  came  unto 
brought  him  back : 

21  And  he  cried  unto  the  man  of  God  that 
Judah,  saying,  Thus  saith  the 
hast  disobeyed 
of  the  Lord,  and  hast  not  kept 

commSd  tbee“*  ®®-i 

drin^  *‘^®®’  "O  bread,  and 

water ; thy  carcass  shall  not  come 
tke  sepulchre  of  thy  fathers. 

b7pI/Pn  he  had  eaten 

SfP? +•’  after  he  had  drunk,  that  he  sad- 
ass,  to  wit,  for  the  prophet 
brought  back.  ^ 

hV  Y^s  gone,  a lion  met  him 

by  the  way,  and  slew  him ; and  his  carcass 
was  cast  in  the  way,  and  the  ass  stood  by  it 
^9rf  stood  by  the  carcass.  ’ 

hy,  and  saw  the 
^he  way,  and  the  lion  stand- 
it  l^hey  came  and  told 

It  m the  city  where  ttm  old  prophet  dwelt. 


The  old  prophet  hwrieth  him. 

26  And  when  the  prophet  that  brought  him 
ba(^  from  the  way  heard  thereof,  he  said.  It 
t8  the  man  of  God,  who  was  disobedient  unto 
• therefore  the  Lord 
hath  delivered  him  unto  the  lion,  which 
natn  torn  him,  and  slain  him,  according  to 
^P^word  of  the  Lord,  which  he  spake  unto 

spake  to  his  sons,  saying,  Saddle 
J they  saddled  him. 

iir4.u^  went  and  found  his  carcass  cast 
m the  way,  and  the  ass  and  the  lion  standing 
by  the  carcass : the  lion  had  not  eaten  the 
carcass,  nor  torn  the  ass. 

carcass  of 
upon  the  ass, 

and  brought  it  back : and  the  old  prophet 
came  to  the  city,  to  mourn  and  to  bury  him. 

carcass  in  his  own  grave  • 
my  brothe?f  sa?/tRfir,  Alas’ 

jV^ame  to  pass,  after  he  had  buried 
mm,  that  he  spake  to  his  sons,  saying.  When 
1 am  dead,  then  bury  me  in  the  sepulchre 
wherein  the  man  of  God  is  buried ; lay  my 
bones  beside  his  bones: 

P y^hich  he  cried  by  the 

word  of  the  Lord  against  the  altar  in  Beth- 
el, and  against  all  the  houses  of  the  high 
which  a/re  in  the  cities  of  Samaria, 
shall  surely  come  to  pass. 

33  If  After  this  thing  Jeroboam  returned 
from  his  evil  way,  but  made  again  of 

the  lowest  of  the  people  priests  of  the  high 
places : whosoever  would,  he  consecrated 
him,  and  he  became  one  of  the  priests  of 
the  high  places. 

34  And  this  thing  became  sin  unto  the  house 
Of  Jeroboam,  even  to  cut  it  off,  and  to  de-  . 
stroy  It  from  off  the  face  of  the  earth. 

CHAPTER  XIV. 

Prophecy  against  Jeroboam. 

Abijah  the  son  of  Jeroboam 


— fell  sick. 

2 And  Jeroboam  said  to  his  wife.  Arise  I 
pray  thee,  and  disguise  thyself,  that  thou  be 
not  known  to  be  the  wife  of  Jeroboam  : and 
get  thee  to  Shiloh : behold,  there  is  Ahiiah 
the  prophet,  which  told  me  that  I should  be 
king  over  this  people. 

3 And  take  with  thee  ten  loaves,  and  crack- 

^^riey,  and  go  to  him : he 
®7  tell  thee  what  shall  become  of  the  child. 

4 And  Jeroboam’s  wife  did  so,  and  arose, 

^2  to  Shiloh,  and  came  to  the  house 

ot  Ahijah.  But  Ahijah  could  not  see;  for 

reason  of  his  age. 

5 1 A.nd  the  Lord  said  unto  Ahijah,  Behold, 
the  wife  of  Jeroboam  comethto  ask  a thing 
of  thee  for  her  son ; for  he  is  sick : thus  and 
thus  shmt  thou  say  unto  her : for  it  shall  be 
when  she  comelh  in,  that  she  shall  feign 
herself  to  be  another  woman. 

Ahijah  heard  the 
sound  of  her  ^et,  as  she  came  in  at  the  door, 
that  he  said.  Come  in,  thou  wife  of  Jerobo- 
am ; why  f eignest  thou  thyself  to  be  another  ? 

to  thee  with  heavy  tidings. 

7 Go,  tell  Jeroboam,  Thus  saith  the  Lord 
God  of  Israel,  Rirasmuch  as  I exalted  thee 
from  among  the  people,  and  made  thee 
prince  over  my  people  Israel, 

8 And  rent  the  kingdom  away  from  the 

257 


JerdhoavfCs  ruin  foretold, 

house  of  David,  and  gave  it  thee : and  yet 
thou  hast  not  been  as  my  servant  David, 
who  kept  my  commandments,  and  who  fol- 
lowed me  with  all  his  heart,  to  do  that  only 
which  was  right  in  mine  eyes ; 

9 But  hast  done  evil  above  all  that  were  be- 
fore thee : for  thou  hast  gone  and  made  thee 
other  gods,  and  molten  images,  to  provoke 
me  to  anger,  and  hast  cast  me  behind  thj'' 

10  Therefore,  behold,  I will  bring  evil  upon 

ihe  house  of  Jeroboam,  and  will  cut  off 
from  Jeroboam  him  that  pisseth  against  the 
wall,  and  him  that  is  shut  up  and  left  in  Is- 
rael, and  will  take  away  the  remnant  of  the 
house  of  Jeroboam,  as  a man  taketh  away 
dung,  till  it  be  all  gone.  , 

11  Him  that  dieth  of  Jeroboam  in  the  city 
shall  the  dogs  eat;  and  him  that  dieth  in  the 
field  shall  the  fowls  of  the  air  eat:  for  the 
Lord  hath  spoken  it, 

12  Arise  thou  therefore,  get  thee  to  thine 
own  house : and  when  thy  feet  enter  into 
the  city,  the  child  shall  die. 

13  And  all  Israel  shall  mourn  for  him,  and 
bury  him : for  he  only  of  Jeroboam  shall 
come  to  the  grave,  because  in  him  there  is 
found  some  good  thing  toward  the  Lord 
God  of  Israel  in  the  house  of  Jeroboam. 

14  Moreover  the  Lord  shall  raise  him  up  a 
king  over  Israel,  who  shall  cut  off  the  house 
of  Jeroboam  that  day:  but  what?  even  now. 

15  For  the  Lord  shall  smite  Israel,  as  a reed 
is  shaken  in  the  water,  and  he  shall  root  up 
Israel  out  of  this  good  land,  which  he  gave 
to  their  fathers,  and  shall  scatter  them  be- 
yond the  river,  because  they  have  made  their 
groves,  provoking  the  Lord  to  anger. 

16  And  he  shall  give  Israel  up  because  of 
the  sins  of  Jeroboam,  who  did  sin,  and  who 
made  Israel  to  sin. 

17  t And  Jeroboam’s  wife  arose,  and  de- 

parted, and  came  to  Tirzah : and  when  she 
came  to  the  threshold  of  the  door,  the  child 
died ; , „ -r  i 

18  And  they  buried  him;  and  all  Israel 
mourned  for  him,  according  to  the  word  of 
the  Lord,  which  he  spake  by  the  hand  of 
his  servant  Ahijah  the  prophet. 

19  And  the  rest  of  the  acts  of  Jeroboam, 
how  he  warred,  and  how  he  reigned,  behold, 
they  are  written  in  the  book  of  the  Chroni- 
cles of  the  kings  of  Israel. 

20  And  the  days  which  Jeroboam  reigned 

were  two  and  twenty  years:  and  he  slept 
with  his  fathers,  and  Nadab  his  son  reigned 
in  his  stead.  ^ ^ , 

21  t And  Rehoboam  the  son  of  Solomon 

reigned  in  Judah.  Rehoboam  was  forty  and 
one  years  old  when  he  began  to  reign,  and 
he  reigned  seventeen  years  in  Jerusalem, 
the  city  which  the  Lord  did  choose  out  of 
all  the  tribes  of  Israel,  to  put  his  name  there. 
And  his  mother’s  name  was  Naamah  an  Am- 
monitess.  , . , ^ ^ 

22  Ana  Judah  did  evil  in  the  sight  of  the 
Lord,  and  they  provoked  him  to  jealousy 
with  their  sins  which  they  had  committed, 
above  all  that  their  fathers  had  done. 

23  For  they  also  built  them  high  places,  and 

images,  and  groves,  on  every  high  hill,  and 
under  every  green  tree.  . 

24  And  there  were  also  sodomites  in  the 
land:  and  they  did  according  to  all  the 

258 


I.  KINGS,  XV.  Rehoboam' 8 death, 

abominations  of  the  nations  which  the  Lord 
cast  out  before  the  children  of  Israel. 

25 1 And  it  came  to  pass  in  the  fifth  year  of 
king  Rehoboam,  that  Shishak  king  of  Egypt 
came  up  against  Jerusalem : 

26  And  he  took  away  the  treasures  of  the 
housed  of  the  Lord,  and  the  treasures  of  the 
king’s  house ; he  even  took  away  all : and  he 
took  away  all  the  shields  of  gold  which  Solo- 
mon had  made. 

27  And  king  Rehoboam  made  in  their  stead 
brazen  shields,  and  committed  them  unto 
the  hands  of  the  chief  of  the  guard,  which 
kept  the  door  of  the  king’s  house. 

28  And  it  was  so,  when  the  king  went  into 
the  house  of  the  Lord,  that  the  guard  bare 
them,  and  brought  them  back  into  the  guard- 
chamber. 

29  t Now  the  rest  of  the  acts  of  Rehoboam, 

and  all  that  he  did,  are  they  not  written  in 
the  book  of  the  Chronicles  of  the  kings  of 
Judah?  ^ , 

30  And  there  was  war  between  Rehoboam 
and  Jeroboam  all  their  days. 

31  And  Rehoboam  slept  with  his  fathers,  and 
was  buried  with  his  fathers  in  the  city  of 
David.  And  his  mother’s  name  was  Naamah 
an  Ammonitess.  And  Abijam  his  son  reign- 
ed in  his  stead. 


CHAPTER  XV. 

Reigns  of  Abijam^  and  Asa, 

NOW  in  the  eighteenth  year  of  king  Jero- 
boam the  son  of  Nebat  reigned  Abijam 
over  Judah. 

2  Three  years  reigned  he  in  Jerusalem. 
And  his  mother’s  name  was  Maachah,  the 
daughter  of  Abishalom. 

3  And  he  walked  in  all  the  sms  of  his  fa- 
ther, which  he  had  done  before  him : and  his 
heart  was  not  perfect  with  the  Lord  his 
God,  as  the  heart  of  David  his  father. 

4  Nevertheless  for  David’s  sake  did  the 
Lord  his  God  give  him  a lamp  in  Jerusalem  , 
to  set  up  his  son  after  him,  and  to  estabhsh 
Jerusalem:  , . 

5  Because  David  did  that  which  was  right 
in  the  eyes  of  the  Lord,  and  turned  not 
aside  from  any  thing  that  he  commanded 
him  all  the  days  of  his  life,  save  only  in  the 
matter  of  Uriah  the  Hittite. 

6  And  there  was  war  between  Rehoboam 
and  Jeroboam  all  the  days  of  his  life. 

7  Now  the  rest  of  the  acts  of  Abijam,  and 
all  that  he  did,  are  they  not  written  in  the 
book  of  the  Chronicles  of  the  kings  of  J u- 
dah?  And  there  was  war  between  Abijam 
and  Jeroboam.  . , . ^ a.,  ^ 

8  And  Abijam  slept  with  his  fathers;  and 
they  buried  him  in  the  city  of  David : and 
Asa  his  son  reigned  in  his  stead. 

9  1 And  in  the  twentieth  year  of  Jeroboam 
king  of  Israel  reigned  Asa  over  Judah.  ^ 
10  And  forty  and  one  years  reigned  he  in 
Jerusalem.  And  his  mother’s  name  was 
Maachah,  the  daughter  of  Abishalom. 

11  And  Asa  did  that  which  was  right  in  the 
eyes  of  the  Lord,  as  did  David  his  father. 

12  And  he  took  away  the  sodomites  out  of 
the  land,  and  removed  all  the  idols  that  his 
fathers  had  made.  , , 

13  And  also  Maachah  his  mother,  even  her 
he  removed  from  being  queen,  because  she 
had  made  an  idol  in  a grove ; and  Asa  de- 


Asa's  good  reign. 


stroyed  her  idol,  and  burnt  it  by  the  brook 
Ividron. 

14  But  the  hig'h  places  were  not  removed: 
nevertheless  Asa’s  heart  was  perfect  with 
the  Lord  all  his  days. 

15  And  he  brought  in  the  thing’s  which  his 
tather  had  dedicated,  and  the  thing’s  whicly’ 
himself  had  dedicated,  into  the  house  of  the 
Lord,  silver,  and  g’old,  and  vessels. 

16  It  And  there  was  war  between  Asa  and 
Baasha  king’  of  Israel  all  their  days. 

li  And  Baasha  king  of  Israel  went  up 
against  Judah,  and  built  Ramah,  that  he 
might  not  suffer  any  to  go  out  or  come  in  to 
Asa  king  of  Judah. 

18  Then  Asa  took  all  the  silver  and  the  gold 
that  were  left  in  the  treasures  of  the  house 
of  the  Lord,  and  the  treasures  of  the  king’s 
nouse,  and  delivered  them  into  the  hand  of 
his  servants : and  king  Asa  sent  them  to  Ben- 
hadad,  the  son  of  Tabrimon,  the  son  of  He- 
zion,  king  of  Syria,  that  dwelt  at  Damascus, 
saying, 

19  There  is  a league  between  me  and  thee, 
and  between  my  father  and  thy  father : be- 
hold, I have  sent  unto  thee  a present  of  sil- 
ver  and  gold ; come  and  break  thy  league 
with  Baasha  king  of  Israel,  that  he  may  de- 
part from  me. 

20  So  Ben-hadad  hearkened  unto  king  Asa, 
and  sent  the  captains  of  the  hosts  which  he 
had  against  the  cities  of  Israel,  and  smote 

and  Abel-beth-maachah,  and 
land  of  Naphtali. 
^I  Arm  it  came  to  pass,  when  Baasha  heard 
thereof^  that  he  left  off  building  of  Ramah, 
and  dwelt  in  Tirzah. 

^ Th^  19°^  made  a proclamation 
throughout  all  J udah ; none  was  exempted : 
they  took  away  the  stones  of  Ramah, 

J thereof,  wherewith  Baasha 

had  bulled;  and  king  Asa  built  with  them 
of  Benjamin,  and  Mizpah. 

33  The  rest  of  all  the  acts  of  Asa,  and  all  his 
^11  that  he  did,  and  the  cities 
which  he  budt,  are  they  not  written  in  the 
book  of  the  Chronicles  of  the  kings  of  Ju- 
dah? Nevertheless  in  the  time  of  his  old 
A diseased  in  his  feet. 

-^od  Asa  slept  with  his  fathers,  and  was 
witli  his  fathers  in  the  city  of  David 
his  father ; and  Jehoshaphat  his  son  reigned 
m his  stead. 

25  IF  And  Nadab  the  son  of  Jeroboam  began 
to  reign  over  Israel  in  the  second  year  of 
Asa  king  of  Judah,  and  reigned  over  Israel 
two  years. 

1*^  i^he  sight  of  the  Lord, 
and  walked  m the  way  of  his  father,  and  in 
nS  wherewith  he  made  Israel  to  sin. 

27  TF  And  Baasha  the  son  of  Ahijah,  of  the 
of  Issachar,  conspired  against  him; 
and  Bag^ha  smote  him  at  Gibbethon,  which 
hedged  to  the  Philistines;  for  Nadab  and 
oi  Gibbethon. 

Even  m the  third  year  of  Asa  king  of 
Judah  did  Baasha  slay  him,  and  reigned  in 
ins  stead. 

came  to  pass,  when  he  reigned, 
that  he  smote  all  the  house  of  Jeroboam ; he 
left  not  to  Jeroboam  any  that  breathed,  un- 
til he  had  destroyed  him,  according  unto  the 
^png  of  the  Lord,  which  he  spake  by  his 
servant  Ahijah  the  ShiJonite; 


1.  KINGS,  XVI. 


Prophecy  against  Baasha. 


oO  Because  of  the  sins  of  Jeroboam  which 
he  sinned,  and  which  he  made  Israel  sin,  by 
his  provocation  wherewith  he  provoked  the 
Lord  God  of  Israel  to  anger. 

of  fhe  acts  of  Nadab,  and 
all  that  he  did,  ore  they  not  written  in  the 
of  Chronicles  of  the  kings  ot  Israel 

32  A nd  there  was  war  between  Asa  and  Baa- 
sha king  of  Israel  all  their  days. 

33  In  ^e  third  year  of  Asa  king  of  Judah 
began  Baasha  the  son  of  Ahijah  to  reign 
over  all  Israel  in  Tirzah,  twenty  and  four 
years. 

^^/^od  he  did  evil  in  the  sight  of  the  Lord, 
and  walked  in  the  way  of  Jeroboam,  and  in 
his  sin  wherewith  he  made  Israel  to  sin. 

CHAPTER  XVI. 

Jehu's  prophecy  against  Baasha. 

Then  the  word  of  the  Lord  came  to  Jehu 
ing  Hanani  against  Baasha,  say- 

2 Forasmuch  as  I exalted  thee  out  of  the 
dust,  and  made  thee  prince  over  my  people 
Israel ; and  thou  hast  walked  in  the  way  of 
Jeroboam,  and  hast  made  my  people  Israel 
to  sin,  to  provoke  me  to  anger  with  their 

SIOS  9 

3 Behold,  I will  take  away  the  posterity  of 
Baasha,  and  the  posterity  of  his  house;  and 
will  make  thy  house  like  the  house  of  Jero- 
boam the  son  of  Nebat. 
i ff^at  dieth  of  Baasha  in  the  city 
shall  the  dogs  eat ; and  him  that  dieth  of  his 
in  the  fields  shall  the  fowls  of  the  air  eat. 

5 Now  the  rest  of  the  acts  of  Baasha,  and 
what  he  did,  and  his  might,  are  they  not 
written  m the  book  of  the  Chronicles  of  the 
kings  of  Israel  ? 

6 So  Baasha  slept  with  his  fathers,  and 
was  buried  in  Tirzah:  and  Elah  his  son 
reigned  in  his  stead. 

7 And  also  by  the  hand  of  the  prophet  Jehu 
the  son  of  Hanani  came  the  word  of  the 
Lord  against  Baasha,  and  against  his  house, 
even  for  all  the  evil  that  he  did  in  the  sight 
^ .^1  P,  provoking  him  to  anger 

with  the  work  of  his  hands,  in  being  like 
hotise  of  Jeroboam;  and  because  he 
killed  him. 

8 1 In  the  twenty  and  sixth  year  of  Asa 
king  of  Judah  began  Elah  the  son  of  Baasha 
n over  Israel  in  Tirzah,  two  years. 

9 And  his  servant  Zimri,  captain  of  half  his 
chariots,  conspired  against  him,  as  he  was 
m Tirzah,  drinking  himself  drunk  in  the 
house  of  Arza  steward  of  his  house  in  Tir- 
zah. 

4-9i4P?  went  in  and  smote  him,  and 

killed  hiin,  in  the  twenty  and  seventh  year 
of  -^sa  king  of  Judah,  and  reigned  in  his 

St03.Q* 

11  IF  And  it  came  to  pass,  when  he  began  to 
reign,  as  soon  as  he  sat  on  his  throne,  that 
he  slew  all  the  house  of  Baasha : he  left  him 
not  one  that  pisseth  against  a wall,  neither 
of  his  kinsfolks,  nor  of  his  friends. 

12  Thus  did  Zimri  destroy  all  the  house  of 
Baasha,  according  to  the  word  of  the  Lord, 
which  he  spake  against  Baasha  by  Jehu  the 
prophet, 

^^or  all  the  sins  of  Baasha,  and  the  sins 
of  Elah  his  son,  by  which  they  sinned,  and 
by  which  they  made  Israel  to  sin,  in  pro-. 


Omri/s  wicked  reign.  I.  KINGS,  XVII.  Elijah  fed  by  ravens. 


yoking’  the  Lord  God  of  Israel  to  anger 
with  their  vanities. 

14  Now  the  rest  of  the  acts  of  Elah,  and  all 
that  he  did,  are  they  not  written  in  the  book 
of  the  Chronicles  of  the  kings  of  Israel  ? 

15  1 In  the  twenty  and  seventh  year  of  Asa 
king  of  Judah  did  Zimri  reign  seven  days 
in  Tirzah.  And  the  people  were  encamped 
against  Gibbethon,  which  belonged  to  the 
Philistines. 

16  And  the  people  that  were  encamped 
heard  say,  Zimri  hath  conspired,  and  hath 
also  slain  the  king:  wherefore  all  Israel 
made  Omri,  the  captain  of  the  host,  king 
over  Israel  that  day  in  the  camp. 

17  And  Omri  went  up  from  Gibbethon,  and 
all  Israel  with  him,  and  they  besieged  Tirzah. 

18  And  it  came  to  pass,  when  Zimri  saw 
that  the  city  was  taken,  that  he  went  into 
the  palace  of  the  king’s  house,  and  burnt 
the  king’s  house  over  him  with  fire,  and 
died, 

19  For  his  sins  which  he  sinned  in  doing 
evil  in  the  sight  of  the  Lord,  in  walking  in 
the  way  of  Jeroboam,  and  in  his  sin  which 
he  did,  to  make  Israel  to  sin. 

30  Now  the  rest  of  the  acts  of  Zimri,  and 
his  treason  that  he  wrought,  are  they  not 
written  in  the  book  of  the  Chronicles  of  the 
Kings  of  Israel  ? 

31 1 Then  were  the  people  of  Israel  divided 
into  two  parts : half  of  the  people  followed 
Tibni  the  son  of  Ginath,  to  make  him  king ; 
.and  half  followed  Omri. 

33  But  the  people  that  followed  Omri  pre- 
vailed against  the  people  that  followed 
Tibni  the  son  of  Ginath  : so  Tibni  died,  and 
Omri  reigned. 

33 1 In  the  thirty  and  first  year  of  Asa  king 
of  Judah  began  Omri  to  reign  over  Israel, 
twelve  years:  six  years  reigned  he  in  Tir- 
zah. 

34  And  he  bought  the  hill  Samaria  of  She- 
mer  for  two  talents  of  silver,  and  built  on 
the  hill,  and  called  the  name  of  the  city 
which  he  built,  after  the  name  of  Shemer, 
owner  of  the  hill,  Samaria. 

35 1 But  Omri  wrought  evil  in  the  eyes  of 
the  Lord,  and  did  worse  than  aU  that  were 
before  him. 

36  For  he  walked  in  all  the  way  of  Jero- 
boam the  son  of  Nebat,  and  in  his  sin  where- 
with he  made  Israel  to  sin,  to  provoke  the 
Lord  God  of  Israel  to  anger  with  their 
vanities. 

37  Now  the  rest  of  the  acts  of  Omri  which 
he  did,  and  his  might  that  he  shewed,  are 
they  not  written  in  the  book  of  the  Chron- 
icles of  the  kings  of  Israel? 

38  So  Omri  slept  with  his  fathers,  and  was 
buried  in  Samaria:  and  Ahab  his  son  reigned 
in  his  stead. 

39  t And  in  the  thirty  and  eighth  year  of 
Asa  king  of  Judah  began  Ahab  the  son  of 
Omri  to  reign  over  Israel:  and  Ahab  the 
son  of  Omri  reigned  over  Israel  in  Samaria 
twenty  and  two  years. 

30  And  Ahab  the  son  of  Omri  did  evil  in 
the  sight  of  the  Lord  above  all  that  were 
before  him. 

31  And  it  came  to  pass,  as  if  it  had  been  a 
light  thing  for  him  to  walk  in  the  sins  of 
Jeroboam  the  son  of  Nebat,  that  he  took  to 
wife  Jezebel  the  daughter  of  Ethbaal  king 

360 


of  the  Zidonians,  and  went  and  served  Baal, 
and  worshipped  him. 

33  And  he  reared  up  an  altar  for  Baal  in 
the  house  of  Baal,  which  he  had  built  in 
Samaria. 

33  And  Ahab  made  a grove ; and  Ahab  did 
more  to  provoke  the  Lord  God  of  Israel  to 
anger  than  all  the  kings  of  Israel  that  were 
before  him. 

34  t In  his  days  did  Hiel  the  Beth-elite 
build  Jericho : he  laid  the  foundation  there- 
of in  Abiram  his  firstborn,  and  set  up  the 
gates  thereof  in  his  youngest  son  Segub, 
according  to  the  word  of  the  Lord,  which 
he  spake  by  Joshua  the  son  of  Nun. 

CHAPTER  XVn. 

Elijah  fed  by  ravens,  and  by  a widow. 
AND  Elijah  the  Tishbite,  who  was  of  the 
inhabitants  of  Gilead,  said  unto  Ahab, 
As  the  Lord  God  of  Israel  liveth,  before 
whom  I stand,  there  shall  not  be  dew  nor 
rain  these  years,  but  according  to  my  word. 
3 And  the  word  of  the  Lord  came  unto 
him,  saying, 

3 Get  thee  hence,  and  turn  thee  eastward, 
and  hide  thyself  by  the  brook  Cherith,  that 
is  before  Jordan. 

4 And  it  shall  be,  that  thou  shalt  drink  of 
the  brook ; and  I have  commanded  the  ra- 
vens to  feed  thee  there. 

5 So  he  went  and  did  according  unto  the 
word  of  the  Lord  : for  he  went  and  dwelt 
by  the  brook  Cherith,  that  is  before  Jordan. 

6 And  the  ravens  brought  him  bread  and 
flesh  in  the  morning,  and  bread  and  flesh  in 
the  evening ; and  he  drank  of  the  brook. 

7 And  it  came  to  pass  after  a while,  that 
the  brook  dried  up,  because  there  had  been 
no  rain  in  the  land. 

8 IF  And  the  word  of  the  Lord  came  unto 
him,  saying, 

9 Arise,  get  thee  to  Zarephath,  which  be- 
longeth  to  Zidon,  and  dwell  there : behold,  I 
have  commanded  a widow  woman  there  to 
sustain  thee. 

10  So  he  arose  and  went  to  Zarephath.  And 
when  he  came  to  the  gate  of  the  city,  be- 
hold, the  widow  woman  was  there  gather- 
ing of  sticks : and  he  called  to  her,  and  said. 
Fetch  me,  I pray  thee,  a little  water  in  a 
vessel,  that  I may  drink. 

11  And  as  she  was  going  to  fetch  it,  he  call- 
ed to  her,  and  said,  Bring  me,  I pray  thee,  a 
morsel  of  bread  in  thine  hand. 

13  And  she  said,  As  the  Lord  thy  God  liv- 
eth, I have  not  a cake,  but  a handful  of 
meal  in  a barrel,  and  a little  oil  in  a cruse : 
and,  behold,  I am  gathering  two  sticks,  that 
I may  go  in  and  dress  it  for  me  and  my  son, 
that  we  may  eat  it,  and  die. 

13  And  Elijah  said  unto  her,  Fear  not ; go 
and  do  as  thou  hast  said:  but  make  me 
thereof  a little  cake  first,  and  bring  it  unto 
me,  and  after  make  for  thee  and  for  thy 

^if  For  thus  saith  the  Lord  God  of  Israel, 
The  barrel  of  meal  shall  not  waste,  neither 
shall  the  cruse  of  oil  fail,  until  the  day  that 
the  Lord  sendeth  rain  upon  the  earth. 

15  And  she  went  and  did  according  to  the 
saying  of  Elijah : and  she,  and  he,  and  her 
house,  did  eat  many  days. 

16  And  the  barrel  of  meal  wasted  not,  noi- 


Th^  widow’s  son  resU>red.  I.  KINGS,  XVIIl.  Elijah  reproveth  Ahab. 


ther  did  the  cruse  of  oil  fail,  according*  to 
the  word  of  the  Lord,  which  he  spake  by 
Elijah. 

17  t And  it  came  to  pass  after  these  thing's, 
that  the  son  of  the  woman,  the  mistress  of 
the  house,  fell  sick ; and  his  sickness  was  so 
sore,  that  there  was  no  breath  left  in  him. 

18  And  she  said  unto  Elijah,  What  have  I 
to  do  with  thee,  O thou  man  of  aod?  art 
thou  come  unto  me  to  call  my  sin  to  remem- 
brance, and  to  slay  my  son  ? 

19  And  he  said  unto  her.  Give  me  thy  son. 
And  he  took  him  out  of  her  bosom,  and  car- 
ried him  up  into  a loft,  where  he  abode,  and 
laid  him  upon  his  own  bed. 

20  And  he  cried  unto  the  Lord,  and  said,  O 
Lord  my  God,  hast  thou  also  broug’ht  evil 
upon  the  widow  with  whom  I sojourn,  by 
slaying  her  son? 

21  And  he  stretched  himself  upon  the  child 
three  times,  and  cried  unto  the  Lord,  and 
said,  O Lord  my  God,  I pray  thee,  let  this 
child’s  soul  come  into  him  again. 

22  And  the  Lord  heard  the  voice  of  Elijah : 
and  the  soul  of  the  child  came  into  him 
again,  and  he  revived. 

23  And  Elijah  took  the  child,  and  brought 
him  down  out  of  the  chamber  into  the  house, 
and  delivered  him  unto  his  mother:  and  Eli- 
jah said.  See,  thy  son  liveth. 

24  IF  And  the  woman  said  to  Elijah,  Now  by 
this  I know  that  thou  art  a man  of  God,  and 
that  the  word  of  the  Lord  in  thy  mouth  is 
truth. 


CHAPTER  XVIII. 

Priests  of  Baal  put  to  death, 

AND  it  came  to  pass  after  many  days,  thal 
^ the  word  of  the  Lord  came  to  Elijah  in 
A saying.  Go,  shew  thyself  untc 
Ahab ; and  I will  send  rain  upon  the  earth. 

2 And  Elijah  went  to  shew  himself  untc 
Ahab.  And  there  was  a sore  famine  in  Sa- 
maria. 

3 And  Ahab  called  Obadiah,  which  was  the 
governor  of  his  house.  (Now  Obadiah  feared 
the  Lord  greatly : 

4 For  it  was  so,  when  Jezebel  cut  off  the 
prophets  of  the  Lord,  that  Obadiah  took  a 
hundred  prophets,  and  hid  them  by  fifty  in 

them  with  bread  and  water.) 

5 And  Ahab  said  unto  Obadiah,  Go  into  the 
land,  unto  all  fountains  of  water,  and  unto 
all  brooks : peradventure  we  may  find  grass 
to  save  the  horses  and  mules  alive,  that  we 
lose  not  all  the  beasts. 

6 So  they  divided  the  land  between  them  to 

pass  t^oughout  it:  Ahab  went  one  way  by 
aimself,  and  Obadiah  went  another  wav  bv 
himself.  ^ 

7 And  as  Obadiah  was  in  the  way,  behold, 
Elijah  met  him : and  he  knew  him,  and  fell 

said,  A.rt  thou  that  my  lord 

Elijah  ? 

8 ^d  he  answered  him,  I am:  go,  tell  thy 
lord.  Behold,  Elijah  is  here. 

9 And  he  said.  What  have  I sinned,  that 
thou  wouldest  deliver  thy  servant  into  the 
hand  of  Ahab,  to  slay  me  ? 

10  As  the  Lord  thy  God  liveth,  there  is  no 
nation  or  kingdom,  whither  my  lord  hath 
^t  sent  to  seek  thee:  and  when  they  said. 
He  IS  not  there ; he  took  an  oath  of  the  king- 
dom and  nation,  that  they  found  thee  not. 


11  And  now  thou  sayest.  Go,  teU  thy  lord. 
Behold,  Elijah  is  here. 

12  And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  as  soon  as  I am 
gone  from  thee,  that  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord 
shall  carry  thee  whither  I know  not;  and  so 
when  I come  and  tell  Ahab,  and  he  cannot 
find  thee,  he  shall  slay  me : but  I thy  serv- 
ant fear  the  Lord  from  my  youth. 

13  Was  it  not  told  my  lord  what  I did  when 
Jezebel  slew  the  prophets  of  the  Lord,  how 
I hid  a hundred  men  of  the  Lord’s  prophets 
by  fifty  in  a cave,  and  fed  them  with  bread 
and  water? 


14  And  now  thou  sayest.  Go,  tell  thy  lord. 
Behold,  Elijah  is  here : and  he  shall  slay  me. 

15  And  Elijah  said.  As  the  Lord  of  hosts 
liveth,  before  whom  I stand,  I will  surely 
shew  myself  unto  him  to  day. 

16  So  Obadiah  went  to  meet  Ahab,  and  told 
him : and  Ahab  went  to  meet  Elijah. 

17  IF  And  it  came  to  pass,  when  Ahab  saw 
Elijah,  that  Ahab  said  unto  him,  Art  thou 
he  that  troubleth  Israel? 

18  And  he  answered,  I have  not  troubled  Is- 
rael ; but  thou,  and  thy  father’s  house,  in 
that  ye  have  forsaken  the  commandments 
of  the  Lord,  and  thou  hast  followed  Baal- 
im. 


19  Now  therefore  send,  and  gather  to  me 
all  Israel  unto  mount  Carmel,  and  the  proph- 
ets of  Baal  four, hundred  and  fifty,  and  the 
prophets  of  the  groves  four  hundred,  which 
eat  at  Jezebel’s  table. 

20  So  Ahab  sent  unto  all  the  children  of  Is- 
rael, and  gathered  the  prophets  together  un- 
to mount  C)armel. 

21  And  Elijah  came  unto  all  the  people,  and 
said.  How  long  halt  ye  between  two  opin- 
ions? if  the  Lord  be  God,  follow  him:  but 
if  Baal,  then  follow  him.  And  the  people 
answered  him  not  a word. 

22  Then  said  Elijah  unto  the  people,  I,  even^ 
1 only,  remain  a prophet  of  the  Lord  ; but 
Baal’s  prophets  are  four  hundred  and  fifty 
men. 

23  Let  them  therefore  give  us  two  bullocks  r 
and  let  them  choose  one  bullock  for  them- 
selves, and  cut  it  in  pieces,  and  lay  it  on 
wood,  and  put  no  fire  under:  and  I will 
dress  the  other  bullock,  and  lay  it  on  wood„ 
and  put  no  fire  under : 

24  And  call  ye  on  the  name  of  your  gods, 
and  I will  call  on  the  name  of  the  Lord  : 
and  the  God  that  answereth  by  fire,  let  him 
be  God.  And  all  the  people  answered  and 
said.  It  IS  well  spoken. 

Elijah  said  unto  the  prophets  of 
Baal,  Choose  you  one  bullock  for  yourselves, 
and  dress  it  first ; for  ye  are  many ; and  call 
on  the  name  of  your  gods,  but  put  no  fire 
under. 

26  And  they  took  the  bullock  which  was 
given  them,  and  they  dressed  it,  and  called 
on  the  name  of  Baal  from  morning  even 
until  noon,  saying,  O Baal,  hear  us.  But 
there  was  no  voice,  nor  any  that  answered. 
And  they  leaped  upon  the  altar  which  was 
made. 

27  And  it  came  to  pass  at  noon,  that  Elijah 
mocked  them,  and  said.  Cry  aloud : for  he  is 
a god ; either  he  is  talking,  or  he  is  pursuing, 
or  he  is  in  a journey,  or  peradventure  he 
sleepeth,  and  must  be  awaked. 

28  And  they  cried  aloud,  and  cut  them= 


BoaxVs  prophets  are  slalrio  I.  KINGS,  XIX.  Elijah  fleeth  to  Beer-sheba. 


selves  after  their  manner  with  knives  and 
lancets,  till  the  blood  gushed  out  upon 
them. 

29  And  it  came  to  pass,  when  midday  was 
past,  and  they  prophesied  until  the  time  of 
the  offering  of  the  evening  sacrifice,  that 
there  was  neither  voice,  nor  any  to  answer, 
nor  any  that  regarded. 

30  And  Elijah  said  unto  all  the  people;  Come 
near  unto  me.  And  all  the  people  came 
near  unto  him.  And  he  repaired  the  altar 
of  the  Lord  that  was  broken  down. 

31  And  Elijah  took  twelve  stones,  accord- 
ing to  the  number  of  the  tribes  of  the  sons 
of  Jacob,  unto  whom  the  word  of  the  Lord 
came,  saying,  Israel  shall  be  thy  name : 

32  And  with  the  stones  he  built  an  altar  in 
the  name  of  the  Lord:  and  he  made  a 
trench  about  the  altar,  as  great  as  would 
contain  two  measures  of  seed. 

33  And  he  put  the  wood  in  order,  and  cut 
the  bullock  in  pieces,  and  laid  him  on  the 
wood,  and  said.  Fill  four  barrels  with  water, 
and  pour  it  on  the  burnt  sacrifice,  and  on 
the  wood. 

34  And  he  said.  Do  it  the  second  time.  And 
they  did  it  the  second  time.  And  he  said. 
Do  it  the  third  time.  And  they  did  it  the 
third  time. 

35  And  the  water  ran  round  about  the 
altar;  and  he  fiLlled  the  trench  also  with 
water. 

36  And  it  came  to  pass  at  the  time  of  the 
offering  of  the  evening  sacrifice,  that  Elijah 
the  prophet  came  near,  and  said.  Lord  God 
of  Abraham,  Isaac,  and  of  Israel,  let  it  be 
known  this  day  that  thou  art  God  in  Israel, 
and  that  I am  thy  servant,  and  that  I have 
done  all  these  things  at  thy  word. 

37  Hear  me,  O Lord,  hear  me,  that  this 
people  may  know  that  thou  art  the  Lord 
God,  and  that  thou  hast  turned  their  heart 
back  again. 

38  Then  the  fire  of  the  Lord  fell,  and  con- 
sumed the  burnt  sacrifice,  and  the  wood, 
and  the  stones,  and  the  dust,  and  licked  up 
^the  water  that  was  in  the  trench. 

.39  And  when  all  the  people  saw  it,  they  fell 
«on  their  faces : and  they  said,  The  Lord,  he 
is  the  God ; the  Lord,  he  is  the  God. 

40  And  Elijah  said  unto  them.  Take  the 
prophets  of  Baal;  let  not  one  of  them  es- 
cape. And  they  took  them:  and  Elijah 
brought  them  down  to  the  brook  Kishon, 
and  slew  them  there. 

41  If  And  Elijah  said  unto  Ahab,  Get  thee 
up,  eat  and  drink ; for  there  is  a sound  of 
abundance  of  rain. 

42  So  Ahab  went  up  to  eat  and  to  drink. 
.And  Elijah  went  up  to  the  top  of  Carmel ; 
and  he  cast  himself  down  upon  the  earth, 
and  put  his  face  between  his  knees, 

43  And  said  to  his  servant.  Go  up  now,  look 
toward  the  sea.  And  he  went  up,  and  look- 
ed, and  said,  There  is  nothing.  And  he  said. 
Go  again  seven  times. 

44  And  it  came  to  pass  at  the  seventh  time, 
that  he  said.  Behold,  there  ariseth  a little 
cloud  out  of  the  sea,  like  a man’s  hand. 
And  he  said,  Go  up,  say  unto  Ahab,  Prepare 
thy  chariot,  and  get  thee  down,  that  the  rain 
stop  thee  not. 

45  And  it  came  to  pass  in  the  mean  while, 
that  the  heaven  was  black  with  clouds  and 

?m 


wind,  and  there  was  a great  rain.  And  Ahab 
rode,  and  went  to  Jezreel. 

46  And  the  hand  of  the  Lord  was  on  Elijah ; 
and  he  girded  up  his  loins,  and  ran  before 
Ahab  to  the  entrance  of  Jezreel. 

CHAPTER  XIX. 

Elijah  threatened  by  Jezebel. 

AND  Ahab  told  Jezebel  all  that  Elijah  had 
done,  and  withal  how  he  had  slain  all 
the  prophets  with  the  sword. 

2 Then  Jezebel  sent  a messenger  unto  Eli- 
jah, saying.  So  let  the  gods  do  to  me,  and 
more  also,  if  I make  not  thy  life  as  the  life  of 
one  of  them  by  to  morrow  about  this  time. 

3 And  when  he  saw  that,  he  arose,  and  went 
for  his  life,  and  came  to  Beer-sheba,  which 
belongeth  to  Judah,  and  left  his  servant 
there. 

4 t But  he  himself  went  a day’s  journey 
into  the  wilderness,  and  came  and  sat  down 
under  a juniper  tree : and  he  requested  for 
himself  that  he  might  die ; and  said,  It  is 
enough ; now,  O Lord,  take  away  my  life ; 
for  I am  not  better  than  my  fathers. 

5 And  as  he  lay  and  slept  under  a juniper 
tree,  behold,  then  an  angel  touched  him, 
and  said  unto  him.  Arise  and  eat. 

6 And  he  looked,  and,  behold,  there  was  a 
cake  baken  on  the  coals,  and  a cruse  of  wa- 
ter at  his  head.  And  he  did  eat  and  drink, 
and  laid  him  down  again. 

7 And  the  angel  of  the  Lord  came  again 
the  second  time,  and  touched  him,  and  said. 
Arise  and  eat;  because  the  journey  is  too 
great  for  thee. 

8 And  he  arose,  and  did  eat  and  drink,  and 
went  in  the  strength  of  that  meat  forty  days 
and  forty  nights  unto  Horeb  the  mount  of 
God. 

9 1 And  he  came  thither  unto  a cave,  and 
lodged  there ; and,  behold,  the  word  of  the 
Lord  came  to  him,  and  he  said  unto  him. 
What  doest  thou  here,  Elijah? 

10  And  he  said,  I have  been  very  jealous  for 
the  Lord  God  of  hosts : for  the  children  of 
Israel  have  forsaken  thy  covenant,  thrown 
down  thine  altars,  and  slain  thy  prophets 
with  the  sword ; and  I,  even  I only,  am  left; 
and  they  seek  my  life,  to  take  it  away. 

11  And  he  said.  Go  forth,  and  stand  upon 

the  mount  before  the  Lord.  And,  behold, 
the  Lord  passed  by,  and  a great  and  strong 
wind  rent  the  mountains,  and  brake  in  pieces 
the  rocks  before  the  Lord  ; but  the  Lord 
was  not  in  the  wind : and  after  the  wind  an 
earthquake ; but  the  Lord  was  not  in  the 
earthquake : „ ^ ^ 

12  And  after  the  earthquake  a fire ; but  the 
Lord  was  not  in  the  fire : and  after  the  fire 
a still  small  voice. 

13  And  it  was  so,  when  Elijah  heard  it,  that 
he  wrapped  his  face  in  his  mantle,  and  went 
out,  and  stood  in  the  entering  in  of  the  cave. 
And,  behold,  there  came  a voice  unto  him, 
and  said.  What  doest  thou  here,  Elijah  ? 

14  And  he  said,  I have  been  very  jealous  for 
the  Lord  God  of  hosts : because  the  chil- 
dren of  Israel  have  forsaken  thy  covenant, 
thrown  down  thine  altars,  and  slain  thy 
prophets  with  the  sword ; and  I,  even  I only, 
am  left;  and  they  seek  my  life,  to  take  it 

15  And  the  Lord  said  unto  him.  Go,  return 


Ejlisha  foUoweth  Elijah,  I.  KINGS,  XX.  The  Syrians  defeated. 


on  thy  way  to  the  wilderness  of  Damascus : 
and  when  thou  comest,  anoint  Hazael  to  be 
king*  over  Syria : 

16  And  Jehu  the  son  of  Nimshi  shalt  thou 
anoint  to  be  king  over  Israel : and  Elisha  the 
son  of  Shaphat  of  Abel-meholah  shalt  thou 
anoint  to  be  prophet  in  thy  room. 

17  And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  that  him  that 
escapeth  the  sword  of  Hazael  shall  Jehu 
slay : and  him  that  escapeth  from  the  sword 
of  Jehu  shall  Elisha  slay. 

18  Yet  I have  left  me  seven  thousand  in  Is- 
rael, all  the  knees  which  have  not  bowed 
unto  Baal,  and  every  mouth  which  hath  not 
kissed  him. 

19 1 So  he  departed  thence,  and  found  Eli- 
sha the  son  of  Shaphat,  who  was  ploughing 
with  twelve  yoke  of  oxen  before  him,  and  he 
with  the  twelfth : and  Elijah  passed  by  him, 
and  cast  his  mantle  upon  him. 

30  And  he  left  the  oxen,  and  ran  after  Eli- 
jah, and  said,  Let  me,  I pray  thee,  kiss  my 
father  and  my  mother,  and  then  I will  fol- 
low thee.  And  he  said  unto  him.  Go  back 
again : for  what  have  I done  to  thee  ? 

31  And  he  returned  back  from  him,  and 
took  a yoke  of  oxen,  and  slew  them,  and 
boiled  their  flesh  with  the  instruments  of 
the  oxen,  and  gave  unto  the  people,  and 
^ey  did  eat.  Then  he  arose,  and  went  after 
Elijah,  and  ministered  unto  him. 


CHAPTER  XX. 

Ben-hadad  besiegeth  Samaria, 

AND  Ben-'hadad  the  king  of  Syria  gath- 
ered  all  his  host  together:  and  there 
were  thirty  and  two  kings  with  him,  and 
horses,  and  chariots : and  he  went  up  and 
besieged  Samaria,  and  warred  against  it. 

3  And  he  sent  messengers  to  Ahab  king  of 
Israel  into  the  city,  and  said  unto  him.  Thus 
saith  Ben-hadad, 

3 Thy  silver  and  thy  gold  is  mine;  thy 
wives  also  and  thy  children,  even  the  good- 
liest, are  mine. 

4 And  the  king  of  Israel  answered  and  said. 
My  lord,  O king,  according  to  thy  saving,  I 
am  thine,  and  all  that  I have. 

5 And  the  messengers  came  again,  and  said, 
Tims  speaketh  Ben-hadad,  saying.  Although 
I have  sent  unto  thee,  saying.  Thou  shalt 
deliver  me  thy  silver,  and  thy  gold,  and  thy 
wives,  and  thy  children ; 

6 Yet  I will  send  my  servants  unto  thee  to 
morrow  about  this  time,  and  they  shall 
search  thine  house,  and  the  houses  of  thy 
servants ; and  it  shall  be,  that  whatsoever  is 
pleasant  in  thine  eyes,  they  shaU  put  it  in 
their  hand,  and  take  it  away. 

7 Then  the  king  of  Israel  called  all  the  eld- 
ers  of  the  land,  and  said,  Mark,  I pray  you, 
and  see  how  this  man  seeketh  mischief : for 

unto  me  for  my  wives,  and  for  my 
children,  and  for  my  silver,  and  for  my 
gold;  and  I denied  him  not. 

8 ^d  all  the  elders  and  all  the  people  said 
Unto  nini.  Hearken  not  unto  nor  con- 
sent> 

9 Wheref  ore  he  said  unto  the  messengers  of 
Ben-hadad,  Tell  my  lord  the  king.  All  that 
thou  didst  send  for  to  thy  servant  at  the 
A 5 \ do : but  this  thing  I may  not  do. 
And  the  messengers  departed,  and  brought 
mm  word  againo 


10  And  Ben-hadad  sent  unto  him,  and  said. 
The  gods  do  so  unto  me,  and  more  also,  if 
the  dust  of  Samaria  shall  suffice  for  hand- 
fuls for  all  the  people  that  follow  me. 

11  And  the  king  of  Israel  answered  and 
said,  Tell  him.  Let  not  him  that  girdeth  on 
his  harness  boast  himself  as  he  that  putteth 
it  off. 

13  And  it  came  to  pass,  when  Ben-hadad 
heard  this  message,  as  he  was  drinking,  he 
and  the  kings  in  the  pavilions,  that  he  said 
unto  his  servants.  Set  yourselves  in  array. 
And  they  set  themselves  in  array  against  the 
city. 

13  t And,  behold,  there  came  a prophet 
^nto  Ahab  king  of  Israel,  saying.  Thus  saith 
the  Lord,  Hast  thou  seen  all  this  great  mul- 
titude? behold,  I will  deliver  it  into  thine 
hand  this  day ; and  thou  shalt  know  that  I 
am  the  Lord. 

14  And  Ahab  said.  By  whom  ? And  he  said, 
Thus  saith  the  Lord,  Even  by  the  young 
men  of  the  princes  of  the  provinces.  Then 
he  said.  Who  shall  order  the  battle  ? And 
he  answered.  Thou. 

15  Then  he  numbered  the  young  men  of 
the  princes  of  the  provinces,  and  they  were 
two  hundred  and  thirty  two : and  after  them 
he  numbered  all  the  people,  even  all  the 
children  of  Israel,  being  seven  thousand. 

16  And  they  went  out  at  noon.  But  Ben- 
hadad  was  drinking  himself  drunk  in  the 
pavilions,  he  and  the  kings,  the  thirty  and 
two  kings  that  helped  him. 

17  And  the  young  men  of  the  princes  of  the 
provinces  went  out  first;  and  Ben-hadad 
sent  out,  and  they  told  him,  saying.  There 
are  men  come  out  of  Samaria. 

18  And  he  said.  Whether  they  be  come  out 
for  peace,  take  them  alive ; or  whether  they 
be  come  out  for  war,  take  them  alive. 

19  So  these  young  men  of  the  princes  of  the 
provinces  came  out  of  the  city,  and  the  army 
which  followed  them. 

30  And  they  slew  every  one  his  man : and 
the  Syrians  fled ; and  Israel  pursued  them : 
and  Ben-hadad  the  king  of  Syria  escaped  on 
a horse  with  the  horsemen. 

31  And  the  king  of  Israel  went  out,  and 
smote  the  horses  and  chariots,  and  slew  the 
Syrians  with  a great  slaughter. 

33  IF  And  the  prophet  came  to  the  king  of 
Israel,  and  said  unto  him.  Go,  strengthen 
thyself,  and  mark,  and  see  what  thou  doest : 
for  at  the  return  of  the  year  the  king  of 
Syria  will  come  up  against  thee. 

33  And  the  servants  of  the  king  of  Syria 
said  unto  him.  Their  gods  are  gods  of  the 
hills;  therefore  they  were  stronger  than 
we;  but  let  us  fight  against  them  in  the 
plain,  and  surely  we  shall  be  stronger  than 
they. 

34  And  do  this  thing.  Take  the  kings  away, 
every  man  out  of  his  place,  and  put  captains 
in  their  rooms ; 

35  And  number  thee  an  army,  like  the 
army  that  thou  hast  lost,  horse  for  horse, 
and  chariot  for  chariot : and  we  will  fight 
against  them  in  the  plain,  and  surely  we 
shall  be  stronger  than  they.  And  he  heark- 
ened unto  their  voice,  and  did  so. 

36  And  it  came  to  pass  at  the  return  of  the 
year,  that  Ben-hadad  numbered  the  Syrians, 
land  went  np  to  Aphek,  to  fight  against  Israel 


Ahab's  unseasonahle  lenity.  I.  KINGS,  XXI.  Ahab's  death  foretold. 


27  And  the  children  of  Israel  were  number- 
ed, and  were  all  present,  and  went  ag'ainst 
them : and  the  children  of  Israel  pitched  be- 
fore them  like  two  little  flocks  of  kids ; but 
the  Syrians  fllled  the  country. 

28 1 And  there  came  a man  of  God,  and  spake 
unto  the  king'  of  Israel,  and  said.  Thus  saith 
the  Lord,  Because  the  Syrians  have  said. 
The  Lord  is  God  of  the  hills,  but  he  is  not 
God  of  the  valleys,  therefore  will  I deliver 
all  this  great  multitude  into  thine  hand,  and 
ye  shall  know  that  I am  the  Lord. 

29  And  they  pitched  one  over  against  the 
other  seven  days.  And  so  it  was,  that  in  the 
seventh  day  the  battle  was  joined : and  the 
children  of  Israel  slew  of  the  Syrians  a hun- 
dred thousand  footmen  in  one  day. 

30  But  the  rest  fled  to  Aphek,  into  the  city ; 
and  there  a wall  fell  upon  twenty  and  seven 
thousand  of  the  men  that  were  left.  And 
Ben-hadad  fled,  and  came  into  the  city,  into 
an  inner  chamber. 

31  IF  And  his  servants  said  unto  him.  Behold 
now,  we  have  heard  that  the  kings  of  the 
house  of  Israel  are  merciful  kings : let  us,  I 
pray  thee,  put  sackcloth  on  our  loins,  and 
ropes  upon  our  heads,  and  go  out  to  the  king 
of  Israel : peradventure  he  will  save  thy  life. 

32  So  they  girded  sackcloth  on  their  loins, 
and  put  ropes  on  their  heads,  and  came  to 
the  king  of  Israel,  and  said.  Thy  servant  Ben- 
hadad  saith,  I pray  thee,  let  me  live.  And  he 
said.  Is  he  yet  alive  ? he  is  my  brother. 

33  Now  the  men  did  diligently  observe 
whether  any  thing  would  come  from  him, 
and  did  hastily  catch  it : and  they  said.  Thy 
brother  Ben-hadad.  Then  he  said.  Go  ye, 
bring  him.  Then  Ben-hadad  came  forth  to 
him ; and  he  caused  him  to  come  up  into 
the  chariot. 

34  And  Ben-hadad  said  unto  him,  The  cities, 
which  my  father  took  from  thy  father,  I will 
restore;  and  thou  shalt  make  streets  for 
thee  in  Damascus,  as  my  father  made  in  Sa- 
maria. Then  said  Ahab,  I will  send  thee 
away  with  this  covenant.  So  he  made  a 
covenant  with  him',  and  sent  him  away. 

^ IF  And  a certain  man  of  the  sons  of  the 
prophets  said  unto  his  neighbour  in  the 
word  of  the  Lord,  Smite  me,  I pray  thee. 
And  the  man  refused  to  smite  him. 

36  Then  said  he  unto  him.  Because  thou  hast 
not  obeyed  the  voice  of  the  Lord,  behold,  as 
soon  as  thou  art  departed  from  me,  a lion 
shall  slay  thee.  And  as  soon  as  he  was  dp- 

arted  from  him,  a lion  found  him,  and  slew 
im. 

37  Then  he  found  another  man,  and  said. 
Smite  me,  I pray  thee.  And  the  man  smote 
him,  so  that  in  smiting  he  wounded  him. 

38  So  the  prophet  departed,  and  waited  for 
the  king  by  the  way,  and  disguised  himself 
with  ashes  upon  his  face. 

39  And  as  the  king  passed  by,  he  cried  unto 
the  king : and  he  said.  Thy  servant  went  out 
into  the  midst  of  the  battle ; and,  behold,  a 
man  turned  aside,  and  brought  a man  unto 
me,  and  said,  Keep  this  man : if  by  any  means 
he  be  missing,  then  shall  thy  life  be  for  his 
life,  or  else  thou  shalt  pay  a talent  of  silver. 

40  And  as  thy  servant  was  busy  here  and 
there,  he  was  gone.  And  the  king  of  Israel 
said  unto  him.  So  shall  thy  judgment  be; 
thyself  hast  decided  it. 


41  And  he  hasted,  and  took  the  ashes  away 
from  his  face;  and  the  king  of  Israel  dis- 
cerned him  that  he  was  of  the  prophets. 

42  And  he  said  unto  him,  Thus  saith  the 
Lord,  Because  thou  hast  let  go  out  of  thy 
hand  a man  whom  I appointed  to  utter  de- 
struction, therefore  thy  life  shall  go  for  his 
life,  and  thy  people  for  his  people. 

43  And  the  king  of  Israel  went  to  his  house 
heavy  and  displeased,  and  came  to  Samaria. 

CHAPTER  XXI. 

Ahab  coveteth  Naboth* s vineyard. 

AND  it  came  to  pass  after  these  things,  that 
Naboth  the  Jezreelite  had  a vineyard, 
which  was  in  Jezreel,  hard  by  the  palace  of 
Ahab  king  of  Samaria. 

2 And  Ahab  spake  unto  Naboth,  saying, Give 
me  thy  vineyard,  that  I may  have  it  for  a 
garden  of  herbs,  because  it  is  near  unto  my 
house:  and  I will  give  thee  for  it  a better 
vineyard  than  it ; or,  if  it  seem  good  to  thee, 

I will  give  thee  the  worth  of  it  in  mone5^ 

3 And  Naboth  said  to  Ahab,  The  Lord  for- 
bid it  me,  that  I should  give  the  inheritance 
of  my  fathers  unto  thee. 

4 And  Ahab  came  into  his  house  heavy  and 
displeased  because  of  the  word  which  Naboth 
the  Jezreelite  had  spoken  to  him : for  he  had 
said,  I will  not  give  thee  the  inheritance  of 
my  fathers.  And  he  laid  him  down  upon  his 
bed,  and  turned  away  his  face,  and  would 
eat  no  bread. 

5 IF  But  Jezebel  his  wife  came  to  him,  and 
said  unto  him,  Why  is  thy  spirit* so  sad,  that 
thou  eatest  no  bread  ? 

6 And  he  said  unto  her.  Because  I spake  un- 
to Naboth  the  Jezreelite,  and  said  unto  him. 
Give  me  thy  vineyard  for  money ; or  else,  if 
it  please  thee,  I will  give  thee  another  vine- 
yard for  it : and  he  answered,  I will  not  give 
thee  my  vineyard. 

7 And  Jezebel  his  wife  said  unto  him,  Dost 
thou  now  govern  the  kingdom  of  Israel? 
arise,  and  eat  bread,  and  let  thine  heart  be 
merry : I will  give  thee  the  vineyard  of  Na- 
both the  Jezreelite. 

8 So  she  wrote  letters  in  Ahab’s  name,  and 
sealed  them  with  his  seal,  and  sent  the  letters 
unto  the  elders  and  to  the  nobles  that  were 
in  his  city,  dwelling  with  Naboth. 

9 And  she  wrote  in  the  letters,  saying.  Pro- 
claim a fast,  and  set  Naboth  on  high  among 
the  people: 

10  And  set  two  men,  sons  of  Belial,  before 
him,  to  bear  witness  against  him,  saying, 
Thou  didst  blaspheme  God  and  the  king. 
And  then  carry  him  out,  and  stone  him,  that 
he  may  die. 

11  And  the  men  of  his  city,  even  the  elders 
and  the  nobles  who  were  the  inhabitants  in 
his  city,  did  as  Jezebel  had  sent  unto  them, 
and  as  it  was  written  in  the  letters  which 
she  had  sent  unto  them. 

12  They  proclaimed  a fast,  and  set  Naboth 
on  high  among  the  people. 

13  And  there  came  in  two  men,  children  of 
Belial,  and  sat  before  him : and  the  men  of 
Belial  witnessed  against  him,  even  against 
Naboth,  in  the  presence  of  the  people,  say- 
ing, Naboth  did  blaspheme  God  and  the 
king.  Then  they  carried  him  forth  out  of 
the  city,  and  stoned  him  with  stones,  that 
he  died. 


Ahah  seduced 


14  Then  they  sent  to  Jezebel,  saying,  Naboth 
IS  stoned,  and  is  dead. 

15  1 And  it  came  to  pass,  when  Jezebel 
neard  that  Naboth  was  stoned,  and  was 
dead,  that  Jezebel  said  to  Ahab,  Arise,  take 
possession  of  the  vineyard  of  Naboth  the 
Jezreelite,  which  he  refused  to  give  thee 
for  money:  for  Naboth  is  not  alive,  but 
dead. 

16  And  it  came  to  pass,  when  Ahab  heard 
that  Naboth  was  dead,  that  Ahab  rose  up  to 
go  down  to  the  vineyard  of  Naboth  the  Jez- 
reelite,  to  take  possession  of  it. 

word  of  the  Lord  came  to 
Elijah  the  Tishbite,  saying, 

18  Arise,  go  down  to  meet  Ahab  king  of 
Israel,  which  is  in  Samaria:  behold,  he  is 
in  the  vineyard  of  Naboth,  whither  he  is 
gone  down  to  possess  it. 

19  And  thou  shalt  speak  unto  him,  saying. 
Thus  saith  the  Lord,  Hast  thou  killed,  and 
also  taken  possession  ? And  thou  shalt  speak 
unto  him,  saying.  Thus  saith  the  Lord,  In 
the  place  where  dogs  licked  the  blood  of 
Naboth  shall  dogs  lick  thy  blood,  even  thine. 

20  And  Ahab  said  to  Elijah,  Hast  thou 

found  me,  O mine  enemy?  And  he  an- 
swered, I have  found  thee:  because  thou 
hast  sold  thyself  to  work  evil  in  the  sight  of 
the  Lord.  ® 

^ bring  evil  upon  thee,  and 
vaix  take  away  thy  posterity,  and  will  cut 
on  from  Ahab  him  that  pisseth  against  the 
wall,  and  him  that  is  shut  up  and  left  in 
Israel, 

22  And  mil  make  thine  house  like  the 
house  of  Jeroboam  the  son  of  Nebat,  and 
like  the  house  of  Baasha  the  son  of  Ahiiah, 
lor  the  provocation,  wherewith  thou  hast 
provoked  me  to  anger,  and  made  Israel  to 

Sin* 

23  And  of  Jezebel  also  spake  the  Lord,  say- 
ing, The  dogs  shall  eat  Jezebel  by  the  wall 
or  j©zrGGl« 

24  Him  that  dieth  of  Ahab  in  the  city  the' 
dogs  shall  eat;  and  him  that  dieth  in  the 
field  shall  the  fowls  of  the  air  eat. 

^one  like  unto  Ahab, 
which  did  sell  himself  to  work  wickedness 
m the  sight  of  the  Lord,  whom  Jezebel  his 
wife  stirred  up. 

26  And  he  did  very  abominably  in  following 
id9ls,  according  to  all  things  as  did  the  Am- 
orites,  whom  the  Lord  cast  out  before  the 
children  of  Israel. 

27  And  it  came  to  pass,  when  Ahab  heard 
those  words,  that  he  rent  his  clothes,  and 
put  sackcloth  upon  his  flesh,  and  fasted,  and 
lay  m sackcloth,  and  went  softly. 

28  And  the  word  of  the  Lord  came  to  Eli- 
jah the  Tishbite,  saying, 

29  Seest  thou  how  Ahab  humbleth  himself 
before  me?  because  he  humbleth  himself 
before  me,  I will, not  bring  the  evil  in  his 
days:  bat  in  his  son’s  days  will  I bring  the 
evil  upon  his  house. 

CHAPTER  XXII. 

Ahah  slain  at  Bamoth-gilead. 

AND  they  continued  three  years  without 
^ war  between  Syria  and  Israel. 

T carne  to  pass  in  the  third  year, 
that  Jehoshaphat  the  king  of  Judah  came 
down  to  the  long  of  Israel. 

ft* 


I.  KINGS,  XXII. 


by  false  prophets. 


3 And  the  king  of  Israel  said  unto  his  serv- 
ants, Know  ye  that  Ramoth  in  Gilead  is 
ours,  and  we  be  still,  and  take  it  not  out  of 
the  hand  of  the  king  of  Syria  ? 

4 And  he  said  unto  Jehoshaphat,  Wilt  thou 
go  with  me  to  battle  to  Ramoth-gilead  ? 
And  Jehoshaphat  said  to  the  king  of  Israel, 
I am  as  thou  art^  my  people  as  thy  people, 
my  horses  as  thy  horses. 

5 And  Jehoshaphat  said  unto  the  king  of 
Ipael,  Inquire,  I pray  thee,  at  the  word  of 
the  Lord  to  day. 

6 Then  the  king  of  Israel  gathered  the 
prophets  together,  about  four  hundred  men, 
and  said  unto  them.  Shall  I go  against 
Rarnoth-gilead  to  battle,  or  shall  I forbear  ? 
And  they  said.  Go  up ; for  the  Lord  shall 
deliver  it  into  the  hand  of  the  king. 

7 And  Jehoshaphat  said.  Is  there  not  here 
a prophet  of  the  Lord  besides,  that  we 
might  inquire  of  him? 

8 And  the  king  of  Israel  said  unto  Jehosh- 
aphat, There  is  yet  one  man,  Micaiah  the 
son  of  Imlah,  by  whom  we  may  inquire  of 
the  Lord  : but  I hate  him ; for  he  doth  not 
prophesy  good  concerning  me,  but  evil. 
And  Jehoshaphat  said.  Let  not  the  king  say 

9 Then  the  king  of  Israel  called  an  officer, 
and  said.  Hasten  hither  Micaiah  the  son  of 
Imlah. 

10  And  the  king  of  Israel  and  Jehoshaphat 
the  king  of  Judah  sat  each  on  his  throne, 
having  put  on  their  robes,  in  a void  place  in 

gate  of  Samaria;  and 
hll  the  prophets  prophesied  before  them. 

11  And  Zedekiah  the  son  of  Chenaanah 
made  him  horns  of  iron  : and  he  said.  Thus 
saith  the  Lord,  With  these  shalt  thou  push 
the  Syrians,  until  thou  have  consumed  them. 

12  i^d  all  the  prophets  prophesied  so,  say- 

ing, Go  up  to  Ramoth-gilead,  and  prosper  : 
tor  the  Lord  shall  deliver  it  into  the  kine-’s 
hand.  ^ 

13  And  the  messenger  that  was  gone  to  call 
Micaiah  spake  unto  him,  saying.  Behold 
now,  the  words  of  the  prophets  declare  good 
unto  the  king  with  one  mouth:  let  thy 
word,  I pray  thee,  be  like  the  word  of  one 
of  them,  and  speak  that  which  is  good. 

14  And  Micaiah  said,  As  the  Lord  liveth, 
what  the  Lord  saith  unto  me,  that  will  I 
speak. 

15  IF  So  he  9ame  to  the  king.  And  the  king 
^id  unto  him,  Micaiah,  shall  we  go  against 
Ramoth-gilead  to  battle,  or  shall  we  forbear  ? 
And  he  answered  him.  Go,  and  prosper : for 
the  Lord  shall  deliver  it  into  the  hand  of 
the  king. 

16  And  the  king  said  unto  him.  How  many 
times  shall  I adjure  thee  that  thou  tell  me 
nothing  but  that  which  is  true  in  the  name 
of  the  Lord  ? 

17  And  he  said,  I saw  all  Israel  scattered 
upon  the  hills,  as  sheep  that  have  not  a 
shepherd : and  the  Lord  said.  These  have 
no  master : let  them  return  every  man  to 
his  house  in  peace. 

18  Aiffi  the  king  of  Israel  said  unto  Jehosha- 
phat, Did  I not  tell  thee  that  he  would  proph- 
esy no  good  concerning  me,  but  evil  ? 

19  And  he  said.  Hear  thou  therefore  the 
word  of  the  Lord  : I saw  the  Lord  sitting 
on  his  throne,  and  all  the  host  of  heaven 

265 


Micaiah* 8 prophecy,  I.  BRINGS,  XXII « AhaziaN 8 evil  reign. 


standing  by  him  on  his  right  hand  and  on 
his  left. 

20  And  the  Lord  said,  Who  shall  persuade 
Ahab,  that  he  may  go  up  and  fall  at  Ramoth- 
gilead  ? And  one  said  on  this  manner,  and 
another  said  on  that  manner. 

21  And  there  came  forth  a spirit,  and  stood 
before  the  Lord,  and  said,  I will  persuade 
him. 

22  And  the  Lord  said  unto  him.  Where- 
with ? And  he  said,  I will  go  forth,  and  I 
will  be  a lying  spirit  in  the  mouth  of  all  his 
prophets.  And  he  said.  Thou  shalt  persuade 
him,  and  prevail  also : go  forth,  and  do  so. 

23  Now  therefore,  behold,  the  Lord  hath 
put  a lying  spirit  in  the  mouth  of  all  these 
thy  prophets,  and  the  Lord  hath  spoken 
evil  concerning  thee. 

24  But  Zedekiah  the  son  of  Chenaanah  went 
near,  and  smote  Micaiah  on  the  cheek,  and 
said.  Which  way  went  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord 
from  me  to  speak  unto  thee  ? 

25  And  Micaiah  said.  Behold,  thou  shalt  see 
in  that  day,  when  thou  shalt  go  into  an 
inner  chamber  to  hide  thyself. 

26  And  the  king  of  Israel  said.  Take  Mica- 
iah, and  carry  him  back  unto  Amon  the 
governor  of  the  city,  and  to  Joash  the  king’s 
son; 

27  And  say.  Thus  saith  the  king.  Put  this 
fellow  in  the  prison,  and  feed  him  with 
bread  of  affliction  and  with  water  of  afflic- 
tion, until  I come  in  peace. 

28  And  Micaiah  said.  If  thou  return  at  all  in 
peace,  the  Lord  hath  not  spoken  by  me. 
And  he  said.  Hearken,  O people,  every  one 
of  you. 

29  So  the  king  of  Israel  and  Jehoshaphat  the 
king  of  Judah  went  up  to  Ramoth-gilead. 

30  And  the  king  of  Israel  said  unto  Jehosh- 
aphat, I will  disguise  myself,  and  enter  into 
the  battle ; but  put  thou  on  thy  robes.  And 
the  king  of  Israel  disguised  himself,  and 
went  into  the  battle. 

31  But  the  king  of  Syria  commanded  his 
thirty  and  two  captains  that  had  rule  over 
his  chariots,  saying.  Fight  neither  with  small 
nor  great,  save  only  with  the  king  of  Israel. 

32  And  it  came  to  pass,  jvhen  the  captains 
of  the  chariots  saw  Jehoshaphat,  that  they 
said.  Surely  it  is  the  king  of  Israel.  And 
they  turned  aside  to  fight  against  him : and 
Jehoshaphat  cried  out. 

33  And  it  came  to  pass,  when  the  captains 
of  the  chariots  perceived  that  it  was  not  the 
king  of  Israel,  that  they  turned  back  from 
pursuing  him. 

34  And  a certain  man  drew  a bow  at  a ven- 
ture, and  smote  the  king  of  Israel  between 
the  joints  of  the  harness : wherefore  he  said 
unto  the  driver  of  his  chariot.  Turn  thine 
hand,  and  carry  me  out  of  the  host;  for  I 
am  wounded. 

35  And  the  battle  increased  that  day : and 
the  king  was  stayed  up  in  his  chariot  against 
the  Syrians,  and  died  at  even : and  the  blood 
ran  out  of  the  wound  into  the  midst  of  the 
chariot. 


36  And  there  went  a proclamation  through- 
out the  host  about  the  going  down  of  the 
sun,  saying.  Every  man  to  his  city,  and  every 
man  to  his  own  country. 

37  t So  the  king  died,  and  was  brought  to 
Samaria;  and  they  buried  the  king  in  Sa- 
maria. 

38  And  one  washed  the  chariot  in  the  pool 
of  Samaria;  and  the  dogs  licked  up  his 
blood ; and  they  washed  his  armour ; accord- 
ing unto  the  word  of  the  Lord  which  he 
spake. 

39  Now  the  rest  of  the  acts  of  Ahab,  and  all 
that  he  did,  and  the  ivory  house  which  he 
made,  and  all  the  cities  that  he  built,  are 
they  not  written  in  the  book  of  the  Chroni- 
cles of  the  kings  of  Israel  ? 

40  So  Ahab  slept  with  his  fathers ; and  Aha- 
ziah  his  son  reigned  in  his  stead. 

41 1 And  Jehoshaphat  the  son  of  Asa  began 
to  reign  over  Judah  in  the  fourth  year  of 
Ahab  king  of  Israel. 

42  Jehoshaphat  was  thirty  and  five  years 
old  when  he  began  to  reign ; and  he  reigned 
twenty  and  five  years  in  Jerusalem.  And 
his  mother’s  name  was  Azubah  the  daughter 
of  Shilhi. 

43  And  he  walked  in  all  the  ways  of  Asa  his 
father ; he  turned  not  aside  from  it,  doing 
that  which  was  right  in  the  eyes  of  the  Lord  : 
nevertheless  the  high  places  were  not  taken 
away ; for  the  people  offered  and  burnt  in- 
cense yet  in  the  high  places. 

44  And  Jehoshaphat  made  peace  with  the 
king  of  Israel. 

45  Now  the  rest  of  the  acts  of  Jehoshaphat, 
and  his  might  that  he  shewed,  and  how  he 
warred,  are  they  not  written  in  the  book  of 
the  Chronicles  of  the  kings  of  Judah? 

46  And  the  remnant  of  the  sodomites, 
which  remained  in  the  days  of  his  father 
Asa,  he  took  out  of  the  land. 

47  There  was  then  no  king  in  Edom : a dep- 
uty was  king. 

48  Jehoshaphat  made  ships  of  Tharshish  to 
go  to  Ophir  for  gold : but  they  went  not ; for 
the  ships  were  broken  at  Ezion-geber. 

49  Then  said  Ahaziah  the  son  of  Ahab  unto 
Jehoshaphat,  Let  my  servants  go  with  thy 
servants  in  the  ships.  But  Jehoshaphat 
would  not. 

50 1 And  Jehoshaphat  slept  with  his  fathers, 
and  was  buried  with  his  fathers  in  the  city 
of  David  his  father:  and  Jehoram  his  son 
reigned  in  his  stead. 

5111  Ahaziah  the  son  of  Ahab  began  to  reign 
over  Israel  in  Samaria  the  seventeenth  year 
of  Jehoshaphat  king  of  Judah,  and  reigned 
two  years  over  Israel. 

52  And  he  did  evil  in  the  sight  of  the  Lord, 

and  walked  in  the  way  of  his  father,  and  in 
the  way  of  his  mother,  and  in  the  way  of 
Jeroboam  the  son  of  Nebat,  who  made  Israel 
to  sin : , , . 

53  For  he  served  Baal,  and  worshipped  him^ 
and  provoked  to  anger  the  Lord  God  ot 
Israel,  according  to  all  that  his  father  had 
done. 


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THE  SECOND  BOOK  OF  THE  KINGS, 

COMMONLY  CALLED, 

THE  FOURTH  BOOK  OF  THE  KINGS. 


CHAPTER  I. 

Ahaziah's  messengers  destroyed, 

Then  Moab  rebelled  against  Israel  after 
the  death  of  Ahab. 

2  And  Ahaziah  fell  down  through  a lattice 
in  his  upper  chamber  that  was  in  Samaria, 
and  was  sick : and  he  sent  messengers,  and 
said  unto  them,  Go,  inquire  of  Baal-zebub 
the  god  of  Ekron  whether  I shall  recover  of 
this  disease. 

3  But  the  angel  of  the  Lord  said  to  Elijah 
the  Tishbite,  Arise,  go  up  to  meet  the  mes- 
sengers of  the  king  of  Samaria,  and  say  unto 
them,  Is  it  not  because  there  is  not  a God  in 
Israel,  that  ye  go  to  inquire  of  Baal-zebub 
the  god  of  Ekron? 

4  Now  therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord,  Thou 
Shalt  not  come  down  from  that  bed  on  which 
thou  art  gone  up,  but  shalt  surely  die.  And 
Elijah  departed. 

5  f And  when  the  messengers  turned  back 
unto  him,  he  said  unto  them.  Why  are  ye 
now  turned  back? 

6  And  they  said  unto  him,  There  came  a 
man  up  to  meet  us,  and  said  unto  us.  Go, 
turn  again  unto  the  king  that  sent  you,  and 
say  unto  him.  Thus  saith  the  Lord,  Is  it  not 
because  there  is  not  a God  in  Israel,  that  thou 
sendest  to  inquire  of  Baal-zebub  the  god  of 
Ekron  ? therefore  thou  shalt  not  come  down 
from  that  bed  on  which  thou  art  gone  up, 
but  shalt  surely  die. 

7  And  he  said  unto  them.  What  manner  of 
man  was  he  which  came  up  to  meet  you,  and 
told  you  these  words  ? 

8  And  they  answered  him.  He  was  a hairy 
man,  and  girt  with  a girdle  of  leather  about 
his  loins.  And  he  said.  It  is  Elijah  the  Tish- 
bite. 

9  Then  the  king  sent  unto  him  a captain  of 
•fifty  with  his  fifty.  And  he  went  up  to  him : 
and,  behold,  he  sat  on  the  top  of  a hill.  And 
he  spake  unto  him.  Thou  man  of  God,  the 
king  hath  said,  Come  down. 

10  And  Elijah  answered  and  said  to  the  cap- 
tain of  fifty.  If  I be  a man  of  God,  then  let 
fire  come  down  from  heaven,  and  consume 
thee  and  thy  fifty.  And  there  came  down 
nre  from  heaven,  and  consumed  him  and 
his  fifty. 

11  Again  also  he  sent  unto  him  another  cap- 
tain of  fifty  with  his  fifty.  And  he  answered 
and  said  unto  him,  O man  of  God,  thus  hath 
the  king  said.  Come  down  quickly. 

^^Rd  Elijah  answered  and  said  unto  them. 
If  I be  a man  of  God,  let  fire  come  down 
from  heaven,  and  consume  thee  and  thy 
fifty.  And  the  fire  of  God  came  down  from 
heaven,  and  consumed  him  and  his  fifty, 
t And  he  sent  again  a captain  of  the  third 
fifty.  And  the  third  captain 
ot  fifty  went  up,  and  came  and  fell  on  his 
knees  before  Elijah,  and  besought  him,  and 
said  unto  him,  O man  of  God,  I pray  thee. 


let  my  life,  and  the  life  of  these  fifty  thy 
servants,  be  precious  in  thy  sight. 

14  Behold,  there  came  fire  down  from  heav- 
en, and  burnt  up  the  two  captains  of  the 
former  fifties  with  their  fifties : therefore 
let  my  life  now  be  precious  in  thy  sight. 

15  And  the  angel  of  the  Cord  said  unto 
Elijah,  Go  down  with  him  : be  not  afraid  of 
him.  And  he  arose,  and  went  down  with 
him  unto  the  king. 

16  And  he  said  unto  him.  Thus  saith  the 
Lord,  Forasmuch  as  thou  hast  sent  messen- 
gers to  inquire  of  Baal-zebub  the  god  of  Ek- 
ron, is  it  not  because  there  is  no  God  in  Is- 
rael to  inquire  of  his  word  ? therefore  thou 
shalt  not  come  down  off  that  bed  on  which 
thou  art  gone  up,  but  shalt  surely  die. 

17  IF  So  he  died  according  to  the  word  of  the . 
Lord  which  Elijah  had  spoken.  And  Jeho- 
ram  reigned  in  his  stead,  in  the  second  year 
of  Jehoram  the  son  of  Jehoshaphat  king  of 
Judah;  because  he  had  no  son. 

18  Now  the  rest  of  the  acts  of  Ahaziah 
which  he  did,  are  they  not  written  in  the 
book  of  the  Chronicles  of  the  kings  of  Is- 
rael ? 

CHAPTER  II. 

Elijah  token  up  into  heaven, 

AND  it  came  to  pass,  when  the  Lord  would 
xA  take  up  Elijah  into  heaven  by  a whirl- 
wind, that  Elijah  went  with  Elisha  from 
Gilgal. 

2 And  Elijah  said  unto  Elisha,  Tarry  here,  I 
pray  thee;  for  the  Lord  hath  sent  me  to 
Beth-el.  And  Elisha  said  unto  him,  As  the 
Lord  liveth,  and  as  thy  soul  liveth,  I will 
not  leave  thee.  So  they  went  down  to  Beth- 
el. 

3 And  the  sons  of  the  prophets  that  were  at 
Beth-el  came  forth  to  Elisha,  and  said  unto 
him,  Knowest  thou  that  the  Lord  will  take 
away  thy  master  from  thy  head  to  day? 
And  he  said.  Yea,  I know  it;  hold  ye  your 
peace. 

4 And  Elijah  said  unto  him,  Elisha,  tarry 
here,  I pray  thee;  for  the  Lord  hath  sent 
me  to  Jericho.  And  he  said.  As  the  Lord 
liveth,  and  as  thy  soul  liveth,  I will  not  leave 
thee.  So  they  came  to  Jericho. 

5 And  the  sons  of  the  prophets  that  were  at 
Jericho  came  to  Elisha,  and  said  unto  him, 
Knowest  thou  that  the  Lord  will  take  away 
thy  master  from  thy  head  to  day  ? And  he 
answered.  Yea,  I know  it;  hold  ye  your 
peace. 

6 And  Elijah  said  unto  him.  Tarry,  I pray 
thee,  here ; for  the  Lord  hath  sent  me  to 
Jordan.  And  he  said.  As  the  Lord  liveth, 
and  as  thy  soul  liveth,  I will  not  leave  thee. 
And  they  two  went  on. 

7 And  fifty  men  of  the  sons  of  the  prophets 
went,  and  stood  to  view  afar  off : and  they 
two  stood  by  Jordan. 

8 And  Elijah  took -his  mantle,  and  wrapped 

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Elijah  taken  up  into  heaven,  II.  KINGS,  III.  Jehoram  s reign. 


it  together,  and  smote  the  waters,  and  they 
were  divided  hither  and  thither,  so  that  they 
two  went  over  on  dry  ground. 

9 IT  And  it  came  to  pass,  when  they  were 
gone  over,  that  Elijah  said  unto  Elisha,  Ask 
what  I shall  do  for  thee,  before  I be  taken 
away  from  thee.  And  Elisha  said,  I pray 
thee,  let  a double  portion  of  thy  spirit  be 
upon  me. 

10  And  he  said.  Thou  hast  asked  a hard 
thing : nevertheless,  if  thou  see  me  when  I am 
taken  from  thee,  it  shall  be  so  unto  thee ; 
but  if  not,  it  shall  not  be  so. 

11  And  it  came  to  pass,  as  they  still  went  on, 
and  talked,  that,  behold,  there  appeared  a 
chariot  of  fire,  and  horses  of  fire,  and  parted 
them  both  asunder ; and  Elijah  went  up  by 
a whirlwind  into  heaven. 

13  t And  Elisha  saw  it,  and  he  cried.  My  fa- 
ther, my  father,  the  chariot  of  Israel,  and 
the  horsemen  thereof ! And  he  saw  him  no 
more : and  he  took  hold  of  his  own  clothes, 
and  rent  them  in  two  pieces. 

13  He  took  up  also  the  mantle  of  Elijah  that 
fell  from  him,  and  went  back,  and  stood  by 
the  bank  of  Jordan ; 

14  And  he  took  the  mantle  of  Elijah  that 
fell  from  him,  and  smote  the  waters,  and 
said.  Where  is  the  Lord  God  of  Elijah  ? And 
when  he  also  had  smitten  the  waters,  they 
parted  hither  and  thither : and  Elisha  went 
over. 

15  And  when  the  sons  of  the  prophets  which 
were  to  view  at  Jericho  saw  him,  they  said. 
The  spirit  of  Elijah  doth  rest  on  Elisha. 
And  they  came  to  meet  him,  and  bowed 
themselves  to  the  ground  before  him. 

16  1 And  they  said  unto  him.  Behold  now, 
there  be  with  thy  servants  fifty  strong  men ; 
let  them  go,  we  pray  thee,  and  seek  thy  mas- 
ter: lest  peradventure  the  Spirit  of  the 
Lord  hath  taken  him  up,  and  cast  him  upon 
some  mountain,  or  into  some  valley.  And 
he  said.  Ye  shall  not  send. 

17  And  when  they  urged  him  till  he  was 
ashamed,  he  said.  Send.  They  sent  there- 
fore fifty  men ; and  they  sought  three  days, 
but  found  him  not. 

18  And  when  they  came  again  to  him,  (for 
he  tarried  at  Jericho,)  he  said  unto  them. 
Did  I not  say  unto  you.  Go  not? 

19  *11  And  the  men  of  the  city  said  unto  Eli- 
sha, Behold,  I pray  thee,  the  situation  of  this 
city  is  pleasant,  as  my  lord  seeth : but  the 
water  is  naught,  and  the  ground  barren. 

30  And  he  said.  Bring  me  a new  cruse,  and 
put  salt  therein.  And  they  brought. it  to 
him. 

31  And  he  went  forth  unto  the  spring  of  the 
waters,  and  cast  the  salt  in  there,  and  said. 
Thus  saith  the  Lord,  I have  healed  these  wa- 
ters; there  shall  not  be  from  thence  any 
more  death  or  barren  land. 

33  So  the  waters  were  healed  unto  this  day, 
according  to  the  saying  of  Elisha  which  he 
spake. 

33  If  And  he  went  up  from  thence  unto 
Beth-el : and  as  he  was  going  up  by  the  way, 
there  came  forth  little  children  out  of  the 
city,  and  mocked  him,  and  said  unto  him,  Go 
up,  thou  bald  head ; go  up,  thou  bald  head. 
^ And  he  turned  back,  and  looked  on  them, 
and  cursed  them  in  the  name  of  the  Lord. 
And  there  came  forth  two  she  bears  out  of 
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the  wood,  and  tare  forty  and  two  children  of 
them. 

35  And  he  went  from  thence  to  mount  Car- 
mel, and  from  thence  he  returned  to  Sama- 
ria. 

CHAPTER  III. 

Moah  rehelleth  against  Israel. 

NOW  Jehoram  the  son  of  Ahab  began  to 
reign  over  Israel  in  Samaria  in  the  eight- 
eenth year  of  Jehoshaphat  king  of  Judah, 
and  reigned  twelve  years. 

3  And  he  wrought  evil  in  the  sight  of  the 
Lord  ; but  not  like  his  father,  and  like  his 
mother : for  he  put  away  the  image  of  Baal 
that  his  father  had  made. 

3 Nevertheless  he  cleaved  unto  the  sins  of 
Jeroboam  the  son  of  Nebat,  which  made  Is- 
rael to  sin ; he  departed  not  therefrom. 

4  t And  Mesha  king  of  Moab  was  a sheep- 
master,  and  rendered  unto  the  king  of  Israel 
a hundred  thousand  lambs,  and  a hundred 
thousand  rams,  with  the  wool. 

5  But  it  came  to  pass,  when  Ahab  was  dead, 
that  the  king  of  Moab  rebelled  against  the 
king  of  Israel. 

6  If  And  king'  Jehoram  went  out  of  Samaria 
the  same  time,  and  numbered  all  Israel. 

7  And  he  went  and  sent  to  Jehoshaphat  the 
king  of  Judah,  saying.  The  king  of  Moab  hath 
rebelled  against  me : wilt  thou  go  with  me 
against  Moab  to  battle  ? And  he  said,  I will 
go  up : I am  as  thou  art,  my  people  as  thy 
people,  and  my  horses  as  thy  horses. 

8  And  he  said.  Which  way  shall  we  go  up  ? 
And  he  answered.  The  way  through  the  wil- 
derness of  Edom. 

9  So  the  king  of  Israel  went,  and  the  king 
of  Judah,  and  the  king  of  Edom : and  they 
fetched  a compass  of  seven  days’  journey : 
and  there  was  no  water  for  the  host,  and  for 
the  cattle  that  followed  them. 

10  And  the  king  of  Israel  said,  Alas ! that  the 
Lord  hath  called  these  three  kings  together, 
to  deliver  them  into  the  hand  of  Moab ! 

11  But  Jehoshaphat  said.  Is  there  not  here 
a prophet  of  the  Lord,  that  we  may  inquire 
of  the  Lord  by  him  ? And  one  of  the  king 
of  Israel’s  servants  answered  and  said.  Here 
is  Elisha  the  son  of  Shaphat,  which  poured 
water  on  the  hands  of  Elijah. 

13  And  Jehoshaphat  said.  The  word  of  the 
Lord  is  with  him.  So  the  king  of  Israel  and 
Jehoshaphat  and  the  king  of  Edom  went 
down  to  him. 

13  And  Elisha  said  unto  the  king  of  Israel, 
What  have  I to  do  with  thee  ? get  thee  to  the 
prophets  of  thy  father,  and  to  the  prophets 
of  thy  mother.  And  the  king  of  Israel  said 
unto  him.  Nay:  for  the  Lord  hath  called 
these  three  kings  together,  to  deliver  them 
into  the  hand  of  Moab. 

14  And  Elisha  said,  As  the  Lord  of  hosts 
liveth,  before  whom  I stand,  surely,  were  it 
not  that  I regard  the  presence  of  Jehosha- 
phat the  king  of  Judah,  I would  not  look 
toward  thee,  nor  see  thee. 

15  But  now  bring  me  a minstrel.  And  it 
came  to  pass,  when  the  minstrel  played,  that 
the  hand  of  the  Lord  came  upon  him. 

16  And  he  said.  Thus  saith  the  Lord,  Make 
this  valley  full  of  ditches. 

17  For  thus  saith  the  Lord,  Ye  shall  not  see 
wind,  neither  shall  ye  see  rain ; yet  that  val- 


Tlie  Moabites  defeated, 

ley  shall  be  filled  with  water,  that  ye  may 
drink,  both  ye,  and  your  cattle,  and  your 
beasts. 

18  And  this  is  but  a light  thing  in  the  sight 
of  the  Lord  : he  will  deliver  the  Moabites 
also  into  your  hand. 

19  And  ye  shall  smite  every  fenced  city,  and 
every  choice  city,  and  shall  fell  everv  good 
tree,  and  stop  all  wells  of  water,  and  mar 
every  good  piece  of  land  with  stones. 

20  And  it  came  to  pass  in  the  morning,  when 
the  meat  Offering  was  offered,  that,  behold, 
there  came  water  by  the  way  of  Edom,  and 
the  country  was  filled  with  water. 

21 And  when  all  the  Moabites  heard  that 
the  kings  were  come  up  to  fight  against 
them,  they  gathered  all  that  were  able  to 
put  on  armour,  and  upward,  and  stood  in 
the  border. 

22  And  they  rose  up  early  in  the  morning, 
and  the  sun  shone  upon  the  water,  and  the 
Moabites  saw  the  water  on  thb  other  side  as 
red  as  blood : 

23  And  they  said.  This  is  blood : the  kings 
are  surely  slain,  and  they  have  smitten  one 
another:  now  therefore,  Moab,  to  the  spoil. 

24  And  when  they  came  to  the  camp  of  Is- 
rael, the  Israelites  rose  up  and  smote  the 
Moabites,  so  that  they  fled  before  them : but 
they  went  forward  smiting  the  Moabites, 
even  in  their  country. 

25  And  they  beat  down  the  cities,  and  on 
every  good  piece  of  land  cast  every  man  his 
stone,  and  filled  it ; and  they  stopped  all  the 
wells  of  water,  and  felled  all  the  good  trees : 
only  in  Kir-haraseth  left  they  the  stones 
thereof ; howbeit  the  slingers  went  about  it, 
and  smote  it. 

26  f And  when  the  king  of  Moab  saw  that 
the  battle  was  too  sore  for  him,  he  took  with 
him  seven  hundred  men  that  drew  swords,  to 
break  through  even  unto  the  king  of  Edom : 
but  they  could  not. 

27  Then  he  took  his  eldest  son  that  should 
have  reigned  in  his  stead,  and*  offered  him  for 
a burnt  offering  upon  the  wall.  And  there 
was  great  indignation  against  Israel:  and 
they  departed  from  him,  and  returned  to 
taeir  own  land. 

CHAPTER  IV. 

Elisha  increaseth  the  widow’s  oil. 
lyr OW  there  cried  a certain  woman  of  the 
wives  of  the  sons  of  the  prophets  unto 
Ehsha,  saying.  Thy  servant  my  husband  is 
dead ; and  thou  knowest  that  thy  servant  did 
fear  the  Lord  : and  the  creditor  is  come  to 
take  unto  him  my  two  sons  to  be  bondmen. 

2 And  Elisha  said  unto  her.  What  shall  I 
do  for  thee  ? tell  me,  what  hast  thou  in  the 
house  ? And  she  said.  Thine  handmaid  hath 
ii^t  any  thing  in  the  house,  save  a pot  of  oil. 

3 Then  he  said.  Go,  borrow  thee  vessels 
abroad  of  all  thy  neighbours,  even  empty 
vessels;  borrow  not  a few. 

4 And  when  thou  art  come  in,  thou  shalt 
shut  the  door  upon  thee  and  upon  thy  sons, 
and  shalt  pour  out  into  all  those  vessels,  and 
thou  shalt  set  aside  that  which  is  full. 

o So  she  went  from  him,  and  shut  the  door 
upon  her  and  upon  her  sons,  who  brought 
the  vessels  to  her ; and  she  poured  out. 

6 And  it  came  to  pass,  when  the  vessels  were 
full,  that  she  said  unto  her  son.  Bring  me 


The  Shunammite’s  son  dieth. 

yet  a vessel.  And  he  said  unto  her.  There  is 
not  a vessel  more.  And  the  oil  stayed. 

7 Then  she  came  and  told  the  man  of  God. 
And  he  said.  Go,  sell  the  oil,  and  pay  thy  debt, 
and  live  thou  and  thy  children  of  the  rest. 

8 1 And  it  fell  on  a day,  that  Elisha  passed 
to  Shunem,  where  was  a great  woman ; and 
she  constrained  him  to  eat  bread.  And  so  it 
was,  that  as  oft  as  he  passed  by,  he  turned 
in  thither  to  eat  bread. 

9 And  she  said  unto  her  husband.  Behold 
now,  I perceive  that  this  is  a holy  man  of 
God,  which  passeth  by  us  continually. 

10  Let  us  make  a little  chamber,  I pray  thee, 
on  the  wall ; and  let  us  set  for  him  there  a 
bed,  and  a table,  and  a stool,  and  a candle- 
stick : and  it  shall  be,  when  he  cometh  to  us, 
that  he  shall  turn  in  thither. 

11  And  it  fell  on  a day,  that  he  came  thith- 
er, and  he  turned  into  the  chamber,  and  lay 
there. 

12  And  he  said  to  Gehazi  his  servant.  Call 
this  Shunammite.  And  when  he  had  called 
her,  she  stood  before  him. 

13  And  he  said  unto  him.  Say  now  unto  her. 
Behold,  thou  hast  been  careful  for  us  with 
all  this  care ; what  is  to  be  done  for  thee  ? 
wouldest  thou  be  spoken  for  to  the  king,  or 
to  the  captain  of  the  host  ? And  she  answer- 
ed, I dwell  among  mine  own  people. 

14  And  he. said.  What  then  is  to  be  done  for 
her?  And  Gehazi  answered.  Verily  she  hath 
no  child,  and  her  husband  is  old. 

15  And  he  said.  Call  her.  And  when  he  had 
called  her,  she  stood  in  the  door. 

16  And  he  said.  About  this  season,  according 
to  the  time  of  life,  thou  shalt  embrace  a son. 
And  she  said.  Nay,  my  lord,  thou  man  of 
God,  do  not  lie  unto  thine  handmaid. 

17  And  the  woman  conceived,  and  bare  a 
son  at  that  season  that  Elisha  had  said  unto 
her,  according  to  the  time  of  life. 

18  H And  when  the  child  was  grown,  it  fell 
on  a day,  that  he  went  out  to  his  father  to 
the  reapers. 

19  And  he  said  unto  his  father.  My  head, 
my  head ! And  he  said  to  a lad.  Carry  him 
to  his  mother. 

20  And  when  he  had  taken  him,  and  brought 
him  to  his  mother,  he  sat  on  her  knees  till 
noon,  and  then  died. 

21  And  she  went  up,  and  laid  him  on  the 
bed  of  the  man  of  God,  and  shut  the  door 
upon  him,  and  went  out. 

22  And  she  called  unto  her  husband,  and 
said.  Send  me,  I pray  thee,  one  of  the  young 
men,  and  one  of  the  asses,  that  I may  run  to 
the  man  of  Gpd,  and  come  again. 

23  And  he  said.  Wherefore  wilt  thou  go  to 
him  to  day?  it  is  neither  new  moon,  nor 
sabbath.  And  she  said.  It  shall  be  well. 

24  Then  she  saddled  an  ass,  and  said  to  her 
servant.  Drive,  and  go  forward;  slack  not 
thy  riding  for  me,  except  I bid  thee. 

25  So  she  went  and  came  unto  the  man  of 
God  to  mount  Carmel.  And  it  came  to  pass, 
when  the  man  of  God  saw  her  afar  off,  that 
he  said  to  Gehazi  his  servant,  Behold,  yon- 
der is  that  Shunammite : 

26  Run  now,  I pray  thee,  to  meet  her,  and 
say  unto  her.  Is  it  well  with  thee?  is  it  well 
with  thy  husband?  is  it  well  with  the  child? 
And  she  answered.  It  is  weU. 

27  And  when  she  came  to  the  man  of  God 

269 


II.  KINGS,  IV. 


The  Shunammite^s  son  restored.  II.  KINGS,  V.  Naaman's  leprosy  cured 


to  the  hill,  she  caug-ht  him  by  the  feet : but 
Gehazi  came  near  to  thrust  her  away.  And 
the  man  of  God  said,  Let  her  alone ; for  her 
soul  is  vexed  within  her : and  the  Lord  hath 
hid  it  from  me,  and  hath  not  told  me. 

38  Then  she  said.  Did  I desire  a son  of  my 
lord?  did  I not  say.  Do  not  deceive  me? 

39  Then  he  said  to  Gehazi,  Gird  up  thy  loins, 
and  take  my  staff  in  thine  hand,  and  go  thy 
way : if  thou  meet  any  man,  salute  him  not ; 
and  if  any  salute  thee,  answer  him  not  again : 
and  lay  my  staff  upon  the  face  of  the  child. 

30  And  the  mother  of  the  child  said,  As  the 
Lord  liveth,  and  as  thy  soul  liveth,  I will 
not  leave  thee.  And  he  arose,  and  followed 
her. 

31  And  Gehazi  passed  on  before  them,  and 
laid  the  staff  upon  the  face  of  the  child; 
but  there  was  neither  voice,  nor  hearing. 
Wherefore  he  went  again  to  meet  him,  and 
told  him,  saying,  The  child  is  not  awaked. 

33  And  when  Elisha  was  come  into  the 
house,  behold,  the  child  was  dead,  and  laid 
upon  his  bed. 

33  He  went  in  therefore,  and  shut  the  door 
upon  them  twain,  and  prayed  unto  the  Lord. 

34  And  he  went  up,  and  lay  upon  the  child, 
and  put  his  mouth  upon  his  mouth,  and  his 
eyes  upon  his  eyes,  and  his  hands  upon  his 
hands:  and  he  stretched  himself  upon  the 
child ; and  the  flesh  of  the  child  waxed  warm. 

35  Then  he  returned,  and  walked  in  the 
house  to  and  fro ; and  went  up,  and  stretched 
himself  upon  him:  and  the  child  sneezed 
seven  times,  and  the  child  opened  his  eyes. 

36  And  he  called  Gehazi,  and  said.  Call  this 
Shunammite.  So  he  called  her.  And  when 
she  was  come  in  unto  him,  he  said.  Take  up 
thy  son. 

37  Then  she  went  in,  and  fell  at  his  feet,  and 
bowed  herself  to  the  ground,  and  took  up 
her  son,  and  went  out. 

38  IF  And  Elisha  came  again  to  Gilgal : and 
there  was  a dearth  in  the  land ; and  the  sons 
of  the  prophets  were  sitting  before  him : and 
he  said  unto  his  servant.  Set  on  the  great 
pot,  and  seethe  pottage  for  the  sons  of  the 
prophets. 

39  And  one  went  out  into  the  field  to  gather 
herbs,  and  found  a wild  vine,  and  gathered 
thereof  wild  gourds  his  lap  full,  and  came 
and  shred  them  into  the  pot  of  pottage : for 
they  knew  them  not. 

40  So  they  poured  out  for  the  men  to  eat. 
And  it  came  to  pass,  as  they  were  eating  of 
the  pottage,  that  they  cried  out,  and  said,  O 
thou  man  of  God,  there  is  death  in  the  pot. 
And  they  could  not  eat  thereof. 

41  But  he  said.  Then  bring  meal.  And  he 
cast  it  into  the  pot ; and  he  said.  Pour  out 
for  the  people,  that  they  may  eat.  And 
there  was  no  harm  in  the  pot. 

43  t And  there  came  a man  from  Baal-shali- 
sha,  and  brought  the  man  of  God  bread  of 
the  flrstfruits,  twenty  loaves  of  barley,  and 
full  ears  of  corn  in  the  husk  thereof.  And 
he  said.  Give  unto  the  people,  that  they  may 
eat. 

43  And  his  servitor  said.  What,  should  I set 
this  before  a hundred  men  ? He  said  again. 
Give  the  people,  that  they  may  eat:  for 
thus  saith  the  Lord,  They  shall  eat,  and 
shall  leave  thereof. 

44  So  he  set  it  before  them,  and  they  did 

m 


eat,  and  left  thereof,  according  to  the  word 
of  the  Lord. 

CHAPTER  V. 

Elisha  healeth  Naaman's  leprosy. 

NOW  Naaman,  captain  of  the  host  of  the 
king  of  Syria,  was  a great  man  with  his 
master,  and  honourable,  because  by  him  the 
Lord  had  given  deliverance  unto  Syria : he 
was  also  a mighty  man  in  valour,  hut  he  was 
a leper. 

3  And  the  Syrians  had  gone  out ‘by  compa- 
nies, and  had  brought  away  captive  out  of 
the  land  of  Israel  a little  maid;  and  she 
waited  on  Naaman’s  wife. 

3 And  she  said  unto  her  mistress.  Would 
God  my  lord  were  with  the  prophet  that  is 
in  Samaria!  for  he  would  recover  him  of 
his  leprosy. 

4  And  one  went  in,  and  told  his  lord,  say- 
ing, Thus  and  thus  said  the  maid  that  is  of 
the  land  of  Israel. 

5  And  the  king  of  Syria  said.  Go  to,  go,  and 
I will  send  a letter  unto  the  king  of  Israel. 
And  he  departed,  and  took  with  him  ten 
talents  of  silver,  and  six  thousand  pieces  of 
gold,  and  ten  changes  of  raiment. 

6  And  he  brought  the  letter  to  the  king  of 
Israel,  saying,  Now  when  this  letter  is  come 
unto  thee,  behold,  I have  therewith  sent 
Naaman  my  servant  to  thee,  that  thou  may- 
est  recover  him  of  his  leprosy. 

7  And  it  came  to  pass,  when  the  king  of 
Israel  had  read  the  letter,  that  he  rent  his 
clothes,  and  said.  Am  I God,  to  kill  and  to 
make  alive,  that  this  man  doth  send  unto 
me  to  recover  a man  of  his  leprosy  ? Where- 
fore consider,  I pray  you,  and  see  how  he 
seeketh  a quarrel  against  me. 

8  IF  And  it  was  so,  when  Elisha  the  man  of 
God  had  heard  that  the  king  of  Israel  had 
rent  his  clothes,  that  he  sent  to  the  king, 
saying.  Wherefore  hast  thou  rent  thy 
clothes?  let  him  come  now  to  me,  and  he 
shall  know  that  there  is  a prophet  in  Israel. 
9 So  Naaman  came  with  his  horses  and  with 
his  chariot,  and  stood  at  the  door  of  the 
house  of  Elisha. 

10  And  Elisha  sent  a messenger  unto  him, 
saying.  Go  and  wash  in  Jordan  seven  times, 
arid  thy  flesh  shall  come  again  to  thee,  and 
thou  Shalt  be  clean. 

11  But  Naaman  was  wroth,  and  went  away, 
and  said,  Behold,  I thought.  He  will  surely 
come  out  to  me,  and  stand,  and  call  on  the 
name  of  the  Lord  his  God,  and  strike  his 
hand  over  the  place,  and  recover  the  leper. 
13  Are  not  Abana  and  Pharpar,  rivers  of 
Damascus,  better  than  all  the  waters  of  Is- 
rael ? may  I not  wash  in  them,  and  be  clean? 
So  he  turned  and  went  away  in  a rage. 

13  And  his  servants  came  neai\  and  spake 
unto  hiip,  and  said.  My  father,  if  the  proph- 
et had  bid  thee  do  some  great  thing,  wouldest 
thou  not  have  done  it‘^  how  much  rather 
then,  when  he  saith  to  thee.  Wash,  and  be 
clean? 

14  Then  went  he  down,  and  dipped  himself 
seven  times  in  Jordan,  according  to  the  say- 
ing of  the  man  of  God : and  his  flesh  came 
again  like  unto  the  flesh  of  a little  child,  and 
he  was  clean. 

15  IF  And  he  returned  to  the  man  of  God,  he 
and  all  his  company^  and  cames  and  stood 


Oehazi  smitten  witn  leprosy, 

before  him:  and  he  said,  Behold,  now  I 
know  that  there  is  no  God  in  all  the  earth, 
but  in  Israel : now  therefore,  I pray  thee, 
take  a blessing*  ol  thy  servant. 

16  But  he  said,  the  Lord  liveth,  before 
whom  I stand,  I will  receive  none.  And  he 
urged  him  to  take  it;  but  he  refused. 

17  And  Naaman  said,  Shall  there  not  then, 
I pray  thee,  be  g*iven  to  thy  servant  two 
mules’  burden  of  earth?  for  thy  servant 
will  henceforth  offer  neither  burnt  offering* 
fior  sacrifice  unto  other  gods,  but  unto  the 
Lord. 

18  In  this  thing  the  Lord  pardon  thy  serv- 
ant, that  when  my  master  goeth  into  the 
house  of  Rimmon  to  worship  there,  and  he 
leaneth  on  my  hand,  and  I bow  myself  in 
the  house  of  Rimmon:  when  I bow  down 
myself  in  the  house  of  Rimmon,  the  Lord 
pardon  thy  servant  in  this  thing. 

19  And  he  said  unto  him,  Go  in  peace.  So 
he  departed  from  him  a little  way. 

20  t But  Gehazi,  the  servant  of  Elisha  the 
man  of  God,  said.  Behold,  my  master  hath 
spared  Naaman  this  Syrian,  in  not  receiving 
at  his  hands  that  which  he  brought : but,  as 
the  Lord  liveth,  I will  run  after  him,  and 
take  somewhat  of  him. 

21  So  Gehazi  followed  after  Naaman.  And 
when  Naaman  saw  him  running  after  him, 
he  lighted  down  from  the  chariot  to  meet 
him,  and  said.  Is  all  well? 

22  And  he  said,  All  is  well.  My  master  hath 
sent  me,  saying.  Behold,  even  now  there  be 
come  to  me  from  mount  Ephraim  two  young 
men  of  the  sons  of  the  prophets : give  them, 

1 pray  thee,  a talent  of  silver,  and  two 
changes  of  garments. 

23  And  Naaman  said.  Be  content,  take  two 
talents.  And  he  urged  him,  and  bound  two 
.talents  of  silver  in  two  bags,  with  two 
changes  of  garments,  and  laid  them  upon 
two  of  his  servants ; and  they  bare  them  be- 
fore him. 

24  And  when  he  came  to  the  tower,  he  took 
them  from  their  hand,  and  bestowed  them  in 
the  house : and  he  let  the  men  go,  and  they 
departed. 

25  But  he  went  in,  and  stood  before  his 
master.  And  Elisha  said  unto  him,  Whence 
earnest  thou^  Gehazi  ? And  he  said,  Thy  serv- 
ant went  no  whither. 

26  And  he  said  unto  him,  Went  not  mine 
Heart  with  thee,  when  the  man  turned  again 
from  his  chariot  to  meet  thee?  Is  it  a time 
to  receive  money,  and  to  receive  garments, 
and  oliveyards,  and  vineyards,  and  sheep, 
and  oxen,  and  menservants,  and  maidserv- 
ants? 

27  The  leprosy  therefore  of  Naaman  shall 
cleave  unto  thee,  and  unto  thy  seed  for  ever. 
And  he  went  out  from  his  presence  a leper 
as  white  as  snow. 

CHAPTER  VI. 

A great  famine  in  Samaria. 

prophets  said  unto 
Elisha,  Behold  now,  the  place  where  we 
dwell  with  thee  is  too  strait  for  us. 

2 Let  us  go,  we  pray  thee,  unto  Jordan,  and 
take  thence  every  man  a beam,  and  let  us 
make  us  a place  there,  where  we  may  dwell. 
And  he  answered,  Go  ye. 

S And  one  said.  Be  content,  I pray  thee,  and 


The  Syrians  struck  blind. 

go  with  thy  servants.  And  he  answered,  I 
will  go. 

4 So  he  went  with  them.  And  when  they 
came  to  Jordan,  they  cut  down  wood. 

5 But  as  one  was  felling  a beam,  the  axe 
head  fell  into  the  water : and  he  cried,  and 
said,  Alas,  master ! for  it  was  borrowed. 

6 And  the  man  of  God  said.  Where  fell  it? 
And  he  shewed  him  the  place.  And  he  cut 
down  a stick,  and  cast  it  in  thither;  and  the 
iron  did  swim. 

7 Therefore  said  he.  Take  it  up  to  thee. 
And  he  put  out  his  band,  and  took  it. 

8 t Then  the  king  of  Syria  warred  against 
Israel,  and  took  counsel  with  his  servants, 
saying.  In  such  and  such  a place  shall  be  my 
camp. 

9 And  the  man  of  God  sent  unto  the  king 
of  Israel,  saying.  Beware  that  thou  pass  not 
such  a place;  for  thither  the  Syrians  are 
come  down. 

10  And  the  king  of  Israel  sent  to  the  place 
which  the  man  of  God  told  him  and  warned 
him  of,  and  saved  himself  there,  not  once 
nor  twice. 

11  Therefore  the  heart  of  the  king  of  Syria 
was  sore  troubled  for  this  thing;  and  he 
called  his  servants,  and  said  unto  them,  Will 
ye  not  shew  me  which  of  us  is  for  the  king 
of  Israel  ? 

12  And  one  of  his  servants  said.  None,  my 
lord,  O king : but  Elisha,  the  prophet  that 
is  in  Israel,  telleth  the  king  of  Israel  the 
words  that  thou  speakest  in  thy  bed- 
chamber. 

13  t And  he  said,  Go  and  spy  where  he  is, 
that  I may  send  and  fetch  him.  And  it 
was  told  him,  saying.  Behold,  he  is  in  Do- 
than. 

14  Therefore  sent  he  thither  horses,  and 
chariots,  and  a great  host : and  they  came 
by  night,  and  compassed  the  city  about. 

15  And  when  the  servant  of  the  man  of 
God  was  risen  early,  and  gone  forth,  behold, 
a host  compassed  the  city  both  with  horses 
and  chariots.  And  his  servant  said  unto 
him,  Alas,  my  master!  how  shall  we  do? 

16  And  he  answered.  Fear  not:  for  they 
that  be  with  us  are  more  than  they  that  be 
with  them. 

17  And  Elisha  prayed,  and  said.  Lord,  I 
pray  thee,  open  his  eyes,  that  he  may  see. 
And  the  Lord  opened  the  eyes  of  the  young 
man;  and  he  saw:  and,  behold,  the  mount- 
ain was  full  of  horses  and  chariots  of  fire 
round  about  Elisha. 

18  And  when  they  came  down  to  him, 
Elisha  prayed  unto  the  Lord,  and  said. 
Smite  this  people,  I pray  thee,  with  blind- 
ness. And  he  smote  them  with  blindness 
according  to  the  word  of  Elisha. 

19  If  And  Elisha  said  unto  them.  This  is  not 
the  way,  neither  is  this  the  city : follow  me, 
and  1 will  bring  you  to  the  rnan  whom  ye 
seek.  But  he  led  them  to  Samaria. 

20  And  it  came  to  pass,  when  they  were 
come  into  Samaria,  that  Elisha  said.  Lord, 
open  the  eyes  of  these  men,  that  they  may 
see.  And  the  Lord  opened  their  eyes,  and 
they  saw;  and,  behold,  they  were  in  the 
midst  of  Samaria. 

21  And  the  king  of  Israel  said  unto  Elisha, 
when  he  saw  them,  My  father,  shall  I smite 
them  f shall  I smite  them  f 


II.  KINGS,  VI. 


Great  famine  in  SamaHa,  II.  KINGS,  VII.  Flight  of  the  Syrians. 


22  And  he  answered.  Thou  shalt  not  smite 
them : wouldest  thou  smite  those  whom  thou 
hast  taken  captive  with  thy  sword  and  with 
thy  how  ? set  bread  and  water  before  them, 
that  they  may  eat  and  drink,  and  go  to  their 
master. 

23  And  he  prepared  great  provision  for 
them : and  when  they  had  eaten  and  drunk, 
he  sent  them  away,  and  they  went  to  their 
master.  So  the  bands  of  Syria  came  no 
more  into  the  land  of  Israel. 

24  t And  it  came  to  pass  after  this,  that 
Ben-hadad  king  of  Syria  gathered  all  his 
host,  and  went  up,  and  besieged  Samaria. 

25  And  there  was  a great  famine  in  Sama- 
ria : and,  behold,  they  besieged  it,  until  an 
ass’s  head  was  sold  for  fourscore  pieces  of  sil- 
ver, and  the  fourth  part  of  a cab  of  dove’s 
dung  for  five  pieces  of  silver. 

26  And  as  the  king  of  Israel  was  passing  by 
upon  the  wall,  there  cried  a woman  unto 
him,  saying.  Help,  my  lord,  O king. 

27  And  he  said.  If  the  Lord  do  not  help 
thee,  whence  shall  I help  thee  ? out  of  the 
barnfloor,  or  out  of  the  winepress? 

28  And  the  king  said  unto  her.  What  aileth 
thee?  And  she  answered.  This  woman  said 
unto  me.  Give  thy  son,  that  we  may  eat 
him  to  day,  and  we  will  eat  my  son  to  mor- 
row. 

29  So  we  boiled  my  son,  and  did  eat  him ; 
and  I said  unto  her  on  the  next  day.  Give 
thy  son,  that  we  may  eat  him : and  she  hath 
hid  her  son. 

30  H And  it  came  to  pass,  when  the  king 
heard  the  words  of  the  woman,  that  he  rent 
his  clothes ; and  he  passed  by  upon  the  wall, 
and  the  people  looked,  and,  behold,  he  had 
sackcloth  within  upon  his  flesh. 

31  Then  he  said,  God  do  so  and  more  also  to 
me,  if  the  head  of  Elisha  the  son  of  Shaphat 
shall  stand  on  him  this  day. 

32  But  Elisha  sat  in  his  house,  and  the  elders 
sat  with  him ; and,  the  king  sent  a man  from 
before  him : but  ere  the  messenger  came  to 
him,  he  said  to  the  elders.  See  ye  how  this 
son  of  a murderer  hath  sent  to  take  away 
mine  head?  look,  when  the  messenger  com- 
eth,  shut  the  door,  and  hold  him  fast  at  the 
door : is  not  the  sound  of  his  master’s  feet 
behind  him? 

33  And  while  he  yet  talked  with  them,  be- 
hold, the  messenger  came  down  unto  him  : 
and  he  said.  Behold,  this  evil  is  of  the  Lord  ; 
what  should  I wait  for  the  Lord  any  longer  ? 

CHAPTER  VII. 

A sudden  plenty  in  Samaria. 

Then  Ellsha  said,  Hear  ye  the  word  of  the 
Lord  ; Thus  saith  the  Lord,  To  morro  w 
about  this  time  shall  a measure  of  flne  flour 
he  sold  for  a shekel,  and  two  measures  of 
barley  for  a shekel,  in  the  gate  of  Sama- 
ria. 

2 Then  a lord  on  whose  hand  the  king  lean- 
ed answered  the  man  of  God,  and  said.  Be- 
hold, if  the  Lord  would  make  windows  in 
heaven,  might  this  thing  be  ? And  he  said. 
Behold,  thou  shalt  see  it  with  thine  eyes,  but 
shalt  not  eat  thereof. 

3 1 And  there  were  four  leprous  men  at  the 
entering  in  of  the  gate : and  they  said  one  to 
another.  Why  sit  we  here  until  we  die  ? 

4  If  we  say,  We  will  enter  into  the  city, 
272 


then  the  famine  is  in  the  city,  and  we  shall 
die  there;  and  if  we  sit  still  here,  we  die 
also.  Now  therefore  come,  and  let  us  fall 
unto  the  host  of  the  Syrians:  if  they  save 
us  alive,  we  shall  live ; and  if  they  kill  us, 
we  shall  but  die. 

5 And  they  rose  up  in  the  twilight,  to  go 
unto  the  camp  of  the  Syrians;  and  when 
they  were  come  to  the  uttermost  part  of  the 
camp  of  Syria,  behold,  there  was  no  man 
there. 

6 For  the  Lord  had  made  the  host  of  the 
Syrians  to  hear  a noise  of  chariots,  and  a 
noise  of  horses,  even  the  noise  of  a great 
host ; and  they  said  one  to  another,  Lo,  the 
king  of  Israel  hath  hired  against  us  the 
kings  of  the  Hittites,  and  the  kings  of  the 
Egyptians,  to  come  upon  us. 

7 Wherefore  they  arose  and  fled  in  the  twi- 
light, and  left  their  tents,  and  their  horses, 
and  their  asses,  even  the  camp  as  it  was,  and 
fled  for  their  life. 

8 And  when  these  lepers  came  to  the  utter- 
most part  of  the  camp,  they  went  into  one 
tent,  and  did  eat  and  drink,  and  carried 
thence  silver,  and  gold,  and  raiment,  and 
went  and  hid  it;  and  came  again,  and  en- 
tered into  another  tent,  and  carried  thence 
aiso,  and  went  and  hid  it. 

9 Then  they  said  one  to  another.  We  do  not 
well : this  day  is  a day  of  good  tidings,  and 
we  hold  our  peace:  if  we  tarry  till  the 
morning  light,  some  mischief  will  come 
upon  us ; now  therefore  come,  that  we  may 
go  and  tell  the  king’s  household. 

10  So  they  came  and  called  unto  the  porter 
of  the  city : and  they  told  them,  saying.  We 
came  to  the  camp  of  the  Syrians,  and,  be- 
hold, there  was  no  man  there,  neither  voice 
of  man,  but  horses  tied,  and  asses  tied,  and 
the  tents  as  they  were. 

11  And  he  called  the  porters ; and  they  told 
it  to  the  king’s  house  within. 

12  IF  And  the  king  arose  in  the  night,  and 
said  unto  his  servants,  I will  now  shew  you 
what  the  Syrians  have  done  to  us.  They 
know  that  we  he  hungry;  therefore  are 
they  gone  out  of  the  camp  to  hide  them- 
selves in  the  field,  saying.  When  they  come 
out  of  the  city,  we  shall  catch  them  alive, 
and  get  into  the  city. 

13  And  one  of  his  servants  answered  and 
said.  Let  some  take,  I pray  thee,  five  of  the 
horses  that  remain,  which  are  left  in  the 
city,  (behold,  they  are  as  all  the  multitude 
of  Israel  that  are  left  in  it : behold,  I say, 
they  are  even  as  all  the  multitude  of  the 
Israelites  that  are  consumed;)  and  let  us 
send  and  see. 

14  They  took  therefore  two  chariot  horses  ; 
and  the  king  sent  after  the  host  of  the  Syri- 
ans, saying.  Go  and  see. 

15  And  they  went  after  them  unto  Jordan : 
and,  lo,  all  the  way  was  full  of  garments  and 
vessels,  which  the  Syrians  had  cast  away  in 
their  haste.  And  the  messengers  returned, 
and  told  the  king. 

16  And  the  people  went  out,  and  spoiled  the 
tents  of  the  Syrians.  So  a measure  of  fine 
flour  was  sold  for  a shekel,  and  two  meas- 
ures of  barley  for  a shekel,  according  to  the 
word  of  the  Lord. 

17  1 And  the  king  appointed  the  lord  on 
whose  hand  he  leaned  to  have  the  charge  of 


Shunammiie's  land  restored. 

the  grate : and  the  people  trode  upon  him  in 
the  gate,  and  he  died,  as  the  man  of  God  had 
said,  who  spake  when  the  king*  came  down 
to  him. 

18  And  it  came  to  pass  as  the  man  of  God 
had  spoken  to  the  king,  saying,  Two  meas- 
ures of  barley  for  a shekel,  and  a meas- 
ure of  fine  flour  for  a shekel,  shall  be  to 
morrow  about  this  time  in  the  gate  of  Sa- 
maria: 

19  And  that  lord  answered  the  man  of  God, 
and  said.  Now,  behold,  if  the  Lord  should 
make  windows  in  heaven,  might  such  a thing 
be  ? And  he  said.  Behold,  thou  shalt  see  it 
with  thine  eyes,  but  shalt  not  eat  thereof. 

20  And  so  it  fell  out  unto  him : for  the  peo- 
ple trode  upon  him  in  the  gate,  and  he  died. 

CHAPTER  VIII. 

The  Shunammite's  land  restored. 

Then  spake  Elisha  unto  the  woman, 
whose  son  he  had  restored  to  life,  say- 
ing, Arise,  and  go  thou  and  thine  house- 
hold, and  sojourn  wheresoever  thou  canst 
sojourn:  for  the  Lord  hath  called  for  a 
famine;  and  it  shall  also  come  upon  the 
land  seven  years. 

2  And  the  woman  arose,  and  did  after  the 
saying  of  the  man  of  God : and  she  went 
with  her  household,  and  sojourned  in  the 
land  of  the  Philistines  seven  years. 

3  And  it  came  to  pass  at  the  seven  years’ 
end,  that  the  woman  returned  out  of  the 
land  of  the  Philistines : and  she  went  forth 
to  cry  unto  the  king  for  her  house  and  for 
her  land. 

4  And  the  king  talked  with  Gehazi  the  serv- 
ant of  the  man  of  God,  saying.  Tell  me,  I 
pray  thee,  all  the  great  things  that  Elisha 
hath  done. 

5  And  it  came  to  pass,  as  he  was  telling  the 
king  how  he  had  restored  a dead  body  to  life, 
that,  behold,  the  woman,  whose  son  he  had 
restored  to  life,  cried  to  the  king  for  her 
house  and  for  her  land.  And  Gehazi  said, 
My  lord,  O king,  this  is  the  woman,  and  this 
IS  her  son,  whom  Elisha  restored  to  life. 

6  And  when  the  king  asked  the  woman,  she 
told  him.  So  the  king  appointed  unto  her 
a certain  ofiicer,  saying.  Restore  all  that  was 
hers,  and  all  the  fruits  of  the  field  since  the 
day  that  she  left  the  land,  even  until  now. 

7  IF  And  Elisha  came  to  Damascus;  and 
Ben-hadad  the  king  of  Syria  was  sick ; and 
it  was  told  him,  saying.  The  man  of  God  is 
come  hither. 

8  And  the  king  said  unto  Hazael,  Take  a 
present  in  thine  hand,  and  go,  meet  the  man 
of  God,  and  inquire  of  the  Lord  by  him, 
saying.  Shall  I recover  of  this  disease? 

9  So  Hazael  went  to  meet  him,  and  took  a 
present  with  him,  even  of  every  good  thing 
of  Damascus,  forty  camels’  burden,  and 
came  and  stood  before  him,  and  said.  Thy 
son  Ben-hadad  king  of  Syria  hath  sept  me  to 
1 A ®a’  Shall  I recover  of  this  disease  ? 

10  And  Elisha  said  unto  him,  Go,  say  unto 
him.  Thou  mayest  certainly  recover : how- 
beit  the  Lord  hath  shewed  me  that  he  shall 
surely  die. 

11  And  he  settled  his  countenance  stead- 
fasBy,  until  he  was  ashamed:  and  the  man 
of  God  wept. 

12  And  Hazael  said,  Why  weepeth  my  lord  ? 


Ahaziah's  wicked  reign. 

And  he  answered.  Because  I know  the  evil 
that  thou  wilt  do  unto  the  children  of  Isra- 
el : their  strong  holds  wilt  thou  set  on  fire, 
and  their  young  men  wilt  thou  slay  with 
the  sword,  and  wilt  dash  their  children,  and 
rip  up  their  women  with  child. 

13  And  Hazael  said.  But  what,  is  thy  serv- 
ant a dog,  that  he  should  do  this  great  thing? 
And  Elisha answered,The  Lord  hath  shewed 
me  that  thou  shalt  he  king  over  Syria. 

14  So  he  departed  from  Elisha,  and  came  to 
his  master ; who  said  to  him.  What  said  Eli- 
sha to  thee?  And  he  answered.  He  told  me 
that  thou  shouldest  surely  recover. 

15  And  it  came  to  pass  oh  the  morrow,  that 
he  took  a thick  cloth,  and  dipped  it  in  water, 
and  spread  it  on  his  face,  so  that  he  died  : 
and  Hazael  reigned  in  his  stead. 

16  1 And  in  the  fifth  year  of  Joram  the  son 
of  Ahab  king  of  Israel,  Jehoshaphat  being 
then  king  of  Judah,  Jehoram  the  son  of  Je- 
hoshaphat king  of  Judah  began  to  reign. 

17  Thirty  and  two  years  old  was  he  when 
he  began  to  reign;  and  he  reigned  eight 
years  in  Jerusalem. 

18  And  he  walked  in  the  way  of  the  kings 
of  Israel,  as  did  the  house  of  Ahab ; for  the 
daughter  of  Ahab  was  his  wife : and  he  did 
evil  in  the  sight  of  the  Lord. 

19  Yet  the  Lord  would  not  destroy  Judah 
for  David  his  servant’s  sake,  as  he  promised 
him  to  give  him  always  a light,  and  to  his 
children. 

20  1 In  his  days  Edom  revolted  from  under 
the  hand  of  Judah,  and  made  a king  over 
themselves. 

21  So  Joram  went  over  to  Zair,  and  all  the 
chariots  with  him:  and  he  rose  by  night, 
and  smote  the  Edomites  which  compassed 
him  about,  and  the  captains  of  the  chariots : 
and  the  people  fled  into  their  tents. 

22  Yet  Edom  revolted  from  under  the  hand 
of  Judah  unto  this  day.  Then  Libnah  re- 
volted at  the  same  time. 

23  And  the  rest  of  the  acts  of  Joram,  and 
all  that  he  did,  are  they  not  written  in  the 
book  of  the  Chronicles  of  the  kings  of  Judah  ? 

24  And  Joram  slept  with  his  fathers,  and 
was  buried  with  his  fathers  in  the  city  of 
David : and  Ahaziah  his  son  reigned  in  his 
stead. 

25  J In  the  twelfth  year  of  Joram  the  son 
of  Ahab  king  of  Israel  did  Ahaziah  the  son 
of  Jehoram  king  of  Judah  begin  to  reign. 

26  Two  and  twenty  years  old  was  Ahaziah 
when  he  began  to  reign;  and  he  reigned 
one  year  in  Jerusalem.  And  his  mother’s 
name  was  Athaliah,  the  daughter  of  Omri 
king  of  Israel. 

27  And  he  walked  in  the  way  of  the  house 
of  Ahab,  and  did  evil  in  the  sight  of  the 
Lord,  as  did  the  house  of  Ahab : for  he  was 
the  son  in  law  of  the  house  of  Ahab. 

28  1 And  he  went  with  Joram  the  son  of 
Ahab  to  the  war  against  Hazael  king  of 
Syria  in  Ramoth-gilead ; and  the  Syrians 
wounded  Joram. 

29  And  king  Joram  went  back  to  be  healed 
in  Jezreel  of  the  wounds  which  the  Syrians 
had  given  him  at  Ramah,  when  he  fought 
against  Hazael  king  of  Syria.  And  Ahaziah 
the  son  of  Jehoram  king  of  Judah  went 
down  to  see  Joram  the  son  of  Ahab  in  Jez- 
reel, because  he  was  sick« 


n.  KINGS,  VIII. 


Jehu  is  anointed  king. 


II.  KINGS,  IX. 


Jehu  hilleth  Joram, 


CHAPTER  IX. 

Jehu  anointed  king  over  Israel. 

AND  Elisha  the  prophet  called  one  of  the 
children  of  the  prophets,  and  said  unto 
him,  Gird  up  thy  loins,  and  take  this  box  of 
oil  in  thine  hand,  and  go  to  Ramoth-gilead : 

2 And  when  thou  comest  thither,  look  out 
there  Jehu  the  son  of  Jehoshaphat  the  son 
of  Nimshi,  and  go  in,  and  make  him  arise 
up  from  among  his  brethren,  and  carry  him 
to  an  inner  chamber ; 

3 Then  take  the  box  of  oil,  and  pour  it  on 
his  head,  and  say.  Thus  saith  the  Lord,  I 
have  anointed  thee  king  over  Israel.  Then 
open  the  door,  and  flee,  and  tarry  not. 

4 t So  the  young  man,  even  the  young  man 
the  prophet,  went  to  Ramoth-gilead. 

5 And  when  he  came,  behold,  the  captains 
of  the  host  were  sitting ; and  he  said,  I have 
an  errand  to  thee,  O captain.  And  Jehu 
said,  Unto  which  of  all  us?  And  he  said,  To 
thee,  O captain. 

6 And  he  arose,  and  went  into  the  house ; 
and  he  poured  the  oil  on  his  head,  and  said 
unto  him.  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  of 
Israel,  I have  anointed  thee  king  over  the 
people  of  the  Lord,  even  over  Israel. 

7 And  thou  shalt  smite  the  house  of  Ahab 
thy  master,  that  I may  avenge  the  blood  of 
my  servants  the  prophets,  and  the  blood  of 
all  the  servants  of  the  Lord,  at  the  hand  of 
J ezebel 

8 For  the  whole  house  of  Ahab  shall  perish : 
and  I will  cut  off  from  Ahab  him  that  pisseth 
against  the  wall,  and  him  that  is  shut  up  and 
left  in  Israel : 

9 And  I will  make  the  house  of  Ahab  like 
the  house  of  Jeroboam  the  son  of  Nebat, 
and  like  the  house  of  Baasha  the  son  of 
Ahijah : 

10  And  the  dogs  shall  eat  Jezebel  in  the 
portion  of  Jezreel,  and  there  shall  be  none 
to  bury  her.  And  he  opened  the  door,  and 
fled. 

11 1 Then  Jehu  came  forth  to  the  servants 
of  his  lord:  and  one  said  unto  him.  Is  all 
well?  wherefore  came  this  mad  fellow  to 
thee?  And  he  said  unto  them.  Ye  know 
the  man,  and  his  communication. 

13  And  they  said.  It  is  false ; tell  us  now. 
And  he  said.  Thus  and  thus  spake  he  to  me, 
saying.  Thus  saith  the  Lord,  I have  anointed 
thee  king  over  Israel. 

13  Then  they  hasted,  and  took  every  man 
his  garment,  and  put  it  under  him  on  the 
top  of  the  stairs,  and  blew  with  trumpets, 
saying,  Jehu  is  king. 

14  So  Jehu  the  son  of  Jehoshaphat  the  son 
of  Nimshi  conspired  against  Joram.  (Now 
Joram  had  kept  Ramoth-gilead,  he  and  all 
Israel,  because  of  Hazael  king  of  Syria. 

15  But  king  Joram  was  returned  to  be 
healed  in  Jezreel  of  the  wounds  which  the 
Syrians  had  given  him,  when  he  fought  with 
Hazael  king  of  Syria.)  And  Jehu  said.  If  it 
be  your  minds,  then  let  none  go  forth  nor 
escape  out  of  the  city  to  go  to  tell  it  in 

16  So  Jehu  rode  in  a chariot,  and  went  to 
Jezreel  for  Joram  lay  there.  And  Ahaziah 
king  of  Judah  was  come  down  to  see  Joram. 

17  And  there  stood  a watchman  on  the 
tower  in  Jezreel,  and  he  spied  the  company 

m 


of  Jehu  as  he  came,  and  said,  I see  a com- 
pany. And  Joram  said.  Take  a horseman, 
and  send  to  meet  them,  and  let  him  say.  Is  it 
peace  ? 

18  So  there  went  one  on  horseback  to  meet 
him,  and  said.  Thus  saith  the  king.  Is  it 
peace?  And  Jehu  said.  What  hast  thou  to 
do  with  peace  ? turn  thee  behind  me.  And 
the  watchman  told,  saying,  The  messenger 
came  to  them,  but  he  cometh  not  again. 

19  Then  he  sent  out  a second  on  horseback, 
which  came  to  them,  and  said.  Thus  saith 
the  king.  Is  it  peace?  And  Jehu  answered. 
What  hast  thou  to  do  with  peace  ? turn  thee 
behind  me. 

30  And  the  watchman  told,  saying.  He 
came  even  unto  them,  and  cometh  not 
again : and  the  driving  is  like  the  driving  of 
Jehu  the  son  of  Nimshi;  for  he  driveth 
furiously. 

31  And . Jor^m  said.  Make  ready.  And  his 
chariot  was  made  ready.  And  J oram  king 
of  Israel  and  Ahaziah  king  of  Judah  went 
out,  each  in  his  chariot,  and  they  went  out 
against  Jehu,  and  met  him  in  the  pottion  of 
Naboth  the  Jezreelite. 

33  And  it  came  to  pass,  when  Joram  saw 
Jehu,  that  he  said.  Is  it  peace,  Jehu?  And 
he  answered.  What  peace,  so  long  as  the 
whoredoms  of  thy  mother  Jezebel  and  her 
witchcrafts  are  so  many  ? 

33  And  Joram  turned  his  hands,  and  fled, 
and  said  to  Ahaziah,  There  is  treachery,  O 
Ahaziah. 

34  And  Jehu  drew  a bow  with  his  full 
strength,  and  smote  Jehoram  between  his 
arms,  and  the  arrow  went  out  at  his  heart, 
and  he  sunk  down  in  his  chariot. 

35  Then  said  Jehu  to  Bidkar  his  captain. 

Take  up,  and  cast  him  in  the  portion  of  the 
field  of  Naboth  the  Jezreelite : for  remem- 
ber how  that,  when  I and  thou  rode  together 
after  Ahab  his  father,  the  Lord  laid  this 
burden  upon  him ; , , , ^ 

36  Surely  I have  seen  yesterday  the  blood 
of  Naboth,  and  the  blood  of  his  sons,  saith 
the  Lord  ; and  I will  requite  thee  in  this 
plat,  saith  the  Lord.  Now  therefore  take 
and  cast  him  into  the  plat  of  ground,  accord- 
ing to  the  word  of  the  Lord. 

37  1 But  when  Ahaziah  the  king  of  Judah 

saw  this,  he  fled  by  the  way  of  the  garden 
house.  And  Jehu  followed  after  him,  and 
said.  Smite  him  also  in  the  chariot.  And 
they  did  so  at  the  going  up  to  Gur,  which  is 
by  Ibleam.  And  he  fled  to  Megiddo,  and 
died  there.  , , . . 

38  And  his  servants  carried  hiin  m a chariot 
to  Jerusalem,  and  buried  him  in  his  sepul- 
chre with  his  fathers  in  the  city  of  David. 

39  And  in  the  eleventh  year  of  Joram  the 

son  of  Ahab  began  Ahaziah  to  reign  over 
Judah.  ^ _ , 

30  1 And  when  Jehu  was  come  to  Jezreel, 
Jezebel  heard  of  it ; and  she  painted  her  face, 
and  tired  her  head,  and  looked  out  at  a win- 
dow. 

31  And  as  Jehu  entered  in  at  the  gate,  she 
said.  Had  Zimri  peace,  who  slew  his  mas- 
ter? 

33  And  he  lifted  up  his  face  to  the  window, 
and  said.  Who  is  on  my  side?  who?  And 
there  looked  out  to  him  two  or  three  eu- 
nuchs. 


Ahab's  seventy  sons  siain. 

33  And  he  said,  Throw  her  down.  So  they 
threw  her  down : and  some  of  her  blood  was 
sprinkled  on  the  wall,  and  on  the  horses : 
and  he  trode  her  under  foot. 

34  And  when  he  was  come  in,  he  did  eat 
and  drink,  and  said,  Go,-see  now  this  cursed 
woman,  and  bury  her;  for  she  is  a king-’s 
daughter. 

35  And  they  went  to  bury  her;  but  they 
found  no  more  of  her  than  the  skull,  and 
the  feet,  and  the  palms  of  her  hands. 

36  Wherefore  they  came  again,  and  told 
him.  And  he  said,  This  is  the  word  of  the 
Lord,  which  he  spake  by  his  servant  Elijah 
the  Tishbite,  saying,  In  the  portion  of  Jez- 
reel  shall  dogs  eat  the  flesh  of  Jezebel ; 

37  And  the  carcass  of  Jezebel  shall  be  as 
dung  upon  the  face  of  the  field  in  the  por- 
tion of  J ezreel ; so  that  they  shall  not  say. 
This  is  Jezebel. 


CHAPTER  X. 

Sons  of  Ahab  slain  in  Samaria, 

AND  Ahab  had  seventy  sons  in  Samaria. 
xA  And  Jehu  wrote  letters,  and  sent  to  Sa- 
maria, unto  the  rulers  of  Jezreel,  to  the  eld- 
ers, and  to  them  that  brought  up  Ahab’s 
children,  saying, 

2 Now  as  soon  as  this  letter  cometh  to  you, 
seeing  your  master’s  sons  are  with  you,  and 
mere  are  with  you  chariots  and  horses,  a 
fenced  city  also,  and  armour; 

3 Look  even  out  the  best  and  meetest  of 
your  master’s  sons,  and  set  him  on  his  fa- 
ther’s throne,  and  fight  for  your  master’s 
house. 

4 But  they  were  exceedingly  afraid,  and 
^id.  Behold,  two  kings  stood  not  before 
him ; how  then  shall  we  stand  ? 

5 And  he  that  was  over  the  house,  and  he 
that  was  over  the  city,  the  elders  also,  and 
the  brmgers  up  of  the  children,  sent  to  Jehu, 
saying.  We  are  thy  servants,  and  will  do  all 
that  thou  Shalt  bid  us;  we  will  not  make 
any  king ; do  thou  that  which  is  good  in  thine 
eyes. 

6 Then  he  wrote  a letter  the  second  time  to 
them,  saying.  If  ye  be  mine,  and  if  ye  will 
hearken  unto  my  voice,  take  ye  the  heads  of 
the  men  your  master’s  sons,  and  come  to 
me  to  Jezreel  by  to  morrow  this  time.  Now 
the  king  s sons,  being  seventy  persons,  were 
with  the  great  men  of  the  city,  which 
brought  them  up. 

7 And  it  came  to  pass,  when  the  letter  came 
to  them,  that  they  took  the  king’s  sons,  and 
slew  seventy  persons,  and  put  their  heads  in 
baskets,  and  sent  him  them  to  Jezreel. 

b 1 And  there  came  a messenger,  and  told 
mm,  saying.  They  have  brought  the  heads  of 
the  king’s  sons.  And  he  said,  Lay  ye  them 
m two  heaps  at  the  entering  in  of  the  gate 
until  the  morning. 

9 And  it  came  to  pass  in  the  morning,  that 
he  went  out,  and  stood,  and  said  to  all  the 
people.  Ye  be  righteous ; behold,  I conspired 
against  my  master,  and  slew  him ; but  who 
slew  all  these? 

10  Know  now  that  there  shall  fall  unto  the 

V thing  of  the  word  of  the  Lord, 
Which  the  Lord  spake  concerning  the  house 
ot  Ahab  J for  the  Lord  hath  done  that  which 
he  spake  by  his  servant  Elijah. 

U So  Jehu  slew  all  that  remained  of  the 


II.  KINGS,  X.  BaaVs  worshippers  slain, 

house  of  Ahab  in  Jezreel,  and  all  his  great 
men,  and  his  kinsfolks,  and  his  priests,  until 
he  left  him  none  remaining. 

12  t And  he  arose  and  departed,  and  came 
to  Samaria.  And  as  he  was  at  the  shearing 
house  in  the  way, 

13  Jehu  met  with  the  brethren  of  Ahaziah 
king  of  Judah,  and  said.  Who  are  ye?  And 
they  answered.  We  are  the  brethren  of  Aha- 
ziah ; and  we  go  down  to  salute  the  children 
of  the  king  and  the  children  of  the  queen. 

14  And  he  said.  Take  them  alive.  And  they 
took  them  alive,  and  slew  them  at  the  pit  of 
the  shearing  house,  even  two  and  forty  men  • 
neither  left  he  any  of  them. 

15  H And  when  he  was  departed  thence,  he 
lighted  on  Jehonadab  the  son  of  Rechab 
coming  to  meet  him;  and  he  saluted  him, 
and  said  to  him,  Is  thine  heart  right,  as  my 
heart  is  with  thy  heart?  And  Jehonadab 
answered.  It  is.  If  it  be,  give  me  thine  hand. 
And  he  gave  him  his  hand ; and  he  took  him 
up  to  him  into  the  chariot.  . 

16  And  he  said.  Come  with  me,  and  see  my 
zeal  for  the  Lord.  So  they  made  him  ride 
m his  chariot. 

17  And  when  he  came  to  Samaria,  he  slew 
all  that  remained  unto  Ahab  in  Samaria,  till 
he  had  destroyed  him,  according  to  the  say- 
ing of  the  Lord,  which  he  spake  to  Elijah. 

gathered  all  the  people  to- 
gether, and  said  unto  them,  Ahab  served 
Baal  a little ; but  Jehu  shall  serve  him  much. 

19  Now  therefore  call  unto  me  all  the 
prophets  of  Baal,  all  his  servants,  and  all  his 
priests ; let  none  be  wanting ; for  I have  a 
great  sacrifice  to  do  to  Baal ; whosoever  shall 
be  wanting,  he  shall,  not  live.  But  Jehu  did 
It  in  subtilty,  to  the  intent  that  he  might 
destroy  the  worshippers  of  Baal. 

20  And  Jehu  said.  Proclaim  a solemn  as- 
sembly  for  Baal.  And  they  proclaimed  it. 

21  And  Jehu  sent  through  all  Israel ; and  all 
the  worshippers  of  Baal  came,  so  that  there 
was  not  a man  left  that  came  not.  And  they 
came  into  the  house  of  Baal ; and  the  house 

was  full  from  one  end  to  another. 

22  And  he  said  unto  him  that  was  over  the 
vestry.  Bring  forth  vestments  for  all  the 
worshippers  of  Baal.  And  he  brought  them 
forth  vestments. 

23  And  Jehu  went,  and  Jehonadab  the  son 
ot  Rechab,  into  the  house  of  Baal,  and  said 
unto  the  worshippers  of  Baal,  Search,  and 
look  that  there  be  here  with  j^ou  none  of  the 
servants  of  the  Lord,  but  the  worshippers 
of  Baal  only. 

24And  when  they  went  in  to  offer  sacrifices 
and  burnt  offerings,  Jehu  appointed  four- 
score men  without,  and  said.  If  any  of  the 
men  whom  I have  brought  into  your  hands 
escape,  he  that  letteth  him  go,  his  life  shall  be 
for  the  life  of  him. 

25  And  it  came  to  pass,  as  soon  as  he  had 
made  an  end  of  offering  the  burnt  offering, 
that  Jehu  said  to  the  guard  and  to  the  cap- 
tains, Go  in,  and  slay  them ; let  none  come 
forth.  And  they  smote  them  with  the  edge 
OT  the  sword ; and  the  guard  and  the  cap- 
tains cast  them  out,  and  went  to  the  city  of 
the  house  of  Baal. 

26  And  they  brought  forth  the  images  out 
of  the  house  of  Baal,  and  burned  them, 

27  And  they  brake  down  image  of  Baai 


Joashj  saved  from  AthaliaWs  II.  KINGS,  XI.  massacre,  is  anointed  king. 


and  brake  down  the  house  of  Baal,  and  made 
it  a draug'ht  house  unto  this  day. 

28  Thus  Jehu  destroyed  Baal  out  of  Israel. 

29  t Howbeit, /rom  the  sins  of  Jeroboam 
the  son  of  Nebat,  who  made  Israel  to  sin, 
Jehu  departed  not  from  after  them,  to  wit, 
the  g-olden  calves  that  were  in  Beth-el,  and 
that  were  in  Dan. 

30  And  the  Lord  said  unto  Jehu,  Because 
thou  hast  done  well  in  executing  that  which 
is  right  in  mine  eyes,  and  hast  done  unto  the 
house  of  Ahab  according  to  all  that  was  in 
mine  heart,  thy  children  of  the  fourth  gen- 
eration shall  sit  on  the  throne  of  Israel. 

31  But  Jehu  took  no  heed  to  walk  in  the  law 
of  the  Lord  God  of  Israel  with  allhis  heart : 
for  he  departed  not  from  the  sins  of  Jerobo- 
am, which  made  Israel  to  sin. 

32 1 In  those  days  the  Lord  began  to  cut  Is- 
rael short : and  Hazael  smote  them  in  all  the 
coasts  of  Israel ; 

33  From  Jordan  eastward,  all  the  land  of 
Gilead,  the  Gadites,  and  the  Reubenites,  and 
the  Manassites,  from  Aroer,  which  is  by  the 
river  Arnon,  even  Gilead  and  Bashan. 

34  Now  the  rest  of  the  acts  of  Jehu,  and  all 
that  he  did,  and  all  his  might,  are  they  not 
written  in  the  book  of  the  Chronicles  of  the 
kings  of  Israel  ? 

35  And  Jehu  slept  with  his  fathers:  and 
they  buried  him  in  Samaria.  And  Jehoahaz 
his  son  reigned  in  his  stead. 

36  And  the  time  that  Jehu  reigned  over  Is- 
rael in  Samaria  was  twenty  and  eight  years. 

CHAPTER  XI. 

Athaliah  usurps  the  throne, 

AND  when  Athaliah  the  mother  of  Ahaziah 
J\.  saw  that  her  son  was  dead,  she  arose  and 
destroyed  all  the  seed  royal. 

2 But  Jehosheba,  the  daughter  of  king  Jo- 
ram,  sister  of  Ahaziah,  took  Joash  the  son  of 
Ahaziah,  and  stole  him  from  among  the 
king’s  sons  which  were  slain ; and  they  hid 
him,  even  him  and  his  nurse,  in  the  bed- 
chamber from  Athaliah,  so  that  he  was  not 
slain. 

3 And  he  was  with  her  hid  in  the  house  of 
the  Lord  six  years.  And  Athaliah  did  reign 
over  the  land. 

41  And  the  seventh  year  Jehoiada  sent  and 
fetched  the  rulers  over  hundreds,  with  the 
captains  and  the  guard,  and  brought  them  to 
him  into  the  house  of  the  Lord,  and  made  a 
covenant  with  them,  and  took  an  oath  of 
them  in  the  house  of  the  Lord,  and  shewed 
them  the  king’s  son. 

5 And  he  commanded  them,  saying.  This  is 
the  thing  that  ye  shall  do ; A third  part  of 

ou  that  enter  in  on  the  sabbath  shall  even 
e keepers  of  the  watch  of  the  king’s  house ; 

6 And  a third  part  shall  he  at  the  gate  of 
Sur ; and  a third  part  at  the  gate  behind  the 
guard:  so  shall  ye  keep  the  watch  of  the 
house,  that  it  be  not  broken  down. 

7 And  two  parts  of  all  you  that  go  forth  on 
the  sabbath,  even  they  shall  keep  the  watch 
of  the  house  of  the  Lord  about  the  king. 

8 And  ye  shall  compass  the  king  round 
about,  every  man  with  his  weapons  in  his 
hand : and  he  that  cometh  within  the  ranges, 
let  him  be  slain : and  be  ye  with  the  king  as 
be  goeth  out  and  as  he  cometh  in. 

9 And  the  captains  over  the  hundreds  did 

m 


according  to  all  things  that  Jehoiada  the 
priest  commanded:  and  they  took  every 
man  his  men  that  were  to  come  in  on  the 
sabbath,  with  them  that  should  go  out  on 
the  sabbath,  and  came  to  Jehoiada  the  priest, 

10  And  to  the  captains  over  hundreds  did 
the  priest  give  king  David’s  spears  and 
shields,  that  were  in  the  temple  of  the  Lord. 

11  And  the  guard  stood,  every  man  with  his 
weapons  in  his  hand,  round  about  the  king, 
from  the  right  corner  of  the  temple  to  the 
left  corner  of  the  temple,  along  by  the  altar 
and  the  temple. 

12  And  he  brought  forth  the  king’s  son,  and 
put  the  crown  upon  him,  and  gave  him  the 
testimony;  and  they  made  him  king,  and 
anointed  him ; and  they  clapped  their  hands, 
and  said,  God  save  the  king. 

13 1 And  when  Athaliah  heard  the  noise  of 
the  guard  and  of  the  people,  she  came  to  the 
people  into  the  temple  of  the  Lord. 

14  And  when  she  looked,  behold,  the  king 
stood  by  a pillar,  as  the  manner  was,  and  the 
princes  and  the  trumpeters  by  the  king,  and 
all  the  people  of  the  land  rejoiced,  and  blew 
with  trumpets:  and  Athaliah  rent  her 
clothes,  and  cried.  Treason,  treason. 

15  But  Jehoiada  the  priest  commanded  the 
captains  of  the  hundreds,  the  oflScers  of  the 
host,  and  said  unto  them.  Have  her  forth 
without  the  ranges ; and  him  that  followeth 
her  kill  with  the  sword.  For  the  priest  had 
said.  Let  her  not  be  slain  in  the  house  of  the 
Lord. 

16  And  they  laid  hands  on  her;  and  she 
went  by  the  way  by  the  which  the  horses 
came  into  the  king’s  house : and  there  was 
she  slain. 

17  1 And  Jehoiada  made  a covenant  be- 
tween the  Lord  and  the  king  and  the  peo- 
ple, that  they  should  be  the  Lord’s  people ; 
between  the  king  also  and  the  people. 

18  And  all  the  people  of  the  land  went  into 
the  house  of  Baal,  and  brake  it  down ; his 
altars  and  his  images  brake  they  in  pieces 
thoroughly,  and  slew  Mattan  the  priest  of 
Baal  before  the  altars.  And  the  priest  ap- 
pointed officers  over  the  house  of  the  Lord. 

19  And  he  took  the  rulers  over  hundreds, 
and  the  captains,  and  the  guard,  and  all  the 
people  of  the  land ; and  they  brought  down 
the  king  from  the  house  of  the  Lord,  and 
came  by  the  way  of  the  gate  of  the  guard  to 
the  king’s  house.  And  he  sat  on  the  throne 
of  the  kings. 

20  And  all  the  people  of  the  land  rejoiced, 
and  the  city  was  in  quiet:  and  they  slew 
Athaliah  with  the  sword  beside  the  king’s 
house. 

21  Seven  years  old  was  Jehoash  when  he 
began  to  reign. 

CHAPTER  XII. 

JehoasWs  good  reign. 

IN  the  seventh  year  of  Jehu,  Jehoash  be- 
gan to  reign ; and  forty  years  reigned  he 
in  Jerusalem.  And  his  mother’s  name  was 
Zibiah  of  Beer-sheba.  . , ^ . 

2 And  Jehoash  did  that  which  was  right  ui 
the  sight  of  the  Lord  all  his  days  wherein 
Jehoiada  the  priest  instructed  him. 

3 But  the  high  places  were  not  taken  away ; 
the  people  still  sacrificed  and  burnt  incense 
in  the  high  places. 


The  temple  repairedo 

4 t And  Jehoash  said  to  the  priests.  All  the 
money  of  the  dedicated  things  that  is 
broug-ht  into  the  house  of  the  Lord,  even 
the  money  of  every  one  that  passeth  the 
account,  the  money  that  every  man  is  set  at, 
and  all  the  money  that  cometh  into  any 
man’s  heart  to  bring  into  the  house  of  the 
Lord, 

5 Let  the  priests  take  it  to  them,  every  man 
of  his  acquaintance:  and  let  them  repair 
the  breaches  of  the  house,  wheresoever  any 
breach  shall  be  found. 

6 But  it  was  so,  that  in  the  three  and  twen- 
tieth year  of  king  Jehoash  the  priests  had 
not  repaired  the  breaches  of  the  house. 

7 Then  king  Jehoash  called  for  Jehoiada 
the  priest,  and  the  other  priests,  and  said  un- 
to them,  Why  repair  ye  not  the  breaches  of 
the  house?  now  therefore  receive  no  more 
money  of  your  acquaintance,  but  deliver  it 
for  the  breaches  of  the  house. 

8 And  the  priests  consented  to  receive  no 
more  money  of  the  people,  neither  to  repair 
the  breaches  of  the  house. 

9 But  Jehoiada  the  priest  took  a chest,  and 
bored  a hole  in  the  lid  of  it,  and  set  it  beside 
the  altar,  on  the  right  side  as  one  cometh 
into  the  house  of  the  Lord  : and  the  priests 
that  kept  the  door  put  therein  all  the  money 
that  was  brought  into  the  house  of  the  Lord. 

10  And  it  was  so,  when  they  saw  that  there 
was  much  money  in  the  chest,  that  the 
king’s  scribe  and  the  high  priest  came  up, 
and  they  put  up  in  bags,  and  told  the  money 
that  was  found  in  the  house  of  the  Lord. 

11  And  they  gave  the  money,  being  told, 
into  the  hands  of  them  that  did  the  work, 
that  had  the  oversight  of  the  house  of  the 
Lord  : and  they  laid  it  out  to  the  carpenters 
and  builders,  that  wrought  upon  the  house 
of  the  Lord, 

13  And  to  masons,  and  hewers  of  stone,  and 
to  buy  timber  and  hewed  stone  to  repair  the 
breaches  of  the  house  of  the  Lord,  and  for 
all  that  was  laid  out  for  the  house  to  repair  it. 

13  Howbeit  there  were  not  made  for  the 
house  of  the  Lord  bowls  of  silver,  snuffers, 
basins,  trumpets,  any  vessels  of  gold,  or  ves- 
sels of  silver,  of  the  money  that  was  brought 
into  the  house  of  the  Lord  : 

14  But  they  gave  that  to  the  workmen,  and 
repaired  therewith  the  house  of  the  Lord, 

15  MOTeover  they  reckoned  not  with  the 
men,  into  whose  hand  they  delivered  the 
money  to  be  bestowed  on  workmen:  for 
they  dealt  faithfully. 

16  The  trespass  money  and  sin  money  was 
not  brought  into  the  house  of  the  Lord  : it 
was  the  priests’. 

17  1 Then  Hazael  king  of  Syria  went  up, 
^d  fought  against  Gath,  and  took  it:  and 
Hazael  set  his  face  to  go  up  to  Jerusalem. 

18  And  Jehoash  king  of  Judah  took  all  the 
hallowed  things  that  Jehoshaphat,  and  Jeho- 
ram,  and  Ahaziah,  his  fathers,  kings  of  Ju- 
dah, had  dedicated,  and  his  own  hallowed 
things,  and  all  the  gold  that  was  found  in 
the  treasures  of  the  house  of  the  Lord,  and 
m the  king’s  house,  and  sent  it  to  Hazael 
king  of  Syria : and  he  went  away  from  Je- 
rusalem. 

I And  the  rest  of  the  acts  of  Joash,  and  all 
that  he  did,  are  they  not  written  in  the  book 
of  the  Chronicles  of  the  kings  of  Judah? 


Joash  is  slain. 

30  And  his  servants  arose,  and  made  a con- 
spiracy, and  slew  Joash  in  the  house  of 
Millo,  which  goeth  down  to  Silla. 

31  For  Jozachar  the  son  of  Shimeath,  and 
Jehozabad  the  son  of  Shomer,  his  servants, 
smote  him,  and  he  died;  and  they  buried 
him  with  his  fathers  in  the  city  of  David: 
and  Amaziah  his  son  reigned  in  his  stead. 

CHAPTER  XIII. 

Jehoahaz'  wicked  reign. 

IN  the  three  and  twentieth  year  of  Joash 
the  son  of  Ahaziah  king  of  Judah,  Jehoa- 
haz  the  son  of  Jehu  began  to  reign  over  Isra- 
el in  Samaria,  and  reig7ied  seventeen  years. 

3 And  he  did  that  which  was  evil  in  the 
sight  of  the  Lord,  and  followed  the  sins  of 
Jeroboam  the  son  of  Nebat,  which  made  Is- 
rael to  sin ; he  departed  not  therefrom. 

3 t And  the  anger  of  the  Lord  was  kindled 
against  Israel,  and  he  delivered  them  into 
the  hand  of  Hazael  king  of  Syria,  and  into 
the  hand  of  Ben-hadad  the  son  of  Hazael,  all 
their  days. 

4 And  Jehoahaz  besought  the  Lord,  and 
the  Lord  hearkened  unto  him : for  he  saw 
the  oppression  of  Israel,  because  the  king 
of  Syria  oppressed  them. 

5 (And  the  Lord  gave  Israel  a saviour,  so 
that  they  went  out  from  under  the  hand  of 
the  Syrians : and  the  children  of  Israel  dwelt 
m their  tents,  as  beforetime. 

6 Nevertheless  they  departed  not  from  the 
sins  of  the  house  of  Jeroboam,  who  made  Is- 
rael sin,  but  walked  therein : and  there  re- 
mained the  grove  also  in  Samaria.) 

7 Neither  did  he  leave  of  the  people  to  Je- 
hoahaz but  fifty  horsemen,  and  ten  chariots, 
and  ten  thousand  footmen ; for  the  king  of 
Syria  had  destroyed  them,  and  had  made 
them  like  the  dust  by  threshing. 

8 t Now  the  rest  of  the  acts  of  Jehoahaz, 
and  all  that  he  did,  and  his  might,  are  they 
not  written  in  the  book  of  the  Chronicles  of 
the  kings  of  Israel? 

9 And  Jehoahaz  slept  with  his  fathers;  and 
they  buried  him  in  Samaria : and  Joash  his 
son  reigned  in  his  stead. 

10  t In  the  thirty  and  seventh  year  of  Jo- 
ash king  of  Judah  began  Jehoash  the  son  of 
Jehoahaz  to  reign  over  Israel  in  Samaria, 
and  reigned  sixteen  years. 

11  And  he  did  that  which  was  evil  in  the 
sight  of  the  Lord  ; he  departed  not  from  all 
the  sins  of  Jeroboam  the  son  of  Nebat,  who 
made  Israel  sin : but  he  walked  therein. 

13  And  the  rest  of  the  acts  of  Joash,  and 
all  that  he  did,  and  his  might  wherewith  he 
fought  against  Amaziah  king  of  Judah,  are 
they  not  written  in  the  book  of  the  Chroni- 
cles of  the  kings  of  Israel  ? 

13  And  Joash  slept  with  his  fathers ; and 
Jeroboam  sat  upon  his  throne:  and  Joash 
was  buried  in  Samaria  with  the  kings  of 
Israel. 

14  1 Now  Elisha  was  fallen  sick  of  his  sick- 
ness whereof  he  died.  And  Joash  the  king 
of  Israel  came  down  unto  him,  and  wept 
over  his  face,  and  said,  O my  father,  my  fa- 
ther! the  chariot  of  Israel,  and  the  horse- 
men thereof. 

15  And  Elisha  said  unto  him.  Take  bow  and 
arrows.  And  he  took  unto  him  bow  and 
arrows. 


II.  KINGS,  XIII. 


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Amaziah^s  Qoodreigno  11.  KINGS,  XIV.  He  is  slain. 


16  And  he  said  to  the  king-  of  Israel,  Put 
thine  hand  upon  the  bow.  And  he  put  his 
hand  upon  it : and  Elisha  put  his  hands  up- 
on the  king’s  hands. 

17  And  he  said.  Open  the  window  eastward. 

And  he  opened  it.  Then  Elisha  said,  Shoot. 
And  he  shot.  And  he  said,  The  arrow  of  the 
Lord’s  deliverance,  and  thehrrow  of  deliv- 
erance from  Syria : for  thou  shalt  smite  the 
Syrians  in  Aphek,  till  thou  have  consumed 
them.  ^ , 

18  And  he  said.  Take  the  arrows.  And  he 
took  them.  And  he  said  unto  the  king  of  Is- 
rael, Smite  upon  the  ground.  And  he  smote 
thrice,  and  stayed. 

19  And  the  man  of  God  was  wroth  with 
him,  and  said,  Thou  shouldest  have  smitten 
five  or  six  times;  then  hadst  thou  smitten 
Syria  till  thou  hadst  consumed  it : whereas 
now  thou  shalt  smite  Syria  hut  thrice. 

30  1 And  Elisha  died,  and  they  buried  him. 
And  the  bands  of  the  Moabites  invaded  the 
land  at  the  coming  in  of  the  year. 

21  And  it  came  to  pass,  as  they  were  bury- 
ing a mani  that,  behold,  they  spied  a band  of 
men ; and  they  cast  the  man  into  the  sepul- 
chre of  Elisha : and  when  the  man  was  let 
down,  and  touched  the  bones  of  Elisha,  he 
revived,  and  stood  up  on  his  feet. 

23  But  Hazael  king  of  Syria  oppressed 
Israel  all  the  days  of  Jehoahaz. 

23  And  the  Lord  was  gracious  unto  them, 
and  had  compassion  on  them,  and  had  re- 
spect unto  them,  because  of  his  covenant 
with  Abraham,  Isaac,  and  Jacob,  and  would 
not  destroy  them,  neither  cast  he  them  from 
his  presence  as  yet. 

24  So  Hazael  king  of  Syria  died ; and  Ben- 
hadad  his  son  reigned  in  his  stead. 

35  And  Jehoash  the  son  of  Jehoahaz  took 
again  out  of  the  hand  of  Ben-hadad  the  son 
of  Hazael  the  cities,  which  he  had  taken  out 
of  the  hand  of  Jehoahaz  his  father  by  war. 
Three  times  did  Joash  beat  him,  and  recov- 
ered the  cities  of  Israel. 

CHAPTER  XIV. 

War  between  Israel  and  Judah. 

IN  the  second  year  of  Joash  son  of  Jehoa- 
haz king  of  Israel  reigned  Amaziah  the 
son  of  Joash  king  of  Judah. 

2  He  was  twenty  and  five  years  old  when  he 
began  to  reign,  and  reigned  twenty  and  nine 
years  in  Jerusalem.  And  his  mother’s  name 
was  Jehoaddan  of  Jerusalem. 

3  And  he  did  that  which  was  right  in  the 
sight  of  the  Lord,  yet  not  like  David  his  fa- 
ther : he  did  according  to  all  things  as  Joash 
his  father  did. 

4  Howbeit  the  high  places  were  not  taken 
away:  as  yet  the  people  did  sacrifice  and 
burnt  incense  on  the  high  places. 

5  t And  it  came  to  pass,  as  soon  as  the  king- 
dom was  confirmed  in  his  hand,  that  he  slew 
his  servants  which  had  slain  the  king  his 
f 8itli©r 

6  But  the  children  of  the  murderers  he 
slew  not:  according  unto  that  which  is 
written  in  the  book  of  the  law  of  Moses, 
wherein  the  Lord  commanded,  saying.  The 
fathers  shall  not  be  put  to  death  for  the 
children,  nor  the  children  be  put  to  death 
for  the  fathers ; but  every  man  shall  be  put 
to  death  for  his  own  sin. 

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7 He  slew  of  Edom  in  the  valley  of  salt  ten 
thousand,  and  took  Selah  by  war,  and  called 
the  name  of  it  Joktheel  unto  this  day. 

8 1 Then  Amaziah  sent  messengers  to  Je- 
hoash, the  son  of  Jehoahaz  son  of  Jehu,  king 
of  Israel,  saying.  Come,  let  us  look  one  an- 
other in  the  face. 

9 And  Jehoash  the  king  of  Israel  sent  to 
Amaziah  king  of  Judah,  saying.  The  thistle 
that  was  in  Lebanon  sent  to  the  cedar  that 
was  in  Lebanon,  saying,  Give  thy  daughter 
to  my  son  to  wife : and  there  passed  by  a 
wild  beast  that  was  in  Lebanon,  and  trode 
down  the  thistle. 

10  Thou  hast  indeed  smitten  Edom,  and 
thine  heart  hath  lifted  thee  up : glory  of 
this,  and  tarry  at  home:  for  why  should- 
est thou  meddle  to  thy  hurt,  that  thou 
shouldest  fall,  even  thou,  and  Judah  with 
thee? 

11  But  Amaziah  would  not  hear.  There- 
fore Jehoash  king  of  Israel  went  up ; and 
he  and  Amaziah  king  of  Judah  looked  one 
another  in  the  face  at  Beth-shemesh,  which 
belongeth  to  Judah. 

13  And  Judah  was  put  to  the  worse  before 
Israel;  and  they  fled  every  man  to  their 
tents. 

13  And  Jehoash  king  of  Israel  took  Ama- 
ziah king  of  Judah,  the  son  of  Jehoash  the 
son  of  Ahaziah,  at  Beth-shemesh,  and  came 
to  Jerusalem,  and  brake  down  the  wall  of 
Jerusalem  from  the  gate  of  Ephraim  unto 
the  corner  gate,  four  hundred  cubits. 

14  And  he  took  all  the  gold  and  silver,  and 
all  the  vessels  that  were  found  in  the  house 
of  the  Lord,  and  in  the  treasures  of  the 
king’s  house,  and  hostages,  and  returned  to 
Samaria. 

15  1 Now  the  rest  of  the  acts  of  Jehoash 
which  he  did,  and  his  might,  and  how  he 
fought  with  Amaziah  king  of  Judah,  arc 
they  not  written  in  the  book  of  the  Chroni- 
cles of  the  kings  of  Israel? 

16  And  Jehoash  slept  with  his  fathers,  and 
was  buried  in  Samaria  with  the  kings  of  Is- 
rael; and  Jeroboam  his  son  reigned  in  his 

17  t And  Amaziah  the  son  of  Joash  king  of 
Judah  lived  after  the  death  of  Jehoash  son 
of  Jehoahaz  king  of  Israel  fifteen  years. 

18  And  the  rest  of  the  acts  of  Amaziah,  are 
they  not  written  in  the  book  of  the  Chroni- 
cles of  the  kings  of  J udah? 

19  Now  they  made  a conspiracy  against  him 
in  Jerusalem : and  he  tied  to  Lachish ; but 
they  sent  after  him  to  Lachish,  and  slew 
him  there. 

20  And  they  brought  him  on  horses : and  he 
was  buried  at  Jerusalem  with  his  fathers  in 
the  city  of  David. 

21  H And  all  the  people  of  Judah  took  Aza- 
riah/  which  was  sixteen  years  old,  and  made 
him  king  instead  of  his  father  Amaziah. 

23  He  built  Elath,  and  restored  it  to  Judah, 
after  that  the  king  slept  with  his  fathers. 

23 1 In  the  fifteenth  year  of  Amaziah  the  son 
of  Joash  king  of  Judah,  Jeroboam  the  son  of 
Joash  king  of  Israel  began  to  reign  in  Sama- 
ria, and  reigned  forty  and  one  years. 

24  And  he  did  that  which  was  evil  in  the 
sight  of  the  Lord  ; he  departed  not  from  all 
the  sins  of  Jeroboam  the  son  of  Nebat,  who 
made  Israel  to  sin. 


The  retains  of  Shallum^  11^  KINGS,  XV 

35  He  restored  the  coast  of  Israel  from  the 
entering  of  Hamath  unto  the  sea  of  the  plain, 
according-  to  the  word  of  the  Lord  God  of 
Israel,  which  he  spake  by  the  hand  of  his 
servant  Jonah,  the  son  of  Amittai,  the 
prophet,  which  was  of  Gath-hepher. 

36  For  the  Lord  saw  the  affliction  of  Israel, 
that  it  was  very  bitter : for  there  was  not  any 
shut  up,  nor  any  left,  nor  any  helper  for  Is- 

rftGi. 

27  And  the  Lord  said  not  that  he  would 
blot  out  the  name  of  Israel  from  under 
heaven ; but  he  saved  them  by  the  hand  of 
Jeroboam  the  son  of  Joash. 

28  ^ Now  the  rest  of  the  acts  of  Jeroboam, 
and  all  that  he  did,  and  his  might,  how  he 
warred,  and  how  he  recovered  Damascus, 
and  Hamath,  which  belonged  to  Judah,  for 
Ipael,  are  they  not  written  in  the  book  of 
the  Chronicles  of  the  kings  of  Israel? 

29  And  Jeroboam  slept  with  his  fathers, 
even  with  the  kings  of  Israel ; and  Zachariah 
ms  son  reigned  in  his  stead. 

CHAPTER  XV. 

Reigns  of  Azariah,  Zachariah,  Ac. 

IN  the  twenty  and  seventh  year  of  Jero- 
boam king  of  Israel  began  Azariah  son  of 
Amaziah  king  of  Judah  to  reign. 

2 Sixteen  years  old  was  he  when  he  began 
to  reign,  and  he  reigned  two  and  fifty  years 
in  Jerusalem.  And  his  mother’s  name  was 
Jecholiah  of  Jerusalem. 

? was  right  in  the 

sight  of  the  Lord,  according  to  all  that  his 
lather  Amaziah  had  done ; 

4  Save  that  the  high  places  were  not  re- 
moved : the  people  sacrificed  and  burnt  in 
cense  still  on  the  high  places. 

5  t And  the  Lord  smote  the  king,  so  that  he 
was  a leper  unto  the  day  of  his  death,  and 
dwelt  in  a several  house.  And  Jotham  the 
king  s son  was  over  the  house,  judging  the 
people  of  the  land. 

6  And  the  rest  of  the  acts  of  Azariah,  and  all 
that  he  did,  are  they  not  written  in  the  book 
® Chronicles  of  the  kings  of  Judah? 

7  So  Azariah  slept  with  his  fathers ; and 
buried  him  with  his  fathers  in  the  city 
of  David ; and  Jotham  his  son  reigned  in  his 
stead. 

8  In  the  thirty  and  eighth  year  of  Azariah 
king  of  Judah  did  Zachariah  the  son  of  Jer- 
oboam reign  over  Israel  in  Samaria  six 
months. 

which  was  evil  in  the  sight 
of  the  Lord,  as  his  fathers  had  done : he  de- 
parted not  from  the  sins  of  Jeroboam  the 
made  Israel  to  sin. 

10  And  Shallum  the  son  of  Jabesh  conspired 
against  him,  and  smote  him  before  the  peo- 
ple,  and  slew  him,  and  reigned  in  his  stead. 

^®st  of  the  acts  of  Zachariah, 
behold,  they  are  written  in  the  book  of  the 
Chronicles  of  the  kings  of  Israel. 

13  This  was  the  word  of  the  Lord  which  he 
spake  unto  Jehu,  saying.  Thy  sons  shall  sit 
on  the  throne  of  Israel  unto  the  fourth  gen- 
eration. And  so  it  came  to  pass. 

13  1 Shallum  the  son  of  Jabesh  began  to 
reign  in  the  nine  and  thirtieth  year  of  Uzziah 
king  of  Judah ; and  he  reigned  a full  month 
m Samaria. 

14  For  Menahem  the  son  of  Gadi  went  up 


Menahtm,  and  Pekahiah. 

from  Tirzah,  and  came  to  Samaria,  and 
smote  Shallum  the  son  of  Jabesh  in  Samaria, 
and  slew  him,  and  reigned  in  his  stead. 

15  And  the  rest  of  the  acts  of  Shallum,  and 
his  conspiracy  which  he  made,  behold,  they 
are  written  in  the  book  of  the  Chronicles  of 
the  kings  of  Israel. 

16  1 Then  Menahem  smote  Tiphsah,  and  all 
that  were  therein,  and  the  coasts  thereof 
from  Tirzah:  because  they  opened  not  to 
him,  therefore  he  smote  it;  and  all  the  wo- 
men therein  that  were  with  child  he  ripped 
up. 

17  In. the  nine  and  thirtieth  year  of  Aza- 
J'lan  king  of  Judah  began  Menahem  the  son 
of  Gadi  to  reign  over  Israel,  and  reigned  ten 
years  in  Samaria. 

18  And  he  did  that  which  was  evil  in  the 
sight  of  the  Lord  : he  departed  not  all  his 
days  from  the  sins  of  Jeroboam  the  son  of 
Nebat,  who  made  Israel  to  sin. 

19  And  Pul  the  king  of  Assyria  came 
against  the  land:  and  Menahem  gave  Pul  a 
thousand  talents  of  silver,  that  his  hand 
might  be  with  him  to  confirm  the  kingdom 
in  his  hand. 

20  And  Menahem  exacted  the  money  of  Is- 
rael, even  of  all  the  mighty  men  of  wealth,  of 
each  man  fifty  shekels  of  silver,  to  give  to 
the  king  of  Assyria.  So  the  king  of  Assyria 

back,  and  stayed  not  there  in  the  land. 
31 1 And  the  rest  of  the  acts  of  Menahem, 
and  all  that  he  did,  are  they  not  written  in 
the  book  of  the  Chronicles  of  the  kings  of 
Israel  ? 

23  And  Menahem  slept  with  his  fathers; 
and  Pekahiah  his  son  reigned  in  his  stead. 

23  1 In  the  fiftieth  year  of  Azariah  king  of 
Judah,  Pekahiah  the  son  of  Menahem  began 
to  reign  over  Israel  in  Samaria,  and  reigned 
two  years. 

34  And  he  did  that  which  was  evil  in  the 
sight  of  the  Lord  : he  departed  not  from  the 
sins  of  Jeroboam  the  son  of  Nebat,  who 
made  Israel  to  sin. 

25  But  Pekah  the  son  of  Remaliah,  a captain 
of  his,  conspired  against  him,  and  smote  him 
in  Samaria,  in  the  palace  of  the  king’s  house, 
with  Argob  and  Arieh,  and  with  him  fifty 
men  of  the  Gileadites:  and  he  killed  him, 
and  reigned  in  his  room. 

26  And  the  rest  of  the  acts  of  Pekahiah,  and 
all  that  he  did,  behold,  they  are  written  in 
the  book  of  the  Chronicles  of  the  king-s  of 
Israel. 

27  t In  the  two  and  fiftieth  year  of  Azariah 
king  of  Judah,  Pekah  the  son  of  Remaliah 
began  to  reign  over  Israel  in  Samaria,  and 
reigned  twenty  years. 

38  And  he  did  that  which  was  evil  in  the 
sight  of  the  Lord  : he  departed  not  from  the 
sins  of  Jeroboam  the  son  of  Nebat,  who 
made  Israel  to  sin. 

29  In  the  days  of  Pekah  king  of  Israel  came 
Tiglath-pileser  king  of  Assyria,  and  took 
Ijon,  and  Abel-beth-maachah,  and  Janoah, 
and  Kedesh,  and  Hazor,  and  Gilead,  and  Gali- 
lee, all  the  land  of  Naphtali,  and  carried 
them  captive  to  Ass5n'ia. 

30  And  Hoshea  the  son  of  Elah  made  a con- 
spiracy against  Pekah  the  son  of  Remaliah, 
and  smote  him,  and  slew  him,  and  reigned 
in  his  stead,  in  the  twentieth  year  of  Jotham 
the  son  of  Uzziah. 


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The  wicked  reign  of  Ahaz. 

31  And  the  rest  of  the  acts  of  Pekah,  and 
all  that  he  did,  behold,  they  are  written  in 
the  book  of  the  Chronicles  of  the  king-s  of 

33  1 In  the  second  year  of  Pekah  the  son  of 
Remaliah  king  of  Israel  began  Jotham  the 
son  of  Uzziah  king  of  Judah  to  reign. 

33  Five  and  twenty  years  old  was  he  when 
he  began  to  reign,  and  he  reigned  sixteen 
years  in  Jerusalem.  And  his  mother’s  name 
was  Jerusha,  the  daughter  of  Zadok. 

34  And  he  did  that  which  was  right  in  the 
sight  of  the  Lord  : he  did  according  to  all 
that  his  father  Uzziah  had  done. 

35  t Howbeit  the  high  places  were  not  re- 
moved : the  people  sacrificed  and  burned  in- 
cense still  in  the  high  places.  He  built  the 
higher  gate  of  the  house  of  the  Lord. 

36 1 Now  the  rest  of  the  acts  of  Jotham,  and 
all  that  he  did,  are  they  not  written  in  the 
book  of  the  Chronicles  of  the  kings  of  Ju- 
dah? 

37  In  those  days  the  Lord  began  to  send 
against  Judah  Rezin  the  king  of  Syria,  and 
Pekah  the  son  of  Remaliah. 

38  And  Jotham  slept  with  his  fathers,  and 
was  buried  with  his  fathers  in  the  city  of 
David  his  father : and  Ahaz  his  son  reigned 
in  his  stead. 

CHAPTER  XYI. 

Ahaz  joins  with  Tiglath-pileser. 

IN  the  seventeenth  year  of  Pekah  the  son 
of  Remaliah,  Ahaz  the  son  of  Jotham 
king  of  Judah  began  to  reign. 

3  Twenty  years  old  was  Ahaz  when  he  be- 
gan to  reign,  and  reigned  sixteen  years  in 
Jerusalem,  and  did  not  that  which  was  right 
in  the  sight  of  the  Lord  his  God,  like  David 
his  father. 

3  But  he  walked  in  the  way  of  the  kings  of 
Israel,  yea,  and  made  his  son  to  pass  through 
the  fire,  according  to  the  abominations  of 
the  heathen,  whom  the  Lord  cast  out  from 
before  the  children  of  Israel.  »• 

4  And  he  sacrificed  and  burnt  incense  in 
the  high  places,  and  on  the  hills,  and  under 
every  green  tree. 

5  1 Then  Rezin  king  of  Syria,  and  Pekah 
son  of  Remaliah  king  of  Israel,  came  up  to 
Jerusalem  to  war:  and  they  besieged  Ahaz, 
but  could  not  overcome  him. 

6  At  that  time  Rezin  king  of  Syria  recover- 
ed Elath  to  Syria,  and  drave  the  Jews  from 
Elath : and  the  Syrians  came  to  Elath,  and 
dwelt  there  unto  this  day. 

7  So  Ahaz  sent  messengers  to  Tiglath-pileser 
king  of  Assyria,  saying,  I am  thy  servant 
and  thy  son : come  up,  and  save  me  out  of 
the  hand  of  the  king  of  Syria,  and  out  of  the 
hand  of  the  king  of  Israel,  which  rise  up 
against  me. 

8  And  Ahaz  took  the  silver  and  gold  that 
was  found  in  the  house  of  the  Lord,  and  in 
the  treasures  of  the  king’s  house,  and  sent 
it  for  a present  to  the  king  of  Assyria. 

9  And  the  king  of  Assyria  hearkened  unto 
him : for  the  king  of  Assyria  went  up  against 
Dainascus,  and  took  it,  and  carried  the  peo- 
ple of  it  captive  to  Kir,  and  slew  Rezin. 

10  ^ And  king  Ahaz  went  to  Damascus  to 
meet  Tiglath-pileser  king  of  Assyria,  and 
saw  an  altar  that  was  at  Damascus : and  king 
Ahaz  sent  to  Urijah  the  priest  the  fashion  of 
. 38Q 


He  spoileth  the  temple, 

the  altar,  and  the  pattern  of  it,  according  to 
all  the  workmanship  thereof. 

11  And  Urijah  the  priest  built  an  altar  ac- 
cording to  all  that  king  Ahaz  had  sent  from 
Damascus:  so  Urijah  the  priest  made  it 
against  king  Ahaz  came  from  Damascus. 

13  And  when  the  king  was  come  from  Da- 
mascus, the  king  saw  the  altar : and  the  king 
approached  to  the  altar,  and  offered  thereon. 

13  And  he  burnt  his  burnt  offering  and  his 
meat  offering,  and  poured  his  drink  offering, 
and  sprinkled  the  blood  of  his  peace  offer- 
ings, upon  the  altar. 

14  And  he  brought  also  the  brazen  altar, 
which  was  before  the  Lord,  from  the  fore-  • 
front  of  the  house,  from  between  the  altar 
and  the  house  of  the  Lord,  and  put  it  on 
the  north  side  of  the  altar. 

15  And  king  Ahaz  commanded  Urijah  the 
priest,  saying.  Upon  the  great  altar  burn  the 
morning  burnt  offering,  and  the  evening 
meat  offering,  and  the  king’s  burnt  sacrifice, 
and  his  meat  offering,  with  the  burnt  offer- 
ing of  all  the  people  of  the  land,  and  their 
meat  offering,  and  their  drink  offerings; 
and  sprinkle  upon  it  all  the  blood  of  the 
burnt  offering,  and  all  the  blood  of  the  sacri- 
fice : and  the  brazen  altar  shall  be  for  me  to 
inquire  by. 

16  Thus  did  Urijah  the  priest,  according  to 
all  that  king  Ahaz  commanded. 

17  t And  king  Ahaz  cut  off  the  borders  of 
the  bases,  and  removed  the  laver  from  off 
them ; and  took  down  the  sea  from  off  the 
brazen  oxen  that  were  under  it,  and  put  it 
upon  a pavement  of  stones. 

18  And  the  covert  for  the  sabbath  that  they 
had  built  in  the  house,  and  the  king’s  entry 
without,  turned  he  from  the  house  of  the 
Lord  for  the  king  of  Assyria. 

19  t Now  the  rest  of  the  acts  of  Ahaz  which 
he  did,  are  they  not  written  in  the  book  of 
the  Chronicles  of  the  kings  of  Judah? 

30  And  Ahaz  slept  with  his  fathers,  and  was 
buried  with  his  fathers  in  the  city  of  David : 
and  Hezekiah  his  son  reigned  in  his  stead. 

CHAPTER  XVII. 

Israel  carried  into  captivity. 

IN  the  twelfth  year  of  Ahaz  king  of  Judah 
began  Hoshea  the  son  of  Elah  to  reign  in 
Samaria  over  Israel  nine  years. 

3 And  he  did  that  which  was  evil  in  the 
sight  of  the  Lord,  but  not  as  the  kings  of 
Israel  that  were  before  him. 

3 t Against  him  came  up  Shalmaneser  king 
of  Assyria;  and  Hoshea  became  his  servant, 
and  gave  him  presents. 

4  And  the  king  of  Assyria  found  conspiracy 
in  Hoshea:  for  he  had  sent  messengers  to 
So  king  of  Egypt,  and  brought  no  present  to 
the  king  of  Assyria,  as  he  had  done  year  by 
year : therefore  the  king  of  Assyria  shut  him 
up,  and  bound  him  in  prison. 

5  t Then  the  king  of  Assyria  came  up 
throughout  all  the  land,  and  went  up  to 
Samaria,  and  besieged  it  three  years. 

6  IF  In  the  ninth  year  of  Hoshea  the  king  of 
Assyria  took  Samaria,  and  carried  Israel 
away  into  Assyria,  and  placed  them  in  Halah 
and  in  Habor  by  the  river  of  Gozan,  and  in 
the  cities  of  the  Medes. 

7 For  so  it  was,  that  the  children  of  Israel 
had  sinned  against  the  Lord  their  God, 


II.  KINGS,  XVI. 


Israel  is  carried 


which  had  brought  them  up  out  of  the  land 
pt  Egypt,  troui  under  the  hand  of  Pharaoh 
pt  Egypt,  and  had  feared  other  gods, 

8 And  walked  in  the  statutes  of  the  heathen, 
whom  the  Lord  cast  out  from  before  the 
children  ot  Israel,  and  of  the  kings  of  Israel, 
which  they  had  made. 

^nd  the  children  of  Israel  did  secretly 
those  things  that  were  not  right  against  the 
Lord  their  God,  and  they  built  them  high 
places  in  all  their  cities,  from  the  tower  of 
the  watchmen  to  the  fenced  city. 

10  And  they  set  them  up  images  and  groves 

high  hill,  and  under  every  green 

11  And  there  they  burnt  incense  in  all  the 
high  places,  as  did  the  heathen  whom  the 
Lord  carried  away  before  them ; and 
wrought  wicked  things  to  provoke  the 
Lord  to  anger: 

12  For  they  served  idols,  whereof  the  Lord 
had  said  unto  them,  Ye  shaU  not  do  this 
thing. 

13  Yet  the  Lord  testified  against  Israel,  and 

Judah,  by  all  the  prophets,  and  bit 
all  the  seers,  saying.  Turn  ye  from  your  evil 
ways,  and  keep  my  commandments  and  my 
statutes,  according  to  all  the  law  which  I 
commanded  your  fathers,  and  which  I sent 
1 servants  the  prophets. 

14  Notwithstanding,  they  would  not  hear, 
but  hardened  the^ir  necks,  like  to  the  neck 

that  did  not  believe  in  the 

Lord  their  God. 

15  And  they  rejected  his  statutes,  and  his 
covenant  that  he  made  with  their  fathers 
and  his  testimonies  which  he  testified  against 
them;  and  they  followed  vanity,  and  be- 
came vain,  and  went  after  the  heathen  that 
^ere  round  about  them,  concerning  whom 
the  Lord  had  charged  them,  that  they 
should  not  do  like  them. 

16  And  th^v  left  all  the  commandments  of 
the  Lord  their  God,  and  made  them  molten 
images,  even  two  calves,  and  made  a grove, 
and  worshipped  all  the  host  of  heaven,  and 
served  Baal. 

17  And  they  caused  their  sons  and  their 
daughters  to  pass  through  the  fire,  and  used 
divination  and  enchantments,and  sold  them- 
selves  to  do  evil  in  the  sight  of  the  Lord,  to 
provoke  him  to  anger. 

18  Therefore  the  Lord  was  very  angry  with 
Israel,  and  removed  them  out  of  his  sight- 
only^  ^one  left  but  the  tribe  of  Judah 

19  Also  Judah  kept  not  the  commandments 

f but  walked  in  the 

Israel  which  they  made. 

^ And  the  Lord  rejected  all  the  seed  of  Is- 
them,  and  delivered  them 

thlm  out^of  his  siXt!"'’'®’ 

21  For  he  rent  Israel  from  the  house  of  Da- 
made  Jeroboam  the  son  of 
Jp^^oboam  drave  Israel 

sS^  g?eat^shn 

Israel  walked  in  all 
Jeroboam  which  he  did ; they  de- 
Parted  not  from  them ; , uc 

removed  Israel  out  of 

the  T servants 

the  prophetSo  So  was  Israel  carried  away 


II.  KINGS,  XVII. 


into  captivity. 


day  ewn  land  to  Assyria  unto  this 

24  IF  And  the  king  of  Assyria  brought  men 
from  Babylon,  and  from  Cuthah,  and  from 
Aya,  and  from  Hamath,  and  from  Sepliar- 
yaim,  and  placed  them  in  the  cities  of  Sama- 
ria instead  of  the  children  of  Israel : and 
they  possessed  Samaria,  and  dwelt  in  the 
cities  thereof. 

25  And  so  it  was  at  the  beginning  of  their 

T they  fearecf  not  the 
lord  . therefore  the  Lord  sent  lions  among 
them,  which  slew  some  of  them.  ^ 

26  Wherefore  they  spake  to  the  king  of  As- 
syria,  saying.  The  nations  which  thou  hast 
removed,  and  placed  in  the  cities  of  Samaria, 
know  not  the  manner  of  the  God  of  the 

among 

they  slay  them,  because 
land  manner  of  the  God  of  the 

Assyria  commanded, 
saying.  Carry  thither  one  of  the  priests 
thence ; and  let  them 
go  and  dwell  there,  and  let  him  teach  them 
the  God  of  the  land. 

28  Then  one  of  the  priests  whom  they  had 

away  from  Samaria  came  and  dwelt 
fea?fhe' Lo^  taught  them  how  they  should 

29  Howbeit  every  nation  made  gods  of 
their  own,  and  put  them  in  the  houses  of  the 
high  places  which  the  Samaritans  had  made 
dT^C  ^^tion  in  their  cities  wherein  they 

Babylon  made  Succoth- 
^ of  Cuth  made  Nergal 

Hamath  made  Ashima, 

31  And  the  Avites  made  Nibhaz  and  Tartak, 
and  the  Sepharvites  burnt  their  children  in 

to  Adrammelech  and  Anammelech,  the 
gods  of  Sepharvaim. 

32  So  they  feared  the  Lord,  and  made  unto 

lowest  of  them  priests  of 
the  high  places,  which  sacrificed  for  them 
houses  of  the  high  places. 
o3  I hey  feared  the  Lord,  and  served  their 
own  gods,  after  the  manner  of  the  nations 
carried  away  from  thence. 

34  Unto  this  day  they  do  after  the  former 
manners:  they  fear  not  the  Lord,  nei- 
ther do  they  after  their  statutes,  or  after 
their  ordinances,  or  after  the  law  and  com- 
mandment which  the  Lord  commanded  the 

qP  wS?  of  Jacob,  wjom  he  named  Israel; 

35  With  whom  the  Lord  had  made  a cov- 
enant, and  charged  them,  saying.  Ye  shall 
imt  fear  other  g*ods,  nor  bow  yourselves  t© 

^or  sacrifice  to  them : 
^9?P’  brought  you  up  out 
of  the  land  of  Egypt  with  great  power  and 
a stretched  out  arm,  him  shall  ye  fear,  and 
saSiflS^^  yo  worship,  and  to  him  shall  ye  do 

statutes,  and  the  ordinances, 
and  the  law,  and  the  commandment,  which 
he  wrote  for  you,  ye  shall  observe  to  do  for 
and  ye  shall  not  fear  other  gods. 

38  And  Hie  covenant  that  I have  made  with 
you  ye  shall  not  forget ; neither  shall  ye  fear 
other  gods. 

Glod  ye  shall  fear; 
and  he  shall  deliver  you  out  of  the  hand  of 
aU  your  enemies. 


The  invoLsion  of  Sennacherib,  II.  KINGS, 

40  Howbeit  they  did  not  hearken,  but  they 
did  after  their  former  manner. 

41  So  these  nations  feared  the  Lord,  and 
served  their  |»-raven  imag'es,  both  their  chil- 
dren, and  their  children’s  children:  as  did 
their  fathers,  so  do  they  unto  this  day. 

CHAPTER  XVIJI. 

The  good  reign  of  Hezekiah, 

NOW  it  came  to  pass  in  the  third  year  of 
Hoshea  son  of  Elah  king  of  Israel,  that 
Hezekiah  the  son  of  Ahaz  king  of  Judah 
began  to  reign. 

2 Twenty  and  five  years  old  was  he  when 
he  began  to  reign ; and  he  reigned  twenty 
and  nine  years  in  Jerusalem.  His  mother’s 
name  also  was  Abi,  the  daughter  of  Zacha- 

3 And  he  did  that  which  was  right  in  the 
sight  of  the  Lord,  according  to  all  that 
David  his  father  did. 

4 1 He  removed  the  high  places,  and  brake 
the  images,  and  cut  down  the  groves,  and 
brake  in  pieces  the  brazen  serpent  that  Mo- 
ses had  made : for  unto  those  days  the  chil- 
dren of  Israel  did  burn  incense  to  it : and  he 
called  it  Nehushtan. 

5  He  trusted  in  the  Lord  God  of  Israel; 
so  that  after  him  was  none  like  him  among 
all  the  kings  of  Judah,  nor  any  that  were 
before  him.  ^ ^ 

6  For  he  clave  to  the  Lord,  and  departed 
not  from  following  him,  but  kept  his  com- 
mandments, which  the  Lord  commanded 
Mooses. 

7  And  the  Lord  was  with  him;  and  he 
prospered  whithersoever  he  went  forth : and 
he  rebelled  against  the  king  of  Assyria,  and 
served  him  not. 

8  He  smote  the  Philistines,  even  unto  Gaza, 
and  the  borders  thereof,  from  the  tower  of 
the  watchmen  to  the  fenced  city. 

9 1 And  it  came  to  pass  in  the  fourth  year 
of  king  Hezekiah,  which  was  the  seventh 
year  of  Hoshea  son  of  Elah  king  of  Israel, 
that  Shalmaneser  king  of  Assyria  came  up 
against  Samaria,  and  besieged  it. 

10  And  at  the  end  of  three  years  they  took 
it:  even  in  the  sixth  year  of  Hezekiah,  that 
is  the  ninth  year  of  Hoshea  king  of  Israel, 
Samaria  was  taken. 

11  And  the  king  of  Assyria  did  carry  away 
Israel  unto  Assyria,  and  put  them  in  Halah 
and  in  Habor  by  the  river  of  Gozan,  and  in 
the  cities  of  the  Medes: 

13  Because  they  obeyed  not  the  voice  of 
the  Lord  their  God,  but  transgressed  his 
covenant,  and  all  that  Moses  the  servant  of 
the  Lord  commanded,  and  would  not  hear 
them^  nor  do  them.  . 

13  1 Now  in  the  fourteenth  year  of  king 
Hezekiah  did  Sennacherib  king  of  Assyria 
come  up  against  all  the  fenced  cities  of  Ju- 
dah, and  took  them.  ^ ^ 

14  And  Hezekiah  king  of  .Judah  sent  to  the 
king  of  Assyria  to  Lachish,  saying,  I have 
offended ; return  from  me : that  which  thou 
puttest  on  me  wdll  I bear.  And  the  king  of 
Assyria  appointed  unto  Hezekiah  king  ot 
Judah  three  hundred  talents  of  silver  and 
thirty  talents  of  gold. 

15  And  Hezekiah  gave  him  all  the  silver 
that  was  found  in  the  house  of  the  Lord, 
and  in  the  treasures  of  the  king’s  houseo 


I,  XVIIl.  Rab-s?iakeh*s  blasphemy, 

16  At  that  time  did  Hezekiah  cut  off  the 
gold  from  the  doors  of  the  temple  of  the 
Lord,  and  from  the  pillars  which  Hezekiah 
king  of  Judah  had  overlaid,  and  gave  it  to 
the  king  of  Assyria. 

17  1 And  the  king  of  Assyria  sent  Tartan 
and  Rabsaris  and  Rab-shakeh  from  Lachish  * 
to  king  Hezekiah  with  -a  great  host  against 
Jerusalem : and  they  went  up  and  came  to 
Jerusalem.  And  when  they  were  come  up, 
they  came  and  stood  by  the  conduit  of  the 
upper  pool,  which  is  in  the  highway  of  the 
fuller’s  field. 

18  And  when  they  had  called  to  the  king, 
there  came  out  to  them  Eliakim  the  son  of 
Hilkiah,  which  was  over  the  household,  and 
Shebna  the  scribe,  and  Joah  the  son  of 
Asaph  the  recorder. 

19  And  Rab-shakeh  said  unto  them.  Speak 
ye  now  to  Hezekiah,  Thus  saith  the  great 
king,  the  king  of  Assyria,  What  confidence 
is  this  wherein  thou  trustest? 

20  Thou  sayest,  (but  they  are  but  vain 
words,)  I have  counsel  and  strength  for  the 
war.  Now  on  whom  dost  thou  trust,  that 
thou  rebellest  against  me? 

21  Now,  behold,  thou  trustest  upon  the 
staff  of  this  bruised  reed,  even  upon  Egypt, 
on  which  if  a man  lean,  it  will  go  into  his 
hand,  and  pierce  it : so  is  Pharaoh  king  of 
Egypt  unto  all  that  trust  on  him. 

22  But  if  ye  say  unto  me.  We  trust  in  the 

Lord  our  God : is  not  that  he,  whose  high 
places  and  whose  altars  Hezekiah  hath  taken 
away,  and  hath  said  to  Judah  and  Jeru- 
salem, Ye  shall  worship  before  this  altar  in 
Jerusalem?  , ^ 

23  Now  therefore,  I pray  thee,  give  pledges 
to  my  lord  the  king  of  Assyria,  and  I will 
deliver  thee  two  thousand  horses,  if  thou  be 
able  on  thy  part  to  set  riders  upon  them. 

24  How  then  wilt  thou  turn  away  the  face 
of  one  captain  of  the  least  of  my  master’s 
servants,  and  put  thy  trust  on  Egypt  for 
chariots  and  for  horsemen? 

25  Am  I now  come  up  without  the  Lord 
against  this  place  to  destroy  it?  The  Lord 
said  to  me.  Go  up  against  this  land,  and  de- 

^26^Then  said  Eliakim  the  son  of  Hilkiah, 
and  Shebna,  and  Joah,  unto  Rab-shakeh, 
Speak,  I pray  thee,  to  thy  servants  in  the 
Syrian  language ; for  we  understand  it : and 
talk  not  with  us  in  the  Jews’  language  in 
the  ears  of  the  people  that  are  on  the  wall. 

27  But  Rab-shakeh  said  unto  them.  Hath 

my  master  sent  me  to  thy  master,  and  to 
thee,  to  speak  these  words?  hath  he  not  sent 
me  to  the  men  which  sit  on  the  wall,  that 
they  may  eat  their  own  dung,  and  drink 
their  own  piss  with  you?  . , 

28  Then  Rab-shakeh  stood  and  cried  with 
a loud  voice  in  the  Jews’  language,  and 
spake,  saying.  Hear  the  word  of  the  great 
king,  the  king  of  Assyria : 

29  Thus  saith  the  king.  Let  not  Hezekiah 
deceive  you : for  he  shall  not  be  able  to  de- 
liver you  out  of  his  hand : 

30  Neither  let  Hezekiah  make  you  trust  in 
the  Lord,  saying.  The  Lord  will  surely  de- 
liver us,  and  this  city  shall  not  be  delivered 
into  the  hand  of  the  king  of  Assyria. 

31  Hearken  not  to  Hezekiah : for  thus  saith 
the  king  of  Assyria,  Make  an  agreement 


Flezekiah  sendeth  to  Isaiah. 


with  me  by  a present,  and  come  out  to  me, 
and  then  eat  ye  every  man  of  his  own  vine, 
and  every  one  of  his  tree,  and  drink  ye 
every  one  the  waters  of  his  cistern : 

32  Until  I come  and  take  you  away  to  a 
land  like  your  own  land,  a land  of  corn  and 
wine,  a land  of  bread  and  vineyards,  a land 
of  oil  olive  and  of  honey,  that  ye  maj^  live, 
and  not  die : and  hearken  not  unto  Heze- 
kiah,  when  he  persuadeth  you,  saying-,  The/ 
Lord  will  deliver  us. 

33  Hath  any  of  the  g-ods  of  the  nations  de- 
livered at  all  his  land  out  of  the  hand  of 
the  king-  of  Assyria? 

34  Where  are  the  gods  of  Hamath,  and  of 
Arpad  ? where  are  the  gods  of  Sepharvaim, 
Hena,  and  Ivah  ? have  they  delivered  Sama- 
ria out  of  mine  hand  ? 

35  Who  are  they  among  all  the  gods  of  the 
countries,  that  have  delivered  their  country 
out  of  mine  hand,  that  the  Lord  should  de- 
liver Jerusalem  out  of  mine  hand? 

36  But  the  people  held  their  peace,  and  an- 
swered him  not  a word : for  the  king’s  com- 
mandment was,  saying,  Answer  him  not. 

37  Then  came  Eliakim  the  son  of  Hilkiah, 
which  was  over  the  household,  and  Shebna 
the  scribe,  and  Joah  the  son  of  Asaph  the 
recorder,  to  Hezekiah  with  their  clothes  rent, 
and  told  him  the  words  of  Rab-shakeh. 


II.  KINGS,  XIX. 


CHAPTER  XIX. 

Isaiah  comforteth  Hezekiah. 

AND  it  came  to  pass,  when  king  Hezekiah 
heard  it,  that  he  rent  his  clothes,  and 
covered  himself  with  sackcloth,  and  went 
into  the  house  of  the  Lord. 

2 And  he  sent  Eliakim,  which  was  over  the 
household,  and  Shebna  the  scribe,  and  the 
elders  of  the  priests,  covered  with  sackcloth, 
to  Isaiah  the  prophet  the  son  of  Amoz. 

3 And  they  said  unto  him.  Thus  saith  Heze- 
kiah, This  day  is  a day  of  trouble,  and  of  re- 
buke, and  blasphemy : for  the  children  are 
come  to  the  birth,  and  there  is  not  strength 
to  bring  forth. 

4 It  may  be  the  Lord  thy  God  will  hear  all 
the  words  of  Rab-shakeh,  whom  the  king  of 
Assyria  his  master  hath  sent  to  reproach 
the  living  God  ; and  will  reprove  the  words 
which  the  Lord  thy  God  hath  heard : where- 
fore lift  up  thy  prayer  for  the  remnant  that 
are  left. 

5 So  the  servants  of  king  Hezekiah  came  to 
Isaiah. 

6 1 And  Isaiah  said  unto  them.  Thus  shall 
ye  say  to  your  master.  Thus  saith  the  Lord, 
Be  not  afraid  of  the  words  which  thou  hast 
heard,  with  which  the  servants  of  the  king 
of  Assyria  have  blasphemed  me. 

7 Behold,  I will  send  a blast  upon  him,  and 
he  shall  hear  a rumour,  and  shall  return  to 
his  own  land ; and  I will  cause  him  to  fall  by 
the  sword  in  his  own  land. 

8 IF  So  Rab-shakeh  returned,  and  found  the 
king  of  Assyria  warring  against  Libnah : for 
he  had  heard  that  he  was  departed  from  La- 
chish. 

9 And  when  he  heard  say  of  Tirhakah  king 
of  Ethiopia,  Behold,  he  is  come  out  to  fight 
a^inst  thee ; he  sent  messengers  again  unto 
Hezekiah,  sajdng, 

shall  ye  speak  to  Hezekiah  king  of 
niiudaho  saying.  Let  not  thy  God  in  whom 


Isaiah's  prophecy. 


thou  trustest  deceive  thee,  saying,  Jerusa- 
lem shall  not  be  delivered  into  the  hand  of 
the  king  of  Assyria. 

11  Behold,  thou  hast  heard  what  the  kings 
ot  Assyria  have  done  to  all  lands,  by  de- 
stroying them  utterly : and  shalt  thou  be 
delivered  ? 

12  Have  the  gods  of  the  nations  delivered 
them  which  my  fathers  have  destroyed  ; as 
Gozan,  and  Haran,  and  Rezeph,  and  the  chil- 
dren of  Eden  which  were  in  Thelasar  ? 

13  Where  is  the  king  of  Hamath,  and  the 
king  of  Arpad,  and  the  king  of  the  city  of 
Sepharvaim,  of  Hena,  and  Ivah  ? 

J And  Hezekiah  received  the  letter  of 
the  hand  of  the  messengers,  and  read  it : and 
Hezekiah  went  up  into  the  house  of  the 
Lord,  and  spread  it  before  the  Lord. 

15  And  Hezekiah  prayed  before  the  Lord, 
and  said,  p Lord  God  of  Israel,  which  dwell- 
est  between  the  cherubim,  thou  art  the  God 
even  thou  alone,  of  all  the  kingdoms  of  the 
earth ; thou  hast  made  heaven  and  earth. 

16  Lord,  bow  down  thine  ear,  and  hear : 
open.  Lord,  thine  eyes,  and  see : and  hear 
the  words  of  Sennacherib,  which  hath  sent 
him  to  reproach  the  living  God, 

17  Of  a truth.  Lord,  the  kings  of  Assyria 
have  destroyed  the  nations  and  their  lands, 

18  And  have  cast  their  gods  into  the  fire : 
for  they  were  no  gods,  but  the  work  of 
men’s  hands,  wood  and  stone;  therefore 
they  have  destroyed  them. 

19  Now  therefore,  O Lord  our  God,  I be- 
seech thee,  save  thou  us  out  of  his  hand, 
that  all  the  kingdoms  of  the  earth  may  know 
that  thou  art  the  Lord  God,  even  thou  only 

20  % Then  Isaiah  the  son  of  Amoz  sent  to 
Hezekiah,  saying.  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God 
of  Israel,  That  which  thou  hast  prayed  to 
me  against  Sennacherib  king  of  Assyria  I 
have  heard. 

21  This  is  the  word  that  the  Lord  hath 
spoken  concerning  him;  The  virgin  the 
daughter  of  Zion  hath  despised  thee,  and 
laughed  thee  to  scorn ; the  daughter  of  Je- 
rusalem hath  shaken  her  head  at  thee. 

22  Whom  hast  thou  reproached  and  blas- 
phemed ? and  against  whom  hast  thou  ex- 
alted thy  voice,  and  lifted  up  thine  eyes  on 
high  ? even  against  the  Holy  One  of  Israel. 

23  By  thy  messengers  thou  hast  reproached 
the  Lord,  and  hast  said.  With  the  multitude 
of  my  chariots  I am  comie  up  to  the  height 
of  the  mountains,  to  the  sides  of  Lebanon, 
and  will  cut  down  the  tall  cedar  trees  there- 
of, and  the  choice  fir  trees  thereof : and  I 
will  enter  into  the  lodgings  of  his  borders, 
and  into  the  forest  of  his  Carmel. 

24  I have  digged  and  drunk  strange  waters, 
and  with  the  sole  of  my  feet  have  I dried  up 
all  the  rivers  of  besieged  places. 

25 Hast  thou  not  heard  long  ago  howl  have 
done  it,  and  of  ancient  times  that  I have 
formed  it?  now  have  I brought  it  to  pass, 
that  thou  shouldest  be  to  lay  waste  fenced 
cities  into  ruinous  heaps. 

26  Therefore  their  inhabitants  were  of  small 
power,  they  were  dismayed  and  confound- 
ed ; they  were  as  the  grass  of  the  field,  and 
as  the  green  herb,  as  the  grass  on  the  house- 
tops, and  as  corn  blasted  before  it  be  grown 
up. 

27  But  I know  thy  abode,  and  thy  going 


The  Assyrians  destroyed!!,  11.  KINGS,  XX.  The  captivity  foretold. 


out,  aud  thy  coming  in,  and  thy  rage  against 
me. 

28  Because  thy  rage  against  me  and  thy  tu- 
mult is  come  up  into  mine  ears,  therefore  I 
will  put  my  hook  in  thy  nose,  and  my  bridle 
in  thy  lips,  and  I will  turn  thee  back  by  the 
way  by  which  thou  earnest. 

29  And  this  shall  he  a sign  unto  thee,  Ye 
shall  eat  this  year  such  things  as  grow  of 
themselves,  and  in  the  second  year  that 
which  springeth  of  the  same;  and  in  the 
third  year  sow  ye,  and  reap,  and  plant  vine- 
yards, and  eat  the  fruits  thereof. 

30  And  the  remnant  that  is  escaped  of  the 
house  of  Judah  shall  yet  again  take  root 
downward,  and  bear  fruit  upward. 

31  For  out  of  Jerusalem  shall  go  forth  a 
remnant,  and  they  that  escape  out  of  mount 
Zion : the  zeal  of  the  Lord  of  hosts  shall  do 
this. 

32  Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  concern- 
ing the  king  of  Assyria,  He  shall  not  come 
into  this  city,  nor  shoot  an  arrow  there,  nor 
come  before  it  with  shield,  nor  cast  a bank 
against  it. 

33  By  the  way  that  he  came,  by  the  same 
shall  he  return,  and  shall  not  come  into  this 
city,  saith  the  Lord. 

34  For  I will  defend  this  city,  to  save  it,  for 
mine  own  sake,  and  for  my  servant  David’s 

351  And  it  came  to  pass  that  night,  that  the 
angel  of  the  Lord  went  out,  and  smote  in 
the  camp  of  the  Assyrians  a hundred  four- 
score and  five  thousand:  and  when  they 
arose  early  in  the  morning,  behold,  they 
were  all  dead  corpses. 

36  So  Sennacherib  king  of  Assyria  depart- 
ed, and  went  and  returned,  and  dwelt  at 
Nineveh. 

37  And  it  came  to  pass,  as  he  was  worship- 
ping in  the  house  of  Nisroch  his  god,  that 
Adrammelech  and  Sharezer  his  sons  smote 
him  with  the  sword : and  they  escaped  into 
the  land  of  Armenia.  And  Esar-haddon  his 
son  reigned  in  his  stead. 

CHAPTER  XX. 

Hezehiah’s  sickness  and  recovery, 

IN  those  days  was  Hezekiah  sick  unto 
death.  And  the  prophet  Isaiah  the  son 
of  Amoz  came  to  him,  and  said  unto 
him.  Thus  saith  the  Lord,  Set  thine  house 
in  order;  for  thou  shalt  die,  and  not 
live. 

2  Then  he  turned  his  face  to  the  wall,  and 
prayed  unto  the  Lord,  saying, 

3  I beseech  thee,  O Lord,  remember  now 
how  I have  walked  before  thee  in  truth  and 
with  a perfect  heart,  and  have  done  that 
which  is  good  in  thy  sight.  And  Hezekiah 
wept  sore. 

4  And  it  came  to  pass,  afore  Isaiah  was 
gone  out  into  the  middle  court,  that  the 
word  of  the  Lord  came  to  him,  saying, 

5  Turn  again,  and  tell  Hezekiah  the  captain 
of  my  people.  Thus  saith  the  Lord,  the  God 
of  David  thy  father,  I have  heard  thy  pray- 
er, I have  seen  thy  tears : behold,  I will  heal 
thee : on  the  third  day  thou  shalt  go  up  un- 
to the  house  of  the  Lord. 

6  And  I will  add  unto  thy  days  fifteen 
years:  and  I will  deliver  thee  and  this  city 
but  of  the  hand  of  the  king  of  Assyria ; and 
284 


I will  defend  this  city  for  mine  own  sake, 
and  for  my  servant  David’s  sake. 

7 And  Isaiah  said.  Take  a lump  of  figs.  And 
they  took  and  laid  it  on  the  boil,  and  he 
recovered. 

8 1 And  Hezekiah  said  unto  Isaiah,  What 
shall  he  the  sign  that  the  Lord  will  heal 
me,  and  that  I shall  go  up  into  the  house  of 
the  Lord  the  third  day? 

9 And  Isaiah  said.  This  sign  shalt  thou  have 
of  the  Lord,  that  the  Lord  will  do  the  thing 
that  he  hath  spoken : shall  the  shadow  go  for- 
ward ten  degrees,  or  go  back  ten  degrees  ? 

10  And  Hezekiah  answered.  It  is  a light 
thing  for  the  shadow  to  go  down  ten  de- 
grees : nay,  but  let  the  shadow  return  back- 
ward ten  degrees. 

11  And  Isaiah  the  prophet  cried  unto  the 
Lord  : and  he  brought  the  shadow  ten  de- 
grees backward,  by  which  it  had  gone  down 
in  the  dial  of  Ahaz. 

12  f At  that  time  Berodach-baladan,  the  son 
of  Baladan,  king  of  Babylon,  sent  letters 
and  a present  unto  Hezekiah:  for  he  had 
heard  that  Hezekiah  had  been  sick. 

13  And  Hezekiah  hearkened  unto  them, 
and  shewed  them  all  the  house  of  his  pre- 
cious things,  the  silver,  and  the  gold,  and 
the  spices,  and  the  precious  ointment,  and 
all  the  house  of  his  armour,  and  all  that  was 
found  in  his  treasures:  there  was  nothing 
in  his  house,  nor  in  all  his  dominion,  that 
Hezekiah  shewed  them  not. 

14  1 Then  came  Isaiah  the  prophet  unto 
king  Hezekiah,  and  said  unto  him.  What 
said  these  men?  and  from  whence  came 
they  unto  thee?  And  Hezekiah  said.  They 
are  come  from  a far  country,  even  from 
Babylon. 

15  And  he  said,  What  have  they  seen  in  • 
thine  house?  And  Hezekiah  answered.  All 
the  things  that  are  in  mine  house  have  they 
seen : there  is  nothing  among  my  treasures 
that  I have  not  shewed  them. 

16  And  Isaiah  said  unto  Hezekiah,  Hear  the 
word  of  the  Lord. 

17  Behold,  the  days  come,  that  all  that  is  in 
thine  house,  and  that  which  thy  fathers  have 
laid  up  in  store  unto  this  day,  shall  be  car- 
ried unto  Babylon:  nothing  shall  be  left, 
saith  the  Lord. 

18  And  of  thy  sons  that  shall  issue  from 

thee,  which  thou  shalt  beget,  shall  they  take 
away ; and  they  shall  be  eunuchs  in  the  pal- 
ace of  the  king  of  Babylon.  , 

19  Then  said  Hezekiah  unto  Isaiah,  Good  is 

the  word  of  the  Lord  which  thou  hast  spok- 
en. And  he  said.  Is  it  not  good,,  if  peace  and 
truth  be  in  my  days?  ^ , 

20  If  And  the  rest  of  the  acts  of  Hezekiah, 
and  all  his  might,  and  how  he  made  a pool, 
and  a conduit,  and  brought  water  into  the 
city,  a/re  they  not  written  in  the  book  of 
the  Chronicles  of  the  kings  of  J udah  ? 

21  And  Hezekiah  slept  with  his  fathers: 
and  Manasseh  his  son  reigned  in  his  stead, 

CHAPTER  XXI. 

Reigns  of  Manasseh  and  Amon, 

Manasseh  was  twelve  years  old  when 
he  began  to  reign,  and  reigned  fifty  and 
five  years  in  Jerusalem.  And  his  mother  s 
name  was  Hephzi-bah.  ...  . 

2 And  he  did  that  which  was  evil  in  the  sight 


Manasseh's  wicked  reign. 


of  the  Lord,  after  the  abominations  of  the 
heathen,  whom  the  Lord  cast  out  before 
the  children  of  Israel. 

V?  ^8-ain  the  high  places 
whi(^  Hezekiah  bis  father  had  destroyed ; 
and  he  reared  up  altars  for  Baal,  and  made 
a grove,  as  did  Ahab  king  of  Israel:  and 
worshipped  all  the  host  of  heaven,  and 
served  them. 

4 And  he  built  altars  in  the  house  of  the 
lord,  of  which  the  Lord  said.  In  Jerusa- 
lem will  I put  my  name. 

5 And  he  built  altars  for  all  the  host  of 
heaven  in  the  two  courts  of  the  house  of 
the  Lord. 

6 And  he  made  his  son  pass  through  the 
hre,  and  observed  times,  and  used  enchant- 
ments, and  dealt  with  familiar  spirits  and 
wi^rds : he  wrought  much  wickedness  in  the 

Lord,  to  provoke  him  to  anger. 
^ graven  image  of  the  grove 
that  he  had  made  in  the  house,  of  which  the 
Lord  said  to  David,  and  to  Solomon  his  son. 
In  this  house,  and  in  Jerusalem,  which  I 
have  chosen  out  of  all  the  tribes  of  Israel, 
will  I put  my  name  for  ever : 

8 Neither  will  I make  the  feet  of  Israel 
move  any  more  out  of  the  land  which  I gave 
their  fathers ; only  if  thev  will  observe  to 
do  according  to  all  that  I have  commanded 
them,  and  according  to  all  the  law  that  mv 
servant  Moses  commanded  them. 

^ot:  and  Manasseh 
seduced  them  to  do  more  evil  than  did  the 
nations  whom  the  Lord  destroyed  before 
the  children  of  Israel. 

10  t And  the  Lord  spake  by  his  servants 
the  prophets,  saying, 

11  Because  Manasseh  king  of  Judah  hath 
done  these  abominations,  and  hath  done 

above  all  that  the  Amorites  did, 
which  were  before  him,  and  hath  made 
Judah  also  to  sin  with  his  idols ; 

13  Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  God  of 
Israel,  Behold,  lam  bringing  such  evil  upon 
Judah,  that  whosoever  hear- 
shall  tingle. 

stretch  over  Jerusalem  the 
me  of  Samaria,  and  the  plummet  of  the 
house  of  Ahab:  and  I will  wipe  Jerusalem 
as  a man  wipeth  a dish,  wiping  it,  and  turn- 
ing it  upside  down. 

^ forsake  the  remnant  of  mine 
inheritance,  and  deliver  them  into  the  hand 
ot  their  enemies ; and  they  shall  become  a 
^ spoil  to  all  their  enemies: 
lo  Because  they  have  done  that  which  was 
evil  m my  sight,  and  have  provoked  me  to 
anger,  ^nce  the  day  their  fathers  came  forth 
out  of  Egypt,  even  unto  this  day. 

shed  innocent  blood 
very  much,  till  he  had  filled  Jerusalem  from 
another;  besides  his  sin  where- 
with  he  made  Judah  to  sin,  in  doing  that 
^ sig'ht  of  the  Lord. 

the  acts  of  Manasseh, 
and  all  that  he  did,  and  his  sin  that  he  sin- 
ned  are  they  not  written  in  the  book  of  the 
S kings  of  Judah  ? 

JL  K ^ Manasseh  slept  with  his  fathers,  and 
•n  the  garden  of  his  own  house, 

.n  the  garden  of  Uzza : and  Amon  his  son 
leigned  m his  stead. 

19 1[  Amon  was  twenty  and  two  years  old 


II.  KINGS,  XXII. 


JLmon*8  wicked  reign. 


when  he  began  to  reign,  and  he  reigned  two 
years  in  Jerusalem.  And  his  mother’s  name 
um  Meshullemeth,  the  daughter  of  Haruz 
or  Jotbah. 

was  evil  in  the 
A ^5  Lord,  as  his  father  Manasseh  did. 

walked  in  all  the  way  that  his 
fath^er  walked  in,  and  served  the  idols  that 
oo  served,  and  worshipped  them : 

3w  And  he  forsook  the  Lord  God  of  his  fa- 
walked  not  in  the  way  of  the  Lord. 
And  the  servants  of  Amon  conspired 
against  him,  and  slew  the  king  in  his  own 
house. 

4-?^  pepple  of  the  land  slew  all  them 

that  had  conspired  against  king  Amon ; and 
the  people  of  the  land  made  Josiah  his  son 
king  in  his  stead. 

35  Now  the  rest  of  the  acts  of  Amon  which 
written  in  the  book  of 
kings  of  Judah  ? 

3b  And  he  was  buried  in  his  sepulchre  in 
the  garden  of  Uzza:  and  Josiah  his  son 
reigned  in  his  stead. 


CHAPTER  XXII. 

Josiah' s good  reign. 

T OSIAH  was  eight  years  old  when  he  be- 
gan  to  reign,  and  he  reigned  thirty  and 
one  years  in  Jerusalem.  And  his  mother’s 
name  was  Jedidah,  the  daughter  of  Adaiah 
ot  Boscath. 

3 And  he  did  that  which  was  right  in  the 
sight  of  the  Lord,  and  walked  in  all  the 
way  of  David  his  father,  and  turned  not 
aside  to  the  right  hand  or  to  the  left. 

31  And  it  came  to  pass  in  the  eighteenth 
year  of  king  Josiah,  that  the  king  sent  Sha- 
phan  the  son  of  Azaliah,  the  son  of  Meshul- 
1am,  the  scribe,  to  the  house  of  the  Lord. 
saying,  ’ 

4 Go  up  to  Hilkiah  the  high  priest,  that  he 
may  sum  the  silver  which  is  brought  into 

aouseof  the  Lord,  which  the  keepers  of 
e ®a^9PF  gathered  of  the  people  : 

5 And  let  them  deliver  it  into  the  hand  of 
the  doers  of  the  work,  that  have  the  over- 
sight of  the  house  of  the  Lord  : and  let 
them  give  it  to  the  doers  of  the  work,  which 
w in  the  house  of  the  Lord,  to  repair  the 
breaches  of  the  house, 

6 Unto  carpenters,  and  builders,  and  ma- 
sons, and  to  buy  timber  and  hewn  stone  to 
repair  the  house. 

was  no  reckoning  made 
with  them  of  the  money  that  was  delivered 
their  hand,  because  they  dealt  faitl#- 

Hilkiah  the  high  priest  said  unto 
bhaphan  the  scribe,  I have  found  the  book 
law  in  the  house  of  the  Lord.  And 
Hilkiah  gave  the  book  to  Shaphan,  and  he 
r©3.ci  it* 

^ 4?^  Shaphan  the  scribe  came  to  the  king,* 
and  brought  the  king  word  again,  and  said. 
Thy  servants  have  gathered  the  money  that 
was  found  in  the  house,  and  have  delivered 
it  into  the  hand  of  them  that  do  the  work, 
L(?rd  the  oversight  of  the  house  of  the 

10  And  Shaphan  the  scribe  shewed  the  king 
sa^ng,  Hilkiah  the  priest  hath  delivered  me 
li^ook.  And  Shaphan  read  it  before  the 

385 


Huldah' 8 prophecy,  II.  KINGS,  XXIII.  Josiah  destroy eth 


11  And  it  came  to  pass,  when  the  king  had 
heard  the  words  of  the  book  of  the  law,  that 
he  rent  his  clothes. 

12  And  the  king  commanded  Hilkiah  the 
priest,  and  Ahikam  the  son  of  Shaphan,  and 
Achbor  the  son  of  Michaiah,  and  Shaphan 
the  scribe,  and  Asahiah  a servant  of  the 
king’s,  saying, 

13  Go  ye,  inquire  of  the  Lord  for  me,  and 
for  the  people,  and  for  allJudah,  concerning 
the  words  of  this  book  that  is  found : for 
great  is  the  wrath  of  the  Lord  that  is  kin- 
dled against  us,  because  our  fathers  have  not 
hearkened  unto  the  words  of  this  book,  to 
do  according  unto  all  that  which  is  written 
concerning  us. 

14  So  Hilkiah  the  priest,  and  Ahikam,  and 
Achbor,  and  Shaphan,  and  Asahiah,  went 
unto  Huldah  the  prophetess,  the  wife  of 
Shallum  the  son  of  Tikvah,  the  son  of  Har- 
has,  keeper  of  the  wardrobe;  (now  she 
dwelt  in  Jerusalem  in  the  college ;)  and  they 
communed  with  her. 

15 1 And  she  said  unto  them.  Thus  saith  the 
Lord  God  of  Israel,  Tell  the  man  that  sent 
you  to  me, 

16  Thus  saith  the  Lord,  Behold,  I will  bring 
evil  upon  this  place,  and  upon  the  inhabit- 
ants thereof,  even  all  the  words  of  the  book 
which  the  king  of  Judah  hath  read : 

17  Because  they  have  forsaken  me,  and  have 
burned  incense  unto  other  gods,  that  they 
might  provoke  me  to  anger  with  all  the 
works  of  their  hands ; therefore  my  wrath 
shall  be  kindled  against  this  place,  and  shall 
not  be  quenched. 

18  But  to  the  king  of  Judah  which  sent  you 
to  inquire  of  the  Lord,  thus  shall  ye  say  to 
him.  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  of  Israel,  As 
touching  the  words  which  thou  hast  heard ; 

19  Because  thine  heart  was  tender,  and  thou 
hast  humbled  thyself  before  the  Lord,  when 
thou  heard  est  what  I spake  against  this  place, 
and  against  the  inhabitants  thereof,  that 
they  should  become  a desolation  and  a 
curse,  and  hast  rent  thy  clothes,  and  wept 
before  me;  I also  have  heard  thee,  saith  the 
Lord. 

20  Behold  therefore,  I will  gather  thee  unto 
thy  fathers,  and  thou  shalt  be  gathered  into 
thy  grave  in  peace ; and  thine  eyes  shall  not 
see  all  the  evil  which  I will  bring  upon  this 
place.  And  they  brought  the  king  word 
again. 

CHAPTER  XXIII. 
fa  Josiah's  zeal  and  reformation, 

AND  the  king  sent,  and  they  gathered  unto 
him  all  the  elders  of  Judah  and  of  Jeru- 
salem. 

2 And  the  king  went  up  into  the  house  of 
the  Lord,  and  all  the  men  of  Judah  and  all 
the  inhabitants  of  Jerusalem  with  him,  and 
the  priests,  and  the  prophets,  and  all  the  peo- 
ple, both  small  and  great:  and  he  read  in 
their  ears  all  the  words  of  the  book  of  the 
covenant  which  was  found  in  the  house  of 
the  Lord. 

3 1 And  the  king  stood  by  a pillar,  and  made 
a covenant  before  the  Lord,  to  walk  after 
the  Lord,  and  to  keep  his  commandments 
and  his  testimonies  and  his  statutes  with  all 
their  heart  and  all  their  soul,  to  perform  the 
words  of  this  covenant  that  were  written  in 
286 


this  book.  And  aU  the  people  stood  to  the 
covenant. 

4 And  the  king  commanded  Hilkiah  the 
high  priest,  and  the  priests  of  the  second 
order,  and  the  keepers  of  the  door,  to  bring 
forth  out  of  the  temple  of  the  Lord  all  the 
vessels  that  were  made  for  Baal,  and  for  the 
grove,  and  for  all  the  host  of  heaven  : and  he 
burned  them  without  Jerusalem  in  the  fields 
of  Kidron,  and  carried  the  ashes  of  them 
unto  Beth-el. 

5 And  he  put  down  the  idolatrous  priests, 
whom  the  kings  of  Judah  had  ordained  to 
burn  incense  in  the  high  places  in  the  cities 
of  Judah,  and  in  the  places  round  about  Je- 
rusalem ; them  also  that  burned  incense  unto 
Baal,  to  the  sun,  and  to  the  moon,  and  to 
the  planets,  and  to  all  the  host  of  heaven. 

6 And  he  brought  out  the  grove  from  the 
house  of  the  Lord,  without  Jerusalem,  unto 
the  brook  Kidron,  and  burned  it  at  the  brook 
Kidron,  and  stamped  it  small  to  powder,  and 
cast  the  powder  thereof  upon  the  graves  of 
the  children  of  the  people. 

7 And  he  brake  down  the  houses  of  the  sod- 
omites, that  were  by  the  house  of  the  Lord, 
where  the  women  wove  hangings  for  the 
grove. 

8 And  he  brought  all  the  priests  out  of  the 
cities  of  Judah,  and  defiled  the  high  places 
where  the  priests  had  burned  incense,  from 
Geba  to  Beer-sheba,  and  brake  down  the 
high  places  of  the  gates  that  were  in  the 
entering  in  of  the  gate  of  Joshua  the  govern- 
or of  the  city,  which  were  on  a man’s  left 
hand  at  the  gate  of  the  city. 

9 Nevertheless  the  priests  of  the  high  places 
came  not  up  to  the  altar  of  the  Lord  in  Je- 
rusalem, but  they  did  eat  of  the  unleav- 
ened bread  among  their  brethren. 

10  And  he  defiled  Topheth,  which  is  in  the 
valley  of  the  children  of  Hinnom,  that  no 
man  might  make  his  son  or  his  daughter  to 
pass  through  the  fire  to  Molech. 

11  And  he  took  away  the  horses  that  the 
kings  of  Judah  had  given  to  the  sun,  at  the 
entering  in  of  the  house  of  the  Lord,  by  the 
chamber  of  Nathan-melech  the  chamber- 
lain,  which  was  in  the  suburbs,  and  burned 
the  chariots  of  the  sun  with  fire. 

12  And  the  altars  that  were  on  the  top  of  the 
upper  chamber  of  Ahaz,  which  the  kings  of 
Judah  had  made,  and  the  altars  which  Ma- 
nasseh  had  made  in  the  two  courts  of  the 
house  of  the  Lord,  did  the  king  beat  down, 
and  brake  them  down  from  thence,  and  cast\ 
the  dust  of  them  into  the  brook  Kidron. 

13  And  the  high  places  thati^ere  before  Je- 
rusalem, which  were  on  the  right  hand  of 
the  mount  of  corruption,  which  Solomon  the 
king  of  Israel  had  builded  for  Ashtoreth  the 
abomination  of  the  Zidonians,  and  for  Che- 
mosh  the  abomination  of  the  Moabites,  and 
for  Milcom  the  abomination  of  the  children 
of  Ammon,  did  the  king  defile. 

14  And  he  brake  in  pieces  the  images,  and 
cut  down  the  groves,  and  filled  their  places 
with  the  bones  of  men. 

15  If  Moreover  the  altar  that  was  at  Beth-el, 
and  the  high  place  which  Jerobbam  the  son 
of  Nebat,  who  made  Israel  to  sin,  had  made, 
both  that  altar  and  the  high  place  he  brake 
down,  and  burned  the  high  place,  and  stamp- 
ed it  small  to  powder,  and  burned  the  grovCc 


miatrv  in  Judah.  II.  KINGS,  XXIV.  Jetwiahim's  wicked  reign. 


16  And  as  Josiah  turned  himself,  he  spied 
the  sepulchres  that  irere  there  in  the  mount, 
and  sent,  and  took  the  bones  out  of  the 
sepulchres,  and  burned  them  upon  the  altar, 
and  polluted  it,  according  to  the  word  of  the 
Lord  which  the  man  of  God  proclaimed, 
who  proclaimed  these  words. 

17  Then  he  said.  What  title  is  that  that  I 
see  ? And  the  men  of  the  city  told  him.  It 
is  the  sepulchre  of  the  man  of  God,  which 
came  from  Judah,  and  proclaimed  these 
things  that  thou  hast  done  against  the  altar 
of  Beth-el. 


18  And  he  said.  Let  him  alone  ; let  no  man 
move  his  bones.  So  they  let  his  bones  alone, 
with  the  bones  of  the  prophet  that  came  out 
of  Samaria. 

lO'^And  all  the  houses  also  of  the  high  olaces 
that  were  in  the  cities  of  Samaria,  which 
the  kings  of  Israel  had  made  to  provoke  the 
Lord  to  anger,  Josiah  took  away,  and  did 
to  them  according  to  all  the  acts  that  he 
had  done  in  Beth-el. 

20  And  he  slew  all  the  priests  of  the  high 
places  that  were  there  upon  the  altars,  and 
burned  men’s  bones  upon  them,  and  return- 
ed to  Jerusalem. 

21 1 And  the  king  commanded  all  the  peo- 
ple, saying.  Keep  the  passo  ver  unto  the  Lord 
your  God,  as  it  is  written  in  the  book  of 
this  covenant. 


22  Surely  there  was  not  holden  such  a pass- 
9ver  from  the  days  of  the  judges  that 
judged  Israel,  nor  in  all  the  days  of  the  kings 
of  Israel,  nor  of  the  kings  of  Judah ; 

^ But  in  the  eighteenth  year  of  king  Jo- 
siah, wherein  this  passover  was  holden  to  the 
Lord  in  Jerusalem. 

24  J Moreover  the  workers  with  familiar 
spirits,  and  the  wizards,  and  the  images,  and 
the  mols,  and  all  the  abominations  that  were 
spied  in  the  land  of  Judah  and  in  Jerusalem, 
Qio  Josiah  put  away,  that  he  might  perform 
the  words  of  the  law,  which  were  written  in 
the  book  that  Hilkiah  the  priest  found  in 
the  house  of  the  Lord. 

25  And  like  unto  him  was  there  no  king  be- 
fore him,  that  turned  to  the  Lord  with  all 
his  heart,  and  with  all  his  soul,  and  with  all 
his  might,  according  to  all  the  law  of  Moses ; 

there  any  like  him. 
26 11  Notwithstanding,  the  Lord  turned  not 
from  the  fierceness  of  his  great  wrath, 
wherewith  his  anger  was  kindled  against  Ju- 
dah, because  of  aU  the  provocations  that 
^anasseh  had  provoked  him  withal. 

27  And  the  Lord  said,  I will  remove  Judah 
also  out  of  my  sight,  as  I have  removed  Isra- 
el, and  wiU  cast  off  this  city  Jerusalem  which 
I have  chosen,  and  the  house  of  which  I said. 
My  name  shall  be  there. 

28  Now  the  rest  of  the  acts  of  Josiah,  and 
ail  that  he  did,  are  they  not  written  in  the 
Judah  the  Chronicles  of  the  kings  of 

^ IF  In  his  days  Pharaoh-nechoh  king  of 
Lgypt  went  up  against  the  king  of  Assyria 
to  the  river  Euphrates:  and  king  Josiah 
went  against  him;  and  he  slew  him  at 
Megiddo,  when  he  had  seen  him. 

his  servants  carried  him  in  a chariot 
dead  from  Megiddo,  and  brought  him  to  Je- 
^salem,  and  buried  him  in  his  own  sepul- 
chre. And  the  people  of  the  land  took  Jeho- 


ahaz  the  son  of  Josiah,  and  anointed  him, 
and  made  him  king  in  his  father’s  stead. 

31 1 Jehoahaz  was  twenty  and  three  years 
old  when  he  began  to  reign ; and  he  reigned 
three  months  in  Jerusalem.  And  his  moth- 
er’s name  was  Hamutal,  the  daughter  of 
Jeremiah  of  Libnah. 

32  And  he  did  that  which  was  evil  in  the 
sight  of  the  Lord,  according  to  all  that  his 
fathers  had  done. 

33  And  Pharaoh-nechoh  put  him  in  bands 
at  Kiblah  in  the  land  of  Hamath,  that  he 
might  not  reign  in  Jerusalem ; and  put  the 
land  to  a tribute  of  a hundred  talents  of 
silver,  and  a talent  of  gold. 

34  And  Pharaoh-nechoh  made  Eliakim  the 
son  of  Josiah  king  in  the  room  of  Josiah  his 
father,  and  turned  his  name  to  Jehoiakim, 
and  took  Jehoahaz  away : and  he  came  to 
Egypt,  and  died  there. 

35  And  Jehoiakim  gave  the  silver  and  the 
gold  to  Pharaoh ; but  he  taxed  the  land  to 
give  the  money  according  to  the  command- 
ment nf  DRar-aoh  : he  exactcd  the  silver  and 

people  of  the  land,  of  every 
to  his  taxation,  to  give  it 


the  gold  of  the 
one  according 
unto  Pharaoh-] 


36  IF  Jehoiakim  was  twenty  and  five  years 
old  when  he  began  to  reign ; and  he  reigned 
eleven  years  in  Jerusalem.  And  his  moth- 
er s name  was  Zebudah,  the  daughter  of 
Pedaiah  of  Rumah. 

37  And  he  did  that  which  was  evil  in  the 
sight  of  the  Lord,  according  to  all  that  his 
fathers  had  done. 


CHAPTER  XXIY. 

Jerusalem  taken  by  Nebuchadnezzar, 

IN  his  days  Nebuchadnezzar  king  of  Baby- 
lon came  up,  and  Jehoiakim  became  his 
servant  three  years : then  he  turned  and  re- 
belled against  him. 

\ Lord  sent  against  him  bands 

of  the  Chaldees,  and  bands  of  the  Syrians 
and  bands  of  the  Moabites,  and  bands  of  the 
children  of  Ammon,  and  sent  them  against 
Judah  to  destroy  it,  according  to  the  word 
of  the  Lord,  which  he  spake  by  his  servants 
the  prophets. 

3  Surely  at  the  commandment  of  the  Lord 
came  this  upon  Judah,  to  remove  them  out 
of  his  sight,  for  the  sins  of  Manasseh,  accord- 
ing to  all  that  he  did ; 

4  And  also  for  the  innocent  blood  that  he 
shed;  for  he  filled  Jerusalem  with  inno- 
cent blood;  which  the  Lord  would  not 
pardon. 

5  IF  Now  the  rest  of  the  acts  of  Jehoiakim, 
and  all  that  he  did,  are  they  not  written  in 
the  book  of  the  Chronicles  of  the  kings  of 
Judah  ? 

6  So  Jehoiakim  slept  with  his  fathers : and 
Jehoiachin  his  son  reigned  in  his  stead. 

7  And  the  king  of  Egypt  came  not  again 
any  more  out  of  his  land : for  the  king  of 
Babylon  had  taken  from  the  river  of  Egypt 
unto  the  river  Euphrates  all  that  pertained 
to  the  king  of  Egypt. 

^ Jehoiachin  was  eighteen  years  old 
when  he  began  to  reign,  and  he  reigned  in 
Jerusalem  three  months.  And  his  mother’s 
name  was  Nehushta,  the  daughter  of  Elna- 
than  of  Jerusalem. 

9 And  he  did  that  which  was  evil  in  the  sight 


Jerusalem  is  taken.  II.  KINGS,  XXV.  Zedekiah's  eyes  put  out. 


of  the  Lord,  according  to  all  that  his  father 
had  done. 

10  If  At  that  time  the  servants  of  Nebuchad- 
nezzar king  of  Babylon  came  up  against  Je- 
rusalem, and  the  city  was  besieged. 

11  And  Nebuchadnezzar  king  of  Babylon 
came  against  the  city,  and  his  servants  did 
besiege  it. 

12  And  Jehoiachin  the  king  of  Judah  went 
out  to  the  king  of  Babylon,  he,  and  his 
mother,  and  his  servants,  and  his  princes, 
and  his  officers : and  the  king  of  Babylon 
took  him  in  the  eighth  year  of  his  reign. 

13  And  he  carried  out  thence  ail  the  treas- 
ures of  the  house  of  the  Lord,  and  the  treas- 
ures of  the  king’s  house,  and  cut  in  pieces 
all  the  vessels  of  gold  which  Solomon  king 
of  Israel  had  made  in  the  temple  of  the 
Lord,  as  the  Lord  had  said. 

14  And  he  carried  away  all  Jerusalem,  and 

all  the  princes,  and  all  the  mighty  men  of 
valour,  even  ten  thousand  captives,  and  ail 
the  craftsmen  and  smiths : none  remained, 
save  the  poorest  sort  of  the  people  of  the 
land.  t 

15  And  he  carried  away  Jehoiachin  to  Bab- 
ylon, and  the  king’s  mother,  and  the  king’s 
wives,  and  his  officers,  and  the  mighty  of 
the  land,  those  carried  he  into  captivity 
from  Jerusalem  to  Babylon. 

16  And  all  the  men  of  might,  eve7i  seven 
thousand,  and  craftsmen  and  smiths  a thou- 
sand, all  that  were  strong  and  apt  for  war, 
even  them  the  king  of  Babylon  brought  cap- 
tive to  Babylon. 

17  1 And  the  king  of  Babylon  made  Matta- 
niah  his  father’s  brother  king  in  his  stead, 
and  changed  his  name  to  Zedekiah. 

18  Zedekiah  was  twenty  and  one  years  old 
when  he  began  to  reign,  and  he  reigned 
eleven  years  in  Jerusalem.  And  his  moth- 
er’s name  was  Hamutal,  the  daughter  of 
Jeremiah  of  Libnah. 

19  And  he  did  that  which  was  evil  in  the 
sight  of  the  Lord,  according  to  all  that  Je- 
hoiakim  had  done. 

20  For  through  the  anger  of  the  Lord  it 
came  to  pass  in  Jerusalem  and  Judah,  until 
he  had  cast  them  out  from  his  presence,  that 
Zedekiah  rebelled  against  the  king  of  Bab- 
ylon. 

CHAPTER  XXV. 

Jerusalem  again  besieged  and  taken. 
AND  it  came  to  pass  in  the  ninth  year  of 
his  reign,  in  the  tenth  month,  in  the 
tenth  day  of  the  month,  that  Nebuchadnez- 
zar king  of  Babylon  came,  he,  and  all  his 
host,  against  Jerusalem,  and  pitched  against 
it;  and  they  built  forts  against  it  round 
about. 

2 And  the  city  was  besieged  unto  the  elev- 
enth year  of  king  Zedekiah. 

3 And  on  the  ninth  day  of  the  fourth  month 
the  famine  prevailed  in  the  city,  and  there 
was  no  bread  for  the  people  of  the  land. 

4 IF  And  the  city  was  broken  up,  and  all 
the  men  of  war  fled  by  night  by  the  way  of 
the  gate  between  two  walls,  which  is  by  the 
king’s  garden : (now  the  Chaldees  were 
against  the  city  round  about ;)  and  the  king 
went  the  way  toward  the  plain. 

5 And  the  army  of  the  Chaldees  pursued 
after  the  king,  and  overtook  him  in  the 

288 


plains  of  Jericho : and  aU  his  army  were 
scattered  from  him. 

6 So  they  took  the  king,  and  brought  him 
up  to  the  king  of  Babylon  to  Riblah ; and 
they  gave  judgment  upon  him. 

7 And  they  slew  the  sons  of  Zedekiah  be- 
fore his  eyes,  and  put  out  the  eyes  of  Zede- 
kiah, and  bound  him  with  fetters  of  brass, 
and  carried  him  to  Babylon. 

8 IF  And  in  the  fifth  month,  on  the  seventh 
day  of  the  month,  which  is  the  nineteenth 
year  of  king  Nebuchadnezzar  king  of  Bab- 
ylon, came  Nebuzar-adan,  captain  of  the 
guard,  a servant  of  the  king  of  Babylon, 
unto  Jerusalem; 

9 And  he  burnt  the  house  of  the  Lord,  and 
the  king’s  house,  and  all  the  houses  of  Jeru- 
salem, and  every  great  man’s  house  burnt 
he  with  fire. 

10  And  all  the  army  of  the  Chaldees,  that 
were  with  the  captain  of  the  guard,  brake 
down  the  walls  of  Jerusalem  round  about. ' 

11  Now  the  rest  of  the  people  that  were  left 
in  the  city,  and  the  fugitives  that  fell  away 
to  the  king  of  Babylon,  with  the  remnant  of 
the  multitude,  did  Nebuzar-adan  the  cap- 
tain of  the  guard  carry  away. 

12  But  the  captain  of  the  guard  left  of  the 
poor  of  the  land  to  he  vinedressers  and  hus- 
bandmen. 

13  And  the  pillars  of  brass  that  were  in  the 
house  of  the  Lord,  and  the  bases,  and  the 
brazen  sea  that  was  in  the  house  of  the  Lord, 
did  the  Chaldees  break  in  pieces,  and  carried 
the  brass  of  them  to  Babylon. 

14  And  the  pots,  and  the  shovels,  and  the 
snuffers,  and  the  spoons,  and  all  the  vessels 
of  brass  wherewith  they  ministered,  took 
they  away. 

15  And  the  firepans,  and  the  bowls,  and 
such  things  as  were  of  gold,  in  gold,  and  of 
silver,  in  silver,  the  captain  of  the  guard 
took  away. 

16  The  two  pillars,  one  sea,  and  the  baset 
which  Solomon  had  made  for  the  house  of 
the  Lord  ; the  brass  of  all  these  vessels  was 
without  weight. 

17  The  height  of  the  one  pillar  was  eighteen 
cubits,  and  the  chapiter  upon  it  was  brass ; 
and  the  height  of  the  chapiter  three  cubits ; 
and  the  wreathen  work,  and  pomegranates 
upon  the  chapiter  round  about,  all  of  brass : 
and  like  unto  these  had  the  second  pillar 
with  wreathen  work. 

18  IF  And  the  captain  of  the  guard  took 

Seraiah  the  chief  priest,  and  Zephaniah  the 
second  priest,/  and  the  three  keepers  of  the 
door : ^ 

19  And  out  of  the  city  he  took  an  officer 
that  was  set  over  the  men  of  war,  and  five 
men  of  them  that  were  in  the  -king’s  pres- 
ence, which  were  found  in  the  city,  and  the 
principal  scribe  of  the  host,  which  mustered 
the  people  of  the  land,  and  threescore  men 
of  the  people  of  the  land  that  were  found 
in  the  city : 

20  And  Nebuzar-adan  captain  of  the  guard 
took  these,  and  brought  them  to  the  king 
of  Babylon  to  Riblah : 

21  And  the  king  of  Babylon  smote  them, 

and  slew  them  at  Riblah  in  the  land  of  Ha- 
math. So  Judah  was  carried  away  out  of 
their  land.  . , 

22  1 And  os  for  the  people  that  remained 


GedAiliah  I.  CHRONICLES,  I.  ts  slcutn. 


in  the  land  of  Judah,  whom  Nebuchadnez- 
zar kinj?  of  Babylon  had  left,  even  over 
them  he  made  Gedaliah  the  son  of  Ahikam, 
the  son  of  Shaphan,  ruler. 

23  And  when  all  the  captains  of  the  armies, 
they  and  their  men,  heard  that  the  king  of 
Babylon  had  made  Gedaliah  governor,  there 
came  to  Gedaliah  to  Mizpah,  even  Ishmael 
the  son  of  Nethaniah,  and  Johanan  the  son 
of  Careah,  and  Seraiah  the  son  of  Tanhu- 
meth  the  Netophathite,  and  Jaazaniah  the 
son  of  a Maachathite,  they  and  their 
men. 

24  And  Gedaliah  sware  to  them,  and  to 
their  men,  and  said  unto  them.  Fear  not  to 
be  the  servants  of  the  Chaldees:  dwell  in 
the  land,  and  serve  the  king  of  Babylon; 
and  it  shall  be  well  with  you. 

25  But  it  came  to  pass  in  the  seventh  month, 
that  Ishmael  the  son  of  Nethaniah,  the  son 
of  Elishama,  of  the  seed  royal,  came,  and  ten 
men  with  him,  and  smote  Gedaliah,  that  he 


died,  and  the  Jews  and  the  Chaldees  that 
were  with  him  at  Mizpah. 

26  And  all  the  people,  both  small  and  great, 
and  the  captains  of  the  armies,  arose,  and 
came  to  Egypt:  for  they  were  afraid  of  the 
Chaldees. 

27  t And  it  came  to  pass  in  the  seven  and 
thirtieth  year  of  the  captivity  of  Jehoiachin 
king  of  Judah,  in  the  twelfth  month,  on  the 
seven  and  twentieth  day  of  the  month,  that 
Evil-merodach  king  of  Babylon  in  the  year 
that  he  began  to  reign  did  lift  up  the  head 
of  Jehoiachin  king  of  Judah  out  of  prison ; 

28  And  he  spake  kindly  to  him,  and  set  his 
throne  above  the  throne  of  the  kings  that 
were  with  him  in  Babylon; 

29  And  changed  his  prison  garments : and 
he  did  eat  bread  continually  before  him  all 
the  days  of  his  life. 

30  And  his  allowance  a continual  allow- 
ance given  him  of  the  king,  a daily  rate  for 
every  day,  all  the  days  of  his  life. 


THE  FIRST  BOOK  OF 

THE  CHRONICLES. 


CHAPTER  I. 

Adam*s  line  to  NoaK  &c. 

ADAM,  Sheth,  Enosh, 

/jL  2 Kenan,  Mahalaleel,  Jered, 

3 Henoch,  Methuselah,  Lamech, 

4 Noah,  Shem,  Ham,  and  Japheth. 

5 1 The  sons  of  Japheth;  Gomer,  and  Ma- 
gog, and  Madai,  and  Javan,  and  Tubal,  and 
Meshech,  and  Tiras. 

6 And  the  sons  of  Gomer ; Ashchenaz,  and 
Riphath,  and  Togarmah. 

7 And  the  sons  of  Javan ; Elishah,  and  Tar- 
shish,  Kittim,  and  Dodanim. 

8 If  The  sons  of  Ham ; Cush,  and  Mizraim, 
Put,  and  Canaan. 

9 And  the  sons  of  Cush ; Seba,  and  Havi- 
lah,  and  Sabta,  and  Raamah,  and  Sabtecha. 
And  the  sons  of  Raamah;  Sheba,  and  De- 
dan. 

10  And  Cush  begat  Nimrod : he  began  to  be 
mighty  upon  the  earth. 

11  And  Mizraim  begat  Ludim,  and  Anamim, 
and  Lehabim,  and  Naphtuhim, 

12  And  Pathrusim,  and  Casluhim,  (of  whom 
came  the  Philistines,!  and  Caphtorim. 

13  And  Canaan  begat  Zidon  his  firstborn, 
ind  Heth, 

14  The  Jebusite  also,  and  the  Amorite,  and 
the  Girgashite, 

15  And  the  Hivite,  and  the  Arkite,  and  the 
Sinite, 

16  And  the  Arvadite,  and  the  Zemarite,  and 
the  Hamathite. 

17  The  sons  of  Shem ; Elam,  and  Asshur, 
and  Arphaxad,  and  Lud,  and  Aram,  and  Uz, 
and  Hul,  and  Gether,  and  Meshech. 

18  And  Arphaxad  begat  Shelah,  and  Shelah 
begat  Eber. 

19  And  unto  Eber  were  born  two  sons : the 
name  of  the  one  was  Peleg ; because  in  his 
days  the  earth  was  divided : and  his  broth- 
er’s name  was  Joktan. 

10 


20  And  J oktan  begat  Almodad,  and  Sheleph, 
and  Hazarmaveth,  and  Jerah, 

21  Hadoram  also,  and  Uzal,  and  Dik- 
lah, 

22  And  Ebal,  and  Abimael,  and  Sheba, 

23  And  Ophir,  and  Havilah,  and  Jobab.  All 
these  were  the  sons  of  Joktan. 

24  IT  Shem,  Arphaxad,  Shelah, 

25  Eber,  Peleg,  Reu, 

26  Serug,  Nahor,  Terah, 

27  Abram  ; the  same  is  Abraham. 

28  The  sons  of  Abraham ; Isaac,  and  Ish- 
mael. 

29  If  These  are  their  generations : The  first- 
born of  Ishmael,  Nebaioth;  then  Kedar, 
and  Adbeel,  and  Mibsam, 

30  Mishma,  and  Dumah,  Massa,  Hadad,  and 
Tema, 

31  Jetur,  Naphish,  and  Kedemah.  These 
are  the  sons  of  Ishmael. 

32  If  Now  the  sons  of  Keturah,  Abraham’s 
concubine : she  bare  Zimran,  and  Jokshan, 
and  Medan,  and  Midian,  and  Ishbak,  and 
Shuah.  And  the  sons  of  Jokshan;  Sheba, 
and  Dedan. 

33  And  the  sons  of  Midian;  Ephah,  and 
Epher,  and  Henoch,  and  Abida,  and  Eldaah. 
All  these  are  the  sons  of  Keturah. 

34  And  Abraham  begat  Isaac.  The  sons  of 
Isaac;  Esau  and  Israel. 

35  If  The  sons  of  Esau ; Eliphaz,  Reuel,  and 
Jeush,  and  Jaalam,  and  Korah. 

36  The  sons  of  Eliphaz ; Teman,  and  Omar, 
Zephi,  and  Gatam,  Kenaz,  and  Timna,  and 
Amalek. 

37  The  sons  of  Reuel ; Nahath,  Zerah, 
Shammah,  and  Mizzah. 

38  And  the  sons  of  Seir ; Lotan,  and  Shobal, 
and  Zibeon,  and  Anah,  and  Dish  on,  and 
Ezar,  and  Dishan. 

39  And  the  sons  of  Lotan ; Hori,  and  ITo- 
mam : and  Timna  was  Lotan’s  sister. 

40  The  sons  of  Shobal;  Allan,  and  Mana- 

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hath,  and  Ebal,  Shephi,  and  Onam.  And  the 
sons  of  Zibeon ; Aiah,  and  Anah. 

41  The  sons  of  Anah;  Dishon.  And  the 
sons  of  Dishon;  Amrara,  and  Eshban,  and 
Ithran,  and  Cheran. 

42  The  sons  of  Ezer;  Bilhan,  and  Zavan, 
and  Jakan.  The  sons  of  Dishan;  Uz,  and 
Aran. 

43  If  Now  these  are  the  kings  that  reigned 
in  the  land  of  Edom  before  a?ii/  king  reigned 
over  the  children  of  Israel ; Bela  the  son  of 
Beor : and  the  name  of  his  city  was  Dinha- 
bah. 

44  And  when  Bela  was  dead,  Jobab  the  son 
of  Zerah  of  Bozrah  reigned  in  his  stead. 

45  And  when  Jobab  was  dead,  Husham  of  the 
land  of  the  Temanites  reigned  in  his  stead. 

46  And  when  Husham  was  dead,  Hadad  the 
son  of  Bedad,  which  smote  Midian  in  the 
field  of  Moab,  reigned  in  his  stead : and  the 
name  of  his  city  was  Avith. 

47  And  when  Hadad  was  dead,  Samlah  of 
Masrekah  reigned  in  his  stead. 

48  And  when  Samlah  was  dead,  Shaul  of 
Rehoboth  by  the  river  reigned  in  his  stead. 

49  And  when  Shaul  was  dead,  Baal-hanan 
the  son  of  Achbor  reigned  in  his  stead. 

50  And  when  Baal-hanan  was  dead,  Hadad 
reigned  in  his  stead:  and  the  name  of  his 
city  was  Pai ; and  his  wife’s  name  was  Me- 
hetabel,  the  daughter  of  Hatred,  the  daugh- 
ter of  Mezahab. 

51  If  Hadad  died  also.  And  the  dukes  of 
Edom  were;  duke  Timnah,  duke  Allah, 
duke  Jetheth, 

52  Duke  AhoUbamah,  duke  Elah,  duke  Pi- 
non, 

53  Duke  Kenaz,  duko  Teman,  duke  Mibzar, 

54  Duke  Magdiel,  duke  Iram.  These  are 
the  dukes  of  Edom. 

CHAPTER  II. 

The  posterity  of  Israel. 

These  are  the  sons  of  Israel;  Reuben, 
Simeon,  Levi,  and  Judah,  Issachar,  and 
Zebulun, 

2  Dan,  Joseph,  and  Benjamin,  Naphtali, 
Gad,  and  Asher. 

3  ^ The  sons  of  J udah ; Er,  and  Onan,  and 
Shelah ; which  three  were  born  unto  him  of 
the  daughter  of  Shua  the  Canaanitess.  And 
Er,  the  firstborn  of  Judah,  was  evil  in  the 
sight  of  the  Lord  ; and  he  slew  him. 

4  And  Tamar  his  daughter  in  law  bare  him 
Pharez  r,nd  Zerah.  All  the  sons  of  Judah 
were  five. 

5  The  sons  of  Pharez ; Hezron,  and  Hamul. 
6 And  the  :3ons  of  Zerah ; Zimri,  and  Ethan, 
and  Heman,  and  Calcol,  and  Dara:  five  of 
them  in  all. 

7  And  the  sons  of  Carmi ; Achar,  the  troub- 
ler  of  Israel,  who  transgressed  in  tne  thing 
accursed. 

8  And  the  sons  of  Ethan ; Azariah. 

9  The  sons  also  of  Hezron,  that  were  born 
unto  him ; Jerahmeel,  and  Ram,  and  Chelu- 
bai. 

10  And  Ram  begat  Amminadab ; and  Am- 
rninadab  begat  Nahshon,  prince  of  the  chil- 
dren of  Judah ; 

11  And  Nahshon  begat  Salma,  and  Salma 
begat  Boaz, 

12  And  Boaz  begat  Obed,  and  Obed  begat 
Jesse. 


13 1 And  Jesse  begat  his  firstborn  Eliab,  and 
Abinadab  the  second,  and  Shimma  the  third, 

14  Nethaneel  the  fourth,  Raddai  the  fifth, 

15  Ozem  the  sixth,  David  the  seventh  r 

16  Whose  sisters  were  Zeruiah,  and  Abigal/. 
And  the  sons  of  Zeruiah ; Abishai,  and  Joab, 
and  Asahel,  three. 

17  And  Abigail  bare  Amasa : and  the  father 
of  Amasa  was  Jether  the  Ishmaelite. 

18  If  And  Caleb  the  son  of  Hezron  begat 
children  of  Azubah  his  wife,  and  of  Jerioth : 
her  sons  are  these ; Jesher,  and  Shobab,  and 
Ardon. 

19  And  when  Azubah  was  dead,  Caleb  toolc 
unto  him  Ephrath,  which  bare  him  Hur. 

20  And  Hur  begat  Uri,  and  Uri  begat  Be- 
zaleel. 

21  If  And  afterward  Hezron  went  in  to  the 
daughter  of  Machir  the  father  of  Gilead, 
whom  he  married  when  he  was  threescore 
years  old ; and  she  bare  him  Segub. 

22  And  Segub  begat  Jair,  who  had  three 
and  twenty  cities  in  the  land  of  Gilead. 

23  And  he  took  Geshur,  and  Aram,  with  the 
towns  of  Jair,  from  them,  with  Kenath,  and 
the  towns  thereof,  even  threescore  cities. 
All  these  belonged  to  the  sons  of  Machir  the 
father  of  Gilead. 

24  And  after  that  Hezron  was  dead  in  Caleb- 
ephratah,  then  Abiah  Hezron’s  wife  bare 
him  Ashur  the  father  of  Tekoa. 

25  t And  the  sons  of  Jerahmeel  the  first- 
born of  Hezron  were.  Ram  the  firstborn, 
and  Bunah,  and  Oren,  and  Ozem,  and  Ahijah. 

26  Jerahmeel  had  also  another  wife,  whose 
name  was  Atarah;  she  was  the  mother  cf 
Onam. 

27  And  the  sons  of  Ram  the  firstborn  of 
Jerahmeel  were,  Maaz,  and  Jamin,  and 
Eker. 

28  And  the  sons  of  Onam  were,  Shammai, 
and  Jada.  And  the  sons  of  Shammai;  Na- 
dab,  and  Abishur. 

29  And  the  name  of  the  wife  of  Abishur 
was  Abihail,  and  she  bare  him  Ahban,  and 
Molid. 

30  And  the  sons  of  Nadab ; Seled,  and  Ap- 
paim : but  Seled  died  without  children. 

31  And  the  sons  of  Appaim ; Tshi.  And  the 
sons  of  Ishi ; Sheshan.  And  the  children  of 
Sheshan;  Ahlai. 

32  And  the  sons  of  Jada  the  brother  of 
Shammai;  Jether,  and  Jonathan : and  Jether 
died  without  children. 

33  And  the  sons  of  Jonathan ; Peleth,  and 
Zaza.  These  were  the  sons  of  Jerahmeel. 

34  1 Now  Sheshan  had  no  sons,  but  daugh- 
ters. And  Sheshan  had  a servant,  an  Egyp- 
tian, whose  name  was  Jar  ha. 

35  And  Sheshan  gave  his  daughter  to  Jarha 
his  servant  to  wife ; and  she  bare  him  Attai. 

36  And  Attai  begat  Nathan,  and  Nathan 
begat  Zabad, 

37  And  Zabad  begat  Ephlal,  and  Ephlal  be- 
gat Obed, 

38  And  Obed  begat  Jehu,  and  Jehu  begat 

39  Anjd  Azariah  begat  Helez,  and  Helez  be- 
gat Eleasah, 

40  And  Eleasah  begat  Sisamai,  and  Sisamai 
begat  Shallum, 

41  And  Shallum  begat  Jekamiah,  and  Jeka- 
miah  begat  Elishama. 

42  t Now  the  sons  of  Caleb  the  brother  of 


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Jerahmeel  were,  Mesha  his  firstborn,  which 
vjos  the  father  of  Ziph;  and  the  sons  of 
Mareshah  the  father  of  Hebron. 

43  And  the  sons  of  Hebron;  Korah,  and 
Tappuah,  and  Rekern,  and  Shema. 

44  And  Shema  begat  Raham,  the  father  of 
Jorkoam  ; and  Rekem  begat  Shammai. 

45  And  the  son  of  Shammai  was  Maon : and 
;Maon  ivas  the  father  of  Beth-zur. 

46  And  Ephah,  Caleb’s  concubine,  bare  Ha- 
ran,  and  Moza,  and  Gazez : and  Haran  begat 
Gazez. 

47  And  the  sons  of  Jahdai ; Regem,  and  Jo- 
tham,  and  Gesham,  and  Pelet,  and  Ephah, 
and  Shaaph. 

48  Maachah,  Caleb’s  concubine,  bare  She- 
ber,  and  Tirhanah. 

49  She  bare  also  Shaaph  the  father  of  Mad- 
mannah,  Shev^a  the  father  of  Machbenah, 
and  the  father  of  Gibea : and  the  daughter 
of  Caleb  was  Achsa. 

50 1 These  were  the  sons  of  Caleb  the  son 
of  Hur,  the  firstborn  of  Ephratah;  Shobal 
the  father  of  Kirjath-learim, 

51  Salma  the  father  of  Beth-lehem,  Hareph 
the  father  of  Beth-gader. 

53  And  Shobal  the  father  of  Kirjath-jearim 
had  sons;  Haroeh,  and  half  of  the  Mana- 
hethites. 

53  And  the  families  of  Kirjath-jearim ; the 
Ithrites,  and  the  Puhites,  and  the  Shumath- 
ites,  and  the  Mishraites ; of  them  came  the 
Zareathites,  and  the  Eshtaulites. 

54  The  sons  of  Salma ; Beth-lehem,  and  the 
Netophathites,  Ataroth,  the  house  of  Joab, 
and  half  of  the  Manahethites,  the  Zorites. 

55  And  the  families  of  the  scribes  which 
dwelt  at  Jabez ; the  Tirathites,  the  Shimeath- 
ites,  and  Suchathites.  These  are  the  Kenites 
that  came  of  Hemath,  the  father  of  the 
house  of  Rechab. 

CHAPTER  III. 

Danid’s  sons  and  successors. 

NOW  these  were  the  sons  of  David,  which 
were  born  unto  him  in  Hebron;  the 
firstborn  Amnon,  of  Ahinoam  the  Jezreel- 
itess : the  second,  Daniel,  of  Abigail  the  Car- 
melitess : 

3  The  third,  Absalom  the  son  of  Maachah 
the  daughter  of  Talmai  king  of  Geshur:  the 
fourth,  Adonijah  the  son  of  Haggith ; 

• 3 The  fif^h,  Shephatiah  of  Abital ; the 
sixth,  Ithream  by  Eglah  his  wife. 

4  These  six  were  born  unto  him  in  Hebron ; 
and  there  he  reigned  seven  years  and  six 
months : and  in  Jerusalem  he  reigned  thirty 
and  three  years. 

5  And  these  were  born  unto  him  in  Jerusa- 
lem ; Shimea,  and  Shobab,  and  Nathan,  and 
Solomon,  four,  of  Bath-shuathe  daughter  of 
Ammiel : 

6  Ibhar  also,  and  Elishama,  and  Eliphelet, 

7  And  Nogah,  and  Nepheg,  and  Japhia, 

8  And  Elishama,  and  Eliada,  and  Eliphelet, 
nine. 

9  These  were  all  the  sons  of  David,  besides 
the  sons  of  the  concubines,  and  Tamar  their 
sister. 

10  If  And  Solomon’s  son  was  Rehoboam, 
Abia  his  son,  Asa  his  son,  Jehoshaphat  his 
son, 

11  Joram  his  son,  Ahaziah  his  son,  Joash 
his  son. 


13  Amaziah  his  son,  Azariah  his  son,  Jo- 
tham  his  son, 

13  Ahaz  his  son,  Hezekiah  his  son,  Manasseh 
his  son, 

14  Amon  his  son,  Josiah  his  son. 

15  And  the  sons  of  Josiah  were,  the  first- 
born Johanan,  the  second  Jehoiakim,  the 
third  Zedekiah,  the  fourth  Shallum. 

16  And  the  sons  of  Jehoiakim ; Jeconiah  his 
son,  Zedekiah  his  son. 

17  1 And  the  sons  of  Jeconiah ; Assir,  Sa- 
lathiel  his  son, 

18  Malchiram  also,  and  Pedaiah,  and  Shena- 
zar,  Jecamiah,  Hoshama,  and  Nedabiah. 

19  And  the  sons  of  Pedaiah  were,  Zerub- 
babel,  and  Shimei:  and  the  sons  of  Zerub- 
babel ; Meshullam,  and  Hananiah,  and  Shel- 
omith  their  sister : 

30  And  Hashubah,  and  Ohel,  and  Berechiah, 
and  Hasadiah,  Jushab-hesed,  five. 

31  And  the  sons  of  Hananiah ; Pelatiah,  and 
Jesaiah ; the  sons  of  Rephaiah,  the  sons  of 
Arnan,  the  sons  of  Obadiah,  the  sons  of 
Shechaniah. 

33  And  the  sons  of  Shechaniah ; Shemaiah  : 
and  the  sons  of  Shemaiah;  Hattush,  and 
Igeal,  and  Bariah,  and  Neariah,  and  Shaphat, 
six. 

33  And  the  sons  of  Neariah ; Elioenai,  and 
Hezekiah,  and  Azrikam,  three. 

34  And  the  sons  of  Elioenai  were,  Hodaiah, 
and  Eliashib,  and  Pelaiah,  and  Akkub,  and 
Johanan,  and  Dalaiah,  and  Anani,  seven. 


CHAPTER  IV. 

Posterity  of  Judah  and  Simeon. 

The  sons  of  Judah ; Pharez,  Hezron,  and 
Carmi,  and  Hur,  and  Shobal. 

3 And  Reaiah  the  son  of  Shobal  begat  Ja- 
hath ; and  Jahath  begat  Ahumai,  and  Lahad. 
These  are  the  families  of  the  Zorathites. 

3 And  these  were  of  the  father  of  Etam; 
Jezreel,  and  Ishma,  and  Idbash:  and  the 
name  of  their  sister  was  Hazelelponi : 

4 And  Penuel  the  father  of  Gedor,  and  Ezer 
the  father  of  Hu  shah.  These  are  the  sons  of 
Hur,  the  firstborn  of  Ephratah,  the  father 
of  Beth-lehem. 

5 1 And  Ashur  the  father  of  Tekoa  had  two 
wives,  Helah  and  Naarah. 

6  And  Naarah  bare  him  Ahuzam,  and  He- 
pher,  and  Temeni,  and  Haahashtari.  These 
yjere  the  sons  of  Naarah. 

7  And  the  sons  of  Helah  were,  Zereth,  and 
Jezoar,  and  Ethnan. 

8  And  Coz  begat  A nub,  and  Zobebah,  and 
the  families  of  Aharhel  the  son  of  Hariim. 

9  t And  Jabez  was  more  honourable  than 
his  brethren : and  his  mother  called  his  name 
Jabez,  saying.  Because  I bare  him  with  sor- 
row. 

10  And  Jabez  called  on  the  God  of  Israel, 
saying.  Oh  that  thou  wouldest  bless  me  in- 
deed, and  enlarge  my  coast,  and  that  thine 
hand  might  be  with  me,  and  that  thou  would- 
est keep  me  from  evil,  that  it  may  not  grieve 
me!  And  God  granted  him  that  which  he 
requested. 

11 II  And  Chelub  the  brother  of  Shuah  begat 
Mehir,  which  was  the  father  of  Eshton. 

13  And  Eshton  begat  Beth-rapha,  and  Pase- 
ah,  and  Tehinnah  the  father  of  Ir-nahash. 
These  are  the  men  of  Rechah. 

13  And  the  sons  of  Kenaz;  Othniel,-  and 


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Seraiah : and  the  sons  of  Othniel ; Ha- 
thath. 

U And  Meonothai  begat  Ophrah:  and  Se- 
niiah  begat  Joab,  the  father  of  the  valley  of 
Charashim ; for  they  were  craftsmen. 

15  And  the  sons  of  Caleb  the  son  of  Je- 
I>hunneh;  Iru,  Elah,  and  Naam:  and  the 
sons  of  Elah,  even  Kenaz. 

16  And  the  sons  of  Jehaleleel ; Ziph,  and 
Ziphah,  Tiria,  and  Asareel. 

17  And  the  sons  of  Ezra  were^  Jether,  and 
Mered,  and  Epher,  and  Jalon : and  she  bare 
Miriam,  and  Shammai,  and  Ishbah  the  fa- 
ther of  Eshtemoa. 

18  And  his  wife  Jehudijah  bare  Jered  the 
father  of  Gedor,  and  Heber  the  father  of  So- 
cho,  and  Jekuthiel  the  father  of  Zanoah. 
And  these  are  the  sons  of  Bithiah  the  daugh- 
ter of  Pharaoh,  which  Mered  took. 

19  And  the  sons  of  Ms  wife  Hodiah  the  sis- 
ter of  Naham,  the  father  of  Keilah  the  Gar- 
mite,  and  Eshtemoa  the  Maachathite. 

20  And  the  sons  of  Shimon  were,  Amnon, 
and  Rinnah,  Ben-hanan,  and  Tilon.  And 
the  sons  of  Ishi  were,  Zoheth,  and  Ben-zo- 
heth. 

21 1 The  sons  of  Shelah  the  son  of  Judah 
were,  Er  the  father  of  Lecah,  and  Laadah  the 
father  of  Mareshah,  and  the  families  of  the 
house  of  them  that  wrought  fine  linen,  of 
the  house  of  Ashbea, 

22  And  Jokim,  and  the  men  of  Chozeba,  and 
Joash,  and  Saraph,  who  had  the  dominion  in 
Moab,  and  Jashubi-lehem.  And  these  are 
ancient  things. 

23  These  were  the  potters,  and  those  that 
dwelt  among  plants  and  hedges;  there  they 
dwelt  with  the  king  for  his  work. 

24  H The  sons  of  Simeon  were,  Nemuel,  and 
Jamin,  Jarib,  Zerah,  and  Shaul: 

25  Shallum  his  son,  Mibsam  his  son,  Mishma 
his  son. 

20  And  the  sons  of  Mishma;  Hamuel  his 
son,  Zacchur  his  son,  Shimei  his  son. 

27  And  Shimei  had  sixteen  sons  and  six 
daughters ; but  his  brethren  had  not  many 
children,  neither  did  all  their  family  multi- 
ply, like  to  the  children  of  Judah. 

28  And  they  dwelt  at  Beer-sheba,  and  Mol- 
adah,  and  Hazar-shual, 

29  And  at  Bilhah,  and  at  Ezem,  and  at  To- 
la d, 

30  And  at  Bethuel,  and  at  Hormah,  and  at 
Ziklag, 

31  And  at  Beth-marcaboth,  and  Hazar-su- 
sim,  and  at  Beth-birei,  and  at  Shaaraim. 
7'bese  were  their  cities  unto  the  reign  of 
David. 

32  And  their  villages  were,  Etam,  and  Ain, 
Riramon,  and  Tochen,  and  Ashan,  five  cit- 
ies; 

33  And  all  their  villages  that  were  round 
about  the  same  cities,  unto  Baal.  These  were 
their  habitations,  and  their  genealogy. 

34  And  Meshobab,  and  Jamlech,  and  Joshah 
the  son  of  Amaziah, 

35  And  Joel,  and  Jehu  the  son  of  Josibiah, 
the  son  of  Seraiah,  the  son  of  Asiel, 

36  And  Elioenai,  and  Jaakobah,  and  Jesho- 
haiah,  and  Asaiah,  and  Adiei,  and  Jesimiel, 
and  Benaiah, 

37  And  Ziza  the  son  of  Shiphi,  the  son  of 
A lion,  the  son  of  Jedaiah,  the  son  of  Shimri, 
the  son  of  Shemaiah  ; 

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38  These  mentioned  by  thei/r  names  were 
princes  in  their  families : and  the  house  of 
their  fathers  increased  greatly. 

39  1 And  they  went  to  the  entrance  of  Ge- 
dor, even  unto  the  east  side  of  the  valley,  to 
seek  pasture  for  their  flocks. 

40  And  they  found  fat  pasture  and  good,  and 
the  land  was  wide,  and  quiet,  and  peaceable; 
for  tliejf  of  Ham  had  dwelt  there  of  old. 

41  And  these  written  by  name  came  in  the 
days  of  Hezekiah  king  of  Judah,  and  smote 
their  tents,  and  the  habitations  that  were 
found  there,  and  destroyed  them  utterly  un- 
to this  day,  and  dwelt  in  their  rooms:  be- 
cause there  was  pasture  there  for  their  flocks. 

42  And  some  of  them,  even  of  the  sons  of 
Simeon,  five  hundred  men,  went  to  mount 
Seir,  having  for  their  captains  Pelatiah,  and 
Neariah,  and  Rephaiah,  and  Uzziel,  the  sons 
of  Ishi. 

43  And  they  smote  the  rest  of  the  Amalek- 
ites  that  were  escaped,  and  dwelt  there  un- 
to this  day. 

CHAPTER  V. 

The  line  of  Reuben,  Gad,  <kc. 

NOW  the  sons  of  Reuben  the  firstborn  of 
Israel,  (for  he  was  the  firstborn ; but,  for- 
asmuch as  he  defiled  his  father’s  bed,  his 
birthright  was  given  unto  the  sons  of  Joseph 
the  son  of  Israel : and  the  genealog3^  is  not 
to  be  reckoned  after  the  birthright. 

2  Eor  Judah  prevailed  above  his  brethren, 
and  of  him  came  the  chief  ruler;  but  the 
birthright  was  Joseph’s :) 

3  The  sons,  I say,  of  Reuben  the  firstborn 
of  Israel  were,  Hanoch,  and  Pallu,  Hezron, 
and  Carmi. 

4  The  sons  of  Joel;  Shemaiah  his  son,  Gog 
his  son,  Shimei  his  son, 

5  Micah  his  son,  Reaia  his  son,  Baal  his  son, 
6 Beerah  his  son,  whom  Tilgath-pilneser 
king  of  Assj^ria  carried  away  captive:  he 
was  prince  of  the  Reubenites. 

7  And  his  brethren  by  their  families,  when 
the  genealogy  of  their  generations  was  reck- 
oned, were  the  chief,  Jeiel,  and  Zechariah, 

8  And  Bela  the  son  of  Azaz,  the  son  of  Siie- 
ma,  the  son  of  Joel,  who  dwelt  in  Aroer, 
even  unto  Nebo  and  Baal-meon; 

9  And  eastward  he  inhabited  unto  the  en- 
tering in  of  the  wilderness  from  the  river 
Euphrates : because  their  cattle  were  mul- 
tiplied in  the  land  of  Gilead. 

10  And  in  the  days  of  Saul  they  made  war 
with  the  Hagarites,  who  fell  by  their  hand ; 
and  the.y  dwelt  in  their  tents  throughout 
all  the  east  land  of  Gilead. 

11 1 And  the  children  of  Gad  dwelt  over 
against  them,  in  the  land  of  Bashan  unto 
Salcah : 

12  Joel  the  chief,  and  Shapham  the  next, 
and  Jaanai,  and  Shaphat  in  Bashan. 

13  And  their  brethren  of  the  house  of  their 
fathers  were,  Michael,  and  Meshuliam,  and 
Sheba,  and  Jorai,  and  Jachan,  and  Zia,  and 
Heber,  seven. 

14  These  are  the  children  of  Abihail  the  son 
of.Huri,  the  son  of  .laroah,  the  son  of  Gil- 
ead, the  son  of  Michael,  the  son  of  Jeshishai, 
the  son  of  Jahdo,  the  son  of  Buz ; 

15  Ahi  the  son  of  Abdiel,  the  son  of  Guni, 
chief  of  the  house  of  their  fathers. 

16  And  they  dwelt  in  Gilead  in  Bashan,  and 


TJie  sons  of  Levi. 


in  her  towns,  and  in  all  the  suburbs  of  Sha- 
ron, upon  their  borders. 

17  All  these  were  reckoned  bv  genealoffies 
in  the  days  of  Jothain  king-  of  Judah,  and  in 
the  days  of  Jeroboam  king-  of  Israel. 

18  1 The  sons  of  Reuben,  and  the  Gadites, 
and  half  the  tribe  of  Maiiasseh,  of  valiant 
men,  men  able  to  bear  buckler  and  sword, 
and  to  shoot  with  bow,  and  skilful  in  war, 
ivere  four  and  forty  thousand  seven  hun- 
dred and  threescore,  that  went  out  to  the 
war. 

Ip^And  they  made  war  with  the  Hag-arites, 
with  Jetur,  and  Nephish,  and  Nodab. 

20  And  they  were  helped  against  them,  and 
the  Hagarites  were  delivered  into  their 
hand,  and  all  that  were  with  them : for  they 
cried  to  God  in  the  battle,  and  he  was  en- 
treated of  them;  because  they  put  their 
trust  in  him. 

21  And  they  took  away  their  cattle ; of  their 
camels  fifty  thousand,  and  of  sheep  two 
hundred  and  fifty  thousand,  and  of  asses 
two  thousand,  and  of  men  a hundred  thou- 
sand. 

22  For  there  fell  down  many  slain,  because 
the  war  was  of  God.  And  they  dwelt  in 
their  steads  until  the  captivity. 

23  1 And  the  children  of  the  half  tribe  of 
Manasseh  dwelt  in  the  land : they  increased 
from  Bashan  unto  Baal-hermon  and  Senlr, 
and  unto  mount  Hermon. 

24  And  these  were  the  heads  of  the  house  of 
meir  fathers,  even  Epher,  and  Ishi,  and 
Eliel,  and  Azriel,  and  Jeremiah,  and  Hoda- 
viah,  and  Jahdiel,  mighty  men  of  valour, 
famous  men,  and  heads  of  the  house  of  their 
fathers. 

25  II  And  they  transgressed  against  the  God 
or  their  fathers,  and  went  a whoring  after 
yie  gods  of  the  people  of  the  land,  whom 
God  destroyed  before  them. 

26  And  the  God  of  Israel  stirred  up  the 

Assyria,  and  the  spirit 
of  Tilgath-pilneser  king  of  Assyria,  and  he 
carried  them  away,  even  the  Reubenites, 
and  the  Gadites,  and  the  half  tribe  of  Manas- 
seh, and  brought  them  unto  Halah,  and  Ha- 
bor,  and  Kara,  and  to  the  river  Gozan,  unto 
this  day. 

CHAPTER  VI. 

The  sons  of  Levi,  <&c. 

The  sons  of  Levi;  Gershon,  Kohath,  and 
Merari. 

^ sons  of  Kohath ; Amram,  Izhar, 

and  Hebron,  and  Uzziel. 

^ children  of  Amram ; Aaron, 

and  Moses,  and  Miriam.  The  sons  also  of 
Apon;  Nadab  and  Abihu,  Eleazar  and 
Itharaar. 

4 J Eleazar  begat  Phinehas,  Phinehas  begat 
Abishua, 

^ Abishua  begat  Bukki,  and  Bukki  be- 
gat Uzzi, 

V.®  Zerahiah,  and  Zerahiah 

begat  Meraioth, 

7 Mpaioth  begat  Amariah,  and  Amariah 
begat  Ahitub, 

® Ahitub  begat  Zadok,  and  Zadok  be- 
gat Ahimaaz, 

9 And  Ahimaaz  begat  Azariah,  and  Azariah 
begat  Johanan, 

10  And  Johanan  begat  Azariah?  (he  it  is 


I.  CHRONICLES,  VI. 


The  line  of  the  priests. 


that  executed  the  priest’s  office  in  the  tem- 
ple that  Solomon  built  in  Jerusalem :) 

11  And  Azariah  begat  Amariah,  and  Ama- 
riah begat  Ahitub, 

Zadok,  and  Zadok  be- 
gat Shallum, 

13  And  Shallum  begat  Hilkiah,  and  Hilkiah 
begat  Azariah, 

14  And  Azariah  begat  Seraiah,  and  Seraiah 
begat  J ehozadak, 

15  And  Jehozadak  went  info  captivity,  when 
the  Lord  earned  away  Judah  and  Jerusa- 
lem by  the  hand  of  Nebuchadnezzar. 

16  1 The  sons  of  Levi ; Gershom,  Kohath, 
and  Merari. 

17  And  these  he  the  names  of  the  sons  of 
Gershom;  Libni,  and  Shimei. 

18  And  the  sons  of  Kohath  were,  Amram, 
and  Izhar,  and  Hebron,  and  Uzziel. 

19  The  sons  of  Merari ; Mahli,  and  Mushi. 
And  these  are  the  families  of  the  Levites 
according  to  their  fathers. 

20  Of  Gershom ; Libni  his  son,  Jahath  his 
son,  Zimmah  his  son, 

21  Joah  his  son,  Iddo  his  son,  Zerah  his  son, 
Jeaterai  his  son. 

22  The  sons  of  Kohath ; Amminadab  his 
son,  Korah  his  son,  Assir  his  son, 

23  Elkanah  his  son,  and  Ebiasaph  his  son, 
and  Assir  his  son, 

24  Tahath  his  son,  Uriel  his  son,  Uzziah  his 
son,  and  Shaul  his  son. 

25  ^And  the  sons  of  Elkanah ; Amasai,  and 
Ahimoth. 

26  As  for  Elkanah : the  sons  of  Elkanah ; 
Zophai  his  son,  and  Nahath  his  son, 

27  Eliab  his  son,  Jeroham  his  son,  Elkanah 
his  son. 

28  And  the  sons  of  Samuel;  the  firstborn 
Vashni,  and  Abiah. 

29  The  sons  of  Merari ; Mahli,  Libni  his  son, 
Shimei  his  son,  Uzza  his  son, 

30  Shimea  his  son,  Haggiah  his  son,  Asaiah 
his  son. 

31  And  these  are  they  whom  David  set  over 
the  service  of  song  in  the  house  of  the  Lord, 
after  that  the  ark  had  rest. 

32  And  they  ministered  before  the  dwelling- 
place  of  the  tabernacle  of  the  congregation 
with  singing,  until  Solomon  had  built  the 
house  of  the  Lord  in  Jerusalem ; and  then 
they  waited  on  their  office  according  to  their 
order. 

^ And  these  are  they  that  waited  with  their 
children.  Of  the  sons  of  the  Kohathites; 
Heman  a singer,  the  son  of  Joel,  the  son  of 
Shemuel, 

J4  The  son  of  Elkanah,  the  son  of  Jeroham, 
the  son  of  Eliel,  the  son  of  Toah, 

35  The  son  of  Zuph,  the  son  of  Elkanah,  the 
son  of  Mahath,  the  son  of  Amasai, 

36  The  son  of  Elkanah,  the  son  of  Joel,  the 
son  of  Azariah,  the  son  of  Zephaniah, 

37  The  son  of  Tahath,  the  son  of  Assir,  the 
son  of  Ebiasaph,  the  son  of  Korah, 

38  The  son  of  Izhar,  the  son  of  Kohath,  the 
son  of  Levi,  the  son  of  Israel. 

39  And  his  brother  Asaph,  who  stood  on  his 
right  hand,  even  Asaph  the  son  of  Berachiah, 
the  son  of  Shimea, 

40  The  son  of  Michael,  the  son  of  Baaseiah, 
the  son  of  Malchiah, 

41  The  son  of  Ethni,  the  son  of  Zerah,  the 
son  of  Adaiaho 


The  offl.ce  of  Aaron.  I.  CHRONICLES,  VII.  Cities  of  the  priests- 


43  The  son  of  Ethan,  the  son  of  Zimmah, 
the  son  of  Shimei, 

43  The  son  of  Jahath,  the  son  of  Gershom, 
the  son  of  Levi. 

44  And  their  brethren  the  sons  of  Merari 
stood  on  the  left  hand:  Ethan  the  son  of 
Kishi,  the  son  of  Abdi,  the  son  of  Malluch, 

4.5  The  son  of  Hashabiah,  the  son  of  Ama- 
ziah,  the  son  of  Hilkiah, 

46  The  son  of  Amzi,  the  son  of  Bani,  the 
son  of  Shamer, 

47  The  son  of  Mahli,  the  son  of  Mushi,  the 
son  of  Merari,  the  son  of  Levi. 

48  Their  brethren  also  the  Levites  were  ap- 
pointed unto  all  manner  of  service  of  the 
tabernacle  of  the  house  of  God. 

49  H But  Aaron  and  his  sons  offered  upon 
the  altar  of  the  burnt  offering,  and  on  the 
altar  of  incense,  and  were  appointed  for  all 
the  work  of  the  place  most  holy,  and  to 
make  an  atonement  for  Israel,  according  to 
all  that  Moses  the  servant  of  God  had  com- 
manded. 

50  And  these  are  the  sons  of  Aaron ; Eleazar 
his  son,  Phinehas  his  son,  Abishua  his  son, 

51  Bukki  his  son,  Uzzi  his  son,  Zerahiah  his 
son, 

53  Meraioth  his  son,  Amariah  his  son,  Ahi- 
tub  his  son, 

53  Zadok  his  son,  Ahimaaz  his  son. 

54  t Now  these  are  their  dwellingplaces 
throughout  their  castles  in  their  coasts,  of 
the  sons  of  Aaron,  of  the  families  of  the 
Kohathites:  for  theirs  was  the  lot. 

55  And  they  gave  them  Hebron  in  the  land 
of  Judah,  and  the  suburbs  thereof  round 
about  it. 

56  But  the  fields  of  the  city,  and  the  villages 
thereof,  they  gave  to  Caleb  the  son  of  Je- 
phunneh. 

57  And  to  the  sons  of  Aaron  they  gave  the 
cities  of  Judah,  namely,  Hebron,  the  city  of 
refuge,  and  Libnah  with  her  suburbs,  and 
Jattir,  and  Eshtemoa,  with  their  suburbs, 

58  And  Hilen  with  her  suburbs,  Debir  with 
her  suburbs, 

59  And  Ashan  with  her  suburbs,  and  Beth- 
shemesli  with  her  suburbs : 

60  And  out  of  the  tribe  of  Benjamin ; Geba 
with  her  suburbs,  and  Alemeth  with  her 
suburbs,  and  Anathoth  with  her  suburbs. 
All  their  cities  throughout  their  families 
were  thirteen  cities. 

61  And  unto  the  sons  of  Kohath,  which  were 
left  of  the  family  of  that  tribe,  ivere  cities 
given  out  of  the  half  tribe,  namely,  out  of 
the  half  tribe  of  Manasseh,  by  lot,  ten  cities. 

63  And  to  the  sons  of  Gershom  throughout 
their  families  out  of  the  tribe  of  Issachar, 
and  out  of  the  tribe  of  Asher,  and  out  of  the 
tribe  of  Naphtali,  and  out  of  the  tribe  of 
Manasseh  in  Bashan,  thirteen  cities. 

63  Unto  the  sons  of  Merari  were  given  by 
lot,  throughout  their  families,  out  of  the 
tribe  of  Reuben,  and  out  of  the  tribe  of  Gad, 
and  out  of  the  tribe  of  Zebulun,  twelve 
cities.. 

64  And  the  children  of  Israel  gave  to  the 
Levites  these  cities  with  their  suburbs. 

65  And  they  gave  by  lot  out  of  the  tribe  of 
the  children  of  Judah,  and  out  of  the  tribe 
of  the  children  of  Simeon,  and  out  of  the 
tribe  of  the  children  of  Benjamin,  these 
cities,  which  are  called  by  their  nameSo 

394 


66  And  the  residue  of  the  families  of  the 
sons  of  Kohath  had  cities  of  their  coasts  out 
of  the  tribe  of  Ephraim. 

67  And  they  gave  unto  them,  of  the  cities 
of  refuge,  Shechem  in  mount  Ephraim  with 
her  suburbs ; they  gave  also  Gezer  with  her 
suburbs, 

68  And  Jokmeam  with  her  suburbs,  and 
Beth-horon  with  her  suburbs, 

69  And  Ajalon  with  her  suburbs,  and  Gath- 
rimmon  with  her  suburbs : 

70  And  out  of  the  half  tribe  of  Manasseh ; 
Aner  with  her  suburbs,  and  Bileam  with  her 
suburbs,  for  the  family  of  the  remnant  of 
the  sons  of  Kohath. 

71  Unto  the  sons  of  Gershom  were  given, 
out  of  the  family  of  the  half  tribe  of  Manas- 
seh, Golan  in  Bashan  with  her  suburbs,  and 
Ashtaroth  with  her  suburbs : 

73  And  out  of  the  tribe  of  Issachar ; Kedesh 
with  her  suburbs,  Daberath  with  her  sub- 
urbs, 

73  And  Ramoth  with  her  suburbs,  and  Anem 
with  her  suburbs : 

74  And  out  of  the  tribe  of  Asher;  Mashal 
with  her  suburbs,  and  Abdon  with  her  sub- 
urbs, 

75  And  Hukok  with  her  suburbs,  and  Re- 
hob with  her  suburbs: 

76  And  out  of  the  tribe  of  Naphtali;  Ke- 
desh in  Galilee  with  her  suburbs,  and  Ham- 
mon  with  her  suburbs,  and  Kirjathaim  with 
her  suburbs. 

77  Unto  the  rest  of  the  children  of  Merari 

were  given,  out  of  the  tribe  of  Zebulun,  Rim- 
mon  with  her  suburbs,  Tabor  with  her  sub- 
urbs : . , 

78  And  on  the  other  side  Jordan  by  Jericho, 
on  the  east  side  of  Jordan,  were  given  them, 
out  of  the  tribe  of  Reuben,  Bezer  in  the  wil- 
derness with  her  suburbs,  and  Jahzah  with 
her  suburbs, 

79  Kedemoth  also  with  her  suburbs,  and 
Mephaath  with  her  suburbs: 

80  And  out  of  the  tribe  of  Gad ; Ramoth  in 
Gilead  with  her  suburbs,  and  Mahanaim 
with  her  suburbs, 

81  And  Heshbon  with  her  suburbs,  and  Ja- 
zer  with  her  suburbs. 

CHAPTER  VII. 

Sons  of  Issachar,  Benjamin,  <&c. 

NOW  the  sons  of  Issachar  were.  Tola,  and 
Puah,  Jashub,  and  Shimrom,  four. 

3  And  the  sons  of  Tola ; Uzzi,  and  Repha- 
iah,  and  Jeriel,  and  Jahmai,  and  Jibsam,  and 
Shemuel,  heads  of  their  father’s  house,  to 
wit,  of  Tola : they  were  valiant  men  of  might 
in  their  generations ; whose  number  was  in 
the  days  of  David  two  and  twenty  thousand 
and  six  hundred. 

3 And  the  sons  of  Uzzi ; Izrahiah : and  the 
sons  of  Izrahiah ; Michael,  and  Obadiah,  and 
Joel,  Ishiah,  five : all  of  them  chief  men. 

4  And  with  them,  by  their  generations, 
after  the  house  of  their  fathers,  were  bands 
of  soldiers  for  war,  six  and  thirty  thousand 
men : for  they  had  many  wives  and  sons. 

5  And  their  brethren  among  all  the  families 
of  Issachar  were  valiant  men  of  might,  reck- 
oned in  all  by  their  genealogies  fourscore 
and  seven  thousand.  ^ 

6 1 The  sons  of  Benjamin ; Bela,  and  Becher, 
and  Jediael,  threeo 


The  sons  of  Benjamin. 

7 And  the  sons  of  Bela ; Ezbon,  and  Uzzi, 
and  Uzziel,  and  Jerimoth,  and  Iri,  five; 
heads  of  the  house  of  their  fathers,  mig-hty 
men  of  valour;  and  were  reckoned  by  their 
g-euealogies  twenty  and  two  thousand  and 
thirty  and  four. 

8 And  the  sons  of  Becher ; Zemira,  and  Jo- 
ash,  and  Eliezer,  and  Elioenai,  and  Omri,  and 
Jerimoth,  and  Abiah,  and  Anathoth,  and 
Alameth.  All  these  are  the  sons  of  Becher. 

9 And  the  number  of  them,  after  their  gen- 
ealogy by  their  generations,  heads  of  the 
house  of  their  fathers,  mighty  men  of  val- 
our, tons  twenty  thousand  and  two  hundred. 

10  The  sons  also  of  Jediael;  Bilhan : and 
the  sons  of  Bilhan;  Jeush,  and  Benjamin, 
and  Ehud,  and  Chenaanah,  and  Zethan,  and 
Tharshish,  and  Ahishahar. 

11  Ail  these  the  sons  of  Jediael,  by  the 
heads  of  their  fathers,  mighty  men  of  val- 
our, were  seventeen  thousand  and  two  hun- 
dred soldiers t fit  to  go  out  for  war  and 
battle. 

13  Shuppim  also,  and  Huppim,  the  children 
of  Ir,  and  Hushim,  the  sons  of  Aher. 

13  H The  sons  of  Naphtali;  Jahziel,  and 
Guni,  and  Jezer,  and  Shallum,  the  sons  of 
Bilhah. 

14  H The  sons  of  Manasseh ; Ashriel,  whom 
she  bare ; (but  his  concubine  the  Aramitess 
bare  Machir  the  father  of  Gilead : 

15  And  Machir  took  to  wife  the  sister  of 
Huppim  and  Shuppim,  whose  sister’s  name 
was  Maachah ;)  and  the  name  of  the  second 
was  Zelophehad : and  Zelophehad  had 
daughters. 

16  And  Maachah  the  wife  of  Machir  bare  a 
son,  and  she  called  his  name  Peresh ; and  the 
name  of  his  brother  was  Sheresh;  and  his 
sons  ivere  tJlam  and  Rakem. 

IT  And  the  sons  of  Ulam;  Bedan.  These 
were  the  sons  of  Gilead,  the  son  of  Machir, 
the  son  of  Manasseh. 

18  And  his  sister  Hammoleketh  bare  Ishod, 
and  Abiezer,  and  Mahalah. 

19  And  the  sons  of  Shemidah  were,  Ahian, 
and  Shechem,  and  Likhi,  and  Aniam. 

20  t And  the  sons  of  Ephraim ; Shuthelah, 
and  Bered  his  son,  and  Tahath  his  son,  and 
Eladah  his  son,  and  Tahath  his  son, 

21 1 And  Zabad  his  son,  and  Shuthelah  his 
son,  and  Ezer,  and  Elead,  whom  the  men  of 
Gath  that  were  born  in  that  land  slew,  be- 
cause they  came  down  to  take  away  their 
cattle. 

22  And  Ephraim  their  father  mourned 
many  days,  and  his  brethren  came  to  com- 
fort him. 

23  *![  And  when  he  went  in  to  his  wife,  she 
conceived  and  bare  a son,  and  he  called  his 
name  Beriah,  because  it  went  evil  with  his 
house. 

24  (And  his  daughter  was  Sherah,  who  built 
Beth-horon  the  nether,  and  the  upper,  and 
Uzzen-sherah.) 

25  And  Rephah  was  his  son,  also  Resheph, 
and  Telah  his  son,  and  Tahan  his  son, 

26  Laadan  his  son,  Ammihud  his  son,  Elish- 
ama  his  son, 

27  Non  his  son,  Jehoshuah  his  son. 

28  1 And  their  possessions  and  habitations 
were,  Beth-el  and  the  towns  thereof,  and 
eastward  Naaran,  and  westward  Gezer,  with 
the  towns  thereof;  Shechem  also  and  the 


The  sons  of  Asher. 

towns  thereof,  unto  Gaza  and  the  towns 
thereof : 

29  And  by  the  borders  of  the  children  of 
Manasseh,  Beth-shean  and  her  towns,  Ta- 
anach  and  her  towns,  Megiddo  and  her 
towns.  Dor  and  her  towns.  In  these  dwelt 
the  children  of  Joseph  the  son  of  Israel. 

30 1 The  sons  of  Asher;  Imnah,  and  Isuah, 
and  Ishuai,  and  Beriah,  and  Serah  their 
sister. 

31  And  the  sons  of  Beriah ; Heber,  and  Mal- 
chiel,  who  is  the  father  of  Birzavith. 

33  And  Heber  begat  Japhlet,  and  Shomer, 
and  Hotham,  and  Shua  their  sister. 

33  And  the  sons  of  Japhlet;  Pasach,  and 
Bimhal,  and  A«hvath.  These  are  the  chil- 
dren of  Japhlet. 

34  And  the  sons  of  Shamer ; Ahi,  and  Roh- 
gah,  Jehubbah,  and  Aram. 

35  And  the  sons  of  his  brother  Helem ; Zo- 
phah,  and  Imna,  and  Shelesh,  and  Amal. 

36  The  sons  of  Zophah ; Suah,  and  Harne- 
pher,  and  Shual,  and  Beri,  and  Imrah, 

37  Bezer,  and  Hod,  and  Shamma,  and  Shil- 
shah,  and  Ithran,  and  Beera. 

38  And  the  sons  of  Jether ; Jephunneh,  and 
Pispah,  and  Ara. 

39  And  the  sons  of  Ulla ; Arab,  and  Haniel, 
and  Rezia. 

40  All  these  were  the  children  of  Asher, 
heads  of  their  father’s  house,  choice  and 
mighty  men  of  valour,  chief  of  the  princes. 
And  the  number  throughout  the  genealogy 
of  them  that  were  apt  to  the  war  and  to 
battle  was  twenty  and  six  thousand  men. 

CHAPTER  VIII. 

The  posterity  of  Benjamin. 

NOW  Benjamin  begat  Bela  his  firstborn, 
Ashbel  the  second,  and  Aharah  the 
third, 

3  Nohah  the  fourth,  and  Rapha  the  fifth. 

3 And  the  sons  of  Bela  were,  Addar,  and 
Gera,  and  Abihud, 

4  And  Abishua,  and  Naaman,  and  Ahoah, 

5  And  Gera,  and  Shephuphan,  and  Huram. 

6  And  these  are  the  sons  of  Ehud : these  are 
the  heads  of  the  fathers  of  the  inhabitants  of 
Geba,  and  they  removed  them  to  Manahath : 

7  And  Naaman,  and  Ahiah,  and  Gera,  he  re- 
moved them,  and  begat  Uzza,  and  Ahihud. 

8  And  Shaharaim  begat  children  in  the 
country  of  Moab,  after  he  had  sent  them 
away;  Hushim  and  Baara  ^t^ere  his  wives. 

9  And  he  begat  of  Hodesh  his  wife,  Jobab, 
and  Zibia,  and  Mesha,  and  Malcham, 

10  And  Jeuz,  and  Shachia,  and  Mirma. 
These  were  his  sons,  heads  of  the  fathers. 

11  And  of  Hushim  he  begat  Abitub,  and 
Elpaal. 

13  The  sons  of  Elpaal ; Eber,  and  Misham, 
and  Shamed,  who  built  Ono,  and  Lod,  with 
the  towns  thereof : 

13  Beriah  also,  and  Shema,  who  were  heads 
of  the  fathers  of  the  inhabitants  of  Ajalon, 
who  drove  away  the  inhabitants  of  Gath : 

14  And  Ahio,  Shashak,  and  Jeremoth, 

15  And  Zebadiah,  and  Arad,  and  Ader, 

16  And  Michael,  and  Ispah,  and  Joha,  the 
sons  of  Beriah; 

17  And  Zebadiah,  and  Meshullam,  and  Hez- 
eki,  and  Heber, 

18  Ishmerai  also,  and  Jezliah,  and  Jobab, 
the  sons  of  Elpaal; 

29i 


I.  CHRONICLES,  VIII. 


The  inhabitants 


I.  CHRONICLES,  IX. 


of  Jerusalem. 


19  And  Jakim,  and  Zichri,  and  Zabdi, 

20  And  Elienai,  and  Zilthai,  and  Eliel, 

21  And  Adaiah,  and  Beraiah,  and  Shimrath, 
the  sons  of  Shimhi ; 

22  And  Ishpan,  and  Heber,  and  Eliel, 

23  And  Abdon,  and  Zichri,  and  Hanan, 

24  And  Hananiah,  and  Elam,  and  Antothi- 
jah, 

25  And  Iphedeiah,  and  Penuel,  the  sons  of 
Shashak; 

26  And  Shamsherai,  and  Shehariah,  and 
Athaliah, 

27  And  Jaresiah,  and  Eliah,  and  Zichri,  the 
sons  of  Jeroharn. 

28  These  were  heads  of  the  fathers,  by  their 
generations,  chief  men.  These  dwelt  in  Je- 
rusalem. 

29  And  at  Gibeon  dwelt  the  father  of  Gib- 
eon  ; whose  wife’s  name  was  Maachah ; 

30  And  his  firstborn  son  Abdon,  and  Zur, 
and  Kish,  and  Baal,  and  Nadab, 

31  And  Gedor,  and  Ahio,  and  Zacher. 

32  And  Mikloth  begat  Shimeah.  And  these 
also  dwelt  with  their  brethren  in  Jerusalem, 
over  against  them. 

33  IF  And  Ner  begat  Kish,  and  Kish  begat 
Saul,  and  Saul  begat  Jonathan,  and  Malchi- 
shua,  and  Abinadab,  and  Esh-baal. 

34  And  the  son  of  Jonathan  was  Merib- 
baal ; and  Merib-baal  begat  Micah. 

35  And  the  sons  of  Micah  were,  Pithon,  and 
Melech,  and  Tarea,  and  Ahaz. 

36  And  Ahaz  begat  Jehoadah ; and  Jeho- 
adah  begat  Alemeth,  and  Azmaveth,  and 
Zimri ; and  Zimri  begat  Moza ; 

37  And  Moza  begat  Binea : Kapha  was  his 
son,  Eleasah  his  son,  Azel  his  son. 

38  And  Azel  had  six  sons,  whose  names  are 
these,  Azrikam,  Bocheru,  and  Ishmael,  and 
Sheariah,  and  Obadiah,  and  Hanan.  All 
these  were  the  sons  of  Azel. 

39  And  the  sons  of  Eshek  his  brother  were, 
Ulam  his  firstborn,  Jehush  the  second,  and 
Eliphelet  the  third. 

40  And  the  sons  of  Ulam  were  mighty  men 
of  valour,  archers,  and  had  many  sons,  and 
sons’  sons,  a hundred  and  fifty.  All  these 
are  of  the  sons  of  Benjamin. 

CHAPTER  IX. 

The  inhabitants  of  Jerusalem. 

SO  all  Israel  were  reckoned  by  genealogies ; 

and,  behold,  they  were  written  in  the  book 
of  the  kings  of  Israel  and  Judah,  who  were 
carried  away  to  Babylon  for  their  transgres- 
sion. 

2 t Now  the  first  inhabitants  that  dwelt  in 
their  possessions  in  their  cities  were,  the  Isra- 
elites, the  priests,  Levites,  and  the  Nethinim. 
3 And  in  Jerusalem  dwelt  of  the  children  of 
Judah,  and  of  the  children  of  Benjamin,  and 
of  the  children  of  Ephraim,  and  Manasseh  ; 

4  Uthai  the  son  of  Ammihud,  the  son  of 
Omri,  the  son  of  Imri,  the  son  of  Bani,  of 
the  children  of  Pharez  the  son  of  Judah. 

5  And  of  the  Shilonites ; Asaiah  the  first- 
born, and  his  sons. 

6  And  of  the  sons  of  Zerah ; Jeuel,  and  their 
brethren,  six  hundred  and  ninety. 

7  And  of  the  sons  of  Benjamin ; Sallu  the 
son  of  Meshullam,  the  son  of  Hodaviah,  the 
son  of  Hasenuah, 

8  And  Ibneiah  the  son  of  Jeroharn,  and  Elah 
the  son  of  Uzzi,  the  son  of  Michri,  and  Me- 
296 


shullam  the  son  of  Shephathiah,  the  son  of 
Reuel,  the  son  of  Ibnijah  ; 

9 And  their  brethren,  according  to  their 
generations,  nine  hundred  and  fifty  and  six. 
All  these  men  were  chief  of  the  fathers  in 
the  house  of  their  fathers. 

10  t And  of  the  priests;  Jedaiah,  and  Je- 
hoiarib,  and  Jachin, 

11  And  Azariah  the  son  of  Hilkiah,  the  son 
of  Meshullam,  the  son  of  Zadok,  the  son  of 
Meraioth,  the  son  of  Ahitub,  the  ruler  of  the 
house  of  God ; 

12  And  Adaiah  the  son  of  Jeroharn,  the  son 
of  Pashur,  the  son  of  Malchijah,  and  Maasiai 
the  son  of  Adiel,  the  son  of  Jahzerah,  the  son 
of  Meshullam,  the  son  of  Meshillemith,  the 
son  of  Immer ; 

13  And  their  brethren,  heads  of  the  house  of 
their  fathers,  a thousand  and  seven  hundred 
and  threescore ; very  able  men  for  the  work 
of  the  service  of  the  house  of  God. 

14  And  of  the  Levites ; Shemaiah  the  son  of 
Hasshub,  the  son  of  Azrikam,  the  son  of 
Hashabiah,  of  the  sons  of  Merari; 

15  And  Bakbakkar,  Heresh,  and  Galal,  and 
Mattaniah  the  son  of  Micah,  the  son  of  Zich- 
ri, the  son  of  Asaph  ; 

16  And  Obadiah  the  son  of  Shemaiah,  the 
son  of  Galal,  the  son  of  Jeduthun,  and  Bere- 
chiah  the  son  of  Asa,  the  son  of  Elkanah, 
that  dwelt  in  the  villages  of  the  Netopha- 
thites. 

17  And  the  porters  were,  Shallum,  and  Ak- 
kub,  and  Talmon,  and  Ahiman,  and  their 
brethren  : Shallum  was  the  chief ; 

18  Who  hitherto  waited  in  the  king’s  gate 

eastward : they  were  porters  in  the  compa- 
nies of  the  children  of  Levi.  ♦ 

19  And  Shallum  the  son  of  Kore,  the  son  of 
Ebiasaph,  the  son  of  Korah,  and  his  breth- 
ren, of  the  house  of  his  father,  the  Korahites, 
were  over  the  work  of  the  service,  keepers 
of  the  gates  of  the  tabernacle  : and  their  fa- 
thers, being  over  the  host  of  the  Lord,  were 
keepers  of  the  entry. 

20  And  Phinehas  the  son  of  Eleazar  was  the 

ruler  over  them  in  time  past,  and  the  Lord 
was  with  him.  , . , 

21  And  Zechariah  the  son  of  Meshelemiah 
was  porter  of  the  door  of  the  tabernacle  of 
the  congregation. 

22  All  these  which  were  chosen  to  be  porters 
in  the  gates  were  two  hundred  and  twelve. 
These  were  reckoned  by  their  genealogy  in 
their  villages,  whom  David  and  Samuel  the 
seer  did  ordain  in  their  set  oflBce. 

23  So  they  and  their  children  had  the  over- 

sight of  the  gates  of  the  house  of  the  Lord, 
namely,  the  house  of  the  tabernacle,  by 
wards.  , ^ , 

24  In  four  quarters  were  the  porters,  to- 
ward the  east,  west,  north,  and  south. 

25  And  their  brethren,  which  were  in  their 
villages,  were  to  come  after  seven  days  from 
time  to  time  with  them. 

26  For  these  Levites,  the  four  chief  porters, 
were  in  their  set  office,  and  were  over  the 
chambers  and  treasuries  of  the  house  of 

27  V And  they  lodged  round  about  the  house 

of  God,  because  the  charge  was  upon  them, 
and  the  opening  thereof  every  morning  per- 
tained to  them.  ^ - 

28  And  certain  of  them  had  the  charge  of 


Charge  of  certain  Levites,  I.  CHRONICLES,  XI.  David  made  Mng. 


the  ministering’  vessels,  that  they  should 
bring  them  in  and  out  by  tale. 

29  Some  of  them  also  were  appointed  to 
oversee  the  vessels,  and  all  the  instruments 
of  the  sanctuary,  and  the  fine  flour,  and  the 
wine,  and  the  oil,  and  the  frankincense,  and 
the  spices. 

30  And  some  of  the  sons  of  the  priests  made 
the  ointment  of  the  spices. 

31  And  Mattithiah,  one  of  the  Levites,  who 
ims  the  firstborn  of  Shallum  the  Korahite, 
had  the  set  oifice  over  the  things  that  were 
made  in  the  pans. 

32  And  other  of  their  brethren,  of  the  sons 
of  the  Kohathites,  were  over  the  shewbread, 
to  prepare  it  every  sabbath. 

33  And  these  are  the  singers,  chief  of  the 
fathers  of  the  Levites,  who  remaining  in  the 
chambers  were  free : for  they  were  employed 
in  that  work  day  and  night. 

34  These  chief  fathers  of  the  Levites  were 
chief  throughout  their  generations ; these 
dwelt  at  Jerusalem. 

35  1 And  in  Gibeon  dwelt  the  father  of 
Gibeon,  Jehiel,  whose  wife’s  name  was  Maa- 
chah: 

36  And  his  firstborn  son  Abdon,  then  Zur, 
and  Kish,  and  Baal,  and  Ner,  and  Nadab, 

37  And  Gedor,  and  Ahio,  and  Zechariah, 
and  Mikloth. 

38  And  Mikloth  begat  Shimeam.  And  they 
also  dwelt  with  their  brethren  at  Jerusalem, 
over  against  their  brethren. 

39  And  Ner  begat  Kish;  and  Kish  begat 
Saul ; and  Saul  begat  Jonathan,  and  Malchi- 
shua,  and  Abinadab,  and  Esh-baal. 

40  And  the  son  of  Jonathan  was  Merib- 
baal : and  Merib-baal  begat  Micah. 

41  And  the  sons  of  Micah  were,  Pithon,  and 
Melech,  and  Tahrea,  and  Ahaz. 

42  And  Ahaz  begat  Jarah ; and  Jarah  begat 
Alemeth,  and  Azmaveth,  and  Zimri;  and 
Zimri  begat  Moza; 

43  And  Moza  begat  Binea;  and  Rephaiah 
his  son,  Eleasah  his  son,  Azel  his  son. 

^ And  Azel  had  six  sons,  whose  names  are 
these,  Azrikam,  Bocheru,  and  Ishmael,  and 
Sheariah,  and  Obadiah,  and  Hanan.  These 
were  the  sons  of  Azel. 


CHAPTER  X. 

Saul's  overthrow  and  death. 

"VT OW  the  Philistines  fought  against  Israel ; 
LI  and  the  men  of  Israel  fled  from  before 
the  Philistines,  and  fell  down  slain  in  mount 
Gilboa. 

2 And  the  Philistines  followed  hard  after 
Saul,  and  after  his  sons ; and  the  Philistines 
slew  Jonathan,  and  Abinadab,  and  Malchi- 
shua,  the  sons  of  Saul. 

3 And  the  battle  went  sore  against  Saul,  and 
the  archers  hit  him,  and  he  was  wounded  of 
the  archers. 

4 Then  said  Saul  to  his  armourbearer.  Draw 
thy  sword,  and  thrust  me  through  there- 
■mth;  lest  these  uncircumcised  come  and 
abuse  me.  But  his  armourbearer  would 
not ; for  he  was  sore  afraid.  So  Saul  took  a 
sword,  and  fell  upon  it. 

5 And  when  his  armourbearer  saw  that  Saul 
was  dead,  he  fell  likewise  on  the  SAvord,  and 
died. 

6 So  Saul  died,  and  his  three  sons,  and  all 
his  house  died  together. 

lO^ 


7 And  when  all  the  men  of  Israel  that  were 
in  the  valley  saw  that  they  fled,  and  that 
Saul  and  his  sons  were  dead,  then  they  for- 
sook their  cities,  and  fled:  and  the  Philis- 
tines came  and  dwelt  in  them. 

8 1 And  it  came  to  pass  on  the  morrow, 
when  the  Philistines  came  to  strip  the  slain, 
that  they  found  Saul  and  his  sons  fallen  in 
mount  Gilboa. 

9 And  when  they  had  stripped  him,  they 
took  his  head,  and  his  armour,  and  sent  into 
the  land  of  the  Philistines  round  about,  to 
carry  tidings  unto  their  idols,  and  to  the 
people. 

10  And  they  put  his  armour  in  the  house  of 
their  gods,  and  fastened  his  head  in  the  tem- 
ple of  Dagon. 

11 1 And  when  all  Jabesh-gilead  heard  all 
that  the  Philistines  had  done  to  Saul, 

12  They  arose,  all  the  valiant  men,  and  took 
away  the  body  of  Saul,  and  the  bodies  of  his 
sons,  and  brought  them  to  Jabesh,  and 
buried  their  bones  under  the  oak  in  Jabesh, 
and  fasted  seven  days. 

13 1 So  Saul  died  for  his  transgression  which 
he  committed  against  the  Lord,  even  against 
the  word  of  the  Lord,  which  he  kept  not, 
and  also  for  asking  counsel  of  one  that  had  a 
familiar  spirit,  to  inquire  of  it ; 

14  And  inquired  not  of  the  Lord  : therefore 
he  slew  him,  and  turned  the  kingdom  unto 
David  the  son  of  Jesse. 

CHAPTER  XI. 

David  made  king  over  Israel. 

Then  all  Israel  gathered  themselves  to 
David  unto  Hebron,  saying,  Behold,  we 
are  thy  bone  and  thy  flesh. 

2 And  moreover  in  time  past,  even  when 
Saul  was  king,  thou  wast  he  that  leddest  out 
and  br9ughtest  in  Israel : and  the  Lord  thy 
God  said  unto  thee.  Thou  shalt  feed  my  peo- 
ple Israel,  and  thou  shalt  be  ruler  over  my 
people  Israel. 

3 Therefore  came  all  the  elders  of  Israel  to 
the  king  to  Hebron;  and  David  made  a 
covenant  with  them  in  Hebron  before  the 
Lord  ; and  they  anointed  David  king  over 
Israel,  according  to  the  word  of  the  Lord 
by  Samuel. 

4 1 And  David  and  all  Israel  went  to  Jeru- 
salem, which  is  Jebus;  where  the  Jebusites 
were,  the  inhabitants  of  the  land. 

5  And  the  inhabitants  of  Jebus  said  to  Da- 
vid, Thou  shalt  not  come  hither.  Neverthe- 
less David  took  the  castle  of  Zion,  which  is 
the  city  of  David. 

6  And  David  said.  Whosoever  smiteth  the 
Jebusites  first  shall  be  chief  and  captain. 
So  Joab  the  son  of  Zeruiah  went  ^st  up, 
and  was  chief. 

7  And  David  dwelt  in  the  castle ; therefore 
they  called  it  the  city  of  David. 

8  And  he  built  the  city  round  about,  even 
from  Millo  round  about;  and  Joab  repaired 
the  rest  of  the  city. 

9  So  David  waxed  greater  and  greater : for 
the  Lord  of  hosts  was  with  him. 

10  IF  These  also  are  the  chief  of  the  mighty 
men  whom  David  had,  who  strengthened 
themselves  with  him  in  his  kingdom,  and 
with  all  Israel,  to  make  him  king,  according 
to  the  word  of  the  Lord  concerning  Israel. 

11  And  this  is  the  number  of  the  mighty 


A catalogue  of  I.  CHKONICLES,  Xn.  David’s  mighty  men. 


men  whom  David  had ; Jashoheam,  a Hach- 
monite,  the  chief  of  the  captains : he  lifted 
up  his  spear  against  three  hundred  slain  hy 
him  at  one  time. 

13  And  after  him  was  Eleazar  the  son  of 
Dodo,  the  Ahohite,  who  was  one  of  the  three 
mighties. 

13  He  was  with  David  at  Pas-dammim,  and 
there  the  Philistines  were  gathered  together 
to  battle,  where  was  a parcel  of  ground  full 
of  barley ; and  the  people  fled  from  before 
the  Philistines. 

14  And  they  set  themselves  in  the  midst  of 
that  parcel,  and  delivered  it,  and  slew  the 
Philistines ; and  the  Lord  saved  them  by  a 
great  deliverance. 

15 1 Now  three  of  the  thirty  captains  went 
down  to  the  rock  to  David,  into  the  cave  of 
Adullam;  and  the  host  of  the  Philistines 
encamped  in  the  valley  of  Rephaim. 

16  And  David  was  then  in  the  hold,  and  the 
Philistines''  garrison  was  then  at  Beth-lehem. 

17  And  David  longed,  and  said.  Oh  that  one 
would  give  me  drink  of  the  water  of  the 
well  of  Beth-lehem,  that  is  at  the  gate  1 

18  And  the  three  brake  through  the  host  of 
the  Philistines,  and  drew  water  out  of  the 
well  of  Beth-lehem,  that  was  by  the  gate, 
and  took  it,  and  brought  it  to  David : but 
David  would  not  drink  of  it,  but  poured  it 
out  to  the  Lord, 

19  And  said.  My  God  forbid  it  me,  that  I 
should  do  this  thing : shall  I drink  the  blood 
of  these  men  that  have  put  their  lives  in 
jeopardy?  for  with  the  jeopardy  of  their 
lives  they  brought  it:  therefore  he  would 
not  drink  it.  These  things  did  these  three 
mightiest. 

20  t And  Abishai  the  brother  of  Joab,  he 
was  chief  of  the  three:  for  lifting  up  his 
spear  against  three  hundred,  he  slew  them, 
and  had  a name  among  the  three. 

21  Of  the  three,  he  was  more  honourable 
than  the  two;  for  he  was  their  captain: 
howbeit  he  attained  not  to  the  first  three. 

23  Benaiah  the  son  of  Jehoiada,  the  son  of 
a valiant  man  of  Kabzeel,  who  had  done 
many  acts;  he  slew  two  lionlike  men  of 
Moab : also  he  went  down  and  slew  a lion  in 
a pit  in  a snowy  day. 

23  And  he  slew  an  Egyptian,  a man  of  great 

stature,  flve  cubits  high ; and  in  the  Egyp- 
tian’s hand  was  a spear  like  a weaver’s 
beam;  and  he  went  down  to  him  with  a 
staff,  and  plucked  the  spear  out  of  the  Egyp- 
tian’s hand,  and  slew  him  with  his  own 
spear.  ^ ^ 

24  These  things  did  Benaiah  the  son  of  Je- 
hoiada, and  had  a name  among  the  three 
mighties. 

25  Behold,  he  was  honourable  among  the 
thirty,  but  attained  not  to  the ^rst  three : and 
David  set  him  over  his  guard. 

26  t Also  the  valiant  men  of  the  armies 
were,  Asahel  the  brother  of  Joab,  Elhanan 
the  son  of  Dodo  of  Beth-lehem, 

27  Shammoth  the  Harorite,  Helez  the  Pelo- 
nite, 

28  Ira  the  son  of  Ikkesh  the  Tekoite,  Abi- 
ezer  the  Antothite, 

39  Sibbecai  the  Hushathite,  Ilai  the  Ahohite, 

30  Maharai  the  Netophathite,  Heled  the 
son  of  Baanah  the  Netophathite, 

31  Ithai  the  son  of  Ribai  of  Gibeah,  that 


pertained  to  the  children  of  Benjamin,  Be- 
naiah the  Pirathonite, 

33  Hurai  of  the  brooks  of  Gaash,  Abiel  the 
Arbathite, 

33  Azmaveth  the  Baharumite,  Eliahba  the 
Shaalbonite, 

34  The  sons  of  Hashem  the  Gizonite,  Jona- 
than the  son  of  Shage  the  Hararite, 

35  Ahiam  the  son  of  Sacar  the  Hararite. 
Eliphal  the  son  of  Ur, 

36  Hepher  the  Mecherathite,  Ahijah  the 
Pelonite, 

37  Hezro  the  Carmelite,  Naarai  the  son  of 
Ezbai, 

38  Joel  the  brother  of  Nathan,  Mibhar  the 
son  of  Haggeri, 

39  Zelek  the  Ammonite,  Naharai  the  Bero- 
thite,  the  armourbearer  of  Joab  the  son  of 
Zeruiah, 

40  Ira  the  Ithrite,  Gareb  the  Ithrite, 

41  Uriah  the  Hittite,  Zabad  the  son  of  Ah- 
lai, 

42  Adina  the  son  of  Shiza  the  Reubenite,  a 
captain  of  the  Reubenites,  and  thirty  with 
him, 

43  Hanan  the  son  of  Maachah,  and  Josha- 
phat  the  Mithnite, 

44  Uzzia  the  Ashterathite,  Shama  and  Je- 
hiel  the  sons  of  Hothan  the  Aroerite, 

45  Jediael  the  son  of  Shimri,  and  Joha  his 
brother,  the  Tizite, 

46  Eliel  the  Mahavite,  and  Jeribai  and  Josh- 
aviah  the  sons  of  Elnaam,  and  Ithmah  the 
Moabite, 

47  Eliel,  and  Obed,  and  Jasiel  the  Mesobaite. 


CHAPTER  XII. 

The  companies  that  assisted  David. 

NOW  these  are  they  that  came  to  David  to 
Ziklag,  while  he  yet  kept  himself  close 
because  of  Saul  the  son  of  Kish : and  they 
were  among  the  mighty  men,  helpers  of  the 
war. 

3  They  were  armed  with  bows,  and  could 
use  both  the  right  hand  and  the  left  in  hurl- 
ing stones  and  shooting  arrows  out  of  a bow, 
even  of  Saul’s  brethren  of  Benjamin. 

3 The  chief  was  Ahiezer,  then  Joash,  the 
sons  of  Shemaah  the  Gibeathite ; and  Jeziel, 
and  Pelet,  the  sons  of  Azmaveth ; and  Bera- 
chah,  and  Jehu  the  Antothite, 

4  And  Ismaiah  the  Gibeonite,  a mighty  man 
among  the  thirty,  and  over  the  thirty ; and 
Jeremiah,  and  Jahaziel,  and  Johanan,  and 
Josabad  the  Gederathite, 

5  Eluzai,  and  Jerimoth,  and  Bealiah,  and 
Shemariah,  and  Shephatiah  the  Haruphite, 

6  Elkanah,  and  Jesiah,  and  Azareel,  and 
Joezer,  and  Jashobeam,  the  Korhites, 

7  And  Joelah,  and  Zebadiah,  the  sons  of  Je- 
roham  of  Gedor. 

8  And  of  the  Gadites  there  separated  them- 
selves unto  David  into  the  hold  to  the  wil- 
derness men  of  might,  and  men  of  war  fit  for 
the  battle,  that  could  handle  shield  and 
buckler,  whose  faces  were  like  the  faces  of 
lions,  and  were  as  swift  as  the  roes  upon  the 
mountains;  , -r.,.  , 

9  Ezer  the  first,  Obadiah  the  second,  Eliab 
the  third,  , 

10  Mishmannah  the  fourth,  Jeremiah  the 
fifth, 

11  Attai  the  sixth,  Eliel  the  seventh,  , 

12  Johanan  the  eighth,  Elzabad  the  ninth. 


The  armies  that 


13  Jeremiah  the  tenth,  Machhanai  the  elev- 
enth. 

U These  were  of  the  sons  of  Gad,  captains 
of  the  host:  one  of  the  least  was  over  a 
hundred,  and  the  g-reatest  over  a thousand, 
lo  These  are  they  that  went  over  Jordan  in 
the  first  month,  when  it  had  overfiown  all 
his  banks ; and  they  put  to  fiight  all  them  of 
the  valleys,  hoth  toward  the  east,  and  toward 
the  west. 

16  And  there  came  of  the  children  of  Ben- 
jamin and  Judah  to  the  hold  unto  David. 

17  And  David  went  out  to  meet  them,  and 
answered  and  said  unto  them.  If  ye  be  come 
peaceably  unto  me  to  help  me,  mine  heart 
shall  be  knit  unto  you : but  if  ye  he  come  to 
betray  me  to  mine  enemies,  seeing-  there  is 
no  wrong-  in  mine  hands,  the  God  of  our  fa- 
thers look  thereon,  and  rebuke  it. 

18  Then  the  spirit  came  upon  Amasai,  who 
was  chief  of  the  captains,  and  he  said.  Thine 
are  we,  David,  and  on  thy  side,  thou  son  of 
Jesse : peace,  peace  be  unto  thee,  and  peace 
he  to  ^ine  helpers;  for  thy  God  helpeth 
tiiee.  Then  David  received  them,  and  made 
them  captains  of  the  band. 

19  And  there  fell  some  of  Manasseh  to 
David,  when  he  came  with  the  Philistines 
against  Saul  to  battle ; but  they  helped  them 
not  : for  the  lords  of  the  Philistines  upon 
advisement  sent  him  away,  saying,  He  will 
fall  to  his  master  Saul  to  the  jeopardy  of  our 
heads. 

^ As  he  went  to  Ziklag,  there  feU  to  him  of 
Manasseh,  Adnah,  and  Jozabad,  and  Jediael, 
and  Michael,  and  Jozabad,  and  Elihu,  and 
Zilthai,  captains  of  the  thousands  that  were 
or  Manasseh. 

31  And  they  helped  David  against  the  band 
of  the  rovers : for  they  were  all  mighty  men 
captains  in  the  host. 

23  For  at  that  time  day  by  day  there  came 
to  David  to  help  him,  until  it  was  a great 
host,  like  the  host  of  God. 

33  t And  these  are  the  numbers  of  the 
bands  that  were  ready  armed  to  the  war, 
and  came  to  David  to  Hebron,  to  turn  the 
kingdom  of  Saul  to  him,  according  to  the 
word  of  the  Lord. 

24  The  children  of  Judah  that  bare  shield 
and  spear  were  Six  thousand  and  eight  hun- 
dred, ready  armed  to  the  war. 

2^  Of  the  children  of  Simeon,  mighty  men 
of  valour  for  the  war,  seven  thousand  and 
one  hundred. 

26  Of  the  children  of  Levi  four  thousand 
and  six  hundred. 

27  And  Jehoiada  was  the  leader  of  the  Aa- 
ronites,  and  with  him  were  three  thousand 
and  seven  hundred; 

28  And  Zadok,  a young  man  mighty  of  val- 
our, and  of  his  father’s  house  twenty  and 
two  captains. 

29  And  of  the  children  of  Benjamin,  the  kin- 
dred of  Saul,  three  thousand : for  hitherto 
the  greatest  part  of  them  had  kept  the  ward 
of  the  house  of  Saul. 

^ And  of  the  children  of  Ephraim  twenty 
thousand  and  eight  hundred,  mighty  men  of 
yal9ur,  famous  throughout  the  house  of 
their  fathers. 

31  And  of  the  half  tribe  of  Manasseh  eight- 
een thousand,  which  were  expressed  by 
name,  to  come  and  make  David  king. 


I.  CHKONICLES,  XHI. 


came  to  David, 


33  And  of  the  children  of  Issachar,  which 
were  men  that  had  understanding  of  the 
times,  to  know  what  Israel  ought  to  do  ; the 
heads  of  them  were  two  hundred ; and  all 
their  brethren  were  at  their  commandment. 

36  Of  Zebulun,  such  as  went- forth  to  battle 
expert  in  war,  with  all  instruments  of  war! 
firty  thousand,  which  could  keep  rank : then 
were  not  of  double  heart. 

34  And  of  Naphtali  a thousand  captains, 
and  with  them  with  shield  and  spear  thirty 
and  seven  thousand. 

35  And  of  the  Danites  expert  in  war  twenty 
and  eight  thousand  and  six  hundred. 

36  And  of  Asher,  such  as  went  forth  to  bat- 
tle, expert  in  war,  forty  thousand. 

37  And  on  the  other  side  of  Jordan,  of  the 
Reubenites,  and  the  Gadites,  and  of  the  half 
tribe  of  Manasseh,  with  all  manner  of  instru- 
ments of  war  for  the  battle,  a hundred  and 
twenty  thousand. 

38  All  these  men  of  war,  that  could  keep 
mnk,  came  with  a perfect  heart  to  Hebron, 
to  make  David  king  over  all  Israel : and  ail 
the  rest  also  of  Israel  were  of  one  heart  to 
make  David  king. 

39  And  there  they  were  with  David  three 
days,  eating  and  drinking : for  their  brethren 
had  prepared  for  them. 

40  Moreover  they  that  were  nigh  them,  even 
unto  Issachar  and  Zebulun  and  Naphtali 
brought  bread  on  asses,  and  on  camels,  and 
on  mules,  and  on  oxen,  and  meat,  meal, 
cakes  of  figs,  and  bunches  of  raisins,  and 
wine,  and  oil,  and  oxen,  and  sheep  abund- 
antly : for  there  was  joy  in  Israel. 

CHAPTER  XIII. 

David  hringeth  hack  the  ark. 

AND  David  consulted  with  the  captains  of 
-TA  thousands  and  hundreds,  and  with  every 

l©3,Ci0r* 

3  And  David  said  unto  all  the  congregation 
of  Israel,  If  it  seem  good  unto  you,  and  that 
it  be  of  the  Lord  our  God,  let  us  send  abroad 
unto  our  brethren  every  where,  that  are  left 
in  all  the  land  of  Israel,  and  with  them  also 
t?  the  priests  and  Levites  which  are  in  their 
cities  and  suburbs,  that  they  may  gather 
themselves  unto  us : 

3 And  let  us  bring  again  the  ark  of  our  God 
to  us  : for  we  inquired  not  at  it  in  the  days 
of  Saul. 

4 And  all  the  congregation  said  that  they 
would  do  so : for  the  thing  was  right  in  the 
eyes  of  all  the  people. 

5 So  David  gathered  all  Israel  together, 
from  Shihor  of  Egypt  even  unto  the  enter- 
ing 9f  Hemath,  to  bring  the  ark  of  God  from 
Kirjath-jearim. 

6 And  David  went  up,  and  all  Israel,  to 
Baalah,  that  is,  to  Kirjath-jearim,  which  be- 
longed to  Judah,  to  bring  up  thence  the  ark 
of  God  the  Lord,  that  dwelleth  between  the 
cherubim,  whose  name  is  called  on  it. 

7 And  they  carried  the  ark  of  God  in  a new 
cart  out  of  the  house  of  Abinadab:  and  Uz- 
za  and  Ahio  drave  the  cart. 

8 And  David  and  all  Israel  played  before 
God  with  all  their  might,  and  with  singing, 
and  with  harps,  and  with  psalteries,  and  with 
timbrels,  and  with  cymbals,  and  with  trump- 
ets. 

9 IF  And  when  they  came  unto  the  threshing- 

299 


Hiram's  Kindness  to  David, 


I.  CHRONICLES,  XIV. 


The  ark  brought  to  Zion. 


floor  of  Chidon,  Uzza  put  forth  his  hand  to 
hold  the  ark ; for  the  oxen  stumbled. 

10  And  the  ang-er  of  the  Lord  was  kindled 
against  Uzza,  and  he  smote  him,  because  he 
put  his  hand  to  the  ark : and  there  he  died 
before  God. 

11  And  David  was  displeased,  because  the 
Lord  had  made  a breach  upon  Uzza : where- 
fore that  place  is  called  Perez-uzza  to  this 
day. 

12  And  David  was  afraid  of  God  that  day, 
saying.  How  shall  I bring  the  ark  of  God 
home  to  me? 

13  So  David  brought  not  the  ark  home  to 
himself  to  the  city  of  David,  but  carried  it 
aside  into  the  house  of  Obed-edom  the  Git- 
tite. 

14  And  the  ark  of  God  remained  with  the 
family  of  Obed-edom  in  his  house  three 
months.  And  the  Lord  blessed  the  house 
of  Obed-edom,  and  all  that  he  had. 

CHAPTER  XIV. 

Prosperity  of  David's  kingdom. 

NOW  Hiram  king  of  Tyre  sent  messengers 
to  David,  and  timber  of  cedars,  with 
masons  and  carpenters,  to  build  him  a 
house. 

2  And  David  perceived  that  the  Lord  had 
confirmed  him  king  over  Israel,  for  his 
kingdom  was  lifted  up  on  high,  because 
of  his  people  Israel. 

3  1 And  David  took  more  wives  at  Je- 
rusalem: and  David  begat  more  sons  and 
daughters. 

4  Now  these  are  the  names  of  his  children 
which  he  had  in  Jerusalem ; Shammua,  and 
Shobab,  Nathan,  and  Solomon, 

5  And  Ibhar,  and  Elishua,  and  Elpalet, 

6  And  Nogah,  and  Nepheg,  and  Japhia, 

7  And  Elishama,  and  Beeliada,  and  Elipha- 
let. 

8  IT  And  when  the  Philistines  heard  that  Da- 
vid was  anointed  king  over  all  Israel,  all  the 
Philistines  went  up  to  seek  David.  And  Da- 
vid heard  of  it,  and  went  out  against  them. 

9  And  the  Philistines  came  and  spread 
themselves  in  the  valley  of  Rephaim. 

10  And  David  inquired  of  God,  saying.  Shall 
I go  up  against  the  Philistines?  and  wilt 
thou  deliver  them  into  mine  hand?  And 
the  Lord  said  unto  him.  Go  up ; for  I will 
deliver  them  into  thine  hand. 

11  So  they  came  up  to  Baal-perazim ; and 
David  smote  them  there.  Then  David  said, 
God  hath  broken  in  upon  mine  enemies  by 
mine  hand  like  the  breaking  forth  of  wa- 
ters : therefore  they  called  the  name  of  that 
place  Baal-perazim. 

12  And  when  they  had  left  their  gods  there, 
David  gave  a commandment,  and  they  were 
burned  with  fire. 

13  And  the  Philistines  yet  again  spread 
themselves  abroad  in  the  valley. 

14  Therefore  David  inquired  again  of  God ; 
and  God  said  unto  him.  Go  not  up  after 
them ; turn  away  from  them,  and  come  up- 
on them  over  against  the  mulberry  trees. 

15  And  it  shall  be,  when  thou  shalt  hear  a 
sound  of  going  in  the  tops  of  the  mulberry 
trees,  that  then  thou  shalt  go  out  to  battle : 
for  God  is  gone  forth  before  thee  to  smite 
the  host  of  the  Philistines. 

16  David  therefore  did  as  God  commanded 


him : and  they  smote  the  host  of  the  Philis- 
tines from  Gibeon  even  to  Gazer. 

17  And  the  fame  of  David  went  out  into  all 
lands ; and  the  Lord  brought  the  fear  of 
him  upon  all  nations. 

CHAPTER  XV. 

Solemnity  on  removing  the  ark. 

AND  David  made  him  houses  in  the  city 
of  David,  and  prepared  a place  for  the 
ark  of  God,  and  pitched  for  it  a tent. 

2 Then  David  said.  None  ought  to  carry 
the  ark  of  God  but  the  Levites:  for  them 
hath  the  Lord  chosen  to  carry  the  ark  of 
God,  and  to  minister  unto  him  for  ever. 

3 And  David  gathered  all  Israel  together  to 
Jerusalem,  to  bring  up  the  ark  of  the  Lord 
unto  his  place,  which  he  had  prepared  for 
it. 

4 And  David  assembled  the  children  of 
Aaron,  and  the  Levites : 

5 Of  the  sons  of  Kohath ; Uriel  the  chief, 
and  his  brethren  a hundred  and  twenty : 

6 Of  the  sons  of  Merari ; Asaiah  the  chief, 
and  his  brethren  two  hundred  and  twenty : 

7 Of  the  sons  of  Gershom ; Joel  the  chief, 
and  his  brethren  a hundred  and  thirty : 

8 Of  the  sons  of  Eiizaphan;  Shemaiah  the 
chief,  and  his  brethren  two  hundred : 

9 Of  the  sons  of  Hebron;  Eliel  the  chief, 
and  his  brethren  fourscore: 

10  Of  the  sons  of  Uzziel ; Amminadab  the 
chief,  and  bis  brethren  a hundred  and 
twelve. 

11  And  David  called  for  Zadok  and  Abia- 
thar  the  priests,  and  for  the  Levites,  for 
Uriel,  Asaiah,  and  Joel,  Shemaiah,  and  Eliel, 
and  Amminadab, 

13  And  said  unto  them.  Ye  are  the  chief  of 
the  fathers  of  the  Levites:  sanctify  your- 
selves, both  ye  and  your  brethren,  that  ye 
may  bring  up  the  ark  of  the  Lord  God  of 
Israel  unto  the  place  that  1 have  prepared 
for  it. 

13  For  because  ye  did  it  not  at  the  first,  the 
Lord  our  God  made  a breach  upon  us,  for 
that  we  sought  him  not  after  the  due  order. 

14  So  the  priests  and  the  Levites  sanctified 
themselves  to  bring  up  the  ark  of  the  Lord 
God  of  Israel. 

15  And  the  children  of  the  Levites  bare  the 
ark  of  God  upon  their  shoulders  with  the 
staves  thereon,  as  Moses  commanded,  ac- 
cording to  the  word  of  the  Lord. 

16  And  David  spake  to  the  chief  of  the  Le- 
vites to  appoint  their  brethren  to  be  the 
singers  with  instruments  of  music,  psalter- 
ies and  harps  and  cymbals,  sounding,  by 
lifting  up  the  voice  with  joy. 

17  So  the  Levites  appointed  Heman  the  son 
of  Joel;  and  of  his  brethren,  Asaph  the  son 
of  Berechiah;  and  of  the  sons  of  Merari 
their  brethren,  Ethan  the  son  of  Kushaiah ; 

18  And  with  them  their  brethren  of  the 
second  degree,  Zechariah,  Ben,  and  Jaaziel, 
and  Shemiramoth,  and  Jehiel,  and  Unni, 
Eliab,  and  Benaiah,  and  Maaseiah,  and  Mat- 
tithiah,  and  Elipheleh,  and  Mikneiah,  and 
Obed-edom,  and  Jeiel,  the  porters. 

19  So  the  singers,  Heman,  Asaph,  and 

Ethan,  ivere  appointed  to  sound  with  cym- 
bals of  brass;  , 

20  And  Zechariah,  and  Aziel,  and  Shemira- 
moth, and  Jehiel.  and  Unni,  and  Eliab,  and 


David's  psalm 

Maaseiah,  and  Benaiah,  with  psalteries  on 
Alaraoth ; 

21  And  Mattithiah,  and  Elipheleh,  and  Mik- 
neiah,and  Obed-edom,  and  Jeiel,  and  Azazi- 
ah,  with  harps  on  the  Sheminith  to  excel. 

22  And  Chenaniah,  chief  of  the  Levites,  was 
for  song-:  he  instructed  about  the  song-, 
because  he  was  skilful. 

23  And  Berechiah  and  Elkanah  were  door- 
keepers for  the  ark. 

24  And  Shebaniah,  and  Jehoshaphat,  and 
Nethaneel,  and  Amasai,  and  Zechariah,  and 
Benaiah,  and  Eliezer,  the  priests,  did  blow 
with  the  trumpets  before  the  ark  of  God : 
and  Obed-edom  and  Jehiah  were  doorkeep- 
ers for  the  ark. 

25  1 So  David,  and  the  elders  of  Israel,  and 
the  captains  over  thousands,  went  to  bring- 
up  the  ark  of  the  covenant  of  the  Lord  out 
of  the  house  of  Obed-edom  with  joy. 

26  And  it  came  to  pass,  when  God  helped 
the  Levites  that  bare  the  ark  of  the  covenant 
of  the  Lord,  that  they  offered  seven  bull- 
ocks and  seven  rams. 

27  And  David  was  clothed  with  a robe  of 
fine  linen,  and  all  the  Levites  that  bare  the 
ark,  and  the  singers,  and  Chenaniah  the  mas- 
ter of  the  song  with  the  singers ; David  also 
had  upon  him  an  ephod  of  linen. 

28  Thus  all  Israel  brought  up  the  ark  of 
the  covenant  of  the  Lord  with  shouting, 
and  with  sound  of  the  cornet,  and  with 
trumpets,  and  with  cymbals,  making  a noise 
with  psalteries  and  harps. 

29  IF  And  it  came  to  pass,  as  the  ark  of  the 
covenant  of  the  Lord  came  to  the  city  of 
David,  that  Michal  the  daughter  of  Saul 
looking  out  at  a window  saw  king  David 
dancing  and  playing : and  she  despised  him 
in  her  heart. 

CHAPTER  XVI. 

David's  festival  sacrifice, 

SO  they  brought  the  ark  of  God,  and  set  it 
in  the  midst  of  the  tent  that  David  had 
pitched  for  it : and  they  offered  burnt  sacri- 
fices and  peace  offerings  before  God. 

2 And  when  David  had  made  an  end  of 
offering  the  burnt  offerings  and  the  peace 
offerings,  he  blessed  the  people  in  the  name 
of  the  Lord. 

3 And  he  dealt  to  every  one  of  Israel,  both 
man  and  woman,  to  every  one  a loaf  of 
bread,  and  a good  piece  of  fiesh,  and  a flagon 
of  wine. 

4 IF  And  he  appointed  certain  of  the  Levites 
to  minister  before  the  ark  of  the  Lord,  and 
to  record,  and  to  thank  and  praise  the  Lord 
God  of  Israel : 

5 Asaph  the  chief,  and  next  to  him  Zecha- 
riah, Jeiel,  and  Shemiramoth,  and  Jehiel, 
and  Mattithiah,  and  Eliab,  and  Benaiah,  and 
Obed-edom:  and  Jeiel  with  psalteries  and 
with  harps;  but  Asaph  made  a sound  with 
cymbals ; 

6 Benaiah  also  and  Jahaziel  the  priests  with 
trumpets  continually  before  the  ark  of  the 
covenant  of  God. 

7 IF  Then  on  that  day  David  delivered  first 
tlm  psalm  to  thank  the  Lord  into  the  hand 
of  Asaph  and  his  brethren. 

8 Give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  call  upon 
his  name,  make  known  his  deeds  among  the 
people. 


of  thanksgiving. 

9 Sing  unto  him,  sing  psalms  unto  him,  talk 
ye  of  all  his  wondrous  works. 

10  Glory  ye  in  his  holy  name : let  the  heart 
of  them  rejoice  that  seek  the  Lord. 

11  Seek  the  Lord  and  his  strength,  seek  his 
face  continually. 

12  Remember  his  marvellous  works  that  he 
hath  done,  his  wonders,  and  the  judgments 
of  his  mouth ; 

13  O ye  seed  of  Israel  his  servant,  ye  chil- 
dren of  Jacob,  his  chosen  ones. 

14  He  is  the  Lord  our  God ; his  judgments 
are  in  all  the  earth. 

15  Be  ye  mindful  always  of  his  covenant ; 
the  word  which  he  commanded  to  a thousand 
generations ; 

16  Even  of  the  covenant  which  he  made 
with  Abraham,  and  of  his  oath  unto  Isaac ; 

17  And  hath  confirmed  the  same  to  Jacob 
for  a law,  and  to  Israel  for  an  everlasting 
covenant, 

18  Saying,  Unto  thee  will  I give  the  land  of 
Canaan,  the  lot  of  your  inheritance ; 

19  When  ye  were  but  few,  even  a few,  and 
strangers  in  it. 

^ And  when  they  went  from  nation  to  na- 
tion, and  from  one  kingdom  to  another  peo- 
ple; 

21  He  suffered  no  man  to  do  them  wrong : 
yea,  he  reproved  kings  for  their  sakes, 

22  Saying^  Touch  not  mine  anointed,  and 
do  my  prophets  no  harm. 

23  Sing  unto  the  Lord,  all  the  earth ; shew 
forth  from  day  to  day  his  salvation. 

24  Declare  his  glory  among  the  heathen ; 
his  marvellous  works  among  all  nations. 

25  For  great  is  the  Lord,  and  greatly  to  be 
praised : he  also  is  to  be  feared  above  ail 
gods. 

26  For  all  the  gods  of  the  people  are  idols ; 
but  the  Lord  made  the  heavens. 

27  Glory  and  honour  are  in  his  presence; 
strength  and  gladness  are  in  his  place. 

28  Give  unto  the  Lord,  ye  kindreds  of  the 
people,  give  unto  the  Lord  glory  and 
strength. 

29  Give  unto  the  Lord  the  glory  due  unto 
his  name:  bring  an  offering,  and  come 
before  him : worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty 
of  holiness. 

30  Fear  before  him,  all  the  earth : the  world 
also  shall  be  stable,  that  it  be  not  moved. 

31  Let  the  heavens  be  glad,  and  let  the 
earth  rejoice:  and  let  men  say  among  the 
nations.  The  Lord  reigneth. 

32  Let  the  sea  roar,  and  the  fulness  thereof : 
let  the  fields  rejoice,  and  all  that  is  therein. 

33  Then  shall  the  trees  of  the  wood  sing 
out  at  the  presence  of  the  Lord,  because  he 
cometh  to  judge  the  earth. 

34  O give  thanks  unto  the  Lord  ; for  he  is 
good ; for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

35  And  say  ye,  Save  us,  O God  of  our  salva- 
tion, and  gather  us  together,  and  deliver  us 
from  the  heathen,  that  we  may  give  thanks 
to  thy  holy  name,  and  glorj^  in  thy  praise. 

36  Blessed  be  the  Lord  God  of  Israel  for 
ever  and  ever.  And  all  the  people  said. 
Amen,  and  praised  the  Lord. 

37  IF  So  he  left  there  before  the  ark  of  the 
covenant  of  the  Lord  Asaph  and  his  breth- 
ren, to  minister  before  the  ark  continually, 
as  every  day’s  work  required : 

38  And  Obed-edom  with  their  brethren,, 

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I.  CHRONICLES,  XVI. 


Nathan’s  message  to  David.  1,  CHRONICLES,  XVII.  David’s  thanksgiving. 


threescore  and  eight;  Obed-edom  also  the 
son  of  Jeduthun  and  Hosah  to  be  porters: 

39  And  Zadok  the  priest,  and  his  brethren 
the  priests,  before  the  tabernacle  of  the 
Lord  in  the  high  place  that  was  at  Gibeon, 

40  To  offer  burnt  offerings  unto  the  Lord 
upon  the  altar  of  the  burnt  offering  con- 
tinually morning  and  evening,  and  to  do 
according  to  all  that  is  written  in  the  law 
of  the  Lord,  which  he  commanded  Is- 
rael ; 

41  And  with  them  Heman  and  Jeduthun, 
and  the  rest  that  were  chosen,  who  were 
expressed  by  name,  to  give  thanks  to  the 
Lord,  because  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever ; 

42  And  with  them  Heman  and  Jeduthun 
with  trumpets  and  cymbals  for  those  that 
should  make  a sound,  and  with  musical  in- 
struments of  God.  And  the  sons  of  Jedu- 
thun were  porters. 

43  And  all  the  people  departed  every  man 
to  his  house:  and  David  returned  to  bless 
his  house. 

CHAPTER  XVII. 

God’s  gracious  promise  to  David. 

NOW  it  came  to  pass,  as  David  sat  in  his 
house,  that  David  said  to  Nathan  the 
prophet,  Lo,  I dwell  in  a house  of  cedars, 
but  the  ark  of  the  covenant  of  the  Lord 
remaineth  under  curtains. 

2  Then  Nathan  said  unto  David,  Do  all  that 
is  in  thine  heart ; for  God  is  with  thee. 

3  t And  it  came  to  pass  the  same  night, 
that  the  word  of  God  came  to  Nathan, 
saying, 

4  Go  and  tell  David  my  servant.  Thus  saith 
the  Lord,  Thou  shalt  not  build  me  a house 
to  dwell  in : 

5  For  I have  not  dwelt  in  a house  since  the 
day  that  I brought  up  Israel  unto  this  day ; 
but  have  gone  from  tent  to  tent,  and  from 
one  tabernacle  to  another. 

6  Wheresoever  I have  walked  with  all  Is- 
rael, spake  I a word  to  any  of  the  judges  of 
Israel,  whom  1 commanded  to  feed  my  peo- 
ple, saying,  Why  have  ye  not  built  me  a 
house  of  cedars? 

7  Now  therefore  thus  shalt  thou  say  unto 
my  servant  David,  Thus  saith  the  Lord  of 
hosts,  I took  thee  from  the  sheepcote,  even 
from  following  the  sheep,  that  thou  should- 
est  be  ruler  over  my  people  Israel : 

8  And  I have  been  with  thee  whithersoever 
thou  hast  walked,  and  have  cut  off  all  thine 
enemies  from  before  thee,  and  have  made 
thee  a name  like  the  name  of  the  great  men 
that  are  in  the  earth. 

9  Also  I will  ordain  a place  for  my  people 
Israel,  and  will  plant  them,  and  they  shall 
dwell  in  their  place,  and  shall  be  moved  no 
more ; neither  shall  the  children  of  wicked- 
ness waste  them  any  more,  as  at  the  begin- 
ning, 

10  And  since  the  time  that  I commanded 
judges  to  be  over  my  people  Israel.  More- 
over I will  subdue  all  thine  enemies.  Fur- 
thermore I tell  thee,  that  the  Lord  will 
build  thee  a house. 

11  t And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  when  thy 
days  be  expired  that  thou  must  go  to  be  with 
thy  fathers,  that  I will  raise  up  thy  seed 
after  thee,  which  shall  be  of  thy  sons ; and 
I will  establish  his  kingdom. 

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12  He  shall  build  me  a house,  and  I will 
stablish  his  throne  for  ever. 

13  I will  be  his  father,  and  he  shall  be  my 
son : and  I will  not  take  my  mercy  away 
from  him,  as  I took  it  from  him  that  was  be- 
fore thee : 

14  But  I will  settle  him  in  mine  house  and 
in  my  kingdom  for  ever:  and  his  throne 
shall  be  established  for  evermore. 

15  According  to  all  these  words,  and  accord- 
ing to  all  this  vision,  so  did  Nathan  speak 
unto  David. 

16  H And  David  the  king  came  and  sat  be- 
fore the  Lord,  and  said.  Who  am  I,  O Lord 
God,  and  what  is  mine  house,  that  thou  hast 
brought  me  hitherto  ? 

17  And  yet  this  was  a small  thing  in  thine 
eyes,  O God ; for  thou  hast  also  spoken  of 
thy  servant’s  house  for  a great  while  to  come, 
and  hast  regarded  me  according  to  the  es- 
tate of  a man  of  high  degree,  O Lord  God. 

18  What  can  David  speak  more  to  thee  for 
the  honour  of  thy  servant?  for  thou  know- 
est  thy  servant. 

19  O Lord,  for  thy  servant’s  sake,  and  ac- 
cording to  thine  own  heart,  hast  thou  done 
all  this  greatness,  in  making  known  all  these 
great  things. 

20  O Lord,  there  is  none  like  thee,  neither 
is  there  any  God  besides  thee,  according  to 
all  that  we  have  heard  with  our  ears. 

21  And  what  one  nation  in  the  earth  is  like 
thy  people  Israel,  whom  God  went  to  redeem 
to  be  his  own  people,  to  make  thee  a name 
of  greatness  and  terribleness,  by  driving  out 
nations  from  before  thy  people,  whom  thou 
hast  redeemed  out  of  Egypt  ? 

22  For  thy  people  Israel  didst  thou  make 
thine  own  people  for  ever ; and  thou.  Lord, 
becamest  their  God. 

23  Therefore  now.  Lord,  let  the  thing  that 
thou  hast  spoken  concerning  thy  servant 
and  concerning  his  house  be  established  for 
ever,  and  do  as  thou  hast  said. 

24  Let  it  even  be  established,  that  thy  name 
maybe  magnified  forever,  saying.  The  Lord 
of  hosts  is  the  God  of  Israel,  even  a God  to 
Israel : and  let  the  house  of  David  thy  serv- 
ant be  established  before  thee. 

25  For  thou,  O my  God,  hast  told  thy  servant 
that  thou  wilt  build  him  a house : therefore 
thy  servant  hath  found  in  his  heart  to  pray 
l)©foi*©  til©©* 

26  And  now.  Lord,  thou  art  God,  and  hast 
promised  this  goodness  unto  thy  servant : 

27  Now  therefore  let  it  please  thee  to  bless 
the  house  of  thy  servant,  that  it  may  be  b^ 
fore  thee  for  ever:  for  thou  blessest,  O 
Lord,  and  it  shall  be  blessed  for  ever. 


CHAPTER  XVIII. 

David  sub^ueth  the  Philistines. 

NOW  after  this  it  came  to  pass,  that  David 
smote  the  Philistines,  and  subdued  them, 
and  took  Gath  and  her  towns  out  of  the 
hand  of  the  Philistines. 

2 And  he  smote  Moab;  and  the  Moabites 
became  David’s  servants,  and  brought  gifts. 
3 IF  And  David  smote  Hadarezer  king  of 
Zobah  unto  Hamath,  as  he  went  to  stablish 
his  dominion  by  the  river  Euphrates. 

4 And  David  took  from  him  a thousand 
chariots,  and  seven  thousand  horsemen,  and 
twenty  thousand  footmen : David  also  hough- 


Tlie  Ammonites  and  I.  CHRONICLES,  XX.  Syrians  overcome. 


ed  all  the  chariot  horses,  but  reserved  of 
them  a hundred  chariots. 

5 And  when  the  Syrians  of  Damascus  came 
to  help  Hadarezer  kinj^  of  Zobah,  David  slew 
of  the  Syrians  two  and  twenty  thousand  men. 

6 Then  David  put  garrisons  in  Syria-damas- 
cus;  and  the  Syrians  became  David’s  serv- 
ants, and  broug-ht  g'ifts.  Thus  the  Lord 
preserved  David  whithersoever  he  went. 

T And  David  took  the  shields  of  gold  that 
were  on  the  servants  of  Hadarezer,  and 
brought  them  to  Jerusalem. 

8 Likewise  from  Tibhath,  and  from  Chun, 
cities  of  Hadarezer,  brought  David  very 
much  brass,  wherewith  Solomon  made  the 
brazen  sea,  and  the  piUars,  and  the  vessels 
of  brass. 

9 IF  Now  when  Tou  king  of  Hamath  heard 
how  David  had  smitten  all  the  host  of  Had- 
arezer king  of  Zobah ; 

10  He  sent  Hadoram  his  son  to  king  David, 
to  inquire  of  his  welfare,  and  to  congratu- 
late him,  because  he  had  fought  against 
Hadarezer,  and  smitten  him;  (for  Hadarezer 
had  war  with  Tou  ;)  and  with  him  all  manner 
of  vessels  of  gold  and  silver  and  brass. 

11  IF  Them  also  king  David  dedicated  unto 
the  Lord,  with  the  silver  and  the  gold  that 
he  brought  from  all  these  nations;  from 
Edom,  and  from  Moab,  and  from  the  chil- 
dren of  Ammon,  and  from  the  Philistines, 
and  from  Amalek. 

13  Moreover,  Abishai  the  son  of  Zeruiah 
slew  of  the  Edomites  in  the  valley  of  salt 
eighteen  thousand. 

13  IF  And  he  put  garrisons  in  Edom ; and 
all  the  Edomites  became  David’s  servants. 
Thus  the  Lord  preserved  David  whitherso- 
ever he  went. 

14  IF  So  David  reigned  over  ail  Israel,  and 
executed  judgment  and  justice  among  all 
his  people. 

15  And  Joab  the  son  of  Zeruiah  was  over 
the  host;  and  Jehoshaphat  the  son  of  A hi- 
lud,  recorder ; 

16  And  Zadok  the  son  of  Ahitub,  and  Abim- 
elech  the  son  of  Abiathar,  were  the  priests ; 
and  Sbavsha  was  scribe ; 

IT  And  Benaiah  the  son  of  Jehoiada  was 
over  the  Cherethites  and  the  Pelethites : and 
the  sons  of  David  were  chief  about  the  king. 

CHAPTER  XIX. 

David’s  messengers  ill  treated. 

NOW  it  came  to  pass  after  this,  that  Na- 
hash  the  king  of  the  children  of  Ammon 
died,  and  his  son  reigned  in  his  stead. 

2  And  David  said,  I will  shew  kindness  un- 
to Hanun  the  son  of  Nahash,  because  his 
father  shewed  kindness  to  me.  And  David 
sent  messengers  to  comfort  him  concerning 
his  father.  So  the  servants  of  David  came 
into  the  land  of  the  children  of  Ammon  to 
Hanun,  to  comfort  him. 

3  But  the  princes  of  the  children  of  Am- 
mon said  to  Hanun,  Thinkest  thou  that  Da- 
vid doth  honour  thy  father,  that  he  hath 
sent  comforters  unto  thee  ? are  not  his  serv- 
ants come  unto  thee  for  to  search,  and  to 
overthrow,  and  to  spy  out  the  land? 

4  Wherefore  Hanun  took  David’s  servants, 
and  shaved  them,  and  cut  off  their  garments 
in  the  midst  hard  by  their  Ibuttocks,  and  sent 
them  away. 


5 Then  there  went  certain,  and  told  David 
how  the  men  were  served;  and  he  sent  to 
meet  them : for  the  men  were  greatly 
ashamed.  And  the  king  said.  Tarry  at  Jer- 
icho until  your  beards  be  grown,  and  then 
return. 

6 t And  when  the  children  of  Ammon  saw 
that  they  had  made  themselves  odious  to 
David,  Hanun  and  the  children  of  Ammon 
sent  a thousand  talents  of  silver  to  hire 
them  chariots  and  horsemen  out  of  Meso- 
potamia, and  out  of  Syria-maachah,  and 
out  of  Zobah. 

T So  they  hired  thirty  and  two  thousand 
chariots,  and  the  king  of  Maachah  and  his 
people ; who  came  and  pitched  before  Med- 
eba.  And  the  children  of  Ammon  gathered 
themselves  together  from  their  cities,  and 
came  to  battle. 

8 And  when  David  heard  of  it,  he  sent  Joab, 
and  all  the  host  of  the  mighty  men. 

9 And  the  children  of  Ammon  came  out, 
and  put  the  battle  in  array  before  the  gate 
of  the  city : and  the  kings  that  were  come 
were  by  themselves  in  the  field. 

10  Now  when  Joab  saw  that  the  battle  was 
set  against  him  before  and  behind,  he  chose 
out  of  all  the  choice  of  Israel,  and  put  them 
in  array  against  the  Syrians. 

11  And  the  rest  of  the  people  he  delivered 
unto  the  hand  of  Abishai  his  brother,  and 
they  set  themselves  in  array  against  the  chil- 
dren of  Ammon. 

13  And  he  said,  If  the  Syrians  be  too  strong 
for  me,  then  thou  shalt  help  me : but  if  the 
children  of  Ammon  be  too  strong  for  thee, 
then  I wiU  help  thee. 

13  Be  of  good  courage,  and  let  us  behave 
ourselves  valiantly  for  our  people,  and  for 
the  cities  of  our  God : and  let  the  Lord  do 
that  which  is  good  in  his  sight. 

14  So  Joab  and  the  people  that  were  with 
him  drew  nigh  before  the  Syrians  unto  the 
battle ; and  they  fled  before  him. 

15  And  when  the  children  of  Ammon  saw 
that  the  Syrians  were  fled,  they  likewise  fled 
before  Abishai  his  brother,  and  entered  into 
the  city.  Then  Joab  came  to  Jerusalem. 

16  IF  And  when  the  Syrians  saw  that  they 
were  put  to  the  worse  before  Israel,  they 
sent  messengers,  and  drew  forth  the  Syrians 
that  were  beyond  the  river : and  Shophach 
the  captain  of  the  host  of  Hadarezer  went 
before  them. 

IT  And  it  was  told  David ; and  he  gathered 
all  Israel,  and  passed  over  Jordan,  and  came 
upon  them,  and  set  the  battle  in  array  against 
them.  So  when  David  had  put  the  battle  in  ar- 
ray against  the  Syrians,  they  fought  with  him . 

18  But  the  Syrians  fled  before  Israel;  and 
David  slew  of  the  Syrians  seven  thousand 
men  which  fought  in  chariots,  and  forty 
thousand  footmen,  and  killed  Shophach  the 
captain  of  the  host. 

19  And  when  the  servants  of  Hadarezer 
saw  that  they  were  put  to  the  worse  before 
Israel,  they  made  peace  with  David,  and  be- 
came his  servants:  neither  would  the  Syri- 
ans help  the  children  of  Ammon  any  more. 

CHAPTER  XX. 

Rabbah  besieged  and  tah^en. 

AND  it  came  to  pass,  that  after  the  year 
was  expired,  at  the  time  that  kings  go 
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Eahbah  taken  and  spoiled,  I.  CHRONICLES,  XXI.  The  pestilence  stayed. 


out  to  battle,  JoaL  led  forth  the  power  of 
the  army,  and  wasted  the  country  of  the 
children  of  Ammon,  and  came  and  besieged 
Rabbah.  But  David  tarried  at  Jerusalem. 
And  Joab  smote  Rabbah,  and  destroyed  it. 

2 And  David  took  the  crown  of  their  king 
from  off  his  head,  and  found  it  to  weigh  a 
talent  of  gold,  and  there  were  precious  stones 
in  it ; and  it  was  set  upon  David’s  head : and 
he  brought  also  exceeding  much  spoil  out  of 
the  city. 

3 And  he  brought  out  the  people  that  were 
in  it,  and  cut  them  with  saws,  and  with  har- 
rows of  iron,  and  with  axes.  Even  so  dealt 
David  with  all  the  cities  of  the  children  of 
Ammon.  And  David  and  all  the  people  re- 
turned to  Jerusalem. 

4 f And  it  came  to  pass  after  this,  that 
there  arose  war  at  Gezer  with  the  Philis- 
tines ; at  which  time  Sibbechai  the  Hushath- 
ite  slew  Sippai,  that  was  of  the  children  of 
the  giant : and  they  were  subdued. 

5 And  there  was  war  again  with  the  Philis- 
tines; and  Elhanan  the  son  of  Jair  slew 
Lahmi  the  brother  of  Goliath  the  Gittite, 
whose  spear  staff  was  like  a weaver’s  beam. 

6 And  yet  again  there  was  war  at  Gath, 
where  was  a man  of  great  stature,  whose 
fingers  and  toes  were  four  and  twenty,  six 
on  each  hand,  and  six  on  each  foot : and  he 
also  was  the  son  of  the  giant. 

7 But  when  he  defied  Israel,  Jonathan  the 
son  of  Shimea  David’s  brother  slew  him. 

8 These  were  born  unto  the  giant  in  Gath ; 
and  they  fell  by  the  hand  of  David,  and  by 
the  hand  of  his  servants. 

CHAPTER  XXI. 

David  numbereth  the  people. 

AND  Satan  stood  up  against  Israel,  and 
provoked  David  to  number  Israel. 

2 And  David  said  to  Joab  and  to  the  rulers 
of  the  people.  Go,  number  Israel  from  Beer- 
sheba  even  to  Dan ; and  bring  the  number 
of  them  to  me,  that  I may  know  it. 

3 And  Joab  answered.  The  Lord  make  his 
people  a hundred  times  so  many  more  as 
they  be : but,  my  lord  the  king,  are  they  not 
all  my  lord’s  servants?  why  then  doth  my 
lord  require  this  thing?  why  will  he  be  a 
cause  of  trespass  to  Israel  ? 

4 Nevertheless  the  king’s  word  prevailed 
against  Joab.  Wherefore  Joab  departed, 
and  went  throughout  all  Israel,  and  came  to 
Jerusalem. 

5 t And  Joab  gave  the  sum  of  the  number 
of  the  people  unto  David.  And  all  they  of 
Israel  were  a thousand  thousand  and  a hun- 
dred thousand  men  that  drew  sword:  and 
Judah  was  four  hundred  threescore  and  ten 
thousand  men  that  drew  sword. 

6 But  Levi  and  Benjamin  counted  he  not 
among  them : for  the  king’s  word  was  abom- 
inable to  Joab. 

7 And  God  was  displeased  with  this  thing ; 
therefore  he  smote  Israel. 

8 And  David  said  unto  God,  I have  sinned 
greatly,  because  I have  done  this  thing : but 
now,  I beseech  thee,  do  away  the  iniquity  of 
thy  servant ; for  I have  done  very  foolishly. 

9 t And  the  Lord  spake  unto  Gad,  David’s 
seer,  saying, 

10  Go  and  tell  David,  saying.  Thus  saith 
the  Lord,  I offer  thee  three  things : choose 

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thee  one  of  them,  that  I may  do  it  unto 
thee. 

11  So  Gad  came  to  David,  and  said  unto 
him.  Thus  saith  the  Lord,  Choose  thee 

12  Either  three  years’  famine ; or  three 
months  to  be  destroyed  before  thy  foes, 
while  that  the  sword  of  thine  enemies  over- 
taketh  thee ; or  else  three  days  the  sword  of 
the  Lord,  even  the  pestilence,  in  the  land, 
and  the  angel  of  the  Lord  destroying 
throughout  all  the  coasts  of  Israel.  Now 
therefore  advise  thyself  what  word  I shall 
bring  again  to  him  that  sent  me. 

13  And  David  said  unto  Gad,  I am  in  a great 
strait ; let  me  fall  now  into  the  hand  of  the 
Lord  ; for  very  great  are  his  mercies : but 
let  me  not  fall  into  the  hand  of  man. 

14 1 So  the  Lord  sent  pestilence  upon  Isra- 
el : and  there  fell  of  Israel  seventy  thousand 
men. 

15  And  God  sent  an  angel  unto  Jerusa- 
lem to  destroy  it : and  as  he  was  destroying. 
the  Lord  beheld,  and  he  repented  him  of 
the  evil,  and  said  to  the  angel  that  destroyed. 
It  is  enough,  stay  now  thine  hand.  And  the 
angel  of  the  Lord  stood  by  the  threshing- 
floor  of  Oman  the  Jebusite. 

16  And  David  lifted  up  his  eyes,  and  saw  the 
angel  of  the  Lord  stand  between  the  earth 
and  the  heaven,  having  a drawn  sword  in  his 
hand  stretched  out  over  Jerusalem.  Then 
David  and  the  elders  of  Israel,  who  were 
clothed  in  sackcloth,  fell  upon  their  faces. 

17  And  David  said  unto  God,  Is  it  not  I that 
commanded  the  people  to  be  numbered? 
even  I it  is  that  have  sinned  and  done  evil 
indeed ; but  as  for  these  sheep,  what  have 
they  done?  let  thine  hand,  I pray  thee,  O 
Lord  my  God,  be  on  me,  and  on  my  father’s 
house ; but  not  on  thy  people,  that  they 
should  be  plagued. 

18  H Then  the  angel  of  the  Lord  command- 
ed Gad  to  say  to  David,  that  David  should  go 
up,  and  setup  an  altar  unto  the  Lord  in  the 
threshingfloor  of  Oman  the  Jebusite. 

19  And  David  went  up  at  the  saying  of  Gad, 
which  he  spake  in  the  name  of  the  Lord. 

20  And  Oman  turned  back,  and  saw  the  an- 
gel ; and  his  four  sons  with  him  hid  them- 
selves. Now  Oman  was  threshing  wheat. 

21  And  as  David  came  to  Oman,  Oman 
looked  and  saw  David,  and  went  out  of  the 
threshingfloor,  and  bowed  himself  to  David 
with  his  face  to  the  ground. 

22  Then  David  said  to  Oman,  Grant  me  the 
place  of  this  threshingfloor,  that  I may  build 
an  altar  therein  unto  the  Lord  : thou  shalt 
grant  it  me  for  the  full  price:  that  the 
plague  may  be  stayed  from  the  people. 

23  And  Oman  said  unto  David,  Take  it  to 
thee,  and  let  my  lord  the  king  do  that  ivhich 
is  good  in  his  eyes : lo,  I give  thee  the  oxen 
also  for  burnt  offerings,  and  the  threshing 
instruments  for  wood,  and  the  wheat  for  the 
meat  offering ; I give  it  all. 

24  And  king  David  said  to  Oman,  Nay ; but 
I will  verily  buy  it  for  the  full  price  : for  I 
will  not  take  that  which  is  thine  for  the 
Lord,  nor  offer  burnt  offerings  without  cost. 

25  So  David  gave  to  Oman  for  the  place  six 
hundred  shekels  of  gold  by  weight. 

26  Amd  David  built  there  an  altar  unto  the 
Lord,  and  offered  burnt  offerings  and  peace 
offerings,  and  called  upon  the  Lord  ; and  he 


David's  charge  to  Solomon, 

answered  him  from  heaven  by  fire  upon  the 
altar  of  burnt  oifering-. 

27  And  the  Lord  commanded  the  ang-el: 

sword  again  into  the 

sheath  thereof. 

28  1 At  that  time  when  David  saw  that  the 

Lord  had  answered  him  in  the  threshinff- 
floor  of  Oman  the  Jebusite,  then  he  sacri- 
ficed there.  ^ 

^ For  the  tabernacle  of  the  Lord,  which 
Moses  made  in  the  wilderness,  and  the  altar 
of  the  burnt  offeringr,  were  at  that  season  in 
the  high  place  at  Gibeon. 

30  But  David  could  not  g-o  before  it  to  in- 
quire of  God : for  he  Avas  afraid  because  of 
the  sword  of  the  angel  of  the  Lord. 

CHAPTER  XXII. 

David  prepareth  for  the  temple. 

Then  David  said,  This  is  the  house  of  the 
Lord  God,  and  this  is  the  altar  of  the 
burnt  offering*  for  Israel. 

2 And  David  commanded  to  gather  togeth- 
er the  strangers  that  were  in  the  land  of  Is- 
rael ; and  he  set  masons  to  hew  Avrouff^ht 
stones  to  build  the  house  of  God. 

^ P^^P^rbd  iron  in  abundance 

for  the  nails  for  the  doors  of  the  gates,  and 
tor  the  joinings;  and  brass  in  abundance 
AYithout  weight; 

I AJso  cedar  trees  in  abundance:  for  the 
Zidonians  and  they  of  Tyre  brought  much 
cedar  Avood  to  DaAdd. 

David  said,  Solomon  my  son  is  young 
and  tender,  and  the  house  that  is  to  be  build- 
ed  tor  the  Lord  must  he  exceeding  magnif- 
ical,  of  farne  and  of  glory  throughout  all 
countries : I will  therefore  now  make  prep- 
aration  for  it.  So  David  prepared  abund- 
antly before  his  death. 

61  Then  he  called  for  Solomon  his  son,  and 
chfU'ged  him  to  build  a house  for  the  Lord 
God  of  Israel. 

7 And  David  said  to  Solomon,  My  son,  as 
tor  me,  it  was  in  my  mind  to  build  a house 
^J3tp  the  name  of  the  Lord  my  God : 

8 But  the  word  of  the  Lord  came  to  me, 
sayii^.  Thou  hast  shed  blood  abundantly, 
and  hast  made  great  wars:  thou  shalt  not 
build  a house  unto  my  name,  because  thou 
^^s^^shed  much  blood  upon  the  earth  in  my 

u ^ shall  be  born  to  thee,  who 

shall  be  a man  of  rest;  and  I will  give  him 
rest  from  all  his  enemies  round  about : for 
his  name  shall  be  Solomon,  and  I will  give 
peace  and  quietness  unto  Israel  in  his  days. 

^ house  for  my  name; 
and  he  shall  be  my  son,  and  I will  he  his  fa- 
ther; and  I will  establish  the  throne  of  his 
kingdom  over  Israel  for  ever. 

11  Now,  my  son,  the  Lord  be  Avith  thee; 
and  prosp^  thou,  and  build  the  house  of  the 
1 said  of  thee. 

Omy  the  Lord  give  thee  Avisdom  and  un- 
charge  concern- 

th?  LOBDthfGod" 

P^;osper,  if  thou  takest 
whipwnl  statutes  and  judgments 

charged  Moses  with  con- 
cerning  Israel : be  strong,  and  of  good  cour- 
dismayed. 

14  Now,  behold,  in  my  trouble  I have  pre- 


I.  CHRONICLES,  XXIII. 


Solomon  made  king. 


pared  for  the  house  of  the  Lord  a hundred 
thousand  talents  of  gold,  and  a thousand 
thousand  talents  of  silA'^er ; and  of  brass  and 
iron  Avithout  weight ; for  it  is  in  abundance : 
timber  also  and  stone  have  I prepared ; and 
thou  mayest  add  thereto. 

15  Moreover,  there  are  workmen  with  thee 
in  abundance,  hewers  and  workers  of  stone 
and  timber,  and  all  manner  of  cunning  men 
for  every  manner  of  work. 

16  Of  the  gold,  the  silver,  and  the  brass,  and 
the  iron,  there  is  no  number.  Arise  therefore. 

doing,  and  the  Lord  be  with  thee. 
HI  David  also  commanded  all  the  princes 
IQ  r Solomon  his  son,  saying, 

the  Lord  your  God  with  you  ? and 
ham  he  not  given  you  rest  on  e\^ery  side  ? for 
he  hath  given  the  inhabitants  of  the  land  in- 
to  mine  hand;  and  the  land  is  subdued  he- 
in  Lord,  and  before  his  people. 

19  Now  set  your  heart  and  your  soul  to  seek 
your  God;  arise  therefore,  and 
build  ye  the  sanctuary  of  the  Lord  God,  to 
covenant  of  the  Lord 
'“to  the  hous4 
that  is  to  be  built  to  the  name  of  the  Lord. 

CHAPTER  XXIII. 

The  ordering  of  the  Levites. 

CO  when  David  was  old  and  full  of  days,  he 
o over  Israel. 

2 T[  And  he  gathered  together  all  the  princes 
of  Israel,  with  the  priests  and  the  Levites. 
d N ow  the  Levites  were  numbered  from  the 
age  of  thirty  years  and  upward : and  their 
number  by  their  polls,  man  by  man^  was 
thirty  and  eight  thousand. 

twenty  and  four  thousand  were 
to  set  forward  the  work  of  the  house  of  the 
LmtD ; and  six  thousand  were  officers  and 
judges : 

5 Moreover  four  thousand  ivere  porters  • 
and  four  thousand  praised  the  Lord  with 
the  instruments  which  I made,  said  David. 
to  praise  therewith. 

6 And  David  divided  them  into  courses 

namely,  Gershon, 

Kohath,  and  Merari. 

ShimS^  the  Gershonites  were  Laadan,  and 

^ Laadan ; the  chief  was  Jehiel, 

and  Zetham,  and  Joel,  three. 

? The  sons  of  Shimei;  Shelomith,  and  Ha- 
ziel,  and  Haran,  three.  These  were  the  chief 
of  the  fathers  of  Laadan. 

10  And  the  sons  of  Shimei  were,  Jahath, 
Zina,  and  Jeush,  and  Beriah.  These  four 
were  the  sons  of  Shimei. 

11  And  Jahath  'was  the  chief,  and  Zizah  the 
second : but  Jeush  and  Beriah  had  not  many 
sons ; therefore  they  were  in  one  reckoning 
according  to  their  father’s  house. 

12  1 The  sons  of  Kohath ; Amram,  Izhar, 
Hebron,  and  Uzziel,  four. 

13  The  sons  of  Amram ; Aaron,  and  Moses : 
and  Aaron  was  separated,  that  he  should 
sanctify  the  most  holy  things,  he  and  his 
sons  for  ever,  to  burn  incense  before  the 
lord,  to  minister  unto  him,  and  to  bless  in 
his  name  for  ever. 

14  Now  concerning  Moses  the  man  of  God 
pis  ^ns  were  named  of  the  tribe  of  Levi. 

15  The  sons  of  Moses  were,  Gershom,  and 
Eiiezer. 

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16  Of  the  sons  of  Gershom,  Shebuel  was  the 
chief. 

17  And  the  sons  of  Eliezer  were^  Rehabiah 
the  chief.  And  Eliezer  had  none  other  sons ; 
but  the  sons  of  Rehabiah  were  very  many. 

18  Of  the  sons  of  Izhar ; Shelomith  the  chief. 

19  Of  the  sons  of  Hebron;  Jeriah  the  first, 
Amariah  the  second,  Jahaziel  the  third,  and 
Jekameam  the  fourth. 

20  Of  the  sons  of  Uzziel ; Micah  the  first,  and 
Jesiah  the  second. 

21  IF  The  sons  of  Merari ; Mahli,  and  Mushi. 
The  sons  of  Mahli ; Eleazar,  and  Kish. 

22  And  Eleazar  died,  and  had  no  sons,  but 
daughters:  and  their  brethren  the  sons  of 
Kish  took  them. 

23  The  sons  of  Mushi ; Mahli,  and  Eder,  and 

24 1 These  were  the  sons  of  Levi  after  the 
house  of  their  fathers ; even  the  chief  of  the 
fathers,  as  they  were  counted  by  number  of 
names  by  their  polls,  that  did  the  work  for 
the  service  of  the  house  of  the  Lord,  from 
the  age  of  twenty  years  and  upward. 

25  For  David  said.  The  Lord  God  of  Israel 
hath  given  rest  unto  his  people,  that  they 
may  dwell  in  Jerusalem  for  ever: 

26  And  also  unto  the  Levites : they  shall  no 
more  carry  the  tabernacle,  nor  any  vessels 
of  it  for  the  service  thereof. 

27  For  by  the  last  words  of  David  the  Le- 
vites were  numbered  from  twenty  years  old 
and  above : 

28  Because  their  office  was  to  wait  on  the 
sons  of  Aaron  for  the  service  of  the  house 
of  the  Lord,  in  the  courts,  and  in  the  cham- 
bers, and  in  the  purifying  of  all  holy  things, 
and  the  work  of  the  service  of  the  house  of 
God; 

29  Both  for  the  shewbread,  and  for  the  fine 
flour  for  meat  offering,  and  for  the  unleav- 
ened cakes,  and  for  that  which  is  haked  in  the 
pan,  and  for  that  which  is  fried,  and  for  all 
manner  of  measure  and  size ; 

30  And  to  stand  every  morning  to  thank 
and  praise  the  Lord,  and  likewise  at  even ; 

31  And  to  offer  all  burnt  sacrifices  unto  the 

Lord  in  the  sabbaths,  in  the  new  moons,  and 
on  the  set  feasts,  by  number,  according  to 
the  order  commanded  unto  them,  continual- 
ly before  the  Lord  : . ^ 

32  And  that  they  should  keep  the  charge  of 
the  tabernacle  of  the  congregation,  and  the 
charge  of  the  holy  place,  and  the  charge  of 
the  sons  of  Aaron  their  brethren,  in  the 
service  of  the  house  of  the  Lord. 

CHAPTER  XXIY. 

Orders  and  services  of  the  priests. 

NOW  these  are  the  divisions  of  the  sons  of 
Aaron.  The  sons  of  Aaron ; Nadab  and 
Abihu,  Eleazar  and  Ithamar. 

2 But  Nadab  and  Abihu  died  before  their 
father,  and  had  no  children  : therefore  Elea- 
zar and  Ithamar  executed  the  priest’s  office. 
3 And  David  distributed  them,  both  Zadok 
of  the  sons  of  Eleazar,  and  Ahimelech  of  the 
sons  of  Ithamar,  according  to  their  offices 
in  their  service.  ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ 

4 And  there  were  more  chief  men  found  ot 
the  sons  of  Eleazar  than  of  the  sons  of  Itha- 
mar ; and  thus  were  they  divided.  Among 
the  sons  of  Eleazar  there  were  sixteen  chief 
men  of  the  house  of  their  fathers,  and  eight 
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among  the  sons  of  Ithamar  according  to  the 
house  of  their  fathers. 

5 Thus  were  they  divided  by  lot,  one  sort 
with  another ; for  the  governors  of  the  sanc- 
tuary, and  governors  of  the  house  of  God, 
were  of  the  sons  of  Eleazar,  and  of  the  sons 
of  Ithamar. 

6 And  Shemaiah  the  son  of  Nethaneel  the 
scribe,  one  of  the  Levites,  wrote  them  before 
the  king,  and  the  princes,  and  Zadok  the 
priest,  and  Ahimelech  the  son  of  Abiathar, 
and  before  the  chief  of  the  fathers  of  the 
priests  and  Levites:  one  principal  house- 
hold being  taken  for  Eleazar,  and  one  taken 
for  Ithamar. 

7 Now  the  first  lot  came  forth  to  Jehoiarib, 
the  second  to  Jedaiah, 

8 The  third  to  Harim,  the  fourth  to  Seorim, 

9 The  fifth  to  Malchijah,  the  sixth  to  Mija- 


min,  ^ ^ 

10  The  seventh  to  Hakkoz,  the  eighth  to 
Abijah, 

11  The  ninth  to  Jeshuah,  the  tenth  to  Shec- 
aniah, 

12  The  eleventh  to  Eliashib,  the  twelfth  to 
Jakim, 

13  The  thirteenth  to  Huppah,  the  four- 
teenth to  Jeshebeab, 

14  The  fifteenth  to  Bilgah,  the  sixteenth  to 
Immer, 

15  The  seventeenth  to  Hezir,  the  eighteenth 
to  Aphses, 

16  The  nineteenth  to  Pethahiah,  the  twen- 
tieth to  Jehezekel, 

17  The  one  and  twentieth  to  Jachin,  the 
two  and  twentieth  to  Gamul, 

18  The  three  and  twentieth  to  Delaiah,  the 
four  and  twentieth  to  Maaziah. 

19  These  were  the  orderings  of  them  in  their 
service  to  come  into  the  house  of  the  Lord, 
according  to  their  manner,  under  Aaron 
their  father,  as  the  Lord  God  of  Israel  had 
commanded  him. 

20 1 And  the  rest  of  the  sons  of  Levi  ivere 
these : Of  the  sons  of  Amram ; Shubael : of 
the  sons  of  Shubael;  Jeh^eiah. 

21  Concerning  Rehabiah  : of  the  sons  of  Re- 
habiah, the  first  was  Isshiah. 

22  Of  the  Izharites;  Shelomoth : of  the  sons 
of  Shelomoth;  Jahath. 

23  And  the  sons  of  Hebron ; Jeriah  the  first, 
Amariah  the  second,  Jahaziel  the  third, 
Jekameam  the  fourth. 

24  Of  the  sons  of  Uzziel;  Michah:  of  the 
sons  of  Michah;  Shamir. 

25  The  brother  of  Michah  was  Isshiah : of 
the  sons  of  Isshiah ; Zechariah. 

26  The  sons  of  Merari  wei'e  Mahli  and  Mu- 
shi : the  sons  of  Jaaziah ; Beno. 

27  t The  sons  of  Merari  by  Jaaziah ; Beno, 
and  Shoham,  and  Zaccur,  and  Ibri. 

28  Of  Mahli  came  Eleazar,  who  had  no  sons. 

29  Concerning  Kish : the  son  of  Kish  was 

Jerahmeel.  , , ^ ^ , 

30  The  sons  also  of  Mushi ; Mahli,  and  Eder, 
and  Jerimoth.  These  were  the  sons  of  the 
Levites  after  the  house  of  their  fathers. 

31  These  likewise  cast  lots  over  against  their 
brethren  the  sons  of  Aaron  in  the  presence 
of  David  the  king,  and  Zadok,  and  Ahime- 
lech, and  the  chief  of  the  fathers  of  the 
priests  and  Levites,  even  the  principal  fa- 
thers over  against  their  younger  breth- 
ren. 


Number  of  the  siugers.  1.  CHRONICLES,  XXVT. 

CHAPTER  XXV. 


Number  and  office  of  the  singers, 
IITOREOVER  David  and  the  captains  of 
iTX  the  host  separated  to  the  service  of  the 
sons  of  Asaph,  and  of  Heman,  and  of  Jedu- 
thun,  who  should  prophesy  with  harps,  with 
psalteries,  and  with  cymbals : and  the  num- 
ber of  the  workmen  according-  to  their  serv- 
ice was : 

2 Of  the  sons  of  Asaph ; Zaccur,  and  Joseph, 
and  Nethaniah,  and  Asarelah,  the  sons  of 
Asaph  under  the  hands  of  Asaph,  which 
prophesied  according  to  the  order  of  the 
king. 

3 Of  Jeduthun:  the  sons  of  Jeduthun; 
Gedaliah,  and  Zeri,  and  Jeshaiah,  Hashabiah, 
and  Mattithiah,  six,  under  the  hands  of  their 
father  Jeduthun,  who  prophesied  with  a 
harp,  to  give  thanks  and  to  praise  the 
Lord. 

4 Of  Heman : the  sons  of  Heman ; Bultkiah, 
Mattaniah,  Uzziel,  Shebuel,  and  Jerimoth, 
Hananiah,  Hanani,  Eliathah,  Giddalti,  and 
Romamti-ezer,  Joshbekashah,  Mallothi,  Ho- 
thir,  and  Mahazioth ; 

5 All  these  were  the  sons  of  Heman  the 
king’s  seer  in  the  words  of  God,  to  lift  up 
the  horn.  And  God  gave  to  Heman  four- 
teen sons  and  three  daughters. 

6 All  these  were  under  the  hands  of  their 
father  for  song  in  the  house  of  the  Lord, 
with  cymbals,  psalteries,  and  harps,  for  the 
service  of  the  house  of  God,  according  to 
the  king’s  order  to  Asaph,  Jeduthun,  and 
Heman. 

7 So  the  number  of  them,  with  their  breth- 
ren that  were  instructed  in  the  songs  of  the 
Lord,  even  all  that  were  cunning,  was  two 
hundred  fourscore  and  eight. 

8 IF  And  they  cast  lots,  ward  against  ward, 
as  well  the  small  as  the  great,  the  teacher  as 
the  scholar. 

9 Now  the  first  lot  came  forth  for  Asaph  to 
Joseph:  the  second  to  Gedaliah,  who  with 
his  brethren  and  sons  were  twelve : 

10  The  third  to  Zaccur,  he,  his  sons,  and  his 
brethren,  were  twelve : 

11  The  fourth  to  Izri,  he,  his  sons,  and  his 
brethren,  were  twelve : 

13  The  fifth  to  Nethaniah,  he,  his  sons,  and 
his  brethren,  vjere  twelve  : 

13  The  sixth  to  Bukkiah,  he,  his  sons,  and 
his  brethren,  irere  twelve : 

14  The  seventh  to  Jesharelah,  he,  his  sons, 
and  his  brethren,  were  twelve : 

15  The  eighth  to  Jeshaiah,  he,  his  sons,  and 
his  brethren,  were  twelve : 

16  The  ninth  to  Mattaniah,  he,  his  sons,  and 
his  brethren,  were  twelve: 

17  The  tenth  to  Shimei,  he,  his  sons,  and  his 
brethren,  were  twelve  : 

18  The  eleventh  to  Azareel,  he,  his  sons,  and 
his  brethren,  were  twelve : 

19  The  twelfth  to  Hashabiah,  he,  his  sons, 
and  his  brethren,  were  twelve : 

20  The  thirteenth  to  Shubael,  he,  his  sons, 
and  his  brethren,  tvere  twelve : 

31  The  fourteenth  to  Mattithiah,  he,  his 
sons,  and  his  brethren,  were  twelve : 

23  The  fifteenth  to  Jeremoth,  he,  his  sons, 
and  his  brethren,  were  twelve : 

23  The  sixteenth  to  Hananiah,  he,  his  sons, 
and  his  brethren,  were  twelve : 


Divisions  of  the  porters, 

24  The  seventeenth  to  Joshbekashah,  he,  his 
sons,  and  his  brethren,  were  twelve : 

25  The  eighteenth  to  Hanani,  he,  his  sons, 
and  his  brethren,  were  twelve  : 

26  The  nineteenth  to  Mallothi,  he,  his  sons, 
and  his  brethren,  were  twelve  : 

37  The  twentieth  to  Eliathah,  he,  his  sons, 
and  his  brethren,  ivere  twelve : 

28  The  one  and  twentieth  to  Hothir,  he,  his 
sons,  and  his  brethren,  ivere  twelve : 

29  The  two  and  twentieth  to  Giddalti,  he, 
his  sons,  and  his  brethren,  were  twelve : 

30  The  three  and  twentieth  to  Mahazioth, 
he,  his  sons,  and  his  brethren,  were  twelve  : 

31  The  four  and  twentieth  to  Romamti- 
ezer,  he,  his  sons,  and  his  brethren,  were 
twelve. 

CHAPTER  XXYI. 

The  divisions  of  the  porters, 
CONCERNING  the  divisions  of  the  port- 
yj  ers : Of  the  Korhites  was  Meshelemiah 
the  son  of  Kore,  of  the  sons  of  Asaph. 

2 And  the  sons  of  Meshelemiah  were,  Zech- 
ariah  the  firstborn,  Jediael  the  second,  Zeba- 
diah  the  third,  Jathniel  the  fourth, 

3 Elam  the  fifth,  Jehohanan  the  sixth,  Eli- 
oenai  the  seventh. 

4 Moreover  the  sons  of  Obed-edom  were, 
Shemaiah  the  firstborn,  Jehozabad  the  sec- 
ond, Joah  the  third,  and  Sacar  the  fourth, 
and  Nethaneel  the  fifth, 

5 Ammiel  the  sixth,  Issachar  the  seventh, 
Peulthai  the  eighth:  for  God  blessed  him. 

6 Also  unto  Shemaiah  his  son  were  sons 
born,  that  ruled  throughout  the  house  of 
their  father : for  they  we7'e  mighty  men  of 
valour. 

7 The  sons  of  Shemaiah ; Othni,  and  Re- 
phael,  and  Obed,  Elzabad,  whose  brethren 
were  strong  men,  Elihu,  and  Semachiah. 

8 All  these  of  the  sons  of  Obed-edom : they 
and  their  sons  and  their  brethren,  able  men 
for  strength  for  the  service,  were  threescore 
and  two  of  Obed-edom. 

9 And  Meshelemiah  had  sons  and  brethren, 
strong  men,  eighteen. 

10  Also  Hosah,  of  the  children  of  Merari. 
had  sons ; Simri  the  chief,  (for  though  he 
was  not  the  firstborn,  yet  his  father  made 
him  the  chief;) 

11  Hilkiah  the  second,  Tebaliah  the  third, 
Zechariah  the  fourth : all  the  sons  and 
brethren  of  Hosah  were  thirteen. 

12  Among  these  were  the  divisions  of  the 
porters,  even  among  the  chief  men,  having 
wards  one  against  another,  to  minister  in 
the  house  of  the  Lord. 

13  IF  And  they  cast  lots,  as  well  the  small  as 
the  great,  according  to  the  house  of  their 
fathers,  for  every  gate. 

14  And  the  lot  eastward  fell  to  Shelemiah. 
Then  for  Zechariah  his  son,  a wise  counsel- 
lor, they  cast  lots;  and  his  lot  came  out 
northward. 

15  To  Obed-edom  southward;  and  to  his 
sons  the  house  of  Asuppim. 

16  To  Shuppim  and  Hosah  the  lot  came  forth 
westward,  with  the  gate  Shallecheth,  by  the 
causeway  of  the  going  up,  ward  against 
ward. 

17  Eastward  were  six  Levites,  northward 
four  a day,  southward  four  a day,  and  to= 
ward  Asuppim  two  and  twOo 


Keepers  of  the  treasures,  I.  CHRONICLES,  XXVII.  Captains  for  every  month. 


18  At  Parbar  westward,  four  at  the  cause- 
way, and  two  at  Parbar. 

19  These  are  the  divisions  of  the  porters 
among-  the  sons  of  Kore,  and  among  the 
sons  of  Merari. 

20  t And  of  the  Levites,  Ahijah  was  over 
the  treasures  of  the  house  of  God,  and  over 
the  treasures  of  the  dedicated  things. 

21  As  concerning  the  sons  of  Laadan;  the 
sons  of  the  Gershonite  Laadan,  chief  fa- 
thers, even  of  Laadan  the  Gershonite,  were 
Jehieli. 

22  The  sons  of  Jehieli ; Zetham,  and  Joel 
his  brother,  which  were  over  the  treasures  of 
the  house  of  the  Lord. 

23  Of  the  Amramites,  and  the  Izharites,  the 
Hebronites,  and  the  Uzzielites : 

24  And  Shebuel  the  son  of  Gershom,  the 
son  of  Moses,  was  ruler  of  the  treasures. 

25  And  his  brethren  by  Eliezer ; Rehabiah 
his  son,  and  Jeshaiah  his  son,  and  Joram  his 
son,  and  Zichri  his  son,  and  Shelomith  his 
son : 

26  Which  Shelomith  and  his  brethren  were 
over  all  the  treasures  of  the  dedicated 
things,  which  David  the  king,  and  the  chief 
fathers,  the  captains  over  thousands  and 
hundreds,  and  the  captains  of  the  host,  had 
dedicated. 

27  Out  of  the  spoils  won  in  battles  did  they 
dedicate  to  maintain  the  house  of  the  Lord. 

28  And  all  that  Samuel  the  seer,  and  Saul 
the  son  of  Kish,  and  Abner  the  son  of  Ner, 
and  Joab  the  son  of  Zeruiah,  had  dedicated ; 
and  whosoever  had  dedicated  any  thing,  it 
was  under  the  hand  of  Shelomith,  and  of  his 
brethren. 

29  ^ Of  the  Izharites,  Chenaniah  and  his 
sons  were  for  the  outward  business  over  Is- 
rael, for  officers  and  judges. 

30  And  of  the  Hebronites,  Hashabiah  and 
his  brethren,  men  of  valour,  a thousand  and 
seven  hundred,  wer^e  officers  among  them  of 
Israel  on  this  side  Jordan  westward  in  all 
the  business  of  the  Lord,  and  in  the  service 
of  the  king. 

31  Among  the  Hebronites  vjos  Jerijah  the 
chief,  even  among  the  Hebronites,  according 
to  the  generations  of  his  fathers.  In  the 
fortieth  year  of  the  reign  of  David  they 
were  sought  for,  and  there  were  found 
among  them  mighty  men  of  valour  at  Jazer 
of  Gilead. 

32  And  his  brethren,  men  of  valour,  were 
two  thousand  and  seven  hundred  chief  fa- 
thers, whom  king  David  made  rulers  over 
the  Reubenites,  the  Gadites,  and  the  half 
tribe  of  Manasseh,  for  every  matter  per- 
taining to  God,  and  affairs  of  the  king-. 

CHAPTER  XXVII. 

The  captains  for  every  month, 

NOW  the  children  of  Israel  after  their 
number,  to  wit,  the  chief  fathers  and 
captains  of  thousands  and  hundreds,  and 
their  officers  that  served  the  king  in  any 
matter  of  the  courses,  which  came  in  and 
went  out  month  by  month  throughout  all 
the  months  of  the  year,  of  every  course 
were  twenty  and  four  thousand. 

2 Over  the  first  course  for  the  first  month 
was  Jashobeam  the  son  of  Zabdiel:  and  in 
his  course  were  twenty  and  four  thousand. 

3 Of  the  children  of  Perez  was  the  chief  of 
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all  the  captains  of  the  host  for  the  first 
month. 

4 And  over  the  course  of  the  second  month 
was  Dodai  an  Ahohite,  and  of  his  course  was 
Mikloth  also  the  ruler:  in  his  course  like- 
wise were  twenty  and  four  thousand. 

5 The  third  captain  of  the  host  for  the  third 
month  was  Benaiah  the  son  of  Jehoiada,  a 
chief  priest : and  in  his  course  were  twenty 
and  four  thousand. 

6 This  is  that  Benaiah,  who  was  mighty 
among  the  thirty,  and  above  the  thirty; 
and  in  his  course  was  Ammizabad  his  son. 

7 The  fourth  captain  for  the  fourth  month 
was  Asahel  the  brother  of  Joab,  and  Zebadi- 
ah  his  son  after  him : and  in  his  course  were 
twenty  and  four  thousand. 

8 The  fifth  captain  for  the  fifth  month  was 
Shamhuth  the  Izrahite:  and  in  his  course 
were  twenty  and  four  thousand. 

9 The  sixth  captain  for  the  sixth  month  was 
Ira  the  son  of  Ikkesh  the  Tekoite:  and  in 
his  course  were  twenty  and  four  thousand. 

10  The  seventh  captain  for  the  seventh 
month  was  Helez  the  Pelonite,  of  the  chil- 
dren of  Ephraim:  and  in  his  course  were 
twenty  and  four  thousand. 

11  The  eighth  captain  for  the  eighth  month 
was  Sibbecai  the  Hushathite,  of  the  Zarhites ; 
and  in  his  course  were  twenty  and  four  thou- 
sand. 

12  The  ninth  captain  for  the  ninth  month 
was  Abiezer  the  Anetothite,  of  the  Benja- 
mites:  and  in  his  course  were  twenty  and 


four  thousand. 

13  The  tenth  captain  for  the  tenth  month 
was  Maharai  the  Netophathite,  of  the  Zar- 
hites: and  in  his  course  were  twenty  and 
four  thousand. 

14  The  eleventh  captain  for  the  eleventh 
month  was  Benaiah  the  Pirathonite,  of  the 
children  of  Ephraim  : and  in  his  course  were 
twenty  and  four  thousand. 

15  The  twelfth  captain  for  the  twelfth 
month  was  Heldai  the  Netophathite,  of  Oth- 
niel : and  in  his  course  were  twenty  and  four 
thousand. 

16  t Furthermore  over  the  tribes  of  Israel : 
the  ruler  of  the  Reubenites  was  Eliezer  the 
son  of  Zichri:  of  the  Simeonites,  Shepha- 
tiah  the  son  of  Maachah: 

17  Of  the  Levites,  Hashabiah  the  son  of  Ke- 
muel : of  the  Aaronites,  Zadok : 

18  Of  Judah,  Elihu,  one  of  the  brethren  of 
David:  of  Issachar,  Omri  the  son  of  Mi- 
chael : 

19  Of  Zebulun,  Ishmaiah  the  son  of  Oba- 
diah:  of  Naphtali,  Jerimoth  the  son  of 

20  Of  the  children  of  Ephraim,  Hoshea  the 
son  of  Azaziah : of  the  half  tribe  of  Manas- 
seh, Joel  the  son  of  Pedaiah : 

21  Of  the  half  tribe  of  Manasseh  in  Gilead, 
Iddo  the  son  of  Zechariah:  of  Benjamin, 
Jaasiel  the  son  of  Abner: 

22  Of  Dan,  Azareel  the  son  of  Jeroham. 

These  were  the  princes  of  the  tribes  of  Is- 
rael. - 

23  t But  David  took  not  the  number  of 
them  from  twenty  years  old  and  under: 
because  the  Lord  had  said  he  would  in- 
crease Israel  like  to  the  stars  of  the  heavens. 

24  Joab  the  son  of  Zeruiah  began  to  nmn- 
ber,  but  he  finished  not,  because  there  feD 


David's  exhortation.  I.  CHRONICLES,  XXVm.  His  charge  to  Solomon. 


VTrath  for  it  against  Israel ; neither  was  the 
number  put  in  the  account  of  the  Chroni- 
cles of  king-  David. 

25  t And  over  the  king’s  treasures  was  Az- 
inaveth  the  son  of  Adiel : and  over  the 
storehouses  in  the  fields,  in  the  cities,  and 
in  the  villages,  and  in  the  castles,  was  Je- 
honathan  the  son  of  Uzziah : 

20  And  over  them  that  did  the  work  of  the 
field  for  tillage  of  the  ground  was  Ezri  the 
iSon  of  Chelub : 

27  And  over  the  vineyards  was  Shimei  the 
Ramathite:  over  the  increase  of  the  vine- 
yards for  the  wine  cellars  was  Zabdi  the 
Shiphmite : 

28  And  over  the  olive  trees  and  the  syca- 
more trees  that  were  in  the  low  plains  was 
Baal-hanan  the  Gederite : and  over  the  cel- 
lars of  oil  was  Joash : 

29  And  over  the  herds  that  fed  in  Sharon 
was  Shitrai  the  Sharonite:  and  over  the 
herds  that  were  in  the  valleys  was  Shaphat 
the  son  of  Adlai: 

30  Over  the  camels  also  was  Obil  the  Tsh- 
maelite:  and  over  the  asses  was  Jehdeiah 
the  Meronothite: 

31  And  over  the  flocks  u’as  Jaziz  the  Hager- 
ite.  All  these  were  the  rulers  of  the  sub- 
stance which  was  king  David’s. 

32  Also  Jonathan  David’s  uncle  was  a coun- 
sellor, a wise  man,  and  a scribe : and  Jehiel 
the  son  of  Hachmoni  was  with  the  king’s 
sons : 

33  And  Ahithophel  was  the  king-’s  counsel- 
lor : and  Hushai  the  Archite  was  the  king’s 
companion : 

34  And  after  Ahithophel  was  Jehoiada  the 
son  of  Benaiah,  and  Abiathar : and  the  gen- 
eral of  the  king’s  army  was  Joab. 

CHAPTER  XXVIII. 

David  exkorteth  the  princes, 

AND  David  assembled  all  the  princes  of 
Israel,  the  princes  of  the  tribes,  and  the 
captains  of  the  companies  that  ministered 
to  the  king  by  course,  and  the  captains  over 
the  thousands,  and  captains  over  the  hun- 
dreds, and  the  stewards  over  all  the  sub- 
stance and  possession  of  the  king,  and  of 
his  sons,  with  the  oflQcers,  and  with  the 
mighty  men,  and  with  all  the  valiant  men, 
unto  Jerusalem. 

2 Then  David  the  king  stood  up  upon  his 
feet,  and  said.  Hear  me,  my  brethren,  and 
my  people : As  for  me,  I had  in  mine  heart  to 
build  a house  of  rest  for  the  ark  of  the  cove- 
nant of  the  Lord,  and  for  the  footstool  of 
our  God,  and  had  made  ready  for  the  build- 
ing: 

3 But  God  said  unto  me,  Thou  shalt  not 
build  a house  for  my  name,  because  ‘thou 
hast  been  a man  of  war,  and  hast  shed  blood. 

4 Howbeit  the  Lord  God  of  Israel  chose 
me  before  all  the  house  of  my  father  to  be 
kmg  over  Israel  for  ever:  for  he  hath 
chosen  Judah  to  he  the  ruler ; and  of  the 
house  of  Judah,  the  house  of  my  father; 
and  among  the  sons  of  my  father  he  liked 
me  to  make  me  king  over  all  Israel : 

5 And  of  all  my  sons,  (for  the  Lord  hath 
given  me  many  sons,)  he  hath  chosen  Solo- 
mon my  son  to  sit  upon  the  throne  of  the 
kingdom  of  the  Lord  over  Israel. 

6 And  he  said  unto  me,  Solomon  thy  son,  he 


shall  build  my  house  and  my  courts;  for  1 
have  chosen  him  to  he  my  son,  and  I will  be 
his  father. 

7 Moreover  I will  establish  his  kingdom  for 
ever,  if  he  be  constant  to  do  my  com- 
mandments and  my  judgments,  as  at  this 
day. 

8 Now  therefore,  in  the  sight  of  all  Israel 
the  congregation  of  the  Lord,  and  in  the 
audience  of  our  God,  keep  and  seek  for  all 
the  commandments  of  the  Lord  your  God : 
that  ye  may  possess  this  good  land,  and  leave 
it  for  an  inheritance  for  your  children  after 
you  for  ever. 

9 And  thou,  Solomon  my  son,  know  thou 
the  God  of  thy  father,  and  serve  him  with  a 
perfect  heart  and  with  a willing  mind : for 
the  Lord  searcheth  all  hearts,  and  under- 
standeth  all  the  imaginations  of  the 
thoughts:  if  thou  seek  him,  he  will  be 
found  of  thee ; but  if  thou  forsake  him,  ho 
will  cast  thee  off  for  ever. 

10  Take  heed  now ; for  the  Lord  hath  cho- 
sen thee  to  build  a house  for  the  sanctuary  : 
be  strong,  and  do  it. 

11  IF  Then  David  gave  to  Solomon  his  son 
the  pattern  of  the  porch,  and  of  the  houses 
thereof,  and  of  the  treasuries  thereof,  and 
of  the  upper  chambers  thereof,  and  of  the 
inner  parlours  thereof,  and  of  the  place  of 
the  mercy  seat, 

12  And  the  pattern  of  all  that  he  had  by 
the  Spirit,  of  the  courts  of  the  house  of  the 
Lord,  and  of  all  the  chambers  round  about, 
of  the  treasuries  of  the  house  of  God,  and  of 
the  treasuries  of  the  dedicated  things ; 

13  Also  for  the  courses  of  the  priests  and 
the  Levites,  and  for  all  the  work  of  the 
service  of  the  house  of  the  Lord,  and  for 
all  the  vessels  of  service  in  the  house  of  the 
Lord. 

14  He  gave  of  gold  by  weight  for  things  of 
gold,  for  all  instruments  of  all  manner  of 
service;  silver  also  for  all  instruments  of  sil- 
ver by  weight,  for  all  instruments  of  every 
kind  of  service : 

15  Even  the  weight  for  the  candlesticks  of 
gold,  and  for  their  lamps  of  gold,  by  weight 
for  every  candlestick,  and  for  the  lamps 
thereof ; and  for  the  candlesticks  of  silver 
by  weight,  both  for  the  candlestick,  and  also 
for  the  lamps  thereof,  according  to  the  use 
of  every  candlestick. 

15  And  by  weight  he  gave  gold  for  the  tables 
of  shewbread,  for  every  table ; and  likewise 
silver  for  the  tables  of  silver: 

17  Also  pure  gold  for  the  fleshhooks,  and 
the  bowls,  and  the  cups ; and  for  the  golden 
basins  he  gave  gold  by  weight  for  every  ba- 
sin ; and  likewise  silver  by  weight  for  every 
basin  of  silver: 

18  And  for  the  altar  of  incense  refined  gold 
by  weight ; and  gold  for  the  pattern  of  the 
chariot  of  the  cherubim,  that  spread  out 
their  wings,  and  covered  the  ark  of  the 
covenant  of  the  Lord. 

19  All  this,  said  David,  the  Lord  made  me 
understand  in  writing  by  his  hand  upon  me, 
even  all  the  works  of  this  pattern. 

20  And  David  said  to  Solomon  his  son.  Be 
strong  and  of  good  courage,  and  do  it : fear 
not,  nor  be  dismayed,  for  the  Lord  God, 
even  my  God,  ivill  be  with  thee ; he  will  not 
fail  thee,  nor  forsake  thee,  until  thou  hast 

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finished  all  the  work  for  the  service  of  the 
house  of  the  Lord. 

31  And,  behold,  the  courses  of  the  priests 
and  the  Levites,  even  they  shall  he  with  thee 
for  all  the  service  of  the  house  of  God : and 
there  shall  he  with  thee  for  all  manner  of 
workmanship  every  willing  skilful  man,  for 
any  manner  of  service:  also  the  princes 
and  all  the  people  will  he  wholly  at  thy 
commandment. 

CHAPTER  XXIX. 

The  free  gifts  for  the  temple. 

Furthermore  David  the  king  said 
unto  all  the  congregation,  Solomon  my 
son,  whom  alone  God  hath  chosen,  is  yet 
young  and  tender,  and  the  work  is  great : 
for  the  palace  is  not  for  man,  but  Tor  the 
Lord  God. 

2  Now  I have  prepared  with  all  my  might 
for  the  house  of  my  God  the  gold  for  things 
to  he  made  of  gold,  and  the  silver  for  things 
of  silver,  and  the  brass  for  things  of  brass, 
the  iron  for  things  of  iron,  and  wood  for 
things  of  wood ; onyx  stones,  and  stones  to 
be  set,  glistering  stones,  and  of  divers  col- 
ours, and  all  manner  of  precious  stones,  and 
marble  stones  in  abundance. 

3  Moreover,  because  I have  set  my  affec- 
tion to  the  house  of  my  God,  I have  of  mine 
own  proper  good,  of  gold  and  silver,  which  I 
have  given  to  the  house  of  my  God,  over 
and  above  all  that  I have  prepared  for  the 
' holy  house, 

4  Even  three  thousand  talents  of  gold,  of 
the  gold  of  Ophir,  and  seven  thousand  tal- 
ents of  refined  silver,  to  overlay  the  walls  of 
the  houses  withal : 

5  The  gold  for  things  of  gold,  and  the  silver 
for  things  of  silver,  and  for  all  manner  of 
work  to  he  made  by  the  hands  of  artificers. 

• And  who  then  is  willing  to  consecrate  his 

service  this  day  unto  the  Lord  ? 
t 6 t Then  the  chief  of  the  fathers  and 

' princes  of  the  tribes  of  Israel,  and  the  cap- 

^ tains  of  thousands  and  of  hundreds,  with  the 

rulers  of  the  king’s  work,  offered  willingly, 
T And  gave,  for  the  service  of  the  house  of 
God,  of  gold  five  thousand  talents  and  ten 
thousand  drams,  and  of  silver  ten  thousand 
talents,  and  of  brass  eighteen  thousand  tal- 
ents, and  one  hundred  thousand  talents  of 
iron. 

8  And  they  with  whom  precious  stones 
were  found  gave  them  to  the  treasure  of 
the  house  of  the  Lord,  by  the  hand  of  Je- 
hiel  the  Gershonite. 

9  Then  the  people  rejoiced,  for  that  they 
offered  willingly,  because  with  perfect  heart 
they  offered  wiUingly  to  the  Lord  : and  Da- 
vid the  king  also  rejoiced  with  great  joy. 

10  IF  Wherefore  David  blessed  the  Lord  be- 
fore all  the  congregation : and  David  said. 
Blessed  he  thou.  Lord  God  of  Israel  our  fa- 
ther, for  ever  and  ever. 

11  Thine,  O Lord,  is  the  greatness,  and  the 
power,  and  the  glory,  and  the  victory,  and 
the  majesty ; for  all  that  is  in  the  heaven  and 
in  the  earth  is  thine;  thine  is  the  kingdom,  O 
Lord,  and  thou  art  exalted  as  head  above  all. 
13  Both  riches  and  honour  come  of  thee,  and 
thou  reignest  over  all ; and  in  thine  hand  is 
power  and  might ; and  in  thine  hand  it  is  to 
make  great,  and  to  give  strength  unto  alL 


13  Now  therefore,  our  God,  we  thank  thee, 
and  praise  thy  glorious  name. 

14  But  who  am  I,  and  what  is  my  people, 
that  we  should  be  able  to  offer  so  willingly 
after  this  sort?  for  all  things  come  of  thee, 
and  of  thine  own  have  we  given  thee. 

15  For  we  are  strangers  before  thee,  and 
sojourners,  as  were  all  our  fathers:  our 
days  on  the  earth  are  as  a shadow,  and 
there  is  none  abiding. 

16  O Lord  our  God,  all  this  store  that  we 
have  prepared  to  build  thee  a house  for 
thine  holy  name  cometh  of  thine  hand,  and 
is  all  thine  own. 

IT  I know  also,  my  God,  that  thou  triest  the 
heart,  and  hast  pleasure  in  uprightness.  As 
for  me,  in  the  uprightness  of  mine  heart  I 
have  willingly  offered  all  these  things : and 
now  have  I seen  with  joy  thy  people,  which 
are  present  here,  to  offer  willingly  unto  thee. 

18  O Lord  God  of  Abraham,  Isaac,  and  of 
Israel,  our  fathers,  keep  this  for  ever  in  the 
imagination  of  the  thoughts  of  the  heart  of 
thy  people,  and  prepare  their  heart  unto 
thee: 

19  And  give  unto  Solomon  my  son  a per- 
fect heart,  to  keep  thy  commandments,  thy 
testimonies,  and  thy  statutes,  and  to  do  all 
these  things,  and  to  build  the  palace,  for  the 
which  I have  made  provision. 

201  And  David  said  to  all  the  congregation. 
Now  bless  the  Lord  your  God.  And  all  the 
congregation  blessed  the  Lord  God  of  their 
fathers,  and  bowed  down  their  heads,  and 
worshipped  the  Lord,  and  the  king. 

31  And  they  sacrificed  sacrifices  unto  the 
Lord,  and  offered  burnt  offerings  unto  the 
Lord,  on  the  morrow  after  that  day,  even  a 
thousand  bullocks,  a thousand  rams,  and  a 
thousand  lambs,  with  their  drink  offerings, 
and  sacrifices  in  abundance  for  all  Israel : 

33  And  did  eat  and  drink  before  the  Lord 
on  that  day  with  great  gladness.  And  they 
made  Solomon  the  son  of  David  king  the 
second  time,  and  anointed  him  unto  the 
Lord  to  he  the  chief  governor,  and  Zadok  to 
he  priest. 

23  Then  Solomon  sat  on  the  throne  of  the 
Lord  as  king  instead  of  David  his  father, 
and  prospered ; and  all  Israel  obeyed  him. 

34  And  ail  the  princes,  and  the  mighty  men, 
and  all  the  sons  likewise  of  king  David,  sub- 
mitted themselves  unto  Solomon  the  king. 

35  And  the  Lord  magnified  Solomon  exceed- 
ingly in  the  sight  of  all  Israel,  and  bestowed 
upon  him  such  royal  majesty  as  had  not 
been  on  any  king  before  him  in  Israel. 

26  t Thus  David  the  son  of  Jesse  reigned 
over  all  Israel.  ^ , 

37  And  the  time  that  he  reigned  over  Israel 
was  forty  years ; seven  years  reigned  he  in 
Hebron,  and  thirty  and  three  years  reigned 
he  in  Jerusalem. 

28  And  he  died  in  a good  old  age,  full  of 
days,  riches,  and  honour : and  Solomon  his 
son  reigned  in  his  stead. 

39  Now  the  acts  of  David  the  king,  first  and 
last,  behold,  they  are  written  in  the  book  ot 
Samuel  the  seer,  and  in  the  book  of  Nathan 
the  prophet,  and  in  the  book  of  Gad  the 

With  aU  his  reign  and  his  might,  and  the 
times  that  went  over  him,  and  over  Israel, 
and  over  all  the  kingdoms  of  the  countries 


THE  SECOND  BOOK  OP 


THE  CHRONICLES. 


CHAPTER  I. 

Solomon's  offering  at  Gibeon. 

AND  Solomon  the  son  of  David  was 
streng-thened  in  his  kingdom,  and  the 
Lord  his  God  was  with  him,  and  magnified 
him  exceedingly. 

2 Then  Solomon  spake  unto  all  Israel,  to 
the  captains  of  thousands  and  of  hundreds, 
and  to  the  judges,  and  to  every  governor 
in  all  Israel,  the  chief  of  the  fathers. 

3 So  Solomon,  and  all  the  congregation  with 
him,  went  to  the  high  place  that  was  at  Gib- 
eon.;  for  there  was  the  tabernacle  of  the  con- 
gregation of  God,  which  Moses  the  servant 
of  the  Lord  had  made  in  the  wilderness. 

4 But  the  ark  of  God  had  David  brought 
up  from  Kirjath-jearim  to  the  place  which 
David  had  prepared  for  it:  for  he  had 
pitched  a tent  for  it  at  Jerusalem. 

5 Moreover  the  brazen  altar,  that  Bezaleel 
the  son  of  CJri,  the  son  of  Hur,  had  made,  he 
put  before  the  tabernacle  of  the  Lord  : and 
^olomon  and  the  congregation  sought  unto 

6 And  Solomon  went  up  thither  to  the  bra- 
zen altar  before  the  Lord,  which  was  at  the 
tabernacle  of  the  congregation,  and  offered 
a thousand  burnt  offerings  upon  it. 

7 H In  that  night  did  God  appear  unto  Sol- 
omon, and  said  unto  him.  Ask  what  I shall 
give  thee. 

8 And  Solomon  said  unto  God,  Thou  hast 
shewed  great  mercy  unto  David  my  father, 
and  hast  made  me  to  reign  in  his  stead. 

9 Now,  O Lord  God,  let  thy  promise  unto 
David  my  father  be  established : for  thou 
hast  made  me  king  over  a people  like  the 
dust  of  the  earth  in  multitude. 

10  Give  me  now  wisdom  and  knowledge, 
that  I may  go  out  and  come  in  before  this 
people : for  who  can  judge  this  thy  people, 
that  is  so  great  ? 

11  And  God  said  to  Solomon,  Because  this 
was  in  thine  heart,  and  thou  hast  not  asked 
riches,  wealth,  or  honour,  nor  the  life  of 
tyne  enemies,  neither  yet  hast  asked  long 

out  hast  asked  wisdom  and  knowledge 
for  thyself,  that  thou  mayest  judge  my  peo- 
ple, oyer  whom  I have  made  thee  king : 

^ Wisdom  and  knowledge  is  granted  unto 
thee ; and  I will  give^thee  riches,  and  wealth, 
and  honour,  such  as  none  of  the  kings  have 
had  that  have  been  before  thee,  neither  shall 
there  any  after  thee  have  the  like. 

13  1 Then  Solomon  came  from  his  journey 
to  the  high  place  that  was  at  Gibeon  to  Je- 
rusalem, from  before  the  tabernacle  of  the 
congregation,  and  reigned  over  Israel. 

14  And  Solomon  gathered  chariots  and 
horsemen : and  he  had  a thousand  and  four 
hundred  chariots,  and  twelve  thousand 
hwsemen,  which  he  placed  in  the  chariot 

with  the  king  at  Jerusalem. 

15  And  the  king  made  silver  and  gold  at  Je- 


rusalem as  plenteous  as  stones,  and  cedar 
trees  made  he  as  the  sycamore  trees  that 
are  in  the  vale  for  abundance. 

16  And  Solomon  had  horses  brought  out  of 
Egypt,  and  linen  yarn : the  king’s  merchants 
received  the  linen  yarn  at  a price. 

17  And  they  fetched  up,  and  brought  forth 
out  of  Egypt  a chariot  for  six  hundred  shek- 
els of  silver,  and  a horse  for  a hundred  and 
fifty : and  so  brought  they  out  horses  for  all 
the  kings  of  the  Hittites,  and  for  the  kings 
of  Syria,  by  their  means. 

CHAPTER  II. 

Solomon's  message  to  Huram. 

AND  Solomon  determined  to  build  a house 
JrX.  for  the  name  of  the  Lord,  and  a house 
for  his  kingdom. 

2 And  Solomon  told  out  threescore  and  ten 
thousand  men  to  bear  burdens, and  fourscore 
thousand  to  hew  in  the  mountain,  and  three 
thousand  and  six  hundred  to  oversee  them. 

3 1 And  Solomon  sent  to  Huram  the  king 
of  Tyre,  saying.  As  thou  didst  deal  with 
David  my  father,  and  didst  send  him  cedars 
to  build  him  a house  to  dwell  therein,  even 
so  deal  with  me. 

4 Behold,  I build  a house  to  the  name  of  the 
Lord  my  God,  to  dedicate  it  to  him,  and  to 
burn  before  him  sweet  incense,  and  for  the 
continual  shewbread,  and  for  the  burnt  of- 
ferings morning  and  evening,  on  the  sab- 
baths, and  on  the  new  moons,  and  on  the 
solemn  feasts  of  the  Lord  our  God.  This 
is  an  ordinance  for  ever  to  Israel. 

5 And  the  house  which  I build  is  great : for 
great  is  our  God  above  all  gods. 

6 But  who  is  able  to  build  him  a house, 
seeing  the  heaven  and  heaven  of  heavens 
cannot  contain  him  ? who  am  I then,  that  I 
should  build  him  a house,  save  only  to  burn 
sacrifice  before  him? 

7 Send  me  now  therefore  a man  cunning 
to  work  in  gold,  and  in  silver,  and  in  brass, 
and  in  iron,  and  in  purple,  and  crimson,  and 
blue,  and  that  can  skill  to  grave  with  the 
cunning  men  that  are  with  me  in  Judah  and 
in  Jerusalem,  whom  David  my  father  did 
provide. 

8 Send  me  also  cedar  trees,  fir  trees,  and 
algum  trees,  out  of  Lebanon : for  I know 
that  thy  servants  can  skill  to  cut  timber  in 
Lebanon  ; and,  behold,  my  servants  shall  be 
with  thy  servants, 

9 Even  to  prepare  me  timber  in  abundance : 
for  the  house  which  I am  about  to  build  shall 
be  wonderful  gTeat. 

10  And,  behold,  I will  give  to  thy  servants, 
the  hewers  that  cut  timber,  twenty  thou- 
sand measures  of  beaten  wheat,  and  twenty 
thousand  measures  of  barley,  and  twenty 
thousand  baths  of  wine,  and  twenty  thou- 
sand baths  of  oil. 

11  t Then  Huram  the  king  of  Tyre  an- 
swered in  writing,  which  he  sent  to  Solomon, 

3U 


Huram’s  kind  answer.  II.  CHRONICLES,  111.  The  molten  sea. 


Because  the  Lord  hath  loved  his  people,  he 
hath  made  thee  king  over  them. 

13  Huram  said  moreover,  Blessed  he  the 
Lord  God  of  Israel,  that  made  heaven  and 
earth,  who  hath  given  to  David  the  king  a 
wise  son,  endued  with  prudence  and  under- 
standing, that  might  build  a house  for  the 
Lord,  and  a house  for  his  kingdom. 

13  And  now  I have  sent  a cunning  man, 
endued  with  understanding,  of  Huram  my 
f sitli  Gr*  s 

14  The  son  of  a woman  of  the  daughters  of 
Dan,  and  his  father  was  a man  of  Tyre,  skil- 
ful to  work  in  gold,  and  in  silver,  in  brass, 
in  iron,  in  stone,  and  in  timber,  in  purple,  in 
blue,  and  in  fine  linen,  and  in  crimson ; also 
to  grave  any  manner  of  graving,  and  to  find 
out  every  device  which  shall  be  put  to  him, 
with  thy  cunning  men,  and  with  the  cunning 
men  of  my  lord  David  thy  father. 

15  Now  therefore  the  wheat,  and  the  barley, 
the  oil,  and  the  wine,  which  my  lord  hath 
spoken  of,  let  him  send  unto  his  servants : 

16  And  we  will  cut  wood  out  of  Lebanon, 
as  much  as  thou  shalt  need:  and  we  will 
bring  it  to  thee  in  floats  by  sea  to  Joppa; 
and  thou  shalt  carry  it  up  to  Jerusalem. 

17  1 And  Solomon  numbered  all  the  stran- 
gers that  were  in  the  land  of  Israel,  after  the 
numbering  wherewith  David  his  father  had 
numbered  them;  and  they  were  found  a 
hundred  and  fifty  thousand  and  three  thou- 
sand and  six  hundred. 

18  And  he  set  threescore  and  ten  thousand 
of  them  to  be  bearers  of  burdens,  and  four- 
score thousand  to  he  hewers  in  the  mountain, 
and  three  thousand  and  six  hundred  over- 
seers to  set  the  people  awork. 


CHAPTER  III. 

Building  of  Solomon’s  temple. 

Then  Solomon  began  to  build  the  house 
of  the  Lord  at  Jerusalem  in  mount 
Moriah,  where  the  Lord  appeared  unto 
David  his  father,  in  the  place  that  David  had 
prepared  in  the  threshingfloor  of  Oman  the 
Jebusite. 

3  And  he  began  to  build  in  the  second  day 
of  the  second  month,  in  the  fourth  year  of 
his  reign. 

3 1 Now  these  are  the  things  wherein  Solo- 
mon was  instructed  for  the  building  of  the 
house  of  God.  The  length  by  cubits  after  the 
first  measure  was  threescore  cubits,  and  the 
breadth  twenty  cubits. 

4  And  the  porch  that  was  in  the  front  of 
the  house,  the  length  of  it  was  according  to 
the  breadth  of  the  house,  twenty  cubits,  and 
the  height  was  a hundred  and  twenty : and 
he  overlaid  it  within  with  pure  gold. 

5  And  the  greater  house  he  ceiled  with  fir 
tree,  which  he  overlaid  with  fine  gold,  and 
set  thereon  palm  trees  and  chains. 

6  And  he  garnished  the  house  with  precious 
stones  for  beauty : and  the  gold  was  gold  of 
Parvaim. 

7  He  overlaid  also  the  house,  the  beams, 
the  posts,  and  the  walls  thereof,  and  the 
doors  thereof,  with  go}d ; and  graved  cher- 
ubim on  the  walls. 

8  And  he  made  the  most  holy  house,  the 
length  whereof  was  according  to  the  breadth 
of  the  house,  twenty  cubits,  and  the  breadth 
thereof  twenty  cubits:  and  he  overlaid  it 
312 


with  fine  gold,  amounting  to  six  hundred 
talents. 

9 And  the  weight  of  the  nails  was  fifty 
shekels  of  gold.  And  he  overlaid  the  upper 
chambers  with  gold. 

10  And  in  the  most  holy  house  he  made 
two  cherubim  of  image  work,  and  overlaid 
them  with  gold. 

11  t And  the  wings  of  the  cherubim  were 
twenty  cubits  long:  one  wing  of  the  one 
cherub  was  five  cubits,  reaching  to  the  wall 
of  the  house : and  the  other  wing  was  like- 
wise five  cubits,  reaching  to  the  wing  of  the 
other  cherub. 

13  And  one  wing  of  the  other  cherub  was 
five  cubits,  reaching  to  the  wall  of  the  house : 
and  the  other  wing  was  five  cubits  also, 
joining  to  the  wing  of  the  other  cherub. 

13  The  wings  of  these  cherubim  spread 
themselves  forth  twenty  cubits:  and  they 
stood  on  their  feet,  and  their  faces  were 
inward. 

14  t And  he  made  the  vail  of  blue,  and 
purple,  and  crimson,  and  fine  linen,  and 
wrought  cherubim  thereon. 

15  Also  he  made  before  the  house  two 
pillars  of  thirty  and  five  cubits  high,  and 
the  chapiter  that  was  on  the  top  of  each  of 
them  was  five  cubits. 

16  And  he  made  chains,  as  in  the  oracle, 
and  put  them  on  the  heads  of  the  pillars ; and 
made  a hundred  pomegranates,  and  put 
them  on  the  chains. 

17  And  he  reared  up  the  pillars  before  the 
temple,  one  on  the  right  hand,  and  the  other 
on  the  left ; and  called  the  name  of  that  on 
the  right  hand  Jachin,  and  the  name  of  that 
on  the  left  Boaz. 

CHAPTER  IV. 

Altar  of  brass,  molten  sea,  Ac. 

Moreover  he  made  an  altar  of  brass, 
twenty  cubits  the  length  thereof,  and 
twenty  cubits  the  breadth  thereof,  and  ten 
cubits  the  height  thereof. 

3  IF  Also  he  made  a molten  sea  of  ten  cu- 
bits from  brim  to  brim,  round  in  compass, 
and  five  cubits  the  height  thereof;  and  a 
line  of  thirty  cubits  did  compass  it  round 
about. 

3 And  under  it  was  the  similitude  of  oxen, 
which  did  compass  it  round  about:  ten  in 
a cubit,  compassing  the  sea  round  about. 
Two  rows  of  oxen  were  cast,  when  it  was 
cast. 

4  It  stood  upon  twelve  oxen,  three  looking 
toward  the  north,  and  three  looking  toward 
the  west,  and  three  looking  toward  the  south, 
and  three  looking  toward  the  east : and  the 
sea  was  set  above  upon  them,  and  all  their 
hinder  parts  were  inward. 

5  And  the  thickness  of  it  was  a handbreadth, 
and  the  brim  of  it  like  the  work  of  the  brim 
of  a cup,  with  flowers  of  lilies;  and  it  re- 
ceived and  held  three  thousand  baths. 

6^  He  made  also  ten  la  vers,  and  put  five  on 
the  right  hand,  and  five  on  the  left,  to  wash 
in  them : such  things  as  they  offered  for  the 
burnt  offering  they  washed  in  them ; but  the 
sea  was  for  the  priests  to  wash  in. 

7 And  he  made  ten  candlesticks  of  gold  ac- 
cording to  their  form,  and  set  them  in  the 
temple.,  five  on  the  right  hand,  and  five  on 
the  lefto 


Furniture  of  the  temple. 

8 lie  made  also  ten  tables,  and  placed  them 
in  the  temple,  live  on  the  ri^^ht  side,  and  five 
on  the  left.  And  he  made  a hundred  basins 
of  g-old. 

9 t Furthermore  he  made  the  court  of  the 
priests,  and  the  great  court,  and  doors  for 
the  court,  and  overlaid  the  doors  of  them 
with  brass. 

10  And  he  set  the  sea  on  the  right  side  of 
the  east  end,  over  against  the  south. 

11  And  Huram  made  the  pots,  and  the  shov- 
els, and  the  basins.  And  Iluram  finished  the 
work  that  he  was  to  make  for  king  Solomon 
for  the  house  of  God ; 

13  To  wit,  the  two  pillars,  and  the  pommels, 
and  the  chapiters  which  were  on  the  top  of 
the  two  pillars,  and  the  two  wreaths  to  cover 
the  two  pommels  of  the  chapiters  which 
were  on  the  top  of  the  pillars ; 

13  And  four  hundred  pomegranates  on  the 
two  wreaths ; two  rows  of  pomegranates  on 
each  wreath,  to  cover  the  two  pommels  of 
the  chapiters  which  were  upon  the  pillars. 

14  He  made  also  bases,  and  lavers  made  he 
upon  the  bases ; 

15  One  sea,  and  twelve  oxen  under  it. 

16  The  pots  also,  and  the  shovels,  and  the 
fleshhooks,  and  all  their  instruments,  did 
Huram  his  father  make  to  king  Solomon 
for  the  house  of  the  Lord,  of  bright  brass. 

17  In  the  plain  of  Jordan  did  the  king  cast 
them,  in  the  clay  ground  between  Succoth 
and  Zeredathah. 

18  Thus  f'olomon  made  all  these  vessels  in 
great  abundance:  for  the  weight  of  the 
brass  could  not  be  found  out. 

19  1 And  Solomon  made  all  the  vessels  that 
were  for  the  house  of  God,  the  golden  altar 
also,  and  the  tables  whereon  the  shewbread 
was  set ; 

20  Moreover  the  candlesticks  with  their 
lamps,  that  they  should  burn  after  the  man- 
ner before  the  oracle,  of  pure  goldj 

21  And  the  flowers,  and  the  lamps,  and  the 
tongs,  made  he  of  gold,  and  that  perfect 
gold ; 

23  And  the  snuffers,  and  the  basins,  and  the 
spoons,  and  the  censers,  of  pure  gold : and 
the  entry  of  the  house,  the  inner  doors  there- 
of for  the  most  holy  place,  and  the  doors  of 
the  house  of  the  temple,  were  of  gold. 

CHAPTER  Y. 

The  solemn  induction  of  the  arh. 

Thus  all  the  work  that  Solomon  made 
for  the  house  of  the  Lord  was  finished : 
and  Solomon  brought  in  all  the  things  that 
David  his  father  had  dedicated;  and  the 
silver,  and  the  gold,  and  ail  the  instruments, 
put  he  among  the  treasures  of  the  house  of 
God. 

2 1 Then  Solomon  assembled  the  elders  of 
Israel,  and  all  the  heads  of  the  tribes,  the 
chief  of  the  fathers  of  the  children  of  Israel, 
unto  Jerusalem,  to  bring  up  the  ark  of  the 
covenant  of  the  Lord  out  of  the  city  of  Da- 
vid, which  is  Zion. 

3 Wherefore  all  the  men  of  Israel  assem- 
bled themselves  unto  the  king  in  the  feast 
which  was  in  the  seventh  month. 

4 And  all  the  elders  of  Israel  came ; and 
the  Levites  took  up  the  ark. 

5 And  they  brought  up  the  ark,  and  the  tab- 
ernacle of  the  congregation,  and  all  the  holy 


A cloud  fifXeth  the  house. 

vessels  that  were  in  the  tabernacle,  these 
did  the  priests  and  the  Levites  bring  up. 

6 Also  king  Solomon,  and  all  the  congrega- 
tion of  Israel  that  were  assembled  unto  him 
before  the  ark,  sacrificed  sheep  and  oxen, 
which  could  not  be  told  nor  numbered  for 
multitude. 

7 And  the  priests  brought  in  the  ark  of  the 
covenant  of  the  Lord  unto  his  place,  to  the 
oracle  of  the  house,  into  the  most  holy  place, 
even  under  the  wings  of  the  cherubim : 

8 For  the  cherubim  spread  forth  their  wings 
over  the  place  of  the  ark,  and  the  cherubim 
covered  the  ark  and  the  staves  thereof  above. 

9 And  they  drew  out  the  staves  of  the  ark, 
that  the  ends  of  the  staves  were  seen  from 
the  ark  before  the  oracle ; but  they  were 
not  seen  without.  And  there  it  is  unto  this 
day. 

10  There  was  nothing  in  the  ark  save  the 
two  tables  which  Moses  put  therein  at  Horeb, 
when  the  Lord  made  a covenant  with  the 
children  of  Israel,  when  they  came  out  of 
Egypt. 

11 1 And  it  came  to  pass,  when  the  priests 
were  come  out  of  the  holy  place : (for  all  the 
priests  that  were  present  were  sanctified, 
and  did  not  then  wait  by  course: 

13  Also  the  Levites  which  ivere  the  singers, 
all  of  them  of  Asaph,  of  Heman,  of  Jedu- 
thun,  with  their  sons  and  their  brethren, 
being  arrayed  in  v^hite  linen,  having  cymbals 
and  psalteries  and  harps,  stood  at  the  east 
end  of  the  altar,  and  with  them  a hundred 
and  twenty  priests  sounding  with  trumpets :) 

13  It  came  even  to  pass,  as  the  trumpeters 
and  singers  were  as  one,  to  make  one  sound 
to  be  heard  in  praising  and  thanking  the 
Lord  ; and  when  they  lifted  up  their  voice 
with  the  trumpets  and  cymbals  and  instru- 
ments of  music,  and  praised  the  Lord,  say- 
ing, For  he  is  good ; for  his  mercy  endureth 
for  ever : that  then  the  house  was  filled  with 
a cloud,  even  the  house  of  the  Lord  ; 

14  So  that  the  priests  could  not  stand  to 
minister  by  reason  of  the  cloud : for  the  glo- 
ry of  the  Lord  had  filled  the  house  of  God. 

CHAPTER  YI. 

Solomon  hlesseth  God. 

Then  said  Solomon,  The  Lord  hath  said 
that  he  would  dwell  in  the  thick  dark- 
ness. 

2  But  I have  built  a house  of  habitation  for 
thee,  and  a place  for  thy  dwelling  for  ever. 

3  And  the  king  turned  his  face,  and  blessed 
the  whole  congregation  of  Israel : and  all  the 
congregation  of  Israel  stood. 

4  And  he  said.  Blessed  be  the  Lord  God  of 
Israel,  who  hath  with  his  hands  fulfilled  that 
which  he  spake  with  his  mouth  to  my  father 
David,  saying, 

5  Since  the  day  that  I brought  forth  my 
people  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt  I chose  no 
city  among  all  the  tribes  of  Israel  to  build 
a house  in,  that  my  name  might  be  there; 
neither  chose  I any  man  to  be  a ruler  over 
my  people  Israel : 

6  But  I have  chosen  Jerusalem,  that  my 
name  might  be  there ; and  have  chosen  Da- 
vid to  be  over  my  people  Israel. 

7  Now  it  was  in  the  heart  of  David  my  fa- 
ther to  build  a house  for  the  name  or  thp 
Lobd  God  of  Israel. 

BX3 


II.  CHRONICLES,  YI. 


Solotnon*8  prayer  II,  CHRONICLES,  VI,  at  the  dedication. 


8 But  the  Lord  said  to  David  my  father. 
Forasmuch  as  it  was  in  thine  heart  to  build 
a house  for  my  name,  thou  didst  well  in  that 
it  was  in  thine  heart : 

9 Notwithstanding'  thou  shalt  not  build  the 
house;  but  thy  son  which  shall  come  forth 
out  of  thy  loins,  he  shall  build  the  house  for 


my  name. 

10  The  Lord  therefore  hath  performed  his 
word  that  he  hath  spoken : for  I am  risen  up 
in  the  room  of  David  my  father,  and  am  set 
on  the  throne  of  Israel,  as  the  Lord  prom- 
ised, and  have  built  the  house  for  the  name 
of  the  Lord  God  of  Israel. 

11  And  in  it  have  I put  the  ark,  wherein  is 
the  covenant  of  the  Lord,  that  he  made 
with  the  children  of  Israel. 

13  1 And  he  stood  before  the  altar  of  the 
Lord  in  the  presence  of  all  the  congregation 
of  Israel,  and  spread  forth  his  hands : 

13  For  Solomon  had  made  a brazen  scaffold, 

of  five  cubits  long,  and  five  cubits  broad,  and 
three  cubits  high,  and  had  set  it  in  the  midst 
of  the  court;  and  upon  it  he  stood,  and 
kneeled  down  upon  his  knees  before  all  the 
congregation  of  Israel,  and  spread  forth  his 
hands  toward  heaven,  ^ . 

14  And  said,  O Lord  God  of  Israel,  there  is 
no  God  like  thee  in  the  heaven,  nor  in  the 
earth ; which  keepest  covenant,  and  shewest 
mercy  unto  thy  servants,  that  walk  before 
thee  with  all  their  hearts : 

15  Thou  which  hast  kept  with  thy  servant 
David  my  father  that  which  thou  hast  prom- 
ised him ; and  spakest  with  thy  mouth,  and 
hast  fulfilled  it  with  thine  hand,  as  it  is  this 


day. 

16  Now  therefore,  O Lord  God  of  Israel, 
keep  with  thy  servant  David  my  father  that 
which  thou  hast  promised  him,  saying.  There 
shall  not  fail  thee  a man  in  my  sight  to  sit 
upon  the  throne  of  Israel ; yet  so  that  thy 
children  take  heed  to  their  way  to  walk  in 
my  law,  as  thou  hast  walked  before  me. 

17  Now  then,  O Lord  God  of  Israel,  let  thy 
word  be  verified,  which  thou  hast  spoken 
unto  thy  servant  David. 

18  But  will  God  in  very  deed  dwell  with  men 
on  the  earth  ? Behold,  heaven  and  the  heav- 
en of  heavens  cannot  contain  thee ; how 
much  less  this  house  which  I have  built ! 

19  Have  respect  therefore  to  the  prayer  of 
thy  servant,  and  to  his  supplication,  O Lord 
my  God,  to  hearken  unto  the  cry  and  the 
prayer  which  thy  servant  prayeth  before 
thee: 

30  That  thine  eyes  may  be  open  upon  this 

house  day  and  night,  upon  the  place  whereof 
thou  hast  said  that  thou  wouldest  put  thy 
name  there ; to  hearken  unto  the  prayer 
which  thy  servant  prayeth  toward  this 
place.  , 

31  Hearken  therefore  unto  the  supplications 
of  thy  servant,  and  of  thy  people  Israel, 
which  they  shall  make  toward  this  place: 
hear  thou  from  thy  dwellingplace,  even  from 
heaven ; and  when  thou  hearest,  forgive. 

33 1 If  a man  sin  against  his  neighbour,  and 
an  oath  be  laid  upon  him  to  make  him  swear, 
and  the  oath  come  before  thine  altar  in  this 


33  Then  hear  thou  from  heaven,  and  do,  and 
judge  thy  servants,  by  requiting  the  wicked, 
by  recompensing  his  way  upon  his  own 

m 


head ; and  by  justifying  the  righteous,  by 
giving  him  according  to  his  righteousness. 

34  1 And  if  thy  people  Israel  be  put  to  the 
worse  before  the  enemy,  because  they  have 
sinned  against  thee ; and  shall  return  and 
confess  thy  name,  and  pray  and  make  sup- 
plication before  thee  in  this  house ; 

35  Then  hear  thou  from  the  heavens,  and 
forgive  the  sin  of  thy  people  Israel,  and 
bring  them  again  unto  the  land  which  thou 
gavest  to  them  and  to  their  fathers. 

36  1 When  the  heaven  is  shut  up,  and  there 
is  no  rain,  because  they  have  sinned  against 
thee ; yet  if  they  pray  toward  this  place,  and 
confess  thy  name,  and  turn  from  their  sin, 
when  thou  dost  afflict  them ; 

37  Then  hear  thou  from  heaven,  and  forgive 
the  sin  of  thy  servants,  and  of  thy  people  Is- 
rael, when  thou  hast  taught  them  the  good 
way,  wherein  they  should  walk;  and  send 
rain  upon  thy  land,  which  thou  hast  given 
unto  thy  people  for  an  inheritance. 

38  1 If  there  be  dearth  in  the  land,  if  there 
be  pestilence,  if  there  be  blasting  or  mildew, 
locusts  or  caterpillars ; if  their  enemies  be- 
siege them  in  the  cities  of  their  land ; what- 
soever sore,  or  whatsoever  sickness  there  he : 

39  Then  what  prayer  or  what  supplication 
soever  shall  be  made  of  any  man,  or  of  all 
thy  people  Israel,  when  every  one  shall  know 
his  own  sore  and  his  own  grief,  and  shall 
spread  forth  his  hands  in  this  house : 

30  Then  hear  thou  from  heaven  thy  dwell- 
ingplace, and  forgive,  and  render  unto  every 
man  according  unto  all  his  ways,  whose  heart 
thou  knowest ; (for  thou  only  knowest  the 
hearts  of  the  children  of  men ;) 

31  That  they  may  fear  thee,  to  walk  in  thy 
ways,  so  long  as  they  live  in  the  land  which 
thou  gavest  unto  our  fathers. 

33  t Moreover  concerning  the  stranger, 
which  is  not  of  thy  people  Israel,  but  is  come 
from  a far  country  for  thy  great  name’s  sake, 
and  thy  mighty  hand,  and  thy  stretched  out 
arm ; if  they  come  and  pray  in  this  house ; 

33  Then  hear  thou  from  the  heavens,  even 

from  thy  dwellingplace,  and  do  according  to 
all  that  the  stranger  calleth  to  thee  for ; that 
all  people  of  the  earth  may  know  thy  name, 
and  fear  thee,  as  doth  thy  people  Israel,  and 
may  know  that  this  house  which  I have  built 
is  called  by  thy  name.  . ^ . 

34  If  thy  people  go  out  to  war  against  their 

enemies  by  the  way  that  thou  shalt  send 
them,  and  they  pray  unto  thee  toward  this 
city  which  thou  hast  chosen,  and  the  house 
which  I have  built  for  thy  name ; , 

35  Then  hear  thou  from  the  heavens  their 

prayer  and  their  supplication,  and  maintain 
their  cause.  „ 

36  If  they  sin  against  thee,  (for  there  is  no 
man  which  sinneth  not,)  and  thou  be  angry 
with  them,  and  deliver  them  over  before 
their  enemies,  and  they  carry  them  away 
captives  unto  a land  far  off  or  near ; 

37  Yet  if  they  bethink  themselves  m the 
land  whither  they  are  carried  captive,  and 
turn  and  pray  unto  thee  in  the  land  of  their 
captivity,  saying.  We  have  sinned,  we  have 
done  amiss,  and  have  dealt  wickedly ; 

38  If  they  return  to  thee  with  all  their 
heart  and  with  all  their  soul  in  the  land  of 
their  captivity,  whither  they  have  carried 
them  captives,  and  pray  toward  their  lanQ^ 


His  solemn  sacrifice,  II.  CIIRON 

which  thou  g-avest  unto  their  fathers,  and 
toward  the  city  which  thou  hast  chosen, 
and  toward  the  house  which  I have  built 
for  thy  name : 

39  Then  hear  thou  from  the  heavens,  even 
from  thy  dwelling-place,  their  prayer  and 
their  supplications,  and  maintain  their 
cause,  and  forg-ive  thy  people  which  have 
sinned  ag-ainst  thee. 

40  Now,  my  God,  let,  I beseech  thee,  thine 
eyes  be  open,  and  let  thine  ears  be  attent 
unto  the  prayer  that  is  made  in  this  place. 

41  Now  therefore  arise,  O Lord  God,  into 
thy  resting-  place,  thou,  and  the  ark  of  thy 
strength : let  thy  priests,  O Lord  God,  be 
clothed  with  salvation,  and  let  thy  saints 
rejoice  in  g-oodness. 

42  O Lord  God,  turn  not  away  the  face  of 
thine  anointed:  remember  the  mercies  of 
David  thy  servant. 

CHAPTER  VII. 

Solemn  dedication  of  the  temple. 

NOW  when  Solomon  had  made  an  end  of 
praying-,  the  fire  came  down  from  heav- 
en, and  consumed  the  burnt  offering-  and 
the  sacrifices ; and  the  glory  of  the  Lord 
filled  the  house. 

2 And  the  priests  could  not  enter  into  the 
house  of  the  Lord,  because  the  glory  of 
the  Lord  had  filled  the  Lord’s  house. 

3 And  when  all  the  children  of  Israel  saw 
ho^  the  fire  came  down,  and  the  glory  of 
the  Lord  upon  the  house,  they  bowed  them- 
selves with  their  faces  to  the  ground  upon 
the  pavement,  and  worshipped,  and  praised 
the  Lord,  saying,  For  he  is  good;  for  his 
mercy  endiireth  for  ever. 

4 t Then  the  king  and  all  the  people  of- 
fered sacrifices  before  the  Lord. 

5 And  king  Solomon  offered  a sacrifice  of 
twenty  and  two  thousand  oxen,  and  a hun- 
dred and  twenty  thousand  sheep.  So  the 
king  and  all  the  people  dedicated  the  house 
of  God. 

6 And  the  priests  waited  on  their  offices : 
the  Levites  also  with  instruments  of  music 
of  the  Lord,  which  David  the  king  had 
made  to  praise  the  Lord,  because  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever,  when  David  nraised  by 
their  ministry;  and  the  priests  sounded 
trumpets  before  them,  and  all  Israel  stood. 

7 Moreover  Solomon  hallowed  the  middle 
of  the  court  that  was  before  the  house  of 
the  Lord  : for  there  he  offered  burnt  offer- 
ings, and  the  fat  of  the  peace  offerings, 
because  the  brazen  altar  which  Solomon 
had  made  was  not  able  to  receive  the  burnt 
offerings,  and  the  meat  offerings,  and  the 
fat. 

8 IF  Also  at  the  same  time  Solomon  kept  the 
feast  seven  days,  and  all  Israel  with  him,  a 
very  great  congregation,  from  the  entering 
in  of  Hamath  unto  the  river  of  Egypt. 

9 And  in  the  eighth  day  they  made  a sol- 
emn assembly:  for  they  kept  the  dedica- 
tion of  the  altar  seven  days,  and  the  feast 
seven  days. 

10  And  on  the  three  and  twentieth  day  of 
the  seventh  month  he  sent  the  people  away 
into  their  tents,  glad  and  merry  in  heart  for 
the  goodness  that  the  Lord  had  shewed 
unto  David,  and  to  Solomon,  and  to  Israel 
his  peopleo 


CLES,  VIII.  God’s  promises  to  him. 

11  Thus  Solomon  finished  the  house  of  the 
Lord,  and  the  king’s  house:  and  all  that 
came  into  Solomon’s  heart  to  make  in  the 
house  of  the  Lord,  and  in  his  own  house, 
he  prosperously  effected. 

12  1 And  the  Lord  appeared  to  Solomon 
by  night,  and  said  unto  him,  I have  heard 
thy  prayer,  and  have  chosen  this  place  to 
myself  for  a house  of  sacrifice. 

13  If  I shut  up  heaven  that  there  be  no 
rain,  or  if  I command  the  locusts  to  devour 
the  land,  or  if  I send  pestilence  among  my 
people ; 

14  If  my  people,  which  are  called  by  my 
name,  shall  humble  themselves,  and  praj^ 
and  seek  my  face,  and  turn  from  their 
wicked  ways ; then  will  I hear  from  heav- 
en, and  will  forgive  their  sin,  and  will  heal 
their  land. 

15  Now  mine  eyes  shall  be  open,  and  mine 
ears  attent  unto  the  prayer  that  is  made  in 
this  place. 

16  For  now  have  I chosen  and  sanctified 
this  house,  that  my  name  may  be  there  for 
ever:  and  mine  eyes  and  mine  heart  shall 
be  there  perpetually. 

17  And  as  for  thee,  if  thou  wilt  walk  before 
me,  as  David  thy  father  walked,  and  do  ac- 
cording to  all  that  I have  commanded  thee, 
and  Shalt  observe  my  statutes  and  my  judg- 
ments ; 

18  Then  will  I stablish  the  throne  of  thy 
kingdom,  according  as  I have  covenanted 
with  David  thy  father,  saying.  There  shall 
not  fail  thee  a man  to  be  ruler  in  Israel. 

19  But  if  ye  turn  away,  and  forsake  my 
statutes  and  my  commandments,  which  I 
have  set  before  you,  and  shall  go  and  serve 
other  gods,  and  worship  them ; 

20  Then  will  I pluck  them  up  by  the  roots 
out  of  my  land  which  I have  given  them; 
and  this  house,  which  I have  sanctified  for 
my  name,  will  I cast  out  of  my  sight,  and 
will  make  it  to  be  a proverb  and  a byword 
among  all  nations. 

21  And  this  house,  which  is  high,  shall  be 
an  astonishment  to  every  one  that  passeth 
by  it;  so  that  he  shall  say.  Why  hath  the 
Lord  done  thus  unto  this  land,  and  unto 
this  house? 

22  And  it  shall  be  answered.  Because  they 
forsook  the  Lord  God  of  their  fathers, 
which  brought  them  forth  out  of  the  land 
of  Egypt,  and  laid  hold  on  other  gods,  and 
worshipped  them,  and  served  them : there- 
fore hath  he  brought  ail  this  evil  upon 
them. 

CHAPTER  VIII. 

Solomon’s  yearly  sacrifices. 

AND  it  came  to  pass  at  the  end  of  twenty 
years,  wherein  Solomon  had  built  the 
house  of  the  Lord,  and  his  own  house, 

2 That  the  cities  which  Huram  had  restored 
to  Solomon,  Solomon  built  them,  and  caused 
the  children  of  Israel  to  dwell  there. 

3 And  Solomon  went  to  Hamath-zobah, 
and  prevailed  against  it. 

4 And  he  built  Tadmor  in  the  wilderness, 
and  all  the  store  cities,  which  he  built  in 
Hamath. 

5 Also  he  built  Beth-horon  the  upper,  and 
Beth-horon  the  nether,  fenced  cities,  with 
walls,  gates,  and  bars ; 


The  queen  of  Sheba's  II.  CHRONICLES,  IX.  iiisit  to  king  Solomon. 


6 And  Baalath,  and  all  the  store  cities  that 
Solomon  had,  and  all  the  chariot  cities,  and 
the  cities  of  the  horsemen,  and  all  that  Solo- 
mon desired  to  build  in  Jerusalem,  and  in 
Lebanon,  and  throughout  all  the  land  of  his 
dominion. 

7 H As  for  all  the  people  that  were  left  of 
the  Hittites,  and  the  Amorites,  and  the  Per- 
izzites,  and  the  Hivites,  and  the  Jebusites, 
which  were  not  of  Israel, 

8 But  of  their  children,  who  were  left  after 
them  in  the  land,  whom  the  children  of  Is- 
rael consumed  not,  them  did  Solomon  make 
to  pay  tribute  until  this  day. 

9 But  of  the  children  of  Israel  did  Solomon 
make  no  servants  for  his  work ; but  they 
were  men  of  war,  and  chief  of  his  captains, 
and  captains  of  his  chariots  and  horsemen. 

10  And  these  were  the  chief  of  king  Solo- 
mon’s officers,  even  two  hundred  and  fifty, 
that  bare  rule  over  the  people. 

11  t And  Solomon  brought  up  the  daugh- 
ter of  Pharaoh  out  of  the  city  of  David  un- 
to the  house  that  he  had  built  for  her:  for 
he  said.  My  wife  shall  not  dwell  in  the  house 
of  David  king  of  Israel,  because  the  places 
are  holy,  whereunto  the  ark  of  the  Lord 
hath  come. 

12  t Then  Solomon  offered  burnt  offerings 
unto  the  Lord  on  the  altar  of  the  Lord, 
which  he  had  built  before  the  porch, 

13  Even  after  a certain  rate  every  day,  of- 
fering according  to  the  commandment  of 
Moses,  on  the  sabbaths,  and  on  the  new 
moons,  and  on  the  solemn  feasts,  three 
times  in  the  year,  even  in  the  feast  of  un- 
leavened bread,  and  in  the  feast  of  weeks, 
and  in  the  feast  of  tabernacles. 

14  t And  he  appointed,  according  to  the 
order  of  David  his  father,  the  courses  of  the 
priests  to  their  service,  and  the  Levites  to 
their  charges,  to  praise  and  minister  before 
the  priests,  as  the  duty  of  every  day  re- 
quired : the  porters  also  by  their  courses  at 
every  gate:  for  so  had  David  the  man  of 
God  commanded. 

15  And  they  departed  not  from  the  com- 
mandment of  the  king  unto  the  priests 
and  Levites  concerning  any  matter,  or  con- 
cerning the  treasures. 

16  Now  all  the  work  of  Solomon  was  pre- 
pared unto  the  day  of  the  foundation  of  the 
house  of  the  Lord,  and  until  it  was  finished. 
So  the  house  of  the  Lord  was  perfected. 

17  ^ Then  went  Solomon  to  Ezion-geber, 
and  to  Eloth,  at  the  sea  side  in  the  land  of 
Edom. 

18  And  Huram  sent  him,  by  the  hands  of 
his  servants,  ships,  and  servants  that  had 
knowledge  of  the  sea ; and  they  went  with 
the  servants  of  Solomon  to  Ophir,  and  took 
thence  four  hundred  and  fitty  talents  of 
gold,  and  brought  them  to  king  Solomon. 

CHAPTER  IX. 

Queen  of  Sheba  visits  Solomon. 

AND  when  the  queen  of  Sheba  heard  of 
J\.  the  fame  of  Solomon,  she  came  to  prove 
Solomon  with  hard  questions  at  Jerusalem, 
with  a very  great  company,  and  camels  that 
bare  spices,  and  gold  in  abundance,  and  pre- 
cious stones:  and  when  she  was  come  to 
Solomon,  she  communed  with  him  of  aU 
that  was  in  her  heart, 

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2 And  Solomon  told  her  all  her  questions : 
and  there  was  nothing  hid  from  Solomon 
which  he  told  her  not. 

3 And  when  the  queen  of  Sheba  had  seen 
the  wisdom  of  Solomon,  and  the  house  that 
he  had  built, 

4 And  the  meat  of  his  table,  and  the  sitting 
of  his  servants,  and  the  attendance  of  his 
ministers,  and  their  apparel ; his  cupbearers 
also,  and  their  apparel ; and  his  ascent  by 
which  he  went  up  into  the  house  of  the 
Lord  ; there  was  no  more  spirit  in  her. 

5 And  she  said  to  the  king.  It  ivas  a true 
report  which  I heard  in  mine  own  land  of 
thine  acts,  and  of  thy  wisdom : 

6 Howbeit  I believed  not  their  words,  until 
I came,  and  mine  eyes  had  seen  it : and,  be- 
hold, the  one  half  of  the  greatness  of  thy 
wisdom  was  not  told  me : for  thou  exceed- 
est  the  fame  that  I heard. 

7 Happy  are  thy  men,  and  happy  are  these 
thy  servants,  which  stand  continually  before 
thee,  and  hear  thy  wisdom. 

8 Blessed  be  the  Lord  thy  God,  which  de- 
lighted in  thee  to  set  thee  on  his  throne,  to 
be  king  for  the  Lord  thy  God : because  thy 
God  loved  Israel,  to  establish  them  for  ever, 
therefore  made  he  thee  king  over  them,  to 
do  judgment  and  justice. 

9 And  she  gave  the  king  a hundred  and 
twenty  talents  of  gold,  and  of  spices  great 
abundance,  and  precious  stones:  neither 
was  there  any  such  spice  as  the  queen  of 
Sheba  gave  king  Solomon. 

10  And  the  servants  also  of  Huram,  and  the 
servants  of  Solomon,  which  brought  gold 
from  Ophir,  brought  algum  trees  and  pre- 
cious stones, 

11  And  the  king  made  of  the  algum  trees 
terraces  to  the  house  of  the  Lord,  and  to 
the  king’s  palace,  and  harps  and  psalteries 
for  singers : and  there  were  none  such  seen 
before  in  the  land  of  Judah. 

13  And  king  Solomon  gave  to  the  queen  of 
Sheba  all  her  desire,  whatsoever  she  asked, 
besides  that  which  she  had  brought  unto  the 
king.  So  she  turned,  and  went  away  to  her 
own  land,  she  and  her  servants. 

13 1 Now  the  weight  of  gold  that  came  to 
Solomon  in  one  year  was  six  hundred  and 
threescore  and  six  talents  of  gold ; 

14  Besides  that  which  chapmen  and  mer- 
chants brought.  And  all  the  kings  of  Ara 
bia  and  governors  of  the  country  brought, 
gold  and  silver  to  Solomon. 

15  t And  king  Solomon  made  two  hundred 
targets  o/ beaten  gold:  six  hundred  shekels 
of  beaten  gold  went  to  one  target. 

16  And  three  hundred  shields  made  he  of 
beaten  gold : three  hundred  shekels  of  gold 
went  to  one  shield.  And  the  king  put  them 
in  the  house  of  the  forest  of  Lebanon. 

17  Moreover  the  king  made  a great  throne 
of  ivory,  and  overlaid  it  with  pure  gold. 

18  And  there  were  six  steps  to  the  throne, 
with  a footstool  of  gold,  which  were  fastened 
to  the  throne,  and  stays  on  each  side  of  the 
sitting  place,  and  two  lions  standing  by  the 
stays : 

19  And  twelve  lions  stood  there  on  the 

one  side  and  on  the  other  upon  the  six 
steps.  There  was  not  the  like  made  in  any 
kingdom.  , ^ , 

30  f And  all  the  drinking  vessels  of  king 


Ten  tribes  revolt 


Solomon  were  of  ^old,  and  all  the  vessels  of 
the  house  of  the  torest  of  Lebanon  were  of 
pure  c;old:  none  were  of  silver;  it  was  not 
any  thini?  accounted  of  in  the  days  of  Sol- 
omon. 

kind’s  ships  went  to  Tarshish 
with  the  servants  of  Huram : every  three 
years  once  came  the  ships  of  Tarshish  bring- 
ing- g-old,  and  silver,  ivory,  and  apes,  and 
peacocks. 

22  And  king-  Solomon  passed  all  the  kinffs 
of  the  eartli  in  riches  and  wisdom. 

23  1 And  all  the  king-s  of  the  earth  soug-ht 
the  presence  of  Solomon,  to  hear  his  wis- 
ooin  that  God  had  put  in  his  heart. 

24  And  they  brought  ev^ery  man  his  pres- 
ent, vessels  of  silver,  and  vessels  of  gold, 
and  raiment,  harness,  and  spices,  horses, 
and  mules,  a rate  year  by  year. 

25  ^ And  Solomon  had  four  thousand  stalls 
tor  horses  and  chariots,  and  twelve  thousand 
horsemen ; whom  he  bestowed  in  the  char- 

f ^ ^^og  at  Jerusalem. 

26  Tl  And  he  reigned  over  all  the  kings  from 
the  river  even  unto  the  land  of  the  Philis- 
tines, and  to  the  border  of  Egypt. 

27  And  the  king  made  silver  in  Jerusalem 
as  stones,  and  cedar  trees  made  he  as  the 
sycamore  trees  that  are  in  the  low  plains  in 
abundance. 

unto  Solomon  horses 
of  all  lands. 

29  J Now  the  rest  of  the  acts  of  Solomon, 

J^oy  not  written  in  the 
book  of  Nathan  the  prophet,  and  in  the 
prophecy  of  Ahijah  the  Shilonite,  and  in 
the  visions  of  Iddo  the  seer  against  Jero- 
boam the  son  of  Nebat? 

30  And  Solomon  reigned  in  Jerusalem  over 
all  Israel  forty  years. 

31  And  Solomon  slept  with  his  fathers,  and 
he  was  buried  in  the  city  of  David  his  father : 
and  Pehoboam  his  son  reigned  in  his  stead. 

CHAPTER  X. 

Revolt  of  me  ten  tribes. 

went  to  Shechem : for  to 
Shechem  were  all  Israel  come  to  make 
him  king. 

^ came  to  pass,  when  Jeroboam  the 

son  of  Nebat,  who  was  in  Egypt,  whither  he 
had  fled  from  the  presence  of  Solomon  the 
king,  hepd  it,  that  Jeroboam  returned  out 
ot  Egypt. 

3 And  they  sent  and  called  him.  So  Jero- 
boam and  all  Israel  came  and  spake  to  Re- 
hoboam,  saying, 

made  our  yoke  grievous ; now 
thermo  re  ease  thou  somewhat  the  grievous 
servitude  of  thy  father,  and  his  heavy  yoke 
that  he  put  upon  us,  and  we  will  serve  thee, 
a And  he  said  unto  them,  Come  again  unto 

^arted^^^ 

^ f^ehoboam  took  counsel  with 

Solomon 

his  father  while  he  yet  lived,  saying.  What 
peopfe  ? return  answer  to  this 

hi  saying.  If  thou 

to  this  people,  and  please  them,  and 
servJnffi  words  to  them,  they  will  be  thy 
servants  for  ever.  ^ 

8 But  he  forsook  the  counsel  which  the  old 


II.  CHRONICLES,  XI. 


from  Rehoboam. 


men  gave  him,  and  took  counsel  with  the 
young  men  that  were  brought  up  with  him, 
that  stood  before  him. 

^ said  unto  them.  What  advice  give 

ye  that  we  may  return  answer  to  this  people 
which  have  spoken  to  me,  saying,  Ease  some- 
what the  yoke  that  thy  father  did  put  upon 

10  And  the  young  men  that  were  brought 

PP  spake  unto  him,  saying.  Thus 

Shalt  thou  answer  the  people  that  spake  unto 
thee,  saying.  Thy  father  made  our  yoke 
heavy,  but  make  thou  it  somewhat  lighter 
rPr,  Shalt  thou  say  unto  them,  Mv 

loins  shall  be  thicker  than  my  father’s 

11  For  whereas  my  father  put  a heavy  yoke 
upon  you,I  will  put  more  to  your  yoke:  my 
father  chastised  you  with  whips,  but  I will 
chastise  you  with  scorpions. 

people  came  to 
Rehoboam  on  the  third  day,  as  the  king 
bade,  saying.  Come  again  to  me  on  the  third 
day. 

13  And  the  king  answered  them  roughly  • 
and  king  Rehoboam  forsook  the  counsel  of 
the  old  men, 

14  And  answered  them  after  the  advice  of 
the  young  men,  saying.  My  father  made 
your  yoke  heavy,  but  I will  add  thereto : my 
father  chastised  you  with  whips,  but  I will 
chastise  you  with  scorpions. 

15  So  the  king  hearkened  not  unto  the  peo- 
ple  .‘  for  the  cause  was  of  God,  that  the  Lord 
might  perform  his  word,  which  he  spake  by 
the  hand  of  Ahijah  the  Shilonite  to  Jero- 
boam the  son  of  Nebat. 

16  IF  And  when  all  Israel  saw  that  the  king 
would  not  hearken  unto  them,  the  people 
answered  the,  king,  saying.  What  portion 
Paye  we  in  David  ? and  we  have  none  inher- 
itance in  the  son  of  J esse : every  man  to  your 
tents,  O Israel : and  now,  David,  see  to  thine  • 

^ Israel  went  to  their  tents. 

17  But  as  for  the  children  of  Israel  that 
dwelt  in  the  cities  of  Judah,  Rehoboam 
reigned  over  them. 

18  Then  king  Rehoboam  sent  Hadoram  that 
was  over  the  tribute ; and  the  children  of  Is- 
rael stoned  him  with  stones,  that  he  died. 
But  King  Rehoboam  made  speed  to  get  him 

chariot,  to  flee  to  Jerusalem. 

19  And  Israel  rebelled  against  the  house  of 
David  unto  this  day. 

CHAPTER  XI. 

Rehoboam  reigns  over  Judah. 

AND  when  Rehoboam  was  come  to  Jeru- 
Salem,  he  gathered  of  the  house  of  Ju- 
d^  and  Benjamin  a hundred  and  fourscore 
thousand  chosen  men,  which  were  warriors 
to  fight  against  Israel,  that  he  might  bring 
the  kingdom  again  to  Rehoboam. 

2 But  the  word  of  the  Lord  came  to  Shem- 
aiah  the  man  of  God,  saying, 

3 Speak  unto  Rehoboam  the  son  of  Solomon, 
king  of  J udah,  and  to  all  Israel  in  Judah  and 
Benjamin,  saying, 

4 Thus  saith  the  Lord,  Ye  shall  not  go  up, 

nor  fight  against  your  brethren : return 
every  man  to  his  house;  for  this  thing  is 
done  of  me.  And  they  obeyed  the  words  of 
the  Lord,  and  returned  from  going  against 
Jeroboam.  ^ 

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Rehoboam's  children. 


II.  CHRONICLES,  XH. 


Shishak  invadeth  Judah, 


5 II  And  Rehoboam  dwelt  in  Jerusalem,  and 
built  cities  for  defence  in  J udah. 

6 He  built  even  Beth-lebem,  and  Etam,  and 
Tekoa 

7 And  Betb-zur,  and  Sboco,  and  Adullam, 

8 And  Gatb,  and  Maresbab,  and  Zipb, 

9 And  Adoraim,  and  Lacbisb,  and  Azekab, 

10  And  Zorab,  and  Ajalon,  and  Hebron, 

wbicb  are  in  Judab  and  in  Benjamin,  fenced 
cities.  T , T j 

11  And  be  fortified  tbe  strong  holds,  and 

put  captains  in  them,  and  store  of  victuals, 
and  of  oil  and  wine.  , ^ * i,- 

13  And  in  every  several  city  he  put  shields 
and  spears,  and  made  them  exceeding  strong, 
having  Judab  and  Benjamin  on  bis  side. 

13  t And  the  priests  and  tbe  Levites  that 

were  in  all  Israel  resorted  to  him  out  of  all 
their  coasts.  ^ 

14  For  tbe  Levites  left  their  suburbs  and 

their  possession,  and  came  to  Judab  and  Je- 
rusalem : for  Jeroboam  and  his  sons  had  cast 
them  off  from  executing  tbe  priest’s  office 
unto  the  Lord  : . ^ ^ - r.  x,  • i, 

15  And  he  ordained  him  priests  for  the  high 

places,  and  for  the  devils,  and  for  the  calves 
which  he  had  made.  ^ ^ 

16  And  after  them,  out  of  all  the  tribes  of 
Israel,  such  as  set  their  hearts  to  seek  the 
Lord  God  of  Israel  came  to  Jerusalem,  to 
sacrifice  unto  the  Lord  God  of  their  fathers. 

17  So  they  strengthened  the  kingdom  of 
Judah,  and  made  Rehoboam  the  son  of  Sol- 
omon strong,  three  years : :^r  three  /ears 
they  walked  in  the  way  of  David  and  Sol- 

18  H And  Rehoboam  took  him  Mahalath 

the  daughter  of  Jerimoth  the  son  of  David 
to  wife,  and  Abihail  the  daughter  of  Eliab 
the  son  of  Jesse;  , • t 

19  Which  bare  him  children;  Jeush,  and 

Shamariah,  and  Zaham.  , , -i, 

20  And  after  her  he  took  Maachah  the 
daughter  of  Absalom;  which  bare  hiin  Abi- 
iah,  and  Attai,  and  Ziza,  and  Shelomith. 

31  And  Rehoboam  loved  Maachah  the 
daughter  of  Absalom  above  all  his  wives 
and  his  concubines:  (for  he  took  eighteen 
wives,  and  threescore  concubines ; and  begat 
twenty  and  eight  sons,  and  threescore 
daughters.)  -p 

23  And  Rehoboam  made  Abijah  the  son  of 
ISIaachah  the  chief,  to  be  ruler  among  his 
brethren:  for  he  thought  to  make  him 

^23  And  he  dealt  wisely,  and  dispersed  of 
all  his  children  throughout  all  the  countries 
of  Judah  and  Benjamin,  unto  every  fenced 
city : and  he  gave  them  victuals  in  abund- 
ance. And  he  desired  many  wives. 


CHAPTER  XII. 

Rehoboam  punished  by  Shishak. 

AND  it  came  to  pass,  when  Rehoboam 
had  established  the  kingdom,  and  had 
strengthened  himself,  he  forso9k  the  law  ot 
the  Lord,  and  all  Israel  with  him. 

2 And  it  came  to  pass,  that  in.the  fifth  year 
of  king  Rehoboam,  Shishak  king  of  Egypt 
came  up  against  Jerusalem,  because  they 
had  transgressed  against  the  Lord, 

3 With  twelve  hundred  chariots,  and  three- 
score thousand  horsemen:  and  the  people 
were  without  number  that  came  with  him 

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out  of  Egypt;  the  Lubim,  the  Sukkiim,  and 
the  Ethiopians.  , . , 

4 And  he  took  the  fenced  cities  which  per- 
tained to  Judah,  and  came  to  Jerusalem. 

5 t Then  came  Shemaiah  the  prophet  to 

Rehoboam,  and  to  the  princes  of  Judah, 
that  were  gathered  together  to  Jerusalem 
because  of  Shishak,  and  said  unto  them. 
Thus  saith  the  Lord,  Ye  have  forsaken  me, 
and  therefore  have  I also  left  you  in  the 
hand  of  Shishak.  ^ ^ ^ ^ 

6 Whereupon  the  princes  of  Israel  and  the 
king  humbled  themselves;  and  they  said, 
The  Lord  Is  righteous. 

7 And  when  the  Lord  saw  that  they  hum- 
bled themselves,  the  word  of  the  Lord  came 
to  Shemaiah,  saying,  They  have  humbled 
themselves;  therefore  I will  not  destroy 
them,  but  I will  grant  them  some  deliver- 
ance ; and  my  wrath  shall  not  be  poured  out 
upon  Jerusalem  by  the  hand  of  Shishak. 

8 Nevertheless  they  shall  be  his  servants; 
that  they  may  know  my  service,  and  the 
service  of  the  kingdoms  of  the  countries. 

9 So  Shishak  king  of  Egypt  came  up  against 

Jerusalem,  and  took  away  the  treasures  ot 
the  house  of  the  Lord,  and  the  treasures  of 
the  king’s  house;  he  took  all:  he  carried 
away  also  the  shields  of  gold  which  Solomon 
had  made.  „ , , ^ 

10  Instead  of  which  king  Rehoboam  made 
shields  of  brass,  and  committed  them  to  the 
hands  of  the  chief  of  the  guard,  that  kept 
the  entrance  of  the  king’s  house. 

11  And  when  the  king  entered  into  the 

house  of  the  Lord,  the  guard  came  and 
fetched  them,  and  brought  them  again  into 
the  guardchamber.  ^ 

13  And  when  he  humbled  himself,  the 
wrath  of  the  Lord  turned  from  him,  that 
he  would  not  destroy  him  altogether : and 
also  in  Judah  things  went  well. 

13 1 So  king  Rehoboam  strengthened  him- . 
self  in  Jerusalem,  and  reigned : for  Rehobo- 
am was  one  and  forty  years  old  when  he 
began  to  reign,  and  he  reigned  seventeen 
vears  in  Jerusalem,  the  city  which  Hie  Lord 
had  chosen  out  of  all  the  tribes  of  Israel,  to 
put  his  name  there.  And  his  mother  s name 
was  Naamah  an  Ammonitess.  - 

14  And  he  did  evil,  because  he  prepared  not 

his  heart  to  seek  the  Lord.  ^ 4,  a 

15  Now  the  acts  of  Rehoboam,  first  and 

last,  are  they  not  written  in  the  book  ot 
Shemaiah  the  prophet,  and  of  Iddo  the  seer 
concerning  genealogies?  there  were 

wars  between  Rehoboam  and  Jeroboam 
continually. 

16  And  Rehoboam  slept  with  his  fathers, 
and  was  buried  in  the  city  of 

Abijah  his  son  reigned  in  his  stead.  . 


CHAPTER  XIII. 

Abijah  overcometh  Jeroboam. 

NOW  in  the  eighteenth  year  of  king 
Jeroboam  began  Abijah  to  reign  over 

’^^^He  reigned  three  years  in  Jerusalem. 
His  mother’s  name  also  was  Michaiah  tiie 
daughter  of  Uriel  of  Gibeah.  And  theie 
was  war  between  Abijah  and  Jeroboam. 

3 And  Abijah  set  the  battle  in  array  with 
an  army  of  valiant  men  of  war, 
hundred  thousand  chosen  men : Jeroboam 


Abijah  warreth 


also  set  the  battle  in  array  ag-ainst  him 
with  eight  hundred  thousand  chosen  men, 
being  mighty  men  of  valour. 
i t And  Abijah  stood  up  upon  mount 
Zomaraim,  which  is  in  mount  Ephraim, 
and  said,  Hear  me,  thou  Jeroboam,  and  all 
Israel  ; 

5 Ought  ye  not  to  know  that  the  Lord 
God  of  Israel  gave  the  kingdom  over 
Jsrael  to  Da\dd  for  ever,  even  to  him  and 
to  his  sons  by  a covenant  of  salt? 

6 Yet  Jeroboam  the  son  of  Nebat,  the 
servant  of  Solomon  the  son  of  David,  is 

hath  rebelled  against  his  lord. 

7 And  there  are  gathered  unto  him  vain 
men,  the  children  of  Belial,  and  have 
strengthened  themselves  against  Rehoboam 
the  son  of  Solomon,  when  Rehoboam  was 
young  and  tenderhearted,  and  could  not 
withstand  them. 

8 And  now  ye  think  to  withstand  the  king- 
dom  of  the  Lord  in  the  hand  of  the  sons  of 
David;  and  ye  he  a great  multitude,  and 
mere  are  with  you  golden  calves,  which 
Jeroboam  made  you  for  gods. 

9 Have  ye  not  cast  out  the  priests  of  the 
lord,  the  sons  of  Aaron,  and  the  Levites, 
and  have  inade  you  priests  after  the  manner 
of  the  nations  of  other  lands?  so  that  who- 
soever cometh  to  consecrate  himself  with 
a young  bullock  and  seven  rams,  the  same 
may  be  a priest  of  them  that  are  no  gods. 

10  But  as  for  us,  the  Lord  is  our  God,  and 

we  hpe  not  forsaken  him;  and  the  priests, 
which  minister  unto  the  Lord,  are  the  sons 
bu^nes^*’  I^evites  wait  upon  thei/r 

11  And  they  burn  unto  the  Lord  every 
morning  and  every  evening  burnt  sacrifices 
aDd  sweet  incense : the  shewbread  also  set 
they  in  ord^r  upon  the  pure  table ; and  the 
candlestick  of  gold  with  the  lamps  thereof, 
to  burn  every  evening:  for  we  keep  the 
charge  of  the  Lord  our  God ; but  ye  have 
forsaken  him. 

12  And,  behold,  God  himself  is  with  us  for 
our  captain,  and  his  priests  with  sounding 
trumpets  to  cry  alarm  against  you.  O chil- 

Israel,  fig-ht  ye  not  against  the 
Lord  God  of  your  fathers ; for  ye  shall  not 
prosper. 

13 1 But  Jeroboam  caused  an  ambushment 
to  come  ab(mt  behind  them : so  they  were 
ambushment  was  be- 

xiind  them. 

looked  back,  behold, 
the  battle  w^  before  and  behind : and  they 
Lord,  and  the  priests  sound- 
ed with  the  trumpets. 

men  of  Judah  gave  a shout: 
Judah  shouted,  it  came 
Jeroboam  and  all 
Israel  before  Abijah  and  Judah. 

of  Israel  fled  before 
hand^*  delivered  them  into  their 

people  slew  them 
with  a great  daughter:  so  there  fell  down 
me^n  hundred  thousand  chosen 

? +5®  children  of  Israel  were  brought 
time,  and  the  children  of  Ju- 


II.  CHEONICLES,  XIV 


against  Jerohoam. 
19  And  Abyah  pursued  after  Jeroboam,  and 
took  cities  from  him,  Beth-el  with  the  towns 
thereof,  and  Jeshanah  with  the  towns  there- 
of! ^nJ^^^Phrain  with  the  towns  thereof. 

29  JN either  did  Jeroboam  recover  strength 
apin  in  the  days  of  Abijah : and  the  Lord 
struck  him,  and  he  died. 

^ Hut  Abijah  waxed  mighty,  and  married 
fourteen  wives,  and  begat  twenty  and  two 
sons,  and  sixteen  daughters. 

33  And  the  rest  of  the  acts  of  Abijah,  and 
his  ways,  and  his  sayings,  are  written  in  the 
story  of  the  propnet  Iddo. 

CHAPTER  XIV. 

Asa  destroyeth  idolatry, 

SO  Abijah  slept  with  his  fathers,  and  they 
buried  him  in  the  city  of  David:  and 
Asa  his  sen  reigned  in  his  stead.  In  his  days 
the  land  was  quiet  ten  years. 

^ 'lehicTi  was  good  and 

Lord  his  God : 

3 I or  he  took  away  the  altars  of  the  strange 
£ods,  and  the  high  places,  and  brake  down 
and  cut  down  the  groves : 
rf  commanded  J udah  to  seek  the  Lord 

God  of  their  fathers,  and  to  do  the  law  and 
the  commandment. 

r away  out  of  all  the  cities  of 

J udah  the  high  places  and  the  images : and 
^as  quiet  before  him. 

6  1 And  he  built  fenced  cities  in  Judah : for 
the  land  had  rest,  and  he  had  no  war  in 
those  years;  because  the  Lord  had  given 
him  rest. 

7  Therefore  he  said  unto  Judah,  Let  us 
build  these  cities,  and  make  about  them 
walls  and  towers,  gates  and  bars,  while  the 
land  IS  yet  before  us;  because  we  have 
sought  the  Lord  our  God,  we  have  sought 
him,  and  he  hath  given  us  rest  on  every  side. 
So  they  built  and  prospered. 

8  And  Asa  had  an  army  of  men  that  bare 
targets  and  spears,  out  of  Judah  three  hun- 
dred thousand;  and  out  of  Benjamin,  that 
bare  shields  and  drew  bows,  two  hundred 
and  fourscore  thousand : all  these  were 
mighty  men  of  valour. 

.b?  ^ there  came  out  against  them  Zerah 

the  Ethiopian  with  a host  of  a thousand 
thousand,  and  three  hundred  chariots ; and 
came  unto  Mareshah. 

10  Then  Asa  went  out  against  him,  and 
u ® ill  valley  of 

Zephathah  at  Mareshah. 

Hord  his  God, 
and  said.  Lord,  it  is  nothing  with  thee  to 
-help,  whether  with  many,  or  with  them  that 
have  no  power:  help  us,  O Lord  our  God; 
tor  we  rest  on  thee,  and  in  thy  name  we  go 
against  this  multitude.  O Lord,  thou  art 
prevail  against  thee. 

13  feo  the  Lord  smote  the  Ethiopians  be- 
fore Asa,  and  before  Judah ; and  the  Ethio- 
pians fled. 

13  And  Asa  and  the  people  that  were  with 
him  pursued  them  unto  Gerar:  and  the 
Ethiopians  were  overthrown, that  they  could 
not  recover  themselves ; fo^  they  were  do- 
stroyed  before  the  Lord,  and  before  his  host ; 

A A carried  away  very  much  spoil. 

H Amd  they  smote  all  the  cities  round 
about  Gerar ; for  the  fear  of  the  Lord  came 
upon  them:  and  they  spoiled  all  the  cio- 
319 


Asa* 8 ccrvenant  with  Ood. 
ies ; for  there  was  exceeding'  much  spoil  in 

15  They  smote  also  the  tents  of  cattle,  and 
carried  away  sheep  and  camels  in  abundance, 
and  returned  to  Jerusalem. 

CHAPTER  XV. 

Asa's  covenant  with  God. 

AND  the  Spirit  of  God  came  upon  Aza- 

/iL  riah  the  son  of  Oded : ^ 

3 And  he  went  out  to  meet  Asa,  and  said 
unto  him.  Hear  ye  me,  Asa,  and  all  Judah 
and  Benjamin ; The  Lord  is  with  you,  while 
ve  be  with  him ; and  if  ye  seek  him,  he  will 
be  found  of  you ; but  if  ye  forsake  him,  he 
will  forsake  you.  ^ -u  .-u  r. 

3 Now  for  a long  season  Israel  hath  hem 
without  the  true  God,  and  without  a teach- 
ing priest,  and  without  law. 

4 But  when  they  in  their  trouble  did  turn 
unto  the  Lord  God  of  Israel,  and  sought 
him,  he  was  found  of  them. 

5 And  in  those  times  there  was  no  peace  to 

him  that  went  out,  nor  to  him  that  came  in, 
but  great  vexations  were  upon  all  the  in- 
habitants of  the  countries.  ^ , 

6 And  nation  was  destroyed  of  nation,  and 

city  of  city : for  God  did  vex  them  with  all 
adversity.  ^ . i. 

7 Be  ye  strong  therefore,  and  let  not  your 

hands  be  weak : for  your  work  shall  be  re- 
warded. _ j . 

8 And  when  Asa  heard  these  words,  and  the 

prophecy  of  Oded  the  prophet,  he  took 
courage,  and  put  away  the  abominable  idols 
out  of  all  the  land  of  Judah  and  Ben3amin, 
and  out  of  the  cities  which  he  had  taken 
from  mount  Ephraim,  and  renewed  the  altar 
of  the  Lord,  that  was  before  the  porch  of 
the  Lord.  ^ ^ • 

9 And  he  gathered  all  Judah  and  Benjamin, 
and  the  strangers  with  them  out  of  Ephraim 
and  Manasseh,  and  out  of  Simeon : for  they 
fell  to  him  out  of  Israel  in  abundance,  when 
they  saw  that  the  Lord  his  God  was  with 

10  So  they  gathered  themselves  together  at 
Jerusalem  in  the  third  month,  in  the  nt- 
teeuth  year  of  the  reign  of  Asa. 

11  And  they  offered  unto  the  Lord  the  same 
time,  of  the  spoil  which  they  had  brought, 
seven  hundred  oxen  and  seven  thousand 
sheep. 

13  And  they  entered  into  a covenant  to 
seek  the  Lord  God  of  their  fathers  with  all 
their  heart  and  with  all  their  soul ; 

13  That  whosoever  would  not  seek  the 

Lord  God  of  Israel  should  be  put  to  death, 
whether  small  or  great,  whether  man  or 
woman.  . t ^ 

14  And  they  sware  unto  the  Lord  with  a 
loud  voice,  and  with  shouting,  and  with 
trumpets,  and  with  cornets. 

15  And  all  Judah  rejoiced  at  the  oath:  for 

thev  had  sworn  with  all  their  heart,  and 
sought  him  with  their  whole  desire ; and  he 
was  found  of  them : and  the  Lord  gave 
them  rest  round  about.  . , +1, 

16 1 And  also  concerning  Maachah  the  moth- 
er of  Asa  the  king,  he  removed  her  from 
being  queen,  because  she  had  made  an  idol 
in  a grove : and  Asa  cut  down  her  idol,  and 
stamped  it,  and  burnt  it  at  the  brook  Kidron. 
n But  the  high  places  were  not  taken  away 
320 


II.  CHRONICLES,  XV.  Asa  reproved  by  Hanani. 

out  of  Israel : nevertheless  the  heart  of  Asa 
was  perfect  all  his  days.  « n ^ 

18  If  And  he  brought  into  the  house  of  God 

the  things  that  his  father  had  dedicated,  and 
that  he  himself  had  dedicated,  silver,  and 
gold,  and  vessels.  ^ - 

19  And  there  was  no  more  war  unto  the  nve 
and  thirtieth  year  of  the  reign  of  Asa. 

CHAPTER  XVI. 

The  building  of  Bamah  prevented. 

IN  the  six  and  thirtieth  year  of  the  reign 
of  Asa,  Baasha  king  of  Israel  came  up 
against  Judah,  and  built  Ramah,  to  the 
intent  that  he  might  let  none  go  out  or 
come  in  to  Asa  king  of  Judah. 

3  Then  Asa  brought  out  silver  and  gold  out 
of  the  treasures  of  the  house  of  the  Lord 
and  of  the  king’s  house,  and  sent  to  Ben- 
hadad  king  of  Syria,  that  dwelt  at  Damas- 
cus, saying,  _ ^ . 

3 There  is  a league  between  me  and  thee,  as 
there  was  between  my  father  and  thy  fa- 
ther: behold,  I have  sent  thee  silver  and 
gold ; go,  break  thy  league  with  Baasha  king 
of  Israel,  that  he  may  depart  from  me.  , 

4  And  Ben-hadad  hearkened  unto  king 
Asa,  and  sent  the  captains  of  his  armies 
against  the  cities  of  Israel ; and  they  s^ote 
Ijon,  and  Dan,  and  Abel-maim,  and  all  the 
store  cities  of  Naphtali.  . . ^ 

5  And  it  came  to  pass,  when  Baasha  heard 
iU  that  he  left  off  building  of  Ramah,  and 
let  his  work  cease.  „ -r  ^ v,  a 

6  Then  Asa  the  king  took  all  Judah ; and 
they  carried  away  the  stones  of  Ramah,  and 
the  timber  thereof,  wherewith  B^sha  was 
building ; and  he  built  therewith  Geba  and 

^^l^nd  at  that  time  Hanani  the  seer  came 
to  Asa  king  of  Judah,  and  said  unto  him. 
Because  thou  hast  relied  on  the  king  ot 
Syria,  and  not  relied  on  the  Lord  thy  God, 
therefore  is  the  host  of  the  king  of  Syria 
escaped  out  of  thine  hand. 

8  Were  not  the  Ethiopians  and  the  Lubim  a 
huge  host,  with  very  many  chariots  and 
horsemen?  yet,  because  thou  didst  rely  on 
the  Lord,  he  delivered  them  into  thine 
hand.  , ^ 4?  ^ 

9  For  the  eyes  of  the  Lord  run  to  and  tro 
throughout  the  whole  earth,  to  shew  him- 
self strong  in  the  behalf  of  them  whose  heart 
is  perfect  toward  him.  Herein  thou  hast 
done  foolishly:  therefore  from  henceforth 
thou  Shalt  have  wars. 

10  Then  Asa  was  wroth  with  the  seer,  and 
put  him  in  a prison  house ; for  he  was  in  a 
rage  with  him  because  of  this  thing.  And 
Asa  oppressed  some  of  the  people  the  same 

^iTtAnd,  behold,  the  acts  of  Asa,  first  and 
last,  lo,  they  are  written  in  the  book  of  the 
kings  of  Judah  and  Israel.  ^ .. 

13  And  Asa  in  the  thirty  and  ninth  year  ot 
his  reign  was  diseased  in  his  feet,  until  nis 
disease u’ds exceeding  great:  yet  in  his  dis- 
ease he  sought  not  to  the  Lord,  but  to  the 

^iF?^  And^  Asa  slept  with  his  fathers,  and 
died  in  the  one  and  fortieth  year  of  his 

^ll^’And  they  buried  him  in  his  own  sepul- 
chres, which  he  had  made  for  himself  in  the 


Jehoshaphat  reigiieth  well,  II.  CHliONICLES,  XVTII. 

the  bed  which 

was  filled  with  sweet  odours  and  divers 
kinds  of  spices  prepared  by  the  apotheca- 
ries : and  they  made  a very  g-reat  burn- 
ing* tor  mm. 

CHAPTER  XVII. 

JehoshaphaVs  good  reign. 


^ I v/i/yflv* 

AND  Jehoshaphat  his  son  reigned  in  his 
^^stead,  and  strengthened  himself  against 

forces  in  all  the  fenced 
cities  of  Judah,  and  set  garrisons  in  the  land 
of  Judah,  and  in  the  cities  of  Ephraim, 
which  Asa  his  father  had  taken.  ^ 

® with  Jehoshaphat, 

because  he  walked  in  the  first  ways  of  his 
lather  David^,  and  sought  not  unto  Baalim : 

4 But  sought  to  the  Lord  God  of  his  fa- 
ther,  and  walked  in  his  commandments,  and 

doings  of  Israel. 

5 Theref 9re  the  Lord  stablished  the  king- 

T A all  Judah  brought  to 

Jehoshaphat  presents;  and  he  had  riches 
and  honour  in  abundance. 

was  lifted  up  in  the  ways 
of  the  Lord:  moreover  he  took  away  the 
places  and  groves  out  of  Judah. 

7 1 Also  in  the  third  year  of  his  reign  he 
Ben-hail,  and  to 
Obadiah,  and  to  Zechariah,  and  to  Nethan- 
l^ichaiah,  to  teach  in  the  cities 

ot  Judah. 

A with  them  he  sent  Levites,  even 
Nethaniah,  and  Zebadiah, 
and  Asahel,  and  Shemiramoth,  and  Jehona- 
than,  and  Adomjah,  and  Tobijah,  and  Tob- 
? and  with  them  Elishama 
and  Jehoram,  priests. 

in  Judah,  and  had  the 
book  of  the  law  of  the  Lord  with  them,  and 
went  about  tlmoughout  all  the  cities  of  Ju- 
Jah,  and  taught  the  people. 

+ A 1 Lord  fell  upon  all 

the  kingdoms  of  the  lands  that  Riere  round 
• about  Judah,  so  that  they  made  no  war 
against  Jehoshaphat. 

11  Also  some  of  the  Philistines  brought  Je- 
hoshaphat  presents,  and  tribute  silver ; and 

brought  him  flocks,  seven 
thousan^d  and  seven  hundred  rams,  and 
goats  ^nd  seven  hundred  he 

12  1 And  Jehoshaphat  waxed  great  exceed- 

lSK‘„nl.S 

were  in  Jerusalem. 

14  And  mese  ttrc  the  numbers  of  them  ac- 

f'eir  fathe?“  Of 
thP^  thousands;  Adnah 

with  him  mighty  men  of 
hundred  thousand. 

15  And  next  to  him  was  Jehohanan  the 
captain,  and  with  him  two  hundred  and 
fourscore  thousand. 

Amasiah  the  son  of 
f who  willingly  offered  himself  unto 
RQn  i^i*^  fwo  hundred  thou- 

®^ud  rnig’hty  men  of  valour, 
nf  Benjamin ; Eliada  a mighty  man 

ho  ^i“^  armed  men  with 

bow  and  shield  two  hundred  thousand 


His  affinity  with  Ahab, 

^ip^  Jehozabad,  and  with 
rum  a hundred  and  fourscore  thousand 
ready  prepared  for  the  war. 

waited  on  the  king,  besides  those 
u i*^  fenced  cities 

throughout  all  Judah. 

CHAPTER  XVIII. 

Ahah  seduced  by  false  prophets, 
]yrqw  Jehoshaphat  had  riches  and  honour 
Ahab^  ^P^^^ance,  and  joined  affinity  with 

certain  years  he  went  down  to 
Ah  And  Ahab  killed  sheep 

SSAP  P?  abundance,  and  for  the 

people  that  he  had  with  him,  and  persuaded 
Ramoth-gilead. 
Israel  said  unto  Je- 
hoshaphat king  of  Judah,  Wilt  thou  go 
with  me  to  Ramoth-gilead?  And  he  an- 
swered him,  I am  as  thou  art,  and  my  peo-^ 
pie  as  thy  people;  and  we  will  be  with  thee 
in  the  war. 

4 IF  And  Jehoshaphat  said  unto  the  king  of 
Israel,  Inquire,  I pray  thee,  at  the  word  of 
tne  Lord  to  day. 

Pf  Israel  gathered  to- 
toCther  of  prophets  four  hundred  men,  and 
said  unto  them.  Shall  we  go  to  Ramoth- 
gilead  to  battle,  or  shall  I forbear?  And 
^P^  wiU  deliver  it 

into  the  king’s  hand. 

6 But  Jehoshaphat  said,  Is  there  not  here  a 
prophet  of  the  Lord  besides,  that  we  might 
inquire  of  him? 

o!. a®  of  Israel  said  unto  Jehosh- 
aphat, There  is  yet  one  man,  by  whom  we 
may  inquire  of  the  Lord:  but  I hate  him* 
for  he  never  prophesied  good  unto  me,  but 
always  evil : the  same  is  Micaiah  the  son  of 
Imla.  And  Jehoshaphat  said,  Let  not  the 
king  say  so. 

8 And  the  king  of  Israel  called  for  one  of 
his  officers,  and  said,  Fetch  quickly  Micaiah 
tne  son  ot  Imla. 

9 And  the  king  of  Israel  and  Jehoshaphat 
king  of  Judah  sat  either  of  them  on  his 
throne,  clothed  m their  robes,  and  they  sat 
in  a void  place  at  the  entering  in  of  the  gate 

• the  prophets  prophe- 

sied before  them. 

10  And  Zedekiah  the  son  of  Cbenaanah  had 

horns  of  iron,  and  said,  Thus 
saith  the  Doip,  With  these  thou  shalt  push 
until  they  be  consumed. 

11  i^d  all  the  prophets  prophesied  so,  sav- 

Ramoth-gilead,  and  prosper: 
deliver  it  into  the  hand 

ot  the  king. 

12  And  the  messenger  that  went  to  call 
Micaiah  spake  to  him,  saying.  Behold,  the 
words  of  the  prophets  declare  good  to  the 
king  with  one  assent ; let  thy  word  there- 
fore, I pray  thee,  be  like  one  of  theirs,  and 
speak  thou  good. 

13  And  Micaiah  said,  As  the  Lord  liveth 

my  God  saith,  that  wiU  I speak. 

14  And  when  he  was  come  to  the  king,  the 
king  said  unto  him,  Micaiah,  shall  we  go  to 
Ramoth-gilead  to  battle,  or  shall  I forbear? 

tUoTr  iv?  prosper,  and 

delivered  into  your  hand. 

15  And  the  king  said  to  him.  How  many 
times  shall  T adjure  thee  that  thou  say 

321 


11.  CHiiONlCLES,  XIX. 


Micaiati’s  prophecy, 

nothing  but  the  truth  to  me  in  the  name  of 

^16  Then^he  said,  I did  see  all  Israel  scat- 
tered upon  the  mountains,  as  sheep  tnat 
have  no  shepherd:  and  the  Lord  said. 
These  have  no  master;  let  them  return 
therefore  every  man  to  his  house  in  peace. 

17  And  the  king  of  Israel  said  to  Jehosha- 
phat.  Did  I not  tell  thee  that  he  would  not 
prophesy  good  unto  me,  but  evil  ? 

18  Again  he  said,  Therefore  hear  the  word 
of  the  Lord  ; I saw  the  Lord  sitting  upon 
his  throne,  and  all  the  host  of  heaven  stand- 
ing on  his  right  hand  and  or  his  l^ft. 

19  And  the  Lord  said.  Who  shall  entice 

Ahab  king  of  Israel,  that  he  may  go  up  and 
fall  at  Ramoth-gilead?  And  one  spake  say- 
ing after  this  manner,  and  another  saying 
after  that  manner.  . 

30  Then  there  came  out  a spirit,  and  stood 
before  the  Lord,  and  said,  I wi|l  entice  him. 
And  the  Lord  said  unto  him.  Wherewith/ 

31  And  he  said,  I will  go  out,  and  be  a lying 
spirit  in  the  mouth  of  all  his  pr9phets.  And 
the  LORD  said,  Thou  shalt  entice  him,  and 
thou  shalt  also  prevail ; go  out,  and  do  even 

^33  Now  therefore,  behold,  the  Lord  hath 
put  a lying  spirit  in  the  mouth  of  these  thy 
prophets,  and  the  Lord  hath  spoken  evil 
against  thee.  „ r, 

33  Then  Zedekiah  the  son  of  Chenaanah 
came  near,  and  smote  Micaiah  upon  the 
cheek,  and  said.  Which  way  went  the  Spirit 
of  the  Lord  from  me  to  speak  unto  thee 

34  And  Micaiah  said.  Behold,  thou  shalt  see 
on  that  day  when  thou  shalt  go  into  an  inner 
chamber  to  hide  thyself. 

35  Then  the  king  of  Israel  said,  Take  p 
Micaiah,  and  carry  him  back  to  Amon  the 
governor  of  the  city,  and  to  J oash  the  king  s 

^3? And  say.  Thus  saith  the  king.  Put  this 
fellow  in  the  prison,  and  feed  him  with  bread 
of  affliction  and  with  water  of  affliction,  un- 
til I return  in  peace.  ^ , 

37  And  Micaiah  said.  If  thou  certainly  re- 
turn in  peace,  then  hath  not  the  Lord 
spoken  by  me.  And  he  said.  Hearken,  all 

^38  ^o  the  king  of  Israel  and  J ehoshaphat 
the  king  of  Judah  went  up  to  Ramoth- 

^39^And  the  king  of  Israel  said  unto  Jehosh- 
aphat,  I will  disguise  myself,  and  will  go  to 
the  battle;  but  put  thou  on  thy  robes.  So 
the  king  of  Israel  disguised  himself ; and 
they  went  to  the  battle. 

30  Now  the  king  of  Syria  had  commanded 
the  captains  of  the  chariots  that  i^ere  with 
him,  saying.  Fight  ye  not  with  small  or  great, 

save  only  with  the  king  of  Israel.  . 

31  And  it  came  to  pass,  when  the  captains 
of  the  chariots  saw  Jehoshaphat,  that  they 
said,  It  is  the  king-  of  Israel.  Therefore  they 
compassed  about  him  to  fight : but  Jeh9sh- 
aphat  cried  out,  and  the  Lord  helped  him ; 
and  God  moved  them  to  depart  from  him. 

33  For  it  came  to  pass,  that,  when  the  cap- 
tains of  the  chariots  perceived  that  it  was 
not  the  king  of  Israel,  they  turned  back 
again  from  pursuing  him. 

33  And  a certain  man  drew  a bow  at  a ven- 
ture. and  smote  the  king  of  Israel  between 
333 


Jehoshaphat  is  reproved. 


the  joints  of  the  harness:  therefore  he  said 
to  his  chariot  man,  Turn  thine  hand,  that 
thou  mayest  carry  me  out  of  the  host ; for  i 
am  wounded.  ^ ^ . 

34  And  the  battle  increased  that  day : how- 
beit  the  king  of  Israel  stayed  himself  up  in 
his  chariot  against  the  Syrians  until  the 
even : and  about  the  time  of  the  sun  going 
down  he  died. 

CHAPTER  XIX. 

Jehoshaphat  reproved  hy  Jehu, 

AND  Jehoshaphat  the  king  of  Judah  re- 
turned  to  his  house  in  peace  to  Jerusa- 

^3^’nd  Jehu  the  son  of  Hanani  the  seer  went 
out  to  meet  him,  and  said  to  king  Jehosha- 
phat, Shouldest  thou  help  the  ungodly,  and 
love  them  that  hate  the  Lord  ? therefore  w 

wrath  upon  thee  from  before  the  Lord. 

3 Nevertheless,  there  are  good  things  found 
in  thee,  in  that  thou  hast  taken  away  the 
groves  out  of  the  land,  and  hast  prepared 
thine  heart  to  seek  God. 

4 And  Jehoshaphat  dwelt  at  Jerusalem : and 
he  went  out  again  through  the  people  from 
Beer-sheba  to  mount  Ephrato,  and  brought 
them  back  unto  the  Lord  God  of  their  ta- 

^5?And  he  set  judges  in  the  land  through- 
out all  the  fenced  cities  of  Judah,  city  by 

^e^And  said  to  the  judges.  Take  heed  what 
ye  do : for  ye  judge  not  for  man,  but  for  the 
Lord,  who  is  with  you  in  the  ^RJg’Pjent. 

7 Wherefore  now  let  the  fear  of  the  Lord 
be  upon  you ; take  heed  and  do  it : tor  there 
is  no  iniquity  with  the  Lord  our  God,  nor 
respect  of  persons,  nor  taking  of  gnts. 

8 t Moreover  in  Jerusalem  did  Jehoshaphat 
set  of  the  Levites,  and  of  the  priests,  and  of 
the  chief  of  the  fathers  of  Israel,  for  the 
judgment  of  the  Lord,  and  for  controver- 
sies, when  they  returned  to  J^^^^salem. 

9 And  he  charged  them,  saying  Thus  shall 
ye  do  in  the  fear  of  the  Lord,  faithfully,  and  ^ 
with  a perfect  heart. 

10  And  what  cause  soever  shall  C9me  to  you 
of  your  brethren  that  dwell  m their  cities, 
between  blood  and  blood,  between  law  and 
commandment,  statutes  and  judgments,  ye 
shall  even  warn  them  that  they  trespass  not 
against  the  Lord,  and  so  wrath  09 me  upon 
you,  and  upon  your  brethren : this  do,  and 
ye  shall  not  trespass.  . ^ 

11  And,  behold,  Amariah  the  chief  priest  is 
over  you  in  all  matters  of  the  Lord  ; and 
Zebadiah  the  son  of  Ishniael,  the  ruler  of  the 
house  of  Judah,  for  all  t^ 

also  the  Levites  shall  be  officers  before  you. 
Deal  courageously,  and  the  Lord  shall  be 
with  the  good. 

CHAPTER  XX. 

'The  Moabites,  Ac.,  invade  Judah. 

TT  came  to  pass  after  this  also, 

1 dren  of  Moab,  and  the  children  of  Ammon, 
and  with  them  other  besides  the  Ammonites, 
came  against  Jehoshaphat  to  battle. 

3 Then  there  came  some  that  told  Je^saa 
nhat  saving.  There  cometh  a great  multi- 
tude’against  thee  from  beyond  the  sea  on  this 
side  Syria;  and,  behold,  they  be  in  Hazazon- 
tamar,  which  is  En-gedi. 


His  prayer  in  distress, 

3 And  Jehoshaphat  feared,  and  set  himself 
to  seek  the  Lord,  and  proclaimed  a fast 
throug-hout  all  Judah. 

4 And  J iidah  gathered  themselves  together, 
to  ask  help  of  the  Lord  : even  out  of  all  the 
cities  of  Judah  they  came  to  seek  the  Lord. 
5 1 And  Jehoshaphat  stood  in  the  congreg’a- 

tion  of  J udah  and  Jerusalem,  in  the  house  of 
the  Lord,  before  the  new  eourt, 

6 said,  O Lord  God  of  our  fathers,  art 
not  thou  God  in  heaven?  and  rulest  not  thou 
over  all  the  kingdoms  of  the  heathen?  and 
in  thine  hand  is  there  not  power  and  might, 
so  that  none  is  able  to  withstand  thee  ? 

7 Art  not  thou  our  God,  who  didst  drive  out 
the  inhabitants  of  this  land  before  thy  peo- 
ple Israel,  and  gavest  it  to  the  seed  of  Abra- 
ham thy  friend  for  ever? 

8 And  they  dwelt  therein,  and  have  built 

thee  a sanctuary  therein  for  thy  name,  sav- 
ing, *" 

9 If,  when  evil  cometh  upon  us,  as  the 
sword,  judgment,  or  pestilence,  or  famine, 
we  stand  before  this  house,  and  in  thy  pres- 
ence, (for  thy  name  is  in  this  house,)  and  cry 
unto  thee  in  our  affliction,  then  thou  wilt 
hear  and  help. 

10  And  now,  behold,  the  children  of  Am- 
mon and  Moab  and  mount  Seir,  whom  thou 
wouldest  not  let  Israel  invade,  when  they 
came  our  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  but  they 

them,  and  destroyed  them  not ; 

11  Behold,  I say,  how  they  reward  us,  to 
come  to  cast  us  out  of  thy  possession,  which 
thou  hast  given  us  to  inherit. 

13  O our  God,  wilt  thou  not  judge  them  ? for 
we  have  no  might  against  this  great  com- 
pany that  cometh  against  us ; neither  know 

upon  thee. 

• stood  before  the  Lord, 

with  their  little  ones,  their  wives,  and  their 
children. 

14  J Then  upon  Jahaziel  the  son  of  Zecha- 
riah,  the  son  of  Benaiah,  the  son  of  Jeiel, 
the  son  of  Mattaniah,  a Leviteof  the  sons  of 
Asaph,  came  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord  in  the 
midst  of  the  congregation ; 

15  And  he  said.  Hearken  ye,  all  Judah,  and 

ye  inhabitants  of  Jerusalem,  and  thou  king 
Jehoshaphat,  Thus  saith  the  Lord  unto  you. 
Be  not  afraid  nor  dismayed  by  reason  of  this 
great  multitude ; for  the  battle  is  not  yours, 
but  God’s.  ’ 

morrow  go  ye  down  against  them: 
behold,  they  come  up  by  the  cliff  of  Ziz : and 
ye  shall  find  them  at  the  end  of  the  brook, 
before  the  wilderness  of  Jeruel. 

17  Ye  shall  not  need  to  fight  in  this  hattle: 
set  yourselves,  stand  ye  still,  and  see  the  sal- 
vation of  the  Lord  with  you,  O Judah  and 
Jerusalem:  fear  not,  nor  be  dismayed:  to 
morrow  go  out  against  them : for  the  Lord 
will  be  with  you. 

18  And  Jehoshaphat  bowed  his  head  with 
hw  face  to  the  ground:  and  all  Judah  and 
the  inhabitants  of  Jerusalem  fell  before  the 
Lord,  worshipping  the  Lord. 

19  And  the  Levites,  of  the  children  of  the 
Kohathites,  and  of  the  children  of  the  Kor- 
hites,  stood  up  to  praise  the  Lord  God  of 
Israel  with  a loud  voice  on  high. 

30  And  they  rose  early  in  the  morning, 
and  went  forth  into  the  wilderness  of  Tekoa : 
and  as  they  went  forth,  Jehoshaphat  stood 


II.  CHRONICLES,  XX.  Jehoshaphat’ s reiyn, 

and  said.  Hear  me,  O Judah,  and  ye  inhabit- 
ants of  Jerusalem ; Believe  in  the  Lord  your 
God,  so  shall  ye  be  established ; believe  his 
prophets,  so  shall  ye  prosper. 

31  And  when  he  had  consulted  with  the 
people,  he  appointed  singers  unto  the  Lord, 
and  that  should  praise  the  beauty  of  holi- 
ness, as  they  went  out  before  the  army,  and 
to  say.  Praise  the  Lord;  for  his  mercy  en- 
dureth  for  ever. 

33  t And  when  they  began  to  sing  and  to 
praise,  the  Lord  set  ambushments  against 
the  children  of  Ammon,  Moab,  and  mount 
beir,  which  were  come  against  Judah;  and 
they  were  smitten. 

33  For  the  children  of  Ammon  and  Moab 
stood  up  against  the  inhabitants  of  mount 
Seir,  utterly  to  slay  and  destroy  them : and 
when  they  had  made  an  end  of  the  inhabit- 
ants of  Seir,  every  one  helped  to  destroy 
another. 

34  And  when  Judah  came  toward  the 
watchtower  in  the  wilderness,  they  looked 
unto  the  multitude,  and,  behold,  they  were 
dead  bodies  fallen  to  the  earth,  and  none 
escaped. 

35  And  when  Jehoshaphat  and  his  people 
came  to  take  away  the  spoil  of  them,  they 
found  among  them  in  abundance  both 
riches  with  the  dead  bodies,  and  precious 
jewels,  which  they  stripped  off  for  them- 
selves,  more  than  they  could  carry  away: 
and  they  were  three  days  in  gathering  of 
the  spoil,  it  was  so  much. 

36  IF  And  on  the  fourth  day  they  assembled 
themselves  in  the  valley  of  Berachah ; for 
there  they  blessed  the  Lord  : therefore  the 
name  of  the  same  place  was  called.  The  val- 
ley of  Berachah,  unto  this  day. 

37  Then  they  returned,  every  man  of  Judah 
and  J erusalem,  and  Jehoshaphat  in  the  fore- 
front of  them,  to  go  again  to  Jerusalem  with 
joy ; for  the  Lord  had  made  them  to  rejoice 
over  their  enemies. 

38  And  they  came  to  Jerusalem  with  psal- 
teries  and  harps  and  trumpets  unto  the  house 
of  the  Lord. 

39  And  the  fear  of  God  was  on  all  the  king- 
doms of  those  countries,  when  they  had  heard 
that  the  Lord  fought  against  the  enemies  of 
Israel. 

30  So  the  realm  of  Jehoshaphat  was  quiet: 
of  gave  him  rest  round  about. 

31 1 And  Jehoshaphat  reigned  over  Judah  : 
he  was  thirty  and  fiv^e  years  old  when  he  be- 
gan to  reign,  and  he  reigned  twenty  and  five 
years  in  Jerusalem.  And  his  mother’s  name 
was  Azubah  the  daughter  of  Shilhi. 

33  And  he  walked  in  the  way  of  Asa  his  fa- 
ther, and  departed  not  from  it,  doing  that 
which  was  right  in  the  sight  of  the  Lord. 

33  Howbeit  the  high  places  were  not  taken 
away : for  as  yet  the  people  had  not  pre- 
pared their  hearts  unto  the  God  of  their 
fathers. 

34  Now  the  rest  of  the  acts  of  Jehosha- 
phat, first  and  last,  behold,  they  are  written 
in  the  book  of  Jehu  the  son  of  Hanani,  who 
is  mentioned  in  the  book  of  the  kings  of 
Israel. 

35  IF  And  after  this  did  Jehoshaphat  king  of 
Judah  join  himself  with  Ahaziah  king  of 
Israel,  who  dffl  very  wickedly: 

36  And  he  joined  himself  with  him  to  make 
333 


Jehoram's  wicked  reign. 


II.  CHRONICLES,  XXI 


Ahaziah  is  slain. 


ships  to  go  to  Tarshish ; and  they  made  the 
ships  in  Ezion-gaber.  ^ ^ . tvto 

37  Then  Eliezer  the  son  of  Dodavah  oi  Ma- 
reshah  prophesied  against  J ehoshaphat,  say- 
ing Because  thou  hast  joined  thyself  with 
Ahaziah,  the  Lord  hath  broken  thy  works. 
And  the  ships  were  broken,  that  they  were 
not  able  to  go  to  Tarshish. 

CHAPTER  XXI. 

Jehoram  succeedeth  Jehoshaphat. 

NOW  Jehoshaphat  slept  with  his  f a.thers, 
and  was  buried  with  his  fathers  m the 
city  of  David.  And  Jehoram  his  son  reigned 
in  his  stead.  « x v, 

2 And  he  had  brethren  the  sons  of  Jehosh- 
aphat, Azariah,  and  Jehiel,  ^echari^, 
and  Azariah,  and  Michael,  and  Shephatiah : 
all  these  were  the  sons  of  Jehoshaphi 


hat  king 

^3  And  their  father  gave  them  great  gifts  of 
silver,  and  of  gold,  and  of  precious  things, 
with  fenced  cities  in  J udah : but  the  king- 
dom gave  he  to  Jehoram ; because  he  was 
the  firstborn.  . 

4 Now  when  Jehoram  was  risen  up  to  the 
Mngdom  of  his  father,  he  strengthened  him- 
•self,  and  slew  all  his  brethren  with  the  sword, 
-;and  divers  also  of  the  princes  of  Israel. 

5 If  Jehoram  was  thirty  and  two  years  old 
when  he  began  to  reign,  and  he  reigned 
eight  years  in  Jerusalem.  „ , , , . ^ 

6 And  he  walked  in  the  way 

Israel,  like  as  did  the  house  of  Ahab : for  he 
had  the  daughter  of  Ahab  to  wife : and  he 
wrought  that  which  was  evil  in  the  eyes  of 

^7  HowbSt  the  Lord  would  not  destroy  the 
iouse  of  David,  because  of  the  covenant 
^Wt  he  had  made  with  David,  and  as  he 
promised  to  give  a light  to  him  and  to  his 

‘"’st^n^his  days  the  Edomites  revolted  from 
fUnder  the  dominion  of  Judah,  and  made 

^9  T^en  Jeho^am^w’ent  forth  with  his  princes, 
<3^  all  his  chariots  with  him : and  he  rose 
up  by  night,  and  smote  the  Edomites  which 
compassed  him  in,  and  the  captains  ot  the 

^lO^S^o^the  Edomites  revolted  from  rmto 
the  hand  of  Judah  unto  this  day.  The  same 
time  also  did  Libnah  revolt  trom  ^^J^r  ^is 
hand ; because  he  had  forsaken  the  Lord 

^l^Mcfr^over  he  made  high  Pl^^es 

mountains  of  Judah,  and 

itants  of  Jerusalem  to  commit  fornication, 

* and  compelled  Judah  thereto.  4?  .n., 

^13  If  And^there  came  a writing  to  him  from 
Elijah  the  prophet,  saying,  Thus 
Lord  God  of  David  thy  father,  Because 
thou  hast  not  walked  in  the  ways  of  Je- 
hoshaphat thy  father,  nor  in  the  ways  of 

wafkici  in  the  way  of  t1>e  Mngs 
of  Israel,  and  hast  made  Judah  ^^d  the  in- 
habitants of  Jerusalem  to  go  a whoring,  like 

to  the  whoredoms  of  Vlier’s 

also  hast  slain  thy  brethren  of  thy  father  s 
house,  which  were  better  than  thyseu . 

U Behold,  with  a great  plague  wi  1 the 
Lord  smite  thy  people,  and  thy  children, 
and  thy  wives,  and  all  thy  goods*. 


15  And  thou  shall  have  great  sickness  by 
disease  of  thy  bowels,  until  thy  bowels  fall 
out  by  reason  of  the  sickness  day  by  day. 

16  If  Moreover  the  Lord  stirred  up  against 
Jehoram  the  spirit  ot  the  Philistines,  and 
of  the  Arabians,  that  were  near  the  Ethi- 

^17  Aad  they  came  up  into  Judah,  and  brake 
into  it,  and  carried  away  all  the  substance 
that  was  found  in  the  king’s  house,  and  his 
sons  also,  and  his  wives ; so  that  tlmre  was 
never  a son  left  him,  save  Jehoahaz,  the 
youngest  of  his  sons.  - r.. 

18  1 And  after  all  this  the  Lord  smote  him 
in  his  bowels  with  an  incurable  disease. 

19  And  it  came  to  pass,  that  in  process  of 
time,  after  the  end  of  two  years,  his  bowels 
fell  out  by  reason  of  his  sickness : so  he  died 
of  sore  diseases.  And  his  people  made  no 
burning  for  him,  like  the  burning  of  his 
f 9;tll0rS* 

30  Thirty  and  two  years  old  was  he  when 
he  began  to  reign,  and  he  reigned  in  Je- 
rusalem eight  years,  and  departed  with- 
out being  desired.  Howbeit  they  juried 
him  in  the  city  of  David,  but  not  in  the 
sepulchres  of  the  kings. 

CHAPTER  XXII. 

Ahaziah’s  wicked  reign  and  death. 


AND  the  inhabitants  of  Jerusalem  made 
Ahaziah  his  youngest  son  king  in  his 
stead : for  the  band  of  men  that 
the  Arabians  to  the  camp  had  slam  all  the 
eldest.  So  Ahaziah  the  son  of  J ehoram  king 
of  Judah  reigned.  a 

3 Forty  and  two  years  old  was  Ahaziah 
when  he  began  to  reign,  and  he  reigned 
one  year  in  Jerusalem.  His  mother  s name 
also  was  Athaliah  the  daughter  ^f 
3 He  also  walked  in  the  ways  of  the  house 
of  Ahab ; for  his  mother  was  his  counsellor 

^4  W^CTetbre^he  did  evil  in  the  sig’ht  of  the 
Lord  like  the  house 

his  counsellors,  after  the  death  of  his  father, 
to  his  destruction.  ^ i 

5 ^ He  walked  also  after  their  counsel,  and 
went  with  Jehoram  theson  9^ 

Israel  to  war  against  Hazael  long  ot  ria 
at  Ramoth-gilead : and  the  Syrians  smote 

And  he  returned  to  be  Sealed 
because  of  the  wounds  which  were  gnen 
him  at  Ramah,  when  he 

king  of  Syria.  And  Azariah  the  son  of  .Te- 
horam  king  of  Judah  went  down  to  see  Je- 
horam the  son  of  Ahab  at  Jezreel,  because 

*'■?  And  the  destruction  of  Ahaziah  was  of 
God  bv  coming  to  Joram : for  when  he  y as 
comer'iie  went  out  with  Jehoram  ag^mst 
Jehu  the  son  of  Nirnshi^,  whom  the  Lord 
had  anointed  to  cut  off  the  house  of  Ahab. 

8 And  it  came  to  pass,  that,  when  John  was 
executing  judgment  upon  ^he  house  o 
Ahab,  and  found  the  pnnces  ef  Jo^,  and 
the  sons  of  the  brethren  of  Ahaziah,  that 
ministered  to  Ahaziah,  he  slew  ^em.  , , 

9 And  he  sought  Ahaziah : and  they  caught 
him,  (for  he  was  hid  in  Samaria,)  and 
brought  him  to  Jehu : and  when  they  had 
Sain  him,  they  buried  him:  Because,  sa  d 
they,  he  is  the  son  of  Jehoshaphat,  w 


JocLsh  made  king. 


sought  the  Lord  with  all  his  heart.  So  the 
house  of  Ahaziah  had  no  power  to  keep  still 
the  kingdom. 

10  IF  But  when  Athaliah  the  mother  of 
Ahaziah  saw  that  her  son  was  dead,  she 
arose  and  destroyed  all  the  seed  royal  of  the 
house  of  Judah. 

11  But  Jehoshabeath,  the  daughter  of  the 
king,  took  Joash  the  son  of  Ahaziah,  and 
stole  hiin  from  among  the  king’s  sons  that 
were  slain,  and  put  him  and  his  nurse  in  a 
bedchamber.  So  Jehoshabeath,  the  daugh- 
ter of  king  Jehoram,  the  wife  of  Jehoiada 
the  priest,  (for  she  was  the  sister  of  Aha- 
ziah,) hid  him  from  Athaliah,  so  that  she 
slew  him  not. 

12  And  he  was  with  them  hid  in  the  house 
of  God  six  years:  and  Athaliah  reigned  over 
the  land. 

CHAPTER  XXIII. 

Jehoiada  maketh  Joash  king. 

AND  in  the  seventh  year  J ehoiada  strength- 
ened  himself,  and  took  the  captains  of 
hundreds,  Azariah  the  son  of  Jeroham,  and 
Ishmael  the  son  of  Jehohanan,  and  Azariah 
the  son  of  Obed,  and  Maaseiah  the  son  of 
Adaiah,  and  Elishaphat  the  son  of  Zichri, 
into  covenant  with  him. 

2 And  they  went  about  in  Judah,  and  gath- 
ered the  Levites  out  of  all  the  cities  of  Ju- 
dah, and  the  chief  of  the  fathers  of  Israel, 
and  they  came  to  Jerusalem. 

3 And  all  the  congregation  made  a cove- 
nant with  the  king  in  the  house  of  God. 
And  he  said  unto  them.  Behold,  the  king’s 
son  shall  reign,  as  the  Lord  hath  said  of  the 
sons  of  David. 

4 This  is  the  thing  that  ye  shall  do ; A third 
part  of  you  entering  on  the  sabbath,  of  the 
priests  and  of  the  Levites,  shall  he  porters  of 
the  doors ; 

5 And  a third  part  shall  he  at  the  king’s 
house;  and  a third  part  at  the  gate  of  the 
foundation : and  aU  the  people  shall  he  in 
the  courts  of  the  house  of  the  Lord. 

6 But  let  none  come  into  the  house  of  the 
Lord,  save  the  priests,  and  they  that  minis- 
ter of  the  Levites;  they  shall  go  in,  for  they 
are  holy  : but  all  the  people  shall  keep  the 
watch  of  the  Lord. 

7 And  the  Levites  shall  compass  the  king- 

6very  man  with  his  weapons 
hand ; and  whosoever  else  cometh  into 
the  house,  he  shall  be  put  to  death : but  be 
ye  with  the  king  when  he  cometh  in,  and 
when  he  goeth  out. 

8 So  the  Levites  and  all  Judah  did  accord- 
ing to  all  things  that  Jehoiada  the  priest  had 
commanded,  and  took  every  man  his  men 
that  were  to  come  in  on  the  sabbath,  with 
thein  that  were  to  go  out  on  the  sabbath : 
tor  Jehoiada  the  priest  dismissed  not  the 
courses. 

9 Moreover  Jehoiada  the  priest  delivered 
to  the  captains  of  hundreds  spears,  and 
bucklers,  and  shields,  that  had  been  king 
^avid  s,  which  were  in  the  house  of  God. 

10  And  he  set  all  the  people,  every  man 
ha^ng  his  weapon  in  his  hand,  from  the 
right  side  of  the  temple  to  the  left  side  of 
the  temple,  along  by  the  altar  and  the  tem- 
ple,  by  the  king  round  about. 

11  Then  they  brought  out  the  king’s  son. 


II.  CHRONICLES,  XXIV. 


Athaliah  is  slain. 

and  put  upon  him  the  crown,  and  gave  him 
the  testimony,  and  made  him  king.  And 
Jehoiada  and  his  sons  anointed  him,  and 
said,  God  sav^e  the  king. 

1^  1 Now  when  Athaliah  heard  the  noise  of 
the  people  running  and  praising  the  king, 
she  came  to  the  people  into  the  house  of  the 
Lord  : 

13  And  she  looked,  and,  behold,  the  king 
stood  at  his  pillar  at  the  entering  in,  and  the 
princes  and  the  trumpets  by  the  king : and 
all  the  people  of  the  land  rejoiced,  and 
sounded  with  trumpets,  also  the  singers 
with  instruments  of  music,  and  such  as 
taught  to  sing  praise.  Then  Athaliah  rent 

1  / clothes,  and  said.  Treason,  treason. 

14  Then  Jehoiada  the  priest  brought  out 
the  captains  of  hundreds  that  were  set  over 
the  host,  and  said  unto  them.  Have  her 
forth  of  the  ranges:  and  whoso  folio weth 
her,  let  him  be  slain  with  the  sword.  For 
the  priest  said,  Slay  her  not  in  the  house  of 
the  Lord. 

15  So  they  laid  hands  on  her ; and  when  she 
was  come  to  the  entering  of  the  horse  gate 
by  the  king’s  house,  they  slew  her  there. 

16  t And  Jehoiada  made  a covenant  be- 
tween him,  and  between  all  the  people,  and 
between  the  king,  that  they  should  be  the 
Lord’s  people. 

17  Then  all  the  people  went  to  the  house  of 
Baal,  and  brake  it  down,  and  brake  his  altars 
and  his  images  in  pieces,  and  slew  Mattan 
the  priest  of  Baal  before  the  altars. 

18  Also  Jehoiada  appointed  the  offices  of 
the  house  of  the  Lord  by  the  hand  of  the 
priests  the  Levites,  whom  David  had  distrib- 
uted in  the  house  of  the  Lord,  to  offer  the 
burnt  offerings  of  the  Lord,  as  it  is  written 
in  the  law  of  Moses,  with  rejoicing  and  with 
singing,  as  it  was  ordained  by  David. 

19  And  he  set  the  porters  at  the  gates  of  the 
house  of  the  Lord,  that  none  which  was  un- 
clean in  any  thing  should  enter  in. 

20  And  he  took  the  captains  of  hundreds, 
and  the  nobles,  and  the  governors  of  the 
people,  and  all  the  people  of  the  land,  and 
brought  down  the  king  from  the  house  of 
the  Lord  : and  they  came  through  the  high 
gate  into  the  king’s  house,  and  set  the  king 
upon  the  throne  of  the  kingdom. 

21  And  aU  the  people  of  the  land  rejoiced  : 
and  the  city  was  quiet,  after  that  they  had 
slain  Athaliah  with  the  sword. 

CHAPTER  XXIV. 

Reign  and  acts  of  Joash. 

JOASH  was  seven  years  old  when  he  began 
to  reign,  and  he  reigned  forty  years  in 
Jerusalem  His  mother’s  name  also  was^ 
Zibiah  of  Beer-sheba. 

2  And  Joash  did  that  which  was  right  in  the 
sight  of  the  Lord  all  the  days  of  Jehoiada 
the  priest. 

3  And  Jehoiada  took  for  him  two  wives* 
and  he  begat  sons  and  daughters.  ’ 

4  IF  And  it  came  to  pass  after  this,  that  Joash 
was  minded  to  repair  the  house  of  the  Lord. 

5  And  he  gathered  together  the  priests  and 
the  Levites,  and  said  to  them.  Go  out  unto 
the  cities  of  Judah,  and  gather  of  all  Israel 
money  to  repair  the  house  of  your  God  from 
year  to  year,  and  see  that  ye  hasten  the  mate 
ter*  Howbeit  tne  Levites  hastened  it  note 


1^6  temple  repaired.  Il»  CHRONICLES,  XXV. 

6 And  the  king  called  for  Jehoiada  the  chief, 
and  said  unto  him,  Why  hast  thou  not  re- 
quired of  the  Levites  to  bring  in  out  of  Ju- 
dah and  out  of  Jerusalem  the  collection, 
cordlng  to  the  commandment  of  Moses  the 
servant  of  the  Lord,  and  of  the  congrega- 
tion of  Israel,  for  the  tabernacle  of  witness? 

7 For  the  sons  of  Athaliah,  that  wicked  wo- 
man, had  broken  up  the  house  of  God ; and 
also  all  the  dedicated  things  of  the  house  of 
the  Lord  did  they  bestow  upon  Baalim. 

8 And  at  the  king’s  commandment  they 
made  a chest,  and  set  it  without  at  the  gate 
of  the  house  of  the  Lord.  _ 

9 And  they  made  a proclamation  through 
Judah  and' Jerusalem,  to  bring  in  to  the 
Lord  the  collection  that  Moses  the  servant 
of  God  laid  upon  Israel  in  the  wilderness. 

10  And  all  the  princes  and  all  the  people 
rejoiced,  and  brought  in,  and  cast  into  the 
chest,  until  they  had  made  an  end. 

11  Now  it  came  to  pass,  that  at  what  time 
the  chest  was  brought  unto  the  king’s  office 
by  the  hand  of  the  Levites,  and  when  they 
saw  that  there  was  much  money,  the  king  s 
scribe  and  the  high  priest’s  officer  came  and 
emptied  the  chest,  and  took  it,  and  carried 
it  to  his  place  again.  Thus  they  did  day  by 
day,  and  gathered  money  in  abundance. 

12  And  the  king  and  Jehoiada  gave  it  to 
such  as  did  the  work  of  the  service  of  the 
house  of  the  Lord,  and  hired  masons  and 
carpenters  to  repair  the  house  of  the  Lord, 
and  also  such  as  wrought  iron  and  brass  to 
mend  the  house  of  the  Lord. 

13  So  the  workmen  wrought,  and  the  work 
was  perfected  by  them,  and  they  set  the 
house  of  God  in  his  state,  and  strengthened 

14  And  when  they  had  finished  it,  they 
brought  the  rest  of  the  money  before  the 
king  and  Jehoiada,  whereof  were  made  ves- 
sels for  the  house  of  the  Lord,  even  vessels 
to  minister,  and  to  offer  withal,  and  spoons, 
and  vessels  of  gold  and  silver.  And  they 
offered  burnt  offerings  in  the  house  of  the 
Lord  continually  all  the  days  of  Jehoiada. 

15  11  But  Jehoiada  waxed  old,  and  was  full 
-of  days  when  he  died ; a hundred  and  thirty 
years  old  was  he  when  he  died. 

16  And  they  buried  him  in  the  city  of  David 
among  the  kings,  because  he  had  done  good 
in  Israel,  both  toward  God,  and  toward  his 
house. 

17  Now  after  the  death  of  Jehoiada  came 

the  princes  of  Judah,  and  made  obeisance 
to  the  king.  Then  the  king  hearkened  unto 
them.  „ 

18  And  they  left  the  house  of  the  Lord 
God  of  their  fathers,  and  served  groves  and 
idols  : and  wrath  came  upon  Judah  and  Je- 

, jrusalem  for  this  their  trespass. 

19  Yet  he  sent  nrophets  to  them,  to  bring 

them  again  unto  the  Lord  ; and  they  testi- 
fied against  them : but  they  would  not  give 
ear.  „ , 

20  And  the  Spirit  of  God  came  upon  Zech- 
ariah  the  son  of  Jehoiada  the  priest,  which 
stood  above  the  people,  and  said  unto  them. 

Thus  saith  God,  Why  transgress  ye  the  com- 
mandments of  the  Lord,  that  ye  cannot 
prosper?  because  ye  have  forsaken  the 
Lord,  he  hath  also  forsaken  you. 

81  And  they  conspired  against  him,  and 
386 


Joash  is  slain. 

stoned  him  with  stones  at  the  command-' 
ment  of  the  king  in  the  court  of  the  house 
of  the  Lord. 

22  Thus  Joash  the  king  remembered  not 

the  kindness  which  Jehoiada  his  father  had 
done  to  him,  but  slew  his  son.  And  when  he 
died,  he  said.  The  Lord  look  upon  it,  and 
require  it.  , ^ 

23  t And  it  came  to  pass  at  the  end  of  the 
year,  that  the  host  of  Syria  came  up  against 
him:  and  they  came  to  Judah  and  Jerusa- 
lem, and  destroyed  all  the  princes  of  tho 
people  from  among  the  people,  and  sent  all 
the  spoil  of  them  unto  the  king  of  Damascus. 

24  For  the  army  of  the  Syrians  came  with  a 

small  company  of  men,  and  the  Lord  deliv- 
ered a very  great  host  into  their  hand,  be- 
cause they  h^ad  forsaken  the  Lord  God  of 
their  fathers.  So  they  executed  judgment 
against  Joash.  , ^ r,. 

25  And  when  they  were  departed  from  him, 
(for  they  left  him  in  great  diseases,)  his  own 
servants  conspired  against  him  for  the  blood 
of  the  sons  of  Jehoiada  the  priest,  and  slew 
him  on  his  bed,  and  he  died : and  they  bur- 
ied him  in  the  city  of  David,  but  they  bur- 
ied him  not  in  the  sepulchres  of  the  kings. 

26  And  these  are  they  that  conspired 
against  him ; Zabad  the  son  of  Shimeath  an 
Ammonitess,  and  Jehozabad  the  son  of 
Shimrith  a Moabitess. 

27 1 Now  concerning  his  sons,  and  the  great- 
ness of  the  burdens  laid  upon  him,  and  the 
repairing  of  the  house  of  God,  behold,  they 
a/re  written  in  the  story]  of  the,  book  of  toe 
kings.  And  Amaziah  his  son  reigned  in  his 
stead. 

CHAPTER  XXV. 

Amaziah  succeedeth  Joash. 
AMAZIAH  was  twenty  and  five  years  old 
J\.  when  he  began  to  reign,  and  he  reigned 
twenty  and  nine  years  in  Jerusalem.  And 
his  mother’s  name  was  Jehoaddan  of  Jeru- 

^2^ And  he  did  that  which  was  right  in  the 
sight  of  the  Lord,  but  not  with  a perfect 

3 1 Now  it  came  to  pass,  when  the  kingdom 
was  established  to  him,  that  he  slew  his 
servants  that  had  killed  the  king  lus  father. 

4 But  he  slew  not  their  children,  but  did  as 
it  is  written  in  the  law  in  the  book  of  Moses, 
where  the  Lord  commanded,  saying,  .The 
fathers  shall  not  die  for  the  children,  neither 
shall  the  children  die  for  the  fathers,  but 
every  man  shall  die  for  his  own  sin. 

5 If  Moreover  Amaziah  gathered  Judah  to- 

gether, and  made  them  captains  over  thou- 
sands, and  captains  over  hundreds,  accord- 
ing to  the  houses  of  their  fathers,  throughout 
all  Judah  and  Benjamin : and  he  numbered 
them  from  twenty  years  old  and  above,  and 
found  them  three  hundred  thousand  choice 
men,  able  to  go  forth  to  war,  that  could 
handle  spear  and  shield.  ^ 

6 He  hired  also  a hundred  thousand 

men  of  valour  out  of  Israel  for  a hundred 
talents  of  silver. 

7 But  there  came  a man  of  God  to  him,  say- 
ing, O king,  let  not  the  army  of  Israel  go 
with  thee ; for  the  Lord  is  not  mth  Israel, 
to  wit,  with  all  the  children  of  Ephraim. 

8 But  if  thou  wilt  go,  do  lU  be  strong  tor 


The  Edomites  smitten, 

the  battle:  God  shall  make  thee  fall  before 
the  enemy : for  God  hath  power  to  help,  and 
to  cast  down. 

9 And  Amaziah  said  to  the  man  of  God, 
Hut  what  shall  we  do  for  the  hundred  talents 
which  I have  driven  to  the  army  of  Israel? 
And  the  man  of  God  answered.  The  Lord  is 
able  to  ffive  thee  much  more  than  this. 

10  Then  Amaziah  separated  them,  to  wit, 
the  army  that  was  come  to  him  out  of 
Ephraim,  to  j'o  home  aj*-ain : wherefore  their 
ang-er  was  g-reatly  kindled  ag-ainst  Judah, 
and  they  returned  home  in  g'reat  an^er. 

11  t And  Amaziah  streng-thened  himself, 
and  led  forth  his  people,  and  went  to  the 
valley  of  salt,  and  smote  of  the  children  of 
Seir  ten  thousand. 

13  And  other  ten  thousand  left  alive  did  the 
children  of  Judah  carry  away  captive,  and 
broug’ht  them  unto  the  top  of  the  rock, 
and  cast  them  down  from  the  top  of  the 
rock,  that  they  all  were  broken  in  pieces. 

13  1 But  the  soldiers  of  the  army  which 
Amaziah  sent  back,  that  they  should  not  g-o 
with  him  to  battle,  fell  upon  the  cities  of 
Judah,  from  Samaria  even  unto  Beth-horon, 
and  smote  three  thousand  of  them,  and  took 
much  spoil. 

14  II  Now  it  came  to  pass,  after  that  Ama- 
ziah was  come  from  the  slaughter  of  the 
Edomites,  that  he  brought  the  gods  of  the 
children  of  Seir,  and  set  them  up  to  he  his 
gods,  and  bowed  down  himself  before  them, 
and  burned  incense  unto  them. 

15  Wherefore  the  anger  of  the  Lord  was 
kindled  against  Amaziah,  and  he  sent  unto 
him  a prophet,  which  said  unto  him.  Why 
hast  thou  sought  after  the  gods  of  the  peo- 
ple, which  could  not  deliver  their  own  peo- 
ple out  of  thine  hand? 

16  And  it  came  to  pass,  as  he  talked  with 
him,  that  the  king  said  unto  him.  Art  thou 
made  of  the  king’s  counsel?  forbear;  why 
shouldest  thou  be  smitten  ? Then  the  proph- 
et forbare,  and  said,  I know  that  God  hath 
determined  to  destroy  thee,  because  thou 
hast  done  this,  and  hast  not  hearkened  unto 
my  counsel. 

17  1 Then  Amaziah  king  of  Judah  took  ad- 
vice, and  sent  to  Joash,  the  son  of  Jehoahaz, 
the  son  of  Jehu,  king  of  Israel,  saying.  Come, 
let  us  see  one  another  in  the  face. 

18  And  Joash  king  of  Israel  sent  to  Amaziah 
king  of  J udah,  saying.  The  thistle  that  was 
m Lebanon  sent  to  the  cedar  that  was  in 
Lebanon,  saying.  Give  thy  daughter  to  my 
son  to  wife:  and  there  passed  by  a wild 
beast  that  was  in  Lebanon,  and  trode  down 
the  thistle. 

19  Thou  sayest,  Lo,  thou  hast  smitten  the 
Edomites;  and  thine  heart  lifteth  thee  up 
to  boast : abide  now  at  home ; why  shouldest 
thou  meddle  to  thine  hurt,  that  thou  should- 
est  fall,  even  thou,  and  Judah  with  thee? 

20  But  Amaziah  would  not  hear;  for  it 
came  of  God,  that  he  might  deliver  them  in- 
to the  hand  of  their  enemies,  because  they 
sought  after  the  gods  of  Edom. 

31  So  J oash  the  king  of  Israel  went  up ; and 
they  saw  one  another  in  the  face,  both  he 
and  Amaziah  king  of  Judah,  at  Beth-she- 
i^sh,  which  belongeth  to  Judah. 

23  And  Judah  was  put  to  the  worse  before 
Israel,  and  they  fled  every  man  to  his  tent. 


Amaziah  is  slain, 

23  And  Joaah  the  king  of  Israel  took  Ama- 
ziah king  of  Judah,  the  son  of  Joash,  the 
son  of  Jehoahaz,  at  Beth-shemesh,  and 
brought  him  to  Jerusalem,  and  brake  down 
the  wall  of  Jerusalem  from  the  gate  of 
Ephraim  to  the  corner  gate,  four  hundred 
cubits. 

24  And  he  took  all  the  gold  and  the  silver, 
and  all  the  vessels  that  were  found  in  the 
house  of  God  with  Obed-edom,  and  the  treas- 
ures of  the  king’s  house,  the  hostages  also, 
and  returned  to  Samaria. 

35  IT  And  Amaziah  the  son  of  Joash  king  of 
Judah  lived  after  the  death  of  Joash  son  of 
J ehoahaz  king  of  Israel  fifteen  years. 

26  Now  the  rest  of  the  acts  of  Amaziah, 
first  and  last,  behold,  are  they  not  written  in 
the  book  of  the  kings  of  Judah  and  Israel? 

27  II  Now  after  the  time  that  Amaziah  did 
turn  away  from  following  the  Lord  they 
made  a conspiracy  against  him  in  Jerusa- 
lem; and  he  fied  to  Lachish:  but  they  sect 
to  Lachish  after  him,  and  slew  him  there. 

28  And  they  brought  him  upon  horses,  and 
buried  him  with  his  fathers  in  the  city  of 
Judah. 

CHAPTER  XXVI. 

TJzziah  succeedeth  Amaziah, 

Then  all  the  people  of  Judah  took  TJz- 
ziah, who  was  sixteen  years  old,  and 
made  him  king  in  the  room  of  his  father 
Amaziah. 

3  He  built  Eloth,  and  restored  it  to  Judah, 
after  that  the  king  slept  with  his  fathers. 

3 Sixteen  years  old  was  Uzziah  when  he  be- 
gan to  reign,  and  he  reigned  fifty  and  two 
years  in  Jerusalem.  His  mother’s  name  also 
was  Jecoliah  of  Jerusalem. 

4  And  he  did  that  which  was  right  in  the 
sight  of  the  Lord,  according  to  all  that  his 
father  Amaziah  did. 

5  And  he  sought  God  in  the  days  of  Zecha- 
riah,  who  had  understanding  in  the  visions 
of  God : and  as  long  as  he  sought  the  Lord, 
God  made  him  to  prosper. 

6  And  he  went  forth  and  warred  against 
the  Philistines,  and  brake  down  the  wall 
of  Gath,  and  the  wall  of  Jabneh,  and  the 
wall  of  Ashdod,  and  built  cities  about  Ash- 
dod,  and  among  the  Philistines. 

7  And  God  helped  him  against  the  Philis- 
tines, and  against  the  Arabians  that  dwelt 
in  Gur-baal,  and  the  Mehunim. 

8  And  the  Ammonites  gave  gifts  to  Uzziah  : 
and  his  name  spread  abroad  even  to  the  en- 
tering in  of  Egypt;  for  he  strengthened 
himself  exceedingly. 

9  Moreover  Uzziah  built  towers  in  Jerusa- 
lem at  the  corner  gate,  and  at  the  valley 
gate,  and  at  the  turning  of  the  wall,  and 
fortified  them. 

10  Also  he  built  towers  in  the  desert,  and 
digged  many  wells : for  he  had  much  cattle, 
both  in  the  low  country,  and  in  the  plains; 
husbandmen  also,  and  vinedressers  in  the 
mountains,  and  in  Carmel:  for  he  loved 
husbandry. 

11  Moreover  Uzziah  had  a host  of  fighting 
men,  that  went  out  to  war  by  bands,  accord- 
ing to  the  number  of  their  account  by  the 
hand  of  Jeiel  the  scribe  and  Maaseiah  the 
ruler,  under  the  hand  of  Hananiah,  one  of 
the  king’s  captains. 


II.  CHRONICLES,  XXVI. 


II.  CHRONICLES,  XXVII. 


Uzziah's  prosperity. 

12  The  whole  number  of  the  chief  of  the 
fathers  of  the  mighty  men  of  valour  were 
two  thousand  and  six  hundred. 

13  And  under  their  hand  was  an  army, 
three  hundred  thousand  and  seven  thou- 
sand and  five  hundred,  that  made  war  with 
mighty  power,  to  help  the  king  against  the 

enemy.  , ^ i, 

14  And  Uzziah  prepared  for  them  through- 
out all  the  host  shields,  and  spears,  and 
helmets,  and  habergeons,  and  bows,  and 
slings  to  cast  stones. 

15  And  he  made  in  Jerusalem  engines,  in- 
vented by  cunning  men,  to  be  on  the  towers 
and  upon  the  bulwarks,  to  shoot  arrows  and 
great  stones  withal.  And  his  name  spread 
far  abroad ; for  he  was  marvellously  helped, 
till  he  was  strong. 

16  H But  when  he  was  strong,  his  heart  was 

lifted  up  to  his  destruction : for  he  trans- 
gressed against  the  Lord  his  God,  and  went 
into  the  temple  of  the  Lord  to  burn  incense 
upon  the  altar  of  incense.  . . 

17  And  Azariah  the  priest  went  in  after 
him,  and  with  him  fourscore  priests  of  the 
Lord,  that  were  valiant  men : 

18  And  they  withstood  Uzziah  the  king,  and 

said  unto  him.  It  appertaineth  not  unto 
thee,  Uzziah,  to  burn  incense  unto  the  Lord, 
but  to  the  priests  the  sons  of  Aaron,  that 
are  consecrated  to  burn  incense : go  out  ot 
the  sanctuary;  for  thou  hast  trespassed; 
neither  shall  it  be  for  thine  honour  from  the 
Lord  God.  ^ ^ 

19  Then  Uzziah  was  wroth,  and  had  a cens- 

er in  his  hand  to  burn  incense:  and  while 
he  was  wroth  with  the  priests,  the  leprosy 
even  rose  up  in  his  forehead  before  the 
priests  in  the  house  of  the  Lord,  from 
beside  the  incense  altar.  , „ 

20  And  Azariah  the  chief  priest,  and  all  the 

priests,  looked  upon  him,  and,  behold,  he 
was  leprous  in  his  forehead,  and  they  thrust 
him  out  from  thence ; yea,  himself  hasted 
also  to  go  out,  because  the  Lord  had  smitten 
him.  . , . 

21  And  Uzziah  the  king  was  a leper  unto 

the  day  of  his  death,  and  dwelt  in  a ^yeral 
house,  being  a leper ; for  he  was  cut  off  from 
the  house  of  the  Lord:  and  Jotham  his 
son  was  over  the  king’s  house,  judging  the 
people  of  the  land.  « tt  • 

23  If  Now  the  rest  of  the  acts  of  Uzziah, 
first  and  last,  did  Isaiah  the  prophet,  the  son 
of  Amoz,  write.  , . ^ ^ 

23  So  Uzziah  slept  with  his  fathep,  and 
they  buried  him  with  his  fathers  in  the  field 
of  the  burial  which  belonged  to  the  kings ; 
for  they  said.  He  fs  a leper : and  Jotham  his 
son  reigned  in  his  stead. 

CHAPTER  XXYII. 

Jotham’s  acts  and  prosperity, 

JOTHAM  was  twenty  and  five  years  old 
when  he  began  to  reign,  and  he  reigned 
sixteen  years  in  Jerusalem.  His  mother  s 
name  also  was  Jerushah,  the  daughter  of 

2 And  he  did  that  which  was  right  m the 
sight  of  the  Lord,  according  to  all  that 
his  father  Uzziah  did:  howbeit  he  entered 
not  into  the  temple  of  the  Lord.  And  the 
people  did  yet  corruptly.  ^ 

3 He  built  the  high  gate  of  the  house  of  the 
328 


JothanVs  good  reign. 


Lord,  and  on  the  wall  of  Ophel  he  built 
much. 

4 Moreover  he  built  cities  in  the  mountains 

of  Judah,  and  in  the  forests  he  built  castles 
and  towers.  , , , . ^ 

5 If  He  fought  also  with  the  king  of  the 
Ammonites,  and  prevailed  against  them. 
And  the  children  of  Ammon  gave  him  the 
same  year  a hundred  talents  of  silver,  and 
ten  thousand  measures  of  wheat,  and  ten 
thousand  of  barley.  So  much  did  the  chil- 
dren of  Ammon  pay  unto  him,  both  the 
second  year,  and  the  third. 

6 So  Jotham  became  mighty,  because  he 
prepared  his  ways  before  the  Lord  his  God. 

7 ^ Now  the  rest  of  the  acts  of  Jotham, 

and  all  his  wars,  and  his  ways,  lo,  they  are 
written  in  the  book  of  the  kings  of  Israel 
and  Judah.  , 

8 He  was  five  and  twenty  years  old  when 

he  began  to  reign,  and  reigned  sixteen  years 
in  Jerusalem.  , , . ^ ^ 

9 1 And  Jotham  slept  with  his  fathers,  and 
they  buried  him  in  the  city  of  David : and 
Ahaz  his  son  reigned  in  his  stead. 

CHAPTER  XXVIII. 

Idolatrous  reign  of  Ahaz. 

AHAZ  was  twenty  years  old  when  he  began 
to  reign,  and  he  reigned  sixteen  years 
in  Jerusalem : but  he  did  not  that  which 
was  right  in  the  sight  of  the  Lord,  like 
David  his  father : ^ ^ 

2 For  he  walked  in  the  ways  of  the  kings  ot 

Israel,  and  made  also  molten  images  for 
Baalim.  . „ 

3 Moreover  he  burnt  incense  in  the  valley 
of  the  son  of  Hinnom,  and  burnt  his  chil- 
dren in  the  fire,  after  the  abominations  of 
the  heathen  whom  the  Lord  had  cast  out 
before  the  children  of  Israel. 

4 He  sacrificed  also  and  burnt  incense  in 

the  high  places,  and  on  the  hills,  and  under 
every  green  tree.  ^ ^ ^ 

5 Wherefore  the  Lord  his  God  delivered 
him  into  the  hand  of  the  king  of  Syria ; and 
they  smote  him,  and  carried  away  a great 
multitude  of  them  captives,  and  brought 
them  to  Damascus.  And  he  was  also  deliv- 
ered into  the  hand  of  the  king  of  Israel, 
who  smote  him  with  a great  slaughter. 

6 t For  Pekah  the  son  of  Remaliah  slew  in 

Judah  a hundred  and  twenty  thousand  in 
one  day,  which  were  all  valiant  men ; becau^ 
they  had  forsaken  the  Lord  God  ot  their 
fathers.  ^ 

7 And  Zichri,  a mighty  man  of  Ephrpm, 
slew  Maaseiah  the  king’s  son,  ^d  Aznkam 
the  governor  of  the  house,  and  Elkanah  that 
was  next  to  the  king. 

8 And  the  children  of  Israel  carried  ^ay 
captive  of  their  brethren  two  hundred  thou- 
sand, women,  sons,  and  daughters,  and  took 
also  away  much  spoil  from  them,  and 
brought  the  spoil  to  Samaria. 

9 But  a prophet  of  the  Lord  was  there, 
whose  name  was  Oded : and  he  went  out  be- 
fore the  host  that  came  to  Samaria,  and  said 
unto  them.  Behold,  because  the  Lord  Godot 
your  fathers  was  wroth  with  J udah,  he  hath 
delivered  them  into  your  hand,  and  ye  have 
slain  them  in  a rage  that  reacheth  up  unto 

now  ye  purpose  to  keep  under  the 


Judah's  captives  sent  home. 

children  of  Judah  and  Jerusalem  for  bond- 
men  and  bondwomen  unto  you:  hut  are 
there  not  with  you,  even  with  you,  sins 
ag-ainst  the  Lord  vour  God? 

11  Now  hear  me  therefore,  and  deliver  the 
captives  again,  which  ye  have  taken  captive 
of  your  brethren:  for  the  fierce  wrath  of 
the  Lord  is  upon  you. 

12  Then  certain  of  the  heads  of  the  children 
of  Ephraim,  Azariah  the  son  of  Johanan, 
Berechiah  the  son  of  Meshillemoth,  and  Je- 
hizkiah  the  son  of  Shallum,  and  Amasa  the 
son  of  Hadlai,  stood  up  against  them  that 
came  from  the  war, 

13  And  said  unto  them.  Ye  shall  not  bring 
in  the  captives  hither : for  whereas  we  have 
offended  against  the  Lord  already,  ye  in- 
tend to  add  more  to  our  sins  and  to  our  tres- 
pass : for  our  trespass  is  great,  and  there  is 
fierce  wrath  against  Israel. 

14  So  the  armed  men  left  the  captives  and 
the  spoil  before  the  princes  and  all  the  con- 
gregation. 

15  And  the  men  which  were  expressed  by 

took  the  captives,  and 
with  the  spoil  clothed  all  that  were  naked 
among  them,  and  arrayed  them,  and  shod 
them,  and  gave  them  to  eat  and  to  drink,  and 
anointed  them,  and  carried  all  the  feeble  of 
asses,  and  brought  them  to  Jeri- 
cho, ^e  city  of  palm  trees,  to  their  breth- 
returned  to  Samaria. 

16  1 At  that  time  did  king  Ahaz  send  unto 
the  kings  of  Assyria  to  help  him. 

17  For  again  the  Edomites  had  come  and 

carried  away  captives. 

18  The  Philistines  also  had  invaded  the  clt- 

country,  and  of  the  south  of 
Judah,  and  had  taken  Beth-shemesh,  and 
Ajalon,  and  Gederoth,  and  Shocho  with  the 
villages  thereof,  and  Timnah  with  the  vil- 
mges  thereof,  Gimzo  also  and  the  villages 
thereof : and  they  dwelt  there. 

19  For  the  Lord  brought  Judah  low  be- 

Ahaz  king  of  Israel ; for  he  made 
J udah  naked,  and  transgressed  sore  against 
the  Lord. 

30  And  Tilgath-pilneser  king  of  Assyria 
came  unto  him,  and  distressed  him,  but 
strengthened  him  not. 

31  For  Ahaz  took  away  a portion  out  of  the 
house  of  the  Lord,  and  out  of  the  house  of 
the  king,  and  of  the  princes,  and  gave  it  un- 
to the  king  of  Assyria : but  he  helped  him 

2^  IF  And  in  the  time  of  his  distress  did  he 
trespass  yet  more  against  the  Lord:  this  is 
that  king  Ahaz. 

33  For  he  sacrificed  unto  the  gods  of  Da- 
mascus, which  smote  him : and  he  said,  Be- 
^use  the  gods  of  the  kings  of  Syria  help 
them,  therefore  will  I sacrifice  to  them,  that 
they  may  help  me.  But  they  were  the  ruin 
of  him,  and  of  all  Israel. 

Ra^ered  together  the  vessels 
God,  and  cut  in  pieces  the 
vessels  of  the  house  of  God,  and  shut  up  the 
doors  of  the  house  of  the  Lord,  and  he  made 
corner  of  Jerusalem, 
every  several  city  of  Judah  he 
made  high  places  to  burn  incense  unto  other 
gods,  and  provoked  to  anger  the  Lord  God 
oi  his  fathers. 

36 1 Now  the  rest  of  his  acts  and  of  all  his 


II.  CHBONICLES,  XXIX. 


Hezekiah's  good  reign. 


ways,  first  and  last,  behold,  they  are  written 
kings  of  J udah  and  Israel. 

37  And  Ahaz  slept  with  his  fathers,  and  they 
buned  him  in  the  city,  even  in  Jerusalem ; 
but  they  brought  him  not  into  the  sepul- 
chres of  the  kings  of  Israel : and  Hezekiah 
his  son  reigned  in  his  stead. 


11’ 


CHAPTER  XXIX. 

The  good  reign  of  Hezekiah. 

Hezekiah  began  to  reign  when  he  was 
five  and  twenty  years  old,  and  he  reign- 
and  twenty  years  in  Jerusalem. 
And  his  mother’s  name  was  Abijah,  the 
daughter  of  Zechariah. 

? did  that  which  was  right  in  the 

sight  of  the  Lord,  according  to  all  that  Da- 
vid his  father  had  done. 

3 I^He  in  the  first  year  of  his  reign,  in  the 
fipt  month,  opened  the  doors  of  the  house 
A A ® Bord,  and  repaired  them. 

4 And  he  brought  in  the  priests  and  the 
Levites,  and  gathered  them  together  into 
the  east  street, 

^ said  unto  them.  Hear  me,  ye  Levites* 
sanctify  now  yourselves,  and  sanctify  the 
house  of  the  Lord  God  of  your  fathers,  and 
carry  forth  the  filthiness  out  of  the  holy 

6 For  our  fathers  have  trespassed,  and  done 
that  which  was  evil  in  the  eyes  of  the  Lord 
our  God,  and  have  forsaken  him,  and  have 
turned  away  their  faces  from  the  habitation 
of  the  Lord,  and  turned  their  backs. 

7 Also  they  have  shut  up  the  doors  of  the 
porch,  and  put  out  the  lamps,  and  have  not 
burned  incense  nor  offered  burnt  offerings 
in  the  holy  place  unto  the  God  of  Israel. 

8 Wherefore  the  wrath  of  the  Lord  was 
upon  Judah  and  Jerusalem,  and  he  hath  de- 
livered them  to  trouble,  to  astonishment, 
and  to  hissing,  as  ye  see  with  your  eyes. 

9 For,  lo,  our  fathers  have  fallen  by  the 
sword,  and  our  sons  and  our  daughters  and 
our  wives  are  in  captivity  for  this. 

10  Now  it  is  in  mine  heart  to  make  a cov- 
enant with  the  Lord  God  of  Israel,  that  his 
fierce  wrath  may  turn  away  from  us. 

11  My  sons,  be  not  now  negligent : for  the 
LORD  hath  chosen  you  to  stand  before  him, 
to  serve  him,  and  that  ye  should  minister 
unto  him,  and  burn  incense. 

13  1 Then  the  Levites  arose,  Mahath  the 
son  of  Amasai,  and  Joel  the  son  of  Azariah 
of  the  sons  of  the  Kohathites:  and  of  the 
sons  of  Merari ; Kish  the  son  of  Abdi,  and 
pariah  the  son  of  Jehalelel:  and  of  the 
Gershonites;  Joah  the  son  of  Zimmah,  and 
Eden  the  son  of  Joah : 

13  And  of  the  sons  of  Elizaphan ; Shimri, 
^P^yciel:  and  of  the  sons  of  Asaph : Zech- 
af lah,  and  Mattaniah : 

14  And  of  the  sons  of  Heman;  Jehiel,  and 
Shimei : and  of  the  sons  of  Jeduthun : Shem- 
aiah,  and  Uzziel. 

15  And  they  gathered  their  brethren,  and 
sanctified  themselves,  and  came,  according 
to  the  commandment  of  the  king,  by  the 
words  of  the  Lord,  to  cleanse  the  house  of 
the  Lord. 

16  And  the  priests  went  into  the  inner  part 
of  the  house  of  the  Lord,  to  cleanse  it,  and 
Drought  out  all  the  uncleanness  that  they 
found  in  the  temple  of  the  Lord  into  the 

ooo 


Eezekiah  offereth 


II.  CHRONICLES,  XXX< 


solemn  sacrifices. 


court  of  the  house  of  the  Lord.  And  the 
Levites  took  it,  to  carry  it  out  abroad  into 
the  brook  Kidron.  « x ^ ^ 

17  Now  they  began  on  the  first  day  ot  the 
first  month  to  sanctify,  and  on  the  eighth 
day  of  the  month  came  they  to  the  porch  of 
the  Lord  : so  they  sanctified  the  house  of 
the  Lord  in  eight  days ; and  in  the  sixteenth 
day  of  the  first  month  they  made  an  end. 

18  Then  they  went  in  to  Hezekiah  the  king, 
and  said.  We  haye  cleansed  all  the  house  of 
the  Lord,  and  the  altar  of  burnt  offenng, 
with  all  the  yessels  thereof,  and  the  shew- 
bread  table,  with  all  the  yessels  thereof. 

19  Moreoyer  all  the  yessels,  which  king 
Ahaz  in  his  reign  did  cast  away  in  his  trans- 
gression, haye  we  prepared  and  sanctihed, 
and,  behold,  they  are  before  the  altar  of  the 

^01  Then  Hezekiah  the  king  rose  early,  and 
gathered  the  rulers  of  the  city,  and  went  up 
to  the  house  of  the  Lord.  , ,,  , ^ 

21  And  they  brought  seyen  bullocks,  and 
seyen  rams,  and  seyen  lambs,  and  seyen  he 
goats,  for  a sin  offering  for  the  kmgdoni, 
and  for  the  sanctuary,  and  for  Judah.  And 
he  commanded  the  priests  the  sons  of  Aaron 
to  offer  them  on  the  altar  of  the  Lord. 

22  So  they  killed  the  bullocks,  and  the 
priests  receiyed  the  blood,  and  spruced  it 
on  the  altar : likewise,  when  they  had  killed 
the  rams,  they  sprinkled  the  blood  upon  the 
altar:  they  killed  also  the  lambs,  and  they 
sprinkled  the  blood  upon  the  altar. 

23  And  they  brought  forth  the  he  goats /or 
the  sin  offering  before  the  king  and  the  con- 
gregation; and  they  laid  their  hands  upon 

^24^*nd  the  priests  killed  them,  and  they 
made  reconciliation  with  their  blood  upon 
the  altar,  to  make  an  atonement  for  all  Is- 
rael : for  the  king  commanded  that  the  burnt 
offering  and  the  sin  offering  should  he  made 

^25  And^he^set  the  Levites  in  the  house  of 
the  Lord  with  cymbals,  with  psalteries,  and 
with  harps,  according  to  the  commandment 
of  David,  and  of  Glad  the  king  s s^er,  and 
Nathan  the  prophet : for  so  was  the  com- 
mandment of  the  Lord  by  his  prophets. 

26  And  the  Levites  stood  with  the  i^tru- 
ments  of  David,  and  the  priests  with  the 

^27  And^Hezekiah  commanded  to  offer  the 
burnt  offering  upon  the  alter.  Ana  when 
the  burnt  offering  began,  the  song  of  the 
Lord  began  also  with  the  trumpet^  and 
with  the  instruments  ordained  by  David 
king  of  Israel.  . 

28  And  all  the  congregation  worshipped, 
and  the  singers  sang,  and  the 
sounded:  and  all  this  continued  until  the 

burnt  offering  was  finished. 

29  And  when  they  had  made  an  end  of 
offering,  the  king  and  all  that  were  present 
with  him  bowed  themselves,  and  wor- 

^SO^^CM’eover  Hezekiah  the  king  and  the 
princes  commanded  the  Invites  to  smg 
praise  unto  the  Lord  with  the  words  of  Da- 
vid, and  of  Asaph  the  seer.  And  they  sang 
praises  with  gladness,  and  they  bowed  their 

heads  and  worshipped. 

31  Then  Hezekiah  answered  and  said.  Now 
330 


ye  have  consecrated  yourselves  unto  the 
Lord,  come  near  and  bring  sacrifices  and 
thank  offerings  into  the  house  of  the  Lord. 
And  the  congregation  brought  in  sacrifices 
and  thank  offerings ; and  as  many  as  were  ot 
a free  heart,  burnt  offerings.  . 

32  And  the  number  of  the  burnt  offerings, 

which  the  congregation  brought,  was  three- 
score and  ten  bullocks,  a hundred  rams,  and 
two  hundred  lambs : all  these  were  for  a 
burnt  offering  to  the  Lord.  ^ 

33  And  the  consecrated  things  were  six  hun- 
dred oxen  and  three  thousand  sheep. 

34  But  the  priests  were  too  few,  so  that 
they  could  not  flay  all  the  burnt  offerings: 
wherefore  their  brethren  the  Levites  did 
help  them,  till  the  work  was  ended,  and  un- 
til the  other  priests  had  sanctified  them- 
selves : for  the  J^evites  were  more  upright  in 
heart  to  sanctify  themselves  than  the  priests. 

35  And  also  the  burnt  offerings  were  in 

abundance,  with  the  fat  of  the  peace  offer- 
ings, and  the  drink  offerings  for  every  burnt 
offering.  So  the  service  of  the  house  of  the 
Lord  was  set  in  order.  n 

36  And  Heaekiah  reDOiced,  and  all  the  peo- 
ple, that  God  had  prepared  the  people : for 
the  thing  was  done  suddenly. 


CHAPTER  XXX. 

Hezekiah  keepeth  a solemn  passover, 

AND  Hezekiah  sent  to  all  Israel  and  Ju- 
A dah,  and  wrote  letters  also  to  Ephraim 
and  Manasseh,  that  they  should  come  to  the 
house  of  the  Lord  at  Jerusalem,  to  keep 
the  passover  unto  the  Lord  God  of  Israel. 

2 For  the  king  had  taken  counsel,  and  his 
princes,  and  all  the  congregation  in  Jerusa- 
lem, to  keep  the  passover  in  the  second 

3 For  they  could  not  keep  it  at 
because  the  priests  had  not  sanctified  them- 
selves sufficiently,  neither  had  the  people 
gathered  themselves  together  to  Jerusalem. 

4 And  the  thing  pleased  the  king  and  all 
the  congregation. 

5 So  they  established  a decree  to  make 
proclamation  throughout  all  Israel,  from 
Beer-sheba  even  to  Dan,  that  they  should 
come  to  keep  the  passover  unto  the  Lord 
God  of  Israel  at  Jerusalem:  for  they  had 
not  done  it  of  a long  time  in  such  sort  as  it 

^^S^the^posts  went  with  the  letters  from 
the  king  and  his  princes  throughout  all  Is- 
rael and  Judah,  and  according  to  the  com- 
mandment of  the  king,  saying.  Ye  children 
of  Israel,  turn  again  unto  the  Lord  God  ot 
Abraham,  Isaac,  and  Israel,  and  he  will  re- 
turn to  the  remnant  of  you,  that  are  escaped 
out  of  the  hand  of  the  kings  of  Assyria. 

7 And  be  not  ye  like  your  fathers,  and  like 
your  brethren,  which  trespassed  against  the 
Lord  God  of  their  fathers,  who  therefore 
gave  them  up  to  desolation,  as  ye  see.  • 

8 Now  be  ye  not  stiffnecked,  as  your  fathers 
were,  hut  yield  yourselves  unto /he  Lord 
and  enter  into  his  sanctuary,  which  he  h^h 
sanctified  for  ever:  and  serve  the  Lord 
your  God,  that  the  fierceness  of  his  wiath 
may  turn  away  from  you. 

9 For  if  ye  turn  again  unto  th^e  Lord,  your 
brethren  and  your  children  shall  ^9™“ 
passion  before  them  that  lead  them  captive, 


The  passovcr  is  kept. 


so  that  they  shall  come  ag'ain  into  this  land : 
for  the  Lord  your  God  is  S’raciousand  mer- 
ciful, and  will  not  turn  away  his  face  from 
you,  if  ye  return  unto  him. 

10  feo  the  posts  passed  from  city  to  city, 
through  the  country  of  Ephraim  and  Manas- 
seh,  even  unto  Zebulun:  but  they  laughed 
them  to  scorn,  and  mocked  them. 

11  Nevertheless,  divers  of  Asher  and  Ma- 
nasseh  and  of  Zebulun  humbled  themselves, 
and  came  to  Jerusalem. 

13  Also  in  Judah  the  hand  of  God  was  to 
give  them  one  heart  to  do  the  command- 
ment of  the  king  and  of  the  princes,  by  the 
word  of  the  Lord. 

13  t And  there  assembled  at  Jerusalem 
much  people  to  keep  the  feast  of  unleav- 
ened bread  in  the  second  month,  a very 
great  congregation. 

14  And  they  arose  and  took  away  the  al- 
tars that  were  in  Jerusalem,  and  all  the 
altars  for  incense  took  they  away,  and  cast 
them  into  the  brook  Kidron. 

15  Then  they  killed  the  passover  on  the 
fourteenth  day  of  the  second  month:  and 
the  priests  and  the  Levites  were  ashamed, 
and  sanctified  themselves,  and  brought  in 
the  burnt  oiferings  into  the  house  of  the 
Lord. 

16  And  they  stood  in  their  place  after  their 
manner,  according  to  the  law  of  Moses  the 
man  of  God : the  priests  sprinkled  the 
blood,  which  they  received  of  the  hand  of 
the  Levites. 

17  For  there  were  many  in  the  congregation 
that  were  not  sanctified : therefore  the  Le- 
vites had  the  charge  of  the  killing  of  the 
Passovers  for  every  one  that  was  not  clean, 
to  sanctify  them  unto  the  Lord. 

18  For  a multitude  of  the  people,  even 
many  of  Ephraim  and  Manasseh,  Issachar 
and  Zebulun,  had  not  cleansed  themselves, 
yet  did  they  eat  the  passover  otherwise 
than  it  was  written.  But  Hezekiah  prayed 
for  them,  saying.  The  good  Lord  pardon 
every  one 

19  That  prepareth  his  heart  to  seek  God, 
the  Lord  God  of  his  fathers,  though  he  be 
not  cleansed  according  to  the  purification  of 
the  sanctuary. 

20  And  the  Lord  hearkened  to  Hezekiah, 
and  healed  the  people. 

31  And  the  children  of  Israel  that  were 
present  at  Jerusalem  kept  the  feast  of  un- 
leavened bread  seven  days  with  great  glad- 
r^ss : and  the  Levites  and  the  priests  praised 
the  Lord  day  by  day,  singing  with  loud  in- 
struments unto  the  Lord. 

Hezekiah  spake  comfortably  unto 
all  the  Levites  that  taught  the  good  knowl- 
edge of  the  Lord  : and  they  did  eat  through- 
out the  feast  seven  days,  offering  peace  of- 
ferings, and  making  confession  to  the  Lord 
God  of  their  fathers. 

23  And  the  whole  assembly  took  counsel 
to  keep  other  seven  days:  and  they  kept 
other  seven  days  with  gladness. 

24  For  Hezekiah  king  of  Judah  did  give  to 
the  congregation  a thousand  bullocks  and 
seven  thousand  sheep ; and  the  princes  gave 
to  the  congregation  a thousand  bullocks  and 
ten  thousand  sheep  : and  a great  number  of 
priests  sanctified  themselves. 

25  And  all  the  congregation  of  Judah,  with 


II.  CHRONICLES,  XXXI. 


Idolatry  destroyed. 


the  priests  and  the  Levites,  and  all  the  con- 
gregation that  came  out  of  Israel,  and  the 
strangers  that  came  out  of  the  land  of  Israel, 
and  that  dwelt  in  Judah,  rejoiced. 

26  So  there  was  great  joy  in  Jerusalem  : for 
since  the  time  of  Solomon  the  son  of  David 
king  of  Israel  there  was  not  the  like  in  Je- 
rusalem. 

27  t Then  the  priests  the  Levites  arose  and 
blessed  the  people:  and  their  voice  was 
heard,  and  their  prayer  came  up  to  his  holy 
dwellingplace,  even  unto  heaven, 

CHAPTER  XXXI. 

Provision  made  for  the  sacrifices. 

NOW  when  all  this  was  finished,  all  Israel 
that  were  present  went  out  to  the  cities 
Of  Judah,  and  brake  the  images  in  pieces, 
^<^wn  the  groves,  and  threw  down 
the  high  places  and  the  altars  out  of  all  Ju- 
dah and  Benjamin,  in  Ephraim  also  and 
Manasseh,  until  they  had  utterly  destroyed 
them  all.  Then  all  the  children  of  Israel 
returned,  eyery  man  to  his  possession,  into 
their  own  cities. 

2  1 And  Hezekiah  appointed  the  courses 
of  the  priests  and  the  Levites  after  their 
courses,  every  man  according  to  his  serv- 
ice, the  priests  and  Levites  for  burnt  offer- 
mgs  and  for  peace  offerings,  to  minister,  and 
to  give  thanks,  and  to  praise  in  the  gates  of 
the  tents  of  the  Lord. 

3  He  appointed  also  the  king’s  portion  of 
his  substance  for  the  burnt  offerings,  to  wit, 
for  the  morning  and  evening  burnt  offer- 
mgs,  and  the  burnt  offerings  for  the  sab- 
baths, and  for  the  new  moons,  and  for  the 
set  feasts,  as  it  is  written  in  the  law  of  the 
Lord. 

4  Moreover  he  commanded  the  people  that 
dwelt  in  Jerusalem  to  give  the  portion  of 
the  priests  and  the  Levites,  that  they  might 
be  encouraged  in  the  law  of  the  Lord. 

5  1 And  as  soon  as  the  commandment  came 
abroad,  the  children  of  Israel  brought  in 
abundance  the  firstfruits  of  corn,  wine,  and 
oil,  and  honey,  and  of  all  the  increase  of  the 
field ; and  the  tithe  of  all  things  brought 
they  in  abundantly. 

6  And  concerning  the  children  of  Israel  and 
Judah,  that  dwelt  in  the  cities  of  Judah, 
they  also  brought  in  the  tithe  of  oxen  and 
sheep,  and  the  tithe  of  holy  things  which 
were  consecrated  unto  the  Lord  their  God, 
and  laid  them  by  heaps. 

7  In  the  third  month  they  began  to  lay  the 
foundation  of  the  heaps,  and  finished  them 
in  the  seventh  month. 

8  -^dd  when  Hezekiah  and  the  princes  came 
and  saw  the  heaps,  they  blessed  the  Lord, 
and  his  people  Israel. 

9  Then  Hezekiah  questioned  with  the  priests 
add  the  Levites  concerning  the  heaps. 

10  And  Azariah  the  chief  priest  of  the  house 
of  Zadok  answered  him,  and  said.  Since  the 
people  began  to  bring  the  offerings  into  the 
house  of  the  Lord,  we  have  had  enough  to 
eat,  and  have  left  plenty : for  the  Lord  hath 
blessed  his  people ; and  that  which  is  left  is 
this  great  store. 

H If  Then  Hezekiah  commanded  to  prepare 
chambers  in  the  house  of  the  Lord:  and 
they  prepared  them, 

12  And  brought  in  the  offerings  and  the 
331 


Hezekiah's  sincerity. 


II.  CHRONICLES,  XXXII. 


Sennacherib's  invasion. 


tithes  and  the  dedicated  things  faithfully ; 
over  which  Cononiah  the  Levite  was  ruler, 
and  Shimei  his  brother  was  the  next. 

13  And  Jehiel,  and  Azaziah,  and  Nahath, 
and  Asahel,  and  Jerimoth,  and  Jozabad,  and 
Eliel,  and  Ismachiah,  and  Mahath,  and  Be- 
naiah,  were  overseers  under  the  hand  of 
Cononiah  and  Shimei  his  brother,  at  the 
commandment  of  Hezekiah  the  king,  and 
Azariah  the  ruler  of  the  house  of  God. 

14  And  Kore  the  son  of  Imnah  the  Levite, 

the  porter  toward  the  east,  was  over  the 
freewill  offerings  of  God,  to  distribute  the 
oblations  of  the  Lord,  and  the  most  holy 
things.  . 

15  And  next  him  were  Eden,  ana  Miniamm, 
and  Jeshua,  and  Shemaiah,  Amariah,  and 
Shecaniah,  in  the  cities  of  the  priests,  in 
their  set  office,  to  give  to  their  brethren  by 
courses,  as  well  to  the  great  as  to  the  small : 

16  Besides  their  genealogy  of  males,  from 
three  years  old  and  upward,  even  unto  every 
one  that  entereth  into  the  house  of  the  Lord, 
his  daily  portion  for  their  service  in  their 
charges  according  to  their  courses; 

17  Both  to  the  genealogy  of  the  priests  by 
the  house  of  their  fathers,  and  the  Levites 
from  twenty  years  old  and  upward,  in  their 
chargesby  their  courses;  „ 

18  And  to  the  genealogy  of  all  their  little 

ones,  their  wives,  and  their  sons,  and  their 
daughters,  through  all  the  congregation : for 
in  their  set  office  they  sanctified  themselves 
in  holiness:  ^ , 

19  Also  of  the  sons  of  Aaron  the  priests, 
which  were  in  the  fields  of  the  suburbs  of 
their  cities,  in  every  several  city,  the  men 
that  were  expressed  by  name,  to  give  por- 
tions to  all  the  males  among  the  priests,  and 
to  all  that  were  reckoned  by  genealogies 
among  the  Levites. 

20  IF  And  thus  did  Hezekiah  throughout  all 

Judah,  and  wrought  that  good  and 

right  and  truth  before  the  Lord  his  God. 

21  And  in  everj’'  work  that  he  began  in  the 
service  of  the  house  of  God,  and  in  the  l^w, 
and  in  the  commandments,  to  seek  his  God, 
he  did  it  with  all  his  heart,  and  prospered. 

CHAPTER  XXXII. 

Hezekiah  fortifies  Jerusalem. 

AFTER  these  things,  and  the  establishment 
thereof,  Sennacherib  king  of  Assyria 
came,  and  entered  into  Judah,  and  encamp- 
ed against  the  fenced  cities,  and  thought  to 
win  them  for  himself.  , , ^ 

2 And  when  Hezekiah  saw  that  Sennacherib 

was  come,  and  that  he  was  purposed  to  fight^ 
against  Jerusalem,  ^ 

3 He  took  counsel  with  his  princes  and  his 

mighty  men  to  stop  the  waters  of  the  fount- 
ains which  were  without  the  city : and  they 
did  help  him.  , . , 

4 So  there  was  gathered  much  people  to- 

gether, who  stopped  all  the  fountains,  and 
the  brook  that  ran  through  the  midst  of  the 
land,  saying.  Why  should  the  kings  of  As- 
syria come,  and  find  much  water  ? _ , 

5 And  he  strengthened  himself,  and  built 
up  all  the  wall  that  was  broken,  and  raised 
it  up  to  the  towers,  and  another  wall  with- 
out, and  repaired  Millo  in  the  city  of  David, 
and  made  darts  and  shields  in  abundance. 

6 And  he  set  captains  of  war  over  the  peo- 

ooo 


pie,  and  gathered  them  together  to  him  in 
the  ■ ' " ^ 


vLie  Street  of  the  gate  of  the  city,  and  spake 
comfortably  to  them,  saying, 

7 Be  strong  and  courageous,  be  not  afraid 
nor  dismayed  for  the  king  of  Assyria,  nor 
for  all  the  multitude  that  is  with  him : for 
there  be  more  with  us  than  with  him. 

8 With  him  is  an  arm  of  flesh ; but  with  us 

is  the  Lord  our  God  to  help  us,  and  to  fight 
our  battles.  And  the  people  rested  them- 
selves upon  the  words  of  Hezekiah  king  of 
Judah.  „ . 

9 IF  After  this  did  Sennacherib  king  of  As- 

syria send  his  servants  to  Jerusalem,  (but  he 
himself  laid  siege  against  Lachish,  and  aU  his 
power  with  him,)  unto  Hezekiah  king  of  Ju- 
dah, and  unto  all  Judah  that  were  at  Jerusa- 
lem, saying,  ^ ^ 

10  Thus  saith  Sennacherib  king  of  Assyria, 
Whereon  do  ye  trust,  that  ye  abide  in  the 
siege  in  Jerusalem? 

11  Doth  not  Hezekiah  persuade  you  to  give 
over  yourselves  to*  die  by  famine  and  by 
thirst,  saying.  The  Lord  our  God  shall  deliv- 
er us  out  of  the  hand  of  the  king  of  Assyria  ? 

12  Hath  not  the  same  Hezekiah  taken  away 

his  high  places  and  his  altars,  and  command- 
ed Judah  and  Jerusalem,  saying.  Ye  shall 
worship  before  one  altar,  and  burn  incense 
upon  it?  , ^ 

13  Know  ye  not  what  I and  my  fathers 

have  done  unto  all  the  people  of  other  lands  ? 
were  the  gods  of  the  nations  of  those  lands 
any  ways  able  to  deliver  their  lands  out  of 
mine  hand?  „ 

14  Who  was  there  among  all  the  gods  of 
those  nations  that  my  fathers  utterly  de- 
stroyed, that  could  deliver  his  people  out  of 
mine  hand,  that  your  God  should  be  able  to 
deliver  you  out  of  mine  hand  ? 

15  Now  therefore  let  not  Hezekiah  deceive 
you,  nor  persuade  you  on  this  manner, 
neither  yet  believe  him : for  no  god  of  any 
nation  or  kingdom  was  able  to  deliver  his 
people  out  of  mine  hand,  and  out  of  the 
hand  of  my  fathers:  how  much  less  shall 
your  God  deliver  you  out  of  mine  hand  ? 

16  And  his  servants  spake  yet  more  against 

the  Lord  God,  and  against  his  servant  Hez- 
ekiah. , _ 

17  He  wrote  also  letters  to  rail  on  the  Lord 
God  of  Israel,  and  to  speak  against  him,  say- 
ing, As  the  gods  of  the  nations  ot  other 
lands  have  not  delivered  their  people  out  of 
mine  hand,  so  shall  not  the  God  of  Hezekiah 
deliver  his  peopfe  out  of  mine  hand. 

18  Then  they  cried  with  a loud  voice,  in  the 
Jews’  speech,  unto  the  people  of  Jerusalem 
that  were  on  the  wall,  to  affright  them,  and 
to  trouble  them ; that  they  might  take  the 

^19^nd  they  spake  against  the  God  of  Jeru- 
salem, as  against  the  gods  of  the  people  ot 
the  earth,  which  were  the  work  of  the  hands 

^^D^nd  for  this  cause  Hezekiah  the  king, 
and  the  prophet  Isaiah  the  son  cf  Amoz, 
prayed  and  cried  to  heaven. 

21 1 And  the  Lord  sent  an  angel,  which  cut 
off  all  the  mighty  men  of  valour,  and  the 
leaders  and  captains  in  the  camp  ot  the 
king  of  Assyria.  So  he  returned  with  shame 
of  face  to  his  own  land.  And  when  he  was 
come  into  the  house  of  his  god,  they  that 


Hezekiah's  death, 

came  forth  of  his  own  bowels  slew  him 
there  with  the  sword. 

32  Thus  the  Lord  saved  Hezekiah  and  the 
inhabitants  of  Jerusalem  from  the  hand  of 
Sennacherib  the  king-  of  Assyria,  and  from 
the  hand  of  all  ot/ier,  and  guided  them  on 
every  side. 

33  And  many  brought  gifts  unto  the  Lord 
to  Jerusalem,  and  presents  to  Hezekiah  king 
of  Judah:  so  that  he  was  magnified  in  the 
sight  of  all  nations  from  thenceforth. 

34  t In  those  days  Hezekiah  was  sick  to  the 
death,  and  prayed  unto  the  Lord  : and  he 
spake  unto  hiin,  and  he  gave  him  a sign. 

25  But  Hezekiah  rendered  not  again  ac- 
cording to  the  benefit  done  unto  him;  for 
his  heart  was  lifted  up:  therefore  there 
was  wrath  upon  him,  and  upon  Judah  and 
Jerusalem. 

^ Notwithstanding,  Hezekiah  humbled 
himself  for  the  pride  of  his  heart,*  bot/fc  he 
and  the  inhabitants  of  Jerusalem,  so  that 
the  wrath  of  the  Lord  came  not  upon  them 
in  the  days  of  Hezekiah. 

^ And  Hezekiah  had  exceeding  much 
riches  and  honour:  and  he  made  himself 
treasuries  for  silver,  and  for  gold,  and  for 
precious  stones,  and  for  spices,  and  for 
shields,  and  for  all  manner  of  pleasant 
jewels ; 

38  Storehouses  also  for  the  increase  of 
corn,  and  wine,  and  oil ; and  stalls  for  all 
manner  of  beasts,  and  cotes  for  flocks. 

29  Moreover  he  provided  him  cities,  and 
possessions  of  flocks  and  herds  in  abund- 
ance : for  God  had  given  him  substance 
very  much. 

30  This  same  Hezekiah  also  stopped  the  up- 
per watercourse  of  Gihon,  and  brought  it 
^raight  down  to  the  west  side  of  the  city  of 
David.  And  Hezekiah  prospered  in  all  his 
works. 

31  IT  Howbeit,  in  the  business  of  the  ambas- 
sadors of  the  princes  of  Babylon,  who  sent 
unto  him  to  inquire  of  the  wonder  that  was 
done  in  the  land,  God  left  him,  to  try  him, 
that  he  might  know  all  that  was  in  his 
heart. 

33 1 Now  the  rest  of  the  acts  of  Hezekiah, 
goodness,  behold,  they  are  written 
in  the  vision  of  Isaiah  the  prophet,  the  son 
of  Amoz,  and  in  the  book  of  the  kings  of 
Judah  and  Israel. 

^ And  Hezekiah  slept  with  his  fathers,  and 
they  buried  him  in  the  chiefest  of  the  sepul- 
David : and  all  J udah 
and  the  inhabitants  of  Jerusalem  did  him 
honour  at  his  death.  And  Manasseh  his  son 
reigned  in  his  stead. 

CHAPTER  XXXIII. 

The  mlcked  reign  of  Manasseh, 

twelve  years  old  when 
-LTJL  he  began  to  reign,  and  he  reigned  flfty 
and  five  years  in  Jerusalem : 

tohich  was  evil  in  the  sight 
ot  the  Lord,  like  unto  the  abominations  of 
the  heathen,  whom  the  Lord  had  cast  out 
nefore  the  children  of  Israel. 

3 1 For  he  built  again  the  high  places  which 
Hezekiah  his  father  had  broken  down,  and 
he  reared  up  altars  for  Baalim,  and  made 
groves,  and  worshipped  all  the  host  of  heav- 
en, and  served  themo 


II.  CHRONICLES,  XXXIII. 


Mana88eh*s  wicked  reign. 


4 Also  he  built  altars  in  the  house  of  the 
Lord,  whereof  the  Lord  had  said.  In  Jeru- 
salem shall  my  name  be  for  ever. 

5 And  he  built  altars  for  all  the  host  of 
heaven  in  the  two  courts  of  the  house  of 
the  Lord. 

6 And  he  caused  his  children  to  pass  through 
the  Are  in  the  valley  of  the  son  of  Hinnom : 
also  he  observed  times,  and  used  enchant- 
ments, and  used  witchcraft,  and  dealt  with 
a familiar  spirit,  and  with  wizards:  he 
wrought  much  evil  in  the  sight  of  the 
Lord,  to  provoke  him  to  anger. 

7 And  he  set  a carved  image,  the  idol  which 
he  had  made,  in  the  house  of  God,  of  which 
God  had  said  to  David  and  to  Solomon  his 
son.  In  this  house,  and  in  Jerusalem,  which 

I have  chosen  before  all  the  tribes  of  Israel, 
will  I put  my  name  for  ever : 

8 Neither  will  I any  more  remove  the  foot 
of  Israel  from  out  of  the  land  which  I have 
appointed  for  your  fathers;  so  that  they 
will  take  heed  to  do  all  that  I have  com- 
manded them,  according  to  the  whole  law 
and  the  statutes  and  the  ordinances  by  the 
hand  of  Moses. 

,9  So  Manasseh  made  Judah  and  the  inhab- 
imnts  of  Jerusalem  to  err,  and  to  do  worse 
than  the  heathen,  whom  the  Lord  had  de- 
stroyed before  the  children  of  Israel. 

10  And  the  Lord  spake  to  Manasseh,  and 
to  his  people:  but  they  would  not  hearken. 

II  Wherefore  the  Lord  brought  upon 
them  the  captains  of  the  host  of  the  king  of 
Assyria,  which  took  Manasseh  among  the 
thorns,  and  bound  him  with  fetters,  and 
carried  him  to  Babylon. 

13  And  when  he  was  in  affliction,  he  be- 
sought the  Lord  his  God,  and  humbled 
himself  greatly  before  the  God  of  his  fa- 
thers, 

13  And  prayed  unto  him ; and  he  was  en- 
treated of  him,  and  heard  his  supplication, 
and  brought  him  again  to  Jerusalem  into 
his  kingdom.  Then  Manasseh  knew  that 
the  Lord  he  was  God. 

14  Now  after  this  he  built  a wall  without 
the  city  of  David,  on  the  west  side  of  Gihon, 
in  the  valley,  even  to  the  entering  in  at  the 
flsh  gate,  and  compassed  about  Ophel,  and 
raised  it  up  a very  great  height,  and  put 
captains  of  war  in  all  the  fenced  cities  of 
Judah. 

15  And  he  took  away  the  strange  gods, 
and  the  idol  out  of  the  house  of  the  Lord, 
and  all  the  altars  that  he  had  built  in  the 
mount  of  the  house  of  the  Lord,  and  in 
Jerusalem,  and  cast  them  out  of  the  city. 

16  And  he  repaired  the  altar  of  the  Lord, 
and  sacrificed  thereon  peace  offerings  and 
thank  offerings,  and  commanded  Judah  to 
serve  the  Lord  God  of  Israel. 

17  Nevertheless  the  people  did  sacrifice  still 
m the  high  places,  yet  unto  the  Lord  their 
God  only. 

18  1 Now  the  rest  of  the  acts  of  Manasseh, 
hnd  his  prayer  unto  his  God,  and  the  words 
of  the  seers  that  spake  to  him  in  the  name 
of  the  Lord  God  of  Israel,  behold,  they  are 
v^itten  in  the  book  of  the  kings  of  Israel. 

19  His  prayer  also,  and  how  God  was  en- 
treated of  him,  and  all  his  sins,  and  his  tres- 
pass, and  the  places  wherein  he  built  high 
places,  and  set  up  groves  and  graven  imageSa 

OQQ 


II.  CHRONICLES,  XXXIV. 


Josiah's  good  reign. 

before  he  was  humbled:  behold,  they  are 
written  among  the  sayings  of  the  seers. 

20  1 So  Manasseh  slept  with  his  fathers, 
and  they  buried  him  in  his  own  house; 
and  Amon  his  son  reigned  in  his  stead. 

21  t Amon  ivas  two  and  twenty  years  old 
when  he  began  to  reign,  and  reigned  two 
years  in  Jerusalem. 

22  But  he  did  that  which  was  evil  in  the 
sight  of  the  Lord,  as  did  Manasseh  his  fa- 
ther: for  Amon  sacrificed  unto  all  the 
carved  images  which  Manasseh  his  father 
had  made,  and  served  them ; 

23  And  humbled  not  himself  before  the 

Lord,  as  Manasseh  his  father  had  humbled 
himself;  but  Amon  trespassed  more  and 
more.  . , . ^ . 

24  And  his  servants  conspired  against  him, 
and  slew  him  in  his  own  house. 

25  1 But  the  people  of  the  land  slew  all 
them  that  had  conspired  against  king  Amon ; 
and  the  people  of  the  land  made  Josiah  his 
son  king  in  his  stead. 

CHAPTER  XXXIV. 

Josiah  destroy eth  idolatry. 

JOSIAH  was  eight  years  old  when  he  be- 
gan to  reign,  and  he  reigned  in  Jerusalem 
one  and  thirty  years.  ,/ 

2 And  he  did  that  which  was  right  in  the 
sight  of  the  Lord,  and  walked  in  the  ways 
of  David  his  father,  and  declined  neither  to 
the  right  hand,  nor  to  the  left. 

3t  For  in  the  eighth  year  of  his  reign,  while 
he  was  yet  young,  he  began  to  seek  after  the 
God  of  David  his  father : and  in  the  twelfth 
year  he  began  to  purge  Judah  and  Jerusa- 
lem from  the  high  places,  and  the  groves, 
and  the  carved  images,  and  the  molten  im- 
ages. 

4  And  they  brake  down  the  altars  of  Baalim 
in  his  presence ; and  the  images,  that  we're 
on  high  above  them,  he  cut  down ; and  the 
groves,  and  the  carved  images,  and  the  molt- 
en images,  he  brake  in  pieces,  and  made 
dust  of  them,  and  strewed  it  upon  the  graves 
of  them  that  had  sacrificed  unto  them. 

5  And  he  burnt  the  bones  of  the  priests 
upon  their  altars,  and  cleansed  Judah  and 
Jerusalem. 

6  And  so  did  he  in  the  cities  of  Manasseh, 
and  Ephraim,  and  Simeon,  even  unto  Naph- 
tali,  with  their  mattocks  round  about. 

7  And  when  he  had  broken  down  the  altars 
and  the  groves,  and  had  beaten  the  graven 
images  into  powder,  and  cut  down  all  the 
idols  throughout  all  the  land  of  Israel,  he 
returned  to  Jerusalem. 

8  If  Now  in  the  eighteenth  year  of  his  reign, 
when  he  had  purged  the  land,  and  the  house, 
he  sent  Shaphan  the  son  of  Azaliah,  and 
Maaseiah  the  governor  of  the  city,  and  J oah 
the  son  of  Joahaz  the  recorder,  to  repair  the 
house  of  the  Lord  his  God.  , , . . 

9  And  when  they  came  to  Hilkiah  the  high 
priest,  they  delivered  the  money  that  was 
brought  into  the  house  of  God,  which  the 
Levites  that  kept  the  doors  had  gathered  of 
the  hand  of  Manasseh  and  Ephraim,  and  of 
all  the  remnant  of  Israel,  and  of  all  J udah 
and  Benjamin;  and  they  returned  to  Jeru- 
salem. 

10  And  they  put  it  in  the  hand  of  the  work- 
men that  had  the  oversight  of  the  house  of 
334 


He  repaireth  the  temple. 


the  Lord,  and  they  gave  it  to  the  workmen 
that  wrought  in  the  house  of  the  Lord,  to 
repair  and  amend  the  house : 

11  Even  to  the  artificers  and  builders  gave 
they  it,  to  buy  hewn  stone,  and  timber  for 
couplings,  and  to  floor  the  houses  which  the 
kings  of  Judah  had  destroyed. 

12  And  the  men  did  the  work  faithfully : 
and  the  overseers  of  them  were  Jahath  and 
Obadiah,  the  Levites,  of  the  sons  of  Merari ; 
and  Zechariah  and  Meshullam,  of  the  sons  of 
the  Kohathites,  to  set  it  forward ; and  other 
of  the  Levites,  all  that  could  skill  of  instru- 
ments of  music. 

13  Also  they  were  over  the  bearers  of  bur- 
dens, and  were  overseers  of  all  that  wrought 
the  work  in  any  manner  of  service : and  of 
the  Levites  there  were  scribes,  and  ofiBcers, 
and  porters. 

141  And  when  they  brought  out  the  money 
that  was  brought  into  the  house  of  the  Lord, 
Hilkiah  the  priest  found  a book  of  the  law 
of  the  Lord  given  by  Moses. 

15  And  Hilkiah  answered  and  said  to  Sha- 
phan the  scribe,  I have  found  the  book  of 
the  law  in  the  house  of  the  Lord.  And  Hil- 
kiah delivered  the  book  to  Shaphan. 

16  And  Shaphan  carried  the  book  to  the 

king,  and  brought  the  king  word  back  again, 
saying.  All  that  was  committed  to  thy  serv- 
ants, they  do  it.  ^ ^ _ 

17  And  they  have  gathered  together  the 

money  that  was  found  in  the  house  of  the 
Lord,  and  have  delivered  it  into  the  hand 
of  the  overseers,  and  to  the  hand  of  the 
workmen.  , 

18  Then  Shaphan  the  scribe  told  the  king, 
saying,  Hilkiah  the  priest  hath  given  me  a 
book.  And  Shaphan  read  it  before  the  king. 

19  And  it  came  to  pass,  when  the  king  had 

heard  the  words  of  the  law,  that  he  rent  his 
clothes.  J 

20  And  the  king  commanded  Hilkiah,  and 
Ahikam  the  son  of  Shaphan,  and  Abdon  the 
son  of  Micah,  and  Shaphan  the  scribe,  and 
Asaiah  a servant  of  the  king’s,  saying, 

21  Go,  inquire  of  the  Lord  for  me,  and  for 
them  that  are  left  in  Israel  and  in  Judah, 
concerning  the  words  of  the  book  that  is 
found : for  great  is  the  wrath  of  the  Lord 
that  is  poured  out  upon  us,  because  our  fa- 
thers have  not  kept  the  word  of  the  Lord, 
to  do  after  all  that  is  written  in  this  book. 

22  And  Hilkiah,  and  they  that  the  king  /lad 
appointed,  went  to  Huldah  the  prophetess, 
the  wife  of  Shallum  the  son  of  Tikvath,  the 
son  of  Hasrah,  keeper  of  the  wardrobe  ; 
(now  she  dwelt  in  Jerusalem  in  the  college ;) 
and  they  spake  to  her  to  that  e#ect. 

231  And  she  answered  them.  Thus  saith  the 
Lord  God  of  Israel,  TeU  ye  the  man  that 
sent  you  to  me,  -i,  « 

24  Thus  saith  the  Lord,  Behold,  I will  bring 
evil  upon  this  place,  and  upon  the  inhabit- 
ants thereof,  even  all  the  curses  that  are 
written  in  the  book  which  they  have  read 
before  the  king  of  Judah: 

25  Because  they  have  forsaken  ine,  and 

have  burned  incense  unto  other  ^ods,  that 
thev  might  provoke  me  to  anger  with  all  the 
works  of  their  hands;  therefore  my  wrath 
shall  be  poured  out  upon  this  place,  and  shall 
not  be  quenched.  „ ^ ^ 

26  And  as  for  the  king  of  Judah,  who  sent 


Josiah  heepeth  a 

you  to  inquire  of  the  Lord,  so  shall  ye  say 
unto  him.  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  of  Israel 
concerning  the  words  which  thou  hast  heard ; 

27  Because  thine  heart  was  tender,  and  thou 
didst  humble  thyself  before  God,  when  thou 
heardest  his  words  ag’ainst  this  place,  and 
against  the  inhabitants  thereof,  and  hum- 
bledst  thyself  before  me,  and  didst  rend  thy 
clothes,  and  weep  before  me ; I have  even 
heard  thee  also,  saith  the  Lord. 

28  Behold,  I will  gather  thee  to  thy  fathers, 
and  thou  shalt  be  gathered  to  thy  grave  in 
peace,  neither  shall  thine  eyes  see  all  the 
evil  that  I will  bring  upon  this  place,  and 
upon  the  inhabitants  of  the  same.  So  they 
brought  the  king  word  again. 

29  1 Then  the  king  sent  and  gathered  to- 
gether all  the  elders  of  Judah  and  Jerusalem. 

30  And  the  king  went  up  into  the  house  of 
the  Lord,  and  all  the  men  of  Judah,  and 
the  inhabitants  of  Jerusalem,  and  the  priests, 
and  the  Levites,  and  all  the  people,  great  and 
small : and  he  read  in  their  ears  all  the  words 
of  the  book  of  the  covenant  that  was  found 
in  the  house  of  the  Lord. 

31  And  the  king  stood  in  his  place,  and  made 
a covenant  before  the  Lord,  to  walk  after 
the  Lord,  and  to  keep  his  commandments, 
and  his  testimonies,  and  his  statutes,  with 
all  his  heart,  and  with  all  his  soul,  to  per- 
form the  words  of  the  covenant  which  are 
written  in  this  book. 

32  And  he  caused  all  that  were  present  in 
Jerusalem  and  Benjamin  to  stand  to  it.  And 
the  inhabitants  of  Jerusalem  did  according 
to  the  covenant  of  God,  the  God  of  their  fa- 
thers. 

^ And  Josiah  took  away  all  the  abomina- 
tions out  of  all  the  countries  that  pertained 
to  the  children  of  Israel,  and  made  all  that 
were  present  in  Israel  to  serve,  even  to  serve 
the  Lord  their  God.  A.nd  all  his  days  they 
departed  not  from  following  the  Lord,  the 
God  of  their  fathers. 

CHAPTER  XXXV. 

Josiah  heepeth  a solemn  passover. 

IV/r OREOVER,  Josiah  kept  a passover  unto 
ITX  the  Lord  in  Jerusalem : and  they  killed 
Bie  passover  on  the  fourteenth  day  of  the 
first  month. 

2 And  he  set  the  priests  in  their  charges, 
and  encouraged  them  to  the  service  of  the 
house  of  the  Lord, 

3 And  said  unto  the  Levites  that  taught  all 
Israel,  which  were  holy  unto  the  Lord,  Put 
the  holy  ark  in  the  house  which  Solomon 
the  son  of  David  king  of  Israel  did  build;  it 
shall  not  be  a burden  upon  your  shoulders : 
serve  now  the  Lord,  your  God,  and  his  peo- 
ple Israel, 

4 And  prepare  yourselves  by  the  houses  of 
your  fathers,  after  your  courses,  according 
to  the  writing  of  David  king  of  Israel,  and 
according  to  the  writing  of  Solomon  his  son  : 

5 And  stand  in  the  holy  place  according  to 
the  divisions  of  the  families  of  the  fathers 
of  your  brethren  the  people,  and  after  the 
division  of  the  families  of  the  Levites. 

6 So  kill  the  passover,  and  sanctify  your- 
selves, and  prepare  your  brethren,  that  they 
may  do  according  to  the  word  of  the  Lord 
by  the  hand  of  Moses. 

7 And  Josiah  gave  to  the  people,  of  the 


solemn  passover. 

flock,  lambs  and  kids,  all  for  the  passover 
offerings,  for  all  that  were  present,  to  the 
number  of  thirty  thousand,  and  three 
thousand  bullocks : these  were  of  the  king’s 
substance. 

8 And  his  princes  gave  willingly  unto  the 
people,  to  the  priests,  and  to  the  Levites: 
Hilkiah  and  Zechariah  and  Jehiel,  rulers  of 
the  house  of  God,  gave  unto  the  priests  for 
the  passover  offerings  two  thousand  and  six 
hundred  small  cattle,  and  three  hundred 
oxen. 

9 Conaniah  also,  and  Shemaiah  and  Nethan- 
eel,  his  brethren,  and  Hashabiah  and  Jeiel 
and  Jozabad,  chief  of  the  Levites,  gave  unto 
the  Levites  for  passover  offerings  five  thou- 
sand small  cattle,  and  five  hundred  oxen. 

10  So  the  service  was  prepared,  and  the 
priests  stood  in  their  place,  and  the  Levites 
in  their  courses,  according  to  the  king’s 
commandment. 

11  And  they  killed  the  passover,  and  the 
priests  sprinkled  the  blood  from  their  hands, 
and  the  Levites  flayed  them. 

12  And  they  removed  the  burnt  offerings, 
that  they  might  give  according  to  the  divi- 
sions of  the  families  of  the  people,  to  offer 
unto  the  Lord,  as  it  is  written  in  the  book 
of  Moses.  And  so  did  they  with  the  oxen. 

13  And  they  roasted  the  passover  with  fire 
according  to  the  ordinance : but  the  other 
holy  offerings  sod  they  in  pots,  and  in  cal- 
drons, and  in  pans,  and  divided  them  speed- 
ily among  all  the  people. 

14:  And  afterward  they  made  ready  for 
themselves,  and  for  the  priests : because 
the  priests  the  sons  of  Aaron  were  busied  in 
offering  of  burnt  offerings  and  the  fat  un- 
til night;  therefore  the  Levites  prepared 
for  themselves,  and  for  the  priests  the  sons 
of  Aaron. 

15  And  the  singers  the  sons  of  Asaph  were 
in  their  place,  according  to  the  command- 
ment of  David,  and  Asaph,  and  Heman,  and 
J eduthun  the  king’s  seer ; and  the  porters 
waited  at  every  gate ; they  might  not  depart 
from  their  service;  for  their  brethren  the 
Levites  prepared  for  them. 

16  So  all  the  service  of  the  Lord  was  pre- 
pared the  same  day,  to  keep  the  passover, 
and  to  offer  burnt  offerings  upon  the  altar 
of  the  Lord,  according  to  the  command- 
ment of  king  Josiah. 

17  And  the  children  of  Israel  that  were 
present  kept  the  passover  at  that  time,  and 
the  feast  of  unleavened  bread  seven  days. 

18  And  there  was  no  passover  like  to  that 
kept  in  Israel  from  the  days  of  Samuel  the 
prophet ; neither  did  all  the  kings  of  Israel 
keep  such  a passover  as  Josiah  kept,  and  the 
priests,  and  the  Levites,  and  all  Judah  and 
Israel  that  were  present,  and  the  inhabit- 
ants of  Jerusalem. 

19  In  the  eighteenth  year  of  the  reign  of 
Josiah  was  this  passover  kept. 

20 1 After  all  this,  when  Josiah  had  prepared 
the  temple,  Necho  king  of  Egypt  came  up  to 
fight  against  Charchemish  by  Euphrates : 
and  Josiah  went  out  against  him. 

21  But  he  sent  ambassadors  to  him,  saying. 
What  have  I to  do  with  thee,  thou  king  of 
J u dah  ? I come  not  against  thee  this  day,  but 
against  the  house  wherewith  I have  war: 
for  God  commanded  me  to  make  haste ; f or= 


II.  CHRONICLES,  XXXV. 


Jehoahaz  made  king. 


II.  CHRONICLES,  XXXVI.  Jerusalem  wholly  destroyed. 


bear  thee  from  meddling  with  God,  who  is 
with  me,  that  he  destroy  thee  not. 

32  Nevertheless  Josiah  would  not  turn  his 

face  from  him,  but  disguised  himself,  that 
he  might  fight  with  him,  and  hearkened  not 
unto  the  words  of  Necho  from  the  mouth 
of  God,  and  came  to  fight  in  the  valley  of 
Megiddo.  ^ , 

33  And  the  archers  shot  at  king  Josiah ; and 

the  king  said  to  his  servants.  Have  me  away ; 
for  I am  sore  wounded.  , 

24  His  servants  therefore  took  him  out  of 
that  chariot,  and  put  him  in  the  second 
chariot  that  he  had ; and  they  brought  him 
to  Jerusalem,  and  he  died,  and  was  buried  in 
one  of  the  sepulchres  of  his  fathers.  And  all 
Judah  and  Jerusalem  mourned  for  Josiah. 

35  t And  Jeremiah  lamented  f9r  Josiah: 

and  all  the  singing  men  and  the  singing  wo- 
men spake  of  Josiah  in  their  lamentations 
to  this  day,  and  made  them  an  ordinance  in 
Israel : and,  behold,  they  are  written  in  the 
lamentations.  „ ^ ^ 

36  Now  the  rest  of  the  acts  of  Josiah,  and 
his  goodness,  according  to  that  which  was 
written  in  the  law  of  the  Lord, 

27  And  his  deeds,  first  and  last,  behold,  they 
are  written  in  the  book  of  the  kings  of  Isra- 
el and  Judah. 

CHAPTER  XXXVI. 

Zedekiah’s  wicked  reign. 

Then  the  people  of  the  land  took  Jehoa- 
haz the  son  of  Josiah,  and  made  him 
king  in  his  father’s  stead  in  Jerusalem. 

3 Jehoahaz  was  twenty  and  three  years  old 
when  he  began  to  reign,  and  he  reigned 
three  months  in  Jerusalem. 

3 And  the  king  of  Egypt  put  him  down  at 
Jerusalem,  and  condemned  the  land  in  a 
hundred  talents  of  silver  and  a talent  of 

^4^And  the  king  of  Egjiit  made  Eliakim  his 
brother  king  over  Judah  and  Jerusalem,  and 
turned  his  name  to  Jehoiakim.  And  Necho 
took  Jehoahaz  his  brother,  and  carried  him 
to  Egypt. 

5  If  Jehoiakim  was  twenty  and  five  years 
old  when  he  began  to  reign,  and  he  reigned 
eleven  years  in  Jerusalem : and  he  did  thcit 
which  was  evil  in  the  sight  of  the  Lord  his 
God.  , , , 

6  Against  him  came  up  Nebuchadnezzar 
king  of  Babylon,  and  bound  him  in  fetters, 
to  carry  him  to  Babylon. 

7  Nebuchadnezzar  also  carried  of  the  ves- 
sels of  the  house  of  the  Lord  to  Babylon, 
and  put  them  in  his  temple  at  Babylon. 

8  Now  the  rest  of  the  acts  of  Jehoiakim, 
and  his  abominations  which  he  did,  and  that 
which  was  found  in  him,  behold,  they  are 
written  in  the  book  of  the  kings  of  Israel 
and  Judah:  and  Jehoiachin  his  son  reigned 
in  his  stead.  i,  u 

9  If  Jehoiachin  was  eight  years  old  when  he 
began  to  reign,  and  he  reigned  three  months 
and  ten  days  in  Jerusalem : and  he  did  that 
which  was  evil  in  the  sight  of  the  Lord. 

10  And  when  the  year  was  expired,  kiug 
336 


Nebuchadnezzar  sent,  and  brought  him  to 
Babylon,  with  the  goodly  vessels  of  the 
house  of  the  Lord,  and  made  Zedekiah  his 
brother  king  over  Judah  and  Jerusalem. 

11 1 Zedekiah  was  one  and  twenty  years  old 
when  he  began  to  reign,  and  reigned  eleven 
years  in  Jerusalem. 

13  And  he  did  that  which  was  evil  in  the 
sight  of  the  Lord  his  God,  and  humbled  not 
himself  before  Jeremiah  the  prophet  speak- 
ing from  the  mouth  of  the  Lord. 

13  And  he  also  rebelled  against  king  Nebu- 
chadnezzar, who  had  made  him  swear  by 
God:  but  he  stiffened  his  neck,  and  hard- 
ened his  heart  from  turning  unto  the  Lord 
God  of  Israel. 

14  t Moreover  all  the  chief  of  the  priests, 
and  the  people,  transgressed  very  much 
after  all  the  abominations  of  the  heathen ; 
and  polluted  the  house  of  the  Lord  which 
he  had  hallowed  in  Jerusalem. 

15  And  the  Lord  God  of  their  fathers  sent 

to  them  by  his  messengers,  rising  up  be- 
times, and  sending;  because  he  had  com- 
passion on  his  people,  and  on  his  dwelling- 
place : „ ^ ^ 

16  But  they  mocked  the  messengers  of  God, 
and  despised  his  words,  and  misused  his 
prophets,  until  the  wrath  of  the  Lord  arose 
against  his  people,  till  there  was  no  remedy. 

17  Therefore  he  brought  upon  them  the 

king  of  the  Chaldees,  who  slew  their  young 
men  with  the  sword  in  the  house  of  their 
sanctuary,  and  had  no  compassion  upon 
young  man  or  maiden,  old  man,  or  him  that 
stooped  for  age : he  gave  them  all  into  his 
hand.  « ^ , 

18  And  all  the  vessels  of  the  house  of  God, 

great  and  small,  and  the  treasures  of  the 
house  of  the  Lord,  and  the  treasures  of  the 
king,  and  of  his  princes ; all  these  he  brought 
to  Babylon.  o ^ ^ 

19  And  they  burnt  the  house  of  God,  and 
brake  down  the  wall  of  Jerusalem,  and 
burnt  all  the  palaces  thereof  with  fire,  and 
destroyed  all  the  goodly  vessels  thereof. 

20  And  them  that  had  escaped  from  the 
sword  carried  he  away  to  Babylon;  where 
they  were  servants  to  him  and  his  sons  until 
the  reign  of  the  kingdom  of  Persia : 

31  To  fulfil  the  word  of  the  Lord  by  the 
mouth  of  Jeremiah,  until  the  land  had  en- 
joyed her  sabbaths:  for  as  long  as  she  lay 
desolate  she  kept  sabbath,  to  fulfil  three- 
score and  ten  years.  ^ ^ ^ . 

33  t Now  in  the  first  year  of  Cyrus  king  of 
Persia,  that  the  word  of  the  Lord  spoken  by 
the  mouth  of  Jeremiah  might  be  accom- 
plished, the  Lord  stirred  up  the  spirit  ot 
Cyrus  king  of  Persia,  that  he  made  a procla- 
mation throughout  all  his  kingdom,  and  put 
it  also  in  writing,  saying,  . * „ - 

33  Thus  saith  Cyrus  king  of  Persia,  All  the 
kingdoms  of  the  earth  hath  the  Lord  God 
of  heaven  given  me;  and  he  hath  charged 
me  to  build  him  a house  in  Jerusalem, 
which  is  in  Judah.  Who  is  there  among  you 
of  all  his  people?  The  Lord  his  God  he 
with  him,  and  let  him  go  up. 


EZRA 


CHAPTER  I. 

The  proclamation  of  Cyrus, 

NOW  in  the  first  year  of  Cyrus  king*  of 
Persia,  that  the  word  of  the  Lord  by 
the  raoutii  of  Jeremiah  might  be  fulfilled, 
the  Lord  stirred  up  the  spirit  of  Cyrus  king 
of  Persia,  that  he  made  a proclamation 
throughout  all  his  kingdom,  and  put  it 
also  in  writing,  saying, 

2 Thus  saith  Cyrus  king  of  Persia,  The  Lord 
God  of  heaven  hath  given  me  all  the  king- 
doms of  the  earth ; and  he  hath  charged  me 
to  build  him  a house  at  Jerusalem,  which  is 
In  Judah. 

3 Who  is  there  among  you  of  all  his  people  ? 
his  God  be  with  him,  and  let  him  go  up  to 
Jerusalem,  which  is  in  Judah,  and  build  the 
house  of  the  Lord  God  of  Israel,  (he  is  the 
God,)  which  is  in  Jerusalem. 

4 And  whosoever  remaineth  in  any  place 
where  he  sojourneth,  let  the  men  of  his 
place  help  him  with  silver,  and  with  gold, 
and  with  goods,  and  with  beasts,  besides  the 
freewill  offering  for  the  house  of  God  that 
is  in  Jerusalem. 

5 1 Then  rose  up  the  chief  of  the  fathers  of 
Judah  and  Benjamin,  and  the  priests,  and 
the  Levites,  with  all  them  whose  spirit  God 
had  raised,  to  go  up  to  build  the  house  of 
the  Lord  which  is  in  Jerusalem. 

6 And  all  they  that  were  about  them 
strengthened  their  hands  with  vessels  of 
silver,  with  gold,  with  goods,  and  with 
beasts,  and  with  precious  things,  besides 
all  that  was  willingly  offered. 

7 IF  Also  Cyrus  the  king  brought  forth  the 
vessels  of  the  house  of  the  Lord,  which 
Nebuchadnezzar  had  brought  forth  out  of 
Jerusalem,  and  had  put  them  in  the  house 
of  his  gods; 

8 Even  those  did  Cyrus  king  of  Persia  bring 
forth  by  the  hand  of  Mithredath  the  treas- 
urer, and  numbered  them  unto  Sheshbazzar, 
the  prince  of  Judah. 

9 And  this  is  the  number  of  them : thirty 
chargers  of  gold,  a thousand  chargers  of 
silver,  nine  and  twenty  knives, 

10  Thirty  basins  of  gold,  silver  basins  of  a 
second  sort  four  hundred  and  ten,  and  other 
vessels  a thousand. 

11  All  the  vessels  of  gold  and  of  silver  were 
five  thousand  and  four  hundred.  All  these 
did  Sheshbazzar  bring  up  with  them  of  the 
captivity  that  were  brought  up  from  Baby- 
lon unto  Jerusalem. 

CHAPTER  II. 

Number  that  returned  from  Babylon. 
I^OW  these  are  the  children  of  the  prov- 
-Ll  ince  that  went  up  out  of  the  captivity, 
of  those  which  had  been  carried  away,  whom 
Nebuchadnezzar  the  king  of  Babylon  had 
carried  away  unto  Babylon,  and  came  again 
unto  Jerusalem  and  Judah,  every  one  unto 
his  city; 

2 Which  came  with  Zerubbabel:  Jeshua, 
Nehemiah,  Seraiah,  Reelaiah,  Mordecai,  Bil- 
shan,  Mizpar,  Bigvai,  Rehum,  Baanah.  The 
number  of  the  men  of  the  people  of  Israel ; 


3 The  children  of  Parosh,  two  thousand  a 
hundred  seventy  and  two. 

4 The  children  of  Shephatiah,  three  hun- 
dred seventy  and  two. 

5 The  children  of  Arah,  seven  hundred  sev- 
enty and  five. 

6 The  children  of  Pahath-moab,  of  the 
children  of  Jeshua  and  Joab,  two  thousand 
eight  hundred  and  twelve. 

7 The  children  of  Elam,  a thousand  two 
hundred  fifty  and  four. 

8 The  children  of  Zattu,  nine  hundred  forty 
and  five. 

9 The  children  of  Zaccai,  seven  hundred 
and  threescore. 

10  The  children  of  Bani,  six  hundred  forty 
and  two. 

11  The  children  of  Bebai,  six  hundred  twen- 
ty and  three. 

12  The  children  of  Azgad,  a thousand  two 
hundred  twenty  and  two. 

13  The  children  of  Adonikam,  six  hundred 
sixty  and  six. 

14  The  children  of  Bigvai,  two  thousand 
fifty  and  six. 

15  The  children  of  Adin,  four  hundred  fifty 
and  four. 

16  The  children  of  Ater  of  Hezekiah,  ninety 
and  eight. 

17  The  children  of  Bezai,  three  hundred 
twenty  and  three. 

18  The  children  of  Jorah,  a hundred  and 
twelve. 

19  The  children  of  Hashum,  two  hundred 
twenty  and  three. 

20  The  children  of  Gibbar,  ninety  and  five. 

21  The  children  of  Beth-lehem,  a hundred 
twenty  and  three. 

22  The  men  of  Netophah,  fifty  and  six. 

23  The  men  of  Anathoth,  a hundred  twen- 
ty and  eight. 

24  The  children  of  Azmaveth,  forty  and 
two. 

25  The  children  of  Kir  jath-arim,  Chephirah, 
and  Beeroth,  seven  hundred  and  forty  and 
three. 

26  The  children  of  Ramah  and  Gaba,  six 
hundred  twenty  and  one. 

27  The  men  of  Michmas,  a hundred  twenty 
and  two. 

28  The  men  of  Beth-el  and  Ai,  two  hundred 
twenty  and  three. 

29  The  children  of  Nebo,  fifty  and  two. 

30  The  children  of  Magbish,  a hundred  fifty 
and  six. 

31  The  children  of  the  other  Elam,  a thou- 
sand two  hundred  fifty  and  four. 

32  The  children  of  Harim,  three  hundred 
and  twenty. 

33  The  children  of  Lod,  Hadid,  and  Ono, 
seven  hundred  twenty  and  five. 

34  The  children  of  Jericho,  three  hundred 
forty  and  five. 

35  The  children  of  Senaah,  three  thousand 
and  six  hundred  and  thirty. 

36  ^ The  priests : the  children  of  Jedaiah,  of 

the  house  of  Jeshua,  nine  hundred  seventy 
and  three.  • 

37  The  children  of  Immer,  a thousand  fifty 
and  two, 

m 


The  number  of  the  people  EZRA, 

38  The  children  of  Pashur,  a thousand  two 
hundred  forty  and  seven. 

39  The  children  of  Harim,  a thousand  and 
seventeen. 

40  t The  Levites:  the  children  of  Jeshua 
and  Kadmiel,  of  the  children  of  Hodaviah, 
seventy  and  four. 

41  TI  The  singers : the  children  of  Asaph,  a 
hundred  twenty  and  eight. 

43  IT  The  children  of  the  porters : the  chil- 
dren of  Shallura,  the  children  of  Ater,  the 
children  of  Talmon,  the  children  of  Akkub, 
the  children  of  Hatita,  the  children  of  Sho- 
bai,  in  all  a hundred  thirty  and  nine. 

43  t The  Nethinim : the  children  of  Ziha, 
the  children  of  Hasupha,  the  children  of 
Tabbaoth, 

44  The  children  of  Keros,  the  children  of 
Siaha,  the  children  of  Padon, 

45  The  children  of  Lebanah,  the  children  of 
Hagabah,  the  children  of  Akkub, 

46  The  children  of  Hagab,  the  children  of 
Shalmai,  the  children  of  Hanan, 

47  The  children  of  Giddel,  the  children  of 
Gahar,  the  children  of  Reaiah, 

48  The  children  of  Rezin,  the  children  of 
Nekoda,  the  children  of  Gazzam, 

49  The  children  of  Uzza,  the  children  of 
Paseah,  the  children  of  Besai, 

50  The  children  of  Asnah,  the  children  of 
Mehunim,  the  children  of  Nephusim, 

51  The  children  of  Bakbuk,  the  children  of 
Hakupha,  the  children  of  Harhur, 

53  The  children  of  Bazluth,  the  children  of 
Mehida,  the  children  of  Harsha, 

53  The  children  of  Barkos,  the  children  of 
Sisera,  the  children  of  Thamah, 

54  The  children  of  Neziah,  the  children  of 

^5^1^ The  children  of  Solomon’s  servants : 
the  children  of  Sotai,  the  children  of  Sophe- 
reth,  the  children  of  Peruda, 

56  The  children  of  Jaalah,  the  children  of 
Darkon,  the  children  of  Giddel, 

57  The  children  of  Shephatiah,  the  children 
of  Hattil,  the  children  of  Pochereth  of  Ze- 
baim,  the  children  of  Ami. 

58  All  the  Nethinim,  and  the  children  of 
Solomon’s  servants,  were  three  hundred 
ninety  and  two. 

59  And  these  ^f;ere  they  which  went  up  from 

Tel-melah,  Tel-harsa,  Cherub,  Addan,  and 
Immer : but  they  could  not  shew  their  fa- 
ther’s house,  and  their  seed,  whether  they 
were  of  Israel : ^ 

60  The  children  of  Delaiah,  the  children  of 

Tobiah,  the  children  of  Nekoda,  six  hundred 
fifty  and  two.  „ ^ ^ 

61 1 And  of  the  children  of  the  priests : the 
children  of  Habaiah,  the  children  of  K9Z, 
the  children  of  Barzillai ; which  took  a wife 
of  the  daughters  of  Barzillai  the  Gileadite, 
and  was  called  after  their  name : 

63  These  sought  their  register  among  those 
that  were  reckoned  by  genealogy,  but  they 
were  not  found:  therefore  were  they,  as 
polluted,  put  from  the  priesthood. 

63  And  the  Tirshatha  said  unto  them,  that 
they  should  not  eat  of  the  most  holy  things, 
till  there  stood  up  a priest  with  Urim  and 
with  Thummim. 

64 1 The  whole  congregation  together  was 
forty  and  two  thousand  three  hundred  and 
threescore, 


m. 


who  returned  from  Babykmo 


65  Besides  their  servants  and  their  maids, 
of  whom  there  were  seven  thousand  three 
hundred  thirty  and  seven:  and  there  were 
among  them  two  hundred  singing  men  and 
singing  women. 

66  Their  horses  were  seven  hundred  thirty 
and  six ; their  mules,  two  hundred  forty  and 
five; 

67  Their  camels,  four  hundred  thirty  and 
five ; their  asses,  six  thousand  seven  hundred 
and  twenty. 

68  t And  some  of  the  chief  of  the  fathers, 
when  they  came  to  the  house  of  the  Lord 
which  is  at  Jerusalem,  offered  freely  for  the 
house  of  God  to  set  it  up  in  his  place : 

69  They  gave  after  their  ability  unto  the 
treasure  of  the  work  threescore  and  one 
thousand  drams  of  gold,  and  five  thousand 
pounds  of  silver,  and  one  hundred  priests’ 
garments. 

70  So  the  priests,  and  the  Levites,  and  some 
of  the  people,  and  the  singers,  and  the  por- 
ters, and  the  Nethinim,  dwelt  in  their  cities, 
and  all  Israel  in  their  cities. 

CHAPTER  III. 

Foundation  of  the  temple  laid. 

AND  when  the  seventh  month  was  come, 
and  the  children  of  Israel  were  in  the 
cities,  the  people  gathered  themselves  to- 
gether as  one  man  to  Jerusalem. 

3 Then  stood  up  Jeshua  the  son  of  Jozadak, 
and  his  brethren  the  priests,  and  Zerubba- 
bel  the  son  of  Shealtiel,  and  his  brethren, 
and  builded  the  altar  of  the  God  of  Israel,  to 
offer  burnt  offerings  thereon,  as  it  is  written 
in  the  law  of  Moses  the  man  of  God. 

3 And  they  set  the  altar  upon  his  bases ; for 
fear  was  upon  them  because  of  the  people  of 
those  countries : and  they  offered  burnt  of- 
ferings thereon  unto  the  Lord,  even  burnt 
offerings  morning  and  evening. 

4 They  kept  also  the  feast  of  tabernacles, 
as  it  is  written,  and  offered  the  daily  burnt 
offerings  by  number,  according  to  the  cus- 
tom, as  the  duty  of  every  day  required ; 

5 And  afterward  offered  the  continual  burnt 
offering,  both  of  the  new  moons,  and  of  all 
the  set  feasts  of  the  Lord  that  were  conse- 
crated, and  of  every  one  that  willingly  of- 
fered a freewill  offering  unto  the  Lord. 

6 From  the  first  day  of  the  seventh  month 
began  they  to  offer  burnt  offerings  unto  the 
Lord.  But  the  foundation  of  the  temple  of 
the  Lord  was  not  yet  laid. 

7 They  gave  money  also  unto  the  masons, 
and  to  the  carpenters ; and  meat,  and  drink, 
and  oil,  unto  them  of  Zidon,  and  to  them  of 
Tyre,  to  bring  cedar  trees  from  Lebanon  to 
the  sea  of  Joppa,  according  to  the  grant  that 
they  had  of  Cyrus  king  of  Persia. 

8 If  Now  in  the  second  year  of  their  coming 
unto  the  house  of  God  at  Jerusalem,  in  the 
second  month,  began  Zerubbabel  the  son  ot 
Shealtiel,  and  Jeshua  the  son  of  Jozadak,  and 
the  remnant  of  their  brethren  the  priests 
and  the  Levites,  and  all  they  that  were  come 
out  of  the  captivity  unto  Jerusalem ; and 
appointed  the  Levite^  from  twenty  years 
old  and  upward,  to  set  forward  the  work  ot 
the  house  of  the  Lord. 

9 Then  stood  Jeshua  with  his  sons  and  ms 
brethren,  Kadmiel  and  his  sons,  the  sons  of 
Judah,  together,  to  set  forward  the  workmen 


T' 


The  building  hindered,  EZRA,  V.  The  decree  of  Artaxerxes. 


in  the  house  of  God : the  sons  of  Henadad, 
with  their  sons  and  their  brethren  the  Le- 
vites. 

10  And  when  the  builders  laid  the  founda- 
tion of  the  temple  of  the  Lord,  they  set  the 
priests  in  their  apparel  with  trumpets,  and 
the  Levites  the  sons  of  Asaph  with  cymbals, 
to  praise  the  Lord,  after  the  ordinance  of 
David  king*  of  Israel. 

11  And  they  sang*  tog-ether  by  course  in 
praising-  and  g-iving-  thanks  unto  the  Lord  ; 
because  he  is  g-ood,  for  his  mercy  endureth 
for  ever  toward  Israel.  And  all  the  people 
shouted  with  a great  shout,  when  they 
praised  the.  Lord,  because  the  foundation 
of  the  house  of  the  Lord  was  laid. 

12  But  many  of  the  priests  and  Levites  and 
chief  of  the  fathers,  who  were  ancient  men, 
that  had  seen  the  first  house,  when  the  foun- 
dation of  this  house  was  laid  before  their 
eyes,  wept  with  a loud  voice;  and  many 
shouted  aloud  for  joy: 

13  So  that  the  people  could  not  discern  the 
noise  of  the  shout  of  joy  from  the  noise  of 
the  weeping  of  the  people:  for  the  people 
shouted  with  a loud  shout,  and  the  noise 
was  heard  afar  off. 

CHAPTER  lY. 

The  adversaries  hinder  the  building. 

NOW  when  the  adversaries  of  Judah  and 
Benjamin  heard  that  the  children  of  the 
captivity  builded  the  temple  unto  the  Lord 
God  of  Israel ; 

2  Then  they  came  to  Zerubbabel,  and  to 
the  chief  of  the  fathers,  and  said  unto  them. 
Let  us  build  with  you : for  we  seek  your 
God,  as  ye  do ; and  we  do  sacrifice  unto  him 
since  the  days  of  Esar-haddon  king  of  Assur, 
which  brought  us  up  hither. 

3  But  Zerubbabel,  and  Jeshua,  and  the  rest 
of  the  chief  of  the  fathers  of  Israel,  said  un- 
to them.  Ye  have  nothing  to  do  with  us  to 
build  a house  unto  our  God;  but  we  our- 
selves together  will  build  unto  the  Lord 
God  of  Israel,  as  king  Cyrus  the  king  of 
Persia  hath  commanded  us. 

4  Then  the  people  of  the  land  weakened  the 
hands  of  the  people  of  Judah,  and  troubled 
them  in  building, 

5  And  hired  counsellors  against  them,  to 
frustrate  their  purpose,  all  the  days  of  Cy- 
rus king  of  Persia,  even  until  the  reign  of 
Darius  king  of  Persia. 

6  And  in  the  reign  of  Ahasuerus,  in  the  be- 
ginning of  his  reign,  wrote  they  unto  him  an 
accusation  against  the  inhabitants  of  Judah 
and  Jerusalem. 

7  t And  in  the  days  of  Artaxerxes  wrote 
BisWam,  Mithredath,  Tabeel,  and  the  rest  of 
their  companions,  unto  Artaxerxes  king  of 
Persia;  and  the  writing  of  the  letter  was 
written  in  the  Syrian  tongue,  and  interpret- 
ed in  the  Syrian  tongue. 

8  Rehum  the  chancellor  and  Shimshai  the 
scribe  wrote  a letter  against  Jerusalem  to 
Artaxerxes  the  king  in  this  sort: 

9  Then  wrote  Rehum  the  chancellor,  and 
Shimshai  the  scribe,  and  the  rest  of  their 
companions;  the  Dinaites,  the  Apharsath- 
chites,  the  Tarpelites,  the  Apharsites,  the 
Archevites,  the  Babylonians,  the  Susan- 
chites,  the  Dehavites,  and  the  Elamites, 

10  And  the  rest  of  the  nations  whom  the 


great  and  noble  Asnapper  brought  over, 
and  set  in  the  cities  of  Samaria,  and  the  rest 
that  are  on  this  side  the  river,  and  at  such  a 
time. 

11  IF  This  is  the  copy  of  the  letter  that  they 
sent  unto  him,  even  unto  Artaxerxes  the 
king ; Thy  servants  the  men  on  this  side  the 
river,  and  at  such  a time. 

12  Be  it  known  unto  the  king,  that  the  Jews 
which  came  up  from  thee  to  us  are  come 
unto  Jerusalem,  building  the  rebellious  and 
the  bad  city,  and  have  set  up  the  walls  there- 
of, and  joined  the  foundations. 

13  Be  it  known  now  unto  the  king,  that,  if 
this  city  be  builded,  and  the  walls  set  up 
again,  then  will  they  not  pay  toll,  tribute, 
and  custom,  and  so  thou  shalt  endamage  the 
revenue  of  the  kings. 

14  Now  because  we  have  maintenance  from 
the  King's  palace,  and  it  was  not  meet  for  us 
to  see  the  king’s  dishonour,  therefore  have 
we  sent  and  certified  the  king ; 

15  That  search  may  be  made  in  the  book  of 
the  records  of  thy  fathers : so  shalt  thou  find 
in  the  book  of  the  records,  and  know  that 
this  city  is  a rebellious  city,  and  hurtful  un- 
to kings  and  provinces,  and  that  they  have 
moved  sedition  within  the  same  of  old  time : 
for  which  cause  was  this  city  destroyed. 

16  We  certify  the  king  that,  if  this  city  be 
builded  again,  and  the  walls  thereof  set  up, 
by  this  means  thou  shalt  have  no  portion  on 
this  side  the  river. 

17  IF  Then  sent  the  king  an  answer  unto 
Rehum  the  chancellor,  and  to  Shimshai  the 
scribe,  and  to  the  rest  of  their  companions 
that  dwell  in  Samaria,  and  unto  the  rest  be- 
yond the  river.  Peace,  and  at  such  a time. 

18  The  letter  which  ye  sent  unto  us  hath 
been  plainly  read  before  me. 

19  And  I commanded,  and  search  hath  been 
made,  and  it  is  found  that  this  city  of  old 
time  hath  made  insurrection  against  kings, 
and  that  rebellion  and  sedition  have  been 
made  therein. 

20  There  have  been  mighty  kings  also  over 
Jerusalem,  which  have  ruled  over  all  coun- 
tries beyond  the  river ; and  toll,  tribute,  and 
custom,  was  paid  unto  them. 

21  Give  ye  now  commandment  to  cause 
these  men  to  cease,  and  that  this  city  be  not 
builded,  until  another  commandment  shall 
be  given  from  me. 

22  Take  heed  now  that  ye  fail  not  to  do 
this : why  should  damage  grow  to  the  hurt 
of  the  kings? 

23  IF  Now  when  the  copy  of  king  Artax- 
erxes’ letter  was  read  before  Rehum,  and 
Shimshai  the  scribe,  and  their  companions, 
they  went  up  in  haste  to  Jerusalem  unto  the 
Jews,  and  made  them  to  cease  by  force  and 
power. 

24  Then  ceased  the  work  of  the  house  of 
God  which  is  at  Jerusalem.  So  it  ceased  un- 
to the  second  year  of  the  reign  of  Darius 
king  of  Persia. 

CHAPTER  Y. 

The  building  again  set  forward. 

Then  the  prophets,  Haggai  the  prophet, 
and  Zechariah  the  son  of  Iddo,  prophe- 
sied unto  the  Jews  that  were  in  Judah  and 
Jerusalem  in  the  name  of  the  God  of  IsraeL 
even  unto  them. 

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letter*  to  Darius. 


EZKA,  VI. 


The  decree  of  Dan'us. 


2 Then  rose  up  Zerubbabel  the  son  of 
Shealtieb  and  Jeshua  the  son  of  Jozadak, 
and  began  to  build  the  house  of  God  which 
is  at  Jerusalem:  and  with  them  were  the 
prophets  of  God  helping  them. 

3 t At  the  same  time  came  to  them  Tatnai, 
governor  on  this  side  the  river,  and  Shethar- 
boznai,  and  their  companions,  and  said  thus 
unto  them.  Who  hath  commanded  you  to 
build  this  house,  and  to  make  up  this  wall? 

4 Then  said  we  unto  them  after  this  man- 
ner, What  are  the  names  of  the  men  that 
make  this  building? 

5 But  the  eye  of  their  God  was  upon  the 
elders  of  the  Jews,  that  they  could  not  cause 
them  to  cease,  till  the  matter  came  to  Dari- 
us : and  then  they  returned  answer  by  letter 
concerning  this  matter. 

6 1 The  copy  of  the  letter  that  Tatnai,  gov- 
ernor on  this  side  the  river,  and  Shethar- 
boznai,  and  his  companions  the  Apharsa- 
chites,  which  were  on  this  side  the  river,  sent 
unto  Darius  the  king : 

7 They  sent  a letter  unto  him,  wherein 
was  written  thus ; Unto  Darius  the  king,  all 
peace. 

8 Be  it  known  unto  the  king,  that  we  went 
into  the  province  of  Judea,  to  the  house  of 
the  great  God,  which  is  builded  with  great 
stones,  and  timber  is  laid  in  the  walls,  and 
this  work  goeth  fast  on,  and  prospereth  in 
their  hands. 

9 Then  asked  we  those  elders,  and  said  un- 
to them  thus.  Who  commanded  you  to  build 
this  house,  and  to  make  up  these  walls? 

10  We  asked  their  names  also,  to  certify 
thee,  that  we  might  write  the  names  of  the 
men  that  were  the  chief  of  them. 

11  And  thus  they  returned  us  answer,  say- 
ing, We  are  the  servants  of  the  God  of  heav- 
en and  earth,  and  build  the  house  that  was 
builded  these  many  years  ago,  which  a great 
king  of  Israel  builded  and  set  up. 

12  But  after  that  our  fathers  had  provoked 
the  God  of  heaven  unto  wrath,  he  gave 
them  into  the  hand  of  Nebuchadnezzar  the 
king  of  Babylon,  the  Chaldean,  who  destroy- 
ed this  house,  and  carried  the  people  away 
into  Babylon. 

13  But  in  the  first  year  of  Cyrus  the  king  of 
Babylon,  the  same  king  Cyrus  made  a decree 
to  build  this  house  of  God. 

14  And  the  vessels  also  of  gold  and  silver 
of  the  house  of  God,  which  Nebuchadnezzar 
took  out  of  the  temple  that  was  in  Jerusa- 
lem, and  brought  them  into  the  temple  of 
Babylon,  those  did  Cyrus  the  king  take  out 
of  the  temple  of  Babylon,  and  they  were 
delivered  unto  one,  whose  name  was  Shesh- 
bazzar,  whom  he  had  made  governor ; 

15  And  said  unto  him.  Take  these  vessels, 
go,  carry  them  into  the  temple  that  is  in  Je- 
rusalem, and  let  the  house  of  God  be  builded 
in  his  place. 

16  Then  came  the  same  Sheshbazzar,  and 
laid  the  foundation  of  the  house  of  God 
which  is  in  Jerusalem : and  since  that  time 
even^until  now  hath  it  been  in  building,  and 
yet  it  is  not  finished. 

17  Now  therefore,  if  it  seem  good  to  the 
king,  let  there  be  search  made  in  the  king’s 
treasure  house,  which  is  there  at  Babylon, 
whether  it  be  so,  that  a decree  was  made  of 
Cyrus  the  king  to  build  this  house  of  God  at 

340 


Jerusalem,  and  let  the  king  send  his  pleasure 
to  us  concerning  this  matter. 

CHAPTER  VI. 

Darius"  decree  in  the  Jews"  favour. 

Then  Darius  the  king  made  a decree,  and 
search  was  made  in  the  house  of  the 
rolls,  where  the  treasures  were  laid  up  in 
Babylon. 

2 And  there  was  found  at  Achmetha,  in  the 
palace  that  is  in  the  province  of  the  Medes,  a 
roll,  and  therein  was  a record  thus  written : 
3 In  the  first  year  of  Cyrus  the  king,  the 
same  Cyrus  the  king  made  a decree  concern- 
ing the  house  of  God  at  Jerusalem,  Let  the 
house  be  builded,  the  place  where  they  of- 
fered sacrifices,  and  let  the  foundations 
thereof  be  strongly  laid ; the  height  thereof 
threescore  cubits,  and  the  breadth  theieof 
threescore  cubits ; 

4 With  three  rows  of  great  stones,  and  a 
row  of  new  timber : and  let  the  expenses  be 
given  out  of  the  king’s  house : 

5 And  also  let  the  golden  and  silver  vessels 
of  the  house  of  God,  which  Nebuchadnezzar 
took  forth  out  of  the  temple  which  is  at  Je- 
rusalem, and  brought  unto  Babylon,  be  re- 
stored, and  brought  again  unto  the  temple 
which  is  at  Jerusalem,  every  one  to  his  place, 
and  place  them  in  the  house  of  God. 

6  Now  therefore,  Tatnai,  governor  beyond 
the  river,  Shethar-boznai,  and  your  com- 
panions the  Apharsachites,  which  are  be- 
yond the  river,  be  ye  far  from  thence : 

7  Let  the  work  of  this  house  of  God  alone ; 
let  the  governor  of  the  Jews  and  the  elders 
of  the  Jews  build  this  house  of  God  in  his 
place. 

8  Moreover  I make  a decree  what  ye  shall 
do  to  the  elders  of  these  Jews  for  the  build- 
ing of  this  house  of  God : that  of  the  king’s 
goods,  even  of  the  tribute  beyond  the  river, 
forthwith  expenses  be  given  unto  these 
men,  that  they  be  not  hindered. 

9  And  that  which  they  have  need  of,  both 
young  bullocks,  and  rams,  and  lambs,  for 
the  burnt  offerings  of  the  God  of  heaven, 
wheat,  salt,  wine,  and  oil,  according  to  the 
appointment  of  the  priests  which  are  at  Je- 
rusalem, let  it  be  given  them  day  by  day 
without  fail : 

10  That  they  may  offer  sacrifices  of  sweet 
savours  unto  the  God  of  heaven,  and  pray 
for  the  life  of  the  king,  and  of  his  sons. 

11  Also  I have  made  a decree,  that  whoso- 
ever shall  alter  this  word,  let  timber  be 
pulled  down  from  his  house,  and  being  set 
up,  let  him  be  hanged  thereon ; and  let  his 
house  be  made  a dunghill  for  this. 

12  And  the  God  that  hath  caused  his  name 
to  dwell  there  destroy  all  kings  and  people, 
that  shall  put  to  their  hand  to  alter  and  to 
destroy  this  house  of  God  which  is  at  Jeru- 
salem. I Darius  have  made  a decree;  let  it 
be  done  with  speed.  . , 

13 1 Then  Tatnai,  governor  on  this  side  the 
river,  Shethar-boznai,  and  their  companions, 
according  to  that  which  Darius  the  king  had 
sent,^so  they  did  speedily. 

14  And  the  elders  of  the  Jews  builded,  and 
they  prospered  through  the  prophesying  of 
Haggai  the  prophet  and  Zechariah  the  son 
of  Iddo.  And  they  builded,  and  finished  it. 
according  to  the  commandment  of  the  God 


T 


Feast  of  the  dedication,  EZRA,  VII.  Ezra*8  gracious  commission^ 


of  Israel,  and  accordin^?  to  the  command- 
ment of  Cyrus,  and  Darius,  and  Artaxerxes 
king-  of  Persia. 

15  And  this  house  was  finished  on  the  third 
day  of  the  month  Adar,  which  was  in  the 
sixth  vear  of  the  reig-n  of  Darius  the  king-. 

16  1 And  the  children  of  Israel,  the  priests, 
and  the  Levites,  and  the  rest  of  the  cnildren 
of  the  captivity,  kept  the  dedication  of  this 
house  of  God  with  joy, 

17  And  offered  at  the  dedication  of  this 
house  of  God  a hundred  bullocks,  two  hun- 
dred rains,  four  hundred  lambs ; and  for  a 
sin  offering-  for  all  Israel,  twelve  he  g-oats, 
according  to  the  number  of  the  tribes  of 
Israel. 

18  And  they  set  the  priests  in  their  divi- 
sions, and  the  Levites  in  their  courses,  for 
the  service  of  God,  which  is  at  Jerusalem ; 
as  it  is  written  in  the  book  of  Moses. 

19  And  the  children  of  the  captivity  kept 
the  passover  upon  the  fourteenth  day  of 
the  first  month. 

30  For  the  priests  and  the  Levites  were 
purified  together,  all  of  them  were  pure, 
and  killed  the  passover  for  all  the  children 
of  the  captivity,  and  for  their  brethren  the 
priests,  and  for  themselves. 

21  And  the  children  of  Israel,  which  were 
come  again  out  of  captivity,  and  all  such  as 
had  separated  themselves  unto  them  from 
the  filthiness  of  the  heathen  of  the  land,  to 
seek  the  Lord  God  of  Israel,  did  eat, 

23  And  kept  the  feast  of  unleavened  bread 
seven  days  with  joy:  for  the  Lord  had 
made  them  joyful,  and  turned  the  heart  of 
the  king  of  Assyria  unto  them,  to  strength- 
en their  hands  in  the  work  of  the  house  of 
God,  the  God  of  Israel. 

CHAPTER  VII. 

Ezra  cometh  to  Jerusalem, 
lyrOW  after  these  things,  in  the  reign  of 
Li  Artaxerxes  king  of  Persia,  Ezra  the 
son  of  Seraiah,  the  son  of  Azariah,  the  son 
of  Hilkiah, 

3 The  son  of  Shallum,  the  son  of  Zadok,  the 
son  of  Ahitub, 

3 The  son  of  Amariah,  the  son  of  Azariah, 
the  son  of  Meraioth, 

4 The  son  of  Zerahiah,  the  son  of  Uzzi,  the 
son  of  Bukki, 

5 The  son  of  Abishua,  the  son  of  Phinehas, 
the  son  of  Eleazar,  the  son  of  Aaron  the 
chief  priest: 

6 This  Ezra  went  up  from  Babylon ; and  he 
was  a ready  scribe  in  the  law  of  Moses, 
which  the  Lord  God  of  Israel  had  given: 
and  the  king  granted  him  all  his  request, 
according  to  the  hand  of  the  Lord  his  God 
upon  him. 

7 And  there  went  up  some  of  the  children 
of  Israel,  and  of.  the  priests,  and  the  Le- 
yites,  and  the  singers,  and  the  porters,  and 
the  Nethinim,  unto  Jerusalem,  in  the  sev- 
enth year  of  Artaxerxes  the  king. 

8 And  he  came  to  Jerusalem  in  the  fifth 
month,  which  was  in  the  seventh  year  of 
the  king. 

9 For  upon  the  first  day  of  the  first  month 
began  he  to  go  up  from  Babylon,  and  on  the 
first  day  of  the  fifth  month  came  he  to  Jeru- 
^lem,  according  to  the  good  hand  of  his 
God  upon  him. 


10  For  Ezra  had  prepared  his  heart  to  seek 
the  law  of  the  Lord,  and  to  do  it,  and  to 
teach  in  Israel  statutes  and  judgments. 

11 1 Now  this  is  the  copy  of  the  letter  that 
the  king  Artaxerxes  gave  unto  Ezra  the 
priest,  the  scribe,  even  a scribe  of  the  words 
of  the  commandments  of  the  Lord,  and  of 
his  statutes  to  Israel. 

13  Artaxerxes,  king  of  kings,  unto  Ezra  the 

Eriest,  a scribe  of  the  law  of  the  God  of 
eaven,  perfect  peace,  and  at  such  a time. 

13  I make  a decree,  that  all  they  of  the 
people  of  Israel,  and  of  his  priests  and  Le- 
vites, in  my  realm,  which  are  minded  of 
their  own  freewill  to  go  up  to  Jerusalem, 
go  with  thee. 

14  Forasmuch  as  thou  art  sent  of  the  king, 
and  of  his  seven  counsellors,  to  inquire  con- 
cerning Judah  and  Jerusalem,  according  to 
the  law  of  thy  God  which  is  in  thine  hand ; 
15  And  to  carry  the  silver  and  gold,  which 
the  king  and  his  counsellors  have  freely  of- 
fered unto  the  God  of  Israel,  whose  habita- 
tion is  in  Jerusalem, 

16  And  all  the  silver  and  gold  that  thou  canst 
find  in  all  the  province  of  Babylon,  with  the 
freewill  offering  of  the  people,  and  of  the 
priests,  offering  willingly  for  the  house  of 
their  God  which  is  in  Jerusalem: 

17  That  thou  mayest  buy  speedily  with  this 
money  bullocks,  rams,  lambs,  with  their 
meat  offerings  and  their  drink  offerings, 
and  offer  them  upon  the  altar  of  the  house 
of  your  God  which  is  in  Jerusalem. 

18  And  whatsoever  shall  seem  good  to  thee, 
and  to  thy  brethren,  to  do  with  the  rest  of 
the  silver  and  the  gold,  that  do  after  the 
will  of  your  God. 

19  The  vessels  also  that  are  given  thee  for 
the  service  of  the  house  of  thy  God,  those 
deliver  thou  before  the  God  of  Jerusalem. 

20  And  whatsoever  more  shall  be  needful 
for  the  house  of  thy  God,  which  thou  shalt 
have  occasion  to  bestow,  bestow  it  out  of 
the  king’s  treasure  house. 

21  And  I,  even  I Artaxerxes  the  king,  do 
make  a decree  to  all  the  treasurers  which 
are  beyond  the  river,  that  whatsoever  Ezra 
the  priest,  the  scribe  of  the  law  of  the  God 
of  heaven,  shall  require  of  you,  it  be  done 
speedily, 

33  Unto  a hundred  talents  of  silver,  and  to 
a hundred  measures  of  wheat,  and  to  a hun- 
dred baths  of  wine,  and  to  a hundred  baths 
of  oil,  and  salt  without  prescribing  how 
much, 

23  Whatsoever  is  commanded  by  the  God  of 
heaven,  let  it  be  diligently  done  for  the  house 
of  the  God  of  heaven : for  why  should  there 
be  wrath  against  the  realm  of  the  king  and 
his  sons? 

24  Also  we  certify  you,  that,  touching  any 
of  the  priests  and  Levites,  singers,  porters, 
Nethinim,  or  ministers  of  this  house  of  God, 
it  shall  not  be  lawful  to  impose  toll,  tribute, 
or  custom,  upon  them. 

25  And  thou,  Ezra,  after  the  wisdom  of  thy 
God,  that  is  in  thine  hand,  set  magistrates 
and  judges,  which  may  judge  aU  the  peopie 
that  are  beyond  the  river,  all  such  as  Imow 
the  laws  of  thy  God;  and  teach  ye  them 
that  know  them  not. 

26  And  whosoever  will  not  do  the  law  of 
thy  God,  and  the  law  of  the  king,  let  judg- 


The  companions  of  Ezra,  EZRA,  Vin.  Ezra  cometh  to  Jerusalem, 


ment  be  executed  speedily  upon  him,  wheth- 
er it  he  unto  death,  or  to  banishment,  or  to 
confiscation  of  goods,  or  to  imprisonment. 

37  H Blessed  he  the  Lord  God  of  our  fathers, 
which  hath  put  such  a thing  as  this  in  the 
king’s  heart,  to  beautify  the  house  of  the 
Lord  which  is  in  Jerusalem: 

28  And  hath  extended  mercy  unto  me  be- 
fore the  king,  and  his  counsellors,  and  be- 
fore all  the  king’s  mighty  princes.  And  I was 
strengthened  as  the  hand  of  the  Lord  my 
God  was  upon  me,  and  I gathered  together 
out  of  Israel  chief  men  to  go  up  with  me. 

CHAPTER  Yin. 

Ezra's  companions  from  Babylon, 

These  are  now  the  chief  of  their  fathers, 
and  this  is  the  genealogy  of  them  that 
went  up  with  me  from  Babylon,  in  the  reign 
of  Artaxeries  the  king. 

2  Of  the  sons  of  Phinehas;  Gershom:  of 
the  sons  of  Ithamar ; Daniel : of  the  sons  of 
David;  Hattush. 

3  Of  the  sons  of  Shechaniah,  of  the  sons  of 
Pharosh ; Zechariah : and  with  him  were 
reckoned  by  genealogy  of  the  males  a hun- 
dred and  fifty. 

4  Of  the  sons  of  Pahath-moab ; Elihoenai 
the  son  of  Zerahiah,  and  with  him  two  hun- 
dred males. 

5  Of  the  sons  of  Shechaniah;  the  son  of  Ja- 
haziel,  and  with  him  three  hundred  males. 

6  Of  the  sons  also  of  Adin ; Ebed  the  son  of 
Jonathan,  and  with  him  fifty  males. 

7  And  of  the  sons  of  Elam;  Jeshaiah  the 
son  of  Athaliah,  and  with  him  seventy 
males. 

8  And  of  the  sons  of  Shephatiah ; Zebadiah 
the  son  of  Michael,  and  with  him  fourscore 
males. 

9  Of  the  sons  of  Joab ; Obadiah  the  son  of 
Jehiel,  and  with  him  two  hundred  and  eight- 
een males. 

10  And  of  the  sons  of  Shelomith ; the  son  of 
Josiphiah,  and  with  him  a hundred  and 
threescore  males. 

11  And  of  the  sons  of  Bebai ; Zechariah  the 
son  of  Bebai,  and  with  him  twenty  and 
eight  males. 

12  And  of  the  sons  of  Azgad;  Johanan  the 
son  of  Hakkatan,  and  with  him  a hundred 
and  ten  males. 

13  And  of  the  last  sons  of  Adonikam,  whose 
names  are  these,  Eliphelet,  Jeiel,  and  Shem- 
aiah,  and  with  them  threescore  males. 

14  Of  the  sons  also  of  Bigvai;  Uthai,  and 
Zabbud,  and  with  them  seventy  males. 

15  1 And  I gathered  them  together  to  the 
river  that  runneth  to  Ahava;  and  there 
abode  we  in  tents  three  days : and  I viewed 
the  people,  and  the  priests,  and  found  there 
none  of  the  sons  of  Levi. 

16  Then  sent  I for  Eliezer,  for  Ariel,  for 
Shemaiah,  and  for  Elnathan,  and  for  Jarib, 
and  for  Elnathan,  and  for  Nathan,  and  for 
Zechariah,  and  for  Meshullam,  chief  men; 
also  for  Joiarib,  and  for  Elnathan,  men  of 
understanding. 

17  And  I sent  them  with  commandment  un- 
to Iddo  the  chief  at  the  place  Casiphia,  and 
I told  them  what  they  should  say  unto  Iddo, 
and  to  his  brethren  the  Nethinim,  at  the 
place  Casiphia,  that  they  should  bring  unto 
us  ministers  for  the  house  of  our  God. 

342 


18  And  by  the  good  hand  of  our  God  upon 
us  they  brought  us  a man  of  understanding, 
of  the  sons  of  Mahli,  the  son  of  Levi,  the  son 
of  Israel ; and  Sherebiah,  with  his  sons  and 
his  brethren,  eighteen; 

19  And  Hashabiah,  and  with  him  Jeshaiah 
of  the  sons  of  Merari,  his  brethren  and  their 
sons,  twenty ; 

20  Also  of  the  Nethinim,  whom  David  and 
the  princes  h'ad  appointed  for  the  service  of 
the  Levites,  two  hundred  and  twenty  Nethi- 
nim : all  of  them  were  expressed  by  name. 

21 1 Then  I proclaimed  a fast  there,  at  the 
river  of  Ahava,  that  we  might  afflict  our- 
selves before  our  God,  to  seek  of  him  a right 
way  for  us,  and  for  our  little  ones,  and  for 
all  our  substance. 

23  For  I was  ashamed  to  require  of  the 
king  a band  of  soldiers  and  horsemen  to  help 
us  against  the  enemy  in  the  way:  because 
we  had  spoken  unto  the  king,  saying.  The 
hand  of  our  God  is  upon  all  them  for  good 
that  seek  him ; but  his  power  and  his  wrath 
is  against  all  them  that  forsake  him. 

23  So  we  fasted  and  besought  our  God  for 
this : and  he  was  entreated  of  us. 

34  *11  Then  I separated  twelve  of  the  chief 
of  the  priests,  Sherebiah,  Hashabiah,  and 
ten  of  their  brethren  with  them, 

35  And  weighed  unto  them  the  silver,  and 
the  gold,  and  the  vessels,  even  the  offering 
of  the  house  of  our  God,  which  the  king, 
and  his  counsellors,  and  his  lords,  and  all 
Israel  there  present,  had  offered : 

36  I even  weighed  unto  their  hand  six 
hundred  and  fifty  talents  of  silver,  and 
silver  vessels  a hundred  talents,  and  of 
gold  a hundred  talents; 

37  Also  twenty  basins  of  gold,  of  a thou- 
sand drams ; and  two  vessels  of  fine  copper, 
precious  as  gold. 

28  And  I said  unto  them.  Ye  are  holy  unto 
the  Lord;  the  vessels  are  holy  also;  and 
the  silver  and  the  gold  are  a freewill  of- 
fering unto  the  Lord  God  of  your  fathers. 
39  Watch  ye,  and  keep  them,  until  ye 
weigh  them  before  the  chief  of  the  priests 
and  the  Levites,  and  chief  of  the  fathers 
of  Israel,  at  Jerusalem,  in  the  chambers 
of  the  house  of  the  Lord. 

30  So  took  the  priests  and  the  Levites  the 
weight  of  the  silver,  and  the  gold,  and  the 
vessels,  to  bring  them  to  Jerusalem  unto 
the  house  of  our  God. 

31  IF  Then  we  departed  from  the  river  of 
Ahava  on  the  twelfth  day  of  the  first  month, 
to  go  unto  Jerusalem:  and  the  hand  of 
our  God  was  upon  us,  and  he  delivered 
us  from  the  hand  of  the  enemy,  and  of 
such  as  lay  in  wait  by  the  way. 

32  And  we  came  to  Jerusalem,  and  abode 

33  IF  Now  on  the ’fourth  day  was  the  silver 
and  the  gold  and  the  vessels  weighed  in  the 
house  of  our  God  by  the  hand  of  Meremoth 
the  son  of  Uriah  the  priest;  and  with  him 
was  Eleazar  the  son  of  Phinehas ; and  with 
them  was  Jozabad  the  son  of  Jeshua,  and 
Noadiah  the  son  of  Binnui,  Levites ; 

34  By  number  and  by  weight  of  every  one : 
and  all  the  weight  was  written  at  that  time. 

35  Also  the  children  of  those  that  had  been 
carried  away,  which  were  come  out  of  the 
captivity,  offered  burnt  offerings  unto  the 


Hi8  prayer  and 

God  of  Israel,  twelve  bullocks  for  all  Israel, 
ninety  and  six  rams,  seventy  and  seven 
lambs,  twelve  he  g’oats  for  a sin  offering' ; 
all  this  was  a burnt  offering  unto  the 
Lord. 

36  t And  they  delivered  the  king’s  commis- 
sions unto  the  king’s  lieutenants,  and  to  the 
governors  on  this  side  the  river : and  they 
furthered  the  people,  and  the  house  of  God. 

CHAPTER  IX. 

Affinity  with  strangers  lamented. 

NOW  when  these  things  were  done,  the 
princes  came  to  me,  saying.  The  people 
of  Israel,  and  the  priests,  and  the  Levites, 
have  not  separated  themselves  from  the  peo- 
ple of  the  lands,  doing  according  to  their 
abominations,  even  of  the  Canaanites,  the 
Hittites,  the  Perizzites,  the  Jebusites,  the 
Ammonites,  the  Moabites,  the  Egj^ptians, 
and  the  Amorites. 

2 For  they  have  taken  of  their  daughters 
for  themselves,  and  for  their  sons : so  that 
the  holy  seed  have  mingled  themselves  with 
the  people  of  those  lands ; yea,  the  hand  of 
the  princes  and  rulers  hath  been  chief  in 
this  trespass. 

3 And  when  I heard  this  thing,  I rent  my 
garment  and  my  mantle,  and  plucked  off 
the  hair  of  my  head  and  of  my  beard,  and 
sat  down  astonied. 

4 Then  were  assembled  unto  me  every 
one  that  trembled  at  the  words  of  the  God 
of  Israel,  because  of  the  transgression  of 
those  that  had  been  carried  away;  and  I 
sat  astonied  until  the  evening  sacrifice. 

5 t And  at  the  evening  sacrifice  I arose  up 
from  my  heaviness;  and  having  rent  my 
garment  and  my  mantle,  I fell  upon  my 
knees,  and  spread  out  my  hands  unto  the 
Lord  my  God, 

6 And  said,  O my  God,  I am  ashamed  and 
blush  to  lift  up  my  face  to  thee,  my  God  : 
for  our  iniquities  are  increased  over  our 
head,  and  our  trespa^  is  grown  up  unto 
the  heavens. 

7 Since  the  days  of  our  fathers  have  we 
been  in  a great  trespass  unto  this  day ; and 
for  our  iniquities  have  we,  our  kings,  and 
our  priests,  been  delivered  into  the  hand  of 
the  kings  of  the  lands,  to  the  sword,  to  cap- 
tivity, and  to  a spoil,  and  to  confusion  of 
face,  as  it  is  this  day. 

8 And  now  for  a little  space  grace  hath 
been  shewed  from  the  Lord  our  God,  to 
leave  us  a remnant  to  escape,  and  to  give 
us  a nail  in  his  holy  place,  that  our  God 
may  lighten  our  eyes,  and  give  us  a little 
reviving  in  our  bondage. 

9 For  we  were  bondmen ; yet  our  God  hath 
not  forsaken  us  in  our  bondage,  but  hath 
extended  mercy  unto  us  in  the  sight  of  the 
kings  of  Persia,  to  give  us  a reviving,  to 
set  up  the  house  of  our  God,  and  to  repair 
the  desolations  thereof,  and  to  give  us  a 
wall  in  Judah  and  in  Jerusalem. 

10  And  now,  O our  God,  what  shall  we  say 
after  this  ? for  we  have  forsaken  thy  com- 
mandments, 

11  Which  thou  hast  commanded  by  thy 
servants  the  prophets,  saying.  The  land,  un- 
to which  ye  go  to  possess  it,  is  an  unclean 
land  with  the  filthiness  of  the  people  of  the 
lands,  with  their  abominations,  which  have 


confession  of  sins. 

filled  it  from  one  end  to  another  with  their 
uncleanness. 

12  Now  therefore  give  not  your  daughters 
unto  their  sons,  neither  take  their  daugh- 
ters unto  your  sons,  nor  seek  their  peace 
or  their  wealth  for  ever:  that  ye  may  be 
strong,  and  eat  the  good  of  the  land,  and 
leave  it  for  an  inheritance  to  your  children 
for  ever. 

13  And  after  all  that  is  come  upon  us  for 
our  evil  deeds,  and  for  our  great  trespass, 
seeing  that  thou  our  God  hast  punished  us 
less  than  our  iniquities  deserve^  and  hast 
given  us  such  deliverance  as  this; 

14  Should  we  again  break  thy  command- 
ments, and  join  in  affinity  with  the  people 
of  these  abominations?  wouldest  not  thou 
be  angry  with  us  till  thou  hadst  consumed 
ws,  so  that  there  should  be  no  remnant  nor 
escaping  ? 

15  O Lord  God  of  Israel,  thou  art  right- 
eous; for  we  remain  yet  escaped,  as  it  is 
this  day : behold,  we  are  before  thee  in  our 
trespasses ; for  we  cannot  stand  before  thee 
because  of  this. 

CHAPTER  X. 

Ezra  reformeth  the  strange  marriages. 

NOW  when  Ezra  had  prayed,  and  when 
he  had  confessed,  weeping  and  casting 
himself  down  before  the  house  of  God, 
there  assembled  unto  him  out  of  Israel  a 
very  great  congregation  of  men  and  women 
and  children:  for  the  people  wept  very 
sore. 

2  And  Shechaniah  the  son  of  Jehiel,  one  of 
the  sons  of  Elam,  answered  aqd  said  unto 
Ezra,  We  have  trespassed  against  our  God, 
and  have  taken  strange  wives  of  the  people 
of  the  land : yet  now  there  is  hope  in  Israel 
concerning  this  thing. 

3  Now  therefore  let  us  make  a covenant 
with  our  God  to  put  away  all  the  wives,  and 
such  as  are  born  of  them,  according  to  the 
counsel  of  my  lord,  and  of  those  that  trem- 
ble at  the  commandment  of  our  God ; and 
let  it  be  done  according  to  the  law. 

4  Arise;  for  this  matter  belongeth  unto 
thee : we  also  will  be  with  thee : be  of  good 
courage,  and  do  it. 

5  Then  arose  Ezra,  and  made  the  chief 
priests,  the  Levites,  and  all  Israel,  to  swear 
that  they  should  do  according  to  this  word. 
And  they  sware. 

6  t Then  Ezra  rose  up  from  before  the 
house  of  God,  and  went  into  the  chamber  of 
Johanan  the  son  of  Eliashib:  and  when  he 
came  thither,  he  did  eat  no  bread,  nor  drink 
water : for  he  mourned  because  of  the  trans- 
gression of  them  that  had  been  carried  away. 

7  And  they  made  proclamation  throughout 
Judah  and  Jerusalem  unto  all  the  children 
of  the  captivity,  that  they  should  gather 
themselves  together  unto  Jerusalem; 

8  And  that  whosoever  would  not  come 
within  three  days,  according  to  the  counsel 
of  the  princes  and  the  elders,  all  his  sub- 
stance should  be  forfeited,  and  himself  sep- 
arated from  the  congregation  of  those  that 
had  been  carried  away. 

9  1 Then  all  the  men  of  Judah  and  Benja- 
min gathered  themselves  together  unto  Je- 
rusalem within  three  days.  It  was  the  ninth 
month,  on  the  twentieth  day  of  the  month ; 
343 


EZRA,  X. 


2716  names  of  those  who  NEHEMIAH,  I.  had  married  strange  wives. 


and  all  tbs  people  sat  in  the  street  of  the 
house  of  God,  trembling  because  of  this  mat- 
ter, and  for  the  great  rain. 

10  And  Ezra  the  priest  stood  up,  and  said 
unto  them.  Ye  have  transgressed,  and  have 
taken  strange  wives,  to  increase  the  tres- 
pass of  Israel. 

11  Now  therefore  make  confession  unto  the 
Lord  God  of  your  fathers,  and  do  his  pleas- 
ure : and  separate  yourselves  from  the  peo- 
ple of  the  land,  and  from  the  strange  wives. 

13  Then  all  the  congregation  answered  and 
said  with  a loud  voice,  As  thou  hast  said,  so 
must  we  do. 

13  But  the  people  are  many,  and  it  is  a 
time  of  much  rain,  and  7e  are  not  able  to 
stand  without,  neither  is  this  a work  of  one 
day  or  two:  for  we  are  many  that  have 
transgressed  in  this  thing. 

14  Let  now  our  rulers  of  all  the  congre- 
gation stand,  and  let  all  them  which  have 
taken  strange  wives  in  our  cities  come  at 
appointed  times,  and  with  them  the  elders 
of  every  city,  and  the  judges  thereof,  until 
the  fierce  wrath  of  our  God  for  this  matter 
be  turned  from  us. 

15  1-Only  Jonathan  the  son  of  Asahel  and 
Jahaziah  the  son  of  Tikvah  were  employed 
about  this  matter : and  Meshullam  and  Shab- 
bethai  the  Levite  helped  them. 

16  And  the  children  of  the  captivity  did  so. 
And  Ezra  the  priest,  with  certain  chief  of  the 
fathers,  after  the  house  of  their  fathers,  and 
all  of  them  by  their  names,  were  separated, 
and  sat  down  in  the  first  day  of  the  tenth 
month  to  examine  the  matter. 

17  And  they  made  an  end  with  all  the  men 
that  had  taken  strange  wives  by  the  first  day 
of  the  first  month. 

18  IT  And  among  the  sons  of  the  priests 
there  were  found  that  had  taken  strange 
wives:  namely,  of  the  sons  of  Jeshua  the 
son  of  Jozadak,  and  his  brethren ; Maaseiah, 
and  Eliezer,  and  Jarib,  and  Gedaliah. 

19  And  they  gave  their  hands  that  they 
would  put  away  their  wives;  and  being 
guilty,  they  offered  a ram  of  the  flock  for 
their  trespass. 

30  And  of  the  sons  of  Immer ; Hanani,  and 
Zebadiah. 

31  And  of  the  sons  of  Harim ; Maaseiah,  and 


Elijah,  and  Shemaiah,  and  Jehiel,  and  Uzzi- 
ah. 

33  And  of  the  sons  of  Pashur;  Elioenai, 
Maaseiah,  Ishmael,  Nethaneel,  Jozabad,  and 
Elasah. 

33  Also  of  the  Levites;  Jozabad,  and  Shim- 
ei,  and  Kelaiah,  (the  same  is  Kelita,)  Petha- 
hiah,  Judah,  and  Eliezer. 

34  Of  the  singers  also ; Eliashib:  and' of  the 
porters;  Shallum,  and  Telem,  and  Uri. 

35  Moreover  of  Israel:  of  the  sons  of  Pa- 
rosh ; Ramiah,  and  Jeziah,  and  Malchiah, 
and  Miamin,  and  Eleazar,  and  Malchijah, 
and  Benaiah. 

36  And  of  the  sons  of  Elam ; Mattaniah, 
Zechariah,  and  Jehiel,  and  Abdi,  and  Jere- 
moth,  and  Eliah. 

37  And  of  the  sons  of  Zattu ; Elioenai,  Elia- 
shib, Mattaniah,  and  Jeremoth,  and  Zabad, 

38  Of  the  sons  also  of  Bebai;  Jehohanan, 
Hananiah,  Zabbai,  and  Athlai. 

39  And  of  the  sons  of  Bani;  Meshullam, 
Malluch,  and  Adaiah,  Jashub,  and  Sheal, 
and  Ramoth. 

30  And  of  the  sons  of  Pahath-moab ; Adna, 
and  Chelal,  Benaiah,  Maaseiah,  Mattaniah, 
Bezaleel,  and  Binnui,  and  Manasseh. 

31  And  of  the  sons  of  Harim;  Eliezer,  Ishi- 
jah,  Malchiah,  Shemaiah,  Shimeon, 

33  Benjamin,  Malluch,  and  Shemariah. 

33  Of  the  sons  of  Hashum ; Mattenai,  Mat- 
tathah,  Zabad,  Eliphelet,  Jeremai,  Manasseh, 
and  Shimei. 

34  Of  the  sons  of  Bani;  Maadai,  Amram, 
and  Uel, 

35  Benaiah,  Bedeiah,  Chelluh, 

36  Vaniah,  Meremoth,  Eliashib, 

37  Mattaniah,  Mattenai,  and  Jaasau, 

38  And  Bani,  and  Binnui,  Shimei, 

39  And  Shelemiah,  and  Nathan,  and  Ada- 
iah, 

40  Machnadebai,  Shashai,  Sharai, 

41  Azareel,  and  Shelemiah,  Shemariah, 

43  Shallum,  Amarian,  and  Joseph. 

43  Of  the  sons  of  Nebo;  Jeiel,  Mattithi- 
ah,  Zabad,  Zebina,  Jadau,  and  Joel,  Be- 
naiah. 

44  All  these  had  taken  strange  wives : and 
some  of  them  had  wives  by  whom  they  had 
children. 


THE  BOOK  OF  NEHEMIAH. 


CHAPTER  I. 

NehemiaWs  mourning  and  prayer. 

The  words  of  Nehemiah  the  son  of  Hacha- 
liah.  And  it  came  to  pass  in  the  month 
Chisleu,  in  the  twentieth  year,  as  I was  in 
Shushan  the  palace, 

3 That  Hanani,  one  of  my  brethren,  came, 
he  and  certain  men  of  Judah ; and  I asked 
them  concerning  the  Jews  that  had  escaped, 
which  were  left  of  the  captivity,  and  con- 
cerning Jerusalem. 

3 And  they  said  unto  me,  The  remnant  that 
are  left  of  the  captivity  there  in  the  prov- 
ince are  in  great  affliction  and  reproach : the 
wall  of  Jerusalem  also  is  broken  down,  and 
the  gates  thereof  are  burned  with  fire. 


4 1 And  it  came  to  pass,  when  I heard  these 
v^ords,  that  I sat  down  and  wept,  and  mourn- 
id  certain  days,  and  fasted,  and  prayed  be- 
bre  the  God  of  heaven,  ^ ^ 4, 

5 And  said,  I beseech  thee,  O Lord  God  of 
leaven,  the  great  and  terrible  God,  that 
ceepeth  covenant  and  mercy  for  them  that 
ove  him  and  observe  his  commandments : 

6 Let  thine  ear  now  be  attentive,  and  thine 

iyes  open,  that  thou  mayest  hear  the  prayer 
)f  thy  servant,  which  I pray  before  thee 
low,  day  and  night,  for  the  children  of  Isra- 
fl  thy  servants,  and  confess  the  sins  of  the 
jhildren  of  Israel,  which  we  have  sinned 
Lgainst  thee : both  I and  my  father’s  house 
lave  sinned.  . 4. 4.1 

7 We  have  dealt  very  corruptly  against  tuee, 


Nehemiah  cometh 


and  have  not  kept  the  commandments,  nor 
the  statutes,  nor  the  judg-rnents,  which  thou 
commandedst  thy  servant  Moses. 

8 Remember,  1 beseecii  thee,  the  word  that 
thou  commandedst  thy  servant  Moses,  say- 
irig*.  If  ye  transg-ress,  I will  scatter  you 
abroad  among-  the  nations : 

9 Rut  if  ye  turn  unto  me,  and  keep  my 
commandments,  and  do  them ; though  there 
were  of  you  cast  out  unto  the  uttermost 
part  of  the  heaven,  yet  will  I gather  them 
from  thence,  and  will  bring  them  unto  the 
place  that  I have  chosen  to  set  my  name 
there. 

10  Now  these  are  thy  servants  and  thy  peo- 
ple, whom  thou  hast  redeemed  by  thy  great 
power,  and  by  thy  strong  hand. 

11  O Lord,  I beseech  thee,  let  now  thine  ear 
be  attentive  to  the  prayer  of  thy  servant, 
and  to  the  prayer  of  thy  servants,  who  desire 
to  fear  thy  name : and  prosper,  I pray  thee, 
thy  servant  this  day,  and  grant  him  mercy 
m the  sight  of  this  man.  For  I was  the 
king’s  cupbearer. 

CHAPTER  II. 

Nehemiah  sent  to  Jerusalem. 

AND  it  came  to  pass  in  the  month  Nisan, 
in  the  twentieth  year  of  Artaxerxes  the 
king,  that  wine  was  before  him : and  I took 
up  the  wine,  and  gave  it  unto  the  king. 
Now  I had  not  been  beforetime  sad  in  his 
presence. 

2 Wherefore  the  king  said  unto  me,  Why  is 

y sad,  seeing  thou  art  not 

&ick?  tms  is  nothing  else  but  sorrow  of 
heart.  Then  I was  very  sore  afraid, 

3 And  said  unto  the  king.  Let  the  king  live 
for  ever:  why  should  not  my  countenance 
be  sad,  when  the  jity,  the  place  of  my  fa- 
thers  sepulchres,  lieth  waste,  and  the  gates 
thereof  are  consumed  with  fire  ? 

4 Then  the  king  said  unto  me.  For  what 
dost  thou  make  request  ? So  I prayed  to  the 
Hod  of  heaven. 

5 And  I said  unto  the  king.  If  it  please  the 
king  and  it  thy  servant  have  found  favour 
m thy  sight,  that  thou  wouldest  send  me 
unto  Judah,  unto  the  city  of  my  fathers’ 
sepulchres,  that  I may  build  it. 

6 And  the  king  said  unto  me,  (the  queen 
also  sitting  by  him,)  For  how  long  shall  thy 
journey  be?  and  when  wilt  thou  return? 
^9  It  pleased  the  king  to  send  me ; and  I set 
him  a time. 

7 Moreover  I said  unto  the  king.  If  it  please 
the  king,  let  letters  be  given  me  to  the  gov- 
ernors beyond  the  river,  that  they  may  con- 
vey  me  over  till  I come  into  Judah ; 

8 And  a letter  unto  Asaph  the  keeper  of  the 
king  s forest,  that  he  may  give  me  timber 
to  make  beams  for  the  gates  of  the  palace 
which  appertained  to  the  house,  and  for  the 
wall  of  the  city,  and  for  the  house  that  I 
snail  enter  into.  And  the  king  granted  me, 
according  to  the  good  hand  of  my  God  upon 

91  Then  I came  to  the  governors  beyond 
the  river  and  gave  them  the  king’s  letters. 
Now  the  king  had  sent  captains  of  the  army 
and  horsemen  with  me. 

W When  Sanballat  the  Horonite,  and  Tobi- 
ah the  servant,  the  Ammonite,  heard  of  it. 

It  grieved  them  exceedingly  that  there  was 


NEHEMIAH,  III. 


to  Jerusalem. 


come  a man  to  seek  the  welfare  of  the  chil- 
dren of  Israel. 

11  So  I came  to  Jerusalem,  and  was  there 
three  days. 

12  1 And  I arose  in  the  night,  I and  some 
few  men  with  me;  neither  told  I any  man 
what  my  God  had  put  in  my  heart  to  do  at 
Jerusalem : neither  was  there  any  beast  with 

save  the  beast  that  I rode  upon, 
p And  I went  out  by  night  by  the  gate  of 
the  valley,  even  before  the  dragon  well,  and 
to  the  dung  port,  and  viewed  the  walls  of 
Jerusalem,  which  were  broken  down,  and 
1 thereof  were  consumed  with  fire. 

14  Then  I went  on  to  the  gate  of  the  fount- 
ain, and  to  the  king’s  pool : but  there  was  no 
place  for  the  beast  that  was  under  me  to 
pass. 

15  Then  went  I up  in  the  night  by  the 
brook,  and  viewed  the  wall,  and  turned 
back,  and  entered  by  the  gate  of  the  valley, 
and  so  returned. 

16  And  the  rulers  knew  not  whither  I went, 
or  what  I did ; neither  had  I as  yet  told  it  to 
the  Jews,  nor  to  the  priests,  nor  to  the  no- 
bles, nor  to  the  rulers,  nor  to  the  rest  that 
did  the  work. 

17  H Then  said  I unto  them.  Ye  see  the  dis- 
tress that  we  are  in,  how  Jerusalem  lieth 
wa^e,  and  the  gates  thereof  are  burned 
with  fire : come,  and  let  us  build  up  the  wall 
of  Jerusalem,  that  we  be  no  more  a re- 
proach. 

18  Then  I told  them  of  the  hand  of  my  God 
which  was  good  upon  me ; as  also  the  king’s 
words  that  he  had  spoken  unto  ihe.  And 
they  said.  Let  us  rise  up  and  build.  So  they 
stpngthened  their  hands  for  this  good  work. 

19  But  when  Sanballat  the  Horonite,  and 
iobiah  the  servant,  the  Ammonite,  and  Ge- 
shem  the  Arabian,  heard  it,  they  laughed  us 
to  scorn,  and  despised  us,  and  said.  What  is 
this  thing  that  ye  do  ? will  ye  rebel  against 
the  king? 

20  Then  answered  I them,  and  said  unto 
them.  The  God  of  heaven,  he  will  prosper 
us ; therefore  we  his  servants  will  arise  and 
build:  but  ye  have  no  portion,  nor  right 
nor  memorial,  in  Jerusalem, 

CHAPTER  III. 

The  builders  of  the  wall. 

Then  Eliashlb  the  high  priest  rose  up 
1^^®  brethren  the  priests,  and  they 
builded  the  sheep  gate ; they  sanctified  it, 
and  set  up  the  doors  of  it;  even  unto  the 
tower  of  Meah  they  sanctified  it,  unto  the 
tower  of  Hapaneel. 

2 And  next' unto  him  builded  the  men  of 
Jericho.  Andmext  to  them  builded  Zaccur 
the  son  of  Ij^i. 

3 But  the  nsh  gate  did  the  sons  of  Has- 
senaah  build,  who  also  laid  the  beams  there- 
of, and  set  up  the  doors  thereof,  the  locks 
thereof,  and  the  bars  thereof. 

4 And  next  unto  them  repaired  Meremoth 
the  son  of  Urijah,  the  son  of  Koz.  And 
next  unto  them  repaired  Meshullam  the  son 
of  Berechiah,  the  son  of  Meshezabeel.  And 
next  unto  them  repaired  Zadok  the  son  of 
Baana. 

5 And  next  unto  them  the  Tekoites  repair- 
ed ; but  their  nobles  put  not  their  necks  to 
the  work  of  their  Lord, 

345 


The  names  and  order  of 


NEHEMIAH,  IV. 


them  that  buUded  the  wall* 


6 Moreover  the  old  gate  repaired  Jehoiada 
the  sou  of  Paseah,  and  Meshullam  the  son  of 
Besodeiah ; they  laid  the  beams  thereof,  and 
set  up  the  doors  thereof,  and  the  locks 
thereof,  and  the  bars  thereof.  , , 

T And  next  unto  them  repaired  Melatiah 
the  Gibeonite,  and  Jadon  the  Meronothite, 
the  men  of  Gibeon,  and  of  Mizpah,  unto  the 
throne  of  the  governor  an  this  side  the 

^S^Next  unto  him  repaired  Uzziel  the  son  of 
Harhaiah,  of  the  goldsmiths.  Next  unto 
him  also  repaired  Hananiah  the  son  of  one 
of  the  apothecaries,  and  they  fortified  Jeru- 
salem unto  the  broad  wall.  , . u 

9 And  next  unto  them  repaired  Rephaiah 

the  son  of  Hur,  the  ruler  of  the  half  part  of 
Jerusalem.  . , ^ 

10  And  next  unto  them  repaired  Jedaiah 
the  son  of  Harumaph,  even  over  against 
his  house.  And  next  unto  him  repaired 
Hattush  the  son  of  Hashabniah.  , „ ^ ^ 

11  Malchijah  the  son  of  Harim,  and  Hashub 
the  son  of  Pahath-moab,  repaired  the  other 
piece,  and  the  tower  of  the  furnaces. 

12  And  next  unto  him  repaired  Shallum 
the  son  of  Halohesh,  the  ruler  of  the  half 
part  of  Jerusalem,  he  and  his  daughters. 

13  The  valley  gate  repaired  Hanun,  and  the 
inhabitants  of  Zanoah ; they  built  it,  and  set 
up  the  doors  thereof,  the  locks  thereof,  and 
the  bars  thereof,  and  a thousand  cubits  on 
the  wall  unto  the  dung  gate. 

14  But  the  dung  gate  repaired  Malchiah  the 

son  of  Rechab,  the  ruler  of  part  of  Beth- 
haccerem ; he  built  it,  and  set  up  the  doors 
thereof,  the  locks  thereof,  and  the  bars 
thereof.  „ ^ ^ 

15  But  the  gate  of  the  fountain  repaired 

Shallun  the  son  of  Col-hozeh,  the  ruler  of 
part  of  Mizpah  ; he  built  it,  and  covered  it, 
and  set  up  the  doors  thereof,  the  locks  there- 
of, and  the  bars  thereof,  and  the  wall  of  the 
pool  of  Siloah  by  the  king’s  garden,  and  un- 
to the  stairs  that  go  down  from  the  city  or 
David.  . , ^ 

16  After  him  repaired  Nehemiah  the  son  of 
Azbuk,  the  ruler  of  the  half  part  of  Beth- 
zur,  unto  the  place  over  against  the  sepul- 
chres of  David,  and  to  the  pool  that  was 
made,  and  unto  the  house  of  the  mighty. 

IT  After  him  repaired  the  Levites,  Rehum 
the  son  of  Bani.  Next  unto  him  repaired 
Hashabiah,  the  ruler  of  the  half  part  of  Kei- 
lah,  in  his  part.  ^ 

18  After  him  repaired  their  brethren,  Bavai 
the  son  of  Henadad,  the  ruler  of  the  halt 
part  of  Keilah. 

19  And  next  to  him  repaired  Ezer  the  son 
of  Jeshua,  the  ruler  of  Mizpah,  another  piece 
over  against  the  going  up  to  the  armoury  at 
the  turning  of  the  wall. 

20  After  him  Baruch  the  son  of  Zabbai 
earnestly  repaired  the  other  piece,  from  the 
turning  of  the  wall  unto  the  door  of  the 
house  of  Eliashib  the  high  priest. 

21  After  him  repaired  Meremoth  the  son  of 
Urijah  the  son  of  Koz  another  piece,  from 
the  door  of  the  house  of  Eliashib  even  to  the 
end  of  the  house  of  Eliashib. 

22  And  after  him  repaired  the  priests,  the 

men  of  the  plain.  , ^ . tt 

23  After  him  repaired  Benjamin  and  Ha- 
shub  over  against  their  house.  After  him 

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repaired  Azariah  the  son  of  Maaseiah  the 
son  of  Ananiah  by  his  house. 

24  After  him  repaired  Binnui  the  son  of 

Henadad  another  piece,  from  the  house  of 
Azariah  unto  the  turning  of  the  wall,  even 
unto  the  corner.  . ^ 

25  Palal  the  son  of  Uzai,  over  against  the 
turning  of  the  wall,  and  the  tower  which 
lieth  out  from  the  king’s  high  house,  that 
was  by  the  court  of  the  prison.  After  him 
Pedaiah  the  son  of  Parosh. 

26  Moreover  the  Nethinim  dwelt  in  Ophel, 
unto  the  place  over  against  the  water  gate 
toward  the  east,  and  the  tower  that  lieth  out. 

2T  After  them  the  Tekoites  repaired  another 
piece,  over  against  the  great  tower  that 
lieth  out,  even  unto  the  wall  of  Ophel. 

28  From  above  the  horse  gate  repaired  the 
priests,  every  one  over  against  his  house. 

29  After  them  repaired  Zadok  the  son  of 
Immer  over  against  his  house.  After  Mm 
repaired  also  Shemaiah  the  son  of  Shecha- 
niah,  the  keeper  of  the  east  gate. 

30  After  him  repaired  Hananiah  the  son  of 

Shelemiah,  and  Hanun  the  sixth  son  of  Za- 
laph,  another  piece.  After  him  repaired 
Meshullam  the  son  of  Berechiah  over  against 
his  chamber.  , ,,  , 

31  After  him  repaired  Malchiah  the  gold- 
smith’s son  unto  the  place  of  the  Nethinim, 
and  of  the  merchants,  over  against  the  gate 
Miphkad,  and  to  the  going  up  of  the  cor- 

^^^And  between  the  going  up  of  the  corner 
unto  the  sheep  gate  repaired  the  goldsmiths 
and  the  merchants. 


CHAPTER  IV. 

Samaritans  scoff  at  the  builders. 

But  it  came  to  pass,  that  when  Sanballat 
heard  that  we  builded  the  wall,  he  was 
wroth,  and  took  great  indignation,  and 
mocked  the  Jews.  , . , . r, 

2  And  he  spake  before  his  brethren  and  the 
army  of  Samaria,  and  said.  What  do  these 
feeble  Jews?  will  they  fortify  themselves  ? 
will  they  sacrifice  ? will  they  make  an  end  m 
a day  ? will  they  revive  the  stones  out  of  the 
heaps  of  the  rubbish  which  are  burned  ? 

3  Now  Tobiah  the  Ammonite  was  by  hma, 
and  he  said.  Even  that  which  they  build,  it 
a fox  go  up,  he  shall  even  break  down  their 
stone  wall.  _ . , 

4  Hear,  O our  God;  for  we  are  despised: 
and  turn  their  reproach  upon  their  own 
head,  and  give  them  for  a prey  in  the  land 
of  captivity : . . . ^ ^4. 

5  And  cover  not  their  iniquity,  and  let  not 
their  sin  be  blotted  out  from  before  thee : 
for  they  have  provoked  thee  to  anger  be- 
fore the  builders.  , „ n 

6  So  built  we  the  wall ; and  all  the  wall  was 
joined  together  unto  the  half  thereof : tor 
the  people  had  a mind  to  work.  ^ , 

T If  But  it  came  to  pass,  that  when  Sanbal- 
lat, and  Tobiah,  and  the  Arabians,  and  the 
Ammonites,  and  the  Ashdodites,  heard  that 
the  walls  of  Jerusalem  were  made 
that  the  breaches  began  to  be  stopped,  then 
they  were  very  wroth, 

8 And  conspired  all  of  them  together  to 
come  and  to  fight  against  Jerusalem,  and  to 
hinder  it.  , ^ 

9 Nevertheless  we  made  our  prayer  unto 


Nehemiah  armeth  the  labourers.  NEHEMIAH,  V.  The  usurers  rebuked. 


our  God,  and  set  a watch  ag’ainst  them  day 
and  nig-ht,  because  of  them. 

10  And  Judah  said,  The  streng-th  of  the 
bearers  of  burdens  is  decayed,  and  there  is 
much^ubbish ; so  that  we  are  not  able  to 
build  the  wall. 

11  And  our  adversaries  said,  They  shall  not 
know,  neither  see,  till  we  come  in  the  midst 
amonff  them,  and  slay  them,  and  cause  the 
work  to  cease. 

13  And  it  came  to  pass,  that  when  the  Jews 
which  dwelt  by  them  came,  they  said  unto 
us  ten  times.  From  all  places  whence  ye 
shall  return  unto  us  they  will  be  upon  you. 

13  IT  Therefore  set  I in  the  lower  places  be- 
hind the  wall,  and  on  the  higher  places,  I 
even  set  the  people  after  their  families  with 
their  swords,  their  spears,  and  their  bows. 

14  And  I looked,  and  rose  up,  and  said  unto 
the  nobles,  and  to  the  rulers,  and  to  the  rest 
of  the  people.  Be  not  ye  afraid  of  them : re- 
member the  Lord,  which  is  great  and  terri- 
ble, and  light  for  your  brethren,  your  sons, 
and  your  daughters,  your  wives,  and  your 
houses. 

15  And  it  came  to  pass,  when  our  enemies 
heard  that  it  was  known  unto  us,  and  God 
had  brought  their  counsel  to  nought,  that 
we  returned  all  of  us  to  the  wall,  every  one 
unto  his  work. 

16  And  it  came  to  pass  from  that  time 
forth,  that  the  half  of  my  servants  wrought 
in  the  work,  and  the  other  half  of  them 
held  both  the  spears,  the  shields,  and  the 
bows,  and  the  habergeons;  and  the  rulers 
were  behind  all  the  house  of  Judah. 

17  They  which  builded  on  the  wall,  and 
they  that  bare  burdens,  with  those  that 
laded,  every  one  with  one  of  his  hands 
wrought  in  the  work,  and  with  the  other 
hand  held  a weapon. 

18  For  the  builders,  every  one  had  his  sword 
girded  by  his  side,  and  so  builded.  And  he 
that  sounded  the  trumpet  was  by  me. 

19  1 And  I said  unto  the  nobles,  and  to  the 
rulers,  and  to  the  rest  of  the  people.  The 
work  is  great  and  large,  and  we  are  sepa- 
rated upon  the  wall,  one  far  from  another. 

20  In  what  place  therefore  ye  hear  the 
sound  of  the  trumpet,  resort  ye  thither 
unto  us:  our  God  shall  fight  for  us. 

31  So  we  laboured  in  the  work : and  half  of 
them  held  the  spears  from  the  rising  of  the 
morning  till  the  stars  appeared. 

33  Likewise  at  the  same  time  said  I unto 
the  people.  Let  every  one  with  his  servant 
lodge  within  Jerusalem,  that  in  the  night 
they  may  be  a guard  to  us,  and  labour  on 
the  day. 

23  So  neither  I,  nor  my  brethren,  nor  my 
servants,  nor  the  men  of  the  guard  which 
followed  me,  none  of  us  put  off  our  clothes, 
saving  that  every  one  put  them  off  for 
washing. 

CHAPTER  V. 

Nehemiah  reformeth  usury. 

AND  there  was  a great  cry  of  the  people 
xX  and  of  their  wives  against  their  breth- 
ren the  Jews. 

3  For  there  were  that  said.  We,  our  sons, 
and  our  daughters,  are  many : therefore  we 
take  up  corn  for  them^  that  we  may  eat,  and 
live. 


3 Some  also  there  were  that  said.  We  have 
mortgaged  our  lands,  vineyards,  and  houses, 
that  we  might  buy  corn,  because  of  the 
dearth. 

4 There  were  also  that  said.  We  have  bor- 
rowed money  for  the  king’s  tribute,  and 
that  upon  our  lands  and  vineyards. 

5 Yet  now  our  ilesh  is  as  the  fiesh  of  our 
brethren,  our  children  as  their  children: 
and,  lo,  we  bring  into  bondage  our  sons  and 
our  daughters  to  be  servants,  and  some  of 
our  daughters  are  brought  into  bondage  al- 
ready : neither  is  it  in  our  power  to  redeem 
them;  for  other  men  have  our  lands  and 
vineyards. 

6 IF  And  I was  very  angry  when  I heard 
their  cry  and  these  words. 

7 Then  I consulted  with  myself,  and  I re- 
buked the  nobles,  and  the  rulers,  and  said 
unto  them.  Ye  exact  usury,  every  one  of 
his  brother.  And  I set  a great  assembly 
against  them. 

8 And  I said  unto  them.  We,  after  our  abil- 
ity, have  redeemed  our  brethren  the  Jews, 
which  were  sold  unto  the  heathen;  and  will 
ye  even  sell  your  brethren?  or  shall  they  be 
sold  unto  us  ? Then  held  they  their  peace, 
and  found  nothing  to  answer. 

9 Also  I said.  It  is  not  good  that  ye  do: 
ought  ye  not  to  walk  in  the  fear  of  our 
God  because  of  the  reproach  of  the  heathen 
our  enemies  ? 

10  I likewise,  and  my  brethren,  and  my 
servants,  might  exact  of  them  money  and 
corn : I pray  you,  let  us  leave  off  this  usury. 

11  Restore,  I pray  you,  to  them,  even  this 
day,  their  lands,  their  vineyards,  their  olive- 
yards,  and  their  houses,  also  the  hundredth 
part  of  the  money,  and  of  the  corn,  the 
wine,  and  the  oil,  that  ye  exact  of  them. 

13  Then  said  they.  We  will  restore  them,  and 
will  require  nothing  of  them ; so  will  we  do 
as  thou  sayest.  Then  I called  the  priests, 
and  took  an  oath  of  them,  that  they  should 
do  according  to  this  promise. 

13  Also  I shook  my  lap,  and  said.  So  God 
shake  out  every  man  from  his  house,  and 
from  his  labour,  that  performeth  not  this 
promise,  even  thus  be  he  shaken  out,  and 
emptied.  And  all  the  congregation  said, 
Amen,  and  praised  the  Lord.  And  the  peo- 
ple did  according  to  this  promise. 

14 1 Moreover  from  the  time  that  I was  ap- 
pointed to  be  their  governor  in  the  land  of 
Judah,  from  the  twentieth  year  even  unto 
the  two  and  thirtieth  year  of  Artaxerxes  the 
king,  that  is,  twelve  years,  I and  my  brethren 
have  not  eaten  the  bread  of  the  governor. 

15  But  the  former  governors  that  had  been 
before  me  were  chargeable  unto  the  people, 
and  had  taken  of  them  bread  and  wine,  be- 
sides forty  shekels  of  silver ; yea,  even  their 
servants  bare  rule  over  the  people:  but  so 
did  not  I,  because  of  the  fear  of  God. 

16  Yea,  also  I continued  in  the  work  of  this 
wall,  neither  bought  we  any  land : and  all 
my  servants  were  gathered  thither  unto  the 
work. 

17  Moreover  there  were  at  my  table  a hun- 
dred and  fifty  of  the  Jews  and  rulers,  besides 
those  that  came  unto  us  from  among  the 
heathen  that  are  about  us. 

18  Now  that  which  was  prepared  for  me 
daily  was  one  ox  and  six  choice  sheep ; also 

m 


SanhallaVs  deceit. 
fowls  were  prepared  for  me,  and  once  in  ten 
days  store  of  all  sorts  of  wine:  yet  for  all 
this  required  not  I the  bread  of  the  governor, 
because  the  bondage  was  heavy  upon  this 

^S^T^nk  upon  me,  my  God,  for  good,  ac- 
cording to  all  that  I have  done  for  this  people. 

CHAPTER  VI. 

Endeavours  to  terrify  Nehemiali. 

NOW  it  came  to  pass,  when  Sanballat,  and 
Tobiah,  and  Geshem  the  Arabian,  and 
the  rest  of  our  enemies,  heard  that  I had 
builded  the  wall,  and  that  there  was  no 
breach  left  therein  : (though  at  that  time  I 
had  not  set  up  the  doors  upon  the  gates ;) 

2  That  Sanballat  and  Geshem  sent  unto  me, 
saying.  Come,  let  us  meet  together  in  some 
one  of  the  villages  in  the  plain  of  Ono.  But 
they  thought  to  do  me  mischief. 

3  And  I sent  messengers  unto  them,  saying, 

T am  doing  a great  work,  so  that  I cannot 
come  down:  why  should  the  work  cease, 
whilst  I leave  it,  and  come  down  to  you? 

4  Yet  they  sent  unto  me  four  times  after 
this  sort;  and  I answered  them  after  the 
same  manner. 

5  Then  sent  Sanballat  his  servant  unto  me 
in  like  manner  the  fifth  time  with  an  open 
letter  in  his  hand ; 

6  Wherein  was  written.  It  is  reported  among 
the  heathen,  and  Gashmu  saith  it,  that  thou 
and  the  lews  think  to  rebel : for  which  cause 
thou  bufldest  the  wall,  that  thou  mayest  be 
their  king,  according  to  these  words. 

7  And  thou  hast  also  appointed  prophets  to 
preach  of  thee  at  Jerusalem,  saying.  There  is 
a king  in  Judah : and  now  shall  it  be  reported 
to  the  king  according  to  these  words.  Come 
now  therefore,  and  let  us  take  counsel  to- 
gether. , 

8  Then  I sent  unto  him,  saying.  There  are 
no  such  things  done  as  thou  sayest,  but  thou 
feignest  them  out  of  thine  own  heart. 

9  For  they  all  made  us  afraid,  saying,  Their 
hands  shall  be  weakened  from  the  work, 
that  it  be  not  done.  Now  therefore,  O God, 
strengthen  my  hands.  , 

10  Afterward  I came  unto  the  house  ot 
Shemaiah  the  son  of  Delaiah  the  son  91  Me- 
hetabeel,  who  was  shut  up ; and  he  said.  Let 
us  meet  together  in  the  house  of  God,  with- 
in the  temple,  and  let  us  shut  the  doors  ot 
the  temple : for  they  will  come  to  slay  thee ; 
yea,  in  the  night  will  they  come  to  slay 

^11  And  I said.  Should  such  a man  as  I flee  ? 
and  who  is  there,  that,  being  as  I.^^i  would 
go  into  the  temple  to  save  his  life?  I will 

And,  lo,  I perceived  that  God  had  not 
sent  him;  but  that  he  pronounced  this 
prophecy  against  me : for  Tobiah  and  San- 
ballat had  hired  him.  ^ . t 

13  Therefore  was  he  hired,  that  I should 
be  afraid,  and  do  so,  and  sin,  and  that  they 
might  have  matter  for  an  evil  report,  that 
they  might  reproach  me.  ^ 

14  My  God,  think  thou  upon  Tobiah  and 
Sanballat  according  to  these  their  works, 
and  on  the  prophetess  Noadiah,  and  the  rest 
of  the  prophets,  that  would  have  put  me  in 

So  the  wall  was  finished  in  the  twenty 
348 


NEHEMIAH,  VI.  The  wall  is  finished. 

and  fifth  day  of  the  month  Elul,  in  fifty  and 
two  days.  , . , 

16  And  it  came  to  pass,  that  when  all  our 
enemies  heard  thereof,  and  all  the  heathen 
that  were  about  us  saw  these  things,  they 
were  much  cast  down  in  their  own  eyes : for 
they  perceived  that  this  work  was  wrought 
of  our  God. 

17  t Moreover  in  those  days  the  nobles  of 
Judah  sent  many  letters  unto  Tobiah,  and 
the  letters  of  Tobiah  came  unto  them. 

18  For  there  were  many  in  Jtidah  sworn 
unto  him,  because  he  was  the  son  in  law  of 
Shechaniah  the  son  of  Arab ; and  his  son  Jo- 
hanan  had  taken  the  daughter  of  Meshullam 
the  son  of  Berechiah. 

19  Also  they  reported  his  good  deeds  before 
me,  and  uttered  my  words  to  him.  And  To- 
biah sent  letters  to  put  me  in  fear. 

CHAPTER  VJI. 

Number  that  returned  from  Babylon. 


NOW  it  came  to  pass,  when  the  wall  was 
built,  and  I had  set  up  the  doors,  and 
the  porters  and  the  singers  and  the  Levites 
were  appointed,  , , 

2 That  I gave  my  brother  Hanani,  and  Han- 
aniah  the  ruler  of  the  palace,  charge  over 
Jerusalem : for  he  was  a faithful  man,  and 
feared  God  above  many.  ^ ^ ^ . 

3 And  I said  unto  them.  Let  not  the  gates  of 
Jerusalem  be  opened  until  the  sun  be  hot ; 
and  while  they  stand  by,  let  them  shut  the 
doors,  and  bar  them:  and  appoint  watches 
of  the  inhabitants  of  Jerusalem,  every  one 
in  his  watch,  and  every  one  to  be  over 
against  his  house.  ^ 4. 

4 Now  the  city  was  large  and  great : but 
the  people  were  few  therein,  and  the  houses 
were  not  builded.  . , 4.  4. 

5 If  And  my  God  put  into  mine  heart  to 
gather  together  the  nobles,  and  the  rulers, 
and  the  people,  that  they  might  be  reckoned 
by  genealogy.  And  I found  a register  of 
the  genealogy  of  them  which  came  up  at 
the  first,  and  found  written  therein, 

6 These  are  the  children  of  the  province, 
that  went  up  out  of  the  captivity,  of  those 
that  had  been  carried  away,  whom  Nebu- 
chadnezzar the  king  of  Babylon  had  carried 
away,  and  came  again  to  Jerusalem  and  to 
Judah,  every  one  unto  his  city; 

7 Who  came  with  Zerubbabel,  Jeshua,  Ne- 
hemiah,  Azariah,  Raamiah,  ahamani,  Mor- 
decai,  Bilshan,  Mispereth,  Bigvai,  Nehum, 
Baanah.  The  number,  I say,  of  the  men  ot 
the  people  of  Israel  was  this; 

8 The  children  of  Parosh,  two  thousand  a 
hundred  seventy  and  two. 

9 The  children  of  Shephatiah.  three  hun- 
dred seventy  and  two.  , . , , , 

10  The  children  of  Arab,  six  hundred  fifty 

^H^T^^chfidren  of  Pahath-moab,  of  the 
children  of  Jeshua  and  Joab,  two  thousand 
and  eight  hundred  and  eighteen. 

12  The  children  of  Elam,  a thousand  two 
hundred  fifty  and  four.  . 

13  The  children  of  Zattu,  eight  hundred 
forty  and  five.  , , , 

14  the  children  of  Zaccai,  seven  hundred 
and  threescore.  . . , , 

15  The  children  of  Binnui,  six  hundred 
forty  and  eight. 


A register  of  those  wJw  NEHEMIAH,  VII. 

16  The  children  of  Bebai,  six  hundred  twen- 
ty and  eijrht. 

17  The  children  of  Azg-ad,  two  thousand 
three  hundred  twenty  and  two. 

18  The  children  of  Adonikam,  six  hundred 
threescore  and  seven. 

19  The  children  of  Big'vai,  two  thousand 
threescore  and  seven. 

30  The  children  of  Adin,  six  hundred  fiftv 
and  five. 

31  The  children  of  Ater  of  Hezekiah,  ninety 
and  eig-ht. 

33  The  children  of  Hashum,  three  hundred 
twenty  and  eight. 

33  The  children  of  Bezai,  three  hundred 
twenty  and  four. 

34  The  children  of  Hariph,  a hundred  and 
twelve. 

35  The  children  of  Gibeon,  ninety  and  five 

36  The  men  of  Beth-lehem  and  Netophah, 
a hundred  fourscore  and  eight. 

37  The  men  of  Anathoth,  a hundred  twenty 
and  eight. 

38  The  men  of  Beth-azmaveth,  forty  and 
two. 

39  ^e  men  of  Kirjath-jearim,  Chephirah, 
and  Beeroth,  seven  hundred  forty  and  three 

30  The  men  of  Ramah  and  Gaba,  six  hun- 
dred twenty  and  one. 

31  The  men  of  Michmas,  a hundred  and 
twenty  and  two. 

33  The  men  of  Beth-el  and  Ai,  a hundred 
twenty  and  three. 

S The  men  of  the  other  Nebo,  fifty  and  two. 

34  The  children  of  the  other  Elam,  a thou- 
sand two  hundred  fifty  and  four. 

35  The  children  of  Harim,  three  hundred 
and  twenty. 

36  The  children  of  Jericho,  three  hundred 
forty  and  five. 

37  The  children  of  Eod,  Hadid,  and  Ono 

seven  hundred  twenty  and  one.  ’ 

dS  The  children  of  Senaah,  three  thousand 
nine  hundred  and  thirty. 

39  J The  priests:  the  children  of  Jedaiah, 
ot  the  house  of  Jeshua,  nine  hundred  seven- 
ty and  three. 

40  The  children  of  Immer,  a thousand  fifty 

and  two.  ^ 

41  The  children  of  Pashur,  a thousand  two 
hundred  forty  and  seven. 

43  The  children  of  Harim,  a thousand  and 
seventeen. 

^ t The  Levites : the  children  of  Jeshua,  of 
Kadmiel,  and  of  the  children  of  Hodevah 
seventy  and  four.  ’ 

44  1[  The  singers : the  children  of  Asaph,  a 
hundred  forty  and  eight. 

45  ir  The  porters : the  children  of  Shallum, 
the  children  of  Ater,  the_^ children  of  Tal- 
mon,  the  children  of  Akk#b,  the  children  of 
Hatita,  the  children  of  Shobai,  a hundred 
thirty  and  eight. 

^ Nethinim:  the  children  of  Ziha, 
the  children  of  Hashupha,  the  children  of 
Tabbaoth, 

47  The  children  of  Keros,  the  children  of 
Sia,  the  children  of  Padon, 

^ The  children  of  Lcbana,  the  children  of 
Ha^ba,  the  children  of  Shalmai, 
rVvi  ^ildren  of  Hanan,  the  children  of 
^i^idel,  the  children  of  Gahar, 

50  The  children  of  Reaiah,  the  children  of 
Rezm,  the  children  of  Nekoda, 


retwrned  from  Babylon. 


51  The  children  of  Gazzam,  the  children  of 
Uzza,  the  children  of  Phaseah, 

53  The  children  of  Besai,  the  children  ol 
Meunim,  the  children  of  Nephishesim, 

53  The  children  of  Bakbuk,  the  children  of 
Hakupha,  the  children  of  Harhur, 

54  The  children  of  Bazlith,  the  children  of 
Mehida,  the  children  of  Harsha, 

55  The  children  of  Barkos,  the  children  of 
Sisera,  the  children  of  Tamah, 

56  The  children  of  Neziah,  the  children  of 
Hatipha. 

57  H The  children  of  Solomon’s  servants: 
the  children  of  Sotai,  the  children  of  Sophe- 
reth,  the  children  of  Perida, 

58  The  children  of  Jaala,  the  children  of 
Darkon,  the  children  of  Giddel, 

59  The  children  of  Shephatiah,  the  children 
of.Hattil,  the  children  of  Pochereth  of  Ze- 
baim,  the  children  of  Amon. 

60  All  the  Nethinim,  and  the  children  of 
Solomon’s  servants,  were  three  hundred 
ninety  and  two. 

61  And  these  were  they  which  went  up  also 
from  Tel-melah,  Tel-haresha,  Cherub,  Ad- 
don, and  Immer:  but  they  could  not  shew 
their  father’s  house,  nor  their  seed,  whether 
they  were  of  Israel. 

63  The  children  of  Delaiah,  the  children  of 
Tobiah,  the  children  of  Nekoda,  six  hundred 
forty  and  two. 

63  t And  of  the  priests:  the  children  of 
Habaiah,  the  children  of  Koz,  the  children 
of  Barzillai,  which  took  one  of  the  daugh- 
ters of  Barzillai  the  Gileadite  to  wife,  and 
was  called  after  their  name. 

64  These  sought  their  register  amorip  those 
that  were  reckoned  by  genealogy,  but  it  was 
not  found  : therefore  were  they,  as  polluted, 
put  from  the  priesthood. 

65  And  the  Tirshatha  said  unto  them,  that 

they  should  not  eat  of  the  most  holy  things, 
till  there  stood  up  a priest  with  Urim  and 
Thummim.  * 

^66  1 The  whole  congregation  together  i/;as 
forty  and  two  thousand  three  hundred  and 
threescore, 

67  Besides  their  manservants  and  their 
maidservants,  of  whom  there  were  seven 
thousand  three  hundred  thirty  and  seven  : 
and  they  had  two  hundred  forty  and  five 
singing  men  and  singing  women. 

68  Their  horses,  seven  hundred  thirty  and 
six:  their  mules,  two  hundred  forty  and 
five: 

69  Their  camels,  four  hundred  thirty  and 
five  : six  thousand  seven  hundred  and  twen- 
ty asses. 

70  t And  some  oi  the  chief  of  the  fathers 
gave  unto  the  work.  The  Tirshatha  gave  to 
the  treasure  a thousand  drams  of  gold,  fifty 
basins,  five  hundred  and  thirty  priests’  gar- 
ments. 

71  And  some  of  the  chief  of  the  fathers  gave 
to  the  treasure  of  the  work  twenty  thousand 
drams  of  gold,  and  two  thousand  and  two 
hundred  pounds  of  silver. 

73  And  that  which  the  rest  of  the  people 
gave  was  twenty  thousand  drams  of  gold, 
two  thousand  pounds  of  silver,  and 
threescore  and  seven  priests’  garments. 

73  So  the  priests,  and  the  Levites,  and  the 
porters,  and  the  singers,  and  some  of  the 
people,  and  the  Nethinim,  and  all  Israel, 
:149 


The  reading  of  the  law,  NEHEMIAH,  VIII. 

dwelt  in  their  cities ; and  when  the  seventh 


Feast  of  tabernacles, 
to  understand  the 


month  came,  the  children  of  Israel  were  in 
their  cities. 

CHAPTER  VIII. 

The  law  read  and  expounded, 

AND  all  the  people  gathered  themselves 
together  as  one  man  into  the  street  that 
was  before  the  water  gate ; and  they  spake 
unto  Ezra  the  scribe  to  bring  the  book  of 
the  law  of  Moses,  which  the  Lord  had  com- 
manded to  Israel. 

2 And  Ezra  the  priest  brought  the  law  be- 

fore the  congregation  both  of  men  and  wo- 
men, and  all  that  could  hear  with  under- 
standing, upon  the  first  day  of  the  seventh 
month.  , ^ ^ ^ 

3 And  he  read  therein  before  the  street  that 
was  before  the  water  gate  from  the  morning 
until  midday,  before  the  men  and  the  wo- 
men, and  those  that  could  understand ; and 
the  ears  of  all  the  people 'M;6re  attentive  unto 
the  book  of  the  law. 

4 And  Ezra  the  scribe  stood  upon  a pulpit 

of  wood,  which  they  had  made  for  the  pur- 
pose ; and  beside  him  stood  Mattithiah,  and 
Shema,  and  Anaiah,  and  Urijah,  and  Hilki- 
ah,  and  Maaseiah,  on  his  right  hand ; and  on 
his  left  hand,  Pedaiah,  and  Mishael,  and 
Malchiah,  and  Hashum,  and  Hashbadana, 
Zechariah,  and  Meshullam.  . , ^ ^ 

5 And  Ezra  opened  the  book  in  the  sight  of 

all  the  people;  (for  he  was  above  all  the 
people;)  and  when  he  opened  it,  all  the 
people  stood  uP : , ^ , 

6 And  Ezra  blessed  the  Lord,  the  great 
God.  And  all  the  people  answered.  Amen, 
Amen,  with  lifting  up  their  hands:  and 
they  bowed  their  heads,  and  worshipped  the 
Lord  with  their  faces  to  the  ground. 

7 Also  Jeshua,  and  Bani,  and  Sherebiah,  Ja- 
min,  Akkub,  Shabbethai,  Hodijah,  Maaseiah, 
Kelita,  Azariah,  Jozabad,  Hanan,  Pelaiah, 
and  the  Levites,  caused  the  people  to  under- 
stand the  law ; and  the  people  stood  in  their 
place. 

8 So*  they  read  in  the  book  in  the  law 
of  God  distinctly,  and  gave  the  sense, 
and  caused  them  to  understand  the  read- 
ing. 

9 H And  Nehemiah,  which  is  the  Tirshatha, 
and  Ezra  the  priest  the  scribe,  and  the  Le- 
vites that  taught  the  people,  said  unto  all 
the  people.  This  day  is  holy  unto  the  Lord 
your  God ; mourn  not,  nor  weep.  For  all 
the  people  wept,  when  they  heard  the  words 
of  the  law. 

10  Then  he  said  unto  them.  Go  your  way, 
eat  the  fat,  and  drink  the  sweet,  and  send 
portions  unto  them  for  whom  nothing  is 
prepared:  for  this  day  is  holy  unto  our 
Lord:  neither  be  ye  sorry;  for  the  joy  of 
the  Lord  is  your  strength. 

11  So  the  Levites  stilled  all  the  people,  say- 
ing, Hold  your  peace,  for  the  day  is  holy ; 
neither  be  ye  grieved. 

12  And  ail  the  people  went  their  way  to  eat, 
and  to  drink,  and  to  send  portions,  and  to 
make  great  mirth,  because  they  had  under- 
stood the  words  that  were  declared  unto 
them. 

13  t And  on  the  second  day  were  gathered 
together  the  chief  of  the  fathers  of  all  the 
people,  the  priests,  and  the  Levites,  unto 


Ezra  the  scribe,  even 
words  of  the  law. 

14  And  they  found  written  in  the  law 
which  the  Lord  had  commanded  by  Moses, 
that  the  children  of  Israel  should  dwell  in 
booths  in  the  feast  of  the  seventh  month : 

15  And  that  they  should  publish  and  pro- 
claim in  all  their  cities,  and  in  Jerusalem, 
saying,  Go  forth  unto  the  mount,  and  fetch 
olive  branches,  and  pine  branches,  and 
myrtle  branches,  and  palm  branches,  and 
branches  of  thick  trees,  to  make  booths,  as 
it  is  written. 

16  1 So  the  people  went  forth,  and  brought 
them^  and  made  themselves  booths,  every 
one  upon  the  roof  of  his  house,  and  in  their 
courts,  and  in  the  courts  of  the  house  of 
God,  and  in  the  street  of  the  water  gate, 
and  in  the  street  of  the  gate  of  Ephraim. 

17  And  all  the  congregation  of  them  that 
were  come  again  out  of  the  captivity  rnado 
booths,  and  sat  under  the  booths : for  since 
the  days  of  Jeshua  the  son  of  Nun  unto  that 
day  had  not  the  children  of  Israel  done  so. 
A lid  there  was  very  great  gladness. 

18  Also  day  by  day,  from  the  first  day  unto 
the  last  day,  he  read  in  the  book  of  the  law 
of  God.  And  they  kept  the  feast  seven 
days ; and  on  the  eighth  day  was  a solemn 
assembly,  according  unto  the  manner. 

CHAPTER  IX. 

The  Jews  keep  a solemn  fast, 

NOW  in  the  twenty  and  fourth  day  of  this 
month  the  children  of  Israel  were  as- 
sembled with  fasting,  and  with  sackclothes, 
and  earth  upon  them. 

2 And  the  seed  of  Israel  separated  them- 
selves from  all  strangers,  and  stood  and 
confessed  their  sins,  and  the  iniquities  of 
their  fathers. 

3 And  they  stood  up  in  their  place,  and 
read  in  the  book  of  the  law  of  the  Lord 
their  (lod  one  fourth  part  of  the  day ; and 
another  fourth  part  they  confessed,  and 
worshipped  the  Lord  their  God. 

4 1 Then  stood  up  upon  the  stairs,  of  the 
Levites,  Jeshua,  and  Bani,  Kadmiel,  Sheba- 
niah,  Bunni,  Sherebiah,  Bani,  and  Chenani, 
and  cried  with  a loud  voice  unto  the  Lord 
their  God.  , , ^ ^ , 

5  Then  the  Levites,  Jeshua,  and  Kadmiel, 
Bani,  Hashabniah,  Sherebiah,  Hodijah,  Sheb- 
aniah,  and  Pethahiah,  said.  Stand  up  and 
bless  the  Lord  your  God  for  ever  and  ever: 
and  blessed  be  thy  glorious  name,  which  is 
exalted  above  all  blessing  and  praise. 

6  Thou,  even  thou,  art  Lord  alone;  thou 
hast  made  heaven,  the  heaven  of  heavens, 
with  all  their  host,  the  earth,  and  all  things 
that  are  therein,^the  seas,  and  all  that  is 
therein,  and  thou  preservest  them  all ; and 
the  host  of  heaven  worshippeth  thee. 

7  Thou  art  the  Lord  the  God,  who  didst 
choose  Abram,  and  broughtest  him  forth 
out  of  Ur  of  the  Chaldees,  and  gavest  him 
the  name  of  Abraham ; 

8  And  foundest  his  heart  faithful  before 
thee,  and  madest  a covenant  with  him  to 
give  the  land  of  the  Canaanites,  the  Hittites, 
the  Amorites,  and  the  Perizzites,  and  the 
Jebusites,  and  the  Girgashites,  to  giv® 

I savj  to  his  seed,  and  hast  performed  thy 
words;  for  thou  art  righteous: 


Hic  confcsswn  and  NEHEMIAH,  IX.  humiliation  of  the  Levites, 


9 And  didst  see  the  affliction  of  oiir  fathers 
in  Eg-ypt,  and  heardest  their  cry  by  the  Red 
sea; 

10  And  shewedst  sig-ns  and  wonders  upon 
Pharaoh,  and  on  all  his  servants,  and  on  all 
the  people  of  his  land:  for  thou  knewest 
that  they  dealt  proudly  against  them.  So 
didst  thou  get  thee  a name,  as  it  is  this  day. 

11  And  thou  didst  divide  the  sea  before 
them,  so  that  they  went  through  the  midst 
of  the  sea  on  the  dry  land ; and  their  perse- 
cutors thou  threwest  into  the  deeps,  as  a 
stone  into  the  mighty  waters. 

13  Moreover  thou  leddest  them  in  the  day 
by  a cloudy  pillar;  and  in  the  night  by  a 
pillar  of  fire,  to  give  them  light  in  the  way 
wherein  they  should  go. 

13  Thou  earnest  down  also  upon  mount  Si- 
nai, and  spakest  with  them  from  heaven, 
and  gavest  them  right  judgments,  and  true 
laws,  good  statutes  and  commandments: 

14  And  madest  known  unto  them  thy  holy 
sabbath,  and  commandedst  them  precepts, 
statutes,  and  laws,  by  the  hand  of  Moses  thy 
servant : 

15  And  gavest  them  bread  from  heaven  for 
their  hunger,  and  broughtest  forth  water 
for  them  out  of  the  rock  for  their  thirst, 
and  promisedst  them  that  they  should  go  in 
to  possess  the  land  which  thou  hadst  sworn 
to  give  them. 

16  But  they  and  our  fathers  dealt  proudly, 
and  hardened  their  necks,  and  hearkened 
not  to  thy  commandments, 

17  And  refused  to  obey,  neither  were  mind- 
ful of  thy  wonders  that  thou  didst  among 
them;  but  hardened  their  necks,  and  in 
their  rebellion  appointed  a captain  to  return 
to  their  bondage : but  thou  art  a God  ready 
to  pardon,  gracious  and  merciful,  slow  to 
anger,  and  of  great  kindness,  and  f orsookest 
them  not. 

18  Yea,  when  they  had  made  them  a molten 
calf,  and  said.  This  is  thy  God  that  brought 
thee  up  out  of  Egypt,  and  had  wrought 
great  provocations; 

19  Yet  thou  in  thy  manifold  mercies  f or- 
sookest them  not  in  the  wilderness : the  pil- 
lar of  the  cloud  departed  not  from  them  by 
day,  to  lead  them  in  the  way;  neither  the 
pillar  of  fire  by  night,  to  shew  them  light, 
and  the  way  wherein  they  should  go. 

20  Thou  gavest  also  thy  good  Spirit  to  in- 
struct them,  and  withheldest  not  thy  manna 
from  their  mouth,  and  gavest  them  water 
for  their  thirst. 

21  Yea,  forty  years  didst  thou  sustain  them 
in  the  wilderness,  so  that  they  lacked  noth- 
ing ; their  clothes  waxed  not  old,  and  their 
feet  swelled  not. 

32  Moreover  thou  gavest  them  kingdoms 
and  nations,  and  didst  divide  them  into  cor- 
ners: so  they  possessed  the  land  of  Sihon, 
and  the  land  of  the  king  of  Heshbon,  and 
the  land  of  Og  king  of  Bashan. 

23  Their  children  also  multipliedst  thou  as 
the  stars  of  heaven,  and  broughtest  them 
into  the  land,  concerning  which  thou  hadst 
promised  to  their  fathers,  that  they  should 
go  in  to  possess  it. 

34  So  the  children  went  in  and  possessed 
the  land,  and  thou  subduedst  before  them 
the  inhabitants  of  the  land,  the  Canaanites, 
and  gavest  them  into  their  hands,  with  their 


kings,  and  the  people  of  the  land,  that  they 
might  do  with  them  as  they  would. 

25  And  they  took  strong  cities,  and  a fat 
land,  and  possessed  houses  full  of  all  goods, 
wells  digged,  vineyards,  and  oliveyards,  and 
fruit  trees  in  abundance : so  they  did  eat, 
and  were  filled,  and  became  fat,  and  delight- 
ed themselves  in  thy  great  goodness. 

26  Nevertheless  they  were  disobedient,  and 
rebelled  against  thee,  and  cast  thy  law  be- 
hind their  backs,  and  slew  thy  prophets 
which  testified  against  them  to  turn  them  to 
thee,  and  they  wrought  great  provocations. 

27  Therefore  thou  deliveredst  them  into  the 
hand  of  their  enemies,  who  vexed  them: 
and  in  the  time  of  their  trouble,  when  they 
cried  unto  thee,  thou  heardest  them  from 
heaven;  and  according  to  thy  manifold 
mercies  thou  gavest  them  saviours,  who 
saved  them  out  of  the  hand  of  their 
enemies. 

28  But  after  they  had  rest,  they  did  evil 
again  before  thee:  therefore  leftest  thou 
them  in  the  hand  of  their  enemies,  so  that 
they  had  the  dominion  over  them : yet  when 
they  returned,  and  cried  unto  thee,  thou 
heardest  them  from  heaven ; and  many 
times  didst  thou  deliver  them  according  to 
thy  mercies ; 

29*And  testifiedst  against  them,  that  thou 
mightest  bring  them  again  unto  thy  law : 
yet  they  dealt  proudly,  and  hearkened  not 
unto  thy  commandments,  but  sinned  against 
thy  judgments,  (which  if  a man  do,  he  shall 
live  in  them ;)  and  withdrew  the  shoulder, 
and  hardened  their  neck,  and  would  not 
hear. 

30  Yet  many  years  didst  thou  forbear  them, 
and  testifiedst  against  them  by  thy  Spirit  in 
thy  prophets : yet  would  they  not  give  ear : 
therefore  gavest  thou  them  into  the  hand  of 
the  people  of  the  lands. 

31  Nevertheless  for  thy  great  mercies’  sake 
thou  didst  not  utterly  consume  them,  nor 
forsake  them ; for  thou  art  a gracious  and 
merciful  God. 

33  Now  therefore,  our  God,  the  great,  the 
mighty,  and  the  terrible  God,  who  keepest 
covenant  and  mercy,  let  not  all  the  trouble 
seem  little  before  thee,  that  hath  come  upon 
us,  on  our  kings,  on  our  princes,  and  on  our 
priests,  and  on  our  prophets,  and  on  our 
fathers,  and  on  all  thy  people,  since  the  time 
of  the  kings  of  Assyria  unto  this  day. 

33  Howbeit  thou  art  just  in  all  that  is 
brought  upon  us ; for  thou  hast  done  right, 
but  we  have  done  wickedly : 

34  Neither  have  our  kings,  our  princes,  oUr 
riests,  nor  our  fathers,  kept  thy  law,  nor 
earkened  unto  thy  commandments  and 

thy  testimonies,  wherewith  thou  didst  test- 
ify against  them. 

35  For  they  have  not  served  thee  in  their 
kingdom,  and  in  thy  great  goodness  that 
thou  gavest  them,  and  in  the  large  and  fat 
land  which  thou  gavest  before  them,  neither 
turned  they  from  their  wicked  works. 

36  Behold,  we  ore  servants  this  day,  and  for 
the  land  that  thou  gavest  unto  our  fathers 
to  eat  ^e  fruit  thereof  and  the  good  there- 
of, behold,  we  are  servants  in  it : 

37  And  it  yieldeth  much  increase  unto  the 
kings  whom  thou  hast  set  over  us  because 
of  our  sins ; also  they  have  dominion  over 

351 


Those  that  sealed  the  covenant.  NEHEMIAH,  X.  Points  of  the  covenant. 


our  bodies,  and  over  our  cattle,  at  their 
pleasure,  and  we  are  in  great  distress. 

38  And  because  of  all  this  we  make  a sure 
covenant,  and  write  it ; and  our  princes,  Le- 
vites,  and  priests,  seal  unto  it. 

CHAPTER  X. 

The  obligations  of  the  covenant. 

NOW  those  that  sealed  were,  Nehemiah, 
the  Tirshatha,  the  son  of  Hachaliah,  and 
Zidkijah, 

2  Seraiah,  Azariah,  Jeremiah, 

3  Pashur,  Amariah,  Malchijah, 

4  Hattush,  Shebaniah,  Malluch, 

5  Harim,  Meremoth,  Obadlah, 

6  Daniel,  Ginnethon,  Baruch, 

7  Meshullam,  Abijah,  Mijamin, 

8  Maaziah,  Bilgai,  Shemaiah : these  were  the 
priests. 

9  And  the  Levites : both  Jeshua  the  son  of 
Azaniah,  Binnui  of  the  sons  of  Henadad, 
Kadmiel ; 

10  And  their  brethren,  Shebaniah,  Hodijah, 
Kelita,  Pelaiah,  Hanan, 

11  Micha,  Rehob,  Hashabiah, 

12  Zaccur,  Sherebiah,  Shebaniah, 

13  Hodijah,  Bani,  Beninu. 

14  The  chief  of  the  people ; Parosh,  Pahath- 
moab,  Elam,  Zatthu,  Bani, 

15  Bunni,  Azgad,  Behai, 

16  Adonijah,  Bigvai,  Adin, 

17  Ater,  Hizkijah,  Azzur, 

18  Hodijah,  Hashum,  Bezai, 

19  Hariph,  Anathoth,  Nebai, 

20  Magpiash,  Meshullam,  Hezir, 

21  Meshezabeel,  Zadok,  Jaddua, 

22  Pelatiah,  Hanan,  Anaiah, 

23  Hoshea,  Hananiah,  Hashub, 

M Hallohesh,  Pileha,  Shobek, 

25  Rehum,  Hashabnah,  Maaseiah, 

26  And  Ahijah,  Hanan,  Anan, 

27  Malluch,  Harim,  Baanah. 

28  ^ And  the  rest  of  the  people,  the  priests, 
the  Levites,  the  porters,  the  singers,  the 
Nethinim,  and  all  they  that  had  separated 
themselves  from  the  people  of  the  lands 
unto  the  law  of  God,  their  wives,  their  sons, 
and  their  daughters,  every  one  having 
knowledge,  and  having  understanding; 

29  They  clave  to  their  brethren,  their  no- 
bles, and  entered  into  a curse,  and  into  an 
oath,  to  walk  in  God’s  law,  which  was  given 
by  Moses  the  servant  of  God,  and  to  observe 
and  do  all  the  commandments  of  the  Lord 
our  Lord,  and  his  judgments  and  his  stat- 
utes ; 

30  And  that  we  would  not  give  our  daughters 
unto  the  people  of  the  land,  nor  take  their 
daughters  for  our  sons: 

31  And  if  the  people  of  the  land  bring 
ware  or  any  victuals  on  the  sabbath  day 
to  sell,  that  we  would  not  buy  it  of  them  on 
the  sabbath,  or  on  the  holy  day:  and  that 
we  would  leave  the  seventh  year,  and  the 
exaction  of  every  debt. 

32  Also  we  made  ordinances  for  us,  to 
charge  ourselves  yearly  with  the  third  part 
of  a shekel  for  the  service  of  the  house  of 
our  God; 

33  For  the  shewbread,  and  for  the  continual 
meat  offering,  and  for  the  continual  burnt 
offering,  of  the  sabbaths,  of  the  new  moons, 
for  the  set  feasts,  and  for  the  holy  things, 
and  for  the  sin  offerings  to  make  an  atone- 
352 


ment  for  Israel,  and  for  all  the  work  of  the 
house  of  our  God. 

34  And  we  cast  the  lots  among  the  priests, 
the  Levites,  and  the  people,  for  the  wood 
offering,  to  bring  it  into  the  house  of  our 
God,  after  the  houses  of  our  fathers,  at 
times  appointed  year  by  year,  to  burn  upon 
the  altar  of  the  Lord  our  God,  as  it  is  writ- 
ten in  the  law : 

35  And  to  bring  the  firstfruits  of  our 
ground,  and  the  firstfruits  of  all  fruit  of  all 
trees,  year  by  year,  unto  the  house  of  the 
Lord  : 

36  Also  the  firstborn  of  our  sons,  and  of 
our  cattle,  as  it  is  written  in  the  law,  and  the 
firstlings  of  our  herds  and  of  our  flocks,  to 
bring  to  the  house  of  our  God,  unto  the 
priests  that  minister  in  the  house  of  our 
God: 

37  And  that  we  should  bring  the  firstfruits 
of  our  dough,  and  our  offerings,  and  the 
fruit  of  all  manner  of  trees,  of  wine  and  of 
oil,  unto  the  priests,  to  the  chambers  of  the 
house  of  our  God;  and  the  tithes  of  our 
ground  unto  the  Levites,  that  the  same 
Levites  might  have  the  tithes  in  all  the 
cities  of  our  tillage. 

38  And  the  priest  the  son  of  Aaron  shall  be 
with  the  Levdtes,  when  the  Levites  take 
tithes:  and  the  Levites  shall  bring  up  the 
tithe  of  the  tithes  unto  the  house  of  our 
God,  to  the  chambers,  into  the  treasure 
house. 

39  For  the  children  of  Israel  and  the  chil- 
dren of  Levi  shall  bring  the  offering  of 
the  corn,  of  the  new  wine,  and  the  oil,  unto 
the  chambers,  where  are  the  vessels  of  the 
sanctuary,  and  the  priests  that  minister,  and 
the  porters,  and  the  singers:  and  we  will 
not  forsake  the  house  of  our  God. 

CHAPTER  XI. 

Names  of  the  dwellers  in  Jerusalem. 
AND  the  rulers  of  the  people  dwelt  at  Je- 
J\.  rusalem:  the  rest  of  the  people  also 
cast  lots,  to  bring  one  of  ten  to  dwell  in  Je- 
rusalem the  holy  city,  and  nine  parts  to 
dwell  in  other  cities. 

2 And  the  people  blessed  all  the  men,  that 
willingly  offered  themselves  to  dwell  at 
Jerusalem. 

3 t Now  these  are  the  chief  of  the  prov- 
ince that  dwelt  in  Jerusalem : but  in  the 
cities  of  Judah  dwelt  every  one  in  his  pos- 
session in  their  cities,  to  wit,  Israel,  the 
priests,  and  the  Levites,  and  the  Nethinim, 
and  the  children  of  Solomon’s  servants. 

4 And  at  Jerusalem  dwelt  certain  of  the 
children  of  Judah,  and  of  the  children  of 
Benjamin.  Of  the  children  of  Judah  ; Ath- 
aiah  the  son  of  Uzziah,  the  son  of  Zechariah, 
the  son  of  Amariah,  the  son  of  Shephatiah, 
the  son  of  Mahalaleel,  of  the  children  of  Pe- 
rez; 

5 And  Maaseiah  the  son  of  Baruch,  the  son 
of  Col-hozeh,  the  son  of  Hazaiah,  the  son  of 
Adaiah.  the  son  of  Joiarib,  the  son  of  Zecha- 
riah, the  son  of  Shiloni. 

6 All  the  sons  of  Perez  that  dwelt  at  Je- 
rusalem were  four  hundred  threescore  and 
eight  valiant  men. 

7 And  these  are  the  sons  of  Benjamin; 
Sallu  the  son  of  Meshullam,  the  son  of 
Joed,  the  sou  of  Pedaiah,  the  son  of  Koiaiah. 


Inhabitants  of  the  cities^ 

•:he  son  of  Maaseiah,  the  son  of  Ithiel,  the 
son  of  Jesaiah. 

8 And  after  him  Gabbai,  Sallai,  nine  hun- 
dred twenty  and  eight. 

9 And  Joel  the  son  of  Zichri  was  their  over- 
seer: and  Judah  the  son  of  Senuah  was  sec- 
ond over  the  city. 

10  Of  the  priests:  Jedaiah  the  son  of  Joia- 
rib,  Jachin. 

11  Seraiah  the  son  of  Hilkiah,  the  son  of 
Meshullam,  the  son  of  Zadok,  the  son  of  Me- 
raioth,  the  son  of  Ahitub,  was  the  ruler  of 
the  house  of  God. 

12  And  their  brethren  that  did  the  work  of 
the  house  were  eight  hundred  twenty  and 
two:  and  Adaiah  the  son  of  Jeroham,  the 
son  of  Pelaliah,  the  son  of  Amzi,  the  son  of 
Zechariah,  the  son  of  Pashur,  the  son  of 
Malchiah, 

13  And  his  brethren,  chief  of  the  fathers, 
two  hundred  forty  and  two : and  Amashai 
the  son  of  Azareel,  the  son.  of  Ahasai,  the 
son  of  Meshillemoth,  the  son  of  Immer, 

14  And  their  brethren,  mighty  men  of  val- 
our; a hundred  twenty  and  eight:  and  their 
overseer  was  Zabdiel,  the  son  of  one  of  the 
great  men. 

15  Also  of  the  Levites : Shemaiah  the  son 
of  Hashub,  the  son  of  Azrikam,  the  son  of 
Hashabiah,  the  son  of  Bunni ; 

16  And  Shabbethai  and  Jozabad,  of  the 
chief  of  the  Levites,  had  the  oversight  of 
the  outward  business  of  the  house  of  God. 

17  And  Mattaniah  the  son  of  Micha,  the  son 
of  Zabdi,  the  son  of  Asaph,  was  the  princi- 
pal to  begin  the  thanksgiving  in  prayer: 
and  Bakbukiah  the  second  among  his  breth- 
ren, and  Abda  the  son  of  Shammua,  the  son 
of  Galal,  the  son  of  Jeduthun. 

18  All  the  Levites  in  the  holy  city  were  two 
hundred  fourscore  and  four. 

19  Moreover  the  porters,  Akkub,  Talmon, 
and  their  brethren  that  kept  the  gates,  were 
a hundred  seventy  and  two. 

20 1 And  the  residue  of  Israel,  of  the  priests, 
and  the  Levites,  were  in  all  the  cities  of  Ju- 
dah, every  one  in  his  inheritance. 

21  But  the  Nethinim  dwelt  in  Ophel : and 
Ziha  and  Gispa  were  over  the  Nethinim. 

22  The  overseer  also  of  the  Levites  at  Jeru- 
salem was  Uzzi  the  son  of  Bani,  the  son  of 
Hashabiah,  the  son  of  Mattaniah,  the  son  of 
Micha.  Of  the  sons  of  Asaph,  the  singers 
were  over  the  business  of  the  house  of  God. 

23  For  It  was  the  king’s  commandment  con- 
cerning them,  that  a certain  portion  should 
be  for  the  singers,  due  for  every  day. 

24  And  Pethahiah  the  son  of  Meshezabeel, 
ot  the  children  of  Zerah  the  son  of  Judah, 
was  at  the  king’s  hand  in  all  matters  con- 
cerning the  people. 

25  And  for  the  villages,  with  their  fields, 
some  of  the  children  of  Judah  dwelt  at  Kir- 
jath-arba,  and  in  the  villages  thereof,  and 
at  Dibon,  and  in  the  villages  thereof,  and  at 
Jekabzeel,  and  in  the  villages  thereof, 

26  And  at  Jeshua,  and  at  Moladah,  and  at 
Beth-phelet, 

27  And  at  Hazar-shual,  and  at  Beer-sheba, 
and  in  the  villages  thereof, 

2ft  And  at  Ziklag,  and  at  Mekonah,  and  in 
the  villages  thereof, 

^ And  at  En-rimmon,  and  at  Zareah,  and 
at  Jarmuth, 

12 


and  of  the  villages, 

30  Zanoah,  Adullam,  and  in  their  villages, 
at  Lachish,  and  the  fields  thereof,  at  Aze- 
kah,  and  in  the  villages  thereof.  And  they 
dwelt  from  Beer-sheba  unto  the  valley  of 
Hinnora. 

31  The  children  also  of  Benjamin  from  Ge- 
ba  dwelt  at  Michmash,  and  Aija,  and  Beth- 
el, and  in  their  villages, 

32  And  at  Anathoth,  Nob,  Ananiah, 

33  Hazor,  Ramah,  Gittaira, 

34  Hadid,  Zeboim,  Neballat, 

35  Lod,  and  Ono,  the  valley  of  craftsmen. 

36  And  of  the  Levites  were  divisions  in  Ju- 
dah, and  in  Benjamin. 

CHAPTER  XII. 

Dedication  of  the  wall,  <Scc. 

NOW  these  are  the  priests  and  the  Leviteg 
that  went  up  with  Zerubbabel  the  son 
of  Shealtiel,  and  Jeshua : Seraiah,  Jeremiah, 
Ezra, 

2  Amariah,  Malluch,  Hattush, 

3  Shechaniah,  Rehum,  Meremoth, 

4  Iddo,  Ginnetho,  Abijah, 

5  Miamin,  Maadiah,  Bilgah, 

6  Shemaiah,  and  Joiarib,  Jedaiah, 

7  Sallu,  Amok,  Hilkiah,  Jedaiah.  These 
were  the  chief  of  the  priests  and  of  their 
brethren  in  the  days  of  Jeshua. 

8  Moreover  the  Levites:  Jeshua,  Binnui, 
Kadmiel,  Sherebiah,  Judah,  and  Mattaniah, 
which  was  over  the  thanksgiving,  he  and  his 
brethren. 

9  Also  Bakbukiah  and  Unni,  their  brethren, 
were  over  against  them  in  the  watches. 

10  1 And  Jeshua  begat  Joiakim,  Joiakim 
also  begat  Eliashib,  and  Eliashib  begat  Joi- 
ada, 

11  And  Joiada  begat  Jonathan,  and  Jon- 
athan begat  Jaddua. 

^ And  in  the  days  of  Joiakim  were  priests, 
the  chief  of  the  fathers : of  Seraiah,  Mera- 
iah;  of  Jeremiah,  Hananiah; 

13  Of  Ezra,  Meshullam ; of  Amariah,  Jeho- 
hanan ; 

14  Of  Melicu,  Jonathan  ; of  Shebaniah,  Jo- 
seph ; 

15  Of  Harim,  Adna ; of  Meraioth,  Helkai ; 

16  Of  Iddo,  Zechariah  ; of  Ginnethon,  Me- 
shullam ; 

17  Of  Abijah,  Zichri ; of  Miniamin,  of  Moa- 
diah,  Piltai ; 

18  Of  Bilgah,  Shammua ; of  Shemaiah,  Je- 
honathan ; 

19  And  of  Joiarib,  Mattenai;  of  Jedaiah, 
Uzzi ; 

20  Of  Sallai,  Kallai ; of  Amok,  Eber ; 

21  Of  Hilkiah,  Hashabiah ; of  Jedaiah,  No- 
thaneel. 

22  f The  Levites  in  the  days  of  Eliashib, 
Joiada,  and  Johanan,  and  Jaddua,  were  re^ 
corded  chief  of  the  fathers : also  the  priests, 
to  the  reign  of  Darius  the  Persian. 

23  The  sons  of  Levi,  the  chief  of  the  fathers, 
were  written  in  the  book  of  the  Chronicles, 
even  until  the  da^-s  of  Johanan  the  son  of 
Eliashib. 

24  And  the  chief  of  the  Levites : Hashabiah, 
Sherebiah,  and  Jeshua  the  son  of  Kadmiel, 
with  their  brethren  ov^  against  them,  to 
praise  and  to  give  thanks,  according  to  the 
commandment  of  David  the  man  of  God, 
ward  over  against  ward. 

25  Mattaniah,  and  Bakbukiah,  Obadiah,  Me- 
353 


NEHEMIAH,  XH. 


Jbedication  of  the  wall. 


shullam,  Talrnon,  Akkub,  were  porters  keep- 
ing the  ward  at  the  thresholds  of  the  gates. 

26  These  were  in  the  days  of  Joiakim  the 
son  of  Jeshua,  the  son  of  Jozadak,  and  in 
the  days  of  Neheraiah  the  governor,  and  ot 
Ezra  the  priest,  the  scribe. 

27  If  And  at  the  dedication  of  the  wall  ot 
J erusalem  they  sought  the  Levites  out  of  all 
their  places,  to  bring  them  to  .Jerusaleni, 
to  keep  the  dedication  with  gladness,  both 
with  thanksgivings,  and  with  singing,  with 
cymbals,  psalteries,  and  with  harps. 

28  And  the  sons  of  the  singers  gathered 

themselves  together,  both  out  of  the  plain 
country  round  about  Jerusalem,  and  from 
the  villages  of  Netophathi ; , j 4. 

29  Also  from  the  house  of  Gilgal,  and  out 

of  the  fields  of  Geba  and  Azmaveth : for  the 
singers  had  builded  them  villages  round 
about  Jerusalem.  ^ ^ 

30  And  the  priests  and  the  Levites  purified 

themselves,  and  purified  the  people,  and  the 
gates,  and  the  wall.  . . r ^ ^ 

31  Then  I brought  up  the  princes  of  Judah 

upon  the  wall,  and  appointed  two  great  com- 
panies of  them  that  gave  thanks,  whereof 
one  went  on  the  right  hand  upon  the  wall 
toward  the  dung  gate : ^ i, 

32  And  after  them  went  Hoshaiah,  and  halt 
of  the  princes  of  Judah, 

33  And  Azariah,  Ezra,  and  Meshullam, 

34  Judah,  and  Benjamin,  and  Shemaiah, 

and  Jeremiah,  . 

35  And  certain  of  the  priests’  sons  with 
trumpets;  namely,  Zechariah  the  son  01 
Jonathan,  the  son  of  Shemaiah,  the  son  of 
Mattaniah,  the  son  of  Michaiah,  the  son  ot 
Zaccur,  the  son  of  Asaph : 

36  And  his  brethren,  Shemaiah,  and  Azarael, 

Milalai,  Gilalai,  Maai,  Nethaneel,  and  Judah, 
Hanani,  with  the  musical  instruments  ot 
David  the  man  of  God,  and  Ezra  the  scribe 
before  them.  , . , 

37  And  at  the  fountain  gate,  which  was  over 
against  them,  they  went  up  by  the  stairs  of 
the  city  of  David,  at  the  going  up  of  the 
wall,  above  the  house  of  David,  even  unto 
the  water  gate  eastward. 

38  And  the  other  company  of  them  that  gave 
thanks  went  over  against  them,  and  I after 
them,  and  the  half  of  the  people  upon  the 
wall,  from  beyond  the  tower  of  the  furnaces 
even  unto  the  broad  wall ; 

39  And  from  above  the  gate  of  Ephraim, 
and  above  the  old  gate,  and  above  the  fish 
gate,  and  the  tower  of  Hananeel,  and  the 
tower  of  Meah,  even  unto  the  sheep  gate ; 
and  they  stood  still  in  the  prison  gate. 

40  So  stood  the  two  companies  of  them  that 
gave  thanks  in  the  house  of  God,  and  I,  and 
the  half  of  the  rulers  with  me : 

41  And  the  priests ; Eliakim,  Maaseiah,  Mi- 

niamin,  Michaiah,  Elioenai,  Zechariah,  and 
Hananiah,  with  trumpets;  , ^ 

42  And  Maaseiah,  and  Shemaiah,  and  Elea- 
zar,  and  Uzzi,  and  Jehohanan,  and  Malchi.iah, 
and  Elam,  and  Ezer.  And  the  singers  sang 
loud,  with  Jezrahiah  their  overseer. 

43  Also  that  day  they  offered  great  sacri- 
fices, and  rejoiced;  for  God  had  made  them 
rejoice  with  great  joy : the  wives  also  and 
the  children  rejoiced:  so  that  the  joy  ot  Je- 
rusalem was  heard  even  afar  off. 

44  H And  at  that  time  were  some  appointed 

354 


NEHEMlAH,  XIIL  The  law  w read 

over  the  chambers  for  the  treasures,  for  the 
offerings,  for  the  first  fruits,  and  for  the 
tithes,  to  gather  into  them  out  of  the  fields 
of  the  cities  the  portions  of  the  law  for  the 
priests  and  Levites:  for  Judah  rejoiced  for 
the  priests  and  for  the  Levites  that  waited. 

45  And  both  the  singers  and  the  porters 
kept  the  ward  of  their  God,  and  the  ward  of 
the  purification,  according  to  the  command- 
ment of  David,  and  of  Solomon  his  son. 

46  For  in  the  days  of  David  and  Asaph  of 
old  there  were  chief  of  the  singers,  and  songs 
of  praise  and  thanksgiving  unto  God. 

47  And  all  Israel  in  the  days  of  Zerubbabel, 
and  in  the  days  of  Nehemiah,  gave  the  por- 
tions of  the  singers  and  the  porters,  every 
day  his  portion:  and  they  sanctified  holy 
things  unto  the  Levites;  and  the  Levites 
sanctified  them  unto  the  children  of  Aaron. 

CHAPTER  XIII. 

NehemiaWs  zeal  and  reformation. 

ON  that  day  they  read  in  the  book  of  Moses 
in  the  audience  of  the  people;  and 
therein  was  found  written,  that  the  Am- 
monite and  the  Moabite  should  not  come 
into  the  congregation  of  God  for  ever; 

2  Because  they  met  not  the  children  of  Is- 
rael with  bread  and  with  water,  but  hired 
Balaam  against  them,  that  he  should  curse 
them:  howbeit  our  God  turned  the  curse 
into  a blessing.  , , r.  ^ 

3  Now  it  came  to  pass,  when  they  had  heard 
the  law,  that  they  separated  from  Israel  all 
the  mixed  multitude.  . 

4  ^ And  before  this,  Eliashib  the  priest,  hav- 
ing the  oversight  of  the  chamber  of  the  house 
of  our  God,  was  allied  unto  Tobiah : 

5  And  he  had  prepared  for  him  a great 
chamber,  where  aforetime  they  laid  the 
meat  offerings,  the  frankincense,  and  the 
vessels,  and  the  tithes  of  the  corn,  the  new 
wine,  and  the  oil,  which  was  commanded  to 
he  given  to  the  Levites,  and  the  singers,  and 
the  porters ; and  the  offerings  of  the  priests. 
6 But  in  all  this  time  was  not  I at  Jerusa- 
lem : for  in  the  two  and  thirtieth  year  of 
Artaxerxes  king  of  Babylon  came  I unto 
the  king,  and  after  certain  days  obtained  I 
leave  of  the  king : ^ ^ ^ 

7  And  I came  to  Jerusalem,  and  understood 
of  the  evil  that  Eliashib  did  for  Tobiah,  in 
preparing  him  a chamber  in  the  courts  ot 
the  house  of  God.  ^ t 

8  And  it  grieved  me  sore ; therefore  1 cast 
forth  all  the  household  stuff  of  Tobiah  out 
of  the  chamber.  , , ^ 

9  Then  I commanded,  and  they  cleansed  the 
chambers:  and  thither  brought  I again  the 
vessels  of  the  house  of  God,  with  the  meat 
offering  and  the  frankincense. 

10  t And  I perceived  that  the  portions  ot 
the  Levites  had  not  been  given  them:  for 
the  Levites  and  the  singers,  that  did  the 
work,  were  fled  every  one  to  his  field. 

11  Then  contended  I with  the  rulers,  and 
said.  Why  is  the  house  of  God  forsaken:' 
And  I gathered  them  together,  and  set  them 
in  their  place.  ^ s: 

12  Then  brought  all  Judah  the  tithe  of  the 
corn  and  the  new  wine  and  the  oil  unto  the 
treasuries. 

13  And  1 made  treasurers  over  the  ti  cas- 
uries,  Shelemiah  the  priest,  and  /adok  the 


Nehemmhreformeth  ESTHER,!.  eerta/in  abuses. 


Bcribe,  and  of  the  Levites,  Pedaiah : and 
next  to  them  was  Hanan  the  son  of  Zaccur, 
the  son  of  Mattaniah  : for  they  were  count- 
ed faithful,  and  their  office  was  to  distribute 
unto  their  brethren. 

14  Remember  me,  O my  God,  concerning' 
this,  and  wipe  not  out  my  good  deeds  that  I 
have  done  for  the  house  of  my  God,  and  for 
the  offices  thereof. 

15  H In  those  days  saw  I in  Judah  some 
treading  winepresses  on  the  sabbath,  and 
bringing  in  sheaves,  and  lading  asses;  as 
also  wine,  grapes,  and  figs,  and  all  manner  of 
burdens,  which  they  brought  into  Jerusalem 
on  the  sabbath  day : and  I testified  against 
them  in  the  day  wherein  they  sold  victuals. 

16  There  dwelt  men  of  Tyre  also  therein, 
which  brought  fish,  and  all  manner  of  ware, 
and  sold  on  the  sabbath  unto  the  children 
of  Judah,  and  in  Jerusalem. 

17  Then  I contended  with  the  nobles  of  Ju- 
dah, and  said  unto  them.  What  evil  thing 
is  this  that  ye  do,  and  profane  the  sabbath 
day? 

18  Did  not  your  fathers  thus,  and  did  not 
our  God  bring  all  this  evil  upon  us,  and  up- 
on this  city  ? yet  ye  bring  more  wrath  upon 
Israel  by  profaning  the  sabbath. 

19  And  it  came  to  pass,  that  when  the  gates 
of  Jerusalem  began  to  be  dark  before  the 
sabbath,  I commanded  that  the  gates  should 
be  shut,  and  charged  that  they  should  not 
be  opened  till  after  the  sabbath : and  some 

Diy  servants  set  I at  the  gates,  that  there 
should  no  burden  be  brought  in  on  the  sab- 
bath day. 

^ So  the  merchants  and  sellers  of  all  kind 
of  ware  lodged  without  Jerusalem  once  or 
twice. 

31  Then  I testified  against  them,  and  said 
unto  Diem,  Why  lodge  ye  about  the  wall  ? 
^ ye  do  so  again,  I will  lay  hands  on  you. 
From  that  time  forth  came  they  no  more  on 
the  sabbath. 


23  And  I commanded  the  Levites,  that  they 
should  cleanse  themselves,  and  that  they 
should  come  and  keep  the  gates,  to  sanctify 
the  sabbath  day.  Remember  me,  O my  God, 
concerning  this  also,  and  spare  me  accord- 
ing to  the  greatness  of  thy  mercy. 

23  t In  those  days  also  saw  I Jews  that  had 
married  wives  of  Ashdod,  of  Ammon,  and 
of  Moab  : 

24  And  their  children  spake  half  in  the 
speech  of  Ashdod,  and  could  not  speak  in 
the  Jews’  language,  but  according  to  the 
language  of  each  people. 

25  And  I contended  with  them,  and  cursed 
them,  and  smote  certain  of  them,  and 
plucked  off  their  hair,  and  made  them 
swear  by  God,  saying^  Ye  shall  not  give 
your  daughters  unto  their  sons,  nor  take 
their  daughters  unto  your  sons,  or  for 
yourselves. 

26  Did  not  Solomon  king  of  Israel  sin  by 
these  things?  yet  among  many  nations  was 
there  no  king  like  him,  who  was  beloved  of 
his  God,  and  God  made  him  king  over  all 
Israel : nevertheless  even  him  did  outland- 
ish women  cause  to  sin. 

then  hearken  unto  you  to  do 
all  this  great  evil,  to  transgress  against  our 
God  in  marrying  strange  wives? 

28  And  one  of  the  sons  of  Joiada,  the  son  of 
Eliashib  the  high  priest,  was  son  in  law  to 
Sanballat  the  Horonite ; therefore  I chased 
him  from  me. 

29  Remember  them,  O my  God,  because 
they  have  defiled  the  priesthood,  and  the 
covenant  of  the  priesthood,  and  of  the 
Levites. 

30  Thus  cleansed  I them  from  all  stran- 
gers, and  appointed  the  wards  of  the  priests 
and  the  Levites,  every  one  in  his  busi- 
ness ; 

31  And  for  the  wood  offering,  at  times  ap- 
pointed, and  for  the  firstfruits.  Remember 
me,  O my  God,  for  good. 


THE  BOOK 

CHAPTER  I. 

Ahasuerus*  royal  feasts, 

OW  it  came  to  pass  in  the  days  of  Ahasu- 
erus,  (this  is  Ahasuerus  which  reigned 
Irom  India  even  unto  Ethiopia,  over  a hun- 
and  seven  and  twenty  provinces,) 

That  in  those  days,  when  the  king  Ahasu- 
erus sat  on  the  throne  of  his  kingdom, 
which  was  in  Shushan  the  palace, 

3 In  the  third  year  of  his  reign,  he  made  a 
xeast  unto  all  his  princes  and  his  servants ; 
the  power  of  Persia  and  Media,  the  nobles 
and  princes  of  the  provinces,  being  before 
him : 

4 AVhen  he  shewed  the  riches  of  his  glori- 
ous kingdom  and  the  honour  of  his  excel- 
lent  majesty  many  days,  even  a hundred 
and  fourscore  days. 

5 And  when  these  days  were  expired,  the 
king  made  a feast  unto  all  the  people  that 
were  present  in  Shushan  the  palace,  both 
unto  great  and  small,  seven  days,  in  the 
court  of  the  garden  of  the  king’s  palace ; | 


OF  ESTHER. 

6 Where  were  white,  green,  and  blue  hang- 
ings, fastened  with  cords  of  fine  linen  and 
purple  to  silver  rings  and  pillars  of  marble : 
the  beds  were  of  gold  and  silver,  upon  a 
pavement  of  red,  and  blue,  and  white,  and 
black  marble. 

7 And  they  gave  them  drink  in  vessels  of 
gold,  (the  vessels  being  diverse  one  from  an- 
other,) and  royal  wine  in  abundance,  ac- 
cording to  the  state  of  the  king. 

8 And  the  drinking  was  according  to  the 
law ; none  did  compel : for  so  the  king  had 
appointed  to  all  the  officers  of  his  house, 
that  they  should  do  according  to  every 
man’s  pleasure. 

9 Also  Vashti  the  queen  made  a feast  for 
the  women  in  the  royal  house  which  be- 
longed, to  king  Ahasuerus. 

10  t On  the  seventh  day,  when  the  heart  of 
the  king  was  merry  with  wine,  he  com- 
manded Mehuman,  Biztha,  Harbona,  Big- 
tha,  and  Abagtha,  Zethar,  and  Carcas,  the 
seven  chamberlains  that  served  in  the  pres- 
ence of  Ahasuerus  the  king, 

355 


Vashti  refmeth  to  appea/r. 

11  To  brin^  Vashti  the  queen  before  the 
king  with  the  crown  royal,  to  shew  the 
people  and  the  princes  her  beauty ; for  she 
was  fair  to  look  on. 

13  But  the  queen  Vashti  refused  to  come  at 
the  king’s  commandment  by  Ms  chamber- 
lains : therefore  was  the  king  very  wroth, 
and  his  anger  burned  in  him. 

13  H Then  the  king  said  to  the  wise  men, 

which  knew  the  times,  (for  so  wa^  the  king’s 
manner  toward  all  that  knew  law  and  judg- 
ment : ^ 

14  And  the  next  unto  him  wcm  Carshena, 
Shethar,  Admatha,  Tarshish,  Meres,  Marse- 
na,  and  Memucan,  the  seven  princes  of  Per- 
sia and  Media,  which  saw  the  king’s  face, 
and  which  sat  the  first  in  the  kingdom,)  . 

15  What  shall  we  do  unto  the  queen  Vashti 
according  to  law,  because  she  hath  not  per- 
formed the  commandment  of  the  king  Ahas- 
uerus  by  the  chamberlains  ? 

16  And  Memucan  answered  before  the  king 

and  the  princes,  Vashti  the  queen  hath  not 
done  wrong  to  the  king  only,  but  also  to  all 
the  princes,  and  to  all  the  people  that 
are  in  all  the  provinces  of  the  king  Ahasu- 
erus.  , „ 

17  For  this  deed  of  the  queen  shall  come 
abroad  unto  all  women,  so  that  they  shall 
despise  their  husbands  in  their  eyes,  when 
it  shall  be  reported,  The  king  Ahasuerus 
commanded  Vashti  the  queen  to  be  brought 
in  before  him,  but  she  came  not. 

18  Likewise  shall  the  ladies  of  Persia  and 
Media  say  this  day  unto  all  the  king’s 
princes,  which  have  heard  of  the  deed  of 
the  queen.  Thus  shall  there  arise  too  much 
contempt  and  wrath. 

19  If  it  please  the  king,  let  there  go  a royal 
commandment  from  him,  and  let  it  be  writ- 
ten among  the  laws  of  the  Persians  and  the 
Medes,  that  it  be  not  altered.  That  Vashti 
come  no  more  before  king  Ahasuerus ; and 
let  the  king  give  her  royal  estate  unto  an- 
other that  is  better  than  she. 

30  And  when  the  king’s  decree,  which  he 

shall  make,  shall  be  published  throughout 
all  his  empire,  (for  it  is  great,)  all  the  wives 
shall  give  to  their  husbands  honour,  both 
to  great  and  small.  , , 

31  And  the  saying  pleased  the  king  and  the 
princes ; and  the  king  did  according  to  the 
word  of  Memucan : 

33  For  he  sent  letters  into  all  the  king’s 
provinces,  into  every  province  according  to 
the  writing  thereof,  and  to  every  people 
after  their  language,  that  every  man  should 
bear  rule  in  his  own  house,  and  that  ft  should 
be  published  according  to  the  language  of 
every  people. 

CHAPTER  II. 

Esther  chosen  queen. 

AFTER  these  things,  when  the  wrath  of 
king  Ahasuerus  was  appeased,  he  re- 
membered Vashti,  and  what  she  had  done, 
and  what  was  decreed  against  her. 

3 Then  said  the  king’s  servants  that  minis- 
tered unto  him.  Let  there  be  fair  young  \'ir- 
gins  sought  for  the  king : 

3 And  let  the  king  appoint  officers  in  all 
the  provinces  of  his  kingdom,  that  they  may 
gather  together  all  the  fair  young  virgins 
unto  Shushan  the  palace,  to  the  house  of  the 
356 


A new  queen  to  be  chosen, 

women,  unto  the  custody  of  Hege  the  king’s 
chamberlain,  keeper  of  the  women ; and  let 
their  things  for  purification  be  given  them : 

4 And  let  the  maiden  which  pleaseth  the 
king  be  queen  instead  of  Vashti.  And  the 
thing  pleased  the  king ; and  he  did  so. 

5 t Now  in  Shushan  the  palace  there  was  a 
certain  Jew,  whose  name  was  Mordecai,  the 
son  of  Jair,  the  son  of  Shimei,  the  son  of 
Kish,  a Benjamite; 

6 Who  had  been  carried  away  from  Jeru- 
salem with  the  captivity  which  had  been 
carried  away  with  Jeconiah  king  of  Judah, 
whom  Nebuchadnezzar  the  king  of  Babylon 
had  carried  away. 

7 And  he  brought  up  Hadassah,  that  is, 
Esther,  his  uncle’s  daughter:  for  she  had 
neither  father  nor  mother,  and  the  maid  wcls 
fair  and  beautiful;  whom  Mordecai,  when 
her  father  and  mother  were  dead,  took  for 
his  own  daughter. 

8 II  So  it  came  to  pass,  when  the  king’s  com- 
mandment and  his  decree  was  heard,  and 
when  many  maidens  were  gathered  together 
unto  Shushan  the  palace,  to  the  custody  of 
Hegai,  that  Esther  was  brought  also  unto 
the  king’s  house,  to  the  custody  of  Hegai, 
keeper  of  the  women. 

9 And  the  maiden  pleased  him,  and  she  ob- 
tained kindness  of  him;  and  he  speedily 
gave  her  her  things  for  purification,  with 
such  things  as  belonged  to  her,  and  seven 
maidens,  which  were  meet  to  be  given  her, 
out  of  the  king’s  house : and  he  preferred 
her  and  her  maids  unto  the  best  place  of  the 
house  of  the  women. 

10  Esther  had  not  shewed  her  people  nor 
her  kindred : for  Mordecai  had  charged  her 
that  she  should  not  shew  it. 

11  And  Mordecai  walked  every  day  before 
the  court  of  the  women’s  house,  to  know  how 
Esther  did,  and  what  should  become  of  her. 

13  ’ll  Now  when  every  maid’s  turn  was  come 
to  go  in  to  king  Ahasuerus,  after  that  she 
had  been  twelve  months,  according  to  the 
manner  of  the  women,  (for  so  were  the  days 
of  their  purifications  accomplished,  to  wit, 
six  months  with  oil  of  myrrh,  and  six  months 
with  sweet  odours,  and  with  other  things  for> 
the  purifying  of  the  women,) 

13  Then  thus  came  every  maiden  unto  the 
king ; whatsoever  she  desired  was  given  her 
to  go  with  her  out  of  the  house  of  the  wo- 
men unto  the  king’s  house. 

14  In  the  evening  she  went,  and  on  the  mor- 
row she  returned  into  the  second  house  of 
the  women,  to  the  custody  of  Shaashgaz,  the 
king’s  chamberlain,  which  kept  the  concu- 
bines : she  came  in  unto  the  king  no  more, 
except  the  king  delighted  in  her,  and  that 
she  were  called  by  name. 

15  H Now  when  the  turn  of  Esther,  the 
daughter  of  Abihail  the  uncle  of  Mordecai, 
who  had  taken  her  for  his  daughter,  was 
come  to  go  in  unto  the  king’,  she  required 
nothing  but  what  Hegai  the  king’s  chamber- 
lain,  the  keeper  of  the  women,  appointed. 
And  Esther  obtained  favour  in  the  sight  ot 
all  them  triat  looked  upon  her. 

16  So  Esther  was  taken  unto  king  Ahasue- 
rus into  his  house  royal  in  the  tent  h month, 
which  is  the  month  Tebeth,  in  the  seventh 
year  of  his  reign. 

17  And  the  king  loved  Esther  i^bove  all  the 


ESTHER,  IIo 


Esther  ts  made  Queen.  ESTHER,  IV.  A decree  aqainst  the  Jews. 


women,  and  she  obtained  grace  and  favour 
in  his  sig’ht  more  than  all  the  virgrins ; so  that 
he  set  the  royal  crown  upon  her  head,  and 
made  her  queen  instead  of  Vashti. 

18  Then  the  king-  made  a g-reat  feast  unto 
all  his  princes  and  his  servants,  even  Esther’s 
feast ; and  he  made  a release  to  the  provin- 
ces, and  gave  gifts,  according  to  the  state  of 
the  king. 

19  And  when  the  virgins  were  gathered  to- 
gether the  second  time,  then  Mordecai  sat  in 
the  king’s  gate. 

20  Esther  had  not  yet  shewed  her  kindred 
nor  her  people,  as  Mordecai  had  charged 
her : for  Esther  did  the  commandment  of 
Mordecai,  like  as  when  she  was  brought  up 
with  him. 

21  t In  those  days,  while  Mordecai  sat  in 
the  king’s  gate,  two  of  the  king’s  chamber- 
lains, Bigthan  and  Teres h,  of  those  which 
kept  the  door,  were  wroth,  and  sought  to 
lay  hand  on  the  king  Ahasuerus. 

22  And  the  thing  was  known  to  Mordecai, 
who  told  it  unto  Esther  the  queen ; and  Es- 
ther certified  the  king  thereof  in  Mordecai’s 
name. 

23  And  when  inquisition  was  made  of  the 
matter,  it  was  found  out;  therefore  they 
were  both  hanged  on  a tree : and  it  was 
written  irv  the  book  of  the  chronicles  before 
the  king. 

CHAPTER  III. 


Haman  seeks  the  Jews*  destruction, 
AFTER  these  things  did  king  Ahasuerus 
^ promote  Haman  the  son  of  Hammedatha 
the  Agagite,  and  advanced  him,  and  set  his 
seat  above  all  the  princes  that  were  with  him. 

2 And  all  the  king’s  servants,  that  were  in 
the  king’s  gate,  bowed,  and  reverenced  Ha- 
man : for  the  king  had  so  commanded  con- 
cerning him.  But  Mordecai  bowed  not,  nor 
did  him  reverence. 

3 Then  the  king’s  servants,  which  were  in  the 
king’s  gate,  said  unto  Mordecai,  Why  trans- 
§■1*688681  thou  the  king’s  commandment  ? 

4 Now  it  came  to  pass,  when  they  spake 
daily  unto  him,  and  he  hearkened  not  unto 
them,  that  they  told  Haman,  to  see  whether 
Mordecai’s  matters  would  stand : for  he  had 
told  them  that  he  was  a Jew. 

5 And  when  Haman  saw  that  Mordecai 
bowed  not,  nor  did  him  reverence,  then  was 
Haman  full  of  wrath. 

6 And  he  thought  scorn  to  lay  hands  on 
Mordecai  alone ; for  they  had  shewed  him 
the  people  of  Mordecai ; wherefore  Haman 
sought  to  destroy  all  the  Jews  that  were 
throughout  the  whole  kingdom  of  Ahasue- 
rus, even  the  people  of  Mordecai. 

7 t In  the  first  month,  that  is,  the  month 
Nisan,  in  the  twelfth  year  of  king  Ahasue- 
rus, they  cast  Pur,  that  is,  the  lot,  before 
Haman  from  day  to  day,  and  from  month 
to  month,  to  the  twelfth  month,  that  is,  the 
month  Adar. 

81  And  Haman  said  unto  king  Ahasuerus, 
ihere  is  a certain  people  scattered  abroad 
and  dispersed  among  the  people  in  all  the 
provinces  of  thy  kingdom ; and  their  laws 
are  diverse  from  all  people ; neither  keep 
they  the  king’s  laws ; therefore  it  is  not  for 
the  king’s  profit  to  suffer  them. 

9  If  it  please  the  king,  let  it  be  written  that 


they  may  be  destroyed : and  I will  pay  ten 
thousand  talents  of  silver  to  the  hands  of 
those  that  have  the  charge  of  the  business, 
to  bring  it  into  the  king’s  treasuries. 

10  And  the  king  took  his  ring  from  his 
hand,  and  gave  it  unto  Haman  the  son  of 
Hammedatha  the  Agagite,  the  Jews’  enemy. 

11  And  the  king  said  unto  Haman,  The 
silver  is  given  to  thee,  the  people  also,  to  do 
with  them  as  it  seemeth  good  to  thee. 

12  Then  were  the  king’s  scribes  called  on 
the  thirteenth  day  of  the  first  month,  and 
there  was  written  according  to  all  that  Ha- 
man had  commanded  unto  the  king’s  lieu- 
tenants, and  to  the  governors  that  were  over 
every  province,  and  to  the  rulers  of  every 
people  of  every  province  according  to  the 
writing  thereof,  and  to  every  people  after 
their  language ; in  the  name  of  king  Ahas- 
uerus was  it  written,  and  sealed  with  the 
king’s  ring. 

13  And  the  letters  were  sent  by  posts  into 
all  the  king’s  provinces,  to  destroy,  to  kill, 
and  to  cause  to  perish,  all  Jews,  both  young 
and  old,  little  children  and  women,  in  one 
day,  even  upon  the  thirteenth  day  of  the 
twelfth  month,  which  is  the  month  Adar, 
and  to  take  the  spoil  of  them  for  a prey. 

14  The  copy  of  the  writing  for  a command- 
ment  to  be  given  in  every  province  was 
published  unto  all  people,  that  they  should 
be  ready  against  that  day. 

15  The  posts  went  out,  being  hastened  by 
the  king’s  commandment,  and  the  decree 
was  given  in  Shushan  the  palace.  And  the 
king  and  Haman  sat  down  to  drink ; but  the 
city  Shushan  was  perplexed. 

CHAPTER  lY. 

MordecaVs  advice  to  Esther, 
T^HEN  Mordecai  perceived  all  that  was 
T 1 done,  Mordecai  rent  his  clothes,  and 
put  on  sackcloth  with  ashes,  and  went  out 
into  the  midst  of  the  city,  and  cried  with  a 
loud  and  a bitter  cry ; 

2 And  came  even  before  the  king’s  gate : 
for  none  might  enter  into  the  king’s  gate 
clothed  with  sackcloth. 

3 And  in  every  province,  whithersoever 
the  king’s  commandment  and  his  decree 
came,  there  was  great  mourning  among  the 
Jews,  and  fasting,  and  weeping,  and  wailing ; 
and  many  lay  in  sackcloth  and  ashes. 

4 1 So  Esther’s  maids  and  her  chamberlains 
came  and  told  it  her.  Then  was  the  queen 
exceedingly  grieved  ; and  she  sent  raiment 
to  clothe  Mordecai,  and  to  take  away  his 
sackcloth  from  him  : but  he  received  not. 

5 Then  called  Esther  for  Hatach,  one  of  the 
king’s  chamberlains,  whom  he  had  appoint- 
ed to  attend  upon  her,  and  gave  him  a com- 
mandment to  Mordecai,  to  know  what  it 
was,  and  why  it  was. 

6 So  Hatach  went  forth  to  Mordecai  unto 
the  street  of  the  city,  which  was  before  the 
king’s  gate. 

7 And  Mordecai  told  him  of  aU  that  had 
happened  unto  him,  and  of  the  sum  of  the 
money  that  Haman  had  promised  to  pay  to 
the  king’s  treasuries  for  the  Jews,  to  destroy 
them. 

8 Also  he  gave  him  the  copy  of  the  writing 
of  the  decree  that  was  given  at  Shushan  t© 
destroy  them,  to  shew  it  unto  Esther,  and  t© 


Esther  undertdketh  the  suit. 


declare  it  unto  her,  and  to  charge  her  that 
she  should  go  in  unto  the  king,  to  make  sup- 
plication unto  him,  and  to  make  request  be- 
fore him  for  her  people. 

9 And  Hatach  came  and  told  Esther  the 
words  of  Mordecai. 

10  1 Again  Esther  spake  unto  Hatach,  and 
gave  him  commandment  unto  Mordecai ; 

11  All  the  king’s  servants,  and  the  people  of 
the  king’s  provinces,  do  know,  that  whoso- 
ever, whether  man  or  woman,  shall  come 
unto  the  king  into  the  inner  court,  who  is 
not  called,  there  is  one  law  of  his  to  put  him 
to  death,  except  such  to  whom  the  king  shall 
hold  out  the  golden  sceptre,  that  he  may 
live : but  I have  not  been  called  to  come  in 
unto  the  king  these  thirty  days. 

12  And  they  told  to  Mordecai  Esther’s 
words. 

13  Then  Mordecai  commanded  to  answer 
Esther,  Think  not  with  thyself  that  thou 
shalt  escape  in  the  king’s  house,  more  than 
all  the  Jews. 

14  For  if  thou  altogether  boldest  thy  peace 

at  this  time,  then  shall  there  enlargement 
and  deliverance  arise  to  the  Jews  from 
another  place ; but  thou  and  thy  father’s 
house  shall  be  destroyed : and  who  knoweth 
whether  thou  art  come  to  the  kingdom  for 
such  a time  as  this  ? ^ 

15  H Then  Esther  bade  them  return  Morde- 
cai this  answer,  ^ ^ ^ 

16  Go,  gather  together  all  the  Jews  that  are 
present  in  Shushan,  and  fast  ye  for  me,  and 
neither  eat  nor  drink  three  days,  night  or 
day ; I also  and  my  maidens  will  fast  like- 
wise; and  so  will  I go  in  unto  the  king, 
which  is  not  according  to  the  law : and  if  I 
perish,  I perish. 

17  So  Mordecai  went  his  way,  and  did  ac- 
cording to  all  that  Esther  had  commanded 
him. 

CHAPTER  V. 

Esther  obtaineth  the  king’s  favour, 

NOW  it  came  to  pass  on  the  third  day,  that 
Esther  put  on  her  royal  apparel,  and 
stood  in  the  inner  court  of  the  long’s  house, 
over  against  the  king’s  house : and  the  king 
sat  upon  his  royal  throne  in  the  royal  house, 
over  against  the  gate  of  the  house. 

3  And  it  was  so,  when  the  king  saw  Esther 
the  queen  standing  in  the  court,  that  she  ob- 
tained favour  in  his  sight:  and  the  king 
held  out  to  Esther  the  golden  sceptre  that 
teas  in  his  hand.  So  Esther  drew  near,  and 
touched  the  top  of  the  sceptre. 

3  Then  said  the  king  unto  her.  What  wilt 
thou,  queen  Esther?  and  what  is  thy  re- 
quest? it  shall  be  even  given  thee  to  the  half 
of  the  kingdom. 

4  And  Esther  answered.  If  it  seem  good  un- 
to the  king,  let  the  king  and  Haman  come 
this  day  unto  the  banquet  that  I have  pre- 
pared for  him. 

5  Then  the  king  said.  Cause  Haman  to 
make  haste,  that  he  may  do  as  Esther  hath 
said.  So  the  king  and  Haman  came  to  the 
banquet  that  Esther  had  prepared. 

6  If  And  the  king  said  unto  Esther  at  the 
banquet  of  wine.  What  is  thy  petition?  and 
it  shall  be  granted  thee : and  what  is  thy  re- 
quest? even  to  the  half  of  the  kingdom  it 
shall  be  performedo 


ESTHER,  V.  Mordecai* s service. 

7 Then  answered  Esther,  and  said.  My  peti- 
tion and  my  request  is; 

8 If  I have  found  favour  in  the  sight  of  the 
king,  and  if  it  please  the  king  to  grant  my 
petition,  and  to  perform  my  request,  let  the 
king  and  Haman  come  to  the  banquet  that 
I shall  prepare  for  them,  and  I will  do  to 
morrow  as  the  king  hath  said. 

9 t Then  went  Haman  forth  that  day  joy- 
ful and  with  a glad  heart:  but  when  Haman 
saw  Mordecai  in  the  king’s  gate,  that  he 
stood  not  up,  nor  moved  for  him,  he  was 
full  of  indignation  against  Mordecai. 

10  Nevertheless  Haman  refrained  himself : 
and  when  he  came  home,  he  sent  and  called 
for  his  friends,  and  Zeresh  his  wife. 

11  And  Haman  told  them  of  the  glory  of  his 
riches,  and  the  multitude  of  his  children,  and 
all  the  things  wherein  the  king  had  promoted 
him,  and  how  he  had  advanced  him  above 
the  princes  and  servants  of  the  king. 

13  Haman  said  moreover.  Yea,  Esther  the 
queen  did  let  no  man  come  in  with  the  king 
unto  the  banquet  that  she  had  prepared  but 
myself;  and  to  morrow  am  I invited  unto 
her  also  with  the  king. 

13  Yet  all  this  availeth  me  nothing,  so  long 
as  I see  Mordecai  the  Jew  sitting  at  the  king’s 

^ Then  said  Zeresh  his  wife  and  all  his 
friends  unto  him.  Let  a gallows  be  made  of 
fifty  cubits  high,  and  to  morrow  speak  thou 
unto  the  king  that  Mordecai  may  be  hang- 
ed thereon : then  go  thou  in  merrily  with 
the  king  unto  the  banquet.  And  the  thing 
pleased  Haman ; and  he  caused  the  gallows 
to  be  made. 

CHAPTER  VI. 


A-hasuerus  honoureth  Mordecai. 

/^N  that  night  could  not  the  king  sleep,  and 
v_/  he  commanded  to  .bring  the  book  of 
records  of  the  chronicles;  and  they  were 
read  before  the  king.  ^ ^ 

3 And  it  was  found  written,  that  Mordecai 
had  told  of  Bigthana  and  Teresh,  two  of  the 
king’s  chamberlains,  the  keepers  of  the  door, 
who  sought  to  lay  hand  on  the  king  Ahasu- 

3 And  the  king  said.  What  honour  and 

dignity  hath  been  done  to  Mordecai  for 
this?  Then  said  the  king’s  servants  that 
ministered  unto  him.  There  is  nothing  done 
for  him.  , . 

4 H And  the  king  said.  Who  is  in  the  court  ? 
Now  Haman  was  come  into  the  outward 
court  of  the  king’s  house,  to  speak  unto  the 
king  to  hang  Mordecai  on  the  gallows  that 
he  had  prepared  for  him. 

5 And  the  king’s  servants  said  unto  him 
Behold,  Haman  standeth  in  the  court.  And 
the  king  said.  Let  him  come  in. 

6 So  Haman  came  in.  And  the  king  said 

unto  him.  What  shall  be  done  unto  the  man 
whom  the  king  delighteth  to  honour  ? Now 
Haman  thought  in  his  heart.  To  whom 
would  the  king  delight  to  do  honour  more 
than  to  myself  ? , 

7 And  Haman  answered  the  king.  For  the 
man  whom  the  king  delighteth  to  honour, 

8 Let  the  royal  apparel  be  brought  which 
the  king  useth  to  wear,  and  the  horse  thay  he 
king  rideth  upoiiv  and  the  crown  royal  which 

I is  set  upon  his  head 


Mordecai  honoured.  ESTHER,  VIII.  Haman  is  hanged. 


9 And  let  this  apparel  and  horse  be  deliver- 
ed to  the  hand  of  one  of  the  king^’s  most  no- 
ble princes,  that  they  may  array  the  man 
withal  whom  the  king  delighteth  to  honour, 
and  bring  him  on  horseback  through  the 
street  of  the  city,  and  proclaim  before  him. 
Thus  shall  it  be  done  to  the  man  whom  the 
king  delighteth  to  honour. 

10  Then  the  king  said  to  Haman,  Make 
haste,  and  take  the  apparel  and  the  horse, 
as  thou  hast  said,  and  do  even  so  to  Morde- 
cai the  Jew,  that  sitteth  at  the  king’s  gate: 
let  nothing  fail  of  all  that  thou  hast  spoken. 

11  Then  took  Haman  the  apparel  and  the 
horse,  and  arrayed  Mordecai,  and  brought 
him  on  horseback  through  the  street  of  the 
city,  and  proclaimed  before  him,  Thus  shall  it 
be  done  unto  the  man  whom  the  king  de- 
lighteth to  honour. 

12 1 And  Mordecai  came  again  to  the  king’s 
gate.  But  Haman  hasted  to  his  house  mourn- 
ing, and  having  his  head  covered. 

13  And  Haman  told  Zeresh  his  wife  and  all 
his  friends  every  thing  that  had  befallen  him. 
Then  said  his  wise  men  and  Zeresh  his  wife 
unto  him.  If  Mordecai  he  of  the  seed  of  the 
Jews,  before  whom  thou  hast  begun  to  fall, 
thou  Shalt  not  prevail  against  him,  but  shalt 
surely  fall  before  him. 

14  And  while  they  were  yet  talking  with 
him,  came  the  king’s  chamberlains,  and 
hasted  to  bring  Haman  unto  the  banquet 
that  Esther  had  prepared. 

CHAPTER  VII. 

Esther's  suit  for  herself  and  people. 

SO  the  king  and  Haman  came  to  banquet 
with  Esther  the  queen. 

2  And  the  king  said  again  unto  Esther  on 
the  second  day  at  the  banquet  of  wine.  What 
is  thy  petition,  queen  Esther?  and  it  shall 
be  granted  thee : and  what  is  thy  request  ? 
and  it  shall  be  performed,  even  to  the  half 
of  the  kingdom. 

3  Then  Esther  the  queen  answered  and 
said.  If  I have  found  favour  in  thy  sight,  O 
king,  and  if  it  please  the  king,  let  my  life 
be  given  me  at  my  petition,  and  my  people 
at  my  request : 

4  For  we  are  sold,  I and  my  people,  to  be  de- 
stroyed, to  be  slain,  and  to  perish.  But  if  we 
had  been  sold  for  bondmen  and  bondwomen, 

I  had  held  my  tongue,  although  the  enemy 
could  not  countervail  the  king’s  damage. 

5  1 Then  the  king  Ahasuerus  answered  and 
said  unto  Esther  the  queen.  Who  is  he,  and 
where  is  he,  that  durst  presume  in  his  heart 
to  do  so  ? 

6  And  Esther  said.  The  adversary  and  ene- 
my is  this  wicked  Haman.  Then  Haman  was 
afraid  before  the  king  and  the  queen. 

•7 1 And  the  king  arising  from  the  banquet 
of  wine  in  his  wrath  went  into  the  palace 
garden : and  Haman  stood  up  to  make  re- 
quest for  his  life  to  Esther  the  queen ; for  he 
saw  that  there  was  evil  determined  against 
him  by  the  king. 

8  Then  the  king  returned  out  of  the  palace 
garden  into  the  place  of  the  banquet  of 
wine ; and  Haman  was  fallen  upon  the  bed 
whereon  Esther  was.  Then  said  the  king. 
Will  he  force  the  queen  also  before  me  in 
the  house?  As  the  word  went  out  of  the 
king’s  mouth,  they  covered  Haman’s  faceo 


9 And  Harbonah,  one  of  the  chamberlains, 
said  before  the  king.  Behold  also  the  gallows 
fifty  cubits  high,  which  Haman  had  made 
for  Mordecai,  who  had  spoken  good  for  the 
king,  standeth  in  the  house  of  Haman. 
Then  the  king  said.  Hang  him  thereon. 

10  So  they  hanged  Haman  on  the  gallows 
that  he  had  prepared  for  Mordecai.  Then 
was  the  king’s  wrath  pacified. 

CHAPTER  VIII. 

Mordecai's  advancement. 

ON  that  day  did  the  king  Ahasuerus  give 
the  house  of  Haman  the  Jews’  enemy 
unto  Esther  the  queen.  And  Mordecai 
came  before  the  king ; for  Esther  had  told 
what  he  unto  her. 

2  And  the  king  took  off  his  ring,  which  he 
had  taken  from  Haman,  and  gave  it  unto 
Mordecai.  And  Esther  set  Mordecai  over 
the  house  of  Haman. 

3  1i  And  Esther  spake  yet  again  before  the 
king,  and  fell  down  at  his  feet,  and  be- 
sought him  with  tears  to  put  away  the 
mischief  of  Haman  the  Agagite,  and  his 
device  that  he  had  devised  against  the  Jews. 
4 Then  the  king  held  out  the  golden 
sceptre  toward  Esther.  So  Esther  arose, 
and  stood  before  the  king, 

5 And  said.  If  it  please  the  king,  and  if  I 
have  found  favour  in  his  sight,  and  the  thing 
seem  right  before  the  king,  and  I he  pleasing 
in  his  eyes,  let  it  be  written  to  reverse  the 
letters  devised  by  Haman  the  son  of  Ham- 
medatha  the  Agagite,  which  he  wrote  to 
destroy  the  Jews  which  are  in  all  the  king’s 
provinces : 

6 For  how  can  I endure  to  see  the  evil  that 
shall  come  unto  my  people?  or  how  can  I 
endure  to  see  the  destruction  of  my  kindred? 
7 t Then  the  king  Ahasuerus  said  unto 
Esther  the  queen  and  to  Mordecai  the  Jew, 
Behold,  I have  giv^en  Esther  the  house  of 
Haman,  and  him  they  have  hanged  upon  the 
gallows,  because  he  laid  his  hand  upon  the 
Jews. 

8  Write  ye  also  for  the  Jews,  as  it  liketh 
y9u,  in  the  king’s  name,  and  seal  it  with  the 
king’s  ring : for  the  writing  which  is  written 
in  the  king’s  name,  and  sealed  with  the 
king’s  ring,  may  no  man  reverse. 

9  Then  were  the  king’s  scribes  called  at 
that  time  in  the  third  month,  that  is,  the 
month  Sivan,  on  the  three  and  twentieth 
day  thereof ; and  it  was  written  according 
to  all  that  Mordecai  commanded  unto  the 
J ews,  and  to  the  lieutenants,  and  the  deputies 
and  rulers  of  the  provinces  which  are  from 
India  unto  Ethiopia,  a hundred  twenty  and 
seven  provinces,  unto  every  province  ac- 
cording to  the  writing  thereof,  and  unto 
every  people  after  their  language,  and  to 
the  Jews  according  to  their  writing,  and  ac- 
cording to  their  language. 

10  And  he  wrote  in  the  king  Ahasuerus’ 
name,  and  sealed  it  with  the  king’s  ring,  and 
sent  letters  by  posts  on  horseback,  and 
riders  on  mules,  camels,  and  young  drome- 
daries : 

11  Wherein  the  king  granted  the  Jews 
which  were  in  every  city  to  gather  them- 
selves together,  and  to  stand  for  their  life,  to 
destroy,  to  slay,  and  to  cause  to  perish,  all 
the  power  of  the  people  and  province  that 


The  Jews*  enemies  slaiUo  ESTHER,  IX. 


The  two  days  of  Purim 


would  assault  them,  both  little  ones  and 
women,  and  to  take  the  spoil  of  them  for 
a prey, 

12  Upon  one  day  in  all  the  provinces  of 
king  Ahasuerus,  namely,  upon  the  thirteenth 
day  of  the  twelfth  month,  which  is  the 
month  Adar. 

13  The  copy  of  the  writing  for  a command- 
ment to  be  given  in  every  province  was 
published  unto  all  people,  and  that  the  Jews 
should  be  ready  against  that  day  to  avenge 
themselves  on  their  enemies. 

14  So  the  posts  that  rode  upon  mules  and 
camels  went  out,  being  hastened  and  pressed 
on  by  the  king’s  commandment.  And  the 
decree  was  given  at  Shushan  the  palace. 

15  % And  Mordscai  went  out  from  the  pres- 
ence of  the  king  in  royal  apparel  of  blue 
and  white,  and  with  a great  crown  of  gold, 
and  with  a garment  of  fine  linen  and  pur- 
ple : and  the  city  of  Shushan  rejoiced  and 
was  glad. 

16  The  Jews  had  light,  and  gladness,  and 
joy,  and  honour. 

17  And  in  every  province,  and  in  every 
city,  whithersoever  the  king’s  command- 
ment and  his  decree  came,  the  Jews  had 
joy  and  gladness,  a feast  and  a good  day. 
And  many  of  the  people  of  the  land  be- 
came Jews;  for  the  fear  of  the  Jews  fell 
upon  them. 

CHAPTER  IX. 

Institution  of  the  days  of  Purim, 

NOW  in  the  twelfth  month,  that  is,  the 
month  Adar,  on  the  thirteenth  day  of 
the  same,  when  the  king’s  commandment 
and  his  decree  drew  near  to  be  put  in  ex- 
ecution, in  the  day  that  the  enemies  of  the 
Jews  hoped  to  have  power  over  them; 
(though  it  was  turned  to  the  contrary,  that 
the  Jews  had  rule  over  them  that  hated 
them,) 

2  The  Jews  gathered  themselves  together 
in  their  cities  throughout  all  the  provinces 
of  the  king  Ahasuerus,  to  lay  hand  on  such 
as  sought  their  hurt:  and  no  man  could 
withstand  them;  for  the  fear  of  them  fell 
upon  all  people. 

3  And  all  the  rulers  of  the  provinces,  and 
the  lieutenants,  and  the  deputies,  and  offi- 
cers of  the  king,  helped  the  Jews;  because 
the  fear  of  Mordecai  fell  upon  them. 

4  For  Mordecai  was  great  in  the  king's 
house,  and  his  fame  went  out  throughout 
all  the  provinces;  for  this  man  Mordecai 
waxed  greater  and  greater. 

5  Thus  the  Jews  smote  all  their  enemies 
with  the  stroke  of  the  sword,  and  slaughter, 
and  destruction,  and  did  what  they  would 
unto  those  that  hated  them. 

6  And  in  Shushan  the  palace  the  Jews  slew 
and  destroyed  five  hundred  men. 

7  And  Parshandatha,  and  Dalphon,  and  As- 
patha, 

8  And  Poratha,  and  Adalia,  and  Aridatha, 
9 And  Parmashta,  and  Arisai,  and  Aridai, 
and  Vajezatha, 

10  The  ten  sons  of  Haman  the  son  of  Ham- 
medatha,  the  enemy  of  the  Jews,  slew  they ; 
but  on  the  spoil  laid  they  not  their  hand. 

11  On  that  day  the  number  of  those  that 
were  slain  in  Shushan  the  palace  was  brought 
before  the  king, 

360 


12  1 And  the  king  said  unto  Esther  the 
queen.  The  Jews  have  slain  and  destroyed 
five  hundred  men  in  Shushan  the  palace, 
and  the  ten  sons  of  Haman ; what  have  they 
done  in  the  rest  of  the  king’s  provinces? 
now  what  is  thy  petition?  and  it  shall  be 
granted  thee;  or  what  is  thy  request  fur- 
ther? and  it  shall  be  done. 

13  Then  said  Esther,  If  it  please  the  king, 
let  it  be  granted  to  the  Jews  which  are  in 
Shushan  to  do  to  morrow  also  according 
unto  this  day’s  decree,  and  let  Haman’s  ten 
sons  be  hanged  upon  the  gallows. 

14  And  the  king  commanded  it  so  to  be 
done  : and  the  decree  was  given  at  Shushan ; 
and  they  hanged  Haman ’s  ten  sons. 

15  For  the  Jews  that  were  in  Shushan  gath- 
ered themselves  together  on  the  fourteenth 
day  also  of  the  month  Adar,  and  slew  three 
hundred  men  at  Shushan ; but  on  the  prey 
they  laid  not  their  hand. 

16  But  the  other  Jews  that  were  in  the 
king’s  provinces  gathered  themselves  to- 
gether, and  stood  for  their  lives,  and  had 
rest  from  their  enemies,  and  slew  of  their 
foes  seventy  and  five  thousand,  but  they 
laid  not  their  hands  on  the  prey, 

17  On  the  thirteenth  day  of  the  month 
Adar;  and  on  the  fourteenth  day  of  the 
same  rested  they,  and  made  it  a day  of 
feasting  and  gladness. 

18  But  the  Jews  that  were  at  Shushan  as- 
sembled together  on  the  thirteenth  day 
thereof,  and  on  the  fourteenth  thereof; 
and  on  the  fifteenth  day  of  the  same  they 
rested,  and  made  it  a day  of  feasting  and 
gladness. 

19  Therefore  the  Jews  of  the  villages,  that 
dwelt  in  the  unwalled  towns,  made  the  four- 
teenth day  of  the  month  Adar  a day  of  glad- 
ness and  feasting,  and  a good  day,  and  of 
sending  portions  one  to  another. 

20  t And  Mordecai  wrote  these  things,  and 

sent  letters  unto  all  the  Jews  that  were  in  all 
the  provinces  of  the  king  Ahasuerus,  both 
nigh  and  far,  ^ ^ , 

21  To  establish  this  among  them,  that  they 

should  keep  the  fourteenth  day  of  the 
month  Adar,  and  the  fifteenth  day  of  the 
same,  yearly,  , . ^ /i 

22  As  the  days  wherein  the  Jews  rested 
from  their  enemies,  and  the  month  which 
was  turned  unto  them  from  sorrow  to  joy, 
and  from  mourning  into  a good  day : that 
they  should  make  them  days  of  feasting 
and  joy,  and  of  sending  portions  one  to 
another,  and  gifts  to  the  poor. 

23  And  the  Jews  undertook  to  do  as  they 
had  begun,  and  as  Mordecai  had  written 
unto  them; 

24  Because  Haman  the  son  of  Hammeda- 
tha,  the  Agagite,  the  enemy  of  all  the  Jews, 
had  devised  against  the  Jews  to  destroy 
them,  and  had  cast  Pur,  that  is,  the  lot,  to 
consume  them,  and  to  destroy  them ; 

25  But  when  Esther  came  before  the  king, 

he  commanded  by  letters  that  his  wicked 
device,  which  he  devised  against  the  J^^s, 
should  return  upon  his  own  head,  and  that 
he  and  his  sons  should  be  hanged  on  the 
gallows.  ^ . 

26  Wherefore  they  called  these  days  Purim 
after  the  name  of  Pur.  Therefore  for  all 
the  words  of  this  letter,  and  of  that  which 


<x/re  made  festival,  JOB,  I.  Mordecai^s  advancement. 


the;5r  had  seen  concerning  this  matter,  and 
which  had  come  unto  them, 

27  The  Jews  ordained,  and  took  upon  them, 
and  upon  their  seed,  and  upon  all  such  as 
joined  themselves  unto  them,  so  as  it  should 
not  fail,  that  they  would  keep  these  two 
days  according  to  their  writing,  and  accord- 
ing to  their  appointed  time  every  year ; 

28  And  that  tnese  days  should  be  remember- 
ed and  kept  throughout  every  generation, 
every  family,  every  province,  and  every 
city ; and  that  these  days  of  Purim  should 
not  fail  from  among  the  Jews,  nor  the  me- 
morial of  them  perish  from  their  seed. 

29  Then  Esther  the  queen,  the  daughter  of 
Abihail,  and  Mordecai  the  Jew,  wrote  with 
all  authority,  to  confirm  this  second  letter 
of  Purim. 

30  And  he  sent  the  letters  unto  all  the  Jews, 
to  the  hundred  twenty  and  seven  provinces 
of  the  kingdom  of  Ahasuerus,  with  words  of 
peace  and  truth, 

31  To  confirm  these  days  of  Purim  in  their 
times  appointed^  according  as  Mordecai  the 


Jew  and  Esther  the  queen  had  enjoined 
them,  and  as  they  had  decreed  for  them- 
selves and  for  their  seed,  the  matters  of  the 
fastings  and  their  cry. 

32  And  the  decree  of  Esther  confirmed 
these  matters  of  Purim ; and  it  was  written 
in  the  book. 

CHAPTER  X. 

The  acts  of  king  Ahasuerus, 

AND  the  king  Ahasuerus  laid  a tribute 
upon  the  land,  and  upon  the  isles  of 
the  sea. 

2 And  all  the  acts  of  his  power  and  of  his 
might,  and  the  declaration  of  the  greatness 
of  Mordecai,  whereunto  the  king  advanced 
him,  are  they  not  written  in  the  book  of 
the  chronicles  of  the  kings  of  Media  and 
Persia? 

3 For  Mordecai  the  Jew  u’as  next  unto  king 
Ahasuerus,  and  great  among  the  Jews,  and 
accepted  of  the  multitude  of  his  brethren, 
seeking  the  wealth  of  his  people,  and  speak- 
ing peace  to  all  his  seed. 


THE  BOOK  OF  JOB. 


CHAPTER  I. 

Job’s  uprightness. 

There  was  a man  in  the  land  of  Uz, 
whose  name  was  Job;  and  that  man 
was  perfect  and  upright,  and  one  that 
feared  God,  and  eschewed  evil. 

2 And  there  were  born  unto  him  seven 
sons  and  three  daughters. 

3 His  substance  also  was  seven  thousand 
sheep,  and  three  thousand  camels,  and  five 
hundred  yoke  of  oxen,  and  five  hundred  she 
asses,  and  a very  great  household ; so  that 
this  man  was  the  greatest  of  all  the  men  of 
the  east. 

4  And  his  sons  went  and  feasted  in  their 
houses,  every  one  his  day;  and  sent  and 
called  for  their  three  sisters  to  eat  and  to 
drink  with  them. 

5  And  it  was  so,  when  the  days  of  their 
feasting  were  gone  about,  that  Job  sent  and 
sanctified  them,  and  rose  up  early  in  the 
morning,  and  offered  burnt  offerings  accord- 
ing to  the  number  of  them  all ; for  Job  said. 
It  may  be  that  my  sons  have  sinned,  and 
cursed  God  in  their  hearts.  Thus  did  Job 
continually. 

6  I^Now  there  was  a day  when  the  sons  of 
God  came  to  present  themselves  before  the 
Lord,  and  Satan  came  also  among  them. 

7  And  the  Lord  said  unto  Satan,  Whence 
3omest  thou?  Then  Satan  answered  the 
Lord,  and  said.  From  going  to  and  fro  in  the 
earth,  and  from  walking  up  and  down  in  it. 

8  And  the  Lord  said  unto  Satan,  Hast  thou 
considered  my  servant  Job,  that  there  is 
none  like  him  in  the  earth,  a perfect  and 
an  upright  man,  one  that  feareth  God,  and 
escheweth  evil? 

9  Then  Satan  answered  the  Lord,  and  said, 
Doth  Job  fear  God  for  nought  ? 

10  Hast  not  thou  made  a hedge  about  him, 
and  about  his  house,  and  about  all  that  he 
hath  on  every  side?  thou  hast  blessed  the 


work  of  his  hands,  and  his  substance  is  in- 
creased in  the  land. 

11  But  put  forth  t*hine  hand  now,  and 
touch  all  that  he  hath,  and  he  will  curse 
thee  to  thy  face. 

12  And  the  Lord  said  unto  Satan,  Behold, 
all  that  he  hath  is  in  thy  power ; only  upon 
himself  put  not  forth  thine  hand.  So  Satan 
went  forth  from  the  presence  of  the  Lord. 

13  1 And  there  was  a day  when  his  sons  and 
his  daughters  were  eating*  and  drinking  wine 
in  their  eldest  brother’s  house : 

14  And  there  came  a messenger  unto  Job, 
and  said.  The  oxen  were  ploughing,  and  the 
asses  feeding  beside  them  : 

15  And  the  Sabeans  fell  upon  them,  and 
took  them  away;  yea,  they  have  slain  the 
servants  with  the  edge  of  the  sword ; and  I 
only  am  escaped  alone  to  tell  thee. 

16  While  he  was  yet  speaking,  there  came 
also  another,  and  said,  The  fire  of  God  is 
fallen  from  heaven,  and  hath  burned  up  the 
sheep,  and  the  servants,  and  consumed  them ; 
and  I only  am  escaped  alone  to  tell  thee. 

17  While  he  was  yet  speaking,  there  came 
also  another,  and  said.  The  Chaldeans  made 
out  three  bands,  and  fell  upon  the  camels, 
and  have  carried  them  away,  yea,  and  slain 
the  servants  with  the  edge  of  the  sword  ; 
and  I only  am  escaped  alone  to  tell  thee. 

18  While  he  was  yet  speaking,  there  came 
also  another,  and  said,  Thy  sons  and  thy 
daughters  were  eating  and  drinking  wine  in 
their  eldest  brother’s  house : 

19  And,  behold,  there  came  a great  wind 
from  the  wilderness,  and  smote  the  four  cor- 
ners of  the  house,  and  it  fell  upon  the  young 
men,  and  they  are  dead ; and  I only  am  es- 
caped alone  to  tell  thee. 

20  Then  Job  arose,  and  rent  his  mantle, 
and  shaved  his  head,  and  fell  down  upon  the 
ground,  and  worshipped, 

21  And  said.  Naked  came  I out  of  my  moth- 
er’s womb,  and  naked  shall  I return  thither  ; 

861 


Job's  afflieti/on  and  patience. 


JOB,  n. 


He  complaineth  of  lifCc 


the  Lord  gave,  and  the  Lord  hath  taken 
away ; blessed  be  the  name  of  the  Lord. 

22  In  all  this  Job  sinned  not,  nor  charged 
God  foolishly. 

CHAPTER  II. 

Job’s  affliction  and  patience. 

AGAIN  there  was  a day  when  the  sons  of 
God  came  to  present  themselves  before 
the  Lord,  and  Satan  came  also  among  them 
to  present  himself  before  the  Lord. 

2 And  the  Lord  said  unto  Satan,  From 

whence  comest  thou  ? And  Satan  answered 
the  Lord,  and  said,  From  going  to  and  fro 
in  the  earth,  and  from  walking  up  and 
down  in  it.  „ ^ 

3 And  the  Lord  said  unto  Satan,  Hast  thou 
considered  my  servant  Job,  that  there  is 
none  like  him  in  the  earth,  a perfect  and 
an  upright  man,  one  that  feareth  God,  and 
escheweth  evil?  and  still  he  holdeth  fast 
his  integrity,  although  thou  movedst  me 
against  him,  to  destroy  him  without  cause. 

4 And  Satan  answered  the  Lord,  and  said. 

Skin  for  skin,  yea,  all  that  a man  hath  will 
he  give  for  his  life.  ^ 

5 But  put  forth  thine  hand  now,  and  touch 

his  bone  and  his  flesh,  and  he  will  curse  thee 
to  thy  face.  ^ ^ ^ 

6 And  the  Lord  said  unto  Satan,  Behold, 
he  is  in  thine  hand ; but  save  his  life. 

7 1 So  went  Satan  forth  from  the  presence 
of  the  Lord,  and  smote  Job  with  sore  boils 
from  the  sole  of  his  foot  unto  his  crown. 

8 And  he  took  him  a potsherd  to  scrape 
himself  withal ; and  he  sat  down  among  the 

SLStlOS* 

9 1 Then  said  his  wife  unto  him.  Dost  thou 
still  retain  thine  integrity  ? curse  God,  and 

10  But  he  said  unto  her.  Thou  speakest  as 
one  of  the  foolish  women  speaketh.  What? 
shall  we  receive  good  at  the  hand  of  God, 
and  shall  we  not  receive  evil  ? In  all  this 
did  not  Job  sin  with  his  lips. 

11  Now  when  Job’s  three  friends  heard 
of  all  this  evil  that  was  come  upon  him, 
they  came  every  one  from  his  own  place; 
Eliphaz  the  Temanite,  and  Bildad  the  Shu- 
hite,  and  Zophar  the  Naamathite:  for  they 
had  made  an  appointment  together  to  come 
to  mourn  with  him,  and  to  comfort  him. 

12  And  when  they  lifted  up  their  eyes  afar 

off,  and  knew  him  not,  they  lifted  up  their 
voice,  and  wept;  and  they  rent  every  one 
his  mantle,  and  sprinkled  dust  upon  their 
heads  toward  heaven.  . , , . ,, 

13  So  they  sat  down  with  him  upon  the 
ground  seven  days  and  seven  nights,  and 
none  spake  a word  linto  him ; for  they  saw 
that  his  grief  was  very  great. 

CHAPTER  III. 

Job  lamenteth  his  birth. 

AFTER  this  opened  Job  his  mouth,  and 
cursed  his  day. 

2 And  Job  spake,  and  said, 

3 Let  the  day  perish  wherein  I was  born, 

and  the  night  in  which  it  was  said.  There  is 
a man  child  conceived.  ^ ^ 

4 Let  that  day  be  darkness;  let  not  God  re- 

gard it  from  above,  neither  let  the  light 
shine  upon  it.  ^ ^ 

b Let  darkness  and  the  shadow  of  death 

m 


stain  it ; let  a cloud  dwell  upon  it ; let  the 
blackness  of  the  day  terrify  it. 

6 As  for  that  night,  let  darkness  seize  upon 
it ; let  it  not  be  joined  unto  the  days  of  the 
year;  let  it  not  come  into  the  number  of 
the  months. 

7 Lo,  let  that  night  be  solitary ; let  no  joy- 
ful voice  come  therein. 

8 Let  them  curse  it  that  curse  the  day,  who 
are  ready  to  raise  up  their  mourning. 

9 Let  the  stars  of  the  twilight  thereof  be 
dark;  let  it  look  for  light,  but  have  none; 
neither  let  it  see  the  dawning  of  the  day : 

10  Because  it  shut  not  up  the  doors  of  my 
mother's  womb,  nor  hid  sorrow  from  mine 
eyes. 

11  Why  died  I not  from  the  womb  ? why  did 

I not  give  up  the  ghost  when  I came  out  of 
the  belly?  ^ o 

12  Why  did  the  knees  prevent  me?  or  why 
the  breasts  that  I shomd  suck? 

13  For  now  should  I have  lain  still  and 

been  quiet,  I should  have  slept  i then  had 
I been  at  rest,  ^ , 

14  With  kings  and  counsellors  of  the  earth, 
which  built  desolate  places  for  themselves ; 

15  Or  with  princes  that  had  gold,  who  filled 

their  houses  with  silver:  , , 

16  Or  as  a hidden  untimely  birth  I had  not 
been ; as  infants  which  never  saw  light. 

17  There  the  wicked  cease  from  troubling ; 
and  there  the  weary  be  at  rest. 

18  There  the  prisoners  rest  together;  they 
hear  not  the  voice  of  the  oppressor. 

19  The  small  and  great  are  there ; and  the 
servant  is  free  from  his  master.  . , . . 

20  Wherefore  is  light  given  to  him  that  is 
in  misery,  and  life  unto  the  bitter  in  soul ; 

21 W hich  long  for  death,  but  it  cometh  not ; 
and  dig  for  it  more  than  for  hid  treasures ; 

22  Which  rejoice  exceedingly,  and  are  glad, 
when  they  can  find  the  grave? 

23  Why  is  light  given  to  a man  whose  way 
is  hid,  and  whom  God  hath  hedged  in  ? 

24  For  my  sighing  cometh  before  I eat,  and 
my  roarings  are  poured  out  like  the  waters. 

25  For  the  thing  which  I greatly  feared  is 

come  upon  me,  and  that  which  1 was  afraid 
of  is  come  unto  me.  i,  ^ t 

26  I was  not  in  safety,  neither  had  I rest, 
neither  was  I quiet;  yet  trouble  came. 

CHAPTER  IV. 

Eliphaz  reproveth  Job. 

Then  Ellphaz  the  Temanite  answered 
and  said,  , 

2 If  we  assay  to  commune  with  thee,  wnt 
thou  be  grieved?  but  who  can  withhold 
himself  from  speaking? 

3 Behold,  thou  hast  instructed  many,  and 
thou  hast  strengthened  the  weak  hands. 

4 Thy  words  have  upholden  him  that  was 
falling,  and  thou  hast  strengthened  tbe 
feeble  knees. 

5 But  now  it  is  come  upon  thee,  and  thou 
faintest;  it  toucheth  thee,  and  thou  art 

^e^Is'^not  this  thy  fear,  thy  confidence,  thy 
hope,  and  the  uprightness  of  thy  ways  ? 

7 Remember,  I pray  thee,  who  ever  perish- 
ed, being  innocent?  or  where  were  the 
righteous  cut  off?  , i, 

8 Even  as  I have  seen,  they  that  plough  in- 
iquity, and  sow  wickedness,  reap  the  same. 


Eliphaz  relatetltif  his  mmmo 

9 By  the  blast  of  God  they  perish,  and  by 
the  breath  of  his  nostrils  are  tney  consumed. 

10  The  roarinjr  of  the  lion,  and  the  voice  of 
the  fierce  lion,  and  the  teeth  of  the  young- 
lions,  are  broken. 

11  The  old  lion  perisheth  for  lack  of  prey, 
and  the  stout  lion’s  whelps  are  scattered 
abroad. 

13  Now  a thing  was  secretly  brought  to  me, 
and  mine  ear  received  a little  thereof. 

13  In  thoughts  from  the  visions  of  the 
night,  when  deep  sleep  falleth  on  men, 

14  Fear  came  upon  me,  and  trembling, 
which  made  all  my  bones  to  shake. 

15  Then  a spirit  passed  before  my  face ; the 
hair  of  my  flesh  stood  up : 

16  It  stood  still,  but  I could  not  discern  the 
form  thereof : an  image  was  before  mine 
eyes,  there  was  silence,  and  I heard  a voice, 
saying^ 

17  Shall  mortal  man  be  more  just  than  God  ? 
shall  a man  be  more  pure  than  his  Maker? 

18  Behold,  he  put  no  trust  in  his  servants  ; 
and  his  angels  he  charged  with  folly : 

19  How  much  less  in  them  that  dwell  in 
houses  of  clay,  whose  foundation  is  in  the 
dust,  which  are  crushed  before  the  moth  ? 

20  They  are  destroyed  from  morning  to 
evening : they  perish  for  ever  without  any 
regarding  it, 

21  Doth  not  their  excellency  which  is  in 
them  go  away?  they  die, even  without  wis- 
dom. 

CHAPTER  V. 

Benefit  of  God's  correction, 

CALL  now,  if  there  be  any  that  will  an- 
swer thee ; and  to  which  of  the  saints 
wilt  thou  turn? 

3 For  wrath  killeth  the  foolish  man,  and 
envy  slayeth  the  silly  one. 

3 I have  seen  the  foolish  taking  root : but 
suddenly  I cursed  his  habitation. 

4 His  children  are  far  from  safety,  and  they 
are  crushed  in  the  gate,  neither  is  there  any 
to  deliver  them, 

5 Whose  harvest  the  hungry  eateth  up,  and 
taketh  it  even  out  of  the  thorns,  and  the 
robber  swalloweth  up  their  substance. 

6 Although  affliction  cometh  not  forth  of 
the  dust,  neither  doth  trouble  spring  out  of 
the  ground , 

7 Yet  man  is  born  unto  trouble,  as  the 
sparks  fly  upward. 

8 I would  seek  unto  God,  and  unto  God 
would^  I commit  my  cause ; 

9 Which  doeth  great  things  and  unsearch- 
able ; marvellous  things  without  number; 

10  Who  giveth  rain  upon  the  earth,  and 
sendeth  waters  upon  the  fields: 

11  To  set  up  on  high  those  that  be  low ; that 
those  which  mourn  may  be  exalted  to  safe- 
ty. 

12  He  disappointeth  the  devices  of  the 
crafty,  so  that  their  hands  cannot  perform 
their  enterprise. 

13  He  taketh  the  wise  in  their  own  crafti- 
ness : and  the  counsel  of  the  fro  ward  is  car- 
ried headlong. 

14  They  meet  with  darkness  in  the  daytime, 
and  grope  in  the  noonday  as  in  the  night. 

15  But  he  saveth  the  poor  from  the  sword, 
from  their  mouth,  and  from  the  hand  of  the 
nughtyo 


Ma/ppy  (bnd  of  God's  correction, 

16  So  the  poor  hath  hope,  and  iniquity  ston- 
peth  her  mouth. 

17  Behold,  happy  is  the  man  whom  God 
correcteth : therefore  despise  not  thou  the 
chastening  of  the  Almighty : 

18  For  he  maketh  sore,  and  bindeth  up  : he 
woundeth,  and  his  hands  make  whole. 

19  He  shall  deliver  thee  in  six  troubles: 
yea,  in  seven  there  shall  no  evil  touch  thee. 

20  In  famine  he  shall  redeem  thee  from 
death:  and  in  war  from  the  power  of  the 
sword. 

21  Thou  shalt  be  hid  from  the  scourge  of 
the  tongue : neither  shalt  thou  be  afraid  cf 
destruction  when  it  cometh. 

22  At  destruction  and  famine  thou  shalt 
laugh:  neither  shalt  thou  be  afraid  of  the 
beasts  of  the  earth. 

23  For  thou  shalt  be  in  league  with  the 
stones  of  the  field : and  the  beasts  of  the 
field  shall  be  at  peace  with  thee. 

24  And  thou  shalt  know  that  thy  tabernacle 
shall  be  in  peace;  and  thou  shalt  visit  thy 
habitation,  and  shalt  not  sin. 

25  Thou  shalt  know  also  that  thy  seed  shall 
be  great,  and  thine  offspring  as  the  grass  of 
the  earth. 

26  Thou  shalt  come  to  thy  grave  in  a full 
age,  like  as  a shock  of  corn  cometh  in  in  his 
season. 

27  Lo  this,  we  have  searched  it,  so  it  is; 
hear  it,  and  know  thou  it  for  thy  good. 

CHAPTER  VI. 

Job  justifieth  his  complaint. 

UT  Job  answered  and  said, 

^ 2 Oh  that  my  grief  were  thoroughly 
weighed,  and  my  calamity  laid  in  the  bah 
ances  together! 

3 For  now  it  would  be  heavier  than  the 
sand  of  the  sea:  therefore  my  words  are 
swallowed  up. 

4 For  the  arrows  of  the  Almighty  are  with- 
in me,  the  poison  whereof  drinketh  up  my 
spirit : the  terrors  of  God  do  set  themselves 
in  array  against  me. 

5 Doth  the  wild  ass  bray  when  he  hath 
grass  ? or  loweth  the  ox  over  his  fodder  ? 

6 Can  that  which  is  unsavoury  be  eaten 
without  salt?  or  is  there  any  taste  in  the 
white  of  an  egg  ? 

7 The  things  that  my  soul  refused  to  touch 
are  as  my  sorrowful  meat. 

^ might  have  my  request;  and 
that  God  would  grant  me  the  thing  that  I 
long  for! 

9 Even  that  it  would  please  God  to  destroy 
me;  that  he  would  let  loose  his  hand,  and 
cut  me  off ! 

10  Then  should  I yet  have  comfort ; yea,  I 
would  harden  myself  in  sorrow : let  him  not 
spare ; for  I have  not  concealed  the  words 
of  the  Holy  One. 

11  What  my  strength,  that  I should  hope? 
and  what  is  mine  end,  that  I should  prolong 
my  life? 

12  Is  my  strength  the  strength  of  stones  ? 
or  is  my  flesh  of  brass  ? 

13  Is  not  my  help  in  me?  and  is  wisdom 
driven  quite  from  me  ? 

14  To  him  that  is  afflicted  pity  should  be 
shew^  from  hie  friend ; but  he  forsaketh 
the  fear  of  the  Almighty. 

15  My  brethren  have  dealt  deceitfully  as  a 

3^^ 


JOB,  VI. 


/oh  exciLseth  hia  JOB, 

brook,  and  as  the  stream  of  brooks  they 
pass  away ; „ . , . 

16  Which  are  blackish  by  reason  of  the  ice, 
and  wherein  the  snow  is  hid : 

17  What  time  they  wax  warm,  they  vanish : 
when  it  is  hot,  they  are  consumed  out  of 
their  place. 

18  The  paths  of  their  way  are  turned  aside ; 
they  g-o  to  nothing,  and  perish. 

19  The  troops  of  Tema  looked,  the  compa- 
Qies  of  Sheba  waited  for  them. 

20  They  were  confounded  because  they 
had  hoped;  they  came  thither,  and  were 
ashamed. 

21  For  now  ye  are  nothing ; ye  see  my  cast- 
ing down,  and  are  afraid. 

^ Did  I say.  Bring  unto  me  ? or.  Give  a re- 
ward for  me  of  your  substance  ? 

23  Or,  Deliver  me  from  the  enemy’s  hand? 
or,  Redeem  me  from  the  hand  of  the 
mighty  ? 

24  Teach  me,  and  I will  hold  my  tongue : 

and  cause  me  to  understand  wherein  I have 
erred.  . , ^ 

25  How  forcible  are  right  words  I but  what 
doth  your  arguing  reprove  ? 

26  Do  ye  imagine  to  reprove  words,  and 
the  speeches  of  one  that  is  desperate,  which 
are  as  wind  ? 

27  Yea,  ye  overwhelm  the  fatherless,  and  ye 
dig  a pit  for  your  friend. 

28  Now  therefore  be  content,  look  upon 
me ; for  it  is  evident  unto  you  if  I lie. 

29  Return,  I pray  you,  let  it  not  be  iniquity ; 
yea,  return  again,  my  righteousness  is  in  it. 

30  Is  there  iniquity  in  my'tongue  ? cannot 
my  taste  discern  perverse  things  ? 

CHAPTER  VII. 

Job  excuseth  his  desire  of  death. 

JS  there  not  an  appointed  time  to  man 
upon  earth?  are  not  his  days  also  like 
the  days  of  a hireling? 

2  As  a servant  earnestly  desireth  the  shad- 
ow, and  as  a hireling  looketh  for  the  reward 
of  his  work ; 

3  So  am  I made  to  possess  months  of  vanity, 
and  wearisome  nights  are  appointed  to  me. 

4  When  I lie  down,  I say.  When  shall  I 
arise,  and  the  night  be  gone  ? and  I am  full 
of  tossings  to  and  fro  unto  the  dawning  of 
the  day. 

5  My  flesh  is  clothed  with  worms  and  clods 
of  dust;  my  skin  is  broken,  and  become 
loathsome.  , , ^ 

6  My  days  are  swifter  than  a weaver’s  shut- 
tle, and  are  spent  without  hope. 

7  O remember  that  my  life  is  wind : mine 
eye  shall  no  more  see  good. 

8  The  eye  of  him  that  hath  seen  me  shall 
see  me  no  more:  thine  eyes  are  upon  me, 
and  I am  not. 

9  As  the  cloud  is  consumed  and  vanisheth 
away ; so  he  that  goeth  down  to  the  grave 
shall  come  up  no  more. 

10  He  shall  return  no  more  to  his  house, 
neither  shall  his  place  know  him  any  more. 
11  Therefore  1 will  not  refrain  my  mouth ; 
I will  speak  in  the  anguish  of  my  spirit ; I 
wiU  complain  in  the  bitterness  of  my  soul. 
12  Am  I a sea,  or  a whale,  that  thou  settest 
a watch  over  me  ? 

13  When  I say.  My  bed  shall  comfort  me, 
my  couch  shall  ease  my  complaint; 

364 


VHo 


desi/re  of  death. 


14  Then  thou  scarest  me  with  dreams,  and 
terrifiest  me  through  visions : 

15  So  that  my  soul  chooseth  strangling,  and 
death  rather  than  my  life. 

16  I loathe  it ; I would  not  live  alway ; let 
me  alone ; for  my  days  are  vanity. 

17  What  is  man,  that  thou  shouldest  mag- 
nify him  ? and  that  thou  shouldest  set  thine 
heart  upon  him  ? 

18  And  that  thou  shouldest  visit  him  every 
morning,  and  try  him  every  moment? 

19  How  long  wilt  thou  not  depart  from  me, 
nor  let  me  alone  tiU  I swallow  down  my 
spittle  ? 

20  I have  sinned ; what  shall  I do  unto  thee, 
O thou  preserver  of  men  ? why  hast  thou  set 
me  as  a mark  against  thee,  so  that  I am  a 
burden  to  myself? 

21  And  why  dost  thou  not  pardon  my  trans- 
gression, and  take  away  mine  iniquity  ? for 
now  shall  I sleep  in  the  dust ; and  thou  Shalt 
seek  me  in  the  morning,  but  I shall  not  be. 

CHAPTER  VIII. 

Bildad  sheweth  God’s  justice. 

Then  answered  Bildad  the  Shuhite,  and 
said, 

2  How  long  wilt  thou  speak  these  things  ? 
and  how  long  shall  the  words  of  thy  mouth 
be  like  a strong  wind  ? 

3  Doth  God  pervert  judgment  ? or  doth  the 
Almighty  pervert  justice  ? 

4  If  thy  children  have  sinned  against  him, 
and  he  have  cast  them  away  for  their  trans- 
gression ; 

5  If  thou  wouldest  seek  unto  God  betimes, 
and  make  thy  supplication  to  the  Almighty ; 
6 If  thou  wert  pure  and  upright;  surely 
now  he  would  awake  for  thee,  and  make 
the  habitation  of  thy  righteousness  pros- 
perous. 

7  Though  thy  beginning  was  small,  yet  thy 
latter  end  should  greatly  increase. 

8  For  inquire,  I pray  thee,  of  the  former 
age,  and  prepare  thyself  to  the  search  of 

9  (For  we  are  but  of  yesterday,  and  know 
nothing,  because  our  days  upon  earth  are  a 
shadow:)  , „ 

10  Shall  not  they  teach  thee,  and  tell  thee, 
and  utter  words  out  of  their  heart  ? 

11  Can  the  rush  grow  up  without  mire  ? can 
the  flag  grow  without  water? 

12  Whilst  it  is  yet  in  his  greenness,  and  not 
cut  down,  it  withereth  before  any  other 
herb.  „ . ^ 

13  So  are  the  paths  of  all  that  forget  God ; 
and  the  hypocrite’s  hope  shall  perish : 

14  Whose  hope  shall  be  cut  off,  and  whose 
trust  shall  he  a spider’s  web.  , 

15  He  shall  lean  upon  his  house,  but  it  shall 
not  stand : he  shall  hold  it  fast,  but  it  shall 
not  endure.  , , , 

16  He  is  green  before  the  sun,  and  his 
branch  shooteth  forth  in  his  garden. 

17  His  roots  are  wrapped  about  the  heap, 
and  seeth  the  place  of  stones. 

18  If  he  destroy  him  from  his  place,  then 
it  shall  deny  him,  saying ^ I have  not  seen 
thee.  „ , . , 

19  Behold,  this  is  the  joy  of  his  way,  and 
out  of  the  earth  shall  others  grow. 

20  Behold,  God  will  not  cast  away  a perfect 
man,  neither  will  he  help  the  evil  doers : 


Joh  acknowledoeth  Ood’a  justice.  JOB,  X.  Job  expostuXateth  vHth  God. 


21  Till  he  fill  thy  mouth  with  laughing,  and 
thy  lips  with  rejoicing. 

22  They  that  hate  thee  shall  be  clothed 
with  shame;  and  the  dwellingplace  of  the 
wicked  shall  come  to  nought. 

CHAPTER  IX. 

No  contending  with  Ood, 

Then  Job  answered  and  said, 

2  I know  it  is  so  of  a truth : but  how 
should  man  be  just  with  God? 

3  If  he  will  contend  with  him,  he  cannot 
answer  him  one  of  a thousand. 
i He  is  wise  in  heart,  and  mighty  in 
strength : who  hath  hardened  himself  agsiinst 
him,  and  hath  prospered  ? 

5  Which  removeth  the  mountains,  and  they 
know  not ; which  overturneth  them  in  his 
anger; 

6  Which  shaketh  the  earth  out  of  her  place, 
and  the  pillars  thereof  tremble ; 

7  Which  commandeth  the  sun,  and  it 
riseth  not ; and  sealeth  up  the  stars ; 

8  Which  alone  spreadeth  out  the  heavens, 
and  treadeth  upon  the  waves  of  the  sea ; 

9  Which  maketh  Arcturus,  Orion,  and  Plei- 
ades, and  the  chambers  of  the  south  ; 

10  Which  doeth  great  things  past  finding 
out;  yea,  and  wonders  without  number. 

11  Lo,  he  goeth  by  me,  and  I see  him  not : 
he  passeth  on  also,  but  I perceive  him  not. 

12  Behold,  he  taketh  away,  who  can  hin- 
der him  ? who  will  say  unto  him.  What  doest 
thou? 

13  If  God  will  not  withdraw  his  anger,  the 
proud  helpers  do  stoop  under  him. 

H How  much  less  shall  I answer  him,  and 
choose  out  my  words  to  reason  with  him  ? 

15  Whom,  though  I were  righteous,  yet 
would  I not  answer,  but  I would  make  sup- 
plication to  my  judge. 

16  If  I had  called,  and  he  had  answered  me ; 
yet  would  I not  believe  that  he  had  hearken- 
ed unto  my  voice. 

17  For  he  breaketh  me  with  a tempest,  and 
multiplieth  my  wounds  without  cause. 

18  He  will  not  suffer  me  to  take  my  breath, 
but  filleth  me  with  bitterness. 

19  If  J speah  of  strength,  lo,  he  is  strong: 
and  if  of  judgment,  who  shall  set  me  a time 
to  plead  ? ^ 

20  If  I justify  myself,  mine  own  mouth 
shall  condemn  me:  if  I say,  I am  perfect. 
It  shall  also  prove  me  perverse. 

21  Though  I were  perfect,  yet  would  I not 
k^ow  my  soul : I would  despise  my  life. 

22  This  is  one  thing,  therefore  I said  it,  He 
destroyeth  the  perfect  and  the  wicked. 

23  If  the  scourge  slay  suddenly,  he  will 
laugh  at  the  trial  of  the  innocent. 

24  The  earth  is  given  into  the  hand  of  the 
wicked : he  covereth  the  faces  of  the  judges 
thereof;  if  not,  where,  and  who  is  he? 

Now  my  days  are  swifter  than  a post: 
they  flee  away,  they  see  no  good. 

26  They  are  passed  away  as  the  swift  ships : 
as  the  eagle  that  hasteth  to  the  prey. 

27  If  I say,  I will  forget  my  complaint,  I 
will  leave  off  my  heaviness,  and  comfort 
myself ; 

4.^  afraid  of  all  my  sorrows,  I know 
that  thou  wilt  not  hold  me  innocent. 

29  Jf  I be  wicked,  why  then  labour  I in 


30  If  I wash  myself  with  snow  water,  and 
make  my  hands  never  so  clean ; 

31  Yet  Shalt  thou  plunge  me  in  the  ditch, 
and  mine  own  clothes  shall  abhor  me. 

32  For  he  is  not  a man,  as  I am,  that  I 
should  answer  him,  and  we  should  come 
together  in  judgment. 

33  Neither  is  there  any  daysman  betwixt 
us  that  might  lay  his  hand  upon  us  both. 

34  Let  him  take  his  rod  away  from  me,  and 
let  not  his  fear  terrify  me : 

35  Then  would  I speak,  and  not  fear  him ; 
but  it  is  not  so  with  me. 


CHAPTER  X. 

Job  expostulateth  with  God. 

My  soul  is  weary  of  my  life ; I will  leave 
my  complaint  upon  myself;  I will 
speak  in  the  bitterness  of  my  soul. 

2 I will  say  unto  God,  Ho  not  condemn  me ; 
shew  me  wherefore  thou  contendest  with 
me. 


o IS  ii  gooa  unto  tnee  that  thou  shouldest 
oppress,  that  thou  shouldest  despise  the 
work  of  thine  hands,  and  shine  upon  the 
counsel  of  the  wicked? 

4 Hast  thou  eyes  of  flesh?  or  seest  thou  as 
man  seeth? 

5 Are  thy  days  as  the  days  of  man  ? are  thy 
years  as  man’s  days, 

6 That  thou  inquirest  after  mine  iniquity, 
and  searchest  after  my  sin? 

7 Thou  knowest  that  I am  not  wicked ; and 
there  is  none  that  can  deliver  out  of  thine 
hand. 


8 Thine  hands  have  made  me  aqd  fashioned 
me  together  round  about ; yet  thou  dost  de- 
stroy me. 

9 Remember,  I beseech  thee,  that  thou  hast 
made  me  as  the  clay;  and  wilt  thou  bring 
me  into  dust  again  ? 

10  Hast  thou  not  poured  me  out  as  milk, 
and  curdled  me  like  cheese? 

11  Thou  hast  clothed  me  with  skin  and 
flesh,  and  hast  fenced  me  with  bones  and 
sinews. 


12  Thou  hast  granted  me  life  and  favour, 
and  thy  visitation  hath  preserved  my  spirit. 

13  And  these  things  hast  thou  hid  in  thine 
heart : I know  that  this  is  with  thee. 

14  If  I sin,  then  thou  markest  me,  and  thou 
wilt  not  acquit  me  from  mine  iniquity. 

15  If  I be  wicked,  woe  unto  me ; and  if  I 
be  righteous,  yet  will  I not  lift  up  my  head. 
I am  full  of  confusion ; therefore  see  thou 
mine  affliction; 

16  For  it  increaseth.  Thou  huntest  me  as 
a fierce  lion : and  again  thou  shewest  thy- 
self marvellous  upon  me. 

17  Thou  renewest  thy  witnesses  against 
me,  and  increasest  thine  indignation  upon 
me ; changes  and  war  are  against  me. 

18  Wherefore  then  hast  thou  brought  me 
forth  out  of  the  womb?  Oh  that  I had  given 
up  the  ghost,  and  no  eye  had  seen  me ! 

19  I should  have  been  as  though  I had  not 
been ; I should  have  been  carried  from  the 
womb  to  the  grave. 

20  Are  not  my  days  few?  cease  then,  and 
let  me  alone,  that  I may  take  comfort  a little, 

21  Before  I go  whence  I shall  not  return, 
even  to  the  land  of  darkness  and  the  shadow 
of  death ; 

22  A land  of  darkness,  as  darkness  itself; 


Zophar  sharply  reproveth  Job.  JOB, 

and  of  the  shadow  of  death,  without  any 
order,  and  where  the  light  is  as  darkness. 

CHAPTER  XI. 

Zophar  reproveth  Job. 

Then  answered  Zophar  the  Naamathite, 
and  said,  ^ ^ , 

2  Should  not  the  multitude  of  words  he 
answered?  and  should  a man  full  of  talk 
be  justified?  • 

3  Should  thy  lies  make  men  hold  their 
peace?  and  when  thou  mockest,  shall  no 
man  make  thee  ashamed? 

4  For  thou  hast  said,  My  doctrine  is  pure, 
and  I am  clean  in  thine  eyes. 

5  But  oh  that  God  would  speak,  and  open 
his  lips  against  thee ; 

6  And  that  he  would  shew  thee  the  secrets 
of  wisdom,  that  they  are  double  to  that 
which  is ! Know  therefore  that  God  exact- 
eth  of  thee  less  than  thine  iniquity  deserveth. 

7  Canst  thou  by  searching  find  out  God? 
canst  thou  find  out  the  Almighty  unto  per- 
fection? , ^ ^ 

S It  is  as  high  as  heaven ; what  canst  thou 
do  ? deeper  than  hell ; what  canst  thou  know  ? 

9  The  measure  thereof  is  longer  than  the 
earth,  and  broader  than  the  sea. 

10  If  he  cut  off,  and  shut  up,  or  gather  to- 
gether, then  who  can  hinder  him  ? 

11  For  he  knoweth  vain  men : he  seeth  wick- 
edness also  ; will  he  not  then  consider  itf 
12  For  vain  man  would  be  wise,  though 
man  be  born  like  a'  wild  ass’s  colt. 

13  If  thou  prepare  thine  heart,  and  stretch 
out  thine  Imnds  toward  him ; ^ ^ 

14  If  iniquity  be  in  thine  hand,  put  it  far 
away,  and  let  not  wickedness  dwell  in  thy 

^15  ^For^then  shalt  thou  lift  up  thy  face 
without  spot ; yea,  thou  shalt  be  steadfast, 
and  shalt  not  fear: 

16  Because  thou  shalt  forget  thy  misery, 
and  remember  it  as  waters  that  pass  away : 

17  And  thine  age  shall  be  clearer  than  the 
noonday ; thou  shalt  shine  forth,  thou  shalt 
be  as  the  morning. 

18  And  thou  shalt  be  secure,  because  there 
is  hope ; yea,  thou  shalt  dig  about  thee^  and 
thou  shalt  take  thy  rest  in  safety. 

19  Also  thou  shalt  lie  down,  and  none  shall 
make  thee  afraid ; yea,  many  shall  make  suit 
unto  thee.  , , „ ^ 

20  But  the  eyes  of  the  wicked  shall  fail, 
and  they  shall  not  escape,  and  their  hope 
shall  be  as  the  giving  up  of  the  ghost. 

CHAPTER  XII. 

Job  censures  his  friends'  knowledge. 
AND  Job  answered  and  said, 

2 No  doubt  but  ye  are  the  people,  and 
wisdom  shall  die  with  you. 

3 But  I have  understanding  as  well  as  you  ; 
I am  not  inferior  to  you ; yea,  who  know- 
eth not  such  things  as  these  ? 

4 1 am  as  one  mocked  of  his  neighbour,  who 
calleth  upon  God,  and  he  answereth  him: 
the  just  upright  man  is  laughed  to  scorn. 

5 He  that  is  ready  to  slip  with  his  feet  is  os 
a lamp  despised  in  the  thought  of  him  that 
is  at  ease. 

6 The  tabernacles  of  robbers  prosper,  and 
they  that  provoke  God  are  secure;  into 
whose  hand  God  bringeth  abundamtly. 

m 


XI.  Ood's  wisdcm  unsearchable. 

7 But  ask  now  the  beasts,  and  they  shall 
teach  thee ; and  the  fowls  of  the  air,  and 
they  shall  tell  thee : 

8 Or  speak  to  the  earth,  and  it  shall  teach 
thee ; and  the  fishes  of  the  sea  shall  declare 
unto  thee. 

9 Who  knoweth  not  in  all  these  that  the 
hand  of  the  Lord  hath  wrought  this? 

10  In  whose  hand  is  the  soul  of  every  living 
thing,  and  the  breath  of  all  mankind. 

11  Doth  not  the  ear  try  words?  and  the 
mouth  taste  his  meat? 

12  With  the  ancient  is  wisdom;  and  in 
length  of  days  understanding. 

13  With  him  is  wisdom  and  strength,  he 
hath  counsel  and  understanding. 

14  Behold,  he  breaketh  down,  and  it  cannot 
be  built  again : he  shutteth  up  a man,  and 
there  can  be  no  opening. 

15  Behold,  he  withholdeth  the  waters,  and 
they  dry  up : also  he  sendeth  them  out,  and 
they  overturn  the  earth. 

16  With  him  is  strength  and  wisdom:  the 
deceived  and  the  deceiver  are  his. 

17  He  leadeth  counsellors  away  spoiled, 

and  maketh  the  judges  fools.  . 

18  He  looseth  the  bond  of  kings,  and  gird- 
eth  their  loins  with  a girdle. 

19  He  leadeth  princes  away  spoiled,  and 
overthroweth  the  mighty. 

20  He  removeth  away  the  speech  of  the 

trusty,  and  taketh  away  the  understanding 
of  the  aged.  . , 

21  He  poureth  contempt  upon  princes,  and 
weakeneth  the  strength  of  the  mighty. 

22  He  discovereth  deep  things  out  of  dark- 

ness, and  bringeth  out  to  light  the  shadow 
of  death.  . ^ . 

23  He  increaseth  the  nations,  and  destroy- 
eth  them:  he  enlargeth  the  nations,  and 
straiteneth  them  again. 

24  He  taketh  away  the  heart  of  the  chief 
of  the  people  of  the  earth,  and  causeth  them 
to  wander  in  a wilderness  where  there  is  no 

25  They  grope  in  the  dark  without  lignt, 
and  he  maketh  them  to  stagger  like  a 
drunken  man. 

CHAPTER  XIII. 

Job  reproveth  his  friends. 

LO,  mine  eye  hath  seen  all  this,  mine  ear 
hath  heard  and  understood  it. 

2 What  ye  know,  the  same  do  I know  also : 
I am  not  inferior  unto  you. 

3 Surely  I would  speak  to  the  Almighty, 
and  I desire  to  reason  with  God.  , 

4 But  ye  are  forgers  of  lies,  ye  are  all  physi- 
cians of  no  value.  , , , ^ 

5 Oh  that  ye  would  altogether  hold  your 
peace ! and  it  should  be  your  wisdom. 

6 Hear  now  my  reasoning,  and  hearken  to 
the  pleadings  of  my  lips.  , ^ 

7 Will  ye  speak  wickedly  for  God  ? and  talk 
deceitfully  for  him  ? 

8 Will  ye  accept  his  person  ? will  ye  con- 
tend for  God? 

9 Is  it  good  that  he  should  search  you  out? 
or  as  one  man  mocketh  another,  do  ye  so 
mock  him?  ^ , 

10  He  will  surely  reprove  you,  if  ye  do  se- 
cretly accept  persons,  - 

11  Shall  not  his  excellency  make  you  airaia  ^ 
and  his  dread  fall  upon  you  ? 


Job  8 confidcuce  in  Ood.  J OB,  XV . Eliphaz  reprov6th  Job., 


12  Your  remembrances  are  like  unto  ashes, 
your  bodies  to  bodies  of  clay. 

13  Hold  your  peace,  let  me  alone,  that  I may 
speak,  and  let  come  on  me  what  wiU. 

14  Wherefore  do  1 take  my  flesh  in  my 
teeth,  and  put  my  life  in  mine  hand? 

15  Though  he  slay  me,  yet  will  I trust  in 
him:  but  I will  maintain  mine  own  ways 
before  him. 

16  He  also  shall  be  my  salvation : for  a hyp- 
ocrite shall  not  come  before  him. 

17  Hear  diligently  my  speech,  and  my  dec- 
laration with  your  ears. 

18  Behold  now,  I have  ordered  my  cause ; I 
know  that  I shall  be  justifled. 

19  Who  is  he  that  will  plead  with  me?  for 
now,  if  I hold  my  tongue,  I shall  give  up  the 
ghost. 

20  Only  do  not  two  things  unto  me;  then 
will  I not  hide  myself  from  thee. 

21  Withdraw  thine  hand  far  from  me:  and 
let  not  thy  dread  make  me  afraid. 

22  Then  call  thou,  and  I will  answer : or  let 
me  speak,  and  answer  thou  me. 

23  How  many  are  mine  iniquities  and  sins? 
make  me  to  know  my  transgression  and  my 
sin. 

24  Wherefore  hidest  thou  thy  face,  and 
boldest  me  for  thine  enemy? 

25  Wilt  thou  break  a leaf  driven  to  and  fro  ? 
and  wilt  thou  pursue  the  dry  stubble  ? 

26  For  thou  writest  bitter  things  against 
me,  and  makest  me  to  possess  the  iniquities 
of  my  youth. 

27  Thou  puttest  my  feet  also  in  the  stocks, 
and  lookest  narrowly  unto  all  my  paths; 
thou  settest  a print  upon  the  heels  of  my 
feet. 

28  And  he,  as  a rotten  thing,  consumeth,  as 
a garment  that  is  motheaten. 

CHAPTER  XIV. 

Shortness  and  troubles  of  life. 

Man  that  is  born  of  a woman  is  of  few 
days,  and  full  of  trouble. 

2  He  cometh  forth  like  a flower,  and  is  cut 
down : he  fleeth  also  as  a shadow,  and  con- 
tinueth  not. 

3  And  dost  thou  open  thine  eyes  upon  such 
a one,  and  bringest  me  into  judgment  with 
thee? 

4  Who  can  bring  a clean  thing  out  of  an  un- 
clean? notone. 

5  Seeing  his  days  are  determined,  the  num- 
ber of  his  months  are  with  thee,  thou  hast 
appointed  his  bounds  that  he  cannot  pass ; 

6  Turn  from  him,  that  he  may  rest,  till  he 
shall  accomplish,  as  a hireling,  his  day. 

7  For  there  is  hope  of  a tree,  if  it  be  cut 
down,  that  it  will  sprout  again,  and  that  the 
tender  branch  thereof  will  not  cease. 

8  Though  the  root  thereof  wax  old  in  the 
earth,  and  the  stock  thereof  die  in  the 
ground ; 

9  Yet  through  the  scent  of  water  it  will  bud, 
and  bring  forth  boughs  like  a plant. 

10  But  man  dieth,  and  wasteth  away:  yea, 
man  giveth  up  the  ghost,  and  where  is  he? 

11  As  the  waters  fail  from  the  sea,  and  the 
flood  decayeth  and  drieth  up ; 

12  So  man  lieth  down,  and  riseth  not : till 
the  heavens  be  no  more,  they  shall  not 
awake,  nor  be  raised  out  of  their  sleep. 

13  Oh  that  thou  wouldest  hide  me  in  the 


grave,  that  thou  wouldest  keep  me  secret, 
until  thy  wrath  be  past,  that  thou  wouldest 
appoint  me  a set  time,  and  remember  me  I 

14  If  a man  die,  shall  he  live  again?  all  the 
days  of  my  appointed  time  will  I wait,  till 
my  change  come. 

15  Thou  shalt  call,  and  I will  answer  thee ; 
thou  wilt  have  a desire  to  the  work  of  thine 
hands. 

16  For  now  thou  numberest  my  steps : dost 
thou  not  watch  over  my  sin  ? 

17  My  transgression  is  sealed  up  in  a bag, 
and  thou  sewest  up  mine  iniquity. 

18  And  surely  the  mountain  falling  cometh 
to  nought,  and  the  rock  is  removed  out  of 
his  place. 

19  The  waters  wear  the  stones : thou  wash- 
est  away  the  things  which  grow  out  of  the 
dust  of  the  earth ; and  thou  destroyest  the 
hope  of  man. 

20  Thou  prevailest  for  ever  against  him, 
and  he  passeth : thou  changest  his  counte- 
nance, and  sendest  him  away, 

21  His  sons  come  to  honour,  and  he  know- 
eth  it  not ; and  they  are  brought  low,  but  he 
perceiveth  it  not  of  them. 

22  But  his  flesh  upon  him  shall  have  pain, 
and  his  soul  within  him  shall  mourn. 

CHAPTER  XV. 

Eliphaz  reproveth  Job  of  impiety. 

Then  answered  Eliphaz  the  Temanite, 
and  said, 

2 Should  a wise  man  utter  vain  knowledge, 
and  fill  his  belly  with  the  east  wind  ? 

8 Should  he  reason  with  unprofitable  talk  ? 
or  with  speeches  wherewith  he  can  do  no 
good? 

4 Yea,  thou  castest  off  fear,  and  restrainest 
prayer  before  God. 

5 For  thy  mouth  uttereth  thine  iniquity, 
and  thou  choosest  the  tongue  of  the  crafty. 
6 Thine  own  mouth  condemneth  thee,  and 
not  I:  yea,  thine  own  lips  testify  against 
thee. 

7 Art  thou  the  first  man  that  was  born  ? or 
wast  thou  made  before  the  hills  ? 

8 Hast  thou  heard  the  secret  of  God  ? and 
dost  thou  restrain  wisdom  to  thyself  ? 

9 What  knowest  thou,  that  we  know  not? 
what  understandest  thou,  which  is  not  in  us? 
10  With  us  are  both  the  grayheaded  and 
very  aged  men,  much  elder  than  thy  fa- 
ther. 

11  Are  the  consolations  of  God  small  with 
thee  ? is  there  any  secret  thing  with  thee  ? 

12  Why  doth  thine  heart  carry  thee  away  ? 
and  what  do  thy  eyes  wink  at, 

13  That  thou  turnest  thy  spirit  against  God, 
and  lettcst  such  words  go  out  of  thy  mouth  ? 
14  What  is  man,  that  he  should  be  clean  ? 
and  he  which  is  born  of  a woman,  that  he 
should  be  righteous? 

15  Behold,  he  putteth  no  trust  in  his  saints ; 
yea,  the  heavens  are  not  clean  in  his  eight. 

16  How  much  more  abominable  and  filthy 
is  man,  which  drinketh  iniquity  like  water  ? 
17  I will  shew  thee,  hear  me  and  that 
which  I have  seen  I will  declare : 

18  Which  wise  men  have  told  from  their 
fathers,  and  have  not  hid  it: 

19  Unto  whom  alone  the  earth  was  given, 
and  no  stranger  passed  among  them. 

20  The  wicked  man  travaileth  with  pain  ail 


Disquietude  of  wicked  merio  JOB,  XVI.  Job  maintaineth  his  innocence. 


his  days,  and  the  number  of  years  is  hidden 
to  the  oppressor. 

21  A dreadful  sound  is  in  his  ears : in  pros- 
perity the  destroyer  shall  come  upon  him. 

22  He  believeth  not  that  he  shall  return  out 
of  darkness,  and  he  is  waited  for  of  the 
sword. 

23  He  wander eth  abroad  for  bread,  saying. 
Where  is  it?  he  knoweth  that  the  day  of 
darkness  is  ready  at  his  hand. 

24  Trouble  and  anguish  shall  make  him 
afraid ; they  shall  prevail  against  him,  as  a 
king  ready  to  the  battle. 

25  For  he  stretcheth.out  his  hand  against 
God,  and  strengtheneth  himself  against  the 
Almighty. 

26  He  runneth  upon  him,  even  on  his  neck, 
upon  the  thick  bosses  of  his  bucklers : 

27  Because  he  covereth  his  face  with  his 
fatness,  and  maketh  collops  of  fat  on  his 
flanks. 

28  And  he  dwelleth  in  desolate  cities,  and 
in  houses  which  no  man  inhabiteth,  which 
are  ready  to  become  heaps. 

29  He  shall  not  be  rich,  neither  shall  his 
substance  continue,  neither  shall  he  prolong 
the  perfection  thereof  upon  the  earth. 

30  He  shall  not  depart  out  of  darkness ; the 
flame  shall  dry  up  his  branches,  and  by  the 
breath  of  his  mouth  shall  he  go  away. 

31  Let  not  him  that  is  deceived  trust  in  van- 
ity : for  vanity  shall  be  his  recompense. 

32  It  shall  be  accomplished  before  his  time, 
and  his  branch  shall  not  be  green. 

33  He  shall  shake  off  his  unripe  grape  as  the 
vine,  and  shall  cast  off  his  flower  as  the  olive. 

34  For  the  congregation  of  hypocrites  shall 
be  desolate,  and  fire  shall  consume  the  taber- 
nacles of  bribery. 

35  They  conceive  mischief,  and  bring  forth 
vanity,  and  their  belly  prepareth  deceit. 

CHAPTER  XVI. 

Job  reproveth  his,  friends. 

Then  Job  answered  and  said, 

2 1 have  heard  many  such  things : miser- 
able comforters  are  ye  all. 

3  Shall  vain  words  have  an  end?  or  what 
emboldeneth  thee  that  thou  answerest? 

4  I also  could  speak  as  ye  do  : if  your  soul 
were  in  my  soul’s  stead,  I could  heap  up 
words  against  you,  and  shake  mine  head  at 
you. 

5  But  I would  strengthen  you  with  my 
mouth,  and  the  moving  of  my  lips  should 
assuage  your  grief. 

6  Though  I speak,  my  grief  is  not  assuaged : 
and  though  I forbear,  what  am  I eased? 

7  But  now  he  hath  made  me  weary : thou 
hast  made  desolate  all  my  company. 

8  And  thou  hast  filled  me  with  wrinkles, 
which  is  a witness  against  me : and  my  lean- 
ness rising  up  in  me  beareth  witness  to  my 

9  He  teareth  me  in  his  wrath,  who  hateth 
me:  he  gnasheth  upon  me  with  his  teeth; 
mine  enemy  sharpeneth  his  eyes  upon  me. 

10  They  have  gaped  upon  me  with  their 
mouth ; they  have  smitten  me  upon  the 
cheek  reproachfully;  they  have  gathered 
themselves  together  against  me. 

11  God  hath  delivered  me  to  the  ungodly, 
and  turned  me  over  into  the  hands  of  the 
wicked. 

m 


12  I was  at  ease,  but  he  hath  broken  me 
asunder : he  hath  also  taken  me  by  my  neck, 
and  shaken  me  to  pieces,  and  set  me  up  for 
his  mark. 

13  His  archers  compass  me  round  about,  he 
cleaveth  my  reins  asunder,  and  doth  not 
spare ; he  poureth  out  my  gall  upon  the 
ground. 

14  He  breaketh  me  with  breach  upon 
breach;  he  runneth  upon  me  like  a giant. 

15  I have  sewed  sackcloth  upon  my  skin, 
and  defiled  my  horn  in  the  dust. 

16  My  face  is  foul  with  weeping,  and  on  my 
eyelids  is  the  shadow  of  death ; 

17  Not  for  any  injustice  in  mine  hands : also 
my  prayer  is  pure. 

18  O earth,  cover  not  thou  my  blood,  and 
let  my  cry  have  no  place. 

19  Also  now,  behold,  my  witness  is  in  heav^ 
en,  and  my  record  is  on  high. 

20  My  friends  scorn  me:  but  mine  eye 
poureth  out  tears  unto  God. 

21  Oh  that  one  might  plead  for  a man  with 
God,  as  a man  pleadeth  for  his  neighbour ! 

22  When  a few  years  are  come,  then  I shall 
go  the  way  whence  I shall  not  return. 

CHAPTER  XVII. 

Job  appealeth  from  men  to  God. 

My  breath  is  corrupt,  my  days  are  extinct, 
the  graves  are  ready  for  me. 

2  Are  there  not  mockers  with  me  ? and  doth 
not  mine  eye  continue  in  their  provoca- 
tion ? 

3  Lay  down  now,  put  me  in  a surety  with 
thee ; who  is  he  that  will  strike  hands  with 
me? 

4  For  thou  hast  hid  their  heart  from  under- 
standing : therefore  shalt  thou  not  exalt 
them. 

5  He  that  speaketh  flattery  to  his  friends, 
even  the  eyes  of  his  children  shall  fail. 

6  He  hath  made  me  also  a byword  of  the 
people ; and  aforetime  I was  as  a tabret. 

7  Mine  eye  also  is  dim  by  reason  of  sorrow, 
and  all  my  members  are  as  a shadow. 

8  Upright  men  shall  be  astonied  at  this,  and 
the  innocent  shall  stir  up  himself  against 
the  hypocrite. 

9  The  righteous  also  shall  hold  on  his  way, 
and  he  that  hath  clean  hands  shall  be  strong- 
er and  stronger. 

10  But  as  for  you  all,  do  ye  return,  and  come 
now : for  I cannot  find  one  wise  man  among 
yc>u. 

11  My  days  are  past,  my  purposes  are  bro- 
ken off,  even  the  thoughts  of  my  heart. 

12  They  change  the  night  into  day : the  light 
is  short  because  of  darkness. 

13  If  I wait,  the  grave  is  mine  house : I have 
made  my  bed  in  the  darkness. 

14  I have  said  to  corruption,  Thou  art  my 
father : to  the  worm,  Thou  art  my  mother, 
and  ray  sister. 

15  And  where  is  now  my  hope  ? as  for  my 
hope,  who  shall  see  it? 

16  They  shall  go  down  to  the  bars  of  the 
pit,  when  our  rest  together  is  in  the  dust. 

CHAPTER  XVIII. 

Bildad  accuseth  Job  of  presumption. 

Then  answered  Bildad  the  Shuhite,  and 
said,  , , 

2 How  long  will  it  be  ere  ye  make  an  end 


The  calamities  of  the  wicked,  JOB,  XX.  Job's  belief  in  the  resurrection. 


of  words?  mark,  and  afterwards  we  will 
speak. 

3 Wherefore  are  we  counted  as  beasts,  and 
reputed  vile  in  your  sig-ht? 

4 He  teareth  himself  in  his  anger : shall  the 
earth  be  forsaken  for  thee?  and  shall  the 
rock  be  removed  out  of  his  place? 

5 Yea,  the  light  of  the  wicked  shall  be  put 
out,  and  the  spark  of  his  fire  shall  not  shine. 

6 The  light  shall  be  dark  in  his  tabernacle, 
and  his  candle  shall  be  put  out  with  him. 

7 The  steps  of  his  strength  shall  be  straiten- 
ed, and  his  own  counsel  shall  cast  him  down. 

8 For  he  is  cast  into  a net  by  his  own  feet, 
and  he  walketh  upon  a snare. 

9 The  gin  shall  take  him  by  the  heel,  and 
the  robber  shall  prevail  against  him. 

10  The  snare  is  laid  for  him  in  the  ground, 
and  a trap  for  him  in  the  way. 

11  Terrors  shall  make  him  afraid  on  every 
side,  and  shall  drive  him  to  his  feet. 

12  His  strength  shall  be  hungerbitten,  and 
destruction  shall  be  ready  at  his  side. 

13  It  shall  devour  the  strength  of  his  skin : 
even  the  firstborn  of  death  shall  devour  his 
strength. 

14  His  confidence  shall  be  rooted  out  of  his 
tabernacle,  and  it  shall  bring  him  to  the  king 
of  terrors. 

15  It  shall  dwell  in  his  tabernacle,  because 
it  is  none  of  his ; brimstone  shall  be  scatter- 
ed upon  his  habitation. 

16  His  roots  shall  be  dried  up  beneath,  and 
above  shall  his  branch  be  cut  off. 

17  His  remembrance  shall  perish  from  the 
earth,  and  he  shall  have  no  name  in  the 
street. 

18  He  shall  be  driven  from  light  into  dark- 
ness, and  chased  out  of  the  world. 

19  He  shall  neither  have  son  nor  nephew 
among  his  people,  nor  any  remaining  in  his 
dwellings. 

20  They  that  come  after  him  shall  be  aston- 
at  his  day,  as  they  that  went  before  were 

affrighted. 

21  Surely  such  are  the  dwellings  of  the 
wicked,  and  this  is  the  place  of  him  that 
knoweth  not  God. 


CHAPTER  XIX. 

Job  sheweth  his  great  misery, 

Then  job  answered  and  said, 

2  How  long  will  ye  vex  my  soul,  and 
break  me  in  pieces  with  words  ? 

3  These  ten  times  have  ye  reproached  me : 
ye  are  not  ashamed  that  ye  make  yourselves 
strange  to  me. 

4  And  be  it  indeed  that  I have  erred,  mine 
error  remaineth  with  myself. 

5  If  indeed  ye  will  magnify  yourselves 
against  me,  and  plead  against  nie  my  re- 
proach ; 

6  Know  now  that  God  hath  overthrown 
me,  and  hath  compassed  me  with  his  net. 

7  Behold,  I cry  out  of  wrong,  but  I am  not 
heard : I cry  aloud,  but  there  is  no  judgment. 
8 He  hath  fenced  up  my  way  that  I cannot 
P^ss,  and  he  hath  set  darkness  in  my  paths. 

9 He  hath  stripped  me  of  my  glory,  and 
taken  the  crown  from  my  head. 

hath  destroyed  me  on  every  side, 
and  I am  gone : and  mine  hope  hath  he  re- 
moved like  a tree. 

11  He  hath  also  kindled  his  wrath  against 


me,  and  he  counteth  me  unto  him  as  one  of 
his  enemies. 

12  His  troops  come  together,  and  raise  up 
their  way  against  me,  and  encamp  round 
about  my  tabernacle. 

13  He  hath  put  my  brethren  far  from  me, 
and  mine  acquaintance  are  verily  estranged 
from  me. 

14  My  kinsfolk  have  failed,  and  my  familiar 
friends  have  forgotten  me. 

15  They  that  dwell  in  mine  house,  and  my 
maids,  count  me  for  a stranger;  I am  an 
alien  in  their  sight. 

16  I called  my  servant,  and  he  gave  me  no 
answer;  I entreated  him  with  my  mouth. 

17  My  breath  is  strange  to  my  wife,  though 
I entreated  for  the  children’s  sake  of  mine 
own  body. 

18  Yea,  young  children  despised  me;  I 
arose,  and  they  spake  against  me. 

19  All  my  inward  friends  abhorred  me : and 
they  whom  I loved  are  turned  against  me. 

20  My  bone  cleaveth  to  my  skin  and  to  my 
flesh,  and  I am  escaped  with  the  skin  of  my 
teeth. 

21  Have  pity  upon  me,  have  pity  upon  me, 
O ye  my  friends ; for  the  hand  of  God  hath 
touched  me. 

22  Why  do  ye  persecute  me  as  God,  and  are 
not  satisfied  with  my  flesh  ? 

23  Oh  that  my  words  were  now  written ! oh 
that  they  were  printed  in  a book ! 

24  That  they  were  graven  with  an  iron  pen 
and  lead  in  the  rock  for  ever  I 

25  For  I know  that  my  Redeemer  liveth, 
and  that  he  shall  stand  at  the  latter  day 
upon  the  earth : 

26  And  though  after  my  skin  worms  destroy 
this  bodVy  yet  in  my  flesh  shall  I see  God : 

27  Whom  I shall  see  for  myself,  and  mine 
eyes  shall  behold,  and  not  another;  though 
my  reins  be  consumed  within  me. 

28  But  ye  should  say.  Why  persecute  we 
him,  seeing  the  root  of  the  matter  is  found 
m me? 

29  Be  ye  afraid  of  the  sword:  for  wrath 
bringeth  the  punishments  of  the  sword,  that 
ye  may  know  there  is  a judgment. 

CHAPTER  XX. 

The  state  and  portion  of  the  wicked. 

Then  answered  Zophar  the  Naamathite, 
and  said, 

2  Therefore  do  my  thoughts  cause  me  to 
answer,  and  for  this  I make  haste. 

3  I have  heard  the  check  of  my  reproach, 
and  the  spirit  of  my  understanding  causeth 
me  to  answer. 

4  Knowest  thou  not  this  of  old,  since  man 
was  placed  upon  earth, 

5  That  the  triumphing  of  the  wicked  is 
short,  and  the  joy  of  the  hypocrite  but  for  a 
moment  ? 

6  Though  his  excellency  mount  up  to  the 
heavens,  and  his  head  reach  unto  the  clouds ; 

7  Yet  he  shall  perish  for  ever  like  his  own 
dung : they  which  have  seen  him  shaU  say. 
Where  is  he? 

8  He  shall  fly  away  as  a dream,  and  shall 
not  be  found ; yea,  he  shall  be  chased  away 
as  a vision  of  the  night. 

9  The  eye  also  which  saw  him  shall  see  him 
no  more ; neither  shall  his  place  any  more 
behold  him. 


The  portion  of  the  wicked.  JOB,  XXI. 

10  His  children  shall  seek  to  please  the  poor, 
and  his  hands  shall  restore  their  goods. 

11  His  bones  are  full  of  the  sin  of  his  youth, 
which  shall  lie  down  with  him  in  the  dust. 

12  Though  wickedness  be  sweet  in  his 
mouth,  though  he  hide  it  under  his  tongue ; 

13  Though  he  spare  it,  and  forsake  it  not, 
but  keep  it  still  within  his  mouth; 

14  Yet  his  meat  in  his  bowels  is  turned,  it  is 
the  gall  of  asps  within  him. 

15  He  hath  swallowed  down  riches,  and  he 
shall  vomit  them  up  again;  God  shall  cast 
them  out  of  his  belly. 

16  He  shall  suck  the  poispn  of  asps : the 
viper’s  tongue  shall  slay  him. 

17  He  shall  not  see  the  rivers,  the  floods, 
the  brooks  of  honey  and  butter. 

18  That  which  he  laboured  for  shall  he  re- 
store, and  shall  not  swallow  it  down:  ac- 
cording to  his  substance  shoXl  the  restitu- 
tion be,  and  he  shall  not  rejoice  therein. 

19  Because  he  hath  oppressed  and  hath  for- 
saken the  poor;  because  he  hath  violently 
taken  away  a house  which  he  builded  not ; 

20  Surely  he  shall  not  feel  quietness  in  his 
belly,  he  shall  not  save  of  that  which  he  de- 

^21^There  shall  none  of  his  meat  be  left; 
therefore  shall  no  man  look  for  his  goods. 

22  In  the  fulness  of  his  sufficiency  he  shall 

be  in  straits : every  hand  of  the  wicked  shall 
come  upon  him.  ^ ^ 

23  When  he  is  about  to  fill  his  belly,  God 
shall  cast  the  fury  of  his  wrath  upon  him, 
and  shall  rain  it  upon  him  while  he  is  eating. 

24  He  shall  flee  from  the  iron  weapon,  and 
the  bow  of  steel  shall  strike  him  through. 

25  It  is  drawn,  and  cometh  out  of  the  body ; 
yea,  the  glittering  sword  cometh  out  of  his 
gall:  terrors  are  upon  him. 

26  All  darkness  shall  be  hid  in  his  secret 
places : a fire  not  blown  shall  consume  him ; 
it  shall  go  ill  with  him  that  is  left  in  his 
tabernacle. 

27  The  heaven  shall  reveal  his  iniquity; 
and  the  earth  shall  rise  up  against  him. 

28  The  increase  of  his  house  shall  depart, 

and  his  goods  shall  flow  away  in  the  day  of 
his  wrafh.  ^ ^ « 

29  This  is  the  portion  of  a wicked  man  from 
God,  and  the  heritage  appointed  unto  him 
by  God. 

CHAPTER  XXI. 

Job’s  reasons  for  grief . 

But  Job  answered  and  said, 

2  Hear  diligently  my  speech,  and  let 
this  be  your  consolations. 

3  Suffer  me  that  I may  speak ; and  after 
that  I have  spoken,  mock  on. 

4  As  for  me,  is  my  complaint  to  man  ? and 
if  it  were  so,  why  should  not  my  spirit  be 
troubled?  , , ^ , 

5  Mark  me,  and  be  astonished,  and  lay  your 
hand  upon  your  mouth.  ^ , 

6  Even  when  I remember  I am  afraid,  and 
trembling  taketh  hold  on  my  flesh. 

7  Wherefore  do  the  wicked  live,  become 
old,  yea,  are  mighty  in  power? 

8  Their  seed  is  established  m their  sight 
with  them,  and  their  offspring  before  their 


9  Their  houses  are  safe  from  fear,  neither 
is  the  rod  of  God  upon  themo 

370 


AU  alike  in  death. . 

10  Their  bull  gendereth,  and  faileth  not; 
their  cow  calveth,  and  casteth  not  her  calf. 

11  They  send  forth  their  little  ones  like  a 
flock,  and  their  children  dance. 

12  They  take  the  timbrel  and  harp,  and  re- 
joice at  the  sound  of  the  organ. 

13  They  spend  their  days  in  wealth,  and  in 
a moment  go  down  to  the  grave. 

14  Therefore  they  say  unto  God,  Depart 
from  us;  for  we  desire  not  the  knowledge 
of  thy  ways. 

15  What  is  the  Almighty,  that  we  should 
serve  him?  and  what  profit  should  we  have, 
if  we  pray  unto  him  ? 

16  Lo,  their  good  is  not  in  their  hand ; the 
counsel  of  the  wicked  is  far  from  me. 

17  How  oft  is  the  candle  of  the  wicked  put 

out!  and  how  oft  cometh  their  destruction 
upon  them  I God  distributeth  sorrows  in  his 
anger.  . , 

18  They  are  as  stubble  before  the  wind,  and 
as  chaff  that  the  storm  carrieth  away. 

19  God  layeth  up  his  iniquity  for  his  chil- 

dren : he  rewardeth  him,  and  he  shall  know 
it.  , , 

20  His  eyes  shall  see  his  destruction,  and  he 
shall  drink  of  the  wrath  of  the  Almighty. 

21  For  what  pleasure  hath  he  in  his  house 
after  him,  when  the  number  of  his  months 
is  cut  off  in  the  midst? 

22  Shall  any  teach  God  knowledge?  seeing 
he  judgeth  those  that  are  high. 

23  One  dieth  in  his  full  strength,  being 
wholly  at  ease  and  quiet. 

24  His  breasts  are  full  of  milk,  and  his  bones 
are  moistened  with  marrow. 

25  And  another  dieth  in  the  bitterness  of 
his  soul,  and  never  eateth  with  pleasure. 

26  They  shall  lie  down  alike  in  the  dust, 
and  the  worms  shall  cover  them. 

27  Behold,  I know  your  thoughts,  and  the 
devices  which  ye  wrongfully  imagine  against 

28  For  ye  say.  Where  is  the  house  of  the 

prince?  and  where  are  the  dwellingplaces 
of  the  wicked  ? . , . , 

29  Have  ye  not  asked  them  that  go  by  the 
way?  and  do  ye  not  know  their  tokens, 

30  That  the  wicked  is  reserved  to  the  day 

of  destruction  ? they  shall  be  brought  forth 
to  the  day  of  wrath.  ^ ^ o 

31  Who  shall  declare  his  way  to  his  face? 
and  who  shall  repay  him  what  he  hath  done? 

32  Yet  shall  he  be  brought  to  the  grave, 
and  shall  remain  in  the  tomb. 

33  The  clods  of  the  valley  shall  be  sweet 
unto  him,  and  every  man  shall  draw  after 
him,  as  there  are  innumerable  before  him. 

34  How  then  comfort  ye  me  in  vain,  seeing 
in  your  answers  there  remaineth  falsehood  r 

CHAPTER  XXII. 

Man's  goodness  unprofitable  to  God. 

Then  Ellphaz  the  Temanite  answered 
and  said,  , ^ ^ ^ 

2 Can  a man  be  profitable  unto  God,  as  be 
that  is  wise  may  be  profitable  unto  himselt  ^ 
3 Is  it  any  pleasure  to  the  Almighty,  that 
thou  art  righteous?  or  is  it  gain  to  him,  that 
thou  makest  thy  ways  perfect? 

4 Will  he  reprove  thee  for  fear  of  thee  / 
will  he  enter  with  thee  into  judgment? 

5 Is  not  thy  wickedness  great?  and  thine 
iniquities  infinite? 


Job  exhorted  to  repent  J OB,  XXIV.  Judgment  for  the  wicked. 


6 For  thou  hast  taken  a pledg’e  from  thy 
brother  for  nought,  and  stripped  the  naked 
of  their  clothing. 

7 Thou  hast  not  given  water  to  the  weary 
to  drink,  and  thou  hast  withholden  bread 
from  the  hungry. 

8 But  as  for  the  mighty  man,  he  had  the 
earth  ; and  the  honourable  man  dwelt  in  it. 

9 Thou  hast  sent  widows  away  empty,  and 
the  arms  of  the  fatherless  have  been  broken. 

10  Therefore  snares  are  round  about  thee, 
and  sudden  fear  troubleth  thee ; 

11  Or  darkness,  that  thou  canstnot  see ; and 
abundance  of  waters  cover  thee. 

12  Is  not  God  in  the  height  of  heaven  ? and 
behold  the  height  of  tne  stars,  how  high 
they  are! 

13  And  thou  sayest,  How  doth  God  know  ? 
can  he  judge  through  the  dark  cloud? 

14  Thick  clouds  are  a covering  to  him,  that 
he  seeth  not ; and  he  walketh  in  the  circuit 
of  heaven. 

15  Hast  thou  marked  the  old  way  which 
wicked  men  have  trodden? 

16  Which  were  cut  down  out  of  time,  whose 
foundation  was  overflown  with  a flood : 

17  Which  said  unto  God,  Depart  from  us  : 
and  what  can  the  Almighty  do  for  them  ? 

18  Yet  he  filled  their  houses  with  good 
things : but  the  counsel  of  the  wicked  is  far 
from  me. 

19  The  righteous  see  it  and  are  glad ; and 
the  innocent  laugh  them  to  scorn. 

20  Whereas  our  substance  is  not  cut  down, 
but  the  remnant  of  them  the  fire  consumeth. 

21  Acquaint  now  thyself  with  him,  and  be 
at  peace:  thereby  good  shall  come  unto 
thee. 

22  Receive,  I pray  thee,  the  law  from  his 
mouth,  and  lay  up  his  words  in  thine  heart. 

23  If  thou  return  to  the  Almighty,  thou 
Shalt  be  built  up,  thou  shalt  put  away  in- 
iquity far  from  thy  tabernacles. 

24  Then  shalt  thou  lay  up  gold  as  dust, 
and  the  gold  of  Ophir  as  the  stones  of  the 
brooks. 

25  Yea,  the  Almighty  shall  be  thy  defence, 
and  thou  shalt  have  plenty  of  silver. 

26  For  then  shalt  thou  have  thy  delight  in 
the  Almighty,  and  shalt  lift  up  thy  face  unto 
God. 

27  Thou  shalt  make  thy  prayer  unto  him, 
and  he  shall  hear  thee,  and  thou  shalt  pay 
thy  vows. 

28  Thou  shalt  also  decree  a thing,  and  it 
sliall  be  established  unto  thee ; and  the  light 
shall  shine  upon  thy  ways. 

29  When  men  are  east  down,  then  thou 
shalt  say.  There  is  lifting  up ; and  he  shall 
save  the  humble  person. 

30  He  shall  deliver  the  island  of  the  inno- 
cent : and  it  is  delivered  by  the  pureness  of 
thine  hands. 

CHAPTER  XXIII. 

Job  longeth  to  appear  before  God. 

HEN  Job  answered  and  said, 

2  Even  to  day  is  my  complaint  bitter  ; 
my  stroke  is  heavier  than  my  groaning. 

3 Oh  that  I knew  where  I might  find  him  I 
that  I might  come  even  to  his  seat  1 

4 I would  order  my  cause  before  him,  and 
fill  my  mouth  with  arguments. 

5 1 would  know  the  words  which  he  would 


answer  me,  and  understand  what  he  would 
say  unto  me. 

6 Will  he  plead  against  me  with  his  great 
power  ? No  ; but  he  would  put  strength  in 
me. 

7 There  the  righteous  might  dispute  with 
him  ; so  should  I be  delivered  for  ever  from 
my  judge. 

8 Behold,  I go  forward,  but  he  is  not  there ; 
and  backward,  but  I cannot  perceive  him  : 

9 On  the  left  hand,  where  he  doth  work,  but 
I cannot  behold  him : he  hideth  himself  on 
the  right  hand,  that  I cannot  see  him : 

10  But  he  knoweth  the  way  that  I take: 
when  he  hath  tried  me,  I shall  come  forth  as 
gold. 

11  My  foot  hath  held  his  steps,  his  way  have 
I kept,  and  not  declined. 

12  Neither  have  I gone  back  from  the  com- 
mandment of  his  lips ; I have  esteemed  the 
words  of  his  mouth  more  than  my  necessary 
food. 

13  But  he  is  in  one  mindy  and  who  can  turn 
him  ? and  what  his  soul  desireth,  even  that 
he  doeth. 

14  For  he  performeth  the  thing  that  is  ap- 
pointed for  me : and  many  such  things  are 
w%h  him. 

15  Therefore  am  I troubled  at  his  presence : 
when  I consider,  I am  afraid  of  him . 

16  For  God  maketh  my  heart  soft,  and  the 
Almighty  troubleth  me : 

17  Because  I was  not  cut  off  before  the 
darkness,  neither  hath  he  covered  the  dark- 
ness from  my  face. 

CHAPTER  XXIV. 

The  progress  of  the  wicked. 

WHY,  seeing  times  are  not  hidden  from 
the  Almighty,  do  they  that  know  him 
not  see  his  days  ? 

2  Some  remove  the  landmarks ; they  vio- 
lently take  away  flocks,  and  feed  thereof. 

3  They  drive  away  the  ass  of  the  fatherless, 
they  take  the  widow’s  ox  for  a pledge. 

4  They  turn  the  needy  out  of  the  way: 
the  poor  of  the  earth  hide  themselves  to- 
gether. 

5  Behold,  as  wild  asses  in  the  desert,  go  they 
forth  to  their  work ; rising  betimes  for  a 
prey : the  wilderness  yieldeth  food  for  them 
and  for  their  children. 

6  They  reap  every  one  his  corn  in  the  field  : 
and  they  gather  the  vintage  of  the  wicked. 

7  They  cause  the  naked  to  lodge  without 
clothing,  that  they  have  no  covering  in  the 
cold. 

8  They  are  wet  with  the  showers  of  the 
mountains,  and  embrace  the  rock  for  want 
of  a shelter. 

9  They  pluck  the  fatherless  from  the 
breast,  and  take  a pledge  of  the  poor. 

10  They  cause  him  to  go  naked  without 
clothing,  and  they  take  away  the  sheaf  from 
the  hungry ; 

11  Which  make  oil  within  their  walls,  and 
tread  their  winepresses,  and  suffer  thirst. 

12  Men  groan  from  out  of  the  city,  and  the 
soul  of  the  wounded  crieth  out : yet  God 
layeth  not  folly  to  them. 

13  They  are  of  those  that  rebel  against  the 
light ; they  know  not  the  ways  thereof,  nor 
abide  in  the  paths  thereof. 

14  The  murderer  rising  with  the  light  kill= 
371 


Joh  reproveth  Bildad, 


JOB,  XXV.  Job  protesteth  his  sincerity. 


eth  the  poor  and  needy,  and  in  the  night  is 
as  a thief. 

15  The  eye  also  of  the  adulterer  waiteth  for 
the  twilight,  saying.  No  eye  shall  see  me; 
and  disguiseth  his  face. 

16  In  the  dark  they  dig  through  houses, 
which  they  had  marked  for  themselves  in 
the  daytime:  they  know  not  the  light. 

17  For  the  morning  is  to  them  even  as  the 
shadow  of  death : if  one  know  them,  they  are 
in  the  terrors  of  the  shadow  of  death. 

18  He  is  swift  as  the  waters ; their  portion 
is  cursed  in  the  earth : he  beholdeth  not  the 
way  of  the  vineyards. 

19  Drought  and  heat  consume  the  snow 
waters : so  doth  the  grave  those  which  have 
sinned. 

20  The  womb  shall  forget  him;  the  worm 
shall  feed  sweetly  on  him ; he  shall  be  no 
more  remembered ; and  wickedness  shall  be 
broken  as  a tree. 

21  He  evil  entreateth  the  barren  that  bear- 
eth  not : and  doeth  not  good  to  the  widow. 

22  He  draweth  also  the  mighty  with  his 
power : he  riseth  up,  and  no  man  is  sure  of 
life. 

23  Though  it  be  given  him  to  be  in  safety, 
whereon  he  resteth ; yet  his  eyes  are  upon 
their  ways. 

24  They  are  exalted  for  a little  while,  but 
are  gone  and  brought  low ; they  are  taken 
out  of  the  way  as  all  other,  and  cut  off  as 
the  tops  of  the  ears  of  corn. 

25  And  if  it  he  not  so  now,  who  will  make 
me  a liar,  and  make  my  speech  nothing 
worth  ? 

CHAPTER  XXV. 

Man  unjustifiable  before  God. 

Then  answered  Bildad  the  Shuhite,  and 
said, 

2  Dominion  and  fear  are  with  him;  he 
maketh  peace  in  his  high  places. 

3  Is  there  any  number  of  his  armies  ? and 
upon  whom  doth  not  his  light  arise  ? 

4  How  then  can  man  be  justified  with  God  ? 
or  how  can  he  be  clean  that  is  born  of  a 
woman  ? 

5  Behold  even  to  the  moon,  and  it  shineth 
not ; yea,  the  stars  are  not  pure  in  his  sight. 
6 How  much  less  man,  that  is  a worm  ? and 
the  son  of  man,  which  is  a worm  ? 


CHAPTER  XXVI. 

Job  confesseth  God’s  omnipotency. 

But  Job  answered  and  said, 

2  How  hast  thou  helped  him  that  -is  with- 
out power?  how  savest  thou  the  arm  that 
hath  no  strength? 

3  How  hast  thou  counselled  him  that  hath 
no  wisdom?  and  how  hast  thou  plentifully 
declared  the  thing  as  it  is? 

4  To  whom  hast  thou  uttered  words  ? and 
whose  spirit  came  from  thee? 

5  Dead  things  are  formed  from  under  the 
waters,  and  the  inhabitants  thereof. 

6  Hell  is  naked  before  him,  and  destruc- 
tion hath  no  covering. 

7  He  stretcheth  out  the  north  over  the 
empty  place,  and  hangeth  the  earth  upon 
nothing. 

8  He  bindeth  up  the  waters  in  his  thick 
clouds;  and  the  cloud  is  not  rent  under 
themo 


9 He  holdeth  back  the  face  of  his  throne, 
and  spreadeth  his  cloud  upon  it. 

10  He  hath  compassed  the  waters  with 
bounds,  until  the  day  and  night  come  to  an 
end. 

11  The  pillars  of  heaven  tremble,  and  are 
astonished  at  his  reproof. 

12  He  divideth  the  sea  with  his  power,  and 
by  his  understanding  he  smiteth  through 
the  proud. 

13  By  his  Spirit  he  hath  garnished  the 
heavens ; his  hand  hath  formed  the  crooked 
serpent. 

14  Lo,  these  are  parts  of  his  ways ; but  how 
little  a portion  is  heard  of  him?  but  the 
thunder  of  his  power  who  can  understand  ? 

CHAPTER  XXVII. 

Job  maintains  his  innocency. 

Moreover  job  continued  his  parable, 
and  said, 

2  As  God  liveth,  who  hath  taken  away  my 
judgment;  and  the  Almighty,  who  hath  vex- 
ed my  soul ; 

3  All  the  while  my  breath  is  in  me,  and 
the  spirit  of  God  is  in  my  nostrils; 

4  My  lips  shall  not  speak  wickedness,  nor 
my  tongue  utter  deceit. 

5’God  forbid  that  I should  justify  you : till 
I die  I will  not  remove  mine  integrity  from 
me. 

6  My  righteousness  I hold  fast,  and  will  not 
let  it  go : my  heart  shall  not  reproach  me  so 
long  as  I live. 

7  Let  mine  enemy  be  as  the  wicked,  and  he 
that  riseth  up  against  me  as  the  unright- 
eous. 

8  For  what  is  the  hope  of  the  hypocrite, 
though  he  hath  gained,  when  God  taketh 
away  his  soul? 

9  Will  God  hear  his  cry  when  trouble  com- 
eth  upon  him  ? 

10  Will  he  delight  himself  in  the  Almighty  ? 
will  he  always  call  upon  God  ? 

11  I will  teach  you  by  the  hand  of  God; 
that  which  is  with  the  Almighty  will  I not 
conceal. 

12  Behold,  all  ye  yourselves  have  seen  it; 
why  then  are  ye  thus  altogether  vain  ? 

13  This  is  the  portion  of  a wicked  man  with 
God,  and  the  heritage  of  oppressors,  which 
they  shall  receive  of  the  Almighty. 

14  If  his  children  be  multiplied,  it  is  for  the 
sword ; and  his  offspring  shall  not  be  satis- 
fied with  bread. 

15  Those  that  remain  of  him  shall  be  buried 
in  death : and  his  widows  shall  not  weep. 

16  Though  he  heap  up  silver  as  the  dust, 
and  prepare  raiment  as  the  clay; 

17  He  may  prepare  it,  but  the  just  shall  put 
it  on,  and  the  innocent  shall  divide  the 
silver. 

18  He  buildeth  his  house  as  a moth,  and  as 
a booth  that  the  keeper  maketh. 

19  The  rich  man  shall  lie  down,  but  he  shall 
not  be  gathered : he  openeth  his  eyes,  and 
he  is  not. 

20  Terrors  take  hold  on  him  as  waters,  a 
tempest  stealeth  him  away  in  the  night. 

21  The  east  wind  carrieth  him  away,  and  he 
departeth ; and  as  a storm  hurleth  him  out 
of  his  place. 

22  For  God  shall  cast  upon  him,  and  not 
spare:  he  would  fain  flee  out  of  his  hand 


The  excellency  of  wtsdonio 

23  Men  shall  clap  their  hands  at  him,  and 
shall  hiss  him  out  of  his  place. 

CHAPTER  XXVIII. 

God's  wisdom  inscrutable. 

O URELY  there  is  a vein  for  the  silver,  and 
kJ  a place  for  gold  where  they  fine  it. 

2 Iron  is  taken  out  of  the  earth,  and  brass 
is  molten  out  of  the  stone. 

3 He  setteth  an  end  to  darkness,  and 
searcheth  out  all  perfection : the  stones  of 
darkness,  and  the  shadow  of  death. 

4 The  flood  breaketh  out  from  the  inhabit- 
ant; even  the  waters  forgotten  of  the  foot: 
they  are  dried  up,  they  are  gone  away  from 
men. 

5 As  for  the  earth,  out  of  it  cometh  bread  : 
and  under  it  is  turned  up  as  it  were  fire. 

6 The  stones  of  it  are  the  place  of  sap- 
phires : and  it  hath  dust  of  gold. 

7 There  is  a path  which  no  fowl  knoweth, 

vulture’s  eye  hath  not  seen : 

8 The  lion’s  whelps  have  not  trodden  it,  nor 
the  fierce  lion  passed  by  it. 

9 He  putteth  forth  his  hand  upon  the  rock ; 
oyerturneth  the  mountains  by  the  roots. 

10  He  cutteth  out  rivers  among  the  rocks ; 
and  his  eye  seeth  every  precious  thing. 

11  He  bindeth  the  floods  from  overflowing ; 
and  the  thing  that  is  hid  bringeth  he  forth  to 
light. 

13  But  where  shall  wisdom  be  found?  and 
where  is  the  place  of  understanding  ? 

13  Man  knoweth  not  the  price  thereof ; nei- 
ther is  it  found  in  the  land  of  the  living. 

14  The  depth  saith.  It  is  not  in  me ; and  the 
sea  saith,  It  is  not  with  me. 

cannot  be  gotten  for  gold,  neither 
shall  silver  be  weighed  for  the  price  thereof. 

16  It  cannot  be  valued  with  the  gold  of 
uphir,  with  the  precious  onyx,  or  the  sap- 
phire. 

17  The  gold  and  the  crystal  cannot  equal  it : 
and  the  exchange  of  it  shall  not  be  for  jewels 
of  fine  gold. 

18  No  mention  shall  be  made  of  coral,  or  of 
pearls : for  the  price  of  wisdom  is  above  ru- 
bies. 

19  The  topaz  of  Ethiopia  shall  not  equal  it, 

valued  with  pure  gold. 

30  Whence  then  cometh  wisdom  ? and  where 
IS  the  place  of  understanding  ? 

21  Seeing  it  is  hid  from  the  eyes  of  all  liv- 
f^om  the  fowls  of  the  air. 
33  Destruction  and  death  say.  We  have 
heard  the  fame  thereof  with  our  ears 

23  God  understandeth  the  way  thereof,  and 
he  knoweth  the  place  thereof. 

24  For  he  looketh  to  the  ends  of  the  earth, 
and  seeth  under  the  whole  heaven ; 

35  To  inake  the  weight  for  the  winds;  and 

waters  by  measure. 

36  When  he  made  a decree  for  the  rain,  and 

lightning  of  the  thunder; 

37  Then  did  he  see  it,  and  declare  it;  he 
Py^pared  it,  yea,  and  searched  it  out. 

38  And  unto  man  he  said.  Behold,  the  fear 
of  the  Lord,  that  is  wisdom ; and  to  depart 
from  evil  is  understanding. 

CHAPTER  XXIX. 

Job  calletfi  to  mind-  his  former  state. 
jy^^HEOVER  Job  continued  his  parable, 


JOB,  XXX.  Job  hcTmxmeth  Mmsetf. 

2 Oh  that  I were  as  4n  months  past,  as  in 
the  days  when  God  preserved  me; 

3 When  his  candle  shined  upon  my  head 
by  his  light  I walked  through  dark- 

4 As  I was  in  the  days  of  my  youth,  when 
the  secret  of  God  was  upon  my  tabernacle  * 

5 When  the  Almighty  was  yet  with  me, 
when  my  children  were  about  me; 

6 When  I washed  my  steps  with  butter,  and 
the  rock  poured  me  out  rivers  of  oil  • 

7 When  I went  out  to  the  gate  through  the 
^ prepared  my  seat  in  the  street ! 

b ihe  young  men  saw  me,  and  hid  them- 
arose,  and  stood  up. 

9 The  princes  refrained  talking,  and  laid 
their  hand  on  their  mouth. 

10  The  nobles  held  their  peace,  and  their 
cleaved  to  the  roof  of  their  mouth. 

11  When  the  ear  heard  me,  then  it  blessed 
me ; and  when  the  eye  saw  me,  it  gave  wit- 
ness to  me : 

13  Because  I delivered  the  poor  that  cried 
and  the  fatherless,  and  him  that  had  none  to 
help  him. 

13  The  blessing  of  him  that  was  ready  to 
perish  came  upon  me:  and  I caused  the 
widow’s  heart  to  sing  for  joy. 

14  I put  on  righteousness,  and  it  clothed  me  : 
my  judgment  was  as  a robe  and  a diadem. 

15  I was  eyes  to  the  blind,  and  feet  was  I to 
the  lame. 

16  I was  a father  to  the  poor : and  the  cause 
which  I knew  not  I searched  out. 

17  And  I brake  the  jaws  of  the  wicked,  and 
plucked  the  spoil  out  of  his  teeth. 

18  Then  I said,  I shall  die  in  my  nest,  and  I 
shall  multiply  my  days  as  the  sand. 

19  My  root  was  spread  out  by  the  waters, 

® night  upon  my  branch. 

20  My  glory  was  fresh  in  me,  and  my  bow 
was  renewed  in  my  hand. 

31  Unto  me  men  gave  ear,  and  waited,  and 
kept  silence  at  my  counsel. 

23  After  my  words  they  spake  not  again ; 
and  my  speech  dropped  upon  them. 

23^And  they  waited  for  me  as  for  the  rain ; 
and  they  opened  their  mouth  wide  as  for 
the  latter  rain. 

I laughed  on  them,  they  believed  it 
not ; and  the  light  of  my  countenance  they 
cast  not  down. 

25  I chose  out  their  way,  and  sat  chief,  and 
dwelt  as  a king  in  the  army,  as  one  that 
comforteth  the  mourners. 


CHAPTER  XXX. 

Job  bewails  being  subject  to  contempt. 

But  now  they  that  are  younger  than  I 
have  me  in  derision,  whose  fathers  I 
would  have  disdained  to  have  set  with  the 
dogs  of  my  flock. 

3  Yea,  whereto  might  the  strength  of  their 
hands  profit  me,  in  whom  old  age  was  per- 
ished ? 

3 For  want  and  famine  they  were  solitary ; 
fleeing  into  the  wilderness  in  former  time 
desolate  and  waste: 

4  Who  cut  up  mallows  by  the  bushes,  and 
juniper  roots  for  their  meat. 

5  They  were  driven  forth  from  among  men 
(they  cried  after  them  as  after  a thief,) 

6  To  dwell  in  the  cliffs  of  the  vaUeys,  in 
caves  of  the  earth,  and  in  the  rockSo 
37a 


Joh  maketh  a solemn 


JOB,  XXXlo 


protestation  of  his  integrity. 


7 Among  the  bushes  they  brayed ; under 
the  nettles  they  were  gathered  together. 

8 They  were  children  of  fools,  yea,  childr^ 
of  base  men : they  were  viler  than  the  earth. 

9 And  now  am  I their  song,  yea,  I am  their 
byword. 

10  They  abhor  me,  they  flee  far  from  me, 
and  spare  not  to  spit  in  my  face. 

11  Because  he  hath  loosed  my  cord,  and 
afflicted  me,  they  have  also  let  loose  the 
bridle  before  me. 

12  Upon  my  right  hand  rise  the  youth; 
they  push  away  my  feet,  and  they  raise  up 
against  me  the  ways  of  their  destruction. 

13  They  mar  my  path,  they  set  forward  my 
calamity,  they  have  no  helper. 

14  They  came  upon  me  as  a wide  breaking 
in  of  waters : in  the  desolation  they  rolled 
themselves  upon  me. 

15  Terrors  are  turned  upon  me ; they  pur- 
sue my  soul  as  the  wind : and  my  welfare 
passeth  away  as  a cloud. 

16  And  now  my  soul  is  poured  out  upon 

me ; the  days  of  affliction  have  taken  hold 
upon  me.  , . - . 

17  My  bones  are  pierced  in  me  in  the  night 
season:  and  my  sinews  take  no  rest. 

18  By  the  great  force  of  my  disease  is  my 
garment  changed : it  bindeth  me  about  as 
the  collar  of  ray  coat. 

19  He  hath  cast  me  into  the  mire,  and  I am 
become  like  dust  and  ashes. 

20  I cry  unto  thee,  and  thou  dost  not  hear 
me : I stand  up,  and  thou  regardest  me  not. 

21  Thou  art  become  cruel  to  me : with  thy 
strong  hand  thou  opposest  thyself  against 

™l*Thou  liftest  me  up  to  the  wind;  thou 
causest  me  to  ride  upon  it,  and  dissolvest 
my  substance.  , , . * 

23  For  I know  that  thou  wilt  bring  me  to 
death,  and  to  the  house  appointed  for  all 
living. 

24  Howbeit  he  will  not  stretch  out  his  hand 

to  the  grave,  though  they  cry  in  his  de- 
struction. . . , 

25  Did  not  I weep  for  him  that  was  in  trou- 
ble? was  not  my  soul  grieved  for  the  poor? 

26  When  I looked  for  good,  then  evil  came 

unto  me : and  when  I waited  for  light,  there 
came  darkness.  , ^ 

27  My  bowels  boiled,  and  rested  not:  the 
days  of  affliction  prevented  me. 

28  I went  mourning  without  the  sun : 1 
stood  up,  and  I cried  in  the  congregation. 

29  I am  a brother  to  dragons,  and  a com- 
panion to  owls. 

30  My  skin  is  black  upon  me,  and  my  bones 

are  burned  with  heat.  . 

31  My  harp  also  is  turned  to  mourning,  and 
my  organ  into  the  voice  of  them  that  weep. 

CHAPTER  XXXI. 

Job’s  protestation  of  his  integrity. 

I  MADE  a covenant  with  mine  eyes ; why 
then  should  I think  upon  a maid? 

2  For  what  portion  of  God  is  there  from 
above?  and  what  inheritance  of  the  Al- 
mighty from  on  high  ? . , , o ^ 

3  Is  not  destruction  to  the  wicked  ? and  a 
strange  punishment  to  the  workers  of  in- 
iquity ? , 4.  n 

4  Doth  not  he  see  my  ways,  and  count  all 
my  steps? 


5 If  I have  walked  with  vanity,  or  if  my 
foot  hath  hasted  to  deceit; 

6 Let  me  be  weighed  in  an  even  balance, 
that  God  may  know  mine  integrity. 

7 If  my  step  hath  turned  out  of  the  way, 
and  mine  heart  walked  after  mine  eyes,  and 
if  any  blot  hath  cleaved  to  mine  hands; 

8 Then  let  me  sow,  and  let  another  eat; 
yea,  let  my  offspring  be  rooted  out. 

9 If  mine  heart  have  been  deceived  by  a 
woman,  or  if  I have  laid  wait  at  my  neigh- 
bour’s door; 

10  Then  let  my  wife  grind  unto  another, 
and  let  others  bow  down  upon  her. 

11  For  this  is  a heinous  crime ; yea,  it  is  an 
iniquity  to  be  punished  by  the  judges. 

12  For  it  is  a fire  that  consumeth  to  de- 
struction, and  would  root  out  all  mine  in- 
CI*G3/S0« 

13  If  I did  despise  the  cause  of  my  man- 

servant or  of  my  maidservant,  when  they 
contended  with  me;  ^ ^ 

14  What  then  shall  I do  when  God  riseth 

up?  and  when  he  visiteth,  what  shall  I an- 
swer him?  . , 

15  Did  not  he  that  made  me  m the  womb 

make  him  ? and  did  not  one  fashion  us  in 
the  womb?  ^ • 

16  If  I have  withheld  the  poor  from  their 

desire,  or  have  caused  the  eyes  of  the  widow 
to  fail;  , , 

17  Or  have  eaten  my  morsel  myself  alone, 
and  the  fatherless  hath  not  eaten  thereof ; 

18  (For  from  my  youth  he  was  brought  up 
with  me,  as  with  a father,  and  I have  guided 

her  from  my  mother’s  womb ;)  ^ 

19  If  I have  seen  any  perish  for  want  ot 
clothing,  or  any  poor  without  covering  ; 

20  If  his  loins  have  not  blessed  me,  and  if 
he  were  not  warmed  with  the  fleece  of  my 
sheep ; 

21  If  I have  lifted  up  my  hand  against  the 
fatherless,  when  1 saw  my  help  in  the  gate : 

22  Then  let  mine  arm  fall  from  my  shoulder 
blade,  and  mine  arm  be  broken  from  the 

^S^For  destruction  from  God  was  a terror 
to  me,  and  by  reason  of  his  highness  I could 
not  endure.  , , , u ^ 

24  If  I have  made  gold  my  hope,  or  have 
said  to  the  fine  gold.  Thou  art  my  confi- 

^^^If  ’l  rejoiced  because  my  wealth 
great,  and  because  mine  hand  had  gotten 

™?If  I beheld  the  sun  when  it  shined,  or 
the  moon  walking  in  brightness; 

27  And  my  heart  hath  been  secretly  en- 
ticed, or  my  mouth  hath  kissed  my  hand : 

28  This  also  were  an  iniquity  to  be  punwnea 

by  the  judge : for  I should  have  denied  the 
God  that  is  above.  ^ 

29  If  I rejoiced  at  the  destruction  of  him 

that  hated  me,  or  lifted  up  myself  when 
evil  found  him  ; , , , . 

30  (Neither  have  I suffered  my  mouth  to 
sin  by  wishing  a curse  to  his  soul.) 

31  If  the  men  of  my  tabernacle  said  not. 
Oh  that  we  had  of  his  flesh  I we  cannot  be 

32  The  stranger  did  not  lodge  in  the  street: 
but  I opened  my  doors  to  the  traveller. 

33  If  I covered  my  transgressions  as  Adam^ 
by  hiding  mine  iniquity  in  my  bosom : 


mihuis  irmywithJob.  JOB,  XXXIIL  Elihu’szeca  to  speak. 


34  Did  I fear  a great  multitude,  or  did  the 
contempt  of  families  terrify  me,  that  I kept 
silence,  and  went  not  out  of  the  door? 

35  Oh  that  one  would  hear  me  I behold,  my 
desire  is,  that  the  Almighty  would  answer 
me,  and  that  mine  adversary  had  written  a 
book. 

36  Surely  I would  take  it  upon  my  shoulder, 
and  bind  it  os  a crown  to  me. 

37  I would  declare  unto  him  the  number  of 
my  steps ; as  a prince  would  I go  near  unto 
him. 

38  If  my  land  cry  against  me,  or  that  the 
furrows  likewise  thereof  complain; 

39  If  I have  eaten  the  fruits  thereof  with- 
out money,  or  have  caused  the  owners 
thereof  to  lose  their  life : 

40  Let  thistles  grow  instead  of  wheat,  and 
cockle  instead  of  barley.  The  words  of  Job 
are  ended. 


CHAPTER  XXXII. 

Elihu  reasoneth  with  Job. 

SO  these  three  men  ceased  to  answer  Job, 
because  he  was  righteous  in  his  own  eyes. 
2 Then  was  kindled  the  wrath  of  Elihu  the 
son  of  Barachel  the  Buzite,  of  the  kindred 
of  Ram : against  Job  was  his  wrath  kindled, 
because  he  justified  himself  rather  than  God. 
3 Also  against  his  three  friends  was  his 
wrath  kindled,  because  they  had  found  no 
answer,  and  yet  had  condemned  Job. 

4  Now  Elihu  had  waited  till  Job  had  spoken, 
because  they  were  elder  than  he. 

5  W^hen  Elihu  saw  that  there  was  no  answer 
in  the  mouth  of  these  three  men,  then  his 
wrath  was  kindled. 


6 And  Elihu  the  son  of  Barachel  the  Buzite 
answered  and  said,  I am  young,  and  ye  are 
very  old ; wherefore  I was  afraid,  and  durst 
not  shew  you  mine  opinion. 

7 I said.  Days  should  speak,  and  multitude 
of  years  should  teach  wisdom. 

8 But  there  is  a spirit  in  man:  and  the  in- 
spiration of  the  Almighty  giveth  them  un- 
derstanding. 

9 Great  men  are  not  always  wise:  neither 
do  the  aged  understand  judgment. 

I said.  Hearken  to  me;  I also 
will  shew  mine  opinion. 

11  Behold,  I waited  for  your  words ; I gave 
ear  to  your  reasons,  whilst  ye  searched  out 
what  to  say. 

12  Yea,  I attended  unto  you,  and,  behold, 
there  was  none  of  you  that  convinced  Job, 
or  that  answered  his  words : 

13  Lest  ye  should  say.  We  have  found  out 
wisdom : God  thrusteth  him  down,  not  man. 

14  Now  he  hath  not  directed  his  words 
against  me  : neither  will  I answer  him  with 
your  speeches. 

15  They  were  amazed,  they  answered  no 
more : they  left  off  speaking. 

16  When  I had  waited,  (for  they  spake  not, 
out  stood  still,  and  answered  no  more,) 

17  i said,  I will  answer  also  my  part ; I also 
will  shew  mine  opinion. 

18  For  I am  full  of  matter;  the  spirit  with- 
in me  constrain eth  me. 

19  Behold,  my  belly  is  as  wine  which  hath  no 

ready  to  burst  like  new  bottles. 

20  I will  speak,  that  I may  be  refreshed : I 
open  my  lips  and  answer. 

21  Let  me  not,  I pray  you,  accept  any  man’s 


person ; neither  let  me  give  flattering  titles 
unto  man. 

22  For  I know  not  to  give  flattering  titles ; 
in  so  doing  my  Maker  would  soon  take  me 
away. 

CHAPTER  XXXIII. 

Elihu  hlameth  Job's  complaint. 

WHEREFORE,  Job,  I pray  thee,  hear  my 
speeches,  and  hearken  to  all  my  words. 
2 Behold,  now  I have  opened  my  mouth,*my 
tongue  hath  spoken  in  my  mouth. 

3  My  words  shall  be  of  the  uprightness  of 
my  heart:  and  my  lips  shall  utter  knowl- 
edge clearly. 

4  The  Spirit  of  God  hath  made  me,  and  the 
breath  of  the  Almighty  hath  given  me  life. 

5  If  thou  canst  answer  me,  set  thy  words  in 
order  before  me,  stand  up. 

6  Behold,  I am  according  to  thy  wish  in 
God’s  stead : I also  am  formed  out  of  the 
clay. 

7  Behold,  my  terror  shall  not  make  thee 
afraid,  neither  shall  my  hand  be  heavy  upon 
thee. 

8  Surely  thou  hast  spoken  in  mine  hear- 
ing, and  I have  heard  the  voice  of  thy  words. 
saying, 

9  I am  clean  without  transgression,  I am 
innocent ; neither  is  there  iniquity  in  me. 

10  Behold,  he  findeth  occasions  against  me, 
he  counteth  me  for  his  enemy ; 

11  He  putteth  my  feet  in  the  stocks,  he 
marketh  all  my  paths. 

12  Behold,  in  this  thou  art  not  just : I will 
answer  thee,  that  God  is  greater  than  man. 

13  Why  dost  thou  strive  against  him  ? for  he 
giveth  not  account  of  any  of  his  matters. 

14  For  God  speaketh  once,  yea  twice,  yet 
man  perceiveth  it  not. 

15  In  a dream,  in  a vision  of  the  night,  when 
deep  sleep  falleth  upon  men,  in  slumberings 
upon  the  bed ; 

16  Then  he  openeth  the  ears  of  men,  and 
sealeth  their  instruction, 

17  That  he  may  withdraw  man  from  his 
purpose,  and  hide  pride  from  man. 

18  He  keepeth  back  his  soul  from  the  pit, 
and  his  life  from  perishing  by  the  sword. 

19  He  is  chastened  also  with  pain  upon  his 
bed,  and  the  multitude  of  his  bones  with 
strong  pain : 

20  So  that  his  life  abhorreth  bread,  and  his 
soul  dainty  meat. 

21  His  flesh  is  consumed  away,  that  it  can- 
not be  seen;  and  his  bones  that  were  not 
seen  stick  out. 

22  Yea,  his  soul  draweth  near  unto  the 
grave,  and  his  life  to  the  destroyers. 

23  If  there  be  a messenger  with  him,  an  in- 
terpreter, one  among  a thousand,  to  shew 
unto  man  his  uprightness; 

24  Then  he  is  gracious  unto  him,  and  saith. 
Deliver  him  from  going  down  to  the  pit : I 
have  found  a ransom. 

25  His  flesh  shall  be  fresher  than  a child’s: 
he  shall  return  to  the  days  of  his  youth : 

26  He  shall  pray  unto  God,  and  he  will  be 
favourable  unto  him:  and  he  shall  see  his 
face  with  joy : for  he  will  render  unto  man 
his  righteousness. 

27  He  looketh  upon  men,  and  if  any  say,  I 
have  sinned,  and  perverted  that  which  was 
right,  and  it  profited  me  not ; 


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28  He  will  deliver  his  soul  from  going  into 
the  pit,  and  his  life  shall  see  the  light. 

29  Lo,  all  these  things  worketh  God  often- 
times with  man, 

30  To  bring  back  his  soul  from  the  pit,  to  be 
enlightened  with  the  light  of  the  living. 

31  Mark  well,  O Job,  hearken  unto  me ; hold 
thy  peace,  and  I will  speak. 

32  If  thou  hast  any  thing  to  say,  answer 
me:  speak,  for  I desire  to  justify  thee. 

33  If  not,  hearken  unto  me : hold  thy  peace, 
and  I shall  teach  thee  wisdom. 

CHAPTER  XXXIV. 

EUhu  accuseth  Job  of  presumption. 

Furthermore  EUhu  answered  and  said, 
2 Hear  my  words,  O ye  wise  men;  and 
give  ear  unto  me,  ye  that  have  knowledge. 

3  For  the  ear  trieth  words,  as  the  mouth 
tasteth  meat. 

4  Let  us  choose  to  us  judgment : let  us  know 
among  ourselves  what  is  good. 

5  For  Job  hath  said,  I am  righteous:  and 
God  hath  taken  away  my  judgment. 

6  Should  I lie  against  my  right?  my  wound 
is  incurable  without  transgression. 

7  What  man  is  like  Job,  who  drinketh  up 
scorning  like  water? 

8  Which  goeth  in  company  with  the  workers 
of  iniquity,  and  walketh  with  wicked  men. 

9  For  he  hath  said.  It  profiteth  a man  noth- 
ing that  he  should  delight  himself  with  God. 
10  Therefore  hearken  unto  me,  ye  men  of 
understanding : far  be  it  from  God,  that  he 
should  do  wickedness;  and  from  the  Al- 
mighty, that  he  should  commit  iniquity. 

11  For  the  work  of  a man  shall  he  render 
unto  him,  and  cause  every  man  to  find  ac- 
cording to  his  ways. 

12  Yea,  surely  God  will  not  do  wickedly, 
neither  will  the  Almighty  pervert  judgment. 
13  Who  hath  given  him  a charge  over  the 
earth?  or  who  hath  disposed  the  whole 
world? 

14  If  he  set  his  \eart  upon  man,  if  he  gather 
unto  himself  his  spirit  and  his  breath  ; 

15  All  flesh  shall  perish  together,  and  man 
shall  turn  again  unto  dust. 

16  If  now  thou  hast  understanding,  hear 
this:  hearken  to  the  voice  of  my  words. 

17  Shall  even  he  that  hateth  right  govern? 
and  wilt  thou  condemn  him  that  is  most 
just? 

18  Is  it  fit  to  say  to  a king.  Thou  art  wick- 
ed ? and  to  princes.  Ye  are  ungodly  ? 

19  How  much  less  to  him  that  accepteth  not 
the  persons  of  princes,  nor  regardeth  the 
rich  more  than  the  poor?  for  they  all  are 
the  work  of  his  hands. 

20  In  a moment  shall  they  die,  and  the  peo- 
ple shall  be  troubled  at  midnight,  and  pass 
away : and  the  mighty  shall  be  taken  away 
without  hand. 

21  For  his  eyes  are  upon  the  ways  of  man, 
and  he  seeth  all  his  goings. 

22  There  is  no  darkness,  nor  shadow  of 
death,  where  the  workers  of  iniquity  may 
hide  themselves. 

23  For  he  will  not  lay  upon  man  more  than 
right;  that  he  should  enter  into  judgment 
with  God. 

24  He  shall  break  in  pieces  mighty  men 
without  number,  and  set  others  in  their 
steadc 


25  Therefore  he  knoweth  their  works,  and 
he  overturneth  them  in  the  night,  so  that 
they  are  destroyed. 

26  He  striketh  them  as  wicked  men  in  the 
open  sight  of  others ; 

27  Because  they  turned  back  from  him, 
and  would  not  consider  any  of  his  ways: 

28  So  that  they  cause  the  cry  of  the  poor  to 
come  unto  him,  and  he  heareth  the  cry  of 
the  afflicted. 

29  When  he  giveth  quietness,  who  then  can 
make  trouble  ? and  when  he  hideth  his  face, 
who  then  can  behold  him  ? whether  it  be  done 
against  a nation,  or  against  a man  only : 

30  That  the  hypocrite  reign  not,  lest  the 
people  be  ensnared. 

31  Surely  it  is  meet  to  be  said  unto  God,  I 
have  borne  chastisement^  I will  not  offend 
any  more: 

32  That  which  I see  not  teach  thou  me : if  I 
have  done  iniquity,  I will  do  no  more. 

33  Should  it  he  according  to  thy  mind  ? he 
will  recompense  it,  whether  thou  refuse,  or 
whether  thou  choose ; and  not  I : therefore 
speak  what  thou  knowest. 

34  Let  men  of  understanding  tell  me,  and 
let  a wise  man  hearken  unto  me. 

35  Job  hath  spoken  without  knowledge,  and 
his  words  were  without  wisdom. 

36  My  desire  is  that  Job  may  be  tried  unto 
the  end,  because  of  his  answers  for  wicked 
men. 

37  For  he  addeth  rebellion  unto  his  sin,  he 
clappeth  his  hands  among  us,  and  multipli- 
eth  his  words  against  God. 

CHAPTER  XXXV. 

Job's  self  righteousness  reproved. 

ELIHU  spake  moreover,  and  said, 

2  Thinkest  thou  this  to  be  right,  that 
thou  saidst,  My  righteousness  is  more  than 
God’s? 

3  For  thou  saidst.  What  advantage  will  it 
be  unto  thee  ? and^  What  profit  shall  I have, 
if  I be  cleansed  from  my  sin  ? 

4  I will  answer  thee,  and  thy  companions 
with  thee. 

5  Look  unto  the  heavens,  and  see ; and  be- 
hold the  clouds  which  are  higher  than 
thou. 

6  If  thou  sinnest,  what  doest  thou  against 
him  ? or  if  thy  transgressions  be  multiplied, 
what  doest  thou  unto  him  ? 

7  If  thou  be  righteous,  what  givest  thou 
him?  or  what  receiveth  he  of  thine  hand? 

8  Thy  wickedness  may  hurt  a man  as  thou 
art;  and  thy  righteousness  may  profit  the 
son  of  man. 

9  By  reason  of  the  multitude  of  oppressions 
they  make  the  oppressed  to  cry : they  cry  out 
by  reason  of  the  arm  of  the  mighty. 

10  But  none  saith.  Where  is  God  my  maker, 
who  giveth  songs  in  the  night ; 

11  Who  teacheth  us  more  than  the  beasts 
of  the  earth,  and  maketh  us  wiser  than  the 
fowls  of  heaven  ? 

12  There  they  cry,  but  none  giveth  answer, 
because  of  the  pride  of  evil  men. 

13  Surely  God  will  not  hear  vanity,  neither 
will  the  Almighty  regard  it. 

14  Although  thou  sayest  thou  shalt  not  see 
him,  yet  judgment  is  before  him ; therefore 
trust  thou  in  him. 

15  But  now,  because  it  is  not  80,  he  hath 


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God’s  ways  are  just. 

visited  in  his  ang-er ; yet  he  knoweth  it  not 
in  great  extremity : 

16  Therefore  doth  Job  open  his  mouth  in 
vain ; he  multiplieth  words  without  knowl- 
edge. 

CHAPTER  XXXVT. 

God  is  just  in  all  his  ways. 

Eli  HU  also  proceeded,  and  said, 

2  Suffer  me  a Jittle,  and  I will  shew  thee 
that  I have  yet  to  speak  on  God’s  behalf. 

3  I will  fetch  my  knowledge  from  afar,  and 
will  ascribe  righteousness  to  my  Maker. 

4  For  truly  my  words  shall  not  be  false : he 
that  is  perfect  in  knowledge  is  with  thee. 

5  Behold,  God  is  mighty,  and  despiseth  not 
any:  he  is  mighty  in  strength  and  wisdom. 

6  He  preserveth  not  the  life  of  the  wicked : 
but  giveth  right  to  the  poor. 

7  He  withdraweth  not  his  eyes  from  the 
righteous:  but  with  kings  are  they  on  the 
throne;  yea,  he  doth  establish  them  for 
ever,  and  they  are  exalted. 

8  And  if  they  be  bound  in  fetters,  and  be 
holden  in  cords  of  affliction; 

9  Then  he  sheweth  them  their  work,  and 
their  transgressions  that  they  have  exceeded. 
10  He  openeth  also  their  ear  to  discipline, 
and  coramandeth  that  they  return  from  in- 
iquity. 

11  If  they  obey  and  serve  him,  they  shall 
spend  their  days  in  prosperity,  and  their 
years  in  pleasures. 

12  But  if  they  obey  not,  they  shall  perish 
by  the  sword,  and  they  shall  die  without 
knowledge. 

13  But  the  hypocrites  in  heart  heap  up 
wrath:  they  cry  not  when  he  bindeth  them. 
14  They  die  in  youth,  and  their  life  is 
among  the  unclean. 

15  He  delivereth  the  poor  in  his  affliction, 
their  ears  in  oppression. 

Even  so  would  he  have  removed  thee  out 
of  the  strait  into  a broad  place,  where  there 
IS  no  straitness ; and  that  which  should  be 
set  on  thy  table  should  be  full  of  fatness. 

17  But  thou  hast  fulfilled  the  judgment  of 
the  wicked : judgment  and  justice  take  hold 
on  thee. 

18  Because  there  is  wrath,  beware  lest  he 
take  thee  away  with  his  stroke : then  a great 
ransom  cannot  deliver  thee. 

19  Will  he  esteem  thy  riches?  no,  not  gold, 
nor  all  the  forces  of  strength. 

night,  when  people  are 
cut  off  in  their  place. 

21  Take  heed,  regard  not  iniquity : for  this 
hast  thou  chosen  rather  than  affliction. 

22  Behold,  God  exalteth  by  his  power : who 
teacheth  like  him  ? 

23  Who  hath  enjoined  him  his  way  ? or  who 
can  say.  Thou  hast  wrought  iniquity? 

24  Remember  that  thou  magnify  his  work, 
which  men  behold. 

25  Every  man  may  see  it ; man  may  behold 
it  afar  off.  • 

26  Behold,  God  is  great,  and  we  know  him 
not,  neither  can  the  number  of  his  years  be 
searched  out. 

27  For  he  maketh  small  the  drops  of  water : 
they  pour  down  rain  according  to  the  va- 
pour thereof ; 

28  Which  the  clouds  do  drop  and  distil  upon 
man  abundantlyo 


JOB,  XXXVII.  His  wisdom  unsearchable. 

29  Also  can  any  understand  the  spreadings 
of  the  clouds,  or  the  noise  of  his  tabernacle  ’ 

30  Behold,  he  spreadeth  his  light  upon  it 
and  covereth  the  bottom  of  the  sea.  ’ 

31  For  by  them  judgeth  he  the  people ; he 
giveth  meat  in  abundance. 

32  With  clouds  he  covereth  the  light;  and 
commandeth  it  not  to  shine  by  the  cloud  that 
Cometh  betwixt. 

^ The  noise  thereof  sheweth  concerning 
it,  the  cattle  also  concerning  the  vapour. 

CHAPTER  XXXVII. 

God’s  wisdom  unsearchable. 


AT  this  also  my  heart  trembleth,  and  is 
XX-  moved  out  of  his  place. 

2 Hear  attentively  the  noise  of  his  voice, 
and  the  sound  that  goeth  out  of  his  mouth. 

3 He  directeth  it  under  the  whole  heaven, 
and  his  lightning  unto  the  ends  of  the  earth. 

4 After  it  a voice  roareth:  he  thundereth 
with  the  voice  of  his  excellency;  and  he 
wili^not  stay  them  when  his  voice  is  heard. 

5 God  thundereth  marvellously  with  his 
voice ; great  things  doeth  he,  which  we  can- 
not comprehend. 

6 For  he  saith  to  the  snow.  Be  thou  on  the 
earth ; likewise  to  the  small  rain,  and  to  the 
great  rain  of  his  strength. 

7 He  sealeth  up  the  hand  of  every  man ; 
that  all  men  may  know  his  work. 

8 Then  the  beasts  go  into  dens,  and  remain 
in  their  places. 

9 Out  of  the  south  cometh  the  whirlwind : 
and  cold  out  of  the  north. 

10  By  the  breath  of  God  frost  is  given : and 
I^^®3^dth  of  the  waters  is  straitened. 

11  Also  by  watering  he  wearieth  the  thick 
cloud : he  scattereth  his  bright  cloud : 

12  And  it  is  turned  round  about  by  his 
counsels : that  they  may  do  whatsoever  he 
commandeth  them  upon  the  face  of  the 
world  in  the  earth. 

13  He  cause th  it  to  come,  whether  for  cor- 
rection, or  for  his  land,  or  for  mercy. 

14  Hearken  unto  this,  O Job:  stand  still, 
and  consider  the  wondrous  works  of  God. 

15  Dost  thou  know  when  God  disposed 
them,  and  caused  the  light  of  his  cloud  to 
shine  ? 

16  Dost  thou  know  the  balancings  of  the 
clouds,  the  wondrous  works  of  him  which  is 
perfect  in  knowledge  ? 

17  How  thy  garments  are  warm,  when  he 
^1^'?!®^^  ^^®  ^arth  by  the  south  wind? 

18  Hast  thou  with  him  spread  out  the  sky, 
which  is  strong,  and  as  a molten  looking- 

^i3;SS  r 

19  Teach  us  what  we  shall  say  unto  him ; 
/or  we  cannot  order  our  speech  by  reason  of 
darkness. 

20  Shall  it  be  told  him  that  I speak?  if  a 
rnan  speak,  surely  he  shall  be  swallowed  up. 

not  the  bright  light 
which  is  in  the  clouds : but  the  wind  passeth, 
and  cleanseth  them. 

22  Fair  weather  cometh  out  of  the  north ; 
with  God  is  terrible  majesty. 

23  Touching  the  Almighty,  we  cannot  find 
him  out : he  is  excellent  in  power,  and  in 
judgment,  and  in  plenty  of  justice ; he  will 
not  afflict. 

^ Men  do  therefore  fear  him : he  respect- 
etn  not  any  that  are  wise  of  heart. 

377 


Joh  convinced  of  ignorance.  JOB,  XXXVIII.  Of  the  wild  goats  and  hinds. 


CHAPTER  XXXVIII. 

God  challengeth  Joh  to  answer  him. 

Then  the  lord  answered  Job  out  of  the 
whirlwind,  and  said, 

2  Who  is  this  that  darkeneth  counsel  by 
words  without  knowledge? 

3  Gird  up  now  thy  loins  like  a man ; for  I 
will  demand  of  thee,  and  answer  thou  me. 

4  Where  wast  thou  when  I laid  the  founda- 
tions of  the  earth?  declare,  if  thou  hast  un- 
derstanding. 

5  Who  hath  laid  the  measures  thereof,  if 
thou  knowest?  or  who  hath  stretched  the 
line  upon  it? 

6  Whereupon  are  the  foundations  thereof 
fastened  ? or  who  laid  the  corner  stone 
thereof ; 

7  When  the  morning  stars  sang  together, 
and  all  the  sons  of  God  shouted  for  joy? 

8  Or  who  shut  up  the  sea  with  doors,  when 
it  brake  forth,  as  if  it  had  issued  out  of  the 
womb  ? 

9  When  I made  the  cloud  the  garment 
thereof,  and  thick  darkness  a swaddling  band 
for  it, 

10  And  brake  up  for  it  my  decreed  place, 
and  set  bars  and  doors, 

11  And  said.  Hitherto  shalt  thou  come,  but 
no  further : and  here  shall  thy  proud  waves 
be  stayed  ? 

12  Hast  thou  commanded  the  morning 
since  thy  days ; and  caused  the  dayspring  to 
know  his  place ; 

13  That  it  might  take  hold  of  the  ends  of 
the  earth,  that  the  wicked  might  be  shaken 
out  of  it? 

14  It  is  turned  as  clay  to  the  seal ; and  they 
stand  as  a garment. 

15  And  from  the  wicked  their  light  is 
withholden,  and  the  high  arm  shall  be 
broken. 

16  Hast  thou  entered  into  the  springs  of 
the  sea?  or  hast  thou  walked  in  the  search 
of  the  depth  ? 

17  Have  the  gates  of  death  been  opened 
unto  thee  ? or  hast  thou  seen  the  doors  of 
the  shadow  of  death? 

18  Hast  thou  perceived  the  breadth  of  the 
earth  ? declare  if  thou  knowest  it  all. 

19  Where  is  the  way  where  light  dwelleth  ? 
and  as  for  darkness,  where  is  the  place 
thereof, 

20  That  thou  shouldest  take  it  to  the  bound 
thereof,  and  that  thou  shouldest  know  the 
paths  to  the  house  thereof  ? 

21  Knowest  thou  it,  because  thou  wast  then 
born?  or  hecawsc  the  number  of  thy  days  is 
great  ? 

22  Hast  thou  entered  into  the  treasures  of 
the  snow?  or  hast  thou  seen  the  treasures 
of  the  hail, 

23  Which  I have  reserved  against  the  time 
of  trouble,  against  the  day  of  battle  and 
war? 

24  By  what  way  is  the  light  parted,  which 
scattereth  the  east  wind  upon  the  earth? 
25  Who  hath  divided  a watercourse  for  the 
overflowing  of  waters,  or  a way  for  the 
lightning  of  thunder; 

26  To  cause  it  to  rain  on  the  earth,  where  no 
man  is ; on  the  wilderness,  wherein  there  is 
no  man ; 

27  To  satisfy  the  desolate  and  waste  ground  ; 
378 


and  to  cause  the  bud  of  the  tender  herb  to 
spring  forth  ? 

28  Hath  the  rain  a father  ? or  who  hath  be- 
gotten the  drops  of  dew  ? 

29  Out  of  whose  womb  came  the  ice?  and 
the  hoary  frost  of  heaven,  who  hath  gen- 
dered it? 

30  The  waters  are  hid  as  with  a stone,  and 
the  face  of  the  deep  is  frozen. 

31  Canst  thou  bind  the  sweet  influences  of 
Pleiades,  or  loose  the  bands  of  Orion  ? 

32  Canst  thou  bring  forth  Mazzaroth  in  his 
season  ? or  canst  thou  guide  Arcturus  with 
his  sons  ? 

33  Knowest  thou  the  ordinances  of  heaven  ? 
canst  thou  set  the  dominion  thereof  in  the 
earth  ? 

34  Canst  thou  lift  up  thy  voice  to  the  clouds, 
that  abundance  of  waters  may  cover  thee? 

35  Canst  thou  send  lightnings,  that  thev 
may  go,  and  say  unto  thee.  Here  we  aref 

36  Who  hath  put  wisdom  in  the  inward 
parts  ? or  who  hath  given  understanding  to 
the  heart? 

37  Who  can  number  the*  clouds  in  wisdom  ? 
or  who  can  stay  the  bottles  of  heaven, 

38  When  the  dust  groweth  into  hardness, 
and  the  clods  cleave  fast  together? 

39  Wilt  thou  hunt  the  prey  for  the  lion?  or 
fill  the  appetite  of  the  young  lions, 

40  When  they  couch  in  their  dens,  and 
abide  in  the  covert  to  lie  in  wait? 

41  Who  provideth  for  the  raven  his  food  ? 
when  his  young  ones  cry  unto  God,  they 
wander  for  lack  of  meat. 

CHAPTER  XXXIX. 

God's  power  visible  in  the  creation. 

Knowest  thou  the  time  when  the  wild 
goats  of  the  rock  bring  forth  ? or*  canst 
thou  mark  when  the  hinds  do  calve? 

2 Canst  thou  number  the  months  that  they 
fulfil  ? or  knowest  thou  the  time  when  they 
bring  forth  ? 

3 They  bow  themselves,  they  bring  forth 
their  young  ones,  they  cast  out  their  sorrows. 
4 Their  young  ones  are  in  good  liking,  they 
grow  up  with  corn ; they  go  forth,  and 
return  not  unto  them. 

5  Who  hath  sent  out  the  wild  ass  free  ? or 
who  hath  loosed  the  bands  of  the  wild  ass? 

6  Whose  house  I have  made  the  wilderness, 
and  the  barren  land  his  dwellings. 

7  He  scorneth  the  multitude  of  the  city, 
neither  regardeth  he  the  crying  of  the  driver. 
8 The  range  of  the  mountains  is  his  pasture, 
and  he  searcheth  after  every  green  thing. 

9  Will  the  unicorn  be  willing  to  serve  thee, 
or  abide  by  thy  crib  ? 

10  Canst  thou  bind  the  unicorn  with  his  band 
in  the  furrow  ? or  will  he  harrow  the  valleys 
after  thee? 

11  Wilt  thou  trust  him,  because  his  strength 
is  great?  or  wilt  thou  leave  thy  labour  to 
him  ? 0 ^ 

12  Wilt  thou  believe  him,  that  he  will  bring 
home  thy  seed,  and  gather  it  into  thy  barn  ? 
13  Gavest  thou  the  goodly  wings  unto  the 
peacocks?  or  wings  and  feathers  unto  the 
ostrich  ? , XI- 

14  Which  leaveth  her  eggs  in  the  earth,  and 
warmeth  them  in  the  dust, 

15  And  forgetteth  that  the  foot  may  crush 
them,  or  that  the  wild  beast  may  break  them^ 


Job  humbUth  himself,  JOB, 

16  She  is  hardened  ag-ainst  her  young-  ones, 
as  though  they  were  not  hers:  her  labour  is 
in  vain  without  fear; 

17  Because  God  hath  deprived  her  of  wis- 
dom, neither  hath  he  imparted  to  her  un- 
derstanding. 

18  What  time  she  lifteth  up  herself  on  high, 
she  scorneth  the  horse  and  his  rider. 

19  Hast  thou  given  the  horse  strength  ? 
hast  thou  clothed  his  neck  with  thunder? 

20  Canst  thou  make  him  afraid  as  a grass- 
hopper? the  glory  of  his  nostrils  is  terrible. 

21  He  paweth  in  the  valley,  and  rejoiceth 
in  his  strength:  he  goeth  on  to  meet  the 
armed  men. 

22  He  mocketh  at  fear,  and  is  not  affright- 
ed ; neither  turneth  he  back  from  the  sword. 

23  The  quiver  rattleth  against  him,  the 
glittering  spear  and  the  shield. 

24  He  swalloweth  the  ground  with  fierce- 
ness and  rage : neither  believeth  he  that  it 
is  the  sound  of  the  trumpet. 

25  He  saith  among  the  trumpets,  Ha,  ha! 
and  he  smelleth  the  battle  afar  off,  the  thun- 
der of  the  captains,  and  the  shouting. 

26  Doth  the  hawk  fiy  by  thy  wisdom,  and 
stretch  her  wings  toward  the  south? 

27  Doth  the  eagle  mount  up  at  thy  com- 
mand, and  make  her  nest  on  high  ? 

28  She  dwelleth  and  abideth  on  the  rock, 
upon  the  crag  of  the  rock,  and  the  strong 
place. 

29  From  thence  she  seeketh  the  prey,  and 
her  eyes  behold  afar  off. 

30  Her  young  ones  also  suck  up  blood : and 
where  the  slain  are,  there  is  she. 

CHAPTER  XL. 

Job  humbleth  himself  before  God. 

Moreover  the  lord  answered  Job,  and 
said, 

2  Shall  he  that  contendeth  with  the  Al- 
mighty instruct  him  f he  that  reproveth 
God,  let  him  answer  it. 

3  1 Then  Job  answered  the  Lord,  and 
said, 

4  Behold,  I am  vile ; what  shall  I answer 
thee?  I will  lay  mine  hand  upon  my  mouth. 

5  Once  have  I spoken ; but  I will  not  answer : 
yea,  twice ; but  I will  proceed  no  further. 

6 1 Then  answered  the  Lord  unto  Job  out 
of  the  whirlwind,  and  said, 

7  Gird  up  thy  loins  now  like  a man : T will 
demand  of  thee,  and  declare  thou  unto  me. 

8  Wilt  thou  also  disannul  my  judgment? 
wilt  thou  condemn  me,  that  thou  mayest 
be  righteous? 

9  Hast  thou  an  arm  like  God?  or  canst 
thou  thunder  with  a voice  like  him  ? 

10  Deck  thyself  now  with  majesty  and  ex- 
cellency ; and  array  thyself  with  glory  and 
beauty. 

11  Cast  abroad  the  rage  of  thy  wrath : and 
behold  every  one  that  is  proud,  and  abase 
him. 

12  Look  on  every  one  that  is  proud,  and 
bring  him  low ; and  tread  down  the  wicked 
in  their  place. 

13  Hide  them  in  the  dust  together;  and 
bind  their  faces  in  secret. 

14  Then  will  I also  confess  unto  thee  that 
thine  own  right  hand  can  save  thee. 

15 1 Behold  now  behemoth,  which  I made 
with  thee;  he  eateth  grass  as  an  oXo 


-XLI.  Of  the  leviathan. 

16  Lo  now,  his  strength  is  in  his  loins,  and 
his  force  is  in  the  navel  of  his  belly. 

17  He  moveth  his  tail  like  a cedar : the  sin- 
ews of  his  stones  are  wrapped  together. 

18  His  bones  are  as  strong  pieces  of  brass; 
his  bones  are  like  bars  of  iron. 

19  He  is  the  chief  of  the  ways  of  God  : he 
that  made  him  can  make  his  sword  to  ap- 
proach unto  him. 

20  Surely  the  mountains  bring  him  forth 
food,  where  all  the  beasts  of  the  field  play. 

21  He  lieth  under  the  shady  trees,  in  the 
covert  of  the  reed,  and  fens. 

22  The  shady  trees  cover  him  with  their 
shadow ; the  willows  of  the  brook  compass 
him  about. 

23  Behold,  he  drinketh  up  a river,  and  hast- 
eth  not:  he  trusteth  that  he  can  draw  up 
Jordan  into  his  mouth. 

24  He  faketh  it  with  his  eyes:  his  nose 
pierceth  through  snares. 

CHAPTER  XLI. 

Of  God's  great  power  in  the  leviathan. 

CANST  thou  draw  out  leviathan  with  a 
hook  ? or  his  tongue  with  a cord  which 
thou  lettest  down? 

2 Canst  thou  put  a hook  into  his  nose?  or 
bore  his  jaw  through  with  a thorn? 

3 Will  he  make  many  supplications  unto 
thee  ? will  he  speak  soft  ivords  unto  thee  ? 

4 Will  he  make  a covenant  with  thee  ? wilt 
thou  take  him  for  a servant  for  ever  ? 

5 Wilt  thou  play  with  him  as  with  a bird? 
or  wilt  thou  bind  him  for  thy  maidens  ? 

6 Shall  the  companions  make  a banquet  of 
him?  shall  they  part  him  among  the  mer- 
chants ? 

7 Canst  thou  fill  his  skin  with  barbed  irons  ? 
or  his  head  with  fish  spears  ? 

8 Lay  thine  hand  upon  him,  remember  the 
battle,  do  no  more. 

9 Behold,  the  hope  of  him  is  in  vain : shall 
not  one  be  cast  down  even  at  the  sight  of 
him? 

10  None  is  so  fierce  that  dare  stir  him  up : 
who  then  is  able  to  stand  before  me? 

11  Who  hath  prevented  me,  that  I should 
repay  him?  whatsoever  is  under  the  whole 
heaven  is  mine. 

12  I will  not  conceal  his  parts,  nor  his  pow- 
er, nor  his  comely  proportion. 

13  Who  can  discover  the  face  of  his  gar- 
ment? or  who  can  come  to  him  with  his 
double  bridle? 

14  Who  can  open  the  doors  of  his  face  ? his 
teeth  are  terrible  round  about. 

15  His  scales  are  his  pride,  shut  up  together 
as  with  a close  seal. 

16  One  is  so  near  to  another,  that  no  air 
can  come  between  them. 

17  They  are  joined  one  to  another,  they  stick 
together,  that  they  cannot  be  sundered. 

18  By  his  neesings  a light  doth  shine,  and 
his  eyes  are  like  the  eyelids  of  the  morning. 
19  Out  of  his  mouth  go  burning  lamps,  and 
sparks  of  fire  leap  out. 

20  Out  of  his  nostrils  goeth  smoke,  as  out  of 
a seething  pot  or  caldron. 

21  His  breath  kindleth  coals,  and  a fiame 
goeth  out  of  his  mouth. 

22  In  his  neck  remaineth  strength,  and  sor° 
row  is  turned  into  joy  before  him, 

23  The  flakes  of  his  flesh  are  joined  togeth^ 


Ood  accepteth  Job^  and  PSALMS,  I.  doubleth  his  former  blessings. 


er : they  are  firm  in  themselves ; they  can- 
not be  moved. 

24  His  heart  is  as  firm  as  a stone ; yea,  as 
hard  as  a piece  of  the  nether  millstone. 

25  When  he  raiseth  up  himself,  the  mighty 
are  afraid:  by  reason  of  breakings  they 
purify  themselves. 

26  The  sword  of  him  that  layeth  at  him  can- 
not hold  : the  spear,  the  dart,  nor  the  haber- 
geon. 

27  He  esteemeth  iron  as  straw,  and  brass  as 
rotten  wood. 

28  The  arrow  cannot  make  him  flee : sling 
stones  are  turned  with  him  into  stubble. 

29  Darts  are  counted  as  stubble : he  laugh- 
eth  at  the  shaking  of  a spear. 

30  Sharp  stc  nes  are  under  him : he  spread- 
eth  sharp  pointed  things  upon  the  mire. 

31  He  maketh  the  deep  to  boil  like  a pot : 
he  maketh  the  sea  like  a pot  of  ointment. 

32  He  maketh  a path  to  shine  after  him ; 
one  would  think  the  deep  to  be  hoary. 

33  Upon  earth  there  is  not  his  like,  who  is 
made  without  fear. 

34  He  beholdeth  all  high  things ; he  is  a king 
over  all  the  children  of  pride. 

CHAPTER  XLII. 

God  accepteth  and  blesseth  Job. 

Then  Job  answered  the  Lord,  and  said, 

2  I know  that  thou  canst  do  every  thing, 
and  that  no  thought  can  l?e  withholden  from 
thee. 

3  Who  is  he  that  hideth  counsel  without 
knowledge?  therefore  have  I uttered  that  I 
understood  not;  things  too  wonderful  for 
me,  which  I knew  not. 

4  Hear,  I beseech  thee,  and  I will  speak ; I 
will  demand  of  thee,  and  declare  thou  unto 
me. 

5  I have  heard  of  thee  by  the  hearing  of  the 
ear ; but  now  mine  eye  seeth  thee : 

6  Wherefore  I abhor  myself,  and  repent  in 
dust  and  ashes. 

7  II  And  it  was  so,  that  after  the  Lord  had 
spoken  these  words  unto  Job,  the  Lord  said 


to  Eliphaz  the  Temanite,  My  wrath  is  kin- 
dled against  thee,  and  against  thy  two 
friends : for  ye  have  not  spoken  of  me  the 
thing  that  is  right,  as  my  servant  Job  hath. 

8 Therefore  take  unto  you  now  seven  bull- 
ocks and  seven  rams,  and  go  to  my  servant 
Job,  and  offer  up  for  yourselves  a burnt  of- 
fering; and  my  servant  Job  shall  pray  for 
you : for  him  will  I accept : lest  I deal  with 
you  after  your  folly,  in  that  ye  have  not 
spoken  of  me  the  thing  which  is  right,  like 
my  servant  Job. 

9 So  Eliphaz  the  Temanite  and  Bildad  the 
Shuhite  and  Zophar  the  Naamathite  went, 
and  did  according  as  the  Lord  commanded 
them : the  Lord  also  accepted  Job. 

10  And  the  Lord  turned  the  captivity  of 
Job,  when  he  prayed  for  his  friends:  also 
the  Lord  gave  Job  twice  as  much  as  he  had 
before. 

11  Then  came  there  unto  him  all  his  breth- 
ren, and  all  his  sisters,  and  all  they  that  had 
been  of  his  acquaintance  before,  and  did  eat 
bread  with  him  in  his  house : and  they  be- 
moaned him,  and  comforted  him  over  all 
the  evil  that  the  Lord  had  brought  upon 
him:  every  man  also  gave  him  a piece  of 
money,  and  every  one  an  earring  of  gold. 

12  So  the  Lord  blessed  the  latter  end  of 
Job  more  than  his  beginning:  for  he  had 
fourteen  thousand  sheep,  and  six  thousand 
camels,  and  a thousand  yoke  of  oxen,  and  a 
thousand  she  asses. 

13  He  had  also  seven  sons  and  three  daugh- 
ters. 

14  And  he  called  the  name  of  the  first, 
Jemima ; and  the  name  of  the  second,  Kezia ; 
and  the  name  of  the  third,  Keren-happuch. 

15  And  in  all  the  land  were  no  women 
found  so  fair  as  the  daughters  of  Job:  and 
their  father  gave  them  inheritance  among 
their  brethren. 

16  After  this  lived  Job  a hundred  and  forty 
years,  and  saw  his  sons,  and  his  sons’  sons, 
even  four  generations. 

17  So  Job  died,  being  old  and  full  of  days. 


THE  BOOK  OF  PSALMS. 


PSALM  I. 

Happy  state  of  the  godly,  &c. 

Blessed  is  the  man  that  walketh  not  in 
the  counsel  of  the  ungodly,  nor  stand- 
eth  in  the  way  of  sinners,  nor  sitteth  in  the 
seat  of  the  scornful. 

2  But  his  delight  is  in  the  law  of  the  Lord  ; 
and  in  his  law  doth  he  meditate  day  and 
night. 

3  And  he  shall  be  like  a tree  planted  by  the 
rivers  of  water,  that  bringeth  forth  his  fruit 
in  his  season ; his  leaf  also  shall  not  wither; 
and  whatsoever  he  doeth  shall  prosper. 

4  The  ungodly  are  not  so : but  are  like  the 
chaff  which  the  wind  driveth  away. 

5  Therefore  the  ungodly  shall  not  stand  in 
the  judgment,  nor  sinners  in  the  congrega- 
tion of  the  righteous. 

6  For  the  Lord  knoweth  the  way  of  the 
righteous : but  the  way  of  the  ungodly  shall 
perisho 


PSALM  II. 

ChrisVs  spiritual  kingdom. 

WHY  do  the  heathen  rage,  and  the  peo- 
ple imagine  a vain  thing? 

2  The  kings  of  the  earth  set  themselves,  and 
the  rulers  take  counsel  together,  against  the 
Lord,  and  against  his  Anointed,  saying, 

3  Let  us  break  their  bands  asunder,  and 
cast  away  their  cords  from  us. 

4  He  that  sitteth  in  the  heavens  shall  laugh : 
the  Lord  shall  have  them  in  derision. 

5  Then  shall  he  speak  unto  them  in  his 
wrath,  and  vex  them  in  his  sore  displeasure. 
6 Yet  have  I set  my  King  upon  my  holy  hill 
of  Zion. 

7  I will  declare  the  decree : the  Lord  hath* 
said  unto  me.  Thou  art  my  Son;  this  day 
have  I begotten  thee. 

8  Ask  of  me,  and  I shall  give  thee  the  hea- 
then for  thine  inheritance,  and  the  utter- 
most parte  of  the  earth  for  thy  possessiono 


David  prayeth  to  God.  PSALMS,  VII.  God  fav(mreth  not  the  wicked. 


9 Thou  shalt  break  them  with  a rod  of 
iron ; thou  shalt  dash  them  in  pieces  like 
a potter’s  vessel. 

10  Be  wise  now  therefore,  O ye  king-s:  be 
instructed,  ye  judges  of  the  earth. 

11  Serve  the  Lord  with  fear,  and  rejoice 
with  trembling. 

12  Kiss  the  Son,  lest  he  be  angry,  and  ye 
perish  from  the  way,  when  his  wrath  is  kin- 
dled but  a little.  Blessed  are  all  they  that 
put  their  trust  in  him. 

PSALM  III. 

The  security  of  God's  protection. 

A Psalm  of  David,  when  he  fled  from  Absalom  his  son. 

Lord,  how  are  they  increased  that  trouble 
me ! many  are  they  that  rise  up  against 

me. 

2  Many  there  be  which  say  of  my  soul,  There 
is  no  help  for  him  in  God.  Selah. 

3  But  thou,  O Lord,  art  a shield  for  me ; 
my  glory,  and  the  lifter  up  of  mine  head. 

4  I cried  unto  the  Lord  with  my  voice,  and 
he  heard  me  out  of  his  holy  hill.  Selah. 

5  I laid  me  down  and  slept ; I awaked ; for 
the  Lord  sustained  me. 

6  I will  not  be  afraid  of  ten  thousands  of 
people,  that  have  set  themselves  against  me 
round  about. 

7  Arise,  O Lord  ; save  me,  O my  God  : for 
thou  hast  smitten  all  mine  enemies  upon  the 
cheek  bone ; thou  hast  broken  the  teeth  of 
the  ungodly. 

8  Salvation  helongeth  unto  the  Lord  : thy 
blessing  is  upon  thy  people.  Selah. 

PSALM  IV. 

David  prayeth  for  audience. 

To  the  chief  Musician  on  Neginoth,  A Psalm  of  David. 

Hear  me  when  I call,  O God  of  my  right- 
eousness : thou  hast  enlarged  me  when 
I was  in  distress ; have  mercy  upon  me,  and 
hear  my  prayer. 

2  O ye  sons  of  men,  how  long  will  ye  turn 
my  glory  into  shame?  how  long  will  ye  love 
vanity,  and  seek  after  leasing  ? Selah. 

3  But  know  that  the  Lord  hath  set  apart 
him  that  is  godly  for  himself : the  Lord  will 
hear  when  I call  unto  him. 

4  Stand  in  awe,  and  sin  not : commune  with 
your  own  heart  upon  your  bed,  and  be  still. 
Selah. 

5  Offer  the  sacrifices  of  righteousness,  and 
put  your  trust  in  the  Lord. 

6  There  be  many  that  say.  Who  will  shew 
us  any  good  ? Lord,  lift  thou  up  the  light 
of  thy  countenance  upon  us. 

7  Thou  hast  put  gladness  in  my  heart,  more 
than  in  the  time  that  their  corn  and  their 
wine  increased. 

8  I will  both  lay  me  down  in  peace,  and 
sleep:  for  thou.  Lord,  only  makest  me 
dwell  in  safety. 

PSALM  V. 

David's  ^profession  in  prayer. 

To  the  chief  Musician  upon  Nehiloth,  A Psalm  of  David. 
IVE  ear  to  my  words,  O Lord  ; consider 
my  meditation. 

2  Hearken  unto  the  voice  of  my  cry,  my 
King,  and  my  God  : for  unto  thee  will  I pray. 

3  My  voice  shalt  thou  hear  in  the  morning, 
O Lord  ; in  the  morning  will  I direct  my 
prayer  unto  thee,  and  will  look  up. 


4 For  thou  art  not  a God  that  hath  pleasure 
in  wickedness  : neither  shall  evil  dwell  with 
thee. 

5 The  foolish  shall  not  stand  in  thy  sight: 
thou  hatest  all  workers  of  iniquity. 

6 Thou  shalt  destroy  them  that  speak  leas- 
ing : the  Lord  will  abhor  the  bloody  and  de- 
ceitful man. 

7 But  as  for  me,  I will  come  into  thy  house 
in  the  multitude  of  thy  mercy : and  in  thy 
fear  will  I worship  toward  thy  holy  temple. 

8 Lead  me,  O Lord,  in  thy  righteousness 
because  of  mine  enemies;  make  thy  waj 
straight  before  my  face. 

9 For  there  is  no  faithfulness  in  their 
mouth ; their  inward  part  is  very  wicked- 
ness ; their  throat  is  an  open  sepulchre ; 
they  flatter  with  their  tongue. 

10  Destroy  thou  them,  O God ; let  them  fall 
by  their  own  counsels ; cast  them  out  in  the 
multitude  of  their  transgressions ; for  they 
have  rebelled  against  thee. 

11  But  let  all  those  that  put  their  trust  in 
thee  rejoice : let  them  ever  shout  for  joy, 
because  thou  defendest  them : let  them  also 
that  love  thy  name  be  joyful  in  thee. 

12  For  thou.  Lord,  wilt  bless  the  right- 
eous; with  favour  wilt  thou  compass  him 
as  with  a shield. 

PSALM  VI. 

David's  complaint  in  sickness. 

, To  the  chief  Musician  on  Neginoth  upon  Sheminith, 
A Psalm  of  David. 

OLORD,  rebuke  me  not  in  thine  anger, 
neither  chasten  me  in  thy  hot  displeas- 
ure. 

2  Have  mercy  upon  me,  O Lord  ; for  I am 
weak  : O Lord,  heal  me ; for  my  bones  are 
vexed. 

3  My  soul  is  also  sore  vexed : but  thou,  O 
Lord,  how  long  ? 

4  Return,  O Lord,  deliver  my  soul : oh  save 
me  for  thy  mercies’  sake. 

5  For  in  death  there  is  no  remembrance  of 
thee : in  the  grave  who  shall  give  thee  thanks? 
6 I am  weary  with  my  groaning;  all  the 
night  make  I my  bed  to  swim ; I water  my 
couch  with  my  tears. 

7 Mine  eye  is  consumed  because  of  grief ; 
it  waxeth  old  because  of  all  mine  enemies. 

8 Depart  from  me,  all  ye  workers  of  iniq- 
uity ; for  the  Lord  hath  heard  the  voice  of 
my  weeping. 

9  The  Lord  hath  heard  my  supplication ; 
the  Lord  will  receive  my  prayer. 

19  Let  all  mine  enemies  be  ashamed  and 
sore  vexed : let  them  return  and  be  ashamed 
suddenly. 

PSALM  VII. 

David  prayeth  against  his  enemies. 
Shiggaion  of  David,  which  he  sang  unto  the  Lord, 
concerning  the  words  of  Cush  the  Benjamite. 

OLORD  my  God,  in  thee  do  I put  my 
trust : save  me  from  all  them  that  per- 
secute me,  and  deliver  me  : 

2  Lest  he  tear  my  soul  like  a lion,  rending 
it  in  pieces,  while  there  is  none  to  deliver. 

3  O Lord  my  God,  if  I have  done  this ; if 
there  be  iniquity  in  my  hands; 

4  If  I have  rewarded  evil  unto  him  that  was 
at  peace  with  me ; (yea,  I have  delivered  him 
that  without  cause  is  mine  enemy ;) 

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God’s  great  looe  to  man.  PSALMS,  VIII.  David  praiseth  God. 


5 Let  the  enemy  persecute  my  soul,  and 
take  it;  yea,  let  him  tread  down  my  life  up- 
on the  earth,  and  lay  mine  honour  in  the 
dust.  Selah. 

6 Arise,  O Lord,  in  thine  ang-er,  lift  up  thy- 
self because  of  the  rage  of  mine  enemies: 
and  awake  for  me  to  the  judgment  that  thou 
hast  commanded. 

7 So  shall  the  congregation  of  the  people 
compass  thee  about : for  their  sakes  there- 
fore return  thou  on  high. 

8 The  Lord  shall  judge  the  people:  judge 
me,  O Lord,  according  to  my  righteousness, 
and  according  to  mine  integrity  that  is  in  me. 

9 Oh  let  the  wickedness  of  the  wicked  come 
to  an  end;  but  establish  the  just:  for  the 
righteous  God  trieth  the  hearts  and  reins. 

10  My  defence  is  of  God,  which  saveth  the 
upright  in  heart. 

11  God  judgeth  the  righteous,  and  God  is 
angry  with  the  wicked  every  day. 

13  If  he  turn  not,  he  will  whet  his  sword ; 
he  hath  bent  his  bow,  and  made  it  ready. 

13  He  hath  also  prepared  for  him  the  in- 
struments of  death;  heordaineth  his  arrows 
against  the  persecutors. 

14  Behold,  he  travaileth  with  iniquity,  and 
hath  conceived  mischief,  and  brought  forth 
falsehood. 

15  He  made  a pit,  and  digged  it,  and  is  fall- 
en into  the  ditch  which  he  made. 

16  His  mischief  shall  return  upon  his  own 
head,  and  his  violent  dealing  shall  come 
down  upon  his  own  pate. 

17  I will  praise  the  Lord  according  to  his 
righteousness:  and  will  sing  praise  to  the 
name  of  the  Lord  most  high. 

PSALM  VIII. 

God’s  great  love  to  man. 

To  the  chief  Musician  upon  Gittith,  A Psalm  of  David. 

OLORD  our  Lord,  how  excellent  is  thy 
name  in  all  the  earth ! who  hast  set  thy 
glory  above  the  heav^ens. 

2  Out  of  the  mouth  of  babes  and  sucklings 
hast  thou  ordained  strength  because  of 
thine  enemies,  that  thou  mightest  still  the 
enemy  and  the  avenger. 

3  When  I consider  thy  heavens,  the  work 
of  thy  fingers,  the  moon  and  the  stars,  which 
thou  hast  ordained; 

4  What  is  man,  that  thou  art  mindful  of  him  ? 
and  the  son  of  man,  that  thou  visitest  him  ? 
5 For  thou  hast  made  him  a little  lower 
than  the  angels,  and  hast  crowned  him  with 
glory  and  honour. 

6  Thou  madest  him  to  have  dominion  over 
the  works  of  thy  hands;  thou  hast  put  ail 
things  under  his  feet : 

7  All  sheep  and  oxen,  yea,  and  the  beasts 
of  the  field; 

8  The  fowl  of  the  air,  and  the  fish  of  the 
sea,  and  whatsoever  passeth  through  the 
paths  of  the  seas. 

9  O Lord  our  Lord,  how  excellent  is  thy 
name  in  all  the  earth! 

PSALM  IX. 

David  praiseth  God,  Ac. 

To  the  chief  Musician  upon  Muth-labben,  A Psalm  of 
David. 

I  WILL  praise  thee,  O Lord,  with  my  whole 
heart;  I will  shew  forth  all  thy  marvel- 
lous works. 


2 I will  be  glad  and  rejoice  in  thee : I will 
sing  praise  to  thy  name,  O thou  Most  High. 

3 When  mine  enemies  are  turned  back,  they 
shall  fall  and  perish  at  thy  presence. 

4 For  thou  hast  maintained  my  right  and 
my  cause ; thou  satest  in  the  throne  judging 
right. 

5 Thou  hast  rebuked  the  heathen,  thou  hast 
destroyed  the  wicked,  thou  hast  put  out 
their  name  for  ever  and  ever. 

6 O thou  enemy,  destructions  are  come  to  a 
perpetual  end:  and  thou  hast  destroyed 
cities ; their  memorial  is  perished  with  them. 

7 But  the  Lord  shall  endure  for  ever : he 
hath  prepared  his  throne  for  judgment. 

8 And  he  shall  judge  the  world  in  righteous- 
ness, he  shall  minister  judgment  to  the  peo- 
ple in  uprightness. 

9 The  Lord  also  will  be  a refuge  for  the 
oppressed,  a refuge  in  times  of  trouble. 

10  And  they  that  know  thy  name  will  put 
their  trust  in  thee : for  thou.  Lord,  hast  not 
forsaken  them  that  seek  thee. 

11  Sing  praises  to  the  Lord,  which  dwell- 
eth  in  Zion : declare  among  the  people  his 
doings. 

13  When  he  maketh  inquisition  for  blood, 
he  remembereth  them:  he  forgetteth  not 
the  cry  of  the  humble. 

13  Have  mercy  upon  me,  O Lord  ; consider 
my  trouble  which  I suffer  of  them  that  hate 
me,  thou  that  liftest  me  up  from  the  gates 
of  death : 

14  That  I may  shew  forth  all  thy  praise  in 
the  gates  of  the  daughter  of  Zion : I will  re- 
joice in  thy  salvation. 

15  The  heathen  are  sunk  down  In  the  pit 
that  they  made : in  the  net  which  they  hid  is 
their  own  foot  taken. 

16  The  Lord  is  known  hy  the  judgment 
which  he  executeth:  the  wicked  is  snared 
in  the  work  of  his  own  hands.  Higgaion. 
Selah. 

17  The  wicked  shall  be  turned  into  hell,  and 
all  the  nations  that  forget  God. 

18  For  the  needy  shall  not  always  be  for- 
gotten: the  expectation  of  the  poor  shall 
not  perish  for  ever. 

19  Arise,  O Lord  ; let  not  man  prevail : let 
the  heathen  be  judged  in  thy  sight. 

20  Put  them  in  fear,  O Lord  ; that  the  na- 
tions may  know  themselves  to  be  but  men. 
Selah. 

PSALM  X. 

David's  complaint  of  the  wicked. 

WHY  standest  thou  afar  off,  O Lord? 

why  hidest  thou  thyself  in  times  of 
trouble  ? 

2  The  wicked  in  his  pride  doth  persecute 
the  poor : let  them  be  taken  in  the  devices 
that  they  have  imagined. 

3  For  the  wicked  boasteth  of  his  heart  s de- 
sire, and  blesseth  the  cov^etous,  whom  the 
Lord  abhorreth.  ^ 

4  The  wicked,  through  the  pride  of  his 
countenance,  will  not  seek  after  God:  God 
is  not  in  all  his  thoughts. 

5  His  ways  are  always  grievous;  thy  judg- 
ments are  far  above  out  of  his  sight : as  Jor 
all  his  enemies,  he  puffeth  at  them. 

6  He  hath  said  m his  heart,  1 shall  not  be 
moved : for  I shall  never  he  in  adversity. 

7  His  mouth  is  full  ol  cursing  and  deceit 


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David  s conJUience  in  Qod.  PSALMS,  XV.  TIlc  corruptwn  of  man. 


and  fraud : under  his  tong-ue  is  mischief  and 
vanity. 

8 He  sitteth  in  the  lurking-  places  of  the 
villages:  in  the  secret  places  doth  he  mur- 
der the  innocent:  his  eyes  are  privily  set 
against  the  poor. 

9 He  lieth  in  wait  secretly  as  a lion  in  his 
den : he  lieth  in  wait  to  catch  the  poor : he 
doth  catch  the  poor,  when  he  draweth  him 
into  his  net. 

10  He  croucheth,  and  humbleth  himself, 
that  the  poor  may  fall  by  his  strong  ones. 

11  He  hath  said  in  his  heart,  God  hath  for- 
gotten : he  hideth  his  face ; he  will  never 
see  it. 

12  Arise,  O Lord  ; O God,  lift  up  thine 
hand:  forget  not  the  humble. 

13  Wherefore  doth  the  wicked  contemn 
God?  he  hath  said  in  his  heart.  Thou  wilt 
not  require  it. 

14  Thou  hast  seen  it ; for  thou  beholdest 
mischief  and  spite,  to  requite  it  with  thy 
hand:  the  poor  committeth  himself  unto 
thee ; thou  art  the  helper  of  the  fatherless. 

15  Break  thou  the  arm  of  the  wicked  and 
the  evil  man:  seek  out  his  wickedness  till 
thou  find  none. 

16  The  Lord  is  King  for  ever  and  ever : the 
heathen  are  perished  out  of  his  land. 

17  Lord,  thou  hast  heard  the  desire  of  the 
humble : thou  wilt  prepare  their  heart,  thou 
wilt  cause  thine  ear  to  hear : 

18  To  judge  the  fatherless  and  the  oppress- 
ed, that  the  man  of  the  earth  may  no  more 
oppress. 

PSALM  XI. 

The  psalmist's  confidence  in  God. 

To  the  chief  Musician,  A Psalm  of  David. 

IN  the  Lord  put  I my  trust : how  say  ye  to 
my  soul.  Flee  as  a bird  to  your  mountain? 

2 For,  lo,  the  wicked  bend  their  bow,  they 
make  ready  their  arrow  upon  the  string, 
that  they  may  privily  shoot  at  the  upright 
m heart. 

3 If  the  foundations  be  destroyed,  what  can 
the  righteous  do  ? 

4 The  Lord  is  in  his  holy  temple,  the  Lord’s 
throne  is  in  heaven : his  eyes  behold,  his 
eyelids  try,  the  children  of  men. 

5 The  Lord  trieth  the  righteous : but  the 
wicked  and  him  that  loveth  violence  his  soul 
hateth. 

6 Upon  the  wicked  he  shall  rain  snares,  fire 
and  brimstone,  and  a horrible  tempest : this 
shall  he  the  portion  of  their  cup. 

7 For  the  righteous  Lord  loveth  righteous- 
ness ; his  countenance  doth  behold  the  up- 
right. 


PSALM  XII. 


David  imploreth  help  from  God. 

To  the  chief  Musician  upon  Sheminith,  A Psalm  of 
David. 


Help,  Lord  ; for  the  godly  man  ceaseth : 

for  the  faithful  fail  from  among  the 
children  of  men. 


2 They  speak  vanity  every  one  with  his 
neighbour : with  flattering  lips  and  with  a 
double  heart  do  they  speak. 

3 The  Lord  shall  cut  off  all  flattering 
lips,  and  the  tongue  that  speaketh  proud 
things : 

4 Who  have  said.  With  our  tongue  will  we 


prevail ; our  lips  are  our  own : who  is  lord 
over  us? 

5 For  the  oppression  of  the  poor,  for  the 
sighing  of  the  needy,  now  will  I arise,  saith 
the  Lord  ; I will  set  him  in  safety /rom  him 
that  puffeth  at  him. 

6 The  words  of  the  Lord  are  pure  words: 
as  silver  tried  in  a furnace  of  earth,  purified 
seven  times. 

7 Thou  Shalt  keep  them,  O Lord,  thou  shalt 
preserve  them  from  this  generation  for  ever. 

8 The  wicked  walk  on  every  side,  when  the 
vilest  men  are  exalted. 

PSALM  XIII. 

David  complaineth  of  delay. 

To  the  chief  Musician,  A Psalm  of  David. 

HOW  long  wilt  thou  forget  me,  O Lord? 

for  ever  ? how  long  wilt  thou  hide  thy 
face  from  me  ? 

2  How  long  shall  I take  counsel  in  my  soul, 
having  sorrow  in  my  heart  daily?  how  long 
shall  mine  enemy  be  exalted  over  me? 

3  Consider  and  hear  me,  O Lord  my  God  : 
lighten  mine  eyes,  lest  I sleep  the  sleep  of 
death ; 

4  Lest  mine  enemy  say,  I have  prevailed 
against  him ; and  those  that  trouble  me  re- 
joice when  I am  moved. 

5  But  I have  trusted  in  thy  mercy;  my 
heart  shall  rejoice  in  thy  salvation. 

6  I will  sing  unto  the  Lord,  because  he 
hath  dealt  bountifully  with  me. 

PSALM  XIV. 

The  depravity  of  a natural  man. 

To  the  chief  Musician,  A Psalm  of  David. 

The  fool  hath  said  in  his  heart,  There  is 
no  God.  They  are  corrupt,  they  have 
done  abominable  works,  there  is  none  that 
doeth  good. 

2  The  Lord  looked  down  from  heaven  upon 
the  children  of  men,  to  see  if  there  were  any 
that  did  understand,  and  seek  God. 

3  They  are  all  gone  aside,  they  are  all  to- 
gether become  filthy:  there  is  none  that 
doeth  good,  no,  not  one. 

4  Have  all  the  workers  of  iniquity  no 
knowledge?  who  eat  up  my  people  os  they 
eat  bread,  and  call  not  upon  the  Lord. 

5  There  were  they  in  great  fear:  for  God  is 
in  the  generation  of  the  righteous. 

6  Ye  have  shamed  the  counsel  of  the  poor, 
because  the  Lord  is  his  refuge. 

7  Oh  that  the  salvation  of  Israel  were  come 
out  of  Zion  I when  the  Lord  bringeth  back 
the  captivity  of  his  people,  Jacob  shall  re- 
joice, and  Israel  shall  be  glad. 

PSALM  XV. 

A citizen  of  Zion  described. 

A Psalm  of  David. 

Lord,  who  shall  abide  in  thy  tabernacle? 

who  shall  dwell  in  thy  holy  hill  ? 

2  He  that  walketh  uprightly,  and  worketh 
righteousness,  and  speaketh  the  truth  in  his 
heart. 

3  He  that  backbiteth  not  with  his  tongue, 
nor  doeth  evil  to  his  neighbour,  nor  taketh 
up  a reproach  against  his  neighbour. 

4  In  whose  eyes  a vile  person  is  contemned ; 
but  he  honoureth  them  that  fear  the  Lord. 
He  that  sweareth  to  his  own  hurt,  and  chang- 
eth  not. 


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David  prayeth  for  help. 

5  He  that  putteth  not  out  his  money  to 
usury,  nor  taketh  reward  against  the  in- 
nocent. He  that  doeth  these  things  shall 
never  be  moved. 

PSALM  XVT. 

David  fleeth  to  God. 

Michtam  of  David. 

PRESERVE  me,  O God : for  in  thee  do  I 
put  my  trust. 

2  0 my  soul,  thou  hast  said  unto  the  Lord, 
Thou  art  my  Lord : my  goodness  extendeth 
not  to  thee; 

3  But  to  the  saints  that  are  in  the  earth,  and 
to  the  excellent,  in  whom  is  all  my  delight. 

4  Their  sorrows  shall  be  multiplied  that 
hasten  after  another  god:  their  drink  offer- 
ings of  blood  will  I not  offer,  nor  take  up 
their  names  into  my  lips. 

5  The  Lord  is  the  portion  of  mine  inherit- 
ance and  of  my  cup : thou  maintainest  my 
lot. 

6  The  lines  are  fallen  unto  me  m pleasant 
places ; yea,  I have  a goodly  heritage. 

7  I will  bless  the  Lord,  who  hath  given  me 
counsel:  my  reins  also  instruct  me  in  the 
night  seasons. 

8  I have  set  the  Lord  always  before  me : 
because  he  is  at  my  right  hand,  I shall  not 
be  moved. 

9  Therefore  my  heart  is  glad,  and  my  glory 
rejoiceth : my  flesh  also  shall  rest  in  hope. 

10  For  thou  wilt  not  leave  my  soul  in  hell ; 
neither  wilt  thou  suffer  thine  Holy  One  to 
see  corruption. 

11  Thou  wilt  shew  me  the  path  of  life : in 
thy  presence  is  fulness  of  joy  ; at  thy  right 
hand  there  are  pleasures  for  evermore. 

PSALM  XVII. 

David  craveth  help  of  God. 

A Prayer  of  David. 

Hear  the  right,  O Lord,  attend  unto 
my  cry ; give  ear  unto  my  prayer,  that 
goeth  not  out  of  feigned  lips. 

2  Let  my  sentence  come  forth  from  thy 
presence ; let  thine  eyes  behold  the  things 
that  are  equal.  ' 

3  Thou  hast  proved  mine  heart ; thou  hast 
visited  me  in  the  night;  thou  hast  tried  me, 
and  Shalt  find  nothing : I am  purposed  that 
my  mouth  shall  not  transgress. 

4  Concerning  the  works  of  men,  by  the 
word  of  thy  lips  I have  kept  me  from  the 
paths  of  the  destroyer. 

5  Hold  up  my  goings  in  thy  paths,  that  my 
footsteps  slip  not. 

6  I have  called  upon  thee,  for  thou  wilt 
hear  me,  O God : incline  thine  ear  unto  me, 
and  hear  my  speech. 

7  Shew  thy  marvellous  lovingkindness,  O 
thou  that  savest  by  thy  right  hand  them 
which  put  their  trust  in  thee  from  those 
that  rise  up  against  them. 

8  Keep  me  as  the  apple  of  the  eye;  hide 
me  under  the  shadow  of  thy  wings, 

9  From  the  wicked  that  oppress  me,  from 
my  deadly  enemies,  who  compass  me  about. 
10  They  are  inclosed  in  their  own  fat:  with 
their  mouth  they  speak  proudly. 

11  They  have  now  compassed  us  in  our 
steps:  they  have  set  their  eyes  bowing 
down  to  the  earth  ; 

13  Like  as  a lion  that  is  greedy  of  his  prey, 
384 


David  praiseth  God  for 

and  as  it  were  a young  lion  lurking  in  se- 
cret places. 

13  Arise,  O Lord,  disappoint  him,  cast  him 
down:  deliver  my  soul  from  the  wicked, 
which  is  thy  sword: 

14  From  men  which  are  thy  hand,  O Lord, 
from  men  of  the  world,  which  have  their 
portion  in  this  life,  and  whose  belly  thou 
finest  with  thy  hid  treasure:  they  are  full 
of  children,  and  leave  the  rest  of  their  sub- 
stance to  their  babes. 

15  As  for  me,  I will  behold  thy  face  in 
righteousness : I shall  be  satisfied,  when  I 
awake,  with  thy  likeness. 

PSALM  XVIII. 

A psalm  of  thanksgiving. 

To  the  chief  Musician,  A Psalm  of  David,  the  servant 
of  the  Lord,  who  spake  unto  the  Lord  the  words  of 
this  song  in  the  day  that  the  Lord  delivered  him 
from  the  hand  of  all  his  enemies,  and  from  the 
hand  of  Saul : And  he  said, 

WILL  love  thee,  O Lord,  my  strength. 

2 The  Lord  is  my  rock,  and  my  fortress, 
and  my  deliverer;  my  God,  my  strength, 
in  whom  I will  trust ; my  buckler,  and  the 
horn  of  my  salvation,  and  my  high  tower. 

3 I will  call  upon  the  Lord,  who  is  worthy 
to  be  praised:  so  shall  I be  saved  from 
mine  enemies. 

4 The  sorrows  of  death  compassed  me,  and 
the  floods  of  ungodly  men  made  me  afraid. 

5 The  sorrows  of  hell  compassed  me  about : 
the  snares  of  death  prevented  me. 

6 In  my  distress  I called  upon  the  Lord, 
and  cried  unto  my  God : he  heard  my  voice 
out  of  his  temple,  and  my  cry  came  before 
him,  even  into  his  ears. 

7 Then  the  earth  shook  and  trembled ; the 
foundations  also  of  the  hills  moved  and 
were  shaken,  because  he  was  wroth. 

8 There  went  up  a smoke  out  of  his  nos- 
trils, and  fire  out  of  his  mouth  devoured: 
coals  were  kindled  by  it. 

9 He  bowed  the  heavens  also,  and  came 
down : and  darkness  was  under  his  feet. 

10  And  he  rode  upon  a cherub,  and  did  fly : 
yea,  he  did  fly  upon  the  wings  of  the  wind. 

11  He  made  darkness  his  secret  place;  his 
pavilion  round  about  him  were  dark  waters 
and  thick  clouds  of  the  skies. 

13  At  the  brightness  that  was  before  him 
his  thick  clouds  passed,  hail  stones  and  coals 
of  fire. 

13  The  Lord  also  thundered  in  the  heav- 
ens, and  the  Highest  gave  his  voice;  hail 
stones  and  coals  of  fire. 

14  Yea,  he  sent  out  his  arrows,  and  scat- 
tered them;  and  he  shot  out  lightnings, 
and  discomfited  them. 

15  Then  the  channels  of  waters  were  seen, 
and  the  foundations  of  the  world  were  dis- 
covered at  thy  rebuke,  O Lord,  at  the  blast 
of  the  breath  of  thy  nostrils. 

16  He  sent  from  above,  he  took  me,  he 
drew  me  -out  of  many  waters. 

17  He  delivered  me  from  iny  strong  enemy, 
and  from  them  which  hated  me : for  they 
were  too  strong  for  me. 

18  They  prevented  me  in  the  day  of  my  ca- 
lamity : but  the  Lord  was  my  stay. 

19  He  brought  me  forth  also  into  a large 
place  ; he  delivered  me,  because  he  delight- 
ed in  me. 

30  The  Lord  rewarded  me  according  to  my 


PSALMS,  XVL 


his  manifold  blessings. 


rig’hteousness ; accordinf?’  to  the  cleanness 
of  my  hand^  hath  he  recompensed  me. 

21  For  I have  kept  the  ways  of  the  Lord, 
and  have  not  wickedly  departed  from  my 
God. 

22  For  all  his  judgments  were  before  me, 
and  I did  not  put  away  his  statutes  from  me. 

23  I was  also  upright  before  him,  and  I 
kept  myself  from  mine  iniquity. 

24  Therefore  hath  the  Lord  recompensed 
me  according  to  my  righteousness,  accord- 
ing to  the  cleanness  of  my  hands  in  his 
eyesight. 

25  With  the  merciful  thou  wilt  shew  thy- 
self merciful;  with  an  upright  man  thou 
wilt  shew  thyself  upright; 

26  With  the  pure  thou  wilt  shew  thyself 
pure;  and  with  the  froward  thou  wilt  shew 
thyself  froward. 

27  For  thou  wilt  save  the  afflicted  people  ; 
but  wilt  bring  down  high  looks. 

28  For  thou  wilt  light  my  candle:  the 
I^RD  my  God  will  enlighten  my  darkness. 

29  For  by  thee  I have  run  through  a troop ; 
and  by  my  God  have  I leaped  over  a wall. 

30  for  God,  his  way  is  perfect:  the  word 
of  the  Lord  is  tried : he  is  a buckler  to  all 
those  that  trust  in  him. 

31  For  who  is  God  save  the  Lord  ? or  who 
is  a rock  save  our  God  ? 

32  It  is  God  that  girdeth  me  with  strength, 
and  maketh  my  way  perfect. 

33  He  maketh  my  feet  like  hinds’  feet,  and 
setteth  me  upon  my  high  places. 

34  He  teacheth  my  hands  to  war,  so  that  a 
bow  of  steel  is  broken  by  mine  arms. 

^ Thou  hast  also  given  me  the  shield  of 
thy  salvation : and  thy  right  hand  hath  hold- 
en  me  up,  and  thy  gentleness  hath  made  me 
great. 

36  Thou  hast  enlarged  my  steps  under  me, 
that  my  feet  did  not  slip. 

37  I have  pursued  mine  enemies,  and  over- 
taken them:  neither  did  I turn  again  till 
they  were  consumed. 

38  I have  wounded  them  that  they  were 
noJ:^able  to  rise:  they  are  fallen  under  my 

39  For  thou  hast  girded  me  with  strength 
unto  the  battle:  thou  hast  subdued  under 
me  those  that  rose  up  against  me. 

40  Thou  hast  also  given  me  the  necks  of 
mine  enemies ; that  I might  destroy  them 
that  hate  me. 

41  They  cried,  but  there  was  none  to  save 
them : even  unto  the  Lord,  but  he  answered 
them  not. 

42  Then  did  I beat  them  small  as  the  dust 
before  the  wind:  I did  cast  them  out  as 
the  dirt  in  the  streets. 

43  Thou  hast  delivered  me  from  the  striv- 
mgs  of  the  people ; and  thou  hast  made  me 
the  head  of  the  heathen : a people  whom  1 
have  not  known  shall  serve  me. 

H As  soon  as  they  hear  of  me,  they  shall 
obey  me : the  strangers  shall  submit  them- 
selves unto  me. 

45  The  strangers  shall  fade  away,  and  be 
afraid  out  of  their  close  places. 

^ The  Lord  liveth ; and  blessed  be  my 
God  of  my  salvation  be 

0X3,1  lGQ. 

47  It  is  God  that  avengeth  me,  and  sub- 
dueth  the  people  under  me. 

1 3 


PSALMS,  XX. 


David  prayeth  for  grace. 


48  He  delivereth  me  from  mine  enemies: 
yea,  thou  liftest  me  up  above  those  that  rise 
up  against  me : thou  hast  delivered  me  from 
the  violent  man. 

49  Therefore  will  I give  thanks  unto  thee, 
O Lord,  among  the  heathen,  and  sing  praises 
unto  thy  name. 

50  Great  deliverance  giveth  he  to  his  king ; 
and  sheweth  mercy  to  his  anointed,  to  David, 
and  to  his  seed  for  evermore. 

PSALM  XTX. 

God's  glory  seen  in  the  creation. 

To  the  chief  Musician,  A Psalm  of  David. 

The  heavens  declare  the  glory  of  God ; 

and  the  firmament  sheweth  his  handv- 
work. 

2  Day  unto  day  uttereth  speech,  and  night 
unto  night  sheweth  knowledge. 

3  There  is  no  speech  nor  language,  where 
their  voice  is  not  heard. 

4  Their  line  is  gone  out  through  all  the 
earth,  and  their  words  to  the  end  of  the 
world.  In  them  hath  he  set  a tabernacle  for 
the  sun, 

5  Which  -is  as  a bridegroom  coming  out  of 
his  chamber,  and  rejoiceth  as  a strong  man 
to  run  a race. 

6  His  going  forth  is  from  the  end  of  the 
heaven,  and  his  circuit  unto  the  ends  of  it  : 
and  there  is  nothing-  hid  from  the  heat 
thereof. 

7  The  law  of  the  Lord  is  perfect,  converting 
the  soul : the  testimony  of  the  Lord  is  sure, 
making  wise  the  simple. 

8  The  statutes  of  the  Lord  are  right,  rejoic- 
ing the  heart:  the  commandment  of  the 
Lord  is  pure,  enlightening  the  eyes. 

9  The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  clean,  enduring 
for  ever:  the  judgments  of  the  Lord  are 
true  and  righteous  altogether. 

10  More  to  be  desired  are  they  than  gold, 
yea,  than  much  fine  gold : sweeter  also  than 
honey  and  the  honeycomb. 

11  Moreover  by  them  is  thy  servant  warned  : 
and  in  keeping  of  them  there  is  great  re- 
ward. 

12  Who  can  understand  his  errors  ? cleanse 
thou  me  from  secret  faults. 

13  Keep  back  thy  servant  also  from  pre- 
sumptuous sins ; let  them  not  have  dominion 
over  me:  then  shall  I be  upright,  and  I 
shall  be  innocent  from  the  great  transgres- 
sion. 

14  Let  the  words  of  my  mouth,  and  the 
mediation  of  my  heart,  be  acceptable  in 
thy  sight,  O Lord,  my  strength,  and  my  re- 
deemer. 

PSALM  XX. 

The  church's  confidence  in  God. 

To  the  chief  Musician,  A Psalm  of  David. 

The  Lord  hear  thee  in  the  day  of  trou- 
ble ; the  name  of  the  God  of  Jacob  de- 
fend thee ; 

2  Send  thee  help  from  the  sanctuary,  and 
strengthen  thee  out  of  Zion ; 

3  Remember  all  thy  offerings,  and  accept 
thy  burnt  sacrifice;  Selah. 

4  Grant  thee  according  to  thine  own  heart, 
and  fulfil  all  thy  counsel. 

5  We  will  rejoice  in  thy  salvation,  and  in 
the  name  of  our  God  we  will  set  up  our 
banners : the  Lord  fulfil  all  thy  petitions. 

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Thanksgiving  for  victory.  PSALMS. 

6 Now  know  I that  the  Lord  saveth  his 

anointed;  he  will  hear  him  from  his  holy 
heaven  with  the  saving-  strength  of  his  right 
hand.  ... 

7 Some  trust  in  chariots,  and  some  in 
horses : but  we  will  remember  the  name  of 
the  Lord  our  God. 

8 They  are  brought  down  and  fallen : but 
we  are  risen,  and  stand  upright. 

9 Save,  Lord  : let  the  king  hear  us  when 
we  call. 

PSALM  XXI. 

A thanksgiving  for  victory. 

To  the  chief  Musician,  A Psalm  of  David. 

The  king  shall  joy  in  thy  strength,  O 
Lord  ; and  in  thy  salvation  how  greatly 
shall  he  rejoice ! ^ . 

2  Thou  hast  given  him  his  heart’s  desire, 
and  hast  not  withholden  the  request  of  his 
lips.  Selah.  ^ r,, 

3  For  thou  preventest  him  with  the  bless- 
ings of  goodness:  thou  settest  a crown  of 
pure  gold  on  his  head. 

4  He  asked  life  of  thee,  and  thou  gavest  it 
him,  even  length  of  days  for  ever  and  ever. 

5  His  glory  is  great  in  thy  salvation : hon- 
our and  majesty  hast  thou  laid  upon  him. 

6  For  thou  hast  made  him  most  blessed  for 
ever : thou  hast  made  him  exceeding  glad 
with  thy  countenance. 

7  For  the  king  trusteth  in  the  Lord,  and 
through  the  mercy  of  the  Most  High  he 
shall  not  be  moved.  ^ 

8  Thine  hand  shall  find  out  all  thine  en- 
emies: thy  right  hand  shall  find  out  those 
that  hate  thee. 

9  Thou  Shalt  make  them  as  a fiery  oven  in 
the  time  of  thine  anger:  the  Lord  shall 
swallow  them  up  in  his  wrath,  and  the  fire 
shall  devour  them.  , ^ . .ui, 

10  Their  fruit  shalt  thou  destroy  from  the 
earth,  and  their  seed  from  among  the  chil- 
dren of  men.  . . 

11  For  they  intended  evil  against  thee:  they 
imagined  a mischievous  device,  which  they 
are  not  able  to  per/orm. 

12  Therefore  shalt  thou  make  them  turn 
their  back,  when  thou  shalt  make  ready 
thine  arrows  upon  thy  strings  against  the 
face  of  them.  . , 

13  Be  thou  exalted.  Lord,  in  thine  own 
strength:  so  will  we  sing  and  praise  thy 
power. 

PSALM  XXII. 

David's  prayer  in  distress. 

To  the  chief  Musician  upon  Aijeleth  Shahar,  A Psalm 
of  David. 

My  God,  my  God,  why  hast  thou  forsaken 
me  ? why  art  thou  so  far  from  helping 
me,  and  from  the  words  of  my  roaring  ? 

2  O my  God,  I cry  in  the  daytime,  but  thou 
hearest  not;  and  in  the  night  season,  and 
am  not  silent.  ^ . 

3  But  thou  art  holy,  O thou  that  mhabitest 
the  praises  of  Israel.  , ^ ^ ^ 

4  Our  fathers  trusted  in  thee : they  trusted, 
and  thou  didst  deliver  them. 

5  They  cried  unto  thee,  and  were  deliv- 
ered: they  trusted  in  thee,  and  were  not 
confounded.  , 

6  But  I am  a worm,  and  no  man ; a reproach 
of  men,  and  despised  of  the  people. 


XXI. 


David  praiseth  God, 


7 All  they  that  see  me  laugh  me  to  scorn : 

they  shoot  out  the  lip,  they  shake  the  head, 
saying,  , , , , 

8 He  trusted  on  the  Lord  that  he  would  de- 
liver him : let  him  deliver  him,  seeing  he  de- 
lighted in  him. 

9 But  thou  art  he  that  took  me  out  of  the 
womb  : thou  didst  make  me  hope  when  I was 
upon  my  mother’s  breasts. 

10  I was  cast  upon  thee  from  the  womb: 
thou  art  my  God  from  my  mother’s  belly. 

11  Be  not  far  from  me ; for  trouble  is  near ; 
for  there  is  none  to  help. 

12  Many  bulls  have  compassed  me : strong 
hulls  of  Bashan  have  beset  me  round. 

13  They  gaped  upon  me  with  their  mouths, 
as  a ravening  and  a roaring  lion. 

14  I am  poured  out  like  water,  and  all  my 
bones  are  out  of  joint:  my  heart  is  like 
wax ; it  is  melted  in  the  midst  of  my  bowels. 

15  My  strength  is  dried  up  like  a potsherd ; 
and  my  tongue  cleaveth  to  my  jaws ; and 
thou  hast  brought  me  into  the  dust  of 
death. 

16  For  dogs  have  compassed  me : the  assem- 
bly of  the  wicked  have  inclosed  me:  they 
pierced  my  hands  and  my  feet. 

17  I may  tell  all  my  bones : they  look  and 
stare  upon  me. 

18  They  part  my  garments  among  them, 
and  cast  lots  upon  my  vesture. 

19  But  be  not  thou  far  from  me,  O Lord  : 
O my  strength,  haste  thee  to  help  me. 

20  Deliver  my  soul  from  the  sword;  my 
darling  from  the  power  of  the  dog. 

21  Save  me  from  the  lion’s  mouth : for  thou 

hast  heard  me  from  the  horns  of  the  uni- 
corns. ^ ^ 

22  I will  declare  thy  name  unto  my  breth- 

ren : in  the  midst  of  the  congregation  will  I 
praise  thee.  , , . , - 

23  Ye  that  fear  the  Lord,  praise  him ; all  ye 
the  seed  of  Jacob,  glorii:y  him;  and  fear 
him,  all  ye  the  seed  of  I rael. 

24  For  he  hath  not  desp  sed  nor  abhorred 
the  affliction  of  the  afflicted ; neither  hath 
he  hid  his  face  from  him;  but  when  he 
cried  unto  him,  he  heard. 

25  My  praise  shall  he  of  thee  in  the  great 

congregation : I will  pay  my  vows  before 
them  that  fear  him.  . ^ 

26  The  meek  shall  eat  and  be  satisfied : they 
shall  praise  the  Lord  that  seek  him : your 
heart  shall  live  for  ever. 

27  All  the  ends  of  the  world  shall  remember 
and  turn  unto  the  Lord  : and  all  the  kindreds 
of  the  nations  shall  worship  before  thee. 

28  For  the  kingdom  is  the  Lord  s : and  he 
is  the  governor  among  the  nations. 

29  All  they  that  he  fat  upon  earth  shall  eat 
and  worship : all  they  that  go  down  to  the 
dust  shaU  bow  before  him:  and  none  can 
keep  alive  his  own  soul. 

30  A seed  shall  serve  him ; it  shall  be  ac- 
counted to  the  Lord  for  a generation. 

31  They  shall  come,  and  shall  declare  his 
righteousness  unto  a people  that  shall  be 
born,  that  he  hath  done  this. 

PSALM  XXIII. 

David's  confidence  in  God. 

A Psalm  of  David. 

The  Lord  is  my  shepherd;  I shall  not 
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God’s  lordship  over  the  world.  PSALMS,  XXVII.  David  prayeth  for  pardon. 


[ 2 He  raaketh  me  to  lie  down  in  green  pas- 

: tures:  he  leadeth  me  beside  the  still  wa- 

■ ters. 

3 He  restoreth  my  soul : he  leadeth  me  in 
the  paths  of  righteousness  for  his  name’s 
sake. 

4 Yea,  though  I walk  through  the  valley  of 
the  shadow  of  death,  I will  fear  no  evil : for 
thou  art  with  me ; thy  rod  and  thy  staff  they 

K comfort  me. 

5 Thou  preparest  a table  before  me  in  the 
presence  of  mine  enemies:  thou  anointest 

, my  head  with  oil;  my  cup  runneth  over. 

6 Surely  goodness  and  mercy  shall  follow 
j me  all  the  days  of  my  life : and  I will  dwell 

in  the  house  of  the  Lord  for  ever. 

I PSALM  XXIV. 

God’s  sovereignty  over  the  world. 

A Psalm  of  David. 

The  earth  is  the  Lord’s,  and  the  fulness 
thereof;  the  world,  and  they  that  dwell 
therein. 

2  For  he  hath  founded  it  upon  the  seas,  and 
established  it  upon  the  floods. 

3  Who  shall  ascend  into  the  hill  of  the 
Lord?  or  who  shall  stand  in  his  holy  place  ? 
i 4 He  that  hath  clean  hands,  and  a pure 
heart ; who  hath  not  lifted  up  his  soul  unto 
vanity,  nor  sworn  deceitfully. 

5 He  shall  receive  the  blessing  from  the 
Lord,  and  righteousness  from  the  God  of 
his  salvation. 

6 This  is  the  generation  of  them  that  seek 
him,  that  seek  thy  face,  O Jacob.  Selah. 

1 7 Lift  up  your  heads,  O ye  gates ; and  be  ye 

lifted  up,  ye  everlasting  doors;  and  the 
King  of  glory  shall  come  in. 

8  Who  is  this  King  of  glory?  The  Lord 
strong  and  mighty,  the  Lord  mighty  in 
battle. 

9  Lift  up  your  heads,  O ye  gates ; even  lift 
them  up,  ye  everlasting  doors ; and  the  King 
of  glory  shall  come  in. 

10  Who  is  this  King  of  glory?  The  Lord  of 
hosts,  he  is  the  King  of  glory.  Selah. 

PSALM  XXV. 

David’s  confidence  in  prayer. 

, A Psalm  of  David. 

UNTO  thee,  O Lord,  do  I lift  up  my  soul. 

2  O my  God,  I trust  in  thee : let  me  not 
be  ashamed,  let  not  mine  enemies  triumph 
over  me. 

3  Yea,  let  none  that  wait  on  thee  be 
ashamed : let  them  be  ashamed  which  trans- 
gress without  cause. 

4  Shew  me  thy  ways,  O Lord  ; teach  me  thy 
paths. 

! 5 Lead  me  in  thy  truth,  and  teach  me : for 

thou  art  the  God  of  my  salvation ; on  thee 
' V do  I wait  all  the  day. 

6 Remember,  O Lord,  thy  tender  mercies 
and  thy  lovingkindnesses;  for  they  have 
■{>  been  ever  of  old. 

ij  7 Remember  not  the  sins  of  my  youth,  nor 
t my  transgressions : according  to  thy  mercy 
i;  remember  thou  me  for  thy  goodness’  sake, 
i O Lord. 

I  8 Good  and  upright  is  the  Lord  : there- 
' fore  will  he  teach  sinners  in  the  way. 

9 The  meek  will  he  guide  in  judgment : and 
the  meek  will  he  teach  his  way. 

;;  10  All  the  paths  of  the  Lord  are  mercy  and 


truth  unto  such  as  keep  his  covenant  and 
his  testimonies. 

11  For  thy  name’s  sake,  O Lord,  pardon 
mine  iniquity ; for  it  is  great. 

12  What  man  is  he  that  feareth  the  Lord? 
him  shall  he  teach  in  the  way  that  he  shall 
choose. 

13  His  soul  shall  dwell  at  ease ; and  his  seed 
shall  inherit  the  earth. 

14  The  secret  of  the  Lord  is  with  them 
that  fear  him;  and  he  will  shew  them  his 
covenant. 

15  Mine  eyes  are  ever  toward  the  Lord  ; for 
he  shall  pluck  my  feet  out  of  the  net. 

16  Turn  thee  unto  me,  and  have  mercy 
upon  me ; for  I am  desolate  and  afflicted." 

17  The  troubles  of  my  heart  are  enlarged  : 
0 bring  thou  me  out  of  my  distresses. 

18  Look  upon  mine  afidiction  and  my  pain  ; 
and  forgive  all  my  sins. 

19  Consider  mine  enemies;  for  they  are 
many ; and  they  hate  me  with  cruel  hatred. 

20  O keep  mj^  soul,  and  deliver  me : let  me 
not  be  ashamed ; for  I put  my  trust  in  thee. 

21  Let  integrity  and  uprightness  preserve 
me ; for  I wait  on  thee. 

22  Redeem  Israel,  O God,  out  of  all  his 
troubles. 

PSALM  XXVI. 

David  resorteth  nnto  God. 

A Psalm  of  David. 

JUDGE  me,  O Lord  ; for  I have  walked  in 
mine  integrity : I have  trusted  also  in 
the  Lord;  therefore  I shall  not  slide. 

2  Examine  me,  O Lord,  and  prove  me ; try 
my  reins  and  my  heart. 

3  For  thy  lovingkindness  is  before  mine 
eyes:  and  I have  walked  in  thy  truth. 

4  I have  not  sat  with  vain  persons,  neither 
will  I go  in  with  dissemblers. 

5  I have  hated  the  congregation  of  evil 
doers;  and  will  not  sit  with  the  wicked. 

6  I will  wash  mine  hands  in  innocency : so 
will  I compass  thine  altar,  O Lord  : 

7  That  I may  publish  with  the  voice  of 
thanksgiving,  and  tell  of  all  thy  wondrous 
works. 

8  Lord,  I have  loved  the  habitation  of  thy 
house,  and  the  place  where  thi  oe  honour 
dwelleth. 

9  Gather  not  my  soul  with  sinners,  nor  my 
life  with  bloody  men : 

10  In  whose  hands  is  mischief,  and  their 
right  hand  is  full  of  bribes. 

11  But  as  for  me,  I will  walk  in  mine  integ- 
rity : redeem  me,  and  be  merciful  unto  me. 
12  My  foot  standeth  in  an  even  place : in 
the  congregations  will  I bless  the  Lord. 

PSALM  XXVII. 

David  sustaineth  his  faith. 

A Psalm  of  David. 

The  Lord  is  my  light  and  my  salvation  ; 

whom  shall  I fear?  the  Lord  is  the 
strength  of  my  life;  of  whom  shall  I be 
afraid  ? 

2 When  the  wicked,  even  mine  enemies  and 
my  foes,  came  upon  me  to  eat  up  my  flesh, 
they  stumbled  and  fell. 

3 Though  a host  should  encamp  against  me, 
my  heart  shall  not  fear : though  war  should 
rise  against  me,  in  this  will  I be  confident. 

4  One  thing  have  I desired  of  the  Lord. 
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David  blesseth  Ood^  PSALMS, 

that  will  I seek  after ; that  I may  dwell  in 
the  house  of  the  Lord  all  the  days  of  my 
life,  to  behold  the  beauty  of  the  Lord,  and 
to  inquire  in  his  temple. 

5 For  in  the  time  of  trouble  he  shall  hide 
me  in  his  pavilion  : in  the  secret  of  his  tab- 
ernacle shall  he  hide  me;  he  shall  set  me 
up  upon  a rock. 

6 And  now  shall  mine  head  be  lifted  up 
above  mine  enemies  round  about  me : there- 
fore will  I offer  in  his  tabernacle  sacrifices 
of  joy;  I will  sing,  yea,  I will  sing  praises 
unto  the  Lord. 

7 Hear,  O Lord,  when  I cry  with  my  voice ; 
have  mercy  also  upon  me,  and  answer  me. 

8 When  thou  saidst.  Seek  ye  my  face ; ray 
heart  said  unto  thee,  Thy  face,  Lord,  will  1 

9 Hide  not  thy  face  far  from  me ; put  not 
thy  servant  away  in  anger:  thou  hast  been 
my  help ; leave  me  not,  neither  forsake  me, 
O God  of  ray  salvation. 

10  When  my  father  and  my  mother  forsake 
me,  then  the  Lord  will  take  me  up. 

11  Teach  me  thy  way,  O Lord,  and  lead  me 
in  a plain  path,  because  of  mine  enemies. 

13  Deliver  me  not  over  unto  the  will  of 
mine  enemies : for  false  witnesses  are  risen  up 
against  me,  and  such  as  breathe  out  cruelty. 

13 1 had  fainted,  unless  I had  believed  to  see 
the  goodness  of  the  Lord  in  the  land  of 
the  living. 

14  Wait  on  the  Lord  ; be  of  good  courage, 
and  he  shall  strengthen  thine  heart : wait,  I 
say,  on  the  Lord. 

PSALM  XXVIII. 

David  prayeth  against  his  enemies. 

A Psalm  of  David. 

UNTO  thee  will  I cry,  O Lord  my  rock ; 

be  not  silent  to  me : lest,  if  thou  be  si- 
lent to  me,  I bec9me  like  them  that  go  down 
into  the  pit. 

3  Hear  the  voice  of  my  supplications,  when 
I cry  unto  thee,  when  I lift  up  my  hands  to- 
ward thy  holy  oracle. 

3  Draw  me  not  away  with  the  wicked,  and 
with  the  workers  of  iniquity,  which  speak 
peace  to  their  neighbours,  but  mischief  is  in 
their  hearts. 

4  Give  them  according  to  their  deeds,  and 
according  to  the  wickedness  of  their  endeav- 
ours: give  them  after  the  work  of  their 
hands;  render  to  them  their  desert. 

5  Because  they  regard  not  the  works  of  the 
Lord,  nor  the  operation  of  his  hands,  he 
shall  destroy  them,  and  not  build  them  up. 

6  Blessed  be  the  Lord,  because  he  hath 
heard  the  voice  of  my  supplications. 

7  The  Lord  is  my  strength  and  my  shield ; 
my  heart  trusted  in  him,  and  I am  helped : 
therefore  my  heart  greatly  rejoiceth ; and 
with  my  song  will  I praise  him. 

8  The  Lord  is  their  strength,  and  he  is  the 
saving  strength  of  his  anointed. 

9  Save  thy  people,  and  bless  thine  inherit- 
ance : feed  them  also,  and  lift  them  up  for 
ever. 

PSALM  XXIX. 

Why  God  must  be  honoured. 

A Psalm  of  David. 

Give  unto  the  Lord,  O ye  mighty,  give 
unto  the  Lord  glory  and  strength. 


XXVIII.  and  exhorteth  others  thereto. 

3  Give  unto  the  Lord  the  glory  due  unto 
his  name ; worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty 
of  holiness. 

3 The  voice  of  the  Lord  is  upon  the  waters : 
the  God  of  glory  thundereth : the  Lord  is 
upon  many  waters. 

4 The  voice  of  the  Lord  is  powerful ; the 
voice  of  the  Lord  is  full  of  majesty. 

5 The  voice  of  the  Lord  breaketh  the  ce- 
dars ; yea,  the  Lord  breaketh  the  cedars  of 
Lebanon. 

6 He  maketh  them  also  to  skip  like  a calf ; 
Lebanon  and  Sirion  like  a young  unicorn. 

7 The  voice  of  the  Lord  divideth  the  flames 
of  fire. 

8 The  voice  of  the  Lord  shaketh  the  wilder- 
ness; the  Lord  shaketh  the  wilderness  of 
Kadesh. 

9 The  voice  of  the  Lord  maketh  the  hinds 
to  calve,  and  disco vereth  the  forests:  and 
in  his  temple  doth  every  one  speak  of  his 
glory. 

10  The  Lord  sitteth  upon  the  flood;  yea, 
the  Lord  sitteth  King  for  ever. 

11  The  Lord  will  give  strength  unto  his 
people ; the  Lord  will  bless  his  people  with 
peace. 

PSALM  XXX. 

David  praiseth  God  for  deliverance. 

A Psalm  and  Song  at  the  dedication  of  the  house  of 
David. 

I WILL  extol  thee,  O Lord  ; for  thou  hast 
lifted  me  up,  and  hast  not  made  my  foes 
to  rejoice  over  me. 

3 O Lord  my  God,  I cried  unto  thee,  and 
thou  hast  healed  me. 

3 O Lord,  thou  hast  brought  up  my  soul 
from  the  grave:  thou  hast  kept  me  alive, 
that  I should  not  go  down  to  the  pit. 

4  Sing  unto  the  Lord,  O ye  saints  of  his, 
and  give  thanks  at  the  remembrance  of  his 
holiness. 

5  For  his  anger  endureth  but  a moment ; in 
his  favour  is  life : weeping  may  endure  for 
a night,  but  joy  cometh  in  the  morning. 

6  And  in  my  prosperity  1 said,  I shall  never 
be  moved. 

7  Lord,  by  thy  favour  thou  hast  made  my 
mountain  to  stand  strong:  thou  didst  hide 
thy  face,  and  I was  troubled. 

8  I cried  to  thee,  O Lord;  and  unto  the 
Lord  I made  supplication. 

9  What  profit  is  there  in  my  blood,  when  I 
go  down  to  the  pit?  Shall  the  dust  praise 
thee?  shall  it  declare  thy  truth? 

10  Hear,  O Lord,  and  have  mercy  upon  me : 
Lord,  be  thou  my  helper. 

11  Thou  hast  turned  for  me  my  mourning 
into  dancing:  thou  hast  put  off  my  sack- 
cloth, and  girded  me  with  gladness; 

13  To  the  end  that  my  glory  may  sing  praise 
to  thee,  and  not  be  silent.  O Lord  ray  God, 
I will  give  thanks  unto  thee  for  ever. 

PS  i^LM  XXXI. 

The  psalmist's  confidence  in  God. 

To  the  chief  Musician,  A Psalm  of  David. 

IN  thee,  O Lord,  do  I put  ray  trust ; let  me 
never  be  ashamed : deliver  me  in  thy 
righteousness. 

3 Bow  down  thine  ear  to  me;  deliver  me 
speedily:  be  thou  my  strong  rock,  for  a 
house  of  defence  to  save  me. 


David  prayeth  in  calamity. 

3 For  thou  art  my  rock  and  my  fortress; 
therefore  for  thy  name’s  sake  lead  me,  and 
^uide  me. 

4 Pull  me  out  of  the  net  that  they  have  laid 
privily  for  me ; for  thou  art  my  strenfj:th. 

5 Into  thine  hand  I commit  my  spirit : thou 
hast  redeemed  me,  O Lord  God  of  truth. 

6 I have  hated  them  that  regard  lying*  vani- 
ties : but  I trust  in  the  Lord. 

T I will  be  glad  and  rejoice  in  thy  mercy : 
for  thou  hast  considered  my  trouble ; thou 
hast  known  my  soul  in  adversities; 

8 And  hast  not  shut  me  up  into  the  hand  of 
the  enemy : thou  hast  set  my  feet  in  a large 
room. 

9 Have  mercy  upon  me,  O Lord,  for  I am 
in  trouble : mine  eye  is  consumed  with  grief, 
yea,  my  soul  and  my  belly. 

10  For  my  life  is  spent  with  grief,  and  my 
years  with  sighing : my  strength  faileth  be- 
cause of  mine  iniquity,  and  my  bones  are 
consumed. 

11  I was  a reproach  among  all  mine  ene- 
mies, but  especially  among  my  neighbours, 
and  a fear  to  mine  acquaintance : they  that 
did  see  me  without  fled  from  me. 

12  I am  forgotten  as  a dead  man  out  of 
mind:  I am  like  a broken  vessel. 

13  For  I have  heard  the  slander  of  many : 
fear  was  on  every  side:  while  they  took 
counsel  together  against  me,  they  devised 
to  take  away  my  life. 

14  But  I trusted  in  thee,  O Lord  : I said, 
Thou  art  my  God. 

15  My  times  are  in  thy  hand : deliver  me 
from  the  hand  of  mine  enemies,  and  from 
them  that  persecute  me. 

16  Make  thy  face  to  shine  upon  thy  serv- 
ant: save  me  for  thy  mercies’  sake. 

17  Let  me  not  be  ashamed,  O Lord  ; for  I 
have  called  upon  thee:  let  the  wicked  be 
ashamed,  and  let  them  be  silent  in  the 
grave. 

18  Let  the  lying  lips  be  put  to  silence; 
which  speak  grievous  things  proudly  and 
contemptuously  against  the  righteous. 

19  Oh  how  great  is  thy  goodness,  which  thou 
hast  laid  up  for  them  that  fear  thee ; which 
thou  hast  wrought  for  them  that  trust  in 
thee  before  the  sons  of  men! 

20  Thou  Shalt  hide  them  in  the  secret  of 
thy  presence  from  the  pride  of  man : thou 
shalt  keep  them  secretly  in  a pavilion  from 
the  strife  of  tongues. 

21  Blessed  be  the  Lord  : for  he  hath  shewed 
me  his  marvellous  kindness  in  a strong  city. 

22  For  I said  in  my  haste,  I am  cut  off  from 
before  thine  eyes : nevertheless  thou  heard- 
est  the  voice  of  my  supplications  when  I 
cried  unto  thee. 

23  O love  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  saints : for 
the  Lord  preserveth  the  faithful,  and  plen- 
tifully rewardeth  the  proud  doer. 

24  Be  of  good  courage,  and  he  shall  strength- 
en your  heart,  all  ye  that  hope  in  the  Lord. 

PSALM  XXXII. 

The  benefit  of  remission  of  sins. 

A Psalm  of  David,  Maschil. 

Blessed  is  he  whose  transgression  is  for- 
given, whose  sin  is  covered. 

2 Blessed  is  the  man  unto  whom  the  Lord 
imputeth  not  iniquity,  and  In  whose  spirit 
there  is  no  guile,, 


David  praiseth  Ood. 

3 When  I kept  silence,  my  bones  waxed  old 
through  my  roaring  all  the  day  long. 

4 For  day  and  night  thy  hand  was  heavy 
upon  me:  my  moisture  is  turned  into  the 
drought  of  summer.  Selah. 

5 I acknowledged  my  sin  unto  thee,  and 
mine  iniquity  have  I not  hid.  I said,  I will 
confess  my  transgressions  unto  the  Lord; 
and  thou  forgavest  the  iniquity  of  my  sin. 
Selah. 

6 For  this  shall  every  one  that  is  godly  pray 
unto  thee  in  a time  when  thou  mayest  be 
found : surely  in  the  floods  of  great  waters 
they  shall  not  come  nigh  unto  him. 

7 Thou  art  my  hiding  place ; thou  shalt  pre- 
serve me  from  trouble ; thou  shalt  compass 
me  about  with  songs  of  deliverance.  Selah. 

8 I will  instruct  thee  and  teach  thee  in  the 
way  which  thou  shalt  go ; I will  guide  thee 
with  mine  eye. 

9 Be  ye  not  as  the  horse,  or  as  the  mule, 
which  have  no  understanding : whose  mouth 
must  be  held  in  with  bit  and  bridle,  lest 
they  come  near  unto  thee. 

10  Many  sorrows  shall  be  to  the  wicked : but 
he  that  trusteth  in  the  Lord,  mercy  shall 
compass  him  about. 

11  Be  glad  in  the  Lord,  and  rejoice,  ye 
righteous:  and  shout  for  joy,  all  ye  that 
are  upright  in  heart. 

PSALM  XXXIII. 

God  to  be  praised  for  his  goodness. 

Rejoice  in  the  lord,  O ye  righteous: 

for  praise  is  comely  for  the  upright. 

2  Praise  the  Lord  with  harp : sing  unto 
him  with  the  pseiltery  and  an  instrument 
of  ten  strings. 

3  Sing  unto  him  a new  song;  play  skilfully 
with  a loud  noise. 

4  For  the  word  of  the  Lord  is  right ; and 
all  his  works  are  done  in  truth. 

5  He  loveth  righteousness  and  judgment : 
the  earth  is  full  of  the  goodness  of  the 
Lord. 

6  By  the  word  of  the  Lord  were  the  heav- 
ens made ; and  all  the  host  of  them  by  the 
breath  of  his  mouth. 

7  He  gathereth  the  waters  of  the  sea  to- 
gether as  a heap:  he  layeth  up  the  depth 
in  storehouses. 

8  Let  all  the  earth  fear  the  Lord:  let  all 
the  inhabitants  of  the  world  stand  in  awe 
of  him. 

9  For  he  spake,  and  it  was  done ; he  com- 
manded, and  it  stood  fast. 

10  The  Lori5  bringeth  the  counsel  of  the 
heathen  to  nought : he  maketh  the  devices 
of  the  people  of  none  effect. 

11'  The  counsel  of  the  Lord  standeth  for 
ever,  the  thoughts  of  his  heart  to  ail  gen- 
erations. 

12  Blessed  is  the  nation  whose  God  is  the  ’ 
Lord  ; and  the  people  ivhom  he  hath  chosen 
for  his  own  inheritance. 

13  The  Lord  looketh  from  heaven ; he  be- 
holdeth  all  the  sons  of  men. 

14  From  the  place  of  his  habitation  he  look- 
eth upon  ail  the  inhabitants  of  the  earth. 

15  He  fashioneth  their  hearts  alike;  he 
considereth  all  their  works. 

16  There  is  no  king  saved  by  the  multitude 
of  a host : a mighty  man  is  not  delivered  by 
much  strength. 

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The  privileges  of  the  godly.  PSALMS,  XXXIV . 

17  A horse  is  a vain  thing  for  safety: 
neither  shall  he  deliver  any  by  his  great 
strength. 

18  Behold,  the  eye  of  the  Lord  is  upon  them 

that  fear  him,  upon  them  that  hope  in  his 
mercy;  , , 

19  To  deliver  their  soul  from  death,  and  to 
keep  them  alive  in  famine. 

30  Our  soul  waiteth  for  the  Lord  : he  is  our 
help  and  our  shield. 

31  For  our  heart  shall  rejoice  in  him,  be- 
cause we  have  trusted  in  his  holy  name. 

33  Let  thy  mercy,  O Lord,  be  upon  us,  ac- 
cording as  we  hope  in  thee. 

PSALM  XXXIY.  ^ 

An  exhortation  to  praise  God. 

A Psalm  of  David,  when  he  changred  his  behaviour 
before  Abimelech ; who  drove  him  away,  and  he 
departed. 

I WILL  bless  the  Lord  at  all  times : his 
praise  shall  continually  he  in  my  mouth. 

3  My  soul  shall  make  her  jboast  in  the 
Lord  : the  humble  shall  hear  thereof.,  and 
be  glad.  ^ ^ 

3 O magnify  the  Lord  with  me,  and  let  us 
exalt  his  name  together. 

4  I sought  the  Lord,  and  he  heard  me,  and 
delivered  me  from  all  my  fears. 

5  They  looked  unto  him,  and  were  lighten- 
ed ; and  their  faces  were  not  ashamed. 

6  This  poor  man  cried,  and  the  Lord 
heard  him,  and  saved  him  out  of  all  his 
troubles. 

7  The  angel  of  the  Lord  encampeth  round 
about  them  that  fear  him,  and  delivereth 
them. 

8  O taste  and  see  that  the  Lord  is  good: 
blessed  is  the  man  that  trusteth  in  him. 

9  O fear  the  Lord,  ye  his  saints : for  there 
is  no  want  to  them  that  fear  him. 

10  The  young  lions  do  lack,  and  suffer  hun- 
ger : but  they  that  seek  the  Lord  shall  not 
want  any  good  thing. 

11  Come,  ye  children,  hearken  unto  me : I 
will  teach  you  the  fear  of  the  Lord. 

13  What  man  is  he  that  desireth  life,  and 
loveth  many  days,  that  he  may  see  good? 

13  Keep  thy  tongue  from  evil,  and  thy  lips 
from  speaking  guile. 

14  Depart  from  evil,  and  do  good;  seek 
peace,  and  pursue  it. 

15  The  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  upon  the 
righteous,  and  his  ears  are  open  unto  their 

16  The  face  of  the  Lord  is  Rgainst  them 
that  do  evil,  to  cut  off  the  remembrance  of 
them  from  the  earth. 

17  The  righteous  cry,  and  the  Lord  hear- 

eth,  and  delivereth  them  out  of  all  their 

troubles.  , . 

18  The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  them  that  are  of 
a broken  heart ; and  saveth  such  as  be  of  a 
43ontrite  spirit.  ^ _ 

19  Many  are  the  afflictions  of  the  right- 
eous : biit  the  Lord  delivereth  him  out  of 
them  all.  . 

30  He  keepeth  all  his  bones:  not  one  of 
them  is  broken.  , ^ 

31  Evil  shall  glay  the  wicked : and  they  that 
hate  the  righteous  shall  be  desolate. 

33  The  Lord  redeemeth  the  soul  of  his 
servants : and  none  of  them  that  trust  in 
him  shall  be  desolate. 

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David  prayeth  for  safety, 

PSALM  XXXV. 

David  prayeth  for  safety. 

A Psalm  of  David. 

PLEAD  my  cause,  O Lord,  with  them  that 
strive  with  me  : fight  against  them  that 
fight  against  me. 

3 Take  hold  of  shield  and  buckler,  and  stand 
up  for  mine  help. 

3 Draw  out  also  the  spear,  and  stop  the  way 
against  them  that  persecute  me  : say  unto 
my  soul,  I am  thy  salvation. 

4 Let  them  be  confounded  and  put  to  shame 
that  seek  after  my  soul : let  them  be  turned 
back  and  brought  to  confusion  that  devise 
my  hurt. 

5 Let  them  be  as  chaff  before  the  wind : and 
let  the  angel  of  the  Lord  chase  them. 

6 Let  their  way  be  dark  and  slippery : and 
let  the  angel  of  the  Lord  persecute  them. 

7 For  without  cause  have  they  hid  for  me 
their  net  in  a pit,  which  without  cause  they 
have  digged  for  my  soul. 

8 Let  destruction  come  upon  him  at  una- 
wares ; and  let  his  net  that  he  hath  hid  catch 
himself : into  that  very  destruction  let  him 
faU. 

9 And  my  soul  shall  be  joyful  in  the  Lord  : 
it  shall  rejoice  in  his  salvation. 

10  All  my  bones  shall  say.  Lord,  who  is  like 
unto  thee,  which  deliverest  the  poor  from 
him  that  is  too  strong  for  him,  yea,  the 
poor  and  the  needy  from  him  that  spoileth 
him? 

11  False  witnesses  did  rise  up ; they  laid  to 
my  charge  things  that  I knew  not. 

13  They  rewarded  me  evil  for  good  to  the 
spoiling  of  my  soul. 

13  But  as  for  me,  when  they  were  sick,  my 
clothing  was  sackcloth : I humbled  my  soul 
with  fasting ; and  my  prayer  returned  into 
mine  own  bosom.  , , , 

14  I behaved  myself  as  though  he  had  been 
my  friend  or  brother:  I bowed  down  heav- 
ily, as  one  that  mourneth  for  his  mother. 

15  But  in  mine  adversity  they  rejoiced,  and 
gathered  themselves  together : yea,  the  ab- 
jects  gathered  themselves  together  against 
me,  and  1 knew  it  not ; they  did  tear  me,  and 
ceased  not : . ^ ^ 

16  With  hypocritical  mockers  in  feasts, 
they  gnashed  upon  me  with  their  teeth. 

17  Lord,  how  long  wilt  thou  look  on  ? rescue 
my  soul  from  their  destructions,  my  darling 
from  the  lions. 

18  I will  give  thee  thanks  in  the  great  con- 
gregation : I will  praise  thee  among  much 
people. 

19  Let  not  them  that  are  mine  enemies 
wrongfully  rejoice  over  me : neither  let 
them  wink  with  the  eye  that  hate  me  with- 
out a cause.  , ^ ^ 

30  For  they  speak  not  peace : but  they  de- 
vise deceitful  matters  against  them  that  are 
quiet  in  the  land.  , 

31  Yea,  they  opened  their  mouth  wide 
against  me,  and  said.  Aha,  aha,  our  eye 
hath  seen  it.  ^ ^ 

33  This  thou  hast  seen,  O Lord  : keep  not 
silence : O Lord,  be  not  far  from  me. 

33  Stir  up  thyself,  and  awake  to  my  3udg- 
ment,  even  unto  my  cause,  my  God  and  my 

^4^Judge  me,  0 Lord  my  God,  according  to 


' \ 


The  excellency  of  Qo(Vs  mercy,  PSALMS, 

thy  righteousness ; and  let  them  not  rejoice 
over  me. 

35  Let  them  not  saj’-  in  their  hearts,  Ah,  so 
would  we  have  it:  let  them  not  say.  We 
have  swallowed  him  up. 

36  Let  them  be  ashamed  and  brought  to 
confusion  together  that  rejoice  at  mine 
hurt : let  them  be  clothed  with  shame  and 
dishonour  that  magnify  themselves  against 
me. 

37  Let  them  shout  for  joy,  and  be  glad,  that 
favour  my  righteous  cause:  yea,  let  them 
say  continually.  Let  the  Lord  be  magnified, 
which  hath  pleasure  in  the  prosperity  of  his 
servant. 

38  And  my  tongue  shall  speak  of  thy 
righteousness  and  of  thy  praise  all  the  day 
long. 

PSALM  XXXVI. 

The  grievous  state  of  thf  wicked. 

To  the  chief  Musician,  A Psalm  of  David  the  servant 
of  the  Lord. 

The  transgTession  of  the  wicked  saith 
within  my  heart,  that  there  is  no  fear  of 
God  before  his  eyes. 

3 For  he  flattereth  himself  in  his  own  eyes, 
until  his  iniquity  be  found  to  be  hateful. 

3 The  words  of  his  mouth  are  iniquity  and 
deceit : he  hath  left  off  to  be  wise,  and  to  do 
good. 

4 He  deviseth  mischief  upon  his  bed;  he 
setteth  himself  in  a way  that  is  not  good ; he 
abhorreth  not  evil. 

5 Thy  mercy,  O Lord,  is  in  the  heavens ; 
and  thy  faithfulness  reacheth  unto  the 
clouds. 

6 Thy  righteousness  is  like  the  great  mount- 
ains; thy  judgments  are  a great  deep:  O 
Lord,  thou  preservest  man  and  beast. 

7 How  excellent  is  thy  lovingkindness,  O 
Godl  therefore  the  children  of  men  put 
their  trust  under  the  shadow  of  thy  wings. 

8 They  shall  be  abundantly  satisfied  with  the 
fatness  of  thy  house ; and  thou  shalt  make 
them  drink  of  the  river  of  thy  pleasures. 

9 For  with  thee  is  the  fountain  of  life : in 
thy  light  shall  we  see  light. 

10  O continue  thy  lovingkindness  unto 
them  that  know  thee;  and  thy  righteous- 
ness to  the  u plight  in  heart. 

11  Let  not  the  foot  of  pride  come  against 
me,  and  let  not  the  hand  of  the  wicked  re- 
move me. 

13  There  are  the  workers  of  iniquity  fallen : 
they  are  cast  down,  and  shall  not  be  able  to 
rise. 

PSALM  XXXVII. 

David  urgeth  confidence  in  God. 

A Psalm  of  David. 

Fret  not  thyself  because  of  evil  doers, 
neither  be  thou  envious  against  the 
workers  of  iniquity. 

3 For  they  shall  soon  be  cut  down  like  the 
grass,  and  wither  as  the  green  herb. 

3 Trust  in  the  Lord,  and  do  good ; so  shalt 
thou  dwell  in  the  land,  and  verily  thou  shalt 
be  fed. 

4 Delight  thyself  also  in  the  Lord  ; and  he 
shall  give  thee  the  desires  of  thine  heart. 

5 Commit  thy  way  unto  the  Lord;  trust 
also  in  him ; and  he  shall  bring  it  to  pass. 

6 And  he  shall  bring  forth  thy  righteous- 


XXXVII.  Happy  condition  of  the  godly. 

ness  as  the  light,  and  thy  judgment  as  the 
noonday. 

7 Rest  in  the  Lord,  and  wait  patiently  for 
him:  fret  not  thyself  because  of  him  who 
prospereth  in  his  way,  because  of  the  man 
who  bringeth  wicked  devices  to  pass. 

8 Cease  from  anger,  and  forsake  wrath: 
fi’et  not  thyself  in  any  wise  to  do  evil. 

9 For  evil  doers  shall  be  cut  off : but  those 
that  wait  upon  the  Lord,  they  shall  inherit 
the  earth. 

10  For  yet  a little  while,  and  the  wicked 
shall  not  he : yea,  thou  shalt  diligently  con- 
sider his  place,  and  it  shall  not  he. 

11  But  the  meek  shall  inherit  the  earth ; 
and  shall  delight  themselves  in  the  abund- 
ance of  peace. 

13  The  wicked  plotteth  against  the  just,  and 
gnasheth  upon  him  with  his  teeth. 

13  The  Lord  shall  laugh  at  him : for  he 
seeth  that  his  day  is  coming. 

14  The  wicked  have  drawn  out  the  sword, 
and  have  bent  their  bow,  to  cast  down  the 
poor  and  needy,  and  to  slay  such  as  be  of 
upright  conversation. 

15  Their  sword  shall  enter  into  their  own 
heart,  and  their  bows  shall  be  broken. 

16  A little  that  a righteous  man  hath  is  bet- 
ter than  the  riches  of  many  wicked. 

17  For  the  arms  of  the  wicked  shall  be 
broken ; but  the  Lord  upholdeth  the  right- 
eous. 

18  The  Lord  knoweth  the  days  of  the  up- 
right : and  their  inheritance  shall  be  for  ever. 

19  They  shall  not  be  ashamed  in  the  evil 
time : and  in  the  days  of  famine  they  shall 
be  satisfied. 

30  But  the  wicked  shall  perish,  and  the  ene- 
mies of  the  Lord  shall  he  as  the  fat  of  lambs : 
they  shall  consume ; into  smoke  shall  they 
consume  aWay. 

31  The  wicked  borroweth,  and  payeth  not 
again:  but  the  righteous  sheweth  mercy, 
and  giveth. 

33  For  such  as  he  blessed  of  him  shall  inherit 
the  earth;  and  they  that  he  cursed  of  him 
shall  be  cut  off. 

33  The  steps  of  a good  man  are  ordered  by 
the  Lord  : and  he  delighteth  in  his  way. 

34  Though  he  fall,  he  shall  not  be  utterly 
cast  down:  for  the  Lord  upholdeth  him 
with  his  hand. 

35  I have  been  young,  and  now  am  old  ; yet 
have  I not  seen  the  righteous  forsaken,  nor 
his  seed  begging  bread. 

36  He  is  ever  merciful,  and  lendeth ; and 
his  seed  is  blessed. 

37  Depart  from  evil,  and  do  good ; and  dwell 
for  evermore. 

38  For  the  Lord  loveth  judgment,  and  for- 
saketh  not  his  saints ; they  are  preserved 
for  ever : but  the  seed  of  the  wicked  shall  be 
cut  off. 

39  The  righteous  shall  inherit  the  land,  and 
dwell  therein  for  ever. 

30  The  mouth  of  the  righteous  speaketh  wis- 
dom, and  his  tongue  talketh  of  judgment. 

31  The  law  of  his  God  is  in  his  heart ; none 
of  his  steps  shall  slide. 

33  The  wicked  watcheth  the  righteous,  and 
seeketh  to  slay  him. 

33  The  Lord  will  not  leave  him  in  his  hand, 
nor  condemn  him  when  he  is  judged. 

34  Wait  on  the  Lord,  and  keep  his  wav,  and, 

391 


David  imploreth  God^s  mercy,  PSALMS,  XXXVIII.  The  brevity  of  life* 


he  shall  exalt  thee  to  inherit  the  land : when 
the  wicked  are  cut  off,  thou  shalt  see  it. 

35  I have  seen  the  wicked  in  great  power, 
and  spreading  himself  like  a green  bay  tree. 

36  Yet  he  passed  away,  and,  lo,  he  was  not: 

yea,  I sought  him,  but  he  could  not  be 
found.  , , ^ ^ ^ 

37  Mark  the  perfect  man,  and  behold  the 
upright:  for  the  end  of  that  man  is  peace. 

38  But  the  transgressors  shall  be  destroyed 

together : the  end  of  the  wicked  shall  be  cut 
off.  . ^ 

39  But  the  salvation  of  the  righteous  is  of 
the  Lord  : he  is  their  strength  in  the  time  of 
trouble. 

40  And  the  Lord  shall  help  them,  and  de- 
liver them : he  shall  deliver  them  from  the 
wicked,  and  save  them,  because  they  trust 
in  him. 

PSALM  XXXVIII. 

David's  prayer  in  affliction. 

A Psalm  of  David,  to  bring  to  remembrance. 


OLORD,  rebuke  me  not  in  thy  wrath : nei- 
ther chasten  me  in  thy  hot  displeasure. 

3  For  thine  arrows  stick  fast  in  me,  and  thy 
hand  presseth  me  sore. 

3  There  is  no  soundness  in  my  flesh  because 
of  thine  anger ; neither  is  there  any  rest  in 
my  bones  because  of  my  sin. 

4  For  mine  iniquities  are  gone  over  mine 
head : as  a heavy  burden  they  are  too  heavy 
for  me. 

5  My  wounds  stink  and  are  corrupt  because 
of  my  foolishness. 

6  I am  troubled ; I am  bowed  down  greatly ; 
I go  mourning  all  the  day  long. 

7  For  my  loins  are  filled  with  a loathsome 
disease:  and  there  is  no  soundness  in  my 
flesh. 

8  I am  feeble  aiid  sore  broken : I have  roar- 
ed by  reason  of  the  disquietness  of  my  heart. 
9 Lord,  all  my  desire  is  before  thee;  and 
my  groaning  is  not  hid  from  thee. 

10  My  heart  panteth,  my  strength  faileth 
me : as  for  the  light  of  mine  eyes,  it  also  is 
gone  from  me. 

11  My  lovers  and  my  friends  stand  aloof 
from  my  sore ; and  my  kinsmen  stand  afar 
off. 

13  They  also  that  seek  after  my  life  lay 
snares  for  me ; and  they  that  seek  nay  hurt 
speak  mischievous  things,  and  imagine  de- 
ceits all  the  day  long. 

13  But  I,  as  a deaf  man,  heard  not ; and  I 
was  as  a dumb  man  that  openeth  not  his 
mouth. 

14  Thus  I was  as  a man  that  heareth  not, 
and  in  whose  mouth  are  no  reproofs. 

15  For  in  thee,  O Lord,  do  I hope : thou 
wilt  hear,  O Lord  my  God. 

16  For  I said.  Hear  me,  lest  otherwise  they 
should  rejoice  over  me : when  my  foot  slip- 
pet  h,  they  magnify  themselves  against  me. 

17  For  I am  ready  to  halt,  and  my  sorrow  is 
continually  before  me. 

18  For  I will  declare  mine  iniquity ; I will 
be  sorry  for  my  sin. 

19  But  mine  enemies  are  lively,  and  they 
are  strong : and  they  that  hate  me  wrong- 
fully are  multiplied. 

30  They  also  that  render  evil  for  good  are 
mine  adversaries ; because  I follow  the  thing 
that  good  is. 

m 


31  Forsake  me  not,  O Lord  : O my  God,  be 
not  far  from  me. 

33  Make  haste  to  help  me,  O Lord  my  salva- 
tion. 

PSALM  XXXIX. 

Shortness  and  vanity  of  life. 

To  the  chief  Musician,  even  to  Jeduthun,  A Psalm  of 
David. 

I SAID,  I will  take  heed  to  my  ways,  that 
I sin  not  with  my  tongue:  I will  keep 
my  mouth  with  a bridle,  while  the  wicked  is 
before  ijie. 

3  I was  dumb  with  silence,  I held  my  peace, 
even  from  good ; and  my  sorrow  was  stirred. 

3 My  heart  was  hot  within  me ; while  I was 
musing  the  fire  burned:  then  spake  I with 
my  tongue, 

4  Lord,  make  me  to  know  mine  end,  and 
the  measure  of  my  days,  what  it  is ; that  I 
may  know  how  frail  I am. 

5  Behold,  thou  hast  made  my  days  as  a 
handbreadth;  and  mine  age  is  as  nothing 
before  thee:  verily  every  man  at  his  best 
state  is  altogether  vanity.  Selah. 

6  Surely  every  man  walketh  in  a vain  shew : 
surely  they  are  disquieted  in  vain : he  heap- 
eth  up  riches,  aii,d  knoweth  not  who  shall 
gather  them. 

7  And  now.  Lord,  what  wait  I for?  my  hope 
is  in  thee. 

8  Deliver  me  from  all  my  transgressions : 
make  me  not  the  reproach  of  the  foolish. 

9 1 was  dumb,  I opened  not  my  mouth ; be- 
cause thou  didst  it. 

10  Remove  thy  stroke  away  from  me : I am 
consumed  by  the  blow  of  thine  hand. 

11  When  thou  with  rebukes  dost  correct 
man  for  iniquity,  thou  makest  his  beauty  to 
consume  away  like  a moth:  surely  every 
man  is  vanity.  Selah. 

13  Hear  my  prayer,  O Lord,  and  give  ear 
unto  my  cry;  hold  not  thy  peace  at  my 
tears : for  I am  a stranger  with  thee,  and  a 
sojourner,  as  all  my  fathers  were. 

13  O spare  me,  that  I may  recover  strength, 
before  I go  hence,  and  be  no  more. 

PSALM  XL. 

The  benefit  of  trusting  in  God. 

To  the  chief  Musician,  A Psalm  of  David. 

I WAITED  patiently  for  the  Lord  ; and  he 
inclined  unto  me,  and  heard  my  cry. 

3 He  brought  me  up  also  out  of  a horrible 
pit,  out  of  the  miry  clay,  and  set  my  feet 
upon  a rock,  and  established  my  goings. 

3 And  he  hath  put  a new  song  in  my  mouth, 
even  praise  unto  our  God : many  shall  see  it, 
and  fear,  and  shall  trust  in  the  Lord. 

4  Blessed  is  that  man  that  maketh  the  Lord 
his  trust,  and  respecteth  not  the  proud,  nor 
such  as  turn  aside  to  lies. 

5  Many,  O Lord  my  God,  are  thy  wonder- 
ful works  which  thou  hast  done,  and  thy 
thoughts  which  are  to  us-ward : they  cannot 
be  reckoned  up  in  order  unto  thee:  if  I 
would  declare  and  speak  of  them,  they  are 
more  than  can  be  numbered. 

6  Sacrifice  and  offering  thou  didst  not  de- 
sire ; mine  ears  hast  thou  opened : burnt 
offering  and  sin  offering  hast  thou  not  re- 
quired. . 

7  Then  said  I,  Lo,  I come : m the  volume  of 
the  book  it  is  written  of  me, 


God's  care  of  the  poor. 


8 I delight  to  do  thy  will,  O my  God;  yea, 
thy  law  is  within  my  heart. 

9 1 have  preached  righteousness  in  the  great 
congregation : lo,  I have  not  refrained  my 
lips,  O Lord,  thou  knowest. 

10  I have  not  hid  thy  righteousness  within 
my  heart ; I have  declared  thy  faithfulness 
and  thy  salvation : I have  not  concealed 
thy  lovingkindness  and  thy  truth  from  the 
great  congregation. 

11  Withhold  not  thou  thy  tender  mercies 
from  me,  O Lord  : let  thy  lovingkindness 
and  thy  truth  continually  preserve  me. 

13  For  innumerable  evils  have  compassed 
me  about:  mine  iniquities  have  taken  hold 
upon  me,  so  that  I am  not  able  to  look  up ; 
they  are  more  than  the  hairs  of  mine  head  : 
therefore  my  heart  faileth  me. 

13  Be  pleased,  O Lord,  to  deliver  me ; O 
Lord,  make  haste  to  help  me. 

14  Let  them  be  ashamed  and  confounded 
together  that  seek  after  my  soul  to  destroy 
it ; let  them  be  driven  backward  and  put  to 
shame  that  wish  me  evil. 

15  Let  them  be  desolate  for  a reward  of 
their  shame  that  say  unto  me.  Aha,  aha. 

16  Let  all  those  that  seek  thee  rejoice  and 
be  glad  in  thee : let  such  as  love  thy  salva- 
tion say  continually.  The  Lord  be  mag- 
nified. 

17  But  I am  poor  and  needy ; yet  the  Lord 
thinketh  upon  me:  thou  art  my  help  and 
my  deliverer ; make  no  tarrying,  O my  God. 

PSALM  XLI. 

The  charitable  man's  recompense. 

To  the  chief  Musician,  A Psalm  of  David. 

Blessed  ts  he  that  considereth  the  poor : 

the  Lord  will  deliver  him  in  time  of 
trouble. 

3 The  Lord  will  preserve  him,  and  keep 
him  alive ; and  he  shall  be  blessed  upon  the 
earth : and  thou  wilt  not  deliver  him  unto 
the  will  of  his  enemies. 

3 The  Lord  will  strengthen  him  upon  the 
bed  of  languishing : thou  wilt  make  all  his 
bed  in  his  sickness. 

4 I said.  Lord,  be  merciful  unto  me : heal 
my  soul ; for  I have  sinned  against  thee. 

5 Mine  enemies  speak  evil  of  me.  When 
shall  he  die,  and  his  name  perish? 

6 And  if  he  come  to  see  we,  he  speaketh 
vanity:  his  heart  gathereth  iniquity  to  it- 
self ; when  he  goeth  abroad,  he  telleth  it, 

7 All  that  hate  me  whisper  together  against 
me : against  me  do  they  devise  my  hurt. 

8 An  evil  disease,  say  they,  cleave th  fast  un- 
to him : and  now  that  he  lieth  he  shall  rise 
up  no  more. 

9 Yea,  mine  own  familiar  friend,  in  whom 
t trusted,  which  did  eat  of  my  bread,  hath 
lifted  up  his  heel  against  me. 

10  But  thou,  O Lord,  be  merciful  unto 
me,  and  raise  me  up,  that'  I may  requite 
them. 

11  By  this  I know  that  thou  favourest  me, 
because  mine  enemy  doth  not  triumph  over 
me. 

13  And  as  for  me,  thou  upholdest  me  in 
mine  integrity,  and  settest  me  before  thy 
face  for  ever. 

13  Blessed  be  the  Lord  God  of  Israel  from 
everlasting,  and  to  everlasting.  Amen,  and 
Amen. 

13* 


PSALMS,  XLI  V.  Hope  in  Ood  recommevuded, 

PSALM  XLIT. 

David's  zeal  to  serve  God, 

To  the  chief  Musician,  Maschil,  for  the  sons  of  Korah. 
AS  the  hart  panteth  after  the  water  brooks, 
so  panteth  my  soul  after  thee,  O God. 

3  My  soul  thirsteth  for  God,  for  the  living 
God : when  shall  I come  and  appear  before 
God  ? 

3 My  tears  have  been  my  meat  day  and 
night,  while  they  continually  say  unto  me, 
Where  is  thy  God? 

4 Wlien  I remember  these  things,  I pour  out 
my  soul  in  me:  for  I had  gone  with  the 
multitude,  I went  with  them  to  the  house 
of  God,  with  the  voice  of  joy  and  praise, 
with  a multitude  that  kept  holyday. 

5 Why  art  thou  cast  down,  O my  soul?  and 
why  art  thou  disquieted  in  me?  hope  thou 
in  God:  for  I shall  yet  praise  him  for  the 
help  of  his  countenance. 

6 O my  God,  my  soul  is  cast  down  within 
me:  therefore  will  I remember  thee  from 
the  land  of  Jordan,  and  of  the  Hermonites, 
from  the  hill  Mizar. 

7 Deep  calleth  unto  deep  at  the  noise  of 
thy  waterspouts : all  thy  waves  and  thy  bil- 
lows are  gone  over  me. 

8 Yet  the  Lord  will  command  his  loving- 
kindness in  the  daytime,  and  in  the  night 
his  song  shall  be  with  me,  and  my  prayer 
unto  the  God  of  my  life. 

9 I will  say  unto  God  my  rock.  Why  hast 
thou  forgotten  me?  why  go  I mourning  be- 
cause of  the  oppression  of  the  enemy  ? 

10  As  with  a sword  in  my  bones,  mine  ene- 
mies reproach  me ; while  they  say  daily  un- 
to me.  Where  is  thy  God  ? 

11  Why  art  thou  cast  down,  O my  soul  ? and 

why  art  thou  disquieted  within’  me  ? hope 
thou  in  God : for  I shall  yet  praise  him,  who 
is  the  health  of  my  countenance,  and  my 
God.  * ^ J 

PSALM  XLIII. 

David's  prayer  and  premise, 

JUDGE  me,  O God,  and  plead  my  cause 
against  an  ungodly  nation:  O deliver 
me  from  the  deceitful  and  unjust  man. 

3 For  thou  art  the  God  of  my  strength: 
why  dost  thou  cast  me  off?  why  go  I mourn- 
ing because  of  the  oppression  of  the  enemy  ? 
3 O send  out  thy  light  and  thy  truth : let 
them  lead  me ; let  them  bring  me  unto  thy 
holy  hill,  and  to  thy  tabernacles. 

4  Then  will  I go  unto  the  altar  of  God,  unto 
God  my  exceeding  joy : yea,  upon  the  harp 
will  I praise  thee,  O God  my  God. 

5  Why  art  thou  cast  down,  O my  soul?  and 
why  art  thou  disquieted  within  me?  hope 
in  God : for  I shall  yet  praise  him,  who  is  the 
health  of  my  countenance,  and  my  God. 

PSALM  XLIV. 

The  church's  complaint  to  Ood, 

To  the  chief  Musician  for  the  sons  of  Korah,  Maschil. 

WE  have  heard  with  our  ears,  O God,  our 
fathers  have  told  us,  what  work  thou 
didst  in  their  days,  in  the  times  of  old. 

3 How  thou  didst  drive  out  the  heathen 
with  thy  hand,  and  plantedst  them ; how 
thou  didst  afflict  the  people,  and  cast  them 
out. 

3 For  they  got  not  the  land  in  possession  by 


'fhe  church  complainetho 


PSALMS,  XLY. 


TM  kingdom  of  Christa 


their  own  sword,  neither  did  their  own  arm 
save  them : but  thy  rig-ht  hand,  and  thine 
arm,  and  the  light  of  thy  countenance,  be- 
cause thou  hadst  a favour  unto  them. 

4 Thou  art  my  King,  O God:  command  de- 
liverances for  Jacob. 

5 Through  thee  will  we  push  down  our 
enemies:  through  thy  name  will  we  tread 
them  under  that  rise  up  against  us. 

6 For  I will  not  trust  in  my  bow,  neither 
shall  my  sword  save  me. 

7 But  thou  hast  saved  us  from  our  enemies, 
and  hast  put  them  to  shame  that  hated  us. 

8 In  God  we  boast  all  the  day  long,  and 
praise  thy  name  for  ever.  Selah. 

9 But  thou  hast  cast  off,  and  put  us  to 
shame ; and  goest  not  forth  with  our  armies. 

10  Thou  makest  us  to  turn  back  from  the 
enemy:  and  they  which  hate  us  spoil  for 
themselves. 

11  Thou  hast  given  us  like  sheep  appointed 
for  meat ; and  hast  scattered  us  among  the 
heathen. 

13  Thou  sellest  thy  people  for  nought,  and 
dost  not  increase  thy  wealth  by  their  price. 

13  Thou  makest  us  a reproach  to  our  neigh- 
bours, a scorn  and  a derision  to  them  that 
are  round  about  us. 

14  Thou  makest  us  a byword  among  the 
heathen,  a shaking  of  the  head  among  the 
people. 

15  My  confusion  is  continually  before  me, 
and  the  shame  of  my  face  hath  covered  me, 

16  For  the  voice  of  him  that  reproacheth 
and  blasphemeth ; by  reason  of  the  enemy 
and  avenger. 

17  All  this  is  come  upon  us ; yet  have  we 
not  forgotten  thee,  neither  have  we  dealt 
falsely  in  thy  covenant. 

18  Our  heart  is  not  turned  back,  neither 
have  our  steps  declined  from  thy  way ; 

19  Though  thou  hast  sore  broken  us  in  the 
place  of  dragons,  and  covered  us  with  the 
shadow  of  death. 

20  If  we  have  forgotten  the  name  of  our 
God,  or  stretched  out  our  hands  to  a strange 
god ; 

31  Shall  not  God  search  this  out?  for  he 
knoweth  the  secrets  of  the  heart. 

33  Yea,  for  thy  sake  are  we  killed  all  the 
day  long ; we  are  counted  as  sheep  for  the 
slaughter. 

33  Awake,  why  sleepestthou,  O Lord?  arise, 
cast  us  not  off  for  ever. 

34  Wherefore  hidest  thou  thy  face,  and  for- 
gettest  our  affliction  and  our  oppression  ? 

25  For  our  soul  is  bowed  down  to  the  dust : 
our  belly  cleaveth  unto  the  earth. 

36  Arise  for  our  help,  and  redeem  us  for 
thy  mercies’  sake. 

PSALM  XLV. 

The  majesty  of  Christ’s  kingdom. 

To  the  chief  Musician  upon  Shoshannim,  for  the  sons 
of  Korah,  Maschil,  A Song  of  loves. 

My  heart  is  inditing  a good  matter:  I 
speak  of  the  things  which  I have  made 
touching  the  King : my  tongue  is  the  pen  of 
a ready  writer. 

3  Thou  art  fairer  than  the  children  of  men : 
grace  is  poured  into  thy  lips:  therefore 
God  hath  blessed  thee  for  ever. 

3  Gird  thy  sword  upon  thy  thigh,  O most 
Mighty,  with  thy  glory  and  thy  majesty. 


4 And  in  thy  majesty  ride  prosperously,  be- 
cause of  truth  and  meekness  and  righteous- 
ness; and  thy  right  hand  shall  teach  thee 
terrible  things. 

5 Thine  arrows  are  sharp  in  the  heart  of 
the  King’s  enemies ; wherehy  the  people  fall 
under  thee. 

6 Thy  throne,  O God,  is  for  ever  and  ever : 
the  sceptre  of  thy  kingdom  is  a right 
sceptre. 

7 Thou  lovest  righteousness,  and  hatest 
wickedness:  therefore  God,  thy  God,  hath 
anointed  thee  with  the  oil  of  gladness  above 
thy  fellows. 

8 All  thy  garments  smell  of  myrrh,  and 
aloes,  and  cassia,  out  of  the  ivory  palaces, 
whereby  they  have  made  thee  glad. 

9 Kings’  daughters  were  among  thy  honour- 
able women : upon  thy  right  hand  did  stand 
the  queen  in  gold  of  Ophir. 

10  Hearken,  O daughter,  and  consider,  and 
incline  thine  ear;  forget  also  thine  own 
people,  and  thy  father’s  house; 

11  So  shall  the  King  greatly  desire  thy 
beauty:  for  he  is  thy  Lord;  and  worship 
thou  him. 

13  And  the  daughter  of  Tyre  shall  he  there 
with  a gift ; eveirthe  rich  among  the  people 
shall  entreat  thy  favour. 

13  The  King’s  daughter  is  all  glorious  with- 
in : her  clothing  is  of  wrought  gold. 

14  She  shall  be  brought  unto  the  King  in 
raiment  of  needlework:  the  virgins  her 
companions  that  follow  her  shall  be  brought 
unto  thee. 

15  With  gladness  and  rejoicing  shall  they  be 
brought:  they  shall  enter  into  the  King’s 
palace. 

16  Instead  of  thy  f athers , shall  be  thy  chil- 
dren, whom  thou  mayest  make  princes  in 
all  the  earth. 

17  I will  make  thy  name  to  be  remembered 
in  all  generations : therefore  shall  the  peo- 
ple praise  thee  for  ever  and  ever. 

PSALM  XL VI. 

The  church’s  confidence  in  God. 

To  the  chief  Musician  for  the  sons  of  Korah,  A Song 
upon  Alamoth. 

God  is  our  refuge  and  strength,  a very 
present  help  in  trouble. 

2 Therefore  will  not  we  fear,  though  the 
earth  be  removed,  and  though  the  mount- 
ains be  carried  into  the  midst  of  the  sea ; 

3 Though  the  waters  thereof  roar  and  be 
troubled,  though  the  mountains  shake  with 
the  swelling  thereof.  Selah. 

4  There  is  a river,  the  streams  whereof  shall 
make  glad  the  city  of  God,  the  holy  place  of 
the  tabernacles  of  the  Most  High. 

5  God  is  in  the  midst  of  her ; she  shall  not 
be  moved : God  shall  help  her,  and  that 
right  early. 

6  The  heathen  raged,  the  kingdoms  were 
moved : he  uttered  his  voice,  the  earth 
melted.  . , ^ ^ .c 

7  The  Lord  of  hosts  is  with  us ; the  God  of 
Jacob  is  our  refuge.  Selah. 

8  Come,  behold  the  works  of  the  Lord, 
what  desolations  he  hath  made  in  the  earth. 
9 He  maketh  wars  to  cease  unto  the  end  ot 
the  earth  ; he  breaketh  the  bow,  and  cutteth 
the  spear  in  sunder ; he  burneth  the  chariot 
in  the  fire. 


The  privileges  of  the  church. 

10  Be  still,  and  know  that  I am  God : I will 
be  exalted  among*  the  heathen,  I will  be  ex- 
alted in  the  earth. 

11  The  Lord  of  hosts  is  with  us ; the  God 
of  Jacob  is  our  refuge.  Selah. 

PSALM  XLVII. 

The  nations  exhorted  to  praise  God. 

To  the  chief  Musician,  A Psalm  for  the  sons  of  Korah. 

OCLAP  your  hands,  all  ye  people ; shout 
unto  God  with  the  voice  of  triumph. 

2 For  the  Lord  most  high  is  terrible ; he  is 
a great  King  over  all  the  earth. 

3 He  shall  subdue  the  people  under  us,  and 
the  nations  under  our  feet. 

4 He  shall  choose  our  inheritance  for  us, 
•the  excellency  of  Jacob  whom  he  loved. 
Selah. 

5 God  is  gone  up  with  a shout,  the  Lord 
with  the  sound  of  a trumpet. 

6 Sing  praises  to  God,  sing  praises:  sing 
praises  unto  our  King,  sing  praises. 

7 For  God  is  the  King  of  all  the  earth : sing 
ye  praises  with  understanding. 

8 God  reigneth  over  the  heathen : God  sit- 
teth  upon  the  throne  of  his  holiness. 

9 The  princes  of  the  people  are  gathered  to- 
gether, even  the  people  of  the  God  of  Abra- 
ham : for  the  shields  of  the  earth  belong  un- 
to God : he  is  greatly  exalted. 

PSALM  XLYIII. 

Zion's  beauty  described. 

A Song  and  Psalm  for  the  sons  of  Korah. 

Great  is  the  lord,  and  greatly  to  be 
praised  in  the  city  of  our  God,  in  the 
mountain  of  his  holiness. 

2 Beautiful  for  situation,  the  joy  of  the 
whole  earth,  is  mount  Zion,  on  the  sides  of 
the  north,  the  city  of  the  great  King. 

3 God  is  known  in  her  palaces  for  a refuge. 
4 For,  lo,  the  kings  were  assembled,  they 
passed  by  together. 

5 They  saw  it,  and  so  they  marvelled ; .they 
were  troubled,  and  hasted  away. 

6 Fear  took  hold  upon  them  there,  and 
pain,  as  of  a woman  in  travail. 

7 Thou  breakest  the  ships  of  Tarshish  with 
an  east  wind. 

8 As  we  have  heard,  so  have  we  seen  in 
the  city  of  the  Lord  of  hosts,  in  the  city  of 
our  God ; God  will  establish  it  for  ever. 
Selah. 

9 We  have  thought  of  thy  lovingkindness, 
O God,  in  the  midst  of  thy  temple. 

10  According  to  thy  name,  O God,  so  is  thy 
praise  unto  the  ends  of  the  earth : thy  right 
hand  is  full  of  righteousness. 

11  Let  mount  Zion  rejoice,  let  the  daugh- 
ters of  Judah  be  glad,  because  of  thy  judg- 
ments. 

12  Walk  about  Zion,  and  go  round  about 
her:  tell  the  towers  thereof. 

13  Mark  ye  well  her  bulwarks,  consider  her 
palaces ; that  ye  may  tell  it  to  the  generation 
following. 

14  For  this  God  is  our  God  for  ever  and 
ever : he  will  be  our  guide  even  unto  death. 


PSALM  XLIX. 

The  vanity  of  worldly  prosperity. 

To  the  chief  Musician,  A Psalm  for  the  sons  of  Korah. 


Fa/ith  in  the  resurrection. 

2 Both  low  and  high,  rich  and  poor,  to- 
gether. 

3 My  mouth  shall  speak  of  wisdom ; and 
the  meditation  of  my  heart  shall  be  of  under- 
standing. 

4 I will  incline  mine  ear  to  a parable : I 
will  open  my  dark  saying  upon  the  harp. 

5 Wherefore  should  I fear  in  the  days  of 
evil,  when  the  iniquity  of  my  heels  shall 
compass  me  about? 

6 They  that  trust  in  their  wealth,  and 
boast  themselves  in  the  multitude  of  their 
riches ; 

7 None  of  them  can  by  any  means  redeem 
his  brother,  nor  give  to  God  a ransom  for 
him : 

8 (For  the  redemption  of  their  soul  is  pre- 
cious, and  it  ceaseth  for  ever:) 

9 That  he  should  still  live  for  ever,  and  not 
see  corruption. 

10  For  he  seeth  that  wise  men  die,  likewise 
the  fool  and  the  brutish  person  perish,  and 
leave  their  wealth  to  others. 

11  Their  inward  thought  is,  that  their  houses 
shall  continue  for  ever,  and  their  dwelling- 
places  to  all  generations;  they  call  their 
lands  after  their  own  names. 

12  Nevertheless  man  being  in  honour  abid- 
eth  not : he  is  like  the  beasts  that  perish. 

13  This  their  way  is  their  folly : yet  their 
posterity  approve  their  sayings.  Selah. 

14  Like  sheep  they  are  laid  in  the  grave ; 
death  shall  feed  on  them ; and  the  upright 
shall  have  dominion  over  them  in  the  morn- 
ing ; and  their  beauty  shall  consume  in  the 
grave  from  their  dwelling. 

15  But  God  will  redeem  my  soul  from  the 
power  of  the  grave:  for  he  shall  receive 
me.  Selah. 

16  Be  not  thou  afraid  when  one  is  made  rich, 
when  the  glory  of  his  house  is  increased ; 

17  For  when  he  dieth  he  shall  carry  noth- 
ing away : his  glory  shall  not  descend  after 
him. 

18  Though  while  he  lived  he  blessed  his 
soul,  (and  men  will  praise  thee,  when  thou 
doest  well  to  thyself,) 

19  He  shall  go  to  the  generation  of  his  fa- 
thers ; they  shall  never  see  light. 

20  Man  that  is  in  honour,  and  understandeth 
not,  is  like  the  beasts  that  perish. 

PSALM  L. 

God’s  majesty  in  the  church. 

A Psalm  of  Asaph. 

The  mighty  God,  even  the  Lord,  hath 
spoken,  and  called  the  earth  from  the 
rising  of  the  sun  unto  the  going  down 
thereof. 

2  Out  of  Zion,  the  perfection  of  beauty, 
God  hath  shined. 

3  Our  God  shall  come,  and  shall  not  keep 
silence : a fire  shall  devour  before  him,  and 
it  shall  be  very  tempestuous  round  about 
him. 

4  He  shall  call  to  the  heavens  from  above, 
and  to  the  earth,  that  he  may  judge  his 
people. 

5  Gather  my  saints  together  unto  me  ; those 
that  have  made  a covenant  with  me  by 
sacrifice. 

6  And  the  heavens  shall  declare  his  right- 
eousness : for  God  is  judge  himself.  Selah. 

7  Hear,  O my  people,  and  I will  speak: 
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PSALMS,  Lo 


David's  confession  of  his  dim.  PSALMS,  M,  Davids  prophecy  of  Doeg. 


O Israel,  and  I will  testify  against  thee : I 
am  God,  even  thy  God. 

8 I will  not  reprove  thee  for  thy  sacrifices 
or  thy  burnt  offerings,  to  have  been  con- 
tinually before  me. 

9 I will  take  no  bullock  out  of  thy  house, 
nor  he  goats  out  of  thy  folds: 

10  For  every  beast  of  the  forest  is  mine, 
and  the  cattle  upon  a thousand  hills. 

11  I know  all  the  fowls  of  the  mountains : 
and  the  wild  beasts  of  the  field  are  mine. 

12  If  I were  hungry,  I would  not  tell 
thee : for  the  world  is  mine,  and  the  fulness 
thereof. 

13  Will  I eat  the  flesh  of  bulls,  or  drink  the 
blood  of  goats? 

14  Offer  unto  God  thanksgiving;  and  pay 
thy  vows  unto  the  Most  High : 

15  And  call  upon  me  in  the  day  of  trouble : 1 
will  deliver  thee,  and  thou  shalt  glorify  me. 

16  But  unto  the  wicked  God  saith,  What 
hast  thou  to  do  to  declare  my  statutes,  or 
that  thou  shouldest  take  my  covenant  in  thy 
mouth  ? 

17  Seeing  thou  hatest  instruction,  and 
castest  my  words  behind  thee. 

18  When  thou  sawest  a thief,  then  thou 
consentedst  with  him,  and  hast  been  par- 
taker with  adulterers. 

19  Thou  givest  thy  mouth  to  evil,  and  thy 
tongue  frameth  deceit. 

30  Thou  sittest  and  speakest  against  thy 
brother ; thou  slanderest  thine  own  mother’s 
son. 

31  These  things  hast  thou  done,  and  I kept 
silence;  thou  thoughtest  that  I was  al- 
together such  a one  as  thyself:  hut  I will 
reprove  thee,  and  set  them  in  order  before 
thine  eyes. 

33  Now  consider  this,  ye  that  forget  God, 
lest  I tear  you  in  pieces,  and  there  he  none 
to  deliver. 

33  Whoso  offereth  praise  glorifieth  me: 
and  to  him  that  ordereth  his  conversation 
arig'ht* wiU  I shew  the  salvation  of  God. 

PSALM  LI. 

Remission  of  sins  pi'ayed  for. 

To  the  chief  Musician,  A Psalm  of  David,  when  Nathan 
the  prophet  came  unto  him,  after  he  had  gone  in  to 
Bath-sheba. 

Have  mercy  upon  me,  O God,  according 
to  thy  lovingkindness : according  unto 
the  multitude  of  thy  tender  mercies  blot 
out  my  transgressions. 

3  Wash  me  thoroughly  from  mine  iniquity, 
and  cleanse  me  from  my  sin. 

3  For  I acknowledge  my  transgressions: 
and  my  sin  is  ever  before  me. 

4  Against  thee,  thee  only,  have  I sinned, 
and  done  this  evil  in  thy  sight:  that  thou 
mightest  be  justified  when  thou  speakest, 
and  be  clear  when  thou  judgest.  ^ 

5  Behold,  I was  shapen  in  iniquity;  and  in 
sin  did  my  mother  conceive  me. 

6  Behold,  thou  desirest  truth  in  the  inward 
parts:  and  in  the  hidden  part  thou  shalt 
make  me  to  know  wisdom. 

7  Purge  me  with  hyssop,  and  I shall  be 
clean : wash  me,  and  I shall  be  whiter  than 
snow.  ,,  . 

8  Make  me  to  hear  joy  and  gladness ; that 
the  bones  which  thou  hast  bfoken  may 
rejoice. 

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9 Hide  thy  face  from  my  sins,  and  blot  out 
all  mine  iniquities. 

10  Create  in  me  a clean  heart,  O God ; and 
renew  a right  spirit  within  me. 

11  Cast  me  not  away  from  thy  presence; 
and  take  not  thy  Holy  Spirit  from  me. 

13  Restore  unto  me  the  joy  of  thy  salvation ; 
and  uphold  me  with  thy  free  Spirit. 

13  Then  will  I teach  transgressors  thy  ways ; 
and  sinners  shall  be  converted  unto  thee. 

14  Deliver  me  from  bloodguiltiness,  O God, 
thou  God  of  my  salvation : and  my  tongue 
shall  sing  aloud  of  thy  righteousness. 

15  O Lord,  open  thou  my  lips;  and  my 
mouth  shall  shew  forth  thy  praise. 

16  For  thou  desirest  not  sacrifice;  else 
would  I give  it : thou  delightest  not  in  burnt 
offering. 

17  The  sacrifices  of  God  are  a broken  spirit : 
a broken  and  a contrite  heart,  O God,  thou 
wilt  not  despise. 

18  Do  good  in  thy  good  pleasure  unto  Zion : 
build  thoii  the  walls  of  Jerusalem. 

19  Then  shalt  thou  be  pleased  with  the  sac- 
rifices of  righteousness,  with  burnt  offering 
and  whole  burnt  offering:  then  shall  they 
offer  bullocks  upon  thine  altar. 

PSALM  LII. 

The  malice  of  Doeg  rejmoved. 

To  the  chief  Musician,  Maschil,  A Psalm  of  David, 
when  Doeg  the  Edomite  came  and  told  Saul,  and  said 
unto  him,  David  is  come  to  the  house  of  Ahimelech. 

WHY  boastest  thou  thyself  in  mischief, 
O mighty  man?  the  goodness  of  God 
endureth  continually. 

3 Thy  tongue  deviseth  mischiefs;  like  a 
sharp  razor,  working  deceitfully. 

3 Thou  lovest  evil  more  than  good ; and  lying 
rather  than  to  speak  righteousness.  Selah. 

4  Thou  lovest  all  devouring  words,  O thou 
deceitful  tongue. 

5  God  shall  likewise  destroy  thee  for  ever, 
he  shall  take  thee  away,  and  pluck  thee  out 
of  thy  dwelling-place,  and  root  thee  out  of 
the  land  of  the  living.  Selah. 

6  The  righteous  also  shall  see,  and  fear,  and 
shall  laugh  at  him : ^ ^ . 

7  Lo,  this  is  the  man  that  made  not  God  his 
strength ; but  trusted  in  the  abundance  of 
his  riches,  and  strengthened  himself  in  his 
wickedness. 

8  But  I am  like  a green  olive  tree  in  the 
house  of  God : I trust  in  the  mercy  of  God 
for  ever  and  ever. 

9  I will  praise  thee  for  ever,  because  thou 
hast  done  it : and  I will  wait  on  thy  name ; 
for  it  is  good  before  thy  saints. 

PSALM  LIII. 

The'  depravity  of  mankind. 

To  the  chief  Musician  upon  Mahalath,  Maschil,  A 
Psalm  of  David. 

The  fool  hath  said  in  his  heart.  There  is 
no  God.  Corrupt  are  they,  and  have 
done  abominable  iniquity:  there  is  none 
that  doeth  good. 

3 God  looked  down  from  heaven  upon  the 
children  of  men,  to  see  if  there  Avere  any 
that  did  understand,  that  did  seek  God. 

3 Every  one  of  them  is  gone  back : they  are 
altogether  become  filthy ; there  is  none  that 
doeth  good,  no,  not  one. 

4 Have  the  workers  of  iniquity  no  knowl- 


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David  pray eth  for  kalvation^  PSALMS,  LVII.  and  a gain^  his  enemies. 


edg'e?  who  eat  up  my  people  as  they  eat 
bread : they  have  not  called  upon  God. 

5 There  were  they  in  g-reat  fear,  where  no 
fear  was ; for  God  hath  scattered  the  bones 
of  him  that  encampeth  against  thee : thou 
hast  put  them  to  shame,  because  God  hath 
despised  them. 

6 Oh  that  the  salvation  of  Israel  were  come 
out  of  Zion ! When  God  bring-eth  back  the 
captivity  of  his  people,  Jacob  shall  rejoice, 
and  Israel  shall  be  g-lad. 

PSALM  LIV. 

David  praijeth  for  deliverance. 

To  the  chief  Musician  on  Neginoth,  Maschil,  A Psalm 
of  David,  when  the  Ziphim  came  and  said  to  Saul, 
Doth  not  David  hide  himself  with  us  ? 

SAVE  me,  O God,  by  thy  name,  and  judge 
me  by  thy  strength. 

2  Hear  my  prayer,  O God ; give  ear  to  the 
words  of  my  mouth. 

3  For  strangers  are  risen  up  against  me, 
and  oppressors  seek  after  my  soul : they 
have  not  set  God  before  them.  Selah. 

4  Behold,  God  is  mine  helper : the  Lord  is 
with  them  that  uphold  my  soul. 

5  He  shall  reward  evil  unto  mine  enemies : 
cut  them  off  in  thy  truth. 

6  I will  freely  sacrifice  unto  thee:  I will 
praise  thy  name,  O Lord  ; for  it  is  good. 

7  For  he  hath  delivered  me  out  of  all  trou- 
ble : and  mine  eye  hath  seen  his  desire  upon 
mine  enemies. 

PSALM  LV. 

David's  prayer  in  distress. 

To  the  chief  Musician  on  Neginoth,  Maschil,  A Psalm 
of  David. 

IVE  ear  to  my  prayer,  O God ; and  hide 
not  thyself  from  my  supplication. 

2  Attend  unto  me,  and  hear  me:  I mourn 
in  my  complaint,  and  make  a noise ; 

3  Because  of  the  voice  of  the  enemy,  be- 
cause of  the  oppression  of  the  wicked : for 
they  cast  iniquity  upon  me,  and  in  wrath 
they  hate  me. 

4  My  heart  is  sore  pained  within  me : and 
the  terrors  of  death  are  fallen  upon  me. 

5  Fearfulness  and  trembling  are  come  up- 
on me,  and  horror  hath  overwhelmed  me. 

6  And  I said.  Oh  that  I had  wings  like  a 
dove ! for  then  would  I fly  away,  and  be  at 
rest. 

7  Lo,  then  would  I wander  far  off,  and  re- 
main in  the  wilderness.  Selah. 

8  I would  hasten  my  escape  from  the  windy 
storm  and  tempest. 

9  Destroy,  O Lord,  and  divide  their  tongues : 
for  I have  seen  violence  and  strife  in  the  city. 
10  Day  and  night  they  go  about  it  upon  the 
walls  thereof : mischief  also  and  sorrow  are 
m the  midst  of  it. 

11  Wickedness  is  in  the  midst  thereof:  de- 
ceit and  guile  depart  not  from  her  streets. 

12  For  it  was  not  an  enemy  that  reproached 
me ; then  I could  have  borne  it : neither  was 
it  he  that  hated  me  that  did  magnify  himself 
against  me;  then  I v^ould  have  hid  myself 
from  him: 

13  But  it  was  thou,  a man  mine  equal,  my 
guide,  and  mine  acquaintance. 

14  We  took  sweet  counsel  together,  and 
Walked  unto  the  house  of  God  in  company. 
15  Let  death  seize  upon  them,  and  let  them 


go  down  quick  into  hell : for  wickedness  is 
in  their  dwellings,  and  among  them. 

16  As  for  me,  I will  call  upon  God ; and  the 
Lord  shall  save  me. 

17  Evening,  and  morning,  and  at  noon,  will 
I pray,  and  cry  aloud : and  he  shall  hear  my 
voice. 

18  He  hath  delivered  my  soul  in  peace  from 
the  battle  that  was  against  me:  for  there 
were  many  with  me. 

19  God  shall  hear,  and  afflict  them,  even  he 
that  abideth  of  old.  Selah.  Because  they 
have  no  changes,  therefore  they  fear  not 
God. 

20  He  hath  put  forth  his  hands  against  such 
as  be  at  peace  with  him : he  hath  broken  his 
covenant. 

21  The  words  of  his  mouth  were  smoother 
than  butter,  but  war  was  in  his  heart:  his 
words  were  softer  than  oil,  yet  were  they 
drawn  swords. 

22  Cast  thy  burden  upon  the  Lord,  and  he 
shall  sustain  thee : he  shall  never  suffer  the 
righteous  to  be  moved. 

23  But  thou,  O God,  shalt  bring  them  down 
into  the  pit  of  destruction : bloody  and  de- 
ceitful men  shall  not  live  out  half  their 
days;  but  I will  trust  in  thee. 

PSALM  LYI. 

David  complaineth  of  his  enemies. 

To  the  chief  Musician  upon  Jonath-elem-rechokim, 
Michtam  of  David,  when  the  Philistines  took  him  in 
Gath. 

Be  merciful  unto  me,  O God:  foreman 
would  swallow  me  up ; he  fighting  daily 
oppresseth  me. 

2 Mine  enemies  would  daily  swallow  ?ne  up : 
for  they  he  many  that  fight  against  me,  O 
thou  Most  High. 

3 What  time  I am  afraid,  I will  trust  in  thee. 
4 In  God  I will  praise  his  word,  in  God  I 
have  put  my  trust;  I will  not  fear  what 
flesh  can  do  unto  me. 

5 Every  day  they  wrest  my  words:  all  their 
thoughts  are  against  me  for  evil. 

6 They  gather  themselves  together,  they 
hide  themselves,  they  mark  my  steps,  when 
they  wait  for  my  soul. 

7  Shall  they  escape  by  iniquity?  in  thine 
anger  cast  down  the  people,  O God. 

8  Thou  tellest  my  wanderings:  put  thou 
my  tears  into  thy  bottle:  are  they  not  in 
thy  book? 

9  When  I cry  unto  thee,  then  shall  mine 
enemies  turn  back : this  I know ; for  God  is 
for  me. 

10  In  God  will  I praise  his  word:  in  the 
Lord  will  1 praise  his  word. 

11  In  God  have  I put  my  trust : I will  not 
be  afraid  what 'man  can  do  unto  me. 

12  Thy  vows  are  upon  me,  O God : I will 
render  praises  unto  thee. 

13  For  thou  hast  delivered  my  soul  from 
death : wilt  not  thou  deliver  m3’'  feet  from 
falling,  that  I may  walk  before  God  in  the 
light  of  the  living? 

PSALM  LVII. 

David  in  prayer  fleeth  unto  God. 

To  the  chief  Musician,  Al-taschith,  Michtam  of  David, 
when  he  fled  from  Saul  in  the  cave. 

Be  merciful  unto  me,  O God,  be  merciful 
unto  me ; for  my  soul  trusteth  in  thee  ? 
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David  reproveth  wicked  judges.  PSALMS,  LVIII,  David's  trust  in  God. 


yea,  in  the  shadow  of  thy  wings  will  I make 
my  refuge,  until  these  calamities  be  over- 
past. 

2 I will  cry  unto  God  most  high  ; unto  God 
that  performeth  all  things  for  me. 

3 He  shall  send  from  heaven,  and  save  me 
from  the  reproach  of  him  that  would  swal- 
low me  up.  Selah.  God  shall  send  forth 
his  mercy  and  his  truth. 

4 My  soul  is  among  lions : and  I lie  even 
among  them  that  are  set  on  fire,  even  the 
sons  of  men,  whose  teeth  are  spears  and 
arrows,  and  their  tongue  a sharp  sword. 

5 Be  thou  exalted,  O God,  above  the  heav- 
ens ; let  thy  glory  be  above  all  the  earth. 

6 They  have  prepared  a net  for  my  steps ; 
my  soul  is  bowed  down  : they  have  digged  a 
pit  before  me,  into  the  midst  whereof  they 
are  fallen  themselves.  Selah. 

7 My  heart  is  fixed,  O God,  my  heart  is  fix- 
ed : I will  sing  and  give  praise. 

8 Awake  up,  my  glory;  awake,  psaltery 
and  harp : T myself  will  awake  early. 

9 I will  praise  thee,  O Lord,  among  the  peo- 
ple : I will  sing  unto  thee  among  the  nations. 

10  For  thy  mercy  is  great  unto  the  heavens, 
and  thy  truth  unto  the  clouds. 

11  Be  thou  exalted,  O God,  above  the  heav- 
ens : let  thy  glory  be  above  all  the  earth. 

PSALM  LYIII. 

David  reproveth  wicked  judges. 

To  the  chief  Musician,  Al-taschith,  Michtam  of  David. 

DO  ye  indeed  speak  righteousness,  O con- 
gregation ? do  ye  judge  uprightly,  O ye 
sons  of  men? 

2  Yea,  in  heart  ye  work  wickedness;  ye 
weigh  the  violence  of  your  hands  in  the 

3  The  wicked  are  estranged  from  the 
womb : they  go  astray  as  soon  as  they  be 
born,  speaking  lies. 

4  Their  poison  is  like  the  poison  of  a ser- 
pent : they  are  like  the  deaf  adder  that  stop- 
peth  her  ear ; 

5  Which  will  not  hearken  to  the  voice  of 
charmers,  charming  never  so  wisely. 

6  Break  their  teeth,  O God,  in  their  mouth ; 
break  out  the  great  teeth  of  the  j^oung  lions, 
O Lord. 

7  Let  them  melt  away  as  waters  which  run 
continually:  when  he  bendeth  his  bow  to 
shoot  his  arrows,  let  them  be  as  cut  in  pieces. 
8 As  a snail  which  melteth,  let  every  one  of 
them  pass  away : like  the  untimely  birth  of  a 
woman,  that  they  may  not  see  the  sun. 

9  Before  your  pots  can  feel  the  thorns,  he 
shall  take  them  away  as  with  a whirlwind, 
both  living,  and  in  his  wrath. 

10  The  righteous  shall  rejoice  when  he 
seeth  the  vengeance : he  shall  wash  his  feet 
in  the  blood  of  the  wicked. 

11  So  that  a man  shall  say.  Verily  there  is  a 
reward  for  the  righteous ; verily  he  is  a God 
that  judgeth  in  the  earth. 

PSALM  LIX. 

David  prayeth  for  deliverance. 

To  the  chief  Musician,  Al-taschith,  Michtam  of  David  ; 
when  Saul  sent,  and  they  watched  the  house  to  kill 
him. 

Deliver  me  from  mine  enemies,  O my 
God : defend  me  from  them  that  rise 
UD  avainst  me, 

Qoa 


2 Deliver  me  from  the  workers  of  iniquity, 
and  save  me  from  bloody  men. 

3 For,  lo,  they  lie  in  wait  for  my  soul : the 
mighty  are  gathered  against  me ; not  for  my 
transgression,  nor /or  my  sin,  O Lord. 

4 They  run  and  prepare  themselves  without 
my  fault : awake  to  help  me,  and  behold. 

5 Thou  therefore,  O Lord  God  of  hosts,  the 
God  of  Israel,  awake  to  visit  all  the  heathen : 
be  not  merciful  to  any  wicked  transgressors. 
Selah. 

6 They  return  at  evening : they  make  a 
noise  like  a dog,  and  go  round  about  the 
city. 

7 Behold,  they  belch  out  with  their  mouth : 
swords  are  in  their  lips : for  who,  say  they, 
doth  hear? 

8 But  thou,  O Lord,  shalt  laugh  at  them ; 
thou  shalt  have  all  the  heathen  in  derision. 

9 Because  of  his  strength  will  I wait  upon 
thee : for  God  is  my  defence. 

10  The  God  of  my  mercy  shall  prevent  me : 
God  shall  let  me  see  my  desire  upon  mine 
enemies. 

11  Slay  them  not,  lest  my  people  forget: 
scatter  them  by  thy  power ; and  bring  them 
down,  O Lord  our  shield. 

12  For  the  sin  of  their  mouth  and  the  words 
of  their  lips  let  them  even  be  taken  in  their 
pride : and  for  cursing  and  lying  which  they 
speak. 

13  Consume  them  in  wrath,  consume  them, 
that  they  may  not  be:  and  let  them  know 
that  God  ruleth  in  Jacob  unto  the  ends  of 
the  earth.  Selah. 

14  And  at  evening  let  them  return ; and  let 
them  make  a noise  like  a dog,  and  go  round 
about  the  city. 

15  Let  them  wander  up  and  down  for  meat, 
and  grudge  if  they  be  not  satisfied. 

16  But  I will  sing  of  thy  power;  yea,  I 
will  sing  aloud  of  thy  mercy  in  the  morning : 
for  thou  hast  been  my  defence  and  refuge 
in  the  day  of  my  trouble. 

17  Unto  thee,  O my  strength,  will  I sing : 
for  God  is  my  defence,  and  the  God  of  my 


mercy. 


PSALM  LX. 

David's  complaint  to  God. 


To  the  chief  Musician  upon  Shushan-eduth,  Michtam 
of  David,  to  teach  ; when  he  strove  with  Aram-naha- 
raim  and  with  Aram-zoba  h,  when  Joab  returned,  and 
smote  of  Edom  in  the  valley  of  salt  twelve  thousand. 

OGOD,  thou  hast  cast  us  off,  thoU  hast 
scattered  us,  thou  hast  been  displeased  ; 
O turn  thyself  to  us  again. 

2  Thou  hast  made  the  earth  to  tremble ; 
thou  hast  broken  it : heal  the  breaches  there- 
of ; for  it  shaketh. 

3  Thou  hast  shewed  thy  people  hard  things : 
thou  hast  made  us  to  drink  the  wine  of  as- 
tonishment. 

4  Thou  hast  given  a banner  to  them  that 
fear  thee,  that  it  may  be  displayed  because 
of  the  truth.  Selah. 

5  That  thy  beloved  may  be  delivered ; save 
with  thy  right  hand,  and  hear  me. 

6  God  hath  spoken  in  his  holiness;  I will 
rejoice,  I will  divide  Shechem,  and  mete  out 
the  valley  of  Succoth. 

7  Gilead  is  mine,  and  Manasseh  is  mine; 
Ephraim  also  is  the  strength  of  mine  head ; 
Judah  is  my  lawgiver; 

8  Moab  is  my  washpot ; over  Edom  will  I 


PSALMS,  LXV.  David's  thirst  for  God. 

PSALM  LXIII. 

David's  thirst  after  God's  service. 

A Psalm  of  David,  when  he  was  in  the  wilderness  of 
Judah. 


God's  prom  ises. 

cast  out  my  shoe : Philistia,  triumph  thou 
because  of ’me. 

9 Who  will  bring-  me  into  the  strong-  city? 
who  will  lead  me  into  Edom  ? 

10  Wilt  not  thou,  O God,  which  hadst  cast 
us  otf  ? and  than,  O God,  which  didst  not  go 
out  with  our  armies  ? 

11  Give  us  help  from  trouble : for  vain  is 
the  help  of  man. 

12  Through  God  we  shall  do  valiantly  : for 
he  it  is  that  shall  tread  down  our  enemies. 

PSALM  LXI. 

David  in  prayer  fieeth  to  God. 

To  the  chief  Musician  upon  Neginah,  A Psalm  of  David. 

Hear  my  cry,  O God;  attend  unto  my 
prayer. 

2  From  the  end  of  the  earth  will  I cry  unto 
thee,  when  my  heart  is  overwhelmed : lead 
me  tQ  the  rock  that  is  higher  than  I. 

3  For  thou  hast  been  a shelter  for  me,  and 
a strong  tower  from  the  enemy. 

4  I will  abide  in  thy  tabernacle  for  ever : 
I will  trust  in  the  covert  of  thy  wings. 
Selah. 

5  For  thou,  O God,  hast  heard  my  vows: 
thou  hast  given  me  the  heritage  of  those  that 
fear  thy  name. 

6  Thou  wilt  prolong  the  king’s  life : and  his 
years  as  many  generations. 

7  He  shall  abide  before  God  for  ever:  O 
prepare  mercy  and  truth,  which  may  pre- 
serve him. 

8  So  will  I sing  praise  unto  thy  name  for 
ever,  that  I may  daily  perform  my  vows. 

PSALM  LXII. 

The  psalmist's  confidence  in  God. 

To  the  chief  Musician,  to  Jeduthun,  A Psalm  of  David. 

Truly  my  soul  walteth  upon  God : from 
him  cometh  my  salvation. 

2  He  only  is  my  rock  and  my  salvation ; 
he  is  my  defence;  I shall  not  be  greatly 
moved. 

3  How  long  will  ye  imagine  mischief  against 
a man?  ye  shall  be  slain  ail  of  you  : as  a bow- 
ing wall  shall  ye  be,  and  as  a tottering  fence. 
4 They  only  consult  to  cast  him.  down  from 
his  excellency:  they  delight  in  lies:  they 
bless  with  their  mouth,  but  they  curse  in- 
wardly. Selah. 

5  My  soul,  wait  thou  only  upon  God ; for 
my  expectation  is  from  him. 

6  He  only  is  my  rock  and  my  salvation  : he 
is  my  defence  ; I shall  not  be  moved. 

7  In  God  is  my  salvation  and  my  glory  : the 
rock  of  my  strength,  and  my  refuge,  is  in 
God. 

8  Trust  in  him  at  all  times ; ye  people,  pour 
out  your  heart  before  him : God  is  a refuge 
for  us.  Selah. 

9  Surely  men  of  low  degree  are  vanity,  and 
men  of  high  degree  are  a lie : to  be  laid  in 
the  balance,  they  are  altogether  lighter  than 
vanity. 

10  Trust  not  in  oppression,  and  become  not 
vain  in  robbery : if  riches  increase,  set  not 
your  heart  upon  them. 

11  God  hath  spoken  once;  twice  have 
I heard  this ; that  power  belongeth  unto 
God. 

12  Also  unto  thee,  O Lord,  belongeth 
mercy : for  thou  renderest  to  every  man 
according  to  his  work. 


OGOD,  thou  art  my  God ; early  will  I seek 
thee:  my  soul  thirsteth  for  thee,  my 
flesh  longeth  for  thee  in  a dry  and  thirsty 
land,  where  no  water  is; 

2  To  see  thy  power  and  thy  glory,  so  as  I 
have  seen  thee  in  the  sanctuary. 

3  Because  thy  lovingkindness  is  better  than 
life,  my  lips  shall  praise  thee. 

4  Thus  will  I bless  thee  while  I live:  I will 
lift  up  my  hands  in  thy  name. 

5  My  soul  shall  be  satisfied  as  with  marrow 
and  fatness ; and  my  mouth  shall  praise  thee 
with  joyful  lips : 

6  When  I remember  thee  upon  my  bed,  and 
meditate  on  thee  in  the  night  watches. 

7  Because  thou  hast  been  my  help,  there- 
fore in  the  shadow  of  thy  wings  will  1 rejoice. 
8 My  soul  followeth  hard  after  thee : thy 
right  hand  upholdeth  me. 

9  But  those  that  seek  my  soul,  to  destroy  it, 
shall  go  into  the  lower  parts  of  the  earth. 

10  They  shall  fall  by  the  sword : they  shall 
be  a portion  for  foxes. 

11  But  the  king  shall  rejoice  in  God ; every 
one  that  sweareth  by  him  shall  glory : but 
the  mouth  of  them  that  speak  lies  shall  be 
stopped. 

PSALM  LXIV. 

David  prayeth  for  deliverance. 

To  the  chief  Musician,  A Psalm  of  David. 
TTEAR  my  voice,  O G od,  in  my  prayer : pre- 
XJL  serve  my  life  from  fear  of  the  enemy. 

2 Hide  me  from  the  secret  counsel  of  the 
wicked ; from  the  insurrection  of  the  work- 
ers of  iniquity : 

3 Who  whet  their  tongue  like  a sword,  and 
bend  their  bows  to  shoot  their  arrows,  even 
bitter  words : 

4  That  they  may  shoot  in  secret  at  the  per- 
fect: suddenly  do  they  shoot  at  him,  and 
fear  not. 

5  They  encourage  themselves  in  an  evil  mat- 
ter : they  commune  of  laying  snares  privily ; 
they  say.  Who  shall  see  them  ? 

6  They  search  out  iniquities ; they  accom- 
plish a diligent  search:  both  the  inward 
thought  of  every  one  of  them,  and  the  heart, 
is  deep. 

7  But  God  shall  shoot  at  them  with  an  ar- 
row ; suddenly  shall  they  be  wounded. 

8  So  they  shall  make  their  own  tongue  to 
fall  upon  themselves : all  that  see  them  shall 
flee  away. 

9  And  all  men  shall  fear,  and  shall  declare 
the  work  of  God ; for  they  shall  wisely  con- 
sider of  his  doing. 

10  The  righteous  shall  be  glad  in  the  Lord, 
and  shall  trust  in  him ; and  all  the  upright  in 
heart  shall  glory. 

PSALM  LXY. 

God  is  praised  for  his  providence. 

To  the  chief  Musician,  A Psalm  and  Song  of  David. 

PRAISE  waiteth  for  thee,  O God,  in  Zion  : 

and  unto  thee  shall  the  vow  be  performed. 
2 O thou  that  hearest  prayer,  unto  thee 
shall  all  flesh  come. 

3 Iniquities  prevail  against  me  : as  for  our 
transgressions,  thou  shaft  purge  them  away. 
399 


Blessedness  of  God^s  chosen. 

4 Blessed  is  the  man  whom  thou  choosest, 
and  causest  to  approach  unto  thee.,  that  he 
may  dwell  in  thy  courts : we  shall  be  satis- 
fied with  the  g-oodness  of  thy  house,  even  of 
thy  holy  temple. 

5 By  terrible-  things  in  righteousness  wilt 
thou  answer  us,  O God  of  our  salvation ; who 
art  the  confidence  of  all  the  ends  of  the  earth, 
and  of  them  that  are  afar  off  upon  the  sea : 

6 Which  by  his  strength  setteth  fast  the 
mountains ; being  girded  with  power : 

7 Which  stilleth  the  noise  of  the  seas,  the 
noise  of  their  waves,  and  the  tumult  of  the 
people. 

8 They  also  that  dwell  in  the  uttermost 
parts  are  afraid  at  thy  tokens : thou  makest 
the  outgoings  of  the  morning  and  evening 
to  rejoice. 

9 Thou  visitest  the  earth,  and  waterest  it : 
thou  greatly  enrichest  it  with  the  river  of 
God,  which  is  full  of  water : thou  preparest 
them  corn,  when  thou  hast  so  provided  for  it. 

10  Thou  waterest  the  ridges  thereof  abund- 
antly: thou  settlest  the  furrows  thereof: 
thou  makest  it  soft  with  showers:  thou 
blessest  the  springing  thereof. 

11  Thou  crownest  the  year  with  thy  good- 
ness ; and  thy  paths  drop  fatness. 

13  They  drop  upon  the  pastures  of  the  wil- 
derness : and  the  little  hills  rejoice  on  every 
side. 

13  The  pastures  are  clothed  with  flocks ; the 
valleys  also  are  covered  over  with  corn; 
they  shout  for  joy,  they  also  sing. 

PSALM  LXVI. 

All  exhorted  to  praise  God. 

To  the  chief  Musician,  A Song  or  Psalm. 

Make  a joyful  noise  unto  God,  all  ye 
lands: 

3  Sing  forth  the  honour  of  his  name : make 
his  praise  glorious. 

3  Say  unto  God,  How  terrible  art  thou  in 
thy  works!  through  the  greatness  of  thy 
power  shall  thine  enemies  submit  them- 
selves unto  thee. 

4  All  the  earth  shall  worship  thee,  and  shall 
sing  unto  thee ; they  shall  sing  to  thy  name. 
Selah. 

5  Come  and  see  the  works  of  God : he  is  ter- 
rible in  his  doing  toward  the  children  of  men. 
6 He  turned  the  sea  into  dry  land:  they 
went  through  the  flood  on  foot : there  did 
we  rejoice  in  him. 

7  He  ruleth  by  his  power  for  ever ; his  eyes 
behold  the  nations:  let  not  the  rebellious 
exalt  themselves.  Selah. 

8  O bless  our  God,  ye  people,  and  make  the 
voice  of  his  praise  to  be  heard : 

9  Which  holdeth  our  soul  in  life,  and  suf- 
fereth  not  our  feet  to  be  moved. 

10  For  thou,  O God,  hast  proved  us:  thou 
hast  tried  us,  as  silver  is  tried. 

11  Thou  broughtest  us  into  the  net;  thou 
laidst  aflaiction  upon  our  loins. 

13  Thou  hast  caused  men  to  ride  over  our 
heads;  we  went  through  fire  and  through 
water:  but  thou  broughtest  us  out  into  a 
wealthy  place. 

13 1 will  go  into  thy  house  with  burnt  offer- 
ings : I will  pay  thee  my  vows, 

14  Which  my  lips  have  uttered,  and  my 
mouth  hath  spoken,  when  I was  in  trouble. 
15  I will  offer  unto  thee  burnt  sacrifices  of 
400 


Exhortation  to  praise  God. 

fallings,  with  the  incense  of  rams:  I wiU 
offer  bullocks  with  goats.  Selah. 

16  Come  and  hear,  all  ye  that  fear  God,  and 
I will  declare  what  he  hath  done  for  my  soul. 

17  I cried  unto  him  with  ray  mouth,  and  he 
was  extolled  with  my  tongue. 

18  If  I regard  iniquity  in  my  heart,  the 
Lord  will  not  hear  me: 

19  But  verily  God  hath  heard  me ; he  hath 
attended  to  the  voice  of  my  prayer. 

30  Blessed  be  God,  which  hath  not  turned 
away  my  prayer,  nor  his  mercy  from  me. 

PSALM  LXVII. 

A prayer  for  God’s  hingdom. 

To  the  chief  Musician  on  Neginoth,  A Psalm  or  Song. 
OH  be  merciful  unto  us,  and  bless  us; 
and  cause  his  face  to  shine  upon  us; 
Selah. 

3  That  thy  way  may  be  known  upon  earth, 
thy  saving  health  among  all  nations. 

3 Let  the  people  praise  thee,  O God ; let  all 
the  people  praise  thee. 

4 O let  the  nations  be  glad  and  sing  for  joy : 
for  thou  Shalt  judge  the  people  righteously, 
and  govern  the  nations  upon  earth.  Selah. 

5 Let  the  people  praise  thee,  O God ; let  all 
the  people  praise  thee. 

6 Then  shall  the  earth  yield  her  increase ; 
and  God,  even  our  own  God,  shall  bless  us. 

7 God  shall  bless  us ; and  all  the  ends  of  the 
earth  shall  fear  him. 

PSALM  LXVIII. 

A prayer  at  removing  the  ark. 

To  the  chief  Musician,  A Psalm  or  Song  of  David. 

Let  God  arise,  let  his  enemies  be  scat- 
tered : let  them  also  that  hate  him  flee 
before  him. 

3 As  smoke  is  driven  away,  so  drive  them 
away : as  wax  melteth  before  the  fire,  so  let 
the  wicked  perish  at  the  presence  of  God. 

3 But  let  the  righteous  be  glad;  let  them 
rejoice  before  God : yea,  let  them  exceed- 
ingly rejoice. 

4  Sing  unto  God,  sing  praises  to  his  name : 
extol  him  that  rideth  upon  the  heavens  by 
his  name  JAH,  and  rejoice  before  him. 

5  A father  of  the  fatherless,  and  a judge  of 
the  widows,  is  God  in  his  holy  habitation. 

6  God  setteth  the  solitary  in  families:  he 
bringeth  out  those  which  are  bound  with 
chains : but  the  rebellious  dwell  in  a dry  land. 
7 O God,  when  thou  wentest  forth. before 
thy  people,  when  thou  didst  march  through 
the  wilderness ; Selah : 

8  The  earth  shook,  the  heavens  also  dropped 
at  the  presence  of  God ; even  Sinai  itself  was 
moved  at  the  presence  of  God,  the  God  of 
Israel. 

9  Thou,  O God,  didst  send  a plentiful  rain, 
whereby  , thou  didst  confirm  thine  inherit- 
ance, when  it  was  weary. 

10  Thy  congregation  hath  dwelt  therein: 
thou,  O God,  hast  prepared  of  thy  goodness 
for  the  poor. 

11  The  Lord  gave  the  word : great  was  the 
company  of  those  that  published  it. 

13  Kings  of  armies  did  flee  apace : and  she 
that  tarried  at  home  divided  the  spoil. 

13  Though  ye  have  lain  among  the  pots,  yet 
shall  ye  be  as  the  wings  of  a dove  covered 
with  silver,  and  her  feathers  with  yellow 
goldo 


PSALMS,  LXVI. 


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Ood's  care  of  the  church,  PSALMS,  LXIX.  David  prayeth  for  deliverance. 


14  When  the  Almig-hty  scattered  kings  in  it, 
it  was  white  as  snow  in  Salmon. 

15  The  hill  of  God  is  as  the  hill  of  Bashan ; 
a high  hill  as  the  hill  of  Bashan. 

16  Why  leap  ye,  ye  high  hills?  this  is  the 
hill  which  God  desireth  to  dwell  in ; yea,  the 
Lord  will  dwell  in  it  for  ever. 

17  The  chariots  of  God  are  twenty  thousand, 
even  thousands  of  angels : the  Lord  is  among 
them,  os  in  Sinai,  in  the  holy  place. 

18  Thou  hast  ascended  on  high,  thou  hast 
led  captivity  captive:  thou  hast  received 
gifts  for  men ; yea,  for  the  rebellious  also, 
that  the  Lord  God  might  dwell  among  them. 

19  Blessed  be  the  Lord,  who  daily  loadeth 
us  with  benefits,  even  the  God  of  our  salva- 
tion. Selah. 

20  He  that  is  our  God  is  the  God  of  salva- 
tion; and  unto  God  the  Lord  belong  the 
issues  from  death. 

21  But  God  shall  wound  the  head  of  his 
enemies,  and  the  hairy  scalp  of  such  a one 
as  goeth  on  still  in  his  trespasses. 

22  The  Lord  said,  I will  bring  again  from 
Bashan,  I will  bring  my  people  again  from 
the  depths  of  the  sea: 

23  That  thy  foot  may  be  dipped  in  the  blood 
of  thine  enemies,  and  the  tongue  of  thy 
dogs  in  the  same. 

24  They  have  seen  thy  goings,  O God ; even 
the  goings  of  my  God,  my  King,  in  the  sanc- 
tuary. 

25  The  singers  went  before,  the  players  on 
instruments  followed  after;  anrong  them 
were  the  damsels  playing  with  timbrels. 

26  Bless  ye  God  in  the  congregations,  even 
the  Lord,  from  the  fountain  of  Israel. 

27  There  is  little  Benjamin  with  their  ruler, 
the  princes  of  Judah  and  their  council,  the 
princes  of  Zebulun,  and  the  princes  of 
Naphtali. 

28  Thy  God  hath  commanded  thy  strength : 
strengthen,  O God,  that  which  thou  hast 
wrought  for  us. 

29  Because  of  thy  temple  at  Jerusalem 
shall  kings  bring  presents  unto  thee. 

30  Rebuke  the  company  of  spearmen,  the 
multitude  of  the  bulls,  with  the  calves  of 
the  people,  till  every  one  submit  himself  with 
pieces  of  silver : scatter  thou  the  people  that 
delight  in  war. 

31  Princes  shall  come  out  of  Egypt ; Ethio- 
pia shall  soon  stretch  out.  her  hands  unto 
God. 

32  Sing  unto  God,  ye  kingdoms  of  the 
earth ; O sing  praises  unto  the  Lord ; Selah : 

33  To  him  that  rideth  upon  the  heavens  of 
heavens,  which  were  of  old ; lo,  he  doth  send 
out  his  voice,  and  that  a mighty  voice. 

34  Ascribe  ye  strength  unto  God : his  excel- 
lency is  over  Israel,  and  his  strength  is  in 
the  clouds. 

35  O God,  thou  art  terrible  out  of  thy  holy 
places : the  God  of  Israel  is  he  that  giveth 
strength  and  power  unto  his  people.  Blessed 
be  God. 

PSALM  LXIX. 

David,  complaineth  of  affliction. 

To  the  chief  Musician  upon  Shoshannim,  A Psalm  of 
David. 

SAVE  me,  O God ; for  the  waters  are  come 
in  unto  my  soul. 

2  I sink  in  deep  mire,  where  there  is  no 


standing:  I am  come  into  deep  waters, 
where  the  floods  overflow  me. 

3 I am  weary  of  my  crying:  my  throat  is 
dried : mine  eyes  fail  while  I wait  for  my 
God. 

4 They  that  hate  me  without  a cause  are 
more  than  the  hairs  of  mine  head : they  that 
would  destroy  me,  being  mine  enemies 
wrongfully,  are  mighty:  then  I restored 
that  which  I took  not  away. 

5 O God,  thou  knowest  my  foolishness;  and 
my  sins  are  not  hid  from  thee. 

6 Let  not  them  that  wait  on  thee,  O Lord 
God  of  hosts,  be  ashamed  for  my  sake : let 
not  those  that  seek  thee  be  confounded  for 
my  sake,  O God  of  Israel. 

7 Because  for  thy  sake  I have  borne  re- 
proach; shame  hath  covered  my  face. 

8 I am  become  a stranger  unto  my  breth- 
ren, and  an  alien  unto  my  mother’s  children. 

9 For  the  zeal  of  thine  house  hath  eaten  me 
up;  and  the  reproaches  of  them  that  re- 
proached thee  are  fallen  upon  me. 

10  When  I wept,  and  chastened  my  soul 
with  fasting,  that  was  to  my  reproach. 

11  I made  sackcloth  also  my  garment ; and 
I became  a proverb  to  them. 

12  They  that  sit  in  the  gate  speak  against 
me ; and  I was  the  song  of  the  drunkards. 

13  But  as  for  me,  my  prayer  is  unto  thee,  O 
Lord,  in  an  acceptable  time:  O God,  in 
the  multitude  of  thy  mercy  hear  me,  in  the 
truth  of  thy  salvation. 

14  Deliver  me  out  of  the  mire,  and  let  me 
not  sink : let  me  be  delivered  from  them 
that  hate  me,  and  out  of  the  deep  waters. 

15  Let  not  the  waterflood  overflow  me,  nei- 
ther let  the  deep  swallow  me  up,  and  let  not 
the  pit  shut  her  mouth  upon  me. 

16  Hear  me,  O Lord  ; for  thy  lovingkind- 
ness is  good : turn  unto  maaccording  to  the 
multitude  of  thy  tender  mercies. 

17  And  hide  not  thy  face  from  thy  servant ; 
for  I am  in  trouble : hear  me  speedily. 

18  Draw  nigh  unto  my  soul,  and  redeem  it : 
deliver  me  because  of  mine  enemies. 

19  Thou  hast  known  my  reproach,  and  my 
shame,  and  my  dishonour : mine  adversaries 
are  all  before  thee. 

20  Reproach  hath  broken  my  heart ; and  I 
am  full  of  heaviness : and  I looked  for  some 
to  take  pity,  but  there  was  none;  and  for 
comforters,  but  I found  none. 

21  They  gave  me  also  gall  for  my  meat;  and 
in  my  thirst  they  gave  me  vinegar  to  drink. 

22  Let  their  table  become  a snare  before 
them : and  that  which  should  have  been  for 
their  welfare,  let  it  become  a trap. 

23  Let  their  eyes  be  darkened,  that  they  see 
not;  and  make  their  loins  continually  to 
shake. 

24  Pour  out  thine  indignation  upon  them, 
and  let  thy  wrathful  anger  take  hold  of 
them. 

25  Let  their  habitation  be  desolate ; and  let 
none  dwell  in  their  tents. 

26  For  they  persecute  him  whom  thou  hast 
smitten ; and  they  talk  to  the  grief  of  those 
whom  thou  hast  wounded. 

27  Add  iniquity  unto  their  iniquity : and  let 
them  not  come  into  thy  righteousness. 

28  Let  them  be  blotted  out  of  the  book  of 
the  living,  and  not  be  written  with  the 
righteouSo 


401 


David  prayGih  for  himself. 


PSALMS,  LXX. 


He  promiseth  acts  of  grace. 


29  But  I am  poor  and  sorrowful : let  thy 
salvation,  O God,  set  me  up  on  high. 

30  I will  praise  the  name  of  Gk)d  with  a 
song,  and  will  magnify  him  with  thanks- 
giving. 

31  This  also  shall  please  the  Lord  better 
than  an  ox  or  bullock  that  hath  horns  and 
hoofs. 

32  The  humble  shall  see  this,  and  be  glad : 
and  your  heart  shall  live  that  seek  God. 

33  For  the  Lord  heareth  the  poor,  and  de- 
spiseth  not  his  prisoners. 

34  Let  the  heaven  and  earth  praise  him,  the 
seas,  and  every  thing  that  moveth  therein. 

35  For  God  will  save  Zion,  and  will  build 
the  cities  of  Judah:  that  they  may  dwell 
there,  and  have  it  in  possession. 

36  The  seed  also  of  his  servants  shall  inherit 
it : and  they  that  love  his  name  shall  dwell 
therein. 

PSALM  LXX. 

David  imploreth  God's  help. 

To  the  chief  Musician,  A Psalm  of  David,  to  bring  to 
remembrance. 

l^/TAKE  haste,  O God,  to  deliver  me ; make 
JjJL  haste  to  help  me,  O Lord. 

2 Let  them  be  ashamed  and  confounded 
that  seek  after  my  soul : let  them  be  turned 
backward,  and  put  to  confusion,  that  desire 
my  hurt. 

3 Let  them  be  turned  back  for  a reward  of 
their  shame  tbat  say.  Aha,  aha. 

4 Let  all  those  that  seek  thee  rejoice  and  be 
glad  in  thee  : and  let  such  as  love  thy  salva- 
tion say  continually.  Let  God  be  magnified. 

5 But  I am  poor  and  needy ; make  haste 
unto  me,  O God  : thou  art  my  help  and  my 
deliverer : O Lord,  make  no  tarrying. 

PSALM  LXXI. 

David's  prayer  for  pey'severance. 

IN  thee,  O Lord,  do  I put  my  trust : let  me 
never  be  put  to  contusion 
2 Deliver  me  in  thy  righteousness,  and 
cause  me  to  escape : incline  thine  ear  unto 
me,  and  save  me. 

3  Be  thou  my  strong  habitation,  whereunto 
I may  continually  resort:  thou  hast  given 
commandment  to  save  me  ; for  thou  art  my 
rock  and  my  fortress. 

4  Deliver  me,  O my  God,  out  of  the  hand  of 
the  wicked,  out  of  the  hand  of  the  unright- 
eous and  cruel  man. 

5  For  thou  art  my  hope,  O Lord  God  : thou 
art  my  trust  from  my  youth. 

6  By  thee  have  I been  holden  up  from  the 
womb : thou  art  he  that  took  me  out  of  my 
mother’s  bowels : my  praise  shall  he  continu- 
ally of  thee. 

7  I am  as  a wonder  unto  many ; but  thou 
art  my  strong  refuge. 

8  Let  my  mouth  be  filled  with  thy  praise 
and  with  thy  honour  all  the  day. 

9  Cast  me  not  off  in  the  time  of  old  age ; 
forsake  me  not  when  my  strength  faileth. 

10  For  mine  enemies  speak  against  me  ; and 
they  that  lay  wait  for  my  soul  take  counsel 
together, 

11  Saying,  God  hath  forsaken  him : perse- 
cute and  take  him ; for  there  is  none  to  de- 
liver him. 

12  O God,  be  not  far  from  me  : O my  God, 
make  haste  for  my 


13  Let  them  be  confounded  and  consumed 
that  are  adversaries  to  my  soul ; let  them  be 
covered  with  reproach  and  dishonour  that 
seek  my  hurt. 

14  But  I will  hope  continually,  and  will  yet 
praise  thee  more  and  more. 

15  My  mouth  shall  shew  forth  thy  right- 
eousness and  thy  salvation  all  the  day ; for  I 
know  not  the  numbers  thereof. 

16  I will  go  in  the  strength  of  the  Lord 
God  : I will  make  mention  of  thy  righteous- 
ness, even  of  thine  only. 

17  O God,  thou  hast  taught  me  from  my 
youth:  and  hitherto  have  I declared  thy 
wondrous  works. 

18  Now  also  when  I am  old  and  gray  headed, 
O God,  forsake  me  not ; until  1 have  shewed 
thy  strength  unto  this  generation,  and  thy 
power  to  every  one  that  is  to  come. 

19  Thy  righteousness  also,  O God,  is  very 
high,  who  hast  done  great  things:  O God, 
who  is  like  unto  thee! 

20  Thou,  which  hast  shewed  me  great  and 
sore  troubles,  shalt  quicken  me  again,  and 
shalt  bring  me  up  again  from  the  depths  of 
the  earth. 

21  Thou  shalt  increase  my  greatness,  and 
comfort  me  on  every  side. 

22  I will  also  praise  thee  with  the  psaltery, 
even  thy  truth,  O my  God  : unto  thee  will  T 
sing  with  the  harp,  O thou  Holy  One  of 
Israel. 

23  My  lips  shall  greatly  rejoice  when  I sing 
unto  thee ; and  my  soul,  which  thou  hast 
redeemed. 

24  My  tongue  also  shall  talk  of  thy  right- 
eousness all  the  day  long  : for  they  are  con- 
founded, for  they  are  brought  unto  shame, 
that  seek  my  hurt. 

PSALM  LXXIIe 

Solomon's  reign  a type  of  Christ's. 

A Psalm  for  Solomon. 

Give  the  king  thy  judgments,  O God,  and 
thy  righteousness  unto  the  king’s  son. 

2 He  shall  judge  thy  people  with  righteous- 
ness, and  thy  poor  with  judgment. 

3 The  mountains  shall  bring  peace  to  the 
people,  and  the  little  hills,  by  righteousness. 
4 He  shall  judge  the  poor  of  the  people,  he 
shall  save  the  children  of  the  needy,  and 
shall  break  in  pieces  the  oppressor. 

5 They  shall  fear  thee  as  long  as  the  sun  and 
moon  endure,  throughout  all  generations. 

6  He  shall  come  down  like  rain  upon  the 
mown  grass : as  showers  that  water  the 
earth. 

7  In  his  days  shall  the  righteous  flourish  : 
and  abundance*of  peace  so  long  as  the  moon 
endureth. 

8  He  shall  have  dominion  also  from  sea  to 
sea,  and  from  the  river  unto  the  ends  of  the 
earth. 

9  They  that  dwell  in  the  wilderness  shall 
b*ow  before  him  ; and  his  enemies  shall  lick 
the  dust. 

10  The  kings  of  Tarshish  and  of  the  isles 
shall  bring  presents : the  kings  of  Sheba  and 
Seba  shall  offer  gifts. 

1 1  Yea,  all  kings  shall  fall  down  before  him : 
all  nations  shall  serve  him. 

12  For  he  shall  deliver  the  needy  when  he 
crieth  : the  poor  also,  and  him  that  hath  no 
helper. 


Prosper'ity  of  the  wicked.  PSALMS,  LXXIV.  Desotation  of  the  sanctuary. 


13  He  shall  spare  the  poor  and  needy,  and 
shall  save  the  souls  of  the  needy. 

14  He  shall  redeem  their  soul  from  deceit 
and  violence : and  precious  shall  their  blood 
be  in  his  si;^ht. 

15  And  he  shall  live,  and  to  him  shall  be 
g-i  veil  of  the  g-old  of  Sheba : prayer  also  shall 
be  made  for  him  continually;  and  daily 
shall  he  be  praised. 

16  There  shall  be  a handful  of  corn  in  the 
earth  upon  the  top  of  the  mountains;  the 
frliit  thereof  shall  shake  like  Lebanon : and 
they  of  the  city  shall  flourish  like  grass  of 
the  earth. 

17  His  name  shall  endure  for  ever:  his 
name  shall  be  continued  as  long  as  the  sun  : 
and  men  shall  be  blessed  in  him : all  nations 
shall  call  him  blessed. 

18  Blessed  he  the  Lord  God,  the  God  of  Is- 
rael, who  only  doeth  wondrous  things. 

19  And  blessed  he  his  glorious  name  for 
ever ; and  let  the  whole  earth  be  filled  witf 
his  glory.  A men,*  and  Amen. 

30  The  prayers  of  David  the  son  of  Jesse, 
are  ended. 

PSALM  LXXIII. 

The  fearful  end  of  the  wicked. 

A Psalm  of  Asaph. 

Truly  God  is  good  to  Israel,  even  to  such 
as  are  of  a clean  heart. 

3  But  as  for  me,  my  feet  were  almost  gone ; 
my  steps  had  well  nigh  slipped. 

3  For  I was  envious  at  the  foolish,  when  I 
saw  the  prosperity  of  the  wicked. 

4  For  there  are  no  bands  in  their  death : but 
their  strength  is  firm. 

5  They  are  not  in  trouble  as  other  men; 
neither  are  they  plagued  like  other  men. 

6  Therefore  pride  compasseth  them  about 
as  a chain;  violence  covereth  them  as  a 
garment. 

7  Their  eyes  stand  out  with  fatness:  they 
have  more  than  heart  could  wish. 

8  They  are  corrupt,  and  speak  wickedly 
concerning  oppression : they  speak  loftily. 

9  They  set  their  mouth  against  the  heavens, 
and  their  tongue  walketh  through  the  earth. 
10  Therefore  his  people  return  hither : and 
waters  of  a full  cup  are  wrung  out  to  them. 
11  And  they  say,  How  doth  God  know?  and 
is  there  knowledge  in  the  Most  High  ? 

13  Behold,  these  are  the  ungodly,  who  pros- 
per in  the  world ; they  increase  in  riches. 

13  Verily  I have  cleansed  my  heart  in  vain, 
and  washed  my  hands  in  innocency. 

14  For  all  the  day  long  have  I been  plagued, 
and  chastened  every  morning. 

15  If  I say,  I will  speak  thus;  behold,  I 
should  offend  against  the  generation  of  thy 
children. 

16  When  I thought  to  know  this,  it  was  too 
painful  for  me ; 

17  Until  I went  into  the  sanctuary  of  God ; 
then  understood  I their  end. 

18  Surely  thou  didst  set  them  in  slippery 
places : thou  castedst  them  down  into 
destruction. 

19  How  are  they  brought  into  desolation,  as 
in  a moment!  they  are  utterly  consumed 
with  terrors. 

30  As  a dream  when  one  awaketh;  so,  O 
Lord,  when  thou  awakest,  thou  shalt  de- 
spise their  image. 


31  Thus  my  heart  was  grieved,  and  I was 
pricked  in  my  reins. 

33  So  foolish  was  I,  and  ignorant : I was  as 
a beast  before  thee. 

33  Nevertheless  I am  continually  with  thee : 
thou  hast  holden  me  by  my  right  hand. 

34  Thou  shalt  guide  me  with  thy  counsel, 
and  afterward  receive  me  to  glory. 

35  Whom  have  I in  heaven  hut  thee?  and 
there  is  none  upon  earth  that  I desire  besides 
thee. 

36  My  flesh  and  my  heart  faileth : hut  God 
is  the  strength  of  my  heart,  and  my  portion 
for  ever. 

37  For,  lo,  they  that  are  far  from  thee  shall 
perish : thou  hast  destroyed  all  them  that  go 
a whoring  from  thee. 

28  But  it  is  good  for  me  to  draw  near  to 
God  : I have  put  my  trust  in  the  Lord  God, 
that  I may  declare  all  thy  works. 

PSALM  LXXIV. 

Sanctuary's  desolation  lamented. 

Maschil  of  Asaph. 

OGOD,  why  hast  thou  cast  us  off  for  ever  ? 

why  doth  thine  anger  smoke  against  the 
sheep  of  tby  pasture  ? 

3 Remember  thy  congregation,  which  thou 
hast  purchased  of  old ; the  rod  of  thine  in- 
heritance, ivhich  thou  hast  redeemed ; this 
mount  Zion,  wherein  thou  hast  dwelt. 

3 Lift  up  thy  feet  unto  the  perpetual  deso- 
lations ; eve7i  all  that  the  enemy  hath  done 
wickedly  in  the  sanctuary. 

4  Thine  enemies  roar  in  the  midst  of  thy 
congregations ; they  set  up  their  ensigns  for 
signs. 

5  A man  was  famous  according  as  he  had 
lifted  up  axes  upon  the  thick  trees. 

6  But  now  they  break  down  the  carved 
work  thereof  at  once  with  axes  and  ham- 
mers. 

7  They  have  cast  fire  into  thy  sanctuary, 
they  have  defiled  by  casting  down  the  dwell- 
ingplace  of  thy  name  to  the  ground. 

8  They  said  in  their  hearts.  Let  us  destroy 
them  together : they  have  burned  up  all  the 
synagogues  of  God  in  the  land. 

9  We  see  not  our  signs:  there  is  no  more 
any  prophet : neither  is  there  among  us  any 
that  knoweth  how  long. 

10  O God,  how  long  shall  the  adversary 
reproach?  shall  the  enemy  blaspheme  thy 
name  for  efer? 

11  Why  withdrawest  thou  thy  hand,  even 
thy  right  hand?  pluck  it  out  of  thy  bosom. 
13  For  God  is  my  King  of  old,  working  sal- 
vation in  the  midst  of  the  earth. 

13  Thou  didst  divide  the  sea  by  thy  strength : 
thou  brakest  the  heads  of  the  dragons  in  the 
waters. 

14  Thou  brakest  the  heads  of  leviathan  in 
pieces,  and  gavest  him  to  he  meat  to  the  peo- 
ple inhabiting  the  wilderness. 

15  Thou  didst  cleave  the  fountain  and  the 
flood : thou  driedst  up  mighty  rivers. 

16  The  day  is  thine,  the  night  also  is  thine : 
thou  hast  prepared  the  light  and  the  sun. 

17  Thou  hast  set  all  the  borders  of  the 
earth : thou  hast  made  summer  and  winter. 
18  Remember  this,  that  the  enemy  hath  re- 
proached, O Lord,  and  that  the  foolish  peo- 
ple have  blasphemed  thy  name. 

19  O deliver  not  the  soul  of  thy  turtledove 
403 


The  psalmist  pyraiseth  God,  PSALMS,  LXXV.  Combat  with  diffideupce. 


unto  the  multitude  of  the  wicked:  forg-et 
not  the  congregation  of  thy  poor  for  ever. 
30  Have  respect  unto  the  covenant:  for 
the  dark  places  of  the  earth  are  full  of  the 
habitations  of  cruelt5^ 

21  O let  not  the  oppressed  return  ashamed : 
let  the  poor  and  needy  praise  thy  name. 

33  Arise,  O God,  plead  thine  own  cause: 
remember  how  the  foolish  man  reproach- 
eth  thee  daily. 

23  Forget  not  the  voice  of  thine  enemies : 
the  tumult  of  those  that  rise  up  against 
thee  increaseth  continually. 

PSALM  LXXV. 

The  psalmist  rebuketh  the  proatid. 

To  the’  chief  Musician,  Al-taschith,  A Psalm  or  Song 
of  Asaph. 

UNTO  thee,  O God,  do  we  give  thanks,  un- 
to thee  do  we  give  thanks : for  that  thy 
name  is  near  thy  wondrous  works  declare. 

2  When  I shall  receive  the  congregation  I 
will  judge  uprightly. 

3  The  earth  and  all  the  inhabitants  thereof 
are  dissolved:  I bear  up  the  pillars  of  it. 
Selah. 

4  I said  unto  the  fools.  Deal  not  foolishly : 
and  to  the  wicked.  Lift  not  up  the  horn : 

5  Lift  not  up  your  horn  on  high : speak  not 
with  a stiff  neck. 

6  For  promotion  cometh  neither  from  the 
east,  nor  from  the  west,  nor  from  the  south. 
7 But  God  is  the  judge : he  putteth  down 
one,  and  setteth  up  another. 

8  For  in  the  hand  of  the  Lord  there  is  a 
cup,  and  the  wine  is  red ; it  is  full  of  mixt- 
ure ; and  he  poureth  out  of  the  same : but 
the  dregs  thereof,  all  the  wicked  of  the  earth 
shall  wring  them  out,  and  drink  them. 

9  But  I will  declare  for  ever;  I will  sing 
praises  to  the  God  of  Jacob. 

10  All  the  horns  of  the  wicked  also  will  I 
cut  off ; but  the  horns  of  the  righteous  shall 
be  exalted. 

PSALM  LXXVI. 

God’s  majesty  in  the  church. 

To  tJie  chief  Musician  on  Neginoth,  A Psalm  or  Song 
of  Asaph. 

JN  Judah  is  God  known : his  name  is  great 

2  In  Salem  also  is  his  tabernacle,  and  his 
dwellingplace  in  Zion. 

3  There  brake  he  the  arrows  of  the  bow, 
the  shield,  and  the  sword,  and  the  battle. 
Selah. 

4  Thou  art  more  glorious  and  excellent 
than  the  mountains  of  prey. 

5  The  stouthearted  are  spoiled,  they  have 
slept  their  sleep : and  none  of  the  men  of 
might  have  found  their  hands. 

6  At  thy  rebuke,  O God  of  Jacob,  both  the 
chariot  and  horse  are  cast  into  a dead  sleep. 
7 Thou,  even  thou,  art  to  be  feared : and 
who  may  stand  in  thy  sight  when  once 
thou  art  angry? 

8  Thou  didst  cause  judgment  to  be  heard 
from  heaven ; the  earth  feared,  and  was 
still, 

9  When  God  arose  to  judgment,  to  save 
all  the  meek  of  the  earth.  Selah. 

10  Surely  the  wrath  of  man  shall  praise 
thee:  the  remainder  of  wrath  shalt  thou 
restraino 


11  Vow,  and  pay  unto  the  Lord  your  God: 
let  all  that  be  round  about  him  bring  pres- 
ents unto  him  that  ought  to  be  feared. 

12  He  shall  cut  off  the  spirit  of  princes : he 
is  terrible  to  the  kings  of  the 'earth. 

PSALM  LXXVII. 

David’s  combat  with  diffidence. 

To  the  chief  Musician,  to  Jeduthun,  A Psalm  of  Asaph. 

I CRIED  unto  God  with  my  voice,  even 
unto  God  Avith  my  voice ; and  he  gave 
ear  unto  me. 

3  In  the  day  of  my  trouble  I sought  the 
Lord : my  sore  ran  in  the  night,  and  ceased 
not : my  soul  refused  to  be  comforted. 

3 I remembered  God,  and  was  troubled: 
I complained,  and  my  spirit  was  OA^er- 
whelmed.  Selah. 

4  Thou  boldest  mine  eyes  waking : I am  so 
troubled  that  I cannot  speak. 

5  I have  considered  the  days  of  old,  the 
years  of  ancient  times. 

6  I call  to  remembrance  my  song  in  the 
night:  I comlnune  with  mine  own  heart: 
and  my  spirit  made  diligent  search. 

7  Will  the  Lord  cast  off  for  ever?  and  will 
he  be  favourable  no  more? 

8  Is  his  mercy  clean  gone  for  ever?  doth 
his  promise  fail  for  evermore? 

9  Hath  God  forgotten  to  be  gracious?  hath 
he  in  anger  shut  up  his  tender  mercies? 
Selah. 

10  And  I said.  This  is  my  infirmity : but  I 
will  remember  the  years  of  the  right  hand 
of  the  Most  High. 

11 1 will  remember  the  works  of  the  Lord  : 
surely  I will  remember  thy  wonders  of  old. 
12  I will  meditate  also  of  all  thy  Avork?  and 
talk  of  thy  doings. 

13  Thy  way,  O God,  is  in  the  sanctuary: 
who  is  so  great  a God  as  our  God? 

14  Thou  art  the  God  that  doest  wonders : 
thou  hast  declared  thy  strength  among  the 
people. 

15  Thou  hast  with  thine  arm  redeemed  thy 
people,  the  sons  of  Jacob  and  Joseph.  Selah. 
16  The  waters  saw  thee,  O God,  the  waters 
saw  thee ; they  were  afraid : the  depths  also 
were  troubled. 

17  The  clouds  poured  out  water : the  skies 
sent  out  a sound:  thine  arrows  also  went 
abroad. 

18  The  voice  of  thy  thunder  was  in  the 
heaven : the  lightnings  lightened  the  world : 
the  earth  trembled  and  shook. 

19  Thy  way  is  in  the  sea,  and  thy  path  in 
the  great  waters,  and  thy  footsteps  are  not 
known. 

20  Thou  leddest  thy  people  like  a flock  by 
the  hand  of  Moses  and  Aaron. 

PSALM  LXXVIII. 

God’s  mercies  to  Israel  recited. 

Maschil  of  Asaph. 

IVE  ear,  O my  people,  to  my  law : incline 
VT  your  ears  to  the  words  of  my  mouth. 

3 I will  open  my  mouth  in  a parable : I Avill 
utter  dark  sayings  of  old : 

3 Which  we  have  heard  and  knoAvn,  and 
our  fathers  have  told  us. 

4 We  will  not  hide  them  from  their  children, 
shewing  to  the  generation  to  come  the 
praises  of  the  Lord,  and  his  strength,  and 
his  wonderful  works  that  he  hath  done. 


404 


Qod's  wrath  aoai7ist  the  PSALMS, 

5 For  he  established  a testimony  in  Jacob, 
and  appointed  a law  in  Israel,  which  he  com- 
manded our  fathers,  that  they  should  make 
them  known  to  their  children  : 

6 That  the  ^?eneration  to  come  mig'ht  know 
them,  even  the  children  which  should  be 
born ; who  should  arise  and  declare  them  to 
their  children : 

7 That  they  might  set  their  hope  in  God, 
and  not  forget  the  works  of  God,  but  keep 
his  commandments: 

8 And  might  not  be  as  their  fathers,  a stub- 
born and  rebellious  generation ; a genera- 
tion that  set  not  their  heart  aright,  and 
whose  spirit  was  not  steadfast  with  God. 

9 The  children  of  Ephraim,  being  armed, 
and  carrying  bows,  turned  back  in  the  day 
of  battle. 

10  They  kept  not  the  covenant  of  God,  and 
refused  to  walk  in  his  law ; 

11  And  forgat  his  works,  and  his  wonders 
that  he  had  shewed  them. 

13  Marvellous  things  did  he  in  the  sight  of 
their  fathers,  in  the  land  of  Egypt,  in  the 
field  of  Zoan. 

13  He  divided  the  sea,  and  caused  them  to 
pass  through;  and  he  made  the  waters  to 
stand  as  a heap. 

14  In  the  daytime  also  he  led  them  with  a 
cloud,  and  all  the  night  with  a light  of  fire. 

15  He  clave  the  rocks  in  the  wilderness,  and 
gave  them  drink  as  out  of  the  great  depths. 

16  He  brought  streams  also  out  of  the  rock, 
and  caused  waters  to  run  down  like  rivers. 

17  And  they  sinned  yet  more  against  him  by 
provoking-  the  Most  High  in  the  wilderness. 

18  And  they  tempted  God  in  their  heart  by 
asking  meat  for  their  lust. 

19  Yea,  they  spake  against  God ; they  said, 
Can  God  furnish  a table  in  the  wilderness? 

30  Behold,  he  smote  the  rock,  that  the  wa- 
ters gushed  out,  and  the  streams  overflowed ; 
can  he  give  bread  also  ? can  he  provide  flesh 
for  his  people  ? 

31  Therefore  the  Lord  heard  this,  and  was 
wroth : so  a fire  was  kindled  against  Jacob, 
and  anger  also  came  up  against  Israel ; 

33  Because  they  believed  not  in  God,  and 
trusted  not  in  his  salvation: 

33  Though  he  had  commanded  the  clouds 
from  above,  and  opened  the  doors  of  heaven, 

34  And  had  rained  down  manna  upon  them 
to  eat,  and  had  given  them  of  the  corn  of 
heaven. 

35  Man  did  eat  angels’  food : he  sent  them 
meat  to  the  full. 

36  He  caused  an  east  wind  to  blow  in  the 
heaven : and  by  his  power  he  brought  in  the 
south  wind. 

37  He  rained  flesh  also  upon  them  as  dust, 
and  feathered  fowls  like  as  the  sand  of  the 
sea: 

38  And  he  let  it  fall  in  the  midst  of  their 
camp,  round  about  their  habitations. 

39  So  they  did  eat,  and  were  well  filled : for 
l^e  gave  them  their  own  desire ; 

30  They  were  not  estranged  from  their 
lust : but  while  their  meat  was  yet  in  their 
mouths, 

31  The  wrath  of  God  came  upon  them,  and 
slew  the  fattest  of  them,  and  smote  down 
the  chosen  men  of  Israel. 

33  For  all  this  they  sinned  still,  and  believed 
not  for  his  wondrous  works. 


LXX  YIII.  incredulous  and  disobedient. 

33  Therefore  their  days  did  he  consume  in 
vanity,  and  their  years  in  trouble. 

34  When  he  slew  them,  then  they  sought 
him : and  they  returned  and  inquired  early 
after  God. 

35  And  they  remembered  that  God  was  their 
Rock,  and  the  high  God  their  Redeemer. 

36  Nevertheless  they  did  flatter  him  with 
their  mouth,  and  they  lied  unto  him  with 
their  tongues. 

37  For  their  heart  was  not  right  with  him, 
neither  were  they  steadfast  in  his  covenant. 

38  But  he,  being  full  of  compassion,  forgave 
their  iniquity,  and  destroyed  them  not : yea, 
many  a time  turned  he  his  anger  away,  and 
did  not  stir  up  all  his  wrath. 

39  For  he  remembered  that  they  were  but 
flesh ; a wind  that  passeth  away,  and  cometh 
not  again. 

40  How  oft  did  they  provoke  him  in  the 
wilderness,  and  grieve  him  in  the  desert ! 

41  Yea,  they  turned  back  and  tempted  God, 
and  limited  the  Holy  One  of  Israel. 

43  They  remembered  not  his  hand,  nor  the 
day  when  he  delivered  them  from  the  enemy : 

43  How  he  had  wrought  his  signs  in  Egypt, 
and  his  wonders  in  the  field  of  Zoan : 

44  And  had  turned  their  rivers  into  blood ; 
and  their  floods,  that  they  could  not  drink. 

45  He  sent  divers  sorts  of  flies  among  them, 
which  devoured  them  ; and  frogs,  which  de- 
stroyed them. 

46  He  gave  also  their  increase  unto  the  cat- 
erpillar, and  their  labour  unto  the  locust. 

47  He  destroyed  their  vines  with  hail,  and 
their  sycamore  trees  with  frost. 

48  He  g;ave  up  their  cattle  also  to  the  hail, 
and  their  flocks  to  hot  thunderbolts. 

49  He  cast  upon  them  the  fierceness  of  his 
anger,  wrath,  and  indignation,  and  trouble, 
by  sending  evil  angels  among  them. 

50  He  made  a way  to  his  anger ; he  spared 
not  their  soul  from  death,  but  gave  their 
life  over  to  the  pestilence; 

51  And  smote  all  the  firstborn  in  Egypt; 
the  chief  of  their  strength  in  the  tabernacles 
of  Ham : 

53  But  made  his  own  people  to  go  forth  like 
sheep,  and  guided  them  in  the  wilderness 
like  a flock. 

53  And  he  led  them  on  safely,  so  that  they 
feared  not : but  the  sea  overwhelmed  their 
enemies. 

54  And  he  brought  them  to  the  border  of 
his  sanctuar5%  even  to  this  mountain,  which 
his  right  hand  had  purchased. 

55  He  cast  out  the  heathen  also  before 
them,  and  divided  them  an  inheritance  by 
line,  and  made  the  tribes  of  Israel  to  dwell 
in  their  tents. 

56  Yet  they  tempted  and  provoked  the  most 
high  God,  and  kept  not  his  testimonies : 

57  But  turned  back,  and  dealt  unfaithfully 
like  their  fathers : they  were  turned  aside 
like  a deceitful  bow. 

58  For  they  provoked  him  to  anger  with 
their  high  places,  and  moved  him  to  jeal- 
ousy with  their  graven  images. 

59  When  God  heard  this,  he  was  wroth,  and 
greatly  abhorred  Israel : 

60  So  that  he  forsook  the  tabernacle  of  Shi- 
loh, the  tent  which  he  placed  among  men ; 

61  And  delivered  his  strength  into  captivi- 
ty, and  his  glory  into  the  enemy’s  hand. 


The  desolation  of  Jerusalem,  PSALMS, 

62  He  gave  his  people  over  also  unto  the 
sword;  and  was  wroth  with  his  inher- 
itance. 

63  The  fire  consumed  their  young  men; 
and  their  maidens  were  not  given  to  mar- 
riage. 

64  Their  priests  fell  by  the  sword ; and  their 
widows  made  no  lamentation. 

65  Then  the  Lord  awaked  as  one  out  of 
sleep,  and  like  a mighty  man  that  shouteth 
by  reason  of  wine. 

66  And  he  smote  his  enemies  in  the  hinder 
parts:  he  put  them  to  a perpetual  re- 
proach. 

67  Moreover  he  refused  the  tabernacle  of 
Joseph,  and  chose  not  the  tribe  of  Ephraim  : 

68  But  chose  the  tribe  of  Judah,  the  mount 
Zion  which  he  loved. 

69  And  he  built  his  sanctuary  like  high  pal- 
aces, like  the  earth  which  he  hath  establish- 
ed for  ever. 

70  He  chose  David  also  his  servant,  and 

took  him  from  the  sheepfolds:  , 

71  From  following  the  ewes  great  with 
young  he  brought  him  to  feed  Jacob  his 
people,  and  Israel  his  inheritance. 

72  So  he  fed  them  according  to  the  integri- 
ty of  his  heart;  and  guided  them  by  the 
skilfulness  of  his  hands. 

PSALM  LXXIX. 

Jerusalem’s  desolation  lamented, 

A Psalm  of  Asaph. 

OGOD,  the  heathen  are  come  into  thine  in- 
heritance ; thy  holy  temple  have  they  de- 
filed ; they  have  laid  Jerusalem  on  heaps. 

2  The  dead  bodies  of  thy  servants  have 
they  given  to  he  meat  unto  the  fowls  of  the 
heaven,  the  fiesh  of  thy  saints  unto  the 
beasts  of  the  earth. 

3  Their  blood  have  they  shed  like  water 
round  about  Jerusalem ; and  there  was  none 
to  bury  them. 

4  We  are  become  a reproach  to  our  neigh- 
bours, a scorn  and  derision  to  them  that  are 
round  about  us. 

5  How  long,  Lord?  wilt  thou  be  angry  for 
ever  ? shall  thy  jealousy  burn  like  fire  ? 

6  Pour  out  thy  wrath  upon  the  heathen  that 
have  not  known  thee,  and  upon  the  king- 
doms that  have  not  called  upon  thy  name. 

7  For  they  have  devoured  Jacob,  and  laid 
waste  his  dwellingplace. 

8  O remember  not  against  us  former  iniqui- 
ties : let  thy  tender  mercies  speedily  prevent 
us ; for  we  are  brought  very  low. 

9  Help  us,  O God  of  our  salvation,  for  the 
glory  of  thy  name:  and  deliver  us,  and 
purge  away  our  sins,  for  thy  name’s 
sake. 

10  Wherefore  should  the  heathen  say, Where 
is  their  God  ? let  him  be  known  among  the 
heathen  in  our  sight  by  the  revenging  of  the 
blood  of  thy  servants  which  is  shed. 

11  Let  the  sighing  of  the  prisoner  come  be- 
fore thee ; according  to  the  greatness  of  thy 
power  preserve  thou  those  that  are  appoint- 
ed to  die ; 

12  And  render  unto  our  neighbours  seven- 
fold into  their  bosom  their  reproach,  where- 
with they  have  reproached  thee,  O Lord. 

13  So  we  thy  people  and  sheep  of  thy  pas- 
ture will  give  thee  thanks  for  ever : we  will 
shew  forth  thy  praise  to  all  generations. 

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LXXIX.  The  miseries  of  the  church, 

PSALM  LXXX. 

Afflicted  state  of  the  church. 

To  the  chief  Musician  upon  Shoshannim-Eduth,  A 
Psalm  of  Asaph. 

IVE  ear,  O Shepherd  of  Israel,  thou  that 
leadest  Joseph  like  a flock ; thou  that 
dweliest  between  the  cherubim,  shine  forth. 

2 Before  Ephraim  and  Benjamin  and  Ma- 
nasseh  stir  up  thy  strength,  and  come  and 
save  us. 

3 Turn  us  again,  O God,  and  cause  thy  face 
to  shine ; and  we  shall  be  saved. 

4 O Lord  God  of  hosts,  how  long  wilt  thou 
be  angry  against  the  prayer  of  thy  people  ? 

5 Thou  feedest  them  with  the  bread  of 
tears;  and  givest  them  tears  to  drink  in 
great  measure. 

6 Thou  makest  us  a strife  unto  our  neigh- 
bours : and  our  enemies  laugh  among  them- 
selves. 

7 Turn  us  again,  O God  of  hosts,  and  cause 
thy  face  to  shine ; and  we  shall  be  saved. 

8 Thou  hast  brought  a vine  out  of  Egypt : 
thouhast  cast  out  the  heathen,  and  planted  it. 

9 Thou  preparedst  room  before  it,  and  didst 
cause  it  to  take  deep  root,  and  it  filled  the 
land. 

10  The  hills  were  covered  with  the  shadow 
of  it,  and  the  boughs  thereof  were  like  the 
goodly  cedars. 

11  She  sent  out  her  boughs  unto  the  sea, 
and  her  branches  unto  the  river. 

12  Why  hast  thou  then  broken  down  her 
hedges,  so  that  all  they  which  pass  by  the 
way  do  pluck  her? 

13  The  boar  out  of  the  wood  doth  waste  it, 
and  the  wild  beast/  of  the  field  doth  devour 
it. 

14  Return,  we  beseech  thee,  O God  of 
hosts : look  down  from  heaven,  and  behold, 
and  visit  this  vine ; 

15  And  the  vineyard  which  thy  right  hand 
hath  planted,  and  the  branch  that  thou 
madest  strong  for  thyself. 

16  It  is  burned  with  fire,  it  is  cut  down : they 
perish  at  the  rebuke  of  thy  countenance. 

17  Let  thy  hand  be  upon  the  man  of  thy 
right  hand,  upon  the  son  of  man  whom  thou 
madest  strong  for  thyself. 

18  So  will  not  we  go  back  from  thee : quick- 
en us,  and  we  will  call  upon  thy  name. 

19  Turn  us  again,  O Lord  God  of  hosts, 
cause  thy  face  to  shine;  and  we  shall  be 
saved. 

PSALM  LXXXI. 

An  exhortation  to  promise  God. 

To  the  chief  Musician  upon  Gittith,  A Psalm  of  Asaph. 

SING  aloud  unto  God  our  strength : make 
a joyful  noise  unto  the  God  of  Jacob. 

2  Take  a psalm,  and  bring  hither  the  tim- 
brel, the  pleasant  harp  with  the  psaltery. 

3  Blow  up  the  trumpet  in  the  new  moon, 
.in  the  time  appointed,  on  our  solemn  feast 
'day. 

4  For  this  was  a statute  for  Israel,  and  a 
law  of  the  God  of  Jacob. 

5  This  he  ordained  in  Joseph  for  a testi- 
mony, when  he  went  out  through  the  land 
of  Egypt : where  I heard  a language  that  I 
understood  not. 

6  I removed  his  shoulder  from  the  burden : 
his  hands  were  delivered  from  the  pots. 


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ITie  judges  reproved.  PSALMS, 

7 Tbou  calledst  in  trouble,  and  I delivered 
thee ; I answered  thee  in  the  secret  place  of 
thunder:  I proved  thee  at  the  waters  of 
Meribah.  Selah. 

8 Hear,  O my  people,  and  I will  testify  unto 
fhee : O Israel,  if  thou  wilt  hearken  unto 
me ; 

9 There  shall  no  strange  god  be  in  thee; 
neither  shalt  thou  worship  any  strange  god. 

10  I am  the  Lord  thy  God,  which  brought 
thee  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt:  open  thy 
mouth  wide,  and  I will  iill  it. 

11  But  my  people  would  not  hearken  to  my 
voice  ; and  Israel  would  none  of  me. 

12  So  I gave  them  up  unto  their  own  hearts’ 
lust : and  they  walked  in  their  own  counsels. 

13  Oh  that  my  people  had  hearkened  unto 
me,  and  Israel  had  walked  in  my  ways ! 

14  I should  soon  have  subdued  their  ene- 
mies, and  turned  my  hand  against  their 
adversaries. 

15  The  haters  of  the  Lord  should  have  sub- 
mitted themselves  unto  him : but  their  time 
should  have  endured  for  ever. 

16  He  should  have  fed  them  also  with  the 
finest  of  the  wheat : and  with  honey  out  of 
the  rock  should  I have  satisfied  thee. 

PSALM  LXXXII. 

David  reproveth  wicUed^judges. 

A Psalm  of  Asaph. 

God  standeth  in  the  congregation  of  the 
mighty ; he  judgeth  among  the  gods. 

2  How  long  will  ye  judge  unjustly,  and  ac- 
cept the  persons  of  the  wicked  ? Selah. 

3  Defend  the  poor  and  fatherless : do  jus- 
tice to  the  aiflicted  and  needy. 

4  Deliver  the  poor  and  needy : rid  them  out 
of  the  hand  of  the  wicked. 

5  They  know  not,  neither  will  they  under- 
stand; they  walk  on  in  darkness:  all  the 
foundations  of  the  earth  are  out  of  course. 
6 I have  said.  Ye  are  gods ; and  all  of  you 
are  children  of  the  Most  High. 

7  But  ye  shall  die  like  men,  and  fall  like 
one  of  the  princes. 

8  Arise,  O God,  judge  the  earth : for  thou 
shalt  inherit  all  nations. 

PSALM  LXXXIII. 

The  confederacy  against  Zion. 

A Song  or  Psalm  of  Asaph. 

Keep  not  thou  silence,  O God : hold  not 
thy  peace,  and  be  not  still,  O God. 

2  For,  lo,  thine  enemies  make  a tumult: 
and  they  that  hate  thee  have  lifted  up  the 
head. 

3  They  have  taken  crafty  counsel  against 
thy  people,  and  consulted  against  thy  hid- 
den ones. 

4  They  have  said.  Come,  and  let  us  cut  them 
off  from  being  a nation ; that  the  name  of 
Israel  may  be  no  more  in  remembrance. 

5  For  they  have  consulted  together  with 
one  consent : they  are  confederate  against 
thee : 

6  The  tabernacles  of  Edom,  and  the  Ishma- 
elites;  of  Moab,  and  the  Hagarenes ; 

7  Gebal,  and  Ammon,  and  Amalek ; the 
Philistines  with  the  inhabitants  of  Tyre ; 

8  Assur  also  is  joined  with  them  : they  have 
holpen  the  children  of  Lot.  Selah. 

9  Do  unto  them  as  unto  the  Midianites;  as 
to  Sisera,  as  to  Jabin,  at  the  brook  of  Kison : 


LXXXV.  Blessedness  of  Ood*8  service^ 

10  Which  perished  at  En-dor : they  became 
cus  dung  for  the  earth. 

11  Make  their  nobles  like  Oreb,  and  like 
Zeeb : yea,  all  their  princes  as  Zebah,  and  as 
Zalmunna: 

12  Who  said.  Let  us  take  to  ourselves  the 
houses  of  God  in  possession. 

13  O my  God,  make  them  like  a wheel ; as 
the  stubble  before  the  wind. 

14  As  the  fire  burneth  a wood,  and  as  the 
flame  setteth  the  mountains  on  fire ; 

15  So  persecute  them  with  thy  tempest,  and 
make  them  afraid  with  thy  storm. 

16  Fill  their  faces  with  shame ; that  they 
may  seek  thy  name,  O Lord. 

17  Let  them  be  confounded  and  troubled 
for  ever ; yea,  let  them  be  put  to  shame,  and 
perish : 

18  That  men  may  know  that  thou,  whose 
name  alone  is  JEHOVAH,  art  the  Most  High 
over  all  the  earth. 

PSALM  LXXXIY. 

Blessedness  of  God’s  service. 

To  the  chief  Musician  upon  Gittith,  A Psalm  for  the 
sons  of  Korah. 

HOW  amiable  are  thy  tabernacles,  O Lord 
of  hosts ! 

2  My  soul  longeth,  yea,  even  fainteth  for 
the  courts  of  the  Lord  : my  heart  and  my 
flesh  crieth  out  for  the  living  God. 

3  Yea,  the  sparrow  hath  found  a house,  and 
the  swallow  a nest  for  herself,  where  she 
may  lay  her  young,  even  thine  altars,  O 
Lord  of  hosts,  my  King,  and  my  God. 

4  Blessed  are  they  that  dwell  in  thy  house : 
they  will  be  still  praising  thee.  Selah. 

5  Blessed  is  the  man  whose  strength  is  in 
thee  ; in  whose  heart  are  the  ways  of  them. 

6  Who  passing  through  the  valley  of  Baca 
make  it  a well;  the  rain  also  filleth  the 
pools. 

7  They  go  from  strength  to  strength,  every 
one  of  them  in  Zion  appeareth  before  God.  ' 

8  O Lord  God  of  hosts,  hear  my  prayer : 
give  ear,  O God  of  Jacob.  Selah. 

9  Behold,  O God  our  shield,  and  look  upon 
the  face  of  thine  anointed. 

10  For  a day  in  thy  courts  is  better  than  a 
thousand.  I had  rather  be  a doorkeeper  in 
the  house  of  my  God,  than  to  dwell  in  the 
tents  of  wickedness. 

11  For  the  Lord  God  is  a sun  and  shield  : 
the  Lord  will  give  grace  and  glory : no  good 
thing  will  he  withhold  from  them  that  walk 
uprightly. 

12  O Lord  of  hosts,  blessed  is  the  man  that 
trusteth  in  thee. 

PSALM  LXXXV. 

David’s  confidence  in  God. 

To  the  chief  Musician,  A Psalm  for  the  sons  of  Korah. 

Lord,  thou  hast  been  favourable  unto 
thy  land:  thou  hast  brought  back  the 
captivity  of  Jacob. 

2  Thou  hast  forgiven  the  iniquity  of  thy 
people;  thou  hast  covered  all  their  sin. 
Selah. 

3  Thou  hast  taken  away  all  thy  wrath  : thou 
hast  turned  thyself  from  the  fierceness  of 
thine  anger. 

4  Turn  us,  O God  of  our  salvation,  and 
cause  thine  anger  toward  us  to  cease. 

6  Wilt  thou  be  angry  with  us  for  ever?  wilt 
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thou  draw  out  thine  anger  to  all  genera- 
tions ? 

6 Wilt  thou  not  revive  us  again:  that  thy 
people  may  rejoice  in  thee? 

7 Shew  us  thy  mercy,  O Lord,  and  grant  us 
thy  salvation. 

8 I will  hear  what  God  the  Lord  will  speak : 
for  he  will  speak  peace  unto  his  people,  and 
to  his  saints : but  let  them  not  turn  again  to 
folly. 

9 Surely  his  salvation  is  nigh  them  that  fear 
him ; that  glory  may  dwell  in  our  land. 

10  Mercy  and  truth  are  met  together; 
righteousness  and  peace  have  kissed  each 
other. 

11  Truth  shall  spring  out  of  the  earth; 
and  righteousness  shall  look  down  from 
heaven. 

13  Yea,  the  Lord  shall  give  that  which  is 
good;  and  our  land  shall  yield  her  in- 
crease. 

13  Righteousness  shall  go  before  him ; and 
shall  set  us  in  the  way  of  his  steps. 

PSALM  LXXXVI. 

David  imploreth  God's  aid. 

A Prayer  of  David. 

BOW  down  thine  ear,  O Lord,  hear  me: 

for  I am  poor  and  needy. 

2  Preserve  my  soul ; for  I am  holy : O thou 
my  God,  save  thy  servant  that  trusteth  in 
thee. 

3  Be  merciful  unto  me,  O Lord : for  I cry 
unto  thee  daily. 

4  Rejoice  the  soul  of  thy  servant : for  unto 
thee,  O Lord,  do  I lift  up  my  soul. 

5  For  thou.  Lord,  art  good,  and  ready  to 
forgive;  and  plenteous  in  mercy  unto  all 
them  that  call  upon  thee. 

6  Give  ear,  O Lord,  unto  my  prayer ; and 
attend  to  the  voice  of  my  supplications. 

7  In  the  day  of  my  trouble  I will  call  upon 
thee : for  thou  wilt  answer  me. 

8  Among  the  gods  there  is  none  like  unto 
thee,  O Lord;  neither  are  there  any  works 
like  unto  thy  works. 

9  All  nations  whom  thou  hast  made  shall 
come  and  worship  before  thee,  O Lord ; and 
shall  glorify  thy  name. 

10  For  thou  art  great,  and  doest  wondrous 
things:  thou  art  God  alone. 

11  Teach  me  thy  way,  O Lord  ; I will  walk 
in  thy  truth:  unite  my  heart  to  fear  thy 
name. 

12  1 will  praise  thee,  O Lord  my  God,  with 
all  my  heart:  and  I will  glorify  thy  name 
for  evermore. 

13  For  ‘great  is  thy  mercy  toward  me : and 
thou  hast  delivered  my  soul  from  the  lowest 
hell. 

14  O God,  the  proud  are  risen  against  me, 
and  the  assemblies  of  violent  men  have 
sought  after  my  soul ; and  have  not  set  thee 
before  them. 

15  But  thou,  O Lord,  art  a God  full  of 
compassion,  and  gracious,  longsuffering, 
and  plenteous  in  mercy  and  truth. 

16  O turn  unto  me,  and  have  mercy  upon 
me;  give  thy  strength  unto  thy  servant, 
and  save  the  son  of  thine  handmaid. 

17  Shew  me  a token  for  good;  that  they 
which  hate  me  may  see  it.  and  be  ashamed : 
because  thou,  Lord,  hast  holpen  me,  and 
comforted  me. 

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PSALM  LXXXVII. 

The  glory  of  the  church. 

4 Psalm  or  Song  for  the  sons  of  Korah. 

HIS  foundation  is  in  the  holy  mountains. 

2  The  Lord  loveth  the  gates  of  Zion 
more  than  all  the  dwellings  of  Jacob. 

3  Glorious  things  are  spoken  of  thee,  O city 
of  God.  Selah. 

4  I will  make  mention  of  Rahab  and  Baby- 
lon to  them  that  know  me : behold  Philistia, 
and  Tyre,  with  Ethiopia ; this  man  was  born 
there. 

5  And  of  Zion  it  shall  be  said,  This  and  that 
man  was  born  in  her : and  the  Highest  him- 
self shall  establish  her. 

6  The  Lord  shall  count,  when  he  writeth 
up  the  people,  that  this  man  was  born  there. 
Selah. 

7  As  well  the  singers  as  the  players  on  in- 
struments shall  be  there : all  my  springs  are 
in  thee. 


PSALM  LXXXYIII. 

David's  complaint  in  prayer. 

A Song  or  Psalm  for  the  sons  of  Korah,  to  the  chief 
Musician  upon  Mahalath  Leannoth,  Maschil  of  He- 
man  the  Ezrahite. 

OLORD  God  of  my  salvation,  I have  cried 
day  and  night  before  thee : 

2  Let  my  prayer  come  before  thee : incline 
thine  ear  unto  'my  cry ; 

3  For  my  soul  is  full  of  troubles : and  my 
life  draweth  nigh  unto  the  grave. 

4  I am  counted  with  them  that  go  down 
into  the  pit:  I am  as  a man  that  hath  no 
strength : 

5  Free  among  the  dead,  like  the  slain  that 
lie  in  the  grave,  whom  thou  rememberest 
no  more:  and  they  are  cut  off  from  thy 
hand. 

6  Thou  hast  laid  me  in  the  lowest  pit,  in 
darkness,  in  the  deeps. 

7  Thy  wrath  lieth  hard  upon  me,  and  thou 
hast  afflicted  me  with  all  thy  waves.  Selah. 
8 Thou  hast  put  away  mine  acquaintance 
far  from  me ; thou  hast  made  me  an  abomi- 
nation unto  them : I am  shut  up,  and  I can- 
not come  forth. 

9 Mine  eye  mourneth  by  reason  of  afflic- 
tion : Lord,  I have  called  daily  upon  thee,  I 
have  stretched  out  my  hands  unto  thee. 

10  Wilt  thou  shew  wonders  to  the  dead? 
shall  the  dead  arise  and  praise  thee?  Selah. 
11  Shall  thy  lovingkindness  be  declared  in 
the  grave?  or  thy  faithfulness  in  destruc- 
tion ? 

12  Shall  thy  wonders  be  known  in  the  dark  ? 
and  thy  righteousness  in  the  land  of  forget- 
fulness ? 

13  But  unto  thee  have  I cried,  O Lord  ; and 
in  the  morning  shall  my  prayer  prevent 
thee. 

14  Lord,  why  easiest  thou  off  mj’-  soul  ? why 
hidest  thou  thy  face  from  me? 

15  I am  afflicted  and  ready  to  die  from  my 
youth  up : while  I suffer  thy  terrors  I am 
distracted. 

16  Thy  fierce  wrath  goeth  over  me;  thy 
terrors  have  cut  me  off. 

17  They  came  round  about  me  daily  like 
water ; they  compassed  me  about  together. 
18  Lover  and  friend  hast  thou  put  far  from 
me,  and  mine  acquaintance  into  darkness. 


Ood's  promises  of  favour  PSALMS,  XC.  to  the  kingdom  of  David, 


PSALM  LXXXIX. 

The  psalmist  praiseth  God,  &e. 

Maschil  of  Ethan  the  Ezrahite. 

I  WILL  sing*  of  the  mercies  of  the  Lord  for 
ever:  with  my  mouth  will  I make  known 
thy  faithfulness  to  all  generations. 

2  For  I have  said,  Mercy  shall  be  built  up 
for  ever : thy  faithfulness  shalt  thou  estab- 
lish in  the  very  heavens. 

3  I have  made  a covenant  with  my  chosen, 
I have  sworn  unto  David  my  servant, 

4  Thy  seed  will  1 establish  for  ever,  and  build 
up  thy  throne  to  all  generations.  Selah. 

5  And  the  heavens  shall  praise  thy  wonders, 
O Lord  : thy  faithfulness  also  in  the  congre- 
gation of  the  saints. 

6  For  who  in  the  heaven  can  be  compared 
unto  the  Lord  ? who  among  the  sons  of  the 
mighty  can  be  likened  unto  the  Lord  ? 

7  God  is  greatly  to  be  feared  in  the  assem- 
bly of  the  saints,  and  to  be  had  in  reverence 
of  all  them  that  are  about  him. 

8  O Lord  God  of  hosts,  who  is  a strong 
Lord  like  unto  thee?  or  to  thy  faithfulness 
round  about  thee? 

9  Thou  rulest  the  raging  of  the  sea : when 
the  waves  thereof  arise,  thou  stillest  them. 
10  Thou  hast  broken  Rahab  in  pieces,  as 
one  that  is  slain  ; thou  hast  scattered  thine 
enemies  with  thy  strong  arm. 

11  The  heavens  are  thine,  the  earth  also  is 
thine:  as  for  the  world  and  the  fulness 
thereof,  thou  hast  founded  them. 

12  The  north  and  the  south  thou  hast  cre- 
ated them : Tabor  and  Hermon  shall  rejoice 
in  thy  name. 

13  Thou  hast  a mighty  arm : strong  is  thy 
hand,  and  high  is  thy  right  hand. 

14  Justice  and  judgment  are  the  habitation 
of  thy  throne:  mercy  and  truth  shall  go  be- 
fore thy  face. 

15  Blessed  is  the  people  that  know  the  joy- 
ful sound:  they  shall  walk,  O Lord,  in  the 
light  of  thy  countenance. 

16  In  thy  name  shall  they  rejoice  all  the 
day:  and  in  thy  righteousness  shall  they 
be  exalted. 

17  For  thou  art  the  glory  of  their  strength : 
and  in  thy  favour  our  horn  shall  be  exalted. 
18  For  the  Lord  is  our  defence ; and  the 
Holy  One  of  Israel  is  our  King. 

19  Then  thou  spakest  in  vision  to  thy  Holy 
One,  and  saidst,  I have  laid  help  upon  one 
that  is  mighty ; I have  exalted  one  chosen 
out  of  the  people. 

20  I have  found  David  my  servant;  with 
my  holy  oil  have  I anointed  him: 

21  With  whom  my  hand  shall  be  established : 
mine  arm  also  shall  strengthen  him. 

22  The  enemy  shall  not  exact  upon  him ; 
nor  the  son  of  wickedness  afflict  him. 

23  And  I will  beat  down  his  foes  before  his 
face,  and  plague  them  that  hate  him. 

24  But  my  faithfulness  and  my  mercy  shall 
he  with  him : and  in  my  name  shall  his  horn 
be  exalted. 

25  I will  set  his  hand  also  in  the  sea,  and  his 
right  hand  in  the  rivers. 

26  He  shall  cry  unto  me.  Thou  art  my  Fa- 
ther, my  God,  and  the  Rock  of  my  salvation. 
27  Also  I will  make  him  my  firstborn,  higher 
than  the  kings  of  the  earth. 

28  My  mercy  will  I keep  for  him  for  ever- 


more, and  my  covenant  shall  stand  fast  with 
him. 

29  His  seed  also  will  I make  to  endure  for 
ever,  and  his  throne  as  the  days  of  heaven. 

30  If  his  children  forsake  my  law,  and  walk 
not  in  my  judgments ; 

31  If  they  break  my  statutes,  and  keep  not 
my  commandments ; 

32  Then  will  I visit  their  transgression  with 
the  rod,  and  their  iniquity  with  stripes. 

33  Nevertheless  my  lovingkindness  will  I 
not  utterly  take  from  him,  nor  suffer  my 
faithfulness  to  fail. 

34  My  covenant  will  I not  break,  nor  alter 
the  thing  that  is  gone  out  of  my  lips. 

35  Once  have  I sworn  by  my  holiness  that 
I will  not  lie  unto  David. 

36  His  seed  shall  endure  for  ever,  and  his 
throne  as  the  sun  before  me. 

37  It  shall  be  established  for  ever  as  the 
moon,  and  as  a faithful  witness  in  heaven. 
Selah. 

38  But  thou  hast  cast  off  and  abhorred,  thou 
hast  been  wroth  with  thine  anointed. 

39  Thou  hast  made  void  the  covenant  of  thy 
servant:  thou  hast  profaned  his  crown  hy 
casting  it  to  the  ground. 

40  Thou  hast  broken  down  all  his  hedges : 
thou  hast  brought  his  strong  holds  to  ruin. 

41  All  that  pass  by  the  way  spoil  him : he  is 
a reproach  to  his  neighbours. 

42  Thou  hast  set  up  the  right  hand  of  his 
adversaries ; thou  hast  made  all  his  enemies 
to  rejoice. 

43  Thou  hast  also  turned  the  edge  of  his 
sword,  and  hast  not  made  him  to  stand  in 
the  battle. 

44  Thou  hast  made  his  glory  to  cease,  and 
cast  his  throne  down  to  the  ground. 

45  The  days  of  his  youth  hast  thou  shortened: 
thou  hast  covered  him  with  shame.  Selah. 

46  How  long,  Lord  ? wilt  thou  hide  thyself 
for  ever?  shall  thy  wrath  burn  like  fire? 

47  Remember  how  short  my  time  is : where- 
fore hast  thou  made  all  men  in  vain  ? 

48  What  man  is  he  that  liveth,  and  shall  not 
see  death  ? shall  he  deliver  his  soul  from  the 
hand  of  the  grave  ? Selah. 

49  Lord,  where  are  thy  former  lovingkind- 
nesses, which  thou  swarest  unto  David  in  thy 
truth  ? 

50  Remember,  Lord,  the  reproach  of  thy 
servants ; how  I do  bear  in  my  bosom  the  re- 
proach of  all  the  mighty  people ; 

51  Wherewith  thine  enemies  have  reproach- 
ed, O Lord;  wherewith  they  have  re- 
proached the  footsteps  of  thine  anointed. 

52  Blessed  he  the  Lord  for  evermore. 
Amen,  and  Amen. 

PSALM  XC. 

The  frailty  of  human  life. 

A Prayer  of  Moses  the  man  of  God. 

Lord,  thou  hast  been  our  dwellingplace 
in  all  generations. 

2  Before  the  mountains  were  brought  forth, 
or  ever  thou  hadst  formed  the  earth  and  the 
world,  even  from  everlasting  to  everlasting, 
thou  art  God. 

3  Thou  turnest  man  to  destruction;  and 
sayest.  Return,  ye  children  of  men. 

4  For  a thousand  years  in  thy  sight  are  hut 
as  yesterday  when  it  is  past,  and  as  a watch 
in  the  night. 


Brevity  of  human  life.  PSALMS,  XCI.  Exhortation  to  praise  God. 


5 Thou  earnest  them  away  as  with  a flood ; 
they  are  as  a sleep : in  the  morning  they  are 
like  grass  which  groweth  up. 

6 In  the  morning  it  flourisheth,  and  grow- 
eth up ; in  the  evening  it  is  cut  down,  and 
withereth. 

7 For  we  are  consumed  by  thine  anger,  and 
by  thy  wrath  are  we  troubled. 

8 Thou  hast  set  our  iniquities  before  thee, 
our  secret  sins  in  the  light  of  thy  counte- 
nance. 

9 For  all  our  days  are  passed  away  in  thy 
wrath : we  spend  our  years  as  a tale  that  is 
told. 

10  The  days  of  our  years  are  threescore 
years  and  ten ; and  if  by  reason  of  strength 
they  he  fourscore  years,  yet  is  their  strength 
labour  and  sorrow ; for  it  is  soon  cut  off,  and 
we  fly  away. 

11  Who  knoweththe  power  of  thine  anger? 
even  according  to  thy  fear,  so  is  thy  wrath. 

12  So  teach  us  to  number  our  days,  that  we 
may  apply  our  hearts  unto  wisdom. 

13  Return,  O Lord,  how  long?  and  let  it 
repent  thee  concerning  thy  servants. 

14  O satisfy  us  early  with  thy  mercy;  that 
we  may  rejoice  and  be  glad  all  our  days. 

15  Make  us  glad  according  to  the  days 
wherein  thou  hast  aiflicted  us,  and  the  years 
wherein  we  have  seen  evil. 

16  Let  thy  work  appear  unto  thy  servants, 
and  thy  glory  unto  their  children. 

17  And  let  the  beauty  of  the  Lord  our  God 
be  upon  us ; and  establish  thou  the  work  of 
our  hands  upon  us;  yea,  the  work  Of  our 
hands  establish  thou  it. 

PSALM  XCI. 

The  security  of  the  godly. 

He  that  dwelleth  in  the  secret  place  of 
the  Most  High  shall  abide  under  the 
shadow  of  the  Almighty. 

2 I will  say  of  the  Lord,  He  is  my  refuge 
and  my  fortress:  my  God;  in  him  will  I 
trust. 

3  Surely  he  shall  deliver  thee  from  the 
snare  of  the  fowler,  and  from  the  noisome 
pestilence. 

4  He  shall  cover  thee  with  his  feathers,  and 
under  his  wings  shalt  thou  trust : his  truth 
shall  he  thy  shield  and  buckler. 

5  Thou  shalt  not  be  afraid  for  the  terror  by 
night ; nor  for  the  arrow  that  flieth  by  day ; 
6 Nor  for  the  pestilence  that  walketh  in 
darkness ; nor  for  the  destruction  that  wast- 
eth  at  noonday. 

7  A thousand  shall  fall  at  thy  side,  and  ten 
thousand  at  thy  right  hand ; hut  it  shall  not 
come  nigh  thee. 

8  Only  with  thine  eyes  shalt  thou  behold 
and  see  the  reward  of  the  wicked. 

9  Because  thou  hast  made  the  Lord,  which 
is  my  refuge,  even  the  Most  High,  thy  habit- 
ation ; 

10  There  shall  no  evil  befall  thee,  neither 
shall  any  plague  come  nigh  thy  dwelling. 

11  For  he  shall  give  his  angels  charge  over 
thee,  to  keep  thee  in  all  thy  ways. 

12  They  shall  bear  thee  up  in  their  hands, 
lest  thou  dash  thy  foot  against  a stone. 

13  Thou  shalt  tread  upon  the  lion  and  ad- 
der: the  young  lion  and  the  dragon  shalt 
thou  trample  under  feet, 

14  Because  he  hath  set  his  love  upon  me, 
410 


therefore  will  T deliver  him : I will  set  him 
on  high,  because  he  hath  known  my  name. 

15  He  shall  call  upon  me,  and  I will  answer 
him:  I will  he  with  him  in  trouble;  I will 
deliver  him,  and  honour  him. 

16  With  long  life  will  I satisfy  him,  and 
shew  him  my  salvation. 

PSALM  XCII. 

David’s  psalm  of  praise. 

A Psalm  or  Song  for  the  sabbath  day. 

T is  a good  thing  to  give  thanks  unto 
the  Lord,  and  to  sing  praises  unto  thy 
name,  O Most  High: 

2 To  shew  forth  thy  lovingkindness  in  the 
morning,  and  thy  faithfulness  every  night, 

3 Upon  an  instrument  of  ten  strings,  and 
upon  the  psaltery;  upon  the  harp  with  a 
solemn  sound. 

4 For  thou.  Lord,  hast  made  me  glad 
through  thy  work:  I will  triumph  in  the 
works  of  thy  hands. 

5 O Lord,  how  great  are  thy  works!  and 
thy  thoughts  are  very  deep. 

6 A brutish  man  knoweth  not;  neither 
doth  a fool  understand  this. 

7 When  the  wicked  spring  as  the  grass,  and 
when  all  the  workers  of  iniquity  do  flourish ; 
it  is  that  they  shall  be  destroyed  for  ever : 

8 But  thou,  Lord,  art  most  high  for  ever- 
more. 

9 For,  lo,  thine  enemies,  O Lord,  for,  lo, 
thine  enemies  shall  perish ; all  the  workers 
of  iniquity  shall  be  scattered. 

10  But  my  horn  shalt  thou  exalt  like  the 
horn  of  a unicorn : I shall  be  anointed  with 
fresh  oil. 

11  Mine  eye  also  shall  see  my  desire  on 
mine  enemies,  and  mine  ears  shall  hear  my 
desire  of  the  wicked  that  rise  up  against  me. 

13  The  righteous  shall  flourish  like  the  palm 
tree : he  shall  grow  like  a cedar  in  Lebanon. 

13  Those  that  be  planted  in  the  house  of  the 
Lord  shall  flourish  in  the  courts  of  our  God. 

14  They  shall  still  bring  forth  fruit  in  old 
age ; they  shall  be  fat  and  flourishing ; 

15  To  shew  that  the  Lord  is  upright : he  is 
my  rock,  and  there  is  no  unrighteousness  in 
him. 

PSALM  XCIII. 

Majesty  of  Christ’s  Mngdom. 

The  Lord  reigneth,  he  is  clothed  with  ma- 
jesty ; the  Lord  is  clothed  with  strength, 
wherewith  he  hath  girded  himself : the  world 
also  is  stablished,  that  it  cannot  be  moved. 

2  Thy  throne  is  established  of  old : thou  art 
from  everlasting. 

3  The  floods  have  lifted  up,  O Lord,  the 
floods  have  lifted  up  their  voice ; the  floods 
lift  up  their  waves. 

4  The  Lord  on  high  is  mightier  than  the 
noise  of  many  waters,  yea^  than  the  mighty 
waves  of  the  sea. 

5  Thy  testimonies  are  very  sure : holiness 
becometh  thine  house,  O Lord,  for  ever. 

PSALM  XCIY. 

The  impiety  of  the  wicked. 

OLORD  God,  to  whom  vengeance  belong- 
eth ; O God,  to  whom  vengeance  belong- 
eth,  shew  thyself. 

2 Lift  up  thyself,  thou  Judge  of  the  earth : 
render  a reward  to  the  proud, 


\ i v 


Blessedness  of  affliction.  PSALMS,  XCVII.  Majesty  of  God's  kingdom. 


3 Lord,  how  long*  shall  the  wicked,  how 
long-  shall  the  wicked  triumph? 

4 How  long  shall  they  utter  and  speak  hard 
things?  and  all  the  workers  of  iniquity 
boast  themselves? 

5 They  break  in  pieces  thy  people,  O Lord, 
and  afflict  thine  heritage. 

6 They  slay  the  widow  and  the  stranger, 
and  murder  the  fatherless. 

7 Yet  they  say,  The  Lord  shall  not  see,  nei- 
ther shall  the  God  of  Jacob  regard  it. 

8 Understand,  ye  brutish  among  the  people : 
and  ye  fools,  when  will  ye  be  wise  ? 

9 He  that  planted  the  ear,  shall  he  not 
hear  ? he  that  formed  the  eye,  shall  he  not 
see? 

10  He  that  chastiseth  the  heathen,  shall  not 
he  correct?  he  that  teacheth  man  knowl- 

. edge,  shall  not  he  know? 

11  The  Lord  knoweth  the  thoughts  of  man, 
that  they  are  vanity. 

12  Blessed  is  the  man  whom  thou  chasten- 
est,  O Lord,  and  teachest  him  out  of  thy 
law ; 

13  That  thou  mayest  give  him  rest  from  the 
days  of  adversity,  until  the  pit  be  digged  for 
the  wicked. 

14  For  the  Lord  will  not  cast  off  his  people, 

. neither  will  he  forsake  his  inheritance. 

15  But  judgment  shall  return  unto  right- 
eousness : and  all  the  upright  in  heart  shall 

i  follow  it. 

! 16  Who  will  rise  up  for  me  against  the  evil 

{ doers  ? or  who  will  stand  up  for  me  against 
j the  workers  of  iniqui  ty  ? 
i 17  Unless  the  Lord  had  been  my  help,  my 
' soul  had  almost  dwelt  in  silence. 

I  18  When  I said.  My  foot  slippeth ; thy  mer- 
cy,  O Lord,  held  me  up. 
i 19  In  the  multitude  of  my  thoughts  within 
j me  thy  comforts  delight  my  soul. 

I  20  Shall  the  throne  of  iniquity  have  fellow- 
i ship  with  thee,  which  frameth  mischief  by 
; a law  ? 

I 21  They  gather  themselves  together  against 
i the  soul  of  the  righteous,  and  condemn  the 
i innocent  blood. 

I 22  But  the  Lord  is  my  defence;  and  my 
1 God  is  the  rock  of  my  refuge. 

\ 23  And  he  shall  bring  upon  them  their  own 

‘ iniquity,  and  shall  cut  them  off  in  their  own 
wickedness;  yea,  the  Lord  our  God  shall 
cut  them  off. 

PSALM  XCV. 

An  exhortation  to  praise  God. 

OCOME,  let  us  sing  unto  the  Lord  : let  us 
make  a joyful  noise  to  the  Rock  of  our 
salvation. 

2  Let  us  come  before  his  presence  with 
thanksgiving,  and  make  a joyfful  noise  unto 
him  with  psalms. 

3  For  the  Lord  is  a great  God,  and  a great 
King  above  all  gods. 

4  In  his  hand  are  the  deep  places  of  the 
earth : the  strength  of  the  hills  is  his  also. 

5  The  sea  is  his,  and  he  made  it:  and  his 
hands  formed  the  dry  land. 

G O come,  let  us  worship  and  bow  down : 
let  us  kneel  before  the  Lord  our  maker. 

7  For  he  is  our  God ; and  we  are  the  people 
of  his  pasture,  and  the  sheep  of  his  hand. 
To  day  if  ye  will  hear  his  voice, 

8  Harden  not  your  heart,  as  in  the  provoca- 


tion, and  as  in  the  day  of  temptation  in  the 
wilderness : 

9 AVhen  your  fathers  tempted  me,  proved 
me,  and  saw  my  work. 

10  Forty  years  long  was  I grieved  with  this 
generation,  and  said.  It  is  a people  that  do 
err  in  their  heart,  and  they  have  not  known 
my  ways : 

11  Unto  whom  I sware  in  my  wrath  that 
they  should  not  enter  into  my  rest. 

PSALM  XCVI. 

An  exhortation  to  glorify  God. 

OSING  unto  the  Lord  a new  song:  sing 
unto  the  Lord,  all  the  earth. 

2  Sing  unto  the  Lord,  bless  his  name ; shew 
forth  his  salvation  from  day  to  day. 

3  Declare.his  glory  among  the  heathen,  his 
wonders  among  all  people. 

4  For  the  Lord  is  great,  and  greatly  to  be 
praised : he  is  to  be  feared  above  all  gods. 

5  For  all  the  gods  of  the  nations  are  idols  : 
but  the  Lord  made  the  heavens. 

6  Honour  and  majesty  are  before  him: 
strength  and  beauty  are  in  his  sanctuary. 

7  Give  unto  the  Lord,  O ye  kindreds  of 
the  people,  give  unto  the  Lord  glory  and 
strength. 

8  Give  unto  the  Lord  the  glory  due  unto  his 
name : bring  an  offering,  and  come  into  his 
courts. 

9  O worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of  ho- 
liness: fear  before  him,  all  the  earth. 

10  Say  among  the  heathen  that  the  Lord 
reigneth : the  world  also  shall  be  established 
that  it  shall  not  be  moved:  he  shall  judge 
the  people  righteously. 

11  Let  the  heavens  rejoice,  and  let  the  earth 
be  glad;  let  the  sea  roar,  and  the  fulness 
thereof. 

12  Let  the  field  be  joyful,  and  all  that  is 
therein : then  shall  all  the  trees  of  the  wood 
rejoice 

13  Before  the  Lord  : for  he  cometh,  for  he 
cometh  to  judge  the  earth:  he  shall  judge 
the  world  with  righteousness,  and  the  people 
with  his  truth. 

PSALM  XCVII. 

The  majesty  of  God’s  kingdom. 

The  Lord  reigneth  ; let  the  earth  re- 
joice ; let  the  multitude  of  isles  be  glad 
thereof. 

2  Clouds  and  darkness  are  round  about 
him:  righteousness  and  judgment  are  the 
habitation  of  his  throne. 

3  A fire  goeth  before  him,  and  burneth  up 
his  enemies  round  about. 

4  His  lightnings  enlightened  the  world : the 
earth  saw,  and  trembled. 

5  The  hills  melted  like  wax  at  the  presence 
of  the  Lord,  at  the  presence  of  the  Lord  of 
the  whole  earth. 

6  The  heavens  declare  his  righteousness, 
and  all  the  people  see  his  glory. 

7  Confounded  be  all  they  that  serve  graven 
images,  that  boast  themselves  of  idols : wor- 
ship him,  all  ye  gods. 

8  Zion  heard,  and  was  glad ; and  the  daugh- 
ters of  Judah  rejoiced  because  of  thy  judg- 
ments, O Lord. 

9  For  thou.  Lord,  art  high  above  all  the 
earth : thou  art  exalted  far  above  all  gods. 

10  Ye  that  love  the  Lord,  hate  evil : he  pre- 
411 


Exhortation  to  praise  God.  PSALMS, 

serveth  the  souls  of  his  saints;  he  deliver- 
eth  them  out  of  the  hand  of  the  wicked. 

11  Lig-ht  is  sown  for  the  righteous,  and 
gladness  for  the  upright  in  heart. 

12  Rejoice  in  the  Lord,  ye  righteous ; and 
give  thanks  at  the  remembrance  of  his  ho- 
liness. 

PSALM  XCYIII. 

God’s  salvation  towards  Israel. 

A Psalm. 

OSINGr  unto  the  Lord  a new  song ; for  he 
hath  done  marvellous  things : his  right 
hand,  and  his  holy  arm,  hath  gotten  him 
the  victory. 

2  The  Lord  hath  made  known  his  sal- 
vation : his  righteousness  hath  he  openly 
shewed  in  the  sight  of  the  heathen. 

3  He  hath  remembered  his  mercy  and  his 
truth  toward  the  house  of  Israel:  all  the 
ends  of  the  earth  have  seen  the  salvation 
of  our  God. 

4  Make  a joyful  noise  unto  the  Lord,  all 
the  earth : make  a loud  noise,  and  rejoice, 
and  sing  praise. 

5  Sing  unto  the  Lord  with  the  harp ; with 
the  harp,  and  the  voice  of  a psalm. 

6  With  trumpets  and  sound  of  cornet  make 
a joyful  noise  before  the  Lord,  the  King. 

7  Let  the  sea  roar,  and  the  fulness  thereof ; 
the  world,  and  they  that  dwell  therein. 

8  Let  the  floods  clap  their  hands:  let  the 
hills  be  joyful  together 
9 Before  the  Lord  ; for  he  cometh  to  judge 
the  earth  : with  righteousness  shall  he  judge 
the  world,  and  the  people  with  equity. 

PSALM  XCIX. 

All  nations  exhorted  to  worship  God. 

The  Lord  reigneth ; let  the  neople  trem- 
ble: he  sitteth  between  the  cherubim; 
let  the  earth  be  moved. 

2  The  Lord  is  great  in  Zion ; and  he  is  high 
above  all  the  people. 

3  Let  them  praise  thy  great  and  terrible 
name ; for  it  is  holy. 

4  The  king’s  strength  also  loveth  judg- 
ment ; thou  dost  establish  equity,  thou  exe- 
cutest  judgment  and  righteousness  in  Jacob. 

5  Exalt  ye  the  Lord  our  God,  and  worship 
at  his  footstool ; for  he  is  holy. 

6  Moses  and  Aaron  among  his  priests,  and 
Samuel  among  them  that  call  upon  his 
name;  they  called  upon  the  Lord,  and  he 
answered  them. 

7  He  spake  unto  them  in  the  cloudy  pillar : 
they  kept  his  testimonies,  and  the  ordinance 
that  he  gave  them. 

8  Thou  answeredst  them,  O Lord  our  God : 
thou  wast  a God  that  f orgavest  them,  though 
thou  tookest  vengeance  of  their  inventions. 

9  Exalt  the  Lord  our  God,  and  worship  at 
his  holy  hill ; for  the  Lord  our  God  is  holy. 

PSALM  C. 

An  exhortation  to  praise  God. 

A Psalm  of  praise. 

Make  a joyful  noise  unto  the  Lord,  all 
ye  lands. 

2 Serve  the  Lord  with  gladness : come  be- 
fore his  presence  with  singing. 

3 Know  ye  that  the  Lord  he  is  God : it  is 
he  that  hath  made  us,  and  not  we  ourselves ; 
we  are  his  people,  and  the  sheep  of  his  pasture. 
412 


, XCVIII.  The  prayer  of  the  afflicted. 

4 Enter  into  his  gates  with  thanksgiving, 
and  into  his  courts  with  praise : be  thankful 
unto  him,  and  bless  his  name. 

5 For  the  Lord  is  good ; his  mercy  is  ever- 
lasting ; and  his  truth  endureth  to  all  gener- 
ations. 

PSALM  Cl. 

David's  profession  of  godliness. 

A Psalm  of  David. 

I WILL  sing  of  mercy  and  judgment : un- 
to thee,  O Lord,  will  I sing. 

2 I will  behave  myself  wisely  in  a perfect 
way.  O when  wilt  thou  come  unto  me  ? I 
will  walk  within  my  house  with  a perfect 
heart. 

3 I will  set  no  wicked  thing  before  mine 
eyes:  I hate  the  work  of  them  that  turn 
aside;  it  shall  not  cleave  to  me. 

4 A fro  ward  heart  shall  depart  from  me : I 
will  not  know  a wicked  person. 

5 Whoso  privily  slandereth  his  neighbour, 
him  will  I cut  off : him  that  hath  a high  look 
and  a proud  heart  will  not  I suffer. 

6 Mine  eyes  shall  be  upon  the  faithful  of  the 
land,  that  they  may  dwell  with  me : he  that 
walketh  in  a perfect  way,  he  shall  serve  me. 
7 He  that  worketh  deceit  shall  not  dwell 
within  my  house:  he  that  telleth  lies  shall 
not  tarry  in  my  sight. 

8 I will  early  destroy  all  the  wicked  of  the 
land;  that  I may  cut  off  all  wicked  doers 
from  the  city  of  the  Lord. 

PSALM  CII. 

The  prophet's  grievous  complaint. 

A Prayer  of  the  afflicted,  when  he  is  overwhelmed, 
and  poureth  out  his  complaint  before  the  Lord. 

Hear  my  prayer,  O Lord,  and  let  my 
cry  come  unto  thee. 

2 Hide  not  thy  face  from  me  in  the  day 
when  I am  in  trouble ; incline  thine  ear  un- 
to me:  in  the  day  when  I call  answer  me 
speedily. 

3 For  my  days  are  consumed  like  smoke, 
and  my  bones  are  burned  as  a hearth. 

4 My  heart  is  smitten,  and  withered  like 
grass;  go  that  I forget  to  eat  my  bread. 

5 By  reason  of  the  voice  of  my  groaning 
my  bones  cleave  to  my  skin. 

6 I am  like  a pelican  of  the  wilderness:  I 
am  like  an  owl  of  the  desert. 

7 I watch,  and  am  as  a sparrow  alone  up- 
on the  housetop. 

8 Mine  enemies  reproach  me  all  the  day; 
and  they  that  are  mad  against  me  are  sworn 
against  me. 

9 For  I have  eaten  ashes  like  bread,  and 
mingled  my  drink  with  weeping, 

10  Because  of  thine  indignation  and  thy 
wrath : for  thou  hast  lifted  me  up,  and  cast 
me  down. 

11  My  days  are  like  a shadow  that  de- 
clineth;  and  I am  withered  like  grass. 

12  But  thou,  O Lord,  shalt  endure  for  ever ; 
and  thy  remembrance  unto  all  generations. 
13  Thou  shalt  arise,  and  have  mercy  upon 
Zion : for  the  time  to  favour  her,  yea,  the 
set  time,  is  come. 

14  For  thy  servants  take  pleasure  in  her 
stones,  and  favour  the  dust  thereof. 

15  So  the  heathen  shall  fear  the  name  of 
the  Lord,  and  all  the  kings  of  the  earth 
thy  glory. 


Exhortation  to  bless  God.  PSALMS,  CIV.  His  power  and  providence. 


16  When  the  Lord  shall  build  up  Zion,  he 
shall  appear  in  his  glory. 

17  He  will  regard  the  prayer  of  the  desti- 
tute, and  not  despise  their  prayer. 

18  This  shall  be  written  for  the  generation 
to  come : and  the  people  which  shall  be  cre- 
ated shall  praise  the  Lord. 

19  For  he  hath  looked  down  from  the  height 
of  his  sanctuary ; from  heaven  did  the  Lord 
behold  the  earth ; 

20  To  hear  the  groaning  of  the  prisoner ; to 
loose  those  that  are  appointed  to  death ; 

21  To  declare  the  name  of  the  Lord  in  Zion, 
and  his  praise  in  Jerusalem  ; 

22  When  the  people  are  gathered  together, 
and  the  kingdoms,  to  serve  the  Lord. 

23  He  weakened  my  strength  in  the  way ; 
he  shortened  my  days. 

24  I said,  O my  God,  take  me  not  away  in 
the  midst  of  my  days : thy  years  are  through- 
out all  generations. 

25  Of  old  hast  thou  laid  the  foundation  of 
the  earth : and  the  heavens  are  the  work  of 
thy  hands. 

26  They  shall  perish,  but  thou  shalt  endure : 
yea,  all  of  them  shall  wax  old  like  a gar- 
ment ; as  a vesture  shalt  thou  change  them, 
and  they  shall  be  changed : 

27  But  thou  art  the  same,  and  thy  years 
shall  have  no  end. 

28  The  children  of  thy  servants  shall  con- 
tinue, and  their  seed  shall  be  established  be- 
fore thee. 

PSALM  cm. 

An  exhortation  to  bless  God. 

A Psalm  of  David. 

Bless  the  lord,  O my  soul : and  all  that 
is  within  me,  bless  his  holy  name. 

2  Bless  the  Lord,  O my  soul,  and  forget 
not  all  his  benefits: 

3  Who  forgiveth  all  thine  iniquities;  who 
healeth  all  thy  diseases; 

4  Who  redeemeth  thy  life  from  destruction ; 
who  crowneth  thee  with  lovingkindness  and 
tender  mercies ; 

5  Who  satisfleth  thy  mouth  with  good 
things ; so  that  thy  youth  is  renewed  like  the 
eagle’s. 

6  The  Lord  executeth  righteousness  and 
judgment  for  all  that  are  oppressed. 

7  He  made  known  his  ways  unto  Moses, 
his  acts  unto  the  children  of  Israel. 

8  The  Lord  is  merciful  and  gracious,  slow 
to  anger,  and  plenteous  in  mercy. 

9  He  will  not  always  chide : neither  will  he 
keep  his  anger  for  ever. 

10  He  hath  not  dealt  with  us  after  our 
sins ; nor  rewarded  us  according  to  our  in- 
iquities. 

11  For  as  the  heaven  is  high  above  the 
earth,  so  great  is  his  mercy  toward  them  that 
fear  him. 

12  As  far  as  the  east  is  from  the  west,  so  far 
hath  he  removed  our  transgressions  from  us. 
13  Like  as  a father  pitieth  his  children,  so 
the  Lord  pitieth  them  that  fear  him. 

14  For  he  knoweth  our  frame ; he  remem- 
bereth  that  we  are  dust. 

15  As  for  man,  his  days  are  as  grass : as  a 
flower  of  the  field,  so  he  flourisheth. 

16  For  the  wind  passeth  over  it,  and  it  is 
gone ; and  the  place  thereof  shall  know  it  no 
mere. 


17  But  the  mercy  of  the  Lord  is  from  ever- 
lasting to  everlasting  upon  them  that  fear 
him,  and  his  righteousness  unto  children’s 
children ; 

18  To  such  as  keep  his  covenant,  and  to 
those  that  remember  his  commandments  to 
do  them. 

19  The  Lord  hath  prepared  his  throne  in 
the  heavens ; and  his  kingdom  ruleth  over  all. 

20  Bless  the  Lord,  ye  his  angels,  that  excel 
in  strength,  that  do  his  commandments 
hearkening  unto  the  voice  of  his  word. 

21  Bless  ye  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  hosts; 
ministers  of  his,  that  do  his  pleasure. 

22  Bless  the  Lord,  all  his  works  in  all  places 
of  his  dominion : bless  the  Lord,  O my  soul. 

PSALM  CIV. 

A meditation  upon  God's  power. 

Bless  the  lord,  O my  soul.  O Lord  my 
God,  thou  art  very  great;  thou  art 
clothed  with  honour  and  majesty: 

2  Who  coverest  thyself  with  light  as  with  a 
garment:  who  stretetest  out  the  heavens 
like  a curtain : 

3  Who  layeth  the  beams  of  his  chambers  in 
the  waters:  who  maketh  the  clouds  his 
chariot : who  walketh  upon  the  wings  of  the 
wind : 

4  Who  maketh  his  angels  spirits ; his  minis- 
ters a flaming  fire : 

5  Who  laid  the  foundations  of  the  earth, 
that  it  should  not  be  removed  for  ever. 

6  Thou  coveredst  it  with  the  deep  as  with 
a garment:  the  waters  stood  above  the 
mountains. 

7  At  thy  rebuke  they  fled ; at  the  voice  of 
thy  thunder  they  hasted  away. 

8  They  go  up  by  the  mountains;  they  go 
down  by  the  valleys  unto  the  place  which 
thou  hast  founded  for  them. 

9  Thou  hast  set  a bound  that  they  may  not 
pass  over ; that  they  turn  not  again  to  cover 
the  earth. 

10  He  sendeth  the  springs  into  the  valleys, 
which  run  among  the  hills. 

11  They  give  drink  to  every  beast  of  the 
field : the  wild  asses  quench  their  thirst. 

12  By  them  shall  the  fowls  of  the  heaven 
have  their  habitation,  which  sing  among  the 
branches. 

13  He  watereth  the  hills  from  his  chambers : 
the  earth  is  satisfied  with  the  fruit  of  thy 
works. 

14  He  causeth  the  grass  to  grow  for  the  cat- 
tle, and  herb  for  the  service  of  man : that  he 
may  bring  forth  food  out  of  the  earth ; 

15  And  wine  that  maketh  glad  the  heart  of 
man,  and  oil  to  make  Tits  face  to  shine,  and 
bread  which  strengtheneth  man’s  heart. 

16  The  trees  of  the  Lord  are  full  of  sap ; 
the  cedars  of  Lebanon,  which  he  hath 
planted ; 

17  Where  the  birds  make  their  nests:  as  for 
the  stork,  the  fir  trees  are  her  house. 

18  The  high  hills  are  a refuge  for  the  wild 
goats ; and  the  rocks  for  the  conies. 

19  He  appointed  the  moon  for  seasons : the 
sun  knoweth  his  going  down. 

20  Thou  makest  darkness,  and  it  is  night : 
wherein  all  the  beasts  of  the  forest  do  creep 
forth. 

21  The  young  lions  roar  after  their  prey 
and  seek  their  meat  from  God. 

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Exhortation  to  praise  God,  PSALMS,  CV,  God*s  care  for  his  seroants. 


22  The  sun  ariseth,  they  gather  themselves 
together,  and  lay  them  down  in  their  dens. 

23  Man  goeth  forth  unto  his  work  and  to 
his  labour  until  the  evening. 

M O Lord,  how  manifold  are  thy  works! 
in  wisdom  hast  thou  made  them  all:  the 
earth  is  full  of  thy  riches. 

25  So  is  this  great  and  wide  sea,  wherein  are 
things  creeping  innumerable,  both  small  and 
great  beasts. 

26  There  go  the  ships : there  is  that  levia- 
than, whom  thou  hast  made  to  play  therein. 

27  These  wait  all  upon  thee ; that  thou  may- 
est  give  them  their  meat  in  due  season. 

28  That  thou  givest  them  they  gather : thou 
openest  thine  hand,  they  are  filled  with  good. 

29  Thou  hidest  thy  face,  they  are  troubled ; 
thou  takest  away  their  breath,  they  die,  and 
return  to  their  dust. 

30  Thou  sendest  forth  thy  spirit,  they  are 
created : and  thou  renewest  the  face  of  the 

31  The  glory  of  the  Lord  shall  endure  for 
ever : the  Lord  shall  rejoice  in  his  works. 

32  He  looketh  on  the  earth,  and  it  trem- 
bleth : hetoucheth  the  hills,  and  they  smoke. 

33  I will  sing  unto  the  Lord  as  long  as 
I live : I will  sing  praise  to  my  God  while  I 
have  my  being. 

34  My  meditation  of  him  shall  be  sweet : I 
will  be  glad  in  the  Lord. 

35  Let  the  sinners  be  consumed  out  of  the 
earth,  and  let  the  wicked  be  no  more.  Bless 
thou  the  Lord,  O my  soul.  Praise  ye  the 
Lord. 

PSALM  CV. 

An  exhortation  to  praise  God. 

OGIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lord  ; call  upon 
his  name : make  known  his  deeds  among 
the  people. 

2  Sing  unto  him,  sing  psalms  unto  him; 
talk  ye  of  all  his  wondrous  works. 

3  Glory  ye  in  his  holy  name:  let  the  heart 
of  them  rejoice  that  seek  the  Lord. 

4  Seek  the  Lord,  and  his  strength : seek  his 
face  evermore. 

5  Remember  his  marvellous  works  that  he 
bath  done ; his  wonders,  and  the  judgments 
of  his  mouth ; 

6  O ye  seed  of  Abraham  his  servant,  ye 
children  of  Jacob  his  chosen. 

7  He  is  the  Lord  our  God  ; his  judgments 
are  in  all  the  earth. 

8  He  hath  remembered  his  covenant  for 
ever,  the  word  which  he  commanded  to  a 
thousand  generations. 

9  Which  covenant  he  made  with  Abraham, 
and  his  oath  unto  Isaac ; 

10  And  confirmed  the  same  unto  Jacob  for 
a law,  and  to  Israel  for  an  everlasting  cove- 
nant: 

11  Saying,  Unto  thee  will  I give  the  land  of 
Canaan,  the  lot  of  your  inheritance : 

12  When  they  were  hut  a few  men  in  num- 
ber ; yea,  very  few,  and  strangers  in  it. 

13  When  they  went  from  one  nation  to  an- 
other, from  one  kingdom  to  another  people ; 
14  He  suffered  no  man  to  do  them  wrong: 
yea,  he  reproved  kings  for  their  sakes ; 

15  Saying,  Touch  not  mine  anointed,  and 
do  my  prophets  no  harm. 

16  Moreover  he  called  for  a famine  upon 
the  land : he  brake  the  whole  staff’  of  bread. 
414 


17  He  sent  a man  before  them,  even  Joseph, 
who  was  sold  for  a servant : 

18  Whose  feet  they  hurt  with  fetters:  he 
was  laid  in  iron: 

19  Until  the  time  that  his  word  came ; the 
word  of  the  Lord  tried  him. 

20  The  king  sent  and  loosed  him ; even  the 
ruler  of  the  people,  and  let  him  go  free, 

21  He  made  him  lord  of  his  house,  and  ruler 
of  all  his  substance : 

22  To  bind  his  princes  at  his  pleasure ; and 
teach  his  senators  wisdom. 

23  Israel  also  came  into  Egypt;  and  Jacob 
sojourned  in  the  land  of  Ham. 

24  And  he  increased  his  people  greatly ; and 
made  them  stronger  than  their  enemies. 

25  He  turned  their  heart  to  hate  his  people, 
to  deal  subtilely  with  his  servants. 

26  He  sent  Moses  his  servant ; and  Aaron 
whom  he  had  chosen. 

27  They  shewed  his  signs  among  them,  and 
wonders  in  the  land  of  Ham. 

28  He  sent  darkness,  and  made  it  dark ; and 
they  rebelled  not  against  his  word. 

29  He  turned  their  waters  into  blood,  and 
slew  their  fish. 

30  Their  land  brought  forth  frogs  in  abund- 
ance, in  the  chambers  of  their  kings. 

31  He  spake,  and  there  came  divers  sorts  of 
flies,  and  lice  in  all  their  coasts. 

32  He  gave  them  hail  for  rain,  and  flaming 
fire  in  their  land. 

33  He  smote  their  vines  also  and  their  fig 
trees ; and  brake  the  trees  of  their  coasts. 

34  He  spake,  and  the  locusts  came,  and  cat- 
erpillars, and  that  without  number, 

35  And  did  eat  up  all  the  herbs  in  their  land, 
and  devoured  the  fruit  of  their  ground. 

36  He  smote  also  all  the  firstborn  in  their 
land,  the  chief  of  all  their  strength. 

37  He  brought  them  forth  also  with  silver 
and  gold : and  there  was  not  one  feeble  per- 
son among  their  tribes. 

38  Egypt  was  glad  when  they  departed : for 
the  fear  of  them  fell  upon  them. 

39  He  spread  a cloud  for  a covering;  and 
fire  to  give  light  in  the  night. 

40  The  people  asked,  and  he  brought  quails, 
and  satisfied  them  with  the  bread  of  heaven. 

41  He  opened  the  rock,  and  the  waters 
gushed  out ; they  ran  in  the  dry  places  liUe  a 
river. 

42  For  he  remembered  his  holy  promise, 
and  Abraham  his  servant. 

43  And  he  brought  forth  his  people  with 
joy,  and  his  chosen  with  gladness : 

44  And  gave  them  the  lands  of  the  heathen : 
and  they  inherited  the  labour  of  the  people ; 

45  That  they  might  observe  his  statutes, 
and  keep  his  laws.  Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

PSALM  CVI. 

Israel's  rehellions  rehearsed. 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord.  O give  thanks  un- 
to the  Lord;  for  he  is  good:  for  his 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

2  Who  can  utter  the  mighty  acts  of  the 
Lord  ? who  can  shew  forth  all  his  praise  ? 

3  Blessed  are  they  that  keep  judgment,  and 
he  that  doeth  righteousness  at  all  times. 

4  Remember  me,  O Lord,  with  the  favour 
that  thou  bearest  unto  thy  people : O visit  mr 
with  thy  salvation ; 

6 That  I may  see  the  good  of  thy  chosen. 


RraeVs  rebellions,  PSALMS,  CVII.  and  God's  mercies. 


that  I may  rejoice  in  the  g-ladness  of  thy  na- 
tion, that  I may  glory  with  thine  inherit- 
ance. 

6 We  have  sinned  with  onr  fathers,  we  have 
committed  iniquity,  we  have  done  wickedly. 

7 Our  fathers  understood  not  thy  wonders 
in  Egypt;  they  remembered  not  the  multi- 
tude of  thy  mercies ; but  provoked  him  at 
the  sea,  even  at  the  Red  sea. 

8 Nevertheless  he  saved  them  for  his  name’s 
sake,  that  he  might  make  his  mighty  power 
to  be  known. 

9 He  rebuked  the  Red  sea  also,  and  it  was 
dried  up : so  he  led  them  through  the  depths, 
as  through  the  wilderness.  / 

10  And  he  saved  them  from  the  hand  of  him 
that  hated  them,  and  redeemed  them  from 

,the  hand  of  the  enemy. 

11  And  the  waters  covered  their  enemies : 
there  was  not  one  of  them  left. 

12  Then  believed  they  his  words ; they  sang 
his  praise. 

13  They  soon  forgat  his  works ; they  wait- 
ed not  for  his  counsel : 

14  But  lusted  exceedingly  in  the  wilderness, 
and  tempted  God  in  the  desert. 

15  And  he  gave  them  their  request;  but 
sent  leanness  into  their  soul. 

16  They  envied  Moses  also  in  the  camp,  and 
Aaron  the  saint  of  the  Lord. 

17  The  earth  opened  and  swallowed  up 
Dathan,  and  covered  the  company  of  Abi- 
ram. 

18  And  a fire  was  kindled  in  their  company ; 
the  flame  burned  up  the  wicked. 

19  They  made  a calf  in  Horeb,  and  worship- 
ped the  molten  image. 

20  Thus  they  changed  their  glory  into  the 
similitude  of  an  ox  that  eateth  grass. 

21  They  forgat  God  their  saviour,  which 
had  done  great  things  in  Egypt ; 

22  Wondrous  works  in  the  land  of  Ham,  and 
terrible  things  by  the  Red  sea. 

23  Therefore  he  said  that  he  would  destroy 
them,  had  not  Moses  his  chosen  stood  before 
him  in  the  breach,  to  turn  away  his  wrath, 
lest  he  should  destroy  them. 

24  Yea,  they  despised  the  pleasant  land,  they 
believed  not  his  word : 

25  But  murmured  in  their  tents,  and  heark- 
ened not  unto  the  voice  of  the  Lord. 

26  Therefore  he  lifted  up  his  hand  against 
them,  to  overthrow  them  in  the  wilderness : 

27  To  overthrow  their  seed  also  among  the 
nations,  and  to  scatter  them  in  the  lands. 

28  They  joined  themselves  also  unto  Baal- 
peor,  and  ate  the  sacrifices  of  the  dead. 

29  Thus  they  provoked  him  to  anger  with 
their  inventions : and  the  plague  brake  in 
upon  them. 

30  Then  stood  up  Phinehas,  and  executed 
judgment : and  so  the  plague  was  stayed*. 

31  And  that  was  counted  unto  him  for 
righteousness  unto  all  generations  for  ever- 
more. 

32  They  angered  him  also  at  the  waters  of 
strife,  so  that  it  went  ill  with  Moses  for  their 
sakes : 

33  Because  they  provoked  his  spirit,  so  that 
he  spake  unadvisedly  with  his  lips. 

34  They  did  not  destroy  the  nations,  con- 
cerning whom  the  Lord  commanded  them : 

35  But  were  mingled  among  the  heathen, 
:iQd  learned  their  works. 


36  And  they  served  their  idols ; which  were 
a snare  unto  them. 

37  Yea,  they  sacrificed  their  sons  and  their 
daughters  unto  devils, 

38  Axid  shed  innocent  blood,  even  the  blood 
of  their  sons  and  of  their  daughters,  whom 
they  sacrificed  unto  the  idols  of  Canaan : 
and  the  land  was  polluted  with  blood. 

39  Thus  were  they  defiled  with  their  own 
works,  and  went  a whoring  with  their  own 
inventions. 

40  Therefore  was  the  wrath  of  the  Lord 
kindled  against  his  people,  insomuch  that 
he  abhorred  his  own  inheritance. 

41  And  he  gave  them  into  the  hand  of  the 
heathen;  and  they  that  hated  them  ruled 
over  them. 

42  Their  enemies  also  oppressed  them,  and 
they  were  brought  into  subjection  under 
their  hand. 

43  Many  times  did  he  deliver  them;  but 
they  provoked  him  with  their  counsel,  and 
were  brought  low  for  their  iniquity. 

44  Nevertheless  he  regarded  their  affiiction, 
when  he  heard  their  cry : 

45  And  he  remembered  for  them  his  cove- 
nant, and  repented  according  to  the  multi- 
tude of  his  mercies. 

46  He  made  them  also  to  be  pitied  of  all 
those  that  carried  them  captives. 

47  Save  us,  O Lord  our  God,  and  gather  us 
from  among  the  heathen,  to  give  thanks 
unto  thy  holy  name,  and  to  triumph  in  thy 
praise. 

48  Blessed  be  the  Lord  God  of  Israel  from 
everlasting  to  everlasting:  and  let  all  the 
people  say.  Amen.  Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

PSALM  CVII. 

God’s  providence  over  all. 

OGIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  he  is 
good ; for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 
2 Let  the  redeemed  of  the  Lord  say  so, 
whom  he  hath  redeemed  from  the  hand  of 
the  enemy; 

3  And  gathered  them  out  of  the  lands,  from 
the  east,  and  from  the  west,  from  the  north, 
and  from  the  south. 

4  They  wandered  in  the  wilderness  in  a soli- 
tary way ; they  found  no  city  to  dwell  in. 

5  Hungry  and  thirsty,  their  soul  fainted  in 
them. 

6  Then  they  cried  unto  the  Lord  in  their 
trouble,  and  he  delivered  them  out  of  their 
distresses. 

7  And  he  led  them  forth  by  the  right  way, 
that  they  might  go  to  a city  of  habitation. 

8  Oh  that  men  would  praise  the  Lord  for 
his  goodness,  and  for  his  wonderful  works 
to  the  children  of  men! 

9  For  he  satisfieth  the  longing  soul,  and  fill- 
eth  the  hungry  soul  with  goodness. 

10  Such  as  sit  in  darkness  and  in  the  shadow 
of  death,  being  bound  in  affliction  and  iron  ; 
11  Because  they  rebelled  against  the  words 
of  God,  and  contemned  the  counsel  of  the 
Most  High: 

12  Therefore  he  brought  down  their  heart 
with  labour ; they  fell  down,  and  there  was 
none  to  help. 

13  Then  they  cried  unto  the  Lord  in  their 
trouble,  and  he  saved  them  out  of  their  dis- 
tresses. 

14  He  brought  them  out  of  darkness  and 
415 


Exhortation  to  praise  God  PSALMS,  CVIII.  for  his  providence. 


the  shadow  of  death,  and  brake  their  bands 
in  sunder. 

15  Oh  that  men  would  praise  the  Lord  for 
his  goodness,  and  for  his  wonderful  works 
to  the  children  of  men! 

16  For  he  hath  broken  the  gates  of  brass, 
and  cut  the  bars  of  iron  in  sunder. 

17  Fools,  because  of  their  transgression, 
and  because  of  their  iniquities,  are  afflicted. 

18  Their  soul  abhorreth  all  manner  of  meat ; 
and  they  draw  near  unto  the  gates  of  death. 

19  Then  they  cry  unto  the  Lord  in  their 
trouble,  and  he  saveth  them  out  of  their 

^ He  sent  his  word,  and  healed  them,  and 
delivered  them  from  their  destructions. 

21  Oh  that  men  would  praise  the  Lord  for 
his  goodness,  and  for  his  wonderful  works 
to  the  children  of  men! 

22  And  let  them  sacrifice  the  sacrifices  of 
thanksgiving,  and  declare  his  works  with 
rejoicing. 

23  They  that  go  down  to  the  sea  in  ships, 
that  do  business  in  great  waters ; 

24  These  see  the  works  of  the  Lord,  and 
his  wonders  in  the  deep. 

25  For  he  commandeth,  and  raiseth  the 
stormy  wind,  which  lifteth  up  the  waves 
thereof. 

26  They  mount  up  to  the  heaven,  they  go 
down  again  to  the  depths:  their  soul  is 
melted  because  of  trouble. 

27  They  reel  to  and  fro,  and  stagger  like  a 
drunken  man,  and  are  at  their  wit’s  end. 

28  Then  they  cry  unto  the  Lord  in  their 
trouble,  and  he  bringeth  them  out  of  their 

He  maketh  the  storm  a calm,  so  that  the 
waves  thereof  are  still. 

30  Then  are  they  glad  because  they  be 
quiet ; so  he  bringeth  them  unto  their  de- 
sired haven. 

31  Oh  that  men  would  praise  the  Lord  for 
his  goodness,  and  for  his  wonderful  works 
to  the  children  of  men! 

32  Let  them  exalt  him  also  in  the  congrega- 
tion of  the  people,  and  praise  him  in  the  as- 
sembly of  the  elders. 

33  He  turneth  rivers  into  a wilderness,  and 
the  watersprings  into  dry  ground ; 

34  A fruitful  land  into  barrenness,  for  the 
wickedness  of  them  that  dwell  therein. 

35  He  turneth  the  wilderness  into  a stand- 
ing water,  and  dry  ground  into  watersprings. 

36  And  there  he  maketh  the  hungry  to 
dwell,  that  they  may  prepare  a city  for  hab- 
itation ; 

37  And  sow  the  fields,  and  plant  vineyards, 
which  may  yield  fruits  of  increase. 

38  He  blesseth  them  also,  so  that  they  are 
multiplied  greatly ; and  suffereth  not  their 
cattle  to  decrease. 

39  Again,  they  are  minished  and  brought 
low  through  oppression,  affliction,  and  sor- 
row. 

40  He  poureth  contempt  upon  princes,  and 
causeth  them  to  wander  in  the  wilderness, 
where  there  is  no  way. 

41  Yet  setteth  he  the  poor  on  high  from 
affliction,  and  maketh  him  families  like  a 
flock. 

42  The  righteous  shall  see  it,  and  rejoice : 
and  all  iniquity  shall  stop  her  mouth. 

43  Whoso  is  wise,  and  will  observe  these 

416 


things,  even  they  shall  understand  the  lov- 
iilgkindness  of  the  Lord. 

PSALM  CVIII. 

David  praiseth  God. 

A Song  or  Psalm  of  David. 

OGOD,  my  heart  is  fixed ; I will  sing  and 
give  praise,  even  with  my  glory. 

2  Awake,  psaltery  and  harp : I myself  will 
awake  early. 

3  I will  praise  thee,  O Lord,  among  the 
people : and  I will  sing  praises  unto  thee 
among  the  nations. 

4  For  thy  mercy  is  great  above  the  heavens : 
and  thy  truth  reacheth  unto  the  clouds. 

5  Be  thou  exalted,  O God,  above  the  heav- 
ens : and  thy  glory  above  all  the  earth ; 

6  That  thy  beloved  may  be  delivered : save 
with  thy  right  hand,  and  answer  me. 

7  God  hath  spoken  in  his  holiness ; I will 
rejoice,  I will  divide  Shechem,  and  mete  out 
the  valley  of  Succoth. 

8  Gilead  is  mine ; Manasseh  is  mine ; Ephra- 
im also  is  the  strength  of  mine  head ; Judah 
is  my  lawgiver ; 

9  Moab  is  my  washpot ; over  Edom  will  I 
cast  out  my  shoe ; over  Philistia  will  I tri- 
umph. 

10  Who  will  bring  me  into  the  strong  city  ? 
who  will  lead  me  into  Edom  ? 

11  Wilt  not  thou,  O God,  who  hast  cast  us 
off  ? and  wilt  not  thou,  O God,  go  forth  with 
our  hosts? 

12  Give  us  help  from  trouble:  for  vain  is 
the  help  of  man. 

13  Through  God  we  shall  do  valiantly : for 
he  it  is  that  shall  tread  down  our  enemies. 

PSALM  CIX. 

David  complaineth  of  his  enemies. 

To  the  chief  Musician,  A Psalm  of  David. 

Hold  not  thy  peace,  O God  of  my  praise ; 

2  For  the  mouth  of  the  wicked  and  the 
mouth  of  the  deceitful  are  opened  against 
me : they  have  spoken  against  me  with  a 
lying  tongue. 

3  They  compassed  me  about  also  with  words 
of  hatred ; and  fought  against  me  without  a 
cause. 

4  For  my  love  they  are  my  adversaries:  but 
I give  myself  unto  prayer. 

5  And  they  have  rewarded  me  evil  for  good, 
and  hatred  for  my  love. 

6  Set  thou  a wicked  man  over  him : and  let 
Satan  stand  at  his  right  hand. 

7  When  he  shall  be  judged,  let  him  be  con- 
demned : and  let  his  prayer/become  sin. 

8  Let  his  days  be  few ; and  let  another  take 
his  office. 

9  Let  his  children  be  fatherless,  and  his 
wife  a widow. 

10  Let  his  children  be  continually  vaga- 
bonds, and  beg:  let  them  seek  their  bread 
also  out  of  their  desolate  places. 

11  Let  the  extortioner  catch  all  that  he 
hath;  and  let  the  strangers  spoil  his  la- 
bour. 

12  Let  there  be  none  to  extend  mercy  unto 
him  : neither  let  there  be  any  to  favour  his 
fatherless  children. 

13  Let  his  posterity  be  cut  off  ; and  in  the 
generation  following  let  their  name  be 
blotted  out. 

14  Let  the  iniquity  of  his  fathers  be  remem- 


David  prayethfor  God's  help.  PSALMS,  CXIII.  Exhortation  to  praise  God. 


bered  with  the  Lord  ; and  let  not  the  sin  of 
his  mother  be  blotted  out. 

15  Let  them  be  before  the  Lord  continu- 
ally, that  he  may  cut  off  the  memory  of 
them  from  the  earth. 

16  Because  that  he  remembered  not  to  shew 
mercy,  but  persecuted  the  poor  and  needy 
man,  that  he  might  even  slay  the  broken  in 
heart. 

17  As  he  loved  cursing,  so  let  it  come  unto 
him : as  he  delighted  not  in  blessing,  so  let 
it  be  far  from  him. 

18  As  he  clothed  himself  with  cursing  like 
as  with  his  garment,  so  let  it  come  into  his 
bowels  like  water,  and  like  oil  into  his 
bones. 

19  Let  it  be  unto  him  as  the  garment  which 
covereth  him,  and  for  a girdle  wherewith 
he  is  girded  continually. 

20  Let  this  he  the  reward  of  mine  adversa- 
ries from  the  Lord,  and  of  them  that  speak 
evil  against  my  soul. 

21  But  do  thou  for  me,  O God  the  Lord, 
for  thy  name’s  sake : because  thy  mercy  is 
good,  deliver  thou  me. 

22  For  I am  poor  and  needy,  and  my  heart 
is  wounded  within  me. 

23  I am  gone  like  the  shadow  when  it  de- 
clineth:  I am  tossed  up  and  down  as  the 
locust. 

24  My  knees  are  weak  through  fasting; 
and  my  flesh  faileth  of  fatness. 

25  I became  also  a reproach  unto  them : 
when  they  looked  upon  me  they  shaked 
their  heads. 

26  Help  me,  O Lord  my  God : O save  me 
according  to  thy  mercy: 

27  That  they  may  know  that  this  is  thy 
hand ; that  thou.  Lord,  hast  done  it. 

28  Let  them  curse,  but  bless  thou:  when 
they  arise,  let  them  be  ashamed ; but  let  thy 
servant  rejoice. 

29  Let  mine  adversaries  be  clothed  with 
shame ; and  let  them  cover  themselves  with 
their  own  confusion,  as  with  a mantle. 

30  I will  greatly  praise  the  Lord  with  my 
mouth;  yea,  I will  praise  him  among  the 
multitude. 

31  For  he  shall  stand  at  the  right  hand  of 
the  poor,  to  save  him  from  those  that  con- 
demn his  soul. 

PSALM  CX. 

Prediction  of  Christ's  kingdom. 

A Ps^m  of  David. 

The  Lord  said  unto  my  Lord,  Sit  thou  at 
my  right  hand,  until  I make  thine  en- 
emies thy  footstool. 

2  The  Lord  shall  send  the  rod  of  thy 
strength  out  of  Zion : rule  thou  in  the  midst 
of  thine  enemies. 

3  Thy  people  shall  he  willing  in  the  day  of 
thy  power,  in  the  beauties  of  holiness  from 
the  womb  of  the  morning:  thou  hast  the 
dew  of  thy  youth. 

4  The  Lord  hath  sworn,  and  will  not  re- 
pent, Thou  art  a priest  for  ever  after  the 
order  of  Melchizedek. 

5  The  Lord  at  thy  right  hand  shall  strike 
through  kings  in  the  day  of  his  wrath. 

6  He  shall  judge  among  the  heathen,  he 
shall  fill  the  places  with  the  dead  bodies ; he 
shall  wound  the  heads  over  many  coun- 
tries. 


7  He  shall  drink  of  the  brook  in  the  way : 
therefore  shall  he  lift  up  the  head. 

PSALM  CXI. 

David  exciteth  all  to  praise  God. 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord.  I will  praise  the 
Lord  with  my  whole  heart,  in  the  assem- 
bly of  the  upright,  and  in  the  congregation. 

2  The  works  of  the  Lord  are  great,  sought 
out  of  all  them  that  have  pleasure  therein. 

3  His  work  is  honourable  and  glorious : and 
his  righteousness  endureth  for  ever. 

4  He  hath  made  his  wonderful  works  to  be 
remembered : the  Lord  is  gracious  and  full 
of  compassion. 

5  He  hath  given  meat  uiito  them  that  fear 
him : he  will  ever  be  mindful  of  his  cove- 
nant. 

6  He  hath  shewed  his  people  the  power  of 
his  works,  that  he  may  give  them  the  herit- 
age of  the  heathen. 

7  The  works  of  his  hands  are  verity  and 
judgment ; all  his  commandments  are  sure. 

8  They  stand  fast  for  ever  and  ever,  and 
are  done  in  truth  and  uprightness. 

9  He  sent  redemption  unto  his  people : he 
hath  commanded  his  covenant  for  ever: 
holy  and  reverend  is  his  name. 

10  The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  the  beginning 
of  wisdom : a good  understanding  h^ave  all 
they  that  do  his  commandments : his  praise 
endureth  for  ever. 

PSALM  CXII. 

The  blessedness  of  the  godly. 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord.  Blessed  is  the  man 
that  feareth  the  Lord,  that  delighteth 
greatly  in  his  commandments. 

2  His  seed  shall  be  mighty  upon  earth : the 
generation  of  the  upright  shall  be  blessed. 

3  Wealth  and  riches  shall  he  in  his  house: 
and  his  righteousness  endureth  for  ever. 

4  Unto  the  upright  there  ariseth  light  in 
the  darkness:  he  is  gracious,  and  fuU  of 
compassion,  and  righteous. 

5  A good  man  sheweth  favour,  and  lendeth : 
he  will  guide  his  affairs  with  discretion. 

6  Surely  he  shall  not  be  moved  for  ever: 
the  righteous  shall  be  in  everlasting  remem- 
brance. 

7  He  shall  not  be  afraid  of  evil  tidings : his 
heart  is  fixed,  trusting  in  the  Lord. 

8  His  heart  is  established,  he  shall  not  be 
afraid,  until  he  see  his  desire  upon  his  en- 
emies. 

9  He  hath  dispersed,  he  hath  given  to  the 
oor ; his  righteousness  endureth  for  ever ; 
is  horn  shall  be  exalted  with  honour. 

10  The  wicked  shall  see  it,  and  be  grieved; 
he  shall  gnash  with  his  teeth,  and  melt  away : ‘ 
the  desire  of  the  wicked  shall  perish. 

PSALM  CXIII. 

An  exhortation  to  praise  God. 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord.  Praise,  O ye  serv- 
ants of  the  Lord,  praise  the  name  of 
the  Lord. 

2  Blessed  be  the  name  of  the  Lord  from 
this  time  forth  and  for  ev^ermore. 

3  From  the  rising  of  the  sun  unto  the  go- 
ipg  down  of  the  same  the  Lord’s  name  is 
to  be  praised. 

4  The  Lord  is  high  above  all  nations,  and 
his  glory  above  the  heavens. 

417 


14 


The  vanity  of  idols. 


PSALMS,  CXIV.  The  psalmisVs  love  to  Qod, 


5 Who  is  like  unto  the  Lord  our  God,  who 
dwelleth  on  high, 

6 Who  humbleth  himself  to  behold  the 
things  that  are  in  heaven,  and  in  the  earth  I 

7 He  raiseth  up  the  poor  out  of  the  dust, 
and  lifteth  the  needy  out  of  the  dunghill ; 

8 That  he  may  set  him  with  princes,  even 
with  the  princes  of  his  people. 

9 He  inaketh  the  barren  woman  to  keep 
house,  and  to  he  a joyful  mother  of  children. 
Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

PSALM  CXIV. 

The  miracles  of  God’s  power. 

WHEN  Israel  went  out  of  Egypt,  the 
house  of  Jacob  from  a people  of 
strange  language; 

2  Judah  was  his  sanctuary,  find  Israel  his 
dominion. 

3  The  sea  saw  it,  and  fled:  Jordan  was 
driven  back. 

4  The  mountains  skipped  like  rams,  and 
the  little  hills  like  lambs. 

5  What  ailed  thee,  O thou  sea,  that  thou 
fleddest  ? thou  Jordan,  that  thou  wast  driven 
back? 

6  Ye  mountains,  that  ye  skipped  like  rams ; 
and  ye  little  hills,  like  lambs  ? 

7  Tremble,  thou  earth,  at  the  presence  of  the 
Lord,  at  the  presence  of  the  God  of  Jacob ; 

8  Which  turned  the  rock  into  a standing 
water,  the  flint  into  a fountain  of  waters. 

PSALM  CXV. 

The  vanity  and  folly  of  idols. 

Not  unto  us,  O Lord,  not  unto  us,  but 
unto  thy  name  give  glory,  for  thy  mercy, 
and  for  thy  truth’s  sake. 

2  Wherefore  should  the  heathen  say.  Where 
is  now  their  God  ? 

3  But  our  God  is  in  the  heavens:  he  hath 
done  whatsoever  he  hath  pleased. 

4  Their  idols  are  silver  and  gold,  the  work 
of  men’s  hands. 

5  They  have  mouths,  but  they  speak  not : 
eyes  have  they,  but  they  see  not : 

6  They  have  ears,  but  they  hear  not : noses 
have  they,  but  they  smell  not: 

7  They  have  hands,  but  they  handle  not : 
feet  have  they,  but  they  walk  not : neither 
speak  they  through  their  throat. 

8  They  that  make  them  are  like  unto  them ; 
so  is  every  one  that  trusteth  in  them. 

9  O Israel,  trust  thou  in  the  Lord  : he  is 
their  help  and  their  shield. 

10  O house  of  Aaron,  trust  in  the  Lord  : he 
is  their  help  and  their  shield. 

11  Ye  that  fear  the  Lord,  trust  in  the 
Lord:  he  is  their  help  and  their  shield. 

13  The  Lortd  hath  been  mindful  of  us : he 
will  bless  us ; he  will  bless  the  house  of  Is- 
rael ; he  will  bless  the  house  of  Aaron. 

13  He  will  bless  them  that  fear  the  Lord, 
both  small  and  great. 

14  The  Lord  shall  increase  you  more  and 
more,  you  and  your  children. 

15  Ye  are  blessed  of  the  Lord  which  made 
heaven  and  earth. 

16  The  heaven,  even  the  heavens,  are  the 
Lord’s  : but  the  earth  hath  he  given  to  the 
children  of  men. 

17  The  dead  praise  not  the  Lord,  neither 
any  that  go  down  into  silence. 

18  But  we  will  bless  the  Lord  from  this 
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time  forth  and  for  evermore.  Praise  f-he 
Lord. 

PSALM  CXVI. 

David’s  thanksgiving^  <kc. 

ILOYE  the  Lord,  because  he  hath  heard 
my  voice  and  my  supplications. 

2  Because  he  hath  inclined  his  ear  unto  me, 
therefore  will  I call  upon  him  as  long  as  I 
live. 

3  The  sorrows  of  death  compassed  me,  and 
the  pains  of  hell  gat  hold  upon  me : I found 
trouble  and  sorrow. 

4  Then  called  I upon  the  name  of  the  Lord  ; 
O Lord,  I beseech  thee,  deliver  my  soul. 

5  Gracious  is  the  Lord,  and  righteous ; yea, 
our  God  is  merciful. 

6  The  Lord  preserveth  the  simple : I was 
brought  low,  and  he  helped  me. 

7  Return  unto  thy  rest,  O my  soul ; for  the 
Lord  hath  dealt  bountifully  with  thee. 

8  For  thou  hast  delivered  my  soul  from 
death,  mine  eyes  from  tears,  and  my  feet 
from  falling. 

9 1 will  walk  before  the  Lord  in  the  land  of 
the  living. 

10  I believed,  therefore  have  I spoken : I 
was  greatly  aflaicted: 

11 1 said  in  my  haste.  All  men  are  liars. 

13  What  shall  I render  unto  the  Lord  for 
all  his  benefits  toward  me  ? 

13 1 will  take  the  cup  of  salvation,  and  call 
upon  the  name  of  the  Lord. 

14 1 will  pay  my  vows  unto  the  Lord  now 
in  the  presence  of  all  his  people. 

15  Precious  in  the  sight  of  the  Lord  is  the 
death  of  his  saints. 

16  O Lord,  truly  I am  thy  servant ; I am 
thy  servant,  and  the  son  of  thine  handmaid : 
thou  hast  loosed  my  bonds. 

17 1 will  offer  to  thee  the  sacrifice  of  thanks- 
giving, and  will  call  upon  the  name  of  the 
Lord. 

18  I will  pay  my  vows  unto  the  Lord  now 
in  the  presence  of  all  his  people, 

19  In  the  courts  of  the  Lord’s  house,  in  the 
midst  of  thee,  O Jerusalem.  Praise  ye  the 
Lord. 

PSALM  CXYII. 

An  exhortation  to  praise  God. 

O PRAISE  the  Lord,  all  ye  nations : praise 
him,  ali  ye  people. 

3  For  his  merciful  kindness  is  great  toward 
us : and  the  truth  of  the  Lord  endureth  for- 
ever. Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

PSALM  CXVIII. 

God  to  he  praised  for  his  mercy. 

OGIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lord  ; for  he  is 
good : because  his  mercy  endureth  for 

3 Let  Israel  now  say,  that  his  mercy  endur- 
eth for  ever.  ^ . 

3 Let  the  house  of  Aaron  now  say,  that  his 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

4  Let  them  now  that  fear  the  Lord  say, 
that  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

5  I called  upon  the  Lord  in  distress:  the 
Lord  answered  me,  and  set  me  in  a larg-e 

6  The  Lord  is  on  my  side ; I will  not  tear : 
what  can  man  do  unto  me ? . 

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help  me : therefore  shall  I see  my  desire  up- 
on them  that  hate  me. 

S  It  is  better  to  trust  in  the  Lord  than  to 
put  confidence  in  man. 

9 It  is  better  to  trust  in  the  Lord  than  to 
put  confidence  in  princes. 

10  All  nations  compassed  me  about : but  in 
the  name  of  the  Lord  will  I destroy  them. 

11  They  compassed  me  about;  yea,  they 
compassed  me  about:  but  in  the  name  of 
the  Lord  I will  destroy  them. 

13  They  compassed  me  about  like  bees; 
they  are  quenched  as  the  fire  of  thorns : for 
in  the  name  of  the  Lord  I will  destroy  them. 

f3  Thou  hast  thrust  sore  at  me  that  I mig-ht 
fall : but  the  Lord  helped  me. 

14  The  Lord  is  my  streng-th  and  song-,  and 
is  become  my  salvation. 

15  The  voice  of  rejoicing-  and  salvation  is 
in  the  tabernacles  of  the  rig-hteous : the 
rig-ht  hand  of  the  Lord  doeth  valiantly. 

16  The  rig-ht  hand  of  the  Lord  is  exalted: 
the  rig-ht  hand  of  the  Lord  doeth  valiantly. 

17  I shall  not  die,  but  live,  and  declare  the 
works  of  the  Lord. 

18  The  Lord  hath  chastened  me  sore : but 
he  hath  not  given  me  over  unto  death. 

19  Open  to  me  the  gates  of  righteousness  : 
T will  go  into  them,  and  I will  praise  the 
Lord  : 

20  This  gate  of  the  Lord,  into  which  the 
righteous  shall  enter. 

21  I will  praise  thee:  for  thou  hast  heard 
me,  and  art  become  my  salvation. 

33  The  stone  which  the  builders  refused  is 
become  the  head  stone  of  the  corner. 

23  This  is  the  Lord’s  doing ; it  is  marvel- 
lous in  our  eyes. 

24  This  is  the  day  which  the  Lord  hath 
made ; we  will  rejoice  and  be  glad  in  it. 

25  Save  now,  I beseech  thee,  O Lord  : O , 
Lord,  I beseech  thee,  send  now  prosperity. 

36  Blessed  be  he  that  cometh  in  the  name  of 
the  Lord  : we  have  blessed  you  out  of  the 
house  of  the  Lord. 

27  God  is  the  Lord,  which  hath  shewed  us 
light : bind  the  sacrifice  with  cords,  even 
unto  the  horns  of  the  altar. 

38  Thou  ai't  my  God,  and  I will  praise  thee : 
thou  art  my  God,  I will  exalt  thee. 

39  O give  thanks  unto  the  Lord  ; for  he  is 
good : for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

PSALM  CXIX. 

David" s meditations. 

ALEPH. 

Blessed  are  the  undefiled  in  the  way, 
who  walk  in  the  law  of  the  Lord. 

2  Blessed  are  they  that  keep  his  testimo- 
nies, and  that  seek  him  with  the  whole 
heart. 

3  They  also  do  no  iniquity:  they  walk  in 
his  ways. 

4  Thou  hast  commanded  us  to  keep  thy 
precepts  diligently. 

5  O that  my  ways  were  directed  to  keep  thy 
statutes ! 

6  Then  shall  I not  be  ashamed,  when  I have 
respect  unto  all  thy  commandments. 

7  I will  praise  thee  with  uprightness  of 
heart,  when  I shall  have  learned  thy  right- 
eous judgments. 

8  I will  keep  thy  statutes:  O forsake  me 
not  utterly. 


BETH. 

9 Wherewithal  shall  a young  man  cleanse 
his  way?  by  taking  heed  thereto  according 
to  thy  word. 

10  With  my  whole  heart  have  I sought  thee : 

0 let  me  not  wander  from  thy  command- 
ments. 

11  Thy  word  have  I hid  in  mine  heart,  that 

1 might  not  sin  against  thee. 

12  Blessed  art  thou,  O Lord  : teach  me  thy 
statutes. 

13  With  my  lips  have  T declared  all  the 
judgments  of  thy  mouth. 

14  I have  rejoiced  in  the  way  of  thy  testi- 
monies, as  much  as  in  all  riches. 

15  I will  meditate  in  thy  precepts,  and  have 
respect  unto  thy  ways. 

16  I will  delight  myself  in  thy  statutes:  I 
will  not  forget  thy  word. 

GIMED. 

17  Deal  bountifully  with  thy  servant,  that 
I may  live,  and  keep  thy  word. 

18  Open  thou  mine  eyes,  that  I may  behold 
wondrous  things  out  of  thy  law. 

19  I am  a stranger  in  the  earth : hide  not 
thy  commandments  from  me. 

20  My  soul  breaketh  for  the  longing  that  it 
hath  unto  thy  judgments  at  all  times. 

31  Thou  hast  rebuked  the  proud  that  are 
cursed,  which  do  err  from  thy  command- 
ments. 

33  Remove  from  me  reproach  and  con- 
tempt ; for  I have  kept  thy  testimonies. 

33  Princes  also  did  sit  and  speak  against 
me : but  thy  servant  did  meditate  in  thy 
statutes. 

24  Thy  testimonies  also  are  my  delight,  and 
my  counsellors. 

DADETH. 

25  My  soul  cleaveth  unto  the  dust : quicken 
thou  me  according  to  thy  word. 

26 1 have  declared  my  ways,  and  thou  heard- 
est  me : teach  me  thy  statutes. 

37  Make  me  to  understand  the  way  of  thy 
precepts : so  shall  I talk  of  thy  wondrous 
works. 

28  My  soul  melteth  for  heaviness : strength- 
en thou  me  according  unto  thy  word. 

39  Remove  from  me  the  way  of  lying : and 
grant  me  thy  law  graciously. 

30  I have  chosen  the  way  of  truth : thy 
judgments  have  I laid  before  me. 

31  I have  stuck  unto  thy  testimonies:  O 
Lord,  put  me  not  to  shame. 

32  I will  run  the  way  of  thy  command- 
ments, when  thou  shalt  enlarge" my  heart. 

HE. 

33  Teach  me,  O Lord,  the  way  of  thy  stat- 
utes; and  I shall  keep  it  unto  the  end. 

34  Give  me  understanding,  and  I shall  keep 
thy  law ; yea,  I shall  observe  it  with  my 
whole  heart. 

35  Make  me  to  go  in  the  path  of  thy  com- 
mandments ; for  therein  do  I delight. 

36  Incline  my  heart  unto  thy  testimonies, 
and  not  to  covetousness. 

37  Turn  away  mine  eyes  from  beholding 
vanity ; and  quicken  thou  me  in  thy  way. 

38  Stablish  thy  word  unto  thy  servant,  who 
is  devoted  to  thy  fear. 

39  Turn  away  my  reproach  which  I fear: 
for  thy  judgments  are  good. 

40  Behold,  I have  longed  after  thy  precepts : 
quicken  me  in  thy  righteousness. 

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VAU. 

41  Let  thy  mercies  come  also  unto  me,  O 
Lord,  even  thy  salvation,  according  to  thy 
word. 

43  So  shall  I have  wherewith  to  answer  him 
that  reproacheth  me:  for  I trust  in  thy 
word. 

43  And  take  not  the  word  of  truth  utterly 
out  of  my  mouth ; for  1 have  hoped  in  thy 
judgments. 

44  So  shall  I keep  thy  law  continually  for 
ever  and  ever. 

45  And  I will  walk  at  liberty : for  I seek  thy 
precepts. 

46 1 will  speak  of  thy  testimonies  also  before 
kings,  and  will  not  be  ashamed. 

47  And  I will  delight  myself  in  thy  com- 
mandments, which  I have  loved. 

48  My  hands  also  will  I lift  up  unto  thy 
commandments,  which  I have  loved ; and  I 
will  meditate  in  thy  statutes. 

ZAIN. 

49  Remember  the  word  unto  thy  servant, 
upon  which  thou  hast  caused  me  to  hope. 

50  This  is  my  comfort  in  my  affliction ; for 
thy  word  hath  quickened  me. 

51  The  proud  have  had  me  greatly  in  (ieris- 
ion : yet  have  I not  declined  from  thy  law. 

53  I remembered  thy  judgments  of  old,  O 
Lord;  and  have  comforted  myself. 

53  Horror  hath  taken  hold  upon  me  because 
of  the  wicked  that  forsake  thy  law. 

54  Thy  statutes  have  been  my  songs  in  the 
house  of  my  pilgrimage. 

55  I have  remembered  thy  name,  O Lord, 
in  the  night,  and  have  kept  thy  law. 

56  This  I had,  because  I kept  thy  precepts. 

CHETH. 

57  Thou  art  my  portion,  O Lord:  I have 
said  that  I would  keep  thy  words. 

58  I entreated  thy  favour  with  my  whole 
heart : be  merciful  unto  me  according  to  thy 
word. 

59  I thought  on  my  ways,  and  turned  my 
feet  unto  thy  testimonies. 

60  I made  haste,  and  delayed  not  to  keep 
thy  commandments. 

61  The  bands  of  the  wicked  have  robbed 
me : but  I have  not  forgotten  thy  law. 

63  At  midnight  I wiU  rise  to  give  thanks 
unto  thee  because  of  thy  righteous  judg- 
ments. 

63 1 am  a companion  of  all  them  that  fear 
thee,  and  of  them  that  keep  thy  precepts. 

64  The  earth,  O Lord,  is  full  of  thy  mercy : 
teach  me  thy  statutes. 

65  Thou  hast  dealt  well  with  thy  servant, 
O Lord,  according  unto  thy  word. 

66  Teach  me  good  judgment  and  knowledge: 
for  I have  believed  thy  commandments. 

67  Before  I was  afflicted  I went  astray : but 
now  have  I kept  thy  word. 

68  Thou  art  good,  and  doest  good : teach 
me  thy  statutes. 

69  The  proud  have  forged  a lie  against  me : 
but  I will  keep  thy  precepts  with  my  whole 
heart. 

70  Their  heart  is  as  fat  as  grease : but  I de- 
light in  thy  law. 

71  It  is  good  for  me  that  I have  been  afflict- 
ed ; that  I might  learn  thy  statutes. 

73  The  law  of  thy  mouth  is  better  unto  me 
than  thousands  or  gold  and  silver. 

430 


JOD. 

73  Thy  hands  have  made  me  and  fashioned 
me:  give  me  understanding,  that  I may 
learn  thy  commandments. 

74  They  that  fear  thee  will  be  glad  when 
they  see  me ; because  1 have  hoped  in  thy 
word. 

75  I know,  O Lord,  that  thy  judgments  are 
right,  and  that  thou  in  faithfulness  hast 
afflicted  me. 

76  Let,  I pray  thee,  thy  merciful  kindness 
be  for  my  comfort,  according  to  thy  word 
unto  thy  servant. 

77  Let  thy  tender  mercies  come  unto  me, 
that  I may  live : for  thy  law  is  my  delight. 

78  Let  the  proud  be  ashamed ; for  they  dealt 
perversely  with  me  without  a cause : but  I 
will  meditate  in  thy  precepts. 

79  Let  those  that  fear  thee  turn  unto  me, 
and  those  that  have  known  thy  testimo- 
nies. 

80  Let  my  heart  be  sound  in  thy  statutes ; 
that  I be  not  ashamed. 

CAPH. 

81  My  soul  fainteth  for  thy  salvation : but  I 
hope  in  thy  word. 

83  Mine  eyes  fail  for  thy  word,  saying. 
When  wilt  thou  comfort  me? 

83  For  I am  become  like  a bottle  in  the 
smoke ; yet  do  I not  forget  thy  statutes. 

84  How  many  are  the  days  of  thy  servant? 
when  wilt  thou  execute  judgment  on  them 
that  persecute  me  ? 

85  The  proud  have  digged  pits  for  me, 
which  are  not  after  thy  law. 

86  All  thy  commandments  are  faithful : they 
persecute  me  wrongfully ; help  thou  me. 

87  They  had  almost  consumed  me  upon 
earth ; but  I forsook  not  thy  precepts. 

88  Quicken  me  after  thy  lovingkindness; 
so  shall  I keep  the  testimony  of  thy  mouth. 

LAMED. 

89  For  ever,  O Lord,  thy  word  is  settled  in 
heaven. 

90  Thy  faithfulness  is  unto  all  generations : 
thou  hast  established  the  earth,  and  it 
abideth. 

91  They  continue  this  day  according  to 
thine  ordinances : for  all  are  thy  servants. 

93  Unless  thy  law  had  been  my  delights,  I 
should  then  have  perished  in  mine  affliction. 

93  I will  never  forget  thy  precepts : for  with 
them  thou  hast  quickened  me. 

94  I am  thine,  save  me ; for  I have  sought 
thy  precepts. 

95  The  wicked  have  waited  for  me  to  de- 
stroy me : but  I will  consider  thy  testimonies. 

96  I have  seen  an  end  of  all  perfection : but 
thy  commandment  is  exceeding  broad. 

MEM. 

97  O how  love  I thy  law ! it  is  my  medita- 
tion all  the  day. 

98  Thou  through  thy  commandments  hast 
made  me  wiser  than  mine  enemies:  for  they 
are  ever  with  me. 

99  I have  more  understanding  than  all  my 
teachers : for  thy  testimonies  are  my  medi- 
tation. 

100  I understand  more  than  the  ancients, 
because  I keep  thy  precepts. 

101  I have  refrained  my  feet  from  every 
evil  way,  that  I might  keep  thy  word. 

103  I have  not  departed  from  thy  judg- 
ments: for  thou  hast  taught  me. 


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103  How  sweet  are  thy  words  unto  my  taste  I 
yea,  sweeter  than  honey  to  my  mouth. 

104  Through  thy  precepts  I ^?et  understand- 
ing- : theretore  I hate  every  false  way. 

NUN. 

105  Thy  word  is  a lamp  unto  my  feet,  and  a 
lig-ht  unto  my  path. 

106  T have  sworn,  and  T will  perform  it,  that 
I will  keep  thy  righteous  judgments. 

107  I am  afflicted  very  much : quicken  me, 

0 Lord,  according  unto  thy  word. 

108  Accept,  I beseech  thee,  the  freewill  of- 
ferings of  my  mouth,  O Lord,  and  teach  me 
thy  judgments. 

109  My  soul  is  continually  in  my  hand : yet 
do  I not  forget  thy  law. 

110  The  wicked  have  laid  a snare  for  me : 
yet  I erred  not  from  thy  precepts. 

111  Thy  testimonies  have  I taken  as  a herit- 
age for  ever : for  they  are  the  rejoicing  of 
my  heart. 

112  I have  inclined  mine  heart  to  perform 
thy  statutes  always,  even  unto  the  end. 

SAMECH. 

113  I hate  vain  thoughts : but  thy  law  do  I 
love. 

114  Thou  art  my  hiding  place  and  my  shield : 

1 hope  in  thy  word. 

115  Depart  from  me,  ye  evil  doers:  for  I 
will  keep  the  commandments  of  my  God. 

116  Uphold  me  according  unto  thy  word, 
that  I may  live : and  let  me  not  be  ashamed 
of  my  hope. 

117  Hold  thou  me  up,  and  I shall  be  safe : 
and  I will  have  respect  unto  thy  statutes 
continually. 

118  Thou  hast  trodden  down  all  them  that 
err  from  thy  statutes:  for  their  deceit  is 
falsehood. 

119  Thou  puttest  away  all  the  wicked  of 
the  earth  like  dross:  therefore  I love  thy 
testimonies. 

120  My  flesh  trembleth  for  fear  of  thee; 
and  I am  afraid  of  thy  judgments. 

AIN. 

121  I have  done  judgment  and  justice: 
leave  me  not  to  mine  oppressors. 

122  Be  surety  for  thy  servant  for  good : let 
not  the  proud  oppress  me. 

123  Mine  eyes  fail  for  thy  salvation,  and 
for  the  word  of  thy  righteousness. 

124  Deal  with  thy  servant  according  unto 
thy  mercy,  and  teach  me  thy  statutes. 

125  I am  thy  servant ; give  me  understand- 
ing, that  I may  know  thy  testimonies. 

It  is  time  for  thee,  Lord,  to  work : for 
they  have  made  void  thy  law. 

127  Therefore  I love  thy  commandments 
above  gold ; yea,  above  fine  gold. 

128  Therefore  I esteem  all  ihy  precepts 
concerning  all  things  to  be  right;  and  I 
hate  every  false  way. 

PE. 

129  Thy  testimonies  are  wonderful:  there- 
fore doth  my  soul  keep  them. 

130  The  entrance  of  thy  words  giveth  light ; 
it  giveth  understanding  unto  the  simple. 

131  I opened  my  mouth,  and  panted:  for  I 
longed  for  thy  commandments. 

132  Look  tnou  upon  me,  and  be  merciful 
unto  me,  as  thou  usest  to  do  unto  those 
that  love  thy  name. 

133  Order  my  steps  in  thy  word:  and  let 
not  any  iniquity  have  dominion  over  me. 


134  Deliver  me  from  the  oppression  of 
man : so  will  I keep  thy  precepts. 

135  Make  thy  face  to  shine  upon  thy  serv- 
ant; and  teach  me  thy  statutes. 

136  Rivers  of  waters  run  down  mine  eyes, 
because  they  keep  not  thy  law. 

TZADDI. 

137  Righteous  art  thou,  O Lord,  and  up- 
right are  thy  judgments. 

138  Thy  testimonies  that  thou  hast  com- 
manded are  righteous  and  very  faithful. 

139  My  zeal  hath  consumed  me,  because 
mine  enemies  have  forgotten  thy  words. 

140  Thy  word  is  very  pure:  therefore  thy 
servant  loveth  it. 

141  I am  small  and  despised:  yet  do  not  I 
forget  thy  precepts. 

142  Thy  righteousness  is  an  everlasting 
righteousness,  and  thy  law  is  the  truth. 

143  Trouble  and  anguish  have  taken  hold 
on  me : yet  thy  commandments  are  my  /de- 
lights. 

144  The  righteousness  of  thy  testimonies 
is  everlasting : give  me  understanding,  and 
I shall  live. 

KOPH. 

145  I cried  with  my  whole  heart ; hear  me, 

0 Lord  : I will  keep  thy  statutes. 

146  I cried  unto  thee ; save  me,  and  I shall 
keep  thy  testimonies. 

147  I prevented  the  dawning  of  the  morn- 
ing, and  cried : I hoped  in  thy  word. 

148  Mine  eyes  prevent  the  night  watches, 
that  I might  meditate  in  thy  word. 

149  Hear  my  voice  according  unto  thy  lov- 
ingkindness : O Lord,  quicken  me  accord- 
ing to  thy  judgment. 

150  They  draw  nigh  that  follow  after  mis- 
chief : they  are  far  from  thy  law. 

151  Thou  art-  near,  O Lord;  and  all  thy 
commandments  are  truth. 

152  Concerning  thy  testimonies,  I have 
known  of  old  that  thou  hast  founded  them 
for  ever. 

RESH. 

153  Consider  mine  affliction,  and  deliver 
me:  for  I do  not  forget  thy  law, 

154  Plead  my  cause,  and  deliver  me : quick- 
en me  according  to  thy  word. 

155  Salvation  is  far  from  the  wicked:  for 
they  seek  not  thy  statutes. 

156  Great  are  thy  tender  mercies,  O Lord  : 
quicken  me  according  to  thy  judgments. 

157  Many  are  my  persecutors  and  mine  en- 
emies ; yet  do  I not  decline  from  thy  testi- 
monies. 

158  I beheld  the  transgressors,  and  was 
grieved ; because  they  kept  not  thy  word. 

159  Consider  how  I love  thy  precepts: 
quicken  me,  O Lord,  according  to  thj^ 
lovingkindness. 

160  Thy  word  is  true  from  the  beginning: 
and  every  one  of  thy  righteous  judgments 
endureth  for  ever. 

SCHIN. 

161  Princes  have  persecuted  me  without  a 
cause:  but  my  heart  standeth  in  awe  of 
thy  word. 

162  I rejoice  at  thy  word,  as  one  that  find- 
eth  great  spoil. 

163  I hate  and  abhor  l5ring : but  thy  law  do 

1 love. 

164  Seven  times  a day  do  I praise  thee,  be- 
cause of  thy  righteous  judgments. 


David's  complaint.  PSALMS,  CXX.  The  church's  deliverance. 


165  Great  peace  have  they  which  love  thy 
law:  and  nothing-  shall  offend  them. 

166  Lord,  I have  hoped  for  thy  salvation, 
and  done  thy  commandments, 

167  My  soul  hath  kept  thy  testimonies ; and 
I love  them  exceedingly. 

168  I have  kept  thy  precepts  and  thy  testi- 
monies : for  all  my  ways  are  before  thee. 

TAU. 

169  Let  my  cry  come  near  before  thee,  O 
Lord  : give  me  understanding  according  to 
thy  word. 

170  Let  my  supplication  come  before  thee  : 
deliver  me  according  to  thy  word. 

171  My  lips  shall  utter  praise,  when  thou 
hast  taught  me  thy  statutes. 

173  My  tongue  shall  speak  of  thy  word : for 
all  thy  commandments  are  righteousness. 

173  Let  thine  hand  help  me;  for  I have 
chosen  thy  precepts. 

174 1 have  longed  for  thy  salvation,  O Lord  ; 
and  thy  law  is  my  delight. 

175  Let  my  soul  live,  and  it  shall  praise 
thee ; and  let  thy  judgments  help  me. 

176  I have  gone  astray  like  a lost  sheep: 
seek  thy  servant;  for  I do  not  forget  thy 
commandments. 

PSALM  CXX. 

' David  prayeth  against  his  enemy. 

A Song  of  degrees. 

IN  my  distress  I cried  unto  the  Lord,  and 
he  heard  me. 

3  Deliver  my  soul,  O Lord,  from  lying  lips, 
and  from  a deceitful  tongue. 

3  What  shall  be  given  unto  thee  ? or  what 
shall  be  done  unto  thee,  thou  false  tongue  ? 

4  Sharp  arrows  of  the  mighty,  with  coals  of 
juniper. 

5  Woe  is  me,  that  I sojourn  in  Mesech,  that 
1 dwell  in  the  tents  of  Kedar  ! 

6  My  soul  hath  long  dwelt  with  him  that 
hateth  peace. 

7  I am  for  peace : but  when  I speak,  they 
are  for  war. 

PSALM  CXXI. 

The  great  safety  of  the  godly. 

A Song  of  degrees. 

I WILL  lift  up  mine  eyes  unto  the  hills, 
from  whence  corheth  my  help. 

3  My  help  cometh  from  the  Lord,  which 
made  heaven  and  earth. 

3  He  will  not  suffer  thy  foot  to  be  moved : 
he  that  keepeth  thee  will  not  slumber. 

4  Behold,  he  that  keepeth  Israel  shall  nei- 
ther slumber  nor  sleep. 

5  The  Lord  is  thy  keeper : the  Lord  is  thy 
shade  upon  thy  right  hand. 

6  The  sun  shall  not  smite  thee  by  day,  nor 
the  moon  by  night. 

7  The  Lord  shall  preserve  thee  from  all 
evil : he  shall  preserve  thy  soul. 

8  The  Lord  shall  preserve  thy  going  out 
and  thy  coming  in  from  this  time  forth,  and 
even  for  evermore. 

PSALM  CXXII. 

David  prayeth  for  Jerusalem. 

A Song  of  degrees  of  David. 

I WAS  glad  when  they  said  unto  me.  Let 
us  go  into  the  house  of  the  Lord. 

3  Our  feet  shall  stand  within  thy  gates,  O 
Jerusalem, 


3 Jerusalem  is  builded  as  a city  that  is  com- 
pact together : 

4 Whither  the  tribes  go  up,  the  tribes  of  the 
Lord,  unto  the  testimony  of  Israel,  to  give 
thanks  unto  the  name  of  the  Lord. 

5 For  there  are  set  thrones  of  judgment,  the 
thrones  of  the  house  of  David. 

6 Pray  for  the  peace  of  Jerusalem:  they 
shall  prosper  that  love  thee. 

7 Peace  be  within  thy  walls,  and  prosperity 
within  thy  palaces. 

8 For  my  brethren  and  companions’  sakes, 
I will  now  say,  Peace  he  within  thee. 

9 Because  of  the  house  of  the  Lord  our 
God  I will  seek  thy  good. 

PSALM  CXXIII. 

The  confidence  of  the  godly. 

A Song  of  degrees. 

UNTO  thee  lift  I up  mine  eyes,  O thou 
that  dwellest  in  the  heavens. 

3 Behold,  as  the  eyes  of  servants  look  unto 
the  hand  of  their  masters,  and  as  the  eyes  of 
a maiden  unto  the  hand  of  her  mistress ; so 
our  eyes  wait  upon  the  Lord  our  God,  until 
that  he  have  mercy  upon  us.. 

3 Have  mercy  upon  us,  O Lord,  have  mer- 
cy upon  us : for  we  are  exceedingly  filled 
with  contempt. 

4  Our  soul  is  exceedingly  filled  with  the 
scorning  of  those  that  are  at  ease,  and  with 
the  contempt  of  the  proud. 

PSALM  CXXIV. 

God's  deliverance  of  his  church. 

A Song  of  degrees  of  David. 

IF  it  had  not  been  the  Lord  who  was  on 
our  side,  now  may  Israel  say ; 

3 If  it  had  not  been  the  Lord  who  was  on 
our  side,  when  men  rose  up  against  us : 

3 Then  they  had  swallowed  us  up  quick, 
when  their  wrath  was  kindled  against  us : 

4  Then  the  waters  had  overwhelmed  us,  the 
stream  had  gone  over  our  soul : 

5  Then  the  proud  waters  had  gone  over  our 
soul. 

6  Blessed  be  the  Lord,  who  hath  not  given 
us  os  a prey  to  their  teeth. 

7  Our  soul  is  escaped  as  a bird  out  of  the 
snare  of  the  fowlers:  the  snare  is  broken, 
and  we  are  escaped. 

8  Our  help  is  in  the  name  of  the  Lord,  who 
made  heaven  and  earth. 

PSALM  CXXV. 

The  safety  of  the  godly. 

A Song  of  degrees. 

They  that  trust  in  the  Lord  shall  be  as 
mount  Zion,  which  cannot  be  removed, 
but  abideth  for  ever. 

3 As  the  mountains  are  round  about  J eru- 
salem,  so  the  Lord  is  round  about  his  people 
from  henceforth  even  for  ever. 

3 For  the  rod  of  the  wicked  shall  not  rest 
upon  the  lot  of  the  righteous;  lest  the 
righteous  put  forth  their  hands  unto  in- 
iquity. 

4 Do  good,  O Lord,  unto  those  that  be 
good,  and  to  them  that  are  upright  in  their 
hearts.  , . 

5  As  for  such  as  turn  aside  unto  their 
crooked  ways,  the  Lord  shall  lead  them 
forth  with  the  workers  of  iniquity:  but 
peace  shall  be  upon  Israel, 


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The  virtue  of  God's  blessing.  PSALMS,  CXXXII.  David's  care  for  the  ark. 


PSALM  CXXVI. 


Church's  return  from  captivity. 

A Song  of  degrees. 

WHEN  the  Lord  turned  ag-ain  the  cap- 
tivity of  Zion,  we  were  like  them  that 
dream. 

2 Then  was  our  mouth  filled  with  laug-hter, 
and  our  tong  ue  with  sing-ing-:  then  said  they 
among-  the  heathen,  The  Lord  hath  done 
great  things  for  them. 

3 The  Lord  hath  done  great  things  for  us ; 
whereof  we  are  glad. 

4 Turn  again  our  captivity,  O Lord,  as  the 
streams  in  the  south. 

5 They  that  sow  in  tears  shall  reap  in  joy. 

6 He  that  goeth  forth  and  weepeth,  bearing 
precious  seed,  shall  doubtless  come  again 
with  rejoicing,  bringing  his  sheaves  with 
him. 


PSALM  CXXYIT. 

Good  children  are  God's  gift. 

A Song  of  degrees  for  Solomon. 

Except  the  lord  bund  the  house,  they 
labour  in  vain  that  build  it:  except  the 
Lord  keep  the  city,  the  watchman  waketh 
but  in  vain. 

2  It  is  vain  for  you  to  rise  up  early,  to  sit 
up  late,  to  eat  the  bread  of  sorrows : for  so 
he  giveth  his  beloved  sleep. 

3  Lo,  children  are  a heritage  of  the  Lord  : 
and  the  fruit  of  the  womb  is  his  reward. 

4  As  arrows  are  in  the  hand  of  a mighty 
man;  so  are  children  of  the  youth. 

5  Happy  is  the  man  that  hath  his  quiver 
full  of  them:  they  shall  not  be  ashamed, 
but  they  shall  speak  with  the  enemies  in  the 
gate. 

PSALM  CXXVIII. 

Blessings  that  attend  the  godly. 

A Song  of  degrees. 

Blessed  fe  every  one  that  feareth  the 
Lord;  that  walketh  in  his  ways. 

2  For  thou  shalt  eat  the  labour  of  thine 
hands:  happy  shalt  thou  be,  and  it  shall  be 
well  with  thee. 

3  Thy  wife  ^lall  be  as  a fruitful  vine  by  the 
sides  of  thine  house : thy  children  like  olive 
plants  round  about  thy  table. 

4  Behold,  that  thus  shall  the  man  be  blessed 
that  feareth  the  Lord. 

5  The  Lord  shall  bless  thee  out  of  Zion  : 
and  thou  shalt  see  the  good  of  Jerusalem 
all  the  days  of  thy  life. 

6  Yea,  thou  shalt  see  thy  children’s  chil- 
dren, and  peace  upon  Israel. 


PSALM  CXXIX. 

God's  goodness  to  Israel. 

A Song  of  degrees.  • 

Many  a time  have  they  afflicted  me  from 
my  youth,  may  Israel  now  say : 

2  Many  a time  have  they  afflicted  me  from 
my  youth:  yet  they  have  not  prevailed 
against  me. 


3 The  ploughers  ploughed  upon  my  back ; 
they  made  long  their  furrows. 

4 The  Lord  is  righteous : he  hath  cut  asun- 
der the  cords  of  the  wicked. 

5 Let  them  all  be  confounded  and  turned 
back  that  hate  Zion. 

6 Let  them  be  as  the  grass  upon  the 


housetops,  which  withereth  afore  it  grow- 
eth  up: 

7 Wherewith  the  mower  filleth  not  his  hand ; 
nor  he  that  bindeth  sheaves  his  bosom. 

8 Neither  do  they  which  go  by  say,  The 
blessing  of  the  Lord  be  upon  you  : we  bless 
you  in  the  name  of  the  Lord. 

PSALM  CXXX. 

The  psalmist's  hope  in  pra,yer. 

A Song  of  degrees. 

OUT  of  the  depths  have  I cried  unto  thee, 
O Lord. 

2  Lord,  hear  my  voice : let  thine  ears  be  at- 
tentive to  the  voice  of  my  supplications. 

3  If  thou.  Lord,  shouldest  mark  iniquities, 
O Lord,  who  shall  stand  ? 

4  But  there  is  forgiveness  with  thee,  that 
thou  mayest  be  feared. 

5  I wait  for  the  Lord,  my  soul  doth  wait, 
and  in  his  word  do  I hope. 

6  My  soul  waiteth  for  the  Lord  more  than 
they  that  watch  for  the  morning:  I say 
more  than  they  that  watch  for  the  morning! 
7 Let  Israel  hope  in  the  Lord  : for  with  the- 
Lord  there  is  mercy,  and  with  him  is  plen- 
teous redemption. 

8 And  he  shall  redeem  Israel  from  all  his 
iniquities. 

PSALM  CXXXI. 

David  professeth  his  humility. 

A Song  of  degrees  of  David. 

Lord,  my  heart  is  not  haughty,  nor  mine 
eyes  lofty : neither  do  I exercise  myself 
in  great  matters,  or  in  things  too  high  for  me. 
2 Surely  I have  behaved  and  quieted  my- 
self, as  a child  that  is  weaned  of  his  mother : 
my  soul  is  even  as  a weaned  child. 

3  Let  Israel  hope  in  the  Lord  from  hence- 
forth and  for  ever. 

PSALM  CXXXII. 

David's  zealous  care  for  the  ark. 

A Song  of  degrees. 

Lord,  remember  David,  and  all  his  afflic- 
tions : 

2 How  he  sware  unto  the  Lord,  and  vowed 
unto  the  mighty  God  of  Jacob ; 

3 Surely  I will  not  come  into  the  tabernacle 
of  my  house,  nor  go  up  into  my  bed ; 

4  I will  not  give  sleep  to  mine  eyes,  or  slum- 
ber to  mine  eyelids, 

5  Until  I find  out  a place  for  the  Lord,  a 
habitation  for  the  mighty  God  of  Jacob. 

6  Lo,  we  heard  of  it  at  Ephratah : we  found 
it  in  the  fields  of  the  wood. 

7  We  will  go  into  his  tabernacles : we  will 
worship  at  his  footstool. 

8  Arise,  O Lord,  into  thy  rest;  thou,  and 
the  ark  of  thy  strength. 

9  Let  thy  priests  be  clothed  with  righteous- 
ness ; and  let  thy  saints  shout  for  joy. 

10  For  thy  servant  David’s  sake  turn  not 
away  the  face  of  thine  anointed. 

11  The  Lord  hath  sworn  in  truth  unto  Da- 
vid ; he  will  not  turn  from  it ; Of  the  fruit  of 
thy  body  will  I set  upon  thy  throne. 

12  If  thy  children  will  keep  my  covenant 
and  my  testimony  that  I shall  teach  them, 
their  children  shall  also  sit  upon  thy  throne 
for  evermore. 

13  For  the  Lord  hath  chosen  Zion ; he  hath 
desired  it  for  his  habitation. 

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Exhortation  to  praise  God 

14  This  is  ray  rest  for  ever : here  will  I 
dwell;  for  I have  desired  it. 

15  1 will  abundantly  bless  her  provision ; I 
will  satisfy  her  poor  with  bread. 

16  I will  also  clothe  her  priests  with  salva- 
tion : and  her  saints  shall  shout  aloud  for  joy. 

17  There  will  I make  the  horn  of  David 
to  bud:  I have  ordained  a larap  for  mine 
anointed. 

18  His  enemies  will  I clothe  with  shame : 
but  upon  himself  shall  his  crown  flourish. 

PSALM  CXXXIII. 

Of  unity  among  brethren. 

A Song  of  degrees  of  David. 

Behold,  how  good  and  how  pleasant  it  is 
for  brethren  to  dwell  together  in  unity ! 

2 It  is  like  the  precious  ointment  upon  the 
head,  that  ran  down  upon  the  beard,  even 
Aaron’s  beard : that  went  down  to  the  skirts 
of  his  garments ; 

3 As  the  dew  of  Herraon,  and  as  the  dew  that 
descended  upon  the  mountains  of  Zion : for 
there  the  Lord  commanded  the  blessing, 
even  life  for  evermore. 

PSALM  CXXXIV. 

An  exhortation  to  bless  God. 

A Song  of  degrees. 

Behold,  bless  ye  the  Lord,  all  ye  serv- 
ants of  the  Lord,  which  by  night  stand 
in  the  house  of  the  Lord. 

2 Lift  up  your  hands  in  the  sanctuary,  and 
bless  the  Lord. 

3 The  Lord  that  made  heaven  and  earth 
bless  thee  out  of  Zion. 

PSALM  CXXXV. 

An  exhortation  to  praise  God. 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord.  Praise  ye  the  name 
of  the  Lord  ; praise  Mm,  O ye  servants 
of  the  Lord.  „ , ^ 

2 Ye  that  stand  in  the  house  of  the  Lord, 
in  the  courts  of  the  house  of  our  God, 

3 Praise  the  Lord  ; for  the  Lord  is  good : 
sing  praises  unto  his  name ; for  it  is  pleasant. 
4 For  the  Lord  hath  chosen  Jacob  unto  him- 
self, and  Israel  for  his  peculiar  treasure. 

5 For  I know  that  the  Lord  is  great,  and 
that  our  Lord  is  above  all  gods. 

6 Whatsoever  the  Lord  pleased,  that  did 
he  in  heaven,  and  in  earth,  in  the  seas,  and 
all  deep  places. 

7 He  causeth  the  vapours  to  ascend  from 
the  ends  of  the  earth;  he  maketh  light- 
nings for  the  rain;  he  bringeth  the  wind 
out  of  his  treasuries. 

8 Who  smote  the  firstborn  of  Egypt,  both 
of  man  and  beast. 

9 Who  sent  tokens  and  wonders  into  the 
midst  of  thee,  O Egypt,  upon  Pharaoh,  and 
upon  all  his  servants. 

10  Who  smote  great  nations,  and  slew 
mighty  kings;  , ^ . 

11  Sihon  king  of  the  Amorites,  and  Og  king 
of  Bashan,  and  all  the  kingdoms  of  Canaan . 
12  And  gave  their  land  for  a heritage,  a 
heritage  unto  Israel  his  people. 

13  Thy  name,  O Lord,  endureth  for  ever; 
and  thy  memorial,  O Lord,  throughout  all 
generations.  , , 

14  For  the  Lord  will  judge  his  people,  and 
he  will  repent  himself  concerning  his  serv- 
ants. 


/or  his  partieular  mercies. 

15  The  idols  of  the  heathen  are  silver  and 
gold,  the  work  of  men’s  hands. 

16  They  have  mouths,  but  they  speak  not ; 
eyes  have  they,  but  they  see  not ; 

17  They  have  ears,  but  they  hear  not ; nei- 
ther is  there  any  breath  in  their  mouths. 

18  They  that  make  them  are  like  unto 
them : so  is  every  one  that  trusteth  in  them. 

19  Bless  the  Lord,  O house  of  Israel : bless 
the  Lord,  O house  of  Aaron : 

20  Bless  the  Lord,  O house  of  Levi:  ye 
that  fear  the  Lord,  bless  the  Lord. 

21  Blessed  be  the  Lord  out  of  Zion,  which 
dwelleth  at  Jerusalem.  Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

PSALM  CXXXVI. 

An  exhortation  to  thanksgiving. 

OGIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lord  ; for  he  is 
good  : for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

2  O give  thanks  unto  the  God  of  gods : for 
his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

3  O give  thanks  to  the  Lord  of  lords : for 
his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

4  To  him  who  alone  doeth  great  wonders : 
for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

5  To  him  that  by  wisdom  made  the  heav- 
ens: for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

6  To  him  that  stretched  out  the  earth  above 
the  waters : for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

7  To  him  that  made  great  lights:  for  his 
mercy  endureth  for  ever: 

8  The  sun  to  rule  by  day : for  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever: 

9  The  moon  and  stars  to  rule  by  night : for 
his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

10  To  him  that  smote  Egypt  in  their  first- 
born : for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever : 

11  And  brought  out  Israel  from  among 
them : for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever ; 

12  With  a strong  hand,  and  with  a stretched 
out  arm : for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever : 

13  To  him  which  divided  the  Red  sea  into 
parts : for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever : 

14  And  made  Israel  to  pass  through  the 
midst  of  it ; for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever : 
15  But  overthrew  Pharaoh  and  his  host  in  the 
Red  sea ; for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

16  To  him  which  led  his  people  through  the 
wilderness : for  his  mercy  endu^th  for  ever. 
17  To  him  which  smote  great  kings : for  his 
mercy  endureth  for  ever : 

18  And  slew  famous  kings : for  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever:  , ^ . 

19  Sihon  king  of  the  Amorites:  for  his 
mbrcy  endureth  for  ever : ^ . 

20  And  Og  the  king  of  Bashan : for  his 
mercy  endureth  for  ever: 

21  And  gave  their  land  for  a heritage : for 
his  mercy  endureth  for  ever: 

22  Even  a heritage  unto  Israel  his  servant : 
for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

23  Who  remembered  us  in  our  low  estate : 
for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever: 

24  And  hath  redeemed  us  from  our  ene- 
mies: for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

25  Who  giveth  food  to  all  flesh:  for  his 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

26  O give  thanks  unto  the  God  of  heaven : 
for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

PSALM  CXXXVII. 

The  Jews'  constancy^  &c. 

BYthe  rivers  of  Baby  Ion,  there  we  sat  down, 
yea,  we  wept,  when  we  remembered  Zion. 


PSALMS,  CXXXIII. 


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'Ttie  Jews'  constancy c PSALMS,  CXL.  Ood's  allseeiTiAj  providence. 


2 We  hang-ed  our  harps  upon  the  willows  in 
the  midst  thereof. 

3 For  there  they  that  earried  us  away  eap- 
tive  required  of  us  a song* ; and  they  that 
wasted  us  required  of  us  mirth,  saying^  Sing* 
us  one  of  the  songs  of  Zion. 

4 How  shall  we  sing  the  Lord’s  song  in  a 
strange  land  ? 

5 If  I forget  thee,  O Jerusalem,  let  my  right 
hand  forget  her  cunning. 

6 If  I do  not  remember  thee,  let  my  tongue 
cleave  to  the  roof  of  my  mouth ; if  I prefer 
not  Jerusalem  above  my  chief  joy. 

7 Remember,  O Lord,  the  children  of  Edom 
in  the  day  of  Jerusalem  ; who  said.  Rase  it, 
rase  it,  even  to  the  foundation  thereof. 

8 O daughter  of  Babylon,  who  art  to  be  de- 
stroyed ; happy  shall  he  he,  that  rewardeth 
thee  as  thou  hast  served  us. 

9 Happy shallhe be,  that  taketh  and  dasheth 
thy  little  ones  against  the  stones. 

PSALM  CXXXVIII. 

The  psalmist  praiseth  God. 

A Psalm  of  David. 

I  WILL  praise  thee  with  my  whole  heart : 

before  the  gods  will  I sing  praise  unto  thee. 
2 I will  worship  toward  thy  holy  temple, 
and  praise  thy  name  for  thy  lovingkindness 
and  for  thy  truth : for  thou  hast  magnified 
thy  word  above  all  thy  name. 

3  In  the  day  when  I cried  thou  answeredst 
me,  and  strengthenedst  me  with  strength  in 
my  soul. 

4  All  the  kings  of  the  earth  shall  praise 
thee,  O Lord,  when  they  hear  the  words  of 
thy  mouth. 

5  Yea,  they  shall  sing  in  the  ways  of  the 
Lord  : for  great  is  the  glory  of  the  Lord. 

6  Though  the  Lord  he  high,  yet  hath  he  re- 
spect unto  the  lowly:  but  the  proud  he 
knoweth  afar  off. 

7  Though  I walk  in  the  midst  of  trouble, 
thou  wilt  revive  me^:  thou  shalt  stretch 
forth  thine  hand  against  the  wrath  of  mine 
enemies,  and  thy  right  hand  shall  save  me. 

8  The  Lord  will  peifect  that  which  con- 
cerneth  me : thy  mercy,  O Lord,  endureth 
for  ever:  forsake  not  the  works  of  thine 
own  hands. 

PSALM  CXXXIX. 

God's  allseeing  providence. 

To  the  chief  Musician,  A Psalm  of  David. 

OLORD,  thou  hast  searched  me,  and 
known  me. 

2  Thou  knowest  my  downsitting  and  mine 
uprising;  thou  understandest  my  thought 
afar  off. 

3  Thou  compassest  my  path  and  my  lying 
down,  and  art  acquainted  with  all  my  ways. 
4 For  the7'e  is  not  a word  in  my  tongue,  but, 
lo,  O Lord,  thou  knowest  it  altogetner. 

5  Thou  hast  beset  me  behind  and  before, 
and  laid  thine  hand  upon  me. 

6  Such  knowledge  is  too  wonderful  for  me ; 
it  is  high,  I cannot  attain  unto  it. 

7  Whither  shall  I go  from  thy  Spirit?  or 
whither  shall  I flee  from  thy  presence? 

8  If  I ascend  up  into  heaven,  thou  art 
there : if  I make  my  bed  in  hell,  behold, 
thou  art  there. 

9  If  I take  the  wings  of  the  morning,  and 
dweU  in  the  uttermost  parts  of  the  sea ; 

14» 


10  Even  there  shall  thy  hand  lead  me,  and 
thy  right  hand  shall  hold  me. 

11  If  I say,  Surely  the  darkness  shall  cover 
me  ; even  the  night  shall  be  light  about  me. 

12  Yea,  the  darkness  hideth  not  from  thee ; 
but  the  night  shineth  as  the  day : the  dark- 
ness and  the  light  are  both  alike  to  thee. 

13  For  thou  hast  possessed  my  reins : thou 
hast  covered  me  in  my  mother’s  womb. 

14  I will  praise  thee ; for  I am  fearfully 
and  wonderfully  made : marvellous  are  thy 
works ; and  that  my  soul  knoweth  right  well. 

15  My  substance  was  not  hid  from  thee, 
when  I was  made  in  secret,  and  curiously 
wrought  in  the  lowest  parts  of  the  earth. 

16  Thine  eyes  did  see  my  substance,  yet 
being  unperfect;  and  in  thy  book  all  my 
members  were  written,  which  in  continuance 
were  fashioned,  when  as  yet  there  was  none 
of  them. 

17  How  precious  also  are  thy  thoughts  unto 
me,  O God ! how  great  is  the  sum  of  them ! 

18  If  I should  count  them,  they  are  more  in 
number  than  the  sand : when  I awake,  I am 
still  with  thee. 

19  Surely  thou  wilt  slay  the  wicked,  O God : 
depart  from  me  therefore,  ye  bloody  men. 

20  For  they  speak  against  thee  wickedly, 
and  thine  enemies  take  thy  name  in  vain. 

21  Do  not  I hate  them,  O Lord,  that  hate 
thee?  and  am  not  I grieved  with  those  that 
rise  up  against  thee  ? 

22 1 hate  them  with  perfect  hatred  : I count 
them  mine  enemies. 

23  Search  me,  O God,  and  know  my  heart : 
try  me,  and  know  my  thoughts : 

24  And  see  if  there  be  any  wicked  way  in  me, 
and  lead  me  in  the  way  everlasting. 

PSALM  CXL. 

David  prayeth  against  his  enemies. 

To  the  chief  Musician,  A Psalm  of  David. 

Deliver  me,  O lord,  from  the  evil 
man:  preserve  me  from  the  violent 
man ; 

2 which  imagine  mischiefs  in  their  heart ; 
continually  are  they  gathered  together  for 
war. 

3 They  have  sharpened  their  tongues  like  a 
serpent ; adders’  poison  is  under  their  lips. 
Selah. 

4  Keep  me,  O Lord,  from  the  hands  of  the  * 
wicked ; preserve  me  from  the  violent  man ; 
who  have  purposed  to  overthrow  my  goings. 

5  The  proud  have  hid  a snare  for  me,  and 
cords ; they  have  spread  a net  by  the  way 
side ; they  have  set  gins  for  me.  Selah. 

6  I said  unto  the  Lord,  Thou  art  my  God  : 
hear  the  voice  of  my  supplications,  O Lord. 

7  O God  the  Lord,  the  strength  of  my  salva- 
tion, thou  hast  covered  my  head  in  the  day 
of  battle. 

8  Grant  not,  O Lord,  the  desires  of  the 
wicked : further  not  his  wicked  device ; lest 
they  exalt  themselves.  Selah. 

9  As  for  the  head  of  those  that  compass  me 
about,  let  the  mischief  of  their  own  lips  cov- 
er them. 

10  Let  burning  coals  fail  upon  them : let 
them  be  cast  into  the  fire;  into  deep  pits, 
that  they  rise  not  up  again. 

11  Let  not  an  evil  speaker  be  established  in 
the  earth : evil  shall  hunt  the  violent  man  to 
overthrow  him. 

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David's  comfort  in  trouble^  PSALMS, 

12 1 know  that  the  Lord  will  maintain  the 
cause  of  the  afflicted,  and  the  right  of  the 
poor. 

13  Surely  the  righteous  shall  give  thanks 
unto  thy  name:  the  upright  shall  dwell  in 
thy  presence. 

PSALM  CXLI. 

David's  prayer  for  acceptance. 

A Psalm  of  David. 

Lord,  I cry  unto  thee : make  haste  unto 
me ; give  ear  unto  my  voice,  when  I cry 
unto  thee. 

2  Let  my  prayer  he  set  forth  before  thee  as 
incense ; and  the  lifting  up  of  my  hands  as 
the  evening  sacrifice. 

3  Set  a watch,  O Lord,  before  my  mouth ; 
keep  the  door  of  my  lips. 

4  Incline  not  my  heart  to  any  evil  thing,  to 
practise  wicked  works  with  men  that  work 
iniquity : and  let  me  not  eat  of  their  dainties. 

5  Let  the  righteous  smite  me ; it  shall  be  a 
kindness:  and  let  him  reprove  me;  it  shall 
be  an^excellent  oil,  which  shall  not  break  my 
head : for  yet  my  prayer  also  shall  be  in  their 
calamities. 

6  When  their  judges  are  overthrown  in 
stony  places,  they  shall  hear  my  words ; for 
thev  are  sweet. 

7  Our  bones  are  scattered  at  the  grave  s 
mouth,  as  when  one  cutteth  and  cleaveth 
wood  upon  the  earth. 

8  But  mine  eyes  are  unto  thee,  O God  the 
Lord : in  thee  is  my  trust ; leave  not  my 
soul  destitute. 

9  Keep  me  from  the  snares  which  they  have 
laid  for  me,  and  the  gins  of  the  workers  of 
iniquity. 

10  Let  the  wicked  fall  into  their  own  nets, 
whilst  that  I withal  escape. 

PSALM  CXLII. 

David's  comfort  in  prayer. 

Maschil  of  David ; A Prayer  when  he  was  in  the  cave. 

I CRIED  unto  the  Lord  with  my  voice; 

with  my  voice  unto  the  Lord  did  I make 
my  supplication. 

3 I poured  out  my  complaint  before  him ; I 
shewed  before  him  my  trouble. 

3 When  my  spirit  was  overwhelmed  within 
me,  then  thou  knewest  my  path.  In  the  way 
' wherein  I walked  have  they  privily  laid  a 
snare  for  me.  ^ ^ , 

4 I looked  on  my  right  hand,  and  beheld, 
but  there  was  no  man  that  would  know  me : 
refuge  failed  me ; no  man  cared  for  my  soul. 
5 I cried  unto  thee,  O Lord:  I said.  Thou 
art  my  refuge  and  my  portion  in  the  land  of 
the  living.  ^ -r  r. 

6 Attend  unto  my  cry ; for  I am  brought 
very  low : deliver  me  from  my  persecutors; 
for  they  are  stronger  than  I. 

7 Bring  my  soul  out  of  prison,  that  I may 
praise  thy  name:  the  righteous  shall  com- 
pass me  about ; for  thou  shalt  deal  bounti- 
fully with  me. 

PSALM  CXLIII. 

David  prayeth  for  favour. 

A Psalm  of  David. 

Hear  my  prayer,  O Lord,  give  ear  to 
my  supplications:  in  thy  faithfulness 
answer  me,  and  in  thy  righteousness. 

2 And  enter  not  into  judgment  with  thy 
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CXLIc  He  prayeth  for  deliverance. 

servant : for  in  thy  sight  shall  no  man  living 
be  justified. 

3 For  the  enemy  hath  persecuted  my  soul ; 
he  hath  smitten  my  life  down  to  the  ground ; 
he  hath  made  me  to  dwell  in  darkness,  as 
those  that  have  been  long  dead. 

4 Therefore  is  my  spirit  overwhelmed  with- 
in me ; my  heart  within  me  is  desolate. 

5 I remember  the  dais's  of  old ; I meditate 
on  all  thy  works ; I muse  on  the  work  of  thy 
hands. 

6 I stretch  forth  my  hands  unto  thee : my 
soul  thirsteth  after  thee,  as  a thirsty  land. 
Selah. 

7 Hear  me  speedily,  O Lord  ; my  spirit  fail- 
eth : hide  not  thy  face  from  me,  lest  I be 
like  unto  them  that  go  down  into  the  pit. 

8 Cause  me  to  hear  thy  lovingkindness  in 
the  morning ; for  in  thee  do  I trust : cause 
me  to  know  the  way  wherein  I should  walk ; 
for  I lift  up  my  soul  unto  thee. 

9 Deliver  me,  O Lord,  from  mine  enemies : 

I flee  unto  thee  to  hide  me. 

10  Teach  me  to  do  thy  will ; for  thou  art  my 
God:  thy  Spirit  is  good;  lead  me  into  the 
land  of  uprightness. 

11  Quicken  me,  O Lord,  for  thy  name’s 
sake : for  thy  righteousness’  sake  bring  my 
soul  out  of  trouble. 

12  And  of  thy  mercy  cut  off  mine  enemies, 
and  destroy  all  them  that  afflict  my  soul : 
for  I am  thy  servant. 

PSALM  CXLIV. 

David  blesseth  God  for  protection. 

A Psalm  of  David. 

Blessed  be  the  lord  my  strength,  which 
teacheth  my  hands  to  war,  and  my  fin- 
gers to  fight: 

3 My  goodness,  and  my  fortress ; my  high 
tower,  and  my  deliverer;  my  shield,  and  he 
in  whom  I trust ; who  subdueth  my  people 
under  me.  ^ ^ . 

3 Lord,  what  is  man,  that  thou  takest 
knowledge  of  him ! or  the  son  of  man,  that 
thou  makest  account  of  him ! 

4 Man  is  like  to  vanity : his  days  are  as  a 
shadow  that  passeth  away. 

5 Bow  thy  heavens,  O L‘ord,  and  come 
down : touch  the  mountains,  and  they  shall 
smoke. 

6 Cast  forth  lightning,  and  scatter  them : 
shoot  out  thine  arrows,  and  destroy  them. 

7 Send  thine  hand  from  above ; rid  me,  and 
deliver  me  out  of  great  waters,  from  the 
hand  of  strange  children; 

8 Whose  mouth  speaketh  vanity,  and  their 
right  hand  is  a right  hand  of  falseho^. 

9 I will  sing  a new  song  unto  thee,  O God : 
upon  a psaltery  and  an  instrument  of  ten 
strings  will  I sing  praises  unto  thee.  ^ 

10  It  is  he  that  giveth  salvation  unto  kings : 
who  delivereth  David  his  servant  from  the 
hurtful  sword.  ^ . 

11  Rid  me,  and  deliver  me  from  the  hand 
of  strange  children,  whose  mouth  speaketh 
vanity,  and  their  right  hand  is  a right  hand 
of  falsehood : , ^ 

12  That  our  sons'maybe  as  plants  grown 
in  their  youth;  that  our  daughters  may  be 
as  corner  stones,  polished  after  the  simili- 
tude of  a palace:  , ^ ^ ^ 

13  That  our  garners  may  be  full,  affording 
all  manner  of  store;  that  our  sheep  may 


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David  extolleth  Ood's  goodness,  PSALMS, 

brings  forth  thousands  and  ten  thousands  in 
our  streets : 

14  That  our  oxen  may  he  strong  to  labour ; 
that  there  he  no  breaking  in,  nor  going  out; 
j that  there  he  no  Qomplaining  in  our  streets. 

I  15  Happy  is  that  people,  that  is  in  such  a 
! case : yea^  happy  is  that  people,  whose  God  is 
the  Lord. 

PSALM  CXLY. 

David  extolleth  God’s  power, 

David’s  Psalm  of  praise. 

I  WILL  extol  thee,  my  God,  O King ; and  I 
will  bless  thy  name  for  ever  and  ever. 

2  Every  day  will  I bless  thee;  and  I will 
. praise  thy  name  for  ever  and  ever. 

3  Great  is  the  Lord,  and  greatly  to  be 
praised ; and  his  greatness  is  unsearchable. 

4  One  generation  shall  praise  thy  works  to 
another,  and  shall  declare  thy  mighty  acts. 

5  I will  speak  of  the  glorious  honour  of  thy 
majesty,  and  of  thy  wondrous  works. 

6  And  men  shall-speak  of  the  might  of  thy 
terrible  acts:  and  I will  declare  thy  greatness. 

7  They  shall  abundantly  utter  the  memory 
of  thy  great  goodness,  and  shall  sing  of  thy 
righteousness. 

8  The  Lord  is  gracious,  and  full  of  compas- 
sion ; slow  to  anger,  and  of  great  mercy. 

9  The  Lord  is  good  to  all : and  his  tender 
mercies  are  over  all  his  works. 

10  All  thy  works  shall  praise  thee,  O Lord  ; 
and  thy  saints  shall  bless  thee. 

' 11  They  shall  speak  of  the  glory  of  thy 

kingdom,  and  talk  of  thy  power ; 

12  To  make  known  to  the  sons  of  men  his 
mighty  acts,  and  the  glorious  majesty  of  his 
i kingdom. 

13  Thy  kingdom  is  an  everlasting  kingdom, 
and  thy  dominion  endureth  throughout  all 
generations 

14  The  Lord  upholdeth  air  that  fall,  and 
raiseth  up  all  those  that  he  bowed  down. 

15  The  eyes  of  all  wait  upon  thee ; and  thou 
givest  them  their  meat  in  due  season. 

16  Thou  openest  thine  hand,  and  satisflest 
the  desire  of  every  living  thing. 

I 17  The  Lord  is  righteous  in  all  his  ways, 

' and  holy  in  all  his  works. 

18  The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  all  them  that  call 
upon  him,  to  all  that  call  upon  him  in  truth. 

19  He  will  fulfil  the  desire  of  them  that  fear 
him:  he  also  will  hear  their  cry,  and  will 
save  them. 

I 20  The  Lord  preserveth  all  them  that  love 
..  him : but  all  the  wicked  will  he  destroy. 

21  My  mouth  shall  speak  the  praise  of  the 
Lord  : and  let  all  flesh  bless  his  holy  name 
for  ever  and  ever. 

PSALM  CXLVJ. 

David  voweth  perpetual  praise. 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord.  Praise  the  Lord, 

O my  soul. 

2  While  I live  will  I praise  the  Lord  : I will 
sing  praises  unto  my  God  while  I have  any 
being. 

3  Put  not  your  trust  in  princes,  nor  in  the 
son  of  man,  in  whom  there  is  no  help. 

4  His  breath  goeth  forth,  he  returneth  to  his 
earth ; in  that  very  day  his  thoughts  perish. 

5  Happy  is  he  that  hath  the  God  of  Jacob 
for  his  help,  whose  hope  is  in  the  Lord  his 

ixAo ; 


CXLVIII.  God  only  is  to  he  trusted^ 

6 Which  made  heaven,  and  earth,  the  sea, 
and  all  that  therein  is : which  keepeth  truth 
for  ever : 

7 Which  executeth  judgment  for  the  op- 
pressed : which  giveth  food  to  the  hungry. 
The  Lord  looseth  the  prisoners: 

8 The  Lord  openeth  the  eyes  of  the  blind  : 
the  Lord  raiseth  them  that  are  bowed  down : 
the  Lord  loveth  the  righteous : 

9 The  Lord  preserveth  the  strangers  ; he  re- 
lieveth  the  fatherless  and  widow:  but  the 
way  of  the  wicked  he  turneth  ur^ide  down. 

10  The  Lord  shall  reign  for  ever,  even  thy 
God,  O Zion,  unto  all  generations.  Praise  ye 
the  Lord. 

PSALM  CXLVII. 

An  exhortation  to  praise  God. 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord  : for  it  is  good  to  sing 
praises  unto  our  God ; for  it  is  pleasant ; 
and  praise  is  comely. 

2 The  Lord  doth  build  up  Jerusalem:  he 
gathereth  together  the  outcasts  of  Israel. 

3 He  healeth  the  broken  in  heart,  and  bind- 
eth  up  their  wounds. 

4 He  telleth  the  number  of  the  stars ; he 
calleth  them  all  by  their  names. 

5 Great  is  our  Lord,  and  of  great  power: 
his  understanding  is  infinite. 

6 The  Lord  lifteth  up  the  meek : he  east- 
ern the  wicked  down  to  the  ground. 

7 Sing  unto  the  Lord  with  thanksgiving ; 
sing  praise  upon  the  harp  unto  our  God  ; 

8 Who  covereth  the  heaven  with  clouds, 
who  prepareth  rain  for  the  earth,  who  mak- 
eth  grass  to  grow  upon  the  mountains. 

9 He  giveth  to  the  beast  his  food,  and  to 
the  young  ravens  which  cry. 

10  He  delighteth  not  in  the  strength  of  the 
horse : he  taketh  not  pleasure  in  the  legs  of 
a man. 

11  The  Lord  taketh  pleasure  in  them  that 
fear  him,  in  those  that  hope  in  his  mercy. 

12  Praise  the  Lord,  O Jerusalem ; praise  thy 
God,  O Zion. 

13  For  he  hath  strengthened  the  bars  of  thy 
gates;  he  hath  blessed  thy  children  within 
thee. 

14  He  maketh  peace  in  thy  borders,  and  fill- 
eth  thee  with  the  finest  of  the  wheat. 

15  He  sendeth  forth  his  commandment  upon 
earth  : his  word  runneth  very  swiftly. 

16  He  giveth  snow  like  wool : he  scattereth 
the  hoar  frost  like  ashes. 

17  He  casteth  forth  his  ice  like  morsels: 
who  can  stand  before  his  cold? 

18  He  sendeth  out  his  word,  and  melteth 
them : he  causeth  his  wind  to  blow,  and  the 
waters  flow. 

19  He  sheweth  his  word  unto  Jacob,  his 
statutes  and  his  judgments  unto  Israel. 

20  He  hath  not  dealt  so  with  any  nation : 
and  as  for  his  judgments,  they  have  not 
known  them.  Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

PSALM  CXLVIII. 

God  is  to  he  praised. 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord.  Praise  ye  the  Lord 
from  the  heavens:  praise  him  in  the 
heights. 

2 Praise  ye  him,  all  his  angels:  praise  ye 
him,  all  his  hosts. 

3 Praise  ye  him,  sun  and  moon : praise  him^ 
ail  ye  stars  of  light, 

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An  exhmtaWm  PROVERBS,  I.  to  praise  God. 


4 Praise  him,  ye  heavens  of  heavens,  and 
ye  waters  that  be  above  the  heavens. 

5 Let  them  praise  the  name  of  the  Lord  : 
for  he  commanded,  and  they  were  created. 

6 He  hath  also  stablished  them  for  ever 
and  ever:  he  hath  made  a decree  which 
shall  not  pass. 

7 Praise  the  Lord  from  the  earth,  ye  drag- 
ons, and  all  deeps : 

8 Fire,  and  hail ; snow,  and  vapour ; stormy 
wind  fulfilling  his  word : 

9 Mountains,  and  all  hills;  fruitful  trees, 
and  all  cedars: 

10  Beasts,  and  all  cattle;  creeping  things, 
and  flying  fowl: 

11  Kings  of  the  earth,  and  all  people; 
princes,  and  all  judges  of  the  earth : 

12  Both  young  men,  and  maidens ; old  men, 
and  children : 

13  Let  them  praise  the  name  of  the  Lord  : 
for  his  name  alone  is  excellent ; his  glory  is 
above  the  earth  and  heaven. 

14  He  also  exalteth  the  horn  of  his  people, 
the  praise  of  all  his  saints ; even  of  the  chil- 
dren of  Israel,  a people  near  unto  him. 
Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

PSALM  CXLIX. 

An  exhortation  to  praise  God. 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord.  Sing  unto  the 
Lord  a new  song,  and  his  praise  in  the 
congregation  of  saints. 

2  Let  Israel  rejoice  in  him  that  made  him : let 
the  children  of  Zion  be  joyful  in  their  King. 


3 Let  them  praise  his  name  in  the  dance; 
let  them  sing  praises  unto  him  with  the  tim- 
brel and  harp. 

4 For  the  Lord  taketh  pleasure  in  his  peo- 
ple : he  will  beautify  the  meek  with  salva- 
tion. 

5 Let  the  saints  be  joyful  in  glory:  let 
them  sing  aloud  upon  their  beds. 

6 Let  the  high  praises  of  God  be  in  their 
mouth,  and  a twoedged  sword  in  their  hand ; 

7 To  execute  vengeance  upon  the  heathen, 
and  punishments  upon  the  people ; 

8 To  bind  their  kings  with  chains,  and  their 
nobles  with  fetters  of  iron ; 

9 To  execute  upon  them  the  judgment 
written:  this  honour  have  all  his  saints. 
Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

PSALM  CL. 

God  is  to  be  praised,  &c. 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord.  Praise  God  in  his 
sanctuary : praise  him  in  the  firmament 
of  his  power. 

2  Praise  him  for  his  mighty  acts : praise 
him  according  to  his  excellent  greatness. 

3  Praise  him  with  the  sound  of  the  trump- 
et : praise  him  with  the  psaltery  and  harp. 

4  Praise  him  with  the  timbrel  and  dance : 
praise  him  with  stringed  instruments  and 
organs. 

5  Praise  him  upon  the  loud  cymbals : praise 
him  upon  the  high  sounding  cymbals. 

6  Let  every  thing  that  hath  breath  praise 
the  Lord.  Praise  ye  the  Lord. 


THE  PROVERBS. 


CHAPTER  I. 

The  use  of  the  proverbs. 

The  Proverbs  of  Solomon  the  son  of  Da- 
vid, king  of  Israel ; 

2  To  know  wisdom  and  instruction ; to  per- 
ceive the  words  of  understanding ; 

3  To  receive  the  instruction  of  wisdom, 
justice,  and  judgment,  and  equity ; 

4  To  give  subtilty  to  the  simple,  to  the 
young  man  knowledge  and  discretion. 

5  A wise  man  will  hear,  and  will  increase 
learning ; and  a man  of  understanding  shall 
attain  unto  wise  counsels : 

6  To  understand  a proverb,  and  the  inter- 
pretation ; the  words  of  the  wise,  and  their 
dark  sayings. 

7  f The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  the  beginning 
of  knowledge : but  fools  despise  wisdom  and 
instruction. 

8  My  son,  hear  the  instruction  of  thy  father, 
and  forsake  not  the  law  of  thy  mother : 

9  For  they  shall  be  an  ornament  of  grace 
unto  thy  head,  and  chains  about  thy  neck. 
10  If  My  son,  if  sinners  entice  thee,  consent 
thou  not. 

11  If  they  say.  Come  with  us,  let  us  lay  wait 
for  blood,  let  us  lurk  privily  for  the  inno- 
cent without  cause : 

12  Let  us  swallow  them  up  alive  as  the 
grave;  and  whole,  as  those  that  go  down 
into  the  pit: 

13  We  shall  find  all  precious  substance,  we 
shall  fill  our  houses  with  spoil : 

428 


14  Cast  in  thy  lot  among  us ; let  us  all  have 
one  purse: 

15  My  son,  walk  not  thou  in  the  way 
with  them ; refrain  thy  foot  from  their 
path : 

16  For  their  feet  run  to  evil,  and  make 
haste  to  shed  blood. 

17  Surely  in  vain  the  net  is  spread  in  the 
sight  of  any  bird. 

18  And  they  lay  wait  for  their  own  blood ; 
they  lurk  privily  for  their  own  lives. 

19  So  are  the  ways  of  every  one  that  is 
greedy  of  gain ; which  taketh  away  the  life 
of  the  owners  thereof. 

2Q.t  Wisdom  crieth  without;  she  uttereth 
her  voice  in  the  streets: 

21  She  crieth  in  the  chief  place  of  con- 
course, in  the  openings  of  the  gates : in  the 
city  she  uttereth  her  words,  saying, 

22  How  long,  ye  simple  ones,  will  ye  love 
simplicity?  and  the  scorners  delight  in  their 
scorning,  and  fools  hate  knowledge  ? 

23  Turn  you  at  my  reproof : behold,  I will 
pour  out  my  spirit  unto  you,  I will  make 
known  my  words  unto  you. 

24 1 Because  I have  called,  and  ye  refused ; 
I have  stretched  out  my  hand,  and  no  man 
regarded ; 

25  But  ye  have  set  at  nought  all  my  coun- 
sel, and  would  none  of  my  reproof : 

26  I also  will  laugh  at  your  calamity ; I will 
mock  when  your  fear  cometh  ; 

27  When  j’^our  fear  cometh  as  desolati9n, 
and  your  destruction  cometh  as  a whirl- 


wmorn  promiseth  podliness.  PROVERBS,  III.  Exhortation  to  obedience. 


wind;  when  distress  and  ang-uish  cometh 
upon  you. 

28  Then  shall  they  call  upon  me,  but  I will 
not  answer;  they  shall  seek  me  early,  but 
they  shall  not  And  me : 

29  For  that  they  hated  knowledge,  and  did 
not  choose  the  fear  of  the  Lord  : 

30  They  would  none  of  my  counsel : they 
despised  all  my  reproof. 

31  Therefore  shall  they  eat  of  the  fruit  of 
their  own  way,  and  be  filled  with  their  own 
devices. 

32  For  the  turning  away  of  the  simple  shall 
slay  them,  and  the  prosperity  of  fools  shall 
destroy  them. 

33  But  whoso  hearkeneth  unto  me  shall 
dwell  safely,  and  shall  be  quiet  from  fear  of 
evil. 

CHAPTER  II. 

Benefit  of  the  study  of  wisdom. 

My  son,  if  thou  wilt  receive  my  words, 
and  hide  my  commandments  with 
thee ; 

2  So  that  thou  incline  thine  ear  unto  wis- 
dom, and  apply  thine  heart  to  understand- 
ing; 

3  Yea,  if  thou  criest  after  knowledge,  and 
liftest  up  thy  voice  for  understanding ; 

4  If  thou  seekest  her  as  silver,  and  searchest 
for  her  as  for  hid  treasures ; 

5  Then  shalt  thou  understand  the  fear  of 
the  Lord,  and  find  the  knowledge  of  God. 

6  For  the  Lord  giveth  wisdom : out  of  his 
mouth  cometh  knowledge  and  understand- 
ing. 

7  He  layeth  up  sound  wisdom  for  the  right- 
eous : he  is  Si  buckler  to  them  that  walk  up- 
rightly. 

8  He  keepeth  the  paths  of  judgment,  and 
preserveth  the  way  of  his  saints. 

9  Then  shalt  thou  understand  righteous- 
ness, and  judgment,  and  equity ; yea^  every 
good  path. 

10 1 When  wisdom  entereth  into  thine  heart, 
and  knowledge  is  pleasant  unto  thy  soul ; 

11  Discretion  shall  preserve  thee,  under- 
standing shall  keep  thee: 

12  To  deliver  thee  from  the  way  of  the  evil 
many  from  the  man  that  speaketh  froward 
things ; 

13  Who  leave  the  paths  of  uprightness,  to 
walk  in  the  ways  of  darkness; 

14  Who  rejoice  to  do  evil,  and  delight  in  the 
frowardness  of  the  wicked  ; 

15  Whose  ways  are  crooked,  and  they  fro- 
ward in  their  paths: 

16  To  deliver  thee  from  the  strange  woman, 
eijenfrom  the  stranger  which  flattereth  with 
her  words ; 

17  Which  f orsaketh  the  guide  of  her  youth, 
and  forgetteth  the  covenant  of  her  God. 

18  For  her  house  inclineth  unto  death,  and 
her  paths  unto  the  dead. 

19  None  that  go  unto  her  return  again,  nei- 
ther take  they  hold  of  the  paths  of  life. 

20  That  thou  mayest  walk  in  the  wav  of 
good  men,  and  keep  the  paths  of  the  right- 
eous. 

21  For  the  upright  shall  dwell  in  the  land, 
and  the  perfect  shall  remain  in  it. 

22  But  the  wicked  shall  be  cut  off  from  the 
earth,  and  the  transgressors  shall  be  rooted 
put  of  it.  I 


CHAPTER  III. 

An  exhortation  to  obedience. 

My  son,  forget  not  my  law ; but  let  thine 
heart  keep  my  commandments  : 

2  For  length  of  days,  and  long  life,  and 
peace,  shall  they  add  to  thee. 

3  Let  not  mercy  and  truth  forsake  thee: 
bind  them  about  thy  neck ; write  them  upon 
the  table  of  thine  heart : 

4  So  shalt  thou  find  favour  and  good  under- 
standing  in  the  sight  of  God  and  man. 

5  Trust  in  the  Lord  with  all  thine  heart; 
and  lean  not  unto  thine  own  understanding. 
6 In  all  thy  ways  acknowledge  him,  and  he 
shall  direct  thy  paths. 

7  H Be  not  wise  in  thine  own  eyes : fear  the 
Lord,  and  depart  from  evil. 

8  It  shall  be  health  to  thy  navel,  and  mar- 
row to  thy  bones. 

9  Honour  the  Lord  with  thy  substance, 
and  with  the  firstfruits  of  all  thine  increase : 
10  So  shall  thy  barns  be  filled  with  plenty, 
and  thy  presses  shall  burst  out  with  new 
wine. 


11  IF  My  son,  despise  not  the  chastening  of 
the  Lord  ; neither  be  weary  of  his  correc- 
tion : 

12  For  whom  the  Lord  loveth  he  correct- 
eth ; even  as  a father  the  son  in  whom  he 
delighteth. 

13  *FF  Happy  is  the  man  that  findeth  wisdom, 
and  the  man  that  getteth  understanding : 

14  For  the  merchandise  of  it  is  better  than 
the  merchandise  of  silver,  and  the  gain 
thereof  than  fine  gold. 

15  She  is  more  precious  than  rubies : and 
all  the  things  thou  canst  desire  are  not  to  be 
compared  unto  her. 

16  Length  of  days  is  in  her  right  hand ; and 
in  her  left  hand  riches  and  honour. 

17  Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness,  and 
all  her  paths  are  peace. 

18  She  is  a tree  of  life  to  them  that  lay  hold 
upon  her : and  happy  is  every  one  that  re- 
taineth  her. 

19  The  Lord  by  wisdom  hath  founded  the 
earth ; by  understanding  hath  he  established 
the  heavens. 

20  By  his  knowledge  the  depths  are  broken 
up,  and  the  clouds  drop  down  the  dew. 

21*1F  My  son,  let  not  them  depart  from  thine 
eyes : keep  sound  wisdom  and  discretion : 

22  So  shall  they  be  life  unto  thy  soul,  and 
grace  to  thy  neck. 

23  Then  shalt  thou  walk  in  thy  way  safely, 
and  thy  foot  shall  not  stumble. 

24  When  thou  liest  down,  thou  shalt  not 
be  afraid : yea,  thou  shalt  lie  down,  and  thy 
sleep  shall  be  sweet. 

25  Be  not  afraid  of  sudden  fear,  neither  of 
the  desolation  of  the  wicked, when  it  cometh. 

26  For  the  Lord  shall  be  thy  confidence, 
and  shall  keep  thy  foot  from  being  taken. 

27  IF  Withhold  not  good  from  them  to  whom 
it  is  due,  when  it  is  in  the  power  of  thine 
hand  to  do  it. 

28  Say  not  unto  thy  neighbour.  Go,  and 
come  again,  and  to  morrow  I will  give; 
when  thou  hast  it  by  thee. 

29  Devise  not  evil  against  thy  neighbour, 
seeing  he  dwelleth  securely  by  thee. 

30 1 Strive  not  with  a man  without  cause, 
if  he  have  done  thee  no  harmo 


The  study  of  wisdom. 


PROVERBS,  IV. 


Mischiefs  of  whoredom. 


H 


31  t Envy  thou  not  the  oppressor,  and 
choose  none  of  his  ways. 

82  For  the  froward  is  ahomination  to  the 
Lord:  but  his  secret  is  with  the  right- 
eous. . , 

33  H The  curse  of  the  Lord  is  in  the  house 
of  the  wicked : but  he  blesseth  the  habita- 
tion of  the  just. 

34  Surely  he  scorneth  the  scorners : but  he 
g-iveth  grace  unto  the  lowly. 

35  The  wise  shall  inherit  glory : but  shame 
shall  be  the  promotion  of  fools. 

CHAPTER  IV. 

Study  of  wisdom  recommended. 

EAR,  ye  children,  the  instruction  of  a 
father,  and  attend  to  know  understand- 

ing. 

2 For  I give  you  good  doctrine,  forsake  ye 
not  my  law. 

3 For  I was  my  father’s  son,  tender  and 
only  beloved  in  the  sight  of  my  mother. 

4 He  taught  me  also,  and  said  unto  me.  Let 
thine  heart  retain  my  words : keep  my  com- 
mandments, and  live. 

5 Get  wisdom,  get  understanding : forget  %t 

not ; neither  decline  from  the  words  of  my 
mouth.  , „ 

6 Forsake  her  not,  and  she  shall  preserve 
thee : love  her,  and  she  shall  keep  thee. 

7 Wisdom  is  the  principal  thing;  therefore 

get  wisdom : and  with  all  thy  getting  get 
understanding.  ^ 

8 Exalt  her,  and  she  shall  promote  thee : 
she  shall  bring  thee  to  honour,  when  thou 
dost  embrace  her. 

9 She  shall  give  to  thine  head  an  ornarnent 
of  grace : a crown  of  glory  shall  she  deliver 
to  thee. 

10  Hear,  O my  son,  and  receive  my  sayings ; 
and  the  years  of  thy  life  shall  be  many. 

11 1 hav^e  taught  thee  in  the  way  of  wisdom ; 
I have  led  thee  in  right  paths. 

13  When  thou  goest,  thy  steps  shall  not  be 
straitened;  and  when  thou  runnest,  thou 
shalt  not  stumble. 

13  Take  fast  hold  of  instruction ; let  her  not 
go : keep  her ; for  she  is  thy  life. 

14  1 Enter  not  into  the  path  of  the  wicked, 
and  go  not  in  the  way  of  evil  men. 

15  Avoid  it,  pass  not  by  it,  turn  from  it,  and 

pass  away.  ^ 

16  For  they  sleep  not,  except  they  have 
done  mischief ; and  their  sleep  is  taken 
away,  unless  they  cause  some  to  fall. 

IT  For  they  eat  the  bread  of  wickedness, 
and  drink  the  vdne  of  violence. 

18  But  the  path  of  the  just  is  as  the  shining 

light,  tltat  shineth  more  and  more  unto  the 
perfect  day.  , , 

19  The  way  of  the  wicked  is  as  darkness : 
they  know  not  at  what  they  stumble. 

30  IF  My  son,  attend  to  my  words ; incline 
thine  ear  unto  my  sayings. 

31  Let  them  not  depart  from  thine  eyes; 
keep  them  in  the  midst  of  thine  heart. 

33  For  they  are  life  unto  those  that  find 
them,  and  health  to  all  their  flesh. 

33  t Keep  thy  heart  with  all  diligence ; for 
out  of  it  are  the  issues  of  life. 

34  Put  away  from  thee  a froward  mouth, 
and  perverse  lips  put  far  from  thee. 

35  Let  thine  eyes  look  right  on,  and  let 
thine  eyelids  look  straight  before  thee. 

430 


36  Ponder  the  path  of  thy  feet,  and  let  all 
thy  ways  be  established. 

3T  Turn  not  to  the  right  hand  nor  to  the 
left : remove  thy  foot  from  evil. 

CHAPTER  V. 

The  folly,  &c.  of  sensuality. 

My  son,  attend  unto  my  wisdom,  and  bow 
thine  ear  to  my  understanding : 

3  That  thou  mayest  regard  discretion,  and 
that  thy  lips  may  keep  knowledge. 

3 1 For  the  lips  of  a strange  woman  drop  as 
a honeycomb,  and  her  mouth  is  smoother 
than  oil:  , , 

4  But  her  end  is  bitter  as  wormwood,  sharp 
as  a twoedged  sword. 

5  Her  feet  go  down  to  death ; her  steps  take 
hold  on  hell. 

6  Lest  thou  shouldest  ponder  the  path  of 
life,  her  ways  are  moveable,  that  thou  canst 
not  know  them. 

T Hear  me  now  therefore,  O ye  children, 
and  depart  not  from  the  words  of  my  mouth. 

8  Remove  thy  way  far  from  her,  and  come 
not  nigh  the  door  of  her  house : 

9  Lest  thou  give  thine  honour  unto  others, 
and  thy  years  unto  the  cruel : 

10  Lest  strangers  be  filled  with  thy  wealth ; 
and  thy  labours  he  in  the  house  of  a stran- 

11  knd  thou  mourn  at  the  last,  when  thy 
flesh  and  thy  body  are  consumed, 

13  And  say.  How  have  I hated  instruction, 
and  my  heart  despised  reproof ; 

13  And  have  not  obeyed  the  voice  of  my 
teachers,  nor  inclined  mine  ear  to  them  that 
instructed  me ! , . ^ ^ 

14  I was  almost  in  all  evil  in  the  midst  oi 
the  congregation  and  assembly. 

15  t Drink  waters  out  of  thine  own  cistern, 
and  running  waters  out  of  thine  own  well. 

16  Let  thy  fountains  be  dispersed  abroad, 
and  rivers  of  waters  in  the  streets. 

IT  Let  them  be  only  thine  own,  and  not 
strangers’  with  thee.  , . . 

18  Let  thy  fountain  be  blessed : and  rejoice 
with  the  wife  of  thy  youth.  , , . . 

19  Let  her  he  as  the  loving  hind  and  pleasant 
roe ; let  her  breasts  satisfy  thee  at  all  times  ; 
and  be  thou  ravished  always  with  her  love. 
30  And  why  wilt  thou,  my  son,  be  ravished 
with  a strange  woman,  and  embrace  the  bo- 
som of  a stranger  ? ^ ^ 

31  For  the  ways  of  man  are  before  the  eyes 
of  the  Lord,  and  he  pondereth  all  his  go- 
ings. 

33  IF  His  own  iniquities  shall  take  the  wick- 
ed himself,  and  he  shall  be  holden  with  the 
cords  of  his  sins.  . _ . 

33  He  shall  die  without  instruction ; and  in 
the  greatness  of  his  folly  he  shall  go  astray. 

CHAPTER  YI. 

Against  suretiship,  idleness,  &c. 

My  son,  if  thou  be  surety  for  thy  friend, 
if  thou  hast  stricken  thy  hand  with  a 
strsuger, 

3 Thou  ’art  snared  with  the  words  of  thy 
mouth,  thou  art  taken  with  the  words  ot 
thy  ihouth.  , , „ 

3 Do  this  now,  my  son,  and  deliver  th pelt, 
when  thou  art  come  into  the  hand  of  thy 
friend ; go,  humble  thyself,  and  make  sure 
thy  friend. 


Blessings  of  obedience.  PROVERBS,  VIII.  A harlot  described. 


4 Give  not  sleep  to  thine  eyes,  nor  slumber 
to  thine  eyeiids. 

5 Deliver  thyself  as  a roe  from  the  hand  of 
the  hunter^  and  as  a bird  from  the  hand  of 
the  fowler. 

0 t Go  to  the  ant,  thou  sluggard ; consider 
her  ways,  and  be  wise : 

7 Which  having  no  guide,  overseer,  or 
ruler, 

8 Provideth  her  meat  in  the  summer,  and 
gathereth  her  food  in  the  harvest. 

9 How  long  wilt  thou  sleep,  O sluggard? 
when  wilt  thou  arise  out  of  thy  sleep? 

10  Yet  a little  sleep,  a little  slumber,  a little 
folding  of  the  hands  to  sleep  : 

11  So  shall  thy  poverty  come  as  one  that 
travelleth,  and  thy  want  as  an  armed  man. 

13  IF  A naughty  person,  a wicked  man, 
walketh  with  a fro  ward  mouth. 

13  He  winketh  with  his  eyes,  he  speaketh 
with  his  feet,  he  teacheth  with  his  fingers ; 

14  Frowardness  is  in  his  heart,  he  deviseth 
mischief  continually ; he  soweth  discord. 

15  Therefore  shall  his  calamity  come  sud- 
denly; suddenly  shall  he  be  broken  without 
remedy. 

16  1 These  six  things  doth  the  Lord  hate ; 
yea,  seven  are  an  abomination  unto  him : 

IT  A proud  look,  a lying  tongue,  and  hands 
that  shed  innocent  blood, 

18  A heart  that  deviseth  wicked  imagina- 
tions, feet  that  be  swift  in  running  to  mis- 
chief, 

19  A false  witness  that  speaketh  lies,  and  he 
that  soweth  discord  among  brethren. 

20  IF  My  son,  keep  thy  father’s  command- 
ment, and  forsake  not  the  law  of  thy  mother : 

31  Bind  them  continually  upon  thine  heart, 
a7id  tie  them  about  thy  neck. 

23  When  thou  goest,  it  shall  lead  thee ; when 
thou  sleepest,  it  shall  keep  thee ; and  when 
thou  awakest,  it  shall  talk  with  thee. 

23  For  the  commandment  is  a lamp;  and 
the  law  is  light;  and  reproofs  of  instruction 
are  the  way  of  life : 

34  To  keep  thee  from  the  evil  woman,  from 
the  fiattery  of  the  tongue  of  a strange  wo- 
man. 

25  Lust  not  after  her  beauty  in  thine  heart ; 
neither  let  her  take  thee  with  her  eyelids. 

26  For  by  means  of  a whorish  woman  a man 
is  brought  to  a piece  of  bread : and  the  adul- 
teress will  hunt  for  the  precious  life. 

2T  Can  a man  take  fire  in  his  bosom,  and  his 
clothes  not  be  burned  ? 

38  Can  one  go  upon  hot  coals,  and  his  feet 
not  be  burned  ? 

29  So  he  that  goeth  in  to  his  neighbour’s 
wife ; whosoever  toucheth  her  shall  not  be 
innocent. 

30  Men  do  not  despise  a thief,  if  he  steal  to 
satisfy  his  soul  when  he  is  hungry ; 

31  But  if  he  be  found,  he  shall  restore  seven- 
fold; he  shall  give  all  the  substance  of  his 
house. 

32  But  whoso  committeth  adultery  with  a 
woman  lacketh  understanding : he  that  do- 
eth  it  destroyeth  his  own  soul. 

^ A wound  and  dishonour  shall  he  get ; and 
his  reproach  shall  not  be  wiped  away. 

34  For  Jealousy  the  rage  of  a man : there- 
fore he  will  not  spare  in  the  day  of  venge- 
ance. 

35  He  will  not  regard  any  ransom ; neither 


will  he  rest  content,  though  thou  givest 
many  gifts. 

CHAPTER  VII. 

Of  the  wiles  of  a harlot. 

My  son,  keep  my  words,  and  lay  up  my 
commandments  with  thee. 

3  Keep  my  commandments,  and  live;  and 
my  law  as  the  apple  of  thine  eye. 

3 Bind  them  upon  thy  fingers,  write  them 
upon  the  table  of  thine  heart. 

4  Say  unto  wisdom.  Thou  art  my  sister; 
and  call  understanding  thy  kinswoman  : 

5  That  they  may  keep  thee  from  the  strange 
woman,  from  the  stranger  which  flattereth 
with  her  words. 

6  IF  For  at  the  window  of  my  house  I looked 
through  my  casement, 

T And  beheld  among  the  simple  ones,  I dis- 
cerned among  the  youths,  a young  man  void 
of  understanding, 

8  Passing  through  the  street  near  her  cor- 
ner ; and  he  went  the  way  to  her  house, 

9  In  the  twilight,  in  the  evening,  in  the 
black  and  dark  night:  # 

10  And,  behold,  there  met  him  a woman 
with  the  attire  of  a harlot,  and  subtile  of 
heart. 

11  (She  is  loud  and  stubborn ; her  feet  abide 
not  in  her  house : 

13  Now  is  she  without,  now  in  the  streets, 
and  lieth  in  wait  at  every  corner.) 

13  So  she  caught  him,  and  kissed  him,  and 
with  an  impudent  face  said  unto  him, 

14  I have  peace  offerings  with  me ; this  day 
have  I paid  my  vows. 

15  Therefore  came  I forth  to  meet  thee, 
diligently  to  seek  thy  face,  and  I have  found 
thee. 

16  I have  decked  my  bed  with  coverings  of 
tapestry,  with  carved  works,  with  fine  linen 
of  Egypt. 

IT  I have  perfumed  my  bed  with  myrrh, 
aloes,  and  cinnamon. 

18  Come,  let  us  take  our  fill  of  love  until 
the  morning:  let  us  solace  ourselves  with 
loves. 

19  For  the  goodman  is  not  at  home,  he  is 
gone  a long  journey: 

20  He  hath  taken  a bag  of  money  with  him, 
and  will  come  home  at  the  day  appointed. 

21  With  her  much  fair  speech  she  caused 
him  to  yield,  with  the  flattering  of  her  lips 
she  forced  him. 

22  He  goeth  after  her  straightway,  as  an  ox 
goeth  to  the  slaughter,  or  as  a fool  to  the 
correction  of  the  stocks; 

23  Till  a dart  strike  through  his  liver ; as  a 
bird  hasteth  to  the  snare,  and  knoweth  not 
that  it  is  for  his  life. 

24  t Hearken  unto  me  now  therefore,  O ye 
children,  and  attend  to  the  words  of  my 
mouth. 

25  Let  not  thine  heart  decline  to  her  ways, 
go  not  astray  in  her  paths. 

26  For  she  hath  cast  down  many  wounded : 
yea,  many  strong  men  have  been  slain  by  her. 
2T  Her  house  is  the  way  to  hell,  going  down 
to  the  chambers  of  death. 

CHAPTER  VIII. 

The  excellency  of  wisdom. 

Doth  not  wisdom  cry  ? and  understand- 
ing put  forth  her  voice? 

431 


The  excellency^  nature. 


PROVERBS,  IX. 


and  eternity  of  .wisdom. 


2 She  standeth  in  the  top  of  hig-h  places,  by 
the  way  in  the  places  of  the  paths. 

3 She  crieth  at  the  gates,  at  the  entry  of 
the  city,  at  the  coming  in  at  the  doors : 

4 Unto  you,  O men,  I call ; and  my  voice  is 
to  the  sons  of  man. 

5 O ye  simple,  understand  wisdom : and,  ye 
fools,  be  ye  of  an  understanding  heart. 

6 Hear ; . for  I will  speak  of  excellent 
things;  and  the  opening  of  my  lips  shall 
he  right  things. 

7 For  my  mouth  shall  speak  truth;  and 
wickedness  is  an  abomination  to  my  lips. 

8 All  the  words  of  my  mouth  are  in  right- 
eousness; there  is  nothing  froward  or  per- 
verse in  them. 

9 They  are  all  plain  to  him  that  understand- 
eth,  and  right  to  them  that  find  knowledge. 

10  Receive  my  instruction,  and  not  silver ; 
and  knowledge  rather  than  choice  gold. 

11  For  wisdom  is  better  than  rubies;  and 
all  the  things  that  may  be  desired  are  not 
to  be  compared  to  it. 

13  I wisdom  dwell  with  prudence,  and  find 
out  knowledge  of  witty  inventions. 

13  The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  to  hate  evil : 
pride,  and  arrogancy,  and  the  evil  way,  and 
the  froward  mouth,  do  I hate. 

14  Counsel  is  mine,  and  sound  wisdom:  I 
am  understanding;  I have  strength. 

15  By  me  kings  reign,  and  princes  decree 
justice. 

16  By  me  princes  rule,  and  nobles,  even  all 
the  judges  of  the  earth. 

17  I love  them  that  love  me;  and  those 
that  seek  me  early  shall  find  me. 

18  Riches  and  honour  are  with  me ; yea, 
durable  riches  and  righteousness. 

19  My  fruit  is  better  than  gold,  yea,  than 
fine  gold;  and  my  revenue  than  choice 
silver. 

20  I lead  in  the  way  of  righteousness,  in 
the  midst  of  the  paths  of  judgment: 

31  That  I may  cause  those  that  love  me  to 
inherit  substance ; and  I will  fill  their  treas- 
ures. 

23  The  Lord  possessed  me  in  the  begin- 
ning of  his  way,  before  his  works  of  old. 

23  I was  set  up  from  everlasting,  from  the 
beginning’,  or  ever  the  earth  was. 

34  When  there  were  no  depths,  I was 
brought  forth ; when  there  were  no  fount- 
ains abounding  with  water. 

25  Before  the  mountains  were  settled,  be- 
fore the  hills  was  I brought  forth : 

26  While  as  yet  he  had  not  made  the  earth, 
nor  the  fields,  nor  the  highest  part  of  the 
dust  of  the  world. 

27  When  he  prepared  the  heavens,  I was 
there : when  he  set  a compass  upon  the  face 
of  the  depth : 

28  When  he  established  the  clouds  above : 

when  he  strengthened  the  fountains  of  the 
deep : ^ 

29  When  he  gave  to  the  sea  his  decree,  that 
the  waters  should  not  pass  his  command- 
ment : when  he  appointed  the  foundations 
of  the  earth : 

30  Then  I was  by  him,  as  one  brought  up 
ivith  him  : and  I was  daily  his  delight,  re- 
joicing always  before  him; 

31  Rejoicing  in  the  habitable  part  of  his 
earth ; and  my  delights  were  with  the  sons 
of  men. 


32  Now  therefore  hearken  unto  me,  O ye 
children ; for  blessed  are  they  that  keep  my 
ways. 

33  Hear  instruction,  and  be  wise,  and  re- 
fuse it  not. 

34  Blessed  is  the  man  that  heareth  me, 
watching  daily  at  my  gates,  waiting  at  the 
posts  of  my  doors. 

35  For  whoso  findeth  me  findeth  life,  and 
shall  obtain  favour  of  the  Lord. 

36  But  he  that  sinneth  against  me  wrong- 
eth  his  own  soul : all  they  that  hate  me  love 
death. 

CHAPTER  IX. 

The  discipline,  Ac.  of  wisdom. 

WISDOM  hath  builded  her  house,  she 
hath  hewn  out  her  seven  pillars: 

3  She  hath  killed  her  beasts ; she  hath  min- 
gled her  wine ; she  hath  also  furnished  her 
table. 

3 She  hath  sent  forth  her  maidens:  she 
crieth  upon  the  highest  places  of  the  city, 

4  Whoso  is  simple,  let  him  turn  in  hither : 
as  for  him  that  wanteth  understanding,  she 
saith  to  him, 

5  Come,  eat  of  my  bread,  and  drink  of  the 
wine  which  I have  mingled. 

6  Forsake  the  foolish,  and  live;  and  go  in 
the  way  of  understanding. 

7  He  that  reproveth  a scorner  getteth  to 
himself  shame:  and  he  that  rebuketh  a 
wicked  man  getteth  himself  a blot. 

8  Reprove  not  a scorner,  lest  he  hate  thee : 
rebuke  a wise  man,  and  he  will  love  thee. 

9  Give  instruction  to  a wise  man,  and  he 
will  be  yet  wiser : teach  a just  man,  and  he 
will  increase  in  learning. 

10  The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  the  beginning  of 
wisdom : and  the  knowledge  of  the  Holy  is 
understanding.  ^ 

11  For  by  me  thy  days  shall  be  multiplied, 
and  the  years  of  thy  life  shall  be  increased. 
12  If  thou  be  wise,  thou  shalt  be  wise  for 
thyself:  but  if  thou  scornest,  thou  alone 
shalt  bear  it. 

13  H A foolish  woman  is  clamorous : she  is 
simple,  and  knoweth  nothing. 

14  For  she  sitteth  at  the  door  of  her  house, 
on  a seat  in  the  high  places  of  the  city, 

15  To  call  passengers  who  go  right  on  their 
ways:  . , 

16  Whoso  is  simple,  let  him  turn  m hither : 
and  as  for  him  that  wanteth  understanding, 
she  saith  to  him, 

17  Stolen  waters  are  sweet,  and  bread  eaten 
in  secret  is  pleasant.  , , , 

18  But  he  knoweth  not  that  the  dead  are 
there ; and  that  her  guests  are  in  the  depths 
of  hell. 

CHAPTER  X. 

From  this  chapter  to  the  five  and  twentieth 
are  sundry  observations  of  moral  virtues, 
and  their  contrary  vices.' 

The  Proverbs  of  Solomon.  A wise  son 
maketh  a glad  father : but  a foolish  son 
is  the  heaviness  of  his  mother. 

3 Treasures  of  wickedness  profit  nothing : 
but  righteousness  delivereth  from  death. 

3 The  Lord  will  not  suffer  the  soul  of  the 
righteous  to  famish:  but  he  casteth  away 
the  substance  of  the  wicked. 

4 He  becometh  poor  that  dealeth  with  s. 


432 


Moral  iHrtues.  and  PROVERBS,  XI.  tneir  contrary  mces. 


slack  hand : but  the  hand  of  the  dilig-ent 
maketh  rich. 

5 He  that  Kathereth  in  summer  is  a wise 
son : but  he  that  sleepeth  in  harvest  is  a son 
that  causeth  shame. 

6 Ihessing-s  are  upon  the  head  of  the  just : 
but  violence  covereth  the  mouth  of  the 
wicked. 

7 The  memory  of  the  just  is  blessed ; but 
the  name  of  the  wicked  shall  rot. 

8 The  wise  in  heart  will  receive  command- 
ments : but  a prating"  fool  shall  fall. 

9 He  that  walketh  uprightly  walketh  sure- 
ly : but  he  that  perverteth  his  ways  shall  be 
known. 

10  He  that  winketh  with  the  eye  causeth 
sorrow : but  a prating  fool  shall  fall. 

11  The  mouth  of  a righteous  man  is  a well 
of  life  : but  violence  covereth  the  mouth  of 
the  wicked. 

13  Hatred  stirreth  up  strifes:  but  love 
covereth  all  sins. 

13  In  the  lips  of  him  that  hath  understand- 
ing wisdom  is  found ; but  a rod  is  for  the 
back  of  him  that  is  void  of  understanding. 

14  Wise  men  lay  up  knowledge:  but  the 
mouth  of  the  foolish  is  near  destruction. 

15  The  rich  man’s  wealth  is  his  strong 
city:  the  destruction  of  the  poor  is  their 
poverty. 

16  The  labour  of  the  righteous  tendeth  to 
life : the.  fruit  of  the  wicked  to  sin. 

17  He  ts  in  the  way  of  life  that  keepeth  in- 
struction : but  he  that  ref useth  reproof  err- 
eth. 

18  He  that  hideth  hatred  with  lying  lips, 
and  he  that  uttereth  a slander,  is  a fool.  * 

19  In  the  multitude  of  words  there  wanteth 
not  sin : but  he  that  refraineth  his  lips  is 
wise. 

20  The  tongue  of  the  just  is  as  choice  silver : 
the  heart  of  the  wicked  is  little  worth. 

21  The  lips  of  the  righteous  feed  many : but 
fools  die  for  want  of  wisdom. 

^ The  blessing  of  the  Lord,  it  maketh 
rich,  and  he  addeth  no  sorrow  with  it. 

23  It  is  as  sport  to  a fool  to  do  mischief : but 
a man  of  understanding  hath  wisdom. 

24  The  fear  of  the  wicked,  it  shall  come 
upon  him : but  the  desire  of  the  righteous 
shall  be  granted. 

25  As  the  whirlwind  passeth,  so  is  the  wick- 
ed no  more : but  the  righteous  is  an  everlast- 
ing foundation. 

26  As  Wnegar  to  the  teeth,  and  as  smoke  to 
the  eyes,  so  is  the  sluggard  to  them  that 
send  him. 

27  The  fear  of  the  Lord  prolongeth  days : 
but  the  years  of  the  wicked  shall  be  short- 
ened. 

38  The  hope  of  the  righteous  shall  be  glad- 
ness : but  the  expectation  of  the  wicked 
shall  perish. 

29  The  way  of  the  Lord  is  strength  to  the 
upright:  but  destruction  shall  be  to  the 
workers  of  iniquity. 

30  The  righteous  shall  never  be  removed : 
out  the  wicked  shall  not  inhabit  the  earth. 

31  The  mouth  of  the  just  bringeth  forth 
wisdom : but  the  fro  ward  tongue  shall  be 
cut  out. 

32  The  lips  of  the  righter-us  know  what  is 
acceptable : but  the  mouth  of  the  wicked 
speaketh  frowardness. 


CHAPTER  XL 

A FALSE  balance  is  abomination  to  the 
Lord  : but  a just  weight  is  his  delight. 

3 When  pride  cometh,  then  cometh  shame  : 
but  with  the  lowly  is  wisdom. 

3 The  integrity  of  the  upright  shall  guide 
them  : but  the  perverseness  of  transgressors 
shall  destroy  them. 

4 Riches  profit  not  in  the  day  of  wrath : but 
righteousness  delivereth  from  death. 

5 The  righteousness  of  the  perfect  shall  di- 
rect his  way ; but  the  wicked  shall  fall  by  his 
own  wickedness. 

6 The  righteousness  of  the  upright  shall  de- 
liver them : but  transgressors  shall  be  taken 
in  their  own  naughtiness. 

7 When  a wicked  mandieth,  his  expectation 
shall  perish  : and  the  hope  of  unjust  men 
perisheth. 

8 The  righteous  is  delivered  out  of  trouble, 
and  the  wicked  cometh  in  his  stead. 

9 A hypocrite  with  his  mouth  destroyeth 
his  neighbour : but  through  knowledge  shall 
the  just  be  delivered. 

Id  When  it  goeth  well  with  the  righteous, 
the  city  rejoiceth : and  when  the  wicked 
perish,  there  is  shouting. 

11  By  the  blessing  of  the  upright  the  city  is 
exalted : but  it  is  overthrown  by  the  mouth 
of  the  wicked. 

12  He  that  is  void  of  wisdom  despiseth  his 
neighbour:  but  a man  of  understanding 
holdeth  his  peace. 

13  A talebearer  revealeth  secrets : but  he 
that  is  of  a faithful  spirit  concealeth  the 
matter. 

14  Where  no  counsel  is,  the  people  fall  : 
but  in  the  multitude  of  counsellors  there  is 
safety. 

15  He  that  is  surety  for  a stranger  shall 
smart  for  it : and  he  that  hateth  suretiship 
IS  sure. 

16  A gracious  woman  retaineth  honour : 
and  strong  men  retain  riches. 

17  The  merciful  man  doeth  good  to  his  own 
soul ; but  he  that  is  cruel  troubleth  his  own 
flesh. 

18  The  wicked  worketh  a.  deceitful  work  : 
but  to  him  that  soweth  righteousness  shall 
be  a sure  reward. 

19  As  righteousness  tendeth  to  life ; so  he 
that  pursueth  evil  pursueth  it  to  his  own 
death. 

20  They  that  are  of  a fro  ward  heart  are 
abomination  to  the  Lord  : but  mch  as  are 
upright  in  their  way  are  his  delight. 

21  Though  hand  join  in  hand,  the  wicked 
shall  not  be  unpunished  : but  the  seed  of  the 
righteous  shall  be  delivered. 

22  As  a jewel  of  gold  in  a swine’s  snout,  so 
is  a fair  woman  which  is  without  discretion. 
23  The  desire  of  the  righteous  is  only  good : 
but  the  expectation  of  the  wicked  is  wrath. 

24  There  is  that  scattereth,  and  yet  increas- 
eth ; and  there  is  that  withhoJdeth  more  than 
is  meet,  but  it  tendeth  to  poverty. 

25  The  liberal  soul  shall  be  made  fat : and 
he  that  watereth  shall  be  watered  also  him- 
self. 


Me  that  withholdeth  corn,  the  people 
shall  curse  him : but  blessing  shall  be  upon 
the  head  of  him  that  selleth  it. 

27  He  that  diligently  seeketh  good  procur- 


Moral  virtues,  and 
eth  favour : but  he  that  seeketh  mischief,  it 
shall  come  unto  him. 

28  He  that  trusteth  in  his  riches  shall  fall : 
but  the  rig-hteous  shall  flourish  as  a branch. 

29  He  that  troubleth  his  own  house  shall  in- 
herit the  wind : and  the  fool  shall  he  servant 
to  the  wise  of  heart. 

30  The  fruit  of  the  righteous  is  a tree  of 
life ; and  he  that  winneth  souls  is  wise. 

31  Behold,  the  righteous  shall  be  recom- 
pensed in  the  earth : much  more  the  wicked 
and  the  sinner. 

CHAPTER  XII. 

’Y^'HOSOloveth  instruction  Iqveth  knowl- 


edge: but  he  that  hateth  reproof  is 
brutish.  ^ , 

2 A good  man  obtaineth  favour  of  the 
Lord  : but  a man  of  wicked  devices  will  he 
condemn. 

3 A man  shall  not  be  established  by  wicked- 
ness : but  the  root  of  the  righteous  shall  not 
be  moved. 

4 A virtuous  woman  is  a crown  to  her  hus- 
band : but  she  that  maketh  ashamed  is  as 
rottenness  in  his  bones. 

5 The  thoughts  of  the  righteous  are  right : 
hut  the  counsels  of  the  wicked  are  deceit. 

6 The  words  of  the  wicked  are  to  lie  in  Avait 
for  blood:  but  the  mouth  of  the  upright 
shall  deliver  them. 

7 The  wicked  are  overthrown,  and  are  not : 
but  the  house  of  the  righteous  shall  stand. 

8 A man  shall  be  commended  according  to 
his  wisdom:  but  he  that  is  of  a perverse 
heart  shall  be  despised. 

9 He  that  is  despised,  and  hath  a servant,  is 
better  than  he  that  honoureth  himself,  and 
lacketh  bread. 

10  A righteous  man  regardeth  the  life  of  his 

beast : but  the  tender  mercies  of  the  wicked 
are  cruel.  . ^ , 

11  He  that  tilleth  his  land  shall  be  satisfied 
with  bread : but  he  that  f olloweth  vain  per- 
sons is  void  of  understanding. 

12  The  wicked  desireth  the  net  of  evil  men : 
but  the  root  of  the  righteous  yieldeth  fruit. 

13  The  wicked  is  snared  by  the  transgres- 
sion of  his  lips:  but  the  just  shall  come  out 
of  trouble. 

14  A man  shall  be  satisfied  with  good  by  the 
fruit  of  his  mouth : and  the  recompense  of  a 
man’s  hands  shall  be  rendered  unto  him. 

15  The  way  of  a fool  is  right  in  his  own 

eyes : but  he  that  hearkeneth  unto  counsel 
is  wise.  , ^ 

16  A fool’s  wrath  is  presently  known : but 
a prudent  man  covereth  shame. 

17  He  that  speaketh  truth  sheweth  forth 
righteousness:  but  a false  witness  deceit. 

18  There  is  that  speaketh  like  the  piercings 

of  a sword : but  the  tongue  of  the  wise  is 
health.  , , ^ 

19  The  lip  of  truth  shall  be  established  for 
ever : but  a lying  tongue  is  but  for  a moment. 

20  Deceit  is  in  the  heart  of  them  that  im- 
agine evil : but  to  the  counsellors  of  peace 

^21  Tfliere  shall  no  evil  happen  to  the  just : 
but  the  wicked  shall  be  filled  with  mis- 
chief. , _ 

22  Lying  lips  are  abomination  to  the  Lord  : 
but  they  that  deal  truly  are  his  delight. 

23  A prudent  man  concealeth  knowledge  o 

m 


PROVERBS,  XII.  their  contrary  vices. 

but  the  heart  of  fools  proclaimeth  fool- 
ish ness. 

24  The  hand  of  the  diligent  shall  bear  rule : 
but  the  slothful  shall  be  under  tribute. 

25  Heaviness  in  the  heart  of  man  maketh  it 
stoop : but  a good  word  maketh  it  glad. 

26  The  righteous  is  more  excellent  than  his 
neighbour : but  the  way  of  the  wicked  se- 
duce th  them. 

27  The  slothful  man  roasteth  not  that  which 
he  took  in  hunting : but  the  substance  of  a 
diligent  man  is  precious. 

28  In  the  way  of  righteousness  is  life ; and 
in  the  pathway  thereof  there  is  no  death. 

CHAPTER  XIIT. 


A WISE  son  heareth  his  father’s  instruc- 
tion : but  a scorner  heareth  not  rebuke. 
2 A man  shall  eat  good  by  the  fruit  of  his 
mouth:  but  the  soul  of  the  transgressors 
shall  eat  violence. 

3  He  that  keepeth  his  mouth  keepeth  his 
life : hut  he  that  openeth  wide  his  lips  shall 
have  destruction. 

4  The  soul  of  the  sluggard  desireth,  and 
hath  nothing : but  the  soul  of  the  diligent 
shall  be  made  fat. 

5  A righteous  man  hateth  lying:  but  a 
wicked  man  is  loathsome,  and  cometh  to 
shame.  . , 

6  Righteousness  keepeth  him  that  is  upright 
in  the  way : but  wickedness  overthroweth 
the  sinner.  „ . , 

7  There  is  that  maketh  himself  rich,  yet 
hath  nothing : there  is  that  maketh  himself 
poor,  yet  hath  great  riches. 

8  The  ransom  of  a man’s  life  are  his  riches : 
but  the  poor  heareth  not  rebuke. 

9  The  light  of  the  righteous  rejoiceth : but 
the  lamp  of  the  wicked  shall  be  put  out. 

10  Only  by  pride  cometh  contention:  but 
with  the  well  advised  is  wisdom. 

11  Wealth  gotten  by  vanity  shall  be  dimin- 
ished : but  he  that  gathereth  by  labour  shall 
increase. 

12  Hope  deferred  maketh  the  heart  sick: 
but  when  the  desire  cometh,  it  is  a tree  of 
life. 

13  Whoso  despiseth  the  word  shall  be  de- 
stroyed : but  he  that  feareth  the  command- 
ment shall  be  rewarded. 

14  The  law  of  the  wise  is  a fountain  of  life, 
to  depart  from  the  snares  of  death. 

15  Good  understanding  giveth  favour : but 
the  way  of  transgressors  is  hard. 

16  Every  prudent  man  deale  th  with  knowl- 
edge : but  a fool  layeth  open  his  folly. 

17  A wicked  messenger  falleth  into  mis- 
chief : but  a faithful  ambassador  is  health. 
18  Poverty  and  shame  shall  he  to  him  that 
refuseth  instruction : but  he  that  regardeth 
reproof  shall  be  honoured. 

19  The  desire  accomplished  is  sweet  to  the 
soul : but  it  is  abomination  to  fools  to  depart 
from  evil.  , „ ^ 

20  He  that  walketh  with  wise  men  shall  be 
wise ; but  a companion  of  fools  shall  be  de- 
stroyed. ^ ^ ... 

21  Evil  pursueth  sinners:  but  to  the  right- 
eous good  shall  be  repaid.  u • 

22  A good  man  leaveth  an  inheritance  to  his 
children’s  children : and  the  wealth  of  the 
sinner  is  Ikid  up  for  the  just. 

23  Much  food  is  in  the  tiUage  of  the  poor  3 


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but  there  is  that  is  destroyed  for  want  of 
judgment. 

24  He  that  spareth  his  rod  hateth  his  son : 
hut  he  that  loveth  him  chasteneth  him  be- 
times. 

25  The  righteous  eateth  to  the  satisfying- 
of  his  soul:  but  the  belly  of  the  wicked 
shall  want. 

CHAPTER  XIV. 

Every  wise  woman  buildeth  her  house : 

but  the  foolish  plucketh  it  down  with 
her  ha*nds. 

2  He  that  walketh  in  his  uprig-htness  feareth 
the  Lord  : but  he  that  is  perverse  in  his  ways 
despiseth  him. 

3  In  the  mouth  of  the  foolish  is  a rod  of 
pride : but  the  lips  of  the  wise  shall  preserve 
them. 

4  Where  no  oxen  are,  the  crib  is  clean : 
but  much  increase  is  by  the  strength  of  the 
ox. 

5  A faithful  witness  will  not  lie : but  a false 
witness  will  utter  lies. 

6  A scorner  seeketh  wisdom,  and  findeth  it 
not:  but  knowledge  is  easy  unto  him  that 
understandeth. 

7  Go  from  the  presence  of  a foolish  man, 
when  thou  perceivest  not  in  him  the  lips  of 
knowledge. 

8  The  wisdom  of  the  prudent  is  to  under- 
stand his  way : but  the  folly  of  fools  is  de- 
ceit. 

9  Fools  make  a mock  at  sin : but  among  the 
righteous  there  is  favour. 

10  The  heart  knoweth  his  own  bitterness ; 
and  a stranger  doth  not  intermeddle  with 
his  joy. 

11  The  house  of  the  wicked  shall  be  over- 
thrown : but  the  tabernacle  of  the  upright 
shall  flourish. 

12  There  is  a way  which  seemeth  right  unto 
a man ; but  the  end  thereof  are  the  ways  of 
death. 

13  Even  in  laughter  the  heart  is  sorrowful ; 
and  the  end  of  that  mirth  is  heaviness. 

14  The  backslider  in  heart  shall  be  fllled 
with  his  own  ways : and  a good  man  shall  he 
satisfied  from  himself. 

15  The  simple  belie  veth  every  word : but  the 
prudent  man  iooketh  well  to  his  going. 

16  A wise  man  feareth,  and  departeth  from 
evil : but  the  fool  rageth,  and  is  confident. 

17  He  that  is  soon  angry  dealeth  foolishly : 
and  a man  of  wicked  devices  is  hated. 

18  The  simple  inherit  folly : but  the  prudent 
are  crowned  with  knowledge. 

19  The  evil  bow  before  the  good ; and  the 
wicked  at  the  gates  of  the  righteous.  . 

20  The  poor  is  hated  even  of  his  own  neigh- 
bour : but  the  rich  hath  many  friends. 

21  He  that  despiseth  his  neighbour  sinneth  : 
but  he  that  hath  mercy  on  the  poor,  happy 
is  he. 

22  Do  they  not  err  that  devise  evil?  but 
mercy  and  truth  shall  be  to  them  that  devise 
good. 

23  In  all  labour  there  is  profit:  but  the  talk 
of  the  lips  tendeth  only  to  penury. 

24  The  crown  of  the  wise  is  their  riches : hut 
the  foolishness  of  fools  is  folly. 

25  A true  witness  delivereth  souls : but  a 
deceitful  witness  speaketh  lies. 

26  In  the  fear  of  the  Lord  is  strong  confi- 


dence : and  his  children  shall  have  a place 
of  refuge. 

27  The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  a fountain  of  life, 
to  depart  from  the  snares  of  death. 

28  In  the  multitude  of  people  is  the  king’s 
honour : but  in  the  \yant  of  people  is  the  de- 
struction of  the  prince. 

29  He  that  is  slow  to  wrath  is  of  great  un- 
derstanding: but  he  that  is  hasty  of  spirit 
exalteth  folly. 

30  A sound  heart  is  the  life  of  the  flesh  - 
but  envy  the  rottenness  of  the  bones. 

31  He  that  oppresseth  the  poor  reproacheth 
his  Maker:  but  he  that  honoureth  him  hath 
mercy  on  the  poor. 

32  The  wicked  is  driven  away  in  his  wicked- 
ness: but  the  righteous  hath  hope  in  his 
death. 

33  Wisdom  resteth  in  the  heart  of  him  that 
hath  understanding:  but  that  which  is  in 
the  midst  of  fools  is  made  known. 

34  Righteousness  exalteth  a nation : but  sin 
is  a reproach  to  any  people. 

35  The  king’s  favour  is  toward  a wise  serv- 
ant: but  his  wrath  is  against  him  that  caus- 
eth  shame. 


CHAPTER  XV. 

A SOFT  answer  turneth  away  wrath : but 
grievous  words  stir  up  anger. 

2  The  tongue  of  the  wise  useth  knowledge 
aright:  but  the  mouth  of  fools  poureth  out 
foolishness. 

3  The  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  in  every  place, 
beholding  the  evil  and  the  good. 

4  A wholesome  tongue  is  a tree  of  life: 
but  perverseness  therein  is  a breach  in  the 
spirit. 

5  A fool  despiseth  his  father’s  instruction  : 
but  he  that  regardeth  reproof  is  prudent. 

6  In  the  house  of  the  righteous  is  much 
treasure : but  in  the  revenues  of  the  wicked 
is  trouble. 

7  The  lips  of  the  wise  disperse  knowledge ; 
but  the  heart  of  the  foolish  doeth  not  so. 

8  The  sacrifice  of  the  wicked  is  an  abomina- 
tion to  the  Lord  : but  the  prayer  of  the  up- 
right is  his  delight. 

9  The  way  of  the  wicked  is  an  abomination 
unto  the  Lord  : but  he  loveth  him  that  fol- 
loweth  after  righteousness. 

10  Correction  is  grievous  unto  him  that 
forsaketh  the  way:  and  he  that  hateth  re- 
proof shall  die. 

11  Hell  and  destruction  are  before  the 
Lord  : how  much  more  then  the  hearts  of 
the  children  of  men? 

12  A scorner  loveth  not  one  that  reproveth 
him : neither  will  he  go  unto  the  wise. 

13  A merry  heart  maketh  a cheerful  coun- 
tenance: but  by  sorrow  of  the  heart  the 
spirit  is  broken. 

14  The  heart  of  him  that  hath  understand- 
ing seeketh  knowledge:  but  the  mouth  of 
fools  feedeth  on  foolishness. 

15  All  the  days  of  the  aflaicted  are  evil : but 
he  that  is  of  a merry  heart  hath  a continual 
feast. 

16  Better  is  little  with  the  fear  of  the  Lord, 
than  great  treasure  and  trouble  therewith. 
17  Better  is  a dinner  of  herbs  where  love  is, 
than  a stalled  ox  and  hatred  therewith. 

18  A wrathful  man  stirreth  up  strife : but 
he  that  is  slow  to  anger  appeaseth  gtrife^ 


Moral  vl/rtuesy  and 


PROVERBS,  XVI. 


their  contrary  vices. 


19  The  way  of  the  slothful  man  is  as  a 
hedge  of  thorns : but  the  way  of  the  right- 
eous is  made  plain. 

20  A wise  son  maketh  a glad  father:  but 
a foolish  man  despiseth  his  mother. 

21  Folly  is  joy  to  Mm  that  is  destitute  of 
wisdom : but  a man  of  understanding  walk- 
eth  uprightly. 

22  Without  counsel  purposes  are  disap- 
pointed : but  in  the  multitude  of  counsel- 
lors they  are  established. 

23  A man  hath  joy  by  the  answer  of  his 
mouth : and  a word  spoken  in  due  season, 
how  good  is  it! 

24  The  way  of  life  is  above  to  the  wise, 
that  he  may  depart  from  hell  beneath. 

25  The  Lord  will  destroy  the  house  of  the 
proud : but  he  will  establish  the  border  of 
the  widow. 

26  The  thoughts  of  the  wicked  are  an 
abomination  to  the  Lord:  but  the  words 
of  the  pure  are  pleasant  words. 

27  He  that  is  greedy  of  gain  troubleth  his 
own  house;  but  he  that  hateth  gifts  shall 
live. 

28  The  heart  of  the  righteous  studieth  to 
answer : but  the  mouth  of  the  wicked  pour- 
eth  out  evil  things. 

29  The  Lord  is  far  from  the  wicked:  but 
he  heareth  the  prayer  of  the  righteous. 

30  The  light  of  the  eyes  rejoiceth  the 
heart : and  a good  report  maketh  the  bones 
fat. 

31  The  ear  that  heareth  the  reprodf  of  life 
abide th  among  the  wise. 

32  He  that  refuseth  instruction  despiseth 
his  own  soul:  but  he  that  heareth  reproof 
getteth  understanding. 

33  The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  the  instruction 
of  wisdom ; and  before  honour  is  humility. 

CHAPTER  XVI. 

The  preparations  of  the  heart  in  man, 
and  the  answer  of  the  tongue,  is  from 
the  Lord. 

2  All  the  ways  of  a man  are  clean  in  his  own 
eyes ; but  the  Lord  weigheth  the  spirits. 

3  Commit  thy  works  unto  the  Lord,  and 
thy  thoughts  shall  be  established. 

4  The  Lord  hath  made  all  things  for  him- 
self : yea,  even  the  wicked  for  the  day  of 
evil. 

5  Every  one  that  is  proud  in  heart  is  an 
abomination  to  the  Lord  : though  hand  join 
in  hand,  he  shall  not  be  unpunished. 

6  By  mercy  and  truth  iniquity  is  purged : 
and  ‘by  the  fear  of  the  Lord  men  depart 
from  evil. 

7  When  a man’s  ways  please  the  Lord,  he 
maketh  even  his  enemies  to  be  at  peace  with 
him. 

8  Better  is  a little  with  righteousness,  than 
great  revenues  without  right. 

9  A man’s  heart  deviseth  his  way : but  the 
Lord  directeth  his  steps. 

10  A divine  sentence  ts  in  the  lips  of  the 
king : his  mouth  transgresseth  not  in  judg- 
ment. 

11  A just  weight  and  balance  are  the 
Lord’s:  all  the  weights  of  the  bag  are  his 
work. 

12  It  is  an  abomination  to  kings  to  commit 
wickedness : for  the  throne  is  established 
by  righteousness. 

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13  Righteous  lips  are  the  delight  of  kings,* 
and  they  love  him  that  speaketh  right. 

14  The  wrath  of  a king  is  as  messengers  of 
death : but  a wise  man  will  pacify  it. 

15  In  the  light  of  the  king’s  countenance  is 
life ; and  his  favour  is  as  a cloud  of  the  lat- 
ter rain. 

16  How  much  better  is  it  to  get  wisdom 
than  gold ! and  to  get  understanding  rather 
to  be  chosen  than  silver ! 

17  The  highwa}^  of  the  upright  is  to  depart 
from  evil:  he  that  keepeth  his  way  pre- 
serveth  his  soul. 

18  Pride  goeth  before  destruction,  and  a 
haughty  spirit  before  a fall. 

19  Better  it  is  to  be  of  an  humble  spirit  with 

the  lowly,  than  to  divide  the  spoil  with  the 
proud.  . , 

20  He  that  handleth  a matter  wisely  shall 
find  good : and  whoso  trusteth  in  the  Lord. 
happy  is  he. 

21  The  wise  in  heart  shall  be  called  pru- 
dent : and  the  sweetness  of  the  lips  increas- 
eth  learning. 

22  Understanding  is  a wellspring  of  life  un- 

to him  that  hath  it : but  the  instruction  of 
fools  is  folly.  , . 

23  The  heart  of  the  wise  teacheth  his 
mouth,  and  addeth  learning  to  his  lips. 

24  Pleasant  words  are  as  a honeycomb, 
sweet  to  the  soul,  and  health  to  the  bones. 

25  There  is  a way  that  seemeth  right  unto 
a man ; but  the  end  thereof  are  the  ways 
of  death. 

26  He  that  laboureth,  laboureth  for  him- 
self; for  his  mouth  craveth  it  of  him. 

27  An  ungodly  man  diggeth  up  evil:  and 
in  his  lips  there  is  as  a burning  fire. 

28  A froward  man  soweth  strife:  and  a 
whisperer  separateth  chief  friends. 

29  A violent  man  enticeth  his  neighbour,  and 
leadeth  him  into  the  way  that  is  not  good. 

30  He  shutteth  his  eyes  to  devise  froward 

things : moving  his  lips  he  bringeth  evil  to 
pass.  „ , 

31  The  hoary  head  is  a crown  of  glory,  if  it 
be  found  in  the  way  of  righteousness. 

32  He  that  is  slow  to  anger  is  better  than 
the  mighty;  and  he  that  ruleth  his  spirit 
than  he  that  taketh  a city. 

33  The  lot  is  cast  into  the  lap;  but  the 
whole  disposing  thereof  is  of  the  Lord. 

CHAPTER  XVII. 

Better  is  a dry  morsel,  and  quietness 
therewith,  than  a house  full  of  sacri- 
fices with  strife. 

2  A wise  servant  shall  have  rule  over  a son 
that  causeth  shame,  and  shall  have  part  of 
the  inheritance  among  the  brethren. 

3  The  fining  pot  is  for  silver,  and  the  fur- 
nace for  gold:  but  the  Lord  trieth  the 
hearts.  , , ^ ^ 

4  A wicked  doer  giveth  heed  to  false  lips ; 
and  a liar  giveth  ear  to  a naughty  tongue. 

5  Whoso  mocketh  the  poor  reproacheth  his 
Maker:  and  he  that  is  glad  at  calamities 
shall  not  be  unpunished. 

6  Children’s  children  are  the  crown  of  old 
men;  and  the  glory  of  children  are  their 
fathers.  ^ , 

7  Excellent  speech  becometh  not  a tool 
much  less  do  lying  lips  a prince. 

8  A gift  is  as  SL  precious  stone  in  the  eyes  oi 


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him  that  hath  it : whithersoever  it  turneth, 
it  prospereth. 

9 He  that  covereth  a transgression  seeketh 
love ; but  he  that  repeateth  a matter  sepa- 
rateth  very  friends. 

10  A reproof  entereth  more  into  a wise 
man  than  a hundred  stripes  into  a fool. 

11  An  evil  man  seeketh  only  rebellion: 
therefore  a cruel  messenger  shall  be  sent 
against  him. 

12  Let  a bear  robbed  of  her  whelps  meet  a 
man,  rather  than  a fool  in  his  folly. 

13  Whoso  rewardeth  evil  for  good,  evil  shall 
not  depart  from  his  house. 

14  The  beginning  of  strife  is  as  when  one 
letteth  out  water : therefore  leave  off  con- 
tention, before  it  be  meddled  with. 

15  He  that  justifieth  the  wicked,  and  he 
that  condemneth  the  just,  even  they  both 
are  abomination  to  the  Lord. 

16  Wherefore  is  there  a price  in  the  hand  of 
a fool  to  get  wisdom,  seeing  he  hath  no  heart 
to  it  ? 

17  A friend  loveth  at  all  times,  and  a broth- 
er is  born  for  adversity. 

18  A man  void  of  understanding  striketh 
hands,  and  becometh  surety  in  the  presence 
of  his  friend. 

19  He  loveth  transgression  that  loveth 
strife : and  he  that  exalteth  his  gate  seeketh 
destruction. 

20  He  that  hath  a fro  ward  heart  findeth  no 
good:  and  he  that  hath  a perverse  tongue 
falleth  into  mischief. 

. 21  He  that  begetteth  a fool  doeth  it  to  his 
sorrow : and  the  father  of  a fool  hath  no 
joy. 

22  A merry  heart  doeth  good  like  a medi- 
cine : but  a broken  spirit  drieth  the  bones. 

23  A wicked  man  taketh  a gift  out  of  the 
bosom  to  pervert  the  ways  of  judgment. 

24  Wisdom  is  before  him  that  hath  under- 
standing ; but  the  eyes  of  a fool  are  in  the 
ends  of  the  earth. 

25  A foolish  son  is  a.  grief  to  his  father,  and 
bitterness  to  her  that  bare  him. 

26  Also  to  punish  the  just  is  not  good,  nor 
to  strike  princes  for  equity. 

27  He  that  hath  knowledge  spareth  his 
words:  and  a man  of  understanding  is  of 
an  excellent  spirit. 

28  Even  a fool,  when  he  holdeth  his  peace, 
is  counted  wise:  and  he  that  shutteth  his 
lips  is  esteemed  a man  of  understanding. 

CHAPTER  XVIII. 

Through  desire  a man,  having  separated 
himself,  seeketh  and  intermeddleth  with 
all  wisdom. 

2 A fool  hath  no  delight  in  understanding, 
but  that  his  heart  may  discover  itself. 

3 When  the  wicked  cometh,  then  cometh 
also  contempt,  and  with  ignominy  reproach. 
4 The  words  of  a man’s  mouth  are  as  deep 
waters,  and  the  wellspring  of  wisdom  as  a 
flowing  brook. 

5  It  is  not  good  to  accept  the  person  of  the 
wicked,  to  overthrow  the  righteous  in  judg- 
ment. 

6  A fool’s  lips  enter  into  contention,  and 
his  mouth  calleth  for  strokes. 

7  A fool's  mouth  is  his  destruction,  and  his 
lips  ai  e the  snare  of  his  soul. 

8  The  words  of  a talebearer  are  as  wounds. 


and  they  go  down  into  the  innermost  parts 
of  the  belly. 

9 He  also  that  is  slothful  in  his  work  is 
brother  to  him  that  is  a great  waster. 

10  The  name  of  the  Lord  is  a strong  tower : 
the  righteous  runneth  into  it,  and  is  safe. 

11  The  rich  man’s  wealth  is  his  strong  city, 
and  as  a high  wall  in  his  own  conceit. 

12  Before  destruction  the  heart  of  man  is 
haughty ; and  before  honour  is  humility. 

13  He  that  answereth  a matter  before  he 
heareth  it,  it  is  folly  and  shame  unto  him. 

14  The  spirit  of  a man  will  sustain  his  infirm- 
ity ; but  a wounded  spirit  who  can  bear  ? 

15  The  heart  of  the  prudent  getteth  knowl- 
edge ; and  the  ear  of  the  wise  seeketh  knowl- 
edge. 

16  A man’s  gift  maketh  room  for  him,  and 
bringeth  him  before  great  men. 

17  He  that  is  first  in  his  own  cause  seemeth 
just ; but  his  neighbour  cometh  and  search- 
eth  him. 

18  The  lot  causeth  contentions  to  cease,  and 
parteth  between  the  mighty. 

19  A brother  offended  is  harder  to  be  won 
than  a strong  city : and  their  contentions  are 
like  the  bars  of  a castle. 

20  A man’s  belly  shall  be  satisfied  with  the 
fruit  of  his  mouth ; and  with  the  increase  of 
his  lips  shall  he  be  filled. 

21  Death  and  life  are  in  the  power  of  the 
tongue : and  they  that  love  it  shall  eat  the 
fruit  thereof. 

22  Whoso  findeth  a wife  findeth  a good  thing, 
and  obtaineth  favour  of  the  Lord. 

23  The  poor  useth  entreaties ; but  the  rich 
answereth  roughly. 

24  A man  that  hath  friends  must  shew  him- 
self friendly : and  there  is  a friend  that  stick- 
eth  closer  than  a brother. 

CHAPTER  XTX. 

Better  is  the  poor  that  walketh  in  his 
integrity,  than  he  that  is  perverse  in  his 
lips,  and  is  a fool. 

2 Also,  that  the  soul  be  without  knowledge, 
it  is  not  good ; and  he  that  hasteth  with  his 
feet  sinneth. 

3 The  foolishness  of  man  perverteth  his 
way : and  his  heart  f re tteth against  the  Lord. 
4 Wealth  maketh  many  friends;  but  the 
poor  is  separated  from  his  neighbour. 

5  A false  witness  shall  not  be  unpunished ; 
and  he  that  speaketh  lies  shall  not  escape. 

6  Many  will  entreat  the  favour  of  the 
prince:  and  every  man  is  a friend  to  him 
that  giveth  gifts. 

7  All  the  brethren  of  the  poor  do  hate  him : 
how  much  more  do  his  friends  go  far  from 
him  ? he  pursueth  them  with  words,  yet  they 
are  wanting  to  him. 

8  He  that  getteth  wisdom  loveth  his  own 
soul:  he  that  keepeth  understanding  shall 
find  good. 

9  A false  witness  shall  not  be  unpunished ; 
and  he  that  speaketh  lies  shall  perish. 

10  Delight  is  not  seemly  for  a fool ; much 
less  for  a servant  to  have  rule  over  princes. 
11  The  discretion  of  a man  deferreth  his  an- 
ger ; and  it  is  his  glory  to  pass  over  a trans- 
gression. 

12  The  king’s  wrath  is  as  the  roaring  of  a 
lion ; but  his  favour  is  as  dew  upon  the  grass. 
13  A foolish  son  is  the  calamity  of  his  fa- 
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PROVERBS,  XX. 


thei/r  contrary  vices. 


ther:  and  the  contentions  of  a wife  are  a 
continual  dropping. 

14  House  and  riches  are  the  inheritance  of 
fathers : and  a prudent  wife  is  from  the  Lord. 

15  Slothfulness  casteth  into  a deep  sleep; 
and  an  idle  soul  shall  suffer  hunger. 

16  He  that  keepeth  the  commandment 
keepeth  his  own  soul ; but  he  that  despiseth 
his  ways  shall  die. 

17  He  that  hath  pity  upon  the  poor  lendeth 
unto  the  Lord;  and  that  which  he  hath 
given  will  he  pay  him  again. 

18  Chasten  thy  son  while  there  is  hope,  and 
let  not  thy  soul  spare  for  his  crying. 

19  A man  of  great  wrath  shall  suffer  pun- 
ishment : for  if  thou  deliver  him,  yet  thou 
must  do  it  again. 

20  Hear  counsel,  and  receive  instruction, 
that  thou  mayest  be  wise  in  thy  latter  end. 

21  There  are  many  devices  in  a man’s  heart ; 
nevertheless  the  counsel  of  the  Lord,  that 
shall  stand. 

22  The  desire  of  a man  is  his  kindness : and 
a poor  man  is  better  than  a liar. 

23  The  fear  of  the  Lord  tendeth  to  life : and 
he  that  hath  it  shall  abide  satisfied ; he  shall 
not  be  visited  with  evil. 

24  A slothful  man  hideth  his  hand  in  his 
bosom,  and  will  not  so  much  as  bring  it  to 
his  mouth  again. 

25  Smite  a scorner,  and  the  simple  will  be- 
ware : and  reprove  one  that  hath  understand- 
ing, and  he  will  understand  knowledge. 

26  He  that  wasteth  his  father,  and  chase th 
away  his  mother,  is  a son  that  cause  th  shame, 
and  bringeth  reproach. 

27  Cease,  my  son,  to  hear  the  instruction 
that  causeth  to  err  from  the  words  of  knowl- 
edge. 

28  An  ungodly  witness  scorneth  judgment : 
and  the  mouth  of  the  wicked  devoureth  in- 
iquity. 

29  Judgments  are  prepared  for  scorners,  and 
stripes  for  the  back  of  fools. 

CHAPTER  XX. 

WINE  is  a mocker,  strong  drink  is  ra- 
ging : and  whosoever  is  deceived  there- 
by is  not  wise. 

2  The  fear  of  a king  is  as  the  roaring  of  a 
lion : whoso  provoketh  him  to  anger  sinneth 
against  his  own  soul. 

S It  is  an  honour  for  a man  to  cease  from 
strife : but  every  fool  will  be  meddling. 

4 The  sluggard  will  not  plough  by  reason  of 
the  cold ; therefore  shall  he  beg  in  harvest, 
and  have  nothing. 

5 Counsel  in  the  heart  of  man  is  like  deep 
water:  but  a man  of  understanding  will 
draw  it  out. 

6 Most  men  will  proclaim  every  one  his  own 
goodness : but  a faithf  ul  man  who  can  find  ? 
7 The  just  man  walketh  in  his  integrity : his 
children  are  blessed  after  him. 

8 A king  that  sitteth  in  the  throne  of  judg- 
ment scattereth  away  all  evil  with  his  eyes. 
9 Who  can  say,  I have  made  my  heart  clean, 
I am  pure  from  my  sin  ? 

10  Divers  ^eights,  and  divers  measures, 
both  of  them  are  alike  abomination  to  the 
Lord. 

11  Even  a child  is  known  by  his  doings, 
whether  his  work  be  pure,  and  whether  it  be 
right. 


12  The  hearing  ear,  and  the  seeing  eye,  the 
Lord  hath  made  even  both  of  them. 

13  Love  not  sleep,  lest  thou  come  to  pov- 
erty : open  thine  eyes,  and  thou  shalt  be  sat- 
isfied with  bread. 

14  It  is  naught,  it  is  naught,  saith  the  buy^ 
er : but  when  he  is  gone  his  way,  then  he 
boasteth. 

15  There  is  gold,  and  a multitude  of  rubies : 
but  the  lips  of  knowledge  are  a precious 
jewel. 

16  Take  his  garment  that  is  surety  for  a 
stranger:  and  take  a pledge  of  him  for  a 
strange  woman. 

17  Bread  of  deceit  is  sweet  to  a man ; but 
afterwards  his  mouth  shall  be  filled  with 
gravel. 

18  Every  purpose  is  established  by  counsel : 
and  with  good  advice  make  war. 

19  He  that  goeth  about  as  a talebearer  re- 
vealeth  secrets : therefore  meddle  not  with 
him  that  flattereth  with  his  lips. 

20  Whoso  curseth  his  father  or  his  mother, 
his  lamp  shall  be  put  out  in  obscure  dark- 

21  An  inheritance  may  be  gotten  hastily  at 
the  beginning;  but  the  end  thereof  shall 
not  be  blessed. 

22  Say  not  thou,  I will  recompense  evil ; but 
wait  on  the  Lord,  and  he  shall  save  thee. 

23  Divers  weights  are  an  abomination  unto 
the  Lord  ; and  a false  balance  is  not  good. 

24  Man’s  goings  are  of  the  Lord;  how  can 
a man  then  understand  his  own  way? 

25  It  is  a snare  to  the  man  who  devoureth, 
that  which  is  holy,  and  after  vows  to  make 
inquiry. 

26  A wise  king  scattereth  the  wicked,  and 
bringeth  the  wheel  over  them. 

27  The  spirit  of  man  is  the  candle  of  the 
Lord,  searching  all  the  inward  parts  of  the 
belly. 

28  Mercy  and  truth  preserve  the  king : and 
his  throne  is  upholden  by  mercy. 

29  The  glory  of  young  men  is  their  strength : 
and  the  beauty  of  old  men  is  the  gray  head. 

30  The  blueness  of  a wound  cleanseth  awaj^ 
evil:  so  do  stripes  the  inward  parts  of  the 
belly. 

CHAPTER  XXI. 

The  king’s  heart  is  in  the  hand  of  the 
Lord,  as  the  rivers  of  water : he  turn- 
eth  it  whithersoever  he  will. 

2 Every  way  of  a man  is  right  in  his  own 
eyes : but  the  Lord  pondereth  the  hearts. 

3  To  do  justice  and  judgment  is  more  ac- 
ceptable to  the  Lord  than  sacrifice. 

4  A high  look,  and  a proud  heart,  and  the 
ploughing  of  the  wicked,  is  sin. 

5  The  thoughts  of  the  diligent  tend  only  to 
plenteousness;  but  of  every  one  that  is 
hasty  only  to  want. 

6  The  getting  of  treasures  by  a lying  tongue 
is  a vanity  tossed  to  and  fro  of  them  that 
seek  death. 

7  The  robbery  of  the  wicked  shall  destroy 
them;  because  they  refuse  to  do  judg- 
ment. , , 

8  The  way  of  man  is  fro  ward  and  strange '. 
but  as  for  the  pure,  his  work  is  right. 

9  It  is  better  to  dwell  in  a corner  of  the 
housetop,  than  with  a brawling  woman  in  a 
wide  house. 


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10  The  soul  of  the  wicked  desireth  evil : his 
neig-hbour  lindeth  no  favour  in  his  eyes. 

11  When  the  scorner  is  punished,  the  sim- 
ple is  made  wise:  and  when  the  wise  is  in- 
structed, he  receiveth  knowledge. 

12  The  righteous  man  wisely  considereth 
the  house  of  the  wicked : but  God  over- 
throweth  the  wicked  for  their  wickedness. 

13  Whoso  stoppeth  his  ears  at  the  cry  of 
the  poor,  he  also  shall  cry  himself,  but  shall 
not  be  heard. 

14  A gift  in  secret  pacilieth  anger:  and  a 
reward  in  the  bosom,  strong  wrath. 

15  It  is  joy  to  the  just  to  do  judgment : but 
destruction  shall  he  to  the  workers  of  in- 
iquity. 

16  The  man  that  wandereth  out  of  the  way 
of  understanding  shall  remain  in  the  con- 
gregation of  the  dead. 

17  He  that  loveth  pleasure  shall  he  a poor 
man : he  that  loveth  wine  and  oil  shall  not 
be  rich. 


18  The  wicked  shall  he  a ransom  for  the 
righteous,  and  the  transgressor  for  the  up- 
right. 

19  It  is  better  to  dwell  in  the  wilderness, 
than  with  a contentious  and  an  angry  wo- 
man. 

30  There  is  treasure  to  be  desired  and  oil  ih 
the  dwelling  of  the  wise ; but  a foolish  man 
spendeth  it  up. 

21  He  that  followeth  after  righteousness 
and  mercy  findeth  life,  righteousness,  and 
honour. 

33  A wise  man  scaleth  the  city  of  the 
mighty,  and  casteth  down  the  strength  of 
the  confidence  thereof. 


23  Whoso  keepeth  his  mouth  and  his 
tongue,  keepeth  his  soul  from  troubles. 

24  Proud  and  haughty  scorner  is  his  name, 
who  dealeth  in  proud  wrath. 

25  The  desire  of  the  slothful  killeth  him ; 
for  his  hands  refuse  to/labour. 

26  He  coveteth  greedily  all  the  day  long : 
but  the  righteous  giveth  and  spareth  not. 

27  The  sacrifice  of  the  wicked  is  abomina- 
tion : how  much  more,  when  he  bringeth  it 
with  a wicked  mind  ? 

28  A false  witness  shall  perish : but  the 
man  that  heareth  speaketh  constantly. 

29  A wicked  man  hardeneth  his  face:  but 
as  for  the  upright,  he  directeth  his  way. 

30  There  is  no  wisdom  nor  understanding 
nor  counsel  against  the  Lord. 

31  The  horse  is  prepared  against  the  day  of 
battle : but  safety  is  of  the  Lord. 


CHAPTER  XXII. 

A GOOD  name  is  rather  to  be  chosen  than 
great  riches,  and  loving  favour  rather 
than  silver  and  gold. 

2  The  rich  and  poor  meet  together : the 
Lord  is  the  maker  of  them  all. 

foreseeth  the  evil,  and 
hideth  himself : but  the  simple  pass  on,  and 
are  punished. 

4  By  humility  and  the  fear  of  the  Lord  are 
riches,  and  honour,  and  life. 

5  Thorns  and  snares  are  in  the  way  of  the 
f reward:  he  that  doth  keep  his  soul  shall 
be  far  from  them. 

6  Train  up  a child  in  the  way  he  should  go : 
and  when  he  is  old,  he  will  not  depart  from 


7 The  rich  ruleth  over  the  poor,  and  the 
borrower  is  servant  to  the  lender. 

8 He  that  soweth  iniquity  shall  reap  van- 
ity : and  the  rod  of  his  anger  shall  fail. 

9 He  that  hath  a bountiful  eye  shall  be 
blessed;  for  he  giveth  of  his  bread  to  thb 
poor. 

10  Cast  out  the  scorner,  and  contention 
shall  go  out;  yea,  strife  and  reproach  shall 
cease. 

11  He  that  loveth  pureness  of  heart,  for  the 
grace  of  his  lips  the  king  shall  he  his  friend. 

13  The  eyes  of  the  Lord  preserve  knowl- 
edge; and  he  overthroweth  the  words  of 
the  transgressor. 

13  The  slothful  man  saith.  There  is  a lion 
without,  I shall  be  slain  in  the  streets. 

14  The  mouth  of  strange  women  is  a deep 
pit : he  that  is  abhorred  of  the  Lord  shall 
fall  therein. 

15  Foolishness  is  bound  in  the  heart  of  a 
child ; hut  the  rod  of  correction  shall  drive 
it  far  from  him. 

16  He  that  oppresseth  the  poor  to  increase 
his  riches,  and  he  that  giveth  to  the  rich, 
shall  surely  come  to  want. 

17  Bow  down  thine  ear,  and  hear  the  words 
of  the  wise,  and  apply  thine  heart  unto  my 
knowledge. 

18  For  it  is  a pleasant  thing  if  thou  keep 
them  within  thee ; they  shall  withal  be  fit- 
ted in  thy  lips. 

19  That  thy  trust  may  be  in  the  Lord,  I 
have  made  known  to  thee  this  day,  even  to 
thee. 

20  Have  not  I written  to  thee  excellent 
things  in  counsels  and  knowledge, 

21  That  I might  make  thee  know  the  cer- 
tainty of  the  words  of  truth;  that  thou 
mightest  answer  the  words  of  truth  to  them 
that  send  unto  thee  ? 

23  Rob  not  the  poor,  because  he  is  poor, 
neither  oppress  the  afflicted  in  the  gate  : 

23  For  the  Lord  will  plead  their  cause,  and 
spoil  the  soul  of  those  that  spoiled  them. 

34  Make  no  friendship  with  an  angry  man ; 
and  with  a furious  man  thou  shalt  not  go ; 
25  Lest  thou  learn  his  ways,  and  get  a snare 
to  thy  soul. 

36  Be  not  thou  one  of  them  that  strike 
hands,  or  of  them  that  are  sureties  for  debts. 

37  If  thou  hast  nothing  to  pay,  why  should 
he  take  away  thy  bed  from  under  thee  ? 

28  Remove  not  the  ancient  landmark,  which 
thy  fathers  have  set. 

39  Seest  thou  a man  diligent  in  his  busi- 
ness? he  shall  stand  before  kings;  he  shall 
not  stand  before  mean  men. 

CHAPTER  XXIII. 

T^HEN  thou  sittest  to  eat  with  a ruler, 

T T consider  diligently  what  is  before  thee : 

2 And  put  a knife  to  thy  throat,  if  thou  he 
a man  given  to  appetite. 

3 Be  not  desirous  of  his  dainties : for  they 
are  deceitful  meat. 

4 Labour  not  to  be  rich : cease  from  thine 
own  wisdom. 

5 Wilt  thou  set  thine  eyes  upon  that  which 
is  not  ? for  riches  certainly  make  themselves 
wings;  they  fiy  away  as  an  eagle  toward 
heaven. 

6 Eat  thou  not  the  bread  of  him  that  hath  an 
evil  eye,  neither  desire  thou  his  dainty  meats ; 

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7 For  as  he  thinketh  in  his  heart,  so  is  he : 
Eat  and  drink,  saith  he  to  thee;  but  his 
heart  is  not  with  thee. 

8 The  morsel  which  thou  hast  eaten  shalt 
thou  vomit  up,  and  lose  thy  sweet  words. 

9 Speak  not  in  the  ears  of  a fool : for  he  will 
despise  the  wisdom  of  thy  words. 

10  Remove  not  the  old  landmark ; and  en- 
ter not  into  the  fields  of  the  fatherless : 

11  For  their  Redeemer  is  mighty ; he  shall 
plead  their  cause  with  thee. 

13  Apply  thine  heart  unto  instruction,  and 
thine  ears  to  the  words  of  knowledge. 

13  Withhold  not  correction  from  the  child : 

for  if  thou  beatest  him  with  the  rod,  he 
shall  not  die.  ' , , , ^ 

14  Thou  shalt  beat  him  with  the  rod,  and 
shalt  deliver  his  soul  from  hell. 

15  My  son,  if  thine  heart  be  wise,  my  heart 
shall  rejoice,  even  mine. 

16  Yea,  my  reins  shall  rejoice,  when  thy  lips 
speak  right  things. 

17  Let  not  thine  heart  envy  sinners ; but  be 
thou  in  the  fear  of  the  Lord  all  the  day  long. 

18  For  surely  there  is  an  end;  and  thine 
expectation  shall  not  be  cut  off. 

19  Hear  thou,  my  son,  and  be  wise,  and 
guide  thine  heart  in  the  way. 

30  Be  not  among  winebibbers ; among  riot- 
ous eaters  of  flesh : 

31  For  the  drunkard  and  the  glutton  shall 
come  to  poverty:  and  drowsiness  shall 
clothe  a man  with  rags. 

33  Hearken  unto  thy  father  that  begat  thee, 
and  despise  not  thy  mother  when  she  is  old. 

33  Buy  the  truth,  and  sell  it  not ; also  wis- 
dom, and  instruction,  and  understanding. 

34  The  father  of  the  righteous  shall  greatly 
rejoice : and  he  that  begetteth  a wise  child 
shall  have  joy  of  him. 

35  Thy  father  and  thy  mother  shall  be  glad, 
and  she  that  bare  thee  shall  rejoice. 

26  My  son,  give  me  thine  heart,  and  let  thine 
eyes  observe  my  ways.  ^ 

37  For  a whore  is  a deep  ditch;  and  a 
strange  woman  is  a narrow  pit. 

38  She  also  lieth  in  wait  as  for  a prey,  and 
increaseth  the  transgressors  among  men. 

39  Who  hath  woe  ? who  hath  sorrow  ? who 
hath  contentions?  who  hath  babbling?  who 
hath  wounds  without  cause  ? who  hath  red- 
ness of  eyes  ? 

30  They  that  tarry  long  at  the  wine ; they 
that  go  to  seek  mixed  wine. 

31  Look  not  thou  upon  the  wine  when  it  is 
red,  when  it  giveth  his  colour  in  the  cup, 
ivhcn  it  moveth  itself  aright. 

33  At  the  last  it  biteth  like  a serpent,  and 
stingeth  like  an  adder. 

33  Thine  eyes  shall  behold  strange  women, 
and  thine  heart  shall  utter  perverse  things. 

34  Yea,  thou  shalt  be  as  he  that  lieth  down 
in  the  midst  of  the  sea,  or  as  he  that  lieth 
upon  the  top  of  a mast.  , 

35  They  have  stricken  me,  shalt  thou  say, 
and  I was  not  sick;  they  have  beaten  me, 
and.  I felt  it  not : when  shall  I awake  ? I will 
seek  it  yet  again. 

CHAPTER  XXIV. 

Be  not  thou  envious  against  evil  men, 
neither  desire  to  be  with  them: 

3 For  their  heart  studieth  destruction,  and 
their  lips  talk  of  mischief. 

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3 Through  wisdom  is  a house  builded ; and 
by  understanding  it  is  established : 

4 And  by  knowledge  shall  the  chambers  be 
filled  with  all  precious  and  pleasant  riches. 

5 A wise  man  is  strong;  yea,  a man  of 
knowledge  increaseth  strength. 

6 For  by  wise  counsel  thou  shalt  make  thy 
war : and  in  multitude  of  counsellors  there 
is  safety. 

7 Wisdom  is  too  high  for  a fool : he  open- 
eth  not  his  mouth  in  the  gate. 

8 He  that  deviseth  to  do  evil  shall  be  called 
a mischievous  person. 

9 The  thought  of  foolishness  is  sin : and  the 
scorner  is  an  abomination  to  men. 

10  If  thou  faint  in  the  day  of  adversity,  thy 
strength  is  small. 

11  If  thou  forbear  to  deliver  them  that  are 
drawn  unto  death,  and  those  that  are  ready 
to  be  slain ; 

13  If  thou  sayest.  Behold,  we  knew  it  not ; 
doth  not  he  that  pondereth  the  heart  con- 
sider it?  and  he  that  keepeth  thy  soul,  doth 
not  he  know  itf  and  shall  not  he  render  to 
every  man  according  to  his  works? 

13  My  son,  eat  thou  honey,  because  it  is 
good ; and  the  honeycomb,  which  is  sweet  to 


14  So  shall  the  knowledge  of  wisdom  be 
unto  thy  soul:  when  thou  hast  found  it, 
then  there  shall  be  a reward,  and  thy  expect- 
ation shall  not  be  cut  off. 

15  Lay  not  wait,  O wicked  man,  against  the 
dwelling  of  the  righteous ; spoil  not  his  rest- 


ing place : , . . ^ 

16  For  a just  man  falleth  seven  times,  and 

riseth  up  again : but  the  wicked  shall  fall 
into  mischief.  ^ 

17  Rejoice  not  when  thine  enemy  falleth, 
and  let  not  thine  heart  be  glad  when  he 


stumbleth:  , . ^ 

18  Lest  the  Lord  see  it,  and  it  displease 
him,  and  he  turn  away  his  wrath  from  him. 

19  Fret  not  thyself  because  of  evil  men, 
neither  be  thou  envious  at  the  wicked ; 

30  For  there  shall  be  no  reward  to  the  evil 

man ; the  candle  of  the  wicked  shall  be  put 
out.  , ^ ^ 

31  My  son,  fear  thou  the  Lord  and  the 

king:  and  meddle  not  with  them  that  are 
given  to  change:  , „ . i 

33  For  their  calamity  shall  rise  suddenly; 
and  who  knoweth  the  ruin  of  them  both  ? 

33  These  things  also  belong  to  the  wise.  It 

is  not  good  to  have  respect  of  persons  in 
judgment.  , 

34  He  that  saith  unto  the  wicked.  Thou  art 
righteous;  him  shall  the  people  curse, 
nations  shall  abhor  him: 

35  But  to  them  that  rebuke  him  shall  be 

delight,  and  a good  blessing  shall  come  upon 
them.  , ^ - 

36  Every  man  shall  kiss  his  lips  that  giveth 

a right  answer.  . ^ ^ ^ ^ 

37  Prepare  thy  work  without,  and  make  it 
fit  for  thyself  in  the  field ; and  afterwards 
build  thine  house. 

38  Be  not  a witness  against  thy  neighbour 
without  cause;  and  deceive  not  With  thy 

39  Say  hot,  I will  do  so  to  him  as  he  hath 

done  to  me : I will  render  to  the  man  accord- 
ing to  his  work.  ^ , , 

30  I went  by  the  field  of  the  slothful,  and 


Observations  about  kings,  PROVERBS,  XXVI.  and  avoiding  of  strife. 


by  the  vineyard  of  the  man  void  of  under- 
standing:; 

31  And,  lo,  it  was  all  grown  over  with 
thorns,  and  nettles  had  covered  the  face 
thereof,  and  the  stone  wall  thereof  was 
broken  down. 

32  Then  I saw,  and  considered  it  well;  I 
looked  upon  it,  and  received  instruction. 

33  Yet  a little  sleep,  a little  slumber,  a little 
folding  of  the  hands  to  sleep  : 

34  So  shall  thy  poverty  come  as  one  that 
travelleth ; and  thy  want  as  an  armed  man. 

CHAPTER  XXV. 

Observations  about  kings,  dc. 

These  are  also  proverbs  of  Solomon, 
which  the  men  of  Hezekiah  king  of 
Judah  copied  out. 

2  It  is  the  glory  of  God  to  conceal  a thing ; 
bu.t  the  honour  of  kings  is  to  search  out  a 
matter. 

3  The  heaven  for  height,  and  the  earth  for 
depth,  and  the  heart  of  kings  is  unsearch- 
able. 

4  Take  away  the  dross  from  the  silver,  and 
there  shall  come  forth  a vessel  for  the  finer. 
5 Take  away  the  wicked  from  before  the 
king,  and  his  throne  shall  be  established  in 
righteousness. 

6  Put  not  forth  thyself  in  the  presence  of 
the  king,  and  stand  not  in  the  place  of  great 
men: 

7  For  better  it  is  that  it  be  said  unto  thee, 
Come  up  hither;  than  that  thou  shouldest 
be  put  lower  in  the  presence  of  the  prince 
whom  thine  eyes  have  seen. 

8  Go  not  forth  hastily  to  strive,  lest  thou 
know  not  what  to  do  in  the  end  thereof, 
when  thy  neighbour  hath  put  thee  to 
shame. 

9  Debate  thy  cause  with  thy  neighbour 
himself;  and  discover  not  a secret  to  an- 
other ; 

10  Lest  he  that  heareth  it  put  thee  to  shame, 
and  thine  infamy  turn  not  away. 

11  A word  fitly  spoken  is  like  apples  of  gold 
in  pictures  of  silver. 

12  As  an  earring  of  gold,  and  an  ornament 
of  fine  gold,  so  is  a wise  reprover  upon  an 
obedient  ear. 

13  As  the  cold  of  snow  in  the  time  of  har- 
vest, so  is  a faithful  messenger  to  them  that 
send  him ; for  he  refresheth  the  soul  of  his 
masters. 

14  Whoso  boasteth  himself  of  a false  gift 
is  like  clouds  and  wind  without  rain. 

15  By  long  forbearing  is  a prince  persuad'ed, 
and  a soft  tongue  breaketh  the  bone. 

16  Hast  thou  found  honey  ? eat  so  much  as 
is  sufficient  for  thee,  lest  thou  be  filled  there- 
with, and  vomit  it. 

17  Withdraw  thy  foot  from  thy  neighbour’s 
house ; lest  he  be  weary  of  thee,  and  so  hate 
thee. 

18  A man  that  beareth  false  witness  against 
his  neighbour  is  a maul,  and  a sword,  and  a 
sharp  arrow. 

19  Confidence  in  an  unfaithful  man  in  time 
of  trouble  is  like  a broken  tooth,  and  a foot 
out  of  joint. 

20  As  he  that  taketh  away  a garment  in 
cold  weather,  and  as  vinegar  upon  nitre,  so 
is  he  that  singeth  songs  to  a heavy  heart. 

21  If  thine  enemy  be  hungry,  give  him 


bread  to  eat ; and  if  he  be  thirsty,  give  him 
water  to  drink : 

22  For  thou  shalt  heap  coals  of  fire  upon  his 
head,  and  the  Lord  shall  reward  thee. 

23  The  north  wind  driveth  away  rain  : so  doth 
an  angry  countenance  a backbiting  tongue. 

24  It  is  better  to  dwell  in  the  corner  of  the 
housetop,  than  with  a brawling  woman  and 
in  a wide  house. 

25  As  cold  waters  to  a thirsty  soul,  so  is 
good  news  from  a far  country*. 

26  A righteous  man  falling  down  before 
the  wicked  is  as  a troubled  fountain,  and  a 
corrupt  spring. 

27  It  is  not  good  to  eat  much  honey : so  for 
men  to  search  their  own  glory  is  not  glory. 

28  He  that  hath  no  rule  over  his  own  spirit 
is  like  a city  that  is  broken  down,  and  with- 
out walls. 

CHAPTER  XXVI. 

Observations  about  fools,  <&c. 

AS  snow  in  summer,  and  as  rain  in  harvest, 
so  honour  is  not  seemly  for  a fool. 

2 As  the  bird  by  wandering,  as  the  swallow 
by  flying,  so  the  curse  causeless  shall  not 
come. 

3 A whip  for  the  horse,  a bridle  for  the  ass, 
and  a rod  for  the  fool’s  back. 

4 Answer  not  a fool  according  to  his  folly, 
lest  thou  also  be  like  unto  him. 

5 Answer  a fool  according  to  his  folly,  lest 
he  be  wise  in  his  own  conceit. 

6 He  that  sendeth  a message  by  the  hand  of 
a fool  cutteth  off  the  feet,  and  drinketh  dam- 
age. 

7 The  legs  of  the  lame  are  not  equal : so  is 
a parable  in  the  mouth  of  fools. 

8 As  he  that  bindeth  a stone  in  a sling,  so  is 
he  that  giveth  honour  to  a fool. 

9 As  a thorn  goeth  up  into  the  hand  of  a 
drunkard,  so  is  a parable  in  the  mouth  of 
fools. 

10  The  great  God  that  formed  all  things  both 
rewardeth  the  fool,  and  rewardeth  trans- 
gressors. 

11  As  a dog  returneth  to  his  vomit,  so  a fool 
returneth  to  his  folly. 

12  Seest  thou  a man  wise  in  his  own  conceit  ? 
there  is  more  hope  of  a fool  than  of  him. 

13  The  slothful  man  saith,  There  is  a lion  in 
the  way ; a lion  is  in  the  streets. 

14  As  the  door  turneth  upon  his  hinges,  so 
doth  the  slothful  upon  his  bed. 

15  The  slothful  hideth  his  hand  in  his  bosom ; 
it  grieveth  him  to  bring  it  again  to  his  mouth. 

16  The  sluggard  is  wiser  in  his  own  conceit 
than  seven  men  that  can  render  a reason. 

17  He  that  passeth  by,  and  meddleth  with 
strife  belonging  not  to  him,  is  like  one  that 
taketh  a dog  by  the  ears. 

18  As  a mad  man  who  casteth  firebrands, 
arrows,  and  death, 

19  So  is  the  man  that  deceiveth  his  neigh- 
bour, and  saith.  Am  not  I in  sport? 

20  Where  no  wood  is,  there  the  fire  goeth 
out:  so  where  there  is  no  talebearer,  the 
strife  ceaseth. 

21  As  coals  are  to  burning  coals,  and  wood 
to  fire;  so  is  a contentious  man  to  kindle 
strife. 

22  The  words  of  a talebearer  are  as  wounds, 
and  they  go  down  into  the  innermost  parts 
of  the  beUyc 

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PROVERBS,  XXVII. 


of  Solomon 


23  Burning*  lips  and  a wicked  heart  are  like 
a potsherd  covered  with  silver  dross. 

24  He  that  hateth  (Jisserableth  with  his  lips, 
and  layeth  up  deceit  within  him  ; 

25  When  he  speaketh  fair,  believe  him 
not : for  there  are  seven  abominations  in  his 

26  Whose  hatred  is  covered  by  deceit,  his 
wickedness  shall  be  shewed  before  the  whole 
congregation. 

27  Whoso  diggeth  a pit  shall  fall  therein : 
and  he  that  rolleth  a stone,  it  will  return 
upon  him. 

28  A lying  tongue  hateth  those  that  are 
afflicted  by  it*;  and  a flattering  mouth  work- 
eth  ruin. 

CHAPTER  XXVII. 

Uncertainty  of  the  morrow^  <&c. 

Boast  not  thyself  of  to  morrow ; for  thou 
knowest  not  what  a day  may  bring  forth. 

2  Let  another  man  praise  thee,  and  not  thine 
own  mouth ; a stranger,  and  not  thine  own 
lips.  , . , 

3  A stone  is  heavy,  and  the  sand  weighty ; 
but  a fool’s  wrath  is  heavier  than  them  both. 

4  Wrath  is  cruel,  and  anger  is  outrageous ; 
but  who  is  able  to  stand  before  envy  ? 

5  Open  rebuke  is  better  than  secret  love. 

6  Faithful  are  the  wounds  of  a friend ; but 
the  kisses  of  an  enemy  are  deceitful. 

7  The  full  soul  loatheth  a honeycomb ; but 
to  the  hungry  soul  every  bitter  thing  is 

8  As  a bird  that  wandereth  from  her  nest, 
so  is  a man  that  wandereth  from  his  place. 

9  Ointment  and  perfume  rejoice  the  heart : 
so  doth  the  sweetness  of  a man’s  friend  by 
hearty  counsel.  . 

10  Thine  own  friend,  and  thy  father’s  friend, 
forsake  not;  neither  go  into  thy  brother’s 
house  in  the  day  of  thy  calamity : for  better 
is  a neighbour  that  is  near  than  a brother- 
far  off.  ^ , . 

11  My  son,  be  wise,  and  make  my  heart  glad, 
that  I may  answer  him  that  reproacheth  me. 
12  A prudent  man  foreseeth  the  evil,  and 
hideth  himself ; but  the  simple  pass  on,  and 
are  punished. 

13  Take  his  garment  that  is  surety  for  a 
stranger,  and  take  a pledge  of,  him  for  a 
strange  woman.  , , ^ ^ 

14  He  that  blesseth  his  friend  with  a loud 
voice,  rising  early  in  the  morning,  it  shall  be 
counted  a curse  to  him. 

15  A continual  dropping  in  a very  rainy  day 
ahd  a contentious  woman  are  alike. 

16  Whosoever  hideth  her  hideth  the  wind, 
and  the  ointment  of  his  right  hand,  which 
bewrayeth  itself. 

' 17  Iron  sharpeneth  iron ; so  a man  sharpen- 
eth  the  countenance  of  his  friend. 

18  Whoso  keepeth  the  fig  tree  shall  eat  the 
fruit  thereof : so  he  that  waiteth  on  his  mas- 
ter shall  be  honoured. 

19  As  in  water  face  answereth  to  face,  so  the 
heart  of  man  to  man. 

20  Hell  and  destruction  are  never  full ; so 
the  eyes  of  man  are  never  satisfied. 

21  As  the  fining  pot  for  silver,  and  the  fur- 
nace for  gold ; so  is  a man  to  his  praise. 

22  Though  thou  shouldest  bray  a fool  in  a 
mortar  among  wheat  with  a pestle,  yet  will 
his  foolishness  depart  from  him. 

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23  Be  thou  diligent  to  know  the  state  of  thy 
flocks,  and  look  well  to  thy  herds : 

24  For  riches  axe  not  for  ever : and  doth  the 
crown  endure  to  every  generation  ? 

25  The  hay  appeareth,  and  the  tender  grass 
sheweth  itself,  and  herbs  of  the  mountains 
are  gathered. 

26  The  lambs  are  for  thy  clothing,  and  the 
goats  are  the  price  of  the  field. 

27  And  thou  shalt  have  goats’  milk  enough 
for  thy  food,  for  the  food  of  thy  household, 
and  for  the  maintenance  for  thy  maidens. 

CHAPTER  XXVIII. 

Of  impiety  and  integrity. 

The  wicked  flee  when  no  man  pursueth: 

but  the  righteous  are  bold  as  a lion. 

2  For  the  transgression  of  a land  many  are 
the  princes  thereof : but  by  a man  of  under- 
standing and  knowledge  the  state  thereof 
shall  be  prolongel. 

3  A poor  man  that  oppresseth  the  poor  is 
like  a sweeping  rain  which  leaveth  no  food. 

4  They  that  forsake  the  law  praise  the 
wicked : but  such  as  keep  the  law  contend 
with  them. 

5  Evil  men  understand  not  judgment : but 
they  that  seek  the  Lord  understand  all 
things. 

6  Better  is  the  poor  that  walketh  in  his  up- 
rightness, than  he  that  is  perverse  in  his 
ways,  though  he  be  rich. 

7  Whoso  keepeth  the  law  is  a wise  son : but 
he  that  is  a companion  of  riotous  men 
shameth  his  father. 

8  He  that  by  usury  and  unjust  gainincreas- 
eth  his  substance,  he  shall  gather  it  for  him 
that  will  pity  the  poor. 

9  He  that  turneth  away  his  ear  from  hearing 
the  law,  even  his  prayer  shall  be  abomination. 
10  Whoso  causeth  the  righteous  to  go  astray 
in  an  evil  way,  he  shall  fall  himself  into  his 
own  pit : but  the  upright  shall  have  good 
things  in  possession. 

11  The  rich  man  is  wise  in  his  own  conceit ; 
but  the  poor  that  hath  understanding  search- 
eth  him  out. 

12  When  righteous  men  do  rejoice,  there  w 
great  glory:  but  when  the  wicked  rise,  a 
man  is  hidden.  , 

13  He  that  covereth  his  sins  shall  not  pros- 
per; but  whoso  confesseth  and  forsaketh 
them  shall  have  mercy. 

14  Happy  is  the  man  that  feareth  always : 
but  he  that  hardeneth  his  heart  shall  fall  in- 
to mischief. 

15  As  a roaring  lion,  and  a ranging  bear ; so 
is  a wicked  ruler  over  the  poor  people. 

16  The  prince  that  wanteth  understanding 
is  also  a great  oppressor : but  he  that  hateth 
covetousness  shall  prolong  his  days. 

17  A man  that  doeth  violence  to  the  blood 
of  any  person  shall  flee  to  the  pit;  let  no 
man  stay  him. 

18  Whoso  walketh  uprightly  shall  be  saved  : 
but  he  that  is  perverse  in  his  ways  shah  fall 

^19^He^that  tilleth  his  land  shall  have  plenty 
of  bread:  but  he  that  followeth  after  vam 
persons  shall  have  poverty  enough. 

20  A faithful  man  shall  abound  with  bless- 
ings : but  he  that  maketh  haste  to  be  rich 
shall  not  be  innocent,  , 

21  To  have  respect  of  persons  is  not  good . 


^olXactcOj  I)y  the  PKOVEliBS,  XXX.  tficii  of  Hczchioh, 


for,  for  a piece  of  bread  that  man  will  trans- 
gress. 

22  He  that  hasteth  to  be  rich  hath  an  evil 
eye,  and  considereth  not  that  poverty  shall 
come  upon  him. 

33  He  that  rebuketh  a man,  afterwards 
shall  find  more  favour  than  he  that  flat- 
tereth  with  the  tongue. 

34  Whoso  robbeth  his  father  or  his  mother, 
and  saith,  It  is  no  transgression ; the  same 
is  the  companion  of  a destroyer. 

35  He  that  is  of  a proud  heart  stirreth  up 
strife : but  he  that  putteth  his  trust  in  the 
Lord  shall  be  made  fat. 

36  He  that  trusteth  in  his  own  heart  is  a 
fool : but  whoso  walketh  wisely,  he  shall  be 
delivered. 

37  He  that  giveth  unto  the  poor  shall  not 
lack : but  he  that  hideth  his  eyes  shall  have 
many  a curse. 

38  When  the  wicked  rise,  men  hide  them- 
selves : but  when  they  perish,  the  righteous 
increase. 

CHAPTER  XXTX. 

On  public  and  private  government. 

He,  that  being  often  reproved  hardeneth 
his  neck,  shall  suddenly  be  destroyed, 
and  that  without  remedy. 

3  When  the  righteous  are  in  authority,  the 
people  rejoice : but  when  the  wicked  bear- 
eth  rule,  the  people  mourn. 

3  Whoso  loveth  wisdom  rejoiceth  his  fa- 
ther: but  he  that  keepeth  company  with 
harlots  spendeth  his  substance. 

4  The  king  by  judgment  establisheth  the 
land : but  he  that  receiveth  gifts  overthrow- 
eth  it. 

5  A mail  that  flattereth  his  neighbour 
spreadeth  a net  for  his  feet. 

6  In  the  transgression  of  an  evil  man  there 
is  a snare : but  the  righteous  doth  sing  and 
rejoice. 

7  The  righteous  considereth  the  cause  of 
the  poor : but  the  wicked  regardeth  not  to 
know  it. 

8  Scornful  men  bring  a city  into  a snare : 
but  wise  men  turn  away  wrath. 

9  1/  a wise  man  contendeth  with  a foolish 
man,  whether  he  rage  or  laugh,  there  is  no 
rest. 

10  The  bloodthirsty  hate  the  upright : but 
the  just  seek  his  soul. 

11  A fool  uttereth  all  his  mind : but  a wise 
man  keepeth  it  in  till  afterwards. 

13  If  a ruler  hearken  to  lies,  all  his  servants 
are  wicked. 

13  The  poor  and  the  deceitful  man  meet  to- 
gether : the  Lord  lighteneth  both  their  eyes. 
14  The  king  that  faithfully  judgeth  the  poor, 
his  throne  shall  be  established  for  ever. 

15  The  rod  and  reproof  give  wisdom : but  a 
child  left  to  himself  bringeth  his  mother  to 
shame. 

16  When  the  wicked  are  multiplied,  trans- 
gression increaseth : but  the  righteous  shall 
see  their  fall. 

17  Correct  thy  son,  and  he  shall  give  thee 
rest ; yea,  he  shall  give  delight  unto  thy  soul. 
18  Where  there  is  no  vision,  the  people  per- 
ish : but  he  that  keepeth  the  law,  happy  is  he. 
19  A servant  will  not  be  corrected  by 
words?  for  though  he  understand  he  will 
not  answero 


30  Seest  thou  a man  that  is  hasty  in  his 
words?  there  is  more  hope  of  a fool  than  of 
him. 

31  He  that  delicately  bringeth  up  his  serv- 
ant from  a child  shall  have  him  become  his 
son  at  the  length. 

33  An  angry  man  stirreth  up  strife,  and  a 
furious  man  aboundeth  in  transgression. 

33  A man’s  pride  shall  bring  him  low:  but 
honour  shall  uphold  the  humble  in  spirit. 

34  Whoso  is  partner  with  a thief  hateth  his 
own  soul : he  heareth  cursing,  and  bewray- 
eth  it  not. 

35  The  fear  of  man  bringeth  a snare : but 
whoso  putteth  his  trust  in  the  Lord  shall 
be  safe. 

36  Many  seek  the  ruler’s  favour ; but  every 
man’s  judgment  cometh  from  the  Lord. 

37  An  unjust  man  is  an  abomination  to  the 
just : and  he  that  is  upright  in  the  way  is 
abomination  to  the  wicked. 

CHAPTER  XXX. 

Agur's  confession  and  prayer. 

The  words  of  Agur  the  son  of  Jakeh, 
even  the  prophecy : the  man  spake  unto 
Ithiel,  even  unto  Ithiel  and  Ucal, 

3 Surely  I am  more  brutish  than  any  man, 
and  have  not  the  understanding  of  a inan. 

3 I neither  learned  wisdom,  nor  have  the 
knowledge  of  the  holy. 

4  Who  hath  ascended  up  into  heaven,  or 
descended  ? who  hath  gathered  the  wind  in 
his  fists?  who  hath  bound  the  waters  in  a 
garment?  who  hath  established  all  the  ends 
of  the  earth?  what  is  his  name,  and  what  is 
his  son’s  name,  if  thou  canst  tell? 

5  Every  word  of  God  is  pure : he  is  a shield 
unto  them  that  put  their  trust  in  him. 

6  Add  thou  not  unto  his  words,  lest  he  re- 
prove thee,  and  thou  be  found  a liar. 

7  Two  things  have  I required  of  thee ; deny 
me  them  not  before  I die : 

8  Remove  far  from  me  vanity  and  lies; 
give  me  neither  poverty  nor  riches;  feed 
me  with  food  convenient  for  me; 

9  Lest  I be  full,  and  deny  thee,  and  say. 
Who  is  the  Lord?  or  lest  I be  poor,  and 
steal,  and  take  the  name  of  my  God  in  vain. 
10  Accuse  not  a servant  unto  his  master, 
lest  he  curse  thee,  and  thou  be  found  guilty. 
11  There  is  a generation  that  curseth  their 
father,  and  doth  not  bless  their  mother. 

13  There  is  a generation  that  are  pure  in 
their  own  eyes,  and  yet  is  not  washed  from 
their  filthiness. 

13  There  is  a generation,  O how  lofty  are 
their  eyes ! and  their  eyelids  are  lifted  up. 

14  There  is  a generation,  whose  teeth  are  as 
swords,  and  their  jaw  teeth  as  knives,  to  de- 
vour the  poor  from  off  the  earth,  and  the 
needy  from  among  men. 

15  The  horseleech  hath  two  daughters,  cry- 
ing, Give,  give.  There  are  three  things  that 
are  never  satisfied,  yea,  four  things  say  not, 
It  is  enough : 

16  The  grave;  and  the  barren  womb;  the 
earth  that  is  not  filled  with  water ; and  the 
fire  that  saith  not,  It  is  enough. 

17  The  eye  that  mocketh  at  his  father,  and 
despiseth  to  obey  his  mother,  the  ravens  of 
the  valley  shall  pick  it  out,  and  the  young 
eagles  shall  eat  it. 

18  There  be  three  tMngs  w?i/kh  are  too 


LemueVs  lesson  of  chastity. 


PROVERBS,  XXXI. 


Praise  of  a virtuous  woman. 


wonderful  for  me,  yea,  four  which  I know 
not:  . ■ - 

19  The  way  of  an  eag'le  in  the  air ; the  way 
of  a serpent  upon  a rock ; the  way  of  a ship 
in  the  midst  of  the  sea;  and  the  way  of  a 
man  with  a maid. 

20  Such  is  the  way  of  an  adulterous  wo- 
man; she  eateth,  and  wipeth  her  mouth, 
and  saith,  I have  done  no  wickedness. 

21  For  three  things  the  earth  is  disquieted, 
and  for  four  which  it  cannot  bear : 

22  For  a servant  when  he  reigneth ; and  a 
fool  when  he  is  filled  with  meat ; 

23  For  an  odious  woman  when  she  is  mar- 
ried; and  a handmaid  that  is  heir  to  her 
m istress. 

24  There  be  four  things  which  are  little 

upon  the  earth,  but  they  are  exceeding 
wise : , ^ x 

25  The  ants  are  a people  not  strong,  yet 
they  prepare  their  meat  in  the  summer ; 

26  The  conies  are  hut  a feeble  folk,  yet 
make  they  their  houses  in  the  rocks ; 

27  The  locusts  have  no  king,  yet  go  they 
forth  all  of  them  by  bands ; 

28  The  spider  taketh  hold  with  her  hands, 
and  is  in  kings’  palaces. 

29  There  be  three  things  which  go  well,  yea, 
four  are  comely  in  going : 

30  A lion,  which  is  strongest  among  beasts, 
and  turneth  not  away  for  any ; 

31 A greyhound ; a he  goat  also ; and  a king, 
against  whom  there  is  no  rising  up.  , 

32  If  thou  hast  done  foolishly  in  lifting  up 
thyself,  or  if  thou  hast  thought  evil,  lay 
thine  hand  upon  thy  mouth. 

33  Surely  the  churning  of  milk  brmgeth 
forth  butter,  and  the  wringing  of  the  nose 
bringeth  forth  blood:  so  the  forcing  of 
wrath  bringeth  forth  strife. 

CHAPTER  XXXI. 

LemueVs  lesson  of  chastity^  &c. 

The  words  of  king  Lemuel,  the  prophecy 
that  his  mother  taught  him. 

2  What,  my  son  ? and  what,  the  son  of  my 
womb?  and  what,  the  son  of  my  vows  ? 

3  Give  not  thy  strength  unto  women,  nor 
thy  ways  to  that  which  destroyeth  kings. 

4  It  is  not  for  kings,  O Lemuel,  it  is  not  for 
kings  to  drink  wine ; nor  for  princes  strong 
dHnk:  „ . ^ 

5  Lest  they  drink,  and  forget  the  law,  and 
pervert  the  judgment  of  any  of  the  af- 
flicted. , . , 

6  Give  strong  drink  unto  him  that  is  ready 
to  perish,  and  wine  unto  those  that  be  of 
heavy  hearts. 

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7 Let  him  drink,  and  forget  his  poverty, 
and  remember  his  misery  no  more. 

8 Open  thy  mouth  for  the  dumb  in  the 
cause  of  all  such  as  are  appointed  to  de- 
struction. 

9 Open  thy  mouth,  judge  righteously,  and 
plead  the  cause  of  the  poor  and  needy. 

10  If  Who  can  find  a virtuous  woman?  for 
her  price  is  far  above  rubies. 

11  The  heart  of  her  husband  doth  safely 
trust  in  her,  so  that  he  shall  have  no  need 

^12^She  will  do  him  good  and  not  evil  all  the 
days  of  her  life.  ^ ^ 

13  She  seeketh  wool,  and  flax,  and  worketh 
willingly  with  her  hands. 

14  She  is  like  the  merchants’  ships;  she 
bringeth  her  food  from  afar. 

15  She  riseth  also  while  it  is  yet  night,  and 

giveth  meat  to  her  household,  and  a portion 
to  her  maidens.  _ , , 

16  She  considereth  a field,  and  buyeth  it: 

with  the  fruit  of  her  hands  she  planteth  a 
vineyard.  , , ^ 

17  She  girdeth  her  loins  with  strength,  and 
strengtheneth  her  arms. 

18  She  perceiveth  that  her  merchandise  is 
good : her  candle  goeth  not  out  by  night. 

19  She  layeth  her  hands  to  the  spindle,  and 
her  hands  hold  the  distaff. 

20  She  stretcheth  out  her  hand  to  the  poor ; 
yea,  she  reacheth  forth  her  hands  to  the 

^2Tsh*e  is  not  afraid  of  the  snow  for  her 
household : for  all  her  household  are  cloth- 
ed with  scarlet.  . ■ ^ 

22  She  maketh  herself  coverings  of  tapes- 
try ; her  clothing  is  silk  and  purple. 

23  Her  husband  is  known  in  the  gates,  when 
he  sitteth  among  the  elders  of  the  land. 

24  She  maketh  fine  linen,  and  selleth  it ; and 
delivereth  girdles  unto  the  merchant. 

25  Strength  and  honour  are  her  clothing ; 
and  she  shall  rejoice  in  time  to  come. 

26  She  openeth  her  mouth  with  wisdom; 
and  in  her  tongue  is  the  law  of  kindness. 

27  She  looketh  well  to  the  ways  of  her 
household,  and  eateth  not  the  bread  of 

28  Her  children  arise  up,  and  call  her  bless- 
ed; her  husband  also,  and  he  praiseth  her. 

29  Many  daughters  have  done  virtuously, 

but  thou  excellest  them  all.  . 

30  Favour  is  deceitful,  and  beauty  is  vain : 

hut  a woman  that  feareth  the  Lord,  she 
shall  be  praised.  . „ , , ^ ^ 

31  Give  her  of  the  fruit  of  her  hands ; and 
let  her  own  works  praise  her  in  the  gates. 


ECCLESIASTES; 

OR,  THE  PREACHER. 


CHAPTER  I. 

Vanity  of  earthly  enjoyments. 

The  words  of  the  Preacher,  the  son  of  Da- 
vid, kin^  in  Jerusalem. 

2  Vanity  of  vanities,  saith  the  Preacher, 
vanity  of  vanities;  all  is  vanity. 

3  What  profit  hath  a man  of  all  his  labour 
which  he  taketh  under  the  sun? 

4  One  generation  passeth  away,  and  anoth- 
er generation  cometh : but  the  earth  abideth 
for  ever. 

5  The  sun  also  ariseth,  and  the  sun  goeth 
down,  and  hasteth  to  his  place  where  he 
arose. 

6  The  wind  goeth  toward  the  south,  and 
turneth  about  unto  the  north;  it  whirleth 
about  continually,  and  the  wind  returneth 
again  according  to  his  circuits. 

7  All  the  rivers  run  into  the  sea;  yet  the 
sea  is  not  full : unto  the  place  from  whence 
the  rivers  come,  thither  they  return  again. 

8  All  things  are  full  of  labour ; man  cannot 
utter  it : the  eye  is  not  satisfied  with  seeing, 
nor  the  ear  filled  with  hearing. 

9  The  thing  that  hath  been,  it  is  that  which 
shall  be ; and  that  which  is  done  is  that  which 
shall  be  done : and  there  is  no  new  thing  un- 
der the  sun. 

10  Is  there  any  thing  whereof  it  may  be 
said,  See,  this  is  new  ? it  hath  been  already 
of  old  time,  which  was  before  us. 

11  There  is  no  remembrance  of  former 
things:  neither  shall  there  be  any  remem- 
brance of  things  that  are  to  come  with  those 
that  shall  come  after. 

12  H I the  Preacher  was  king  over  Israel  in 
Jerusalem. 

13  And  I gave  my  heart  to  seek  and  search 
out  by  wisdom  concerning  all  things  that 
are  done  under  heaven:  this  sore  travail 
hath  God  given  to  the  sons  of  man  to  be 
exercised  therewith. 

14  I have  ‘seen  all  the  works  that  are  done 
under  the  sun ; and,  behold,  all  is  vanity  and 
vexation  of  spirit. 

15  That  which  is  crooked  cannot  be  made 
straight : and  that  which  is  wanting  cannot 
be  numbered. 

16  I communed  with  mine  own  heart,  say- 
ing, Lo,  I am  come  to  great  estate,  and  have 
otten  more  wisdom  than  all  they  that  have 
een  before  me  in  Jerusalem : yea,  my  heart 
had  great  experience  of  wisdom  and  knowl- 
edge. 

17  And  I gave  my  heart  to  know  wisdom, 
and  to  know  madness  and  folly : I perceived 
that  this  also  is  vexation  of  spirit. 

18  For  in  much  wisdom  is  much  grief : and 
he  that  increaseth  knowledge  increaseth 
sorrow. 

CHAPTER  II. 

The  vanity  of  pleasure. 

I SAID  in  mine  heart,  Go  to  now,  I will 
prove  thee  with  mirth ; therefore  enjoy 
pleasure : and.  behold,  this  also  is  vanity. 


21  said  of  laughter.  It  is  mad : and  of  mirth. 
What  doeth  it  ? 

3 1 sought  in  mine  heart  to  give  myself  unto 
wine,  yet  acquainting  mine  heart  with  wis- 
dom ; and  to  lay  hold  on  folly,  till  I might 
see  what  was  that  good  for  the  sons  of  men, 
which  they  should  do  under  the  heaven  all 
the  days  of  their  life. 

4 I made  me  great  works ; I builded  me 
houses;  I planted  me  vineyards: 

5 I made  me  gardens  and  orchards,  and  I 
planted  trees  in  them  of  all  kind  of  fruits : 

6 I made  me  pools  of  water,  to  water  there- 
with the  wood  that  bringeth  forth  trees : 

7 I got  me  servants  and  maidens,  and  had 
servants  born  in  my  house ; also  I had  great 
possessiojis  of  great  and  small  cattle  above 
all  that  were  in  Jerusalem  before  me : 

8 1 gathered  me  also  silver  and  gold,  and  the 
peculiar  treasure  of  kings  and  of  the  provin- 
ces : I gat  me  men  singers  and  women  sing- 
ers, and  the  delights  of  the  sons  of  men,  as 
musical  instruments,  and  that  of  all  sorts. 

9 So  I was  great,  and  increased  more  than 
all  that  were  before  me  in  Jerusalem:  also 
my  wisdom  remained  with  me. 

10  And  whatsoever  mine  eyes  desired  I kept 
not  from  them,  I withheld  not  my  heart 
from  any  joy ; for  my  heart  rejoiced  in  all 
my  labour : and  this  was  my  portion  of  all 
my  labour. 

11  Then  I looked  on  all  the  works  that  my 
hands  had  wrought,  and  on  the  labour  that  I 
had  laboured  to  do:  and,  behold,  all  was 
vanity  and  vexation  of  spirit,  and  there  was 
no  profit  under  the  sun. 

12  H And  I turned  myself  to  behold  wisdom, 
and  madness,  and  folly : for  what  can  the 
man  do  that  cometh  after  the  king?  even 
that  which  hath  been  already  done. 

13  Then  I saw  that  wisdom  excelleth  folly, 
as  far  as  light  excelleth  darkness. 

14  The  wise  man’s  eyes  are  in  his  head ; but 
the  fool  walketh  in  darkness : and  I myself 
perceived  also  that  one  event  happeneth  to 
them  all. 

15  Then  said  I in  my  heart.  As  it  happeneth 
to  the  fool,  so  it  happeneth  even  to  me ; and 
why  was  I then  more  wise  ? Then  I said  in 
my  heart,  that  this  also  is  vanity. 

16  For  there  is  no  remembrance  of  the  wise 
more  than  of  the  fool  for  ever ; seeing  that 
which  now  is  in  the  days  to  come  shall  all  be 
forgotten.  And  how  dieth  the  wise  man? 
as  the  fool. 

17  Therefore  I hated  life ; because  the  work 
that  is  wrought  under  the  sun  is  grievous  un- 
to me : for  all  is  vanity  and  vexation  of  spirit. 

18  1 Yea,  I hated  all  my  labour  which  I had 
taken  under  the  sun : because  I should  leave 
it  unto  the  man  that  shall  be  after  me. 

19  And  who  knoweth  whether  he  shall  be  a 
wise  man  or  a fool?  yet  shall  he  have  rule 
over  all  my  labour  wherein  I have  laboured, 
and  wherein  I have  shewed  myself  wise  un- 
der the  sun.  This  is  also  vanity. 

20  Therefore  I went  about  to  cause  my 

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heart  to  despair  of  all  the  labour  which  I 
took  under  the  sun. 

21  For  there  is  a man  whose  labour  is  in 
wisdom,  and  in  knowledg’e,  and  in  equity; 
yet  to  a man  that  hath  not  laboured  therein 
shall  he  leave  it  for  his  portion.  This  also 
is  vanity  and  a g'reat  evil. 

22  For  what  hath  man  of  all  his  labour, 
and  of  the  vexation  of  his  heart,  wherein 
he  hath  laboured  under  the  sun?  ^ 

23  For  all  his  days  are  sorrows,  and  his 
travail  grief ; yea,  his  heart  taketh  not  rest 
in  the  night.  This  is  also  vanity. 

24  1 There  is  nothing  better  for  a man,  than 
that  he  should  eat  and  drink,  and  that  he 
should  make  his  soul  enjoy  good  in  his  la- 
bour. This  also  I saw,  that  it  was  from  the 
hand  of  God. 

25  For  who  can  eat,  or  who  else  can  hasten 
hereunto,  more  than  I? 

26  For  God  giveth  to  a man  that  is  good  in 
his  sight,  wisdom,  and  knowledge,  and  joy ; 
but  to  the  sinner  he  giveth  travail,  to  gath- 
er and  to  heap  up,  that  he  may  give  to  him 
that  is  good  before  God.  This  also  is  vanity 
and  vexation  of  spirit. 

CHAPTER  III. 

A time  for  all  things. 

TO  every  thing  there  is  a season,  and  a time 
to  every  purpose  under  the  heaven : 

2  A time  to  be  born,  and  a time  to  die;  a 
time  to  plant,  and  a time  to  pluck  up  that 
which  is  planted ; 

3  A time  to  kill,  and  a time  to  heal ; a time 
to  break  down,  and  a time  to  build  up ; 

4  A time  to  weep,  and  a time  to  laugh ; a 
time  to  mourn,  and  a time  to  dance ; 

5  A time  to  cast  away  stones,  and  a time  to 
gather  stones  together ; a time  to  embrace, 
and  a time  to  refrain  from  embracing ; 

6  A time  to  get,  and  a time  to  lose ; a time 
to  keep,  and  a time  to  cast  away ; 

7  A time  to  rend,  and  a time  to  sew ; a time 
to  keep  silence,  and  a time  to  speak ; 

8  A time  to  love,  and  a time  to  hate ; a time 
of  war,  and  a time  of  peace. 

9  What  profit  hath  he  that  worketh  in  that 
wherein  he  laboureth  ? 

10  I have  seen  the  travail,  which  God  hath 
given  to  the  sons  of  men  to  be  exercised  in  it. 
11  He  hath  made  every  thing  beautiful  in 
his  time : also  he  hath  set  the  wbrld  in  their 
heart,  so  that  no  man  can  find  out  the  work 
that  God  maketh  from  the  beginning  to  the 
end.  , , ^ 

12  I know  that  there  is  no  good  in  them,  but 
for  a man  to  rejoice,  and  to  do  good  in  his 
life. 

13  And  also  that  every  man  should  eat  and 
drink,  and  enjoy  the  good  of  all  his  labour, 
it  %the  gift  of  God.  ^ ^ ^ -i. 

14  1 know  that,  whatsoever  God  doeth,  it 
shall  be  for  ever : nothing  can  be  put  to  it, 
nor  any  thing  taken  from  it : and  God  do- 
eth it,  that  men  should  fear  before  him. 

15  That  which  hath  been  is  now ; and  that 
which  is  to  be  hath  already  been ; and  God 
requireth  that  which  is  past. 

16  If  And  moreover  I saw  under  the  sun 
the  place  of  judgment,  that  wickedness  was 
there ; and  the  place  of  righteousness,  that 
Iniquity  was  there. 

17  I said  in  mine  heart,  God  shall  judge  the 
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righteous  and  the  wicked : for  there  is  a time 
there  for  every  purpose  and  for  every  work. 

18  I said  in  mine  heart  concerning  the  es- 
tate of  the  sons  of  men,  that  God  might 
manifest  them,  and  that  they  might  see 
that  they  themselves  are  beasts. 

19  For  that  which  befalleth  the  sons  of  men 
befalleth  beasts;  even  one  thing  befalleth 
them : as  the  one  dieth,  so  dieth  the  other ; 
yea,  they  have  all  one  breath ; so  that  a man 
hath  no  preeminence  above  a beast : for  all 
is  vanity. 

20  All  go  unto  one  place;  all  are  of  the 
dust,  and  all  turn  to  dust  again. 

21  Who  knowGth  the  spirit  of  man  that  go- 
eth  upward,  and  the  spirit  of  the  beasfithat 
goeth  downward  to  the  earth  ? 

22  Wherefore  I perceive  that  there  is  noth- 
ing better,  than  that  a man  should  rejoice  in 
his  own  works ; for  that  is  his  portion : for 
who  shall  bring  him  to  see  what  shall  be 
after  him  ? 

CHAPTER  IV. 

The  advantages  of  society. 

SO  I returned,  and  considered  all  the  op- 
pressions that  are  done  under  the  sun : 
and  behold  the  tears  of  such  as  were  oppress- 
ed, and  they  had  no  comforter ; and  on  the 
side  of  their  oppressors  there  was  power; 
but  they  had  no  comforter. 

2  Wherefore  I praised  the  dead  which  are 
already  dead,  more  than  the  living  which 
are  yet  alive. 

3  Yea,  better  is  he  than  both  they,  which 
hath  not  yet  been,  who  hath  noj;  seen  the 
evil  work  that  is  done  under  the  sun. 

4  t Again,  I considered  all  travail,  and  ev- 
ery right  work,  that  for  this  a man  is  en- 
vied of  his  neighbour.  This  is  also  vanity 
and  vexation  of  spirit. 

5  The  fool  f oldeth  his  hands  together,  and 
eateth  his  own  flesh. 

6  Better  is  a handful  with  quietness,  than 
both  the  hands  full  with  travail  and  vex- 
ation of  spirit. 

7  1 Then  I returned,  and  I saw  vanity  un- 
der the  sun. 

8  There  is  one  alone,  and  there  is  not  a sec- 
ond ; yea,  he  hath  neither  child  nor  brother : 
yet  is  there  no  end  of  all  his  labour ; neither 
is  his  eye  satisfied  with  riches ; neither  saith 
he.  For  whom  do  I labour,  and  bereave  my 
soul  of  good  ? This  is  also  vanity,  yea,  it  is 
a sore  travail. 

9  t Two  are  better  than  one ; because  they 
have  a good  reward  for  their  labour. 

10  For  if  they  fall,  the  one  will  lift  up  his 
fellow : but  woe  to  him  that  is  alone  when 
he  f alleth ; for  he  hath  not  another  to  help 
him  up. 

11  Again,  if  two  lie  together,  then  they 
have  heat : but  how  can  one  be  warm 
alone?  , . ^ „ 

12  And  if  one  prevail  against  him,  two  shall 
withstand  him ; and  a threefold  cord  is  not 
quickly  broken.  . , ^ 

13 1 Better  is  a poor  and  a wise  child,  than 
an  old  and  foolish  king,  who  will  no  more 
be  admonished. 

14  For  out  of  prison  he  cometh  to  reign ; 
whereas  also  he  that  is  born  in  his  kingdom 
becometh  poor.  , . , „ 

15  I considered  all  the  living  which  walk 


Vanities  in  divine  sei'vice, 

under  the  sun,  with  the  second  child  that 
shall  stand  up  in  his  stead. 

16  Ther'e  is  no  end  of  all  the  people,  even  of 
all  that  have  been  before  them : they  also 
that  come  after  shall  not  rejoice  in  him. 
Surely  this  also  is  vanity  and  vexation  of 
spirit. 

CHAPTER  V. 

Against  oppression,  cfcc. 

Keep  thy  foot  when  thou  g-oest  to  the 
house  of  God,  and  be  more  ready  to 
hear;  than  to  give  the  sacrifice  of  fools : for 
they  consider  not  that  they  do  evil. 

3  Be  not  rash  with  thy  mouth,  and  let  not 
thine  heart  be  hasty  to  utter  any  thing'  be- 
fore God:  for  God  is  in  heaven,  and  thou 
upon  earth : therefore  let  thy  words  be 
few. 

3 For  a dream  cometh  through  the  multi- 
tude of  business ; and  a fool’s  voice  is  known 
by  multitude  of  words. 

4  When  thou  vowest  a vow  unto  God, 
defer  not  to  pay  it ; for  he  hath  no  pleasure 
in  fools : pay  that  which  thou  hast  vowed. 

5  Better  is  it  that  thou  shouldest  not  vow, 
than  that  thou  shouldest  vow  and  not  pay. 

6  Suffer  not  thy  mouth  to  cause  thy  flesh 
to  sin ; neither  say  thou  before  the  angel, 
that  it  was  an  error : wherefore  should  God 
be  angry  at  thy  voice,  and  destroy  the  work 
of  thine  hands  ? 

7  For  in  the  multitude  of  dreams  and  many 
words  there  are  also  divers  vanities : but  fear 
thou  God. 

8  IT  If  thou  seest  the  oppression  of  the  poor, 
and  violent  perverting  of  judgment  and 
justice  in  a province,  marvel  hot  at  the 
matter : for  he  that  is  higher  than  the  highest 
regardeth ; and  there  he  higher  than  they. 

9  II  Moreover  the  profit  of  the  earth  is  for 
all : the  king  himself  is  served  by  the  field. 

10  He  that  loveth  silver  shall  not  be  satis- 
fied with  silver ; nor  he  that  loveth  abund- 
ance with  increase : this  is  also  vanity. 

11  When  goods  increase,  they  are  increased 
that  eat  them : and  what  good  is  there  to  the 
owners  thereof,  saving  the  beholding  of  them 
with  their  eyes  ? 

13  The  sleep  of  a labouring  man  is  sweet, 
whether  he  eat  little  or  much:  but  the 
abundance  of  the  rich  will  not  suffer  him  to 
sleep. 

13  There  is  a sore  evil  which  1 have  seen 
under  the  sun,  namely,  riches  kept  for  the 
owners  thereof  to  their  hurt. 

14  But  those  riches  perish  by  evil  travail : 
and  he  begetteth  a son,  and  there  is  nothing 
in  his  hand. 

15  As  he  came  forth  of  his  mother’s  womb, 
naked  shall  he  return  to  go  as  he  came,  and 
shall  take  nothing  of  his  labour,  which  he 
may  carry  away  in  his  hand. 

16  And  this  also  is  a sore  evil,  that  in  all 
points  as  he  came,  so  shall  he  go  : and  what 
profit  hath  he  that  hath  laboured  for  the 
wind  ? 

17  All  his  days  also  he  eateth  in  darkness, 
and  he  hath  much  sorrow  and  wrath  with 
his  sickness. 

18  1 Behold  that  which  I have  seen:  it  is 
good  and  comely  for  one  to  eat  and  to  drink, 
and  to  enjoy  the  good  of  all  his  labour  that 
he  taketh  under  the  sun  all  the  days  of  his 


Of  earthly  vanities. 

life,  which  God  giveth  him:  for  it  is  his 
portion. 

19  Every  man  also  to  whom  God  hath  given 
riches  and  wealth,  and  hath  given  him  power 
to  eat  thereof,  and  to  take  his  portion,  and 
to  rejoice  in  his  labour ; this  is  the  gift  of 
God. 

SO  For  he  shall  not  much  remember  the 
days  of  his  life ; because  God  answereth  him 
in  the  joy  of  his  heart. 

CHAPTER  VI. 

The  vanity  of  riches  without  use. 

There  is  an  evil  which  I have  seen  under 
the  sun,  and  it  i^ommon  among  men  : 
3 A man  to  whom  God  hath  given  riches, 
wealth,  and  honour,  so  that  he  wanteth  noth- 
ing for  his  soul  of  all  that  he  desireth,  yet 
God  giveth  him  not  power  to  eat  thereof, 
but  a stranger  eateth  it : this  is  vanity,  and 
it  is  an  evil  disease. 

3 t If  a man  beget  a hundred  children,  and 
live  many  years,  so  that  the  days  of  his  years 
be  many,  and  his  soul  be  not  filled  with 
good,  and  also  that  he  have  no  burial ; I say, 
that  an  untimely  birth  is  better  than  he. 

4 For  he  cometh  in  with  vanity,  and  depart- 
eth  in  darkness,  and  his  name  shall  be  cover- 
ed with  darkness. 

5 Moreover  he  hath  not  seen  the  sun,  nor 
known  any  thing:  this  hath  more  rest  than 
the  other. 

6 1 Yea,  though  he  live  a thousand  years 
twice  told,  yet  hath  he  seen  no  good : do  not 
all  go  to  one  place  ? 

7 All  the  labour  of  man  is  for  his  mouth, 
and  yet  the  appetite  is  not  filled. 

8 For  what  hath  the  wise  more  than  the 
fool  ? what  hath  the  poor,  that  knoweth  to 
walk  before  the  Living? 

9 1 Better  is  the  sight  of  the  eyes  than  the 
wandering  of  the  desire : this  is  also  vanity 
and  vexation'of  spirit. 

10  That  which  hath  been  is  named  already, 
and  it  is  known  that  it  is  man : neither  may 
he  contend  with  him  that  is  mightier  than 
he. 

11  1 Seeing  there  be  many  things  that  in- 
crease vanity,  what  is  man  the  better  ? 

13  For  who  knoweth  what  is  good  for  man 
in  this  life,  all  the  days  of  his  vain  life  which 
he  spendeth  as  a shadow  ? for  who  can  tell  a 
man  what  shall  be  after  him  under  the  sun  ? 

CHAPTER  VII. 

Remedies  against  vanity,  <Scc. 

A GOOD  name  is  better  than  precious 
ointment;  and  the  day  of  death  than 
the  day  of  one’s  birth. 

21  It  is  better  to  go  to  the  house  of  mourn- 
ing, than  to  go  to  the  house  of  feasting : for 
that  is  the  end  of  all  men ; and  the  living 
will  lay  it  to  his  heart. 

3 Sorrow  is  better  than  laughter:  for  by 
the  sadness  of  the  countenance  the  heart  is 
made  better. 

4 The  heart  of  the  wise  is  in  the  house  of 
mourning ; but  the  heart  of  fools  is  in  the 
house  of  mirth. 

b It  is  better  to  hear  the  rebuke  of  the  wise, 
than  for  a man  to  hear  the  song  of  fools. 

6 For  as  the  crackling  of  thorns  under  a 
pot,  so  is  the  laughter  of  the  fool : this  also 
is  vanity. 

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7 t Surely  oppression  maketh  a wise  man 
mad ; and  a gift  destroyeth  the  heart. 

8 Better  is  the  end  of  a thing  than  the  be- 
ginning thereof : and-  the  patient  in  spirit  is 
better  than  the  proud  in  spirit. 

9 Be  not  hasty  in  thy  spirit  to  be  angry: 
for  anger  resteth  in  the  bosom  of  fools. 

10  Say  not  thou.  What  is  the  cause  that  the 
former  days  were  better  than  these  ? for 
thou  dost  not  inquire  wisely  concerning 
this. 

11  H Wisdom  is  good  with  an  inheritance  : 
and  by  it  there  is  profit  to  them  that  see  the 
sun. 

12  For  wisdom  is  a defence,  and  money  is  a 
defence : but  the  excellency  of  knowledge 

is,  that  wisdom  giveth  life  to  them  that  have 

it. 

13  Consider  the  work  of  God : for  who  can 
make  that  straight,  which  he  hath  made 
crooked  ? 

14  In  the  day  of  prosperity  be  joyful,  but 
in  the  day  of  adversity  consider : God  also 
hath  set  the  one  over  against  the  other,  to 
the  end  that  man  should  find  nothing  after 
him. 

15  All  things  have  I seen  in  the  days  of  my 
vanity : there  is  a just  man  that  perish eth 
in  his  righteousness,  and  there  is  a wicked 
man  that  prolongeth  his  life  in  his  wicked- 
ness. 

16  Be  not  righteous  over  much,  neither 
make  thyself  over  wise:  why  shouldest 
thou  destroy  thyself? 

l-T  Be  not  over  much  wicked,  neither  be 
thou  foolish  : why  shouldest  thou  die  before 
thy  time  ? 

18  It  is  good  that  thou  shouldest  take  hold 
of  this ; yea,  also  from  this  withdraw  not 
thine  hand : for  he  that  feareth  God  shall 
come  forth  of  them  all. 

19  Wisdom  strengtheneth  the  wise  more 
than  ten  mighty  men  which  are  in  the  city. 

20  For  there  is  not  a just  man  upon  earth, 
that  doeth  good,  and  sinneth  not. 

21  Also  take  no  heed  unto  all  words  that 
are  spoken ; lest  thou  hear  thy  servant  curse 
thee : 

22  For  oftentimes  also  thine  own  heart 
knoweth  that  thou  thyself  likewise  hast 
cursed  others. 

23  IF  All  this  have  I proved  by  wisdom : I 
said,  I will  be  wise  ; but  it  was  far  from  me. 

24  That  which  is  far  off,  and  exceeding 
deep,  who  can  find  it  out? 

25  I applied  mine  heart  to  know,  and  to 
search,  and  to  seek  out  wisdom,  and  the  rea- 
son of  things,  and  to  know  the  wickedness 
of  folly,  even  of  foolishness  and  madness : 

26  And  I find  more  bitter  than  death  the 
woman,  whose  heart  is  snares  and  nets,  and 
her  hands  as  bands : whoso  pleaseth  God 
shall  escape  from  her ; but  the  sinner  shall 
be^taken  by  her. 

27  Behold,  this  have  I found,  saith  the 
Preacher,  counting  one  by  one,  to  find  out 
the  account ; 

28  Which  yet  my  soul  seeketh,  but  I find 
not:  one  man  among  a thousand  have  I 
found ; but  a woman  among  all  those  have 
I not  found. 

29  Lo,  this  only  have  I found,  that  God  hath 
made  man  upright ; but  they  have  sought 
out  many  inventions. 

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CHAPTER  VIII. 

Rulers  are  to  be  respected, 

WHO  is  as  the  wise  man  ? and  who  know- 
eth the  interpretation  of  a thing?  a 
man’s  wisdom  maketh  his  face  to  shine,  and 
the  boldness  of  his  face  shall  be  changed. 

2 1 counsel  thee  to  keep  the  king’s  command- 
ment, and  that  in  regard  of  the  oath  of  God. 
3 Be  not  hasty  to  go  out  of  his  sight : stand 
not  in  an  evil  thing ; for  he  doeth  whatso- 
ever pleaseth  him. 

4 Where  the  word  of  a king  is,  there  is  power : 
and  who  may  say  unto  him,  What  doest  thou  ? 
5 Whoso  keepeth  the  commandment  shall 
feel  no  evil  thing : and  a wise  mafi’s  heart 
discerneth  both  time  and  judgment. 

6  IF  Because  to  every  purpose  there  is  time 
and  judgment,  therefore  the  misery  of  man 
is  great  upon  him. 

7  For  he  knoweth  not  that  which  shall  be : 
for  who  can  tell  him  when  it  shall  be  ? 

8  There  is  no  man  that  hath  power  over  the 
spirit  to  retain  the  spirit;  neither  hath  he 
power  in  the  day  of  death : and  there  is  no 
discharge  in  that  war ; neither  shall  wicked- 
ness deliver  those  that  are  given  to  it. 

9  All  this  have  I seen,  and  applied  my  heart 
unto  every  work  that  is  done  under  the  sun  : 
there  is  a time  wherein  one  man  ruleth  over 
another  to  his  own  hurt. 

10  And  so  I saw  the  wicked  buried,  who  had 
come  and  gone  from  the  place  of  the  holy, 
and  they  were  forgotten  in  the  city  where 
they  had  so  done : this  is  also  vanity. 

11  Because  sentence  against  an  evil  work 
is  not  executed  speedily,  therefore  the  heart 
of  the  sons  of  men  is  fully  set  in  them  to  do 
evil. 

12  t Though  a sinner  do  evil  a hundred 
times,  and  his  days  be  prolonged,  yet  surely 
I know  that  it  shall  be  well  with  them  that 
fear  God,  which  fear  before  him  : 

13  But  it  shall  not  be  well  with  the  wicked, 
neither  shall  he  prolong  his  days,  which  are 
as  a shadow ; because  he  feareth  not  before 
God. 

14  There  is  a vanity  which  is  done  upon  the 
earth ; that  there  be  just  wen,  unto  whom  it 
happeneth  according  to  the  work  of  the 
wicked;  again,  there  be  wicked  men,  to 
whom  it  happeneth  according  to  the  work  of 
the  righteous : I said  that  this  also  is  vanity. 
15  Then  I commended  mirth,  because  a man 
hath  no  better  thing  under  the  sun,  than  to 
eat,  and  to  drink,  and  to  be  merry : for  that 
shall  abide  with  him  of  his  labour  the  days 
of  his  life,  which  God  giveth  him  under  the 
sun. 

16  IF  When  I applied  mine  heart  to  know 
wisdom,  and  to  see  the  business  that  is  done 
upon  the  earth  : (for  also  there  is  that  neither 
day  nor  night  seeth  sleep  with  his  eyes :) 

17  Then  I beheld  all  the  work  of  God,  that 
a man  cannot  find  out  the  work  that  is  done 
under  the  sun : because  though  a man  la- 
bour to  seek  it  out,  yet  he  shall  not  find  it ; 
yea  further;  though  a wise  man  think  to 
know  it,  yet  shall  he  not  be  able  to  find  it. 

CHAPTER  IX. 

God's  providence  rulelh  over  all, 

For  all  this  I considered  in  my  heart  even 
to  declare  all  this,  that  the  righteous,  and 


All  things  alike  to  all. 


the  wise,  and  their  works,  are  in  the  hand  of 
God  : no  man  knoweth  either  love  or  hatred 
hg  all  that  is  before  them. 

2 All  things  come  alike  to  all : there  is  one 
event  to  the  righteous,  and  to  the  wicked; 
to  the  good  and  to  the  cleans  and  to  the 
unclean ; to  him  that  sacrificeth,  and  to  him 
that  sacrificeth  not:  as  is  the  good,  so  is  the 
sinner;  and  he  that  sweareth,  as  he  that 
feareth  an  oath. 

3 This  is  an  evil  among  all  things  that  are 
done  under  the  sun,  that  there  is  one  event 
unto  all : yea,  also  the  heart  of  the  sons  of 
men  is  full  of  evil,  and  madness  is  in  their 
heart  while  they  live,  and  after  that  theij  go 
to  the  dead. 

4 IF  For  to  him  that  is  joined  to  all  the  living 
there  is  hope ; for  a living  dog  is  better  than 
a dead  lion. 

5 For  the  living  know  that  they  shall  die : 
but  the  dead  know  not  any  thing,  neither 
have  they  any  more  a reward ; for  the  mem- 
ory of  them  is  forgotten. 

6 Also  their  love,  and  their  hatred,  and 
their  envy,  is  now  perished ; neither  have 
they  any  more  a portion  for  ever  in  any 
thing  that  is  done  under  the  sun. 

7 t Go  thy  way,  eat  thy  bread  with  joy,  and 
drink  thy  wine  with  a merry  heart ; for  God 
now  accepteth  thy  works. 

8 Let  thy  garments  be  always  white;  and 
let  thy  head  lack  no  ointment. 

9 Live  joyfully  with  the  wife  whom  thou 
lovest  all  the  days  of  the  life  of  thy  vanity 
which  he  hath  given  thee  under  the  sun,  all 
the  days  of  thy  vanity ; for  that  is  thy  por- 
tion m this  life,  and  in  thy  labour  which  thou 
takest  under  the  sun.  ^ 

10  Whatsoever  thy  hand  findeth  to  do,  do 
it  with  thy  might ; for  there  is  no  work,  nor 
device,  nor  knowledge,  nor  wisdom,  in  the 
grave,  whither  thou  goest. 

11  IF  I returned,  and  saw  under  the  sun,  that 
the  race  is  not  to  the  swift,  nor  the  battle  to 
the  strong’,  neither  yet  bread  to  tlbe  wise,  nor 
yet  riches  to  men  of  understanding,  nor  yet 
favour  to  men  of  skill ; but  time  and  chance 
happeneth  to  them  all. 

p For  man  also  knoweth  not  his  time : as 
the  fishes  that  are  taken  in  an  evil  net 
and  as  the  birds  that  are  caught  in  the 
snare ; so  are  the  sons  of  men  snared  in  an 
evil^time,  when  it  falleth  suddenly  upon 

13  IF  This  wisdom  have  I seen  also  under  the 
sun,  and  it  seemed  great  unto  me : 

There  was  a little  city,  and  few  men 
within  it;  and  there  came  a great  king 
against  it,  and  besieged  it,  and  built  great 
bulwarks  against  it. 

15  Now  there  was  found  in  it  a poor  wise 
nian,  and  he  by  his  wisdom  delivered  the 
city;  yet  no  man  remembered  that  same 
poor  man. 

16  Then  said  I,  Wisdom  is  better  than 
strength : nevertheless  the  poor  man’s  wis- 
he^d^  despised,  and  his  words  are  not 

17  The  words  of  wise  men  are  heard  in  quiet 

tools  cry  of  him  that  ruleth  among 

18  Wisdom  is  better  than  weapons  of 
war  : but  one  sinner  destroyeth  much 
good. 

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ECCLESIASTES,  XI. 


Of  wisdom  and  foUy. 
CHAPTER  X. 

Observations  on  wisdom  and  folly. 

Dead  tlies  cause  the  ointment  of  the 
apothecary  to  send  forth  a stinking  sa- 
vour : so  doth  a little  folly  him  that  is  in  rep- 
utation for  wisdom  and  honour. 

2  A wise  man’s  heart  is  at  his  right  hand  • 
but  a fool’s  heart  at  his  left. 

3  Yea  also,  when  he  that  is  a fool  walketh 
by  the  way,  his  wisdom  faileth  him,  and  he 
saith  to  every  one  that  he  is  a fool. 

4  If  the  spirit  of  the  ruler  rise  up  against 
thee,  leave  not  thy  place ; for  yielding  paci- 
fieth  great  offences. 

5  There  is  an  evil  which  I have  seen  under 
the  sun,  as  an  error  which  proceedeth  from 
the  ruler : 

6  Folly  is  set  in  great  dignity,  and  the  rich 
sit  in  low  place. 

7  1 have  seen  servants  upon  horses,  and 
princes  walking  as  servants  upon  the 
earth. 

8  He  that  diggeth  a pit  shall  fall  into  it; 
and  whoso  breaketh  a hedge,  a serpent  shall 
bite  him. 

9  Whoso  removeth  stones  shall  be  hurt 
therewith ; and  he  that  cleaveth  wood  shall 
be  endangered  thereby. 

10  If  the  iron  be  blunt,  and  he  do  not  whet 
the  edge,  then  must  he  put  to  more  strength : 
but  wisdom  is  profitable  to  direct. 

H Surely  the  serpent  will  bite  without  en- 
chantment ; and  a babbler  is  no  better. 

12  The  words  of  a wise  man’s  mouth  are 
gracious ; but  the  lips  of  a fool  will  swallow 
up  himself. 

13  The  beginning  of  the  words  of  his  mouth 
IS  foolishness:  and  the  end  of  his  talk  is  mis- 
chievous madness. 

14  A f 00]  also  is  full  of  words : a man  can- 
not tell  what  shall  be;  and  what  shall  be 
after  him,  who  can  tell  him? 

15  The  labour  of  the  foolish  wearieth  every 
one  of  them,  because  he  knoweth  not  how 
to  go  to  the  city. 

16  J Woe  to  thee,  O land,  when  thy  king  is 
a child,  and  thy  princes  eat  in  the  morning ! 
17  Blessed  art  thou,  O land,  when  thy  king 
w the  son  of  nobles,  and  thy  princes  eat  in 
due  season,  for  strength,  and  not  for  drunk- 
enness ! 

18  IF  By  much  slothfulness  the  building  de- 
caj^eth ; and  through  idleness  of  the  hands 
the  house  droppeth  through. 

19  IF  A feast  is  made  for  laughter,  and  wine 
maketh  merry:  but  money  answereth  all 
things. 

20  t Curse  not  the  king,  no  not  in  thy 
thought;  and  curse  not  the  rich  in  thy 
bedchamber : for  a bird  of  the  air  shall  car- 
ry the  voice,  and  that  which  hath  winers 
shall  tell  the  matter. 


CHAPTER  XI. 

Directions  for  charity. 

CAST  thy  bread  upon  the  waters : for  thou 
shalt  find  it  after  many  days. 

2 Give  a portion  to  seven,  and  also  to  eight ; 
for  thou  knowest  not  what  evil  shall  be  up- 
on the  earth. 

3 If  the  clouds  be  full  of  rain,  they  empty 
themselves  upon  the  earth : and  iff  the  tree 
tall  toward  the  south,  or  toward  the  north,  in 
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The  Creator 


SOLOMON’S  SONG,  !» 


to  be  remembered. 


the  place  where  the  tree  falleth,  there  it 
shall  be.  . 

4 He  that  observeth  the  wind  shall  not 
sow ; and  he  that  regardeth  the  clouds  shall 
not  reap. 

5 As  thou  knowest  not  what  is  the  way  of 
the  spirit,  nor  how  the  bones  do  grow  in  the 
womb  of  her  that  is  with  child : even  so  thou 
knowest  not  the  works  of  God  who  maketh 

ah.  , . 

6 In  the  morning  sow  thy  seed,  and  in  the 
evening  withhold  not  thine  hand  : for  thou 
knowest  not  whether  shall  prosper,  either 
this  or  that,  or  whether  they  both  shall  be 
alike  good. 

7 1 Truly  the  light  is  sweet,  and  a pleas- 
ant thing  it  is  for  the  eyes  to  behold  the 
sun : 

8 But  if  a man  live  many  years,  and  re- 
joice in  them  all ; yet  let  him  remember  the 
days  of  darkness;  for  they  shall  be  many. 
All  that  cometh  is  vanity. 

9 H Rejoice,  O young  man,  in  thy  youth ; 
and  let  thy  heart  cheer  thee  in  the  days  of 
thy  youth,  and  walk  in  the  ways  of  thine 
heart,  and  in  the  sight  of  thine  eyes:  but 
know  thou,  that  for  all  these  things  God 
will  bring  thee  into  judgment. 

10  Therefore  remove  sorrow  from  thy 
heart,  and  put  away  evil  from  thy  flesh; 
for  childhood  and  youth  are  vanity. 

CHAPTER  XII. 

The  Creator  must  be  remembered. 

Remember  now  thy  creator  in  the  days 
of  thy  youth,  while  the  evil  days  come 
not,  nor  the  years  draw  nigh,  when  thou 
Shalt  say,  I have  no  pleasure  in  them ; 

3  While  the  sun,  or  the  light,  or  the  moon, 
or  the  stars,  be  not  darkened,  nor  the  clouds 
return  after  the  rain  : „ , , 

3 In  the  day  when  the  keepers  of  the  house 
shall  tremble,  and  the  strong  men  shall  bow 
themselves,  and  the  grinders  cease  because 


they  are  few,  and  those  that  look  out  of  the 
windows  be  darkened, 

4  And  the  doors  shall  be  shut  in  the  streets, 
when  the  sound  of  the  grinding  is  low,  anu 
he  shall  rise  up  at  the  voice  of  the  bird,  and 
all  the  daughters  of  music  shall  be  brought 

*5  Also  when  they  shall  be  afraid  of  that 
which  is  high,  and  fears  shall  be  in  the  way, 
and  the  almond  tree  shall  flourish,  and  the 
grasshopper  shall  be  a burden,  and  desire 
shall  fail:  because  man  goeth  to  his  long 
home,  and  the  mourners  go  about  the 

6 Or  ever  the  silver  cord  be  loosed,  or  the 
golden  bowl  be  broken,  or  the  pitcher  be 
broken  at  the  fountain,  or  the  wheel  broken 
at  the  cistern. 

7 Then  shall  the  dust  return  to  the  earth  as 

it  was : and  the  spirit  shall  return  unto  God 
who  gave  it.  , ^ , 

8 t Vanity  of  vanities,  saith  the  Preacher ; 

all  is  vanity.  , _ 

9 And  moreover,  because  the  Preacher  was 
wise,  he  still  taught  the  people  knowledge ; 
yea,  he  gave  good  heed,  and  sought  out, 
and  set  in  order  many  proverbs. 

10  The  Preacher  sought  to  find  out  accept- 
able words : and  that  which  was  written  was 
upright,  even  words  of  truth. 

11  The  words  of  the  wise  are  as  goads,  and 
as  nails  fastened  by  the  masters  of  assem- 
blies, which  are  given  from  one  shepherd. 

12  And  further,  by  these,  my  son,  be  ad- 

monished : of  making  many  books  there  is 
no  end ; and  much  study  is  a weariness  ol 
the  flesh.  , . ^ 

13  t Let  us  hear  the  conclusion  of  the 

whole  matter : Fear  God,  and  keep  his 
commandments:  for  this  is  the  whole  duty 
of  man.  , . ^ 

14  For  God  shall  bring  every  work  into 
judgment,  with  every  secret  thing,  whether 
it  be  good,  or  whether  it  be  evil. 


THE  SONG  OF  SOLOMON. 


CHAPTER  I. 

The  church's  love  to  Christ. 

The  Song  of  songs,  which  is  Solomon’s. 

3 Let  him  kiss  me  with  the  kisses  of  his 
mouth : for  thy  love  is  better  than  wine. 

3 Because  of  the  savour  of  thy  good  oint- 
ments thy  name  is  as  ointment  poured 
forth,  therefore  do  the  virgins  love  thee. 

4 Draw  me,  we  will  run  after  thee:  the 
King  hath  brought  me  into  his  chambers; 
we  will  be  glad  and  rejoice  in  thee,  we  will 
remember  thy  love  more  than  wine:  the 
upright  love  thee. 

5  1 am  black,  but  comely,  O ye  daughters 
of  Jerusalem,  as  the  tents  of  Kedar,  as  the 
curtains  of  Solomon. 

6  Look  not  upon  me,  because  I am  black, 
because  the  sun  hath  looked  upon  me:  my 
mother’s  children  were  angry  with  me , th^ey 
made  me  the  keeper  of  the  vineyards;  but 
mine  own  vineyard  have  I not  kept. 

7  Tell  n[.e,  O thou  whom  my  soul  loveth, 
where  thou  feedest,  where  thou  makest  thy 
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flock  to  rest  at  noon  : for  why  should  I be  as 
one  that  turneth  aside  by  the  flocks  of  thy 
companions? 

8 t If  thou  know  not,  O thou  fairest  among 
women,  go  thy  way  forth  by  the  footsteps 
of  the  flock,  and  feed  thy  kids  beside  the 


jhepherds’  tents. 

9 I have  compared  thee,  O my  love,  to  a 
company  of  horses  in  Pharaoh’s  chariots. 

10  Thy'  cheeks  are  comely  with  rows  of 
'newels,  thy  neck  Avith  chains  of  gold. 

11  We  will  make  thee  borders  of  gold  with 
studs  of  silver. 

13  11  While  the  King  sitteth  at  his  table,  my 
spikenard  sendeth  forth  the  smell  thereof. 

13  A bundle  of  myrrh  is  my  well  beloved 
unto  me;  he  shall  lie  all  night  betwixt  my 
breasts. 

14  My  beloved  is  unto  me  as  a cluster  of 
camphire  in  the  vineyards  of  En-g^i. 

15  Behold,  thou  art  fair,  my  love;  behold, 
thou  art  fair ; thou  hast  doves’  eyes. 

16  Behold,  thou  art  fair,  my  beloved,  yea 
pleasant;  also  our  bed  is  green. 


Christ  and  his  church. 


SOLOMON’S  SONG,  IV. 


17  The  beams  of  our  house  arc  cedar,  and 
our  rafters  of  fir. 

CHAPTER  II. 

Of  Christ  and  his  church. 

I AM  the  rose  of  Sharon,  and  the  lily  of 
the  valleys. 

2 As  the  lily  among  thorns,  so  is  my  love 
among  the  daughters. 

3 As  the  apple  tree  among  the  trees  of  the 
wood,  so  is  my  beloved  among  the  sons.  I 
sat  down  under  his  shadow  with  great  de- 
light, and  his  fruit  was  sweet  to  my  taste. 

4 He  brought  me  to  the  banqueting  house, 
and  his  banner  over  me  was  love. 

5 Stay  me  with  flagons,  comfort  me  with 
apples : for  I am  sick  of  love. 

6 His  left  hand  is  under  my  head,  and  his 
right  hand  doth  embrace  me. 

7 I charge  you,  O ye  daughters  of  Jerusa- 
lem, by  the  roes,  and  by  the  hinds  of  the 
field,  that  ye  stir  not  up,  nor  awake  my  love, 
till  he  please. 

8 IF  The  voice  of  my  beloved!  behold,  he 
cometh  leaping  upon  the  mountains,  skip- 
ping upon  the  hills. 

9 My  beloved  is  like  a roe  or  a young  hart : 
behold,  he  standeth  behind  our  wall,  he 
looketh  forth  at  the  windows,  shewing  him- 
self throi^h  the  lattice. 

10  My  beloved  spake,  and  said  unto  me.  Rise 
up,  my  love,  my  fair  one,  and  come  away. 

11  For,  lo,  the  winter  is  past,  the  rain  is 
over  and  gone; 

12  The  flowers  appear  on  the  earth ; the 
time  of  the  singing  of  birds  is  come,  and  the 
voice  of  the  turtle  is  heard  in  our  land ; 

13  The  fig  tree  putteth  forth  her  green  figs, 
and  the  vines  with  the  tender  grape  give  a 
good  smell.  Arise,  my  love,  my  fair  one,  and 
come  away. 

14  f O my  dove,  that  art  in  the  clefts  of  the 
rock,  in  the  secret  places  of  the  stairs,  let  me 
see  thy  countenance,  let  me  hear  thy  voice ; 
for  sweet  is  thy  voice,  and  thy  countenance 
is  comely. 

15  Take  us  the  foxes,  the  little  foxes,  that 
spoil  the  vines:  for  our  vines  have  tender 
grapes. 

16  IF  My  beloved  is  mine,  and  I am  his : he 
feedeth  among  the  lilies. 

17  Until  the  day  break,  and  the  shadows 
flee  away,  turn,  my  beloved,  and  be  thou 
like  a roe  or  a young  hart  upon  the  mount- 
ains of  Bether. 

CHAPTER  III. 

The  church's  victory,  Ac. 

By  night  on  my  bed  I sought  him  whom 
my  soul  loveth : I sought  him,  but  I 
found  him  not. 

2 I will  rise  now,  and  go  about  the  city  in 
the  streets,  and  in  the  broad  ways  I will  seek 
him  whom  my  soul  loveth:  I sought  him, 
but  I found  him  not. 

3 The  watchmen  that  go  about  the  city 
found  me:  to  whom  I said.  Saw  ye  him 
whom  my  soul  loveth  ? 

4 It  was  but  a little  that  I passed  from 
them,  but  I found  him  whom  my  soul 
loveth : I held  him,  and  would  not  let  him 
go,  until  I had  brought  him  into  my 
mother’s  house,  and  into  the  chamber  of 
her  that  conceived  me. 


The  graces  of  the  church, 

6  I charge  you,  O ye  daughters  of  Jerusa- 
lem, bv  the  roes,  and  by  the  hinds  of  the 
field,  that  ye  stir  not  up,  nor  awake  my  love, 
till  he  please. 

6 IF  Who  is  this  that  cometh  out  of  the  wil- 
derness like  pillars  of  smoke,  perfumed  with 
myrrh  and  frankincense,  with  all  powders 
of  the  merchant? 

7 Behold  his  bed,  which  is  Solomon’s ; three- 
score valiant  men  are  about  it,  of  the  valiant 
of  Israel. 

8 They  all  hold  swords,  being  expert  in  war : 
every  man  hath  his  sword  upon  his  thigh 
because  of  fear  in  the  night. 

9 King  Solomon  made  himself  a chariot  of. 
the  wood  of  Lebanon. 

10  He  made  the  pillars  thereof  of  silver,  the 
bottom  thereof  of  gold,  the  covering  of  it  of 
purple,  the  midst  thereof  being  paved  with 
love,  for  the  daughters  of  Jerusalem. 

11  Go  forth,  O ye  daughters  of  Zion,  and 
behold  king  Solomon  with  the  crown  where- 
with his  mother  crowned  him  in  the  day  of 
his  espousals,  and  in  the  day  of  the  gladness 
of  his  heart. 

CHAPTER  lY. 

The  graces  of  the  church. 

Behold,  thou  art  fair,  my  love ; behold, 
thou  art  fair;  thou  hast  doves’  eyes 
within  thy  locks : thy  hair  ts  as  a flock  of 
goats,  that  appear  from  mount  Gilead. 

2  Thy  teeth  are  like  a flock  of  sheep  that  are 
even  shorn,  which  came  up  from  the  wash- 
ing; whereof  every  one  bear  twins,  and 
none  is  barren  among  them. 

3  Thy  lips  are  like  a thread  of  scarlet,  and 
thy  speech  is  comely : thy  temples  are  like  a 
piece  of  a pomegranate  within  thy  locks. 

4  Thy  neck  is  like  the  tower  of  David  build - 
ed  for  an  armoury,  whereon  there  hang  a 
thousand  bucklers,  all  shields  of  mighty 
men. 

5  Thy  two  breasts  are  like  two  young  roes 
that  are  twins,  which  feed  among  the  lilies. 

6  Until  the  day  break,  and  the  shadows  flee 
away,  I will  get  me  to  the  mountain  of 
myrrh,  and  to  the  hill  of  frankincense. 

7  Thou  art  ail  fair,  my  love;  there  is  no 
spot  in  thee. 

8  t Come  with  me  from  Lebanon,  mii 
spouse,  with  me  from  Lebanon : look  from 
the  top  of  Amana,  from  the  top  of  Shenir 
and  Hermon,  from  the  lions’  dens,  from  the 
mountains  of  the  leopards. 

9  Thou  hast  ravished  my  heart,  my  sister, 
my  spouse;  thou  hast  ravished  my  heart 
with  one  of  thine  eyes,  with  one  chain  of 
thy  neck. 

10  How  fair  is  thy  love,  my  sister,  my  spouse ! 
how  much  better  is  thy  love  than  wine ! and 
the  smell  of  thine  ointments  than  ail  spices! 
11  Thy  lips,  O my  spouse,  drop  as  the  honey- 
comb : honey  and  milk  are  under  thy  tongue ; 
and  the  smell  of  thy  garments  is  like  the 
smell  of  Lebanon. 

12  A garden  inclosed  is  my  sister,  my 
spouse ; a spring  shut  up,  a fountain  sealed. 
13  Thy  plants  are  an  orchard  of  pomegran- 
ates, with  pleasant  fruits;  camphire,  with 
spikenard, 

14  Spikenard  and  saffron;  calamus  and  cin- 
namon, with  all  trees  of  frankincense; 
myrrh  and  aloes,  with  all  the  chief  spices ; 

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Description  of  ChrisL 

15  A fountain  of  gardens,  a well  of  living 
waters,  and  streams  from  Lebanon. 

16  t Awake,  O north  wind ; and  come,  thou 
south  ; blow  upon  my  garden,  that  the  spices 
thereof  may  flow  out.  Let  my  beloved 
come  into  his  garden,  and  eat  his  pleasant 
fruits. 

CHAPTER  V. 

A description  of  Christ, 

I  AM  come  into  my  garden,  my  sister,  my 
spouse : I have  gathered  my  myrrh  with 
my  spice ; I have  eaten  my  honeycomb  with 
m'y  honey ; I have  drunk  my  wine  with  my 
milk:  eat,  O friends;  drink,  yea,  drink 
abundantly,  O beloved. 

3  t I sleep,  but  my  heart  waketh : it  is  the 
voice  of  my  beloved  that  knocketh,  saying. 
Open  to  me,  my  sister,  my  love,  my  dove, 
my  undefiled : for  my  head  is  filled  with 
dew,  o>nd  my  locks  with  the  drops  of  the 
night. 

3  I have  put  off  my  coat ; how  shall  I put  it 
on?  I have  washed  my  feet;  how  shall  I 
defile  them?  * 

4  My  beloved  put  in  his  hand  by  the  hole  of 
the  door,  and  my  bowels  were  moved  for 
him. 

5  T rose  up  to  open  to  my  beloved  ; and  my 
hands  dropped  with  myrrh,  and  my  fingers 
with  sweet  smelling  myrrh,  upon  the  handles 
of  the  lock. 

6  I opened  to  my  beloved ; but  my  beloved 
had  withdrawn  himself,  and  was  gone : my 
soul  failed  when  he  spake:  I sought  him, 
but  I could  not  find  him ; I called  him,  but 
he  gave  me  no  answer. 

7  The  watchmen  that  went  about  the  city 
found  me,  they  smote  me,  they  wounded 
me ; the  keepers  of  the  walls  took  away  my 
vail  from  me. 

8  I charge  you,  O daughters  of  Jerusalem, 
if  ye  find  my  beloved,  that  ye  tell  him,  that 
I am  sick  of  love. 

9  ^ What  is  thy  beloved  more  than  another 
beloved,  O thou  fairest  among  women? 
what  is  thy  beloved  more  than  another  be- 
loved, that  thou  dost  so  charge  us? 

10  My  beloved  is  white  and  ruddy,  the 
chief est  among  ten  thousand, 
n His  head  is  as  the  most  fine  gold;  his 
locks  are  bushy,  and  black  as  a raven  : 

12  His  eyes  are  as  the  eyes  of  doves  by  the 
riv^ers  of  waters,  washed  with  milk,  and 
fitly  set: 

13  His  cheeks  are  as  a bed  of  spices,  as  sweet 
flowers : his  lips  like  lilies,  dropping  sweet 
smelling  myrrh: 

14  His  hands  are  as  gold  rings  set  with  the 
beryl : his  belly  is  as  bright  ivory  overlaid 
with  sapphires: 

15  His  legs  are  as  pillars  of  marble,  set  upon 
sockets  of  fine  gold : his  countenance  is  as 
Lebanon,  excellent  as  the  cedars: 

16  His  mouth  is  most  sweet : yea,  he  is  alto- 
gether lovely.  This  is  my  beloved,  and  this 
is  my  friend,  O daughters  of  Jerusalem. 

CHAPTER  VI. 

The  church  professeth  her  faith. 

WHITHER  is  thy  beloved  gone,  O thou 
fairest  among  women?  whither  is  thy 
beloved  turned  aside?  that  we  may  seek 
him  with  thee, 

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The  graces  of  the  church. 


2 My  beloved  is  gone  down  into  his  garden, 
to  the  beds  of  spices,  to  feed  in  the  gardens, 
and  to  gather  lilies. 

3 I am  my  beloved’s,  and  my  beloved  is 
mine:  he  feedeth  among  the  lilies. 

4 ^ Thou  art  beautiful,  O my  love,  as  Tir- 
zah,  comely  as  Jerusalem,  terrible  as  an 
army  with  banners. 

5 Turn  away  thine  eyes  from  me,  for  they 
have  overcome  me : thy  hair  is  as  a,  flock  of 
goats  that  appear  from  Gilead : 

6 Thy  teeth  are  as  a flock  of  sheep  which  go 
up  from  the  washing,  whereof  every  one 
beareth  twins,  and  there  is  not  one  barren 
among  them. 

7 As  a piece  of  a pomegranate  are  thy  tem- 
ples within  thy  locks. 

8 There  are  threescore  queens,  and  four- 
score concubines,  and  virgins  without 
number. 

9 My  dove,  my  undefiled  is  hut  one ; she  is 
the  only  one  of  her  mother,  she  is  the  choice 
one  of  her  that  bare  her.  The  daughters 
saw  her,  and  blessed  her ; yea,  the  queens 
and  the  concubines,  and  they  praised  her. 

10  Who  is  she  that  looketh  forth  as  the 
morning,  fair  as  the  moon,  clear  as  the  sun, 
and  terrible  as  an  army  with  banners? 

11  I went  down  into  the  garden  of  nuts  to 
see  the  fruits  of  the  valley,  and  to|ee  wheth- 
er the  vine  flourished,  and  the  pomegranates 
budded. 

12  Or  ever  I was  aware,  my  soul  made  me 
like  the  chariots  of  Ammi-nadib. 

13  Return,  return,  O Shulamite ; return,  re- 
turn, that  we  mav  look  upon  thee.  What 
will  ye  see  in  the  Shulamite  ? As  it  were  the 
company  of  two  armies. 

CHAPTER  VTI. 

The  graces  of  the  church. 

HOW  beautiful  are  thy  feet  with  shoes,  O 
prince’s  daughter!  the  joints  of  thy 
thighs  are  like  jewels,  the  work  of  the  hands 
of  a cunning  workman. 

2 Thy  navel  is  like  a round  goblet,  which 
wanteth  not  liquor:  thy  bcflly  is  like  a heap 
of  wheat  set  about  with  lilies. 

3 Thy  two  breasts  are  like  two  young  roes 
that  are  twins. 

4  Thy  neck  w as  a tower  of  ivory ; thine  eyes 
like  tile  flshpools  in  Heshbon,  by  the  gate  of 
Bath-rabbim : thy  nose  Is  as  the  tower  of 
Lebanon  which  looketh  toward  Damascus. 

5  Thine  head  upon  thee  is  like  Carmel,  and 
the  hair  of  thine  head  like  purple;  the  King 
is  held  in  the  galleries. 

6  How  fair  and  how  pleasant  art  thou,  O 
love,  for  delights! 

7  This  thy  stature  is  like  to  a palm  tree,  and 
thy  breasts  to  clusters  of  grapes.. 

8  I said,  I will  go  up  to  the  palm  tree,  I will 
take  hold  of  the  boughs  thereof : now  also 
thy  breasts  shall  be  as  clusters  of  the  vine, 
and  the  smell  of  thy  nose  like  apples ; 

9  And  the  roof  of  thy  mouth  like  the  best 
wine  for  my  beloved,  that  goeth  down 
sweetly,  causing  the  lips  of  those  that  are 
asleep  to  speak.  , , . ^ • 

10  ^ I am  my  beloved’s,  and  his  desire  is 
toward  me.  , ^ 

11  Come,  my  beloved,  let  us  go  forth  into 
the  field ; let  us  lodge  in  the  villages. 

12  Let  us  get  up  early  to  the  vineyards : let 


The  church's  ISAIAH,!.  love  to  Christ, 


us  see  if  the  vine  flourish,  whether  the  ten- 
der rape  appear,  and  the  pomegranates  bud 
forth  : there  will  1 g-ive  thee  my  loves. 

13  The  mandrakes  give  a smell,  and  at  our 
gates  are  all  manner  of  pleasant /rmty,  new 
and  old,  which  I have  laid  up  for  thee,  O my 
beloved. 

CHAPTER  VIII. 

Love  of  the  church  to  Christ. 

OTHAT  thou  wert  as  my  brother,  that 
sucked  the  breasts  of  my  mother ! when 
I should  find  thee  without,  I would  kiss 
thee ; yea,  I should  not  be  despised. 

2  I would  lead  thee,  and  bring  thee  into  my 
mother’s  house,  who  would  instruct  me:  I 
would  cause  thee  to  drink  of  spiced  wine  of 
the  juice  of  my  pomegranate. 

3  His  left  hand  should  be  under  my  head, 
and  his  right  hand  should  embrace  me. 

4  I charge  you,  O daughters  of  Jerusalem, 
that  ye  stir  not  up,  nor  awake  my  love, 
until  he  please. 

5  Who  is  this  that  cometh  up  from  the  wil- 
derness, leaning  upon  her  beloved ? I raised 
thee  up  under  the  apple  tree:  there  thy 
mother  brought  thee  forth ; there  she 
brought  thee  forth  that  bare  thee. 

6  1 Set  me  as  a seal  upon  thine  heart,  as  a 
seal  upon  thine  arm:  for  love  is  strong  as 


death;  jealousy  is  cruel  as  the  grave:  the 
coals  thereof  are  coals  of  fire,  which  hath  a 
most  vehement  flame. 

7 Many  waters  cannot  quench  love,  neither 
can  the  floods  drown  it : if  a man  would  give 
all  the  substance  of  his  house  for  love,  it 
would  utterly  be  contemned. 

8 t We  have  a little  sister,  and  she  hath  no 
breasts : what  shall  we  do  for  our  sister  in 
the  day  when  she  shall  be  spoken  for? 

9 If  she  he  a wall,  we  will  build  upon  her  a 
palace  of  silver:  and  if  she  be  a door,  we 
will  inclose  her  with  boards  of  cedar. 

10  I am  a wall,  and  my  breasts  like  towers: 
then  was  I in  his  eyes  as  one  that  found  fa- 
vour. 

11  Solomon  had  a vineyard  at  Baal-hamon ; 
he  let  out  the  vineyard  unto  keepers ; every 
one  for  the  fruit  thereof  was  to  bring  a 
thousand  pieces  of  silver. 

12  My  vineyard,  which  is  mine,  is  before 
me : thou,  O Solomon,  must  have  a thousand, 
and  those  that  keep  the  fruit  thereof  two 
hundred. 

13  Thou  that  dwellest  in  the  gardens,  the 
companions  hearken  to  thy  voice : cause  me 
to  hear  it. 

14  IF  Make  haste,  my  beloved,  and  be  thou 
like  to  a roe  or  to  a young  hart  upon  the 
mountains  of  spices. 


THE  BOOK  OF 

THE  PROPHET  ISAIAH. 


CHAPTER  I. 

Isaiah's  complaint  of  Judah. 

The  vision  of  Isaiah  the  son  of  Amoz, 
which  he  saw  concerning  Judah  and  Je- 
rusalem in  the  days  of  Uzziah,  Jotham,  Ahaz, 
and  Hezekiah,  kings  of  Judah. 

2 Hear,  O heavens,  and  give  ear,  O earth : 
for  the  Lord  hath  spoken ; I have  nourished 
and  brought  up  children,  and  they  have  re- 
belled against  me. 

3The  ox  knoweth  his  owner,  and  the  ass  his 
inaster’s  crib : but  Israel  doth  not  know,  my 
people  doth  not  consider. 

4  Ah  sinful  nation,  a people  laden  with  iniq- 
uity, a seed  of  evil  doers,  children  that  are 
corrupters:  they  have  forsaken  the  Lord, 
they  have  provoked  the  Holy  One  of  Israel 
unto  anger,  they  are  gone  away  backward. 

5  IF  Why  should  ye  be  stricken  any  more  ? 
ye  will  revolt  more  and  more:  the  whole 
head  is  sick,  and  the  whole  heart  faint. 

6  From  the  sole  of  the  foot  even  unto  the 
head  there  is  no  soundness  in  it;  but  wounds, 
and  bruises,  and  putrifying  sores : they  have 
not  been  closed,  neither  bound  up,  neither 
mollified  with  ointment. 

7  Your  country  is  desolate,  your  cities  are 
burned  with  fire:  your  land,  strangers  de- 
vour it  in  your  presence,  and  it  is  desolate, 
as  overthrown  by  strangers. 

8  And  the  daughter  of  Zion  is  left  as  a cot- 
tage in  a vineyard,  as  a lodge  in  a garden  of 
cucumbers,  as  a besieged  city. 

9  Except  the  Lord  of  hosts  had  left  unto  us 


a very  small  remnant,  we  should  have  been 
as  Sodom,  and  we  should  have  been  like  un- 
to Gomorrah. 

10  ^ Hear  the  word  of  the  Lord,  ye  rulers 
of  Sodom ; give  ear  unto  the  law  of  our  God, 
ye  people  of  Gomorrah. 

11  To  what  purpose  is  the  multitude  of 
your  sacrifices  unto  me?  saith  the  Lord  : I 
am  full  of  the  burnt  offerings  of  rams,  and 
the  fat  of  fed  beasts;  and  I delight  not  i <( 
the  blood  of  bullocks,  or  of  lambs,  or  of  he 
goats. 

12  When  ye  come  to  appear  before  me,  'who 
hath  required  this  at  your  hand,  to  tread  my 
courts? 

13  Bring  no  more  vain  oblations ; incense  is 
an  abomination  unto  me;  the  new  moons 
and  sabbaths,  the  calling  of  assemblies,  I 
cannot  away  with ; it  is  iniquity,  even  the 
solemn  meeting. 

14  Your  new  moons  and  your  appointed 
feasts  my  soul  hateth : they  are  a trouble 
unto  me;  I am  weary  to  bear  them. 

15  And  when  ye  spread  forth  your  hands,  I 
will  hide  mine  eyes  from  you ; yea,  when 
ye  make  many  prayers,  I will  not  hear; 
your  hands  are  full  of  blood. 

16  IF  Wash  ye,  make  you  clean;  put  away 
the  evil  of  your  doings  from  before  mine 
eyes;  cease  to  do  evil; 

17  Learn  to  do  well ; seek  judgment,  relieve 
the  oppressed,  judge  the  fatherless,  plead  for 
the  widow. 

18  Come  now,  and  let  us  reason  together, 
saith  the  Lord  ; though  your  gins  be  as  scar- 


Coming  of  Christ's  kingdom.  ISAIAH,  II.  The  terrible  day  of  the  Lord, 


let,  they  shall  be  as  white  as  snow ; though 
they  be  red  like  crimson,  they  shall  be  as 
wool. 

19  If  ye  be  willing  and  obedient,  ye  shall  eat 
the  good  of  the  land : 

;^0  But  if  ye  refuse  and  rebel,  ye  shall  be  de- 
voured with  the  sword;  for  the  mouth  of 
the  Lord  hath  spoken  it 
21 1 How  is  the  faithful  city  become  a har- 
lot I it  was  full  of  judgment ; righteousness 
lodged  in  it;  but  now  murderers. 

22  Thy  silver  Is  become  dross,  thy  wine 
mixed  with  water: 

33  Thy  princes  are  rebellious,  and  compan- 
ions of  thieves : every  one  loveth  gifts,  and 
folio weth  after  rewards : they  judge  not  the 
fatherless,  neither  doth  the  cause  of  the  wid- 
ow come  unto  them. 

34  Therefore  saith  the  Lord,  the  Lord  of 
hosts,  the  Mighty  One  of  Israel,  Ah,  I will 
ease  me  of  mine  adversaries,  and  avenge  me 
of  mine  enemies. 

35  If  And  I will  turn  my  hand  upon  thee, 
^nd  purely  purge  away  thy  dross,  and  take 
away  all  thy  tin : 

36  And  I will  restore  thy  judges  as  at  the 
first,  and  thy  counsellors  as  at  the  begin- 
ning : afterward  thou  shalt  be  called,  The 
city  of  righteousness,  the  faithful  city. 

37  Zion  shall  be  redeemed  with  judgment, 
and  her  converts  with  righteousness. 

38  t And  the  destruction  of  the  transgress- 
ors and  of  the  sinners  shall  he  together,  and 
they  that  forsake  the  Lord  shall  be  con- 
sumed. 

39  For  they  shall  be  ashamed  of  the  oaks 
which  ye  have  desired,  and  ye  shall  be  con- 
founded for  the  gardens  that  ye  have 
chosen. 

30  For  ye  shall  be  as  an  oak  whose  leaf  fad- 
eth,  and  as  a garden  that  hath  no  water. 

31  And  the  strong  shall  be  as  tow,  and  the 
maker  of  it  as  a spark,  and  they  shall  both 
burn  together,  and  none  shall  quench  them. 

CHAPTER  II. 

Christ's  kingdom  foretold. 

The  word  that  Isaiah  the  son  of  Amoz  saw 
concerning  Judah  and  Jerusalem. 

3  And  it  shall  come  to  pass  in  the  last  days, 
that  the  mountain  of  the  Lord’s  house  shall 
be  established  in  the  top  of  the  mountains, 
and  shall  be  exalted  above  the  hills  ; and  all 
nations  shall  flow  unto  it. 

3  And  many  people  shall  go  and  say,  Come 
ye,  and  let  us  go  up  to  the  mountain  of  the 
Lord,  to  the  house  of  the  God  of  Jacob ; 
and  he  will  teach  us  of  his  ways,  and  we  will 
walk  in  his  paths : for  out  of  Zion  shall  go 
forth  the  law,  and  the  word  of  the  Lord 
from  Jerusalem. 

4  And  he  shall  judge  among  the  nations, 
and  shall  rebuke  many  people : and  they 
shall  beat  their  swords  into  ploughshares, 
and  their  spears  into  pruninghooks : nation 
shall  not  lift  up  sword  against  nation,  nei- 
ther shall  they  learn  war  any  more. 

5  O house  of  Jacob,  come  ye,  and  let  us 
walk  in  the  light  of  the  Lord. 

6  If  Therefore  thou  hast  forsaken  thy  peo- 
ple the  house  of  Jacob,  because  they  be  re- 
plenished from  the  east,  and  are  soothsayers 
like  the  Philistines,  and  they  please  them- 
selves in  the  children  of  strangers. 

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7 Their  land  also  is  full  of  silver  and  gold, 
neither  is  there  any  end  of  their  treasures ; 
their  land  is  also  full  of  horses,  neither  is 
there  any  end  of  their  chariots: 

8 Their  land  also  is  full  of  idols ; they  wor- 
ship the- work  of  their  own  hands,  that  which 
their  own  fingers  have  made : 

9 And  the  mean  man  boweth  down,  and  the 
great  man  humbleth  himself : therefore  for- 
give them  not. 

10 1 Enter  into  the  rock,  and  hide  thee  in 
the  dust,  for  fear  of  the  Lord,  and  for  the 
glory  of  his  majesty. 

11  The  lofty  looks  of  man  shall  be  humbled, 
and  the  haughtiness  of  men  shall  be  bowed 
down ; and  the  Lord  alone  shall  be  exalted 
in  that  day. 

13  For  the  day  of  the  Lord  of  hosts  shall  he 
upon  every  one  that  is  proud  and  lofty,  and 
upon  every  one  that  is  lifted  up ; and  he  shall 
be  brought  low : 

13  And  upon  all  the  cedars  of  Lebanon,  that 
are  high  and  lifted  up,  and  upon  all  the  oaks 
of  Bashan, 

14  And  upon  all  the  high  mountains,  and 
upon  all  the  hills  that  are  lifted  up, 

15  And  upon  every  high  tower,  and  upon 
every  fenced  wall, 

16  And  upon  all  the  ships  of  Tarshish,  and 
upon  all  pleasant  pictures. 

17  And  the  loftiness  of  man  shall  be  bowed 
down,  and  the  haughtiness  of  men  shall  be 
made  low ; and  the  Lord  alone  sball  be  ex- 
alted in  that  day. 

18  And  the  idols  he  shall  utterly  abolish. 

19  And  they  shall  go  into  the  holes  of  the 
rocks,  and  into  the  caves  of  the  earth,  for 
fear  of  the  Lord,  and  for  the  glory  of  his 
majesty,  when  he  ariseth  to  shake  terribly 
the  earth. 

30  In  that  day  a man  shall  cast  his  idols  of 
silver,  and  his  idols  of  gold,  which  they  made 
each  one  for  himself  to  worship,  to  the  moles 
and  to  the  bats ; 

31  To  go  into  the  clefts  of  the  rocks,  and 
into  the  tops  of  the  ragged  rocks,  for  fear  of 
the  Lord,  and  for  the  glory  of  his  majesty, 
when  he  ariseth  to  shake  terribly  the  earth. 

33  Cease  ye  from  man,  whose  breath  is  in 
his  nostrils ; for  wherein  is  he  to  be  ac- 
counted of? 

CHAPTER  III. 

The  calamities  occasioned  hy  sin. 

For,  behold,  the  Lord,  the  Lord  of  hosts, 
doth  take  away  from  Jerusalem  and 
from  Judah  the  stay  and  the  staff,  the 
whole  stay  of  bread,  and  the  whole  stay  of 
water, 

3 The  mighty  man,  and  the  man  of  war,  the 
judge,  and  the  prophet,  and  the  prudent, 
and  the  ancient, 

3 The  captain  of  fifty,  and  the  honourable 
man,  and  the  counsellor,  and  the  cunning 
artificer,  and  the  eloquent  orator. 

4  And  I will  give  children  to  he  their 
princes,  and  babes  shall  rule  over  them. 

5  And  the  people  shall  be  oppressed,  every 
one  by  another,  and  every  one  by  his  neigh- 
bour: the  child  shall  behave  himself  proud- 
ly against  the  ancient,  and  the  base  against 
the  honourable. 

6  When  a man  shall  take  hold  of  his  broth- 
er of  the  house  of  his  father,  saying,  Thou 


Caktmities  coming  upon  Judah.  ISAIAH,  V.  The  parable  of  a vineyard. 


hast  clothing,  be  thou  our  ruler,  and  let  this 
ruin  he  und -r  thy  hand : 

7 111  that  day  shall  he  swear,  saying,  I will 
not  be  a healer ; for  in  my  house  is  neither 
bread  nor  clothing : make  me  not  a ruler  of 
the  people. 

8 For  Jerusalem  is  ruined,  and  Judah  is 
ralleii : because  their  tongue  and  their  do- 
ings are  against  the  Lord,  to  provoke  the 
eyes  of  his  glory. 

9 T The  shew  of  their  countenance  doth 
witness  against  them ; and  they  declare 
their  sin  as  Sodom,  they  hide  it  not.  Woe 
unto  their  soul  I for  they  have  rewarded 
evil  unto  themselves. 

10  Say  ye  to  the  righteous,  that  it  shall  he 
well  with  him:  for  they  shall  eat  the  fruit 
of  their  doings. 

11  Woe  unto  the  wicked  I it  shall  he  iU  with 
him:  for  the  reward  of  his  hands  shall  be 
given  him. 

12  1 As  for  my  people,  children  are  their 
oppressors,  and  women  rule  over  them.  O 
my  people,  they  which  lead  thee  cause  thee 
to  err,  and  destroy  the  way  of  thy  paths. 

13  The  Lord  standeth  up  to  plead,  and 
standeth  to  judge  the  people. 

14  The  Lord  will  enter  into  judgment  with 
the  ancients  of  his  people,  and  the  princes 
thereof : for  ye  have  eaten  up  the  vineyard ; 
the  spoil  of  the  poor  is  in  your  houses. 

15  What  mean  ye  that  ye  beat  my  people  to 
pieces,  and  grind  the  faces  of  the  poor? 
saith  the  Lord  God  of  hosts. 

16  Moreover  the  Lord  saith.  Because  the 
daughters  of  Zion  are  haughty,  and  walk 
with  stretched  forth  necks  and  wanton 
eyes,  walking  and  mincing  as  they  go,  and 
making  a tinkling  with  their  feet: 

17  Therefore  the  Lord  will  smite  with  a 
scab  the  crown  of  the  head  of  the  daugh- 
ters of  Zion,  and  the  Lord  will  discover 
their  secret  parts. 

18  In  that  day  the  Lord  will  take  away  the 
bravery  of  their  tinkling  ornaments  about 
their  feet,  and  their  cauls,  and  their  round 
tires  like  the  moon, 

19  The  chains,  and  the  bracelets,  and  the 
mufiaers, 

20  The  bonnets,  and  the  ornaments  of  the 
legs,  and  the  headbands,  and  the  tablets, 
and  the  earrings, 

21  The  rings,  and  nose  jewels, 

22  The  changeable  suits  of  apparel,  and  the 
mantles,  and  the  wimples,  and  the  crisping 
pins, 

23  The  glasses,  and  the  fine  linen,  and  the 
hoods,  and  the  vails. 

24  And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  that  instead  of 
sweet  smell  there  shall  be  stink;  and  instead 
of  a girdle  a rent;  and  instead  of  well  set 
hair  baldness ; and  instead  of  a stomacher  a 
girding  of  sackcloth  ; and  burning  instead 
of  beauty. 

25  Thy  men  shall  fall  by  the  sword,  and  thy 
mighty  in  the  war. 

26  And  her  gates  shall  lament  and  mourn ; 
and  she  being  desolate  shall  sit  upon  the 
ground. 

CHAPTER  lY. 

Blessings  of  ChrisVs  kingdom. 

AND  in  that  d«y  seven  women  shall  take 
iA.  hold  of  one  man,  saying,  We  will  eat 


our  own  bread,  and  wear  our  own  apparel ; 
only  let  us  be  called  by  thy  name,  to  take 
away  our  reproach. 

2 In  that  day  shall  the  branch  of  the  Lord 
be  beautiful  and  glorious,  and  the  fruit  of 
the  earth  shall  he  excellent  and  comely  for 
them  that  are  escaped  of  Israel. 

3 And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  that  he  that  is 
left  in  Zion,  and  he  that  remaineth  in  Jerusa- 
lem, shall  be  called  holy,  even  every  one  that 
is  written  among  the  living  in  Jerusalem  : 

4 When  the  Lord  shall  have  washed  away 
the  filth  of  the  daughters  of  Zion,  and  shall 
have  purged  the  blood  of  Jerusalem  from 
the  midst  thereof  by  the  spirit  of  judgment, 
and  by  the  spirit  of  burning. 

5 And  the  Lord  will  create  upon  every 
dwellingplace  of  mount  Zion,  and  upon  her 
assemblies,  a cloud  and  smoke  by  day,  and 
the  shining  of  a flaming  fire  by  night:  for 
upon  all  the  glory  shall  he  a defence. 

6 And  there  shall  be  a tabernacle  for  a 
shadow  in  the  daytime  from  the  heat,  and 
for  a place  of  refuge,  and  for  a covert  from 
storm  and  from  rain. 

CHAPTER  V. 

God's  severe  judgments  on  Israel. 

NOW  will  I sing  to  my  well  beloved  a song 
of  my  beloved  touching  his  vineyard. 
My  well  beloved  hath  a vineyard  in  a very 
fruitful  hill: 

2  And  he  fenced  it,  and  gathered  out  the 
stones  thereof,  and  planted  it  with  the  choi- 
cest vine,  and  built  a tower  in  the  midst  of 
it,  and  also  made  a winepress  therein : and 
he  looked  that  it  should  bring  forth  grapes, 
and  it  brought  forth  wild  grapes. 

3  And  now,  O inhabitants  of  Jerusalem, 
and  men  of  Judah,  judge,  T pray  you,  be- 
twixt me  and  my  vineyard. 

4  What  could  have  been  done  more  to 
my  vineyard,  that  I have  not  done  in  it? 
wherefore,  Avhen  I looked  that  it  should 
bring  forth  grapes,  brought  it  forth  wild 
grapes  ? 

5  And  now  go  to  ; I will  tell  you  what  I will 
do  to  my  vineyard:  I will  take  away  the 
hedge  thereof,  and  it  shall  be  eaten  up ; and 
break  down  the  wall  thereof,  and  it  shall  be 
trodden  down : 

6  And  I will  lay  it  waste:  it  shall  not  be 
pruned,  nor  digged ; but  there  shall  come 
up  briers  and  thorns : I will  also  command 
the  clouds  that  they  rain  no  rain  upon  it. 

7  For  the  vineyard  of  the  Lord  of  hosts 
is  the  house  of  Israel,  and  the  men  of  Judah 
his  pleasant  plant : and  he  looked  for  judg- 
ment, but  behold  oppression ; for  righteous- 
ness, but  behold  a cry. 

8  H Woe  unto  them  that  join  house  to 
house,  that  lay  field  to  field,  till  there  he 
no  place,  that  they  may  be  placed  alone 
in  the  midst  of  the  earth ! 

9  In  mine  ears  said  the  Lord  of  hosts.  Of 
a truth  many  houses  shall  be  desolate,  even 
great  and  fair,  without  inhabitant. 

10  Yea,  ten  acres  of  vineyard  shall  yield  one 
bath,  and  the  seed  of  a homer  shall  yield  an 
ephah. 

11  t Woe  unto  them  that  rise  up  early  in 
the  morning,  that  they  may  follow  strong 
drink;  that  continue  until  night,  till  wine 
inflame  them! 


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God's  judgments  upon  sinners,  ISAIAH,  VI.  Vision  of  God's  glory. 


12  And  the  harp  and  the  viol,  the  tabret  and 
pipe,  and  wine,  are  in  their  feasts : but  they 
re^rard  not  the  work  of  the  Lord,  neither 
consider  the  operation  of  his  hands. 

13  ^ Therefore  iny  people  are  gone  into 
captivity,  because  they  have  no  knowledge ; 
and  their  honourable  men  are  famished,  and 
their  multitude  dried  up  with  thirst. 

If  Therefore  hell  hath  enlarged  herself,  and 
opened  her  mouth  without  measure:  and 
their  glory,  and  their  multitude,  and  their 
pomp,  and  he  that  rejoiceth,  shall  descend 
into  it. 

15  And  the  mean  man  shall  be  brought 
down,  and  the  mighty  man  shall  be  humbled, 
and  the  eyes  of  the  lofty  shall  be  humbled : 

16  But  the  Lord  of  hosts  shall  be  exalted 
in  judgment,  and  God  that  is  holy  shall  be 
sanctified  in  righteousness. 

17  Then  shall  the  lambs  feed  after  their 
manner,  and  the  waste  places  of  the  fat  ones 
shall  strangers  eat. 

18  Woe  unto  them  that  draw  iniquity  with 
cords  of  vanity,  and  sin  as  it  were  with  a 
cart  rope: 

19  That  say.  Let  him  make  speed,  and  hast- 
en his  work,  that  we  may  see  it : and  let  the 
counsel  of  the  Holy  One  of  Israel  draw  nigh 
and  come,  that  we  may  know  it ! 

20  f Woe  unto  them  that  call  evil  good,  and 
good  evil : that  put  darkness  for  light,  and 
light  for  darkness ; that  put  bitter  for  sweet, 
and  sweet  for  bitter ! 

21  Woe  unto  them  that  are  wise  in  their 
own  eyes,  and  prudent  in  their  own  sight ! 

22  Woe  unto  them  that  are  mighty  to  drink 
wine,  and  men  of  strength  to  mingle  strong 
drink : 

23  Which  justify  the  wicked  for  reward, 
and  take  away  the  righteousness  of  the 
righteous  from  him ! 

24  Therefore  as  the  fire  devoureth  the  stub- 
ble, and  the  flame  consumeth  the  chaff,  so 
their  root  shall  be  as  rottenness,  and  their 
blossom  shall  go  up  as  dust:  because  they 
have  cast  away  the  law  of  the  Lord  of 
hosts,  and  despised  the  word  of  the  Holy 
One  of  Israel. 

25  Therefore  is  the  anger  of  the  Lord  kin- 
dled against  his  people,  and  he  hath  stretch- 
ed forth  his  hand  against  them,  and  hath 
smitten  them : and  the  hills  did  tremble,  and 
their  carcasses  were  torn  in  the  midst  of  the 
streets.  For  all  this  his  anger  is  not  turned 
away,  but  bis  hand  is  stretched  out  still. 

26  II  And  he  will  lift  up  an  ensign  to  the  na- 
tions from  far,  and  will  hiss  unto  them  from 
the  end  of  the  earth : and,  behold,  they  shall 
come  with  speed  swiftly : 

27  None  shall  be  weary  nor  stumble  among 
them ; none  shall  slumber  nor  sleep ; neither 
shall  the  girdle  of  their  loins  be  loosed,  nor 
the  latchet  of  their  shoes  be  broken : 

28  Whose  arrows  are  sharp,  and  all  their 
bows  bent,  their  horses’  hoofs  shall  be 
counted  like  flint,  and  their  wheels  like  a 
whirlwind : 

29  Their  roaring  shall  he  like  a lion,  they 
shall  roar  like  young  lions ; yea,  they  shall 
roar,  and  lay  hold  of  the  prey,  and  shall 
carry  it  away  safe,  and  none  shall  deliver  it. 

30  And  in  that  day  they  shall  roar  against 
them  like  the  roaring  of  the  sea : and  if  one 
look  unto  the  land,  behold  darkness  ana  SOr- 

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row ; and  the  light, is  darkened  in  the  heavens 
thereof. 

CHAPTER  VI. 

Isaiah's  vision  of  God's  glory. 

IN  the  year  that  king  Uzziah  died  I saw 
also  the  Lord  sitting  upon  a throne,  high 
and  lifted  up,  and  his  train  filled  the  temple. 
2 Above  it  stood  the  seraphim : each  one 
had  six  wings ; with  twain  he  covered  his 
face,  and  with  twain  he  covered  his  feet,  and 
with  twain  he  did  fly. 

3  And  one  cried  unto  another,  and  said. 
Holy,  holy,  holy,  is  the  Lord  of  hosts:  the 
whole  earth  is  full  of  his  glory. 

4  And  the  posts  of  the  door  moved  at  the 
voice  of  him  that  cried,  and  the  house  was 
filled  with  smoke. 

5  H Then  said  I,  Woe  is  me!  for  I am  un- 
done ; because  I am  a man  of  unclean  lips, 
and  I dwell  in  the  midst  of  a people  of  un- 
clean lips:  for  mine  eyes  have  seen  the 
King,  the  Lord  of  hosts. 

6  Then  flew  one  of  the  seraphim  unto  me, 
having  a live  coal  in  his  hand,  which  he  had 
taken  with  the  tongs  from  off  the  altar : 

7  And  he  laid  it  upon  my  mouth,  and  said, 
Lo,  this  hath  touched  thy  lips;  and  thine 
iniquity  is  taken  away,  and  thy  sin  purged. 

8  Also  I heard  the  voice  of  the  Lord,  saying. 
Whom  shall  I send,  and  who  will  go  for  us? 
Then  said  I,  Here  am  I ; send  me. 

9  1 And  he  said.  Go,  and  tell  this  people. 
Hear  ye  indeed,  but  understand  not ; and  see 
ye  indeed,  but  perceive  not. 

*10  Make  the  heart  of  this  people  fat,  and 
make  their  ears  heavy,  and  shut  their  eyes; 
lest  they  see  with  their  eyes,  and  hear  with 
their  ears,  and  understand  with  their  heart, 
and  convert,  and  be  healed. 

11  Then  said  I,  Lord,  how  long?  And  he 
answered.  Until  the  cities  be  wasted  with- 
out inhabitant,  and  the  houses  without 
man,  and  the  land  be  utterly  desolate, 

12  And  the  Lord  have  removed  men  far 
away,  and  there  he  a great  forsaking  in  the 
midst  of  the  land. 

13  1 But  yet  in  it  shall  he  a tenth,  and  it 
shall  return,  and  shall  be  eaten:  as  a teil 
tree,  and  as  an  oak,  whose  substance  is  in 
them,  when  they  cast  their  leaves:  so  the 
holy  seed  shall  he  the  substance  thereof. 

CHAPTER  VII. 

Ahaz  comforted  hy  Isaiah. 

AND  it  came  to  pass  in  the  days  of  Ahaz 
jl\.  the  son  of  Jotham,  the  son  of  Uzziah, 
king  of  Judah,  that  Rezin  the  king  of  Syria, 
and  Pekah  the  son  of  Remaliah,  king  of  Is- 
rael, went  up  toward  Jerusalem  to  war 
against  it,  but  could  not  prevail  against  it. 

2  And  it  was  told  the  house  of  David,  say- 
ing, Syria  is  confederate  with  Ephraim. 
And  his  heart  was  moved,  and  the  heart  of 
his  people,  as  the  trees  of  the  wood  are 
moved  with  the  wind. 

3  Then  said  the  Lord  unto  Isaiah,  Go  forth 
now  to  meet  Ahaz,  thou,  and  Shear-jashub 
thy  son,  at  the  end  of  the  conduit  of  the 
upper  pool,  in  the  highway  of  the  fuller  s 

field;  , , 

4  And  say  unto  him.  Take  heed,  and  be 
quiet ; fear  not,  neither  be  fainthearted  for 
tne  two  tails  of  these  smoking  firebrands,  for 


Christ  profnised  for  a si^n.  ISAIAH,  VIII.  Oreat  aMictions  to  idolaters. 


the  fierce  anger  of  Rezin  with  Syria,  and  of 

I he  son  of  Kemaliah. 

5 Because  Syria,  Ephraim,  and  the  son  of 
Remaliah,  have  taken  evil  counsel  against 
thee,  saying, 

6 Let  us  go  up  against  Judah,  and  vex  it, 
and  let  us  make  a breach  therein  for  us,  and 
set  a king  in  the  midst  of  it,  even  the  son  of 
Tabeal : 

7 Thus  saith  the  Lord  God,  It  shall  not 
stand,  neither  shall  it  come  to  pass. 

8 For  the  head  of  Syria  is  Damascus,  and 
the  head  of  Damascus  is  Rezin ; and  within 
threescore  and  five  years  shall  Ephraim  be 
broken,  that  it  be  not  a people. 

9 And  the  head  of  Ephraim  is  Samaria,  and 
the  head  of  Samaria  is  Remaliah’s  son.  If  ye 
will  not  believe,  surely  ye  shall  not  be  es- 
tablished. 

10  If  Moreover  the  Lord  spake  again  unto 
Ahaz,  saying, 

II  Ask  thee  a sign  of  the  Lord  thy  God ; 
ask  it  either  in  the  depth,  or  in  the  height 
above. 

12  But  Ahaz  said,  I will  not  ask,  neither 
will  I tempt  the  Lord. 

13  And  he  said,  Hear  ye  now,  O house  of 
David ; Is  it  a small  thing  for  you  to  weary 
men,  but  will  ye  weary  my  God  also  ? 

14  Therefore  the  Lord  himself  shall  give 
you  a sign ; Behold,  a virgin  shall  conceive, 
and  bear  a son,  and  shall  call  his  name  Im- 
manuel. 

15  Butter  and  honey  shall  he  eat,  that  he 
may  know  to  refuse  the  evil,  and  choose  the 
good. 

16  For  before  the  child  shall  know  to  re- 
fuse the  evil,  and  choose  the  good,  the  land 
that  thou  abhorrest  shall  be  forsaken  of 
both  her  kings. 

17  If  The  Lord  shall  bring  upon  thee,  and 
upon  thy  people,  and  upon  thy  father’s 
house,  days  that  have  not  come,  from  the 
day  that  Ephraim  departed  from  Judah; 
even  the  king  of  Assyria. 

18  And  it  shall  come  to  pass  in  that  day,  that 
the  Lord  shall  hiss  for  the  fly  that  is  in  the 
uttermost  part  of  the  rivers  of  Egypt,  and 
for  the  bee  that  is  in  the  land  of  Assyria. 

19  And  they  shall  come,  and  shall  rest  all 
of  them  in  the  desolate  valleys,  and  in  the 
holes  of  the  rocks,  and  upon  all  thorns,  and 
upon  all  bushes. 

20  In  the  same  day  shall  the  Lord  shave 
with  a razor  that  is  hired,  namely,  by  them 
beyond  the  river,  by  the  king  of  Assyria,  the 
head,  and  the  hair  of  the  feet:  and  it  shall 
also  consume  the  beard. 

21  And  it  shall  come  to  pass  in  that  day,  that 
a man  shall  nourish  a young  cow  and  two 
sheep ; 

22  And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  for  the  abund- 
ance of  milk  that  they  shall  give,  he  shall 
eat  butter : for  butter  and  honey  shall  every 
one  eat  that  is  left  in  the  land. 

23  And  it  shall  come  to  pass  in  that  day,  that 
every  place  shall  be,where  there  were  a thou- 
sand vines  at  a thousand  silverlings,  it  shall 
even  be  for  briers  and  thorns. 

24  With  arrows  and  with  bows  shall  men 
come  thither ; because  all  the  land  shall  be- 
come briers  and  thorns. 

25  And  on  all  hills  that  shall  be  digged  with 
the  mattock,  there  shall  not  come  thither 


the  fear  of  briers  and  thorns : but  it  shall  be 
for  the  sending  forth  of  oxen,  and  for  the 
treading  of  lesser  cattle. 

CHAPTER  VIII. 

Israel  and  Judah  threatened. 

']\T OREOVER  the  Lord  said  unto  me.  Take 
ItI-  thee  a great  roll,  and  write  in  it  with  a 
man’s  pen  concerning  Maher-shalal-hash- 
baz. 

2 And  I took  unto  me  faithful  witnesses  to 
record,  Uriah  the  priest,  and  Zechariah  the 
son  of  Jeberechiah 

3 And  I went  unto  the  prophetess ; and  she 
conceived,  and  bare  a son.  Then  said  the 
Lord  to  me,  Call  his  name  Maher-shalal- 
hash-baz. 

4 For  before  the  child  shall  have  knowledge 
to  cry.  My  father,  and  my  mother,  the  riches 
of  Damascus  and  the  spoil  of  Samaria  shall 
be  taken  away  before  the  king  of  Assyria. 

5 IF  The  Lord  spake  also  unto  me  again, 
saying, 

6 Forasmuch  as  this  people  refuseth  the 
waters  of  Shiloah  that  go  softly,  and  rejoice 
in  Rezin  and  Remaliah’s  son ; 

7 Now  therefore,  behold,  the  Lord  bringeth 
up  upon  them  the  waters  of  the  river, 
strong  and  many,  even  the  king  of  Assyria, 
and  all  his  glory : and  he  shall  come  up  over 
aU  his  channels,  and  go  over  all  his  banks : 

8 And  he  shall  pass  through  Judah;  he 
shall  overflow  and  go  over,  he  shall  reach 
even  to  the  neck ; and  the  stretching  out  of 
his  wings  shall  fill  the  breadth  of  thy  land, 

0 Immanuel. 

9 1 Associate  yourselves,  O ye  people,  and 
yb  shall  be  broken  in  pieces ; and  give  ear, 
all  ye  of  far  countries:  gird  yourselves,  and 
ye  shall  be  broken  in  pieces;  gird  your- 
selves, and  ye  shall  be  broken  in  pieces. 

10  Take  counsel  together,  and  it  shall  come 
to  nought ; speak  the  word,  and  it  shall  not 
stand : for  God  is  with  us. 

11  IF  For  the  Lord  spake  thus  to  me  with  a 
strong  hand,  and  instructed  me  that  I 
should  not  walk  in  the  way  of  this  people, 
saying, 

12  Say  ye  not,  A confederacy,  to  all  them  to 
whom  this  people  shall  say,  A confederacy ; 
neither  fear  ye  their  fear,  nor  be  afraid. 

13  Sanctify  the  Lord  of  hosts  himself ; and 
let  him  be  your  fear,  and  let  him  be  your 
dread. 

14  And  he  shall  be  for  a sanctuary ; but  for 
a stone  of  stumbling  and  for  a rock  of  of- 
fence to  both  the  houses  of  Israel,  for  a gin 
and  for  a snare  to  the  inhabitants  of  Jerusa- 
lem. 

15  And  many  among  them  shall  stumble, 
and  fall,  and  be  broken,  and  be  snared,  and 
be  taken. 

16  Bind  up  the  testimony,  seal  the  law 
among  my  disciples. 

17  And  I will  wait  upon  the  Lord,  that 
hideth  his  face  from  the  house  of  Jacob,  and 

1 will  look  for  him. 

18  Behold,  I and  the  children  whom  the 
Lord  hath  given  me  are  for  signs  and  for 
wonders  in  Israel  from  the  Lord  of  hosts, 
which  dwelleth  in  mount  Zion. 

19  IF  And  when  they  shall  say  unto  you, 
Seek  unto  them  that  have  familiar  spirits, 
and  unto  wizards  that  peep  and  that  mutter : 

457 


Judgments  upon  Israel. 


ISAIAH,  IX, 

should  not  a people  seek  unto  their  God? 
for  the  living  to  the  dead? 

20  To  the  law  and  to  the  testimony : if  they 
speak  not  according  to  this  word,  it  is  be- 
cause there  is  no  light  in  them. 

21  And  they  shall  pass  through  it,  hardly 
bestead  and  hungry:  and  it  shall  come  to 
pass,  that  when  they  shall  be  hungry,  they 
shall  fret  themselves,  and  curse  their  king 
and  their  God,  and  look  upward. 

22  And  they  shall  look  unto  the  earth ; and 
behold  trouble  and  darkness,  dimness  of  an- 
guish ; and  they  shall  he  driven  to  darkness. 


CHAPTER  IX. 

Christ's  hirth  and  Kingdom. 

Nevertheless  the  dimness  sMi  not  he 
such  as  was  in  her  vexation,  when  at  the 
first  he  lightly  afflicted  the  land  of  Zebulun, 
and  the  land  of  Naphtali,  and  afterward  did 
more  grievously  afflict  her  hy  the  way  of  the 
sea,  beyond  Jordan,  in  Galilee  of  the  nations. 

2 The  people  that  walked  in  darkness  have 
seen  a great  light : they  that  dwell  in  the 
land  of  the  shadow  of  death,  upon  them 
hath  the  light  shined. 

3 Thou  hast  multiplied  the  nation,  and  not 
increased  the  j(W : they  joy  before  thee  ac- 
cording to  the  Joy  in  harvest,  and  as  men 
rejoice  when  they  divide  the  spoil. 

4 For  thou  hast  broken  the  yoke  of  his  bur- 
den, and  the  staff  of  his  shoulder,  the  rod  of 
his  oppressor,  as  in  the  day  of  Midian. 

5 For  every  battle  of  the  warrior  is  with 
confused  noise,  and  garments  rolled  m 
blood;  but  this  shall  be  with  burning  and 
fuel  of  fire. 

6 For  unto  us  a child  is  born,  unto  us  a son 
is  given : and  the  government  shall  be  upon 
his  shoulder:  and  his  name  shall  be  called 
Wonderful,  Counsellor,  The  mighty  God, 
The  everlasting  Father,  The  Prince  of  Peace. 

7 Of  the  increase  of  his  government  and 
peace  there  shall  he  no  end,  upon  the  throne 
of  David,  and  upon  his  kingdom,  to  order  it, 
and  to  establish  it  with  judgment  and  with 
justice  from  henceforth  even  for  ever.  The 
zeal  of  the  Lord  of  hosts  will  perform  this. 
8 H The  Lord  sent  a word  into  Jacob,  and  it 
hath  lighted  upon  Israel. 

9 And  all  the  people  shall  know,  even 
Ephraim  and  the  inhabitant  of  Samaria, 
that  say  in  the  pride  and  stoutness  of  heart, 
10  The  bricks  are  fallen  down,  but  we  will 
build  with  hewn  stones : the  sycamores  are 
cut  down,  but  we  will  change  them  into  ce- 
dars. , „ ^ j 

11  Therefore  the  Lord  shall  set  up  the  ad- 
versaries of  Rezin  against  him,  and  join  his 
enemies  together ; , x,  x- 

12  The  Syrians  before,  and  the  Philistines 
behind;  and  they  shall  devour  Israel  with 
open  mouth.  For  all  this  his  anger  is  not 
turned  away,  but  his  hand  is  stretched  out 
still.  , ^ X V-  • 

13 1 For  the  people  turneth  not  unto  him 
that  smiteth  them,  neither  do  they  seek  the 
Lord  of  hosts.  ^ . t 

14  Therefore  the  Lord  will  cut  off  from  Is- 
rael head  and  tail,  branch  and  rush,  in  one 

^S^The  ancient  and  honourable,  he  is  the 
head ; and  the  prophet  that  teacheth  lies,  he 
is  the  tail. 


The  Assyrian's  fall  foreshewn. 

16  For  the  leaders  of  this  people  cause  them 

to  err ; and  they  that  are  led  of  them  are  de- 
stroyed. ^ ^ . . 

17  Therefore  the  Lord  shall  have  no  joy  in 
their  young  men,  neither  shall  have  mercy 
on  their  fatherless  and  widows:  for  every 
one  is  a hypocrite  and  an  evil  doer,  and 
every  mouth  speaketh  folly.  For  all  this  his 
anger  is  not  turned  away,  but  his  hand  is 
stretched  out  still. 

18  1 For  wickedness  burneth  as  the  fire : it 
shall  devour  the  briers  and  thorns,  and  shall 
kindle  in  the  thickets  of  the  forest,  and  they 
shall  mount  up  like  the  lifting  up  of  smoke. 

19  Through  the  wrath  of  the  Lord  of  hosts 

is  the  land  darkened,  and  the  people  shall  be 
as  the  fuel  of  the  fire : no  man  shall  spare 
his  brother.  , . , . , 

20  And  he  shall  snatch  on  the  right  hand, 

and  be  hungry ; and  he  shall  eat  on  the  left 
hand,  and  they  shall  not  be  satisfied  : they 
shall  eat  every  man  the  flesh  of  his  own 
arm:  _ , . 

21  Manasseh,  Ephraim;  and  Ephraim,  Ma- 
nasseh : and  they  together  shall  he  against 
Judah.  For  all  this  his  anger  is  not  turned 
away,  but  his  hand  is  stretched  out  still. 

CHAPTER  X. 

Fall  of  Assyria  foreshewn. 

WOE  unto  them  that  decree  unrighteous 
decrees,  and  that  write  grievousness 
which  they  have  prescribed ; 

2  To  turn  aside  the  needy  from  judgment, 
and  to  take  away  the  right  from  the  poor  of 
my  people,  that  widows  may  be  their  prey, 
and  that  they  may  rob  the  fatherless ! 

3  And  what  will  ye  do  in  the  day  of  visita- 
tion, and  in  the  desolation  which  shall  come 
from  far?  to  whom  will  ye  flee  for  help? 
and  where  will  ye  leave  your  glory? 

4  Without  me  they  shall  bow  down  under 
the  prisoners,  and  they  shall  fall  under  the 
slain.  For  all  this  his  anger  is  not  turned 
away,  but  his  hand  is  stretched  out  still. 

5  H O Assyrian,  the  rod  of  mine  anger,  and 
the  staff  in  their  hand  is  mine  indignation. 

6  I will  send  him  against  a hypocritical  na- 
tion, and  against  the  people  of  my  wrath 
will  I give  him  a charge,  to  take  the  spoil, 
and  to  take  the  prey,  and  to  tread  them 
down  like  the  mire  of  the  streets. 

7  Howbeit  he  meaneth  not  so,  neither  doth 
his  heart  think  so ; but  it  is  in  his  heart  to 
destroy  and  cut  off  nations  not  a few. 

8  F9r  he  saith.  Are  not  my  princes  altogeth- 
er kings  ? , . , « . X TT 

9  Is  not  Calno  as  Carchemish?  is  not  Ha- 
math as  Arpad?  is  not  Samaria  as  Damas- 

As  my  hand  hath  found  the  kingdoms  of 
the  idols,  and  whose  graven  images  did  ex- 
cel them  of  Jerusalem  and  of  Samaria ; 

11  Shall  r not,  as  I have  done  unto  Samaria 
and  her  idols,  so  do  to  Jerusalem  and  her 

^12^Wherefore  it  shall  come  to  pass,  that, 
when  the  Lord  hath  performed  his  whole 
work  upon  mount  Zion  and  on  Jerusalem, 
I will  punish  the  fruit  of  the  stout  heart  of 
the  king  of  Assyria,  and  the  glory  of  his 

^13  For  he^saith.  By  the  strength  of  my  hand 
I have  done  it,  and  by  my  wisdom ; for  1 am 


458 


Israel  is  comforted.  ISAIAH,  XI,  ITie  restoration  of  Israel. 


prudent:  and  I have  removed  tlie  bounds 
of  the  people,  and  have  robbed  their  treas- 
ures, and  I have  put  down  the  inhabitants 
like  a valiant  man: 

14  And  my  hand  hath  found  as  a nest  the 
riches  of  the  people : and  as  one  g-athereth 
eggs  that  are  left,  have  I gathered  all  the 
earth ; and  there  was  none  that  moved  the 
wing,  or  opened  the  mouth,  or  peeped. 

15  Shall  the  axe  boast  itself  against  him 
that  hewfeth  therewith?  or  shall  the  saw 
magnify  itself  against  him  that  shaketh  it  ? 
as  if  the  rod  should  shake  itself  against 
them  that  lift  it  up,  or  as  if  the  staff 
should  lift  up  itself,  as  if  it  were  no  wood. 

16  Therefore  shall  the  Lord,  the  Lord  of 
hosts,  send  among  his  fat  ones  leanness; 
and  under  his  glory  he  shall  kindle  a burn- 
ing like  the  burning  of  a tire. 

17  And  the  light  of  Israel  shall  be  for  a fire, 
and  his  Holy  One  for  a flame : and  it  shall 
burn  and  devour  his  thorns  and  his  briers 
in  one  day; 

18  And  shall  consume  the  glory  of  his  for- 
est, and  of  his  fruitful  field,  both  soul  and 
body : and  they  shall  be  as  when  a stand- 
ardbearer  fainteth. 

19  And  the  rest  of  the  trees  of  his  forest 
shall  be  few,  that  a child  may  write  them. 

20 1 And  it  shall  come  to  pass  in  that  day, 
that  the  remnant  of  Israel,  and  such  as  are 
escaped  of  the  house  of  Jacob,  shall  no  more 
again  stay  upon  him  that  smote  them ; but 
shall  stay  upon  the  Lord,  the  Holy  One  of 
Israel,  in  truth. 

21  The  remnant  shall  return,  even  the  rem- 
nant of  Jacob,  unto  the  mighty  God. 

22  For  though  thy  people  Israel  be  as  the 
sand  of  the  sea,  yet  a remnant  of  them  shall 
return : the  consumption  decreed  shall  over- 
flow with  righteousness. 

23  For  the  Lord  God  of  hosts  shall  make  a 
consumption,  even  determined,  in  the  midst 
of  all  the  land. 

24  1 Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  God  of 
hosts,  O my  people  that  dwellest  in  Zion,  be 
not  afraid  of  the  Assyrian:  he  shall  smite 
thee  with  a rod,  and  shall  lift  up  his  staff 
against  thee,  after  the  manner  of  Egypt. 

25  For  yet  a very  little  while,  and  the  indig- 
nation shall  ^ease,  and  mine  anger  in  their 
destruction. 

26  And  the  Lord  of  hosts  shall  stir  up  a 
scourge  for  him  according  to  the  slaughter 
of  Midian  at  the  rock  of  Oreb : and  as  his 
rod  was  upon  the  sea,  so  shall  he  lift  it  up 
after  the  manner  of  Egypt. 

27  And  it  shall  come  to  pass  in  that  day, 
that  his  burden  shall  be  taken  away  from 
off  thy  shoulder,  and  his  yoke  from  off  thy 
neck,  and  the  yoke  shall  be  destroyed  be- 
cause of  the  anointing. 

28  He  is  come  to  Aiath,  he  is  passed  to 
Migron ; at  Michmash  he  hath  laid  up  his 
carriages : 

29  They  are  gone  over  the  passage:  they 
have  taken  up  their  lodging  at  Geba;  Ra- 
mah  is  afraid ; Gibeah  of  Saul  is  fled. 

30  Lift  up  thy  voice,  O daughter  of  Gallim : 
cause  it  to  be  heard  unto  Laish,  O poor  Ana- 
thoth. 

31  Madmenah  is  removed ; the  inhabitants 
of  Gebim  gather  themselves  to  flee. 

32  As  yet  shall  he  remain  at  Nob  that  day : 


he  shall  shake  his  hand  against  the  mount 
of  the  daughter  of  Zion,  the  hill  of  Jeru- 
salem. 

33  Behold,  the  Lord,  the  Lord  of  hosts, 
shall  lop  the  bough  with  terror:  and  the 
high  ones  of  stature  shall  he  hewn  down, 
and  the  haughty  shall  be  humbled. 

34  And  he  shall  cut  down  the  thickets  of 
the  forest  with  iron,  and  Lebanon  shall  fall 
by  a mighty  one. 

CHAPTER  XI. 

Christ's  peaceable  kingdom. 

AND  there  shall  come  forth  a rod  out  of 
Atl  the  stem  of  Jesse,  and  a Branch  shall 
grow  out  of  his  roots: 

2 And  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord  / shall  rest 
upon  him,  the  spirit  of  wisdom  and  under- 
standing, the  spirit  of  counsel  and  might, 
the  spirit  of  knowledge  and  of  the  fear  of 
the  Lord; 

3 And  shall  make  him  of  quick  understand- 
ing in  the  fear  of  the  Lord  : and  he  shall 
not  judge  after  the  sight  of  his  eyes,  neither 
reprove  after  the  hearing  of  his  ears  : 

4 But  with  righteousness  shall  he  judge  the 
poor,  and  reprove  with  equity  for  the  meek 
of  the  earth : and  he  shall  smite  the  earth 
with  the  rod  of  his  mouth,  and  with  the 
breath  of  his  lips  shall  he  slay  the  wicked. 

5 And  righteousness  shall  be  the  girdle  of 
his  loins,  and  faithfulness  the  girdle  of  his 
reins. 

6 The  wolf  also  shall  dwell  Avith  the  lamb, 
and  the  leopard  shall  lie  down  with  the  kid ; 
and  the  calf  and  the  young  lion  and  the  fat- 
ling  together;  and  a little  child  shall  lead 
them. 

7 And  the  cow  and  the  bear  shall  feed ; their 
young  ones  shall  lie  down  together : and  the 
lion  shall  eat  straw  like  the  ox. 

8 And  the  sucking  child  shall  play  on  the 
hole  of  the  asp,  and  the  weaned  child  shall 
put  his  hand  on  the  cockatrice’  den. 

9 They  shall  not  hurt  nor  destroy  in  all  my 
holy  mountain : for  the  earth  shall  be  full  of 
the  knowledge  of  the  Lord,  as  the  waters 
cover  the  sea. 

10 1 And  in  that  day  there  shall  be  a root  of 
Jesse,  which  shall  stand  for  an  ensign  of  the 
people ; to  it  shall  the  Gentiles  seek : and  his 
rest  shall  be  glorious. 

11  And  it  shall  come  to  pass  in  that  day, 
that  the  Lord  shall  set  his  hand  again  the 
second  time  to  recover  the  remnant  of  his 
people,  which  shall  be  left,  from  Assyria, 
and  from  Egypt,  and  from  Pathros,  and 
from  Cush,  and  from  Elam,  and  from  Shinar, 
and  from  Hamath,  and  from  the  islands  of 
the  sea. 

12  And  he  shall  set  up  an  ensign  for  the  na- 
tions, and  shall  assemble  the  outcasts  of  Is- 
rael, and  gather  together  the  dispersed  of 
Judah  from  the  four  corners  of  the  earth. 

13  The  envy  also  of  Ephraim  shall  depart, 
and  the  adversaries  of  Judah  shall  be  cut 
off : Ephraim  shall  not  envy  Judah,  and  Ju- 
dah shall  not  vex  Ephraim. 

14  But  they  shall  fly  upon  the  shoulders  of 
the  Philistines  toward  the  west ; they  shall 
spoil  them  of  the  east  together:  they  shall 
lay  their  hand  upon  Edom  and  Moab ; and 
the  children  of  Ammon  shall  obey  them. 

15  And  the  Lord  shall  utterly  destroy  the 

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The  armies  of  God's  wrath,  ISAIAH,  XII.  The  desolation  of  Babylon, 


tongue  of  the  Egyptian  sea;  and  with  his 
mighty  wind  shall  he  shake  his  hand  over 
the  river,  and  shall  smite  it  ;n  the  seven 
streams,  and  make  men  go  over  dryshod. 

16  And  there  shall  be  a highway  for  the 
remnant  of  his  people,  which  shall  be  left, 
from  Assyria ; like  as  it  was  to  Israel  in  the 
day  that  he  came  up  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt. 

CHAPTER  XII. 

A thanksgiving  of  the  faithful. 

AND  in  that  day  thou  shalt  say,  O Lord, 
J\.  I will  praise  thee : though  thou  wast  an- 
gry with  me,  thine  anger  is  turned  away, 
and  thou  comfortedst  me. 

2 Behold,  God  Is  my  salvation ; I will  trust, 
and  not  be  afraid : for  the  Lord  JEHO V AH 
is  my  strength  and  mi/ song;  he  also  is  be- 
come my  salvation. 

3 Therefore  with  joy  shall  ye  draw  water 
out  of  the  wells  of  salvation. 

4 And  in  that  day  shall  ye  say.  Praise  the 
Lord,  call  upon  his  name,  declare  his  doings 
among  the  people,  make  mention  that  his 
name  is  exalted. 

5 Sing  unto  the  Lord  ; for  he  hath  done  ex- 
cellent things : this  is  known  in  all  the  earth. 

6 Cry  out  and  shout,  thou  inhabitant  of 
Zion:  for  great  Is  the  Holy  One  of  Israel 
in  the  midst  of  thee. 

CHAPTER  XIII. 

Babylon  is  threatened. 

The  burden  of  Babylon,  which  Isaiah  the 
son  of  Amoz  did  see. 

2  Lift  ye  up  a banner  upon  the  high  mount- 
ain, exalt  the  voice  unto  them,  shake  the 
hand,  that  they  may  go  into  the  gates  of  the 
nobles. 

3  I have  commanded  my  sanctified  ones,  I 
have  also  called  my  mighty  ones  for  mine  an- 
ger, even  them  that  rejoice  in  my  highness. 

4  The  noise  of  a multitude  in  the  mount- 
ains, like  as  of  a great  people ; a tumultuous 
noise  of  the  kingdoms  of  nations  gathered 
together : the  Lord  of  hosts  mustereth  the 
host  of  the  battle. 

5  They  come  from  a far  country,  from  the 
end  of  neaven,  even  the  Lord,  and  the 
weapons  of  his  indignation,  to  destroy  the 
whole  land. 

6  t Howl  ye ; for  the  day  of  the  Lord  Is  at 
hand;  it  shall  come  as  a destruction  from 
the  Almighty. 

7  Therefore  shall  all  hands  be  faint,  and 
every  man’s  heart  shall  melt: 

8  And  they  shall  be  afraid  : pangs  and  sor- 
rows shall  take  hold  of  them ; they  shall  be 
in  pain  as  a woman  that  travaileth:  they 
shall  be  amazed  one  at  another ; their  faces 
shall  be  as  flames. 

9  Behold,  the  day  of  the  Lord  cometh,  cruel 
both  with  wrath  and  fierce  anger,  to  lay  the 
land  desolate : and  he  shall  destroy  the  sin- 
ners thereof  out  of  it. 

10  For  the  stars  of  heaven  and  the  constella- 
tions thereof  shall  not  give  their  light:  the 
sun  shall  be  darkened  in  his  going  forth,  and 
the  moon  shall  not  cause  her  light  to  shine. 
11  And  I will  punish  the  world  for  tlieir  evil, 
and  the  wicked  for  their  iniquity;  and  I 
will  cause  the  arrogancy  of  the  proud  to 
cease,  and  will  lay  low  the  haughtiness  of 
the  terrible. 

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12  I will  make  a man  more  precious  than 
fine  gold ; e ven  a man  than  the  golden  wedge 
of  Ophir. 

13  Therefore  I will  shake  the  heavens,  and 
the  earth  shall  remove  out  of  her  place,  in 
the  wrath  of  the  Lord  of  hosts,  and  in  the 
day  of  his  fierce  anger. 

14  And  it  shall  be  as  the  chased  roe,  and  as 
a sheep  that  no  man  taketh  up : they  shall 
every  man  turn  to  his  own  people,  and  flee 
every  one  into  his  own  land. 

15  Every  one  that  is  found  shall  be  thrust 
through ; and  every  one  that  is  joined  unto 
them  shall  fall  by  the  sword. 

16  Their  children  also  shall  be  dashed  to 
pieces  before  their  eyes ; their  houses  shall 
be  spoiled,  and  their  wives  ravished. 

17  Behold,  I will  stir  up  the  Medes  against 
them,  which  shall  not  regard  silver ; and  as 
for  gold,  they  shall  not  delight  in  it. 

18  Their  bows  also  shall  dash  the  young  men 
to  pieces;  and  they  shall  have  no  pity  on 
the  fruit  of  the  womb ; their  eye  shall  not 
spare  children. 

19  1 And  Babylon,  the  glory  of  kingdoms, 
the  beauty  of  the  Chaldees’  excellency,  shall 
be  as  when  God  overthrew  Sodom  and 
Gomorrah. 

20  It  shall  never  be  inhabited,  neither  shall 
it  be  dwelt  in  from  generation  to  genera- 
tion : neither  shall  the  Arabian  pitch  tent 
there;  neither  shall  the  shepherds  make 
their  fold  there. 

21  But  wild  beasts  of  the  desert  shall  lie 
there ; and  their  houses  shall  be  full  of  dole- 
ful creatures;  and  owls  shall  dwell  there, 
and  satyrs  shall  dance  there. 

22  And  the  wild  beasts  of  the  islands  shall 
cry  in  their  desolate  houses,  and  dragons  in 
their  pleasant  palaces : and  her  time  Is  near 
to  come,  and  her  days  shall  not  be  prolonged. 


CHAPTER  XIV. 

God's  restoration  of  Israel. 

For  the  Lord  will  have  mercy  on  Jacob, 
and  will  yet  choose  Israel,  and  set  them 
in  their  own  land : and  the  strangers  shall  be 
joined  with  them,  and  they  shall  cleave  to 
the  house  of  Jacob. 

2  And  the  people  shall  take  them,  and  bring 
them  to  their  place : and  the  h©use  of  Israel 
shall  possess  them  in  the  land  of  the  Lord 
for  servants  and  handmaids : and  they  shall 
take  them  captives,  whose  captives  they 
were;  and  they  shall  rule  over  their  op- 
pressors. 

3  And  it  shall  come  to  pass  in  the  day  that 
the  Lord  shall  give  thee  rest  from  thy  sor- 
row, and  from  thy  fear,  and  from  the  hard 
bondage  wherein  thou  wast  made  to  serve, 

4  1 That  thou  shalt  take  up  this  proverb 
against  the  king  of  Babylon,  and  say.  How 
hath  the  oppressor  ceased ! the  golden  city 
CG£is©(i ! 

5  The  Lord  hath  broken  the  staff  of  the 
wicked,  and  the  sceptre  of  the  rulers. 

6  He  who  smote  the  people  in  wrath  with 
a continual  stroke,  he  that  ruled  the  nations 
in  anger,  is  persecuted,  a,nd  none  hindereth. 
7 The  whole  earth  is  at  rest,  and  is  quiet : 
they  break  forth  into  singing. 

8 Yea,  the  fir  trees  rejoice  at  thee,  and  the 
cedars  of  Lebanon,  saying,  Since  thou  art 
laid  down,  no  feller  is  come  up  against  us. 


[sraeVs  tmumpn  over  Babel.  ISAIAH 

9 HeJl  from  beneath  is  moved  for  thee  to 
meet  thee  at  thy  cominj:^:  it  stirreth  up  the 
dead  for  thee,  even  all  the  chief  ones  of  the 
earth ; it  hath  raised  ii])  from  their  thrones 
all  the  kings  of  the  nations. 

10  All  they  shall  speak  and  say  unto  tliee, 
Art  thou  also  become  weak  as  we?  art  thou 
become  like  unto  us? 

11  Thy  pomp  is  brought  down  to  the  grave, 
and  the  noise  of  thy  viols:  the  worm  is 
spread  under  thee,  and  the  worms  cover  thee. 

12  How  art  thou  fallen  from  heaven,  O Lu- 
cifer, son  of  the  morning!  how  art  thou  cut 
down  to  the  ground,  which  didst  weaken 
the  nations! 

13  For  thou  hast  said  in  thine  heart,  I will 
ascend  into  heaven,  I will  exalt  my  throne 
above  the  stars  of  God : I will  sit  also  upon 
the  mount  of  the  congregation,  in  the  sides 
of  the  north: 

14  I will  ascend  above  the  heights  of  the 
clouds;  I will  be  like  the  Most  High. 

15  Yet  thou  shalt  be  brought  down  to  hell, 
to  the  sides  of  the  pit. 

IG  They  that  see  thee  shall  narrowly  look 
upon  thee,  and  consider  thee,  saying^  Is  this 
the  man  that  made  the  earth  to  tremble, 
that  did  shake  kingdoms; 

17  That  made  the  world  as  a wilderness,  and 
destroyed  the  cities  thereof ; that  opened  not 
the  house  of  his  prisoners? 

18  All  the  kings  of  the  nations,  even  all  of 
them,  lie  in  glory,  every  one  in  his  own 
house. 

19  But  thou  art  cast  out  of  thy  grave  like 
an  abominable  branch,  and  as  the  raiment 
of  those  that  are  slain,  thrust  through  with 
a sword,  that  go  down  to  the  stones  of  the 
pit ; as  a carcass  trodden  under  feet. 

20  Thou  Shalt  not  be  joined  with  them  in 
burial,  because  thou  hast  destroyed  thy 
land,  and  slain  thy  people : the  seed  of  evil 
doers  shall  never  be  renowned. 

21  Prepare  slaughter  for  his  children  for 
the  iniquity  of  their  fathers ; that  they  do 
not  rise,  nor  possess  the  land,  nor  fill  the 
face  of  the  world  with  cities. 

22  For  I will  rise  up  against  them,  saith  the 

Lord  of  hosts,  and  cut  off  from  Babylon  the 
name,  and  remnant,  and  son,  and  nephew 
saith  the  Lord.  ’ 

23  I will  also  make  it  a possession  for  the 
bittern,  and  pools  of  water : and  I will  sweep 
it  with  the  besom  of  destruction,  saith  the 
Lord  of  hosts. 

24  f The  Lord  of  hosts  hath  sworn,  saying. 
Surely  as  I have  thought,  so  shall  it  come 
to  pass ; and  as  I have  purposed,  so  shall  it 
stand : 

25  That  I will  break  the  Assyrian  in  my 
land,  and  upon  my  mountains  tread  him 
under  foot:  then  shall  his  yoke  depart 
fTOin  off  them,  and  his  burden  depart  from 
off  their  shoulders. 

26  This  is  the  purpose  that  is  purposed  up- 
on  the  whole  earth : and  this  is  the  hand 

stretched  out  upon  all  the  nations. 

27  For  the  Lord  of  hosts  hath  purposed, 
and  who  shall  disannul  it  ? and  his  hand  is 
^j^^^tched  out,  and  who  shall  turn  it  back? 

In  the  year  that  king  Ahaz  died  was  this 
burden. 

29 1 Rejoice  not  thou,  whole  Palestina,  be- 
cause the  rod  of  him  that  smote  thee  is  bro= 


XVI.  Lamentable  state  of  Moah. 

ken  : for  out  of  the  serpent’s  root  shall  come 
forth  a cockatrice,  and  his  fruit  shall  be  a 
fiery  flying  serpent. 

30  And  the  firstborn  of  the  poor  shall  feed, 
and  the  needy  shall  lie  down  in  safety:  and 
I will  kill  thy  root  with  famine,  and  he  shall 
slay  thy  remnant. 

31  Howl,  O gate;  cry,  O city;  thou,  whole 
Palestina,  art  dissolved : for  there  shall  come 
from  the  north  a smoke,  and  none  shall  be 
alone  in  his  appointed  times. 

32  What  shall  one  then  answer  the  messen- 
gers of  the  nation?  That  the  Lord  hath 
founded  Zion,  and  the  poor  of  his  people 
shall  trust  in  it. 

CHAPTER  XV. 

The  lamentable  state  of  Moah. 

The  burden  of  Moab.  Because  in  the 
night  Ar  of  Moab  is  laid  waste,  and 
brought  to  silence;  because  in  the  night 
Kir  of  Moab  is  laid  waste,  and  brought  to 
silence : 

2  He  is  gone  up  to  Bajith,  and  to  Dibon, 
the  high  places,  to  weep : Moab  shall  howl 
over  Nebo,  and  over  Medeba:  on  all  their 
heads  shall  be  baldness,  and  every  beard 
cut  off. 

3  In  their  streets  they  shall  gird  themselves 
with  sackcloth : on  the  tops  of  their  houses, 
and  in  their  streets,  every  one  shall  howl, 
weeping  abundantly. 

4  And  Heshbon  shall  cry,  and  EleaJeh ; their 
voice  shall  be  heard  even  unto  Jahaz : there- 
fore the  armed  soldiers  of  Moab  shall  ery 
out;  his  life  shall  be  grievous  unto  him. 

5  My  heart  shall  cry  out  for  Moab ; his 
fugitives  shall  flee  unto  Zoar,  a heifer  of 
three  years  old : for  by  the  mounting  up 
of  Luhith  with  weeping  shall  they  go  it 
up ; for  in  the  way  of  Horonaim  they  shall 
raise  up  a cry  of  destruction. 

6  For  the  waters  of  Nimrim  shall  be  deso- 
late : for  the  hay  is  withered  away,  the  grass 
faileth,  there  is  no  green  thing. 

7  Therefore  the  abundance  they  have  got- 
ten, and  that  which  they  have  laid  up,  shall 
they  carry  away  to  the  brook  of  the  willows. 

8  For  the  cry  is  gone  round  about  the 
borders  of  Moab ; the  howling  thereof  un- 
to Eglaim,  and  the  howling  thereof  unto 
Peer-elim. 

9  For  the  waters  of  Dimon  shall  be  full  of 
blood : for  I will  bring  more  upon  Dimon, 
lions  upon  him  that  escapeth  of  Moab,  and 
upon  the  remnant  of  the  land. 

CHAPTER  XVI. 

Moab  exhorted  to  obedience. 

SEND  yc  the  lamb  to  the  ruler  of  the  land 
from  Sela  to  the  wilderness,  unto  the 
mount  of  the  daughter  of  Zion. 

2  For  it  shall  be,  that,  as  a wandering  bird 
cast  out  of  the  nest,  so  the  daughters  of 
Moab  shall  be  at  the  fords  of  Arnon. 

3  Take  counsel,  execute  judgment;  make 
thy  shadow  as  the  night  in  the  midst  of 
the  noonday;  hide  the  outcasts;  bewray 
not  him  that  wandereth. 

4  Let  mine  outcasts  dwell  with  thee,  Moab ; 
be  thou  a covert  to  them  from  the  face  of 
the  spoiler : for  the  extortioner  is  at  an 
end,  the  spoiler  ceaseth,  the  oppressors  ar© 
consumed  out  of  the  l&ndo 

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Moab  threatened  for  her  pride.  ISAIAH,  XVII.  The  woe  of  IsraeVs  enemies. 


5  And  in  mercy  shall  the  throne  be  estab- 
lished : and  he  shall  sit  upon  it  in  truth  in 
the  tabernacle  of  David,  judging*,  and  seek- 
ing judgment,  and  hasting  righteousness. 

(5  If  We  have  heard  of  the  pride  of  Moab; 
he  is  very  proud:  eveii  of  his  haughtiness, 
and  his  pride,  and  his  wrath:  but  his  lies 
shall  not  be  so. 

7 Therefore  shall  Moab  howl  for  Moab, 
every  one  shall  howl:  for  the  foundations 
of  Kir-hareseth  shall  ye  mourn ; surely  they 
are  stricken. 

8 For  the  fields  of  Heshbon  languish,  and 
the  vine  of  Sibmah : the  lords  of  the  heathen 
have  broken  down  the  principal  plants 
thereof,  they  are  come  even  unto  Jazer, 
they  wandered  through  the  wilderness : her 
branches  are  stretched  out,  they  are  gone 
over 'the  sea. 

9 1 Therefore  I will  bewail  with  the  weep- 
ing of  Jazer  the  vine  of  Sibmah:  I will 
water  thee  with  my  tears,  O Heshbon,  and 
Elealeh:  for  the  shouting  for  thy  summer 
fruits  and  for  thy  harvest  is  fallen. 

10  And  gladness  is  taken  away,  and  joy  out 
of  the  plentiful  field ; and  in  the  vineyards 
there  shall  be  no  singing,  neither  shall  there 
be  shouting : the  treaders  shall  tread  out  no 
wine  in  their  presses ; I have  made  their  vint- 
age shouting  to  cease. 

11  Wherefore  my  bowels  shall  sound  like  a 
harp  for  Moab,  and  mine  inward  parts  for 
Kir-haresh. 

12  1 And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  when  it  is 
seen  that  Moab  is  weary  on  the  high  place, 
that  he  shall  come  to  his  sanctuary  to  pray ; 
but  he  shall  not  prevail. 

13  This  is  the  word  that  the  Lord  hath 
spoken  concerning  Moab  since  that  time. 

14  But  now  the  Lord  hath  spoken,  saying. 
Within  three  years,  as  the  years  of  a hire- 
ling, and  the  glory  of  Moab  shall  be  con- 
temned, with  all  that  great  multitude ; and 
the  remnant  shall  be  very  small  and  feeble. 


CHAPTER  XVII. 

Syria  and  Israel  threatened. 

The  burden  of  Damascus.  Behold,  Da- 
mascus is  taken  away  from  being  a city, 
and  it  shall  be  a ruinous  heap. 

2  The  cities  of  Aroer  are  forsaken:  they 
shall  be  for  flocks,  which  shall  lie  down,  and 
none  shall  make  them  afraid. 

3  The  fortress  also  shall  cease  from  Ephra- 
im, and  the  kingdom  from  Damascus,  and 
the  remnant  of  Syria : they  shall  be  as  the 
glory  of  the  children  of  Israel,  saith  the 
Lord  of  hosts.  ^ 

4  And  in  that  day  it  shall  come  to  pass,  that 
the  glory  of  Jacob*  shall  be  made  thin,  and 
the  fatness  of  his  flesh  shall  wax  lean. 

5  And  it  shall  be  as  when  the  harvestman 
gathereth  the  corn,  and  reapeth  the  ears 
with  his  arm ; and  it  shall  be  as  he  that  gath- 
ereth ears  in  the  valley  of  Rephaim. 

6  IF  Yet  gleaning  grapes  shall  be  left  in  it, 
as  the  shaking  of  an  olive  tree,  two  or  three 
berries  in  the  top  of  the  uppermost  bough, 
four  or  five  in  the  outmost  fruitful  branches 
thereof,  saith  the  Lord  God  of  Israel. 

7  At  that  day  shall  a man  look  to  his  Maker, 
and  his  eyes  shall  have  respect  to  the  Holy 
One  of  Israel. 

8  4nd  he  shall  not  look  to  the  altars,  the 

m 


work  of  his  hands,  neither  shall  respect  that 
which  his  fingers  have  made,  either  the 
groves,  or  the  images. 

9 1 In  that  day  shall  his  strong  cities  be  as  a 
forsaken  bough,  and  an  uppermost  branch, 
which  they  left  because  of  the  children  of 
Israel : and  there  shall  be  desolation. 

10  Because  thou  hast  forgotten  the  God  of 
thy  salvation,  and  hast  not  been  mindful  of 
the  Rock  of  thy  strength,  therefore  shalt 
thou  plant  pleasant  plants,  and  shalt  set  it 
with  strange  slips : 

11  In  the  day  shalt  thou  make  thy  plant  to 
grow,  and  in  the  morning  shalt  thou  make 
thy  seed  to  flourish : but  the  harvest  shall 
be  a heap  in  the  day  of  grief  and  of  desper- 
ate sorrow. 

12  t Woe  to  the  multitude  of  many  people, 
ichich  make  a noise  like  the  noise  of  the  seas ; 
and  to  the  rushing  of  nations,  that  make  a 
rushing  like  the  rushing  of  mighty  waters ! 

13  The  nations  shall  rush  like  the  rushing 
of  many  waters : but  God  shall  rebuke  them, 
and  they  shall  flee  far  off,  and  shall  be  chased 
as  the  chaff  of  the  mountains  before  the  wind, 
and  like  a rolling  thing  before  the  whirlwind. 

14  And  behold  at  eveningtide  trouble ; and 
before  the  morning  he  is  not.  This  is  the 
portion  of  them  that  spoil  us,  and  the  lot 
of  them  that  rob  us. 

CHAPTER  XVIII. 

Ethiopia  is  threatened. 

WOE  to  the  land  shadowing  with  wings, 
which  is  beyond  the  rivers  of  Ethiopia : 
2 That  sendeth  ambassadors  by  the  sea, 
even  in  vessels  of  bulrushes  upon  the  waters, 
saying,  Go,  ye  swift  messengers,  to  a nation 
scattered  and  peeled,  to  a people  terrible 
from  their  beginning  hitherto;  a nation 
meted  out  and  trodden  down,  whose  land 
the  rivers  have  spoiled ! 

3  All  ye  inhabitants  of  the  world,  and  dwell- 
ers on  the  earth,  see  ye,  when  he  lifteth  up 
an  ensign  on  the  mountains ; and  when  he 
bloweth  a trumpet,  hear  ye. 

4  For  so  the  Lord  said  unto  me,  I will  take 
my  rest,  and  I will  consider  in  my  dwelling- 
place  like  a clear  heat  upon  herbs,  and  like 
a cloud  of  dew  in  the  heat  of  harvest. 

5  For  afore  the  harvest,  when  the  bud  is 
perfect,  and  the  sour  grape  is  ripening  in 
the  flower,  he  shall  both  cut  off  the  sprigs 
with  pruninghooks,  and  take  away  and  cut 
down  the  branches. 

6  They  shall  be  left  together  unto  the  fowls 
of  the  mountains,  and  to  the  beasts  of  the 
earth:  and  the  fowls  shall  summer  upon 
them,  and  all  the  beasts  of  the  earth  shall 
winter  upon  them. 

7 1 In  that  time  shall  the  present  be  brought 
unto  the  Lord  of  hosts  of  a people  scattered 
and  peeled,  and  from  a people  terrible  from 
their  beginning  hitherto;  a nation  meted 
out  and  trodden  under  foot,  whose  land  the 
rivers  have  spoiled,  to  the  place  of  the  name 
of  the  Lord  of  hosts,  the  mount  Zion. 

CHAPTER  XIX. 

The  confusion  of  Egypt. 

The  burden  of  Egypt.  Behold,  the  Lord 
rideth  upon  a swift  cloud,  and  shall 
come  into  Egypt:  and  the  idols  of  Egypt 
shall  be  moved  at  his  presence,  and  the 


The  confusion  of  Egypt,  ISAIAH,  XXI.  Her  captivity  prefigured. 


iheart  of  E|?ypt  shall  melt  in  the  midst 
of  it. 

3  And  I will  set  the  Eg-yptians  ag-ainst  the 
Eg-yptians : and  they  shall  fig-ht  every  one 
ag-ainst  his  brother,  and  every  one  a/^ainst 
his  neighbour;  city  against  city,  and  king- 
dom against  kingdom. 

3 And  the  spirit  of  Egypt  shall  fail  in  the 
midst  thereof ; and  I will  destroy  the  coun- 
sel thereof : and  they  shall  seek  to  the  idols, 
and  to  the  charmers,  and  to  them  that  have 
familiar  spirits,  and  to  the  wizards. 

4 And  the  Egyptians  will  1 give  over  into 
the  hand  of  a cruel  lord ; and  a fierce  king 
shall  rule  over  them,  saith  the  Lord,  the 
Lord  of  hosts. 

5 And  the  waters  shall  fail  from  the  sea,  and 
the  river  shall  be  wasted  and  dried  up. 

6 And  they  shall  turn  the  rivers  far  away ; 
and  the  brooks  of  defence  shall  be  emptied 
and  dried  up:  the  reeds  and  fiags  shall 
wither. 

T The  paper  reeds  by  the  brooks,  by  the 
mouth  of  the  brooks,  and  every  thing  sown 
by  the  brooks,  shall  wither,  be  driven  away, 
and  be  no  more, 

8 The  fishers  also  shall  mourn,  and  all  they 
that  east  angle  into  the  brooks  shall  lament, 
and  they  that  spread  nets  upon  the  waters 
shall  languish. 

9 Moreover  they  that  work  in  fine  flax,  and 
they  that  weave  networks,  shall  be  con- 
founded. 

10  And  they  shall  be  broken  in  the  purpos- 
es thereof,  all  that  make  sluices  and  ponds 
for  fish. 

11  ^ Surely  the  princes  of  Zoan  are  fools, 
the  counsel  of  the  wise  counsellors  of  Pha- 
raoh is  become  brutish;  how  say  ye  unto 
Pharaoh,  I am  the  son  of  the  wise,  the  son 
of  ancient  kings? 

13  Where  are  they?  where  are  thy  wise 
men?  and  let  them  tell  thee  now,  and  let 
them  know  what  the  Lord  of  hosts  hath 
purposed  upon  Egypt. 

13  The  princes  of  Zoan  are  become  fools, 
the  princes  of  Noph  are  deceived ; they  have 
also  seduced  Egypt,  even  they  that  are  the 
stay  of  the  tribes  thereof. 

14  The  Lord  hath  mingled  a perverse  spirit 
in  the  midst  thereof : and  they  have  caused 
Egypt  to  err  in  every  work  thereof,  as  a 
drunken  man  staggereth  in  his  vomit. 

15  Neither  shall  there  be  any  work  for 
Egypt,  which  the  head  or  tail,  branch  or 
rush,  may  do. 

16  In  that  day  shall  Egypt  be  like  unto  wo- 
men : and  it  shall  be  afraid  and  fear  because 
of  the  shaking  of  the  hand  of  the  Lord  of 
hosts,  which  he  shaketh  over  it. 

17  And  the  land  of  Judah  shall  be  a terror 
unto  Egypt,  every  one  that  maketh  mention 
thereof  shall  be  afraid  in  himself,  because 
of  the  counsel  of  the  Lord  of  hosts,  which 
he  hath  determined  against  it. 

18  1 In  that  day  shall  five  cities  in  the  land 
of  Egypt  speak  the  language  of  Canaan,  and 
swear  to  the  Lord  of  hosts;  one  shall  be 
called.  The  city  of  destruction. 

19  In  that  day  shall  there  be  an  altar  to  the 
Lord  in  the  midst  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  and 
a pillar  at  the  border  thereof  to  the  Lord. 

30  And  it  shall  be  for  a sign  and  for  a wit- 
ness unto  the  Lord  of  hosts  m ^ land  of 


Egypt:  for  they  shall  cry  unto  the  Lord 
because  of  the  oppressors,  and  he  shall  send 
them  a saviour,  and  a great  one,  and  he 
shall  deliver  them. 

31  And  the  Lord  shall  be  known  to  Egypt, 
and  the  Egyptians  shall  know  the  Lord  in 
that  day,  and  shall  do  sacrifice  and  oblation  ; 
yea,  they  shall  vow  a vow  unto  the  Lord, 
and  perform  it. 

33  And  the  Lord  shall  smite  Egypt:  he 
shall  smite  and  heal  it : and  they  shall  return 
even  to  the  Lord,  and  he  shall  be  entreated 
of  them,  and  shall  heal  them. 

33  t In  that  day  shall  there  be  a highway 
out  of  Egypt  to  Assyria,  and  the  Assyrian 
shall  come  into  Egypt,  and  the  Egyptian 
into  Assyria,  and  the  Egyptians  shall  serve 
with  the  Assyrians. 

34  In  that  day  shall  Israel  be  the  third  with 
Egypt  and  with  Assyria,  even  a blessing  in 
the  midst  of  the  land : 

35  Whom  the  Lord  of  hosts  shall  bless,  say- 
ing, Blessed  he  Egypt  my  people,  and  As- 
syria the  work  of  my  hands,  and  Israel  mine 
inheritance. 

CHAPTER  XX. 

Captivity  of  Egypt  and  Ethiopia, 

IN  the  year  that  Tartan  oame  unto  Ashdod, 
(when  Sargon  the  king  of  Assyria  sent 
him,)  and  fought  against  Ashdod,  and  took 
it; 

3 At  the  same  time  spake  the  Lord  by  Isa- 
iah the  son  of  Amoz,  saying,  Go  and  loose 
the  sackcloth  from  off  thy  loins,  and  put  off 
thy  shoe  from  thy  foot.  And  he  did  so, 
walking  naked  and  barefoot. 

3 And  the  Lord  said.  Like  as  my  servant 
Isaiah  hath  walked  naked  and  barefoot 
three  years  for  a sign  and  wonder  upon 
Egypt  and  upon  Ethiopia; 

4  So  shall  the  king  of  Assyria  lead  away  the 
Egyptians  prisoners,  and  the  Ethiopians  cap- 
tives, young  and  old,  naked  and  barefoot, 
even  with  their  buttocks  uncovered,  to  the 
shame  of  Egypt. 

5  And  they  shall  be  afraid  and  ashamed  of 
Ethiopia  their  expectation,  and  of  Egypt 
their  glory. 

6  And  the  inhabitant  of  this  isle  shall  say  in 
that  day.  Behold,  such  is  our  expectation, 
whither  we  flee  for  help  to  be  delivered 
from  the  king  of  Assyria ; and  how  shall  we 
escape  ? 

CHAPTER  XXI.  ^ 

The  fall  of  Babylon  foreshown, 

The  burden  of  the  desert  of  the  sea.  As 
whirlwinds  in  the  south  pass  through ; so 
it  cometh  from  the  desert,  from  a terrible 
land. 

3 A grievous  vision  is  declared  unto  me ; 
The  treacherous  dealer  dealeth  treacherous- 
ly, and  the  spoiler  spoileth.  Go  up,  O Elam ; 
besiege,  O Media:  all  the  sighing  thereof 
have  I made  to  cease. 

3 Therefore  are  my  loins  filled  with  pain : 
pangs  have  taken  hold  upon  me,  as  the 
pangs  of  a woman  that  travaileth;  I was 
bowed  down  at  the  hearing  of  it ; I was  dis- 
mayed at  the  seeing  of  it, 

4 My  heart  panted,  fearfulness  affrighted 
me : the  night  of  my  pleasure  hath  he  turn- 
ed into  fear  unt©  me, 

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The  invasion  of  Jewry,  ISAIAH,  XXII.  Shebna's  downfall  prophesied. 


5 Prepare  the  table,  watch  in  the  watch- 
tower,  eat,  drink:  arise,  ye  princes,  and 
anoint  the  shield. 

6 For  thus  hath  the  Lord  said  unto  me,  Go, 
set  a watchman,  let  him  declare  what  he 
seeth. 

7 And  he  saw  a chariot  with  a couple  of 
horsemen,  a chariot  of  asses,  and  a chariot 
of  camels ; and  he  hearkened  diligently  with 
much  heed : 

8 And  he  cried,  A lion : My  lord,  I stand  con- 
tinually upon  the  watchtower  in  the  day- 
time, and  I am  set  in  my  ward  whole  nights : 

9 And,  behold,  here  cometh  a chariot  of 
men,  with  a couple  of  horsemen.  And  he 
answered  and  said,  Babylon  is  fallen,  is  fall- 
en; and  all  the  graven  images  of  her  gods 
he  hath  broken  unto  the  ground. 

10  O my  threshing,  and  the  corn  of  my  floor : 
that  which  I have  heard  of  the  Lord  of  hosts, 
the  God  of  Israel,  have  I declared  unto  you. 

11 1 The  burden  of  Dumah.  He  calleth  to 
me  out  of  Seir,  Watchman,  what  of  the 
night  ? Watchman,  what  of  the  night  ? 

13  The  watchman  said,  The  morning  com- 
eth, and  also  the  night : if  ye  will  inquire, 
inquire  ye : return,  come. 

13  IF  The  burden  upon  Arabia.  In  the  for- 
est in  Arabia  shall  ye  lodge,  O ye  travelling 
companies  of  Dedanim. 

14  The  inhabitants  of  the  land  of  Tema 
brought  water  to  him  that  was  thirsty,  they 
prevented  with  their  bread  him  that  fled. 

15  For  they  fled  from  the  swords,  from  the 
drawn  sword,  and  from  the  bent  bow,  and 
from  the  grievousness  of  war. 

16  For  thus  hath  the  Lord  said  unto  me. 
Within  a year,  according  to  the  years  of  a 
hireling,  and  all  the  glory  of  Kedar  shall  fail : 

17  And  the  residue  of  the  number  of  archers, 
the  mighty  men  of  the  children  of  Kedar, 
shall  be  diminished : for  the  Lord  God  of 
Israel  hath  spoken  it. 

CHAPTER  XXII. 

Invasion  of  Jewry  lamented, 

The  burden  of  the  valley  of  vision.  What 
aileth  thee  now,  that  thou  art  wholly 
gone  up  to  the  housetops? 

2  Thou  that  art  full  of  stirs,  a tumultuous 
city,  a joyous  city:  thy  slain  men  are  not 
slain  with  the  sword,  nor  dead  in  battle. 

3  All  thy  rulers  are  fled  together,  they  are 
bound  by  the  archers : all  that  are  found  in 
thee  are  bound  together,  which  have  fled 
from  far. 

4  Therefore  said  I,  Look  away  from  me ; I 
will  weep  bitterly,  labour  not  to  comfort  me, 
because  of  the  spoiling  of  the  daughter  of 
my  people. 

5  For  it  is  a day  of  trouble,  and  of  treading 
down,  and  of  perplexity  by  the  Lord  God  of 
hosts  in  the  valley  of  vision,  breaking  down 
the  walls,  and  of  crying  to  the  mountains. 

6  And  Elam  bare  the  quiver  with  chariots 
of  men  and  horsemen,  and  Kir  uncovered 
the  shield. 

7  And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  that  thy  choicest 
valleys  shall  be  full  of  chariots,  and  the 
horsemen  shall  set  themselves  in  array  at  the 
^ate. 

8  IF  And  he  discovered  the  covering  of  Ju- 
dah, and  thou  didst  look  in  that  day  to  the 
armour  of  the  house  of  the  foresto 

m 


9 Ye  have  seen  also  the  breaches  of  the  city 
of  David,  that  they  are  many : and  ye  gath- 
ered together  the  waters  of  the  lower  pool. 

10  And  ye  have  numbered  the  houses  of  Je- 
rusalem, and  the  houses  have  ye  broken 
down  to  fortify  the  walk 

11  Ye  made  also  a ditch  between  the  two 
walls  for  the  water  of  the  old  pool : but  ye 
have  not  looked  unto  the  maker  thereof, 
neither  had  respect  unto  him  that  fashioned 
it  long  ago. 

12  And  in  that  day  did  the  Lord  God  of 
hosts  call  to  weeping,  and  to  mourning,  and 
to  baldness,  and  to  girding  with  sackcloth  : 

13  And  behold  joy  and  gladness,  slaying 
oxen,  and  killing  sheep,  eating  flesh,  and 
drinking  wine : let  us  eat  and  drink ; for  to 
morrow  we  shall  die. 

14  And  it  was  revealed  in  mine  ears  by  the 
Lord  of  hosts.  Surely  this  iniquity  shall  not 
be  purged  from  you  till  ye  die,  saith  the 
Lord  God  of  hosts. 

15  IF  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  of  hosts.  Go, 
get  thee  unto  this  treasurer,  even  unto  Sheb- 
na,  which  is  over  the  house,  and  say, 

16  What  hast  thou  here,  and  whom  hast  thou 
here,  that  thou  hast  hewed  thee  out  a sepql- 
chre  here,  as  he  that  he  weth  him  out  a sepul- 
chre on  high,  and  that  graveth  a habitation 
for  himself  in  a rock  ? 

17  Behold,  the  Lord  will  carry  thee  away 
with  a mighty  captivity,  and  wiU  surely 
cover  thee. 

18  He  will  surely  violently  turn  and  toss 
thee  like  a ball  into  a large  country:  there 
shalt  thou  die,  and  there  the  chariots  of  thy 
glory  shall  be  the  shame  of  thy  lord’s  house. 

19  And  I will  drive  thee  from  thy  station, 
and  from  thy  state  shall  he  pull  thee  down. 

20 1 And  it  shall  come  to  pass  in  that  day, 
that  I will  call  my  servant  Eliakim  the  son 
of  Hilkiah : 

21  And  I will  clothe  him  with  thy  robe,  and 
strengthen  him  with  thy  girdle,  and  I will 
commit  thy  government  into  his  hand : and 
he  shall  be  a father  to  the  inhabitants  of  Je- 
rusalem, and  to  the  house  of  Judah, 

22  And  the  key  of  the  house  of  David  will  I 
lay  upon  his  shoulder ; so  he  shall  open,  and 
none  shall  shut ; and  he  shall  shut,  and  none 
shall  open. 

23  And  1 will  fasten  him  as  a nail  in  a sure 
place  ; and  he  shall  be  for  a glorious  throne 
to  his  father’s  house. 

24  And  they  shall  hang  upon  him  all  the 
glory  of  his  father’s  house,  the  offspring  and 
the  issue,  all  vessels  of  small  quantity,  from 
the  vessels  of  cups,  bven  to  all  the  vessels  of 
flagons. 

25  In  that  day,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts, 
shall  the  nail  that  is  fastened  in  the  sure 
place  be  removed,  and  be  cut  down,  and  fall ; 
and  the  burden  that  tons  upon  it  shall  be  cut 
off : for  the  Lord  hath  spoken  it. 

CHAPTER  XXTII. 

Miserable  overthrow  of  Tyre. 

The  burden  of  Tyre.  Howl,  ye  ships  of 
Tarshish ; for  it  is  laid  waste,  so  that 
there  is  no  house,  no  entering  in  : from  the 
land  of  Chittim  it  is  revealed  to  them. 

2 Be  still,  ye  inhabitants  of  the  isle ; thou 
whom  the  merchants  of  Zidon,  that  pass  over 
the  sea,  have  replenished. 


The  overthrow  of  Tyre,  ISAIAH,  XXIV.  Ju(fQmenU  upon  the  land. 


3 And  by  great  waters  the  seed  of  Sihor, 
the  harvest  of  the  river,  is  her  revenue; 
and  she  is  a mart  of  nations. 

4 Be  thou  ashamed,  O Zidon:  for  the  sea 
hath  spoken,  even  the  strength  of  the  sea, 
saying,  I travail  not,  nor  bring  forth  chil- 
dren, neither  do  I nourish  up  young  men, 
nor  bring  up  virgins. 

5 As  at  the  report  concerning  Egypt,  so 
shall  they  be  sorely  pained  at  the  report  of 
Tyre. 

6 Pass  ye  over  to  Tarshish ; howl,  ye  in- 
habitants of  the  isle. 

7 Is  this  your  joyous  city,  whose  antiquity 
is  of  ancient  days?  her  own  feet  shall  carry 
her  afar  olf  to  sojourn. 

8 Who  hath  taken  this  counsel  against 
Tyre,  the  crowning  city,  whose  merchants 
are  princes,  whose  traffickers  are  the  hon- 
ourable of  the  earth? 

9 The  Lord  of  hosts  hath  purposed  it,  to 
stain  the  pride  of  all  glory,  and  to  bring  into 
contempt  all  the  honourable  of  the  earth. 

10  Pass  through  thy  land  as  a river,  O daugh- 
ter of  Tarshish : there  is  no  more  strength. 

11  He  stretched  out  his  hand  over  the  sea, 
he  shook  the  kingdoms : the  Lord  hath  giv- 
en a commandment  against  the  merchant 
city,  to  destroy  the  strong  holds  thereof. 

12  And  he  said.  Thou  shalt  no  more  rejoice. 
O thou  oppressed  virgin,  daughter  of  Zidon : 
arise,  pass  over  to  Chittim  ; there  also  shalt 
thou  have  no  rest. 

13  Behold  the  land  of  the  Chaldeans ; this 
people  was  not,  till  the  Assyrian  founded  it 
for  them  that  dwell  in  the  wilderness : they 
set  up  the  towers  thereof,  they  raised  up  the 
palaces  thereof ; and  he  brought  it  to  ruin. 

14  Howl,  ye  ships  of  Tarshish:  for  your 
strength  is  laid  waste. 

15  And  it  shall  come  to  pass  in  that  day, 
that  Tyre  shall  be  forgotten  seventy  years, 
according  to  the  days  of  one  king:  after 
the  end  of  seventy  years  shall  Tyre  sing  as 
a harlot. 

16  Take  a harp,  go  about  the  city,  thou  har- 
lot that  hast  been  forgotten ; make  sweet 
melody,  sing  many  songs,  that  thou  mayest 
be  remembered. 

17  t And  it  shall  come  to  pass  after  the  end 
of  seventy  years,  that  the  Lord  will  visit 
Tyre,  and  she  shall  turn  to  her  hire,  and  shall 
commit  fornication  with  all  the  kingdoms  of 
the  world  upon  the  face  of  the  earth. 

18  And  her  merchandise  and  her  hire  shall 
be  holiness  to  the  Lord  : it  shall  not  be  treas- 
ured nor  laid  up ; for  her  merchandise  shall 
be  for  them  that  dwell  before  the  Lord,  to 
eat  sufficiently,  and  for  durable  clothing. 

CHAPTER  XXIV. 

God’s  judgments  on  the  land, 

Behold,  the  lord  maketh  the  earth 
empty,  and  maketh  it  waste,  and  turn- 
eth  it  upside  down,  and  scattereth  abroad 
the  inhabitants  thereof. 

2 And  it  shall  be,  as  with  the  people,  so  with 
the  priest ; as  with  the  servant,  so  with  his 
master ; as  with  the  maid,  so  with  her  mis- 
tress; as  with  the  buyer,  so  with  the  seller; 
as  with  the  lender,  so  with  the  borrower;  as 
with  the  taker  of  usury,  so  with  the  giver  of 
usury  to  him. 

8  Tne  land  shall  be  utterly  emptied,  and 


utterly  spoiled  : for  the  Lord  hath  spoken 
this  word. 

4 The  earth  mourneth  and  fadeth  away, 
the  world  languisheth  and  fadeth  away,  the 
haughty  people  of  the  earth  do  languish. 

5 The  earth  also  is  deliled  under  the  inhabit- 
ants thereof ; because  they  have  transgress- 
ed the  laws,  changed  the  ordinance,  broken 
the  everlasting  covenant. 

6 Therefore  hath  the  curse  devoured  the 
earth,  and  they  that  dwell  therein  are  deso- 
late : therefore  the  inhabitants  of  the  earth 
are  burned,  and  few  men  left. 

7 The  new  wine  mourneth,  the  vine  lan- 
guisheth, all  the  merryhearted  do  sigh. 

8 The  mirth  of  tabrets  ceaseth,  the  noise 
of  them  that  rejoice  endeth,  the  joy  of  the 
harp  ceaseth. 

9 They  shall  not  drink  wine  with  a song ; 
strong  drink  shall  be  bitter  to  them  that 
drink  it. 

10  The  city  of  confusion  is  broken  down : 
every  house  is  shut  up,  that  no  man  may 
come  in. 

11  There  is  a crying  for  wine  in  the  streets ; 
all  joy  is  darkened,  the  mirth  of  the  land  is 
g’one. 

12  In  the  city  is  left  desolation,  and  tire 
gate  is  smitten  with  destruction. 

13  t When  thus  it  shall  be  in  the  midst  of 
the  land  among  the  people,  there  shall  be  as 
the  shaking  of  an  olive  tree,  and  as  the 
gleaning  grapes  when  the  vintage  is  done. 

14  They  shall  lift  up  their  voice,  they  .shall 
sing  for  the  majesty  of  the  Lord,  they  shall 
cry  aloud  from  the  sea. 

15  Wherefore  glorify  ye  the  Lord  in  the 
fires,  even  the  name  of  the  Lord  God  of 
Israel  in  the  isles  of  the  sea. 

16  H From  the  uttermost  part  of  the  earth 
have  we  heard  songs,  even  glory  to  the  right- 
eous. But  I said.  My  leanness,  my  leanness, 
woe  unto  me ! the  treacherous  dealers  have 
dealt  treacherously;  yea,  the  treacherous 
dealers  have  dealt  very  treacherously. 

17  Fear,  and  the  pit,  and  the  snare,  are  up- 
on thee,  O inhabitant  of  the  earth. 

18  And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  that  he  who 
fleeth  from  the  noise  of  the  fear  shall  fall 
into  the  pit;  and  he  that  cometh  up  out  of 
the  midst  of  the  pit  shall  be  taken  in  the 
snare : for  the  windows  from  on  high  are 
open,  and  the  foundations  of  the  earth  do 
shake. 

19  The  earth  is  utterly  broken  down,  the 
earth  is  clean  dissolved,  the  earth  is  moved 
exceedingly. 

20  The  earth  shall  reel  to  and  fro  like  a 
drunkard,  and  shall  be  removed  like  a cot- 
tage; and  the  transgression  thereof  shall 
be  heavy  upon  it;  and  it  shall  fall,  and 
not  rise  again. 

21  And  it  shall  come  to  pass  in  that  dav, 
that  the  Lord  shall  punish  the  host  of  the 
high  ones  that  are  on  high,  and  the  kings  of 
the  earth  upon  the  earth. 

22  And  they  shall  be  gathered  together,  as 
prisoners  are  gathered  in  the  pit,  and  shall 
be  shut  up  in  the  prison,  and  after  many 
days  shall  they  be  visited. 

23  Then  the  moon  shall  be  confounded,  and 
the  sun  ashamed,  when  the  Lord  of  hosts 
shall  reign  in  mount  Zion,  and  in  Jerusa- 
lem, and  before  his  ancients  gloriously., 

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A song  inciting  ISAIAH,  XXV.  to  trust  in  God» 


CHAPTER  XXV. 

The  prophet  pralseth  God, 

O LORD,  thou  art  my  God;  I will  exalt 
thee,  I will  praise  thy  name;  for  thou 
hast  done  wonderful  things ; thy  counsels  of 
old  are  faithfulness  and  truth. 

2  For  thou  hast  made  of  a city  a heap ; of  a 
defenced  city  a ruin : a palace  of  strangers 
to  be  no  city ; it  shall  never  be  built. 

3  Therefore  shall  the  strong  people  glorify 
thee,  the  city  of  the  terrible  nations  shall 

4  For  thou  hast  been  a strength  to  the 
poor,  a strength  to  the  needy  in  his  distress, 
a refuge  from  the  storm,  a shadow  from  the 
heat,  when  the  blast  of  the  terrible  ones  is 
as  a storm  against  the  wall. 

5  Thou  Shalt  bring  down  the  noise  of  stran- 
gers, as  the  heat  in  a dry  place ; even  the 
heat  with  the  shadow  of  a cloud : the  branch 
of  the  terrible  ones  shall  be  brought  low. 

6  If  And  in  this  mountain  shall  the  Lord  of 
hosts  make  unto  all  people  a feast  of  fat 
things,  a feast  of  wines  on  the  lees,  of  fat 
things  full  of  marrow,  of  wines  on  the  lees 
well  refined. 

7  And  he  will  destroy  in  this  mountain  the 
face  of  the  covering  cast  over  all  people, 
and  the  vail  that  is  spread  over  all  nations. 

8  He  will  swallow  up  death  in  victory ; and 
the  Lord  God  will  wipe  away  tears  from  off 
all  faces ; and  the  rebuke  of  his  people  shall 
he  take  away  from  off  all  the  earth : for  the 
Lord  hath  spoken  it. 

9  If  And  it  shall  be  said  in  that  day,  Lo,  this 
is  our  God ; we  have  waited  for  him,  and  he 
will  save  us : this  is  the  Lord  ; we  have  wait- 
ed for  him,  we  will  be  glad  and  rejoice  in 
his  salvation. 

10  For  in  this  mountain  shall  the  hand  of 
the  Lord  rest,  and  Moab  shall  be  trodden 
down  under  him,  even  as  straw  is  trodden 
down  for  the  dunghill. 

11  And  he  shall  spread  forth  his  hands  in 
the  midst  of  them,  as  he  that  swimmeth 
spreadeth  forth  his  hands  to  swim : and  he 
shall  bring  down  their  pride  together  with 
the  spoils  of  their  hands. 

V2  And  the  fortress  of  the  high  fort  of  thy 
walls  shall  he  bring  down,  lay  low,  and  bring 
to  the  ground,  even  to  the  dust. 

CHAPTER  XXVI. 

Trust  in  God  recommended. 

IN  that  day  shall  this  song  be  sung  in  the 
land  of  Judah;  We  have  a strong  city; 
salvation  will  God  appoint /or  walls  and  bul- 

2  Open  ye  the  gates,  that  the  righteous  na- 
tion which  keepeth  the  truth  may  enter  in. 

3  Thou  wilt  keep  him  in  perfect  peace, 
whose  mind  is  stayed  on  thee:  because  he 
trusteth  in  thee. 

4  Trust  ye  in  the  Lord  for  ever : for  in  the 
Lord  JEHOVAH  is  everlasting  strength. 

5  If  For  he  bringeth  down  them  that  dwell 
on  high ; the  lofty  city,  he  layeth  it  low ; he 
layeth  it  low,  even  to  the  ground ; he  bringeth 
it  even  to  the  dust. 

6  The  foot  shall  tread  it  down,  even  the  feet 
of  the  poor,  and  the  steps  of  the  needy. 

7  The  way  of  the  just  is  uprightness : thou, 
m ost  upright,  dost  weigh  the  path  of  the  Just., 


8 Yea,  in  the  way  of  thy  judgments,  O 
Lord,  have  we  waited  for  thee ; the  desire 
of  our  soul  Is  to  thy  name,  and  to  the  re- 
membrance of  thee. 

9 With  my  soul  have  I desired  thee  in 
the  night;  yea,  with  my  spirit  within  me 
will  I seek  thee  early:  for  when  thy  judg- 
ments are  in  the  earth,  the  inhabitants  of 
the  world  will  learn  righteousness. 

10  Let  favour  be  shewed  to  the  wicked,  yet 
will  he  not  learn  righteousness : in  the  land 
of  uprightness  wiU  he  deal  unjustly,  and 
will  not  behold  the  majesty  of  the  Lord. 

11  Lord,  when  thy  hand  is  lifted  up,  they 
will  not  see:  but  they  shall  see,  and  be 
ashamed  for  their  envy  at  the  people ; yea, 
the  fire  of  thine  enemies  shall  devour 
them. 

13  If  Lord,  thou  wilt  ordain  peace  for  us : 
for  thou  also  hast  wrought  all  our  works  in 
us. 

13  O Lord  our  God,  other  lords  besides 
thee  have  had  dominion  over  us;  put  by 
thee  only  will  we  make  mention  of  thy 
name. 

14  They  are  dead,  they  shall  not  live ; they 
are  deceased,  they  shall  not  rise : therefore 
hast  thou  visited  and  destroyed  them,  ard 
made  all  their  memory  to  perish. 

15  Thou  hast  increased  the  nation,  O Lord, 
thou  hast  increased  the  nation;  thou  art 
glorified : thou  hadst  removed  it  far  unto  all 
t^he  ends  of  the  earth.  * 

16  Lord,  in  trouble  have  they  visited  thee ; 
they  poured  out  a prayer  when  thy  chasten- 
ing was  upon  them. 

17  Like  as  a woman  with  child,  that  draweth 
near  the  time  of  her  delivery,  is  in  pain,  and 
crieth  out  in  her  pangs ; so  have  we  been  in 
thy  sight,  O Lord. 

18  We  have  been  with  child,  we  have  been 
in  pain,  we  have  as  it  were  brought  forth 
wind ; we  have  not  wrought  any  deliverance 
in  the  earth ; neither  have  the  inhabitants 
of  the  world  fallen. 

19  Thy  dead  men  shall  live,  together  with 

my  dead  body  shall  they  arise.  Awake  and 
sing,  ye  that  dwell  in  dust : for  thy  dew  is  as 
the  dew  of  herbs,  and  the  earth  shall  cast 
out  the  dead.  . ^ , 

20  T Come,  my  people,  enter  thou  into  thy 
chambers,  and  shut  thy  doors  about  thee : 
hide  thyself  as  it  were  for  a little  moment, 
until  the  indignation  be  overpast. 

21  For,  behold,  the  Lord  cometh  out  of  his 
place  to  punish  the  inhabitants  of  the  earth 
for  their  iniquity:  the  earth  also  shall  dis- 
close her  blood,  and  shall  no  more  cover  her 
slain. 

CHAPTER  XXVII. 

God’s  care  over  his  vineyard. 

IN  that  day  the  Lord  with  his  sore  and 
great  and  strong  sword  shall  punish 
leviathan  the  piercing  serpent,  even  levia- 
than that  crooked  serpent ; and  he  shall  slay 
the  dragon  that  is  in  the  sea. 

2  In  that  day  sing  ye  unto  her,  A vineyard 
of  red  wine. 

3  I the  Lord  do  keep  it;  I will  water  it 
every  moment : lest  any  hurt  it,  I will  keep 
it  night  and  day.  ^ v.  • 

4  Fury  is  not  in  me : who  would  set  the  bri- 
ers a/nd  thorns  against  me  in  battle  ? I would 


Ephraim  is  threatened.  ISAIAH, 

g’O  throug’li  them,  I would  burn  them  to- 
o:ether. 

5 Or  let  him  take  hold  of  my  strength,  that 
he  maj’’  make  peace  with  me ; and  he  shall 
make  peace  with  me. 

6 He  shall  cause  them  that  come  of  Jacob 
to  take  root : Israel  shall  blossom  and  bud, 
and  till  the  face  of  the  world  with  fruit. 

7 t Hath  he  smitten  him,  as  he  smote  those 
that  smote  him?  or  is  he  slain  according- 
to  the  slaughter  of  them  that  are  slain  by 
him  ? 

8 In  measure,  when  it  Shooteth  forth,  thou 
wilt  debate  with  it:  he  stayeth  his  rough 
wind  in  the  day  of  the  east  wind. 

9^ By  this  therefore  shall  the  iniquity  of  Ja- 
cob be  purged;  and  this  is  all  the  fruit  to 
take  away  his  sin ; when  he  maketh  all  the 
stones  of  the  altar  as  chalkstones  that  are 
beaten  in  sunder,  the  groves  and  images 
shall  not  stand  up. 

10  Yet  the  defenced  city  shall  he  desolate, 
and  the  habitation  forsaken,  and  left  like  a 
wilderness:  there  shall  the  calf  feed,  and 
there  shall  he  lie  down,  and  consume  the 
branches  thereof. 

11  When  the  boughs  thereof  are  withered, 
they  shall  be  broken  off : the  women  come, 
and  set  them  on  fire ; for  it  is  a people  of  no 
understanding : therefore  he  that  made  them 
will  not  have  mercy  on  them,  and  he  that 
formed  them  will  shew  them  no  favour. 

12  ^ And  it  shall  come  to  pass  in  that  day, 
that  the  Lord  shall  beat  off  from  the  chan- 
nel of  the  river  unto  the  stream  of  Egypt, 
and  ye  shall  be  gathered  one  by  one,  O ye 
children  of  Israel. 

13  And  it  shall  come  to  pass  in  that  day, 
that  the  great  trumpet  shall  be  blown,  and 
they  shall  come  which  were  ready  to  perish 
in  the  land  of  Assyria,  and  the  outcasts  in 
the  land  of  Egypt,  and  shall  worship  the 
Lord  in  the  holy  mount  at  Jerusalem. 

CHAPTER  XXVIII. 

Ephraim  is  threatened. 

WOE  to  the  crown  of  pride,  to  the  drunk- 
ards of  Ephraim, whose  glorious  beauty 
is  a fading  flower,  which  are  on  the  head  of 
the  fat  valleys  of  them  that  are  overcome 
with  wine! 

2  Behold,  the  Lord  hath  a mighty  and  strong 
one,  which  as  a tempest  of  hail  and  a de- 
stroying storm,  as  a flood  of  mighty  waters 
overflowing,  shall  cast  down  to  the  earth 
with  the  hand. 

3  The  crown  of  pride,  the  drunkards  of 
Ephraim,  shall  be  trodden  under  feet : 

4  And  the  glorious  beauty,  which  is  on  the 
head  of  the  fat  valley,  shall  be  a fading  flow- 
er, and  as  the  hasty  fruit  before  the  sum- 
mer; which  when  he  that  looketh  upon  it 
seeth,  while  it  is  yet  in  his  hand  he  eateth  it 
up. 

5 1 In  that  day  shall  the  Lord  of  hosts  be 
for  a crown  of  glory,  and  for  a diadem  of 
beauty,  unto  the  residue  of  his  people, 

6  And  for  a spirit  of  judgment  to  hipi  that 
sitteth  in  judgment,  and  for  strength  to 
them  that  turn  the  battle  to  the  gate. 

7  But  they  also  have  erred  through  wine, 
and  through  strong  drink  are  out  of  the  way ; 
the  priest  and  the  prophet  have  erred 
through  strong  drink,  they  are  swaUowed 


XXVIII.  Christ  is  promised. 

up  of  wine,  they  are  out  of  the  way  through 
strong  drink  ; they  err  in  vision,  they  stum- 
ble in  judgment. 

8 For  all  tables  are  full  of  vomit  and  filthi- 
ness, so  that  there  is  no  place  clean. 

9 1 Whom  shall  he  teach  knowledge?  and 
whom  shall  he  make  to  understand  doctrine  ? 
them  that  are  weaned  from  the  milk,  and 
drawn  from  the  breasts. 

10  For  precept  must  be  upon  precept,  pre- 
cept upon  precept ; line  upon  line,  line  upon 
line ; here  a little,  and  there  a little  : 

11  For  with  stammering  lips  and  another 
tongue  will  he  speak  to  this  people. 

12  To  whom  he  said.  This  is  the  rest  where- 
with ye  may  cause  the  weary  to  rest ; and  this 
is  the  refreshing : yet  they  would  not  hear. 

13  But  the  word  of  the  Lord  was  unto  them 
precept  upon  precept,  precept  upon  pre- 
cept ; line  upon  line,  line  upon  line ; here  a 
little,  and  there  a little ; that  they  might  go, 
and  fall  backward,  and  be  broken,  and 
snared,  and  taken. 

14  H Wherefore  hear  the  word  of  the  Lord, 
ye  scornful  men,  that  rule  this  people  which 
is  in  Jerusalem. 

15  Because  ye  have  said.  We  have  made  a 
covenant  with  death,  and  with  hell  are  we 
at  agreement ; when  the  overflowing  scourge 
shall  pass  through,  it  shall  not  come  unto 
us : for  we  have  made  lies  our  refuge,  and 
under  falsehood  have  we  hid  ourselves: 

16  t Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  God, 
Behold,  I lay  in  Zion  for  a foundation  a 
stone,  a tried  stone,  a precious  corner  stone, 
a sure  foundation:  he  that  believeth  shall 
not  make  haste. 

17  Judgment  also  will  I lay  to  the  line,  and 
righteousness  to  the  plummet : and  the  hail 
shall  sweep  away  the  refuge  of  lies,  and  the 
waters  shall  overflow  the  hiding  place. 

18 1 And  your  covenant  with  death  shall  be 
disannulled,  and  your  agreement  with  hell 
shall  not  stand;  when  the  overflowing 
scourge  shall  pass  through,  then  ye  shall  be 
trodden  down  by  it. 

19  From  the  time  that  it  goeth  forth  it  shall 
take  you:  for  morning  by  morning  shall  it 
pass  over,  by  day  and  by  night : and  it  shall 
be  a vexation  only  to  understand  the  report. 

20  For  the  bed  is  shorter  than  that  a man 
can  stretch  himself  on  it : and  the  covering 
narrower  than  that  he  can  wrap  himself  in  it. 

21  For  the  Lord  shall  rise  up  as  in  mount 
Perazim,  he  shall  be  wroth  as  in  the  valley  of 
Gibeon,  that  he  may  do  his  work,  his  strange 
work ; and  bring  to  pass  his  act,  his  strange 
act. 

22  Now  therefore  be  ye  not  mockers,  lest 
your  bands  be  made  strong : for  I have  heard 
from  the  Lord  God  of  hosts  a consumption, 
even  determined  upon  the  whole  earth. 

23 1 Give  ye  ear,  and  hear  my  voice ; heark- 
en, and  hear  my  speech. 

24  Doth  the  ploughman  plough  all  day  to 
sow  ? doth  he  open  and  break  the  clods  of 
his  ground? 

25  When  he  hath  made  plain  the  face  there- 
of, doth  he  not  cast  abroad  the  fitches,  and 
scatter  the  cummin,  and  cast  in  the  princi- 
pal wheat  and  the  appointed  barley  and  the 
rye  in  their  place  ? 

26  For  his  God  doth  instruct  him  to  dfecre- 
tioua  and  doth  teach  him, 

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Judgment  upon  Jerusalem. 

27  For  the  fitches  are  not  threshed  with  a 
threshin^^'  instrument,  neither  is  a cart  wheel 
turned  about  upon  the  cummin ; but  the 
fitches  are  beaten  out  with  a staff,  and  the 
cummin  with  a rod. 

28  Bread  corn  is  bruised ; because  he  will 
not  ever  be  threshing-  it,  nor  break  it  with 
the  wheel  of  his  cart,  nor  bruise  it  with  his 
horsemen. 

29  This  also  cometh  forth  from  the  Lord  of 
hosts,  which  is  wonderful  in  counsel,  and  ex- 
cellent in  working. 

CHAPTER  XXIX. 

God’s  judgment  on  Jerusalem. 

WOE  to  Ariel,  to  Ariel,  the  city  where  Da- 
vid dwelt ! add  ye  year  to  year ; let 
them  kill  sacrifices. 

2  Yet  I will  distress  Ariel,  and  there  shall 
be  heaviness  and  sorrow:  and  it  shall  be 
unto  me  as  Ariel. 

3  And  I will  camp  against  thee  round  about, 
and  will  lay  siege  against  thee  with  a mount, 
and  I will  raise  forts  against  thee. 

4  And  thou  shalt  be  brought  down,  and 
Shalt  speak  out  of  the  ground,  and  thy 
speech  shall  be  low  out  of  the  dust,  and  thy 
voice  shall  be,  as  of  one  that  hath  a familiar 
spirit,  out  of  the  ground,  and  thy  speech 
shall  whisper  out  of  the  dust. 

5  Moreover  the  multitude  of  thy  strangers 
shall  be  like  small  dust,  and  the  multitude 
of  the  terrible  ones  shall  he  as  chaff  that 
passeth  away : yea,  it  shall  be  at  an  instant 
suddenly. 

6  Thou  shalt  be  visited  of  the  Lord  of 
hosts  with  thunder,  and  with  earthquake, 
and  great  noise,  with  storm  and  tempest, 
and  the  flame  of  devouring  fire. 

7  If  And  the  multitude  of  all  the  nations  that 
fight  against  Ariel,  even  all  that  fight  against 
her  and  her  munition,  and  that  distress  her, 
shall  be  as  a dream  of  a night  vision, 

8  It  shall  even  be  as  when  a hungry  man 
dreameth,  and,  behold,  he  eateth;  but  he 
awaketh,  and  his  soul  is  empty : or  as  when 
a thirsty  man  dreameth,  and,  behold,  he 
drinketh ; but  he  awaketh.  and,  behold,  he  is 
faint,  and  his  soul  hath  appetite : so  shall  the 
multitude  of  all  the  nations  be,  that  fight 
against  mount  Zion. 

9  t Stay  yourselves,  and  wonder ; cry  ye 
out,  and  cry : they  are  drunken,  but  not 
with  wine ; they  stagger,  but  not  with  strong 
drink. 

10  For  the  Lord  hath  poured  out  upon  you 
the  spirit  of  deep  sleep,  and  hath  closed  your 
eyes:  the  prophets  and  your  rulers,  the 
seers  hath  he  covered. 

11  And  the  vision  of  all  is  become  unto  you 
as  the  words  of  a book  that  is  sealed,  which 
men  deliver  to  one  that  is  learned,  saying,' 
Read  this,  I pray  thee : and  he  saith,  I can- 
not ; for  it  is  sealed : 

12  And  the  book  is  delivered  to  him  that  is 
not  learned,  saying.  Read  this,  I pray  thee : 
and  he  saith,  I am  not  learned. 

13  t Wherefore  the  Lord  said.  Forasmuch 
as  this  people  draw  near  me  with  their 
mouth,  and  with  their  lips  do  honour  me, 
but  have  removed  their  heart  far  from 
me,  and  their  fear  toward  me  is  taught  by 
the  precept  of  men : 

14  Therefore,  behold,  I wHl  proceed  to  do  a 
463 


Promises  to  the  godly. 

marvellous  work  among  this  people,  oven  a 
marvellous  work  and  a wonder : for  the  wis- 
dom of  their  wise  men  shall  perish,  and  the 
understanding  of  their  prudent  men  shall  be 

15  Woe  unto  them  that  seek  deep  to  hide 
their  counsel  from  the  Lord,  and  their 
works  are  in  the  dark,  and  they  say.  Who 
seeth  us?  and  who  knoweth  us? 

16  Surely  your  turning  of  things  upside 
down  shall  be  esteemed  as  the  potter’s  clay : 
for  shall  the  work  say  of  him  that  made  it. 
He  made  me  not?  or  shall  the  thing  framed 
say  of  him  that  framed  it.  He  had  no  under- 
standing ? 

17  Is  it  not  yet  a very  little  while,  and  Leb- 
anon shall  be  turned  into  a fruitful  field,  and 
the  fruitful  field  shall  be  esteemed  as  a 
forest  ? 

18  t And  in  that  day  shall  the  deaf  hear  the 
words  of  the  book,  and  the  eyes  of  the  blind 
shall  see  out  of  obscurity,  and  out  of  dark- 
ness. 

19  The  meek  also  shall  increase  their  joy  in 
the  Lord,  and  the  poor  among  men  shall 
rejoice  in  the  Holy  One  of  Israel. 

20  For  the  terrible  one  is  brought  to  nought, 
and  the  scorner  is  consumed,  and  all  that 
watch  for  iniquity  are  cut  off : 

21  That  make  a man  an  offender  for  a word, 
and  lay  a snare  for  him  that  reproveth  in 
the  gate,  and  turn  aside  the  just  for  a thing 
of  nought. 

22  Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord,  who  re- 
deemed Abraham,  concerning  the  house  of 
Jacob,  Jacob  shall  not  now  be  ashamed,  nei- 
ther shall  his  face  now  wax  pale. 

23  But  when  he  seeth  his  children,  the  work 
of  mine  hands,  in  the  midst  of  him,  they 
shall  sanctify  my  name,  and  sanctify  the 
Holy  One  of  Jacob,  and  shall  fear  the  God 
of  Israel. 

24  They  also  that  erred  in  spirit  shall  come 
to  understanding,  and  they  that  murmured 
shall  learn  doctrine. 

CHAPTER  XXX. 

God  threateneth  Israel. 

WOE  to  the  rebellious  children,  saith  the 
Lord,  that  take  counsel,  but  not  of 
me ; and  that  cover  with  a covering,  but 
not  of  my  Spirit,  that  they  may  add  sin  to 
sin : 

2  That  walk  to  go  down  into  Egypt,  and 
have  not  asked  at  my  mouth  ; to  strengthen 
themselves  in  the  strength  of  Pharaoh,  and 
to  trust  in  the  shadow  of  Egypt ! 

3  Therefore  shall  the  strength  of  Pharaoh 
be  your  shame,  and  the  trust  in  the  shadow 
of  Egypt  your  confusion. 

4  For  his  princes  were  at  Zoan,  and  his  am- 
bassadors came  to  Hanes. 

5  They  were  all  ashamed  of  a people  that 
could  not  profit  them,  nor  be  a help  nor 
profit,  but  a shame,  and  also  a reproach. 

6  The  burden  of  the  beasts  of  the  south  : 
Into  the  land  of  trouble  and  anguish,  from 
whence  come  the  young  and  old  lion,  the 
viper  and  fiery  flying  serpent,  they  will  cijirry 
their  riches  upon  the  shoulders  of  young 
asses,  and  their  treasures  upon  the  bunches 
of  camels,  to  a people  that  shall  not  profit 
them. 

7  For  the  Egyptians  shall  help  in  vain,  and 


ISAIAH,  XXIX. 


Confidence  in  Egypt  reproved,  ISAIAH, 

to  no  purpose : therefore  have  I cried  con- 
cerning* this,  l^hcir  strengrth  is  to  sit  still. 

8 t Now  go,  write  it  before  them  in  a table, 
and  note  it  in  a book,  that  it  may  be  for  the 
time  to  come  for  ever  and  ever : 

9 That  this  is  a rebellious  people,  lying*  chil- 
dren, children  that  will  not  hear  the  law  of 
the  Loud  : 

10  Which  say  to  the  seers,  See  not;  and  to 
the  prophets.  Prophesy  not  unto  us  rig*ht 
thing's,  speak  unto  us  smooth  things,  proph- 
esy deceits : 

11  Get  you  out  of  the  way,  turn  aside  out 
of  the  path,  cause  the  Holy  One  of  Israel  to 
cease  from  before  us. 

12  Wherefore  thus  saith  the  Holy  One  of 
Israel,  Because  ye  despise  this  word,  and 
trust  in  oppression  and  perverseness,  and 
stay  thereon : 

13  Therefore  this  iniquity  shall  be  to  you  as 
a breach  ready  to  fall,  swelling  out  in  a high 
wall,  whose  breaking  cometh  suddenly  at 
an  instant. 

14  And  he  shall  break  it  as  the  breaking  of 
the  potters’  vessel  that  is  broken  in  pieces ; 
he  shall  not  spare : so  that  there  shall  not  be 
found  in  the  bursting  of  it  a sherd  to  take 
fire  from  the  hearth,  or  to  take  water  withal 
out  of  the  pit. 

15  For  thus  saith  the  Lord  God,  the  Holy 
One  of  Israel;  In  returning  and  rest  shall 
ye  be  saved ; in  quietness  and  in  confidence 
shall  be  your  strength : and  ye  would  not. 

16  But  ye  said,  No ; for  we  will  flee  upon 
horses;  therefore  shall  ye  flee : and,  We  will 
ride  upon  the  swift;  therefore  shall  they 
that  pursue  you  be  swift. 

17  One  thousand  shall  flee  at  the  rebuke  of 
one ; at  the  rebuke  of  five  shall  ye  flee : till 
ye  be  left  as  a beacon  upon  the  top  of  a 
mountain,  and  as  an  ensign  on  a hill. 

18  t And  therefore  will  the  Lord  wait,  that 
he  may  be  gracious  unto  you,  and  therefore 
will  he  be  exalted,  that  he  may  have  mercy 
upon  you : for  the  Lord  is  a God  of  Judg- 
ment : blessed  are  all  they  that  wait  for  him. 

19  For  the  people  shall  dwell  in  Zion  at 
Jerusalem : thou  shalt  weep  no  more : he 
will  be  very  gracious  unto  thee  at  the  voice 
of  thy  cry ; when  he  shall  hear  it,  he  will 
answer  thee. 

30  And  though  the  Lord  give  you  the  bread 
of  adversity,  and  the  water  of  affliction, 
yet  shall  not  thy  teachers  be  removed  into 
a corner  any  more,  but  thine  eyes  shall  see 
thy  teachers : 

21  And  thine  ears  shall  hear  a word  behind 
thee,  saying,  This  is  the  way,  walk  ye  in  it, 
when  ye  turn  to  the  right  hand,  and  when 
ye  turn  to  the  left. 

23  Ye  shall  defile  also  the  covering  of  thy 
graven  images  of  silver,  and  the  ornament 
of  thy  molten  images  of  gold:  thou  shalt 
cast  them  away  as  a menstruous  cloth ; thou 
shalt  say  unto  it.  Get  thee  hence. 

23  Then  shall  he  give  the  rain  of  thy  seed, 
that  thou  shalt  sow  the  ground  withal ; and 
bread  of  the  increase  of  the  earth,  and  it 
shall  be  fat  and  plenteous : in  that  day  shall 
thy  cattle  feed  in  large  pastures. 

34  The  oxen  likewise  and  the  young  asses 
that  ear  the  ground  shall  eat  clean  prov- 
ender, which  hath  been  winnowed  with  the 
shovel  and  with  the  fan. 


, XXXI.  Destruction  of  Assyria. 

35  And  there  shall  be  upon  every  high 
mountain,  and  upon  every  high  hill,  rivers 
and  streams  of  waters  in  the  day  of  the 
great  slaughter,  when  the  towers  fall. 

26  Moreover  the  light  of  the  moon  shall  be 
as  the  light  of  the  sun,  and  the  light  of  the 
sun  shall  be  sevenfold,  as  the  light  of  seven 
days,  in  the  day  that  the  Lord  bindeth  up 
the  breach  of  his  people,  and  healeth  the 
stroke  of  their  wound. 

37  H Behold,  the  name  of  the  Lord  cometh 
from  far,  burning  with  his  anger,  and  the 
burden  thereof  is  heavy : his  lips  are  full  of 
indignation,  and  his  tongue  as  a devouring 
fire: 

28  And  his  breath,  as  an  overflowing  stream, 
shall  reach  to  the  midst  of  the  neck,  to  sift 
the  nations  with  the  sieve  of  vanity:  and 
there  shull  he  a bridle  in  the  jaws  of  the  peo- 
ple, causing  them  to  err. 

29  Ye  shall  have  a song,  as  in  the  night  when 
a holy  solemnity  is  kept;  and  gladness  of 
heart,  as  when  one  goeth  with  a pipe  to 
come  into  the  mountain  of  the  Lord,  to  the 
Mighty  One  of  Israel. 

30  And  the  Lord  shall  cause  his  glorious 
voice  to  be  heard,  and  shall  shew  the  light- 
ing down  of  his  arm,  with  the  indignation  of 
his  anger,  and  with  the  flame  of  a devouring 
fire,  with  scattering,  and  tempest,  and  hail- 
stones. 

31  For  through  the  voice  of  the  Lord  shall 
the  Assyrian  be  beaten  down,  which  smote 
with  a rod. 

33  And  in  every  place  where  the  grounded 
staff  shall  pass,  which  the  Lord  shall  lay 
upon  him,  it  shall  be  with  tabrets  and  harps : 
and  in  battles  of  shaking  will  he  fight 
with  it. 

33  For  Tophet  is  ordained  of  old ; yea,  for 
the  king  it  is  prepared ; he  hath  made  it  deep 
and  large : the  pile  thereof  is  fire  and  much 
wood ; the  breath  of  the  Lord,  like  a stream 
of  brimstone,  doth  kindle  it. 

CHAPTER  XXXI. 

The  folly  of  trusting  in  Egypt. 

WOE  ^o  them  that  go  down  to  Egypt  for 
help ; and  stay  on  horses,  and  trust  in 
chariots,  because  they  are  many;  and  in 
horsemen,  because  they  dre  very  strong; 
but  they  look  not  unto  the  Holy  One  of  Is- 
rael, neither  seek  the  Lord  ! 

3  Yet  he  also  is  wise,  and  will  bring  evil, 
and  will  not  call  back  his  words : but  will 
arise  against  the  house  of  the  evil  doers, 
and  against  the  help  of  them  that  work  in- 
iquity. 

3 Now  the  Egyptians  are  men,  and  not  God  ; 
and  their  horses  flesh,  and  not  spirit.  When 
the  Lord  shall  stretch  out  his  hand,  both  he 
that  helpeth  shall  fall,  and  he  that  is  holpen 
shall  fall  down,  and  they  all  shall  fail 
together. 

4  For  thus  hath  the  Lord  spoken  unto  me. 
Like  as  the  lion  and  the  young  lion  roaring 
on  his  prey,  when  a multitude  of  shepherds 
is  called  forth  against  him,  he  will  not  be 
afraid  of  their  voice,  nor  abase  himself  for 
the  noise  of  them:  so  shall  the  Lord  of 
hosts  come  down  to  fight  for  mount  Zion, 
and  for  the  hill  thereof. 

5  As  birds  flying,  so  will  the  Lord  of  hosts 
defend  Jerusalem;  defending  also  he  will 
469 


Blessings  of  ChrisVs  kingdom. 


ISAIAH,  XXXII. 


Enemies  of  Zion  threatened. 


deliver  it;  and  passing  over  he  will  pre- 
serve it.  ^ , XT, 

6  H Turn  ye  unto  him  from  whom  the  chil- 
dren of  Israel  have  deeply  revolted. 

T For  in  that  day  every  man  shall  cast  away 
his  idols  of  silver,  and  his  idols  of  gold, 
which  your  own  hands  have  made  unto  you 
for  a sin.  . ^ , , 

8 II  Then  shall  the  Assyrian  fall  with  the 
sword,  not  of  a mighty  man ; and  the  sword, 
not  of  a mean  man,  shall  devour  him : but 
he  shall  flee  from  the  sword,  and  his  young 
men  shall  be  discomfited. 

9 And  he  shall  pass  over  to  his  strong  hold 
for  fear,  and  his  princes  shall  be  afraid  of 
the  ensign,  saith  the  Lord,  whose  fire  is  in 
Zion,  and  his  furnace  in  Jerusalem. 

CHAPTER  XXXII. 

Blessings  of  ChrisVs  kingdom. 

Behold,  a King  shall  reign  in  righteous- 
ness, and  princes  shall  rule  in  judgment. 

2  And  a man  shall  be  as  a hiding  place  from 
the  wind,  and  a covert  from  the  tempest; 
as  rivers  of  water  in  a dry  place,  as  the 
shadow  of  a great  rock  in  a weary  land. 

3  And  the  eyes  of  them  that  see  shall  not 
be  dim,  and  the  ears  of  them  that  hear  shall 

4  The  heart  also  of  the  rash  shall  under- 
stand knowledge,  and  the  tongue  of  the 
stammerers  shall  be  ready  to  speak  plainly. 

5  The  vile  person  shall  be  no  more  called 
liberal,  nor  the  churl  said  to  he  bountiful. 

6  For  the  vile  person  will  speak  villany,  and 
his  heart  will  work  iniquity,  to  practise  hy- 
pocrisy, and  to  utter  error  against  the  Lord, 
to  make  empty  the  soul  of  the  hungry ; and 
he  will  cause  the  drink  of  the  thirsty  to  fail. 

7  The  instruments  also  of  the  churl  arb 
evil : he  deviseth  wicked  devices  to  destroy 
the  poor  with  lying  words,  even  when  the 
needy  speaketh  right. 

8  But  the  liberal  deviseth  liberal  things; 
and  by  liberal  things  shall  he  stand. 

9  t Rise  up,  ye  women  that  are  at  ease; 
hear  my  voice,  ye  careless  daughters ; give 
ear  unto  my  speech. 

10  Many  days  and  years  shall  ye  be  troubled, 
ye  careless  women:  for  the  vintage  shall 
fail,  the  gathering  shall  not  come. 

11  Tremble,  ye  women  that  are  at  ease ; be 
troubled,  ye  careless  ones:  strip  you,  and 
make  you  bare,  and  gird  sackcloth  upon  your 

12  They  shall  lament  for  the  teats,  for  the 
pleasant  fields,  for  the  fruitful  vine. 

13  Upon  the  land  of  my  people  shall  come 
up  thorns  and  briers;  yea,  upon  all  the 
houses  of  joy  in  the  joyous  city : 

14  Because  the  palaces  shall  be  forsaken ; 
the  multitude  of  the  city  shall  be  left ; the 
forts  and  towers  shall  be  for  dens  for  ever, 
a joy  of  wild  asses,  a pasture  of  flocks ; 

15  Until  the  Spirit  be  poured  upon  us  frona 
on  high,  and  the  wilderness  be  a fruitful 
field,  and  the  fruitful  field  be  counted  for  a 
f oi*©st* 

16  Then  judgment  shall  dwell  in  the  wilder- 
ness, and  righteousness  remain  in  the  fruit- 
ful field. 

17  And  the  work  of  righteousness  shall  be 
peace ; and  the  effect  of  righteousness,  qui- 
etness and  assurance  for  ever, 

470 


18  And  my  people  shall  dwell  in  a peaceable 
habitation,  and  in  sure  dwellings,  and  in 
quiet  resting  places; 

19  When  it  shall  hail,  coming  down  on  the 
forest;  and  the  city  shall  be  low  in  a low 
place. 

20  Blessed  are  ye  that  sow  beside  all  waters, 
that  send  forth  thither  the  feet  of  the  ox 
and  the  ass. 

CHAPTER  XXXIII. 

Judgments  on  Zion's  enemies. 

WOE  to  thee  that  spoilest,  and  thou  wast 
not  spoiled ; and  dealest  treacherously, 
and  they  dealt  not  treacherously  with  thee ! 
when  thou  shalt  cease  to  spoil,  thou  shalt  be 
spoiled ; and  when  thou  shalt  make  an  end 
to  deal  treacherously,  they  shall  deal  treach- 
erously with  thee. 

2 O Lord,  be  gracious  unto  us ; we  have 
waited  for  thee:  be  thou  their  arm  every 
morning,  our  salvation  also  in  the  time  of 
trouble. 

3 At  the  noise  of  the  tumult  the  people 
fled ; at  the  lifting  up  of  thyself  the  nations 
were  scattered.  ^ 

4 And  your  spoil  shall  be  gathered  like  the 
gathering  of  the  caterpillar : as  the  running 
to  and  fro  of  locusts  shall  he  run  upon  them. 

5 The  Lord  is  exalted ; for  he  dwelleth  on 
high : he  hath  filled  Zion  with  judgment  and 
righteousness.  . „ xi. 

6 And  wisdom  and  knowledge  shall  be  the 
stability  of  thy  times,  and  strength  of  salva- 
tion : the  fear  of  the  Lord  Is  his  treasure. 

7 Behold,  their  valiant  ones  shall  cry  with- 
out: the  ambassadors  of  peace  shall  weep 
bitterly.  , . . 

8 The  highways  lie  waste,  the  wayfaring 
man  ceaseth  : he  hath  broken  the  covenant, 
he  hath  despised  the  cities,  he  regardeth  no 

^^The  earth  mourneth  and  languisheth: 
Lebanon  is  ashamed  and  hewn  down : Sha- 
ron is  like  a wilderness;  and  Bashan  and 
Carmel  shake  off  their  fruits. 

10  Now  will  I rise,  saith  the  Lord;  now 
will  I be  exalted ; now  will  I lift  up  myself. 
11  Ye  shall  conceive  chaff,  ye  shall  bring 
forth  stubble : your  breath,  as  fire,  shall  de- 
vour you.  ,,  , 

12  And  the  people  shall  be  as  the  burnings 
of  lime : as  thorns  cut  up  shall  they  be  burn- 
ed in  the  fire.  _ , x -r  i- 

13  t Hear,  ye  that  are  far  off,  what  I have 
done;  and,  ye  that  are  near,  acknowledge 
my  might.  „ . i 

14  The  sinners  in  Zion  are  afraid  ; fearful- 
ness hath  surprised  the  hypocrites.  Who 
among  us  shall  dwell  with  the  devouring 
fire?  who  among  us  shall  dwell  with  ever- 
lasting burnings  ? , ^ i 

15  He  that  walketh  righteously,  and  speak- 
eth uprightly ; he  that  despiseth  the  gain  ot 
oppressions,  that  shaketh  his  hands  from 
holding  of  bribes,  that  stoppeth  his  ears 
from  hearing  of  blood,  and  shutteth  his 
eyes  from  seeing  evil;  , , . , „ 

16  He  shall  dwell  on  high ; his  place  of  de- 
fence shall  be  the  munitions  of  rocks : bread 
shall  be  given  him ; his  waters  shall  he  sure. 
17  Thine  eyes  shall  see  the  King  in  his  beau- 
ty: they  shall  behold  the  land  that  is  very 
far  off. 


Ood  aveii\jeUi  tiia  ctiurctu  ISAIAH, 

18  Thine  heart  shall  meditate  terror.  Where 
i8  the  scribe?  where  is  the  receiver?  where 
is  he  that  counted  the  towers? 

19  Thou  shalt  not  see  a fierce  people,  a 
people  of  a deeper  speech  than  thou  canst 
perceive ; of  a stammering-  tongue,  that  thou 
can>it  not  understand. 

30  Look  upon  Zion,  the  city  of  our  solemni- 
ties : thine  eyes  shall  see  Jerusalem  a quiet 
habitation,  a tabernacle  that  shall  not  be 
taken  doAvn ; not  one  of  the  stakes  thereof 
shall  ever  be  removed,  neither  shall  any  of 
the  cords  thereof  be  broken. 

21  But  there  the  glorious  Lord  will  he  un- 
to us  a place  of  broad  rivers  and  streams ; 
wherein  shall  go  no  galley  with  oars,  nei- 
ther shall  gallant  ship  pass  thereby. 

22  For  the  Lord  is  our  judge,  the  Lord  is 
our  lawgiver,  the  Lord  is  our  King ; he  will 
save  us. 

23  Thy  tacklings  are  loosed ; they  could  not 
well  strengthen  their  mast;  they  could  not 
spread  the  sail : then  is  the  prey  of  a great 
spoil  divided ; the  lame  take  the  prey. 

24  And  the  inhabitant  shall  not  say,  I am 
sick : the  people  that  dwell  therein  shall  he 
forgiven  their  iniquity. 

CHAPTER  XXXIV. 

Vengeance  on  Zion’s  enemies. 

COME  near,  ye  nations,  to  hear;  and 
hearken,  ye  people:  let  the  earth  hear, 
and  all  that  is  therein ; the  world,  and  all 
things  that  come  forth  of  it. 

2 For  the  indignation  of  the  Lord  is  upon 
all  nations,  and  his  furj^  upon  all  their  ar- 
mies: he  hath  utterly  destroyed  them,  he 
hath  delivered  them  to  the  slaughter.- 
3 Their  slain  also  shall  be  cast  out,  and  their 
stink  shall  come  up  out  of  their  carcasses, 
and  the  mountains  shall  be  melted  with 
their  blood. 

4  And  all  the  host  of  heaven  shall  be  dis- 
solved, and  the  heavens  shall  be  rolled  to- 
gether as  a scroll : and  all  their  host  shall 
fall  down,  as  the  leaf  falleth  off  from  the 
vine,  and  as  a falling  fig  from  the  fig  tree. 

5  For  my  sword  shall  be  bathed  in  heaven : 
behold,  it  shall  come  down  upon  Idumea,  and 
upon  the  people  of  my  curse,  to  judgment. 

6  The  sword  of  the  Lord  is  filled  with  blood, 
it  is  made  fat  with  fatness,  and  with  the 
blood  of  lambs  and  goats,  with  the  fat  of 
the  kidneys  of  rams : for  the  Lord  hath  a 
sacrifice  in  Bozrah,  and  a great  slaughter 
in  the  land  of  Idumea. 

7  And  the  unicorns  shall  come  down  with 
them,  and  the  bullocks  with  the  bulls ; and 
their  land  shall  be  soaked  with  blood,  and 
their  dust  made  fat  with  fatness. 

8  For  it  is  the  day  of  the  Lord’s  vengeance, 
and  the  year  of  recompenses  for  the  con- 
troversy of  Zion. 

9  And  the  streams  thereof  shall  be  turned 
into  pitch,  and  the  dust  thereof  into  brim- 
stone, and  the  land  thereof  shall  become 
burning  pitch. 

10  It  shall  not  be  quenched  night  nor  day ; 
the  smoke  thereof  shall  go  up  for  ever: 
from  generation  to  generation  it  shall  lie 
waste ; none  shall  pass  through  it  for  ever 
and  ever. 

11  t But  the  cormorant  and  the  bittern 
shall  possess  it ; the  owl  also  and  the  raven 


XXX  V i„  Privileges  of  the  gospeL 

shall  dwell  in  it:  and  he  shall  stretch  out 
upon  it  the  line  of  confusion,  and  the  stones 
of  emptiness. 

13  They  shall  call  the  nobles  thereof  to  the 
kingdom,  but  none  shall  he  there,  and  all 
her  princes  shall  be  nothing. 

13  And  thorns  shall  come  up  in  her  palaces 
nettles  and  brambles  in  the  fortresses  there- 
of: and  it  shall  be  a habitation  of  dragons 
and  a court  for  owls. 

14  The  wild  beasts  of  the  desert  shall  alst 
meet  with  the  wild  beasts  of  the  island,  and 
the  satyr  shall  cry  to  his  fellow ; the  screech 
owl  also  shall  rest  there,  and  find  for  herself 
a place  of  rest. 

15  There  shall  the  great  owl  make  her  nest, 
and  lay,  and  hatch,  and  gather  under  her 
shadow : there  shall  the  vultures  also  be 
gathered,  every  one  Avith  her  mate. 

16  H Seek  ye  out  of  the  book  of  the  Lord, 
and  read : no  one  of  these  shall  fail,  none 
shall  want  her  mate : for  my  mouth  it  hath 
commanded,  and  his  spirit  it  hath  gathered 
them. 

17  And  he  hath  cast  the  lot  for  them,  and 
his  hand  hath  divided  it  unto  them  by  line : 
they  shall  possess  it  for  ever,  from  genera- 
tion to  generation  shall  they  dwell  therein. 

CHAPTER  XXXV. 

The  blessings  of  the  gospel. 

The  wilderness  and  the  solitary  place 
shall  be  glad  for  them ; and  the  desert 
shall  rejoice,  and  blossom  as  the  rose. 

2 It  shall  blossom  abundantly,  and  rejoice 
even  with  joy  and  singing : the  glory  of  Leba- 
non shall  be  given  unto  it,  the  excellency  of 
Carmel  and  Sharon ; they  shall  see  the  glory 
of  the  Lord,  and  the  excellency  of  our  God. 
3 1 Strengthen  ye  the  weak  hands,  and  con- 
firm the  feeble  knees. 

4 Say  to  them  that  are  of  a fearful  heart. 
Be  strong,  fear  not : behold,  your  God  will 
come  with  vengeance,  even  God  with  a rec- 
ompense; he  will  come  and  save  you. 

5 Then  the  eyes  of  the  blind  shall  be  opened, 
and  the  ears  of  the  deaf  shall  be  unstopped. 
6 Then  shall  the  lame  man  leap  as  a hart, 
and  the  tongue  of  the  dumb  sing:  for  in 
the  wilderness  shall  waters  break  out,  and 
streams  in  the  desert. 

7  And  the  parched  ground  shall  become  a 
pool,  and  the  thirsty  land  springs  of  water : 
in  the  habitation  of  dragons,  where  each 
lay,  shall  he  grass  with  reeds  and  rushes. 

8  And  a highway  shall  be  there,  and  a way, 
and  it  shall  be  called  The  Avay  of  holiness ; 
the  unclean  shall  not  pass  over  it ; but  it 
shall  he  for  those : the  wayfaring  men, 
though  fools,  shall  not  err  therein. 

9  No  lion  shall  be  there,  nor  any  ravenous 
beast  shall  go  up  thereon,  it  shall  not  be 
found  there ; but  the  redeemed  shall  walk 
there : 

10  And  the  ransomed  of  the  Lord  shall  re- 
turn, and  come  to  Zion  with  songs  and  ever- 
lasting joy  upon  their  heads : they  shall  ob- 
tain joy  and  gladness,  and  sorrow  and  sigh- 
ing shall  flee  away. 

CHAPTER  XXXVI. 
Sennacherih  invadeth  Judph. 

NOW  it  came  to  pass  in  the  lourteenth 
year  of  king  Hezekiah,  that  Sennacherib 
471 


Hdbshakeh's  blaspJiemy,  ISAIAH,  XXXVII.  Hezekiah  sendeth  to  Isaiah. 


king"  of  Assyria  came  up  against  all  the  de- 
fenced  cities  of  Judah,  and  took  them. 

2 And  the  king  of  Assyria  sent  Ilabshakeh 
from  Lachish  to  Jerusalem  unto  king  Heze- 
kiah with  a great  army.  And  he  stood  by 
the  conduit  of  the  upper  pool  in  the  high- 
way of  the  fuller’s  field. 

3 Then  came  forth  unto  him  Eliakim,  Hil- 
kiah’s  son,  which  was  over  the  house,  and 
Shebna  the  scribe,  and  Joah,  Asaph’s  son, 
the  recorder. 

4 1 And  Rabshakeh  said  unto  them,  Say  ye 
now  to  Hezekiah,  Thus  saith  the  great  king, 
the  king  of  Assyria,  What  confidence  is  this 
wherein  thou  trustest? 

5 I say,  sayest  thou,  (but  they  are  but  vain 
words)  I have  counsel  and  strength  for  war : 
now  on  whom  dost  thou  trust,  that  thou  re- 
bellest  against  me  ? 

6 Lo,  thou  trustest  in  the  staff  of  this  bro- 
ken reed,  on  Egypt ; whereon  if  a man  lean,  it 
will  go  into  his  hand,  and  pierce  it : so  is  Pha- 
raoh king  of  Egypt  to  all  that  trust  in  him. 

7 But  if  thou  say  to  me.  We  trust  in  the 
Lord  our  God:  is  it  not  he,  whose  high 
places  and  whose  altars  Hezekiah  hath  tak- 
en away,  and  said  to  Judah  and  to  Jerusa- 
lem, Ye  shall  worship  before  this  altar? 

8 Now  therefore  give  pledges,  I pray  thee, 
to  my  master  the  king  of  Assyria,  and  I will 
give  thee  two  thousand  horses,  if  thou  be 
able  on  thy  part  to  set  riders  upon  them. 

9 How  then  wilt  thou  turn  away  the  face  of 
one  captain  of  the  least  of  my  master’s  serv- 
ants, and  put  thy  trust  on  Egypt  for  chari- 
ots and  for  horsemen? 

10  And  am  I now  come  up  without  the 
Lord  against  this  land  to  destroy  it?  the 
Lord  said  unto  me.  Go  up  against  this  land, 
and  destroy  it. 

11  If  Then  said  Eliakim  and  Shebna  and 
Joah  unto  Rabshakeh,  Speak,  I pray  thee, 
unto  thy  servants  in  the  Syrian  language ; 
for  we  understand  it : and  speak  not  to  us  in 
the  Jews’  language,  in  the  ears  of  the  people 
that  are  on  the  wall. 

12 1 But  Rabshakeh  said.  Hath  my  master 
sent  me  to  thy  master  and  to  thee  to  speak 
these  words?  hath  he  not  sent  me  to  the 
men  that  sit  upon  the  wall,  that  they  may 
eat  their  own  dung,  and  drink  their  own 
piss  with  you? 

13  Then  Rabshakeh  stood,  and  cried  with  a 
loud  voice  in  the  Jews’  language,  and  said, 
Hear  ye  the  words  of  the  great  king,  the 
king  of  Assyria. 

14  Thus  saith  the  king.  Let  not  Hezekiah 
deceive  you ; for  he  shall  not  be  able  to  de- 
liver you. 

15  Neither  let  Hezekiah  make  you  trust  in 
the  Lord,  saying.  The  Lord  will  surely  de- 
liver us : this  city  shall  not  be  delivered  into 
the  hand  of  the  king  of  Assyria. 

16  Hearken  not  to  Hezekiah : for  thus  saith 
the  king  of  Assyria,  Make  an  agreement  with 
me  by  a present,  and  come  out  to  me : and 
eat  ye  every  one  of  his  vine,  and  every  one 
of  his  fig  tree,  and  drink  ye  every  one  the 
waters  of  his  own  cistern; 

17  Until  I come  and  take  you  away  to  a 
land  like  your  own  land,  a land  of  corn  and 
wine,  a lar^  of  bread  and  vineyards. 

18  Beware^est  Hezekiah  persuade  you,  say- 
ing, The  Lord  will  deliver  us.  Hath  any  of 

m 


the  gods  of  the  nations  delivered  his  lanJ 
out  of  the  hand  of  the  king  of  Assyria? 

19  Where  are  the  gods  of  Hamath  and  Ar- 
phad?  where  are  the  gods  of  Sepharvaim? 
and  have  they  delivered  Samaria  out  of  my 
hand  ? 

20  Who  are  they  among  all  the  gods  of  these 
lands,  that  have  delivered  their  land  out  of 
my  hand,  that  the  Lord  should  deliver 
Jerusalem  out  of  my  hand? 

21  But  they  held  their  peace,  and  answered 
him  not  a word : for  the  king’s  command- 
ment was,  saying.  Answer  him  not. 

221  Then  came  Eliakim,  the  son  of  Hilkiah, 
that  was  over  the  household,  and  Shebna 
the  scribe,  and  Joah,  the  son  of  Asaph,  the 
recorder,  to  Hezekiah  with  their  clothes 
rent,  and  told  him  the  words  of  Rabshakeh. 

CHAPTER  XXXVII. 

Hezekiah  sendeth  to  Isaiah. 

AND  it  came  to  pass,  when  king  Hezekiah 
J:\.  heard  it,  that  he  rent  his  clothes,  and 
covered  himself  with  sackcloth,  and  went 
into  the  house  of  the  Lord. 

2 And  he  sent  Eliakim,  who  was  over  the 
household,  and  Shebna  the  scribe,  and  the 
elders  of  the  priests,  covered  with  sackcloth, 
unto  Isaiah  the  prophet  the  son  of  Amoz. 

3 And  they  said  unto  him.  Thus  saith  Heze- 
kiah, ais  day  is  a day  of  trouble,  and  of  re- 
buke, and  of  blasphemy:  for  the  children 
are  come  to  the  birth,  and  there  is  not 
strength  to  bring  forth. 

4 It  may  be  the  Lord  thy  God  will  hear 
the  word’s  of  Rabshakeh,  whom  the  king  of 
Assyria  his  master  hath  sent  to  reproach 
the  living  God,  and  will  reprove  the  words 
which  the  Lord  thy  God  hath  heard : where- 
fore lift  up  thy  prayer  for  the  remnant  that 
is  left. 

5 So  the  servants  of  king  Hezekiah  came 
to  Isaiah. 

6 1 And  Isaiah  said  unto  them.  Thus  shall 
ye  say  unto  your  master.  Thus  saith  the 
Lord,  Be  not  afraid  of  the  words  that  thou 
hast  heard,  wherewith  the  servants  of  the 
king  of  Assyria  have  blasphemed  me. 

7 Behold,  I will  send  a blast  upon  him,  and 
he  shall  hear  a rumour,  and  return  to  his 
own  land;  and  I will  cause  him  to  fall  by 
the  sword  in  his  own  land. 

8 II  So  Rabshakeh  returned,  and  found  the 
king  of  Assyria  warring  against  Libnah  : for 
he  had  heard  that  he  was  departed  from  La- 
chish. 

9 And  he  heard  say  concerning  Tirhakah 
king  of  Ethiopia,  He  is  come  forth  to  make 
war  with  thee.  And  when  he  heard  it,  he 
sent  messengers  to  Hezekiah,  saying, 

10  Thus  shall  ye  speak  to  Hezekiah  king  of 
Judah,  saying.  Let  not  thy  God,  in  whom 
thou  trustest,  deceive  thee,  saying,  Jeru- 
salem shall  not  be  given  into  the  hand  of 
the  king  of  Assyria. 

11  Behold,  thou  hast  heard  what  the  kings 
of  Assyria  have  done  to  all  lands  by  destroy- 
ing them  utterly ; and  shalt  thou  be  deliv- 
ered ? 

12  Have  the  gods  of  the  nations  delivered 
them  which  my  fathers  have  destroyed,  as 
Gozan,  and  Haran,  and  Rezeph,  and  the 
children  of  Eden  which  were  in  Telassar? 

13  Where  is  the  king  of  Hamath,  and  the 


Isaiah’t  prophecy.  ISAIAH,  XXXVIII.  Tfw  Assyriam  are  sMn. 


kiiiff  of  Arphad,  and  ttie  king-  of  the  city  of 
Sepharvaiin,  Hena,  and  Ivah  ? 

14  t And  Hezekiah  received  the  letter  from 
the  hand  of  the  messeng-ers,  and  read  it: 
and  Hezekiah  went  up  unto  the  house  of 
the  Lord,  and  spread  it  before  the  Lord. 

15  And  Hezekiah  prayed  unto  the  Lord, 
saying-, 

16  O Lord  of  hosts,  God  of  Israel,  that 
dwellest  between  the  cherubim,  thou  art 
the  God,  even  thou  alone,  of  all  the  king-- 
doms  of  the  earth : thou  hast  made  heaven 
and  earth. 

17  Incline  thine  ear,  O Lord,  and  hear; 
open  thine  eyes,  O Lord,  and  see : and  hear 
all  the  words  of  Sennacherib,  which  hath 
sent  to  reproach  the  living-  God. 

18  Of  a truth.  Lord,  the  king-s  of  Assyria 
have  laid  waste  all  the  nations,  and  their 
countries, 

19  And  have  cast  their g-ods  into  the  fire: 

they  were  no  g-ods,  but  the  work  of 
mens  hands,  wood  and  stone:  therefore 
they  have  destroyed  them. 

20  Now  therefore,  O Lord  our  God,  save 
us  from  his  hand,  that  all  the  king-doms  of 
the  earth  may  know  that  thou  art  the  Lord, 
even  thou  only. 

21 1 Then  Isaiah  the  son  of  Amoz  sent  unto 
Hezekiah,  saying-.  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God 
of  Israel,  Whereas  thou  hast  prayed  to  me 
against  Sennacherib  king-  of  Assyria : 

22  This  is  the  word  which  the  Lord  hath 
spoken  concerning  him;  The  virgin,  the 
daughter  of  Zion,  hath  despised  thee,  and 
laughed  thee  to  scorn  ; the  daughter  of  Jeru- 
salem hath  shaken  her  head  at  thee. 

^ Whom  hast  thou  reproached  and  blas- 
phemed?  and  against  whom  hast  thou  ex- 
'dltedthy  voice,  and  lifted  up  thine  eves  on 
high  ? even  against  the  Holy  One  of  Israel. 

24  By  thy  servants  hast  thou  reproached 
the  Lord,  and  hast  said.  By  the  multitude 
of  my  chariots  am  I come  up  to  the  height 
of  the  mountains,  to  the  sides  of  Lebanon ; 
and  I will  cut  down  the  tall  cedars  thereof, 
and  the  choice  fir  trees  thereof : and  I will 
enter  into  the  height  of  his  border,  and  the 
forest  of  his  Carmel. 

I digged,  and  drunk  water;  and 

with  the  sole  of  my  feet  have  I dried  up  all 
the  nvers  of  the  besieged  places. 

26  Hast  thou  not  heard  long  ago,  how  I 
have  done  it ; and  of  ancient  times,  that  I 
have  formed  it  ? now  have  I brought  it  to 
pass,  that  thou  should est  be  to  lay  waste 

cities  into  ruinous  heaps. 

27  Therefore  their  inhabitants  were  of  small 
power,  they  were  dismayed  and  confounded  : 
they  were  as  the  grass  of  the  field,  and  as 
the  green  herb,  as  the  grass  on  the  house- 
tops, and  as  corn  blasted  before  it  be  grown 

28  But  I know  thy  abode,  and  thy  going 
oin,  and  thy  coming  in,  and  thy  rage  against 

29  Because  thy  rage  against  me,  and  thy  tu- 
mult,  IS  come  up  into  mine  ears,  therefore 

put  my  hook  in  thy  nose,  and  my 
bridle  in  thy  lips,  and  I will  turn  thee  back 
uy  the  way  by  which  thou  earnest. 

^ And  this  shall  be  a sign  unto  thee.  Ye 
shall  eat  this  year  such  as  groweth  of  itself; 
and  the  second  year  that  which  springeth  of 


the  same : and  in  the  third  year  sow  ye,  and 
reap,  and  plant  vineyards,  and  eat  the  fruit 
thereof. 

31  And  the  remnant  that  is  escaped  of  the 
house  of  J udah  shall  again  take  root  down- 
ward, and  bear  fruit  upward  : 

32  For  out  of  Jerusalem  shall  go  forth  a 
remnant,  and  they  that  escape  out  of  mount 
Zion  : the  zeal  of  the  Lord  of  hosts  shall  do 
this. 

33  Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  concern- 

of  Assyria,  He  shall  not  come 
into  this  city,  nor  shoot  an  arrow  there,  nor 
come  before  it  with  shields,  nor  cast  a bank 
against  it. 

34  By  the  way  that  he  came,  by  the  same 
shall  he  return,  and  shall  not  come  into  this 
city,  saith  the  Lord. 

35  For  I will  defend  this  city  to  save  it  for 
mine  own  sake,  and  for  my  servant  David’s 
sake. 

36  Then  the  angel  of  the  Lord  went  forth, 
and  smote  in  the  camp  of  the  Assyrians  a 
hundred  and  fourscore  and  five  thousand  : 
and  when  they  arose  early  in  the  morning, 
behold,  they  were  all  dead  corpses. 

37  H So  Sennacherib  king  of  Assyria  depart- 
ed, and  went  and  returned,  and  dwelt  at 
Nineveh. 

38  And  it  came  to  pass,  as  he  was  worship- 
ping in  the  house  of  Nisroch  his  god,  that 
Adrainmelech  and  Sharezer  his  sons  smote 

in  with  the  sword;  and  they  escaped  into 
the  land  of  Armenia : and  Esar-haddon  his 
son  reigned  in  his  stead. 

CHAPTER  XXXVIII. 

Hezekiah' s life  lengthened. 

IN  those  days  was  Hezekiah  sick  unto 
death.  And  Isaiah  the  prophet  the  son 
of  Amoz  came  unto  him,  and  said  unto  him. 
Thus  saith  the  Lord,  Set  thine  house  in 
order:  for  thou  shalt  die,  and  not  live. 

2 Then  Hezekiah  turned  his  face  toward 
the  wall,  and  prayed  unto  the  Lord, 

3 And  said.  Remember  now,  O Lord,  I be- 
^ech  thee,  how  I have  walked  before  thee 
in  truth  and  with  a perfect  heart,  and  have 
done  that  which  is  good  in  thy  sight.  And 
Hezekiah  wept  sore. 

4 *II  Then  came  the  word  of  the  Lord  to 
Isaiah,  saying, 

5 Go,  and  say  to  Hezekiah,  Thus  saith  the 
Lord,  the  God  of  David  thy  father,  I have 
heard  thy  prayer,  I have  seen  thy  tears : be- 
hold, I will  add  unto  thy  days  fifteen  j^ears. 

6 And  I will  deliver  thee  and  this  city  out 
hand  of  the  king  of  Assyria:  and  1 
will  defend  this  city. 

7 And  this  shall  be  a sign  unto  thee  from 
the  Lord,  that  the  Lord  will  do  this  thing 
that  he  hath  spoken  ; 

8 Behold,  I will  bring  again  the  shadow  of 
the  degrees,  which  is  gone  down  in  the  sun 
dial  of  Ahaz,  ten  degrees  backward.  So  the 
sun  returned  ten  degrees,  by  vi^hich  degrees 
it  was  gone  down. 

9 1 The  writing  of  Hezekiah  king  of  Judah, 
when  he  had  been  sick,  and  was  recovered 
of  his  sickness : 

10  I said  in  the  cutting  off  of  my  days,  I 
shall  go  to  the  gates  of  the  grave : I am  de- 
prived of  the  residue  of  my  yeai’S. 

11  I said,  I shall  not  see  the  Lord,  even  the 
473 


Hezekiah's  thanksgiving. 

Lord,  in  the  land  of  the  living? : I shall  be- 
hold man  no  more  with  the  inhabitants  of 
the  world.  ^ _ 

13  Mine  age  is  departed,  and  is  removed 
from  me  as  a shepherd’s  tent : I have  cut  off 
like  a weaver  my  life:  he  will  cut  me  off 
with  pining  sickness : from  day  even  to  night 
wilt  thou  make  an  end  of  me. 

13  I reckoned  till  morning,  that,  as  a lion,  so 
will  he  break  all  my  bones:  from  day  even 
to  night  wilt  thou  make  an  end  of  me. 

14  Like  a crane  or  a swallow,  so  did  I chat- 
ter: I did  mourn  as  a dove:  mine  eyes  fail 
with  looking  upward : O Lord,  I am  oppress- 
ed ; undertake  for  me. 

15  What  shall,  I say?  he  hath  both  spoken 
unto  me,  and  himself  hath  done  it : I shall  go 
softly  all  my  years  in  the  bitterness  of  my 
soul. 

16  O Lord,  by  these  things  men  live,  and  in 
all  these  things  is  the  life  of  my  spirit : so 
wilt  thou  recover  me,  and  make  me  to  live. 

17  Behold,  for  peace  I had  great  bitterness ; 
but  thou  hast  in  love  to  my  soul  delivered  %t 
from  the  pit  of  corruption:  for  thou  hast 
cast  all  my  sins  behind  thy  back. 

18  For  the  grave  cannot  praise  thee,  death 
cannot  celebrate  thee:  they  that  go  down 
into  the  pit  cannot  hope  for  thy  truth. 

19  The  living,  the  living,  he  shall  praise 
thee,  as  I do  this  day : the  father  to  the  chil- 
dren shall  make  known  thy  truth. 

20  The  Lord  was  ready  to  save  me : there- 
fore we  will  sing  my  songs  to  the  stringed 
instruments  all  the  days  of  our  life  in  the 
house  of  the  Lord. 

21  For  Isaiah  had  said,  Let  them  take  a 
lump  of  figs,  and  lay  it  for  a plaster  upon 
the  boil,  and  he  shall  recover. 

23  Hezekiah  also  had  said,  What  is  the  sign 
that  I shall  go  up  to  the  house  of  the  Lord  ? 

CHAPTER  XXXIX. 

Babylonish  captivity  foretold. 

AT  that  time  Merodach-baladan,  the  son  of 
Baladan,  king  of  Babylon,  sent  letters 
and  a present  to  Hezekiah : for  he  had  heard 
that  he  had  been  sick,  and  was  recovered. 

2 And  Hezekiah  was  glad  of  them,  and 
shewed  them  the  house  of  his  precious 
things,  the  silver,  and  the  gold,  and  the 
spices,  and  the  precious  ointment,  and  all 
the  house  of  his  armour,  and  all  that  was 
found  in  his  treasures : there  was  nothing  in 
his  house,  nor  in  all  his  dominion,  that  Heze- 
kiah shewed  them  not. 

3 t Then  came  Isaiah  the  prophet  unto 
king  Hezekiah,  and  said  unto  him.  What  said 
these  men  ? and  from  whence  came  they  un- 
to thee  ? And  Hezekiah  said.  They  are  come 
from  a far  country  unto  me,  even  from  Bab- 

^4^Then  said  he.  What  have  they  seen  in 
thine  house?  And  Hezekiah  answered.  All 
that  is  in  mine  house  have  they  seen : there 
is  nothing  among  my  treasures  that  I have 
not  shewed  them.  . , 

5 Then  said  Isaiah  to  Hezekiah,  Hear  the 

word  of  the  Lord  of  hosts:  ^ . 

6 Behold,  the  days  come,  that  all  that  w m 
thine  house,  and  that  which  thy  fathers 
have  laid  up  in  store  until  this  day,  shall  be 
carried  to  Babylon:  nothing  shall  be  left, 
saith  the  Lord. 


ISAIAH,  XXXIX.  Promulgation  of  the 

7 And  of  thy  sons  that  shall  issue  from  thee, 
which  thou  shalt  beget,  shall  they  take 
away ; and  they  shall  be  eunuchs  in  the  pal- 
ace of  the  king  of  Babylon. 

8 Then  said  Hezekiah  to  Isaiah,  Good  is  the 
word  of  the  Lord  which  thou  hast  spoken. 
He  said  moreover,  For  there  shall  be  peace 
and  truth  in  my  days. 

CHAPTER  XL. 

The  promulgation  of  the  gospel. 

COMFORT  ye,  comfort  ye  my  people, 
saith  your  God. 

3 Speak  ye  comfortably  to  Jerusalem,  and 
cry  unto  her,  that  her  warfare  is  accom- 
plished, that  her  iniquity  is  pardoned : for 
she  hath  received  of  the  Lord’s  hand  double 
for  all  her  sins. 

3 1 The  voice  of  him  that  crieth  in  the  wil- 
derness, Prepare  ye  the  way  of  the  Lord, 
make  straight  in  the  desert  a highway  for 
our  God.  _ ^ 

4 Every  valley  shall  be  exalted,  and  every 
mountain  and  hill  shall  be  made  low : and 
the  crooked  shall  be  made  straight,  and  the 
rough  places  plain : 

5 And  the  glory  of  the  Lord  shall  be  re- 
vealed, and  all  flesh  shall  see  it  together: 
for  the  mouth  of  the  Lord  hath  spoken  it. 

6 The  voice  said.  Cry.  And  he  said.  What 
shall  I cry?  All  flesh  is  grass,  and  all  the 
goodliness  thereof  is  as  the  flower  of  the 

*7  The  grass  withereth,  the  flower  fadeth ; 
because  the  spirit  of  the  Lord  bloweth  upon 
it : surely  the  people  Is  grass. 

8 The  grass  withereth,  the  flower  fadeth : 
but  the  word  of  our  God  shall  stand  for  ever. 
9 t O Zion,  that  bringest  good  tidings,  get 
thee  up  into  the  high  mountain ; O Jerusa- 
lem, that  bringest  good  tidings,  lift  up  thy 
voice  with  strength ; lift  it  up,  be  not  afraid : 
say  unto  the  cities  of  Judah,  Behold  your 
God!  . , 

10  Behold,  the  Lord  God  will  come  with 
strong  hand,  and  his  arm  shall  rule  for  him ; 
T-v  .-X 1 ^ /ict  V»im  QTirl  VllQ  'WO'pk’ 


behold,  his  reward  is  with  him,  and  his  work 
before  him.  , ^ 

11  He  shall  feed  his  flock  like  a shepherd : 
he  shall  gather  the  lambs  with  his  arm,  and 
carry  them  in  his  bosom,  arid  shall  gently 
lead  those  that  are  with  young. 

13  t Who  hath  measured  the  waters  in  the 
hollow  of  his  hand,  and  meted  out  heaven 
with  the  span,  and  comprehended  the  di^t 
of  the  earth  in  a measure,  and  weighed  the 
mountains  in  scales,  and  the  hills  in  a bal- 

13  Who  hath  directed  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord, 
or  being  his  counsellor  hath  taught  him  ? 

14  With  whom  took  he  counsel,  and  who  in- 
structed him,  and  taught  him  in  the  path  of 
judgment,  and  taught  him  knowledge,  and 
shewed  to  him  the  way  of  understanding  ? 

15  Behold,  the  nations  are  as  a drop  of  a 
bucket,  and  are  counted  as  the  small  dust 
of  the  balance:  behold,  he  taketh  up  the 
isles  as  a very  little  thing.  ^ ^ , 

16  And  Lebanon  is  not  sufficient  to  burn, 

nor  the  beasts  thereof  sufficient  for  a burnt 
offering.  , , , . 

17  All  nations  before  him  are  as  nothing; 
and  they  are  counted  to  him  less  than  noth- 
ing,  and  vanity , 


474 


God  is  incomparable.  ISAIAH,  XLI.  God's  merciful  xyrcyeidence. 


18  1 To  whom  then  will  ye  liken  God  ? or 
what  likeness  will  ye  compare  unto  him  ? 

19  The  workman  melteth  a graven  image, 
and  the  goldsmith  spreadeth  it  over  with 
gold,  and  casteth  silver  chains. 

20  He  that  is  so  impoverished  that  he  hath 
no  oblation  chooseth  a tree  that  will  not  rot ; 
ho  seeketh  unto  him  a cunning  workman  to 
prepare  a graven  image,  that  shall  not  be 
moved. 

21  Have  ye  not  known?  have  ye  not  heard? 
hath  it  not  been  told  you  from  the  begin- 
ning? have  ye  not  understood  from  the 
foundations  of  the  earth  ? 

22  It  is  he  that  sitteth  upon  the  circle  of  the 
earth,  and  the  inhabitants  thereof  are  as 
grasshoppers ; that  stretcheth  out  the  heav- 
ens as  a curtain,  and  spreadeth  them  out  as 
a tent  to  dwell  in : 

23  That  bringeth  the  princes  to  nothing ; 
he  maketh  the  judges  of  the  earth  as  vanity. 

24  Yea,  they  shall  not  be  planted ; yea,  they 
shall  not  be  sown ; yea,  their  stock  shall  not 
take  root  in  the  earth:  and  he  shall  also 
blow  upon  them,  and  they  shall  wither, 
and  the  whirlwind  shall  take  them  away 
as  stubble. 

25  To  whom  then  will  ye  liken  me,  or  shall 
I be  equal?  saith  the  Holy  One. 

26  Lift  up  your  eyes  on  high,  and  behold 
who  hath  created  these  things,  that  bringeth 
out  their  host  by  number : he  calleth  them 
all  by  names  by  the  greatness  of  his  might, 
for  that  he  is  strong  in  power:  not  one 
faileth. 

27  Why  sayest  thou,  O Jacob,  and  speakest, 
O Israel,  My  way  is  hid  from  the  Lord,  and 
my  judgment  is  passed  over  from  my  God? 

28  1 Hast  thou  not  known  ? hast  thou  not 
heard,  that  the  everlasting  God,  the  Lord, 
the  Creator  of  the  ends  of  the  earth,  faint- 
eth  not,  neither  is  weary  ? there  is  no  search- 
ing of  his  understanding. 

29  He  giveth  power  to  the  faint;  and  to 
them  that  have  no  might  he  increaseth 
strength. 

30  Even  the  youths  shall  faint  and  be 
weary,  and  the  young  men  shall  utterly  fall : 

31  But  they  that  wait  upon  the  Lord  shall 
renew  their  strength ; they  shall  mount  up 
with  wings  as  eagles ; they  shall  run,  and  not 
be  weary ; and  they  shall  walk,  and  not  faint. 

CHAPTER  XLI. 

God's  mercies  to  his  church. 

Keep  silence  before  me,  O islands;  and 
let  the  people  renew  their  strength : let 
them  come  near ; then  let  them  speak : let 
us  come  near  together  to  judgment. 

2 Who  raised  up  the  righteous  man  from 
the  east,  called  him  to  his  foot,  gave  the  na- 
tions before  him,  and  made  him  rule  over 
kings?  he  gave  them  as  the  dust  to  his 
sword,  and  as  driven  stubble  to  his  bow. 

3 He  pursued  them,  and  passed  safely ; even 
by  the  way  that  he  had  not  gone  with  his  feet. 
4 Wuo  hath  wrought  and  done  it,  calling 
the  generations  from  the  beginning  ? I the 
Lord,  the  first,  and  with  the  last ; I am  he. 

5 The  isles  saw  it,  and  feared  ; the  ends  of 
the  earth  were  afraid,  drew  near,  and  came. 
6 They  helped  every  one  his  neighbour; 
and  every  one  said  to  his  brother.  Be  of 
good  courage. 


7 So  the  carpenter  encouraged  the  gold- 
smith, and  he  that  srnootheth  with  the  ham- 
mer him  that  smote  the  anvil,  saying,  It  is 
ready  for  the  soldering:  and  he  fastened  it 
with  nails,  that  it  should  not  be  moved. 

8 But  thou,  Israel,  art  my  servant,  Jacob 
whom  I have  chosen,  the  seed  of  Abraham 
my  friend. 

9 Thou  whom  I have  taken  from  the  ends 
of  the  earth,  and  called  thee  from  the  chief 
men  thereof,  and  said  unto  thee.  Thou  art 
my  servant;  I have  chosen  thee,  and  not 
cast  thee  away. 

10  t Fear  thou  not ; for  I am  with  thee : be 
not  dismayed ; for  I am  thy  God : 1 will 
strengthen  thee ; yea,  I will  help  thee ; yea, 
I will  uphold  thee  with  the  right  hand  of 
my  righteousness. 

11  Behold,  all  they  that  were  incensed 
against  thee  shall  be  ashamed  and  con- 
founded: they  shall  be  as  nothing;  and 
they  that  strive  with  thee  shall  perish. 

12  Thou  shalt  seek  them,  and  shalt  not  find 
them,  even  them  that  contended  with  thee : 
they  that  war  against  thee  shall  be  as  noth- 
ing, and  as  a thing  of  nought. 

13  For  I the  Lord  thy  God  will  hold  thy 
right  hand,  saying  unto  thee.  Fear  not;  I 
will  help  thee. 

14  Fear  not,  thou  worm  Jacob,  and  ye  men 
of  Israel ; I will  help  thee,  saith  the  Lord, 
and  thy  Redeemer,  the  Holy  One  of  Israel. 

15  Behold,  I will  make  thee  a new  sharp 
threshing  instrument  having  teeth : thou 
shalt  thresh  the  mountains,  and  beat  them 
small,  and  shalt  make  the  hills  as  chaff. 

16  Thou  shalt  fan  them,  and  the  wind  shall 
carry  them  away,  and  the  whirlwind  shall 
scatter  them : and  thou  shalt  rejoice  in  the 
Lord,  and  shalt  glory  in  the  Holy  One  of 
Israel. 

17  When  the  poor  and  needy  seek  water, 
and  there  is  none,  and  their  tongue  faileth 
for  thirst,  I the  Lord  will  hear  them,  I the 
God  of  Israel  will  not  forsake  them. 

18  I will  open  rivers  in  high  places,  and 
fountains  in  the  midst  of  the  valleys : I will 
make  the  wilderness  a pool  of  water,  and 
the  dry  land  springs  of  water. 

19  I will  plant  in  the  wilderness  the  cedar, 
the  shittah  tree,  and  the  myrtle,  and  the  oil 
tree;  I will  set  in  the  desert  the  fir  tree, 
and  the  pine,  and  the  box  tree  together : 

20  That  they  may  see,  and  know,  and  con- 
sider, and  understand  together,  that  the 
hand  of  the  Lord  hath  done  this,  and  the 
Holy  One  of  Israel  hath  created  it. 

21  Produce  your  cause,  saith  the  Lord  ; 
bring  forth  your  strong  reasons,  saith  the 
King  of  Jacob. 

22  Let  them  bring  them  forth,  and  shew  us 
what  shall  happen : let  them  shew  the  for- 
mer things,  what  they  be,  that  we  maj 
consider  them,  and  know  the  latter  end  of 
them ; or  declare  us  things  for  to  come. 

23  Shew  the  things  that  are  to  come  here- 
after, that  we  may  know  that  ye  are  gods : 
yea,  do  good,  or  do  evil,  that  we  may  be 
dismayed,  and  behold  it  together. 

24  Behold,  ye  are  of  nothing,  and  your 
work  of  nought : an  abomination  is  he  that 
chooseth  you. 

25  I have  raised  up  one  from  the  north,  and 
he  shall  come:  from  the  rising  of  the  sun 

476 


The  office  of  Christ. 


ISAIAH,  XLII.  Exhortation  to  praise  God, 


shall  he  call  upon  my  name:  and  he  shall 
come  upon  princes  as  upon  mortar,  and  as 
the  potter  treadeth  clay. 

26  Who  hath  declared  from  the  beginning, 
that  we  may  know  ? and  beforetime,  that  we 
may  say,  He  is  righteous  ? yea,  there  is  none 
that  sheweth,  yea,  there  is  none  that  declar- 
eth,  yea,  there  is  none  that  heareth  your 
words. 

27  The  first  shall  say  to  Zion,  Behold,  be- 
hold them  : and  I will  give  to  Jerusalem  one 
that  bringeth  good  tidings. 

28  For  I beheld,  and  there  was  no  man; 
even  among  them,  and  there  was  no  counsel- 
lor, that,  when  I asked  of  them,  could  answer 
a word. 

29  Behold,  they  are  all  vanity ; their  works 
are  nothing : their  molten  images  are  wind 
and  confusion. 

CHAPTER  XLII. 

Christ's  mission  to  the  Gentiles. 

Behold  my  servant,  whom  I uphold; 

mine  elect,  in  whom  my  soul  delighteth  ; 
I have  put  my  Spirit  upon  him:  he  shall 
bring  forth  judgment  to  the  Gentiles. 

2  He  shall  not  cry,  nor  lift  up,  nor  cause 
his  voice  to  be  heard  in  the  street. 

3  A bruised  reed  shall  he  not  break,  and  the 
smoking  flax  shall  he  not  quench : he  shall 
bring  forth  judgment  unto  truth. 

4  He  shall  not  fail  nor  be  discouraged,  till 
he  have  set  judgment  in  the  earth : and  the 
isles  shall  wait  for  his  law. 

5  t Thus  saith  God  the  Lord,  he  that  creat- 
ed the  heavens,  and  stretched  them  out ; he 
that  spread  forth  the  earth,  and  that  which 
cometh  out  of  it;  he  that  giveth  breath 
unto  the  people  upon  it,  and  spirit  to  them 
that  walk  therein : 

6  I the  Lord  have  called  thee  in  righteous- 
ness, and  will  hold  thine  hand,  and  will  keep 
thee,  and  give  thee  for  a covenant  of  the 
people,  for  a light  of  the  Gentiles; 

7  To  open  the  blind  eyes,  to  bring  out  the 
prisoners  from  the  prison,  a'nd  them  that  sit 
in  darkness  out  of  the  prison  house. 

8  I am  the  Lord  ; that  is  my  name : and  my 
glory  will  I not  give  to  another,  neither  my 
praise  to  graven  images. 

9  Behold,  the  former  things  are  come  to 
pass,  and  new  things  do  I declare : before 
thev  spring  forth  I tell  you  of  them.  . 

10  Sing  unto  the  Lord  a new  song,  and  his 
praise  from  the  end  of  the  earth,  ye  that  go 
down  to  the  sea,  and  all  that  is  therein ; the 
isles,  and  the  inhabitants  thereof. 

11  Let  the  wilderness  and  the  cities  thereof 
lift  up  their  voice,  the  villages  t/iat  Kedar 
doth  inhabit : let  the  inhabitants  of  the  rock 
sing,  let  .them  shout  from  the  top  of  the 
mountains. 

12  Let  them  give  glory  unto  the  Lord,  and 
declare  his  praise  in  the  islands. 

13  The  Lord  shall  go  forth  as  a mighty 
man,  he  shall  stir  up  jealousy  like  r man  of 
war:  he  shall  cry,  yea,  roar ; he  shall  pre- 
vail against  his  enemies. 

14  I have  long  time  holden  my  peace;  I 
have  been  still,  and  refrained  myself : now 
will  I cry  like  a travailing  woman ; I will 
destroy  and  devour  at  once. 

15  I will  make  waste  mountains  and  hills, 
and  dry  up  all  their  herbs;  and  I will  make 
476 


the  rivers  islands,  and  I will  dry  up  the 
pools. 

16  And  I will  bring  the  blind  by  a way  that 
they  knew  not;  I will  lead  them  in  paths 
that  they  have  not  known : I will  make 
darkness  light  before  them,  and  crooked 
things  straight.  These  things  will  I do  unto 
them,  and  not  forsake  them. 

17 II  They  shall  be  turned  back,  they  shall  be 
greatly  ashamed,that  trust  in  graven  images, 
that  say  to  the  molten  images.  Ye  are  our 
gods. 

18  Hear,  ye  deaf ; and  look,  ye  blind,  that 
ye  may  see. 

19  Who  is  blind,  but  my  servant  ? or  deaf, 
as  my  messenger  that  I sent?  who  is  blind  as 
he  that  is  perfect,  and  blind  as  the  Lord’s 
servant? 

20  Seeing  many  things,  but  thou  observest 
not ; opening  the  ears,  but  he  heareth  not. 

21  The  Lord  is  well  pleased  for  his  right- 
eousness’ sake ; he  will  magnify  the  law,  and 
make  it  honourable. 

22  But  this  is  a people  robbed  and  spofied; 
they  are  all  of  them  snared  in  holes,  and 
they  are  hid  in  prison  houses : they  are  for  a 
prey,  and  none  delivereth ; for  a spoil,  and 
none  saith,  Restore. 

23  Who  among  j^ou  will  give  ear  to  this? 
who  will  hearken  and  hear  for  the  time  to 
come? 

24  Who  gave  Jacob  for  a spoil,  and  Israel  to 
the  robbers?  did  not  the  Lord,  he  against 
whom  we  have  sinned?  for  they  would  not 
walk  in  his  ways,  neither  were  they  obedient 
unto  his  law. 

25  Therefore  he  hath  poured  upon  him  the 
fury  of  his  anger,  and  the  strength  of  bat- 
tle : and  it  hath  set  him  on  fire  round  about, 
yet  he  knew  not ; and  it  burned  him,  yet  he 
laid  it  not  to  heart. 


CHAPTER  XLIII. 

God  comforteth  the  church. 

But  now  thus  saith  the  Lord  that  created 
thee,  O Jacob,  and  he  that  formed  thee, 
O Israel,  Fear  not:  for  I have  redeemed 
thee,  I have  called  thee  by  thy  name ; thou 
art  mine. 

2  When  thou  passest  through  the  waters, 
I will  he  with  thee ; and  through  the  rivers, 
they  shall  not  overflow  thee:  when  thou 
walkest  through  the  fire,  thou  shalt  not  be 
burned ; neither  shall  the  flame  kindle  upon 
thee. 

3  For  I am  the  Lord  thy  God,  the  Holy 
One  of  Israel,  thy  Saviour : I gave  Egypt  for 
thy  ransom,  Ethiopia  and  Seba  for  thee. 

4  Since  thou  wast  precious  in  my  sight, 
thou  hast  been  honourable,  and  I have  loved 
thee:  therefore  will  I give  men  for  thee, 
and  people  for  thy  life. 

5  Fear  not ; for  I am  with  thee : I will  bring 
thy  seed  from  the  east,  and  gather  thee  from 
the  west : 

6  I will  say  to  the  north.  Give  up ; and  to 
the  south.  Keep  not  back:  bring  my  sons 
from  far,  and  my  daughters  from  the  ends 
of  the  earth ; , „ , 

7  Even  every  one  that  is  called  by  my 
name : for  I have  created  him  for  my  glory, 
I have  formed  him ; .yea,  I have  made  him. 

8  t Bring  forth  the  blind  people  that  have 
eyes,  and  the  deaf  that  have  ears. 


Tlie  people  reproved,  ISAIAH,  XLIV.  llie  folly  of  idol  makers. 


9 Let  all  the  nations  be  gathered  together, 
and  let  the  people  be  assembled : who  among 
them  can  declare  this,  and  shew  us  former 
things?  let  them  bring  forth  their  witnesses, 
that  they  may  be  justified : or  let  them  hear, 
and  say.  It  is  truth. 

10  Ye  are  my  witnesses,  saith  the  Lord,  and 
my  servant  whom  I have  chosen ; that  ye 
may  know  and  believe  me,  and  understand 
that  I am  he : before  me  there  was  no  God 
formed,  neither  shall  there  be  after  me. 

11  I,  even  I,  am  the  Lord  ; and  beside  me 
there  is  no  saviour. 

12  I have  declared,  and  have  saved,  and  I 
have  shewed,  when  there  was  no  strange  god 
among  you  : therefore  ye  are  my  witnesses, 
saith  the  Lord,  that  I am  God. 

13  Yea,  before  the  day  was  I am  be ; and 
there  is  none  that  can  deliver  out  of  my  hand  : 
I will  work,  and  who  shall  let  it? 

14  H Thus  saith  the  Lord,  your  Redeemer, 
the  Holy  One  of  Israel ; For  your  sake  I have 
sent  to  Babylon,  and  have  brought  down  all 
their  nobles,  and  the  Chaldeans,  whose  cry 
is  in  the  ships. 

15  I am  the  Lord,  your  Holy  One,  the  Cre- 
ator of  Israel,  your  King. 

16  Thus  saith  the  Lord,  which  maketh  a way 
in  the  sea,  and  a path  in  the  mighty  waters ; 

17  Which  bringeth  forth  the  chariot  and 
horse,  the  army  and  the  power ; they  shall 
lie  down  together,  they  shall  not  rise : they 
are  extinct,  they  are  quenched  as  tow. 

18  1 Remember  ye  not  the  former  things, 
neither  consider  the  things  of  old. 

19  Behold,  I will  do  a hew  thing;  now  it 
shall  spring  forth ; shall  ye  not  know  it?  I 
will  even  make  a way  in  the  wilderness,  and 
rivers  in  the  desert. 

20  The  beast  of  the  field  shall  honour  me, 
the  dragons  and  the  owls:  because  I give 
waters  in  the  wilderness,  and  rivers  in  the 
desert,  to  give  drink  to  my  people,  my 
chosen. 

21  This  people  have  I formed  for  myself ; 
they  shall  shew  forth  my  praise. 

22  t But  thou  ha^  not  called  upon  me,  O Ja- 
cob ; but  thou  hastbeen  weary  of  rae,0  Israel. 

23  Thou  hast  not  brought  nie  the  small  cat- 
tle of  thy  burnt  offerings ; neither  hast  thou 
honoured  me  with  thy  sacrifices.  T have  not 
caused  thee  to  serve  with  an  offering,  nor 
wearied  thee  with  incense. 

24  Thou  hast  bought  me  no  sweet  cane 
with  money,  neither  hast  thou  filled  me 
with  the  fat  of  thy  sacrifices:  but  thou  hast 
made  me  to  serve  with  thy  sins,  thou  hast 
wearied  me  with  thine,  iniquities. 

25  T,  even  I,  am  he  that  blotteth  out  thy 
transgressions  for  mine  own  sake,  and  wiil 
not  remember  thy  sins. 

26  Put  me  in  remembrance:  let  us  plead 
together:  declare  thou,  that  thou  mayest  be 
justified. 

27  Thy  first  father  hath  sinned,  and  thy 
teachers  have  transgressed  against  me. 

28  Therefore  I have  profaned  the  princes 
of  the  sanctuary,  and  have  given  Jacob  to 
the  curse,  and  Israel  to  reproaches. 

CHAPTER  XLIV. 

God's  promises  to  the  church. 

Yet  now  hear,  O Jacob  my  servant;  and 
Israel,  whom  I have  chosen  • 


2 Thus  saith  the  Lord  that  made  thee,  and 
formed  thee  from  the  womb,  which  will 
help  thee;  Fear  not,  O Jacob,  my  servant; 
and  thou,  Jeshurun,  whom  1 have  chosen. 

3 For  I will  pour  water  upon  him  that  is 
thirsty,  and  floods  upon  the  drj  ground;  I 
will  pour  my  Spirit  upon  thy  seed,  and  my 
blessing  upon  thine  offspring: 

4 And  they  shall  spring  up  as  among  the 
grass,  as  willows  by  the  watercourses. 

5 One  shall  say,  I am  the  Lord’s  ; and  an- 
other shall  call  himself  by  the  name  of  Jacob ; 
and  another  shall  subscribe  with  his  hand 
unto  the  Lord,  and  surname  himself  by  the 
name  of  Israel. 

6 Thus  saith  the  Lord  the  King  of  Israel, 
and  his  Redeemer  the  Lord  of  hosts ; I am 
the  first,  and  I am  the  last ; and  besides  me 
there  is  no  God. 

7 And  who,  as  I,  shall  call,  and  shall  declare 
it,  and  set  it  in  order  for  me,  since  I appoint- 
ed the  ancient  people  ? and  the  things  that 
are  coming,  and  shall  come,  let  them  shew 
unto  them. 

8 Fear  ye  not,  neither  be  afraid  : have  not 
I told  thee  from  that  time,  and  have  de- 
clared it?  ye  are  even  my  witnesses.  Is 
there  a God  besides  me?  yea,  there  is  no 
God ; I know  not  any. 

9 t They  that  make  a graven  image  are  all 
of  them  vanity ; and  their  delectable  things 
shall  not  profit ; and  they  are  their  own  wit- 
nesses ; they  see  not,  nor  know ; that  they 
may  be  ashamed. 

10  Who  hath  formed  a god,  or  molten  a 
graven  image  that  is  profitable  for  nothing? 

11  Behold,  all  his  fellows  shall  be  ashamed ; 
and  the  workmen,  they  are  of  men  : let  them 
all  be  gathered  together,  let  them  stand  up ; 
yet  they  shall  fear,  and  they  shall  be  ashamed 
together. 

12  The  smith  with  the  tongs  both  worketh 
in  the  coals,  and  fashioneth  it  with  ham- 
mers, and  worketh  it  with  the  strength  of 
his  arms : yea,  he  is  hungry,  and  his  strength 
faileth  : he  drinketh  no  water,  and  is  faint. 

13  The  carpenter  stretcheth  out  //is  rule ; 
he  marketh  it  out  with  a line ; he  fitteth  it 
with  planes,  and  he  marketh  it  out  with 
the  compass,  and  maketh  it  after  the  figure 
of  a man,  according  to  the  beautj^  of  a man  ; 
that  it  may  remainJn  the  house. 

14  He  heweth  him  down  cedars,  and  taketh 
the  cypress  and  the  oak,  which  he  strength- 
eneth  for  himself  among  the  trees  of  the 
forest : he  planteth  an  ash,  and  the  rain  doth 
nourish  it. 

15  Then  shall  it  be  for  a man  to  burn ; for 
he  will  take  thereof,  and  warm  himself; 
yea,  be  kindleth  it,  and  baketh  bread ; j^ea, 
he  maketh  a god,  and  worshippeth  it]  he 
maketh  it  a graven  image,  and  faileth  down 
thereto. 

16  He  burneth  part  thereof  in  the  fire ; with 
part  thereof  he  eateth  flesh ; he  roasteth 
roast,  and  is  satisfied : yea,  he  warmeth  him- 
self, and  saith.  Aha,  I am  warm,  I have  seen 
the  fire ; 

17  And  the  residue  thereof  he  maketh  a 
god,  even  his  graven  image : he  faileth  down 
unto  it,  and  worshippeth  it,  and  prayeth  un- 
to it,  and  saith,  Deliver  me ; for  thou  art  my 
god. 

18  They  have  not  known  nor  understood ; 

477 


Exhortation  to  vraise  God,  ISAIAH,  XLV.  He  asserteth  his  omnipotency^ 


for  he  hath  shut  their  eyes,  that  they  can- 
not see ; and  their  hearts,  that  they  cannot 
understand. 

19  And  none  considereth  in  his  heart,  nei- 
ther is  there  knowledg-e  npr  understanding 
to  say,  I have  burned  part  of  it  in  the  fire ; 
yea,  also  I have  baked  bread  upon  the  coals 
thereof ; I have  roasted  flesh,  and  eaten  it : 
and  shall  I make  the  residue  thereof  an 
abomination?  shall  I fall  down  to  the  stock 
of  a tree? 

20  He  feedeth  on  ashes : a deceived  heart 
hath  turned  him  aside,  that  he  cannot  de- 
liver his  soul,  nor  say.  Is  there  not  a lie  in 
my  right  hand? 

21 1 Remember  these,  O Jacob  and  Israel ; 
for'  thou  art  my  servant:  I have  formed 
thee ; thou  art  my  servant : O Israel,  thou 
shalt  not  be  forgotten  of  me. 

22  I have  blotted  out,  as  a thick  cloud,  thy 
transgressions,  and,  as  a cloud,  thy  sins ; re- 
turn unto  me ; for  I have  redeemed  thee. 

23  Sing,  O ye  heavens ; for  the  Lord  hath 
done  it : shout,  ye  lower  parts  of  the  earth : 
break  forth  into  singing,  ye  mountains,  O 
forest,  and  every  tree  therein:  for  the 
Lord  hath  redeemed  Jacob,  and  glorified 
himself  in  Israel. 

24  Thus  saith  the  Lord,  thy  Redeemer, 
and  he  that  formed  thee  from  the  womb, 
I am  the  Lord  that  maketh  all  things;  that 
stretch eth  forth  the  heavens  alone ; that 
spreadeth  abroad  the  earth  by  myself ; 

25  That  frustrateth  the  tokens  of  the  liars, 
and  maketh  diviners  mad ; that  turneth  wise 
men  backward,  and  maketh  their  knowledge 
foolish ; 

26  That  confirmeth  the  word  of  his  servant, 
and  performeth  the  counsel  of  his  messen- 
gers ; that  saith  to  Jerusalem,  Thou  shaft  be 
inhabited;  and  to  the  cities  of  Judah,  Ye 
shall  be  built,  and  I will  raise  up  the  de- 
cayed places  thereof: 

27  That  saith  to  the  deep.  Be  dry,  and  I will 
dry  up  thy  rivers: 

28  That  saith  of  Cyrus,  He  is  my  shepherd, 
and  shall  perform  all  my  pleasure : even 
saying  to  Jerusalem,  Thou  shalt  be  built ; 
and  to  the  temple.  Thy  foundation  shall  be 
laid. 

CHAPTER  XLV. 

Restoration  hy  Cyrus  promised. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord  to  his  anointed,  to 
Cyrus,  whose  right  hand  I have  holden, 
to  subdue  nations  before  him ; and  I will 
loose  the  loins  of  kings,  to  open  before  him 
the  twoleaved  gates;  and  the  gates  shall 
not  be  shut; 

2 I will  go  before  thee,  and  make  the 
crooked  places  straight:  I will  break  in 
pieces  the  gates  of  brass,  and  cut  in  sun- 
der the  bars  of  iron: 

3 And  I will  give  thee  the  treasures  of  dark- 
ness, and  hidden  riches  of  secret  places,  that 
thou  mayest  know  that  I,  the  Lord,  which 
call  thee  by  thy  name,  am  the  God  of  Israel. 
4 For  Jacob  my  servant’s  sake,  and  Israel 
mine  elect,  1 have  even  called  thee  by  thy 
name : I have  surnamed  thee,  though  thou 
hast  not  known  me. 

5  If  I am  the  Lord,  and  there  is  none  else, 
thxre  is  no  God  besides  me:  I girded  thee, 
though  thou  hast  not  known  me; 

478 


6 That  they  may  know  from  the  rising  of 
the  sun,  and  from  the  west,  that  there  is 
none  besides  me.  I am  the  Lord,  and  there 
is  none  else. 

7 I form  the  light,  and  create  darkness : T 
make  peace,  and  create  evil : I the  Lord  do 
all  these  things. 

8 Drop  down,  ye  heavens,  from  above,  and 
let  the  skies  pour  down  righteousness:  let 
the  earth  open,  and  let  them  bring  forth 
salvation,  and  let  righteousness  spring  up 
together;  I the  Lord  have  created  it. 

9 Woe  unto  him  that  striveth  with  his 
Maker!  Let  the  potsherd  strive  with  the 
potsherds  of  the  earth.  Shall  the  clay  say 
to  him  that  fashioneth  it.  What  makest 
thou?  or  thy  work.  He  hath  no  hands? 

10  Woe  unto  him  that  saith  unto  his  father. 
What  begettest  thou?  or  to  the  woman, 
What  hast  thou  brought  forth? 

11  Thus  saith  the  Lord,  the  Holy  One  of 
Israel,  and  his  Maker,  Ask  me  of  things  to 
come  concerning  my  sous,  and  concerning 
the  work  of  my  hands  command  ye  me. 

12  I have  made  the  earth,  and  created  man 
upon  it:  I,  even  my  hands,  have  stretched 
out  the  heavens,  and  all  their  host  have  I 
commanded. 

13  T have  raised  him  up  in  righteousness, 
and  I will  direct  all  his  ways : he  shall  build 
my  city,  and  he  shall  let  go  my  captives, 
not  for  price  nor  reward,  saith  the  Lord  of 
hosts. 

14  Thus  saith  the  Lord,  The  labour  of 
Egypt,  and  merchandise  of  Ethiopia  and  of 
the  Sabeans,  men  of  stature,  shall  C9me 
over  unto  thee,  and  they  shall  be  thine : 
they  shall  come  after  thee ; in  chains  they 
shall  come  over,  and  they  shall  fall  down 
unto  thee,  they  shall  make  supplication  un- 
to thee,  saying^  Surely  God  is  in  thee ; and 
there  is  none  else,  there  is  no  God. 

15  Verily  thou  art  a God  that  hidest  thy- 
self, O God  of  Israel,  the  Saviour. 

16  They  shall  be  ashamed,  and  also  con- 
founded, all  of  them : they  shall  go  to  con- 
fusion together  that  are  makers  of  idols. 

17  But  Israel  shall  be  sftved  in  the  Lord 
with  an  everlasting  salvation : ye  shall  not 
be  ashamed  nor  confounded  world  without 
end. 

18  For  thus  saith  the  Lord  that  created  the 

heavens;  God  himself  that  formed  the  earth 
and  made  it ; he  hath  established  it,  he  cre- 
ated it  not  in  vain,  he  formed  it  to  be  in- 
habited : I am  the  Lord,  and  there  is  none 
else.  , ^ 

19  I have  not  spoken  in  secret,  m a dark 
place  of  the  earth : I said  not  unto  the  seed 
of  Jacob,  Seek  ye  me  in  vain:  I the  Lord 
speak  righteousness,  I declare  things  that 
are  right. 

20  t Assemble  yourselves  and  come ; draw 
near  together,  ye  that  are  escaped  of  the 
nations : they  have  no  knowledge  that  set 
up  the  wood  of  their  graven  image,  and 
pray  unto  a god  that  cannot  save. 

21  Tell  ye,  and  bring  them  near;  yea,  let 
them  take  counsel  together : who  hath  de- 
clared this  from  ancient  time?  who  hath 
told  it  from  that  time  ? have  not  I the  Lord? 
and  there  is  no  God  else  beside  me ; a just 
God  and  a Saviour ; there  is  none  beside  nm. 

22  Look  unto  me,  and  be  ye  saved,  all  the 


God  80 veth  hi8  people,  I S AI  AH , 

ends  of  the  earth : for  I am  God,  and  there  is 
none  else. 

23  I have  sworn  by  myself,  the  word  is  gone 
x^ut  of  my  mouth  in  righteousness,  and  shall 
not  return.  That  unto  me  ever3'^  knee  shall 
bow,  every  tongue  shall  swear. 

24  Surelj"  shall  one  sa3%  In  the  Lord  have  I 
righteousness  and  strength:  even  to  him 
shall  men  come;  and  all  that  are  incensed 
against  him  shall  be  ashamed. 

25  In  the  Lord  shall  all  the  seed  of  Israel  be 
justified,  and  shall  glory. 

CHAPTER  XLVI. 

Disparity  between  God  and  idols. 

Bel  boweth  down,  Nebo  stoopeth;  their 
idols  were  upon  the  beasts,  and  upon  the 
cattle:  j^our  carriages  were  heavy  laden; 
they  are  a burden  to  the  weary  beast. 

2 They  stoop,  they  bow  down  together; 
they  could  not  deliver  the  burden,  but 
themselves  are  gone  into  captivitj^ 

3 t Hearken  unto  me,  O house  of  Jacob, 
and  all  the  remnant  of  the  house  of  Israel, 
which  are  borne  by  me  from  the  belly,  which 
are  carried  from  the  womb : 

4 And  even  to  your  old  age  I am  he ; and 
even  to  hoar  hairs  will  I carry  you : I have 
made,  and  I will  bear ; even  I will  carry,  and 
will  deliver  you. 

5 1 To  whom  will  ye  liken  me,  and  make  me 
equal,  and  compare  me,  that  we  may  be  like  ? 

6 They  lavish  gold  out  of  the  bag,  and 
weigh  silver  in  the  balance,  and  hire  a gold- 
smith; and  he  maketh  it  a god:  they  fall 
down,  yea,  they  worship. 

7 They  bear  him  upon  the  shoulder,  they 
carry  him,  and  set  him  in  his  place,  and  he 
standeth ; from  his  place  shall  he  not  re- 
move : j^ea,  one  shall  cry  unto  him,  yet  can 
he  not  answer,  nor  save  him  out  of  his 
trouble. 

8 Remember  this,  and  shew  yourselves 
men:  bring  it  again  to  mind,  O ye  trans- 
gressors. 

9 Remember  the  former  things  of  old : for 
I am  God,  and  there  is  none  else ; I am  God, 
and  there  is  none  like  me, 

10  Declaring  the  end  from  the  beginning, 
and  from  ancient  times  the  things  that  are 
not  yet  done,  saying.  My  counsel  shall  stand, 
and  I will  do  all  my  pleasure : 

11  Calling  a ravenous  bird  from  the  east, 
the  man  that  executeth  my  counsel  from  a 
far  country : yea,  I have  spoken  it,  I will 
also  bring  it  to  pass ; I have  purposed  it,  I 
will  also  do  it. 

12  t Hearken  unto  me,  ye  stouthearted, 
that  are  far  from  righteousness: 

13  I bring  near  my  righteousness;  it  shall 
not  be  far  off,  and  my  salvation  shall  not 
tarry : and  I will  place  salvation  in  Zion  for 
Israel  my  glory. 

CHAPTER  XLVII. 

God's  judgments  upon  Babylon. 

COME  down,  and  sit  in  the  dust,  O virgin 
daughter  of  Babylon,  sit  on  the  ground : 
there  is  no  throne,  O daughter  of  the  Chalde- 
ans : for  thou  shalt  no  more  be  called  tender 
and  delicate. 

2 Take  the  millstones,  and  grind  meal : un- 
cover thy  locks,  make  bare  the  leg,  uncover 
the  thijrh.  pass  over  the  rivers. 


XL  VIII.  Judgment  upon  Babyl/m. 

3 Thy  nakedness  shall  be  uncovered,  yea. 
thy  shame  shall  be  seen  : I will  take  venge- 
ance, and  I will  not  meet  thee  as  a man. 

4 As  for  our  Redeemer,  the  Lord  of  hosts 
is  his  name,  the  Holy  One  of  Israel. 

5 Sit  thou  silent,  and  get  thee  into  darkness, 
O daughter  of  the  Chaldeans:  for  thou  shalt 
no  more  be  called.  The  lady  of  kingdoms. 

6 1 1 was  wroth  with  my  people,  I have  pol- 
luted mine  inheritance,  and  given  them  into 
thine  hand : thou  didst  shew  them  no  mercy ; 
upon  the  ancient  hast  thou  very  heavily 
laid  thy  j^oke. 

7 1 And  thou  saidst,  I shall  be  a lady  for 
ever  : so  that  thou  didst  not  lay  these  things 
to  thy  heart,  neither  didst  remember  the 
latter  end  of  it. 

8 Therefore  hear  now  this,  thou  that  art 
given  to  pleasures,  that  dwellest  carelessly, 
that  sayest  in  thine  heart,  I am,  and  none 
else  besides  me ; I shall  not  sit  as  a widow, 
neither  shall  I know  the  loss  of  children  : 

9 But  these  two  things  shall  come  to  thee  in 
a moment  in  one  day,  the  loss  of  children, 
and  widowhood : they  shall  come  upon  thee 
in  their  perfection  for  the  multitude  of  thy 
sorceries,  and  for  the  great  abundance  of 
thine  enchantments. 

10  IF  For  thou  hast  trusted  in  thy  wicked- 
ness : thou  hast  said.  None  seeth  me.  Thj" 
wisdom  and  thy  knowledge,  it  hath  pervert- 
ed thee  ; and  thou  hast  said  in  thine  heart,  I 
am,  and  none  else  besides  me. 

11 1 Therefore  shall  evil  come  upon  thee ; 
thou  shalt  not  know  from  whence  it  riseth : 
and  mischief  shall  fall  upon  thee  ; thou  shalt 
not  be  able  to  put  it  off : and  desolation  shall 
come  upon  thee  suddenly,  which  thou  shalt 
not  know. 

12  Stand  now  with  thine  enchantments, 
and  with  the  multitude  of  thj”  sorceries, 
wherein  thou  hast  laboured  from  thy  youth ; 
if  so  be  thou  shalt  be  able  to  profit,  if  so  be 
thou  mayest  prevail. 

13  Thou  art  wearied  in  the  multitude  of  thy 
cou  nsels.  Let  now  the  astrologers,  the  star- 
gazers, the  monthly  prognosticators,  stand 
up,  and  save  thee  from  these  things  that 
shall  come  upon  thee. 

14  Behold,  they  shall  be  as  stubble ; the  fire 
shall  burn  them ; they  shall  not  deliver 
themselves  from  the  power  of  the  flame: 
there  shall  not  be  a coal  to  warm  at,  nor  fire 
to  sit  before  it. 

15  Thus  shall  they  be  unto  thee  with  whom 
thou  hast  laboured,  even  thy  merchants, 
from  thy  youth:  they  shall  wander  every 
one  to  his  quarter ; none  shall  save  thee. 

CHAPTER  XLVIII. 

The  intent  of  prophecy. 

Hear  ye  this,  O house  of  Jacob,  which 
are  called  by  the  name  of  Israel,  and  are 
come  forth  out  of  the  waters  of  Judah, 
which  swear  by  the  name  of  the  Lord,  and 
make  mention  of  the  God  of  Israel,  but  not 
in  truth,  nor  in  righteousness. 

2 For  they  call  themselves  of  the  holy  city, 
and  stay  themselves  upon  the  God  of  Israel  : 
The  Lord  of  hosts  is  his  name. 

3 I have  declared  the  former  things  from 
the  beginning ; and  they  went  forth  out  of 
my  mouth,  and  I shewed  them ; I did  them 
suddenly,  and  they  came  to  pass. 

479 


Exhortation  to  obedience,  ISAIAH,  XLIX.  Christ  sent  to  the  Gentiles. 


4 Because  I knew  that  thou  art  obstinate, 
and  thy  neck  is  an  iron  sinew,  and  thy  brow 

5 I have  even  from  the  beg’inning-  declared 
it  to  thee ; before  it  came  to  pass  I shewed  it 
thee : lest  thou  shouldest  say,  Mine  idol  hath 
done  them ; and  my  graven  image,  and  my 
molten  image,  hath  commanded  them. 

6 Thou  hast  heard,  see  all  this ; and  will  not 
ye  declare  it  f I have  shewed  thee  new  things 
from  this  time,  even  hidden  things,  and 
thou  didst  not  know  them. 

7 They  are  created  now,  and  not  from  the 
beginning ; even  before  the  day  when  thou 
heardest  them  not;  lest  thou  shouldest  say. 
Behold,  I knew  them, 

8 Yea,  thou  heardest  not;  yea,  thou  knew- 
est  not;  yea,  from  that  time  that  thine  ear 
was  not  opened : fori  knew  that  thou  would- 
est  deal  very  treacherously,  and  wast  called 
a transgressor  from  the  womb. 

9 1 For  my  name’s  sake  will  I defer  mine 
anger,  and  for  my  praise  will  I refrain  for 
thee,  that  I cut  thee  not  off. 

10  Behold,  I have  refined  thee,  but  not  with 
silver ; I have  chosen  thee  in  the  furnace  of 
aflliction. 

11  For  mine  own  sake,  even  for  mine  own 
sake,  will  I do  it:  for  how  should  my  name 
be  polluted?  and  I will  not  give  my  glory 
unto  another. 

12  1 Hearken  unto  me,  O Jacob  and  Israel, 
my  called ; I am  he ; I am  the  first,  I also 
am  the  last. 

13  Mine  hand  also  hath  laid  the  foundation 
of  the  earth,  and  my  right  hand  hath  span- 
ned the  heavens:  when  I call  unto  them, 
they  stand  up  together. 

14  All  ye,  assemble  yourselves,  and  hear; 
which  among  them  hath  declared  these 
things f The  Lord  hath  loved  him:  he  will 
do  his  pleasure  on  Babylon,  and  his  arm 
shall  be  on  the  Chaldeans. 

15  I,  even  I,  have  spoken ; yea,  I have  called 
him : I have  brought  him,  and  he  shall  make 
his  way  prosperous. 

16  H Come  ye  near  unto  me,  hear  ye  this ; I 
have  not  spoken  in  secret  from  the  begin- 
ning ; from  the  time  that  it  was,  there  am  I : 
and  now  the  Lord  God,  and  his  Spirit,  hath 
sent  me. 

17  Thus  saith  the  Lord,  thy  Redeemer,  the 
Holy  One  of  Israel;  I am  the  Lord  thy  God 
which  teacheth  thee  to  profit,  which  leadeth 
thee  by  the  way  that  thou  shouldest  go. 

18  O that  thou  hadst  hearkened  to  my  com- 
mandments ! then  had  thy  peace  been  as  a 
river,  and  thy  righteousness  as  the  waves  of 
the  sea: 

19  Thy  seed  also  had  been  as  the  sand,  and 
the  offspring  of  thy  bowels  like  the  gravel 
thereof ; his  name  should  not  have  been  cut 
off  nor  destroyed  from  before  me. 

20  It  Go  ye  forth  of  Babylon,  flee  ye  from 
the  Chaldeans,  with  a voice  of  singing  de- 
clare ye,  tell  this,  utter  it  even  to  the  end  of 
the  earth  ; say  ye,  The  Lord  hath  redeemed 
his  servant  Jacob. 

21  And  they  thirsted  not  when  he  led  them 
ttirough  the  deserts : he  caused  the  waters  to 
flow  out  of  the  rock  for  them  : he  clave  the 
rock  also,  and  the  waters  gushed  out. 

22  There  is  no  peace,  saith  the  Lord,  unto 
tlie  wicked. 


CHAPTER  XLIX. 

Christ  sent  to  the  Gentiles, 

Listen,  O isles,  unto  me ; and  hearken,  ye 
people,  from  far ; The  Lord  hath  called 
me  from  the  womb ; from  the  bowels  of  my 
mother  hath  he  made  mention  of  my  name. 
2 And  he  hath  made  my  mouth  like  a sharp 
sword;  in  the  shadow  of  his  hand  hath  he 
hid  me,  and  made  me  a polished  shaft ; in 
his  quiver  hath  he  hid  me; 

3  And  said  unto  me.  Thou  art  my  servant, 
O Israel,  in  whom  I will  be  glorified. 

4  Then  I said,  I have  laboured  in  vain,  I 
have  spent  my  strength  for  nought,  and  in 
vain:  yet  surely  my  judgment  is  with  the 
Lord,  and  my  work  with  my  God. 

5  1 And  now,  saith  the  Lord  that  formed 
me  from  the  womb  to  be  his  servant,  to  bring 
Jacob  again  to  him.  Though  Israel  be  not 
gathered,  yet  shall  I be  glorious  in  the  eyes  of 
the  Lord,  and  my  God  shall  be  my  strength. 
6 And  he  said.  It  is  a light  thing  that  thou 
shouldest  be  my  servant  to  raise  up  the  tribes 
of  Jacob,  and  to  restore  the  preserved  of 
Israel : I will  also  give  thee  for  a light  to  the 
Gentiles,  that  thou  mayest  be  my  salvation 
unto  the  end  of  the  earth. 

7 Thus  saith  the  Lord,  the  Redeemer  of 
Israel,  and  , his  Holy  One,  to  him  whom 
man  despiseth,  to  him  whom  the  nation  ab- 
horreth,  to  a servant  of  rulers.  Kings  shall 
see  and  arise,  princes  also  shall  worship,  be- 
cause of  the  Lord  that  is  faithful,  and  the 
Holy  One  of  Israel,  and  he  shall  choose  thee. 
8 Thus  saith  the  Lord,  In  an  acceptable 
time  have  I heard  thee,  and  in  a day  of  sal- 
vation have  I helped  thee : and  I will  pre- 
serve thee,  and  give  thee  for  a covenant  of 
the  people,  to  establish  the  earth,  to  cause 
to  inherit  the  desolate  heritages ; 

9  That  thou  mayest  say  to  the  prisoners.  Go 
forth ; to  them  that  are  in  darkness.  Shew 
yourselves.  They  shall  feed  in  the  ways,  and 
their  pastures  shall  he  in  all  high  places. 

10  They  shall  not  hunger  nor  thirst;  neither 
shall  the  heat  nor  sun  smite  them:  for  he 
that  hath  mercy  on  them  shall  lead  them, 
even  by  the  springs  of  water  shall  he  guide 
them. 

11  And  I will  make  all  my  mountains  a way, 
and  my  highways  shall  be  exalted. 

12  Behold,  these  shall  come  from  far:  and, 
lo,  these  from  the  north  and  from  the  west ; 
and  these  from  the  land  of  Sinim. 

13  Sing,  O heavens;  and  be  joyful,  O 
earth ; and  break  forth  into  singing,  O 
mountains : for  the  Lord  hath  comforted  his 
people,and  will  have  mercy  upon  his  afflicted. 
14  But  Zion  said.  The  Lord  hath  forsaken 
me,  and  my  Lord  hath  forgotten  me. 

15  Can  a woman  forget  her  sucking  child, 
that  she  should  not  have  compassion  on  the 
son  of  her  womb  ? yea,  they  may  forget,  yet 
will  I not  forget  thee. 

16  Behold,  I have  graven  thee  upon  the 
palms  of  rai/ hands;  thy  walls  are  continu- 
ally before  me. 

17  Thy  children  shall  make  haste;  thy  de- 
stroyers and  they  that  made  thee  waste  shall 
go  forth  of  thee. 

18 1 Lift  up  thine  eyes  round  about,  and  be- 
hold : all  these  gather  themselves  together, 
a7id  come  to  thee.  As  I live,  saith  the  Lord. 


480 


God's  love  to  the  church.  ISAIAH,  LI.  Exhortation  to  trust  in  Ch/rist, 


thou  Shalt  surely  clothe  thee  with  them  all, 
as  with  an  ornament,  and  bind  them  on  thee, 
as  a bride  docth. 

19  For  thy  waste  and  thy  desolate  places, 
and  the  land  of  thy  destruction,  shall  even 
now  be  too  narrow  by  reason  of  the  inhabit- 
ants, and  the}’^  that  swallowed  thee  up  shall 
be  far  away. 

20  The  children  which  thou  shalt  have, 
after  thou  hast  lost  the  other,  shall  say  ag-ain 
in  thine  ears.  The  place  is  too  strait  for  me : 
give  place  to  me  that  I may  dwell. 

21  Then  shalt  thou  say  in  thine  heart.  Who 
hath  begotten  me  these,  seeing  I have  lost 
my  children,  and  am  desolate,  a captive,  and 
removing  to  and  fro  ? and  who  hath  brought 
up  these  ? Behold,  I was  left  alone ; these, 
where  had  they  been  ? 

22  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God,  Behold,  I will 
lift  up  mine  hand  to  the  Gentiles,  and  set  up 
my  standard  to  the  people ; and  they  shall 
bring  thy  sons  in  their  arms,  and  thy  daugh- 
ters shall  be  carried  upon  their  shoulders. 

23  And  kings  shall  be  thy  nursing  fathers, 
and  their  queens  thy  nursing  mothers : they 
shall  bow  down  to  thee  with  their  face 
toward  the  earth,  and  lick  up  the  dust  of 
thy  feet;  and  thou  shalt  know  that  I am  the 
Lord  ; for  they  shall  not  be  ashamed  that 
wait  for  me. 

24  IF  Shall  the  prey  be  taken  from  the 
mighty,  or  the  lawful  cantive  delivered  ? 

25  But  thus  saith  the  Lord,  Even  the  cap- 
tives of  the  mighty  shall  be  taken  away,  and 
the  prey  of  the  terrible  shall  be  delivered : 
for  I will  contend  with  him  that  contendeth 
with  thee,  and  I will  save  thy  children. 

26  And  I will  feed  them  that  oppress  thee 
with  their  own  flesh;  and  they  shall  be 
drunken  with  their  own  blood,  as  with 
sweet  wine:  and  all  flesh  shall  know  that 
I the  Lord  am  thy  Saviour  and  thy  Re- 
deemer, the  Mighty  One  of  Jacob. 

CHAPTER  L. 

Cause  of  the  Jews'  dereliction. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord,  Where  is  the  bill 
of  your  mother’s  divorcement,  whom  I 
have  put  away?  or  which  of  my  creditors  is 
it  to  whom  I have  sold  you?  Behold,  for 
your  iniquities  have  ye  sold  yourselves,  and 
for  your  transgressions  is  your  mother  put 
away. 

2  Wherefore,  when  I came,  was  there  no 
man?  when  I called,  was  there  none  to  an- 
swer ? Is  my  hand  shortened  at  all,  that  it 
cannot  redeem  ? or  have  I no  power  to  deliv- 
er? behold,  at  my  rebuke  I dry  up  the  sea, 

I  make  the  rivers  a wilderness:  their  fish 
stinketh,  because  there  is  no  water,  and  dieth 
for  thirst. 

3  I clothe  the  heavens  with  blackness,  and 
I make  sackcloth  their  covering. 

4  The  Lord  God  hath  given  me  the  tongue 
of  the  learned,  that  I should  know  how  to 
speak  a word  in  season  to  him  that  is  weary : 
he  wakeneth  morning  by  morning,  he  wak- 
eneth  mine  ear  to  hear  as  the  learned. 

5  1 The  Lord  God  hath  opened  mine  ear, 
and  I was  not  rebellious,  neither  turned 
away  back. 

6  I gave  my  back  to  the  smiters,  and  my 
cheeks  to  them  that  plucked  off  the  hair:  I 
hid  not  my  face  from  shame  and  spitting. 


7. IF  For  the  Lord  God  will  help  me;  there- 
fore shall  I not  be  confounded:  therefore 
have  I set  my  face  like  a flint,  and  I know 
that  I shall  not  be  ashamed. 

8 He  is  near  that  justifieth  me;  who  will 
contend  with  me?  let  us  stand.together : 
who  is  mine  adversary?  let  him  come  near 
to  me. 

9 Behold,  the  Lord  God  will  help  me ; who 
is  he  that  shall  condemn  me?  lo,  they  all 
shall  wax  old  as  a garment ; the  moth  shall 
eat  them  up. 

10  IF  Who  is  among  you  that  feareth  the 
Lord,  that  obeyeth  the  voice  of  his  servant, 
that  walketh  in  darkness,  and  hath  no  light? 
let  him  trust  in  the  name  of  the  Lord,  and 
stay  upon  his  God. 

11  Behold,  all  ye  that  kindle  a-  fire,  that 
compass  yourselves  about  with  sparks : walk 
in  the  light  of  your  fire,  and  in  the  sparks 
that  ye  have  kindled.  This  shall  ye  have  of 
mine  hand ; ye  shall  lie  down  in  sorrow. 

CHAPTER  LI. 

Exhortation  to  trust  in  God. 

Hearken  to  me,  ye  that  follow  after 
righteousness,  ye  that  seek  the  Lord  : 
look  unto  the  rock  whence  ye  are  hewn,  and 
to  the  hole  of  the  pit  whence  ye  are  digged. 

2  Look  unto  Abraham  your  father,  and 
unto  Sarah  that  bare  you : for  I called  him 
alone,  and  blessed  him,  and  increased  him. 

3  For  the  Lord  shall  comfort  Zion : he  will 
comfort  all  her  waste  places;  and  he  will 
make  her  wilderness  like  Eden,  and  her  des- 
ert like  the  garden  of  the  Lord;  joy  and 
gladness  shall  be  found  therein,  thanks- 
giving, and  the  voice  of  melody. 

4  t Hearken  unto  me,  my  people ; and  give 
ear  unto  me,  O my  nation : for  a law  shall 
proceed  from  me,  and  I will  make  my  judg- 
ment to  rest  for  a light  of  the  people. 

5  My  righteousness  is  near ; my  salvation  is 
gone  forth,  and  mine  arms  shall  judge  the 
people ; the  isles  shall  wait  upon  me,  and  on 
mine  arm  shall  they  trust. 

6  Lift  up  your  eyes  to  the  heavens,  and  look 
upon  the  earth  beneath : for  the  heavens 
shall  vanish  away  like  smoke,  and  the  earth 
shall  wax  old  like  a garment,  and  they  that 
dwell  therein  shall  die  in  like  manner:  but 
my  salvation  shall  be  forever,  and  my  right- 
eousness shall  not  be  abolished. 

7  IF  Hearken  unto  me,  ye  that  know  right- 
eousness, the  people  in  whose  heart  is  my 
law;  fear  ye  not  the  reproach  of  men, 
neither  be  ye  afraid  of  their  revilings. 

8  For  the  moth  shall  eat  them  up  like  a gar- 
ment, and  the  worm  shall  eat  them  like 
wool:  but  my  righteousness  shall  be  for 
ever,  and  my  salvation  from  generation  to 
generation. 

9  IF  Awake,  awake,  put  on  strength,  O arm 
of  the  Lord  ; awake,  as  in  the  ancient  days, 
in  the  generations  of  old.  Art  thou  not  it 
that  hath  cut  Rahab,  and  wounded  the 
dragon  ? 

10  Art  thou  not  it  which  hath  dried  the  sea, 
the  waters  of  the  great  deep ; that  hath 
made  the  depths  of  the  sea  a way  for  the 
ransomed  to  pass  over? 

11  Therefore  the  redeemed  of  the  Lord 
shall  .return,  and  come  with  singing  unto 
Zion ; and  everlasting  shall  he  upon  their 
481 


The  vanity  of  fearing  man,  ISAIAH,  LII. 

head : they  shall  obtain  gladness  and  joy ; 
and  sorrow  and  mourning  shall  flee  away. 

13  I,  even  I,  am  he  that  comforteth  you : 
who  art  thou,  that  thou  shouldest  be  afraid 
of  a man  that  shall  die,  and  of  the  son  of 
man  which  shall  be  made  as  grass; 

13  And  forge ttest  the  Lord  thy  Maker,  that 

hath  stretched  forth  the  heavens,  and  laid 
the  foundations  of  the  earth ; and  hast  feared 
continually  every  day  because  of  the  fury 
of  the  oppressor,  as  if  he  were  ready  to 
destroy?  and  where  is  the  fury  of  the  op- 
pressor? . , , 

14  The  captive  exile  hasteneth  that  he  may 
be  loosed,  and  that  he  should  not  die  in  the 
pit,  nor  that  his  bread  should  fail. 

15  But  I am.  the  Lord  thy  God,  that  divid- 
ed the  sea,  whose  waves  roared : The  Lord 
of  hosts  is  his  name. 

16  And  I have  put  my  words  in  thy  mouth, 
and  I have  covered  thee  in  the  shadow  of 
mine  hand,  that  I may  plant  the  heavens, 
and  lay  the  foundations  of  the  earth,  and 
tay  unto  Zion,  Thou  art  my  people. 

17  *11  Awake,  awake,  stand  up,  O Jerusalem, 

which  hast  drunk  at  the  hand  of  the  Lord 
the  cup  of  his  fury;  thou  hast  drunken  the 
dregs  of  the  cup  of  trembling,  and  wrung 
them  out.  , „ 

18  There  is  none  to  guide  her  among  all  the 
sons  whom  she  hath  brought  forth ; neither 
is  there  any  that  taketh  her  by  the  hand  of 
all  the  sons  that  she  hath  brought  up. 

19  These  two  things  are  come  unto  thee ; 
who  shall  be  sorry  for  thee?  desolation,  and 
destruction,  and  the  famine,  and  the  sword  : 
by  whom  shall  I comfort  thee  ? 

30  Thy  sons  have  fainted,  they  lie  at  the 
head  of  all  the  streets,  as  a wild  bull  in  a 
net;  they  are  full  of  the  fury  of  the  Lord, 
the  rebuke  of  thy  God.  , 

31 1 Therefore  hear  now  this,  thou  afflicted, 
and  drunken,  but  not  with  wine : 

33  Thus  saith  thy  Lord  the  Lord,  and  thy 
God  that  pleadeth  the  cause  of  his  people. 
Behold,  I have  taken  out  of  thine  hand  the 
cup  of  trembling,  even  the  dregs  of  the  cup 
of  my  fury;  thou  shalt  no  more  drink  it 
ag’ain:  , , ^ 

33  But  I will  put  it  into  the  hand  of  them 
that  afflict  thee;  which  have  said  to  thy 
soul.  Bow  down,  that  we  may  go  over : and 
thou  hast  laid  thy  body  as  the  ground,  and 
as  the  street,  to  them  that  went  over. 

CHAPTER  LII. 

Christ’s  free  redemption, 

AWAKE,  awake,  put  on  thy  strength,  O 
J\.  Zion ; put  on  thy  beautiful  garments,  O 
Jerusalem,  the  holy  city:  for  henceforth 
there  shall  no  more  come  into  thee  the  un- 
circumcised and  the  unclean. 

3  Shake  thyself  from  the  dust ; arise,  and 
sit  down,  O Jerusalem;  loose  thyself  from 
the  bands  of  thy  neck,  O captive  daughter 
of  Zion.  , 

3 For  thus  saith  the  Lord,  Ye  have  sold 
yourselves  for  nought ; and  ye  shall  be  re- 
deemed without  money. 

4 For  thus  saith  the  Lord  God,  My  people 
went  down  aforetime  into  Egypt  to  sojourn 
there;  and  the  Assyrian  oppressed  them 
without  cause. 

5 Now  therefore,  what  have  I here,  saith 

483 


Christ’s  free  redemption, 

the  Lord,  that  my  people  is  taken  away  for 
nought?  they  that  rule  over  them  make 
them  to  howl,  saith  the  Lord  ; and  my  name 
continually  every  day  is  blasphemed. 

6 Therefore  my  people  shall  know  my  name : 
therefore  they  shall  know  in  that  day  that  I 
am  he  that  doth  speak : behold,  it  is  I. 

7 t How  beautiful  upon  the  mountains  are 
the  feet  of  him  that  bringeth  good  tidings, 
that  publisheth  peace ; that  bringeth  good 
tidings  of  good,  that  publisheth  salvation ; 
that  saith  unto  Zion,  Thy  God  reigneth  1 

8 Thy  watchmen  shall  lift  up  the  voice; 
with  the  voice  together  shall  they  sing : for 
they  shall  see  eye  to  eye,  when  the  Lord 
shall  bring  again  Zion. 

9 If  Break  forth  into  joy,  sing  together,  ye 
waste  places  of  Jerusalem : for  the  Lord 
hath  comforted  his  people,  he  hath  redeem- 
ed Jerusalem. 

10  The  Lord  hath  made  bare  his  holy  arm 
in  the  eyes  of  all  the  nations;  and  all  the 
ends  of  the  earth  shall  see  the  salvation  of 
our  God. 

11 1 Depart  ye,  depart  ye,  go  ye  out  from 
thence,  touch  no  unclean  thing;  go  ye  out 
of  the  midst  of  her;  be  ye  clean,  that  bear 
the  vessels  of  the  Lord. 

13  For  ve  shall  not  go  out  with  haste,  nor 

go  by  fl'ight:  for  the  Lord  will  go  before 
you ; and  the  God  of  Israel  will  be  your 
rearward.  ^ ^ 

13 1 Behold,  my  servant  shall  deal  prudent- 
ly, he  shall  be  exalted  and  extolled,  and  be 
very  high.  , . 

14  As  many  were  astonied  at  thee ; his  vis- 
age was  so  marred  more  than  any  man,  and 
his  form  more  than  the  sons  of  men : 

15  So  shall  he  sprinkle  many  nations ; the 
kings  shall  shut  their  mouths  at  him;  for 
that  which  had  not  been  told  them  shall 
they  see ; and  that  which  they  had  not  heard 
shall  they  consider. 

CHAPTER  LTII. 

Isaiah  foretells  Christ’s  sufferings, 

WHO  hath  believed  our  report?  and  to 
whom  is  the  arm  of  the  Lord  revealed  ? 
3 For  he  shall  grow  up  before  him  as  a ten- 
der plant,  and  as  a root  out  of  a dry  ground ; 
he  hath  no  form  nor  comeliness ; and  when 
we  shall  see  him,  there  is  no  beauty  that  we 
should  desire  him.  . . , ^ 

3 He  is  despised  and  rejected  of  men ; a 
man  of  sorrows,  and  acquainted  with  grief : 
and  we  hid  as  it  were  our  faces  from  him ; 
he  was  despised,  and  we  esteemed  him  not. 

4 1 Surely  he  hath  borne  our  griefs,  and 
carried  our  sorrows : yet  we  did  esteem  him 
stricken,  smitten  of  God,  and  afflicted. 

5 But  he  was  wounded  for  9ur  transgres- 
sions, he  was  bruised  for  our  iniquities:  the 
chastisement  of  our  peace  was  upon  him; 
and  with  his  stripes  we  are  healed. 

6 All  we  like  sheep  have  gone  astray ; we 
have  turned  every  one  to  his  own  way ; and 
the  Lord  hath  laid  on  him  the  iniquity  of 

7 He*  was  oppressed,  and  he  was  afflicted, 
yet  he  opened  not  his  mouth : he  is  brougld 
as  a lamb  to  the  slaughter,  and  as  a sheen 
before  her  shearers  is  dumb,  so  he  openetb 
not  his  mouth. 

8 He  was  taken  from  prison  and  from  judtf' 


The  church  is  comforted,  ISAIAH,  LV. 

ment : and  who  shall  declare  his  g'enera- 
tion  ? for  he  was  cut  off  out  of  the  land  of 
the  living* : for  the  transgression  of  my  peo- 
ple was  he  stricken. 

9 And  he  made  his  grave  with  the  wicked, 
and  with  the  rich  in  his  death ; because  he 
had  done  no  violence,  neither  was  any  de- 
ceit in  his  mouth. 

lot  Yet  it  pleased  the  Lord  to  bruise  him ; 
he  hath  put  him  to  grief : when  thou  shaft 
make  his  soul  an  offering  for  sin,  he  shall 
see  his  seed,  he  shall  prolong  his  days,  and 
the  pleasure  of  the  Lord  shall  prosper  in 
his  hand. 

shall  see  of  the  travail  of  his  soul, 

11  shall  be  satisfied : by  his  knowledge 
shall  my  righteous  servant  justify  many; 
tor  he  shall  bear  their  iniquities. 

12  Therefore  will  I divide  him  a portion  with 
the  great,  and  he  shall  divide  the  spoil  with 
the  strong ; because  he  hath  poured  out  his 
soul  unto  death  : and  he  was  numbered  with 
the  transgressors;  and  he  bare  the  sin  of 
many,  and  made  intercession  for  the  trans- 
gressors. 

CHAPTER  LIV. 

The  call  of  the  Gentiles. 

SING,  O barren,  thou  that  didst  not  bear; 

break  forth  into  singing,  and  cry  aloud, 
thou  that  didst  not  travail  with  child : for 
more  are  the  children  of  the  desolate  than 
the  children  of  the  married  wife,  saith  the 
Lord. 

2  Enlarge  the  place  of  thy  tent,  and  let 
them  stretch  forth  the  curtains  of  thine 
habitations : spare  not,  lengthen  thy  cords, 
and  strengthen  thy  stakes ; 

3  For  thou  shalt  break  forth  on  the  right 
hand  and  on  the  left ; and  thy  seed  shall  in- 
herit the  Gentiles,  and  make  the  desolate 
cities  to  be  inhabited. 

4  Fear  not ; for  thou  shalt  not  be  ashamed  : 
neither  be  thou  confounded ; for  thou  shalt 
1 put  to  shame  : for  thou  shalt  forget 
the  shame  of  thy  youth,  and  shalt  not  re- 
member the  reproach  of  thy  widowhood 
any  more. 

5  For  thy  Maker  is  thine  husband;  The 
Lord  of  hosts  is  his  name ; and  thv  Re- 
deemer the  Holy  One  of  Israel;  The  God  of 
the  whole  earth  shall  he  be  called. 

6  For  the  Lord  hath  called  thee  as  a woman 
forsaken  and  grieved  in  spirit,  and  a wife  of 
youth,  when  thou  wast  refused,  saith  thy 
God. 

7  For  a small  moment  have  I forsaken  thee ; 
but  with  great  mercies  will  I gather  thee. 

8  In  a little  wrath  I hid  my  face  from  thee 
tor  a moment;  but  with  everlasting  kind- 
ness will  I have  mercy  on  thee,  saith  the 
Lord  thy  Redeemer. 

9  For  this  is  as  the  waters  of  Noah  unto  me  : 

sworn  that  the  waters  of  Noah 
should  no  more  go  over  the  earth ; so  have  I 
sworn  that  I would  not  be  wroth  with  thee, 
nor  rebuke  thee. 

10  For  the  mountains  shall  depart,  and  the 
hills  be  removed  ; but  my  kindness  shall  not 
depart  from  thee,  neither  shall  the  covenant 
be  removed,  saith  the  Lord 
that  hath  mercy  on  thee. 

^ thou  afflicted,  tossed  with  tempest, 
and  not  comforted,  behold,  I will  lay  thy 


Exhortation  to  faith. 


stones  with  fair  colours,  and  lay  thy  foun- 
dations with  sapphires. 

12  And  I will  make  thy  windows  of  agates, 
and  thy  gates  of  carl  uncles,  and  all  thy 
borders  of  pleasant  stones. 

^13  And  all  thy  children  shall  be  taught  of 
the  Lord  ; and  great  shall  he  the  peace  of 
thy  children. 

14  In  righteousness  shalt  thou  be  establish- 
ed : thou  shalt  be  far  from  oppression ; 
for  thou  shalt  not  fear : and  from  terror ; 
for  it  shall  not  come  near  thee. 

15  Behold,  they  shall  surely  gather  together, 
hut  not  by  me : whosoever  shall  gather  to- 
gether against  thee  shall  fall  for  thy  sake. 

16  Behold,  I have  created  the  smith  that 
bloweth  the  coals  in  the  fire,  and  that  bring- 
eth  forth  an  instrument  for  his  work;  and  I 
have  created  the  waster  to  destroy. 

17  1 No  weapon  that  is  formed  against  thee 
shall  prosper ; and  every  tongue  that  shall 
rise  against  thee  in  judgment  thou  shalt  con- 

heritage  of  the  servants 
of  the  Lord,  and  their  righteousness  is  of 
me,  saith  the  Lord. 

CHAPTER  LV. 

The  prophet  calleth  to  repentance. 

HO,  every  one  that  thirsteth,  come  ye  to 
the  waters,  and  he  that  hath  no  money ; 
come  ye,  buy,  and  eat ; yea,  come,  buy  wine 
and  milk  without  money  and  without  price.  ' 
2 Wherefore  do  ye  spend  money  for  that 
which  is  not  bread  ? and  your  labour  for  that 
which  satisfleth  not?  hearken  diligently  un- 
to me,  and  eat  ye  that  which  is  good,  and  let 
your  soul  delight  itself  in  fatness. 

3 Incline  your  ear,  and  come  unto  me : hear, 
and  your  soul  shall  live ; and  I will  make  an 
everlasting  covenant  with  you,  even  the  sure 
mercies  of  David. 

4 Behold,  I have  given  him  for  a witness  to 
the  people,  a leader  and  commander  to  the 
people. 

5 Behold,  thou  shalt  call  a nation  that  thou 
knowest  not,  and  nations  that  knew  not  thee 
shall  run  unto  thee,  because  of  the  Lord 
thy  God,  and  for  the  Holy  One  of  Israel ; 
for  he  hath  glorified  thee. 

6 t Seek  ye  the  Lord  while  he  may  be 
found,  call  ye  upon  him  while  he  is  near: 

7 Let  the  wicked  forsake  his  way,  and  the 
unrighteous  man  his  thoughts : and  let  him 
return  unto  the  Lord,  and  he  will  have 
mercy  upon  him ; and  to  our  God,  for  he 
will  abundantly  pardon. 

8 1 For  my  thoughts  are  not  your  thoughts, 
neither  are  your  ways  my  ways,  saith  the 
Lord. 

9 For  as  the  heavens  are  higher  than  the 
earth,  so  are  my  ways  higher  than  your 
ways,  and  my  thoughts  than  your  thoughts. 

10  For  as  the  rain  cometh  down,  and  the 
snow  from  heaven,  and  returneth  not  thith- 
er, but  watereth  the  earth,  and  maketh  it 
bring  forth  and  bud,  that  it  may  give  seed 
to  the  sower,  and  bread  to  the  eater : 

11  So  shall  my  word  be  that  goeth  forth  out 
of  my  mouth:  it  shall  not  return  unto  me 
void,  but  it  shall  accomplish  that  which  I 
please,  and  it  shall  prosper  in  the  thing 
whereto  I sent  it. 

12  For  ye  shall  go  out  with  joy,  and  be  led 
forth  with  peace : the  mountains  and  the 
4a3 


Blind  watchmen  reproved.  ISAIAH,  LVI. 

hills  shall  break  forth  before  you  into  sing- 
ing, and  all  the  trees  of  the  field  shall  clap 
their  hands.  , ,,  ^ 

13  Instead  of  the  thorn  shall  come  up  the  fir 
tree,  and  instead  of  the  brier  shall  come  up 
the  myrtle  tree  : and  it  shall  be  to  the  Lord 
for  a name,  for  an  everlasting  sign  that 
shall  not  be  cut  off. 

CHAPTER  LVI. 

Exhortation  to  holiness  of  life. 

Thus  salth  the  Lord,  Keep  ye  judgment, 
and  do  justice : for  my  salvation  is  near 
to  come,  and  my  righteousness  to  be  re- 

Bf^ssed  is  the  man  that  doeth  this,  and 
the  son  of  man  that  layeth  hold  on  it ; that 
keepeth  the  sabbath  from  polluting  it,  and 
keepeth  his  hand  from  doing  any  evil. 

3  If  Neither  let  the  son  of  the  stranger,  that 
hath  joined  himself  to  the  Lord,  speak,  say- 
ing, The  Lord  hath  utterly  separated  me 
from  his  people : neither  let  the  eunuch  say, 

Behold,  I am  a dry  tree.  ^ 

4  For  thus  saith  the  Lord  unto  the  eu- 
nuchs that  keep  my  sabbaths,  and  choose 
the  things  that  please  me,  and  take  hold  ot 
my  covenant ; , , 

5  Even  unto  them  will  I give  in  mine  house 
and  within  my  walls  a place  and  a name  bet- 
ter than  of  sons  and  of  daughters:  I will 
give  them  an  everlasting  name,  that  shall 
not  be  cut  off.  ^ • 

6  Also  the  sons  of  the  stranger,  that  join 
themselves  to  the  Lord,  to  serve  him,  and 
to  love  the  name  of  the  Lord,  to  be  ms 
servants,  every  one  that  keepeth  the  sab- 
bath from  polluting  it,  and  taketh  hold  or 
my  covenant;  _ , , , 

7  Even  them  will  I bring  to  my  holy  mount- 
ain, and  make  them  joyful  in  my  house  ot 
prayer:  their  burnt  offerings  and  their  sac- 
rifices shall  be  accepted  upon  mine  altar, 
for  mine  house  shall  be  called  a house  of 
prayer  for  all  people.  , 4. 

8  The  Lord  God  which  gathereth  the  out- 
casts of  Israel  saith.  Yet  will  I gather  others 
to  him,  besides  those  that  are  gathered  un- 

^9  If  All  ye  beasts  of  the  field,  come  to  de- 
vour, yea,  all  ye  beasts  in  the  forest. 

10  His  watchmen  are  blind : they  are  all  ig- 
norant, they  are  all  dumb  dogs,  they  cannot 
bark ; sleeping,  lying  down,  loving  to  slum- 

Yea,  they  are  greedy  dogs  which  can 
never  have  enough,  and  they  are  shepherds 
that  cannot  understand : they  all  lock  to 
their  own  way,  every  one  for  his  gam,  from 
his  quarter.  ^ 

13  Come  ye,  say  they,  I will  fetch  wine,  and 
we  will  fill  ourselves  with  strong  drink ; and 
to  morrow  shall  be  as  this  day,  and  much 
more  abundant. 

CHAPTER  LVII. 

Blessed  death  of  the  righteous. 

The  righteous  perisheth,  and  no  man  lay- 
eth it  to  heart:  and  merciful  men  axe 
taken  away,  none  considering  that  the  right- 
eous is  taken  away  from  the  evil  to  come. 

3 He  shall  enter  into  peace : they  shall  rest 
in  their  beds,  each  one  walking  in  his  up- 
rightness. 

484 


The  idolatry  of  the  Jews. 

3 t But  draw  near  hither,  ye  sons  of  the 
sorceress,  the  seed  of  the  adulterer  and  the 
whore. 

4 Against  whom  do  ye  sport  yourselves? 
against  whom  make  ye  a wide  mouth,  and 
draw  out  the  tongue?  are  ye  not  children 
of  transgression,  a seed  of  falsehood, 

5 Inflaming  yourselves  with  idols  under 
every  green  tree,  slaying  the  children  in 
the  valleys  under  the  clefts  of  the  rocks? 

6 Among  the  smooth  stones  of  the  stream 
is  thy  portion ; they,  they  are  thy  lot : even 
to  them  hast  thou  poured  a drink  offering, 
thou  hast  offered  a meat  offering.  Should 
I receive  comfort  in  these? 

7 Upon  a lofty  and  high  mountain  hast 
thou  set  thy  bed:  even  thither  wentest 
thou  up  to  offer  sacrifice. 

8 Behind  the  doors  also  and  the  posts  hast 
thou  set  up  thy  remembrance:  for  thou  hast 
discovered  thyself  to  another  than  me,  and 
art  gone  up;  thou  hast  enlarged  thy  bed, 
and  made  thee  a covenant  with  them ; thou 
lovedst  their  bed  where  thou  sawest  it. 

9 And  thou  wentest  to  the  king  with  oint- 
ment, and  didst  increase  thy  perfumes,  and 
didst  send  thy  messengers  far  off,  and  didst 
debase  thyself  even  unto  hell. 

10  Thou  art  wearied  in  the  greatness  of  thy 
way;  yet  saidst  thou  not.  There  is  no  hope: 
thou  hast  found  the  life  of  thine  hand; 
therefore  thou  wast  not  grieved. 

11  And  of  whom  hast  thou  been  afraid  or 
feai^ed,  that  thou  hast  lied,  and  hast  not  re- 
membered me,  nor  laid  it  to  thy  heart?  have 
not  I held  my  peace  even  of  old,  and  thou 
fearest  me  not  ? 

13  I will  declare  thv  righteousness,  and  thy 
works ; for  they  shall  not  profit  thee. 

13  H When  thou  criest,  let  thy  companies 
deliver  thee ; but  the  wind  shall  carry  them 
all  away;  vanity  shall  take  them:  but  he 
that  putteth  his  trust  in  me  shall  possess 
the  land,  and  shall  injierit  my  holy  mount- 

^14  And  shall  say.  Cast  ye  up,  cast  je  up, 
prepare  the  way,  take  up  the  stumbling- 
block  out  of  the  way  of  my  people. 

\ 15  For  thus  saith  the  high  and  lofty  One 
that  inhabiteth  eternity,  whose  name  w 
Holy;  I dwell  in  the  high  and  holy  place, 
with  him  also  that  is  of  a contrite  and  hum- 
ble spirit,  to  revive  the  spirit  of  the  hum- 
ble, and  to  revive  the  heart  of  the  contrite 

16  For  I will  not  contend  for  ever,  neither 
will  I be  always  wroth : for  the  spirit  should 
fail  before  me,  and  the  souls  which  I have 

^7  F^ir  the  iniquity  of  his  covetousness  was 
I wroth,  and  smote  him : I hid  me,  and  was 
wroth,  and  he  went  on  frowardly  in  the 
way  of  his  heart.  , 

18  I have  seen  his  ways,  and  will  heal  him : 
I will  lead  him  also,  and  restore  comforts 
unto  him  and  to  his  mourners. 

19  I create  the  fruit  of  the  lips;  Peace, 
peace  to  him  that  is  far  off,  and  to  /urn  i/J at 
is  near,  saith  the  Lord  ; and  I will  heal  him. 

30  But  the  wicked  are  like  the  troubled  sea, 

when  it  cannot  rest,  whose  waters  cast  up 
mire  and  dirt.  r^  a +i,« 

31  There  is  no  peace,  saith  my  God,  to  tne 
wicked. 


ISAIAH,  LIX. 


The  fast  which  Ood  accevtcth. 

CHAPTER  LVIII. 

The  fast  which  God  aceepteth. 

CRY  aloud,  spare  not,  lift  up  thy  voice 
like  a trumpet,  and  shew  my  people 
their  transgression,  and  the  house  of  Jacob 
their  sins. 

3  Yet  they  seek  me  daily,  and  delight  to 
know  my  ways,  as  a nation  that  did  right- 
eousness, and  forsook  not  the  ordinance  of 
their  God : they  ask  of  me  the  ordinances 
ot  justice ; they  take  delight  in  approaching 
to  God. 

3  *11  Wherefore  have  we  fasted,  say  they,  and 
thou  seest  not  ? wherefore  have  we  afflicted 
our  soul,  and  thou  takest  no  knowledge? 
Behold,  in  the  day  of  your  fast  ye  find  pleas- 
ure, and  exact  all  your  labours. 

4  Behold,  ye  fast  for  strife  and  debate,  and 
to  smite  with  the  fist  of  wickedness : ye  shall 
not  fast  as  ye  do  this  da3%  to  make  your  voice 
to  be  heard  on  high. 

5  Is  it  such  a fast  that  I have  chosen  ? a day 
for  a man  to  afflict  his  soul?  is  it  to  bow 
down  his  head  as  a bulrush,  and  to  spread 
sackcloth  and  ashes  under  him?  wilt  thou 
call  this  a fast,  and  an  acceptable  day  to  the 
Lord  ? 

6  Is  not  this  the  fast  that  I have  chosen  ? to 
loose  the  bands  of  wickedness,  to  undo  the 
heavy  burdens,  and  to  let  the  oppressed  go 
free,  and  that  ye  break  every  yoke  ? 

7  Is  it  not  to  deal  thy  bread  to  the  hungry, 
and  that  thou  bring  the  poor  that  are  cast 
out  to  thy  house?  when  thou  seest  the 
naked,  that  thou  cover  him ; and  that  thou 
hide  not  thyself  from  thine  own  flesh  ? 

8  t Then  shall  thy  light  break  forth  as  the 
morning,  and  thine  health  shall  spring  forth 
speedily : and  thy  righteousness  shall  go  be- 
fore thee ; the  glory  of  the  Lord  shall  be  thy 
rearward. 

9  Then  shalt  thou  call,  and  the  Lord  shall 
answer;  thou  shalt  cry,  and  he  shall  say, 
Here  I am.  If  thou  take  away  from  the 
midst  of  thee  the  yoke,  the  putting  forth  of 
the  finger,  and  speaking  vanity ; 

10  And  if  thou  draw  out  thy  soul  to  the 
hungry,  and  satisfy  the  afflicted  soul ; then 
shall  thy  light  rise  in  obscurity,  and  thy 
darkness  he  as  the  noonday : 

11  And  the  Lord  shall  guide  thee  continu- 
ally,  and  satisfy  thy  soul  in  drought,  and 
make  fat  thy  bones:  and  thou  shalt  be  like 
a watered  garden,  and  like  a spring  of  water, 
whose  waters  fail  not. 

13  And  they  that  shall  he  of  thee  shall  build 
the  old  waste  places : thou  shalt  raise  up 
the  foundations  of  many  generations ; and 
thou  shalt  be  called.  The  repairer  of  the 
breach.  The  restorer  of  paths  to  dwell 
in. 

13  J If  thou  turn  away  thy  foot  from  the 
sabbath,  tyom  doing  thy  pleasure  on  my  holy 
day ; and  call  tee  sabbath  a delight,  the  holy 
of  the  Lord,  honourable ; and  shalt  honour 
doing  thine  own  ways,  nor  finding 
thine  own  pleasure,  nor  speaking  thine  own 
words : 

14  Then  shalt  thou  delight  thyself  in  the 
Lord  ; and  I will  cause  thee  to  ride  upon 
the  high  places  of  the  earth,  and  feed  thee 
mth  the  heritage  of  Jacob  thy  father ; for 
the  mouth  of  the  Lord  hath  spoken  iU  j 


The  sins  of  the  Jews. 
CHAPTER  LIX. 

Punishment  of  Israel  for  sin. 

Behold,  the  lord’s  hand  is  not  shorten- 
ed, that  it  cannot  save ; neither  his  ear 
heavy,  that  it  cannot  hear  : 

3 But  j'our  iniquities  have  separated  be- 
tween you  and  j^our  God,  and  j'our  sins  have 
hid  his  face  from  you,  that  he  will  not  hear. 
3 For  your  hands  are  defiled  with  blood, 
and  your  fingers  with  iniquity;  your  lips 
have  spoken  lies,  your  tongue  hath  mutter- 
ed perverseness. 

4  None  calleth  for  justice,  nor  any  pleadeth 
for  truth : they  trust  in  vanity,  and  speak 
lies;  they  conceive  mischief,  and  bring 
forth  iniquity. 

5  They  hatch  cockatrice’  eggs,  and  weave 
the  spider’s  web:  he  that  eateth  of  their 
eggs  dieth,  and  that  which  is  crushed  break- 
eth  out  into  a viper. 

6  Their  webs  shall  not  become  garments, 
neither  shall  they  cover  themselves  with 
their  Avorks:  their  works  are  works  of  in- 
iquity, and  the  act  of  violence  is  in  their 
hands. 

7  Their  feet  run  to  evil,  and  they  make 
haste  to  shed  innocent  blood : their  thoughts 
are  thoughts  of  iniquity ; wasting  and  de- 
struction are  in  their  paths. 

8  The  way  of  peace  they  know  not ; and 
there  is  no  judgment  in  their  goings : they 
have  made  them  crooked  paths;  whosoever 
goeth  therein  shall  not  know  peace. 

Therefore  is  judgment  far  from  us,  nei- 
ther doth  justice  overtake  us : we  wait  for 
light,  but  behold  obscurity ; for  brightness, 
hut  we  walk  in  darkness. 

10  We  grope  for  the  wall  like  the  blind,  and 
we  grope  as  if  we  had  no  eyes:  we  stumble 
at  noonday  as  in  the  night ; we  are  in  deso- 
late places  as  dead  men. 

11  We  roar  all  like  bears,  and  mourn  sore 
like  doves : we  look  for  judgment,  but  there  is 
none ; for  salvation,  hut  it  is  far  off  from  us. 
13  For  our  transgressions  are  multiplied  be- 
fore thee,  and  our  sins  testify  against  us: 
for  our  transgressions  are  with  us ; and  as 
for  our  iniquities,  we  know  them ; 

13  In  transgressing  and  lying  against  the 
Lord,  and  departing  away  from  our  God, 
speaking  oppression  and  revolt,  conceiving 
and  uttering  from  the  heart  words  of  false- 
hood. 

14  And  judgment  is  turned  away  backward, 
and  justice  standeth  afar  off:  for  truth 
fallen  in  the  street,  and  equity  cannot  enter. 
15  Yea,  truth  faileth ; and  he  that  departeth 
from  evil  maketh  himself  a prey:  and  the 
Lord  saw  it,  and  it  displeased  him  that  there 
was  no  judgment. 

16  H And  he  saw  that  there  was  no  man,  and 
wondered  that  there  was  no  intercessor: 
therefore  his  arm  brought  salvation  unto 
him ; and  his  righteousness,  it  sustained  him. 
17  For  he  put  on  righteousness  as  a breast- 
plate, and  a helmet  of  salvation  upon  his 
head ; and  he  put  on  the  garments  of  venge- 
ance for  clothing,  and  was  clad  with  zeal  as 
a cloak. 

18  According  to  their  deeds,  accordingly  he 
will  repay,  fury  to  his  adversaries,  recom- 
pense to  his  enemies ; to  the  islands  he  will 
repay  recompense. 


Tile  glorious  access  of  the  ISAIAH,  LX. 

19  So  shall  they  fear  the  name  of  the  Lord 
from  the  west,  and  his  glory  from  the  rising 
of  the  sun.  When  the  enemy  shall  come  in 
like  a flood,  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord  shall  lift 
up  a standard  against  him. 

20 1 And  the  Redeemer  shall  come  to  Zion, 
and  unto  them  that  turn  from  transgression 
in  Jacob,  saith  the  Lord. 

21  As  for  me,  this  is  my  covenant  with  them, 
saith  the  Lord  ; My  Spirit  that  is  upon  thee, 
and  my  words  which  I have  put  in  thy 
mouth,  shall  not  depart  out  of  thy  mouth, 
nor  out  of  d:he  mouth  of  thy  seed,  nor  out 
of  the  mouth  of  thy  seed’s  seed,  saith  the 
Lord,  from  henceforth  and  for  ever. 


OentUes  to  the  church. 


CHAPTER  LX. 

Glorious  access  of  the  Gentiles. 

ARISE,  shine ; for  thy  light  is  come,  and 
the  glory  of  the  Lord  is  risen  upon  thee. 

2 For,  behold,  the  darkness  shall  cover  the 
earth,  and  gross  darkness  the  people:  but 
the  Lord  shall  arise  upon  thee,  and  his  glory 
shall  be  seen  upon  thee. 

3 And  the  Gentiles  shall  come  to  thy  light, 
and  kings  to  the  brightness  of  thy  rising. 

4 Lift  up  thine  eyes  round  about,  and  see : 
all  they  gather  themselves  together,  they 
come  to  thee : thy  sons  shall  come  from  far, 
and  thy  daughters  shall  be  nursed  at  thy  side. 

5 Then  thou  shaft  see,  and  flow  together, 
and  thine  heart  shall  fear,  and  be  enlarged ; 
because  the  abundance  of  the  sea  shall  be 
converted  unto  thee,  the  forces  of  the  Gen- 
tiles shall  come  unto  thee. 

6 The  multitude  of  camels  shall  cover  thee, 
the  dromedaries  of  Midian  and  Ephah ; all 
they  from  Sheba  shall  come : they  shall 
bring  gold  and  incense ; and  they  shall  shew 
forth  the  praises  of  the  Lord. 

7 All  the  flocks  of  Kedar  shall  be  gathered 
together  unto  thee,  the  rams  of  Nebaioth 
shall  minister  unto  thee : they  shall  come 
up  with  acceptance  on  mine  altar,  and  1 will 
glorify  the  house  of  my  glory. 

8 Who  are  these  that  fly  as  a cloud,  and  as 
the  doves  to  their  windows? 

9 Surely  the  isles  shall  wait  for  me,  and 
the  ships  of  Tarshish  first,  to  bring  thy  sons 
from  far,  their  silver  and  their  gold  with 
them,  unto  the  name  of  the  Lord  thy  God, 
and  to  the  Holy  One  of  Israel,  because  he 
hath  glorified  thee. 

10  And  the  sons  of  strangers  shall  build  up 
thy  walls,  and  their  kings  shall  minister  unto 
thee : for  in  my  wrath  I smote  thee,  but  in 
my  favour  have  I had  mercy  on  thee. 

11  Therefore  thy  gates  shall  be  open  con- 

tinually; they  shall  not  be  shut  day  nor 
night ; that  men  may  bring  unto  thee  the 
forces  of  the  Gentiles,  and  that  their  kings 
inay  he  brought.  , . , -n 

12  For  the  nation  and  kingdom  that  will 
not  serve  thee  shall  perish ; yea,  those  na- 
tions shall  be  utterly  wasted. 

13  The  glory  of  Lebanon  shall  come  unto 

thee,  the  fir  tree,  the  pine  tree,  and  the  box 
together,  to  beautify  the  place  of  my  sanc- 
tuary ; and  I will  make  the  place  of  my  feet 
glorious.  , , ^ 

14  The  sons  also  of  them  that  afflicted  thee 
shall  come  bending  unto  thee ; and  all  they 
that  despised  thee  shall  bow  themseWes 
down  at  the  soles  of  thy  feet ; and  they  shall 

486 


call  thee.  The  city  of  the  Lord,  The  Zion  of 
the  Holy  One  of  Israel. 

15  Whereas  thou  hast  been  forsaken  and 
hated,  so  that  no  man  went  through  thee,  I 
will  make  thee  an  eternal  excellency,  a joy 
of  many  generations. 

16  Thou  Shalt  also  suck  the  milk  of  the 

Gentiles,  and  shalt  suck  the  breast  of  kings : 
and  thou  shalt  know  that  I the  Lord  am 
thy  Saviour  and  thy  Redeemer,  the  Mighty 
One  of  Jacob.  , . 

17  For  brass  I will  bring  gold,  and  for  iron  I 
will  bring  silver,  and  for  wood  brass,  and  for 
stones  iron:  I will  also  make  thy  officers 
peace,  and  thine  exactors  righteousness. 

18  Violence  shall  no  more  be  heard  in  thy 

land,  wasting  nor  destruction  within  thy 
borders ; but  thou  shalt  call  thy  walls  Salva- 
tion, and  thy  gates  Praise.  n . w 

19  The  sun  shall  be  no  more  thy  light  by 

day;  neither  for  brightness  shall  the  moon 
give  light  unto  thee  : but  the  Lord  shall  be 
unto  thee  an  everlasting  light,  and  thy  God 
thy  glory.  , _ . 

20  Thy  sun  shall  no  more  go  down ; neither 
shall  thy  moon  withdraw  itself:  for  the 
Lord  shall  be  thine  everlasting  light,  and 
the  days  of  thy  mourning  shall  be  ended. 

21  Thy  people  also  shall  he  all  righteous: 
they  shall  inherit  the  land  for  ever,  the 
branch  of  my  planting,  the  work  of  my 
hands,  that  I may  be  glorified. 

22  A little  one  shall  become  a thousand,  and 
a small  one  a strong  nation : I the  Lord  will 
hasten  it  in  his  time. 

CHAPTER  LXI. 

The  office  of  Christ. 

The  Spirit  of  the  Lord  God  is  upon  me ; 

because  the  Lord  hath  anointed  rne  to 
preach  good  tidings  unto  the  meek;  he  hath 
sent  me  to  bind  up  the  brokenhearted,  to 
proclaim  liberty  to  the  captives,  and  the 
opening  of  the  prison  to  them  that  are  bound ; 
2 To  proclaim  the  acceptable  year  of  the 
Lord,  and  the  day  of  vengeance  of  our  God ; 
to  comfort  all  that  mourn ; , 

3 To  appoint  unto  them  that  mourn  in  Zion, 
to  give  unto  them  beauty  for  ashes,  the  oil 
of  joy  for  mourning,  the  garment  of  praise 
for  the  spirit  of  heaviness;  that  they  might 
be  called  Trees  of  righteousness.  The  plant- 
ing of  the  Lord,  that  he  might  be  glorified. 
4 t And  they  shall  build  the  old  wastes, 
they  shall  raise  up  the  former  desomtions, 
and  they  shall  repair  the  waste  cities,  the 
desolations  of  many  generations. 

5 And  strangers  shall  stand  and  feed  your 
flocks,  and  the  sons  of  the  alien  shall  he  your 
ploughmen  and  your  vinedres^rs. 

6 But  ye  shall  be  named  the  Priests  of  the 
Lord  : men  shall  call  you  the  Ministers  of  our 
God : ye  shall  eat  the  riches  of  the  Gentiles, 
and  in  their  glory  shall  ye  boast  yourselves. 
7 IF  For  your  shame  ye  shall  have  double; 
and  for  confusion  they  shall  rejoice  in  their 
portion : therefore  in  their  land 
possess  the  double : everlasting  Doy  shaU  be 
unto  them.  t v. 

8 For  I the  Lord  love  judgment,  I hate  rob- 
berv  for  burnt  offering;  and  I will  direct 
their  work  in  truth,  and  I will  make  an  ever- 
lasting covenant  with  them. 

9 And  their  seed  shall  be  known  among  the 


TlieoMeeof  minMers.  ISAIAH,  LXIII.  ChrigV<>  power  to  mve. 


Gentiles,  and  their  ofifsprinf?  among-  the 
people : all  that  see  them  shall  acknowl- 
edge them,  that  they  are  the  seed  which 
the  Lord  hath  blessed. 

10  I will  greatly  rejoice  in  the  Lord,  my 
soul  shall  be  joyful  in  my  God ; for  he  hath 
clothed  me  with  the  garments  of  salvation, 
he  hath  covered  me  with  the  robe  of  right- 
eousness, as  a bridegroom  decketh  himself 
with  ornaments,  and  as  a bride  adorneth 
herself  with  her  jewels. 

11  For  as  the  earth  bringeth  forth  her  bud, 
and  as  the  garden  causeth  the  things  that 
are  sown  in  it  to  spring  forth ; so  the  Lord 
Gop  will  cause  righteousness  and  praise  to 
spring  forth  before  all  the  nations. 


CHAPTER  LXII. 

God's  promise  to  his  church. 

For  Zion’s  sake  will  I not  hold  my  peace, 
and  for  Jerusalem’s  sake  I will  not  rest, 
until  the  righteousness  thereof  go  forth  as 
brightness,  and  the  salvation  thereof  as  a 
lamp  that  burneth. 

2  And  the  Gentiles  shall  see  thy  righteous- 
ness, and  all  kings  thy  glory : and  thou  shalt 
be  called  by  a new  name,  which  the  mouth 
of  the  Lord  shall  name. 

3  Thou  shalt  also  be  a crown  of  glory  in 
the  hand  of  the  Lord,  and  a royal  diadem 
in  the  hand  of  thy  God. 

4  Thou  shalt  no  more  be  termed  Forsaken ; 
neither  shall  thy  land  any  more  be  termed 
Desolate : but  thou  shalt  be  called  Hephzi- 
bah,  and  thy  land  Beulah:  for  the  Lord 
delighteth  in  thee,  and  thy  land  shall  be 
married. 

5  1[  For  os  a young  man  marrieth  a virgin, 
so  shall  thy  sons  marry  thee:  and  as  the 
bridegroom  rejoiceth  over  the  bride,  so 
shall  thy  God  rejoice  over  thee. 

6  I have  set  watchmen  upon  thy  walls,  O 
Jerusalem,  which  shall  never  hold  their  peace 
day  nor  night : ye  that  make  mention  of  the 
Lord,  keep  not  silence,  ' 

J And  give  him  no  rest,  till  he  establish,  and 
till  he  make  Jerusalem  a praise  in  the  earth. 
8 The  Lord  hath  sworn  by  his  right  hand 
and  by  the  arm  of  his  strength.  Surely  I will 
no  more  give  thy  corn  to  he  meat  for  thine 
enemies ; and  the  sons  of  the  stranger  shall 
not  drink  thy  wine,  for  the  which  thou  hast 
laboured : 


9 But  they  that  have  gathered  it  shall  eat 
It,  and  praise  the  Lord  ; and  they  that  have 
brought  it  together  shall  drink  it  in  the 
courts  of  my  holiness. 

10 1 Go  through,  go  through  the  gates ; pre- 
pare ye  the  way  of  the  people;  cast  up,  cast 
up  the  highway ; gather  out  the  stones ; lift 
up  a standard  for  the  people. 

11  Behold,  the  Lord  hath  proclaimed  unto 
the  end  of  the  world.  Say  ye  to  the  daughter 

S^liold,  thy  salvation  cometh ; be- 
hold, his  reward  is  with  him,  and  his  work 
before  him. 

12  And  they  shall  call  them.  The  holy  people. 
The  redeemed  of  the  Lord  : and  thou  shalt 
be  caUed,  Sought  out,  A city  not  forsaken. 


CHAPTER  LXIII. 

Christ  sheweth  his  power,  <&c. 

^ this  that  cometh  from  Edom, 
▼ T with  dyed  garments  from  Bozrah  ? 


this  that  is  glorious  in  his  apparel,  travel- 
ling in  the  greatness  of  his  strength  ? I that 
speak  in  righteousness,  mighty  to  save. 

2 Wherefore  art  thou  red  in  thine  apparel 
and  thy  garments  like  him  that  treadeth  iii 
the  winefat? 

3 I have  trodden  the  winepress  alone ; and 
of  the  people  there  was  none  with  me : for  I 
will  tread  them  in  mine  anger,  and  trample 
them  in  my  fury;  and  their  blood  shall  be 
sprinkled  upon  my  garments,  and  I will 
stain  all  my  raiment. 

4 For  the  day  of  vengeance  is  in  mine  heart, 
and  the  year  of  my  redeemed  is  come. 

» ^nd  I looked,  and  there  was  none  to  help  • 
and  I wondered  that  there  was  none  to  upl 
hold : therefore  mine  own  arm  brought  sal- 
f »D*y,  it  upheld  me. 
b And  I will  tread  down  the  people  in  mine 
anger,  and  make  them  drunk  in  my  fury 
and  I will  bring  down  their  strength  to  the 
earth. 

7 IF  I will  mention  the  lovingkindnesses  of 
the  Lord,  and  the  praises  of  the  Lord, 
according  to  all  that  the  Lord  hath  be- 
stowed on  us,  and  the  great  goodness  to- 
ward the  house  of  Israel,  which  he  hath 
bestowed  on  them  according  to  his  mer- 
cies, and  according  to  the  multitude  of  his 
lovingkindnesses. 

8 For  he  said.  Surely  they  are  my  people, 
children  that  will  not  lie : so  he  was  their 
Saviour. 

affliction  he  was  afflicted,  and 
the  Angel  of  his  presence  saved  them:  in 
his  love  and  in  his  pity  he  redeemed  them ; 
and  he  bare  them,  and  carried  them  all  the 
days  of  old. 

10 1 But  they  rebelled,  and  vexed  his  Holv 
Spirit : therefore  he  was  turned  to  be  their 
enemy,  and  he  fought  against  them. 

11  Then  he  remembered  the  days  of  old, 
Moses,  and  his  people,  saying,  Where  is  he 
that  brought  them  up  out  of  the  sea  with 
the  shepherd  of  his  flock  ? where  is  he  that 
put  his  Holy  Spirit  within  him  ? 

12  That  led  them  by  the  right  hand  of  Mo- 
ses with  his  glorious  arm,  dividing  the  wa- 
ter before  them,  to  make  himself  an  ever- 
lasting name  ? 

13  That  led  them  through  the  deep,  as  a 
horse  in  the  wilderness,  that  they  should 
not  stumble? 

14  As  a beast  goeth  down  into  the  valley 
the  Spirit  of  the  Lord  caused  him  to  rest ; 
so  didst  thou  lead  thy  people,  to  make  thy- 
self a glorious  name. 

15  IF  Look  down  from  heaven,  and  behold 
from  the  habitation  of  thy  holiness  and  of 
thy  glory:  whereas  thy  zeal  and  thy  strength, 
the  sounding  of  thy  bowels  and  of  thy  mer- 
cies toward  me  ? are  they  restrained  ? 

16  Doubtless  thou  art  our  Father,  though 
Abraham  be  ignorant  of  us,  and  Israel  ac- 
knowledge us  not:  thou,  O Lord,  art  our 
Father,  our  Redeemer;  thy  name  is  from 
everlasting. 

17  t O Lord,  why  hast  thou  made  us  to 
err  from  thy  ways,  and  hardened  our  heart 
from  thy  fear?  Return  for  thy  servants’ 
sake,  the  tribes  of  thine  inheritance. 

18  The  people  of  thy  holiness  have  possessed 
It  but  a little  while : our  adversaries  have 
trodden  down  thy  sanctuaryo 

487 


The  church  prayeth  to  God, 


ISAIAH,  LXIV. 


Judgments  on  the  wicked. 


19  We  are  thine : thou  never  barest  rule  over 
them ; they  were  not  called  by  thy  name. 

CHAPTER  LXIV. 

The  church’s  prayer  to  God. 

OH  that  thou  wouldest  rend  the  heavens, 
that  thou  wouldest  come  down,  that  the 
mountains  might  flow  down  at  thy  pres- 

2  As  when  the  melting  fire  burneth,  the 
fire  causeth  the  waters  to  boil,  to  make  thy 
name  known  to  thine  adversaries,  that  the 
nations  may  tremble  at  thy  presence  I 
3 When  thou  didst  terrible  things  which 
we  looked  not  for,  thou  earnest  down,  the 
mountains  flowed  down  at  thy  presence. 

4  For  since  the  beginning  of  the  world  men 
have  not  heard,  nor  perceived  by  the  ear, 
neither  hath  the*  eye  seen,  O God,  besides 
thee,  what  he  hath  prepared  for  him  that 
waiteth  for  him.  , , . . 

5  Thou  meetest  him  that  re30iceth  and 
worketh  righteousness,  those  that  remember 
thee  in  thy  ways:  behold,  thou  art  wroth; 
for  we  have  sinned : in  those  is  continuance, 
and  we  shall  be  saved.  , 

6  But  we  are  all  as  an  unclean  thing,  and 
all  our  righteousnesses  are  as  filthy  rags; 
and  we  all  do  fade  as  a leaf ; and  our  iniqui- 
ties, like  the  wind,  have  taken  us  away. 

7  And  there  is  none  that  calleth  upon  thy 
name,  that  stirreth  up  himself  to  take  hold 
of  thee : for  thou  hast  hid  thy  face  from  us, 
and  hast  consumed  us,  because  of  our  in- 
iquities. , ^ -r,  XI. 

8  But  now,  O Lord,  thou  art  our  Father ; 
we  are  the  clay,  and  thou  our  potter ; and 
we  all  are  the  work  of  thy  hand. 

9  H Be  not  wroth  very  sore,  O Lord,  neither 
remember  iniquity  for  ever : behold,  see,  wo 
beseech  thee,  we  are  all  thy  people. 

10  Thy  holy  cities  are  a wilderness,  Zion  is 
a wilderness,  Jerusalem  a desolation, 
li  Our  holy  and  our  beautiful  house,  where 
our  fathers  praised  thee,  is  burned  up  with 
fire:  and  all  our  pleasant  things  are  laid 

Wit  thou  refrain  thyself  for  these  things, 
O Lord  ? wilt  thou  hold  thy  peace,  and  afflict 
us  very  sore  ? 

CHAPTER  LXV. 

The  calling  of  the  Gentiles. 

I AM  sought  of  them  that  asked  not  for  me ; 

I am  found  of  them  that  sought  me  not: 
I said.  Behold  me,  behold  me,  unto  a nation 
that  was  not  called  by  my  name. 

2 I have  spread  out  my  hands  all  the  day 
unto  a rebellious  people,  which  walketh  in 
a way  that  was  not  good,  after  their  own 
thoughts ; , , ^ 

3  A people  that  provoketh  me  to  anger  con- 
tinually to  my  face ; that  sacrificeth  in  gar- 
dens, and  burneth  incense  upon  altars  of 

4  Which  remain  among  the  graves,  and 
lodge  in  the  monuments ; which  eat  swine  s 
flesh,  and  broth  of  abominable  things  is  in 
their  vessels  * 

5  Which  say.  Stand  by  thyself,  come  not 
near  to  me;  for  I am  holier  than  thou. 
These  are  a smoke  in  my  nose,  a fire  that 
burneth  all  the  day. 

6  Behold,  it  is  written  before  me : I will  not 
488 


keep  silence,  but  will  recompense,  even  rec- 
ompense into  their  bosom, 

7 Your  iniquities,  and  the  iniquities  of  your 
fathers  together,  saith  the  Lord,  which 
have  burned  incense  upon  the  mountains, 
and  blasphemed  me  upon  the  hills:  there- 
fore will  I measure  theii^  former  work  into 
their  bosom. 

8 1 Thus  saith  the  Lord,  As  the  new  wine 
is  found  in  the  cluster,  and  one  saith.  De- 
stroy it  not ; for  a blessing  is  in  it : so  will  I 
do  for  my  servants’  sake,  that  I may  not 
destroy  them  all.  ^ -r  x. 

9 And  I will  bring  forth  a seed  out  of  Jacob, 

and  out  of  Judah  an  inheritor  of  my  mount- 
ains : and  mine  elect  shall  inherit  it,  and  my 
servants  shall  dwell  there.  „ ^ , 

10  And  Sharon  shall  be  a fold  of  flocks,  and 
the  valley  of  Achor  a place  for  the  herds  to 
lie  down  in,  for  my  people  that  have  sought 

But  ye  are  they  that  forsake  the  Lord, 
that  forget  my  holy  mountain,  that  prepare 
a table  for  that  troop,  and  that  furnish  the 
drink  offering  unto  that  number. 

12  Therefore  will  1 number  you  to  the 
sword,  and  ye  shall  all  bow  down  to  the 
slaughter:  because  when  I called,  ye  did 
not  answer ; when  I spake,  ye  did  not  hear ; 
but  did  evil  before  mine  eyes,  and  did  choose 
that  wherein  I delighted  not. 

13  Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  God,  Be- 
hold, my  servants  shall  eat,  but  ye  shall  be 
hungry:  behold,  my  servants  shall  drink, 
but  ye  shall  be  thirsty : behold,  my  servants 
shall  rejoice,  but  ye  shall  be  ashamed : 

14  Behold,  my  servants  shall  sing  for  3oy  ot 
heart,  but  ye  shall  cry  for  sorrow  of  heart, 
and  shall  howl  for  vexation  of  spirit. 

15  And  ye  shall  leave  your  name  for  a curse 
unto  my  chosen:  for  the  Lord  God  shall 
slay  thee,  and  call  his  servants  by  another 

^16™  hat  he  who  blesseth  himself  in  the  earth 
shall  bless  himself  in  the  God  of  truth ; and 
he  that  sweareth  in  the  earth  shall  swear 
bv  the  God  of  truth ; because  the  former 
troubles  are  forgotten,  and  because  they 
are  hid  from  mine  eyes. 

17  t For,  behold,  I create  new  heavens  and 
a new  earth : and  the  f ormer  shall  not  be  re- 
membered, nor  come  into  mind. 

18  But  be  ye  glad  and  rejoice  for  ever  in 
that  which  I create : for,  behold,  I create  Je- 
rusalem a rejoicing,  and  her  people  a 3oy. 

19  And  I will  rejoice  in  Jerusalem,  and  3oy 
in  my  people:  and  the  voice  of  weeping 
shall  be  no  more  heard  in  her,  nor  the  voice 
of  crying. 

20  There  shall  be  no  more  thence  an  infant 

of  days,  nor  an  old  man  that  hath  not  filled 
his  days:  for  the  child  shall  die  a hundred 
years  old;  but  the  sinner  being  a hundred 
years  old  shall  be  accursed.  ^ 

21  And  they  shall  build  houses,  and  inhab- 

it them ; and  they  shall  plant  vineyards,  and 
eat  the  fruit  of  them.  . 

22  They  shall  not  build,  and  another  inhab- 

it; they  shall  not  plant,  and  another  eat: 
for  as  the  days  of  a tree  are  the  days  of  my 
people,  and  mine  elect  shall  long  en3oy  the 
work  of  their  hands.  . . v. 

23  They  shall  not  labour  m vain,  nor  bring 
forth  for  trouble;  for  they  a/re  the  seed  ot 


The  humble  comforted. 

the  blessed  of  the  Lord,  and  their  offspring 
with  them. 

34  And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  that  before 
they  call,  I will  answer;  and  while  they  are 
yet  speaking,  1 will  hear. 

25  The  wolf  and  the  lamb  shall  feed  togeth- 
er, and  the  lion  shall  eat  straw  like  the  bull- 
ock : and  dust  shall  be  the  serpent’s  meat. 
They  shall  not  hurt  nor  destroy  in  all  my 
holy  mountain,  saith  the  Lord. 

CHAPTER  LXVI. 

Ood  will  be  served  in  sincerity. 

Thus  s^th  the  lord,  The  heaven  is  my 
throne,  and  the  earth  is  my  footstool : 
where  is  the  house  that  ye  build  unto  me? 
and  where  is  the  place  of  my  rest  ? 

2 For  all  those  things  hath  mine  hand  made, 
and  all  those  things  have  been,  saith  the 
Lord  : but  to  this  man  will  I look,  even  to 
him  that  is  poor  and  of  a contrite  spirit,  and 
trembleth  at  my  word. 

3 He  that  killeth  an  ox  is  as  if  he  slew  a 
man  ; he  that  sacrificeth  a lamb,  as  if  he  cut 
off  a dog’s  neck ; he  that  offereth  an  obla- 
Hon,  as  if  he  off ered  swine’s  blood ; he  that 
burneth  incense,  as  if  he  blessed  an  idol. 
Yea,  they  have  chosen  their  own  ways,  and 
tb^ir  soul  delighteth  in  their  abominations. 
4 I also  will  choose  their  delusions,  and  will 
bring  their  fears  upon  them ; because  when 
I called,  none  did  answer;  when  I spake, 
they  did  not  hear : but  they  did  evil  before 
mine  eyes,  and  chose  that  in  which  I de- 
lighted not. 

5 IF  Hear  the  word  of  the  Lord,  ye  that 
tremble  at  his  word;  Your  brethren  that 
hated  you,  that  c^st  you  out  for  my  name’s 
sake,  said.  Let  the  Lord  be  glorified : but  he 
shall  appear  to  your  joy,  and  they  shall  be 
ashamed. 

6 A voice  of  noise  from  the  city,  a voice 
from  the  temple,  a voice  of  the  Lord  that 
rendereth  recompense  to  his  enemies. 

7 Before  she  travailed,  she  brought  forth ; 
before  her  pain  came,  she  was  delivered  of 
a man  child. 

8 Who  hath  heard  such  a thing  ? who  hath 
seen  such  things?  Shall  the  earth  be  made 
t^o  bring  forth  in  one  day?  or  shall  a nation 
be  born  at  once  ? for  as  soon  as  Zion  trav- 
ailed, she  brought  forth  her  children. 

9 Shall  I bring  to  the  birth,  and  not  cause 
to  bring  forth  ? saith  the  Lord  : shall  I cause 
to  bring  forth,  and  shut  the  womb  f saith  thy 
God. 

Jerusalem,  and  be  glad 
with  her,  all  ye  that  love  her:  rejoice  for 
joy  with  her,  all  ye  that  mourn  for  her : 

U That  ye  may  suck,  and  be  satisfied  with 
the  breasts  of  her  consolations ; that  ye  may 


Qod’s  mercies  and  judgments, 

milk  out,  and  be  delighted  with  the  abund- 
ance of  her  glory. 

13  For  thus  saith  the  Lord,  Behold,  I will 
extend  peace  to  her  like  a river,  and  the  glo- 
ry of  the  Gentiles  like  a flowing  stream ; 
then  shall  ye  suck,  ye  shall  be  borne  upon 
her  sides,  and  be  dandled  upon  her  knees. 

13  As  one  whom  his  mother  comforteth,  so 
will  I comfort  you ; and  ye  shall  be  com- 
forted in  Jerusalem. 

14  And  when  ye  see  this,  your  heart  shall 
rejoice,  and  your  bones  shall  flourish  like 
an  herb : and  the  hand  of  the  Lord  shall  be 
known  toward  his  servants,  and  his  indigna- 
tion toward  his  enemies. 

15  For,  behold,  the  Lord  will  come  with 
fire,  and  with  his  chariots  like  a whirlwind, 
to  render  his  anger  with  fury,  and  his  re- 
buke with  flames  of  fire. 

16  For  by  fire  and  by  his  sword  will  the 
Lord  plead  with  all  flesh : and  the  slain  of 
the  Lord  shall  be  many. 

17  They  that  sanctify  themselves,  and  puri- 
fy themselves  in  the  gardens  behind  one  tree 
in  the  midst,  eating  swine’s  flesh,  and  the 
abomination,  and  the  mouse,  shall  be  con- 
sumed together,  saith  the  Lord. 

18  For  I Unow  their  works  and  their 
thoughts:  it  shall  come,  that  I will  gather 
all  nations  and  tongues;  and  they  shall 
come,  and  see  my  glory. 

19  And  I will  set  a sign  among  them,  and  I 
will  send  those  that  escape  of  them  unto  the 
nations,  to  Tarshish,  Pul,  and  Lud,  that  draw 
the  bow,  to  Tubal  and  Javan,  to  the  isles  afar 
off,  that  have  not  heard  my  fame,  neither 
have  seen  my  glory ; and  they  shall  declare 
my  glory  among  the  Gentiles. 

20  And  they  shall  bring  all  your  brethren 
for  an  offering  unto  the  Lord  out  of  all  na- 
tions upon  horses,  and  in  chariots,  and  in 
litters,  and  upon  mules,  and  upon  swift 
beasts,  to  my  holy  mountain  Jerusalem, 
saith  the  Lord,  as  the  children  of  Israel 
bring  an  offering  in  a clean  vessel  into  the 
house  of  the  Lord. 

21  And  I will  also  take  of  them  for  priests 
and  for  Levites,  saith  the  Lord. 

32  For  as  the  new  heavens  and  the  new 
earth,  which  I will  make,  shall  remain  be- 
fore me,  saith  the  Lord,  so  shall  your  seed 
and  your  name  remain. 

23  And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  that  from  one 
new  moon  to  another,  and  from  one  sabbath 
to  another,  shall  all  flesh  come  to  worship 
before  me,  saith  the  Lord. 

24  And  they  shall  go  forth,  and  look  upon 
the  carcasses  of  the  men  that  have  trans- 
gressed against  me : for  their  worm  shall 
not  die,  neither  shall  their  fire  be  quenched  ; 
and  they  shall  be  an  abhorring  unto  all  flesh. 

489 


ISAIAH,  LXVI. 


THE  BOOK  OF 


THE  PROPHET  JEREMIAH. 


CHAPTER  I. 

Jeremiah's  calling^  See, 

The  words  of  Jeremiah  the  son  of  Hilkiah, 
of  the  priests  that  were  in  Anathoth  in 
the  land  of  Benjamin: 

2  To  whom  the  word  of  the  Lord  came  in 
the  days  of  Josiah  the  son  of  Amon  king  of 
Judah,  in  the  thirteenth  year  of  his  reign. 

3  It  came  also  in  the  days  of  Jehoiakim  the 
son  of  Josiah  king  of  Judah,  unto  the  end  of 
the  eleventh  year  of  Zedekiah  the  son  of  Jo- 
siah king  of  .Judah,  unto  the  carrying  away 
of  Jerusalem  captive  in  the  fifth  month. 

4  Then  the  word  of  the  Lord  came  unto 
me,  saying, 

5  Before  I formed  thee  in  the  belly  I knew 
thee;  and  before  thou  earnest  forth  out  of 
the  womb  I sanctified  thee,  and  I ordained 
thee  a prophet  unto  the  nations. 

6  Then  said  I,  Ah,  Lord  God  ! behold,  I 
cannot  speak:  for  I am  a child. 

7  1 But  the  Lord  said  unto  me.  Say  not,  I 
am  a child:  for  thou  shalt  go  to  all  that  I 
shall  send  thee,  and  whatsoever  I command 
thee  thou  shalt  speak. 

8  Be  not  afraid  of  their  faces:  for  I am 
with  thee  to  deliver  thee,  saith  the  Lord. 

9  Then  the  Lord  put  forth  his  hand,  and 
touched  my  mouth.  And  the  Lord  said 
unto  me.  Behold,  I have  put  my  words  in 
thy  mouth. 

10  See,  I have  this  day  set  thee  over  the 
nations  and  over  the  kingdoms,  to  root 
out,  and  to  pull  down,  and  to  destroy,  and 
to  throw  down,  to  build,  and  to  plant. 

11 II  Moreover  the  word  of  the  Lord  came 
unto  me,  saying,  Jeremiah,  what  seest  thou? 
And  I said,  1 see  a rod  of  an  almond  tree. 

12  Then  said  the  Lord  unto  me.  Thou  hast 
well  seen : for  I will  hasten  my  word  to  per- 
form it. 

13  And  the  word  of  the  Lord  came  unto 
me  the  second  time,  saying.  What  seest 
thou?  And  I said,  I see  a seething  pot; 
and  the  face  thereof  is  toward  the  north. 
14  Then  the  Lord  said  unto  me.  Out  of  the 
north  an  evil  shall  break  forth  upon  all  the 
inhabitants  of  the  land. 

15  For,  lo,  I will  call  all  the  families  of  the 
kingdoms  of  the  north,  saith  the  Lord  ; and 
they  shall  come,  and  they  shall  set  every 
one  his  throne  at  the  entering  of  the  gates 
of  Jerusalem,  and  against  all  the  walls 
thereof  round  about,  and  against  all  the 
cities  of  Judah.  . ^ 

18  And  I will  utter  my  judgments  against 
them  touching  all  their  wickedness,  who 
have  forsaken  me,  and  have  burned  incense 
unto  other  gods,  and  worshipped  the  works 
of  their  own  hands.  . 

17  H Thou  therefore  gird  up  thy  loins,  and 
arise,  and  speak  unto  them  all  that  I com- 
mand thee : be  not  dismayed  at  their  faces, 
lest  I confound  thee  before  them. 

18  For,  behold,  I have  made  thee  this  day  a 
defenced  city,  and  an  iron  pillar,  and  brazen 
490 


walls  against  the  whole  land,  against  the 
kings  of  Judah,  against  the  princes  there- 
of, against  the  priests  thereof,  and  against 
the  people  of  the  land. 

19  And  they  shall  fight  against  thee ; but 
they  shall  not  prevail  against  thee ; for  I am 
with  thee,  saith  the  Lord,  to  deliver  thee. 

CHAPTER  II. 

God  expostulateth  with  Israel. 

Moreover  the  word  of  the  lord  came 
to  me,  saying, 

2 Go  and  cry  in  the  ears  of  Jerusalem,  say- 
ing, Thus  saith  the  Lord  ; I remember  thee, 
the  kindness  of  thy  youth,  the  love  of  thine 
espousals,  when  thou  wentest  after  me  in 
the  wilderness,  in  a land  that  was  not  sown. 

3 Israel  was  holiness  unto  the  Lord,  and 
the  firstfruits  of  his  increase:  all  that  de- 
vour him  shall  offend ; evil  shall  come  up- 
on them,  saith  the  Lord. 

4 Hear  ye  the  word  of  the  Lord,  0 house 
of  Jacob,  and  all  the  families  of  the  house 
of  Israel : 

5 t Thus  saith  the  Lord,  What  iniquity 
have  your  fathers  found  in  me,  that  they 
are  gone  far  from  me,  and  have  walked 
after  vanity,  and  are  become  vain  ? 

6 Neither  said  they.  Where  is  the  Lord  that 
brought  us  up  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  that 
led  us  through  the  wilderness,  through  a 
land  of  deserts  and  of  pits,  through  a land 
of  drought,  and  of  the  shadow  of  death, 
through  a land  that  no  man  passed  through, 
and  where  no  man  dwelt? 

7 And  I brought  you  into  a plentiful  coun- 
try, to  eat  the  friiit  thereof  and  the  good- 
ness thereof ; but  when  ye  entered,  ye  de- 
filed my  land,  and  made  mine  heritage  an 
abomination.  , . t o 

8 The  priests  said  not.  Where  is  the  Lord  ? 
and  they  that  handle  the  law  knew  me  not : 
the  pastors  also  transgressed  against  me, 
and  the  prophets  prophesied  by  Baal,  and 
walked  after  things  that  do  not  profit. 

9 t Wherefore  I will  yet  plead  with  you, 
saith  the  Lord,  and  with  your  childrens 
children  will  I plead. 

10  For  pass  over  the  isles  of  Chittim,  and 
see ; and  send  unto  Kedar,  and  consider  dili- 
gently, and  see  if  there  be  such  a thing. 

11  Hath  a nation  changed  their  gods,  which 
are  yet  no  gods  ? but  my  people  have  changed 
their  glory  for  that  which  doth  not  profit. 

12  Be  astonished,  O ye  heavens,  at  this,  and 
be  horribly  afraid,  be  ye  very  desolate,  saith 
the  Lord.  , , 

13  For  my  people  have  committed  two 
evils;  they  have  forsaken  me  the  fountain 
of  living  waters,  and  hewed  them  out  cis- 
terns, broken  cisterns,  that  can  hold  no 

1411  Is  Israel  a servant?  is  he  a homeborn 
slave?  why  is  he  spoiled?  , 

15  The  young  lions  roared  upon  him,  ana 
yelled,  and  they  made  his  land  waste ; his 
cities  are  burned  without  inhabitant. 


TTie  sins  of  Judah. 

16  Also  the  children  of  Noph  and  Tahapanes 
have  broken  the  crown  of  thy  head. 

17  Hast  thou  not  procured  this  unto  thyself, 
in  that  thou  hast  forsaken  the  Lord  thy 
God,  when  he  led  thee  by  the  way? 

18  And  now  Avhat  hast  thou  to  do  in  the  way 
of  Et?ypt,  to  drink  the  waters  of  Sihor?  or 
what  hast  thou  to  do  in  the  way  of  Assyria, 
to  drink  the  waters  of  the  river? 

19  Thine  own  wickedness  shall  correct  thee, 
and  thy  backslidings  shall  reprove  thee: 
know  therefore  and  see  that  it  is  an  evil  thing 
and  bitter,  that  thou  hast  forsaken  the  Lord 
thy  God,  and  that  my  fear  is  not  in  thee, 
saith  the  Lord  God  of  hosts. 

20  1 For  of  old  time  I have  broken  thy 
yoke,  and  burst  thy  bands;  and  thou  saidst, 
I will  not  transgress;  when  upon  every 
high  hill  and  under  ev^ery  green  tree  thou 
wanderest,  playing  the  harlot. 

21  Fet  I had  planted  thee  a noble  vine, 
wholly  a right  seed:  how  then  art  thou 
turned  into  the  degenerate  plant  of  a 
strange  vine  unto  me? 

22  F^  though  thou  wash  thee  with  nitre, 
and  take  thee  much  soap,  yet  thine  iniquity 
is  marked  before  me,  saith  the  Lord  God. 

23  How  canst  thou  say,  I am  not  polluted,  I 
have  not  gone  after  Baalim  ? See  thy  way  in 
the  valley,  know  what  thou  hast  done : thou 

^ dromedary  traversing  her  ways ; 

24  A wild  ass  used  to  the  wilderness,  that 
snutteth  up  the  wind  at  her  pleasure ; in  her 
occasion  who  can  turn  her  away?  all  they 
that  seek  her  will  not  weary  themselves;  in 
her  month  they  shall  find  her. 

0 from  being  unshod, 

and  thy  throat  from  thirst : but  thou  saidst. 
There  is  no  hope : no ; for  I have  loved  stran- 
gers, and  after  them  will  I go. 

26  As  the  thief  is  ashamed  when  he  is  found, 
so  IS  the  house  of  Israel  ashamed;  they, 
their  kings,  their  princes,  and  their  priests, 
and  their  prophets, 

27  Saying  to  a stock.  Thou  art  my  father ; 
and  to  a stone.  Thou  hast  brought  me  forth : 
tor  they  have  turned  their  back  unto  me, 
and  not  their  face:  but  in  the  time  of  their 

Arise,  and  save  us. 

28  But  where  are  thy  gods  that  thou  hast 

made  thee  ? let  them  arise,  if  they  can  save 
thee  m the  time  of  thy  trouble  : for  accord- 
ing to  the  number  of  thy  cities  are  thy  gods, 
O Judah.  * 

29  Wherefore  will  ye  plead  with  me?  ye  all 
haye  transgressed  against  me, saith  theLoRD. 

30  In  yam  haye  I smitten  your  children; 
they  receiyed  no  correction:  your  own 
sword  hath  deyoured  your  prophets,  like  a 
destroying  lion. 

31 1 O generation,  see  ye  the  word  of  the 
lord.  Haye  I been  a wilderness  unto  Isra- 
el a land  of  darkness  ? wherefore  say  my 
people.  We  are  lords;  we  will  come  no 
more  unto  thee? 

32  Can  a maid  forget  her  ornaments,  or  a 
bride  her  attire?  yet  my  people  haye  forgot- 
ten me  days  without  number. 

33  Why  trimmest  thou  thy  way  to  seek 
love?  therefore  hast  thou  also  taught  the 
wicked  ones  thy  ways. 

34  Also  in  thy  skirts  is  found  the  blood  of 
the  souls  of  the  poor  innocents : I have  not 
tound  It  by  secret  search,  but  upon  all  these. 


JEREMIAH,  III. 


Her  vile  whoredom. 


35  Yet  thou  sayest.  Because  I am  innocent, 
surely  his  anger  shall  turn  from  me.  Be- 
hold, I will  plead  with  thee,  because  thou 
sayest,  I have  not  sinned. 

36  Why  gaddest  thou  about  so  much  to 
change  thy  way?  thou  also  shalt  be  ashamed 
of  Egypt,  as  thou  wast  ashamed  of  Assyria. 

37  Yea,  thou  shalt  go  forth  from  him,  and 
thine  hands  upon  thine  head  : for  the  Lord 
hath  rejected  thy  confidences,  and  thou  shalt 
not  prosper  in  them. 

CHAPTER  III. 

God's  great  mercy  to  Judah. 

They  say,  if  a man  put  away  his  wife, 
and  she  go  from  him,  and  become  anoth- 
er man’s,  shall  he  return  unto  her  again  ? 
shall  not  that  land  be  greatly  polluted?  but 
thou  hast  played  the  harlot  with  many 
lovers;  yet  return  again  to  me,  saith  the 
Lord. 

2  Lift  up  thine  eyes  unto  the  high  places, 
and  see  where  thou  hast  not  been  lain  with. 
In  the  ways  hast  thou  sat  for  them,  as  the 
Arabian  in  the  wilderness ; and  thou  hast 
polluted  the  land  with  thy  whoredoms  and 
with  thy  wickedness. 

3  Therefore  the  showers  have  been  with- 
holden,  and  there  hath  been  no  latter  rain ; 
and  thou  hadst  a whore’s  forehead,  thou  re- 
fusedst  to  be  ashamed. 

4  Wilt  thou  not  from  this  time  cry  unto  me. 
My  father,  thou  art  the  guide  of  my  youth  ? 
5 Will  he  reserve  his  anger  for  ever  ?’will  he 
keep  it  to  the  end  ? Behold,  thou  hast  spok- 
en and  done  evil  things  as  thou  couldest. 

61  The  Lord  said  also  unto  me  in  the  days 
of  Josiah  the  king.  Hast  thou  seen  that 
which  backsliding  Israel  hath  done?  she  is 
gone  up  upon  every  high  mountain  and 
under  every  green  tree,  and  there  hath 
played  the  harlot. 

7An'  ~ 


. ^^nd  I said  after  she  had  done  all  these 
things.  Turn  thou  unto  me.  But  she  return- 
ed not.  And  her  treacherous  sister  Judah 
saw  it. 

8 And  I saw,  when  for  all  the  causes  where- 
by backsliding  Israel  committed  adultery,  I 
had  put  her  away,  and  given  her  a bill  of 
divorce;  yet  her  treacherous  sister  Judah 
feared  not,  but  went  and  played  the  harlot 
also. 

9 And  it  came  to  pass  through  the  lightness 
of  her  whoredom,  that  she  defiled  the  land, 
and  committed  adultery  with  stones  and 
with  stocks. 

10  And  yet  for  all  this  her  treacherous  sister 
Judah  hath  not  turned  unto  me  with  her 
whole  heart,  but  feignedly,  saith  the  Lord. 

11  And  the  Lord  said  unto  me,  The  back- 
sliding Israel  hath  justified  herself  more 
than  treacherous  Judah. 

12  t Go  and  proclaim  these  words  toward 
the  north,  and  say.  Return,  thou  backsliding 
Israel,  saith  the  Lord  ; and  I will  not  cause 
mine  anger  to  fall  upon  you : for  I am  mer- 
ciful, saith  the  Lord,  and  I will  not  keep 
anger  for  ever. 

Only  acknowledge  thine  iniquity,  that 
mou  hast  transgressed  against  the  Lord  thy 
God,  and  hast  scattered  thy  ways  to  the 
strangers  under  every  green  tree,  and  ye 
1 obeyed  my  voice,  saith  the  Lord. 

14  Turn,  O backsliding  children,  saith  the 
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Tlie  people  confess  their  sins.  JEREMIAH,  IV.  Lamentation  for  Judah. 


Lord;  for  I am  married  unto  you:  and  I 
will  take  you  one  of  a city,  and  two  of  a 
family,  and  I will  brinj?  you  to  Zion: 

15  And  I will  give  you  pastors  according 
to  mine  heart,  which  shall  feed  you  with 
knowledge  and  understanding. 

16  And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  when  ye  be 
multiplied  and  increased  in  the  land,  in  those 
days,  saith  the  Lord,  they  shall  say  no  more, 
The  ark  of  the  covenant  of  the  Lord  : nei- 
ther shall  it  come  to  mind ; neither  shall  they 
remember  it;  neither  shall  they  visit  it;  nei- 
ther shall  that  be  done  any  more. 

IT  At  that  time  they  shall  call  Jerusalem 
the  throne  of  the  Lord  ; and  all  the  nations 
shall  be  gathered  unto  it,  to  the  name  of 
the  Lord,  to  Jerusalem:  neither  shall  they 
walk  any  more  after  the  imagination  of 
their  evil  heart. 

18  In  those  days  the  house  of  Judah  shall 
walk  with  the  house  of  Israel,  and  they  shall 
come  together  out  of  the  land  of  the  north 
to  the  land  that  I have  given  for  an  inherit- 
ance unto  your  fathers. 

19  But  1 said.  How  shall  I put  thee  among 
the  children,  and  give  thee  a pleasant  land, 
a goodly  heritage  of  the  hosts  of  nations? 
and  I said,  Thou  shalt  call  me.  My  father ; 
and  shalt  not  turn  away  from  me. 

20  1 Surely  as  a wife  treacherously  depart- 

eth  from  her  husband,  so  have  ye  dealt 
treacherously  with  me,  O house  of  Israel, 
saith  the  Lord.  , 

21  A voice  was  heard  upon  the  high  places, 
weeping  and  supplications  of  the  children 
of  Israel : for  they  have  perverted  their  way, 
and  they  have  forgotten  the  Lord  their  God. 

22  Return,  ye  backsliding  children,  and  I 
will  heal  your  backslidings.  Behold,  we 
come  unto  thee ; for  thou  art  the  Lord  our 

23  Truly  in  vain  is  salvation  hoped  for  from 

the  hills,  and  from  the  multitude  of  mount- 
ains: truly  in  the  Lord  our  God  is  the  salva- 
tion of  Israel.  . , . 

24  For  shame  hath  devoured  the  labour  of 
our  fathers  from  our  youth ; their  flocks  and 
their  herds,  their  sons  and  their  daughters. 

25  We  lie  down  in  our  shame,  and  our  con- 
fusion covereth  us:  for  we  have  sinned 
against  the  Lord  our  God,  we  and  our 
fathers,  from  our  youth  even  unto  this  day, 
and  have  not  obeyed  the  voice  of  the  Lord 
our  God. 

CHAPTER  IV. 

Israel,  Ac.  called  to  repentance. 

IF  thou  wilt  return,  O Israel,  saith  the 
Lord,  return  unto  me : and  if  thou  wilt 
put  away  thine  abominations  out  of  my 
sight,  then  shalt  thou  not  remove. 

2  And  thou  shalt  swear.  The  Lord  liveth, 
in  truth,  in  judgment,  and  in  righteousness; 
and  the  nations  shall  bless  themselves  in 
him,  and  in  him  shall  they  glory. 

3  H For  thus  saith  the  Lord  to  the  men  of 
Judah  and  Jerusalem,  Break  up  your  fallow 
ground,  and  sow  not  among  thorns. 

4  Circumcise  yourselves  to  the  Lord,  and 
take  away  the  foreskins  of  your  heart,  ye 
men  of  Judah  and  inhabitants  of  Jerusa- 
lem ; lest  my  fury  come  forth  like  Are,  and 
burn  that  none  can  quench  it,  because  of 
the  evil  of  your  doings. 

492 


5 Declare  ye  in  Judah,  and  publish  in  Jeru- 
salem ; and  say.  Blow  ye  the  trumpet  in  the 
land : cry,  gather  together,  and  say.  Assem- 
ble yourselves,  and  let  us  go  into  the  de- 
fenced  cities. 

6 Set  up  the  standard  toward  Zion  : retire, 
stay  not;  for  I will  bring  evil  from  the 
north,  and  a great  destruction. 

T The  lion  is  come  up  from  his  thicket,  and 
the  destroyer  of  the  Gentiles  is  on  his  way ; 
he  is  gone  forth  from  his  place  to  make  thy 
land  desolate;  and  thy  cities  shall  be  laid 
waste,  without  an  inhabitant. 

8 For  this  gird  you  with  sackcloth,  lament 
and  howl : for  the  fierce  anger  of  the  Lord 
is  not  turned  back  from  us. 

9 And  it  shall  come  to  pass  at  that  day,  saith 
the  Lord,  that  the  heart  of  the  king  shall 
perish,  and  the  heart  of  the  princes ; and 
the  priests  shall  be  astonished,  and  the 
prophets  shall  wonder. 

10  Then  said  I,  Ah,  Lord  God  ! surely  thou 
hast  greatly  deceived  this  people  and  Jeru- 
salem, saying.  Ye  shall  have  peace;  whereas 
the  sword  reacheth  unto  the  soul. 

11  At  that  time  shall  it  be  said  to  this  peo- 
ple and  to  Jerusalem,  A dry  wind  of  the  high 
places  in  the  wilderness  toward  the  daughter 
of  my  people,  not  to  fan,  nor  to  cleanse, 

12  Even  a full  wind  from  those  places  shall 
come  unto  me:  now  also  will  I give  sen- 
tence against  them. 

13  Behold,  he  shall  come  up  as  clouds,  and 
his  chariots  shall  he  as  a whirlwind:  his 
horses  are  swifter  than  eagles.  Woe  unto 
us ! for  we  are  spoiled. 

14  O Jerusalem,  wash  thine  heart  from  ^ 
wickedness,  that  thou  mayest  be  saved. 
How  long  shall  thy  vain  thoughts  lodge 
within  thee  ? 

15  For  a voice  declareth  from  Dan,  and 
publisheth  affliction  from  mount  Ephraim. 

16  Make  ye  mention  to  the  nations ; behold, 
publish  against  Jerusalem,  that  watchers 
come  from  a far  country,  and  give  out  their 
voice  against  the  cities  of  Judah. 

IT  As  keepers  of  a field,  are  they  against 
her  round  about;  because  she  hath  been 
rebellious  against  me,  saith  the  Lord. 

18  Thy  way  and  thy  doings  have  procured 

these  things  unto  thee ; this  is  thy  wicked- 
ness, because  it  is  bitter,  because  it  reacheth 
unto  thine  heart.  . , . 

19  1 My  bowels,  my  bowels ! I am  pained  at 
my  very  heart ; my  heart  maketh  a noise  in 
me ; I cannot  hold  my  peace,  because  thou 
hast  heard,  O my  soul,  the  sound  of  the 
trumpet,  the  alarm  of  war. 

20  Destruction  upon  destruction  is  cried  ; 
for  the  whole  land  is  spoiled : suddenly  are 
my  tents  spoiled,  and  ray  curtains  in  a mo- 


ment.  , . , . , 

21  How  long  shall  I see  the  standard,  and 
hear  the  sound  of  the  trumpet? 

22  For  ray  people  is  foolish,  they  have  not 

known  me;  they  are  sottish  children,  and 
they  have  none  understanding:  they  are 
wise  to  do  evil,  but  to  do  good  they  have  no 
knowledge.  , u 

23  I beheld  the  earth,  and,  lo,  it  was  with- 

out form,  and  void ; and  the  heavens,  and 
they  had  no  light.  , ^ „ 

24  I beheld  the  mountains,  and,  lo,  they 
trembled,  and  all  the  hills  moved  lightly. 


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God's  judgments  upon  the  people  JEREMIAH,  V.  for  their  various  sins. 


25  I beheld,  and,  lo,  there  was  no  man,  and 
all  the  birds  of  the  heavens  were  fled. 

26  I beheld,  and,  lo,  the  fruitful  place  was 
a wilderness,  and  all  the  cities  thereof  were 
broken  down  at  the  presence  of  the  Lord, 
and  by  his  fierce  ang-er. 

27  For  thus  hath  the  Lord  said.  The  whole 
land  shall  be  desolate ; yet  will  1 not  make 
a full  end. 

28  For  this  shall  the  earth  mourn,  and  the 
heavens  above  be  bUck:  because  I have 
spoken  it,  I have  purposed  it,  and  will  not 
repent,  neither  will  I turn  back  from  it. 

29  The  whole  city  shall  flee  for  the  noise  of 
the  horsemen  and  bowmen;  they  shall  go 
into  thickets,  and  climb  up  upon  the  rocks : 
every  city  shall  he  forsaken,  and  not  a man 
dwell  therein. 

30  And  when  thou  art  spoiled,  what  wilt 
thou  do?  Though  thou  clothest  thyself 
with  crimson,  though  thou  deckest  thee 
with  ornaments  of  gold,  though  thou  rentest 
thy  face  with  painting,  in  vain  shalt  thou 
make  thyself  fair ; thy  lovers  will  despise 
thee,  they  will  seek  thy  life. 

31  For  I have  heard  a voice  as  of  a woman 
in  travail,  and  the  anguish  as  of  her  that 
bringeth  forth  her  first  child,  the  voice  of 
the  daughter  of  Zion,  that  bewaileth  herself, 
that  spreadeth  her  hands,  saying.  Woe  is  me 
now ! for  my  soul  is  wearied  because  of  mur- 
derers. 

CHAPTER  Y. 

God's  judgments  upon  the  Jews, 

Run  ye  to  and  fro  through  the  streets 
of  Jerusalem,  and  see  now,  and  know, 
and  seek  in  the  broad  places  thereof,  if  ye 
can  find  a man,  if  there  be  any  that  execut- 
eth  judgment,  that  seeketh  the  truth ; and 
I will  pardon  it. 

2 And  though  they  say.  The  Lord  liveth ; 
surely  they  swear  falsely. 

3 O Lord,  are  not  thine  eyes  upon  the 
truth?  thou  hast  stricken  them,  but  they 
have  not  grieved ; thou  hast  consumed  them, 
but  they  have  refused  to  receive  correction  : 
they  have  made  their  faces  harder  than  a 
rock;  they  have  refused  to  return. 

4 Therefore  I said.  Surely  these  are  poor ; 
they  are  foolish  : for  they  know  not  the  way 
of  the  Lord,  nor  the  judgment  of  their 
God. 

5 I will  get  me  unto  the  great  men,  anil 
will  speak  unto  thein ; for  they  have  knoAvn 
the  way  of  the  Lord,  and  the  judgment  of 
their  God : but  these  have  altogether  broken 
the  yoke,  and  burst  the  bonds. 

6 Wherefore  a lion  out  of  the  forest  shall 
slay  them,  and  a wolf  of  the  evenings  shall 
spoil  them,  a leopard  shall  watch  over  their 
cities : every  one  thatgoeth  out  thence  shall 
be  torn  in  pieces : because  their  transgres- 
sions are  many,  and  their  backslidings  are 
increased. 

7 ^ How  shall  I pardon  thee  for  this?  thy 
children  have  forsaken  me,  and  sworn  by 
them  that  are  no  gods : when  I had  fed  them 
to  the  full,  they  then  committed  adultery, 
and  assembled  themselves  by  troops  in  the 
harlots’  houses. 

8 They  were  as  fed  horses  in  the  morning : 
CA^ery  one  neighed  after  his  neighbour’s 
wife. 


9 Shall  I not  visit  for  those  things?  saith 
the  Lord  : and  shall  not  my  soul  be  avenged 
on  such  a nation  as  this? 

10  1 Go  ye  up  upon  her  walls,  and  destroy  ; 
but  make  not  a full  end : take  away  her  bat- 
tlements ; for  they  are  not  the  Lord’s. 

11  For  the  house  of  Israel  and  the  house  of 
Judah  have  dealt  very  treacherously  against 
me,  saith  the  Lord. 

12  They  have  belied  the  Lord,  and  said.  It 
is  not  he ; neither  shall  cauI  come  upon  us ; 
neither  shall  we  see  sword  nor  famine : 

13  And  the  prophets  shall  become  wind, 
and  the  Avord  is  not  in  them : thus  shall  it 
be  done  unto  them. 

14  Wherefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  God  of 
hosts.  Because  ye  speak  this  word,  behold,  I 
will  make  my  words  in  thy  mouth  fire,  and 
this  people  wood,  and  it  shall  devour  them. 

15  Lo,  I will  bring  a nation  upon  you  from 
far,  O house  of  Israel,  saith  the  Lord  : it  is 
a mighty  nation,  it  is  an  ancient  nation,  a 
nation  whose  language  thou  knowest  not, 
neither  understandest  what  they  say. 

16  Their  quiver  is  as  an  open  sepulchre, 
they  are  all  mighty  men. 

17  And  they  shall  eat  up  thine  harvest  and 
thy  bread,  which  thy  sons  and  thy  daughters 
should  eat : they  shall  eat  up  thy  flocks  and 
thine  herds : they  shall  eat  up  thy  vines  and 
thy  fig  trees:  they  shall  impoverish  thy 
fenced  cities,  wherein  thou  trustedst,  with 
the  sword. 

18  Nevertheless  in  those  days,  saith  the 
Lord,  I will  not  make  a full  end  with  you. 

19  t And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  when  ye 
shall  say.  Wherefore  doeth  the  Lord  our 
God  all  these  fMngs unto  us?  then  shalt  thou 
answer  them.  Like  as  ye  have  forsaken  me, 
and  served  strange  gods  in  your  land,  so 
shall  ye  serve  strangers  in  a land  that  is  not 
yours. 

20  Declare  this  in  the  house  of  Jacob,  and 
publish  it  in  Judah,  saying, 

21  Hear  now  this,  O foolish  people,  and 
without  understanding ; which  haA’^e  eyes, 
and  see  not ; which  have  ears,  and  hear  not : 

22  Fear  ye  not  me?  saith  the  Lord:  Avill 
j"e  not  tremble  at  my  presence,  which  haA  c 
placed  the  sand  for  the  bound  of  the  sea  by 
a perpetual  decree,  that  it  cannot  pass  it : 
and  though  the  waves  thereof  toss  them- 
selves, yet  can  they  not  preA^ail;  though 
they  roar,  yet  can  they  not  pass  over  it? 

23  But  this  people  hath  a revolting  and  a 
rebellious  heart;  they  are  revolted  and 
gone. 

24  Neither  say  they  in  their  heart.  Let  us 
now  fear  the  Lord  our  God,  that  giA-eth 
rain,  both  the  former  and  the  latter,  in  his 
season : he  reserveth  unto  us  the  appointed 
weeks  of  the  harA^est. 

25 1 Your  iniquities  haA^e  turned  away  these 
things,  and  your  sins  have  withholden  good 
things  from  you. 

26  For  among  my  people  are  found  wicked 
men:  they  lay  wait,  as  he  that  setteth 
snares ; they  set  a trap,  they  catch  men. 

27  As  a cage  is  full  of  birds,  so  are  their 

houses  full  of  deceit : therefore  they  are  be- 
come great,  and  waxen  rieh.  * 

28  They  are  waxen  fat,  they  shine : yea, 
they  oA^erpass  the  deeds  of  the  wicked: 
they  judge  not  the  cause,  the  cause  of  the 

493 


The  prophet  lamcnteth  JEREMIAH,  VI.  the  judgments  of  God, 


fatherless,  yet  they  prosper ; and  the  right 
of  the  needy  do  they  not  judge. 

29  Shall  I not  visit  for  these  things?  saith 
the  Lord  : shall  not  my  soul  be  avenged  on 
such  a nation  as  this  ? 

30 1 A wonderful  and  horrible  thing  is  com- 
mitted in  the  land ; 

31  The  prophets  prophesy  falsely,  and  the 
priests  bear  rule  by  their  means;  and  my 
people  love  to  have  it  so : and  what  will  ye 
do  in  the  end  tnereof  ? 

CHAPTER  VI. 

The  enemy  sent  against  Judah, 

OYE  children  of  Benjamin,  gather  your- 
selves to  flee  out  of  the  midst  of  Jeru- 
salem, and  blow  the  trumpet  in  Tekoa,  and 
set  up  a sign  of  Are  in  Beth-haccerem : for 
evil  appeareth  out  of  the  north,  and  great 
destruction.  , ^ 

2  I have  likened  the  daughter  of  Zion  to  a 
comely  and  delicate  woman, 

3  The  shepherds  with  their  flocks  shall 
come  unto  her ; they  shall  pitch  their  tents 
against  her  round  about;  they  shall  feed 
every  one  in  his  place.  . 

4  Prepare  ye  war  against  her ; arise,  and 
let  us  go  up  at  noon.  Woe  unto  us!  for 
the  day  goeth  away,  for  the  shadows  of 
the  evening  are  stretched  out. 

5  Arise,  and  let  us  go  by  night,  and  let  us 
destroy  her  palaces. 

6  t For  thus  hath  the  Lord  of  hosts  said. 
Hew  ye  down  trees,  and  cast  a mount  against 
Jerusalem : this  is  the  city  to  be  visited ; she 
is  wholly  oppression  in  the  midst  of  her. 

7  As  a fountain  casteth  out  her  waters,  so 
she  casteth  out  her  wickedness:  violence 
and  spoil  is  heard  in  her ; before  me  con- 
tinually is  grief  and  wounds. 

8  Be  thou  instructed,  O J erusalem,  lest  my 
soul  depart  from  thee;  lest  I make  thee 
desolate,  a land  not  inhabited. 

9  t Thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts.  They  shall 
thoroughly  glean  the  remnant  of  Israel  as  a 
vine ; turn  back  thine  hand  as  a grapegath- 
erer  into  the  baskets. 

10  To  whom  shall  I speak,  and  give  warn- 
ing, that  they  may  hear?  Behold,  their  ear 
is  uncircumcised,  and  they  cannot  hearken : 
behold,  the  word  of  the  Lord  is  unto  them 
a reproach ; they  have  no  delight  in  it. 

11  Therefore  I am  full  of  the  fury  of  the 
Lord  ; I am  weary  with  holding  in : I will 
pour  it  out  upon  the  children  abroad,  and 
upon  the  assembly  of  young  men  together : 
for  even  the  husband  with  the  wife  shall 
be  taken,  the  aged  with  him  that  is  full 


fall : at  the  time  t?iat  I visit  them  they  shall 
be  cast  down,  saith  the  Lord. 

16  Thus  saith  the  Lord,  Stand  ye  in  the 
ways,  and  see,  and  ask  for  the  old  paths, 
where  is  the  good  way,  and  walk  therein, 
and  ye  shall  And  rest  for  your  souls.  But 
they  said.  We  will  not  walk  therein, 

17  Also  I set  watchmen  over  you,  saying. 
Hearken  to  the  sound  of  the  trumpet. 
But  they  said.  We  will  not  hearken. 

18 1 Therefore  hear,  ye  nations,  and  know, 

0 congregation,  what  is  among  them. 

19  Hear,  O earth : behold,  I will  bring  evil 
upon  this  people,  even  the  fruit  of  their 
thoughts,  because  they  have  not  hearkened 
unto  my  words,  nor  to  my  law,  but  rejected 
it. 

20  To  what  purpose  cometh  there  to  me  in- 
cense from  Sheba,  and  the  sweet  cane  from 
a far  country?  your  burnt  offerings  are  not 
acceptable,  nor  your  sacriflces  sweet  unto 
me. 

21  Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord,  Behold, 

1 will  lay  stumblingblocks  before  this  peo- 
ple, and' the  fathers  and  the  sons  together 
shall  fall  upon  them;  the  neighbour  and 
his  friend  shall  perish. 

22  Thus  saith  the  Lord,  Behold,  a people 
cometh  from  the  north  country,  and  a 
great  nation  shall  be  raised  from  the  sides 
of  the  earth. 

23  They  shall  lay  hold  on  bow  and  spear ; 
they  are  cruel,  and  have  no  mercy;  their 
voice  roareth  like  the  sea ; and  they  ride 
upon  horses,  set  in  array  as  men  for  war 
against  thee,  O daughter  of  Zion. 

24  We  have  heard  the  fame  thereof : our 
hands  wax  feeble : anguish  hath  taken  hold 
of  us,  and  pain,  as  of  a woman  in  travail. 

25  Go  not  forth  into  the  fleld,  nor  walk  by 

the  way ; for  the  sword  of  the  enemy  and 
fear  is  on  every  side.  . , 

26  IF  O daughter  of  my  people,  gird  mee 
with  sackcloth,  and  wallow  thyself  in  ashes : 
make  thee  mourning,  as  for  an  only  son, 
most  bitter  lamentation : for  the  spoiler 
shall  suddenly  come  upon  us. 

27  I have  set  thee  for  a tower  and  a for- 
tress among  my  people,  that  thou  mayest 
know  and  try  their  way. 

28  They  are  all  grievous  revolters,  walk- 
ing with  slanders : they  are  brass  and  iron ; 
they  are  all  corrupters. 

29  The  bellows  are  burned,  the  lead  is  con- 
sumed of  the  Are ; the  founder  melteth  in 
vain : for  the  wicked  are  not  plucked  away. 

30  Reprobate  silver  shall  men  call  them, 
because  the  Lord  hath  rejected  them. 


of  days. 

12  And  their  houses  shall  be  turned  unto 
others,  with  their  flelds  and  wives  together : 
for  I will  stretch  out  my  hand  upon  the  in- 
habitants of  the  land,  saith  the  Lord. 

13  For  from  the  least  of  them  even  unto 
the  greatest  of  them  every  one  is  given  to 
covetousness ; and  from  the  prophet  even 
unto  the  priest  every  one  deale th  falsely. 

14  They  have  healed  also  the  hurt  of  the 
daughter  of  my  people  slightly,  saying. 
Peace,  peace ; when  there  is  no  peace. 

15  Were  they  ashamed  when  they  had 
committed  abomination  ? nay,  they  were  not 
at  all  ashamed,  neither  could  they  blush; 
therefore  they  shall  fall  among  them  that 

494 


CHAPTER  YII. 

Jeremiah  calleth  to  repentance. 

rHE  word  that  came  to  Jeremiah  from 
the  Lord,  saying, 

2  Stand  in  the  gate  of  the  Lord’s  house, 
nd  proclaim  there  this  word,  and  say.  Hear 
he  word  of  the  Lord,  all  ye  of  J udah,  that 
nter  in  at  these  gates  to  worship  the  Lord. 
3 Thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts,  the  God  of 
srael.  Amend  your  ways  and  your  doings, 
nd  I wiU  cause  you  to  dwell  in  this  place. 

4 Trust  ye  not  in  lying  words,  saying.  The 
emple  of  the  Lord,  The  temple  of  the 
:.ORD,  The  temple  of  the  Lord,  are  these. 

5 For  if  ye  thoroughly  amend  your  wayp 


Idolatry  threatened.  JEREMIAH,  VIll.  The  abominations  in  Tophet. 


and  your  doing-s;  if  ye  thoroufthly  execute 
.i  udg-ment  between  a man  and  his  neig-hbour ; 
ti  If  ye  oppress  not  the  stranger,  the  father- 
less, and  the  widow,  and  shed  not  innocent 
blood  in  this  place,  neither  walk  after  other 
jiods  to  your  hurt ; 

T Then  will  1 cause  you  to  dwell  in  this 
place,  in  the  land  that  I gave  to  your 
fathers,  for  ever  and  ever. 

8 IF  Behold,  ye  trust  in  lying  words,  that 
cannot  profit. 

9 Will  ye  steal,  murder,  and  commit  adul- 
tery, and  swear  falsely,  and  burn  incense 
unto  Baal,  and  walk  after  other  gods  whom 
ye  know  not ; 

10  And  come  and  stand  before  me  in  this 
house,  which  is  called  by  my  name,  and  say, 
We  are  delivered  to  do  all  these  abomina- 
tions? 

11  Is  this  house,  which  is  called  by  my 
name,  become  a den  of  robbers  in  your 
eyes?  Behold,  even  I have  seen  it,  saith 
the  Lord. 

12  But  go  ye  now  unto  my  place  which  was 
in  Shiloh,  where  I set  my  name  at  the  first, 
and  see  what  I did  to  it  for  the  wickedness 
of  my  people  Israel. 

13  And  now,  because  ye  have  done  all  these 
works,  saith  the  Lord,  and  I spake  unto 
you,  rising  up  early  and  speaking,  but  ye 
heard  not;  and  I called  you,  but  ye  an- 
swered not; 

14  Therefore  will  I do  unto  this  house,  which 
is  called  by  my  name,  wherein  ye  trust,  and 
unto  the  place  which  I gave  to  you  and  to 
your  fathers,  as  I have  done  to  Shiloh. 

15  And  I will  cast  you  out  of  my  sight,  as  I 
have  cast  out  all  your  brethren,  even  the 
whole  seed  of  Ephraim. 

16  Therefore  pray  not  thou  for  this  people, 
neither  lift  up  cry  nor  prayer  for  them,  nei- 
ther make  intercession  to  me : for  I will  not 
hear  thee. 

17  IF  Seest  thou  not  what  they  do  in  the 
cities  of  Judah  and  in  the  streets  of  Jerusa- 
lem ? 

18  The  children  gather  wood,  and  the  fa- 
thers kindle  the  fire,  and  the  women  knead 
their  dough,  to  make  cakes  to  the  queen  of 
heaven,  and  to  pour  out  drink  offerings  un- 
to other  gods,  that  they  may  provoke  me  to 
anger. 

19  Do  they  provoke  me  to  anger?  saith  the 
Lord  : do  they  not  provoke  themselves  to  the 
confusion  of  their  own  faces  ? 

20  Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; Be- 
hold, mine  anger  and  my  fury  shall  be  pour- 
ed out  upon  this  place,  upon  man,  and  upon 
beast,  and  upon  the  trees  of  the  field,  and 
upon  the  fruit  of  the  ground ; and  it  shall 
burn,  and  shall  not  be  quenched. 

21  IF  Thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts,  the  God 
of  Israel;  Put  your  burnt  offerings  unto 
3"our  sacrifices,  and  eat  flesh. 

22  For  I spake  not  unto  j’-our  fathers,  nor 
commanded  them  in  the  day  that  I brought 
them  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  concerning 
burnt  offerings  or  sacrifices : 

23  But  this  thing  commanded  I them,  say- 
ing, Obey  my  voice,  and  I will  be  j^our  God, 
and  ye  shall  be  my  people : and  walk  ye  in 
all  the  ways  that  I have  commanded  you, 
that  it  may  be  well  unto  you. 

24  But  they  hearkened  not,  nor  inclined 


their  ear,  but  walked  in  the  counsels  and  in 
the  imagination  of  their  evil  heart,  and 
went  backward,  and  not  forward. 

25  Since  the  day  that  your  fathers  came 
forth  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt  unto  this  day, 

1 have  even  sent  unto  you  all  ray  servants 
the  prophets,  daily  rising  up  early  and  send- 
ing them : 

26  Yet  they  hearkened  not  unto  me,  nor  in- 
clined their  ear,  but  hardened  their  neck: 
they  did  worse  than  their  fathers. 

27  Therefore  thou  shalt  sneak  all  these 
words  unto  them  ; but  they  will  not  hearken 
to  thee : thou  shalt  also  call  unto  them ; but 
the.v  will  not  answer  thee. 

28  But  thou  shalt  say  unto  them.  This  is  a 
nation  that  obeyeth  not  the  voice  of  the 
Lord  their  God,  nor  receiveth  correction : 
truth  is  perished,  and  is  cut  off  from  their 
mouth. 

29  IF  Cut  off  thine  hair,  0 Jerusalem,  and  cast 
it  away,  and  take  up  a lamentation  on  high 
places ; for  the  Lord  hath  rejected  and  for- 
saken the  generation  of  his  wrath. 

30  For  the  children  of  Judah  have  done 
evil  in  mj^  sight,  saith  the  Lord  : they  have 
set  their  abominations  in  the  house  which  is 
called  by  my  name,  to  pollute  it. 

31  And  they  have  built  the  high  places  of 
Tophet,  which  is  in  the  valley  of  the  son  of 
Hinnom,  to  burn  their  sons  and  their  daugh  - 
ters  in  the  fire ; which  1 commanded  them 
not,  neither  came  it  into  my  heart. 

32  IF  Therefore,  behold,  the  daj^s  come,  saith 
the  Lord,  that  it  shall  no  more  be  called  To- 
phet, nor  The  valley  of  the  son  of  Hinnom, 
but  The  valley  of  slaughter : for  they  shall 
bury  in  Tophet,  till  there  be  no  place. 

33  And  the  carcasses  of  this  people  shall  be 
meat  for  the  fowls  of  the  heaven,  and  for 
the  beasts  of  the  earth ; and  none  shall  fray 
them  away. 

34  Then  will  I cause  to  cease  from  the  cities 
of  Judah,  and  from  the  streets  of  Jerusa-  ' 
lera,  the  voice  of  mirth,  and  the  voice  of 
gladness,  the  voice  of  the  bridegroom,  and 
the  voice  of  the  bride : for  the  land  shall  be 
desolate. 

CHAPTER  VIII. 

The  calamities  of  the  Jews. 

AT  that  time,  saith  the  Lord,  they  shall 
bring  out  the  bones  of  the  kings  of  Ju- 
dah, and  the  bones  of  his  princes,  and  the 
bones  of  the  priests,  and  the  bones  of  the 
prophets,  and  the  bones  of  the  inhabitants 
of  Jerusalem,  out  of  their  graves: 

2 And  they  shall  spread  them  before  the 
sun,  and  the  moon,  and  all  the  host  of  heav- 
en, whom  they  have  loved,  and  whom  thej’ 
have  served,  and  after  whom  thej^  have 
walked,  and  whom  they  have  sought,  and 
whom  they  have  worshipped : they  shall  not 
be  gathered,  nor  be  buried;  they  shall  be 
for  dung  upon  the  face  of  the  earth. 

3 And  death  shall  be  chosen  rather  than  life 
by  all  the  residue  of  them  that  remain  of 
this  evil  family,  which  remain  in  all  the 
places  whither  I have  driven  them,  saith  the_ 
Lord  of  hosts. 

4 % Moreover  thou  shalt  sav  unto  them, 
Thus  saith  the  Lord  ; Shall  they  fall,  and 
not  arise?  shall  he  turn  away,  and  not  re- 
turn? 


Jmpenitency  upbraided,  JEREMI 

5 Why  then  is  this  people  of  Jerusalem  slid- 
den  back  by  a perpetual  backsliding  ? they 
hold  fast  deceit,  they  refuse  to  return. 

6 I hearkened  and  heard,  but  they  spake 
not  aright:  no  man  repented  him  of  his 
wickedness,  saying.  What  have  I done? 
every  one  turned  to  his  course,  as  the  horse 
rusheth  into  the  battle. 

7 Yea,  the  stork  in  the  heaven  knoweth  her 
appointed  times;  and  the  turtle  and  the 
crane  and  the  swallow  observe  the  time  of 
their  coming  ; but  my  people  know  not  the 
judgment  of  the  Lord. 

8 How  do  ye  say.  We  are  wise,  and  the  law 
of  the  Lord  is  with  us?  Lo,  certainly  in 
vain  made  he  it ; the  pen  of  the  scribes  is  in 
vain. 

9 The  wise  men  are  ashamed,  they  are  dis- 
mayed and  taken;  lo,  they  have  rejected 
the  word  of  the  Lord  ; and  what  wisdom  is 
in  them? 

10  Therefore  will  I give  their  wives  unto 
others,  and  their  fields  to  them  that  shall  in- 
herit them:  for  every  one  from  the  least 
even  unto  the  greatest  is  given  to  covetous- 
ness, from  the  prophet  even  unto  the  priest 
every  one  dealeth  falsely. 

11  For  they  have  healed  the  hurt  of  the 
daughter  of  my  people  slightly,  saying. 
Peace,  peace ; when  there  is  no  peace. 

13  Were  they  ashamed  when  they  had  com- 
mitted abomination?  nay,  they  were  not  at 
all  ashamed,  neither  could  they  blush : there- 
fore shall  they  fall  among  them  that  fall : 
in  the  time  of  their  visitation  they  shall  be 
cast  down,  saith  the  Lord. 

13  1 I will  surely  consume  them,  saith  the 
Lord  ; there  shall  be  no  grapes  on  the  vine, 
nor  figs  on  the  fig  tree,  and  the  leaf  shall 
fade ; and  the  things  that  I have  given  them 
shall  pass  away  from  them. 

14  Why  do  we  sit  still?  assemble  yourselves, 
and  let  us  enter  into  the  defenced  cities, 
and  let  us  be  silent  there : for  the  Lord  our 
God  hath  put  us  to  silence,  and  given  us 
water  of  gall  to  drink,  because  we  have  sin- 
ned against  the  Lord. 

15  We  looked  for  peace,  but  no  good  came : 
and  for  a time  of  health,  and  behold  trouble ! 

16  The  snorting  of  his  horses  was  heard  from 
Dan : the  whole  land  trembled  at  the  sound 
of  the  neighing  of  his  strong  ones ; for  they 
are  come,  and  have  devoured  the  land,  and 
all  that  is  in  it;  the  city,  and  those  that 
dwell  therein. 

17  For,  behold,  I will  send  serpents,  cocka- 
trices, among  you,  which  will  not  be  charm- 
ed, and  they  shall  bite  you,  saith  the  Lord. 

18  1 When  I would  comfort  myself  against 
sorrow,  my  heart  is  faint  in  me. 

19  Behold  the  voice  of  the  cry  of  the  daugh- 
ter of  my  people  because  of  them  that  dwell 
in  a far  country : Is  not  the  Lord  in  Zion? 
is  not  her  king  in  her?  Why  have  they  pro- 
voked me  to  anger  with  their  graven  images, 
and  with  strange  vanities  ? 

20  The  harvest  is  past,  the  summer  is  ended, 
and  we  are  not  saved. 

31  For  the  hurt  of  the  daughter  of  my  peo- 
ple am  I hurt;  I am  black;  astonishment 
hath  taken  hold  on  me. 

23  Is  there  no  balm  in  Gilead?  is  there  no 
physician  there?  why  then  is  not  the  health 
of  the  daughter  of  my  people  recovered  ? 

496 


IH,  IX.  The  Jews  bewailed, 

CHAPTER  IX. 

Jeremiah's  lamentation, 

OH  that  my  head  were  waters,  and  mine 
eyes  a fountain  of  tears,  that  I might 
weep  day  and  night  for  the  slain  of  the 
daughter  of  my  people! 

3  Oh  that  I had  in  the  wilderness  a lodging 
place  of  wayfaring  men ; that  I might  leave 
my  people,  and  go  from  them  I for  they  be  all 
adulterers,  an  assembly  of  treacherous  men. 

3 And  they  bend  thdir  tongues  like  their  bow 
for  lies:  but  they  are  not  valiant  for  the 
truth  upon  the  earth;  for  they  proceed 
from  evil  to  evil,  and  they  know  not  me, 
saith  the  Lord. 

4  Take  ye  heed  every  one  of  his  neighbour, 
and  trust  ye  not  in  any  brother : for  every 
brother  will  utterly  supplant,  and  every 
neighbour  will  walk  with  slanders. 

5  And  they  will  deceive  every  one  his  neigh- 
bour, and  will  not  speak  the  truth:  they 
have  taught  their  tongue  to  speak  lies,  and 
weary  themselves  to  commit  iniquity. 

6  Thine  habitation  is  in  the  midst  of  deceit ; 
through  deceit  they  refuse  to  know  me, 
saith  the  Lord. 

7  Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts. 
Behold,  I will  melt  them,  and  try  them  ; for 
how  shall  I do  for  the  daughter  of  my 
people  ? 

8  Their  tongue  is  as  an  arrow  shot  out;  it 
speaketh  deceit : one  speaketh  peaceably  to 
his  neighbour  with  his  mouth,  but  in  heart 
he  layeth  his  wait. 

9  H Shall  I not  visit  them  for  these  things  ? 
saith  the  Lord  : shall  not  my  soul  be  aveng- 
ed on  such  a nation  as  this? 

10  For  the  mountains  will  I take  up  a weep- 
ing and  wailing,  and  for  the  habitations  of 
the  wilderness  a lamentation,  because  they 
are  burned  up,  so  that  none  can  pass  through 
them ; neither  can  men  hear  the  voice  of  the 
cattle:  both  the  fowl  of  the  heavens  and 
the  beast  are  fled ; they  are  gone. 

11  And  I will  make  Jerusalem  heaps,  and  a 
den  of  dragons ; and  I will  make  the  cities 
of  Judah  desolate,  without  an  inhabitant. 

13  t Who  is  the  wise  man,  that  may  under- 
stand this  ? and  who  is  he  to  whom  the  mouth 
of  the  Lord  hath  spoken,  that  he  may  de- 
clare it,  for  what  the  land  perisheth  and  is 
burned  up  like  a wilderness,  that  none  pass- 
eth  through  ? 

13  And  the  Lord  saith.  Because  they  have 
forsaken  my  law  which  I set  before  them, 
and  have  not  obeyed  my  voice,  neither  walk- 
ed therein; 

14  But  have  walked  after  the  imagination 
of  their  own  heart,  and  after  Baalim,  which 
their  fathers  taught  them : 

15  Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts, 
the  God  of  Israel ; Behold,  I will  feed  them, 
even  this  people,  with  wormwood,  and  give 
them  water  of  gall  to  drink. 

16  I will  scatter  them  also  among  the  hea- 
then, whom  neither  they  nor  their  fathers 
have  known  : and  I will  send  a sword  after 
them,  till  I have  consumed  them. 

17  H Thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts.  Consider 
ye,  and  call  for  the  mourning  women,  that 
they  may  come ; and  send  for  cunning  wo- 
men, that  they  may  come : 

18  And  let  them  make  haste,  and  take  up  a 


The  unequal  comparison 

wailing'  for  us,  that  our  eyes  may  run  down 
with  tears,  and  our  eyelids  gusn  out  with 
waters. 

li)  For  a voice  of  wailing  is  heard  out  of 
Zion,  How  are  we  spoiled ! we  are  greatly 
confounded,  because  we  have  forsaken  the 
land,  because  our  dwellings  have  cast  its  out. 

20  Yet  hear  tlie  word  of  the  Lord,  O ye 
women,  and  let  your  ear  receive  the  word  of 
his  mouth,and  teach  your  daughters  wailing, 
and  every  one  her  neighbour  lamentation. 

21  For  death  is  come  up  into  our  windows, 
andis  entered  into  our  palaces,  to  cut  off  the 
children  from  without,  and  the  young  men 
from  the  streets. 

22  Speak,  Thus  saith  the  Lord,  Even  the 
carcasses  of  men  shall  fall  as  dung  upon  the 
open  held,  and  as  the  handful  after  the  har- 
vestman, and  none  shall  gather  them. 

23  H Thus  saith  the  Lord,  Let  not  the  wise 
man  glory  in  his  wisdom,  neither  let  the 
mighty  man  glory  in  his  might,  let  not  the 
rich  man  glory  in  his  riches : 

24  But  let  him  that  glorieth  glory  in  this, 
that  he  understandeth  and  knoweth  me,  that 
I am  the  Lord  which  exercise  lovingkind- 
ness,  judgment,  and  righteousness,  in  the 
earth  : form  these  things  I delight,  saith  the 

XjOTID. 

25  J Behold,  the  days  come,  saith  the  Lord, 
that  I will  punish  all  them  which  are  circum- 
cised with  the  uncircumcised ; 

^ Egypt,  and  Judah,  and  Edom,  and  the 
children  of  Ammon,  and  Moab,  and  all  that 
are  in  the  utmost  corners,  that  dwell  in  the 
wilderness : for  all  these  nations  are  uncir- 
cumcised,  and  all  the  house  of  Israel  are  un- 
circumcised  in  the  heart. 


CHAPTER  X. 

Disparity  between  God  and  idols. 

Hear  ye  the  word  which  the  Lord  speak- 
eth  unto  you,  O house  of  Israel  : 

2 Thus  saith  the  Lord,  Learn  not  the  way 
of  the  heathen,  and  be  not  dismayed  at  the 
signs  of  heaven ; for  the  heathen  are  dis- 
mayed at  them. 

3 For  the  customs  of  the  people  are  vain  • 
for  one  cutteth  a tree  out  of  the  forest,  the 
work  of  the  hands  of  the  workman,  with  the 
axe. 

4 They  deck  it  with  silver  and  with  gold  : 
they  fasten  it  with  nails  and  with  hammers, 
that  it  move  not. 

5 They  are  upright  as  the  palm  tree,  but 
speak  not:  they  must  needs  be  borne,  be- 
cause  they  cannot  go.  Be  not  afraid  of 
thein ; for  they  cannot  do  evil,  neither  also 
w it  in  them  to  do  good. 

6.  Forasmuch  as  there  is  none  like  unto 
thee,  O Lord  ; thou  art  great,  and  thy  name 
IS  great  in  might. 

r Who  would  not  fear  thee,  O King  of  na- 
tionsfor  to  thee  doth  it  appertain  : foras- 
much as  among  all  the  wise  men  of  the  na- 
tions, and  in  all  their  kingdoms,  there  is  none 
like  unto  thee. 

altogether  brutish  and  fool- 
n ® stock  is  a doctrine  of  vanities. 

spread  into  plates  is  brought  from 
Tarshish,  and  geld  from  Uphaz,  the  work  of 
the  workman,  and  of  the  hands  of  the  found- 
is  their  clothing  : they 
are  all  the  work  of  cunning  men. 


J ER  EM  I A 1 1 , X I . of  God  and  idols, 

10  But  the  Lord  is  the  true  God,  he  is  the 

living  God,  and  an  everlasting  King:  at  his 
wrath  the  earth  shall  tremble,  and  the  na- 
tions shall  not  be  able  to  abide  his  indigna- 
tion. ^ 

11  Thus  shall  ye  say  unto  them.  The  gods 
that  have  not  made  the  heavens  and  the 
earth,  even  they  shall  perish  from  the  earth 
and  from  under  these  heavens. 

12  He  hath  made  the  earth  by  his  power 
he  hath  established  the  world  by  his  wis- 
dom, and  hath  stretched  out  the  heavens  bv 
his  discretion. 

13  When  he  uttereth  his  voice,  there  is  a 
multitude  of  waters  in  the  heavens,  and  he 
causeth  the  vapours  to  ascend  from  the  ends 
of  the  earth;  he  maketh  lightnings  with 
ram,  and  bringeth  forth  the  wind  out  of  his 
treasures. 

14  Every  man  is  brutish  in  his  knowledge : 
every  founder  is  confounded  by  the  graven 
image : for  his  molten  image  is  falsehood, 
and  there  is  no  breath  in  them. 

15  They  are  vanity,  and  the  work  of  errors  : 
jn^the  time  of  their  visitation  they  shall  per- 

16  The  portion  of  Jacob  is  not  like  them  : 
for  he  is  the  former  of  all  things  ,*  and  Israel 
w the  rod  of  his  inheritance : The  Lord  of 
hosts  is  his  name. 

^ 17  Gather  up  thy  wares  out  of  the  land,  O 
inhabitant  of  the  fortress. 

18  For  thus  saith  the  Lord,  Behold,  I will 

sling  out  the  inhabitants  of  the  land  at  this 
once,  and  will  distress  them,  that  they  mav 
find  it  so.  ^ 

19  t Woe  is  me  for  my  hurt!  my  wound  is 
grievous : but  I said.  Truly  this  is  a grief, 
and  I must  bear  it. 

20  My  tabernacle  is  spoiled,  and  all  my 
cords  are  broken : my  children  are  gone 
forth  of  me,  and  they  are  not : there  is  none 
to  stretch  forth  my  tent  any  more,  and  to 
set  up  my  curtains. 

21  For  the  pastors  are  become  brutish,  and 
have  not  sought  the  Lord  : therefore  they 
shall  not  prosper,  and  their  flocks  shall  be 
scattered. 

22  Behold,  the  noise  of  the  bruit  is  come, 
and  a great  commotion  out  of  the  north 
country,  to  make  the  cities  of  Judah  deso- 
late, and  a den  of  dragons. 

2311 0 Lord,  I know  that  the  way  of  man  is 
not  in  himself : it  is  not  in  man  that  walketh 
to  direct  his  steps. 

24  O Lord,  correct  me,  but  with  judgment ; 
not  in  thine  anger,  lest  thou  bring  me  to 
nothing. 

25  Pour  out  thy  fury  upon  the  heathen  that 
know  thee  not,  and  upon  the  families  that 
call  not  on  thy  name : for  they  have  eaten 
up  Jacob,  and  devoured  him,  and  consumed 
him,  and  have  made  his  habitation  desolate. 

CHAPTER  XI. 

God's  covenant  proclaimed. 

The  word  that  came  to  Jeremiah  from 
the  Lord,  saying, 

2 Hear  ye  the  words  of  this  covenant,  and 
speak  unto  the  men  of  Judah,  and  to  the  in- 
habitants of  Jerusalem ; 

3 And  say  thou  unto  them.  Thus  saith  the 
Lord  God  of  Israel ; Cursed  he  the  man  that 
obeyeth  not  the  words  of  this  covenant, 

497 


God's  covenant  proclaimed. 


JEREMIAH,  XII. 


Tlie  ruin  of  the  wicked. 


4 Which  I commanded  your  fathers  in  the 
day  that  I brought  them  forth  out  of  the 
land  of  Egypt,  from  the  iron  furnace,  say- 
ing, Obey  my  voice,  and  do  them,  according 
to  all  which  I command  you : so  shall  ye  be 
my  people,  and  I Avill  be  your  God : 

5 That  I may  perform  the  oath  which  I have 
sworn  unto  your  fathers,  to  give  them  a land 
flowing  with  milk  and  honey,  as  it  is  this  day. 
Then  answered  I,  and  said,  So  be  it,  O Lord. 

6 Then  the  Lord  said  unto  me.  Proclaim  all 
these  words  in  the  cities  of  Judah,  and  in 
the  streets  of  Jerusalem,  saying,  Hear  ye 
the  words  of  this  covenant,  and  do  them. 

7 For  I earnestly  protested  unto  your  fa- 
thers in  the  day  that  1 brought  them  up  out 
of  the  land  of  Egypt,  even  unto  this  day, 
rising  early  and  protesting,  saying.  Obey  my 

8 Yet  they  obeyed  not,  nor  inclined  their 
ear,  but  walked  every  one  in  the  imagina- 
tion of  their  evil  heart:  therefore  I will 
bring  upon  them  all  the  words  of  this  cove- 
nant, which  I commanded  them  to  do ; but 
they  did  them  not. 

9 And  the  Lord  said  unto  me,  A conspiracy 
is  found  among  the  men  of  Judah,  and 
among  the  inhabitants  of  Jerusalem. 

10  They  are  turned  back  to  the  iniquities  of 
their  forefathers,  which  refused  to  hear  my 
words;  and  they  went  after  other  gods  to 
serve  them:  the  house  of  Israel  and  the 
house  of  Judah  have  broken  my  covenant 
which  I made  with  their  fathers. 

11 1 Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord,  Behold, 

I will  bring  evil  upon  them,  which  they  shall 
not  be  able  to  escape ; and  though  they  shall 
cry  unto  me,  I will  not  hearken  unto  them. 

12  Then  shall  the  cities  of  Judah  and  inhab- 
itants of  Jerusalem  go,  and  cry  unto  the 
gods  unto  whom  they  otf  er  incense : but  they 
shall  not  save  them  at  all  in  the  time  of  their 
trouble. 

13  For  according  to  the  number  of  thy  cities 
were  thy  gods,  O Judah;  and  according  to 
the  number  of  the  streets  of  Jerusalem  have 
ye  set  up  altars  to  that  shameful  thing,  even 
altars  to  burn  incense  unto  Baal. 

14  Therefore  pray  not  thou  for  this  people, 
neither  lift  up  a cry  or  prayer  for  them : for 
I will  not  hear  them  in  the  time  that  they  cry 
unto  me  for  their  trouble. 

15  What  hath  my  beloved  to  do  in  mine 
house,S6etRgr  she  hath  wrought  lewdness  with 
many,  and  the  holy  flesh  is  passed  from  thee  ? 
when  thou  doest  evil,  then  thou  rejoicest. 

16  The  Lord  called  thy  name,  A green  olive 
tree,  fair,  and  of  goodly  fruit : with  the  noise 
of  a great  tumult  he  hath  kindled  fire  upon 
it,  and  the  branches  of  it  are  broken. 

17  For  the  Lord  of  hosts,  that  planted  thee, 
hath  pronounced  evil  against  thee,  for  the 
evil  of  the  house  of  Israel  and  of  the  house 
of  Judah,  which  they  have  done  against 
themselves  to  provoke  me  to  anger  in  offer- 
ing incense  unto  Baal. 

18*11  And  the  Lord  hath  given  me  knowledge 
of  it,  and  I know  it : then  thou  shewedst  me 
their  doings.  ^ . 

19  But  I was  like  a lamb  or  an  ox  that  is 
brought  to  the  slaughter;  and  I knew  not 
that  they  had  devised  devices  against  me, 
saying,  Let  us  destroy  the  tree  with  the  fruit 


of  the  living,  that  his  name  may  be  no  more 
remembered.  . , 

20  But,  O Lord  of  hosts,  that  judges!  right- 
eously, that  tries!  the  reins  and  the  heart,  let 
me  see  thy  vengeance  on  them:  for  unto 
thee  have  I revealed  my  cause. 

21  Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  of  the 
men  of  Anathoth,  that  seek  thy  life,  saying. 
Prophesy  not  in  the  name  of  the  Lord,  that 
thou  die  not  by  our  hand : 

22  Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts. 
Behold,  I will  punish  them : the  young  men 
shall  die  by  the  sword ; their  sons  and  their 
daughters  shall  die  by  famine : 

23  And  there  shall  be  no  remnant  of  them : 
for  I will  bring  evil  upon  the  men  of  Ana- 
thoth, even  the  year  of  their  visitation. 

CHAPTER  XII. 

Prosperity  of  the  ivicked  lamented. 

RIGHTEOlis  art  thou,  O Lord,  when  I 
plead  with  thee : yet  let  me  talk  with 
thee  of  thy  judgments : Wherefore  doth  the 
way  of  tlie  wicked  prosper?  wherefo7'e  are 
all  they  happy  that  deal  very  treacherously  ? 

2 Thou  hast  planted  them,  yea,  they  have 
taken  root:  they  grow,  yea,  they  bring  forth 
fruit : thou  art  near  in  their  mouth,  and  far 
from  their  reins. 

3 But  thou,  O Lord,  knowest  me : thou  hast 
seen  me,  and  tried  mine  heart  toward  thee : 
pull  them  out  like  sheep  for  the  slaughter, 
and  prepare  them  for  the  day  of  slaughter. 

4 How  long  shall  the  land  mourn,  and  the 
herbs  of  every  field  wither,  for  the  wicked- 
ness of  them  that  dwell  therein  ? the  beasts 
are  consumed,  and  the  birds ; because  they 
said.  He  shall  not  see  our  last  end. 

5 t If  thou  hast  run  with  the  footmen,  and 
they  have  wearied  thee,  then  how  cans!  thou 
contend  with  horses?  and  if  in  the  land  of 
peace,  wherein  thou  trustedst,  they  wearied 
thee,  then  how  wilt  thou  do  in  the  swelling 
of  Jordan?  , , 

6 For  even  thy  brethren,  and  the  house  ot 
thy  father,  even  they  have  dealt  treacherous- 
ly with  thee ; yea,  they  have  called  a multi- 
tude after  thee:  believe  them  not,  though 
thej^  speak  fair  words  unto  thee. 

711  have  forsaken  mine  house,  I have  leit 
mine  heritage ; I have  given  the  dearly  be- 
loved of  my  soul  into  the  hand  of  her  ene- 
mies. 

8 JSIine  heritage  is  unto  me  as  a lion  in  the 
forest;  it  crieth  out  against  me:  therefore 
have  I hated  it.  ^ , 

9 Mine  heritage  is  unto  me  as  a speckled 
bird,  the  birds  round  about  are  against  her ; 
come  ye,  assemble  all  the  beasts  of  the  field, 
come  to  devour. 

10  Many  pastors  have  destroyed  my  vine- 
yard, they  have  trodden  my  portion  under 
foot,  they  have  made  my  pleasant  portion  a 
desolate  wilderness.  , ^ . 

11  They  have  made  it  desolate,  and  hemg 
desolate  it  mourneth  unto  me;  the  whole 
land  is  made  desolate,  because  no  man  laj'- 
eth  it  to  heart.  » „ , . , 

12  The  spoilers  are  come  upon  all  high 
places  through  the  wilderness:  for  the 
sword  of  the  Lord  shall  devour  from  the 
one  end  of  the  land  even  to  the  other  end 

of  the  land : no  flesh  shall  have  peace. 

' ’ ^ 


ffiZfrandletueMmoff  13  They  have  80wn  wheat,  hut  shaU 

*98 


Judah's  destj'uction  typified. 

thorns : they  have  put  themselves  to  pain, 
hut  shall  not  profit : and  they  shall  be 
ashamed  of  your  revenues  because  of  the 
fierce  ang-er  of  the  Loud. 

14  t Thus  saith  the  Lord  ag'ainst  all  mine 
evil  neighbours,  that  touch  the  inheritance 
which  I have  caused  my  people  Israel  to  in- 
herit ; Behold,  I will  pluck  them  out  of  their 
land,  and  pluck  out  the  house  of  Judah  from 
among-  them. 

15  And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  after  that  I 
have  plucked  them  out  I will  return,  and 
have  compassion  on  them,  and  will  bring- 
them  ag-ain,  every  man  to  his  heritage,  and 
every  man  to  his  land. 

16  And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  if  they  will 
diligently  learn  the  ways  of  my  people,  to 
swear  by  my  name.  The  Lord  liveth ; as 
they  taught  my  people  to  swear  by  Baal ; 
then  shall  they  be  built  in  the  midst  of  my 
people. 

17  But  if  they  will  not  obey,  I will  utterly 
pluck  up  and  destroy  that  nation,  saith  the 
Lord. 

CHAPTER  XIII. 

The  type  of  a linen  girdle, 

Thus  saith  the  Lord  unto  me.  Go  and 
get  thee  a linen  girdle,  and  put  it  upon 
thy  loins,  and  put  it  not  in  water. 

2 So  I got  a girdle  according  to  the  word 
of  the  Lord,  and  put  it  on  my  loins. 

3 And  the  word  of  the  Lord  came  unto  me 
the  second  time,  saying, 

4 Take  the  girdle  that  thou  hast  got,  which 
is  upon  thy  loins,  and  arise,  go  to  Euphrates, 
and  hide  it  there  in  a hole  of  the  rock. 

5 So  I went,  and  hid  it  by  Euphrates,  as  the 
Lord  commanded  me. 

6 And  it  came  to  pass  after  many  days, 
that  the  Lord  said  unto  me.  Arise,  go  to 
Euphrates,  and  take  the  girdle  from  thence, 
which  I commanded  thee  to  hide  there. 

7 Then  I went  to  Euphrates,  and  digged, 
and  took  the  girdle  from  the  place  where  I 
had  hid  it : and,  behold,  the  girdle  was 
marred,  it  was  profitable  for  nothing. 

8 Then  the  word  of  the  Lord  came  unto 
me,  saying, 

9 Thus  saith  the  Lord,  After  this  manner 
will  I mar  the  pride  of  Judah,  and  the  great 
pride  of  Jerusalem. 

10  This  evil  people,  which  refuse  to  hear 
my  words,  which  walk  in  the  imagination 
of  their  heart,  and  walk  after  other  gods, 
to  serve  them,  and  to  worship  them,  shall 
even  be  as  this  girdle,  which  is  good  for 
nothing. 

11  For  as  the  girdle  cleaveth  to  the  loins  of 
a man,  so  have  I caused  to  cleave  unto  me 
the  whole  house  of  Israel  and  the  whole 
house  of  Judah,  saith  the  Lord;  that  they 
might  be  unto  me  for  a people,  and  for  a 
name,  and  for  a praise,  and  for  a glory : but 
they  would  not  hear. 

12  11  Therefore  thou  shalt  speak  unto  them 
this  word ; Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  of  Is- 
rael, Every  bottle  shall  be  filled  with  wine  : 
and  they  shall  say  unto  thee.  Do  we  not 
certainly  know  that  every  bottle  shall  be 
filled  with  wine? 

13  Then  shalt  thou  say  unto  them.  Thus 
saith  the  Lord,  Behold,  I will  fill  all  the  in- 
habitants of  this  land,  even  the  kings  that  j 


God  exhortetk  to  repentance. 

sit  upon  Davdd’s  throne,  and  the  priests, 
and  the  prophets,  and  all  the  inhabitants  of 
Jerusalem,  with  drunkenness, 
l-i  And  I will  dash  them  one  against  an- 
other, even  the  fathers  and  the  sons  to- 
gether, saith  the  Lord  : I will  not  pity,  nor 
spare,  nor  have  mercy,  but  destroy  them. 

15  IF  Hear  ye,  and  give  ear;  be  not  proud: 
for  the  Lord  hath  spoken. 

16  Give  glory  to  the  Lord  your  God,  be- 
fore he  cause  darkness,  and  before  your 
feet  stumble  upon  the  dark  mountains,*and, 
while  ye  look  for  light,  he  turn  it  into  the 
shadow  of  death,  and  make  it  gross  dark- 
ness. 

17  But  if  ye  will  not  hear  it,  my  soul  shall 
weep  in  secret  places  for  your  pride;  and 
mine  eye  shall  weep  sore,  and  run  down 
with  tears,  because  the  Lord’s  flock  is  car- 
ried away  captive. 

18  Say  unto  the  king  and  to  the  queen. 
Humble  yourselves,  sit  down:  for  your 
principalities  shall  come  down,  even  the 
crown  of  your  glory. 

19  The  cities  of  the*  south  shall  be  shut  up, 
and  none  shall  open  Ihem : Judah  shall  be 
cairied  away  captive  all  of  it,  it  shall  be 
wholly  carried  away  captive. 

20  Lift  up  your  eyes,  and  behold  them  that 
come  from  the  north:  where  is  the  flock 
that  was  given  thee,  thy  beautiful  flock  ? 

21  What  wilt  thou  say  when  he  shall  punish 
thee  ? for  thou  hast  taught  them  to  he  cap- 
tains, and  as  chief  over  thee : shall  not  sor- 
rows take  thee,  as  a woman  in  travail? 

22  IF  And  if  thou  say  in  thine  heart.  Where- 
fore come  these  things  upon  me?  For  the 
greatness  of  thine  iniquity  are  thy  skirts 
discovered,  and  thy  heels  made  bare. 

23  Can  the  Ethiopian  change  his  skin,  or 
the  leopard  his  spots  ? then  may  ye  also  do 
good,  that  are  accustomed  to  do  evil. 

24  Therefore  will  I scatter  them  as  the 
stubble  that  passeth  away  by  the  wind  of 
the  wilderness. 

25  This  is  thy  lot,  the  portion  of  thy  meas- 
ures from  me,  saith  the  Lord  ; because  thou 
hast  forgotten  me,  and  trusted  in  falsehood. 

26  Therefore  will  I discover  thy  skirts  up- 
on thy  face,  that  thy  shame  may  appear. 

27  I have  seen  thine  adulteries,  and  thy 
neighings,  the  lewdness  of  thy  whoredom, 
and  thine  abominations  on  the  hills  in  the 
fields.  Woe  unto  thee,  O Jerusalem  I wilt 
thou  not  be  made  clean  ? when  shall  it  once 
be? 

CHAPTER  XIY. 

A grievous  dearth. 

The  word  of  the  Lord  that  came  to 
Jeremiah  concerning  the  dearth. 

2  Judah  mourneth,  and  the  gates  thereof 
languish ; they  are  black  unto  the  ground : 
and  the  cry  of  Jerusalem  is  gone  up. 

3  And  their  nobles  have  sent  their  little 
ones  to  the  waters : they  came  to  the  pits, 
and  found  no  water;  they  returned  with 
their  vessels  empty;  they  were  ashamed 
and  confounded,  and  covered  their  heads. 

4  Because  the  ground  is  chapped,  for  there 
was  no  rain  in  the  earth,  the  ploughmen 
were  ashamed,  they  covered  their  heads. 

5  Yea,  the  hind  also  calved  in  the  field,  and 
forsook  it,  because  there  was  no  grass. 

499 


JEREMIAH,  XIV. 


Lying  prophets  shall  perish.  JEREMIAH,  XV 

6 And  the  wild  asses  did  stand  in  the  high 
places,  they  snulfed  up  the  wind  like  drag- 
ons ; their  eyes  did  fail,  because  there  was 


Jeremiah's  complaint. 


no  grass.  . . ^ . . . 

7 If  O Lord,  though  our  iniquities  testify 

against  us,  do  thou  it  for  thy  name’s  sake : 
for  our  backslidings  are  many;  we  have 
sinned  against  thee.  ^ « 

8 O the  hope  of  Israel,  the  Saviour  thereof 

in  time  of  trouble,  why  shouldest  thou  be 
as  a stranger  in  the  land,  and  as  a wayfar- 
ing man  that  turneth  aside  to  tarry  for  a 
night  ? , 

9 Why  shouldest  thou  be  as  a man  aston- 
ished, as  a mighty  man  that  cannot  save? 
yet  thou,  O Lord,  art  in  the  midst  of  us,  and 
we  are  called  by  thy  name ; leave  us  not. 

10  ^ Thus  saith  the  Lord  unto  this  people. 
Thus  have  they  loved  to  wander,  they  have 
not  refrained  their  feet,  therefore  the  Lord 
doth  not  accept  them ; he  will  now  remem- 
ber their  iniquity,  and  visit  their  sins. 

11  Then  said  the  Lord  unto  me,  Pray  not 

for  this  people  for  their  good.  . 

12  When  they  fast,  I will  not  hear  their 
cry;  and  when  they  offer  burnt  offering 
and  an  oblation,  I will  not  accept  them : 
but  I will  consume  them  by  the  sword,  and 
by  the  famine,  and  by  the  pestilence. 

13 1 Then  said  I,  Ah,  Lord  God  ! behold,  the 
prophets  say  unto  them.  Ye  shall  not  see  the 
sword,  neither  shall  ye  have  famine ; but  I 
will  give  you  assured  peace  in  this  place. 

14  Then  the  Lord  said  unto  me,  The  proph- 
ets prophesy  lies  in  my  name : I sent  them 
not,  neither  have  I commanded  them,  nei- 
ther spake  unto  them ; they  prophesy  unto 
you  a false  vision  and  divination,  and  a 
thing  of  nought,  and  the  deceit  of  their 

15  Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  concern- 
ing the  prophets  that  prophesy  in  my  name, 
and  I sent  them  not,  yet  they  say.  Sword 
and  famine  shall  not  be  in  this  land;  By 
sword  and  famine  shall  those  prophets  be 
consumed. 

16  And  the  people  to  whom  they  prophesy 
shall  be  cast  out  in  the  streets  of  Jerusalem, 
because  of  the  famine  and  the  SAVord ; and 
they  shall  have  none  to  bury  them,  them, 
their  wives,  nor  their  sons,  nor  their  daugh- 
ters : for  I will  pour  their  wickedness  upon 
them. 

17  ^ Therefore  thou  shalt  say  this  word  un- 

to them;  Let  mine  eyes  run  down  with 
tears  night  and  day,  and  let  them  not  cease : 
for  the  virgin  daughter  of  my  people  is 
broken  with  a great  breach,  Avith  a very 
grievous  bloAV.  ^ , 

18  If  I go  forth  into  the  field,  then  behold 
the  slain  with  the  SAVord ! and  if  I enter  into 
the  city,  then  behold  them  that  are  sick  Avith 
famine ! yea,  both  the  prophet  and  the  priest 
go  about  into  a land  that  they  know  not. 

19  Hast  thou  utterly  rejected  Judah?  hath 

thy  soul  loathed  Zion  ? why  hast  thou  smit- 
ten us,  and  there  is  no  healing  for  us?  we 
looked  for  peace,  and  there  is  no  good ; 
and  for  the  time  of  healing,  and  behold 
trouble!  . , , 

20  We  acknowledge,  O Lord,  our  wicked- 
ness, and  the  iniquity  of  our  fathers:  for 
we  have  sinned  against  thee. 

21  Do  not  abhor  us,  for  thy  name’s  sake ; do 

m 


not  disgrace  the  throne  of  thy  glory:  re- 
member, break  not  thy  covenant  with  us. 

22  Are  there  any  among  the  vanities  of  the 
Gentiles  that  can  cause  rain?  or  can  the 
heavens  give  showers?  Art  not  thou  he,  O 
Lord  our  God  ? therefore  we  will  wait  upon 
thee : for  thou  hast  made  all  these  things. 

CHAPTER  XV. 

The  rejection  of  the  Jews. 

Then  said  the  Lord  unto  me.  Though 
Moses  and  Samuel  stood  before  me,  yet 
my  mind  could  not  be  toward  this  people : 
cast  them  out  of  my  sight,  and  let  them  go 
forth. 

2  And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  if  they  say  unto 
thee.  Whither  shall  we  go  forth  ? then  thou 
Shalt  tell  them.  Thus  saith  the  Lord  ; Such 
as  are  for  death,  to  death ; and  such  as  are 
for  the  sword,  to  the  sword ; and  such  as  are 
for  the  famine,  to  the  famine ; and  such  as 
are  for  the  cantivity,  to  the  captivity. 

3  And  I will  appoint  over  them  four  kinds, 
saith  the  Lord  : the  sword  to  slay,  and  the 
dogs  to  tear,  and  the  fowls  of  the  heaven, 
and  the  beasts  of  the  earth,  to  devour  and 
destroy.  ^ ^ 

4  And  I will  cause  them  to  be  removed  into 
all  kingdoms  of  the  earth,  because  of  Manas- 
seh  the  son  of  Hezekiah  king  of  Judah,  for 
that  Avhich  he  did  in  Jerusalem. 

5  For  who  shall  have  pity  upon  thee,  O Je- 
rusalem? or  who  shall  bemoan  thee?  or  who 
shall  go  aside  to  ask  hoAV  thou  doest? 

6  Thou  hast  forsaken  me,  saith  the  Lord, 
thou  art  gone  backward : therefore  will  1 
stretch  out  my  hand  against  thee,  and  de- 
stroy thee ; I am  weary  with  repenting. 

7  And  I will  fan  them  with  a fan  in  the 
gates  of  the  land ; I will  bereave  them  of 
children,  I will  destroy  my  people,  since  they 
return  not  from  their  ways. 

8  Their  Avidows  are  increased  to  me  aboA^’e 
the  sand  of  the  seas:  I have  brought  upon 
them  against  the  mother  of  the  young  m^  a 
spoiler  at  noonday  : I have  caused  him  to  fall 
upon  it  suddenly,  and  terrors  upon  the  city. 
9 She  that  hath  borne  seven  languisheth : 
she  hath  given  up  the  ghost;  her  sun  is  gone 
down  Avhile  it  was  yet  day : she  hath  been 
ashamed  and  confounded:  and  the  residue 
of  them  will  I deliver  to  the  sword  before 
their  enemies,  saith  the  Lord. 

10  Woe  is  me,  my  mother,  that  thou  hast 
borne  me  a man  of  strife  and  a man  of  con- 
tention to  the  Avhole  earth ! I have  neither 
lent  on  usury,  nor  men  haA’^e  lent  to  me  on 
usury ; yet  every  one  of  them  doth  curse 

H The  Lord  said.  Verily  it  shall  be  Avell 
with  thy  remnant ; verily  I will  cause  the 
enemy  to  entreat  thee  well  in  the  time  ot 
evil  and  in  the  time  of  affliction. 

12  Shall  iron  break  the  northern  iron  and 
the  steel?  , ^ ^ 

13  Thy  substance  and  thy  treasures  aviU  I 
give  to  the  spoil  without  price,  and  that  lor 
all  thy  sins,  e\"en  in  all  thy  borders. 

14  And  I Avill  make  thee  to  pass  with  thine 
enemies  into  a land  which  thou  knowest 
not:  for  a fire  is  kindled  in  mine  anger, 
uMch  shall  burn  upon  you. 

15  t O Lord,  thou  knoAvest : remember  me, 
and  visit  me,  and  revenge  me  of  my  perse- 


UtUr  ruin  of  the  Jews.  JEKEMIAH,  XVll.  The  return  from  captivity. 


cutors ; take  me  not  away  in  thy  long-sutfer- 
inj? : know  that  for  thy  sake  I have  suffered 
rebuke. 

16  Thy  words  were  found,  and  I did  eat 
them ; and  thy  word  was  unto  me  the  joy 
and  rejoicing*’  of  mine  heart : for  1 am  called 
by  thy  name,  O Lord  God  of  hosts. 

171  sat  not  in  the  assembly  of  the  mockers, 
nor  rejoiced;  I sat  alone  because  of  thy 
hand : for  thou  hast  filled  me  with  indigna- 
tion. 

18  Why  is  my  pain  perpetual,  and  my 
wound  incurable,  which  refuseth  to  be 
healed?  wilt  thou  be  altogether  unto  me  as 
a liar,  and  as  waters  that  fail  ? 

19  IF  Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord,  If  thou 
return,  then  will  I bring  thee  again,  and 
thou  Shalt  stand  before  me:  and  if  thou 
take  forth  the  precious  from  the  vile,  thou 
shalt  be  as  my  mouth : let  them  return  unto 
thee;  but  return  not  thou  unto  them. 

20  And  1 will  make  thee  unto  this  people 
a fenced  brazen  wall : and  they  shall  fight 
against  thee,  but  they  shall  not  prevail 
against  thee:  for  I am  with  thee  to  save 
thee  and  to  deliver  thee,  saith  the  Lord. 

21  And  I will  deliver  thee  out  of  the  hand 
of  the  wicked,  and  I will  redeem  thee  out  of 
the  hand  of  the  terrible. 

CHAPTER  XVI. 

Utter  ruin  of  the  Jews  foreshewn. 

The  word  of  the  Lord  came  also  unto  me, 
saying, 

2  Thou  shalt  not  take  thee  a wife,  neither 
shalt  thou  have  sons  nor  daughters  in  this 
place. 

3  For  thus  saith  the  Lord  coneerning  the 
sons  and  concerning  the  daughters  that  are 
born  in  this  place,  and  concerning  their 
mothers  that  bare  them,  and  eoncerning 
their  fathers  that  begat  them  in  this  land ; 

4  They  shall  die  of  grievous  deaths ; they 
shall  not  be  lamented  ; neither  shall  they  be 
buried ; hut  they  shall  be  as  dung  upon  the 
face  of  the  earth : and  they  shall  be  consum- 
ed by  the  sword,  and  by  famine ; and  their 
carcasses  shall  be  meat  for  the  fowls  of 
heaven,  and  for  the  beasts  of  the  earth. 

5  For  thus  saith  the  Lord,  Enter  not  into 
the  house  of  mourning,  neither  go  to  lament 
nor  bemoan  them : for  I have  taken  away 
my  peace  from  this  people,  saith  the  Lord, 
even  lovingkindness  and  mercies. 

6  Both  the  great  and  the  small  shall  die  in 
this  land : they  shall  not  be  buried,  neither 
shall  men  lament  for  them,  nor  cut  them- 
selves, nor  make  themselves  bald  for 
them : 

7  Neither  shall  men  tear  themselves  for  them 
in  mourning,  to  comfort  them  for  the  dead ; 
neither  shall  men  give  them  the  cup  of  con- 
solation to  drink  for  their  father  or  for  their 
mother. 

8  Thou  shalt  not  also  go  into  the  house  of 
feasting,  to  sit  with  them  to  eat  and  to  drink. 

9  For  thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts,  the  God 
of  Israel ; Behold,  I will  cause  to  cease  out 
of  this  place  in  your  eyes,  and  in  your  days, 
the  voice  of  mirth,  and  the  voice  of  glad- 
ness, the  voice  of  the  bridegroom,  and  the 
voice  of  the  bride. 

101  And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  when  thou 
shalt  shew  this  people  ail  these  words,  and 


they  shall  say  unto  thee.  Wherefore  hath 
the  Lord  pronounced  all  this  great  evil 
against  us?  or  what  is  our  iniquity?  or  what 
is  our  sin  that  we  have  committed  against 
the  Lord  our  God? 

11  Then  shalt  thou  say  unto  them.  Because 
your  fathers  have  forsaken  me,  saith  the 
Lord,  and  have  walked  after  other  gods, 
and  have  served  them,  and  have  worshipped 
them,  and  have  forsaken  me,  and  have  not 
kept  my  law ; 

12  And  ye  have  done  worse  than  your  fa- 
thers ; for,  behold,  ye  walk  every  one  after 
the  imagination  of  his  evil  heart,  that  they 
may  not  hearken  unto  me: 

13  Therefore  will  1 cast  you  out  of  this  land 
into  a land  that  ye  know  not,  neither  ye  nor 
your  fathers ; and  there  shall  ye  serve  other 
gods  day  and  night ; where  I will  not  shew 
you  favour. 

14  IF  Therefore,  behold,  the  days  come,  saith 
the  Lord,  that  it  shall  no  more  be  said.  The 
Lord  liveth,  that  brought  up  the  children 
of  Israel  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt ; 

15  But,  The  Lord  liveth,  that  brought  up 
the  children  of  Israel  from  the  land  of  the 
north,  and  from  all  the  lands  whither  he 
had  driven  them : and  I will  bring  them 
again  into  their  land  that  I gave  unto  their 
fathers. 

16  IF  Behold,  I will  send  for  many  fishers, 
saith  the  Lord,  and  they  shall  fish  them; 
and  after  will  I send  for  many  hunters,  and 
they  shall  hunt  them  from  every  mountain, 
and  from  every  hill,  and  out  of  the  holes  of 
the  rocks. 

17  For  mine  eyes  are  upon  all  their  ways : 
they  are  not  hid  from  my  face,  neither  is 
their  iniquity  hid  from  mine  eyes. 

18  And  first  I will  recompense  their  in- 
iquity and  their  sin  double ; because  thev 
have  defiled  my  land,  they  have  filled  mine 
inheritance  with  the  carcasses  of  their  de- 
testable and  abominable  things. 

19  O Lord,  my  strength,  and  my  fortress, 
and  my  refuge  in  the  day  of  affliction, 
the  Gentiles  shall  come  unto  thee  from  the 
ends  of  the  earth,  and  shall  say.  Surely  our 
fathers  have  inherited  lies,  .vanity,  and 
things  wherein  there  is  no  profit. 

20  Shall  a man  make  gods  unto  himself,  and 
they  are  no  gods  ? 

21  Therefore,  behold,  I will  this  once  cause 
them  to  know,  I will  cause  them  to  know 
mine  hand  and  my  might;  and  they  shall 
know  that  my  name  is  The  Lord. 

CHAPTER  XYII. 

Captivity'  of  Judah  for  sin. 

The  sin  of  Judah  is  written  with  a pen  of 
iron,  and  with  the  point  of  a diamond  : 
it  is  graven  upon  the  table  of  their  heart, 
and  upon  the  horns  of  your  altars; 

2  Whilst  their  children  remember  their  al- 
tars and  their  groves  by  the  green  trees 
upon  the  high  hills. 

3  O my  mountain  in  the  field,  I will  give 
thy  substance  and  all  thy  treasures  to  the 
spoil,  and  thy  high  places  for  sin,  throughout 
all  thy  borders. 

4  And  thou,  even  thyself,  shalt  discontinue 
from  thine  heritage  that  I gave  thee ; and  I 
will  cause  thee  to  serve  thine  enemies  in  the 
land  which  thou  knowest  not;  for  ye  have 
601 


Trust  in  God  is  blessed, 
kindled  a fire  in  mine  anger,  which  shall 
burn  for  ever.  , 

5 f Thus  saith  the  Lord  ; Cursed  he  the 

man  that  trusteth  in  man,  and  maketh  flesh 
his  arm,  and  whose  heart  departeth  from 
the  Lord.  , . 

6 For  he  shall  be  like  the  heath  in  the  des- 
ert, and  shall  not  see  when  good  cometh ; but 
shall  inhabit  the  parched  places  in  the  wil- 
derness, in  a salt  land  and  not  inhabited. 

7 Blessed  is  the  man  that  trusteth  in  the 
Lord,  and  whose  hope  the  Lord  is. 

8 For  he  shall  be  as  a tree  planted  by  the 
waters,  and  that  spreadeth  out  her  roots  by 
the  river,  and  shall  not  see  when  heat  com- 
eth, but  her  leaf  shall  be  green;  and  shall 
not  be  careful  in  the  year  of  drought, 
neither  shall  cease  from  yielding  fruit. 

9 t The  heart  is  deceitful  above  all  things^ 
and  desperately  wicked:  who  can  know  it? 

10  I the  Lord  search  the  heart,  I try  the 
reins,  even  to  give  every  man  according  to 
his  ways,  and  according  to  the  fruit  of  his 
doings. 

11  As  the  partridge  sitteth  on  eggs,  and 

hatcheth  them  not ; so  he  that  getteth  riches, 
and  not  by  right,  shall  leave  them  in  the 
midst  of  his  days,  and  at  his  end  shall  be  a 
fool.  , , . 

12  1 A glorious  high  throne  from  the  begin- 
ning is  the  place  of  our  sanctuary. 

13  O Lord,  the  hope  of  Israel,  all  that  for- 
sake thee  shall  be  ashamed,  and  they  that 
depart  from  me  shall  be  written  in  the  earth, 
because  they  have  forsaken  the  Lord,  the 
fountain  of  living  waters. 

14  Heal  me,  O Lord,  and  I shall  be  healed ; 
save  me,  and  I shall  be  saved : for  thou  art 
my  praise. 

15  m Behold,  they  say  unto  me.  Where  w 
the  word  of  the  Lord  ? let  it  come  now. 

16  As  for  me,  I have  not  hastened  from 
being  a pastor  to  follow  thee:  neither  have 
I desired  the  woful  day ; thou  knowest : that 
which  came  out  of  my  lips  was  right  before 
thee. 

17  Be  not  a terror  unto  me;  thou  art  my 
hope  in  the  day  of  evil. 

18  Let  them  be  confounded  that  persecute 
me,  but  let  not  me  be  confounded : let  them 
be  dismayed,  but  let  not  me  be  dismayed; 
bring  upon  them  the  day  of  evil,  and  de- 
stroy them  with  double  destruction. 

19  t Thus  said  the  Lord  unto  me ; Go  and 
stand  in  the  gate  of  the  children  of  the  peo- 
ple, whereby  the  kings  of  Judah  come  in, 
and  by  the  which  they  go  out,  and  in  all  the 
gates  of  Jerusalem ; 

And  say  unto  them,  Hear  ye  the  word 
of  the  Lord,  ye  kings  of  Judah,  and  all 
Judah,  and  all  the  inhabitants  of  Jerusalem, 
that  enter  in  by  these  gates : 

21  Thus  saith  the  Lord;  Take  heed  to 

yourselves,  and  bear  no  burden  on  the 
sabbath  day,  nor  bring  it  in  by  the  gates  of 
Jerusalem;  , , ^ „ 

22  Neither  carry  forth  a burden  out  of  your 

houses  on  the  sabbath  day,  neither  do  ye 
any  work,  but  hallow  ye  the  sabbath  day,  as 
1 commanded  your  fathers.  ^ 

23  But  they  obeyed  not,  neither  inclined 
their  ear,  but  made  their  neck  stiff,  that  they 
might  not  hear,  nor  receive  instruction. 

24  And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  if  ye  diligently 

502 


JEKEMIAH,  XVIIl,  The  type  of  the  potter. 

hearken  unto  me,  saith  the  Lord,  to  bring 
in  no  burden  through  the  gates  of  this  city 
on  the  sabbath  day,  but  hallow  the  sabbath 
day,  to  do  no  work  therein ; 

25  Then  shall  there  enter  into  the  gates  of 
this  city  kings  and  princes  sitting  upon  the 
throne  of  David,  riding  in  chariots  and  on 
horses,  they,  and  their  princes,  the  men  of 
Judah,  and  the  inhabitants  of  Jerusalem ; 
and  this  city  shall  remain  for  ever. 

26  And  they  shall  come  from  the  cities  of 
Judah,  and  from  the  places  about  Jerusa- 
lem, and  from  the  land  of  Benjamin,  and 
from  the  plain,  and  from  the  mountains,  and 
from  the  south,  bringing  burnt  offerings, 
and  sacrifices,  and  meat  offerings,  and  in- 
cense, and  bringing  sacrifices  of  praise,  unto 
the  house  of  the  Lord. 

27  But  if  ye  will  not  hearken  unto  me  to 
hallow  the  sabbath  day,  and  not  to  bear  a 
burden,  even  entering  in  at  the  gates  of  Je- 
rusalem on  the  sabbath  day;  then  will  1 
kindle  a fire  in  the  gates  thereof,  and  it  shall 
devour  the  palaces  of  Jerusalem,  and  it  shall 
not  be  quenched. 

CHAPTER  XVIII. 

God’s  power  over  nations  typified. 

The  word  which  came  to  Jeremiah  from 
the  Lord,  saying, 

2 Arise,  and  go  down  to  the  potter’s  house, 
and  there  I will  cause  thee  to  hear  my 
words.  , , 

3 Then  I went  down  to  the  potter’s  house, 
and,  behold,  he  wrought  a work  on  the 
wheels.  ^ , 

4 And  the  vessel  that  he  made  of  clay  was 
marred  in  the  hand  of  the  potter:  so  he 
made  it  again  another  vessel,  as  seemed  good 
to  the  potter  to  make  it. 

5 Then  the  word  of  the  Lord  came  to  me. 


saying, 

6 O house  of  Israel,  cannot  I do  with  you  as 
this  potter?  saith  the  Lord.  Behold,  as  the 
clay  is  in  the  potter’s  hand,  so  are  ye  in  mine 
hand,  O house  of  Israel. 

7 At  what  instant  I shall  speak  concerning 
a nation,  and  concerning  a kingdom,  to 
pluck  up,  and  to  pull  down,  and  to  destroy  it  ,* 

8 If  that  nation,  against  whom  I have  pro- 
nounced, turn  from  their  evil,  I will  repent 
of  the  evil  that  I thought  to  do  unto  them. 

9 And  at  what  instant  I shall  speak  concern- 

ing a nation,  and  concerning  a kingdom,  to 
build  and  to  plant  it;  , . , 

10  If  it  do  evil  in  my  sight,  that  it  obey  not 
my  voice,  then  I will  repent  of  the  good, 
wherewith  I said  I would  benefit  them. 

11  H Now  therefore  go  to,  speak  to  the  men 

of  Judah,  and  to  the  inhabitants  of  Jerusa- 
lem, saying.  Thus  saith  the  Lord  ; Behold,  I 
frame  evil  against  you,  and  devise  a device 
against  you  : return  ye  now  every  one  from 
his  evil  way,  and  make  your  ways  and  your 
doings  good.  , ^ ^ 

12  And  they  said.  There  is  no  hope : but  we 
will  walk  after  our  own  devices,  and  we  wil 
every  one  do  the  imagination  of  his  evil 

^:m^Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  ; Ask  ye 
now  among  the  heathen,  who  hath  heard 
such  things : the  virgin  of  Israel  hath  done 
a very  horrible  thing.  « i. 

14  Will  a man  leave  the  snow  of  Lebanon 


’The  propheVs  complainL 


which  Cometh  from  the  rock  of  the  field?  or 
shall  the  cold  flowing  waters  t hat  come  from 
another  place  be  forsaken  ? 

15  Because  my  people  hath  forg-otten  me, 
they  have  burned  incense  to  vanity,  and 
they  have  caused  them  to  stumble  in  their 
ways  from  the  ancient  paths,  to  walk  in 
paths,  in  a way  not  cast  up ; 

16  To  make  their  land  desolate,  and  a per- 
petual  hissing-;  every  one  that  passeth 
thereby  shall,  be  astonished,  and  waff  his 
head. 

17  I will  scatter  them  as  with  an  east  wind 
before  the  enemy;  I will  shew  them  the 
back,  and  not  the  face,  in  the  day  of  their 
calamity. 

18  IT  Then  said  they,  Come,  and  let  us  devise 
devices  ag-ainst  Jeremiah ; for  the  law  shall 
not  perish  from  the  priest,  nor  counsel  from 
the  wise,  nor  the  word  from  the  prophet. 
Come,  and  let  us  smite  him  with  the  tong-ue 

give  heed  to  any  of  his  words! 

19  Cive  heed  to  me,  O Lord,  and  hearken 
to  the  voice  of  them  that  contend  with  me. 

20  Shall  evil  be  recompensed  for  g-ood  ? for 
they  have  dig-g-ed  a pit  for  my  soul.  Re- 
member that  I stood  before  thee  to  speak 
good  for  them,  and  to  turn  away  thy  wrath 
from  them. 

21  Therefore  deliver  up  their  children  to 
the  famine,  and  pour  out  their  blood  by  the 
force  of  the  sword ; and  let  their  wives  be 
bereaved  of  their  children,  and  be  widows  ; 
and  let  their  men  be  put  to  death ; let  their 
young-  men  be  slain  by  the  sword  in  battle. 

22  Let  a cry  be  heard  from  their  houses, 
when  thou  shalt  bring-  a troop  suddenly 
upon  them : for  they  have  dig-g-ed  a pit  to 

me,  and  hid  snares  for  my  feet. 

Yet,  Lord,  thou  knowest  all  their  coun- 
sel against  me  to  slay  me : forgive  not  their 
iniquity,  neither  blot  out  their  sin  from  thy 
sight,  but  let  them  be  overthrown  before 
thee ; deal  thus  with  them  in  the  time  of 
thine  anger. 

CHAPTER  XIX. 

Jerusalem's  desolation  typified. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord,  Go  and  get  a pot- 
ter  s earthen  bottle,  and  take  of  the  an- 
cients of  the  people,  and  of  the  ancients  of 
the  priests ; 

2 And  go  forth  unto  the  valley  of  the  son 
of  Hinnom,  which  U by  the  entry  of  the  east 
gate,  and  proclaim  there  the  words  that  I 
shall  tell  thee: 

3 And  say.  Hear  ye  the  word  of  the  Lord, 

O kings  of  Judah,  and  inhabitants  of  Jeru- 
of  hosts,  the 

God  of  Israel ; Behold,  I will  bring  evil  upon 
this  place,  the  which  whosoever  heareth, 
his  ears  shall  tingle. 

forsaken  me,  and  have 
estranged  this  place,  and  have  burned  in- 
cense  in  it  unto  other  gods,  whom  neither 
known,  nor  the 
have  filled  this  place 
the  blood  of  innocents; 

DoJi  the  high  places  of 

Baal,  to  burn  their  sons  with  fire  for  burnt 
offerings  unto  Baal,  which  I commanded 
^ot,^nor  spake  it,  neither  came  it  into  my 

6 Therefore,  behold,  the  days  come,  saith 


JEREMIAH,  XX. 


The  Jews'  desolation. 


the  Lord,  that  this  place  shall  no  more  be 
called  Tophet,  nor  The  valley  of  the  son  of 
Hinnom,  but  The  valley  of  slaughter. 

7 And  I will  make  void  the  counsel  of 
Judah  and  Jerusalem  in  this  place;  and  I 
will  cause  them  to  fail  by  the  sword  before 
their  enemies,  and  by  the  hands  of  them 
that  seek  their  lives:  and  their  carcasses 
will  I give  to  be  meat  for  the  fowls  of  the 
heaven,  and  for  the  beasts  of  the  earth. 

8 And  I will  make  this  city  desolate,  and  a 
hissing ; every  one  that  passeth  thereby  shall 
be  astonished  and  hiss,  because  of  ail  the 
plagues  thereof. 

9 And  I will  cause  them  to  eat  the  flesh  of 
their  sons  and  the  flesh  of  their  daughters, 
and  they  shall  eat  every  one  the  flesh  of  his 
triend  in  the  siege  and  straitness,  wherewith 
their  enemies,  and  they  that  seek  their  lives, 
shall  straiten  them. 

break  the  bottle  in  the 
sight  of  the  men  that  go  with  thee, 

11  And  Shalt  say  unto  them.  Thus  saith  the 
Lord  of  hosts;  Even  so  will  I break  this 
people  and  this  city,  as  one  breaketh  a pot- 
ter s vessel,  that  cannot  be  made  whole 

b^ry  them  in  Tophet, 
till  there  be  no  place  to  bury. 

12  Thus  will  I do  unto  this  place,  saith  the 
BORD,  and  to  the  inhabitants  thereof,  and 
even  ma^e  this  city  as  Tophet: 

13  And  the  houses  of  Jerusalem,  and  the 
houses  of  the  kings  of  Judah,  shall  be  defiled 
as  the  place  of  Tophet,  because  of  all  the 
houses  upon  whose  roofs  they  have  burned 
incense  unto  all  the  host  of  heaven,  and  have 

drink  offerings  unto  other  gods. 

14  Then  came  Jeremiah  from  Tophet,  whith- 
er the  Lord  had  sent  him  to  prophesy;  and 
he  stood  m the  court  of  the  Lord’s  house 
and  said  to  all  the  people, 

15  Thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts,  the  God  of 

Israel ; Behold,  I will  bring  upon  this  city 
and  upon  all  her  towns  all  the  evil  that  I 
have  pronounced  against  it,  because  they 
have  hardened  their  necks,  that  they  might 
not  hear  my  words.  ^ 


CHAPTER  XX. 

Pashur's  new  name  and  doom. 

OW  Pashur  the  son  of  Immer  the  priest 
who  was  also  chief  governor  in  the 
house  of  the  Lord,  heard  that  Jeremiah 
prophesied  these  things. 

2 Then  Pashur  smote  Jeremiah  the  prophet 
and  put  him  in  the  stocks  that  were  in  the 
high  gate  of  Benjamin,  which  was  by  the 
house  of  the  Lord. 

3 And  it  came  to  pass  on  the  morrow,  that 
Pashur  brought  forth  Jeremiah  out  of  the 
stocks.  Then  said  Jeremiah  unto  him.  The 
Lord  hath  not  called  thy  name  Pashur,  but 
Magor-missabib. 

4 For  thus  saith  the  Lord,  Behold,  I will 
make  thee  a terror  to  thyself,  and  to  all 
thy  friends : and  they  shall  fall  by  the  sword 
of  their  enemies,  and  thine  eyes  shall  behold 
U : and  I will  give  all  Judah  into  the  hand  of 
the  king  of  Babylon,  and  he  shall  carry  them 
captive  into  Babylon,  and  shall  slay  them 
with  the  sword. 

5 Moreover  I will  deliver  all  the  strength  of 
this  city,  and  all  the  labours  thereof,  and  all 
the  precious  things  thereof,  and  all  the 

sas 


Fmhur's  fearful  doom. 


JEKEMIAH,  XXI. 


Tlie  captivity  f oreUAd. 


treasures  of  the  kin^?8  of  Judah  will  I give 
into  the  hand  of  their  enemies,  which  shall 
spoil  them,  and  take  them,  and  carry  them 
to  Babylon.  , „ ^ n • 

6 And  thou,  Pashur,  and  all  that  dwell  in 
thine  house,  shall  go  into  captivity:  and 
thou  shalt  come  to  Babylon,  and  there  mou 
Shalt  die,  and  shalt  be  buried  there,  thou, 
and  all  thy  friends,  to  whom  thou  hast 
prophesied  lies.  . r 

710  Lord,  thou  hast  deceived  me,  and  I 
was  deceived : thou  art  stronger  than  I,  and 
hast  prevailed : I am  in  derision  daily , every 
one  mocketh  me.  ^ t • ^ • 

8 For  since  I spake,  I cried  put,  I cned  vio- 

lence and  spoil ; because  the  word  of  the 
Lord  was  made  a reproach  unto  me,  and  a 
derision,  daily.  ^ , 2.- 

9 Then  I said,  I will  not  make  mention  of 
him,  nor  speak  any  more  in  his  name.  But 
his  word  was  in  mine  heart  as  a burning  iii  e 
shut  up  in  my  bones,  and  I was  weary  with 
forbearing,  and  I could  not  stay. 

10 1 For  I heard  the  defaming  of  many,  fear 
on  every  side.  Report,  say  they,  and  we  will 
report  it.  All  my  familiars  watched  for  my 
halting,  saying,  Peradventure  he  will  be  en- 
ticed, and  we  shall  prevail  against  him,  and 
we  shall  take  our  revenge  on  him.  ^ 

11  But  the  Lord  is  with  me  as  a mighty 

terrible  one : therefore  my  persecutors  shall 
stumble,  and  they  shall  not  Prevail:  they 
shall  be  greatly  ashamed ; for  they  shall  not 
prosper:  their  everlasting  confusion  shall 
never  be  forgotten.  . , . ^ 

12  But,  O Lord  of  hosts,  that  triest  the 
righteous,  and  seest  the  reins  and  the  heart, 
let  me  see  thy  vengeance  on  them : for  un- 
to thee  have  I opened  my  cause. 

13  Sing  unto  the  Lord,  praise  ye  the  Lord  . 
for  he  hath  delivered  the  soul  of  the  poor 
from  the  hand  of  evil  doers. 

14  1 Cursed  be  the  day  wherein  I was  born : 
let  not  the  day  wherein  my  mother  bare  me 
be  blessed. 

15  Cursed*  be  the  man  who  brought  ti(Rngs 
to  my  father,  saying,  A man  child  is  born 
unto  thee;  making  him  very  glad. 

16  And  let  that  man  be  as  the  cities  which 
the  Lord  overthrew,  and  repented  RCt : and 
let  him  hear  the  cry  in  the  morning,  and  the 
shouting  at  noontide; 

17  Because  he  slew  me  not  from  the  womb , 
or  that  my  mother  might  have  been  my 
grave,  and  her  womb  to  be  always  great 

^8^  Wherefore  came  I forth  out  of  the  womb 
to  see  labour  and  sorrow,  that  my  days 
should  be  consumed  with  shame  t 
CHAPTER  XXI. 

The  siege  of  Jerusalem  foretold. 

The  word  which  came  unto  Jeremiah 
from  the  Lord,  when  king  Zedekiah 
sent  unto  him  Pashur  the  son  of  Melchiah, 
and  Zephaniah  the  son  of  Maaseiah  the 

. ’gtoqul?!,' I^pray  thee,  of  the  Lord  for  us; 
for  Nebuchadrezzar  king  of  Babylon  maketh 
war  against  us ; if  so  be  that  l^e  Lord  will 
deal  with  us  according  to  all  his  wondrous 
works,  that  he  may  go  up  from  us. 

3 1 Then  said  Jeremiah  unto  them,  inus 
shall  ye  say  to  Zedekiah : 

504 


4 Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  of  Israel ; Be- 

hold, I will  turn  back  the  weapons  of  war 
that  are  in  your  hands,  wherewith  ye  fight 
against  the  king  of  Babylon,  and  against 
the  Chaldeans,  which  besiege  you  without 
the  walls,  and  I will  assemble  them  into 
the  midst  of  this  city.  _ 

5 And  I myself  will  fight  against  you  with 

an  outstretched  hand  and  with  a stipng 
arm,  even  in  anger,  and  in  fury,  and  in 
great  wrath.  . , , ^ ^ 

6 And  I will  smite  the  inhabitants  of  this, 
city,  both  man  and  beast : they  shall  die  of 
a great  pestilence. 

7 And  afterward,  saith  the  Lord,  I will  de- 
liver Zedekiah  king  of  Judah,  and  his  serv- 
ants, and  the  people,  and  such  as  are  left 
in  this  city  from  the  pestilence,  froin  the 
sword,  and  from  the  famine,  into  the  hand 
of  Nebuchadrezzar  king  of  Babylon,  and 
into  the  hand  of  their  enemies,  and  into 
the  hand  of  those  that  seek  their  life:  and 
he  shall  smite  them  with  the  edge  of  the 
sword;  he  shall  not  spare  them,  neither 
have  pity,  nor  have  mercy. 

8 1 And  unto  this  people  thou  shalt  say, 
Thus  saith  the  Lord  ; Behold,  I set  hefove 
you  the  way  of  life,  and  the  way  of  death. 

9 He  that  abideth  in  this  city  shaU  die  by 
the  sword,  and  by  the  famine,  and  by  the 
pestilence : but  he  that  goeth  out,  and  fall- 
eth  to  the  Chaldeans  that  besiege  you,  he 
shall  live,  and  his  life  shall  be  unto  him  for 


10  For  I have  set  my  face  against  this  city 
for  evil,  and  not  for  good,  saith  the  Lord  : 
it  shall  be  given  into  the  hand  of  the  king 
of  Babylon,  and  he  shall  burn  it  with  fire. 

11  If  And  touching  the  house  of  the  king  of 
Judah,  say.  Hear  ye  the  word  9^  ^ord 

12  O house  of  David,  thus  saith  the  Lord  , 
Execute  judgment  in  the  corning,  and  de- 
liver him  that  is  spoiled  out  of  the  hand  ot 
the  oppressor,  lest  my  fury  go  out  kke  fire, 
and  burn  that  none  can  quench  it,  because 
of  the  evil  of  your  doing^  , 

13  Behold,  I am  against  thee,  O inhabitant 
of  the  valley,  and  rock  of  the  plain,  saith 
the  Lord  ; which  say.  Who  shall  come 
against  us?  or  who  shall  enter  into  our  hab- 

^14^But  I will  punish  you  according  to  the 
fruit  of  your  doings,  saith  the  Lord  : and  1 
will  kindle  a fire  in  the  forest  thereof , and 
it  shall  devour  all  things  round  about  it. 

CHAPTER  XXII. 

Jeremiah  exhorteth  to  righteousness. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord;  Go  down  to  the 
house  of  the  king  of  Judah,  and  speak 
there  this  word,  r n 

2 And  say.  Hear  the  word  of  the  Lord,  U 
king  of  Jiidah,  that  sittest  upon  the  throne 
of  David,  thou,  and  thy  servants,  and  thy 
people  that  enter  in  by  these  gates:  , 

3 Thus  saith  the  Lord;  Execute  ye  judg- 
ment and  righteousness,  and  deliver  the 
spoiled  out  of  the  hand  of  the  oppressor: 
and  do  no  wrong,  do  no  violence  to  the 
stranger,  the  fatherless,  nor  the  widow,  nei- 
ther shed  innocent  blood  in  this  place. 

4 For  if  ye  do  this  thing  indeed,  then  shall 
there  enter  in  by  the  gates  of  this  house 
kings  sitting  upon  the  throne  of  David,  iid- 


'The  judgment  of  Shallurn,  JEREMIAH,  XXllI.  Christ  is  jjromised. 


ing-  in  chariots  and  on  horses,  he,  and  his 
servants,  and  his  people. 

5 But  if  ye  will  not  hear  these  words,  I 
swear  by  myself,  saith  the  Lord,  that  this 
house  shall  become  a desolation. 

6 For  thus  saith  the  Lord  unto  the  king^’s 
house  of  Judah  ; Thou  art  Gilead  unto  me, 
and  the  head  of  Lebanon : yet  surely  I will 
make  thee  a vvilderness,  and  cities  which  are 
not  inhabited. 

7 And  I will  prepare  destroyers  ag’ainst 
thee,  every  one  with  his  weapons : and  they 
shall  cut  down  thy  choice  cedars,  and  cast 
mem  into  the  fire. 

8 And  many  nations  shall  pass  by  this  city, 
and  they  shall  say  every  man  to  his  neigh- 
bour, Wherefore  hath  the  Lord  done  thus 
unto  this  grreat  city? 

9 Then  they  shall  answer.  Because  they 
have  forsaken  the  covenant  of  the  Lord 
their  God,  and  worshipped  other  g’ods,  and 
served  them. 

10  ^ Weep  ye  not  for  the  dead,  neither  be- 
moan him ; hut  weep  sore  for  him  that  g-oeth 
away : for  he  shall  return  no  more,  nor  see 
his  native  country. 

11  For  thus  saith  the  Lord  touching’  Shal- 
lum  the  son  of  Josiah  king  of  Judah,  which 
reigned  instead  of  Josiah  his  father,  which 
went  forth  out  of  this  place ; He  shall  not 
return  thither  any  more  : 

12  But  he  shall  die  in  the  place  whither 
they  have  led  him  captive,  and  shall  see  this 
land  no  more. 

13  t Woe  unto  him  that  buildeth  his  house 
by  unrighteousness,  and  his  chambers  by 
wrong;  that  useth  his  neighbour’s  service 
without  wages,  and  giveth  him  not  for  his 
work ; 

14  That  saith,  I will  build  me  a wide  house 
and  large  chambers,  and  cutteth  him  out 
windows ; and  it  is  ceiled  with  cedar,  and 
painted  with  vermilion. 

15  Shalt  thou  reign,  because  thou  closest 
thyself  in  cedar?  did  not  thy  father  eat  and 
drink,  and  do  judgment  and  justice,  and 
then  it  was  well  with  him? 

16  He  judged  the  cause  of  the  poor  and 
needy ; then  it  was  well  with  him : was  not 
this  to  know  me?  saith  the  Lord. 

17  But  thine  eyes  and  thine  heart  are  not 
but  for  thy  covetousness,  and  for  to  shed 
innocent  blood,  and  for  oppression,  and  for 
violence,  to  do  it. 

18  Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  concern- 
ing Jehoiakim  the  son  of  Josiah  king  of  Ju- 
dah ; They  shall  not  lament  for  him,  saying., 
Ah  my  brother ! or.  Ah  sister ! they  shall 
not  lament  for  him,  saying.  Ah  lord!  or. 
Ah  his  glory ! 

19  He  shallbe  buried  with  the  burial  of  an 
ass,  drawn  and  cast  forth  beyond  the  gates 
of  Jerusalem. 

20*lf  Go  up  to  Lebanon,  and  cry ; and  lift  up 
thy  voice  in  Bashan,  and  cry  from  the  pas- 
sages : for  all  thy  lovers  are  destroyed. 

21 1 spake  unto  thee  in  thy  prosperity ; hut 
thou  saidst,  I will  not  hear.  This  hath  been 
thy  manner  from  thy  youth,  that  thou  obey- 
edst  not  my  voice. 

22  The  wind  shall  eat  up  all  thy  pastors, 
and  thy  lovers  shall  go  into  captivity : sure- 
ly then  shalt  thou  be  ashamed  and  confound- 
ed for  all  thy  wickednesso 


23  O inhabitant  of  Lebanon,  that  makes! 
thy  nest  in  the  cedars,  how  gracious  shalt 
thou  be  when  pangs  come  upon  thee,  the 
pain  as  of  a woman  in  travail ! 

24  As  I live,  saith  the  liORD,  though  Coniah 
the  son  of  Jehoiakim  king  of  Judah  were  the 
signet  upon  my  right  hand,  yet  would  I 
pluck  thee  thence; 

25  And  I will  give  thee  into  the  hand  of 
them  that  seek  thy  life,  and  into  the  hand  of 
them  whose  face  thou  fearest,  even  into  the 
hand  of  Nebuchadrezzar  king  of  Babylon, 
and  into  the  hand  of  the  Chaldeans. 

26  And  I will  cast  thee  out,  and  thy  mother 
that  bare  thee,  into  another  country,  where 
ye  were  not  born  ; and  there  shall  ye  die. 

27  But  to  the  land  whereunto  they  desire 
to  return,  thither  shall  they  not  return. 

28  Is  this  man  Coniah  a despised  broken 
idol?  is  Tie  a vessel  wherein  is  no  pleasure? 
wherefore  are  they  cast  out,  he  and  his  seed, 
and  ate  cast  into  a land  which  they  know  not? 

29  O earth,  earth,  earth,  hear  the  word  of 
the  Lord. 

30  Thus  saith  the  Lord,  Write  ye  this  man' 
childless,  a man  that  shall  not  prosper  in  his 
days  ; for  no  man  of  his  seed  shall  prosper, 
sitting  upon  the  throne  of  David,  and  ruling 
any  more  in  Judah. 

CHAPTER  XXIII. 

Christ,  the  Branch,  promised. 

WOE  be  unto  the  pastors  that  destroy 
and  scatter  the  sheep  of  my  pasture ! 
saith  the  Lord. 

2  Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  God  of  Is- 
rael against  the  pastors  that  feed  my  peo- 
ple ; Ye  have  scattered  my  flock,  and  driven 
them  away,  and  have  not  visited  them ; be- 
hold, I will  visit  upon  you  the  evil  of  your 
doings,  saith  the  Lord. 

3  And  I will  gather  the  remnant  of  my 
flock  out  of  all  countries  whither  I have 
driven  them,  and  will  bring  them  again  to 
their  folds ; and  they  shall  be  fruitful  and 
increase. 

4  And  I will  set  up  shepherds  over  them 
which  shall  feed  them  : and  they  shall  fear 
no  more,  nor  be  dismayed,  neither  shall  they 
be  lacking,  saith  the  Lord. 

5  IF  Behold,  the  days  come,  saith  the  Lord, 
that  I will  raise  unto  David  a righteous 
Branch,  and  a King  shall  reign  and  prosper, 
and  shall  execute  judgment  and  justice  in 
the  earth. 

6  In  his  days  Judah  shall  be  saved,  and  Is- 
rael shall  dwell  safely : and  this  is  his  name 
whereby  he  shall  be  called,  THE  LORD 
OUR  RIGHTEOUSNESS. 

7  Therefore,  behold,  the  days  come,  saith 
the  Lord,  that  they  shall  no  more  say.  The 
Lord  liveth,  which  brought  up  the  children 
of  Israel  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt ; 

8  But,  The  Lord  liveth,  which  brou^t  up 
and  which  led  the  seed  of  the  house  of  Is- 
rael out  of  the  north  country,  and  from  all 
countries  whither  I had  driven  them ; and 
they  shall  dwell  in  their  own  land. 

9  IF  Mine  heart  within  me  is  broken  because 
of  the  prophets ; all  my  bones  shake : I am 
like  a drunken  man,  and  like  a man  whom 
wine  hath  overcome,  because  of  the  Lord, 
and  because  of  the  words  of  his  holiness. 

10  For  the  land  is  full  of  adulterers ; for  be- 
505 


Against  false  prophets,  and  JEREMIaH,  XXIV.  mocken  of  the  true  prophets. 


cause  of  swearing-  the  land  mourneth ; the 
pleasant  places  of  the  wilderness  are  dried 
up,  and  their  course  is  evil,  and  their  force 
is  not  right.  . 

11  For  both  prophet  and  priest  are  pro- 
fane ; yea,  in  my  house  have  1 found  their 
wickedness,  saith  the  Lord. 

13  Wherefore  their  way  shall  be  unto  them 
as  slippery  ways  in  the  darkness : they  shall 
be  driven  on,  and  fall  therein : for  I will 
bring  evil  upon  them,  even  the  year  of  their 
visitation,  saith  the  Lord. 

13  And  I have  seen  folly  in  the  prophets 
of  Samaria;  they  prophesied  in  Baal,  and 
caused  my  people  Israel  to  err. 

14  I have  seen  also  in  the  prophets  of  Jeru- 

salem a horrible  thing:  they  commit  adul- 
tery, and  walk  in  lies : they  strengthen  also 
the  hands  of  evil  doers,  that  none  doth  re- 
turn from  his  wickedness:  they  are  all  of 
them  unto  me  as  Sodom,  and  the  inhabit- 
ants thereof  as  Gomorrah.  ^ 

15  Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts 

concerning  the  prophets ; Behold,  1 will  feed 
them  with  wormwood,  and  make  them  drink 
the  water  of  gall : for  from  the  prophets  of 
Jerusalem  is  profaneness  gone  forth  into 
all  the  land.  „ , ^ -rr  i 

16  Thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts.  Hearken 
not  unto  the  words  of  the  prophets  that 
prophesy  unto  you;  they  make  you  vain: 
they  speak  a vision  of  their  own  heart,  ana 
not  out  of  the  mouth  of  the  Lord. 

17  They  say  still  unto  them  that  despise  me. 
The  Lord  hath  said.  Ye  shall  have  peace; 
and  they  say  unto  every  one  that  walketh 
after  the  imagination  of  his  own  heart,  JNo 
evil  shall  come  upon  you. 

18  For  who  hath  stood  in  the  counsel  of  the 

Lord,  and  hath  perceived  and  heard  his 
word?  who  hath  marked  his  word,  and 
heard  it?  „ . , -r 

19  Behold,  a whirlwind  of  the  Lord  is  gone 

forth  in  fury,  even  a grievous  whirlwind : it 
shall  fall  grievously  upon  the  head  of  the 
wicked.  , ,,  . 

20  The  anger  of  the  Lord  shall  not  return, 
until  he  have  executed,  and  till  he  have 
performed  the  thoughts  of  his  heart:  in 
the  latter  days  ye  shall  consider  it  per- 
foctly^ 

31  I' have  not  sent  these  prophets,  yet  they 
ran : I have  not  spoken  to  them,  yet  they 
prophesied.  , , 

22  But  if  they  had  stood  in  my  counsel,  and 
had  caused  my  people  to  hear  my  words, 
then  they  should  have  turned  thern  from 
their  evil  way,  and  from  the  evil  of  their 

I  a God  at  hand,  saith  the  Lord,  and 
not  a God  afar  off?  _ . ^ , 

24  Can  any  hide  himself  in  secret  places 

that  I shall  not  see  him?  saith  the  Lord. 
Do  not  I fill  heaven  and  earth?  saith  the 
Lord.  , , 

25  I have  heard  what  the  prophets  said, 
that  prophesy  lies  in  my  name,  saying,  1 
have  dreamed,  I have  dreamed. 

26  How  long  shall  this  be  in  the  heart  of 

the  prophets  that  prophesy  lies?  yea,  they 
are  prophets  of  the  deceit  of  their  own 
heart;  . . . 

27  Which  think  to  cause  my  people  to  mr- 
sret  my  name  by  their  dreams,  which  they 

006 


tell  every  man  to  his  neighbour,  as  then 
fathers  have  forgotten  my  name  for  Baal. 

28  The  prophet  that  hath  a dream,  let  him 
tell  a dream ; and  he  that  hath  my  word,  let 
him  speak  my  word  faithfully.  What  is  the 
chaff  to  the  wheat?  saith  the  Lord. 

29  Is  not  my  word  like  as  a fire  ? saith  the 

Lord  ; and  like  a hammer  that  breaketh  the 
rock  in  pieces?  . ^ 

30  Therefore,  behold,  I am  against  the 
prophets,  saith  the  Lord,  that  steal  my 
words  every  one  from  his  neighbour. 

31  Behold,  I am  against  the  prophets,  saith 

the  Lord,  that  use  their  tongues,  and  say. 
He  saith.  , ^ , 

32  Behold,  I am  against  them  that  proph- 

esy false  dreams,  saith  the  Lord,  and  do  tell 
them,  and  cause  my  people  to  err  by  their 
lies,  and  by  their  lightness;  yet  I sent  them 
not,  nor  commanded  them : therefore  they 
shall  not  profit  this  people  at  all,  saith  the 
Lord.  r,  j. 

33  t And  when  this  people,  or  the  prophet, 

or  a priest,  shall  ask  thee,  saying.  What  is 
the  burden  of  the  Lord?  thou  shalt  then 
say  unto  them.  What  burden?  I will  even 
forsake  you,  saith  the  Lord.  ^ 

34  And  as  for  the  prophet,  and  the  priest, 

and  the  people,  that  shall  say.  The  burden 
of  the  Lord,  I will  even  punish  that  man 
and  his  house.  • v. 

35  Thus  shall  ye  say  every  one  to  his  neigh- 

bour, and  every  one  to  his  blether.  What 
hath  the  Lord  answered  ? and.  What  hath 
the  Lord  spoken?  u n 

36  And  the  burden  of  the  Lord  shall  ye 
mention  no  more;  for  every  man’s  word 
shall  be  his  burden  : for  ye  have  perverted 
the  words  of  the  living  God,  of  the  Lord  ot 
hosts  our  God. 

37  Thus  shalt  thou  say  to  the  prophet.  What 

hath  the  Lord  answered  thee?  and.  What 
hath  the  Lord  spoken?  ♦ 

38  But  since  ye  say.  The  burden  of  the 
Lord  ; therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  ; 
cause  ye  say  this  word.  The  burden  of  the 
Lord,  and  I have  sent  unto  you,  saying,  Ye 
shall  not  say.  The  burden  of  the  LORD j 

39  Therefore,  behold,  I,  even  I,  will  mterly 
forget  you,  and  I will  forsake  you,  and  the 
city  that  1 gave  you  and  your  fathers,  and 
cast  you  out  of  my  presence: 

40  And  I will  bring  an  everlasting  reproach 
upon  you,  and  a perpetual  shame,  which 
shall  not  be  forgotten. 


CHAPTER  XXIY. 

The  type  of  good  and  had  figs. 

The  Lord  shewed  me,  and,  behold,  two 
baskets  of  figs  were  set  before  the  tem- 
ple of  the  Lord,  after  that  Nebuchadrezzar 
king  of  Babylon  had  carried  away  captive 
Jeconiah  the  son  of  Jehoiakim  kmg;  of  Ju- 
dah, and  the  princes  of  Judah,  with  the  car- 
penters and  smiths,  from  Jerusalem,  and 
had  brought  them  to  Babylon. 

2  One  basket  had  very  good  figs,  even  like 
the  figs  that  are  first  ripe : and  the  other 
basket  had  very  naughty  figs,  which  could 
not  be  eaten,  they  were  so  bad. 

3  Then  said  the  Lord  unto  me.  What  seest 
thou,  Jeremiah  ? And  I said.  Figs ; the  ffood 
figs,  very  good;  and  the  evil,  very  evil,  that 
cannot  be  eaten,,  they  are  so  eviL 


The  BaOifloimh 

4 H Af?ain  the  word  of  the  Lord  came  unto 
me,  sayinj?, 

5Thussaith  the  Loiu),  the  God  of  Israel; 
Like  these  g’ood  fi^s,  so  will  1 acknowled^^e 
them  that  are  carried  away  captive  of  Judah, 
whom  I have  sent  out  of  this  place  into  the 
land  of  the  Chaldeans  for  their  g’ood. 

6 For  I will  set  mine  eyes  upon  them  for 
^i’ood,  and  I will  bring-  them  ag-ain  to  this 
land:  and  I will  build  them,  and  not  pull 
them  down ; and  I will  plant  them,  and  not 
pluck  them  up. 

7 And  I will  g-ive  them  a heart  to  know  me, 
that  I am  the  Lord  ; and  they  shall  be  my 
people,  and  I will  be  their  God:  for  they 

^ return  unto  me  with  their  whole  heart. 

8 1 And  as  the  evil  figs,  which  cannot  be 
eaten,  they  are  so  evil ; surely  thus  saith  the 
Lord,  So  will  I give  Zedekiah  the  king  of 
Judah,  and  his  princes,  and  the  residue  of 
Jerusalem,  that  remain  in  this  land,  and 
them  that  dwell  in  the  land  of  Egypt: 

9 And  I will  deliver  them  to  be  removed  in- 
to all  the  kingdoms  of  the  earth  for  their 
hurt,  to  he  a reproach  and  a proverb,  a taunt 
and  a curse,  in  all  places  whither  I shall 
drive  them. 

10  And  I will  send  the  sword,  the  famine, 
and  the  pestilence,  among  them,  till  they  be 
consumed  from  off  the  land  that  I gave  unto 
them  and  to  their  fathers. 

CHAPTER  XXV. 

The  Babylonish  captivity  foretold, 

The  word  that  came  to  Jeremiah  concern- 
ing all  the  people  of  Judah,  in  the  fourth 
year  of  Jehoiakim  the  son  of  Josiah  king  of 
Judah,  that  was  the  first  year  of  Nebuchad- 
rezzar king  of  Babylon ; 

2 The  which  Jeremiah  the  prophet  spake 
unto  all  the  people  of  Judah,  and  to  all  the 
inhabitants  of  Jerusalem,  saying, 

3 From  the  thirteenth  year  of  Josiah  the 
son  of  Amon  king  of  Judah,  even  unto  this 
day,  that  is  the  three  and  twentieth  year,  the 
word  of  the  Lord  hath  come  unto  me,  and 
I have  spoken  unto  you,  rising  early  and 
speaking ; but  ye  have  not  hearkened! 

4 And  the  Lord  hath  sent  unto  you  all  his 
servants  the  prophets,  rising  early  and  send- 
ing them ; but  ye  have  not  hearkened,  nor 
inclined  your  ear  to  hear. 

5 They  said.  Turn  ye  again  now  every  one 
from  his  evil  way,  and  from  the  evil  of  your 
doings,  and  dwell  in  the  land  that  the  Lord 
hath  given  unto  you  and  to  your  fathers  for 
ever  and  ever: 

6 And  go  not  after  other  gods  to  serve  them, 
and  to  worship  them,  and  provoke  me  not 
to  anger  with  the  works  of  your  hands ; and 
I will  do  you  no  hurt. 

have  not  hearkened  unto  me, 
saith  the  Lord  ; that  ye  might  provoke  me 
to  anger  with  the  works  of  your  hands  to 
your  own  hurt. 

8 1 Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts ; 
Because  ye  have  not  heard  my  words, 

9 Behold,  I will  send  and  take  all  the  fami- 
lies  of  the  north,  saith  the  Lord,  and  Nebu- 
chadrezzar the  king  of  Babylon,  my  servant, 
and  will  bring  them  against  this  land,  and 
the  inhabitants  thereof,  and  against 
all  these  nations  round  about,  and  will  utter- 
ly destroy  them,  and  make  them  an  astonish- 


captivity  foretold, 

ment,  and  a hissing,  and  perpetual  desola- 
tions. 

10  Moreover  I will  take  from  them  the 
voice  of  mirth,  and  the  voice  of  gladness, 
the  voice  of  the  bridegroom,  and  the  voice 
of  the  bride,  the  sound  of  the  millstones, 
and  the  light  of  the  candle. 

11  And  this  whole  land  shall  be  a desolation, 
and  an  astonishment;  and  these  nations 
shall  serve  the  king  of  Babylon  seventy 
years. 

12  H And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  when  seventy 
years  are  accomplished,  that  I will  punish 
the  king  of  Babylon,  and  that  nation,  saith 
the  Lord,  for  their  iniquity,  and  the  land  of 
the  Chaldeans,  and  will  make  it  perpetual 
desolations. 

13  And  I will  bring  upon  that  land  all  my 
words  which  I have  pronounced  against  it, 
even  all  that  is  written  in  this  book,  which 
Jeremiah  hath  prophesied  against  all  the 
nations. 

14  For  many  nations  and  great  kings  shall 
serve  themselves  of  them  also:  and  I will 
recompense  them  according  to  their  deeds, 
and  according  to  the  works  of  their  own 
hands. 

15  IF  For  thus  saith  the  Lord  God  of  Israel 
unto  me ; Take  the  winecup  of  this  fury  at 
my  hand,  and  cause  all  the  nations,  to  whom 
I send  thee,  to  drink  it. 

16  And  they  shall  drink,  and  be  moved,  and 
be  mad,  because  of  the  sword  that  I will 
send  among  them. 

17  Then  took  I the  cup  at  the  Lord’s  hand, 
and  made  all  the  nations  to  drink,  unto 
whom  the  Lord  had  sent  me: 

18  To  wiU  Jerusalem,  and  the  cities  of  Ju- 
dah, and  the  kings  thereof,  and  the  princes 
thereof,  to  make  them  a desolation,  an  as- 
tonishment, a hissing,  and  a curse ; as  it  is 
this  day; 

19  Pharaoh  king  of  Egypt,  and  his  servants, 
and  his  princes,  and  all  his  people ; 

20  And  all  the  mingled  people,  and  all  the 
kings  of  the  land  of  Uz,  and  all  the  kings  of 
the  land  of  the  Philistines,  and  Ashkelon. 
and  Azzah,  and  Ekron,  and  the  remnant  of 
Ashdod, 

21  Edom,  and  Moab,  and  the  children  of 
Ammon, 

22  And  all  the  kings  of  Tyrus,  and  all  the 
kings  of  Zidon,  and  the  kings  of  the  isles 
which  are  beyond  the  sea, 

23  Hedan,  and  Tema,  and  Buz,  and  all  that 
are  in  the  utmost  corners, 

24  And  ah  the  kings  of  Arabia,  and  all  the 
kings  of  the  mingled  people  that  dwell  ’n 
the  desert, 

25  And  all  the  kings  of  Zimri,  and  all  the 
kings  of  Elam,  and  all  the  kings  of  the 
Medes, 

26  And  all  the  kings  of  the  north,  far  and 
near,  one  with  another,  and  all  the  king- 
doms of  the  world,  which  are  upon  the  face 
of  the  earth : and  the  king  of  Sheshach  shall 
drink  after  them. 

27  Therefore  thou  shalt  say  unto  them. 
Thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts,  the  God  of 
Israel ; Drink  ye,  and  be  drunken,  and  spew, 
and  fall,  and  rise  no  more,  because  of  the 
sword  which  I will  send  among  you. 

28  And  it  shall  be,  if  they  refuse  to  take  the 
cup  at  thine  hand  to  drink,  then  shalt  thou 

507 


JEREMIAH,  XXV. 


Howling  of  the  shepherds, 

say  unto  them.  Thus  saith  the  Lord  of 
hosts;  Ye  shall  certainly  drink. 

29  For,  lo,  I beg-in  to  bring  evil  on  the  city 

which  is  called  by  my  name,  and  should  ye 
be  utterly  unpunished  ? Ye  shall  not  be  un- 
punished : for  I will  call  for  a sword  upon 
all  the  inhabitants  of  the  earth,  saith  the 
Lord  of  hosts.  . ^ 

30  Therefore  prophesy  thou  against  tton 
all  these  words,  and  say  unto  them,  The 
Lord  shall  roar  from  on  high,  and  utter  his 
voice  from  his  holy  habitation;  he  shall 
mightily  roar  upon  his  habitation ; he  shall 
give  a shout,  as  they  that  tread  the  grapes, 
against  all  the  inhabitants  of  the  earth. 

31  A noise  shall  come  even  to  the  ends  of 

the  earth ; for  the  Lord  hath  a controversy 
with  the  nations:  he  will  plead  with  all 
flesh ; he  will  give  them  that  are  wicked  to 
the  sword,  saith  the  Lord.  ^ , 

32  Thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts.  Behold, 
evil  shall  go  forth  from  nation  to  nation, 
and  a great  whirlwind  shall  be  raised  up 
from  the  coasts  of  the  earth.  , „ , 

33  And  the  slain  of  the  Lord  shall  be  at 
that  day  from  one  end  of  the  earth  even 
unto  the  other  end  of  the  earth : they  shall 
not  be  lamented,  neither  gathered,  nor 
buried ; they  shall  be  dung  upon  the  ground. 

34  If  Howl,  ye  shepherds,  and  cry ; and  wal- 
low yourselves  in  the  ashes,  ye  principal  of 
the  flock:  for  the  days  of  your  slaughter 
and  of  your  dispersions  are  accomplished; 
and  ye  shall  fall  like  a pleasant  vessel. 

35  And  the  shepherds  shall  have  no  way  to 
flee,  nor  the  principal  of  the  flock  to  escape. 

36  A voice  of  the  cry  of  the  shepherds,  and 

a howling  of  the  principal  of  the  flock,  shall 
he  heard:  for  the  Lord  hath  spoiled  their 
pasture.  , , 4. 

37  And  the  peaceable  habitations  are  cut 

down  because  of  the  fierce  anger  of  the 
Lord.  , . ^ i. 

38  He  hath  forsaken  his  covert,  as  the  lion : 
for  their  land  is  desolate  because  of  the 
fierceness  of  the  oppressor,  and  because  of 
his  fierce  anger. 

CHAPTEB  XXVI. 

Jeremiah  exhorteth  to  repentance. 

IN  the  beginning  of  the  reign  of  Jehoiakim 
the  son  of  Josiah  king  of  Judah  came  this 
word  from  the  Lord,  saying, 

2 Thus  saith  the  Lord  ; Stand  in  the  court 
of  the  Lord’s  house,  and  speak  unto  all  the 
cities  of  Judah,  which  come  to  worship  in 
the  Lord’s  house,  all  the  words  that  I com- 
mand thee  to  speak  unto  them;  dimmish 
not  a word : 

3 If  so  be  they  will  hearken,  and  turn  every 
man  from  his  evil  way,  that  I may  repent 
me  of  the  evil,  which  I purpose  to  do  unto 
them  because  of  the  evil  of  their  doings. 

4 And  thou  shalt  say  unto  them.  Thus  saith 
the  Lord;  If  ye  will  not  hearken  to  me,  to 
walk  in  my  law,  which  I have  set  before 

To  hearken  to  the  words  of  my  servants 
the  prophets,  whom  I sent  unto  you,  both 
rising  up  early,  and  sending  them,  but  ye 
have  not  hearkened ; u 

6 Then  will  I make  this  house  like  Shiloh, 
and  will  make  this  city  a curse  to  all  the  na- 
tions of  the  earth. 


JEREMIAH,  XXVI.  Jeremiah  is  reproved. 

7 So  the  priests  and  the  prophets  and  all  the 
people  heard  Jeremiah  speaking  these  words 
in  the  house  of  the  Lord. 

8 1 Now  it  came  to  pass,  when  Jeremiah  had 

made  an  end  of  speaking  all  that  the  Lord 
had  commanded  him,  to  speak  unto  all  the 
people,  that  the  priests  and  the  prophets  and 
all  the  people  took  him,  saying.  Thou  shalt 
surely  die.  , „ 

9 Why  hast  thou  prophesied  in  the  name  of 
the  Lord,  saying.  This  house  shall  be  like 
Shiloh,  and  this  city  shall  be  desolate  with- 
out an  inhabitant?  And  all  the  people  were 
gathered  against  Jeremiah  in  the  house  of 
the  Lord. 

10  1 When  the  princes  of  Judah  heard  these 

things,  then  they  came  up  from  the  king’s 
house  unto  the  house  of  the  Lord,  and  sat 
down  in  the  entry  of  the  new  gate  of  the 
Lord’s  house.  , ^ 

11  Then  spake  the  priests  and  the  prophets 
unto  the  princes  and  to  all  the  people,  say- 
ing, This  nian  is  worthy  to  die ; for  he  hath 
prophesied  against  this  city,  as  ye  have 
heard  with  your  ears. 

12  1 Then  spake  Jeremiah  unto  all  the 
princes  and  to  all  the  people,  saying.  The 
Lord  sent  me  to  prophesy  against  this 
house  and  against  this  city  all  the  words 
that  ye  have  heard. 

13  Therefore  now  amend  your  ways  and 
your  doings,  and  obey  the  voice  of  the  Lord 
your  God ; and  the  Lord  will  repent  him  of 
the  evil  that  he  hath  pronounced  against 

^14As  for  me,  behold,  I am  in  your  hand  : do 
with  me  as  seemeth  good  and  meet  unto  you. 

15  But  know  ye  for  certain,  that  if  ye  put 
me  to  death,  ye  shall  surely  bring  innocent 
blood  upon  yourselves,  and  upon  this  city, 
and  upon  the  inhabitants  thereof : for  of  a 
truth  the  Lord  hath  sent  me  unto  you  to 
speak  all  these  words  in  your  ears. 

16  1 Then  said  the  princes  and  all  the  peo- 
ple unto  the  priests  and  to  the  prophets  ; 
This  man  is  not  worthy  to  die : for  he  hath 
spoken  tp  us  in  the  name  of  the  Lord  our 

17  Then  rose  up  certain  of  the  elders  of  the 

land,  and  spake  to  all  the  assembly  of  the 
people,  saying,  , . . xx. 

18  Micah  the  Morasthite  prophesied  in  the 

days  of  Hezekiah  king  of  Judah,  and  spake 
to  all  the  people  of  Judah,  saying.  Thus  saith 
the  Lord  of  hosts ; Zion  shall  be  ploughed 
like  a field,  and  Jerusalem  shall  become 
heaps,  and  the  mountain  of  the  house  as  the 
high  places  of  a forest.  ^ ^ ^ ^ . n t 

19  Did  Hezekiah  king  of  Judah  and  all  Ju- 
dah put  him  at  all  to  death?  did  he  not  fear 
the  Lord,  and  besought  the  Lord,  and  the 
Lord  repented  him  of  the  evil  which  he  had 
pronounced  against  them  ? Thus  might  we 
procure  great  evil  against  our  souls. 

20  And  there  was  also  a man  that  prophesied 
in  the  name  of  the  Lord,  Urijah  the  pn  ot 
Shemaiah  of  Kirjath-jearim,  who  prophesied 
against  this  city  and  against  this  land  ac- 
cording to  all  the  words  of  Jeremiah : 

21  And  when  Jehoiakim  the  king,  with  all 
his  mighty  men,  and  all  the  princes,  heard 
his  words,  the  king  sought  to  put  him  to 
death : but  when  Urijah  heard  it,  he  was 
afraid,  and  fled,  and  went  into  Egypt; 


508 


He  prophebHeth  the  subjection  JEREMIAH,  XXVIII.  of  the  neighbouring  hings. 


33  And  Jehoiakim  the  kinj?  sent  men  into 
Egypt,  namely,  Eliiathan  the  son  of  Aehbor, 
and  certain  men  with  him  into  Egypt. 

33  And  they  fetched  forth  Urijah  out  of 
Egypt,  and  brought  him  unto  Jehoiakim 
the  king ; who  slew  him  with  the  sword,  and 
cast  his  dead  body  into  the  graves  of  the 
common  people. 

34  Nevertheless,  the  hand  of  Ahikam  the 
son  of  Shaphan  was  with  Jeremiah,  that  they 
should  not  give  him  into  the  hand  of  the 
people  to  put  him  to  death. 

CHAPTER  XXVII. 
Nebuchadnezzar's  conquests  typified, 

IN  the  beginning  of  the  reign  of  Jehoiakim 
the  son  of  Josiah  king  of  Judah  came 
this  word  unto  Jeremiah  from  the  Lord, 
saying, 

3  Thus  saith  the  Lord  to  me ; Make  thee 
bonds  and  yokes,  and  put  them  upon  thy 
neck, 

3  And  send  them  to  the  king  of  Edom,  and 
to  the  king  of  Moab,  and  to  the  king  of  the 
Ammonites,  and  to  the  king  of  Tyrus,  and 
to  the  king  of  Zidon,  by  the  hand  of  the 
messengers  which  come  to  Jerusalem  unto 
Zedekiah  king  of  Judah  ; 

4  And  command  them  to  say  unto  their 
masters.  Thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts,  the 
God  of  Israel ; Thus  shall  ye  say  unto  your 
roasters ; 

5  I have  made  the  earth,  the  man  and  the 
beast  that  are  upon  the  ground,  by  my  great 
power  and  by  my  outstretched  arm,  and 
have  given  it  unto  whom  it  seemed  meet 
unto  me. 

6  And  now  have  I given  all  these  lands  into 
the  hand  of  Nebuchadnezzar  the  king  of 
Babylon,  my  servant ; and  the  beasts  of  the 
field  have  I given  him  also  to  serve  him. 

7  And  all  nations  shall  serve  him,  and  his 
son,  and  his  son’s  son,  until  the  very  time  of 
his  land  come  : and  then  many  nations  and 
great  kings  shall  serve  themselves  of  him. 

8  And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  that  the  nation 
and  kingdom  which  will  not  serve  the  same 
Nebuchadnezzar  the  king  of  Babylon,  and 
that  will  not  put  their  neck  under  the  yoke 
of  the  king  of  Babylon,  that  nation  will  I 
punish,  saith  the  Lord,  with  the  sword,  and 
with  the  famine,  and  with  the  pestilence, 
until  I have  consumed  them  by  his  hand. 

9  Therefore  hearken  not  ye  to  your  proph- 
ets, nor  to  your  diviners,  nor  to  your 
dreamers,  nor  to  your  enchanters,  nor  to 
your  sorcerers,  which  speak  unto  you, 
saying.  Ye  shall  not  serve  the  king  of  Bab- 
ylon : 

10  For  they  prophesy  a lie  unto  you,  to  re- 
move you  far  from  your  land ; and  that  I 
should  drive  you  out,  and  ye  should  perish. 
11  But  the  nations  that  bring  their  neck  un- 
der the  yoke  of  the  king  of  Babylon,  and 
serve  him,  those  will  I let  remain  still  in  their 
own  land,  saith  the  Lord;  and  they  shall 
till  it,  and  dwell  therein. 

13  If  I spake  also  to  Zedekiah  king  of  Judah 
according  to  all  these  words,  saying.  Bring 
your  necks  under  the  yoke  of  the  king  of 
Babylon,  and  serve  him  and  his  people,  and 
live. 

13  Why  will  ye  die,  thou  and  thy  people,  by 
the  sword,  by  the  famine,  and  by  the  pesti- 


lence, as  the  Lord  hath  spoken  against 
the  nation  that  will  not  serve  the  king  of 
Babylon  ? 

14  Therefore  hearken  not  unto  the  words 
of  the  prophets  that  speak  unto  you,  saying. 
Ye  shall  not  serve  the  king  of  Babylon : for 
they  prophesy  a lie  unto  you. 

15  For  I have  not  sent  them,  saith  the 
Lord,  yet  they  prophesy  a lie  in  my  name ; 
that  I might  drive  you  out,  and  that  ye 
might  perish,  ye,  and  the  prophets  that 
prophesy  unto  j^ou. 

16  Also  I spake  to  the  priests  and  to  all  this 
people,  saying,  Thus  saith  the  Lord  ; Heark- 
en not  to  the  words  of  your  prophets  that 
prophesy  unto  you,  saying.  Behold,  the  ves- 
sels of  the  Lord’s  house  shall  now  shortly 
be  brought  again  from  Babylon : for  they 
prophesy  a lie  unto  you. 

17  Hearken  not  unto  them  ; serve  the  king 
of  Babylon,  and  live : wherefore  should  this 
city  be  laid  waste  ? 

18  But  if  they  be  prophets,  and  if  the  word 
of  the  Lord  be  with  them,  let  them  now 
make  intercession  to  the  Lord  of  hosts,  that 
the  vessels  which  are  left  in  the  house  of 
the  Lord,  and  in  the  house  of  the  king  of 
Judah,  and  at  Jerusalem,  go  not  to  Babylon. 

19 1 For  thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts  con- 
cerning the  pillars,  and  concerning  the  sea, 
and  concerning  the  bases,  and  concerning 
the  residue  of  the  vessels  that  remain  in  this 
city, 

30  Which  Nebuchadnezzar  king  of  Babylon 
took  not,  when  he  carried  away  captive 
Jeconiah  the  son  of  Jehoiakim  king  of  Ju- 
dah from,  Jerusalem  to  Babylon,  and  all  the 
nobles  of  Judah  and  Jerusalem  ; 

31  Yea,  thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts,  the 
God  of  Israel,  concerning  the  vessels  that  re- 
main in  the  house  of  the  Lord,  and  in  the 
house  of  the  king  of  Judah  and  of  Jeru- 
salem ; 

33  They  shall  be  carried  to  Babylon,  and 
there  shall  they  be  until  the  day  that  I visit 
them,  saith  the  Lord  ; then  will  I bring 
them  up,  and  restore  them  to  this  place. 

CHAPTER  XXVIII. 

Hananiah's  false  prophecy. 

AND  it  came  to  pass  the  same  year,  in  the 
beginning  of  the  reign  of  Zedekiah  king 
of  Judah,  in  the  fourth  year,  and  in  the  fifth 
month,  that  Hananiah  the  son  of  Azur  the 
prophet,  which  was  of  Gibeon,  spake  unto 
me  in  the  house  of  the  Lord,  in  the  presence 
of  the  priests  and  of  all  the  people,  saying, 

3 Thus  speaketh  the  Lord  of  hosts,  the 
God  of  Israel,  saying,  I have  broken  the 
yoke  of  the  king  of  Babylon. 

3 Within  two  full  years  will  I bring  again 
into  this  plaee  all  the  vessels  of  the  Lord’s 
house,  that  Nebuchadnezzar  king  of  Bab- 
ylon took  away  from  this  place,  and  carried 
them  to  Babylon : 

4 And  I will  bring  again  to  this  place  Jeco- 
niah the  son  of  Jehoiakim  king  of  Judah, 
with  all  the  captives  of  Judah,  that  went 
into  Babylon,  saith  the  Lord  : for  I will 
break  the  yoke  of  the  king  of  Babylon. 

5 If  Then  the  prophet  Jeremiah  said  unto 
the  prophet  Hananiah  in  the  presence  of 
the  priests,  and  in  the  presence  of  all  the 
people  that  stood  in  the  house  of  the  Lord, 

509 


Hananiah's  death  foretold. 


JEREMIAH,  XXIX. 


Jeremiah's  letter. 


6 Even  the  prophet  Jeremiah  said,  Amen ; 
the  Lord  do  so:  the  Lord  perform  thy 
words  which  thou  hast  prophesied,  to  bring 
again  the  vessels  of  the  Lord’s  house,  and 
all  that  is  carried  away  captive,  from  Baby- 
lon into  this  place. 

7 Nevertheless,  hear  thou  now  this  word 
that  I speak  in  thine  ears,  and  in  the  ears  of 
all  the  people ; 

8 The  prophets  that  have  been  before  me 
and  before  thee  of  old  prophesied  both 
against  many  countries,  and  against  great 
kingdoms,  of  war,  and  of  evil,  and  of  pesti- 

9 The  prophet  which  prophesieth  of  peace, 
when  the  word  of  the  prophet  shall  come  to 
pass,  then  shall  the  prophet  be  known,  that 
the  Lord  hath  truly  sent  him. 

10  t Then  Hananiah  the  prophet  took  the 
yoke  from  off  the  prophet  Jeremiah’s  neck, 
and  brake  it. 

11  And  Hananiah  spake  in  the  presence  of 
all  the  people,  saying.  Thus  saith  the  Lord  ; 
Even  so  will  I break  the  yoke  of  Nebuchad- 
nezzar king  of  Babylon  from  the  neck  of  all 
nations  within  the  space  of  two  full  years. 
And  the  prophet  Jeremiah  went  his  way. 

12  t Then  the  word  of  the  Lord  came  unto 
Jeremiah  the  prophet,  after  that  Hananiah 
the  prophet  had  broken  the  yoke  from  off 
the  neck  of  the  prophet  Jeremiah,  saying, 

13  Go  and  tell  Hananiah,  saying.  Thus  saith 
the  Lord  ; Thou  hast  broken  the  yokes  of 
wood ; but  thou  shalt  make  for  them  yokes 
of  iron. 

14  For  thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts,  the 
God  of  Israel ; I have  put  a yoke  of  iron 
upon  the  neck  of  all  these  nations,  that  they 
may  serve  Nebuchadnezzar  king  of  Baby- 
lon ; and  they  shall  serve  him : and  I have 
given  him  the  beasts  of  the  field  also. 

15  Then  said  the  prophet  Jeremiah  unto 
Hananiah  the  prophet.  Hear  now,  Hana- 
niah; The  Lord  hath  not  sent  thee;  but 
thou  makest  this  people  to  trust  in  a lie. 

16  Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  ; Behold, 
I will  cast  thee  from  off  the  face  of  the 
earth : this  year  thou  shalt  die,  because  thou 
hast  taught  rebellion  against  the  Lord. 

17  So  Hananiah  the  prophet  died  the  same 
year  in  the  seventh  month. 

CHAPTER  XXIX. 

Jeremiah's  letter  to  the  captives. 

NOW  these  are  the  words  of  the  letter 
that  Jeremiah  the  prophet  sent  from 
Jerusalem  unto  the  residue  of  the  elders 
which  were  carried  away  captives,  and  to 
the  priests,  and  to  the  prophets,  and  to  all 
the  people  whom  Nebuchadnezzar  had 
carried  away  captive  from  Jerusalem  to 
Babylon;  ^ 

2  (After  that  Jeconiah  the  king,  and  the 
queen,  and  the  eunuchs,  the  princes  of  Ju- 
dah and  Jerusalem,  and  the  carpenters,  and 
the  smiths,  were  departed  from  Jerusa- 
lem;)  ^ 

3  By  the  hand  of  Elasah  the  son  of  Sha- 
phan,  and  Gernariah  the  son  of  Hilkiah, 
(whom  Zedekiah  king  of  Judah  sent  unto 
Babylon  to  Nebuchadnezzar  king  of  Babj"- 
Ion)  saying, 

4  Thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts,  the  God  of 
Israel,  unto  all  that  are  carried  away  cap- 
510 


tives,  whom  I have  caused  to  be  carried 
away  from  Jerusalem  unto  Babylon; 

5 Build  ye  houses,  and  dwell  in  them ; and 
plant  gardens,  and  eat  the  fruit  of  them ; 

6 Take  ye  wives,  and  beget  sons  and  daugh- 
ters ; and  take  wives  for  your  sons,  and  give 
your  daughters  to  husbands,  that  they  may 
bear  sons  and  daughters;  that  ye  may  be 
increased  there,  and  not  diminished. 

7 And  seek  the  peace  of  the  city  whither  I 
have  caused  you  to  be  carried  away  cap- 
tives, and  pray  unto  the  Lord  for  it : for  in 
the  peace  thereof  shall  ye  have  peace. 

8 1 For  thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts,  the 
God  of  Israel ; Let  not  your  prophets  and 
your  diviners,  that  be  in  the  midst  of  you, 
deceive  you,  neither  hearken  to  your 
dreams  which  ye  cause  to  be  dreamed. 

9 For  they  prophesy  falsely  unto  you  in  my 
name:  I have  not  sent  them,  saith  the 
Lord. 

10  ^ For  thus  saith  the  Lord,  That  after 
seventy  years  be  accomplished  at  Babylon 
I will  visit  you,  and  perform  my  good  word 
toward  you,  in  causing  you  to  return  to  this 
place. 

11  For  I know  the  thoughts  that  I think 
toward  you,  saith  the  Lord,  thoughts  of 
peace,  and  not  of  evil,  to  give  you  an  ex- 
pected end. 

12  Then  shall  ye  call  upon  me,  and  ye  shall 
go  and  pray  unto  me,  and  I will  Hearken 
unto  you. 

13  And  ye  shall  seek  me,  and  find  me,  when 
ye  shall  search  for  me  with  ail  your  heart. 

14  And  I will  be  found  of  you,  saith  the 
Lord  : and  I will  turn  away  your  captivity, 
and  I will  gather  you  from  all  the  nations, 
and  from  all  the  places  whither  I have 
driven  you,  saith  the  Lord  ; and  I will  bring 
you  again  into  the  place  whence  I caused 
you  to  be  carried  away  captive. 

15  1 Because  ye  have  said,  The  Lord  hath 
raised  us  up  prophets  in  Babylon ; 

16  Kyimv  that  thus  saith  the  Lord  of  the 

king  that  sitteth  upon  the  throne  of  David, 
and  of  all  the  people  that  dwelleth  in  this 
city,  and  of  your  brethren  that  are  not  gone 
forth  with  you  into  captivity ; , , , ^ 

17  Thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts ; Behold,  I 
will  send  upon  them  the  sword,  the  famine, 
and  the  pestilence,  and  will  make  them  like 
vile  figs,  that  cannot  be  eaten,  they  are  so 

18  And  I will  persecute  them  with  the 
sword,  with  the  famine,  and  with  the  pesti- 
lence, and  will  deliver  them  to  be  removed 
to  all  the  kingdoms  of  the  earth,  to  be  a 
curse,  and  an  astonishment,  and  a hissing, 
and  a reproach,  among  all  the  nations 
whither  I have  driven  them : 

19  Because  they  have  not  hearkened  to  my 

words,  saith  the  Lord,  which  I sent  unto 
them  by  my  servants  the  prophets,  rising  up 
early  and  sending  them;  but  ye  would  not 
hear,  saith  the  Lord.  . 4, 

20  t Hear  ye  therefore  the  word  of  the 

Lord,  all  ye  of  the  captivity,  whom  I have 
sent  from  Jerusalem  to  Babylon : „ , « 

21  Thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts,  the  God  ot 
Israel,  of  Ahab  the  son  of  Kolaiah,  and  of 
Zedekiah  the  son  of  Maaseiah,  which  proph- 
esy a lie  unto  you  in  my  name;  Behold^,  1 
will  deliver  them  into  the  band  of  Nebu- 


^ ’/y- 'L-f'-ffPini 


Shemaiah^s  doom  foretold. 

chadrezzar  king-  of  Babylon;  and  he  shall 
slaj^  them  before  your  eyes ; 

2:^  And  of  them  shall  be  taken  up  a curse 
by  all  the  captivity  of  Judah  which  are  in 
Babyl9n,  saying-,  The  Lord  make  thee  like 
Zedekiah  and  like  Ahab,  whom  the  king-  of 
Babylon  roasted  in  the  fire; 

23  Because  they  have  committed  villany  in 
Israel,  and  have  committed  adultery  with 
their  neighbours’  wives,  and  have  spoken 
lying-  words  in  my  name,  which  I have  not 
commanded  them  • even  I know,  and  am  a 
witness,  saith  the  Lord. 

21  H Thus  Shalt  thou  also  speak  to  Shemaiah 
the  Nehelamite,  saying, 

25  Thus  speaketh  the  Lord  of  hosts,  the 
God  of  Israel,  saying,  Because  thou  hast 
sent  letters  in  thy  name  unto  all  the  people 
that  are  at  Jerusalem,  and  to  Zephaniah  the 
son  of  Maaseiah  the  priest,  and  to  all  the 
priests,  saying, 

26  The  Lord  hath  made  thee  priest  in  the 
stead  of  Jehoiada  the  priest,  that  ye  should 
be  officers  in  the  house  of  the  Lord,  for 
every  man  that  is  mad,  and  maketh  himself 
a prophet,  that  thou  shouldest  put  him  in 
prison,  and  in  the  stocks. 

27  Now  therefore  why  hast  thou  not  re- 
proved Jeremiah  of  Anathoth,  which  mak- 
eth himself  a prophet  to  you  ? 

28  For  therefore  he  sent  unto  us  in  Baby- 
lon, saying.  This  captivity  is  long : build  ye 
houses,  and  dwell  in  them;  and  plant  gar- 
dens, and  eat  the  fruit  of  them. 

29  And  Zephaniah  the  priest  read  this  let- 
ter in  the  ears  of  Jeremiah  the  prophet. 

30  t Then  came  the  word  of  the  Lord  unto 
Jeremiah,  saying, 

mu  them  of  the  captivity,  saying. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord  concerning  Shemaiah 
Nehelamite;  Because  that  Shemaiah 
hath  prophesied  unto  you,  and  I sent  him 
not,  and  he  caused  you  to  trust  in  a lie : 

32  Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  ; Behold, 

1 will  punish  Shemaiah  the  Nehelamite,  and 
his  seed : he  shall  not  have  a man  to  dwell 
among  this  people ; neither  shall  he  behold 
the  good  that  I will  do  for  my  people,  saith 
the  Lord  ; because  he  hath  taught  rebellion 
against  the  Lord. 

CHAPTER  XXX. 

A return  from  captivity  foreshown. 
word  that  came  to  Jeremiah  from 
X the  Lord,  saying, 

2 Thus  speaketh  the  Lord  God  of  Israel, 
saying.  Write  thee  all  the  words  that  I have 
spoken  unto  thee  in  a book. 

3 For,  lo,  the  days  come,  saith  the  Lord, 

That  1 will  bring  again  the  captivity  of  mv 
people  Israel  and  Judah,  saith  the  Lord- 
and  I will  cause  them  to  return  to  the  land 
that  I gave  to  their  fathers,  and  they  shall 
possess  it.  » j o 

4 IF  And  these  are  the  words  that  the  Lord 
spake  concerning  Israel  and  concerning  Ju- 

5 For  thus  saith  the  Lord  ; We  have  heard  a 
voice  of  trembling,  of  fear,  and  not  of  peace. 

6 Ask  ye  now,  and  see  whether  a man  doth 
travail  with  child?  wherefore  do  I see  every 
man  with  his  hands  on  his  loins,  as  a woman 
m travail,  and  all  faces  are  turned  into  pale- 
ness? 


Jacob  is  comforted. 

7 Alas  I for  that  day  is  great,  so  that  none 
IS  like  it;  it  is  even  the  time  of  Jacob’s 
trouble;  but  he  shall  be  saved  out  of  it 

8 For  it  shall  come  to  pass  in  that  day,  saith 
the  Lord  of  hosts,  that  I will  break  his  yoke 
from  off  thy  neck,  and  will  burst  thy  bonds, 
and  strangers  shall  no  more  serve  them- 
selves of  him: 

9 put  they  shall  serve  the  Lord  their  God, 
and  David  their  king,  whom  I will  raise  up 
unto  them. 

10  IF  Therefore  fear  thou  not,  O my  servant 
Jacob,  saith  the  Lord  ; neither  be  dismayed, 
C Israel : for,  lo,  I will  save  thee  from  afar, 
and  thy  seed  from  the  land  of  their  captivi- 
ty; and  Jacob  shall  return,  and  shall  be  in 
rest,  and  be  quiet,  and  none  shall  make  him 
afraid. 

11  For  I am  with  thee,  saith  the  Lord,  to 
save  thee ; though  I make  a full  end  of  all 
nations  whither  I have  scattered  thee,  yet 
will  I not  make  a full  end  of  thee ; but  I 
will  correct  thee  in  measure,  and  will  not 
leave  thee  altogether  unpunished. 

12  For  thus  saith  the  Lord,  Thy  bruise  is 
incurable,  and  thy  wound  is  grievous. 

13  There  is  none  to  plead  thy  cause,  that 
thou  mayest  be  bound  up;  thou  hast  no 
healing  medicines. 

14  All  thy  lovers  have  forgotten  thee ; they 
seek  thee  not ; for  I have  wounded  thee  with 
the  wound  of  an  enemy,  with  the  chastise- 
ment of  a cruel  one,  for  the  multitude  of 
thine  iniquity;  because  thy  sins  were  in- 
creased. 

15  Why  criest  thou  for  thine  affliction  ? thy 
sorrow  is  incurable  for  the  multitude  of 
thine  iniquity ; because  thy  sins  were  increas- 
ed, I have  done  these  things  unto  thee. 

16  Therefore  all  they  that  devour  thee  shall 
be  devoured;  and  all  thine  adversaries, 
every  one  of  them,  shall  go  into  captivity ; 
and  they  that  spoil  thee  shall  be  a spoil,  and 
all  that  prey  upon  thee  will  I give  for  a 
prey. 

17  For  I w'ill  restore  health  unto  thee,  and  I 
will  heal  thee  of  thy  wounds,  saith  the  Lord  ; 
because  they  called  thee  an  Outcast,  saying. 
This  is  Zion,  whom  no  man  seeketh  after. 

18  IF  Thus  saith  the  Lord  ; Behold,  I will 
bring  again  the  captivity  of  Jacob’s  tents, 
and  have  mercy  on  his  dwellingplaces ; and 
the  city  shall  be  builded  upon  her  own  heap 
and  the  palace  shall  remain  after  the  man- 
ner thereof. 

19  And  out  of  them  shall  proceed  thanks- 
giving and  the  voice  of  them  that  make 
merry ; and  I will  multiply  them,  and  they 
shall  not  be  few ; I will  also  glorify  them, 
and  they  shall  not  be  small. 

20  Their  children  also  shall  be  as  aforetime, 
and  their  congregation  shall  be  established 
before  me,  and  I will  punish  all  that  op- 
press them. 

21  And  their  nobles  shall  be  of  themselves, 
and  their  governor  shall  proceed  from  the 
midst  of  them ; and  I will  cause  him  to  draw 
near,  and  he  shall  approach  unto  me:  for 
who  is  this  that  engaged  his  heart  to  ap- 
proach unto  me?  saith  the  Lord. 

22  And  ye  shall  be  my  people,  and  I will  be 
your  God. 

23  Behold,  the  whirlwind  of  the  Lord  goeth 
forth  with  fury,  a continuing  whirlwind : it 


JEREMIAH,  XXX. 


The  restoration  of  Israel. 


JEREMIAH,  XXXI. 


shall  fall  with  pain  upon  the  head  of  the 
wicked.  , ^ , ,,  , 

34  The  fierce  ang’er  of  the  Lord  shall  not 
return,  until  he  have  done  iU  ^Rd  until  he 
have  performed  the  intents  of  his  heart : in 
the  latter  days  ye  shall  consider  it. 

CHAPTER  XXXI. 

The  restoration  of  Israel. 

AT  the  same  timCi,  saith  the  Lord,  will  I 
be  the  God  of  all  the  families  of  Israel, 
and  they  shall  be  my  people. 

3 Thus  saith  the  Lord,  The  people  which 
were  left  of  the  sword  found  g^race  in  the 
wilderness;  even  Israel,  when  I went  to 
cause  him  to  rest. 

3 The  Lord  hath  appeared  of  old  unto  me, 

saying.  Yea,  I have  loved  thee  with  an  ever- 
laking-  love : therefore  with  lovingkindness 
have  I drawn  thee.  x, 

4 Again  I will  build  thee,  and  thou  shalt  be 
built,  O virgin  of  Israel : thou  shalt  again  be 
adorned  with  thy  tabrets,  and  shalt  go  forth 
in  the  dances  of  them  that  make  merry. 

5 Thou  shalt  yet  plant  vines  upon  the 
mountains  of  Samaria:  the  planters  shall 
plant,  and  shall  eat  them  as  common  thing-s. 

6 For  there  shall  be  a day,  that  the  watch- 
men upon  the  mount  Ephraim  shall  cry. 
Arise  ye,  and  let  us  go  up  to  Zion  unto  the 
Lord  our  God. 

7 For  thus  saith  the  Lord  ; Sing  with  glad- 

ness for  Jacob,  and  shout  among  the  chief 
of  the  nations:  publish  ye,  praise  ye,  and 
say,  O Lord,  save  thy  people,  the  remnant 
of  Israel.  , ^ 

8 Behold,  I will  bring  them  from  the  north 
country,  and  gather  them  from  the  coasts 
of  the  earth,  and  with  them  the  blind  and 
the  lame,  the  woman  with  child  and  her 
that  travaileth  with  child  together : a great 
company  shall  return  thither. 

9 They  shall  come  with  weeping,  and  with 
supplications  will  I lead  them:  I will  cause 
them  to  walk  by  the  rivers  of  waters  in  a 
straight  way,  wherein  they  shall  not  stum- 
ble : for  I am  a father  to  Israel,  and  Ephra- 
im is  my  firstborn. 

10  H Hear  the  word  of  the  Lord,  O ye  na- 
tions, and  declare  it  in  the  isles  afar  off,  and 
say.  He  that  scattered  Israel  will  gather 
him,  and  keep  him,  as  a shepherd  doth  his 

^iTFor  the  Lord  hath  redeemed  Jacob,  and 
ransomed  him  from  the  hand  of  him  that 
was  stronger  than  he.  , 

13  Therefore  they  shall  come  and  sing  in 
the  height  of  Zion,  and  shall  flow  together 
to  the  goodness  of  the  Lord,  for  wheat, 
and  for  wine,  and  for  oil,  and  for  the  young 
of  the  flock  and  of  the  herd : and  their  soul 
shall  be  as  a watered  garden ; and  they  shall 
not  sorrow  any  more  at  all. 

13  Then  shall  the  virgin  rejoice  in  the  dance, 

both  young  men  and  old  together : for  I will 
turn  their  mourning  into  joy,  and  will  corn- 
fort  them,  and  make  them  rejoice  from  their 
sorrow.  , ^ 

14  And  I will  satiate  the  soul  of  the  priests 
with  fatness,  and  my  people  shall  be  satis- 
fied with  my  goodness,  saith  the  Lord. 

15  ^ Thus  saith  the  Lord;  A voice  was 
heard  in  Ramah,  lamentation,  and  bitter 
weeping ; Rachel  weeping  for  her  children 

513 


Christ  is  promised, 

refused  to  be  comforted  for  her  children, 
because  they  were  not. 

16  Thus  saith  the  Lord  ; Refrain  thy  voice 

from  weeping,  and  thine  eyes  from  tears : 
for  thy  work  shall  be  rewarded,  saith  the 
Lord  ; and  they  shall  come  again  from  the 
land  of  the  enemy.  ...  - 

17  And  there  is  hope  in  thine  end,  saith  the 
Lord,  that  thy  children  shall  come  again  to 
their  own  border. 

18  1 1 have  surely  heard  Ephraim  bemoan- 
ing himself  thus;  Thou  hast  chastised  me, 
and  I was  chastised,  as  a bullock  unaccus- 
tomed to  the  yoke : turn  thou  me,  and  I shall 
be  turned ; for  thou  art  the  Lord  my  God. 

19  Surely  after  that  I was  turned,  I repent- 

ed ; and  after  that  I was  instructed,  I smote 
upon  my  thigh : I was  ashamed,  yea,  even 
confounded,  because  I did  bear  the  reproach 
of  my  yputh.  , 

30  Is  Ephraim  my  dear  son?  is  he  a pleas- 
ant child  ? for  since  I spake  against  him,  I 
do  earnestly  remember  him  still:  theretore 
my  bowels  are  troubled  for  him ; I will  sure- 
ly have  mercy  upon  him,  saith  the  Lord. 

31  Set  thee  iip  waymarks,  make  thee  high 

heaps : set  thine  heart  toward  the  highway, 
even  the  way  which  thou  wentest : turn 
again,  O virgin  of  Israel,  turn  again  to  these 
thy  cities.  , . .x, 

33  ni  How  long  wilt  thou  go  about,  O mou 
backsliding  daughter?  for  the  Lord  hath 
created  a new  thing  in  the  earth,  A woman 
shall  compass  a man.  . .x.  r.  ^ 4: 

33  Thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts,  the  God  of 
Israel ; As  yet  they  shall  use  this  speech  in 
the  land  of  Judah  and  in  the  cities  thereof, 
when  I shall  bring  again  their  captivity; 
The  Lord  bless  thee,  O habitation  ot  jus- 
tice, and  mountain  of  holiness. 

34  And  there  shall  dwell  in  Judah  itself,  and 
in  all  the  cities  thereof  together,  husband- 
men, and  they  that  go  forth  with  flocks. 

35  For  I have  satiated  the  weary  soul,  and  i 
have  replenished  every  sorrowful  soul. 

36  Upon  this  I awaked,  and  beheld ; and 
my  sleep  was  sweet  unto  vae. 

37  IF  Behold,  the  days  come,  saith  the  Lord, 

that  I will  sow  the  house  of  Israel  and  the 
house  of  Judah  with  the  seed  of  man,  and 
with  the  seed  of  beast.  t 

38  And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  that  like  as  I 
have  watched  over  them,  to  pluck  up,  and 
to  break  down,  and  to  throw  down,  and  to 
destroy,  and  to  afflict;  so  will  I watch  over 
them,  to  build,  and  to  plant,  saith  the  Lord. 

39  In  those  days  they  shall  say  no  more. 
The  fathers  have  eaten  a sour  grape,  and 
the  children’s  teeth  are  set  on  edge. 

30  But  every  one  shall  die  for  his  own  in- 
iquity: every  man  that  eateth  the  sour 
grape,  his  teeth  sliall  be  set  on  edge. 

31  IF  Behold,  the  days  come,  saith  the  Lord, 
that  I will  make  a new  covenant  with  the 
house  of  Israel,  and  with  the  house  ot 

Judah:  , . 4-1  ^4.  t 

33  Not  according  to  the  covenant  that  1 
made  with  their  fathers,  in  the  day  that  1 
took  them  by  the  hand  to  bring  them  out 
of  the  land  of  Egypt;  which  my  covenant 
they  brake,  although  I was  a husband  unto 
them,  saith  the  Lori  : . ..  i.  t ^rui 

^3  But  this  shall  he  the  covenant  that  I will 
make  with  the  house  of  Israel;  After  those 


Jeremiah  in  prison 

days,  saith  the  Lord,  I will  put  ray  law  in 
their  inward  parts,  and  write  it  in  their 
hearts ; and  will  be  their  God,  and  they  shall 
be  ray  people. 

34  And  they  shall  teach  no  more  every  man 
his  neig-hbour,  and  every  man  his  brother, 
saying*.  Know  the  Lord  ; for  they  shall  all 
know  me,  from  the  least  of  them  unto  the 
greatest  of  them,  saith  the  Lord  : for  I will 
forgive  their  iniquity,  and  I will  remember 
their  sin  no  more. 

35  H Thus  saith  the  Lord,  which  giveth  the 
sun  for  a light  by  day,  and  the  ordinances  of 
the  moon  and  of  the  stars  for  a light  by 
night,  which  divideth  the  sea  when  the 
waves  thereof  roar ; The  Lord  of  hosts  is 
his  name: 

36  If  those  ordinances  depart  from  before 
me,  saith  the  Lord,  then  the  seed  of  Israel 
also  shall  cease  from  being  a nation  before 
me  for  ever. 

37  Thus  saith  the  Lord  ; If  heaven  above 
can  be  measured,  and  the  foundations  of 
the  earth  searched  out  beneath,  I will  also 
cast  off  all  the  seed  of  Israel  for  all  that  they 
have  done,  saith  the  Lord. 

38  1 Behold,  the  days  come,  saith  the  Lord, 
that  the  city  shall  be  built  to  the  Lord  from 
the  tower  of  Hananeel  unto  the  gate  of  the 
corner. 

39  And  the  measuring  line  shall  yet  go  forth 
over  against  it  upon  the  hill  Gareb,  and  shall 
compass  about  to  Goath. 

40  And  the  whole  valley  of  the  dead  bodies, 
and  of  the  ashes,  and  all  the  fields  unto  the 
brook  of  Kidron,  unto  the  corner  of  the 
horse  gate  toward  the  east,  shall  be  holy  un- 
to the  Lord;  it  shall  not  be  plucked  up, 
nor  thrown  down  any  more  for  ever. 

CHAPTER  XXXII. 

Jeremiah  imprisoned  by  Zedekiah. 

The  word  that  came  to  Jeremiah  from 
the  Lord  in  the  tenth  year  of  Zedekiah 
king  of  Judah,  which  was  the  eighteenth 
year  of  Nebuchadrezzar. 

2 For  then  the  king  of  Babylon’s  army  be- 
sieged Jerusalem : and  Jeremiah  the  prophet 
was  shut  up  in  the  court  of  the  prison, 
which  was  in  the  king  of  Judah’s  house. 

3 For  Zedekiah  king  of  Judah  had  shut  him 
up,  saying.  Wherefore  dost  thou  prophesy, 
and  say,  Thus  saith  the  Lord,  Behold,  I will 
give  this  city  into  the  hand  of  the  king  of 
Babylon,  and  he  shall  take  it ; 

4 And  Zedekiah  king  of  Judah  shall  not  es- 
cape out  of  the  hand  of  the  Chaldeans,  but 
shall  surely  be  delivered  into  the  hand  of 
the  king  of  Babylon,  and  shall  speak  with 
him  mouth  to  mouth,  and  his  eyes  shall  be- 
hold his  eyes ; 

5 And  he  shall  lead  Zedekiah  to  Babylon, 
and  there  shall  he  be  until  I visit  him,  saith 
the  Lord  : though  ye  fight  with  the  Chalde- 
ans, ye  shall  not  prosper  ? 

6 II  And  Jeremiah  said.  The  word  of  the 
Lord  came  unto  me,  saying, 

7 Behold,  Hanameel  the  son  of  Shallum 
thine  uncle  shall  come  unto  thee,  saying. 
Buy  thee  my  field  that  is  in  Anathoth  : for 
the  right  of  redemption  is  thine  to  buy  it. 

8 So  Hanameel  mine  uncle’s  son  came  to 
me  in  the  court  of  the  prison  according  to 
the  word  of  the  Lord,  and  said  unto  me, 
IT 


buyeth  HanameeVs  field. 

Buy  my  field,  I pray  thee,  that  is  in  Ana- 
thoth, which  is  in  the  country  of  Benjamin : 
for  the  right  of  inheritance  is  thine,  and  the 
redemption  is  thine;  buy  it  for  thyself. 
Then  I knew  that  this  was  the  word  of  the 
Lord. 

9 And  I bought  the  field  of  Hanameel  my 
uncle’s  son,  that  was  in  Anathoth,  and 
weighed  him  the  money,  even  seventeen 
shekels  of  silver. 

10  And  I subscribed  the  evidence,  and  sealed 
it,  and  took  witnesses,  and  weighed  him  the 
money  in  the  balances. 

11  So  I took  the  evidence  of  the  purchase, 
both  that  which  was  sealed  according  to  the 
law  and  custom,  and  that  which  was  open: 

13  And  I gave  the  evidence  of  the  purchase 
unto  Baruch  the  son  of  Neriah,  the  son  of 
Maaseiah,  in  the  sight  of  Hanameel  mine 
uncle’s  son,  and  in  the  presence  of  the  wit- 
nesses that  subscribed  the  book  of  the  pur- 
chase, before  all  the  Jews  that  sat  in  the 
court  of  the  prison. 

13  f And  I charged  Baruch  before  them, 
saying, 

14  Thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts,  the  God  of 
Israel ; Take  these  evidences,  this  evidence 
of  the  purchase,  both  which  is  sealed,  and 
this  evidence  which  is  open ; and  put  them 
in  an  earthen  vessel,  that  they  may  continue 
many  days. 

15  For  thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts,  the 
God  of  Israel ; Houses  and  fields  and  vine- 
yards shall  be  possessed  again  in  this  land. 

16 1 Now  when  I had  delivered  the  evidence 
of  the  purchase  unto  Baruch  the  son  of 
Neriah,  I prayed  unto  the  Lord,  saying, 

17  Ah  Lord  God  ! behold,  thou  hast  made 
the  heaven  and  the  earth  by  thy  great  power 
and  stretched  out  arm,  and  there  is  nothing 
too  hard  for  thee : 

18  Thou  shewest  lovingkindness  unto  thou- 
sands, and  recompensest  the  iniquity  of  the 
fathers  into  the  bosom  of  their  children 
after  them:  The  Great,  The  Mighty  God, 
The  Lord  of  hosts,  is  his  name; 

19  Great  in  counsel,  and  mighty  in  work : 
for  thine  eyes  are  open  upon  all  the  ways  of 
the  sons  of  men,  to  give  every  one  accord- 
ing to  his  ways,  and  according  to  the  fruit 
of  his  doings : 

30  Which  hast  set  signs  and  wonders  in  the 
land  of  Egypt,  even  unto  this  day,  and  in 
Israel,  and  among  other  men ; and  hast  made 
thee  a name,  as  at  this  day ; 

31  And  hast  brought  forth  thy  people  Is- 
rael out  of  the  land  of  Egypt  with  signs,  and 
with  wonders,  and  with  a strong  hand,  and 
with  a stretched  out  arm,  and  with  great 
terror ; 

33  And  hast  given  them  this  land,  which 
thou  didst  swear  to  their  fathers  to  give 
them,  aland  flowing  with  milk  and  honey; 

33  And  they  came  in,  and  possessed  it ; but 
they  obeyed  not  thy  voice,  neither  walked 
in  thy  law;  they  have  done  nothing  of  all 
that  thou  commandedst  them  to  do:  there- 
fore thou  hast  caused  all  this  evil  to  come 
upon  them. 

34  Behold  the  mounts,  they  are  come  unto 
the  city  to  take  it;  and  the  city  is  given  into 
the  hand  of  the  Chaldeans  that  fight  against 
it,  because  of  the  sword,  and  of  the  famine, 
and  of  the  pestilence : and  what  thou  hast 

513 


JEREMIAH,  XXXII. 


■live  captivity  confirmed.  JEREMIAH,  XXXIII.  A.  gracious  return. 


spoken  is  come  to  pass ; and,  behold,  thou 

s00st  it/* 

25  And  thou  hast  said  unto  me,  O Lord 
God,  Buy  thee  the  field  for  money,  and 
take  witnesses;  for  the  city  is  given  into 
the  hand  of  the  Chaldeans. 

26 1 Then  came  the  word  of  the  Lord  unto 
Jeremiah,  saying, 

27  Behold,  I am  the  Lord,  the  God  of  all 
flesh : is  there  any  thing  too  hard  for  me  ? 

28  Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  ; Behold, 
I will  give  this  city  into  the  hand  of  the 
Chaldeans,  and  into  the  hand  of  Nebuchad- 
rezzar king  of  Babylon,  and  he  shall  take  it ; 

29  And  the  Chaldeans,  that  fight  against 
this  city,  shall  come  and  set  fire  on  this  city, 
and  burn  it  with  the  houses,  upon  whose 
roofs  they  have  offered  incense  unto  Baal, 
and  poured  out  drink  offerings  unto  other 
gods,  to  provoke  me  to  anger. 

30  For  the  children  of  Israel  and  the  chil- 
dren of  Judah  have  only  done  evil  before 
me  from  their  youth : for  the  children  of 
Israel  have  only  provoked  me  to  anger  with 
the  work  of  their  hands,  saith  the  Lord. 

31  For  this  city  hath  been  to  me  as  a prov- 
ocation of  mine  anger  and  of  my  fury  from 
the  day  that  they  built  it  even  unto  this 
day,  that  I should  remove  it  from  before 
my  face ; 

32  Because  of  all  the  ev^l  of  the  children  of 
Israel  and  of  the  children  of  Judah,  which 
thev  have  done  to  provoke  me  to  anger, 
they,  their  kings,  their  princes,  their  priests, 
and  their  prophets,  and  the  men  of  Judah, 
and  the  inhabitants  of  Jerusalem. 

33  And  they  have  turned  unto  me  the  back, 
and  not  the  face : though  I taught  them, 
rising  up  early  and  teaching  them,  yet  they 
have  not  hearkened  to  receive  instruction. 

34  But  they  set  their  abominations  in  the 
house,  which  is  called  by  my  name,  to  defile 


it. 

^5  And  they  built  the  high  places  of  Baal, 
which  are  in  the  valley  of  the  son  of  Hin- 
nom,  to  cause  their  sons  and  their  daugh- 
ters to  pass  through  the  fire  unto  Molech ; 
which  I commanded  them  not,  neither  came 
it  into  my  mind,  that  they  should  do  this 
abomination,  to  cause  Judah  to  sin. 

36  t And  now  therefore  thus  saith  the 

Lord,  the  God  of  Israel,  concerning  this 
city,  whereof  ye  say.  It  shall  be  delivered 
into  the  hand  of  the  king  of  Babylon  by 
the  sword,  and  by  the  famine,  and  by  the 
pestilence;  , . ^ 

37  Behold,  I will  gather  them  out  of  all 
countries,  whither  I have  driven  them  in 
mine  anger,  and  in  my  fury,  and  in  great 
wrath ; and  I will  bring  them  again  unto  this 
place,  and  I will  cause  them  to  dwell  safely : 

38  And  they  shall  be  my  people,  and  I will 
be  their  God: 

39  And  I will  give  them  one  heart,  and  one 
way,  that  they  may  fear  me  for  ever,  for 
the  good  of  them,  and  of  their  children 
after  them : 

40  And  I will  make  an  everlasting  covenant 
with  them,  that  I will  not  turn  away  from 
them,  to  do  them  good ; but  I will  put  my 
fear  in  their  hearts,  that  they  shall  not  de- 
part from  me. 

41  Yea,  I will  rejoice  over  them  to  do  them 
good,  and  I will  plant  them  in  this  land  as- 

514 


suredly  with  my  whole  heart  and  with  my 
whole  soul. 

42  For  thus  saith  the  Lord  ; Like  as  I have 
brought  all  this  great  evil  upon  this  people, 
so  will  I bring  upon  them  all  the  good  that 
I have  promised  them. 

43  And  fields  shall  be  bought  in  this  land, 
whereof  ye  say.  It  is  desolate  without  man 
or  beast ; it  is  given  into  the  hand  of  the 
Chaldeans. 

44  Men  shall  buy  fields  for  money,  and  sub- 
scribe evidences,  and  seal  them,  and  take  wit- 
nesses in  the  land  of  Benjamin,  and  in  the 
places  about  Jerusalem,  and  in  the  cities  of 
Judah,  and  in  the  cities  of  the  mountains, 
and  in  the  cities  of  the  valley,  and  in  the 
cities  of  the  south : for  I will  cause  their 
captivity  to  return,  saith  the  Lord. 

CHAPTER  XXXIII. 

A return  from  captivity  foretold. 

1\  OREOVER  the  word  of  the  Lord  came 
iVX  unto  Jeremiah  the  second  time,  while 
he  was  yet  shut  up  in  the  court  of  the  pris- 
on, saying, 

2 Thus  saith  the  Lord  the  maker  thereof, 
the  Lord  that  formed  it,  to  establish  it; 
The  Lord  is  his  name; 

3 Call  unto  me,  and  I will  answer  thee,  and 
shew  thee  great  and  mighty  things,  which 
thou  knowest  not. 

4 For  thus  saith  the  Lord,  the  God  of  Is- 
rael, concerning  the  houses  of  this  city, 
and  concerning  the  houses  of  the  kings 
of  Judah,  which  are  thrown  down  by  the 
mounts,  and  by  the  sword; 

5 They  come  to  fight  with  the  Chaldeans, 
but  it  is  to  fill  them  with  the  dead  bodies  of 
men,  whom  I have  slain  in  mine  anger  and 
in  my  fury,  and  for  all  whose  wickedness  1 
have  hid  my  face  from  this  city. 

6 Behold,  I will  bring  it  health  and  cure, 
and  I will  cure  them,  and  will  reveal  unto 
them  the  abundance  of  peace  and  truth. 

7 And  I will  cause  the  captivity  of  Judah 
and  the  captivity  of  Israel  to  return,  and 
will  build  them,  as  at  the  first. 

8 And  I will  cleanse  them  from  all  their  in- 
iquity, whereby  they  have  sinned  against 
me;  and  I will  pardon  all  their  iniquities, 
whereby  they  have  sinned,  and  whereby 
they  have  transgressed  against  me. 

9 If  And  it  shall  be  to  me  a name  of  joy,  a 
praise  and  an  honour  before  all  the  nations 
of  the  earth,  which  shall  hear  all  the  good 
that  I do  unto  them : and  they  shall  fear 
and  tremble  for  all  the  goodness  and  for 
all  the  prosperity  that  I procure  unto  it. 

10  Thus  saith  the  Lord  ; Again  there  shall 
be  heard  in  this  place,  which  ye  say  shall  he 
desolate  without  man  and  without  beast,6uen 
in  the  cities  of  Judah,  and  in  the  streets  ol 
Jerusalem,  that  are  desolate,  without  man, 
and  without  inhabitant,  and  without  beast, 

11  The  voice  of  joy,  and  the  voice  of  glad- 
ness, the  voice  of  the  bridegroom,  and  the 
voice  of  the  bride,  the  voice  of  them  that 
shall  say.  Praise  the  Lord  of  hosts : tor  the 
Lord  is  good;  for  his  mercy  endureth  for 
ever : and  of  them  that  shall  bring  the  sacri- 
fice of  praise  into  the  house  of  the  Lord. 
For  I will  cause  to  return  the  captivity  ot 
the  land,  as  at  the  first,  saith  the  Lord. 

12  Thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts ; Again  in 


Chrm  the  Branch  promised.  J EKEMI All,  XXXI V . Fate  of  Zedelaan  joretnld. 


this  place,  which  is  desolate  without  man  and 
without  beast,  and  in  all  the  cities  thereof, 
shall  be  a habitation  of  shepherds  causing- 
their  flocks  to  lie  down. 

13  In  the  cities  of  the  mountains,  in  the 
cities  of  the  vale,  and  in  the  cities  of  the 
south,  and  in  the  land  of  Benjamin,  and  in 
the  places  about  Jerusalem,  and  in  the  cities 
of  Judah,  shall  the  Hocks  pass  again  under 
the  hands  of  him  that  telleth  them,  saith  the 
Lord. 

14  Behold,  the  days  come,  saith  the  Lord, 
that  I will  perform  that  good  thing  which  T 
have  promised  unto  the  house  of  Israel  and 
to  the  house  of  Judah. 

15  H In  those  days,  and  at  that  time,  will  I 
cause  the  Branch  of  righteousness  to  grow 
up  unto  David;  and  he  shall  execute  judg- 
ment and  righteousness  in  the  land. 

16  In  those  days  shall  Judah  be  saved,  and 
Jerusalem  shall  dwell  safely : and  this  is  the 
name  wherewith  she  shall  be  called,  The 
Lord  our  Righteousness. 

17  t For  thus  saith  the  Lord  ; David  shall 
never  want  a man  to  sit  upon  the  throne  of 
the  house  of  Israel ; 

18  Neither  shall  the  priests  the  Levites  want 
a man  before  me  to  offer  burnt  offerings, 
and  to  kindle  meat  offerings,  and  to  do  sac- 
rifice continually. 

19 1 And  the  word  of  the  Lord  came  unto 
Jeremiah,  saying, 

20  Thus  saith  the  Lord  ; If  ye  can  break 
my  covenant  of  the  day,  and  my  covenant 
of  the  night,  and  that  there  should  not  be 
day  and  night  in  their  season ; 

21  Then  may  also  my  covenant  be  broken 
with  David  my  servant,  that  he  should  not 
have  a son  to  reign  upon  his  throne;  and 
with  the  Levites  the  priests,  my  ministers. 

22  As  the  host  of  heaven  cannot  be  number- 

^ sand  of  the  sea  measured ; so 

will  I multiply  the  seed  of  David  my  serv- 
ant, and  the  Levites  that  minister  unto  me. 

23  Moreover  the  word  of  the  Lord  came  to 
Jeremiah,  saying, 

24  Considerest  thou  not  what  this  people 
have  spoken,  saying.  The  two  families  which 
the  Lord  hath  chosen,  he  hath  even  cast 

thus  they  have  despised  my  peo- 
ple, that  they  should  be  no  more  a nation 
before  them. 

25  Thus  saith  the  Lord  ; If  my  covenant  he 
not  with  day  and  night,  and  if  I have  not  ap- 

ordinances  of  heaven.^nd  earth ; 
Then  will  I cast  away  the  seed  of  Jacob, 
and  David  my  servant,  so  that  I will  not  take 
any  ot  his  seed  to  he  rulers  over  the  seed  of 
Abraham,  Isaac,  and  Jacob : for  I will  cause 
their  captivity  to  return,  and  have  mercy 
on  them. 


CHAPTER  XXXIV. 

Zedekiah's  captivity  foretold. 

'^HE  word  which  came  unto  Jeremiah 
J-  from  the  Lord,  when  Nebuchadnezzar 
kmg  of  Babylon,  and  all  his  army,  and  all  the 
earth  of  his  dominion,  and 
all  the  people,  fought  against  Jerusalem,  and 
all  the  cities  thereof,  saying, 

2 Thus  saith  the  Lord,  the  God  of  Israel ; 

speak  to  Zedekiah  king  of  Judah, 
and  tell  him.  Thus  saith  the  Lord;  Behold, 
I will  give  this  city  into  the  hand  of  the 


king  of  Babylon,  and  he  shall  burn  it  with 
fire : 

3 And  thou  shalt  not  escape  out  of  his 
hand,  but  shalt  surely  be  taken,  and  deliv- 
ered into  his  hand;  and  thine  eyes  shall 
behold  the  eyes  of  the  king  of  Babylon,  and 
he  shall  speak  with  thee  mouth  to  mouth, 
and  thou  shalt  go  to  Babylon. 

4 Yet  hear  the  word  of  the  Lord,  O Zede- 
kiah king  of  Judah ; Thus  saith  the  Lord  of 
thee.  Thou  shalt  not  die  by  the  sword  ; 

5 But  thou  shalt  die  in  peace : and  Avith  the 
burnings  of  thy  fathers,  the  former  kings 
which  were  before  thee,  so  shall  they  burn 
odours  for  thee;  and  they  will  lament  thee, 
saying,  Ah  lord ! for  I have  pronounced  the 
word,  saith  the  Lord. 

6 Then  Jeremiah  the  prophet  spake  all 
these  words  unto  Zedekiah  king  of  Judah  in 
Jerusalem,  » 

7 When  the  king  of  Babylon’s  army  fought 
against  J erusalera,  and  against  all  the  cities 
of  Judah  that  were  left,  against  Lachish, 
and  against  Azekah:  for  these  defenced 
cities  remained  of  the  cities  of  Judah. 

8 ‘Ti  This  is  the  word  that  came  unto  Jere- 
miah from  the  Lord,  after  that  the  king 
Zedekiah  had  made  a covenant  Avith  all  the 
people  which  were  at  Jerusalem,  to  proclaim 
liberty  unto  them ; 

9 That  every  man  should  let  his  manserv- 
ant, and  every  man  his  maidservant,  being 
a Hebrew  or  a Hebrewess,  go  free ; that  none 
should  serve  himself  of  them,  to  wit,  of  a 
Jew  his  brother. 

10  Now  vyhen  all  the  princes,  and  all  the 
people,  which  had  entered  into  the  covenant, 
heard  that  et^erj^  one  should  let  his  manser  a - 
ant,  and  every  one  his  maidservant,  go  free, 
that  none  should  serve  themseh^es  of  them 
any  more ; then  they  obeyed,  and  let  them 
g-o. 

11  But  afterAvards  they  turned,  and  caused 
the  servants  and  the  handmaids,  whom  they 
had  let  go  free,  to  return,  and  brought  them 
into  subjection  for  servants  and  for  hand- 
maids. 

12  1 Therefore  the  Avord  of  the  Lord  came 
to  Jeremiah  from  the  Lord,  saying, 

13  Thus  saith  the  Lord,  the  God  of  Israel ; 

I made  a covenant  with  your  fathers  in  the 
day  that  I brought  them  forth  out  of  the 
land  of  Egypt,  out  of  the  house  of  bond- 
men,  saying, 

14  At  the  end  of  seven  years  let  ye  go  everv 
man  his  brother  a HebreAv,  Avhich  hath  been 
sold  unto  thee;  and  when  he  hath  served 
thee  six  years,  thou  shalt  let  him  go  free 
from  thee:  but  your  fathers  hearkened  not 
unto  me,  neither  inclined  their  ear. 

15  And  ye  were  noAv  turned,  and  had  dofie 
right  in  my  sight,  in  proclaiming  liberty 
every  man  to  his  neighbour;  and  ye  had 
made  a covenant  before  me  in  the  house 
which  is  called  by  my  name: 

16  But  ye  turned  and  polluted  my  name, 
and  caused  every  man  his  servant,  and  every 
man  his  handmaid,  whom  he  had  set  at 
liberty  at  their  pleasure,  to  return,  and 
brought  them  into  subjection,  to  be  unto 
you  for  servants  and  for  handmaids. 

17  Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  ; Ye  have 
not  hearkened  unto  me,  in  proclaiming 
liberty,  every  one  to  his  brother,  and  every 

515 


Obedience  of  the  Rechabites.  JEREMIAH,  XXXV . God  blesseth  t7iem» 


man  to  his  neighbour:  behold,  I proclaim 
a liberty  for  you,  saith  the  Lord,  to  the 
sword,  to  the  pestilence,  and  to  the  famine ; 
and  I will  make  you  to  be  removed  into  all 
the  kingdoms  of  the  earth. 

18  And  I will  give  the  men  that  have  trans- 
gressed my  covenant,  which  have  not  per- 
formed the  words  of  the  covenant  which 
they  had  made  before  me,  when  they  cut  the 
calf  in  twain,  and  passed  between  the  parts 
thereof, 

19  The  princes  of  Judah,  and  the  princes 
of  Jerusalem,  the  eunuchs,  and  the  priests, 
and  all  the  people  of  the  land,  which  passed 
between  the  parts  of  the  calf ; 

20  I will  even  give  them  into  the  hand  of 
their  enemies,  and  into  the  hand  of  them 
that  seek  their  life : and  their  dead  bodies 
shall  be  for  meat  unto  the  fowls  of  the  heav- 
en, and  to  the  beasts  of  the  earth. 

21  And  Zedekiah  king  of  Judah  and  his 
princes  will  I give  into  the  hand  of  their  en- 
emies, and  into  the  hand  of  them  that  seek 
their  life,  and  into  the  hand  of  the  king  of 
Babylon’s  army,  which  are  gone  up  from 
you. 

22  Behold,  I will  command,  saith  the  Lord, 
and  cause  them  to  return  to  this  city;  and 
they  shall  fight  against  it,  and  take  it,  and 
burn  it  with  fire : and  I will  make  the  cities 
of  Judah  a desolation  without  an  inhabitant. 

CHAPTER  XXXV. 

The  Jeivs’  disobedience  condemned. 

The  word  which  came  unto  Jeremiah 
from  the  Lord,  in  the  dfiys  of  Jehoiakim 
the  son  of  Josiah  king  of  Judah,  saying, 

2  Go  unto  the  house  of  the  Rechabites,  and 
speak  unto  them,  and  bring  them  into  the 
house  of  the  Lord,  into  one  of  the  cham- 
bers, and  give  them  wine  to  drink. 

3  Then  I took  Jaazaniah  the  son  of  Jere- 
miah, the  son  of  Habaziniah,  and  his  breth- 
ren, and  all  his  sons,  and  the  whole  house  of 
the  Rechabites ; 

4  And  I brought  them  into  the  house  of 
the  Lord,  into  the  charnber  of  the  sons  of 
Hanan,  the  son  of  Igdaliah,  a man  of  God, 
which  was  by  the  chamber  of  the  princes, 
which  was  above  the  chamber  of  Maaseiah 
the  son  of  Shallum,  the  keeper  of  the  door: 
5 And  I set  before  the  sons  of  the  house  of 
the  Rechabites  pots  full  of  wine,  and  cups; 
and  I said  unto  them.  Drink  ye  wine. 

6  But  they  said.  We  will  drink  no  wine : for 
Jonadab  the  son  of  Rechab  our  father  com- 
manded us,  saying.  Ye  shall  drink  no  wine, 
neither  ye,  nor  your  sons  for  ever : 

7  Neither  shall  ye  build  house,  nor  sow 
seed,  nor  plant  vineyard,  nor  have  any:  but 
ah  your  days  ye  shall  dwell  in  tents;  that  ye 
may  live  many  days  in  the  land  where  ye  be 
strangers. 

8  Thus  have  we  obeyed  the  voice  of  Jona- 
dab the  son  of  Rechab  our  father  in  all  that 
he  hath  charged  us,  to  drink  no  wine  all  our 
days,  we,  our  wives,  our  sons,  nor  our 
daughters;  , „ . 

9  Nor  to  build  houses  for  us  to  dwell  in ; 
neither  have  we  vineyard,  nor  field,  nor 

10  But  we  have  dwelt  in  tents,  and  have 
obeyed,  and  done  according  to  all  that  Jona- 
dab our  father  commanded  us. 

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11  But  it  came  to  pass,  when  Nebuchadrez- 
zar king  of  Babylon  came  up  into  the  land, 
that  we  said.  Come,  and  let  us  go  to  Jerusa- 
lem for  fear  of  the  army  of  the  Chaldeans, 
and  for  fear  of  the  army  of  the  Syrians : so 
we  dwell  at  Jerusalem. 

12  t Then  came  the  word  of  the  Lord  unto 
Jeremiah,  saying, 

13  Thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts,  the  God  of 
Israel ; Go  and  tell  the  men  of  Judah  and 
the  inhabitants  of  Jerusalem,  Will  ye  not 
receive  instruction  to  hearken  to  my  words  ? 
saith  the  Lord. 

14  The  words  of  Jonadab  the  son  of  Rechab, 
that  he  commanded  his  sons  not  to  drink 
wine,  are  performed ; for  unto  this  day  they 
drink  none,  but  obey  their  father’s  com- 
mandment : notwithstanding  I have  spoken 
unto  you,  rising  early  and  speaking ; but  ye 
hearkened  not  unto  me. 

15  I have  sent  also  unto  you  all  my  servants 
the  prophets,  rising  up  early  and  sending 
them,  saying.  Return  ye  now  every  man 
from  his  evil  way,  and  amend  your  doings, 
and  go  not  after  other  gods  to  serve  them, 
and  ye  shall  dwell  in  the  land  which  I have 
given  to  you  and  to  your  fathers:  but  ye 
have  not  inclined  your  ear,  nor  hearkened 
unto  me. 

16  Because  the  sons  of  Jonadab  the  son  of 
Rechab  have  performed  the  commandment 
of  their  father,  which  he  commanded  them ; 
but  this  people  hath  not  hearkened  unto  me : 

17  Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  God  of 
hosts,  the  God  of  Israel ; Behold,  I will  bring 
upon  Judah  and  upon  all  the  inhabitants  of 
Jerusalem  all  the  evil  that  I have  pro- 
nounced against  them:  because  I have 
spoken  unto  them,  but  thoy  have  not  heard ; 
and  I have  called  unto  them,  but  they  have 
not  answered. 

18  t And  Jeremiah  said  unto  the  house  of 
the  Rechabites,  Thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts, 
the  God  of  Israel ; Because  ye  have  obeyed 
the  commandment  of  Jonadab  your  father, 
and  kept  all  his  precepts,  and  done  accord- 
ing unto  all  that  he  hath  commanded  you ; 

19  Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts, 
the  God  of  Israel;  Jonadab  the  son  of  Re- 
chab shall  not  want  a man  to  stand  before 
me  for  ever. 

CHAPTER  XXXVI. 

A roll  of  threatening  prophecies. 

AND  it  came  to  pass  in  the  fourth  year  of 
Jehoiakim  the  son  of  Josiah  king  of 
Judah,  that  this  word  came  unto  Jeremiah 
from  the  Lord,  saying, 

2 Take  thee  a roll  of  a book,  and  write 

therein  all  the  words  that  I have  spoken  un- 
to thee  against  Israel,  and  against  Judah, 
and  against  all  the  nations,  from  the  day  I 
spake  unto  thee,  from  the  days  of  Josiah, 
even  unto  this  day.  ^ -r  ^ i -n 

3 It  may  be  that  the  house  of  Judah  will 

hear  all  the  evil  which  I purpose  to  do  unto 
them ; that  they  may  return  every  inan  from 
his  evil  way;  that  I may  forgive  their  iniq- 
uity and  their  sin.  _ , ^ 

4 q’hen  Jeremiah  called  Baruch  the  son  or 
Neriah  : and  Baruch  wrote  from  the  mouth 
of  Jeremiah  all  the  words  of  the  Lord, 
which  he  had  spoken  unto  him,  upon  a roll 
of  a book. 


Jeremmh's  prophecy  read, 

5 And  Jeremiah  commanded  Baruch,  say- 
ing, I am  shut  up;  I cannot  go  into  the 
house  of  the  Lord  : 

6 Therefore  go  thou,  and  read  in  the  roll, 
which  thou  hast  written  from  my  mouth, 
the  words  of  the  Lord  in  the  ears  of  the 
people  in  the  Lord’s  house  upon  the  fasting 
day : and  also  thou  shalt  read  them  in  the 
ears  of  all  Judah  that  come  out  of  their 
cities. 

7 It  may  be  they  will  present  their  supplica- 
tion before  the  Lord,  and  will  return  every 
one  from  his  evil  way : for  great  is  the  anger 
and  the  fury  that  the  Lord  hath  pronounced 
against  this  people. 

8 And  Baruch  the  son  of  Neriah  did  accord- 
ing to  all  that  Jeremiah  the  prophet  com- 
manded him,  reading  in  the  book  the  words 
of  the  Lord  in  the  Lord’s  house. 

9 And  it  came  to  pass  in  the  fifth  year  of 
Jehoiakim  the  son  of  Josiah  king  of  Judah, 
in  the  ninth  month,  that  they  proclaimed  a 
fast  before  the  Lord  to  all  the  people  in  Je- 
rusalem, and  to  all  the  people  that  came 

cities  of  Judah  unto  Jerusalem. 

W Then  read  Baruch  in  the  book  the  words 
of  Jeremiah  in  the  house  of  the  Lord,  in  the 
chamber  of  Gemariah  the  son  of  Shaphan 
the  scribe,  in  the  higher  court,  at  the  entry 
of  the  new  gate  of  the  Lord’s  house,  in  the 
ears  of  all  the  people. 

11 1 When  Michaiah  the  son  of  Gemariah, 
the  son  of  Shaphan,  had  heard  out  of  the 
book  all  the  words  of  the  Lord, 

13  Then  he  went  down  into  the  king’s  house, 
into  the  scribe’s  chamber:  and,  lo,  all  the 
princes  sat  there,  even  Elishama  the  scribe, 
and  Delaiah  the  son  of  Shemaiah,  and  Elna- 
than  the  son  of  Achbor,  and  Gemariah  the 
son  of  Shaphan,  and  Zedekiah  the  son  of 
Hananiah,  and  all  the  princes. 

3^3  Then  Miphaiah  declared  unto  them  all 
the  words  that  he  had  heard,  when  Baruch 
read  the  book  in  the  ears  of  the  people. 

14  Therefore  all  the  princes  sent  Jehudi  the 
son  of  Nethaniah,  the  son  of  Shelemiah,  the 
son  or  Cushi,  unto  Baruch,  saying.  Take  in 
thine  hand  the  roll  wherein  thou  hast  read 
in  the  ears  of  the  people,  and  come.  So  Ba- 
mch  the  son  of  Neriah  took  the  roll  in  his 
hand,  and  came  unto  them. 

15  And  they  said  unto  him.  Sit  down  now, 
and  read  it  in  our  ears.  So  Baruch  read  it  in 
their  ears. 

16  Now  y came  to  pass,  when  they  had 
heard  all  the  words,  they  were  afraid  both 
one  and  other,  and  said  unto  Baruch,  We 

of  all  these  words. 

17  And  they  asked  Baruch,  saying.  Tell  us 

at  Ss^^o^tli  words 

18  Then  Baruch  answered  them,  He  pro- 
nounced all  these  words  unto  me  with  his 
book  and  I wrote  them  with  ink  in  the 

19  Then  said  the  princes  unto  Baruch,  Go, 
hide  thee,  thou  and  Jeremiah;  and  let  no 
man  know  where  ye  be. 

“ to  the  king  into  the 
cour^  ^t  they  laid  up  the  roll  in  the  oham- 
her  of  Elishama  the  scribe,  and  told  all  the 
oars  of  the  king. 

Jehudi  to  fetch  the  roll ; 
and  he  took  it  out  of  Elishama  the  scribe’s 


JEREMIAH,  XXXVIl.  The  king  burneth  the  roU. 

chamber.  And  Jehudi  read  it  in  the  ears  of 
the  king,  and  in  the  ears  of  all  the  princes 
which  stood  beside  the  king. 

23  Now  the  king  sat  in  the  winter  house  in 
the  ninth  month : and  there  was  afire  on  the 
hearth  burning  before  him. 

23  And  it  came  to  pass,  that  when  Jehudi 
had  read  three  or  four  leaves,  he  cut  it  with 
the  penknife,  and  cast  it  into  the  fire  that 
was  on  the  hearth,  until  all  the  roll  was 
consumed  in  the  fire  that  was  on  the 
hearth. 

24  Yet  they  were  not  afraid,  nor  rent  their 
garments,  neither  the  king,  nor  any  of  his 
servants  that  heard  all  these  words. 

25  Nevertheless  Elnathan  and  Delaiah  and 
Gemariah  had  made  intercession  to  the  king 
that  he  would  not  burn  the  roll;  but  he 
would  not  hear  them. 

26  But  the  king  commanded  Jerahmeel  the 
son  of  Hammelech,  and  Seraiah  the  son  of 
Azriel,  and  Shelemiah  the  son  of  Abdeel,  to 
take  Baiguch  the  scribe  and  Jeremiah  the 
prophet;  but  the  Lord  hid  them. 

27  t Then  the  word  of  the  Lord  came  to 
J eremiah,  after  that  the  king  had  burned  the 
roll,  and  the  words  which  Baruch  wrote  at 
the  mouth  of  Jeremiah,  saying, 

28  Take  thee  again  another  roll,  and  write 
in  it  all  the  former  words  that  were  in  the 
first  roll,  which  Jehoiakim  the  king  of  Judah 
hath  burned. 

29  And  thou  shalt  say  to  Jehoiakim  king  of 
Judah,  Thus  saith  the  Lord;  Thou  hast 
burned  this  roll,  saying.  Why  hast  thou  writ- 
ten  therein,  saying.  The  king  of  Babylon 
Shan  certainly  come  and  destroy  this  land^ 
and  shall  cause  to  cease  from  thence  maa 
and  beast? 

30  Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  of  Jehoia- 
kim king  of  Judah;  He  shall  have  none  to 
sit  upon  the  throne  of  David;  and  his  dead 
body  shall  be  cast  out  in  the  day  to  the  heat, 
and  in  the  night  to  the  frost. 

31  And  I will  punish  him  and  his  seed  and 
his  servants  for  their  iniquity;  and  I will 
bring  upon  them,  and  upon  the  inhabitants 

11  and  upon  the  men  of  Judah, 

all  the  evil  that  I have  pronounced  against 
them;  but  they  hearkened  not. 

32  t Then  took  Jeremiah  another  roll,  and 
gave  it  to  Baruch  the  scribe,  the  son  of  Ne- 
riah ; who  wrote  therein  from  the  mouth  of 
Jeremiah  all  the  words  of  the  book  which 
Jehoiakim  king  of  Judah  had  burned  in  the 
fire:  and  there  were  added  besides  unto 
them  many  like  words. 

CHAPTER  XXXVIl. 

The  siege  of  Jerusalem  raised. 

AND  king  Zedekiah  the  son  of  Josiah 
reigned  instead  of  Coniah  the  son  of 
Jehoiakim,  whom  Nebuchadrezzar  king  of 
Babylon  made  king  in  the  land  of  Judah. 

3 But  neither  he,  nor  his  servants,  nor  the 
people  of  the  land,  did  hearken  unto  the 
words  of  the  Lord,  which  he  spake  by  the 
prophet  Jeremiah. 

^ Zedekiah  the  king  sent  Jehucal  the 
Shelemiah  and  Zephaniah  the  son 
ot  Maaseiah  the  priest  to  the  prophet  Jere- 
miah, saying.  Pray  now  unto  the  Lord  our 
God  for  us. 

4 Now  Jeremiah  came  in  and  went  out 

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Jeremiah  is  imprisoned^ 


JEREMIAH,  XXXVIll. 


and  cast  into  the  dungeon. 


among  the  people : for  they  had  not  put  him 
into  prison.  ^ ^ + 

5 Then  Pharaoh’s  army  was  come  forth  out 
of  Egypt : and  when  the  Chaldeans  that  be- 
sieged Jerusalem  beard  tidings  of  them, 
they  departed  from  Jerusalem. 

6 Then  came  the  word  of  the  Lord  unto 

the  prophet  Jeremiah,  saying,  ^ ^ ^ 

7 Thus  saith  the  Lord,  the  God  of  Israel ; 
Thus  shall  ye  say  to  the  king  of  Judah,  that 
sent  you  unto  me  to  inquire  of  me ; Behold, 
Pharaoh’s  army,  which  is  come  forth  to  help 
you, shall  return  to  Egypt  into  their  own  land. 

8 And  the  Chaldeans  shall  come  again,  and 

fight  against  this  city,  and  take  it,  and  burn 
it°with  fire.  . . 

9 Thus  saith  the  Lord  ; Deceive  not  your- 
selves, saying.  The  Chaldeans  shall  surely 
depart  from  us : for  they  shall  not  depart. 

10  For  though  ye  had  smitten  the  whole 
army  of  the  Chaldeans  that  fight  against  you, 
a nd  there  remained  hut  wounded  men  among 
them,  yet  should  they  rise  up  ever^  man  in 
his  tent,  and  burn  this  city  with  fire. 

11  1 And  it  came  to  pass,  that  when  the 
army  of  the  Chaldeans  was  broken  up  from 
Jerusalem  for  fear  of  Pharaoh’s  army, 

13  Then  Jeremiah  went  forth  out  of  Jeru- 
salem to  go  into  the  land  of  Benjamin,  to 
separate  himself  thence  in  the  midst  of  the 
people.  « -r,  . 

13  And  when  he  was  in  the  gate  of  Benja- 

min, a captain  of  the  ward  was  there,  whose 
name  was  Irijah,  the  son  of  Shelemiah,  the 
son  of  Hananiah ; and  he  took  Jeremiah  the 
prophet,  saying.  Thou  fullest  away  to  the 
Chaldeans.  . , ^ , t n 

14  Then  said  Jeremiah,  It  is  false;  I fall 
not  away  to  the  Chaldeans.  But  he  heark- 
ened not  to  him : so  Irijah  took  Jeremiah, 
and  brought  him  to  the  princes. 

15  Wherefore  the  princes  were  wroth  with 
Jeremiah,  and  smote  him,  and  put  him  in 
prison  in  the  house  of  Jonathan  the  scribe ; 
for  they  had  made  that  the  prison. 

161  When  Jeremiah  was  entered  into  the 
dungeon,  and  into  the  cabins,  aud  Jeremiah 
had  remained  there  many  days ; ^ , 

IT  Then  Zedekiah  the  king  sent,  and  took 
him  out;  and  the  king  asked  him  secretly  in 
his  house,  and  said.  Is  there  any  word  from 
the  Lord?  And  Jeremiah  said.  There  is: 
for,  said  he,  thou  shalt  be  delivered  into  the 
hand  of  the  king  of  Babylon. 

18  Moreover  Jeremiah  said  unto  king  Zed- 
ekiah, What  have  I offended  against  thee,  or 
against  thy  servants,  or  against  this  people, 
that  ye  have  put  me  in  prison  ? 

19  Where  are  now  your  prophets  which 
prophesied  unto  you,  saying,  The  king  ot 
Babylon  shall  not  come  against  you,  nor 
against  this  land? 

30  Therefore  hear  now,  I pray  thee,  O my 
lord  the  king : let  my  supplication,  I pray 
thee,  be  accepted  before  thee ; that  thou 
cause  me  not  to  return  to  the  house  ot  Jon- 
athan the  scribe,  lest  I die  there. 

31  Then  Zedekiah  the  king  commanded 
that  they  should  commit  Jeremiah  into  the 
court  of  the  prison,  and  that  they  should 
give  him  daily  a piece  of  bread  out  of  the 
bakers’  street,  until  all  the  bread  in  the  city 
were  spent.  Thus  Jeremiah  remained  m 
the  court  of  the  prison. 

518 


CHAPTER  XXXVIII. 

Jeremiah  cast  into  the  dungeon. 

Then  Shephatiah  the  son  of  Mattan,  and 
Gedaliah  the  son  of  Pashur,  and  Jucal 
the  son  of  Shelemiah,  and  Pashur  the  son  of 
Malchiah,  heard  the  words  that  Jeremiah 
had  spoken  unto  all  the  people,  saying, 

3 Thus  saith  the  Lord,  He  that  remaineth 
in  this  city  shall  die  by  the  sword,  by  the 
famine,  and  by  the  pestilence : but  he  that 
goeth  forth  to  the  Chaldeans  shall  live;  for 
he  shall  have  his  life  for  a prey,  and  shall 

^S^Thus  saith  the  Lord,  This  city  shall  sure- 
ly be  given  into  the  hand  of  the  king  oi 
Babylon’s  army,  which  shall  take  it. 

4 Therefore  the  princes  said  unto  the  king. 
We  beseech  thee,  let  this  man  be  put  to 
death : for  thus  he  weakeneth  the  hands  of 
the  men  of  war  that  remain  in  this  city,  and 
the  hands  of  all  the  people,  in  speaking  such 
words  unto  them : for  this  man  seeketh  not 
the  welfare  of  this  people,  but  the  hurt. 

5 Then  Zedekiah  the  king  said,  Behold,  he 
is  in  your  hand : for  the  king  is  not  he  that 
can  do  any  thing  against  you. 

6 Then  took  they  Jeremiah,  and  cast  him 
into  the  dungeon  of  Malchiah  the  son  of 
Hammelech,  that  was  in  the  court  of  the 
prison : and  they  let  down  Jeremiah  with 
cords.  And  in  the  dungeon  there  was  no 
water,  but  mire:  so  Jeremiah  sunk  in  the 

T ^ Now  when  Ebed-melech  the  Ethiopian, 
one  of  the  eunuchs  which  was  in  the  king’s 
house,  heard  that  they  had  put  Jeremiah  in 
the  dungeon ; the  king  then  sitting  m the 
gate  of  Benjamin ; . ^ , 

8 Ebed-melech  went  forth  out  of  the  king  s 
house,  and  spake  to  the  king,  saying, 

9 My  lord  the  king,  these  men  have  done 
evil  in  all  that  they  have  done  to  Jeremiah 
the  prophet,  whom  they  have  cast  into  the 
dungeon ; and  he  is  like  to  die  for  hunger 
in  the  place  where  he  is:  for  there  is  no 
more  bread  in  the  city.  ^ . 

10  Then  the  king  commanded  Ebed-melech 
the  Ethiopian,  saying.  Take  from  hen9e  thir- 
ty men  with  thee,  and  take  up  Jereiniah  the 
prophet  out  of  the  dungeon,  before  he  die. 
11  So  Ebed-melech  took  the  men  with  him, 
and  went  into  the  house  of  the  king  under 
the  treasury,  and  took  thence 
clouts  and  old  rotten  rags,  and  let  wem 
down  by  cords  into  the  dungeon  to  Jere- 

^3^And  Ebed-melech  the  Ethiopian  said  un- 
to Jeremiah,  Put  now  these  old  cast  clouts 
and  rotten  rags  under  thine  armholes  under 
the  cords.  And  Jeremiah  did  p. 

13  So  they  drew  up  Jeremiah  with  cords, 
and  took  him  up  out  of  the  dungeon : and 
Jeremiah  remained  in  the  court  ot  the 


^14 1 Then  Zedekiah  the  king  sent,  and  took 
Jeremiah  the  prophet  unto 
third  entry  that  is  in  the  house  of  the  Lord  . 
and  the  king  said  unto  Jere^miah,  I will  asK 
thee  a thing  ; hide  i^^^^ing  from  me. 

15  Then  Jeremiah  said  unto  Zedekiah,  it  i 
declare  it  unto  thee,  wilt  thou  not  surely 
put  me  to  death?  and  if  I give  thee  counsel, 
wilt  thou  not  hearken  unto  me? 


His  counsel  to  the  king, 

16  So  Zedekiah  the  kiiif?  sware  secretly  unto 
Jeremiah,  saying*,  As  the  Loud  liveth,  that 
made  us  this  soul,  I will  not  put  thee  to 
death,  neither  will  I g*ive  thee  into  the  hand 
of  these  men  that  seek  thy  life. 

17  Then  said  Jeremiah  unto  Zedekiah,  Thus 
saith  the  Loud,  the  God  of  hosts,  the  God  of 
Israel ; If  thou  wilt  assuredly  gro  forth  unto 
the  king’  of  Babylon’s  princes,  then  thy  soul 
shall  live,  and  this  city  shall  not  be  burned 
with  tire;  and  thou  shalt  live,  and  thine 
house : 

18  But  if  thou  wilt  not  g*o  forth  to  the  king* 
ot  Babylon’s  princes,  then  shall  this  city  be 
given  into  the  hand  of  the  Chaldeans,  and 
they  shall  burn  it  with  fire,  and  thou  shalt 
not  escape  out  of  their  hand. 

19  And  Zedekiah  the  king  said  unto  Jere- 
miah, I am  afraid  of  the  Jews  that  are  fall- 
en to  the  Chaldeans,  lest  they  deliver  me  in- 
to their  hand,  and  they  mock  me. 

20  Buy^eremiah  said.  They  shall  not  deliver 
thee.  Obey,  I beseech  thee,  the  voice  of  the 
Lord  which  I speak  unto  thee : so  it  shall 

unto  thee,  and  thy  soul  shall  live. 

21  But  if  thou  refuse  to  go  forth,  this  is  the 
word  that  the  Lord  hath  shewed  me  : 

22  And,  behold,  all  the  women  that  are  left 
m the  king  of  J udah’s  house  shall  he  brought 
forth  to  the  king  of  Babylon’s  princes,  and 
those  women  shall  say.  Thy  friends  have  set 
thee  on,  and  have  prevailed  against  thee: 
thy  feet  are  sunk  in  the  mire,  and  they  are 
turned  away  back. 

^ So  they  shall  bring  out  all  thy  wives  and 
thy  children  to  the  Chaldeans : and  thou 
shalt  not  escape  out  of  their  hand,  but  shalt 
be  taken  by  the  hand  of  the  king  of  Baby- 
lon: and  thou  shalt  cause  this  city  to  be 
burned  with  fire. 

24  II  Then  said  Zedekiah  unto  Jeremiah, 
Let  no  man  know  of  these  words,  and  thou 
shalt  not  die. 

25  But  if  the  princes  hear  that  I have 
talked  with  thee,  and  they  come  unto  thee, 
and  say  unto  thee.  Declare  unto  us  now 
what  thou  hast  said  unto  the  king,  hide  it 
not  from  us,  and  we  will  not  put  thee  to 

said  unto  thee  : 

26  Then  thou  shalt  say  unto  them,  I pre- 
sented  my  supplication  before  the  king, 
that  he  would  not  cause  me  to  return  to 
Jonathan’s  house,  to  die  there. 

27  Then  came  all  the  princes  unto  Jere- 

miah, and  asked  him  : and  he  told  them  ac- 
cording to  all  these  words  that  the  king  had 
commanded.  So  they  left  off  speaking  with 
“IcPci  matter  was  not  perceived. 

28  So  Jeremiah  abode  in  the  court  of  the 
prison  until  the  day  that  Jerusalem  was 
taken:  and  he  was  there  when  Jerusalem 
was  taken. 

CHAPTER  XXXIX. 

Jerusalem  hesieged  and  taken. 

TN  the  ninth  year  of  Zedekiah  king  of  Ju- 
A (^h,  in  the  tenth  month,  came  Nebu- 
chadrezzar king  of  Babylon  and  all  his  army 
^ff^J^st  Jerusalem,  and  they  besieged  it. 

2 And  in  the  eleventh  year  of  Zedekiah,  in 
the  fourth  month,  the  ninth  day  of  the 
month,  the  city  was  broken  up. 

3 And  all  the  princes  of  the  king  of  Baby- 
lon came  in,  and  sat  in  the  middle  gate, 


Jerusalem  is  taken, 
even  Nergal-sharezer,  Samgar-nebo,  Sarse- 
chiin,  Rab-saris,  Nergal-sharezer,  Rab-mag, 
with  all  the  residue  of  the  princes  of  the 
king  of  Babylon. 

4 1 And  it  came  to  pass,  that  when  Zedekiah 
the  king  of  Judah  saw  them,  and  all  the  men 
of  war,  then  they  iled,  and  went  forth  out  of 
the  city  by  night,  by  the  way  of  the  kind’s 
garden,  by  the  gate  betwixt  the  two  walls : 
and  he  went  out  the  way  of  the  plain. 

5 But  the  Chaldeans’  army  pursued  after 
them,  and  overtook  Zedekiah  in  the  plains 
of  Jericho:  and  when  they  had  taken  him, 
they  brought  him  up  to  Nebuchadnezzar 
king  of  Babylon  to  Riblah  in  the  land  of 

’wliGre  he  gave  judgment  upon 

6 Then  the  king  of  Babylon  slew  the  sons 

9?  Riblah  before  his  eyes : also 

Hie  king  of  Babylon  slew  all  the  nobles  of 
Judah. 

7 Moreover  he  put  out  Zedekiah’s  eyes, 
and  bound  him  with  chains,  to  carry  him  to 
Babylon. 

8 t And  the  Chaldeans  burned  the  king’s 
house,  and  the  houses  of  the  people,  with 
fire,  and  brake  down  the  walls  of  Jerusalem. 

9 Then  Nebuzar-adan  the  captain  of  the 
guard  carried  away  captive  into  Babylon 
the  remnant  of  the  people  that  remained 
in  the  city,  and  those  that  fell  away,  that 
fell  to  him,  with  the  rest  of  the  people  that 
remained. 

10  But  Nebuzar-adan  the  captain  of  the 
guard  left  of  the  poor  of  the  people,  whi^h 
had  nothing,  in  the  land  of  Judah,  and  gave 
them  vineyards  and  fields  at  the  same  time. 

11 1 Now  Nebuchadrezzar  king  of  Babylon 
gave  charge  concerning  Jeremiah  to  Nebu- 
zar-adan the  captain  of  the  guard,  saying, 

12  Take  him,  and  look  well  to  him,  and  do 
him  no  harm ; but  do  unto  him  even  as  he 
shall  say  unto  thee. 

13  So  Nebuzar-adan  the  captain  of  the 
guard  sent,  and  Nebushasban,  Rab-saris 
and  Nergal-sharezer,  Rab-mag,  and  all  the 
king  of  Babylon’s  princes; 

14  Even  they  sent,  and  took  Jeremiah  out 
of  the  court  of  the  prison,  and  committed 
him  unto  Gedaliah  the  son  of  Ahikam  the 
son  of  Shaphan,  that  he  should  carry  him 
home:  so  he  dwelt  among  the  people. 

15  1 Now  the  word  of  the  Lord  came  unto 
Jeremiah,  while  he  was  shut  up  in  the  court 
of  the  prison,  saying, 

16  Go  an^  speak  to  Ebed-melech  the  Ethi- 
opian, saying,  Thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts, 
the  God  of  Israel ; Behold,  I will  bring  my 
words  upon  this  city  for  evil,  and  not  for 
good;  and  they  shall  be  accomplished  in 
that  day  before  thee. 

17  But  I will  deliver  thee  in  that  day,  saith 
the  Lord  ; and  thou  shalt  not  be  given  into 
the  hand  of  the  men  of  whom  thou  art 
afraid. 

18  Eor  I will  surely  deliver  thee,  and  thou 
shalt  not  fall  by  the  sword,  but  thy  life  shall 
be  for  a prey  unto  thee;  because  thou  hast 
put  thy  trust  in  me,  saith  the  Lord. 

CHAPTER  XL. 

Jeremiah  set  at  liherty. 

The  word  which  came  to  Jeremiah  from 
the  Lord,  after  that  Nebuzar-adan  the 
519 


JEREMIAH,  XL. 


The  Jews  resort  to  Gedalidh, 


JEREMIAH,  XLI. 


Ishmael  killeth  Gedalidh, 


captain  of  the  guard  had  let  him  go  from 
Ramah,  when  he  had  taken  him  being  bound 
in  chains  among  all  that  were  carried  away 
captive  of  Jerusalem  and  Judah,  which 
were  carried  away  captive  unto  Babylon. 

2 And  the  captain  of  the  guard  took  Jere- 
miah, and  said  unto  him,  The  Lord  thy  God 
htth  pronounced  this  evil  upon  this  place. 

3 Now  the  Lord  hath  brought  it,  and  done 

according  as  he  hath  said : because  ye  have 
sinned  against  the  Lord,  and  have  not  obey- 
ed his  voice,  therefore  this  thing  is  come 
upon  you.  _ , 

4 And  now,  behold,  I loose  thee  this  day 

from  the  chains  which  were  upon  thine 
hand.  If  it  seem  good  unto  thefe  to  come 
with  me  into  Babylon,  come  ; and  I will  look 
well  unto  thee  ; but  if  it  seem  ill  unto  thee  to 
come  with  me  into  Babylon,  forbear:  be- 
hold, all  the  land  is  before  thee : whither  it 
seemeth  good  and  convenient  for  thee  to  go, 
thither  go.  , , , 

6 Now  while  he  was  not  yet  gone  back,  he 
said.  Go  back  also  to  Gedaliah  the  son  ot 
Ahikam  the  son  of  Shaphan,  whom  the  king 
of  Babylon  hath  made  governor  over  the 
cities  of  Judah,  and  dwell  with  him  among 
the  people : or  go  wheresoever  it  seemeth 
convenient  unto  thee  to  go.  So  the  captain 
of  the  guard  gave  him  victuals  and  a reward, 
and  let  him  go.  ^ ^ t t,  4.^ 

6 Then  went  Jeremiah  unto  Gedaliah  the 
son  of  Ahikam  to  Mizpah ; and  dw-elt  with 
him  among  the  people  that  were  left  in  the 

V t Now  when  all  the  captains  of  the  forces 
which  were  in  the  fields,  even  they  and  their 
men,  heard  that  the  king  of  Babylon  had 
made  Gedaliah  the  son  of  Ahikam  governor 
in  the  land,  and  had  committed  unto  him 
men,  and  women,  and  children,  and  of  the 
poor  of  the  land,  of  them  that  were  not  car- 
ried away  captive  to  Babylon ; 

8 Then  they  came  to  Gedaliah  to  Mizpah, 
even  Ishmael  the  son  of  Nethaniah,  and  Jo- 
hanan  and  Jonathan  the  sons  of  Kareah,  and 
Seraiah  the  son  of  Tanhumeth,  and  the  sons 
of  Ephai  the  Netophathite,  and  Jezaniah  the 
son  of  a Maachathite,  they  and  their  men. 

9 And  Gedaliah  the  son  of  Ahikam  the  son 
of  Shaphan  sware  unto  them  and  to  their 
men,  saying.  Fear  not  to  serve  the  Chaldeans: 
dwell  in  the  land,  and  serve  the  king  of  Bab- 
ylon, and  it  shall  be  well  with  you. 

10  As  for  me,  behold,  I will  dwell  at  Mizpah, 
to  serve  the  Chaldeans,  which  will  come  un- 
to us : but  ye,  gather  ye  wine,  and  summer 
fruits,  and  oil,  and  put  them  in  your  vessels, 
and  dwell  in  your  cities  that  ye  have  taken. 

11  Likewise  when  all  the  Jews  that  were  m 

Moab,  and  among  the  Ammonites,  and  in 
Edom,  and  that  were  in  all  the  countries, 
heard  that  the  king  of  Babylon  had  left  a 
remnant  of  Judah,  and  that  he  had  set  over 
them  Gedaliah  the  son  of  Ahikam  the  son  of 
Shaphan ; ^ 4-  n 

13  Even  ail  the  Jews  returned  out  of  all 
places  whither  they  were  driven,  and  came 
to  the  land  of  Judah,  to  Gedaliah,  unto  Miz- 
pah, and  gathered  wine  and  summer  fruits 
very  much.  ^ ^ . 

13 1 Moreover  Johanan  the  son  of  Kareah, 
and  all  the  captains  of  the  forces  that  were 
in  the  fields,  came  to  Gedaliah  to  Mizpah, 
520 


14  And  said  unto  him.  Dost  thou  certainly 
know  that  Baalis  the  king  of  the  Ammonites 
hath  sent  Ishmael  the  son  of  Nethaniah  to 
slay  thee  ? But  Gedaliah  the  son  of  Ahikam 
believed  them  not. 

15  Then  Johanan  the  son  of  Kareah  spake 

to  Gedaliah  in  Mizpah  secretly,  saying.  Let 
me  go,  I pray  thee,  and  I will  slay  Ishmael  the 
son  of  Nethaniah,  and  no  man  shall  know  it : 
wherefore  should  he  slay  thee,  that  all  the 
Jews  which  are  gathered  unto  thee  should 
be  scattered,  and  the  remnant  in  Judah 
perish  ? . , 

16  But  Gedaliah  the  son  of  Ahikam  said  un- 
to Johanan  the  son  of  Kareah,  Thou  shalt 
not  do  this  thing : for  thou  speakest  falsely 
of  Ishmael. 

CHAPTER  XLI. 

Ishmael  slayeth  Gedaliah^  <&c. 

XfOW  it  came  to  pass  in  the  seventh  month, 
that  Ishmael  the  son  of  Nethaniah  the 
son  of  Elishama,  of  the  seed  royal,  and  the 
princes  of  the  king,  even  ten  men  with  him, 
came  unto  Gedaliah  the  son  of  Ahikam  to 
Mizpah ; and  there  they  did  eat  bread  to- 
gether in  Mizpah. 

3 Then  arose  Ishmael  the  son  of  Nethaniah, 
and  the  ten  men  that  were  with  him,  and 
smote  Gedaliah  the  son  of  Ahikam  the  son 
of  Shaphan  with  the  sword,  and  slew  him, 
whom  the  king  of  Babylon  had  made  gov- 
ernor over  the  land. 

3 Ishmael  also  slew  all  the  Jews  that  were 
with  him,  even  with  Gedaliah,  at  Mizpah, 
and  the  Chaldeans  that  were  found  there, 
and  the  men  of  war. 

4 And  it  came  to  pass  the  second  day  after 
he  had  slain  Gedaliah,  and  no  man  knew  it, 

5 That  there  came  certain  from  Shechem, 
from  Shiloh,  and  from  Samaria,  even  four- 
score men,  having  their  beards  shaven,  and 
their  clothes  rent,  and  having  cut  them- 
selves, with  offerings  and  incense  in  their 
hand,  to  bring  them  to  the  house  of  the 

6 And  Ishmael  the  son  of  Nethaniah  went 
forth  from  Mizpah  to  meet  them,  weeping 
all  along  as  he  went : and  it  came  to  pass,  as 
he  met  them,  he  said  unto  them.  Come  to 
Gedaliah  the  son  of  Ahikam. 

7 And  it  was  so,  when  they  came  into  the 

midst  of  the  city,  that  Ishmael  the  son  of 
Nethaniah  slew  them,  and  cast  them  into  the 
midst  of  the  pit,  he,  and  the  men  that  were 
with  him.  „ , _ 

8 But  ten  men  were  found  among  them 
that  said  unto  Ishmael,  Slay  us  not : for  we 
have  treasures  in  the  field,  of  wheaL  and 
of  barley,  and  of  oil,  and  of  honey.  So  he 
forbare,  and  slew  them  not  among  their 
brethren . 

9 Now  the  pit  wherein  Ishmael  had  cast  all 
the  dead  bodies  of  the  men,  whom  he  had 
slain  because  of  Gedaliah,  was  it  which  Asa 
the  king  had  made  for  fear  of  Baasha  king 
of  Israel : and  Ishmael  the  son  of  Nethaniah 
filled  it  with  them  that  were  slain. 

10  Then  Ishmael  carried  away  captive  all 
the  residue  of  the  people  that  R;6r6  in  Miz- 
pah, even  the  king’s  daughters,  and  ah  the 
people  that  remained  in  Mizpah,  wimm  Neb- 
uzar-adan  the  captain  of  the  guard  had  com- 
mitted to  Gedaliah  the  son  of  Ahikam:  ana 


The  captains  promUe  obedience.  JEREMIAH,  XLIII.  Jeremiah  reproveth  the  people. 


Tshmael  the  son  of  Nethaniah  carried  them 
away  captive,  and  departed  to  g’O  over  to 
the  Ammonites. 

11 1 But  when  Johanan  the  son  of  Kareah, 
and  all  the  captains  of  the  forces  that  were 
with  him,  heard  of  all  the  evil  that  Ishmael 
the  son  of  Nethaniah  had  done, 

12  Then  they  took  all  the  men,  and  went  to 
fight  with  Ishmael  the  son  of  Nethaniah, 
and  found  him  by  the  g-reat  waters  that  are 
in  Gibeon. 

13  Now  it  came  to  pass,  that  when  all  the 
people  which  were  with  Ishmael  saw  Johanan 
the  son  of  Kareah,  and  all  the  captains  of 
the  forces  that  were  with  him,  then  they 
were  g-lad. 

14  So  all  the  people  that  Ishmael  had  car- 
ried away  captive  from  Mizpah  cast  about 
and  returned,  and  went  unto  Johanan  the 
son  of  Kareah. 

15  But  Ishmael  the  son  of  Nethaniah  es- 
caped from  Johanan  with  eig-ht  men,  and 
went  to  the  Ammonites. 

16  Then  took  Johanan  the  son  of  Kareah, 
and  all  the  captains  of  the  forces  that  were 
with  him,  all  the  remnant  of  the  people 
whom  he  had  recovered  from  Ishmael  the 
son  of  Nethaniah,  from  Mizpah,  after  that 
he  had  slain  Gedaliah  the  son  of  Ahikam 
even  mig-hty  men  of  war,  and  the  women’ 
•and  the  children,  and  the  eunuchs,  whom  he 
had  brought  again  from  Gibeon : 

17  And  they  departed,  and  dwelt  in  the  hab- 
itation of  Chimham,  which  is  by  Beth-le- 
hem,  to  go  to  enter  into  Egypt, 

18  Because  of  the  Chaldeans : for  they  were 
afraid  of  them,  because  Ishmael  the  son  of 
Nethaniah  had  slain  Gedaliah  the  son  of 
Ahikam,  whom  the  king  of  Babylon  made 
governor  in  the  land. 

CHAPTER  XLII. 

Johanan,  <&c,  promise  obedience. 

Then  all  the  captains  of  the  forces,  and 
J ohanan  the  son  of  Kareah,  and  Jezaniah 
the  son  of  Hoshaiah,  and  all  the  people  from 
o even  unto  the  greatest,  came  near, 

2 And  said  unto  Jeremiah  the  prophet.  Let, 
we  beseech  thee,  our  supplication  be  ac- 
cepted before  thee,  and  pray  for  us  unto  the 
Lord  thy  God,  even  for  all  this  remnant: 
(tor  we  are  left  hut  a few  of  many,  as  thine 
eyes  do  behold  us:) 

3 That  the  Lord  thy  God  may  shew  us  the 
way  wherein  we  may  walk,  and  the  thing 
that  we  may  do. 

4 Then  Jeremiah  the  prophet  said  unto 
them,  I have  heard  you;  behold,  I will  pray 
unto  the  Lord  your  God  according  to  your 
words ; and  it  shall  come  to  pass,  that  what- 
thing  the  Lord  shall  answer  you,  I 
will  declare  it  unto  you;  I will  keep  nothing 
back  from  you. 

5 Then  they  said  to  J eremiah.  The  Lord  be 
a true  and  faithful  witness  between  us,  if  we 
according  to  all  things  for  the 
thy  God  shall  send  thee  to  us. 
b Whether  it  be  good,  or  whether  it  be  evil, 
we  mil  obey  the  voice  of  the  Lord  our  God, 
to  whom  we  send  thee ; that  it  may  be  weli 
with  us,  when  we  obey  the  voice  of  the 
Lord  our  God. 

71  And  it  came  to  pass  after  ten  days,  that 
the  word  of  the  Lord  came  unto  Jeremiah. 

1 7* 


8 Then  called  he  Johanan  the  son  of  Kare- 
ah, and  all  the  captains  of  the  forces  which 
were  with  him,  and  all  the  people  from  the 
least  even  to  the  greatest, 

9 And  said  unto  them.  Thus  saith  the  Lord, 
the  God  of  Israel,  unto  whom  ye  sent  me  to 
present  your  supplication  before  him ; 

in  this  land,  then 
huild  you,  and  not  pull  you  down ; 
and  I will  plant  you,  and  not  pluck  you  up : 
for  I repent  me  of  the  evil  that  I have  done 
unto  you. 

11  Be  not  afraid  of  the  king  of  Babylon,  of 

afraid;  be  not  afraid  of  him, 
saith  the  Lord  : for  I am  with  you  to  save 
yon^and  to  deliver  you  from  his  hand. 

12  And  I wiU  shew  mercies  unto  you,  that 
he  may  have  mercy  upon  you,  and  cause 
you  to  return  to  your  own  land. 

13  ^ But  if  ye  say.  We  will  not  dwell  in  this 
land,  neither  obey  the  voice  of  the  Lord 
your  God, 

H Saying,  No ; but  we  will  go  into  the  land 
of  Egypt,  where  we  shall  see  no  war,  nor 
hear  the  sound  of  the  trumpet,  nor  have 
hunger  of  bread ; and  there  will  we  dwell  : 

15  And  now  therefore  hear  the  word  of  the 
Lord,  ye  remnant  of  Judah ; Thus  saith  the 
Lord  of  hosts,  the  God  of  Israel;  If  ye 
wholly  set  your  faces  to  enter  into  Egypt 
and  go  to  sojourn  there; 

16  Then  it  shall  come  to  pass,  that  the  sword, 
which  ye  feared,  shall  overtake  you  there  in 
the  land  of  Egypt ; and  the  famine,  whereof 
ye  were  afraid,  shall  follow  close  after  you 
there  in  Egypt ; and  there  ye  shall  die. 

17  So  shall  it  be  with  all  the  men  that  set 
their  faces  to  go  into  Egypt  to  sojourn  there ; 
they  shall  die  by  the  sword,  by  the  famine, 
and  by  the  pestilence;  and  none  of  them 
shall  remain  or  escape  from  the  «vil  that  I 
will  bring  upon  them. 

18  For  thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts,  the 
God  of  Israel ; As  mine  anger  and  my  fury 
hath  been  poured  forth  upon  the  inhabit- 
ants of  Jerusalem;  so  shall  my  fury  be 
poured  forth  upon  you,  when  ye  shall  enter 
into  Egypt;  and  ye  shall  be  an  execration, 
and  an  astonishment,  and  a curse,  and  a 
reproach;  and  ye  shall  see  this  place  no 
more. 

19  II  The  Lord  hath  said  concerning  you,  O 
ye  remnant  of  Judah ; Go  ye  not  into  Egypt ; 
know  certainly  that  I have  admonished  you 
this  day. 

20  For  ye  dissembled  in  your  hearts,  when 
ye  sent  me  unto  the  Lord  your  God,  saying, 
Pray  for  us  unto  the  Lord  our  God ; and  ac- 
cording unto  all  that  the  Lord  our  God  shall 
say,  so  declare  unto  us,  and  we  will  do  it. 

21  And  now  I have  this  day  declared  it  to 
you,*  but  ye  have  not  obej^ed  the  voice  of 
the  Lord  your  God,  nor  any  thing  for  the 
which  he  hath  sent  me  unto  you. 

22  Now  therefore  know  certainly  that  ye 
shall  die  by  the  sword,  by  the  famine,  and  by 
the  pestilence,  in  the  place  whither  ye  de- 
sire to  go  and  to  sojourn. 

CHAPTER  XLIII. 

Jeremiah,  &c.  carried  into  Egypt. 

AND  it  came  to  pass,  that  when  Jeremiah 
had  made  an  end  of  speaking  unto  all 
the  people  all  the  words  of  the  Lord  their 
521 


The  people  qo  into  Egypt.  JEREMIAH,  XLIV 

God,  for  which  the  Lord  their  God  had  sent 
him  to  them,  even  all  these  words,  . 

2 Then  spake  Azariah  the  son  of  Hoshai- 

ah,  and  Johanan  the  son  of  Kareah,  and  all 
the  proud  men,  saying  unto  Jeremiah,  Thou 
speakest  falsely:  the  Lord  9ur  God  hath 
not  sent  thee  to  say,  Go  not  into  Egypt  to 
sojourn  there:  ^ 

3 But  Baruch  the  son  of  Neriah  setteth 

thee  on  against  us,  for  to  deliver  us  into  the 
hand  of  the  Chaldeans,  that  they  might  put 
us  to  death,  and  carry  us  away  captives  into 
Babylon.  ^ ^ , , ,, 

4 So  Johanan  the  son  of  Kareah,  and  all 
the  captains  of  the  forces,  and  all  the  peo- 
ple, obeyed  not  the  voice  of  the  Lord,  to 
dwell  in'  the  land  of  Judah. 

5 But  Johanan  the  son  of  Kareah,  and  all 
the  captains  of  the  forces,  took  all  the  rem- 
nant of  Judah,  that  were  returned  from  all 
nations,  whither  they  had  been  driven,  to 
dwell  in  the  land  of  Judah; 

6 Even  men,  and  women,  and  children,  and 
the  king’s  daughters,  and  every  person  that 
Nebuzar-adan  the  captain  of  the  guard  had 
left  with  Gedaliah  the  son  of  Ahikam  the 
son  of  Shaphan,  and  Jeremiah  the  prophet, 
and  Baruch  the  son  of  Neriah. 

7 So  they  came  into  the  land  of  Egypt : for 
they  obeyed  not  the  voice  of  the  Lord  : thus 
came  they  even  to  Tahpanhes. 

8 1 Then  came  the  word  of  the  Lord  unto 

Jeremiah  in  Tahpanhes,  saying,  , , . , 

9 Take  great  stones  in  thine  hand,  and  hide 
them  in  the  clay  in  the  brickkiln,  which  at 
the  entry  of  Pharaoh’s  house  in  Tahpanhes, 
in  the  sight  of  the  men  of  Judah  ; 

10  And  say  unto  them.  Thus  saith  the  Lord 
of  hosts,  the  God  of  Israel ; Behold,  I will 
send  and  take  Nebuchadrezzar  the  king  ot 
Babylon,  my  servant,  and  will  set  his  throne 
upon  these  stones  that  I have  hid ; and  he 
shall  spread  his  royal  pavilion  over  them. 

11  And  when  he  cometh,  he  shall  smite  the 

land  of  Egypt,  and  deliver  such  as  are  for 
death  to  death ; and  such  as  are  for  captivity 
to  captivity;  and  such  as  are  for  the  sword 
to  the  sword.  i -p 

12  And  I will  kindle  a fire  in  the  houses  of 
the  gods  of  Egypt ; and  he  shall  burn  them, 
and  carry  them  away  captives:  and  he  shall 
array  himself  with  the  land  of  Egypt,  as  a 
shepherd  putteth  on  his  garment;  and  he 
shall  go  forth  from  thence  in  peace. 

13  He  shall  break  also  the  images  of  Beth- 
shemesh,  that  is  in  the  land  of  Egypt;  and 
the  houses  of  the  gods  of  the  Egyptians  shall 
he  burn  with  fire. 

CHAPTER  XLIY. 

Judah's  desolation  foreshewn. 

The  word  that  came  to  Jeremiah  concern- 
ing all  the  Jews  which  dwell  in  the  land 
of  Egypt,  which  dwell  at  Migdol,  and  at  Tah- 
panhes, and  at  Noph,  and  in  the  country  of 
Pathros,  saying,  ^ 

2 Thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts,  the  God  ot 
Israel ; Ye  have  seen  all  the  evil  that  I have 
brought  upon  Jerusalem,  and  upon  all  the 
cities  of  Judah;  and,  behold,  this  day  they 
are  a desolation,  and  no  man  dwelleth  there- 


3 Because  of  their  wickedness  which  they 
have  committed  to  provoke  me  to  anger,  in 
522 


Egypt's  destruction  foretold. 

that  they  went  to  burn  incense,  and  to  serve 
Other  gods,  whom  they  knew  not,  neither 
they,  ye,  nor  your  fathers. 

4 Howbeit  I sent  unto  you  all  my  servants 

the  prophets,  rising  early  and  sending  theniy 
saying,  Oh,  do  not  this  abominable  thing 
that  1 hate.  , 

5 But  they  hearkened  not,  nor  inclined 
their  ear  to  turn  from  their  wickedness,  to 
burn  no  incense  unto  other  gods. 

6 Wherefore  my  fury  and  mine  anger  was 
poured  forth,  and  was  kindled  in  the  cities 
of  Judah  and  in  the  streets  of  Jerusalem ; 
and  they  are  wasted  and  desolate,  as  at  this 

Therefore  now  thus  saith  the  Lord,  the 
God  of  hosts,  the  God  of  Israel ; Wherefore 
commit  ye  this  great  evil  against  your  souls, 
to  cut  off  from  you  man  and  woman,  child 
and  suckling,  out  of  Judah,  to  leave  you 
none  to  remain; 

8 In  that  ye  provoke  me  unto  wrath  witu 
the  works  of  your  hands,  burning  incense 
unto  other  gods  in  the  land  of  Egypt,  whith- 
er ye  be  gone  to  dwell,  that  ye  might  cut 
yourselves  off,  and  that  ye  might  be  a curse 
and  a reproach  among  all  the  nations  of  the 

9 Have  ye  forgotten  the  wickedness  of  your 

fathers,  and  the  wickedness  of  the  kings  ot 
Judah,  and  the  wickedness  of  their  wives, 
and  your  own  wickedness,  and  the  wicked- 
ness of  your  wives,  which  they  have  com- 
mitted in  the  land  of  Judah,  and  in  the 
streets  of  Jerusalem?  4. 

10  They  are  not  humbled  even  unto  this 
day,  neither  have  they  feared,  nor  walked 
in  my  law,  nor  in  my  statutes,  that  I set  be- 
fore you  and  before  your  fathers. 

11 1 Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts, 
the  God  of  Israel ; Behold,  I will  set  rny  fRce 
against  you  for  evil,  and  to  cut  off  all  Judah. 

12  And  I will  take  the  remnant  of  J udah, 

that  have  set  their  faces  to  go  into  the  land 
of  Egypt  to  sojourn  there,  and  they  ^all  all 
be  consumed,  and  fall  in  the  land  of  Egypt ; 
they  shall  even  be  consumed  by  the  sword 
and  by  the  famine:  they  shall  die,  from  the 
least  even  unto  the  greatest,  by  the  sword 
and  by  the  famine : and  they  shall  be  an  ex- 
ecration, and  an  astonishment,  and  a curse, 
and  a reproach.  ^ . n • 4-v,^ 

13  For  I will  punish  them  that  dwell  m the 

land  of  Egypt,  as  I have  punished  Jerusa- 
lem, by  the  sword,  by  the  famine,  and  by 
the  pestilence : ^ ^ .. 

14  So  that  none  of  the  remnant  of  Judah, 
which  are  gone  into  the  land  of  Egypt  to 
sojourn  there,  shall  escape  or  remain,  that 
they  should  return  into  the  land  ot  Judah, 
to  the  which  they  have  a desire  to  return  to 
dwell  there : for  none  shall  return  but  such 
as  shall  escape. 

15  f Then  all  the  men  which  knew  that  their 
wives  had  burned  incense  unto  other  gods, 
and  all  the  women  that  stood  by,  a great 
multitude,  even  all  the  people  that  dwelt  in 
the  land  of  Egypt,  in  Pathros,  answered  Jer- 

As^ for  th^' word  that  thou  hast  spoken 
unto  us  in  the  name  of  the  Lord,  we  will 
not  hearken  unto  thee. 

17  But  we  will  certainly  do  whatsoever 
thing  goeth  forth  out  of  our  own  .mouth,  to 


Judgments  threatened.  JEREMl. 

burn  incense  unto  the  queen  of  heaven,  and 
to  pour  out  drink  olTeriiig-s  unto  her,  as  we 
have  done,  we,  and  our  fathers,  our  king^s, 
and  our  princes,  in  the  cities  of  Judah,  and 
in  the  streets  of  Jerusalem : for  then  had  we 
plenty  of  victuals,  and  were  well,  and  saw 
no  evil. 

18  But  since  we  left  off  to  burn  incense  to 
the  queen  of  heaven,  and  to  pour  out  drink 
offering's  unto  her,  we  have  wanted  all 
things,  and  have  been  consumed  by  the 
sword  and  by  the  famine. 

19  And  when  we  burned  incense  to  the 
queen  of  heaven,  and  poured  out  drink 
offering's  unto  her,  did  we  mdke  her  cakes 
to  worship  her,  and  pour  out  drink  offering's 
unto  her,  without  our  men? 

20  If  Then  Jeremiah  said  unto  all  the  people, 
to  the  men,  and  to  the  women,  and  to  all  the 
people  which  had  g'iven  him  that  answer, 
saying', 

21  The  incense  that  ye  burned  in  the  cities 
of  Judah,  and  in  the  streets  of  Jerusalem, 
ye  and  your  fathers,  your  kings  and  your 
princes,  and  the  people  of  the  land,  did  not 
the  Lord  remember  them,  and  came  it  not 
into  his  mind? 

22  So  that  the  Lord  could  no  longer  bear, 
because  of  the  evil  of  your  doings,  and  be- 
cause of  the  abominations  which  ye  have 
committed ; therefore  is  your  land  a deso- 
lation, and  an  astonishment,  and  a curse, 
without  an  inhabitant,  as  at  this  day. 

23  Because  ye  have  burned  incense,  and  be- 
cause ye  have  sinned  against  the  Lord,  and 
have  not  obeyed  the  voice  of  the  Lord,  nor 
walked  in  his  law,  nor  in  his  statutes,  nor 
in  his  testimonies;  therefore  this  evil  is 
happened  unto  you,  as  at  this  day. 

24  Moreover  Jeremiah  said  unto  all  the 
people,  and  to  all  the  women.  Hear  the  word 
of  the  Lord,  all  Judah  that  are  in  the  land 
of  Egypt : 

25  Thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts,  the  God  of 
Israel,  saying ; Ye  and  your  wives  have  both 
spoken  with  your  mouths,  and  fulfilled  with 
your  hand,  saying.  We  will  surely  perform 
our  vows  that  we  have  vowed^to  burn  in- 
cense to  the  queen  of  heaven,  and  to  pour 
out  drink  offerings  unto  her : ye  will  surely 
accomplish  your  vows,  and  surely  perform 
your  vows. 

26  Therefore  hear  ye  the  word  of  the  Lord, 
allJudah  that  dwell  in  the  land  of  Egypt; 
Behold,  I have  sworn  by  my  great  name, 
saith  the  Lord,  that  my  name  shall  no  more 
be  named  in  the  mouth  of  any  man  of  Ju- 
dah in  all  the  land  of  Egypt,  saying.  The 
Lord  God  liveth. 

27  Behold,  I will  watch  over  them  for  evil 
and  not  for  good : and  all  the  men  of  Judah 
that  are  in  the  land  of  Egypt  shall  be  con- 
sunied  by  the  sword  and  by  the  famine, 
until  there  be  an  end  of  them. 

28  Yet  a small  number  that  escape  the 
sword  shall  return  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt 
into  the  land  of  Judah ; and  all  the  remnant 
of  Judah,  that  are  gone  into  the  laud  of 
Egypt  to  .sojourn  there,  shall  know  whose 
words  shall  stand,  mine,  or  theirs. 

^ *i[  And  this  shall  be  a sign  unto  you,  saith 
the  Lord,  that  I will  punish  you  in  this 
place,  that  ye  may  know  that  my  words 
shall  surely  stand  against  you  for  evil : 


l11,  XLVI.  Baruch  comforted. 

30  Thus  saith  the  Lord  ; Behold,  1 will  give 
Pharaoh-hophra  king  of  Egypt  into  the 
hand  of  his  enemies,  and  into  the  hand  of 
tiiern  that  seek  his  life ; as  J gave  Zedekiah 
king  of  Judah  into  the  hand  of  Nebuchad- 
rezzar king  of  Babylon,  his  enemy,  and  that 
sought  his  life. 

CHAPTER  XLV. 

Jeremiah  comforteth  Baruch. 

The  word  that  Jeremiah  the  prophet 
spake  unto  Baruch  the  son  of  Neriah, 
when  he  had  written  these  words  in  a book 
at  the  mouth  of  Jeremiah,  in  the  fourth 
year  of  Jehoiakim  the  son  of  Josiah  king  of 
Judah,  saying, 

2  Thus  saith  the  Lord,  the  God  of  Israel, 
unto  thee,  O Baruch  ; 

3  Thou  didst  say.  Woe  is  me  now ! for  the 
Lord  hath  added  grief  to  my  sorrow;  I 
fainted  in  my  sighing,  and  I find  no  rest. 

4  1 Thus  Shalt  thou  say  unto  him.  The  Lord 
saith  thus;  Behold,  that  which  I have  built 
will  I break  down,  and  that  which  I have 
planted  I will  pluck  up,  even  this  whole 
land. 

5  And  seekest  thou  great  things  for  thy- 
self? seek  them  not:  for,  behold,  I will 
bring  evil  upon  all  flesh,  saith  the  Lord  ; 
but  thy  life  will  I give  unto  thee  for  a prey 
in  all  places  whither  thou  goest. 

CHAPTER  XLVI. 

The  defeat  of  Pharaoh* s army. 

The  word  of  the  Lord  which  came  to 
Jeremiah  the  prophet  against  the  Gen- 
tiles; 

2  Against  Egypt,  against  the  army  of  Pha- 
raoh-necho  king  of  Egypt,  which  was  by  the 
river  Euphrates  in  Carchemish,  which  Nebu- 
chadrezzar king  of  Babylon  smote  in  the 
fourth  year  of  Jehoiakim  the  son  of  Josiah 
king  of  Judah. 

3  Order  ye  the  buckler  and  shield,  and  draw 
near  to  battle. 

4  Harness  the  horses ; and  get  up,  ye  horse- 
men, and  stand  forth  with  your  helmets; 
furbish  the  spears,  and  put  on  the  brig- 
andines. 

5  Wherefore  have  I seen  them  dismayed 
and  turned  away  back?  and  their  mighty 
ones  are  beaten  down,  and  are  fled  apace, 
and  look  not  back:  for  fear  was  round 
about,  saith  the  Lord. 

6  Let  not  the  swift  flee  away,  nor  the 
mighty  man  escape;  they  shall  stumble, 
and  fall  toward  the  north  by  the  river 
Euphrates. 

7  Who  is  this  that  cometh  up  as  a flood, 
whose  waters  are  moved  as  the  rivers? 

8  Egypt  riseth  up  like  a flood,  and  his 
waters  are  moved  like  the  rivers;  and  he 
saith,  I will  go  up,  and  will  cover  the  earth  ; 

I will  destroy  the  city  and  the  inhabitants 
thereof. 

9  Come  up,  ye  horses ; and  rage,  ye  chariots ; 
and  let  the  mighty  men  come  forth ; the 
Ethiopians  and  the  Libyans,  that  handle  the 
shield;  and  the  Lydians,  that  handle  and 
bend  the  bow. 

10  For  this  is  the  day  of  the  Lord  God  of 
ghosts,  a day  of  vengeance,  that  he  may 
avenge  him  of  his  adversaries:  and  the 
sword  shall  devour,  and  it  shall  be  satiate 
523 


The  conquest  of  Egypt, 


JEREMIAH,  XLVn.  Destruction  of  the  Philistines, 


and  made  drunk  with  their  blood : for  the 
Lord  God  of  hosts  hath  a sacrifice  in  the 
north  country  by  the  river  Euphrates. 

11  Go  up  into  Gilead,  and  take  balm,  O 
virgin,  the  daughter  of  Egypt : in  vain  shalt 
thou  use  many  medicines;  for  thou  shalt 
not  be  cured.  ^ ^ i, 

13  The  nations  have  heard  of  thy  shanie, 
and  thy  cry  hath  filled  the  land;  for  the 
mighty  man  hath  stumbled  against  the 
mi^’hty,  and  they  are  fallen  both  together. 

13”l[  The  word  that  the  Lord  spake  to  Jer- 
emiah the  prophet,  how  Nebuchadrezzar 
king  of  Babylon  should  come  and  smite 
the  land  of  Egypt. 

14  Declare  ye  in  Egypt,  and  publish  in  Mig- 
dol,  and  publish  in  Noph  and  in  Tahpanhes : 
say  ye,  Stand  fast,  and  prepare  thee ; for 
the  sword  shall  devour  round  about  thee. 

15  Why  are  thy  valiant  men  swept  away  ? 

they  stood  not,  because  the  Lord  did  drive 
them.  „ „ „ „ 

16  He  made  many  to  fall,  yea,  one  fell  upon 
another : and  they  said.  Arise,  and  let  us  go 
again  to  our  own  people,  and  to  the  land  of 
our  nativity,  from  the  oppressing  sword. 

17  They  did  cry  there.  Pharaoh  king  of 
Egypt  is  but  a noise ; he  hath  passed  the 
time  appointed. 

18  As  I live,  saith  the  King,  whose  name 
is  The  Lord  of  hosts.  Surely  as  Tabor  is 
among  the  mountains,  and  as  Carmel  by 
the  sea,  so  shall  he  come.  ^ 

19  O thou  daughter  dwelling  in  Egypt,  fu^ 

nish  thyself  to  go  into  captivity:  for  Noph 
shall  be  waste  and  desolate  without  an  in- 
20 Egypt  is  like  a very  fair  heifer,  bid  de- 
struction cometh ; it  cometh  out  of  the 
north.  . i -p 

31  Also  her  hired  men  are  in  the  midst  of 
her  like  fatted  bullocks ; for  they  also  are 
turned  back,  and  are  fled  away  together : 
they  did  not  stand,  because  the  day  of  their 
calamity  was  come  upon  them,  and  the 
time  of  their  visitation. 

23  The  voice  thereof  shall  go  like  a ser- 
pent; for  they  shall  march  with  an  army, 
and  come  against  her  with  axes,  as  hewers 
of  wood.  , « 

23  They  shall  cut  down  her  forest,  saith 
the  Lord,  though  it  cannot  be  searched ; 
because  they  are  more  than  the  grasshop- 
pers, and  are  innumerable.  , „ ^ 

24  The  daughter  of  Egypt  shall  be  con- 
founded; she  shall  be  delivered  into  the 
hand  of  the  people  of  the  north. 

25  The  Lord  of  hosts,  the  God  of  Israel, 
Baith ; Behold,  I will  punish  the  multitude 


of  No,  and^Pharaoii,  and  Egypt,  with  their 
gods,  and  their  kings;  even  P 


gv.v.0,  ... ‘haraoh,  and 

dll  them  that  trust  in  him  : . 

36  And  I will  deliver  them  into  the  hand  of 
those  that  seek  their  lives,  and  mto  the 
hand  of  Nebuchadrezzar  king  of  Babylon, 
and  into  the  hand  of  his  servants : and  aft- 
erward it  shall  be  inhabited,  as  in  the  days 
of  old,  saith  the  Lord. 

27  If  But  fear  not  thou,  O my  servant  Ja- 
cob, and  be  not  dismayed,  O Israel : for,  be- 
hold, I will  save  thee  from  afar  off,  and  thy 
seed  from  the  land  of  their  captivity ; an^ 
Jacob  shall  return,  and  be  in  rest  and  at 
ease,  and  none  shall  make  him  afraid. 

524 


28  Fear  thou  not,  O Jacob  my  servant,  saith 
the  Lord:  for  I am  with  thee;  for  I will 
make  a full  end  of  all  the  nations  whither  I 
have  driven  thee : but  I will  not  make  a full 
end  of  thee,  but  correct  thee  in  measure ; 
yet  will  I not  leave  thee  wholly  unpunished. 

CHAPTER  XLVII. 

The  destruction  of  the  Philistines, 

The  word  of  the  Lord  that  came  to  Jere- 
miah the  prophet  against  the  J^hilis- 
tines,  before  that  Pharaoh  smote  Gaza. 

3 Thus  saith  the  Lord  ; Behold,  waters  rise 
up  out  of  the  north,  and  shall  be  an  over- 
flowing flood,  and  shall  overflow  the  land, 
and  all  that  is  therein ; the  city,  and  them 
that  dwell  therein : then  the  men  shall  cry, 
and  an  the  inhabitants  of  the  land  shall 
howl. 

3 At  the  noise  of  the  stamping  of  the  hoofs 
of  his  strong  horses,  at  the  rushing  of  his 
chariots,  and  at  the  rumbling  of  his  wheels, 
the  fathers  shall  not  look  back  to  their  chil- 
dren for  feebleness  of  hands ; 

4 Because  of  the  day  that  cometh  to  spoil 
all  the  Philistines,  and  to  cut  off  from  Tyrus 
and  Zidon  every  helper  that  remaineth : for 
the  Lord  wiU  spoil  the  Philistines,  the  rem- 
nant of  the  country  of  CapMor. 

5 Baldness  is  come  upon  Gaza;  Ashkelon 
is  cut  off  with  the  remnant  of  their  vaUey : 
how  long  wilt  thou  cut  thyself? 

6 O thou  sword  of  the  Lord,  how  long  will 
it  be  ere  thou  be  quiet?  put  up  thyself  into 
thy  scabbard,  rest,  and  be  still. 

7 How  can  it  be  quiet,  seeing  the  Lord 
hath  given  it  a charge  against  Ashkelon, 
and  against  the  sea  shore?  there  hath  he 
appointed  it. 

CHAPTER  XLVIII. 

The  judgment  of  Moab, 

AGAINST  Moab  thus  saith  the  Lord  of 
iA  hosts,  the  God  of  Israel;  Woe  unto 
Nebo  I for  it  is  spoiled : Kiriathaim  is  con- 
founded and  taken : Misgab  is  confounded 
and  dismayed.  . ^ . 

3 There  shall  be  no  more  praise  of  Moab : 
in  Heshbon  they  have  devised  evil  against 
it ; come,  and  let  us  cut  it  off  from  being  a 
nation.  Also  thou  shalt  be  cut  down,  O 
Madmen ; the  sword  shall  pursue  thee. 

3 A voice  of  crying  shall  be  from  Horo- 
naim,  spoiling  and  great  destruction. 

4 Moab  is  destroyed ; her  little  ones  have 
caused  a cry  to  be  heard. 

5 For  in  the  going  up  of  Luhith  contmual 
weeping  shall  go  up ; for  in  the  going  down 
of  Horonaim  the  enemies  have  heard  a cry 
of  destruction.  ^ ^ 

6 Flee,  save  your  lives,  and  be  like  the 
heath  in  the  wilderness.  ^ ^ 

7 t For  because  thou  hast  trusted  in  thy 
works  and  in  thy  treasures,  thou  shalt  also 
be  taken : and  Chemosh  shall  go  forth  into 
captivity  with  his  priests  and  his  princes 

8*And  the  spoiler  shall  come  upon  every 
city,  and  no  city  shall  escape : the  valley 
also  shall  perish,  and  the  plain  shall  be  de- 
stroyed, as  the  Lord  hath  spoken. 

9 Give  wings  unto  Moab,  that  it  niay  flee 
and  get  away : for  the  cities  thereof  shall 
be  desolate,  without  any  to  dwell  therein. 


Ttie  judgment  of  Modb 

10  Cursed  he  he  that  doeth  the  work  of  the 
Lord  deceitfully,  and  cursed  he  he  that 
keepeth  back  his  sword  from  blood. 

11/ Moab  hath  been  at  ease  from  his  youth, 
and  he  hath  settled  on  his  lees,  and  hath  not 
been  emptied  from  vessel  to  vessel,  neither 
hath  he  g*one  into  captivity:  therefore  his 
taste  remained  in  him,  and  his  scent  is  not 
chang-ed. 

12  Therefore,  behold,  the  days  come,  saith 
the  Lord,  that  I will  send  unto  him  wander- 
ers, that  shall  cause  him  to  wander,  and  shall 
empty  his  vessels,  and  break  their  bottles. 

13  And  Moab  shall  be  ashamed  of  Chemosh, 
as  the  house  of  Israel  was  ashamed  of  Beth- 
el their  confidence. 

14  1 How  say  ye,  We  are  mighty  and  strong 
men  for  the  war? 

15  Moab  is  spoiled,  and  gone  up  out  of  her 
cities,  and  his  chosen  young  men  are  gone 
down  to  the  slaughter,  saith  the  King,  whose 
name  is  The  Lord  of  hosts. 

16  The  calamity  of  Moab  is  near  to  come, 
and  his  affliction  hasteth  fast. 

17  All  ye  that  arb  about  him,  bemoan  him ; 
and  all  ye  that  know  his  name,  say.  How  is  the 
strong  staff  broken,  and  the  beautiful  rod  ’ 

18  Thou  daughter  that  dost  inhabit  Dibon, 
come  down  from  thy  glory,  and  sit  in  thirst ; 
tor  the  spoiler  of  Moab  shall  come  upon  thee, 

he  shall  destroy  thy  strong  holds. 

19  O inhabitant  of  Aroer,  stand  by  the  way, 
and  espy ; ask  him  that  fleeth,  and  her  that 
escapeth,  and  say.  What  is  done  ? 

20  Moab  is  confounded;  for  it  is  broken 

^ell  ye  it  in  Arnon, 

that  Moab  is  spoiled, 

21  And  judgment  is  come  upon  the  plain 
country;  upon  Holon,  and  upon  Jahazah, 
and  upon  Mephaath, 

22  And  upon  Dibon,  and  upon  Nebo,  and 
upon  Beth-diblathaim, 

23  And  upon  Kiriathaim,  and  upon  Beth- 
gamul,  and  upon  Beth-meon, 

24  And  upon  Kerioth,  and  upon  Bozrah, 

and  upon  all  the  cities  of  the  land  of  Moab, 
far  or  near.  ’ 

25  The  horn  of  Moab  is  cut  off,  and  his  arm 
IS  broken,  saith  the  Lord. 

26 1 Make  ye  him  drunken ; for  he  magnified 
himself  against  the  Lord  : Moab  also  shall 
wallow  in  his  vomit,  and  he  also  shall  be  in 
derision. 

27  P^r  was  not  Israel  a derision  unto  thee  ? 
was  he  found  among  thieves?  for  since  thou 
skippedst  for  joy. 

^ dwell  in  Moab,  leave  the  cities, 
and  dwell  in  the  rock,  and  be  like  the  dove 
r/?at  maketh  her  nest  in  the  sides  of  the 
hole’s  mouth. 

' 29  We  have  heard  the  pride  of  Moab,  (he  is 
exceeding  proud,)  his  loftiness,  and  his  arro- 
h^^heart^^  pride,  and  the  haughtiness  of 

it 

: >■:?  lies  shall  not  so  effect  it. 

31  therefore  will  I howl  for  Moab,  and  T 
cry  out  for  all  Moab;  mine  heart  shall 
moi^n  for  the  men  of  Kir-heres. 

Sibmah,  I will  weep  for  thee 
with  the  weeping  of  Jazer:  thy  plants  are 
gone  over  the  sea,  they  reach  even  to  the  sea 
^ J^er : the  spoiler  is  fallen  upon  thy  sum- 
mer fruits  and  upon  thy  vintagCo 


JEREMIAH,  XLIX. 


for  contempt  of  God, 


^ gladness  is  taken  from  the 

Plciititul  field,  and  from  the  land  of  Moab  • 
and  I have  caused  wine  to  fail  from  the  wine- 
presses: none  shall  tread  with  shoutini^* 
their  shouting  shall  he  no  shouting. 

34  From  the  cry  of  Heshbon  even  unto  Elea- 
leh,  and  even  unto  Jahaz,  have  they  uttered 
their  voice,  from  Zoar  even  unto  Horonaim, 
as  a heifer  of  three  years  old  : for  the  waters 
also  of  Nimrim  shall  be  desolate. 

35  Moreover  I will  cause  to  cease  in  Moab 
saith  the  Lord,  him  that  offereth  in  the  high 
places,  and  him  that  burnetii  incense  to  his 
gods. 

i3^  T^herefore  mine  heart  shall  sound  for 
Moab  like  pipes,  and  mine  heart  shall  sound 
like  pipes  for  the  men  of  Kir-heres : because 
that  he  hath  gotten  are  perished. 

37  For  every  head  shall  he  bald,  and  every 
beard  clipped : upon  all  the  hands  shall  he 

sackcloth. 

38  There  shall  be  lamentation  generally  up- 
on  an  the  housetops  of  Moab,  and  in  the 
streets  thereof : for  I have  broken  Moab  like 
a vessel  wherein  is  no  pleasure,  saith  the 
Lord. 

39  They  shall  howl,  saying.  How  is  it  broken 
down ! how  hath  Moab  turned  the  back  with 
shame!  so  shall  Moab  be  a derision  and  a 
dismaying  to  all  them  about  him. 

40  For  thus  saith  the  Lord  ; Behold,  he  shall 
fly  as  an  eagle,  and  shall  spread  his  wings 
over  Moab. 

41  Kerioth  is  taken,  and  the  strong  holds 
9^9. mighty  men’s  hearts 
in  Moab  at  that  day  shall  be  as  the  heart  of 
a woman  in  her  pangs. 

42  And  Moab  shall  be  destroyed  from  being 
a people,  because  he  hath  magnified  himself 
against  the  Lord. 

43  Fear,  and  the  pit,  and  the  snare,  shall  he 
upon  thee,  O inhabitant  of  Moab,  saith  the 
Lord. 

^44  He  that  fleeth  from  the  fear  shall  fall  in- 
to the  pit ; and  he  that  getteth  up  out  of  the 
pit  shall  be  taken  in  the  snare:  for  I will 
bring  upon  it,  even  upon  Moab,  the  year  of 
their  visitation,  saith  the  Lord. 

45  They  that  fled  stood  under  the  shadow  of 
Heshbon  because  of  the  force:  but  a fire 
shall  come  forth  out  of  Heshbon,  and  a 
flame  from  the  midst  of  Sihon,  and  shall  de- 
vour the  corner  of  Moab,  and  the  crown  of 
the  head  of  the  tumultuous  ones. 

^ce  be  unto  thee,  O Moab!  the  people 
of  Chemosh  perisheth : for  thy  sons  are  taken 
captives,  and  thy  daughters  captives. 

47  1!  Yet  will  I bring  again  the  captivity  of 
Moab  in  the  latter  days,  saith  the  Lord. 
Thus  far  is  the  judgment  of  Moab. 

CHAPTER  XLIX. 

Judgment  of  the  Ammonites,  &c. 
CONCERNING  the  Ammonites,  thus  saith 
vy  the  Lord  ; Hath  Israel  no  sons  ? hath  he 
no  heir?  why  then  doth  their  king  inherit 
Gad,  and  his  people  dwell  in  his  cities? 

2 Therefore,  behold,  the  days  come,  saith 
the  Lord,  that  I will  cause  an  alarm  of 
war  to  be  heard  in  Rabbah  of  the  Am- 
monites ; and  it  shall  be  a desolate  heap,  and 
her  daughters  shall  be  burned  with  fire: 
then  Shan  Israel  be  heir  unto  them  that 
were  his  heirs,  saith  the  Lord. 


Judgment  of  Edom, 


3 Howl,  O Heshbon,  for  Ai  is  spoiled : cry, 
ye  daughters  of  Rabbah,  gird  you  with  sack- 
cloth ; lament,  and  run  to  and  fro  by  the 
hedges ; for  their  king  shall  go  into  captivity, 
and  his  priests  and  his  princes  together. 

4 Wherefore  gloriest  thou  in  the  valleys, 

thy  flowing  valley,  O backsliding  daughter  ? 
that  trusted  in  her  treasures,  saying.  Who 
shall  come  unto  me  ? ^ 

5 Behold,  I will  bring  a fear  upon  thee, 
saith  the  Lord  God  of  hosts,  from  all  those 
that  be  about  thee ; and  ye  shall  be  driven 
out  every  man  right  forth  ; and  none  shall 
gather  up  him  that  wandereth. 

6 And  afterward  I will  bring  again  the  cap- 
tivity of  the  children  of  Ammon,  saith  the 

^^‘iPconcerning  Edom,  thus  saith  the  Lord 
of  hosts ; Is  wisdom  no  more  in  Teman  ? is 
counsel  perished  from  the  prudent?  is  their 
wisdom  vanished?  ^ 

8 Elee  ye,  turn  back,  dwell  deep,  O inhabit- 
ants of  Dedan ; for  I will  bring  the  calamity 
of  Esau  upon  him,  the  time  that  I will  visit 

9 If  grapegatherers  come  to  thee,  would 

they  not  leave  some  gleaning  grapes  ? it 
thieves  by  night,  they  will  destroy  till  they 
have  enough.  _ , ^ , 

10  But  I have  made  Esau  bare,  I have  un- 
covered his  secret  places,  and  he  shall  not  be 
able  to  hide  himself : his  seed  is  spoiled,  and 
his  brethren,  and  his  neighbours,  and  he  is 

^ll^Leave  thy  fatherless  children,  I will  pre- 
serve them  alive ; and  let  thy  widows  trust 

^13  For  thus  saith  the  Lord  ; Behold,  they 
whose  judgment  lyas  not  to  drink  of  the  cup 
have  assuredly  drunken;  and  art  thou  he 
that  shall  altogether  go  unpunished?  thou 
Shalt  not  go  unpunished,  but  thou  Shalt 
surely  drink  of  it. 

13  For  I have  sworn  by  myself,  saith  the 
Lord,  that  Bozrah  shall  become  a desolation, 
a reproach,  a waste,  and  a curse ; and  all  tne 
cities  thereof  shall  be  perpetual  w^t^. 

14  I have  heard  a rumour  from  the  Lord, 
and  an  ambassador  is  sent  unto  the  heathen, 
saying.  Gather  ye  together,  and  come  against 
her,  and  rise  up  to  the  battle. 

15  For,  lo,  I will  make  thee  small  among 
the  heathen,  and  despised  among  men. 

16  Thy  terribleness  hath  deceived  thee,  and 
the  pride  of  thine  heart,  O thou  that  dwellest 
in  the  clefts  of  the  rock,  that  boldest  the 
height  of  the  hill : though  thou  shouldest 
make  thy  nest  as  high  as  the  eagle,  I will 
bring  thee  down  from  thence,saith  the  LORD. 

17  Also  Edom  shall  be  a desolation : every 
one  that  goeth  by  it  shall  be  astonished,  and 
shall  hiss  at  all  the  plagues  thereof. 

18  As  in  the  overthrow  of  Sodom  and  Go- 
morrah and  the  neighbour  cities  thereof, 
saith  the  Lord,  no  man  shall  abide  there, 
neither  shall  a son  of  man  dwell  in  it. 

19  Behold,  he  shall  come  up  like  a lion  from 
the  swelling  of  Jordan  against  the  habitation 
of  the  strong : but  I will  suddenly  make 
him  runaway  from  her : and  who  is  a chosen 
man,  that  I may  appoint  over  her  ? for  who 
is  like  me?  and  who  will  appoint  me  the 
time?  and  who  is  that  shepherd  that  will 
stand  before  me? 

536 


JEREMIAH,  XLIX.  and  of  Damascus, 

30  Therefore  hear  the  counsel  of  the  Lord, 

that  he  hath  taken  against  Edom ; and  his 
purposes,  that  he  hath  purposed  against  the 
inhabitants  of  Teman : Surely  the  least  of 
the  flock  shall  draw  them  out ; surely  he 
shall  make  their  habitations  desolate  with 
them.  , , . j:  ' 

31  The  earth  is  moved  at  the  noise  of  their 

fall ; at  the  cry  the  noise  thereof  was  heard 
in  the  Red  sea.  , ^ , , 

33  Behold,  he  shall  come  up  and  fly  as  the 
eagle,  and  spread  his  wings  over  Bozrah : 
and  at  that  day  shall  the  heart  of  the  mighty 
men  of  Edom  be  as  the  heart  of  a woman  in  - 
her  pangs.  „ . 

33  If  Concerning  Damascus.  Hamath  is  con- 
founded, and  Arpad ; for  they  have  heard 
evil  tidings : they  are  fainthearted ; there  is 
sorrow  on  the  sea ; it  cannot  be  quiet. 

34  Damascus  is  waxed  feeble,  and  turneth 

herself  to  flee,  and  fear  hath  seized  on  her: 
anguish  and  sorrows  have  taken  her,  as  a 
woman  in  travail.  . j.  , ^4. 

35  How  is  the  city  of  praise  not  left,  the 
city  of  my  joy ! 

36  Therefore  her  young  men  shall  fall  in 
her  streets,  and  all  the  men  of  war  shall  be 
cut  off  in  that  day,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts. 

37  And  I will  kindle  a lire  in  the  wall  of 

Damascus,  and  it  shall  consume  the  palaces 
of  Ben-hadad.  ^ 

38 1 Concerning  Kedar,  and  concerping  the 
kingdoms  of  Hazor,  which  Nebuchadrezzp 
king  of  Babylon  shall  smite,  thus  saith  the 
Lord  ; Arise  ye,  go  up  to  Kedar,  and  spoil 
the  men  of  the  east.  , „ Ai, 

39  Their  tents  and  their  flocks  shall  they 
take  away : they  shall  take  to  themselves 
their  curtains,  and  all  their  vessels,  and  weir 
camels ; and  they  shall  cry  unto  them,  Fear 
ts  on  every  side.  ' „ _ ^ 

30  If  Flee,  get  you  far  off,  dwell  deep,  O ye 

inhabitants  of  Hazor,  saith  the  Lord  *,  ^or 
Nebuchadrezzar  king  of  Babylon  hath  taken 
counsel  against  you,  and  hath  conceived  a 
purpose  against  you . 

31  Arise,  get  you  up  unto  the  wealthy  na- 

tion, that  dwell eth  without  care,  saith  the 
Lord,  which  have  neither  gates  nor  bars, 
which  dwell  alone.  , „ , . 

33  And  their  camels  shall  be  a booty,  and 
the  multitude  of  their  cattle  a spoil : and  i 
will  scatter  into  all  winds  them  that  are  in 
the  utmost  corners ; and  I will 
calamity  from  all  sides  thereof,  saith  the 

^^lid  Hazor  shall  be  a dwelling  for  drag- 
ons, and  a desolation  for  ever:  there  shall 
no  man  abide  there,  nor  any  son  of  man 

TheVord  bf  the  Lord  that  came  to 
Jeremiah  the  prophet  against  Elam  m the 
beginning  of  the  reign  of  Zedekiah  king  ot 

*^^^Thus^saith  the  Lord  of  hosts ; Behold,  I 
will  break  the  bow  of  Elam,  the  chief  ot 

36  And^pon  Elam  will  I bring  the  four 

winds  from  the  four  quarters  of  heaven, 
and  will  scatter  them  toward  all  those 
winds ; and  there  shall  be  no  nation  whither 
the  outcasts  of  Elam  shall  not  j 

37  For  I will  cause  Elam  to  be  disma^vea 
before  their  enemies,  and  before  them  tnai 


The  judgment  of  Babylon, 

seek  their  life : and  T will  bring  evil  upon 
them,  even  my  fierce  anger,  saith  the  Lord  ; 
and  I will  send  the  sword  after  them,  till  I 
have  consumed  them : 

38  And  1 will  set  my  throne  in  Elam,  and 
will  destroy  from  thence  the  king  and  the 
princes,  saith  the  Lord. 

39  1 But  it  shall  come  to  pass  in  the  latter 
days,  that  T will  bring  again  the  captivity  of 
Elam,  saith  the  Lord. 

CHAPTER  L. 

The  judgment  of  Babylon,  dec. 

The  word  that  the  Lord  spake  against 
Babylon  and  against  the  land  of  the 
Chaldeans  by  Jeremiah  the  prophet. 

2  Declare  ye  among  the  nations,  and  pub- 
lish, and  set  up  a standard ; publish,  and  con- 
ceal not:  say,  Babylon  is  taken,  Bel  is  con- 
founded, Merodach  is  broken  in  pieces ; her 
idols  are  confounded,  her  images  are  broken 
in  pieces. 

3  For  out  of  the  north  there  cometh  up 
a nation  against  her,  which  shall  make  her 
land  desolate,  and  none  shall  dwell  therein  ; 
they  shall  remove,  they  shall  depart,  both 
man  and  beast. 

4  IF  In  those  days,  and  in  that  time,  saith  the 
Lord,  the  children  of  Israel  shall  come,  they 
and  the  children  of  Judah  together,  going 
and  weeping:  they  shall  go,  and  seek  the 
Lord  their  God. 

5  They  shall  ask  the  way  to  Zion  with  their 
faces  thitherward,  saying.  Come,  and  Jet  us 
join  ourselves  to  the  Lord  in  a perpetual 
covenant  that  shall  not  be  forgotten. 

6  My  people  hath  been  lost  sheep:  their 
shepherds  have  caused  them  to  go  astray, 
they  have  turned  them  away  on  the  mount- 
ains: they  have  gone  from  mountain  to  hill, 
they  have  forgotten  their  resting  place. 

7  All  that  found  them  have  devoured  them : 
and  their  adversaries  said.  We  offend  not,  be- 
cause they  have  sinneef  against  the  Lord, 
the  habitation  of  justice,  even  the  Lord,  the 
hope  of  their  fathers. 

8  Remove  out  of  the  midst  of  Babylon,  and 
go  forth  out  of  the  land  of  the  Chaldeans, 
and  be  as  the  he  goats  before  the  flocks. 

9 1 For,  lo,  I will  raise  and  cause  to  come  up 
against  Babylon  an  assembly  of  great  na- 
tions from  the  north  country:  and  they 
shall  set  themselves  in  array  against  her; 
from  thence  she  shall  be  taken:  their  ar- 
rows shall  be  as  of  a mighty  expert  man ; 
none  shall  return  in  vain. 

10  And  Chaldea  shall  be  a spoil:  all  that 
spoil  her  shall  be  satisfied,  saith  the  Lord. 

11  Because  ye  were  glad,  because  ye  re- 
joiced, O ye  destroyers  of  mine  heritage,  be- 
cause ye  are  grown  fat  as  the  heifer  at  grass, 
and  bellow  as  bulls ; 

12  Your  mother  shall  be  sore  confounded; 
she  that  bare  you  shall  be  ashamed : behold, 
the  hindermost  of  the  nations  shall  be  a wil- 
derness, a dry  land,  and  a desert. 

13  Because  of  the  wrath  of  the  Lord  it  shall 
not  be  inhabited,  but  it  shall  be  wholly  deso- 
late : every  one  that  goeth  by  Babylon  shall 
be  astonished,  and  hiss  at  all  her  plagues. 

14  Put  yourselves  in  array  against  Babylon 
round  about : all  ye  that  bend  the  bow,  shoot 
at  her,  spare  no  arrows : for  she  hath  sinned 
against  the  Lord. 


and  redemption  of  Israel. 

15  Shout  against  her  round  about : she  hath 
given  her  hand : her  foundations  are  fallen, 
her  walls  are  thrown  down:  for  it  is  the 
vengeance  of  the  Lord:  take  vengeance 
upon  her;  as  she  hath  done,  do  unto  her. 

16  Cut  off  the  sower  from  Babylon,  and  him 
that  handleth  the  sickle  in  the  time  of  har- 
vest : for  fear  of  the  oppressing  sword  they 
shall  turn  every  one  to  his  people,  and  they 
shall  flee  every  one  to  his  own  land. 

17  IF  Israel  is  a scattered  sheep ; the  lions 
have  driven  him  away : first  the  king  of  As- 
syria hath  devoured  him ; and  last  this  Neb- 
uchadrezzar king  of  Babylon  hath  broken 
his  bones. 

18  Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts, 
the  God  of  Israel;  Behold,  I will  punish  the 
king  of  Babylon  and  his  land,  as  I have  pun- 
ished the  king  of  Assyria. 

19  ^nd  I will  bring  Israel  again  to  his  hab- 
itation, and  he  shall  feed  on  Carmel  and 
Bashan,  and  his  soul  shall  be  satisfied  upon 
mount  Ephraim  and  Gilead. 

20  In  those  days,  and  in  that  time,  saith  the 
LORD,  the  iniquity  of  Israel  shall  be  sought 
for,  and  there  shall  be  none ; and  the  sins  of 
Judah,  and  they  shall  not  be  found:  for  I 
will  pardon  them  whom  I reserve. 

21 1 Go  up  against  the  land  of  Merathaim, 
even  against  it,  and  against  the  inhabitants 
ot  Pekod : waste  and  utterly  destroy  after 
them,  saith  the  Lord,  and  do  according  to 
all  that  I have  commanded  thee. 

22  A sound  of  battle  is  in  the  land,  and  of 
great  destruction. 

23  How  is  the  hammer  of  the  whole  earth 
cut  asunder  and  broken  ! how  is  Babylon  be- 
come a desolation  among  the  nations  I 

24  I have  laid  a snare  for  thee,  and  thou  art 
also  taken,  O Babylon,  and  thou  wast  not 
aware : thou  art  found,  and  also  caught,  be- 
cause thou  hast  striven  against  the  Lord. 

25  The  Lord  hath  opened  his  armoury,  and 
hath  brought  forth  the  weapons  of  his  in- 
dignation : for  this  is  the  work  of  the  Lord 
God  of  hosts  in  the  land  of  the  Chaldeans. 

26  Come  against  her  from  the  utmost  bord- 
er, open  her  storehouses:  cast  her  up  as 
heaps,  and  destroy  her  utterly : let  nothing 
of  her  be  left. 

27  Slay  all  her  bullocks ; let  them  go  down 
to  the  slaughter : woe  unto  them ! for  their 
day  is  come,  the  time  of  their  visitation. 

28  The  voice  of  them  that  flee  and  escape 
out  of  the  land  of  Babylon,  to  declare  in 
Zion  the  vengeance  of  the  Lord  our  God, 
the  vengeance  of  his  temple. 

29  Call  -together  the  archers  against  Baby- 
lon : all  ye  that  bend  the  bow,  camp  against 
it  round  about ; let  none  thereof  escape : rec- 
ompense her  according  to  her  work ; accord- 
ing to  all  that  she  hath  done,  do  unto  her  : 
for  she  hath  been  proud  against  the  Lord, 
against  the  Holy  One  of  Israel. 

30  Therefore  shall  her  young  men  fall  in 
the  streets,  and  all  her  men  of  war  shall  be 
cut  off  in  that  day,  saith  the  Lord. 

31  Behold,  I am  against  thee,  O thou  most 
proud,  saith  the  Lord  God  of  hosts : for  thy 
day  is  come,  the  time  that  I will  visit  thee. 

32  And  the  most  proud  shall  stumble  and 
fall,  and  none  shall  raise  him  up  : and  I will 
kindle  a fire  in  his  cities,  and  it  shall  devour 
all  round  about  him. 

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JEREMIAH,  L. 


God's  severe  judgment  against  JEREMIAH,  LI. 

33 1 Thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts ; The  chil- 
dren of  Israel  and  the  children  of  Judah  were 
oppressed  together : and  all  that  took  them 
captives  held  them  fast;  they  refused  to  let 
them  go.  ^ 

34  Their  Redeemer  is  strong ; The  Lord  of 
hosts  is  his  name : he  shall  thoroughly  plead 
their  cause,  that  he  may  give  rest  to  the  land, 
and  disquiet  the  inhabitants  of  Babylon. 

35  1 A sword  is  upon  the  Chaldeans,  saith 
the  Lord,  and  upon  the  inhabitants  of 
Babylon,  and  upon  her  princes,  and  upon 
her  wise  men. 

36  A sword  is  upon  the  liars ; and  they  shall 
dote : a sword  is  upon  her  mighty  men ; and 
they  shall  be  dismayed. 

37  A sword  is  upon  their  horses,  and  upon 
their  chariots,  and  upon  all  the  mingled  peo- 
ple that  are  in  the  midst  of  her ; and  they 
shall  become  as  women:  a sword  is  upon 
her  treasures ; and  they  shall  be  robbed. 

38  A drought  is  upon  her  waters ; and  they 
shall  be  dried  up : for  it  is  the  land  of  graven 
images,  and  they  are  mad  upon  their  idols. 

39  Therefore  the  wild  beasts  of  the  desert 

with  the  wild  beasts  of  the  islands  shall  dwell 
there,  and  the  owls  shall  dwell  therein : and 
it  shall  be  no  more  inhabited  for  ever ; nei- 
ther shall  it  be  dwelt  in  from  generation  to 
generation.  ^ . 

40  As  God  overthrew  Sodom  and  Gomorrah 
and  the’  neighbour  cities  thereof,  saith  the 
Lord  ; so  shall  no  man  abide  there,  neither 
shall  any  son  of  man  dwell  therein. 

41  Behold,  a people  shall  come  from  the 
north,  and  a great  nation,  and  many  kings 
shall  be  raised  up  from  the  coasts  of  the 

^42  ^"feey  shall  hold  the  bow  and  the  lance : 
they  are  cruel,  and  will  not  shew  mercy: 
their  voice  shall  roar  like  the  sea,  and  they 
shall  ride  upon  horses,  every  one  put  in  ar- 
ray, like  a man  to  the  battle,  against  thee, 

O daughter  of  Babylon. 

43  The  king  of  Babylon  hath  heard  the  re- 
port of  them,  and  his  hands  waxed  feeble : 
anguish  took  hold  of  him,  and  pangs  as  of  a 
woman  in  travail. 

44  Behold,  he  shall  come  up  like  a lion  from 
the  swelling  of  Jordan  unto  the  habitation 
of  the  strong : but  I will  make  them  sudden- 
ly run  away  from  her : and  who  ma  chosen 
man,  that  I may  appoint  over  her?  for  who 
is  like  me?  and  who  will  appoint  me  the 
time?  and  who  is  that  shepherd  that  will 
stand  before  me? 

45  Therefore  hear  ye  the  couns^  of  the 

Lord,  that  he  hath  taken  against  Sabylon  ; 
and  his  purposes,  that  he  hath  purposed 
against  the  land  of  the  Chaldeans : Surely 
the  least  of  the  flock  shall  draw  them  out : 
surely  he  shall  make  their  habitation  deso- 
late with  them.  , ^ , 

46  At  the  noise  of  the  taking  of  Babylon 
the  earth  is  moved,  and  the  cry  is  heard 
among  the  nations. 


Babylon  in  revenge  of  Israel, 


CHAPTER  LI. 

God's  judgments  upon  Babylon. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord  ; Behold,  I will  raise 
up  against  Babylon,  and  against  them 
that  dwell  in  the  midst  of  them  that  rise  up 
against  me,  a destroying  wind ; 

2 And  will  send  unto  Babylon  fanners,  that 
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shall  fan  her,  and  shall  empty  her  land : for 
in  the  day  of  trouble  they  shall  be  against 
her  round  about. 

3 Against  him  that  bendeth  let  the  archer 

bend  his  bow,  and  against  him  that  lifteth 
himself  up  in  his  brigandine : and  spare  ye 
not  her  young  men ; destroy  ye  utterly  all 
her  host.  ^ , 

4 Thus  the  slain  shall  fall  in  the  land  of  the 
Chaldeans,  and  they  that  are  thrust  through 
in  her  streets. 

5 For  Israel  hath  not  been  forsaken,  nor  Ju- 

dah of  his  God,  of  the  Lord  of  hosts ; though 
their  land  was  filled  with  sin  against  the 
Holy  One  of  Israel.  , ^ , 

6 Flee  out  of  the  midst  of  Babylon,  and  de- 

liver every  man  his  soul : be  not  cut  off  in 
her  iniquity;  for  this  is  the  time  of  the 
Lord’s  vengeance ; he  will  render  unto  her 
a recompense.  . 

7 Babylon  hath  been  a golden  cup  m the 
Lord’s  hand,  that  made  all  the  earth  drunk- 
en : the  nations  have  drunken  of  her  wine ; 
therefore  the  nations  are  mad. 

8 Babylon  is  suddenly  fallen  and  destroyed : 

howl  for  her ; take  balm  for  her  pain,  if  so 
be  she  may  be  healed.  , _ , , , ^ , 

9 We  would  have  healed  Babylon,  but  she 
is  not  healed:  forsake  her,  and  let  us  go 
every  one  into  his  own  country:  for  her 
judgment  reacheth  unto  heaven,  and  is  lift- 
ed up  even  to  the  skies. 

10  The  Lord  hath  brought  forth  our  right- 
eousness : come,  and  let  us  declare  in  Zion 
the  work  of  the  Lord  our  God. 

11  Make  bright  the  arrows;  gather  the 

shields : the  Lord  hath  raised  up  the  spirit 
of  the  kings  of  the  Medes : for  his  device  is 
against  Babylon,  to  destroy  it ; because  it  is 
the  vengeance  of  the  Lord,  the  vengeance 
of  his  temple.  n 4= 

12  Set  up  the  standard  upon  the  walls  ot 

Babylon,  make  the  watch  strong,  set  up  the 
watchmen,  prepare  the  ambushes:  for  the 
Lord  hath  both  devised  and  done  that 
which  he  spake  against  the  inhabitants  ot 
Babylon.  . 

13  O thou  that  dwellest  upon  many  waters, 
abundant  in  treasures,  thine  end  is  come, 
and  the  measure  of  thy  covetousness. 

14  The  Lord  of  hosts  hath  sworn  by  him- 
self, saying,  Surely  I will  fill  thee  with  men, 
as  with  caterpillars ; and  they  shall  lift  up  a 
shout  against  thee. 

15  He  hath  made  the  earth  by  his  power,  he 
hath  established  the  world  by  his  wisdom, 
and  hath  stretched  out  the  heaven  by  his 
understanding. 

16  When  he  uttereth  his  voice,  there  is  a 

multitude  of  waters  in  the  heavens ; and  he 
causeth  the  vapours  to  ascend  from  the  ends 
of  the  earth:  he  maketh  lightnings  with 
rain,  and  bringeth  forth  the  wind  out  of  his 
treasures.  , . , , , 

17  Every  man  is  brutish  by  his  knowledge ; 
every  founder  is  confounded  by  the  gmven 
image:  for  his  molten  image  is  falsehood, 
and  there  is  no  breath  in  them. 

18  They  are  vanity,  the  work  of  errors : m 
the  time  of  their  visitation  they  shall  perish. 

19  The  portion  of  Jacob  is  not  like  them ; 
for  he  is  the  former  of  all  things : and  Israel 
is  the  rod  of  his  inherit  ince : The  Lord  ot 
hosts  is  his  name. 


The  judgment  of  God  JEREMIAH,  LI. 

30  Thou  art  my  battle  axe  and  weapons  of 
war : for  with  thee  will  I break  in  ])ieces  the 
nations,  and  with  thee  will  I destroy  king- 
doms; 

21  And  with  thee  will  I break  in  pieces  the 
horse  and  his  rider;  and  with  thee  will  I 
break  in  pieces  the  chariot  and  his  rider ; 

23  With  thee  also  will  I break  in  pieces  man 
and  woman ; and  with  thee  will  I break  in 
pieces  old  and  young ; and  with  thee  will  I 
break  in  pieces  the  young  man  and  the 
maid ; 

^ I will  also  break  in  pieces  with  thee  the 
shepherd  and  his  flock ; and  with  thee  will 
I break  in  pieces  the  husbandman  and  his 
yoke  of  oxen ; and  with  thee  will  I break  in 
pieces  captains  and  rulers. 

^ And  I will  render  unto  Babylon  and  to 
all  the  inhabitants  of  Chaldea  all  their  evil 
that  they  have  done  in  Zion  in  your  sig-ht, 
saith  the  Lord. 

25  Behold,  l am  against  thee,  O destroying 

the  Lord,  which  destroyest 
all  the  earth : and  I will  stretch  out  mine 
hand  upon  thee,  and  roll  thee  down  from 
the  rocks,  and  will  make  thee  a burnt 
mountain. 

26  And  they  shall  not  take  of  thee  a stone 
for  a corner,  nor  a stone  for  foundations; 
but  thou  shalt  be  desolate  for  ever,  saith 
the  Lord. 

27  Set  ye  up  a standard  in  the  land,  blow 
the  trumpet  among  the  nations,  prepare  the 
nations  against  her,  call  together  against 
her  the  kingdoms  of  Ararat,  Minni,  and 
Ashchenaz ; appoint  a captain  against  her ; 
cause  the  horses  to  come  up  as  the  rough 
caterpillars. 

28  Prepare  against  her  the  nations  with  the 

Medes,  the  captains  thereof, 
and  all  the  rulers  thereof,  and  all  the  land 
ot  his  dominion. 

29  And  the  land  shall  tremble  and  sorrow  • 
for  every  purpose  of  the  Lord  shall  be  per- 
formed against  Babylon,  to  make  the  land  of 

on  ^ desolation  without  an  inhabitant. 

30  The  mighty  men  of  Babylon  have  for- 
borne to  fight,  they  have  remained  in  their 
holds:  their  might  hath  failed;  they  be- 
came as  women:  they  have  burned  her 
d^'^lingplaces ; her  bars  are  broken. 

31  One  post  shall  run  to  meet  another,  and 
one  mes^nger  to  meet  another,  to  shew  the 
king  of  Babylon  that  his  city  is  taken  at  one 
end, 

33  And  that  the  passages  are  stopped,  and 
the  reeds  they  have  burned  with  fire,  and 
the  men  of  war  are  affrighted. 

33  For  thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts,  the 
(xod  of  Israel ; The  daughter  of  Babylon  is 
like  a threshingfloor,  it  is  time  to  thresh 
her : yet  a little  while,  and  the  time  of  her 
harvest  shall  come. 

34  Nebuchadrezzar  the  king  of  Babylon 
hath  devoured  me,  he  hath  crushed  me,  he 
hath  made  me  an  empty  vessel,  he  hath 
swallowed  me  up  like  a dragon,  he  hath 
filled  his  belly  with  my  delicates,  he  hath 
cast  me  out. 

35  The  violence  done  to  me  and  to  my  flesh 
06  upon  Babylon,  shall  the  inhabitant  of 
Zion  say ; and  my  blood  upon  the  inhabit- 

of  Chaldea,  shall  Jerusalem  say. 

36  Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  ; Behold, 


against  Babylon. 


I will  plead  thy  cause,  and  take  vengeance 
tor  thee ; and  I will  dry  up  her  sea,  and 
make  her  springs  dry. 

And  Babylon  shall  become  heaps,  a 
dwellingplace  for  dragons,  an  astonishment, 
and  a hissing,  without  an  inhabitant. 

38  They  shall  roar  together  like  lions:  they 
shall  yell  as  lions’  whelps. 

39  In  their  heat  I will  make  their  feasts, 
and  I will  make  them  drunken,  that  they 
may  rejoice,  and  sleep  a perpetual  sleep, 
and  not  wake,  saith  the  Lord. 

40  I will  bring  them  down  like  lambs  to 
the  slaughter,  like  rams  with  he  goats. 

41  How  is  Sheshach  taken!  and  how  is  the 
praise  of  the  whole  earth  surprised ! how 
is  Babylon  become  an  astonishment  among 
the  nations! 

43  The  sea  is  come  up  upon  Babylon : she 
is  covered  with  the  multitude  of  the  waves 
thereof. 

43  Her  cities  are  a desolation,  a dry  land, 
and  a wilderness,  a land  wherein  no  man 
dwelleth,  neither  doth  any  son  of  man  pass 
thereby. 

44  And  I will  punish  Bel  in  Babylon,  and  I 
will  bring  forth  out  of  his  mouth  that  which 
he  hath  swallowed  up : and  the  nations  shall 
not  flow  together  any  more  unto  him ; yea, 
the  wall  of  Babylon  shall  fall. 

45  My  people,  go  ye  out  of  the  midst  of  her, 
and  deliver  ye  everj^  man  his  soul  from  the 
fierce  anger  of  the  Lord. 

46  And  lest  your  heart  faint,  and  ye  fear 
for  the  rumour  that  shall  be  heard  in  the 
land;  a rumour  shall  both  come  one  year, 
and  after  that  in  another  year  shall  come 
a rumour,  and  violence  in  the  land,  ruler 
against  ruler. 

47  Therefore,  behold,  the  days  come,  that  I 

judgment  upon  the  graven  images 
of  Babylon : and  her  whole  land  shall  be 
confounded,  and  all  her  slain  shall  fall  in 
the  midst  of  her. 

48  Then  the  heaven  and  the  earth,  and  all 
that  is  therein,  shall  sing  for  Babvlon : for 
the  spoilers  shall  come  unto  her  from  the 
north,  saith  the  Lord. 

49  As  Babylon  hath  caused  the  slain  of  Is- 
rael to  fall,  so  at  Babylon  shall  fall  the  slain 
of  all  the  earth. 

50  Ye  that  have  escaped  the  sword,  go 
away,  stand  not  still : remember  the  Lord 
afar  off,  and  let  Jerusalem  come  into  your 
mind. 

51  We  are  confounded,  because  we  have 
heard  reproach:  shame  hath  covered  our 
faces;  for  strangers  are  come  into  the  sanc- 
tuaries of  the  Lord’s  house. 

53  Wherefore,  behold,  the  days  come,  saith 
the  Lord,  that  I will  do  judgment  upon  her 
graven  images:  and  through  all  her  land 
the  wounded  shall  groan. 

53  Though  Babylon  should  mount  up  to 
heaven,  and  though  she  should  fortify  the 
height  of  her  strength,  yet  from  me  shall 
spoilers  come  unto  her,  saith  the  Lord. 

54  A sound  of  a cry  cometh  from  Babylon, 
and  great  destruction  from  the  land  of  the 
Chaldeans: 

55  Because  the  Lord  hath  spoiled  Babylon, 
and  destroyed  out  of  her  the  great  voice ; 
when  her  waves  do  roar  like  great  waters, 
a noise  of  their  voice  is  uttered : 

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Jerusalem  besieged, 

56  Because  the  spoiler  is  come  upon  her, 
even  upon  Babylon,  and  her  mighty  men 
are  taken,  every  one  of  their  bows  is  bro- 
ken: for  the  Lord  God  of  recompenses 
shall  surely  requite. 

57  And  I will  make  drunk  her  princes,  and 
her  wise  men,  her  captains,  and  her  rulers, 
and  her  mig’hty  men : and  they  shall  sleep  a 
perpetual  sleep,  and  not  wake,  saith  the 
King-,  whose  name  is  The  Lord  of  hosts. 

58  Thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts ; The  broad 
walls  of  Babylon  shall  be  utterly  broken, 
and  her  hig-h  g-ates  shall  be  burned  with  fire ; 
and  the  people  shall  labour  in  vain,  and  the 
folk  in  the  fire,  and  they  shall  be  weary. 

59  The  word  which  Jeremiah  the  prophet 
commanded  Seraiah  the  son  of  Neriah,  the 
son  of  Maaseiah,  when  he  went  with  Zede- 
kiah  the  king  of  Judah  into  Babylon  in  the 
fourth  year  of  his  reigp.  And  this  Seraiah 
luas  a quiet  prince. 

60  So  Jeremiah  wrote  in  a book  all  the  evil 

that  should  come  upon  Babylon,  even  all 
these  words  that  are  written  against  Baby- 
lon.  , 

61  And  Jeremiah  said  to  Seraiah,  When 

thou  comest  to  Babylon,  and  shalt  see,  and 
shalt  read  all  these  words ; ^ , 

62  Then  shalt  thou  say,  O Lord,  thou  hast 
spoken  against  this  place,  to  cut  it  off,  that 
none  shall  remain  in  it,  neither  man  nor 
beast,  but  that  it  shall  be  desolate  for 

63  And  it  shall  be,  when  thou  hast  made  an 

end  of  reading  this  book,  that  thou  shalt 
bind  a stone  to  it,  and  cast  it  into  the  midst 
of  Euphrates : , , ^ i 

64  And  thou  shalt  say.  Thus  shall  Babylon 
sink,  and  shall  not  rise  from  the  evil  that  I 
will  bring  upon  her:  and  they  shall  be 
weary.  Thus  far  are  the  words  of  Jeremiah. 

CHAPTER  LII. 

Jerusalem  besieged  and  taken. 

ZEDEKIAH  was  one  and  twenty  years  old 
when  he  began  to  reign,  and  he  reigned 
eleven  years  in  Jerusalem.  And  his  moth- 
er’s name  was  Hamutal  the  daughter  of 
Jeremiah  of  Libnah. 

2 And  he  did  that  which  was  evil  m the  eyes 
of  the  Lord,  according  to  all  that  Jehoiakim 
had  done.  „ t -.u 

3 For  through  the  anger  of  the  Lord  it 
came  to  pass  in  Jerusalem  and  Judah,  tiU  he 
had  cast  them  out  from  his  presence,  that 
Zedekiah  rebelled  against  the  king  of  Baby- 

4 t And  it  came  to  pass  in  the  ninth  year 
of  his  reign,  in  the  tenth  month,  in  the 
tenth  day  of  the  month,  that  Nebuchadrez- 
zar king  of  Babylon  came,  he  and  all  his 
array,  against  Jerusalem, and  pitched  against 
it,  and  built  forts  against  it  round  about. 

5 So  the  city  was  besieged  unto  the  eleventh 
year  of  king  Zedekiah.  . 

6 And  in  the  fourth  month,  in  the  ninth  day 
of  the  month,  the  famine  was  sore  in  the 
city,  so  that  there  was  no  bread  for  the  peo- 
ple of  the  land.  , ^ „ xx. 

7 Then  the  city  was  broken  up,  and  all  the 
men  of  war  fled,  and  went  forth  out  of  the 
city  by  night  by  the  way  of  the  gate  between 
the  two  walls,  which  was  by  the  king  s gar- 
den; (now  the  Chaldeans  were  by  the  city 


JEREMIAH,  LII.  taken,  and  spoiled. 

round  about : ) and  they  went  by  the  way  of 
the  plain. 

8 If  But  the  army  of  the  Chaldeans  pursued 
after  the  king,  and  overtook  Zedekiah  in 
the  plains  of  Jericho ; and  all  his  army  was 
scattered  from  him. 

9 Then  they  took  the  king,  and  carried  him 
up  unto  the  king  of  Babylon  to  Riblah  in 
the  land  of  Hamath ; where  he  gave  judg- 
ment upon  him. 

10  And  the  king  of  Babylon  slew  the  sons  of 
Zedekiah  before  his  eyes:  he  slew  also  all 
the  princes  of  Judah  in  Riblah. 

11  Then  he  put  out  the  eyes  of  Zedekiah ; 
and  the  king  of  Babylon  bound  him  in 
chains,  and  carried  him  to  Babylon,  and  put 
him  in  prison  till  the  day  of  his  death. 

12  t Now  in  the  fifth  month,  in  the  tenth 
day  of  the  month,  which  was  the  nineteenth 
year  of  Nebuchadrezzar  king  of  Babylon, 
came  Nebuzar-adan,  captain  of  the  guard, 
which  served  the  king  of  Babylon,  intoJe- 

13  And  burned  the  house  of  the  Lord,  and 

the  king’s  house ; and  all  the  houses  of  Jeru- 
salem, and  all  the  houses  of  the  great  men, 
burned  he  with  fire : ^ 

14  And  all  the  army  of  the  Chaldeans,  that 
were  with  the  captain  of  the  guard,  brake 
down  all  the  walls  of  Jerusalem  round  about. 

15  Then  Nebuzar-adan  the  captain  of  the 
guard  carried  away  captive  certain  of  the 
poor  of  the  people,  and  the  residue  of  the 
people  that  remained  in  the  city,  and  those 
that  fell  away,  that  fell  to  the  king  of  Bab- 
ylon, and  the  rest  of  the  multitude. 

16  But  Nebuzar-adan  the  captain  of  the 
guard  left  certain  of  the  poor  of  the  land  for 
vinedressers  and  for  husbandmen. 

17  Also  the  pillars  of  brass  that  were  in  the 
house  of  the  Lord,  and  the  bases,  and  the 
brazen  sea  that  was  in  the  house  of  the 
Lord,  the  Chaldeans  brake,  and  carried  all 
the  brass  of  them  to  Babylon. 

18  The  caldrons  also,  and  the  shovels,  and 
the  snuffers,  and  the  bowls,  and  the  spoons, 
and  all  the  vessels  of  brass  wherewith  they 
ministered,  took  they  away. 

19  And  the  basins,  and  the  firepans,  and  the 

bowls,  and  the  caldrons,  and  the  candle- 
sticks, and  the  spoons,  and  the  cups;  that 
which  was  of  gold  in  gold,  and  that  which 
was  of  silver  in  silver,  took  the  captain  ot 
the  guard  away.  ^ ^ 

20  The  two  pillars,  one  sea,  and  twelve  bra- 

zen bulls  that  were  under  the  bases,  which 
king  Solomon  had  made  in  the  house  of  the 
Lord:  the  brass  of  all  these  vessels  was 
without  weight.  ^ 

21  And  concerning  the  pillars,  the  height  oi 
one  pillar  was  eighteen  cubits ; and  a fillet  ot 
twelve  cubits  did  compass  it ; and  the  thick- 
ness thereof  was  four  fingers : it  was  hollo 

22  And  a chapiter  of  brass  was  upon  it ; and 

the  height  of  one  chapiter  was  five  cubits, 
with  network  and  pomegranates  upon  the 
chapiters  round  about,  all  of  brass.  The  sec- 
ond pillar  also  and  the  pomegranates  were 
like  unto  these.  , . 

23  And  there  were  ninety  and  six  pomegran- 
ates on  a side;  and  all  the  pomegranates 
upon  the  network  were  a hundred  round 

the  captain  of  the  gruard  took 


The  uoblec  of  Judah  slain.  LAMENTATIONS,  I.  Jehoiachin  is  advanced. 


Seraiah  the  chief  priest,  and  Zephaniah  the 
second  priest,  and  the  three  keepers  of  the 
door  : 

35  He  took  also  out  of  the  city  a eunuch, 
which  had  the  charge  of  the  men  of  war; 
and  seven  men  of  them  that  were  near  the 
king’s  person,  which  were  found  in  the  city ; 
and  the  principal  scribe  of  the  host,  who 
mustered  the  people  of  the  land ; and  three- 
score men  of  the  people  of  the  land,  that 
were  found  in  the  midst  of  the  city. 

36  So  Nebuzar-adan  the  captain  of  the 
guard  took  them,  and  brought  them  to  the 
king  of  Babylon  to  Biblah. 

37  And  the  king  of  Babylon  smote  them, 
and  put  them  to  death  in  Biblah  in  the  land 
of  Hamath.  Thus  Judah  was  carried  away 
captive  out  of  his  own  land. 

38  This  is  the  people  whom  Nebuchadrezzar 
carried  awaj’’  captive;  in  the  seventh  year 
three  thousand  Jews  and  three  and  twenty ; 

39  In  the  eighteenth  year  of  Nebuchadrez- 
zar he  carried  away  captive  from  Jerusalem 
eight  hundred  thirty  and  two  persons  : 


30  In  the  three  and  twentieth  year  of  Nebu- 
chadrezzar, Nebuzar-adan  the  captain  of  the 
guard  carried  away  captive  ot  the  Jews 
seven  hundred  forty  and  five  persons:  all 
the  persons  were  four  thousand  and  six 
hundred. 

31  H And  it  came  to  pass  in  the  seven  and 
thirtieth  year  of  the  captivity  of  Jehoiachin 
king  of  Judah,  in  the  twelfth  month,  in  the 
n^ve  and  twentieth  day  of  the  month,  that 
Evil-merodach  king  of  Babylon,  in  the  first 
year  of  his  reign,  lifted  up  the  head  of  Jehoi- 
achin king  of  Judah,  and  brought  him  forth 
out  of  prison, 

33  And  spake  kindly  unto  him,  and  set  his 
throne  above  the  throne  of  the  kings  that 
were  with  him  in  Babylon, 

33  And  changed  his  prison  garments:  and 
he  did  continually  eat  bread  before  him  all 
the  days  of  his  life. 

34  And  for  his  diet,  there  was  a continual 
diet  given  him  of  the  king  of  Babylon,  every 
day  a portion  until  the  day  of  his  death,  all 
the  days  of  his  life. 


THE 

LAMENTATIONS  OF  JEREMIAH. 


CHAPTEK  I. 

Jerusalem's  misery  for  her  sins. 

HOW  doth  the  city  sit  solitary,  that  was 
full  of  people ! how  is  she  become  as  a 
widow ! she  that  was  great  among  the  na- 
tions, and  princess  among  the  provinces,  how 
is  she  become  tributary ! 

3  She  weepeth  sore  in  the  night,  and  her 
tears  are  on  her  cheeks : among  all  her  lov- 
ers she  hath  none  to  comfort  her:  all  her 
friends  have  dealt  treacherously  with  her, 
they  are  become  her  enemies. 

3 Judah  is  gone  into  captivity  because  of 
affliction,  and  because  of  great  servitude : 
she  dwelleth  among  the  heathen,  she  flndeth 
no  rest:  all  her  persecutors  overtook  her 
between  the  straits. 

4  The  ways  of  Zion  do  mourn,  because  none 
come  to  the  solemn  feasts : all  her  gates  are 
desolate:  her  priests  sigh,  her  virgins  are 
afflicted,  and  she  is  in  bitterness. 

5  Her  adversaries  are  the  chief,  her  enemies 
prosper ; for  the  Lord  hath  afflicted  her  for 
the  multitude  of  her  transgressions:  her 
children  are  gone  into  captivity  before  the 
enemy. 

6  And  from  the  daughter  of  Zion  all  her 
beauty  is  departed:  .her  princes  are  be- 
come like  harts  that  find  no  pasture,  and 
they  are  gone  without  strength  before  the 
pursuer. 

7  Jerusalem  remembered  in  the  days  of  her 
affliction  and  of  her  miseries  all  her  pleasant 
things  that  she  had  in  the  days  of  old,  when 
her  people  fell  into  the  hand  of  the  enemy, 
and  none  did  help  her ; the  adversaries  saw 
her,  and  did  mock  at  her  sabbaths. 

8  J erusalem  hath  grievously  sinned ; there- 
fore she  is  removed : all  that  honoured  her 
despise  her,  because  they  have  seen  her  na-  I 


kedness : yea,  she  sigheth,  and  turneth 
backward. 

9 Her  filthiness  is  in  her  skirts ; she  remem- 
bereth  not  her  last  end ; therefore  she  came 
down  wonderfully:  she  had  no  comforter. 
O Lord,  behold  my  affliction : for  the  ene- 
my hath  magnified  himself. 

10  The  adversary  hath  spread  out  his  hand 
upon  all  her  pleasant  things : for  she  hath 
seen  that  the  heathen  entered  into  her  sanc- 
tuary, whom  thou  didst  command  that  they 
should  not  enter  into  thy  congregation. 

11  All  her  people  sigh,  they  seek  bread ; 
they  have  giv^en  their  pleasant  things  for 
meat  to  relieve  the  soul : see,  O Lord,  and 
consider;  for  I am  become  vile. 

13  IF  Is  it  nothing  to  you,  all  ye  that  pass 
by  ? behold,  and  see  if  there  be  any  sorrow 
like  unto  my  sorrow,  which  is  done  iinto  me, 
wherewith  the  Lord  hath  afflicted  me  in  the 
day  of  his  fierce  anger. 

13  From  above  hath  he  sent  fire  into  my 
bones,  and  it  prevaileth  against  them  : he 
hath  spread  a net  for  my  feet,  he  hath  turn- 
ed me  back : he  hath  made  me  desolate  and 
faint  all  the  day. 

14  The  yoke  of  my  transgressions  is  bound 
by  his  hand : they  are  wreathed,  and  come 
up  upon  my  neck : he  hath  made  my  strength 
to  fall,  the  Lord  hath  delivered  me  into  their 
hands,  from  whom  I am  not  able  to  rise  up. 

15  The  Lord  hath  trodden  under  foot  all  my 
mighty  men  in  the  midst  of  me:  he  hath 
called  an  assembly  against  me  to  crush  my 
young  men  : the  Lord  hath  trodden  the  vir- 
gin, the  daughter  of  Judah,  as  in  a winepress. 

16  For  these  things  I weep ; mine  eye,  mine 
eye  runneth  down  with  water,  because  the 
comforter  that  should  relieve  my  soul  is  far 
from  me : my  children  are  desolate,  because 
th©  enemy  prevailed. 


Jeremiah  lamenUth  the  LAMENTATIONS,  II.  misery  of  Jerusalem. 


17  Zion  spreadeth  forth  her  hands,  and  there 
is  none  to  comfort  her : the  Lord  hath  com- 
manded concerning’  Jacob,  that  his  adversa- 
ries should  be  round  about  him : Jerusalem 
is  as  a menstruous  woman  among  them. 

18  t The  Lord  is  righteous ; for  I have  re- 

belled against  his  commandment:  hear,  I 
pray  you,  all  people,  and  behold  my  sor- 
row: my  virgins  and  my  young  men  are 
gone  into  captivity.  . 

19  I called  for  my  lovers,  hut  they  deceived 
me : my  priests  and  mine  elders  gave  up  the 
ghost  in  the  city,  while  they  sought  their 
meat  to  relieve  their  souls. 

20  Behold,  O Lord  ; for  I am  in  distress : 

my  bowels  are  troubled ; mine  heart  is 
turned  within  me;  for  I have  grievously 
rebelled : abroad  the  sword  bereaveth,  at 
home  there  is  as  death.  . 

21  They  have  heard  that  I sigh;  there  is 

none  to  comfort  me : all  mine  enemies  have 
heard  of  my  trouble;  they  are  glad  that 
thou  hast  done  it : thou  wilt  bring  the  day 
that  thou  hast  called,  and  they  shall  be  like 
unto  me.  , ^ . 

22  Let  all  their  wickedness  come  before 
thee ; and  do  unto  them,  as  thou  hast  done 
unto  me  for  all  my  transgressions : for  my 
sighs  are  many,  and  my  heart  is  faint. 

CHAPTER  II. 

Jerusalem's  misery  lamented. 

HOW  hath  the  Lord  covered  the  daugh- 
ter of  Zion  with  a cloud  in  his  anger, 
and  cast  down  from  heaven  unto  the  earth 
the  beauty  of  Israel,  and  remembered  not 
his  footstool  in  the  day  of  his  anger  I 
2 The  Lord  hath  swallowed  up  all  the  hab- 
itations of  Jacob,  and  hath  not  pitied : he 
hath  thrown  down  in  his  wrath  the  strong 
holds  of  the  daughter  of  Judah;  he  hath 
brought  them,  down  to  the  ground : he  hath 
polluted  the  kingdom  and  the  princes  there- 

3  He  hath  cut  off  in  his  fierce  anger  all  the 
horn  of  Israel : he  hath  drawn  back  his  right 
hand  from  before  the  enemy,  and  he  burned 
against  Jacob  like  a flaming  fire,  which  de- 
voureth  round  about. 

4  He  hath  bent  his  bow  like  an  enemy : he 
stood  with  his  right  hand  as  an  adversary, 
and  slew  all  that  were  pleasant  to  the  eye  in 
the  tabernacle  of  the  daughter  of  Zion : he 
poured  out  his  fury  like  Are. 

5  The  Lord  was  as  an  enemy : he  hath  swal- 
lowed up  Israel,  he  hath  swallowed  up  all 
her  palaces:  he  hath  destroyed  his  strong 
holds,  and  hath  increased  in  the  daughter 
of  Judah  mourning  and  lamentation. 

6  And  he  hath  violently  taken  away  his 
tabernacle,  as  if  it  were  of  a garden ; he  hath 
destroyed  his  places  of  the  assembly:  the 
Lord  hath  caused  the  solemn  feasts  and  sab- 
baths to  be  forgotten  in  Zion,  and  hath  de- 
spised in  the  indignation  of  his  anger  the 
king  and  the  priest.  , , 

7  The  Lord  hath  cast  off  his  altar,  he  hath 
abhorred  his  sanctuary,  he  hath  given  up 
into  the  hand  of  the  enemy  the  walls  of  her 
palaces ; they  have  made  a noise  in  the  house 
of  the  Lord,  as  in  the  day  of  a solemn  feast. 
8 The  Lord  hath  purposed  to  destroy  the 
wall  of  the  daughter  of  Zion:  he  hath 
stretched  out  a line,  he  hath  not  with- 


drawn his  hand  from  destroying : therefore 
he  made  the  rampart  and  the  wall  to  la- 
ment; they  languished  together. 

9 Her  gates  are  sunk  into  the  ground ; he 
hath  destroyed  and  broken  her  bars:  her 
king  and  her  princes  are  among  the  Gen- 
tiles : the  law  is  no  more ; her  prophets  also 
find  no  vision  from  the  Lord. 

10  The  elders  of  the  daughter  of  Zion  sit 
upon  the  ground,  and  keep  silence:  they 
have  cast  up  dust  upon  their  heads ; they 
have  girded  themselves  with  sackcloth  : the 
virgins  of  Jerusalem  hang  down  their  heads 
to  the  ground. 

11  Mine  eyes  do  fail  with  tears,  my  bowels 
are  troubled,  my  liver  is  poured  upon  the 
earth,  for  the  destruction  of  the  daughter 
of  my  people;  because  the  children  and 
the  sucklings  swoon  in  the  streets  of  the 

^ll^They  say  to  their  mothers.  Where  is 
corn  and  wine  ? when  they  swooned  as  the 
wounded  in  the  streets  of  the  city,  when 
their  soul  was  poured  out  into  their  moth- 


ers’ bosom. 

13  What  thing  shall  I take  to  witness  for 
thee?  what  thing  shall  I liken  to  thee,  O 
daughter  of  Jerusalem?  what  shall  I equal 
to  thee,  that  I may  comfort  thee,  O virgin 
daughter  of  Zion?  for  thy  breach  is  great 
like  the  sea : who  can  heal  thee  ? 

14  Thy  prophets  have  seen  vain  and  fool- 
ish things  for  thee : and  they  have  not  dis- 
covered thine  iniquity,  to  turn  away  thy 
captivity ; but  have  seen  for  thee  false  bur- 
dens and  causes  of  banishment. 

15  All  that  pass  by  clap  their  hands  at  thee ; 

they  hiss  and  wag  their  head  at  the  daugh- 
ter of  Jerusalem,  saying , Is  this  the  city  that 
men  call  The  perfection  of  beauty.  The  joy 
of  the  whole  earth?  . 

16  All  thine  enemies  have  opened  their 
mouth  against  thee:  they  hiss  and  gnash 
the  teeth:  they  say.  We  have  swallowed 
her  up : certainly  this  is  the  day  that  we 
looked  for ; we  have  found,  we  have  seen  it. 

17  The  Lord  hath  done  that  which  he  had 

devised ; he  hath  fulfilled  his  word  that  he 
had  commanded  in  the  days  of  old : he  hath 
thrown  down,  and  hath  not  pitied : and  he 
hath  caused  thine  enemy  to  rejoice  over 
thee,  he  hath  set  up  the  horn  of  thine  ad- 
versaries. , ^ ^ 

18  Their  heart  cried  unto  the  Lord,  O wall 
of  the  daughter  of  Zion,  let  tears  run  down 
like  a river  day  and  night:  give  thyself  no 
rest ; let  not  the  apple  of  thine  eye  cease. 

19  Arise,  cry  out  in  the  night : in  the  begin- 

ning of  the  watches  pour  out  thine  heart 
like  water  before  the  face  of  the  Lord : lift 
up  thy  hands  toward  him  for  the  life  of  thy 
young  children,  that  faint  for  hunger  in 
the  top  of  every  street.  . , ^ 

20 1 Behold,  O Lord,  and  consider  to  whom 
thou  hast  done  this.  Shall  the  women  eat 
their  fruit,  and  children  of  a span  long  r 
shall  the  priest  and  the  prophet  be  slain  m 
the  sanctuary  of  the  Lord  ? 

21  The  young  and  the  old  lie  on  the  ground 
in  the  streets:  my  virgins  and  my  young 
men  are  fallen  by  the  sword;  thou  hast 
slain  them  in  the  day  of  thine  anger ; thou 
hast  killed,  and  not  pitied. 

22  Thou  hast  called  as  in  a solemn  day  my 


Jeremiah’s  calamities.  LAMENTATIONS,  IV.  His  confessum  and  prayer. 


terrors  round  about,  so  that  in  the  day  of 
the  Lord’s  ang’er  none  escaped  nor  re- 
mained : those  that  I have  swaddled  and 
brought  up  hath  mine  enemy  consumed. 

CHAPTER  III. 

Jeremiah  bewaileth  his  calamities. 

I AM  the  man  that  hath  seen  affliction  by 
the  rod  of  his  wrath. 

2 He  hath  led  me,  and  brought  me  into 
darkness,  but  not  into  light. 

3 Surely  against  me  is  he  turned ; he  turn- 
eth  his  hand  against  me  all  the  day. 

4 My  flesh  and  my  skin  hath  he  made  old ; 
he  hath  broken  my  bones. 

5 He  hath  builded  against  me,  and  compass- 
ed me  with  gall  and  travail. 

6 He  hath  set  me  in  dark  places,  as  they  that 
he  dead  of  old. 

7 He  hath  hedged  me  about,  that  I cannot 
get  out : he  hath  made  my  chain  heavy. 

8 Also  when  I cry  and  shout,  he  shutteth 
out  my  pra3’^er. 

9 He  hath  inclosed  my  ways  with  hewn 
stone ; he  hath  made  my  paths  crooked. 

10  He  ivas  unto  me  as  a bear  lying  in  wait, 
and  as  a lion  in  secret  places. 

11  He  hath  turned  aside  my  ways,  and 
pulled  me  in  pieces:  he  hath  made  me 
desolate. 

13  He  hath  bent  his  bow,  and  set  me  as  a 
mark  for  the  arrow. 

13  He  hath  caused  the  arrows  of  his  q uiver 
to  enter  into  my  reins. 

14  I was  a derision  to  all  my  people : and 
their  song  all  the  day. 

15  He  hath  filled  me  with  bitterness,  he 
hath  made  me  drunken  with  wormwood. 

16  He  hath  also  broken  my  teeth  with  gravel 
stones,  he  hath  covered  me  with  ashes. 

17  And  thou  hast  removed  my  soul  far  off 
from  peace : I forgat  prosperity. 

18  And  I said,  strength  and  my  hope  is 
perished  from  the  Lord  : 

19  Remembering  mine  affliction  and  my 
misery,  the  wormwood  and  the  gall. 

20  My  soul  hath  them  still  in  remembrance, 
and  is  humbled  in  me. 

21  This  I recall  to  my  mind,  therefore  have 
I hope. 

23  IF  It  is  of  the  Lord’s  mercies  that  we  are 
not  consumed,  because  his  compassions  fail 
not. 

23  Tliey  are  new  every  morning:  great  is 
thy  faithfulness. 

34  The  Lord  is  my  portion,  saith  my  soul ; 
therefore  will  I hope  in  him. 

35  The  Lord  is  good  unto  them  that  wait 
for  him,  to  the  soul  that  seeketh  him. 

26  It  is  good  that  a man  should  both  hope 
and  quietly  wait  for  the  salvation  of  the 
Lord. 

27  It  is  good  for  a man  that  he  bear  the 
yoke  in  his  youth. 

28  He  sitteth  alone  and  keepeth  silence,  be- 
cause he  hath  borne  it  upon  him. 

29  He  putteth  his  mouth  in  the  dust;  if  so 
be  there  may  be  hope. 

^ He  giveth  his  cheek  to  him  that  smiteth 
him : he  is  filled  full  with  reproach. 

^ For  the  Lord  will  not  cast  off  for  ever : 

33  But  though  he  cause  grief,  yet  will  he 
have  compassion  according  to  the  multitude 
of  his  mercies. 


33  For  he  doth  not  afflict  willingly,  nor 
grieve  the  children  of  men. 

34  To  crush  under  his  feet  all  the  prisoners 
of  the  earth, 

35  To  turn  aside  the  right  of  a man  before 
the  face  of  the  Most  High, 

36  To  subvert  a man  in  his  cause,  the  Lord 
approveth  not. 

37  IF  Who  is  he  that  saith,  and  it  cometh  to 
pass,  when  the  Lord  commandeth  it  not  ? 

38  Out  of  the  mouth  of  the  Most  High  pro- 
ceedeth  not  evil  and  good  ? 

39  Wherefore  doth  a living  man  complain, 
a man  for  the  punishment  of  his  sins  ? 

40  Let  us  search  and  try  our  ways,  and  turn 
again  to  the  Lord. 

41  Let  us  lift  up  our  heart  with  our  hands 
unto  God  in  the  heavens. 

43  We  have  transgressed  and  have  rebelled : 
thou  hast  not  pardoned. 

43  Thou  hast  covered  with  anger,  and  perse- 
cuted us ; thou  hast  slain,  thou  hastnot  pitied. 
^ Thou  hast  covered  thyself  with  a cloud, 
that  our  prayer  should  not  pass  through. 

45  Thou  hast  made  us  as  the  offscouring 
and  refuse  in  the  midst  of  the  people. 

46  All  our  enemies  have  opened  their 
mouths  against  us. 

47  Fear  and  a snare  is  come  upon  us,  deso- 
lation and  destruction. 

48  Mine  eye  runneth  down  with  rivers  of 
water  for  the  destruction  of  the  daughter 
of  my  people. 

49  Mine  eye  trickleth  down,  and  ceaseth 
not,  without  any  intermission, 

50  Till  the  Lord  look  down,  and  behold 
from  heaven. 

51  Mine  eye  affecteth  mine  heart,  because 
of  all  the  daughters  of  my  city. 

52  Mine  enemies  chased  me  sore,  like  a bird, 
without  cause. 

53  They  have  cut  off  my  life  in  the  dungeon, 
and  cast  a stone  upon  me. 

54  Waters  flowed  over  mine  head;  then  I 
said,  I am  cut  off. 

55  IF  I called  upon  thy  name,  O Lord,  out 
of  the  low  dungeon. 

56  Thou  hast  heard  my  voice:  hide  not 
thine  ear  at  my  breathing,  at  my  cry. 

57  Thou  drewest  near  in  the  day  that'l  call- 
ed upon  thee : thou  saidst.  Fear  not. 

58  O Lord,  thou  hast  pleaded  the  causes  of 
my  soul ; thou  hast  redeemed  my  life. 

59  O Lord,  thou  hast  seen  my  wrong : judge 
thou  my  cause. 

60  Thou  hast  seen  all  their  vengeance  and 
all  their  imaginations  against  me. 

61  Thou  hast  heard  their  reproach,  O Lord, 
and  all  their  imaginations  against  me ; 

63  The  lips  of  those  that  rose  up  against 
me,  and  their  device  against  me  all  the  day. 

63  Behold  their  sitting  down,  and  their 
rising  up ; I am  their  music. 

64  IF  Render  unto  them  a recompense,  O 
Lord,  according  to  the  work  of  their  hands. 

65  Give  them  sorrow  of  heart,  thy  curse 
unto  them. 

66  Persecute  and  destroy  them  in  anger 
from  under  the  heavens  of  the  Lord. 

CHAPTER  IV. 

Zion's  pitiful  state  bewailed. 

HOW  is  the  gold  become  dim ! how  is  the 
most  fine  gold  changed  I the  stones  of 
533 


Zion  confesseth  her  sinso 


LAMENTATIONS,  Vo 


A pitiful  complaint  U)  God. 


the  sanctuary  are  poured  out  in  the  top  of 
every  street.  ^ ^ 

3  The  precious  sons  of  Zion,  comparable  to 
fine  gold,  how  are  they  esteemed  as  earthen 
pitchers,  the  work  of  the  hands  of  the  pot- 
ter ! 

3 Even  the  sea  monsters  draw  out  the 
breast,  they  give  suck  to  their  young  ones : 
the  daughter  of  my  people  is  become  cruel, 
like  the  ostriches. in  the  wilderness. 

4 The  tongue  of  the  sucking  child  cleaveth 
to  the  roof  of  his  mouth  for  thirst;  the 
young  children  ask  bread,  and  no  man 
breaketh  it  unto  them. 

5 They  that  did  feed  delicately  are  desolate 
• in  the  streets;  they  that  were  brought  up  in 

scarlet  embrace  dunghills. 

6 For  the  punishment  of  the  iniquity  of  the 

daughter  of  my  people  is  greater  than  the 
punishment  of  the  sin  of  Sodom,  that  was 
overthrown  as  in  a moment,  and  no  hands 
stayed  on  her.  ^ ^ 

7 Her  Nazarites  were  purer  than  snow,  they 
were  whiter  than  milk,  they  were  more 
ruddy  in  body  than  rubies,  their  polishing 
was  of  sapphire; 

8 Their  visage  is  blacker  than  a coal ; they 
are  not  known  in  the  streets;  their  skin 
cleaveth  to  their  bones ; it  is  withered,  it  is 
become  like  a stick. 

9 Theij  that  be  slain  with  the  sword  are  bet- 
ter than  they  that  be  slain  with  hunger ; for 
these  pine  away,  stricken  through  for  want 
of  the  fruits  of  the  field. 

10  The  hands  of  the  pitiful  women  have  sod- 

den their  own  children;  they  were  their 
meat  in  the  destruction  of  the  daughter  of 
my  people.  , , , . ^ 

11  The  Lord  hath  accomplished  his  fury ; 
he  hath  poured  out  his  fierce  anger,  and 
hath  kindled  a fire  in  Zion,  and  it  hath  de- 
voured the  foundations  thereof. 

13  The  kings  of  the  earth,  and  all  the  inhab- 
itants of  the  world,  would  not  have  believed 
that  the  adversary  and  the  enemy  should 
have  entered  into  the  gates  of  Jerusalem. 

13  t For  the  sins  of  her  prophets,  and  the 
iniquities  of  her  priests,  that  have  shed  the 
blood  of  the  just  in  the  midst  of  her, 

14  They  have  wandered  as  blind  men  in  the 

streets,  they  have  polluted  themselves  with 
blood,  so  that  men  could  not  touch  their 
garments.  ..  . 

15  They  cried  unto  them.  Depart  ye ; it  is 

unclean;  depart,  depart,  touch  not;  when 
they  fled  away  and  wandered,  they  said 
among  the  heathen.  They  shall  no  more  so- 
journ there.  , _ 

16  The  anger  of  the  Lord  hath  divided 
them ; he  will  no  more  regard  them : they 
respected  not  the  persons  of  the  priests, 
they  favoured  not  the  elders. 

17  As  for  us,  our  eyes  as  yet  failed  for  our 
vain  help;  in  our  watching  we  have  watched 
for  a nation  that  could  not  save  us. 

18  They  hunt  our  steps,  that  we  cannot  go 
in  our  streets ; our  end  is  near,  our  days  are 
fulfilled ; for  our  end  is  come. 

534 


19  Our  persecutors  are  swifter  than  the 

eagles  of  the  heaven ; they  pursued  us  upon 
the  mountains,  they  laid  wait  for  us  in  the 
wilderness.  ' 

20  The  breath  of  our  nostrils,  the  anointed 
of  the  Lord,  was  taken  in  their  pits,  of 
whom  we  said.  Under  his  shadow  we  shall 
live  among  the  heathen. 

31  1 Rejoice  and  be  glad,  O daughter  of 
Edom,  that  dwellest  in  the  land  of  Uz;  the 
cup  also  shall  pass  through  unto  thee ; thou 
Shalt  be  drunken,  and  shalt  make  thyself 
naked. 

321  The  punishment  of  thine  iniquity  is  ac- 
complished, O daughter  of  Zion;  he  will  no 
more  carry  thee  away  into  captivity ; he  will 
visit  thine  iniquity,  O daughter  of  Edom ; he 
will  discover  thy  sins. 

CHAPTER  V. 

Zion's  complaint  to  God. 

Remember,  O lord,  what  is  come  upon 
US ; consider,  and  behold  our  reproach. 

3 Our  inheritance  is  turned  to  strangers, 
our  houses  to  aliens. 

3 We  are  orphans  and  fatherless,  our  moth- 
ers are  as  widows. 

4  We  have  drunken  our  water  for  money ; 
our  wood  is  sold  unto  us. 

5  Our  necks  are  under  persecution ; we  la- 
bour, and  have  no  rest. 

6  We  have  given  the  hand  to  the  Egyptians, 
and  to  the  Assyrians,  to  be  satisfied  with 
bread.  , ^ ^ , 

7  Our  fathers  have  sinned,  and  are  not ; and 
we  have  borne  their  iniquities. 

8  Servants  have  ruled  over  us ; there  is  none 
that  doth  deliver  us  out  of  their  hand. 

9  We  gat  onr  bread  with  the  peril  of  our 
lives,  because  of  the  sword  of  the  wilder- 
ness. 

10  Our  skin  was  black  like  an  oven,  because 
of  the  terrible  famine. 

11  They  ravished  the  women  in  Zion,  and 
the  maids  in  the  cities  of  Judah. 

12  Princes  are  hanged  up  by  their  hand : 
the  faces  of  elders  were  not  honoured. 

13  They  took  the  young  men  to  grind,  and 
the  children  fell  under  the  wood. 

14  The  elders  have  ceased  from  the  gate, 
the  young  men  from  their  music.  . 

15  The  joy  of  our  heart  is  ceased  ; our  dance 
is  turned  into  mourning. 

16  The  crown  is  fallen  from  our  head ; woe 
unto  us,  that  we  have  sinned ! 

17  For  this  our  heart  is  faint;  for  these 
things  our  eyes  are  dim. 

18  Because  of  the  mountain  of  Zion,  which 
is  desolate,  the  foxes  walk  upon  it. 

19  Thou,  O Lord,  remainest  for  ever;  thy 
throne  from  generation  to  generation. 

20  Wherefore  dost  thou  forget  us  for  ever, 
and  forsake  us  so  long  time  ? ^ ^ 

21  Turn  thou  us  unto  thee,  O Lord,  and 
we  shall  be  turned ; renew  our  days  as  of 

I ^22  But  thou  hast  utterly  rejected  us ; thou 
1 art  very  wroth  against  us. 


THE  BOOK  OF 


THE  PROPHET  EZEKIEL. 


CHAPTER  I. 

Vision  of  the  cheruhim^  Ac. 

NOW  it  came  to  pass  in  the  thirtieth  year, 
in  the  fourth  month,  in  the  fifth  day  of 
the  month,  as  I was  among"  the  captives  by 
the  river  of  Chebar,  that  the  heavens  were 
opened,  and  I saw  visions  of  God. 

2 In  the  fifth  day  of  the  month,  which  was 
the  fifth  year  of  king  Jehoiachin’s  captivity, 
3 The  word  of  the  Lord  came  expressly 
unto  Ezekiel  the  priest,  the  son  of  Buzi,  in 
the  land  of  the  Chaldeans  by  the  river  Che- 
bar; and  the  hand  of  the  Lord  was  there 
upon  him. 

4 ^ And  I looked,  and,  behold,  a whirlwind 
came  out  of  the  north,  a great  cloud,  and 
a fire  infolding  itself,  and  a brightness  was 
about  it,  and  out  of  the  midst  thereof  as  the 
colour  of  amber,  out  of  the  midst  of  the  fire. 
5 Also  out  of  the  midst  thereof  came  the 
likeness  of  four  living  creatures.  And  this 
was  their  appearance ; they  had  the  likeness 
of  a man. 

6 And  every  one  had  four  faces,  and  every 
one  had  four  wings. 

7 And  their  feet  were  straight  feet ; and  the 
sole  of  their  feet  was  like  the  sole  of  a calf’s 
foot : and  they  sparkled  like  the  colour  of 
burnished  brass. 

8 And  they  had  the  hands  of  a man  under 
their  wings  on  their  four  sides;  and  they 
four  had  their  faces  and  their  wings. 

9 Their  wings  were  joined  one  to  another; 
they  turned  not  when  they  went ; they  went 
every  one  straight  forward. 

10  As  for  the  likeness  of  their  faces,  they 
four  had  the  face  of  a man,  and  the  face  of 
a lion,  on  the  right  side : and  they  four  had 
the  face  of  an  ox  on  the  left  side ; they  four 
also  had  the  face  of  an  eagle. 

11  Thus  were  their  faces : and  their  wings 
were  stretched  upward;  two  wings  of  every 
one  were  joined  one  to  another,  and  two  cov- 
ered their  bodies. 

12  And  they  went  every  one  straight  for- 
ward: whither  the  spirit  was  to  go,  they 
went;  and  they  turned  not  when  theyw'ent. 
13  As  for  the  likeness  of  the  living  crea- 
tures, their  appearance  was  like  burning 
coals  of  fire,  and  like  the  appearance  of 
lamps : it  went  up  and  down  among  the  liv- 
ing creatures ; and  the  fire  was  bright,  and 
out  of  the  fire  went  forth  lightning. 

14  And  the  living  creatures  ran  and  return- 
ed as  the  appearance  of  a flash  of  lightning. 
15  1 Now  as  I beheld  the  living  creatures, 
behold  one  wheel  upon  the  earth  by  the  liv- 
ing creatures,  with  his  four  faces. 

16  The  appearance  of  the  wheels  and  their 
work  was  like  unto  the  colour  of  a beryl : and 
they  four  had  one  likeness : and  their  ap- 
pearance and  their  work  was  as  it  were  a 
wheel  in  the  middle  of  a wheel. 

17  When  they  went,  they  went  upon  their 
four  sides : and  they  turned  not  when  they 
wento 


18  As  for  their  rings,  they  were  so  high  that 
they  were  dreadful ; and  their  rings  were  fuli 
of  eyes  round  about  them  four. 

19  And  when  the  living  creatures  went,  the 
wheels  went  by  them  : and  when  the  living 
creatures  were  lifted  up  from  the  earth,  the 
wheels  were  lifted  up. 

20  Whithersoever  the  spirit  was  to  go,  they 
went,  thither  teas  their  spirit  to  go ; and  the 
wheels  were  lifted  up  over  against  them  : 
for  the  spirit  of  the  living  creature  was  in 
the  wheels. 

21  When  those  went,  these  went ; and  when 
those  stood,  these  stood ; and  when  those 
were  lifted  up  from  the  earth,  the  wheels 
were  lifted  up  over  against  them : for  the 
spirit  of  the  living  creature  was  in  the 
wheels. 

22  And  the  likeness  of  the  firmament  upon 
the  heads  of  the  living  creature  was  as  the 
colour  of  the  terrible  crystal,  stretched 
forth  over  their  heads  above. 

23  And  under  the  firmament  were  their 
wings  straight,  the  one  toward  the  other: 
every  one  had  two,  which  covered  on  this 
side,  and  every  one  had  two,  which  covered 
on  that  side,  their  bodies. 

24  And  when  they  went,  I heard  the  noise 
of  their  wings,  like  the  noise  of  great  waters, 
as  the  voice  of  the  Almighty,  the  voice  of 
speech,  as  the  noisesifof  a host:  when  they 
stood,  they  let  down  their  wings. 

25  And  there  was  a voice  from  the  firma- 
ment that  was  over  their  heads,  when  they 
stood,  and  had  let  down  their  wings. 

261  And  above  the  firmament  that  was  over 
their  heads  was  the  likeness  of  a throne,  as 
the  appearance  of  a sapphire  stone : and  up- 
on the  likeness  of  the  throne  was  the  like- 
ness as  the  appearance  of  a man  above 
upon  it. 

27  And  I saw  as  the  colour  of  amber,  as 
the  appearance  of  fire  round  about  within  it, 
from  the  appearance  of  his  loins  even  up- 
ward, and  from  the  appearance  of  his  loins 
even  downward,  I saw  as  it  were  the  appear- 
ance of  fire,  and  it  had  brightness  round 
about. 

28  As  the  appearance  of  the  bow  that  is  in 
the  cloud  in  the  day  of  rain,  so  was  the  ap- 
pearance of  the  brightness  round  about. 
This  was  the  appearance  of  the  likeness  of 
the  glory  of  the  Lord.  And  when  I saw  it, 

I  fell  upon  my  face,  and  I h’eard  a voice  of 
one  that  spake. 

CHAPTER  II. 

EzekieVs  commission  to  Israel. 

AND  he  said  unto  me.  Son  of  man,  stand 
JL^  upon  thy  feet,  and  I will  speak  unto 
thee. 

2 And  the  spirit  entered  into  me  when  he 
spake  unto  me,  and  set  me  upon  my  feet, 
that  I heard  him  that  spake  unto  me.* 

3 And  he  said  unto  me.  Son  of  man,  I send 
thee  to  the  children  of  Israel,  to  a rebellious 
nation  that  hath  rebelled  against  me : they 


Ood  encourageth  EzehieL 


EZEKIEL,  III. 


The  duty  of  watchmen. 


^nd  their  fathers  have  transgressed  against 
me,  even  unto  this  very  day. 

4 For  they  are  impudent  children  and  stiff- 
hearted.  I do  send  thee  unto  them ; and 
thou  Shalt  say  unto  them,  Thus  saith  the 
Lord  God. 

5 And  they,  whether  they  will  hear,  or 
whether  they  will  forbear,  (for  they  are  a 
rebellious  house,)  yet  shall  know  that  there 
hath  been  a prophet  among  them. 

6 H And  thou,  son  of  man,  be  not  afraid  of 
them,  neither  be  afraid  of  their  words, 
though  briers  and  thorns  he  with  thee,  and 
thou  dost  dwell  among  scorpions:  be  not 
afraid  of  their  words,  nor  be  dismayed  at 
their  looks,  though  they  he  a rebellious 
house. 

7 And  thou  shalt  speak  my  words  unto 
them,  whether  they  will  hear,  or  whether 
they  will  forbear : for  they  are  most  rebell- 
ious. 

8 But  thou,  son  of  man,  hear  what  I say 
unto  thee ; Be  not  thou  rebellious  like  that 
rebellious  house  ; open  thy  mouth,  and  eat 
that  I give  thee. 

9 f And  when  I looked,  behold,  a hand  was 
sent  unto  me  ; and,  lo,  a roll  of  a book  was 
therein ; 

10  And  he  spread  it  before  me ; and  it  was 
written  within  and  without : and  there  was 
written  therein  lamentations,  and  mourn- 
ing, and  woe. 

CHAPTER  III. 

God  encourageth  Ezekiel. 
IV/rOREOVER  he  said  unto  me,  Son  of 
iVl  man,  eat  that  thou  findest;  eat  this 
roll,  and  go  speak  unto  the  house  of  Israel. 

2 So  I opened  my  mouth,  and  he  caused  me 
to  eat  that  roll. 

3 And  he  said  unto  me.  Son  of  man,  cause 
thy  belly  to  eat,  and  fill  thy  bowels  with  this 
roll  that  I give  thee.  Then  did  I eat  it ; and 
it  was  in  my  mouth  as  honey  for  sweet- 
ness. 

4 H And  he  said  unto  me.  Son  of  man,  go, 
get  thee  unto  the  house  of  Israel,  and  speak 
with  my  words  unto  them. 

5 For  thou  art  not  sent  to  a people  of  a 
strange  speech  and  of  a hard  language,  hut 
to  the  house  of  Israel ; 

6 Not  to  many  people  of  a strange  speech 
and  of  a hard  language,  whose  words  thou 
canst  not  understand.  Surely,  had  I sent 
thee  to  them,  they  would  have  hearkened 
unto  thee. 

7 But  the  house  of  Israel  will  not  hearken 
unto  thee ; for  they  will  not  hearken  unto 
me : for  all  the  house  of  Israel  are  impudent 
and  hardhearted. 

8 Behold,  I have  made  thy  face  strong 
against  their  faces,  and  thy  forehead  strong 
against  their  foreheads. 

9 As  an  adamant  harder  than  flint  have  I 
made  thy  forehead  : fear  them  not,  neither 
be  dismayed  at  their  looks,  though  they  be  a 
rebellious  house. 

10  Moreover  he  said  unto  me.  Son  of  man, 
all  my  words  that  I shall  speak  unto  thee  re- 
ceive in  thine  heart,  and  hear  with  thine 
ears. 

11  And  go,  get  thee  to  them  of  the  captiv- 
ity, unto  the  children  of  thy  people,  and 
speak  unto  them,  and  tell  them.  Thus  saith 

636 


the  Lord  God  ; whether  they  will  hear,  or 
whether  they  will  forbear. 

12  Then  the  spirit  took  me  up,  and  I heard 
behind  me  a voice  of  a great  rushing,  saying^ 
Blessed  he  the  glory  of  the  Lord  from  his 
place. 

13  I heard  also  the  noise  of  the  wings  of  the 
living  creatures  that  touched  one  another, 
and  the  noise  of  the  wheels  over  against 
them,  and  a noise  of  a great  rushing. 

14  So  the  spirit  lifted  me  up,  and  took  me 
away,  and  I went  in  bitterness,  in  the  heat 
of  my  spirit ; but  the  hand  of  the  Lord  was 
strong  upon  me. 

15  If  Then  I came  to  them  of  the  captivity 
at  Tel-abib,  that  dwelt  by  the  river  of  Che- 
bar,  and  I sat  where  they  sat,  and  remained 
there  astonished  among  them  seven  days. 

16  And  it  came  to  pass  at  the  end  of  seven 
days,  that  the  word  of  the  Lord  came  unto 
me,  saying, 

17  Son  of  man,  I have  made  thee  a watch- 
man unto  the  house  of  Israel:  therefore 
hear  the  word  at  my  mouth,  and  give  them 
warning  irom  me. 

18  When  I say  unto  the  wicked.  Thou  shalt 
surely  die ; and  thou  givest  him  not  warn- 
ing, nor  speakest  to  warn  the  wicked  from 
his  wicked  way,  to  save  his  life ; the  same 
wicked  man  shall  die  in  his  iniquity ; but 
his  blood  will  I require  at  thine  hand. 

19  Yet  if  thou  warn  the  wicked,  and  he 
turn  not  from  his  wickedness,  nor  from  his 
wicked  way,  he  shall  die  in  his  iniquity ; but 
thou  hast  delivered  thy  soul. 

20  Again,  When  a righteous  man  doth  turn 

from  his  righteousness,  and  commit  iniq- 
uity, and  I lay  a stumblingblock  before  him, 
he  shall  die : because  thou  hast  not  given 
him  warning,  he  shall  die  in  his  sin,  and  his 
righteousness  which  he  hath  done  shall  not 
be  remembered ; but  his  blood  will  I require 
at  thine  hand.  . 

21  Nevertheless,  if  thou  warn  the  righteous 
man,  that  the  righteous  sin  not,  and  he 
doth  not  sin,  he  shall  surely  live,  because 
he  is  warned ; also  thou  hast  delivered  thy 
soul. 

22  If  And  the  hand  of  the  Lord  was  there 

upon  me ; and  he  said  unto  me.  Arise,  go 
forth  into  the  plain,  and  I will  there  talk 
with  thee.  ^ ^ ^ 

23  Then  I arose,  and  went  forth  into  the 
plain : and,  behold,  the  glory  of  the  Lord 
stood  there,  as  the  glory  which  I saw  by  the 
river  of  Chebar : and  I fell  on  my  face. 

24  Then  the  spirit  entered  into  me,  and  set 

me  upon  my  feet,  and  spake  with  me,  and 
said  unto  me,  Go,  shut  thyself  within  thine 
house.  , , , , 

25  But  thou,  O son  of  man,  behold,  they 

shall  put  bands  upon  thee,  and  shall  bind 
thee  with  them,  and  thou  shalt  not  go  out 
among  them : , ^ 

26  And  I will  make  thy  tongue  cleave  to 
the  roof  of  thy  mouth,  that  thou  shalt  be 
dumb,  and  shalt  not  be  to  them  a reprover : 
for  they  are  a rebellious  house. 

27  But  when  I speak  with  thee,  I will  open 
thy  mouth,  and  thou  shalt  say  unto  them, 
Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; He  that  heareth, 
let  him  hear;  and  he  that  forbeareth,  let 
him  forbear:  for  they  are  a rebellious 
house. 


The  type  of  a siege^ 

^ CHAPTER  IV. 


EZEKIEL,  V. 


The  type  of  Jei'usalem's  siege, 

Thou  also,  son  of  man,  take  thee  a tile, 
and  lay  it  before  thee,  and  portray 
upon  it  the  city,  even  Jerusalem : 

2 And  lay  siejte  ag-ainst  it,  and  build  a fort 
against  it,  and  cast  a mount  against  it ; set 
the  camp  also  against  it,  and  set  battering 
rams  against  it  round  about. 

3 Moreover  take  thou  unto  thee  an  iron 
pan,  and  set  it  for  a wall  of  iron  between 
thee  and  the  city : and  set  thy  face  against 
it,  and  it  shall  be  besieged,  and  thou  shalt 
lay  siege  against  it.  This  shall  be  a sign  to 
the  house  of  Israel. 

4 Lie  thou  also  upon  thy  left  side,  and  lay 
the  iniquity  of  the  house  of  Israel  upon  it  : 
according  to  the  number  of  the  days  that 
thou  Shalt  lie  upon  it  thou  shalt  bear  their 
iniquity. 

5 For  I have  laid  upon  thee  the  years  of 
their  iniquity,  according  to  the  number  of 
the  days,  three  hundred  and  ninety  days : 
so  shalt  thou  bear  the  iniquity  of  the  house 
of  Israel. 

6 And  when  thou  hast  accomplished  them, 
lie  again  on  thy  right  side,  and  thou  shalt 
bear  the  iniquity  of  the  house  of  Judah 
forty  days : I have  appointed  thee  each  day 
for  a year. 

7 Therefore  thou  shalt  set  thy  face  toward 
the  siege  of  Jerusalem,  and  thine  arm  shall 
be  uncovered,  and  thou  shalt  prophesy 
against  it. 

8 And,  behold,  I will  lay  bands  upon  thee, 
and  thou  shalt  not  turn  thee  from  one  side 
to  another,  till  thou  hast  ended  the  days  of 
thy  siege. 

9 IT  Take  thou  also  unto  thee  wheat,  and 
barley,  and  beans,  and  lentiles,  and  millet, 
and  fitches,  and  put  them  in  one  vessel,  and 
make  thee  bread  thereof,  according  to  the 
number  of  the  days  that  thou  shalt  lie  upon 
thy  side;  three  hundred  and  ninety  days 
shalt  thou  eat  thereof. 

10  And  thy  meat  which  thou  shalt  eat  shall 
be  by  weight,  twenty  shekels  a day ; from 
time  to  time  shalt  thou  eat  it. 

11  Thou  shalt  drink  also  water  by  measure, 
the  sixth  part  of  a hin : from  time  to  time 
shalt  thou  drink. 

12  And  thou  shalt  eat  it  as  barley  cakes, 
and  thou  shalt  bake  it  with  dung  that  com- 
eth  out  of  man,  in  their  sight. 

13  And  the  Lord  said.  Even  thus  shall  the 
children  of.  Israel  eat  their  defiled  bread 
among  the  Gentiles,  whither  I will  drive 
them. 

14  Then  said  I,  Ah  Lord  God  ! behold,  my 
soul  hath  not  been  polluted : for  from  my 
youth  up  even  till  now  have  I not  eaten  of 
that  which  dieth  of  itself,  or  is  torn  in 
pieces ; neither  came  there  abominable 
flesh  into  my  mouth. 

15  Then  he  said  unto  me,  Lo,  I have  given 
thee  cow’s  dung  for  man’s  dung,  and  thou 
shalt  prepare  thy  bread  therewith. 

16  Moreover  he  said  unto  me.  Son  of  man, 
behold,  I will  break  the  staff  of  bread  in  Je- 
rusalem : and  they  shall  eat  bread  by  weight, 
and  with  care ; and  they  shall  drink  water 
by  measure,  and  with  astonishment : 

17  That  they  may  want  bread  and  water. 


and  of  the  prophet's  hair. 

and  be  astonied  one  with  another,  and  con- 
sume away  for  their  iniquity. 

CHAPTER  V. 

The  type  of  the  prophet's  hair. 

AND  thou,  son  of  man,  take  thee  a sharp 
irjL  knife,  take  thee  a barber’s  razor,  and 
cause  it  to  pass  upon  thine  head  and  upon 
thy  beard  : then  take  thee  balances  to  weigh, 
and  divide  the  hair. 

2 Thou  shalt  burn  with  fire  a third  part  in 
the  midst  of  the  city,  when  the  days  of  the 
siege  are  fulfilled : and  thou  shalt  take  a 
third  part,  and  smite  about  it  with  a knife : 
and  a third  part  thou  shalt  scatter  in  the 
wind;  and  I will  draw  out  a sword  after 
them. 

3 Thou  shalt  also  take  thereof  a few  in 
number,  and  bind  them  in  thy  skirts. 

4 Then  take  of  them  again,  and  cast  them 
into  the  midst  of  the  fire,  and  burn  them  in 
the  fire ; for  thereof  shall  a fire  come  forth 
into  all  the  house  of  Israel. 

5 % Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; This  Jeru- 
salem ; I have  set  it  in  the  midst  of  the  na- 
tions and  countries  that  are  round  about 
her. 

6 And  she  hath  changed  my  judgments  into 
wickedness  more  than  the  nations,  and  my 
statutes  more  than  the  countries  that  ore 
round  about  her : for  they  have  refused  m\' 
judgments  and  my  statutes,  they  have  not 
walked  in  them. 

7 Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; Be- 
cause ye  multiplied  more  than  the  nations 
that  are  round  about  you,  and  have  not 
walked  in  my  statutes,  neither  have  kept 
my  judgments,  neither  jiave  done  accordinif 
to  the  judgments  of  the  nations  that  are 
round  about  you ; 

8 Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; Be- 
hold, I,  even  I,  am  against  thee,  and  will  ex- 
ecute judgments  in  the  midst  of  thee  in  the 
sight  of  the  nations. 

9 And  I will  do  in  thee  that  which  I have 
not  done,  and  whereunto  I will  not  do  any 
more  the  like,  because  of  all  thine  abomin- 
ations. 

10  Therefore  the  fathers  shall  eat  the  sons 
in  the  midst  of  thee,  and  the  sons  shall  eat 
their  fathers ; and  I will  execute  judgments 
in  thee,  and  the  whole  remnant  of  thee  will 
I scatter  into  all  the  winds. 

11  Wherefore,  as  I live,  saith  the  Lord  God  ; 
Surely,  because  thou  hast  defiled  my  sanctu- 
ary with  all  thy  detestable  things,  and  with 
all  thine  abominations,  therefore  will  I also 
diminish  thee;  neither  shall  mine  eye  spare, 
neither  will  I have  any  pity. 

12  t A third  part  of  thee  shall  die  with  the 
pestilence,  and  with  famine  shall  thev  be 
consumed  in  the  midst  of  thee : and  a third 
part  shall  fall  by  the  sword  round  about 
thee;  and  I will  scatter  a third  part  into  all 
the  winds,  and  I will  draw  out  a sword  after 
them. 

13  Thus  shall  mine  anger  be  accomplished, 
and  I will  cause  my  fury  to  rest  upon  them, 
and  I will  be  comforted : and  they  shall  know 
that  I the  Lord  have  spoken  it  in  my  zeal, 
when  I have  accomplished  my  fury  in  them. 

14  Moreover  I will  make  thee  waste,  and  a 
reproach  among  the  nations  that  are  round 
about  thee,  in  the  sight  of  all  that  pass  bVo 


The  judgment  of  Israel. 


EZEKIEL,  VI. 


Her  final  desolation. 


15  So  it  shall  be  a reproach  and  a taunt,  an 
instruction  and  an  astonishment  unto  the 
nations  that  are  round  about  thee,  when  I 
shall  execute  judg-rnents  in  thee  in  ang'er 
and  in  fury  and  in  furious  rebukes.  I the 
Lord  have  spoken  it. 

16  When  I shall  send  upon  them  the  evil 
arrows  of  famine,  which  shall  be  for  their 
destruction,  and  which  I will  send  to  destroy 
you : and  I will  increase  the  famine  upon 
you,  and  will  break  your  staff  of  bread : 

17  So  will  I send  upon  you  famine  and  evil 
beasts,  and  they  shall  bereave  thee;  and 
pestilence  and  blood  shall  pass  through 
thee;  and  I will  bring-  the  sword  upon 
thee.  I the  Lord  have  spoken  it. 

CHAPTER  VI. 

Israel's  idolatry  threatened. 

AND  the  word  of  the  Lord  came  unto  me, 
saying-,  , 

2 Son  of  man,  set  thy  face  toward  the 

mountains  of  Israel,  and  prophesy  against 
them,  ^ ^ , , 

3 And  say,  Ye  mountains  of  Israel,  hear 
the  word  of  the  Lord  God  ; Thus  saith  the 
Lord  God  to  the  mountains  and  to  the  hills, 
to  the  rivers  and  to  the  valleys ; Behold,  I, 
even  I,  will  bring  a sword  upon  you,  and  I 
Will  destroy  your  high  places. 

4 And  your  altars  shall  be  desolate,  and 
your  images  shall  be  broken : and  I will  cast 
down  your  slain  men  before  your  idols. 

5 And  I will  lay  the  dead  carcasses  of  the 

children  of  Israel  before  their  idols ; and  I 
will  scatter  your  bones  round  about  your 
altars.  , . n , ,, 

6 In  all  your  dwellingplaces  the  cities  shall 
be  laid  waste,  and  the  high  places  shall  be 
desolate ; that  your  altars  may  be  laid  waste 
and  made  desolate,  and  your  idols  may  be 
broken  and  cease,  and  your  images  may  be 
cut  down,  and  your  works  may  be  abolished. 

7 And  the  slain  shall  fall  in  the  midst  of 
you,  and  ye  shall  know  that  I am  the  Lord. 

8 t Yet  will  I leave  a remnant,  that  ye 
may  have  some  that  shall  escape  the  sword 
among  the  nations,  when  ye  shall  be  scat- 
tered through  the  countries. 

9 And  they  that  escape  of  you  shall  remem- 

ber me  among  the  nations  whither  they 
shall  be  carried  captives,  because  I am 
broken  with  their  whorish  heart,  which 
hath  departed  from  me,  and  with  their  eyes, 
which  go  a whoring  after  their  idols : and 
they  shall  loathe  themselves  for  the  evils 
which  they  have  committed  in  all  their 
abominations.  , . -r  at. 

10  And  they  shall  know  that  I am  the 
Lord,  and  that  I have  not  said  in  vain  that 
I would  do  this  evil  unto  them. 

11  H Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; Smite  with 
thine  hand,  and  stamp  with  thy  foot,  and 
say,  Alas  for  all  the  evil  abominations  of  the 
house  of  Israel ! for  they  shall  fall  by  the 
sword,  by  the  famine,  and  by  the  pestilence. 

12  He  that  is  far  off  shall  die  of  the  pesti- 
lence ; and  he  that  is  near  shall  fall  by  the 
sword;  and  he  that  remaineth  and  is  be- 
sieged shall  die  by  the  famine : thus  will  I 
accomplish  my  fury  upon  them. 

13  Then  shall  ye  know  that  I am  the  LcyiD, 
when  their  slain  men  shall  be  among  their 
idols  round  about  their  altars,  upon  every 


high  hill,  in  all  the  tops  of  the  paountains, 
and  under  every  green  tree,  and  under  ev- 
ery thick  oak,  the  place  where  they  did 
offer  sweet  savour  to  all  their  idols. 

14  So  will  I stretch  out  my  hand  upon  them, 
and  make  the  land  desolate,  yea,  more  des9- 
late  than  the  wilderness  toward  Diblath,  in 
all  their  habitations : and  they  shall  know 
that  I am  the  Lord. 

CHAPTER  VII. 

The  final  desolation  of  Israel. 

Moreover  the  word  of  the  lord  came 
unto  me,  saying, 

2 Also,  thou  son  of  man,  thus  saith  the 
Lord  God  unto  the  land  of  Israel ; An  end, 
the  end  is  come  upon  the  four  corners  of 
the  land.  , ^ 

3 Now  is  the  end  come  upon  thee,  and  I will 
send  mine  anger  upon  thee,  and  will  judge 
thee  according  to  thy  ways,  and  will  recom- 
pense upon  thee  all  thine  abominations. 

4 And  mine  eye  shall  not  spare  thee,  neither 
will  I have  pity : but  I will  recompense  thy 
ways  upon  thee,  and  thine  abominations 
shall  be  in  the  midst  of  thee : and  ye  shall 
know  that  I am  the  Lord. 

5 Thus  saith  the  Lord  God;  An  evil,  an 
only  evil,  behold,  is  come. 

6 An  end  is  come,  the  end  is  come:  it 
watcheth  for  thee ; behold,  it  is  come. 

7 The  morning  is  come  unto  thee,  O thou 
that  dwellest  in  the  land : the  time  is  come, 
the  day  of  trouble  is  near,  and  not  the 
sounding  again  of  the  mountains. 

8 Now  will  I shortly  pour  out  my  fury  up- 
on thee,  and  accomplish  mine  anger  upon 
thee : and  I will  judge  thee  according  to  thy 
ways,  and  will  recompense  thee  for  all  thine 
abominations. 

9 And  mine  eye  shall  not  spare,  neither 
will  I have  pity:  I will  recompense  thee 
according  to  thy  ways  and  thine  abomina- 
tions that  are  in  the  midst  of  thee ; and  ye 
shall  know  that  I am  the  Lord  that  smit- 
eth. 

10  Behold  the  day,  behold,  it  is  come  : the 
morning  is  gone  forth ; the  rod  hath  blos- 
somed, pride  hath  budded.  . , . 

11  Violence  is  risen  up  into  a rod  of  wicked- 
ness : none  of  them  shall  remain,  nor  of  their 
multitude,  nor  of  any  of  theirs : neither  shall 
there  he  wailing  for  them. 

12  The  time  is  come,  the  day  draweth  near : 
let  not  the  buyer  rejoice,  nor  the  seller 
mourn  : for  wrath  is  upon  all  the  multitude 

thereof.  , , ^ ^ a at,  a 

13  For  the  seller  shall  not  return  to  that 
which  is  sold,  although  they  were  yet  alive : 
for  the  vision  is  touching  the  whole  multi- 
tude thereof,  which  shall  not  return;  nei- 
ther shall  any  strengthen  himself  in  the  in' 
iquity  of  his  life. 

14  They  have  blown  the  trumpet,  even  to 
make  all  ready ; but  none  goeth  to  the  biR- 
tle : for  my  wrath  is  upon  all  the  multitude 
thereof.  , ,, 

15  The  sword  is  without,  and  the  pestilence 
and  the  famine  within:  he  that  is  m the 
field  shall  die  with  the  sword;  and  he  that 
is  in  the  city,  famine  and  pestilence  shall 
devour  him.  ^ i, 

16  t But  they  that  escape  of  them  shall  es- 
cape, and  shall  bo  on  the  mountains  lika 


The  image  of  jealousy, 

doves  of  the  valleys,  all  of  them  mourning', 
every  one  for  his  iniquity. 

17  All  hands  shall  be  feeble,  and  all  knees 
shall  be  weak  u.s  water.  - 

18  They  shall  also  gird  themselves  with  sack- 
cloth, and  horror  shall  cover  them;  and 
shame  shall  he  upon  all  faces,  and  baldness 
upon  all  their  lieads. 

19  They  shall  cast  their  silver  in  the  streets, 
and  their  gold  shall  be  removed:  their 
silver  and  their  gold  shall  not  be  able  to 
deliver  them  in  the  day  of  the  wrath  of  the 
Lord:  they  shall  not  satisfy  their  souls, 
neither  fill  their  bowels : because  it  is  the 
stumblingblock  of  their  iniquity. 

30  1 As  for  the  beauty  of  his  ornament,  he 
set  it  in  majesty : but  they  made  the  images 
of  their  abominations  and  of  their  detest- 
able things  therein : therefore  have  I set  it 
far  from  them. 

31  And  I will  give  it  into  the  hands  of  the 
strangers  for  a prey,  and  to  the  wicked  of 
the  earth  for  a spoil ; and  they  shall  pollute 
it. 

33  My  face  will  I turn  also  from  them,  and 
they  shall  pollute  my  secret  place : for  the 
robbers  shall  enter  into  it,  and  defile  it. 

33  t Make  a chain : for  the  land  is  full  of 
bloody  crimes,  and  the  city  is  full  of  violence. 

34  Wherefore  I will  bring  the  worst  of  the 
heathen,  and  they  shall  possess  their  houses : 
I will  also  make  the  pomp  of  the  strong  to 
cease ; and  their  holy  plaoes  shall  be  defiled. 

35  Destruction  cometh  ; and  they  shall  seek 
peace,  and  there  shall  be  none. 

36  Mischief  shall  come  upon  mischief,  and 
rumour  shall  be  upon  rumour;  then  shall 
they  seek  a vision  of  the  prophet ; but  the 
law  shall  perish  from  the  priest,  and  counsel 
from  the  ancients. 

37  The  king  shall  mourn,  and  the  prince 
shall  be  clothed  with  desolation,  and  the 
hands  of  the  people  of  the  land  shall  be 
troubled:  I will  do  unto  them  after  their 
way,  and  according  to  their  deserts  will  I 
judge  them ; and  they  shall  know  that  I am 
the  Lord. 

CHAPTER  VIII.  • 

Vision  of  the  image  of  jealousy. 

AND  it  came  to  pass  in  the  sixth  year,  in 
the  sixth  month,  in  the  fifth  day  of  the 
month,  as  I sat  in  mine  house,  and  the  elders 
of  Judah  sat  before  me,  that  the  hand  of 
the  Lord  God  fell  there  upon  me. 

3 Then  I beheld,  and  lo  a likeness  as  the  ap- 

Eearance  of  fire:  from  the  appearance  of 
is  loins  even  downward,  fire ; and  from  his 
loins  even  upward,  as  the  appearance  of 
brightness,  as  the  colour  of  amber. 

3 And  he  put  forth  the  form  of  a hand,  and 
took  me  by  a lock  of  mine  head ; and  the 
spirit  lifted  me  up  between  the  earth  and  the 
heaven,  and  brought  me  in  the  visions  of 
God  to  Jerusalem,  to  the  door  of  the  inner 
gate  that  looketh  toward  the  north ; where 
was  the  seat  of  the  image  of  jealousy,  which 
provoketh  to  jealousy. 

4 And,  behold,  the  glory  of  the  God  of  Is- 
rael was  there,  according  to  the  vision  that 
I saw  in  the  plain. 

5 ^ Then  said  he  unto  me.  Son  of  man,  lift 
up  thine  eyes  now  the  way  toward  the  north. 
So  I lifted  up  mine  eyes  the  way  toward  the 


The  chambers  of  imagery. 

north,  and  behold  northward  at  the  gate  of 
the  altar  this  image  of  jealousy  in  the  entry. 

6 He  said  furthermore  unto  me.  Son  of 
man,  seest  thou  what  they  do?  even  the 
great  abominations  that  the  house  of  Israel 
committeth  here,  that  I should  go  far  off 
from  my  sanctuary?  but  turn  thee  yet  again, 
and  thou  shalt  see  greater  abominations- 

7 1 And  he  brought  me  to  the  door  of  the 
court ; and  when  I looked,  behold  a hole  in 
the  wall. 

8 Then  said  he  unto  me,  Son  of  man,  dig 
now  in  the  wall : and  when  I had  digged  in 
the  wall,  behold  a door. 

9 And  he  said  unto  me.  Go  in,  and  behold 
the  wicked  abominations  that  they  do  here. 

10  So  I went  in  and  saw ; and  behold  every 
form  of  creeping  things,  and  abominable 
beasts,  and  all  the  idols  of  the  house  of  Is- 
rael, portrayed  upon  the  wall  round  about. 

11  And  there  stood  before  them  seventy 
men  of  the  ancients  of  the  house  of  Israel, 
and  in  the  midst  of  them  stood  Jaazaniah 
the  son  of  Shaphan,  with  every  man  his 
censer  in  his  hand ; and  a thick  cloud  of  in- 
cense went  up. 

13  Then  said  he  unto  me.  Son  of  man,  hast 
thou  seen  what  the  ancients  of  the  house 
of  Israel  do  in  the  dark,  every  man  in  the 
chambers  of  his  imagery?  for  they  say.  The 
Lord  seeth  us  not;  the  Lord  hath  forsaken 
the  earth. 

13  t He  said  also  unto  me.  Turn  thee  yet 
again,  and  thou  shalt  see  greater  abomina- 
tions that  they  do. 

14  Then  he  brought  me  to  the  door  of  the 
gate  of  the  Lord’s  house  which  was  toward 
the  north ; and,  behold,  there  sat  women 
weeping  for  Tam  muz. 

15  t Then  said  he  unto  me.  Hast  thou  seen 
this,  O son  of  man?  turn  thee  yet  again,  and 
thou  shalt  see  greater  abominations  than 
these. 

16  And  he  brought  me  into  the  inner  court 
of  the  Lord’s  house,  and,  behold,  at  the 
door  of  the  temple  of  the  Lord,  between 
the  porch  and  the  altar,  were  about  five  and 
twenty  men,  with  their  backs  toward  the 
temple  of  the  Lord,  and  their  faces  toward 
the  east;  and  they  worshipped  the  sun  to- 
ward the  east. 

17  1 Then  he  said  unto  me.  Hast  thou  seen 
this,  O son  of  man  ? Is  it  a light  thing  to  the 
house  of  Judah  that  they  commit  the  abom- 
inations which  they  commit  here  ? for  they 
have  filled  the  land  with  violence,  and  have 
returned  to  provoke  me  to  anger : and,  lo, 
they  put  the  branch  to  their  nose. 

18  Therefore  wiU  I also  deal  in  fury : mine 
eye  shall  not  spare,  neither  will  I have  pity  : 
and  though  they  cry  in  mine  ears  with  a 
loud  voice,  yet  will  I not  hear  them. 

CHAPTER  IX. 

The  marked  preserved. 

He  cried  also  in  mine  ears  with  a loud 
voice,  saying,  Cause  them  that  have- 
charge  over  the  city  to  draw  near,  even  every 
man  with  his  destroying  weapon  in  his  hand. 

3 And,  behold,  six  men  came  from  the  way 
of  the  higher  gate,  which  lieth  toward  the 
north,  and  every  man  a slaughter  weapon 
in  his  hand  ; and  one  man  ^mong  them  'iras 
clothed  with  linen,  witn  a writer’s  mkhorn 
539 


EZEKIEL,  IX. 


EzekieVs  vision. 


EZEKIEL,  X.  Vision  of  the  cherubim. 


by  his  side : and  they  went  in,  and  stood  be- 
side the  brazen  altar. 

3 And  the  glory  of  the  God  of  Israel  was 
gone  up  from  the  cherub,  whereupon  he  was, 
t^o  the  threshold  of  the  house.  And  he  call- 
ed to  the  man  clothed  with  linen,  which  had 
the  writer’s  inkhorn  by  his  side ; 

4 And  the  Lord  said  unto  him.  Go  through 
the  midst  of  the  city,  through  the  midst  of 
Jerusalem,  and  set  a mark  upon  the  fore- 
heads of  the  men  that  sigh  and  that  cry  for 
all  the  abominations  that  be  done  in  the 
midst  thereof. 

5 t And  to  the  others  he  said  in  mine  hear- 
ing, Go  ye  after  him  through  the  city,  and 
smite : let  not  your  eye  spare,  neither  have 
ye  pity : 

6 Slay  utterly  old  and  young,  both  maids, 
and  little  children,  and  women : but  come  not 
near  any  man  upon  whom  is  the  mark ; and 
begin  at  my  sanctuary.  Then  they  began  at 
the  ancient  men  which  were  before  the  house. 

7 And  he  said  unto  them,  Defile  the  house, 
and  fill  the  courts  with  the  slain:  go  ye  forth. 
And  they  went  forth,  and  slew  in  the  city. 

8 t And  it  came  to  pass,  while  they  were 
slaying  them,  and  I was  left,  that  I fell  upon 
my  face,  and  cried,  and  said.  Ah  Lord  God  ! 
wilt  thou  destroy  all  the  residue  of  Israel  in 
thy  pouring  out  of  thy  fury  upon  Jerusalem  ? 

9 Then  said  he  unto  me.  The  iniquity  of  the 
house  of  Israel  and  Judah  is  exceeding  great, 
and  the  land  is  full  of  blood,  and  the  city  full 
of  perverseness : for  they  say,The  Lord  hath 
forsaken  the  earth,  and  the  Lord  seeth  not. 

10  And  as  for  me  also,  mine  eye  shall  not 
spare,  neither  will  I have  pity,  but  I will  rec- 
ompense their  way  upon  their  head. 

11  And,  behold,  the  man  clothed  with  linen, 
which  had  the  inkhorn  by  his  side,  reported 
the  matter,  saying,  I ha\'e  done  as  thou  hast 
commanded  me. 


CHAPTER  X. 


Visio7i  of  the  coals  of  fire. 

Then  I looked,  and,  behold,  in  the  firma- 
ment that  was  above  the  head  of  the 
cherubim  there  appeared  over  them  as  it 
were  a sapphire  stone,  as  the  appearance  of 
the  likeness  of  a throne. 

2 And  he  spake  unto  the  man  clothed  with 
linen,  and  said,  Go  in  between  the  wheels, 
even  under  the  cherub,  and  fill  thine  hand 
with  coals  of  fire  from  between  the  cheru- 
bim, and  scatter  them  over  the  city.  And 
he  went  in  in  my  sight. 

3 Now  the  cherubim  stood  on  the  right  side 
of  the  house,  when  the  man  went  in ; and 
the  cloud  filled  the  inner  court. 

'4  Then  the  glory  of  the  Lord  went  up  from 
the  cherub,  and  stood  over  the  threshold  of 
the  house;  and  the  house  was  filled  with  the 
cloud,  and  the  court  was  full  of  the  bright- 
ness of  the  Lord’s  glory. 

5 And  the  sound  of  the  cherubim’s  wings 
was  heard  eve7i  to  the  outer  court,  as  the 
voice  of  the  Almighty  God  when  he  speaketh. 
6 And  it  came  to  pass,  that  when  he  had 
commanded  the  man  clothed  with  linen,  say- 
ing, Take  fire  from  between  the  wheels,  from 
between  the  cherubim ; then  he  went  in,  and 


stood  beside  the  wheels. 

7 And  one  cherub  stretched  forth  his  hand 
from  between  the  cherubim  unto  the  fire 

540 


that  was  between  the  cherubim,  and  took 
thereof.,  and  put  it  into  the  hands  of  him  that 
was  clothed  with  linen ; who  took  it,  and 
went  out. 

8 1 And  there  appeared  in  the  cherubim  the 
form  of  a man’s  hand  under  their  wings. 

9 And  when  I looked,  behold  the  four 
wheels  by  the  cherubim,  one  wheel  by  one 
cherub,  and  another  wheel  by  another  cher- 
ub : and  the  appearance  of  the  wheels  was 
as  the  colour  of  a beryl  stone. 

10  And  as  for  their  appearances,  they  four 
had  one  likeness,  as  if  a wheel  had  been  in 
the  midst  of  a wheel. 

11  When  they  went,  they  went  upon  their 
four  sides ; they  turned  not  as  they  went,  but 
to  the  place  whither  the  head  looked  they 
followed  it ; they  turned  not  as  they  went. 

12  And  their  whole  body,  and  their  backs, 
and  their  hands,  and  their  wings,  and  the 
wheels,  were  full  of  eyes  round  about,  ev67i 
the  wheels  that  they  four  had. 

13  As  for  the  wheels,  it  was  cried  unto  them 
in  my  hearing,  O wheel. 

14  And  every  one  had  four  faces : the  first 

face  was  the  face  of  a cherub,  and  the  sec- 
ond face  was  the  face  of  a man,  and  the 
third  the  face  of  a lion,  and  the  fourth  the 
face  of  an  eagle.  . 

15  And  the  cherubim  were  lifted  up.  This 
is  the  living  creature  that  I saw  by  the  river 
of  Chebar. 

16  And  when  the  cherubim  went,  the  wheels 

went  by  them : and  when  the  cherubim  lift- 
ed up  their  wings  to  mount  up  from  the 
earth,  the  same  wheels  also  turned  not  from 
beside  them.  ^ , 

17  When  they  stood,  these  stood ; and  when 
they  were  lifted  up,  these,  lifted  up  them- 
selves also : for  the  spirit  of  the  living  crea- 
ture was  in  them. 

18  Then  the  glory  of  the  Lord  departed 
from  off  the  threshold  of  the  house,  and 
stood  over  the  cherubim. 

19  And  the  cherubim  lifted  up  their  wings, 

and  mounted  up  from  the  earth  in  my  sight : 
when  they  went  out,  the  wheels  also  wer'e  be- 
side them,  and  every  one  stood  at  the  door  of 
the  east  gate  of  the  Lord’s  house ; and  the 
glory  of  the  God  of  Israel  was  over  them 
above.  ^ ^ -r 

20  This  is  the  living  creature  that  I saw  un- 
der the  God  of  Israel  by  the  river  of  Chebar ; 
and  I knew  that  they  were  the  cherubim. 

21  Every  one  had  four  faces  apiece,  and 
everyone  four  wings;  and  the  likeness  of 
the  hands  of  a man  was  under  their  wings. 

22  And  the  likeness  of  their  faces  was 
same  faces  which  I saw  by  the  river  of  Che- 
bar, their  appearances  and  themselves : they 
went  every  one  straight  forward. 

CHAPTER  XI. 

The  princes'  sin  and  judgment. 

Moreover  the  spirit  lifted  me  up,  and 
brought  me  unto  the  east  gate  ot  the 
Lord’s  house,  which  looketh  eastward : and 
behold  at  the  door  of  the  gate  five  and  twen- 
ty men;  among  whom  I sawJaazamah  the 
son  of  Azur,  and  Pelatiah  the  son  of  Benaiah, 
princes  of  the  people. 

2 Then  said  he  unto  me.  Son  of  man,  these 
are  the  men  that  devise  mischief,  and  give 
wicked  counsel  in  this  city  i 


A remna?it  shall  be  saved. 


3 Which  say,  It  is  not  near ; let  us  build 
houses : this  city  is  the  caldron,  and  we  be 
the  flesh. 

4 t Therefore  prophesy  ag-ainst  them, 
prophesy,  O son  of  man. 

5 And  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord  fell  upon  me, 
and  said  unto  me,  Speak;  Thus  saith  the 
Lorn) ; Thus  have  ye  said,  O house  of  Israel  : 
tor  I know  the  thing's  that  come  into  your 
nund,  everif  one  of  them. 

6 Ye  have  multiplied  your  slain  in  this  city, 
and  ye  have  filled  the  streets  thereof  with 
the  slain. 

y Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; Your 
slam  whom  ye  have  laid  in  the  midst  of  it, 
they  are  the  flesh,  and  this  city  is  the  cal- 
dron : but  I will  bring-  you  forth  out  of  the 
midst  of  it. 

8 Ye  have  feared  the  sword ; and  I will 
n ^ sword  upon  you,  saith  the  Lord  God. 

9 And  I will  bring*  you  out  of  the  midst 
th^pf,  and  deliver  you  into  the  hands 
ot'^trang'ers,  and  will  execute  judg-ments 
among-  you. 

10  \e  shall  fall  by  the  sword  ; I will  judg’e 
you  in  the  border  of  Israel ; and  ye  shall 
know  that  I am  the  Lord. 

11  This  city  shall  not  be  your  caldron,  nei- 
ther  shall  ye  be  the  flesh  in  the  midst  there- 
Isra^^^  I will  judge  you  in  the  border  of 

13  And  ye  shall  know  that  I am  the  Lord  ; 
for  ye  have  not  walked  in  my  statutes,  nei- 
ther  executed  my  judgments,  but  have  done 
after  the  manners  of  the  heathen  that  arc 
round  about  you. 

1 came  to  pass,  when  I prophesied, 

S n Benaiah  died.  Then 

tell  I down  upon  my  face,  and  cried  with  a 
loud  voice,  and  said,  Ah  Lord  God!  wilt 
thou  make  a full  end  of  the  remnant  of 

1 81*3,01  ; 

14  Again  the  word  of  the  Lord  came  unto 
me,  saying, 

15  Son  of  man,  thy  brethren,  even  thy  breth- 
reu,  the  men  of  thy  kindred,  and  all  the 
house  of  Israel  wholly,  are  they  unto  whom 
the  inhabitants  of  Jerusalem  have  said.  Get 
you  tar  from  the  Lord  : unto  us  is  this  land 
given  in  possession. 

16  Therefore  say,  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; 
Althoug^h  I have  cast  them  far  off  among 
the  heathen,  and  although  I have  scattered 
them  among  the  countries,  yet  will  I be  to 
them  as  a little  sanctuary  in  the  countries 
where  they  shall  come. 

17  Therefore  say.  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; 

1 will  even  gather  you  from  the  people,  and 
assen^le  you  out  of  the  countries  where  ve 
na\^  ^^en  scattered,  and  I will  give  you  the 
land  of  Israel. 

18  And  they  shall  come  thither,  and  they 
Shall  take  away  all  tffe  detestable  things 
thereof  and  all  the  abominations  thereof 
irom  thence. 

I will  give  them  one  heart,  and  I 
will  put  a new  spirit  within  you ; and  I will 
take  the  stony  heart  out  of  their  flesh,  and 
will  give  them  a heart  of  flesh  : ' 

30  That  they  may  walk  in  my  statutes,  and 
keep  mine  ordinances,  and  do  them : and 
God  people,  and  I will  be  their 

21  But  as  for  them  whose  heart  walketh 


EZEKIEL,  XII. 


Zedehiah's  ca/jiirnty  typifted. 


after  the  heart  of  their  detestable  things 
and  their  abominations,  I will  recompense 
I ord  God  their  own  heads,  saith  the 

33  1 Then  did  the  cherubim  lift  up  their 
wings,  and  the  wheels  beside  them ; and  the 
glory  of  the  God  of  Israel  was  over  them 
above. 

33  And  the  glory  of  the  Lord  went  up  from 
the  midst  of  the  city,  and  stood  upon  the 

which  is  on  the  east  side  of  the 

34  i Afterwards  the  spirit  took  me  up,  and 
brought  me  in  a vision  by  the  Spirit  of  God 
into  Chaldea,  to  them  of  the  captivity.  So 

^ went  up  from  me. 

35  Then  I spake  unto  them  of  the  captivity 
all  the  thing's  that  the  Lord  had  shewed  me. 


CHAPTER  XII. 

ZedeMah’s  captivity  typified. 

The  word  of  the  Lord  also  came  unto 
me,  saying, 

^ dwellest  in  the  midst  of 

a :^bellious  house,  which  have  eyes  to  see 
and  see  not;  they  have  ears  to  hear,  and 
o a rebellious  house. 

6 J^erefore,  thou  son  of  man,  prepare  thee 
stuff  for  removing,  and  remove  by  day  in 
their  sig’ht ; and  thou  shalt  remove  from  thv 
place  to  another  place  in  their  sight:  it  may 
be  they  will  consider,  though  they  be  a re- 
bellious house. 

4 Then  shalt  thou  bring  forth  thv  stuff  bv 
day  in  their  sight,  as  stuff  for  removing  ; and 
thou  shalt  go  forth  at  even  in  their  sight,  as 
they  that  go  forth  into  captivity. 

5 Dig  thou  through  the  wall  in  their  sight, 
and  carry  out  thereby.  ^ 

6 In  their  sight  shalt  thou  bear  it  upon  thv 
shoulders,  and  carry  it  forth  in  the  twilight : 
thou  shalt  cover  thy  face,  that  thou  see  not 
the  ground : for  I have  set  thee  for  a sign 
unto  the  house  of  Israel.  ® 

7 And  I did  so  as  I was  commanded:  I 
brougM  forth  my  stuff  by  day,  as  stuff  for 
captivity,  and  in  the  even  I digged  through 
the  wall  with  mine  hand ; I brought  it  forth 
^,2  twilight,  and  1 bare  it  upon  mv 
shoulder  in  their  sight. 

8 t And  in  the  morning  came  the  word  of 
the  Lord  unto  me,  saying, 

™an,  hath  not  the  house  of  Israel, 
the  rebellious  house,  said  unto  thee.  What 
doest  thou  ? 

10  Say  thou  unto  them.  Thus  saith  the  Lord 
COD ; This  burden  concerneth  the  prince  in 
Jerusalem,  and  all  the  house  of  Israel  that 
are  among  them. 

11  Say,  1 am  your  sign  : like  as  I have  done, 
so  shall  it  be  done  unto  them : they  shall  re- 
move and  go  into  captivity. 

13  And  the  prince  that  is  among  them  shall 
bear  upon  Ms  shoulder  in  the  twilight,  and 
shall  go  forth : .they  shall  dig  through  the 
wall  to  carryout  thereby : he  shall  cover  his 
tace,  that  he  see  not  the  ground  with  his 
eyes. 

13  My  net  also  will  I spread  upon  him,  and 
he  shall  be  taken  in  my  snare : and  I will 
bring  him  to  Babylon  to  the  land  of  the 
Chaldeans ; yet  shall  he  not  see  it,  though  he 
shall  die  there. 

14  And  1 will  scatter  toward  every  wind  all 
541 


Desolation  of  the  land. 


EZEKIEL,  XIII. 

that  are  about  him  to  help  him,  and  all  his 
bands ; and  I will  draw  out  the  sword  after 
theoi.  , ^ T 

15  And  they  shall  know  that  I am  the  Lord, 
when  I shall  scatter  them  among  the  na- 
tions, and  disperse  them  in  the  countries. 

16  But  I will  leave  a few  men  of  them  from 

the  sword,  from  the  famine,  and  from  the 
pestilence ; that  they  may  declare  all  their 
abominations  ^mong  the  heathen  whither 
they  come ; and  they  shall  know  that  1 am 
the  Lord.  , ^ ^ 

17  1 Moreover  the  word  of  the  Lord  came 

to  me,  saying,  , ^ 

18  Son  of  man,  eat  thy  bread  with  quaking, 

and  drink  thy  water  with  trembling  and 
with  carefulness;  ^ i ^ 

19  And  say  unto  the  people  of  the  land. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  of  the  inhabitants 
of  Jerusalem,  and  of  the  land  of  Israel; 

They  shall  eat  their  bread  with  carefulness, 
and  drink  their  water  with  astonishmmit, 
that  her  land  may  be  desolate  from  all  that 
is  therein,  because  of  the  violence  of  all 
them  that  dwell  therein.  x. 

20  And  the  cities  that  are  inhabited  shall  be 
laid  waste,  and  the  land  shall  be  desolate ; 
and  ye  shall  know  that  I am  the  Lord. 

21 1 And  the  word  of  the  Lord  came  unto 

me,  saying,  , , xt,  x 

22  Son  of  man,  what  is  that  proverb  that  ye 
have  in  the  land  of  Israel,  saying.  The  days 
are  prolonged,  and  every  vision  faileth  ? 

23  Tell  them  therefore.  Thus  saith  the  Lord 
God  ; I will  make  this  proverb  to  cease,  and 
thev  shall  no  more  use  it  as  a proverb  in 
Israel ; but  say  unto  them.  The  days  are  at 
hand,  and  the  effect  of  every  vision. 

24  For  there  shall  be  no  more  any  vain 

vision  nor  flattering  divination  within  the 
house  of  Israel.  ^ , xxu^ 

25  For  I am  the  Lord  : I will  speak,  and  the 
word  that  I shall  speak  shall  coine  to  pass ; 
it  shall  be  no  more  prolonged:  for  in  your 
days,  O rebellious  house,  will  say  the 
word,  and  will  perform  it,  saith  the  Lord 

^6^* Again  the  word  of  the  Lord  came  to 

me,  saying,  ^ xn  -l.  x? 

27  Son  of  man,  behold,  they  of  the  house  of 
Israel  say.  The  vision  that  he  seeth  ^ for 
many  days  to  come^  and  he  prophesieth  of 
the  times  that  are  far  off. 

28  Therefore  say  unto  them,  Thus  saith  the 
Lord  God  ; There  shall  none  of  my  words  be 
prolonged  any  more,  but  the  word  which  I 
have  spoken  shall  be  done,  saith  the  Lord 
God. 

CHAPTER  XIII. 

The  reproof  of  false  prophets, 

AND  the  word  of  the  Lord  came  unto  me, 

saying,  . x xx.  v, 

2 Son  of  man,  prophesy  against  the  proph- 
ets of  Israel  that  prophesy,  and  say  thou 
unto  them  that  prophesy  out  of  them  own 
hearts,  Hear  ye  tlie  word  of  t^  Lord  ; 

3 Thus  saith  the  Lord  God;  Woe  unto  the 

foolish  prophets,  that  follow  their  own  spir- 
it, and  have  seen  nothing  I xx.  x. 

4 O Israel,  thy  prophets  are  like  the  foxes 

in  the  deserts.  . 

5 Ye  have  not  gone  up  into  the  gaps,  nei- 
ther made  up  the  hedge  for  the  house  of  Is- 

542 


False  prophets  reproved, 

rael  to  stand  in  the  battle  in  the  day  of  the 
Lord.  , , . . 

6 They  have  seen  vanity  and  lying  divina- 

tion, saying,  The  Lord  saith : and  the  Lord 
hath  not  sent  them : and  they  have  made 
others  to  hope  that  they  would  confirm  the 
word.  . . ^ - 

7 Have  ye  not  seen  a vain  vision,  and  have 

ye  not  spoken  a lying  divination,  whereas 
ye  say.  The  Lord  saith  it;  albeit  I have  not 
spoken?  ^ ^ nn. 

8 Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; Be- 
cause ye  have  spoken  vanity,  and  seen  lies, 
therefore,  behold,  I am  against  you,  saith 
the  Lord  God. 

9 And  mine  hand  shall  be  upon  the  proph- 
ets that  see  vanity,  and  that  divine  lies: 
they  shall  not  be  in  the  assembly  of  my 
people,  neither  shall  they  be  written  in  the 
writing  of  the  house  of  Israel,  neither  shall 
they  enter  into  the  land  of  Israel;  and  ye 
shall  know  that  I am  the  Lord  God. 

10  t Because,  even  because  they  have 

seduced  my  people,  saying,  Peace;  and 
there  was  no  peace ; and  one  built  up  a 
wall,  and,  lo,  others  daubed  it  with  untem- 
pered mortar:  , . , , .X  -XX. 

11  Say  unto  them  which  daub  it  with  un- 

tempered mortar,  that  it  shall  fall:  fRei^ 
shall  be  an  overflowing  shower;  and  ye,  O 
great  hailstones,  shall  fall ; and  a stormy 
wind  shall  rend  it,  . ^ „ , ,,  .x  x 

12  Lo,  when  the  wall  is  fallen,  shall  it  not 
be  said  unto  you,  Where  is  the  daubing 
wherewith  ye  have  daubed  it? 

13  Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  God;  1 

will  even  rend  it  with  a stormy  wind  m 
my  fury ; and  there  shall  be  an  overflowing 
shower  in  mine  anger,  and  great  hailstones 
in  my  fury  to  consume  it.  „ xi.  + 

14  So  will  I break  down  the  waU  that  ye 

have  daubed  with  untempered  mortar,  and 
bring  it  down  to  the  ground,  so  that  the 
foundation  thereof  shall  be  discovered,  and 
it  shall  fall,  and  ye  shall  be  consumed  m the 
midst  thereof : and  ye  shall  know  that  I am 
the  Lord.  , ,, 

15  Thus  will  I accomplish  my  wrath  upoa 
the  wall,  and  upon  them  that  have  daubed  it 
with  un tempered  mortar,  and  will  say  RDto 
you.  The  wall  is  no  more,  neither  they  that 

^l^^owit,  the  prophets  of  Israel  which 
prophesy  concerning  Jerusalem,  and  which 
see  visions  of  peace  for  her,  and  there  is  no 
peace,  saith  the  Lord  God. 

17  t Likewise,  thou  son  of  man,  set  thy  face 

against  the  daughters  of  thy  people,  which 
prophesy  outof  their  own  heart;  and  proph- 
esy thou  against  them,  

18  And  say.  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; Y oe 
to  the  women  that  sew  pillows  to  ml  arm- 
holes, and  make  kerthiefs  Rpon  the  head  or 
every  stature  to  hunt  souls!  -Will  ye  hhnt 
the  souls  of  my  people,  and  will  ye  save  the 
souls  alive  that  come  unto  you  ? 

19  And  will  ye  pollute  me  among  my  peo- 
ple for  handfuls  of  barley  and  for  pieces  ot 
bread,  to  slay  the  souls  should  not  die, 
and  to  save  the  souls  alive  that 

live,  by  your  lying  to  mj^  people  that  hear 

^^^herefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  God, 
Behold,  I am  against  your  pillows;  where- 


ExJiortation  to  repentanceo 

with  ye  there  hunt  the  souls  to  make  them 
fly,  and  I will  tear  them  from  your  arms, 
and  will  let  the  souls  g'O,  even  the  souls  that 
ye  hunt  to  make  them  fly. 

21  Your  kerchiefs  also  will  I tear,  and  de- 
liver  my  people  out  of  your  hand,  and  they 
shall  be  no  more  in  your  hand  to  be  hunted ; 
and  ye  shall  know  that  I am  the  Lord. 

22  Because  with  lies  ye  have  made  the  heart 
of  the  rig-hteous  sad,  whom  I have  not  made 
sad ; and  strengtliened  the  hands  of  the  wick- 
ed, that  he  should  not  return  from  his  wick- 
ed w^ay,  by  promising  him  life ; 

23  Therefore  ye  shall  see  no  more  vanitv, 
nor  divine  divinations : for  I will  deliver  m> 
people  out  of  your  hand : and  ye  shall  know 
that  I am  the  Lord. 

CHAPTER  XIV. 

Israel  exhorted  to  repent, 

Then  came  certain  of  the  elders  of  Israel 
unto  me,  and  sat  before  me. 

2 And  the  word  of  the  Lord  came  unto 
me,  saying, 

3 Son  of  man,  these  men  have  set  up  their 
idols  in  their  heart,  and  put  the  stumbling- 
biock  of  their  iniquity  before  their  face: 
should  I be  inquired  of  at  all  by  them? 

4 Therefore  speak  unto  them,  and  say  unto 
them.  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; Every  man 
of  the  house  of  Israel  that  setteth  up  his 
idols  in  his  heart,  and  putteth  the  stumbling- 
block  of  his  iniquity  before  his  face,  and 
cometh  to  the  prophet;  I the  Lord  will  an- 
swer  him  that  cometh,  according  to  the 
multitude  of  his  idols; 

5 That  I may  take  the  house  of  Israel  in 
their  own  heart,  because  they  are  all  es- 
tranged from  me  through  their  idols. 

6 t Therefore  say  unto  the  house  of  Israel, 

X bus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; Repent,  and  turn 
yours^ves  from  your  idols;  and  turn  away 
your  faces  from  all  your  abominations. 

< For  every  one  of  the  house  of  Israel,  or 
ot  the  stranger  that  sojourneth  in  Israel, 
which  separateth  himself  from  me,  and 
setteth  up  his  idols  in  his  heart,  and  putteth 
the  stumblingblock  of  his  iniquity  before 
cometh  to  a prophet  to  inquire 
of  him  concerning  me;  I the  Lord  will  an- 
SAver  him  by  myself: 

^ against  that  man, 

and  will  make  him  a sign  and  a proverb, 
and  I will  cut  him  off  from  the  midst  of  mv 
Lo^^’  and  ye  shall  know  that  I am  the 

9 And  if  the  prophet  be  deceived  when  he 
hath  spoken  a thing,  I the  Lord  have  de- 
ceived that  prophet,  and  I will  stretch  out 
my  hand  upon  him,  and  will  destroy  him 
the  midst  of  my  people  Israel. 

10  And  they  shall  bear  the  punishment  of 
their  iniquity:  the  punishment  of  the 
prophet  shall  be  even  as  the  punishment 
ot  him  that  seeketh  unto  him ; 

11  That  the  house  of  Israel  may  go  no  more 
astray  from  me,  neither  be  polluted  any 
more  with  all  their  transgressions ; but  that 
they  may  be  niy  people,  and  I may  be  their 
God,  saith  the  Lord  God. 

12 1 The  word  of  the  Lord  came  again  to 
me,  saying, 

13  Son  of  man,  when  the  land  sinneth 
against  me  by  trespassing  grievously,  then 


EZEKIEL,  XVo  Ood's  irrevocable :)uaQments^ 

will  I stretch  out  mine  hand  upon  it,  and 
will  break  the  staff  of  the  bread  thereof, 
and  will  send  famine  upon  it,  and  will  cut 
off  man  and  beast  from  it: 

14  Though  these  three  men,  Noah,  Haniel 
and  Job,  were  in  it,  they  should  deliver  hut 
their  own  souls  by  their  righteousness,  saith 
the  Lord  God. 

15  t If  I cause  noisome  beasts  to  pass 
land,  and  they  spoil  it,  so  that 

it  be  desolate,  that  no  man  may  pass  through 
because  of  the  beasts : 

16  Though  these  three  men  were  in  it,  as  I 
live,  saith  the  Lord  God,  they  shall  deliver 
pithp  sons  nor  daughters;  they  only  shall 

land  shall  be  desolate. 

17  1 Or  if  I bring  a sword  upon  that  land, 
X Sword,  go  through  the  land;  so 

that  I cut  off  man  and  beast  from  it: 

18  Though  these  three  men  were  in  it,  as  I 
live,  saith  the  Lord  God,  they  shall  deliA'^er 
neither  sons  nor  daughters,  but  they  only 
shall  be  deliyered  themselves. 

19  IF  Or  if  1 send  a pestilence  into  that  land, 
nut  my  fury  upon  it  in  blood,  to 

cut  off  from  it  man  and  beast : 

20  Though  Noah,  Daniel,  and  Job,  were  in 
It,  as  I live,  saith  the  Lord  God,  thev  shall 
deliver  neither  son  nor  daughter ; theV  shall 
but  deliver  their  own  souls  by  their  right- 
eousness. 

21  For  thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; How  much 
more  when  I send  my  four  sore  judgments 
upon  Jerusalem,  the  sword,  and  the  famine, 
and  the  noisome  beast,  and  the  pestilence, 
to  cut  off  from  it  man  and  beast? 

22  1 Yet,  behold,  therein  shall  be  left  a 
remnant  that  shall  be  brought,  forth,  both 
sons  and  daughters:  behold,  they  shall  come 
forth  unto  you,  and  ye  shall  see  their  way 
and  their  doings : and  ye  shall  be  comforted 
concerning  the  evil  that  I have  brought 
upon  Jerusalem,  even  concerning  all  that  I 
haA^e  brought  upon  it. 

23  And  they  shall  comfort  you,  when  ye 
see  their  ways  and  their  doings : and  ye  shall 

i^^xY  ^ have  not  done  without  cause 
all  that  1 have  done  in  it,  saith  the  Lord 
God. 

CHAPTER  XV. 

The  rejection  of  Jerusalem. 

AND  the  word  of  the  Lord  came  unto  me, 
saying, 

2 Son  of  man.  What  is  the  vine  tree  more 
than  any  tree,  or  than  a branch  which  is 
among  the  trees  of  the  forest? 

3 Shall  wood  be  taken  thereof  to  do  any 
work?  or  will  men  take  a pin  of  it  to  hang 
any  vessel  thereon  ? 

4 Behold,  it  is  cast  into  the  fire  for  fuel  • 
the  fire  de\-oureth  both  the  ends  of  it,  and 
the  midst  of  it  is  burned.  Is  it  meet  for 
any  work? 

5 Behold,  when  it  was  whole,  it  was  meet 
for  no  work : how  much  less  shall  it  be  meet 
yet  for  any  work,  when  the  fire  hath  de- 
voured it,  and  it  is  burned  ? 

6 1 Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; As 
the  vine  tree  among  the  trees  of  the  forest, 
which  I have  given  to  the  fire  for  fuel,  so 
will  I give  the  inhabitants  of  Jerusalem. 

7 And  I will  set  my  face  against  them  ; they 
shall  go  out  from  one  fire,  and  another  fire 

543 


Ood*s  love  to  Jerusalem. 


EZEKIEL,  XVI. 

3hall  devour  them ; and  ye  shall  know  that 
I am  the  Lord,  when  I set  my  face  against 

^8^Sd  I will  make  the  land  desolate,  be- 
cause they  have  committed  a trespass,  saith 
the  Lord  God. 


Her  monstrous  whoredom. 


CHAPTER  XVI. 

God's  compassion  to  Jerusalem. 

A GAIN  the  word  of  the  Lord  came  unto 

J\.  me,  saying,  ^ ^ , i 

3 Son  of  man,  cause  Jerusalem  to  know  her 
abominations,  , ^ ^ ^ 4. 

3 And  say.  Thus  saith  the  Lord  Gqp  unto 
Jerusalem ; Thy  birth  and  thy  nativity  w of 
the  land  of  Canaan ; thy  father  was  an  Am- 
orite,  and  thy  mother  a Hittite. 

4 And  as  for  thy  nativity,  in  the  day  thou 
wast  born  thy  navel  was  not  cut,  neither 
wast  thou  washed  in  water  to  supple  thee ; 
thou  wast  not  salted  at  all,  nor  swaddled  at 
all 

5 None  eve  pitied  thee,  to  do  any  of  these 
unto  thee“,  to  have  compassion  upon  thee ; 
but  thou  wast  cast  out  in  the  open  field,  to 
the  loathing  of  thy  person,  in  the  day  that 
thou  wast  born.  , , 

6 11  And  when  I passed  by  thee,  and  saw  thee 
polluted  in  thine  own  blood,  I said  unto 
thee  when  thou  wast  in  thy  blood.  Live ; yoa, 

I said  unto  thee  when  thou  wast  in  thy 

^T^f^av^  caused  thee  to  multiply  as  the 
bud  of  the  field,  and  thou  hast  increased  and 
waxen  great,  and  thou  art  come  to  excellent 
ornaments:  thy  breasts  are  fashioned,  and 
thine  hair  is  grown,  whereas  thou  wast 
naked  and  bare.  , , 

8 Now  when  I passed  by  thee,  and  looked 
upon  thee,  behold,  thy  time  was  the  time  01 
love ; and  I spread  my  skirt  over  thee,  and 
covered  thy  nakedness:  yea,  I sware  phfo 
thee,  and  entered  into  a covenant  with  thee, 
saith  the  Lord  God, and  thou  becamest  mine. 

9 Then  washed  I thee  with  water ; yea,  i 
thoroughly  washed  away  thy  blood  from 
thee,  and  I anointed  thee  with  oil. 

10  I clothed  thee  also  with  broidered  work, 
and  shod  thee  with  badgers’  skin,  and  I gird- 
ed thee  about  with  fine  linen,  and  I covered 
thee  with  silk. 

11  I decked  thee  also  with  ornaments,  and 

I put  bracelets  upon  thy  hands,  and  a chain 
on  thy  neck.  , j ^ 

13  And  I put  a jewel  on  thy  forehead,  and 
earrings  in  thine  ears,  and  a beautiful  crown 
upon  thine  head.  , , , ...  1 j 

13  Thus  wast  thou  decked  with  gold  and 

silver;  and  thy  raiment  was  of  Ane  linen, 
and  silk,  and  broidered  work;  thou  didst  eat 
fine  flour,  and  honey,  and  oil ; and  thou  wast 
exceeding  beautiful,  and  thou  didst  prosper 
into  a kingdom.  " . ^ 

14  And  thy  renown  went  forth  among  the 
heathen  for  thy  beauty:  for  it  was  perfect 
through  my  comeliness,  which  I had  put  up- 
on thee,  saith  the  Lord  God. 

15  1 But  thou  didst  trust  in  thine  own  beau- 
ty, and  playedst  the  harlot  because  of  thy 
renown,  and  pouredst  out  thy  fornications 
on  every  one  that  passed  by ; his  it  was. 

16  And  of  thy  garments  thou  didst  take,  and 
deckedst  thy  high  places  with  divers  col- 
ours, and  playedst  the  harlot  thereupon : the 

644 


like  things  shall  not  come,  neither  shall  it  be 

^17  Thou  hast  also  taken  thy  fair  jewels  of 
my  gold  and  of  my  silver,  which  1 had  given 
thee,  and  madest  to  thyself  images  of  men, 
and  didst  commit  whoredom  with  them, 

18  And  tookest  thy  broidered  garments, 
and  coveredst  them  : and  thou  hast  set  mine 
oil  and  mine  incense  before  them. 

19  My  meat  also  which  I gave  thee,  fine  flour, 
and  oil,  and  honey,  wherewith  I fed  thee, 
thou  hast  even  set  it  before  them  for  a sweet 
savour : and  thus  it  was,  saith  the  Lord  God. 

30  Moreover  thou  hast  taken  thy  sons  and 
thy  daughters,  whom  thou  hast  borne  unto 
me,  and  these  hast  thou  sacrificed  unto  them 
to  be  devoured.  Is  this  of  thy  whoredoms  a 
small  matter, 

31  That  thou  hast  slain  my  children,  and 
delivered  them  to  cause  them  to  pass 
through  the  fire  for  them  ? 

33  And  in  all  thine  abominations  and  thy 
whoredoms  thou  hast  not  remembered  the 
days  of  thy  youth,  when  thou  wast  naked 
and  bare,  and  wast  polluted  in  thy  blood. 

33  And  it  came  to  pass  after  all  thy  wicked- 
ness, (woe,  woe  unto  thee ! saith  the  Lord 

^Trliat  thou  hast  also  built  unto  thee  an 
eminent  place,  and  hast  made  thee  a high 
place  in  every  street.  , . , , 

35  Thou  hast  built  thy  high  place  at  every 
head  of  the  way,  and  hast  made  thy  beauty 
to  be  abhorred,  and  hast  opened  thy  feet  to 
every  one  that  passed  by,  and  multiplied  thy 

36  Thou  hast  also  committed  fornication 

with  the  Egyptians  thy  neighbours,  great  ot 
flesh ; and  hast  increased  thy  whoredoms,  to 
provoke  me  to  anger.  j.  ^ ^ 

37  Behold,  therefore  I have  stretched  out 

mv  hand  over  thee,  and  have  diminished 
thine  ordinary  food,  and  delivered  thee  un- 
to the  will  of  them  that  hate  thee,  the  daugh- 
ters of  the  Philistines,  which  are  ashamed  ot 
thy  lewd  way.  , ^ , -xv. 

38  Thou  hast  played  the  whore  also  with  the 

Assyrians,  because  thou  wast  ’ 

yea,  thou  hast  played  the  harlot  with  them, 
and  yet  couldest  not  be  satisfied. 

39  Thou  hast  moreover  multiplied  thy  formi- 
cation in  the  land  of  Canaan  unto  Chaldea , 
and  yet  thou  wast  not  satisfied  herewith. 

30  How  weak  is  thine  heart,  saith  the  Lord 
God,  seeing  thou  doest  all  these  things,  the 
work  of  an  imperious  whorish  woman ; 

31  In  that  thou  buildest  thine  eminent  place 
in  the  head  of  every  way,  and  ^^kest  thine 
high  place  in  every  street ; and  hast  not  been 
as  a harlot,  in  that  thou  scornest  hire ; 

33  But  as  a wife  that  comm itteth  adultery, 
which  taketh  strangers  instead  of  her  hus- 

^S^Thev  ^ive  gifts  to  all  whores:  but  thou 
givest  thy  gifts  to  all  thy  lovers,  and  hirest 
them,  that  they  may  come  unto  thee  on 
every  side  for  thy  whoredom. 

34  And  the  contrary  is  m thee  from  otner 
women  in  thy  whoredoms,  whereas  none  toi- 
loweth  thee  to  commit  whoredoms : andm 
that  thou  givest  a reward,  and  no  I’eward  is 
given  unto  thee,  therefore  thou  art  contrar} . 

35  1 Wherefore,  O harlot,  hear  the  woid  01 
the  Lord  : 


Jerusalem  is  threatened, 

36  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; Because  thy 
filthiness  was  poured  out,  and  thy  naked- 
ness discovered  throug-h  thy  whoredoms 
with  thy  lovers,  and  with  all  the  idols  of  thy 
abominations,  and  by  the  blood  of  thy  chil- 
dren, which  thou  didst  g-ive  unto  them ; 

37  Behold,  therefore  I will  gather  all  thy 
lovers,  with  whom  thou  hast  taken  pleasure, 
and  all  them  that  thou  hast  loved,  with  all 
them  that  thou  hast  hated ; I will  even  gather 
them  round  about  against  thee,  and  will  dis- 
cover thy  nakedness  unto  them,  that  they 
may  see  all  thy  nakedness. 

38  And  I will  judge  thee,  as  women  that 
break  wedlock  and  shed  blood  are  judged: 
and  I will  give  thee  blood  in  fury  and 
jealousy. 

39^And  I will  also  give  thee  into  their  hand, 
and  they  shall  throw  down  thine  eminent 
place,  and  shall  break  down  thy  high  places : 
they  shall  strip  thee  also  of  thy  clothes,  and 
shall  take  thy  fair  jewels,  and  leave  thee 
naked  and  bare. 

40  They  shall  also  bring  up  a company 
against  thee,  and  they  shall  stone  thee  with 
stones,  and  thrust  thee  through  with  their 
swords. 

41  And  they  shall  burn  thine  houses  with 
hre,  and  execute  judgments  upon  thee  in 
the  sight  of  many  women : and  I will  cause 
thee  to  cease  from  playing  the  harlot,  and 

any  more. 

43  So  will  I make  my  fury  toward  thee 
to  rest,  and  my  jealousy  shall  depart  from 
thee,  and  I will  be  quiet,  and  will  be  no 
more  angry. 

43  Because  thou  hast  not  remembered  the 
days  of  thy  youth,  but  hast  fretted  me  in  all 
these  things;  behold,  therefore  I also  will 
recompense  thy  way  upon  thine  head,  saith 
the  Lord  God  : and  thou  shalt  not  commit 
above  all  thine  abominations. 
44 1 Behold,  every  one  that  useth  proverbs 
shall  use  this  proverb  against  thee,  saying. 
As  IS  the  mother,  so  is  her  daughter. 

4o  Thou  art  thy  mother’s  daughter,  that 
loatheth  her  husband  and  her  children ; and 
1 art  the  sister  of  thy  sisters,  which 
loathed  their  husbands  and  their  children  • 
your  mother  was  a Hittite,  and  your  father 
an  Amorite. 

46  And  thine  elder  sister  is  Samaria,  she  and 
her  daughters  that  dwell  at  thy  left  hand  : 

younger  sister,  that  dweUeth  at  thy 
^ Sodom  and  her  daughters. 

47  Yet  hast  thou  not  walked  after  their 

ways,  nor  done  after  their  abominations: 
but,  as  if  that  were  a very  little  thing,  thou 
ways  they  in  aU  thy 

J ®5lth  the  Lord  God,  Sodom  thy 
sister  hath  not  done,  she  nor  her  daughters 
and  thy  daughters. 

49  Behold,  this  was  the  iniquity  of  thy  sister 
Sodom,  pride,  fulness  of  bread,  and  abund- 
ance of  idleness  was  in  her  and  in  her  daugh- 
ters, neither  did  she  strengthen  the  hand  of 
the  poor  and  needy. 

n haughty,  and  committed 

abomination  before  me:  therefore  I took 
away  as  I saw  good, 

51  IN  either  hath  Samaria  committed  half  of 
thy  sms ; but  thou  hast  multiplied  thine 
abominations  more  than  they,  and  hast  just- 

1 8 


EZEKIEL,  XVII. 


Mercy  is  promised. 


ifled  thy  sisters  in  all  thine  abominations 
which  thou  hast  done. 

53  Thou  also,  which  hast  judged  thy  sisters, 
bear  thine  own  shame  for  thy  sins  that  thou 
hast  committed  more  abominable  than  they : 
they  are  more  Yighteous  than  thou : yea,  be 
thou  confounded  also,  and  bear  thy  shame, 
thou  hast  justified  thy  sisters. 

53  When  I shall  bring  again  their  captivity, 
the  captivity  of  Sodom  and  her  daughters, 
and  the  captivity  of  Samaria  and  her  daugh- 
ters, then  will  I bring  again  the  captivity  of 
thy  captives  in  the  midst  of  them : 

54  That  thou  mayest  bear  thine  own  shame, 
and  mayest  be  confounded  in  all  that  thou 
hast  done,  in  that  thou  art  a comfort  unto 
them. 

55  When  thy  sisters,  Sodom  and  her  daugh- 
ters, shall  return  to  their  former  estate,  and 
Sarnaria  and  her  daughters  shall  return  to 
their  former  estate,  then  thou  and  thy 

return  to  your  former  estate. 

56  For  thy  sister  Sodom  was  not  mentioned 

^hy  pride, 

57  Betore  thy  wickedness  was  discovered, 
as  at  the  time  of  thy  reproach  of  the  daugh- 
ters of  Syria,  and  all  that  are  round  about 
her,  the  daughters  of  the  Philistinos,  which 
despise  thee  round  about. 

58  Thou  hast  borne  thy  lewdness  and  thine 
abominations,  saith  the  Lord. 

59  For  thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; I will  even 
deal  with  thee  as  thou  hast  done,  which  hast 

the  oath  in  breaking  the  covenant. 
bO  1 JNevertheless,  I will  remember  my  cov- 
enant  with  thee  in  the  days  of  thy  youth 
and  I will  establish  unto  thee  an  everlasting 
covenant.  ^ 

61  Then  thou  shalt  remember  thy  ways,  and 
be  ashamed,  when  thou  shalt  receive  thy  sis- 
ters, thine  elder  and  thy  younger : and  I will 
unto  thee  for  daughters,  but  not 
by  thy  covenant. 

63  And  I will  establish  my  covenant  with 
thee ; and  thou  shalt  know  that  I am  the 
Lord  : 

63  That  thou  mayest  remember,  and  be 
confounded,  and  never  open  thy  mouth  any 
more  because  of  thy  shame,  when  I am  paci- 
tbat  thou  hast  done, 

saith  the  Lord  God. 

CHAPTER  XVII. 

Parable  of  the  two  eagles,  <kc, 

AND  the  word  of  the  Lord  came  unto  me, 

i % C3QTn*rTiri»  ’f ' 


saying,  ""  "’p 

3 Son  of  man,  put  forth  a riddle,  and  speak 
a parable  unto  the  house  of  Israel ; 

3 And  say.  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  • A 

great  e^le  with  great  wings,  long  winged, 
full  of  feathers,  which  had  divers  colours 
came  unto  Lebanon,  and  took  the  highest 
branch  of  the  cedar;  ® 

4 He  cropped  off  the  top  of  his  young  twigs 
and  carried  it  into  a land  of  traffick ; he  set 
It  in  a city  of  merchants. 

5 He  took  also  of  the  seed  of  the  land,  and 
planted  it  in  a fruitful  field  ; he  placed  it  by 
great  waters,  and  set  it  as  a willow  tree. 

6 And  it  grew,  and  became  a spreading  vine 
of  low  stature,  whose  branches  turned 
toward  him,  and  the  roots  thereof  were 
under  him : so  it  became  a vine,  and  brought 
forth  branches,  and  shot  forth  sprigs, 

545 


parable  of  the  two  eagles. 


7 There  was  also  another  great  eagle  with 
great  wings  and  many  feathers : and,  behold, 
this  vine  did  bend  her  roots  toward  him,  and 
shot  forth  her  branches  toward  him,  that  he 
might  water  it  by  the  furrows  of  her  planta- 

8 It  was  planted  in  a good  soil  by  great  wa- 

ters, that  it  might  bring  forth  branches,  and 
that  it  might  bear  fruit,  that  it  might  be  a 
goodly  vine.  „ 

9 Say  thou.  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; Shall 

it  prosper?  shall  he  not  pull  up  the  roots 
thereof,  and  cut  off  the  fruit  thereof,  that  it 
wither?  it  shall  wither  in  all  the  leaves  of 
her  spring,  even  without  great  power  or 
many  people  to  pluck  it  up  by  the  roots 
thereof.  , , , , „ -x 

10  Yea,  behold,  being  planted,  shall  it  pros- 
per? shall  it  not  utterly  wither,  when  the 
east  wind  toucheth  it  ? it  shall  wither  in  the 
furrows  where  it  grew. 

11  Moreover  the  word  of  the  Lord  came 

unto  me,  saying,  ^ ^ 

12  Say  now  to  the  rebellious  house.  Know 

ye  not  what  these  things  m^an^  tell  them, 
Behold,  the  king  of  Babylon  is  come  to  Je- 
rusalem, and  hath  taken  the  king  thereof, 
and  the  princes  thereof,  and  led  them  with 
him  to  Babylon ; 

13  And  hath  taken  of  the  king’s  seed,  and 
made  a covenant  with  him,  and  hath  taken 
an  oath  of  him:  he  hath  also  taken  the 
mighty  of  the  land : 

14  That  the  kingdom  might  be  base,  that  it 
might  not  lift  itself  up,  but  that  by  keeping 
of  his  covenant  it  might  stand. 

15  But  he  rebelled  against  him  in  sending 
his  ambassadors  into  Egypt,  that  they 
might  give  him  horses  and  much  people. 
Shall  he  prosper?  shall  he  escape  that  doeth 
such  things  ? or  shall  he  break  the  covenant, 
and  be  delivered  ? 

16  As  I live,  saith  the  Lord  God,  surely  in 
the  place  where  the  king  dwelleth  that  made 
him  king,  whose  oath  he  despised,  and 
whose  covenant  he  brake,  even  with  him  in 
the  midst  of  Babylon  he  shall  die. 

17  Neither  shall  Pharaoh  with  his  mighty 
army  and  great  company  make  for  him  in 
the  war,  by  casting  up  mounts,  and  building 
forts,  to  cut  off  many  persons : 

18  Seeing  he  despised  the  oath  by  breaking 

the  covenant,  when,  lo,  he  had  given  his 
hand,  and  hath  done  all  these  things,  he 
shall  not  escape.  , -r  ^ ^ ^ 

19  Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; As 

I live,  surely  mine  oath  that  he  hath  de- 
spised, and  my  covenant  that  he  hath  broken, 
even  it  will  I recompense  upon  his  own 
head.  , , , , 

20  And  I will  spread  my  net  upon  him,  and 

Qe  shall  be  taken  in  my  snare,  and  I will 
bring  him  to  Babylon,  and  will  plead  with 
him  there  for  his  trespass  that  he  hath  tres- 
passed against  me.  „ , . ^ 

21  And  all  his  fugitives  with  all  his  bands 
shall  fall  by  the  sword,  and  they  that  remain 
shall  be  scattered  toward  all  winds : and  ye 
shall  know  that  I the  Lord  have  spoken  it. 

22  If  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; 1 will  also 
take  of  the  highest  branch  of  the  high  cedar, 
and  will  set  it ; I will  crop  off  from  the  top  of 
his  young  twigs  a tender  one,  and  will  plant 
it  upon  a high  mountain  and  Eminent : 


EZEKIEL,  XVIII.  Equity  of  God’s  dealings. 

23  In  the  mountain  of  the  height  of  Israel 
will  I plant  it ; and  it  shall  bring  forth  boughs, 
and  bear  fruit,  and  be  a goodly  cedar : and 
under  it  shall  dwell  all  fowl  of  every  wing ; 
in  the  shadow  of  the  branches  thereof  shall 
they  dwell. 

24  And  all  the  trees  of  the  field  shall  know 
that  I the  Lord  have  brought  down  the 
high  tree,  have  exalted  the  low  tree,  haA^e 
dried  up  the  green  tree,  and  have  made  the 
dry  tree  to  fiourish : I the  Lord  have  spok- 
en and  have  done  it. 


CHAPTER  XYIII. 

Unjust  parable  of  sour  grapes. 

The  word  of  the  Lord  came  unto  me 
again,  saying, 

2  What  mean  ye,  that  ye  use  this  proverb 
concerning  the  land  of  Israel,  saying.  The 
fathers  have  eaten  sour  grapes,  and  the  chil- 
dren’s teeth  are  set  on  edge  ? v 

3  As  I live,  saith  the  Lord  God,  ye  shall  not 
have  occasion  any  more  to  use  this  proverb 
in  Israel.  ^ „ 

4  Behold,  all  souls  are  mine ; as  the  soul  of 
the  father,  so  also  the  soul  of  the  son  is 
mine:  the  soul  that  sinneth,  it  shall  die. 

5  m But  if  a man  be  just,  and  do  that  which 
is  lawful  and  right,  . 

6  And  hath  not  eaten  upon  the  mountains, 
neither  hath  lifted  up  his  eyes  to  the  idols  of 
the  house  of  Israel,  neither  hath  defiled  his 
neighbour’s  wife,  neither  hath  come  near  to 
a menstruous  woman,  ^ i.  xi. 

7  And  hath  not  oppressed  any,  but  hath  re- 
stored to  the  debtor  his  pledge,  hath  spoiled 
none  by  violence,  hath  given  his  bread  to 
the  hungry,  and  hath  covered  the  naked 
with  a garment ; ^ ^ 

8  He  that  hath  not  given  forth  upon  usury, 
neither  hath  taken  any  increase,  that  hath 
withdrawn  his  hand  from  iniquity,  hath  ex- 
ecuted true  judgment  between  man  and 
uian,  ^ ^ 

9  Hath  walked  in  my  statutes,  and  hath 
kept  my  judgments,  to  deal  truly ; he  is  just, 
he  shall  surely  live,  saith  the  Lord  Gop. 

10  ^ If  he  beget  a son  that  is  a robber,  a 
shedder  of  blood,  and  that  doeth  the  like  to 
any  one  of  these  things, 

11  And  that  doeth  not  any  of  those  duties, 
but  even  hath  eaten  upon  the  mountains, 
and  defiled  his  neighbour’s  wife,  ^ ^ 

12  Hath  oppressed  the  poor  and  needy,  hath 
spoiled  by  violence,  hath  not  restored  the 
pledge,  and  hath  lifted  up  his  eyes  to  the 
idols,  hath  committed  abomination, 

13  Hath  given  forth  upon  usury,  and  hath 
taken  increase : shall  he  then  live?  he  shall 
not  live:  he  hath  done  all  these  abomina- 
tions ; he  shall  surely  die ; his  blood  shall  be 
upon  him.  ^ ai,  n 

14 1 Now,  lo,  if  he  beget  a son,  that  seeth  ail 
his  father’s  sins  which  he  hath  done,  and 
considereth,  and  doeth  not  such  like, 

15  That  hath  not  eaten  upon  the  mount- 
ains, neither  hath  lifted  up  his  eyes  to  the 
idols  of  the  house  of  Israel,  hath  not  defiiCd 
his  neighbour’s  wife,  , ^ 

16  Neither  hath  oppressed  any,  hath  not 
withholden  the  pledge,  neither  hath  spoiled 
by  violence,  but  hath  given  his  bread  to  the 
hungry,  and  hath  covered  the  naked  with  a 
garment. 


(xod  defendeth  his  justice.  EZEKIEL,  XX. 

17  That  hath  taken  off  his  hand  from  the 
poor,  that  hath  not  received  usury  nor  in- 
crease, hath  executed  my  jud|?ments,  hath 
walked  in  my  statutes ; he  shall  not  die  lor 
the  iniquity  of  his  father,  he  shall  surely 
live. 

18  As  for  his  father,  because  he  cruelly  op- 
pressed, spoiled  his  brother  by  violence,  and 
did  that  which  is  not  g'ood  among*  his  peo- 
ple, lo,  even  he  shall  die  in  his  iniquity. 

19  H Yet  say  ye.  Why  ? doth  not  the  son  bear 
the  iniquity  of  the  father?  When  the  son 
hath  done  that  which  is  lawful  and  rig-ht, 
and  hath  kept  all  my  statutes,  and  hath  done 
them,  he  shall  surely  live. 

20  The  soul  that  sinneth,  it  shall  die.  The 
son  shall  not  bear  the  iniquity  of  the  father, 
neither  shall  the  father  bear  the  iniquity  of 
the  son : the  rig-hteousness  of  the  rig-hteous 
shall  be  upon  him,  and  the  wickedness  of  the 
wicked  shall  be  upon  him. 

21  But  if  the  wicked  will  turn  from  all  his 
sms  that  he  hath  committed,  and  keep  all 
my  statutes,  and  do  that  which  is  lawful 
and  rig-ht,  he  shall  surely  live,  he  shall  not 
die. 

trans^essions  that  he  hath  com- 
mitted, they  shall  not  be  mentioned  unto 
him : in  his  rig-hteousness  that  he  hath  done 
he  shall  live. 

23  Have  I any  pleasure  at  all  that  the  wick- 
ed  should  die  ? saith  the  Lord  God  : and  not 
iive?^^  should  return  from  his  ways,  and 

24  IF  But  when  the  rig-hteous  turneth  away 
from  his  rig-hteousness,  and  committeth  in- 
iquity, and  doeth  according-  to  all  the  abom- 
inations that  the  wicked  man  doeth,  shall  he 

^11  his  rig-hteousness  that  he  hath  done 

shall  not  be  mentioned  : in  his  trespass  that 
he  hath  trespassed,  and  in  his  sin  that  he 
hath  sinned,  in  them  shall  he  die. 

25  t Yet  ye  say.  The  way  of  the  Lord  is  not 
equal.  Hear  now,  O house  of  Israel ; Is  not 
^uaT?^  ®Qual?  are  not  your  ways  un- 

26  When  a rig-hteous  man  turneth  away 
from  his  righteousness,  and  committeth  in- 

,<iioth  in  them ; for  his  iniquity 
that  he  hath  done  shall  he  die. 

27  Again,  when  the  wicked  man  turneth 
away  from  his  wickedness  that  he  hath  com- 
rniHed,  and  doeth  that  which  is  lawful  and 
right,  he  shall  save  his  soul  alive. 

28  Because  he  considereth,  and  turneth 
away  from  all  his  transgressions  that  he 
hath  committed,  he  shall  surely  live,  he 
shall  not  die. 

house  of  Israel,  The  way 
of  the  Lord  is  not  equal.  O house  of  Israel, 
are  not  my  ways  equal  ? are  not  your  ways 

LlD0QU.3,l  r 

30  Therefore  I will  judge  you,  O house  of 

according  to  his  ways, 
saith  the  Lord  God.  Bepent,  and  turn 
yourselves  from  all  your  transgressions:  so 
iniquity  shall  not  be  your  ruin. 

31  IF  Cast  away  from  you  all  your  trans- 
gressions, whereby  ye  have  transgressed; 
and  make  you  a new  heart  and  a new  spirit  : 

^ house  of  Israel? 

1 • pleasure  in  the  death  of 

him  that  dieth,  saith  the  Lord  God  : where- 
fore turn  yourselves^  and  live  ye. 


Lamentation  for  Jerusalem. 
CHAPTER  XIX. 

Parable  of  the  lion's  whelps. 

IVr ^HEO VER,  take  thou  up  a lamentation 
i-TX  for  the  princes  of  Israel, 

2 And  say,  W hat  is  thy  mother  ? A lioness : 
she  lay  down  among  lions,  she  nourished  her 
whelps  among  young  lions. 

3 And  she  brought  up  one  of  her  whelps: 
it  became  a young  lion,  and  it  learned  to 
catch  the  prey ; it  devoured  men. 

4 The  nations  also  heard  of  him;  he  was 
taken  in  their  pit,  and  they  brought  him 
wiHi  chains  unto  the  land  of  Egypt. 

5 Now  when  she  saw  that  she  had  waited, 
and  her  hope  was  lost,  then  she  took  another 

A ^ whelps,  and  made  him  a young  lion. 

6 And  he  went  up  and  down  among  the 
bons,  he  became  a young  lion,  and  learned 

n Pi*6y,  and  devoured  men. 

7 And  he  knew  their  desolate  palaces,  and 
he  laid  waste  their  cities ; and  the  land  was 
desolate,  and  the  fulness  thereof,  by  the 
noise  of  his  roaring. 

§ Then  the  nations  set  against  him  on  every 
side  from  the  provinces,  and  spread  their  net 
over  him : he  was  taken  in  their  pit. 

9 And  they  put  him  in  ward  in  chains,  and 
brought  him  to  the  king  of  Babylon;  thev 
brought  him  into  holds,  that  his  voice  should 
no  inore  be  heard  upon  the  mountains  of 
Israel. 

10 1 Thy  mother  is  like  a vine  in  thy  blood, 
planted  by  the  waters : she  was  fruitful  and 
branches  by  reason  of  many  waters. 

strong  rods  for  the  sceptres 
or  them  that  bare  rule,  and  her  stature  was 
exalted  among  the  thick  branches,  and  she 
appeared  in  her  height  with  the  multitude 
or  her  branches. 

plucked  up  in  fury,  she  was 
cast  down  to  the  ground,  and  the  east  wind 
dried  up  her  fruit : her  strong  rods  were  bro- 
’ the  fire  consumed  them. 

13  And  now  she  is  planted  in  the  wilderness, 
in  a dry  and  thirsty  ground. 

14  And  fire  is  gone  out  of  a rod  of  her 
branches,  which  hath  devoured  her  fruit,  so 
that  she  hath  no  strong  rod  to  be  a sceptre 
to  rule.  This  w a lamentation,  and  shall  be 
for  a lamentation. 

CHAPTER  XX. 

Israel's  rebellions  in  Egypt,  Ac. 

AND  it  came  to  pass  in  the  seventh  year, 
XX  in  the  fifth  month,  the  tenth  day  of  the 
month,  that  certain  of  the  elders  %f  Israel 
came  to  inquire  of  the  Lord,  and  sat  before 
me. 

2 Then  came  the  word  of  the  Lord  unto 
me,  saying, 

3 Son  of  man,  speak  unto  the  elders  of  Is- 
rael, and  say  unto  them.  Thus  saith  the  Lord 
God  ; Are  ye  come  to  inquire  of  me  ? As  I 
live,  saith  the  Lord  God,  I will  not  be  in- 
quired of  by  you. 

4 Wilt  thou  judge  them,  son  of  man,  wilt 
thou  judge  them?  cause  them  to  know  the 
abominations  of  their  fathers: 

5 IF  And  say  unto  them.  Thus  saith  the  Lord 

when  I chose  Israel,  and 
lifted  up  mine  hand  unto  the  seed  of  the 
house  of  Jacob,  and  made  myself  known 
unto  them  in  the  land  of  Egypt,  when 
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The  TchcUiOTi  EZEKIEIj,  X^X^.  of  Isi'dcl^ 


I lifted  up  mine  hand  unto  them,  saying, 

I am  the  Lord  your  God; 

6 In  the  day  that  I lifted  up  mine  hand  unto 
them,  to  bring  them  forth  of  the  land  of 
Egypt  into  a land  that  I had  espied  for  them, 
flowing  with  milk  and  honey,  which  is  the 
glory  of  all  lands : 

7 Then  said  I unto  them,  Cast  ye  away  every 
man  the  abominations  of  his  eyes,  and  defile 
not  yourselves  with  the  idols  of  Egypt : I am 
the  Lord  your  God. 

8 But  they  rebelled  against  me,  and  would 
not  hearken  unto  me:  they  did  not  every 
man  cast  away  the  abominations  of  their 
eyes,  neither  did  they  forsake  the  idols  of 
Egypt : then  I said,  I will  pour  out  my  fury 
upon  them,  to  accomplish  my  anger  against 
them  in  the  midst  of  the  land  of  Egypt. 

9 But  I wrought  for  my  name’s  sake,  that 
it  should  not  be  polluted  before  the  heathen, 
among  whom  they  were^  in  whose  sight  I 
made  myself  known  unto  them,  in  bringing 
them  forth  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt. 

10  t Wherefore  I caused  them  to  go  forth 
out  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  and  brought  them 
into  the  wilderness. 

11  And  I gave  them  my  statutes,  and  shew- 
ed them  my  judgments,  which  if  a man  do, 
he  shall  even  live  in  them. 

13  Moreover  also  I gave  them  my  sabbaths, 
to  be  a sign  between  me  and  them,  that  they 
might  know  that  I am  the  Lord  that  sanc- 
tify them. 

13  But  the  house  of  Israel  rebelled  against 
me  in  the  wilderness:  they  walked  not  in 
my  statutes,  and  they  despised  my  judg- 
ments, which  if  a man  do,  he  shall  even  live 
in  them ; and  my  sabbaths  they  greatly  pol- 
luted : then  I said,  I would  pour  out  my  fury 
upon  them  in  the  wilderness,  to  consume 
them. 

14  But  I wrought  for  my  name’s  sake,  that 
it  should  not  be  polluted  before  the  heathen, 
in  whose  sight  I brought  them  out. 

15  Yet  also  I lifted  up  my  hand  unto  them 
in  the  wilderness,  that  I would  not  bring 
them  into  the  land  which  I had  given  them, 
flowing  with  milk  and  honey,  which  is  the 
glory  of  all  lands; 

16  Because  they  despised  my  judgments, 
and  walked  not  in  my  statutes,  but  polluted 
my  sabbaths:  for  their  heart  went  after 
their  idols. 

17  Nevertheless  mine  eye  spared  them  from 
destroying  them,  neither  did  I make  an  end 
of  them  in  the  wilderness. 

18  But  I said  unto  their  children  in  the  wil- 
derness, Walk  ye  not  in  the  statutes  of  your 
fathers,  neither  observe  their  judgments, 
nor  defile  yourselves  with  their  idols: 

19  1 am  the  Lord  your  God ; walk  in  my 

statutes,  and  keep  my  judgments,  and  do 
them;  , , ,, 

20  And  hallow  my  sabbaths ; and  they  shall 
be  a sign  between  me  and  you,  that  ye  may 
know  that  I am  the  Lord  your  God. 

21  Notwithstanding,  the  children  rebelled 
against  me : they  walked  not  in  my  statutes, 
neither  kept  niy  judgments  to  do  them, 
which  if  a man  do,  he  shall  even  live  in 
them;  they  polluted  my  sabbaths:  then  I 
said,  I would  pour  out  my  fury  upon  them, 
to  accomplish  my  anger  against  them  in  the 
wilderness. 


22  Nevertheless  I withdrew  mine  hand,  and 
wrought  for  my  name’s  sake,  that  it  should 
not  be  polluted  in  the  sight  of  the  heathen, 
in  whose  sight  I brought  them  forth. 

23  I lifted  up  mine  hand  unto  them  also  in 
the  wilderness,  that  I would  scatter  them 
among  the  heathen,  and  disperse  them 
through  the  countries; 

24  Because  they  had  not  executed  my  judg- 
ments, but  had  despised  my  statutes,  and 
had  polluted  my  sabbaths,  and  their  eyes 
were  after  their  fathers’  idols. 

25  Wherefore  I gave  them  also  statutes  that 
were  not  good,  and  judgments  whereby  they 
should  not  live ; 

26  And  I polluted  them  in  their  own  gifts, 
in  that  they  caused  to  pass  through  the  fire 
all  that  openeth  the  womb,  that  I might 
make  them  desolate,  to  the  end  that  they 
might  know  that  I am  the  Lord. 

27  t Therefore,  son  of  man,  speak  unto  the 
house  of  Israel,  and  say  unto  them.  Thus 
saith  the  Lord  God  ; Yet  in  this  your  fathers 
have  blasphemed  me,  in  that  they  have  com- 
mitted a trespass  against  me. 

28  For  when  I had  brought  them  into  the 
land,  for  the  which  I lifted  up  mine  hand  to 
give  it  to  them,  then  they  saw  every  high 
hill,  and  all  the  thick  trees,  and  they  offered 
there  their  sacrifices,  and  there  they  present- 
ed the  provocation  of  their  offering : there 
also  they  made  their  sweet  savour,  and 
poured  out  there  their  drink  offerings. 

29  Then  I said  unto  them.  What  is  the  high 
place  whereunto  ye  go?  And  the  name 
thereof  is  called  Bamah  unto  this  day. 

30  Wherefore  say  unto  the  house  of  Israel, 
Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; Are  ye  polluted 
after  the  manner  of  your  fathers?  and  com- 
mit ye  whoredom  after  their  abomina- 
tions'? 

31  For  when  ye  offer  your  gifts,  when  ye 
make  your  sons  to  pass  through  the  fire,  ye 
pollute  yourselves  with  all  your  idols,  even 
unto  this  day : and  shall  I be  inquired  of 
by  you,  O house  of  Israel?  As  I live,  saith 
the  Lord  God,  I will  not  be  inquired  of  by 
you. 

32  And  that  which  cometh  into  your  mind 
shall  not  be  at  all,  that  ye  say.  We  will  be  as 
the  heathen,  as  the  families  of  the  countries, 
to  serve  wood  and  stone. 

33  t As  I live,  saith  the  Lord  God,  surely 
with  a mighty  hand,  and  with  a stretched 
out  arm,  and  with  fury  poured  out,  will  I 
rule  over  you: 

34  And  I will  bring  you  out  from  the  peo- 
ple, and  will  gather  you  out  of  the  coun- 
tries wherein  ye  are  scattered,  with  amig'hty 
hand,  and  with  a stretched  out  arm,  and 
with  fury  poured  out. 

35  And  I will  bring  you  into  the  wilderness 
of  the  people,  and  there  will  I plead  with 
.you  face  to  face. 

36  Like  as  I pleaded  with  your  fathers  in 
the  wilderness  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  so  will 
I plead  with  you,  saith  the  Lord  God. 

37  And  I will  cause  you  to  pass  under  the 
rod,  and  I will  bring  you  into  the  bond  ot 
the  covenant: 

38  And  I will  purge  out  from  among  you 
the  rebels,  and  them  that  transgress  against 
me:  I will  bring  them  forth  out  of  the 
country  where  they  sojourn,  and  they  shall 


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Ezekiel  prophcsieth  EZEKIEL,  XXI. 

into  the  land  of  Israel:  and  ye 
shall  know  that  I am  the  Lord. 

89  As  for  you,  O house  of  Israel,  thus  saith 
the  Lord  God;  Go  ye,  serve  ye  every  one 
his  idols,  and  hereafter  also,  if  ye  will  not 
hearken  unto  me:  but  pollute  ye  niy  holy 
name  no  more  with  your  g-ifts,  and  with 
j"Our  idols. 

40  For  in  mine  holy  mountain,  in  the 
mountain  of  the  height  of  Israel,  saith  the 
shall  all  the  house  of  Israel, 
all  or  them  m the  land,  serve  me : there  will 
^ n-iid  there  will  I require  your 

offering’s,  and  the  flrstfruits  of  your  obla- 
tions, with  all  your  holy  thing’s. 

41 1 will  accept  you  with  your  sweet  savour, 
when  I bring-  you  out  from  the  people,  and 
gath(^  you  out  of  the  countries  wherein  ye 
have  been  scattered ; and  I will  be  sanctified 
in  you  before  the  heathen. 

43  And  p shall  know  that  I am  the  Lord, 
when  I shall  bring-  you  into  the  land  of  Isra- 
el, into  the  country  for  the  which  I lifted 
hand  to  g-ive  it  to  your  fathers. 

shall  ye  remember  your  ways, 
doing’s,  wherein  ye  have  been 
denied ; and  ye  shall  loathe  yourselves  in 
your  own  sig-ht  for  all  your  evils  that  ve 
have  committed.  ^ 

know  that  I am  the  Lord 
when  I have  wroug-ht  with  you  for  mv 
name’s  sake,  not  according-  to  your  wicked 
ways,  nor  according-  to  your  corrupt  doing’s, 
house  of  Israel,  saith  the  Lord  God. 

40  1 Moreover  the  word  of  the  Lord  came 
unto  me,  saying, 

^ man,  set  thy  face  toward  the 

south,  and  drop  thy  word  toward  the  south, 
and  prophesy  against  the  forest  of  the  south 
field ; 

47  And  say  to  the  forest  of  the  south,  Hear 
the  word  of  the  Lord  ; Thus  saith  the  Lord 

; Behold,  I will  kindle  a fire  in  thee,  and 
It  shall  devour  every  green  tree  in  thee,  and 
every  dry  tree : the  flaming  flame  shall  not 
be  quenched,  and  all  faces  from  the  south 
north  shall  be  burned  therein. 

48  And  all  flesh  shall  see  that  I the  Lord 

8^3^11  not  be  quenched. 

49  ^en  said  I,  Ah  Lord  God!  they  say  of 
me,  Doth  he  not  speak  parables  ? 

CHAPTER  XXL 
A prophecy  against  Jerusalem. 

AND  the  word  of  the  Lord  came  unto  me, 
saying,  ’ 

3  Son  of  man,  set  thy  face  toward  Jeru- 
srnem,  and  drop  thy  word  toward  the  holv 
places,  and  prophesy  against  the  land  of 

J-Sr3(0i, 

3 And  say  to  the  land  of  Israel,  Thus  saith 

•n  Behold,  I am  against  thee,  and 

will  draw  forth  my  sword  out  of  his  sheath, 
anq  will  cuo  off  from  thee  the  righteous  and 
the  wicked. 

4 Seeing  then  that  I wiU  cut  off  from  thee 
the  righteous  and  the  wicked,  therefore 
shall  my  sword  go  forth  out  of  his  sheath 
against  all  flesh  from  the  south  to  the 
north : 

5 That  all  flesh  may  know  that  I the  Lord 

forth  my  sword  out  of  his 
sj^th : it  shall  not  return  any  more. 

6 Sigh  therefore,  thou  son  of  man,  -with 


against  Jerusalem. 


the  breaking  of  thy  loins;  and  with  bitter- 
ness sigh  before  their  eyes. 

when  they  say  unto  thee. 
Wherefore  sighest  thou  ? that  thou  shalt  an- 
swer, lor  the  tidings,  because  it  cometh : 

and  all  hands 

Shall  be  feeble,  and  every  spirit  shall  faint, 
and  all  knees  shall  be  weak  as  water:  be- 
hold, it  cometh,  and  shall  be  brought  to 
pass,  saith  the  Lord  God. 

8 H Again  the  word  of  the  Lord  came  unto 
me,  saying, 

prophesy,  and  say.  Thus 
smth  the  Lord;  Say,  A sword,  a sword  is 
sharpened,  and  also  furbished : 

•X  sharpened  to  make  a sore  slaughter  • 

It  is  furbished  that  it  may  glitter:  should 
we  then  make  mirth  ? it  contemneth  the 
rod  of  my  son,  as  every  tree. 

he  hath  given  it  to  be  furbished, 
that  it  may  be  handled : this  sword  is  sharp- 
ened, and  it  is  furbished,  to  give  it  into  the 
hand  of  the  slayer. 

13  Cry  and  howl,  son  of  man ; for  it  shall  be 
upon  my  people,  it  shall  be  upon  all  the 
princes  of  Israel : terrors  by  reason  of  the 
sword  shall  be  upon  my  people : smite  there- 
fore upon  thy  thigh. 

13  Because  it  is  a trial,  and  what  if  the 
sword  contemn  even  the  rod  ? it  shall  be  no 
more,  saith  the  Lord  God. 

14  Thou  therefore,  son  of  man,  prophesy, 
and  smite  thine  hands  together,  and  let  the 
sword  be  doubled  the  third  time,  the  sword 

i ® slain : it  ts  the  sword  of  the  great  men 
that  are  slain,  which  entereth  into  their 
privy  chambers. 

??  point  of  the  sword  against 

their  gates,  that  their  heart  may  faint, 
and_  their  ruins  be  multiplied : ah ! it  is 
rnade  bright,  it  is  wrapped  up  for  the 
slaughter. 

16  Go  thee  one  way  or  other,  either  on  the 
nght  hand,  or  on  the  left,  whithersoever  thy 
face  IS  set. 

smite  mine  hands  together, 
and  I will  cause  my  fury  to  rest:  I the 
Lord  have  said  it. 

18  t The  word  of  the  Lord  came  unto  me 
again,  saying, 

19  Also,  thou  son  of  man,,  appoint  thee  two 
ways,  that  the  sword  of  the  king  of  Babylon 
m^ay  come : both  twain  shall  come  forth  out 
of  one  land : and  choose  thou  a place,  choose 
It  at  the  head  of  the  way  to  the  cffy. 

30  Appoint  a way,  that  the  sword  may 
come  to  Rabbath  of  the  Ammonites,  and  to 
Judah  in  Jerusalem  the  defenced. 

31  For  the  king  of  Babylon  stood  at  the 
parting  of  the  way,  at  the  head  of  the  two 
ways,  to  use  divination : he  made  his  arrows 
bright,  he  consulted  with  images,  he  looked 
in  the  liver. 

33  At  his  right  hand  was  the  divination  for 
Jerusalem,  to  appoint  captains,  to  open  the 
mouth  in  the  slaughter,  to  lift  up  the  voice 
with  shouting,  to  appoint  battering  rams 
against  the  gates,  to  cast  a mount,  and  to 
build  a fort. 

33  And  it  shall  be  unto  them  as  a false  div- 
ination in  their  sight,  to  them  that  have 
sworn  oaths:  but  he  will  call  to  remem- 

iniquity,  that  they  may  be  taken. 

34  Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; Be- 

649 


General  corruption 


EZEKIEL,  XXII. 


cause  ye  have  made  your  iniquity  to  be  re- 
membered, in  that  your  transgressions  are 
discovered,  so  that  in  all  your  doings  your 
sins  do  appear;  because,  I sai/,  that  ye  are 
come  to  remembrance,  ye  shall  be  taken 
with  the  hand.  , , . „ ^ 

35 1 And  thou,  profane  wicked  prince  of  Is- 
rael, whose  day  is  come,  when.iniquity  shall 
have  an  end,  ^ ^ 

36  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; Remove  the 
diadem,  and  take  off  the  crown ; this  shall 
not  he  the  same : exalt  him  that  is  low,  and 
abase  him  that  is  high. 

37  I will  overturn,  overturn,  overturn  it : 
and  it  shall  be  no  wore,  until  he  come  whose 
right  it  is;  and  I will  give  it  Mw. 

38  t And  thou,  son  of  man,  prophesy  and 
say.  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  concerning  the 
Ammonites,  and  concerning  their  reproach ; 
even  say  thou.  The  sword,  the  sword  is 
drawn  : for  the  slaughter  it  is  furbished,  to 
consume  because  of  the  glittering : 

39  While  they  see  vanity  unto  thee,  while 

they  divine  a lie  unto  thee,  to  bring  th^e 
upon  the  necks  of  them  that  are  slain,  of  the 
wicked,  whose  day  is  come,  when  their  iniq- 
uity shall  have  an  end.  . ^ o 

30  Shall  I cause  it  to  return  into  his  sheath? 
I will  judge  thee  in  the  place  where  thou 
wast  created,  in  the  land  of  thy  nativity. 

31  And  I will  pour  out  mine  indignation 
upon  thee ; I will  blow  against  thee  in  the 
tire  of  my  wrath,  and  deliver  thee  into  the 
hand  of  brutish  men,  and  skilful  to  de- 

^33^Thou  Shalt  be  for  fuel  to  the  fire ; thy 
blood  shall  be  in  the  midst  of  the  land ; 
thou  Shalt  be  no  more  remembered : for  I 
the  Lord  have  spoken  it. 


CHAPTER  XXII. 

Catalogue  of  Jerusalem's  sins. 
IV/rOREOVER  the  word  of  the  Lord  came 
iVl  unto  me,  saying, 

3 Now,  thou  son  of  man,  wilt  thou  judge, 
wilt  thou  judge  the  bloody  city  ? yea,  thou 
Shalt  shew  her  all  her  abominations. 

3 Then  say  thou.  Thus  saith  the  Lord  Gop ; 

The  city  s’heddeth  blood  in  the  midst  of  it, 
that  her  time  may  come,  and  maketh  idols 
against  herself  to  defile  herself.  ^ ^ 

4 Thou  art  become  guilty  in  thy  blood  that 

thou  hast  shed ; and  hast  defiled  thyself  in 
thine  idols  which  thou  hast  made ; and  thou 
hast  caused  thy  days  to  draw  near,  and  art 
come  even  unto  thy  years : therefore  have  1 
made  thee  a reproach  unto  the  heathen,  and 
a mocking  to  all  countries.  ^ . 

5 Those  that  he  near,  and  those  that  he  tar 
from  thee,  shall  mock  thee,  which  art  infa- 
mous and  much  vexed. 

6 Behold,  the  princes  of  Israel,  every  one 
were  in  thee  to  their  power  to  shed  blood. 

7 In  thee  have  they  set  light  by  father  and 
mother : in  the  midst  of  thee  have  they  dealt 
by  oppression  with  the  stranger : in  thee  have 
they  vexed  the  fatherless  and  the  widow. 

8 Thou  hast' despised  mine  holy  things,  and 

hast  profaned  my  sabbaths.  - . ^ 

9 In  thee  are  men  that  carry  tales  to  shed 

blood:  and  in  thee  they  eat  upon  the 
mountains : in  the  midst  of  thee  they  com- 
mit lewdness.  ^ ^1.  . ^ 

10  In  thee  have  they  discovered  their  ta- 

550 


of  the  people. 

thers’  nakedness : in  thee  have  they  hum- 
bled her  that  was  set  apart  for  pollution. 

11  And  one  hath  committed  abomination 
with  his  neighbour’s  wife ; and  another  hath 
lewdly  defiled  his  daughter  in  law ; and  an- 
other in  thee  hath  humbled  his  sister,  his 
father’s  daughter.  _ , ^ 

13  In  thee  have  they  taken  gifts  to  shed 
blood ; thou  hast  taken  usury  and  increase, 
and  thou  hast  greedily  gained  of  thy  neigh- 
bours by  extortion,  and  hast  forgotten  me, 
saith  the  Lord  God. 

13  H Behold,  therefore  I have  smitten  mine 

hand  at  thy  dishonest  gain  which  thou  hast 
made,  and  at  thy  blood  which  hath  been  in 
the  midst  of  thee.  . 

14  Can  thine  heart  endure,  or  can  thine 

hands  be  strong,  in  the  days  that  I shall  deal 
with  thee  ? I the  Lord  have  spoken  it,  and 
will  do  it.  - 

15  And  I will  scatter  thee  among  the  hea- 
then, and  disperse  thee  in  the  countries,  and 
will  consume  thy  filthiness  out  of  thee. 

16  And  thou  shalt  take  thine  inheritance  in 
thyself  in  the  sight  of  the  heathen,  and  thou 
shalt  know  that  I am  the  Lord. 

17  And  the  word  of  the  Lord  came  unto 

me,  saying,  ^ ^ ^ 

18  Son  of  man,  the  house  of  Israel  is  to  me 
become  dross:  all  they  are  brass,  and  tin, 
and  iron,  and  lead,  in  the  midst  of  the  fur- 
nace ; they  are  even  the  dross  of  si^er. 

19  Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; Be- 

cause ye  are  all  become  dross,  behold,  there- 
fore I will  gather  you  into  the  midst  of  J e- 
ru Salem.  , , , 

30  As  they  gather  silver,  and  brass,  and 
iron,  and  lead,  and  tin,  into  the  midst  of  the 
furnace,  to  blow  the  fire  upon  it,  to  melt  it ; 
so  will  I gather  you  in  mine  anger  and  in  my 
fury,  and  I will  leave  i/ow  there,  and  melt  you. 

31  Yea,  I will  gather  you,  and  blow  upon 
you  in  the  fire  of  my  wrath,  and  ye  shall  be 
melted  in  the  midst  thereof.  _ ^ ^ 

33  As  silver  is  melted  in  the  midst  of  the 
furnace,  so  shall  ye  be  melted  in  the  midst 
thereof ; and  ye  shall  know  that  I the  Lord 
have  poured  out  my  fury  upon  you. 

33 1 And  the  word  of  the  Lord  came  unto 

^4  Smi  of^raan,  say  unto  her.  Thou  art  the 
land  that  is  not  cleansed,  nor  rained  upon  m 
the  day  of  indignation.  t, 

35  There  is  a conspiracy  of  her  prophets  m 
the  midst  thereof,  like  a roaring  lion  raven- 
ino*  the  prey:  they  have  devoured  souls; 
they  have  taken  the  treasure  and  precious 
things;  they  have  made  her  many  widows 
in  the  midst  thereof. 

36  Her  priests  have  violated  my  law,  and 
have  profaned  mine  holy  things : they  have 
put  no  difference  between  the  holy  and  Pro- 
fane, neither  have  they  shewed  difference  be- 
tween the  unclean  and  the  clean,  and  have 
hid  their  eyes  from  my  sabbaths,  and  I am 
profaned  among  them. 

37  Her  princes  in  the  midst  thereof  are  like 
wolves  ravening  the  prey,  to  shed  blood,  and 
to  destroy  souls,  to  get  dishonest  gam. 

38  And  her  prophets  have  daubed  them 
with  untempered  mortar,  seeing  vanity,  and 
divining  lies  unto  them,  saying.  Thus  saith 
the  Lord  God,  when  the  Lord  hath  not 
spoken. 


The  whoredonis  of 


39  The  people  of  the  land  have  used  op- 
pression, and  exercised  robbery,  and  have 
vexed  the  poor  and  needy : yea,  they  have 
oppressed  the  stnin^^er  wrongTully 

30  And  I souffht  for  a man  ariione-  them, 
that  should  make  up  the  hedg'e,  and  stand 
m the  g-ap  before  me  for  the  land,  that  I 

destroy  it:  but  T found  none. 

31  iherefore  have  I poured  out  mine  indig*- 
nation  ui^n  them;  I have  consumed  them 
with  the  fire  of  my  wrath : their  own  way 
have  I recompensed  upon  their  heads,  saith 
the  Lord  God. 

CHAPTER  XXIII. 

Aholah  and  A.holibah  reproved. 

The  word  of  the  Lord  came  agrain  unto 
me,  saying-, 

3  Son  of  man,  there  were  two  women,  the 
daug-hters  of  one  mother: 

T?  committed  whoredoms  in 

Lg-ypt ; they  committed  whoredoms  in  their 
youth : there  were  their  breasts  pressed,  and 
^^ere^they  bruised  the  teats  of  their  vir- 

4  And  the  names  of  them  were  Aholah  the 
elder,  and  Aholibah  her  sister : and  they 
were  mine,  and  they  bare  sons  and  daug-h- 
ters.  Thus  mre  their  names;  Samaria  is 
Aholah,  and  Jerusalem  Aholibah. 

5  And  Aholah  played  the  harlot  when  she 
was  mine ; and  she  doted  on  her  lovers,  on 
the  Assyrians  her  neig-hbours, 

6  Which  were  clothed  with  blue,  captains 
and  rulers,  all  of  them  desirable  young-  men 
horsemen  riding  upon  horses.  ’ 

7  Thus  she  committed  her  whoredoms  with 
them,  with  all  them  that  were  the  chosen  men 
of  Assyria,  and  with  all  on  whom  she  doted : 
with  all  their  idols  she  defiled  herself. 

8  Neither  left  she  her  whoredoms  brouaht 
from  Egypt : for  in  her  youth  they  lay  with 
her,  and  they  bruised  the  breasts  of  her  vir- 
poured  their  whoredom  upon  her. 
d Wherefore  I have  delivered  her  into  the 
hand  of  her  lovers,  into  the  hand  of  the  As- 
syrians, upon  whom  she  doted. 

10  These  discovered  her  nakedness:  they 
took  her  sons  and  her  daughters,  and  slew 
her  with  the  sword : and  she  became  famous 
among  women ; for  they  had  executed  iudg- 
ment  upon  her.  ^ 

11  And  when  her  sister  Aholibah  saw  this. 
she  was  more  corrupt  in  her  inordinate  love 
pan  she,  and  m her  whoredoms  more  than 
her  sister  in  her  whoredoms. 

12  She  doted  upon  the  Assyrians  her  neigh- 
bours, captains  and  rulers  clothed  most  gor- 
geously , horsemen  riding  upon  horses,  all  of 
tnem  desirable  young  men. 

13  Then  I saw  that  she  was  defiled,  that 
they  took  both  one  way, 

14  And  that  she  increased  her  whoredoms  * 
wi*!!  portrayed  upon  the 

wall,  the  images  of  the  Chaldeans  portray- 
ed with  vermilion, 

15  Girded  with  girdles  upon  their  loins,  ex- 
ceeding  m dyed  attire  upon  their  heads,  all 

the  man- 

Babylonians  of  Chaldea,  the  land 
of  their  nativity : 

16  And  as  soon  as  she  saw  them  with  her 
eyes,  she  doted  upon  them,  and  sent  mes- 
sengers unto  them  into  Chaldea. 


EZEKIEL,  XXIII. 


A.h()lah  and  Aholibah. 


Babylonians  came  to  her  into  tlie 
bed  ot  love,  and  they  defiled  her  with  their 
whoredom,  and  she  was  polluted  with  them 
and  her  mind  vms  alienated  from  them 

18  So  she  discovered  her  whoredoms  and 
discovered  her  nakedness:  then  ray  mind 
was  alienated  from  her,  like  as  my  mind 
was  alienated  from  her  sister. 

19  Yet  she  multiplied  her  whoredoms  in 
calling  to  remembrance  the  days  of  her 
yoiUh,  wherein  she  had  played  the  harlot 
m the  land  of  Egypt. 

20  For  she  doted  upon  their  paramours, 
whose,  flesh  is  as  the  flesh  of  asses,  and 

issue  is  like  the  issue  of  horses. 

21  I bus  thou  calledst  to  remembrance  the 
lewmie^  of  thy  youth,  in  bruising  thy  teats 

^99  youth. 

\ Therefore,  O Aholibah,  thus  saith  the 


T ,7:, w LIIUO  Cictltu  lue 

Lord  Gop ; Behold,  I will  raise  up  thy  lover's 
against  thee,  from  whom  thy  mind  is  aliena- 
ted, and  I will  bring  them  against  thee  on 
every  side  ; 

The  Babylonians,  and  all  the  Chaldeans, 
Fekod,  and  Shoa,  and  Koa,  and  all  the  As- 
syrians with  them : all  of  them  desirable 
young  men,  captains  and  rulers,  great  lords 
puowned,all  of  them  riding  upon  horses, 
p And  they  shall  come  against  thee  with 
chariots,  wagons,  and  wheels,  and  with  an 
apeinbly  of  people,  which  shall  set  against 
thee  buckler  and  shield  and  helmet  round 
about : and  I will  set  judgment  before  them, 
and  they  shall  judge  thee  according  to  their 
judgments. 

^ ^ ™y  Jealousy  against  thee, 

and  they  shall  deal  furiously  with  thee : thev 
pall  take  away  thy  nose  and  thine  ears ; and 
fall  l^y  the  sword:  they 
pall  take  thy  sons  and  thy  daughters ; and 
shall  be  devoured  by  the  fire. 

P They  shall  also  strip  thee  out  of  thy 
o?  mu®’  l^ake  away  thy  fair  jewels. 

27  Ihus  will  I make  thy  lewdness  to  cease 
irorn  thee,  and  thy  whoredom  brought  from 
the  land  of  Egypt:  so  that  thou  shaft  not 
utt  up  thine  eyes  unto  them,  nor  remember 
Egypt  any  more. 

28  For  thus  saith  the  Lord  God;  Behold,  I 
will  deliver  thee  into  the  hand  of  them  whom 
thou  hatest,  into  the  hand  of  them  from 
whom  thy  mind  is  alienated: 

29  And  they  shall  deal  with  thee  hatefully 
and  shall  take  away  all  thy  labour,  and  shall 
leave  pp  naked  and  bare  : and  the  naked- 
nep  of  thy  whoredoms  shall  be  discovered, 
t^th  thy  lewdness  and  thy  whoredoms. 

30 1 will  do  these  things  unto  thee,  because 
thou  hast  gone  a whoring  after  the  heathen, 
and  because  thou  art  polluted  with  their 
idols. 

31  Tlmu  hast  walked  in  the  way  of  thy  sis- 
ter ; therefore  will  I give  her  cup  into  thine 
hand. 

32  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; Thou  shalt 
drink  pf  thy  sister’s  cup  deep  and  large: 
reou  Shalt  be  laughed  to  scorn  and  had  in 
derision ; it  containeth  much. 

33  Thou  shalt  be  filled  with  drunkenness 

prrow,  with  the  cup  of  astonishment 
and  desolation,  with  the  cup  of  thy  sister 
Samaria. 

34  Thou  shalt  even  drink  it  and  suck  it  out, 
and  thou  shalt  break  the  sherds  thereof , and 


AhoUhah  is  plagued. 


EZEKIEL,  XXIV. 


Parable  of  a boiling  pot. 


pluck  off  thine  own  breasts:  for  I have 
spoken  it,  saith  the  Lord  God. 

35  Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; Be- 
cause thou  hast  forgotten  me,  and  cast  me 
behind  thy  back,  therefore  bear  thou  also 
thy  lewdness  and  thy  whoredoms. 

36 1 The  Lord  said  moreover  unto  me ; bon 
of  man,  wilt  thou  judge  Aholah  and  iUioli- 
bah?  yea,  declare  unto  them  their  abom- 

^37  That  they  have  committed  adultery,  and 
blood  is  in  their  hands,  and  with  their  idols 
have  they  committed  adultery,  and  have 
also  caused  their  sons,  whom  they  bare  unto 
me,  to  pass  for  them  through  the  fire,  to  de- 
vour them.  ^ ^ 4. 

38  Moreover  this  they  have  done  unto  me . 
they  have  defiled  my  sanctuary  in  the  same 
dav,  and  have  profaned  my  sabbaths. 

39  For  when  they  had  slain  their  children  to 
their  idols,  then  they  came  the  sanie  day  into 
my  sanctuary  to  profane  it;  and,  lo,  thus 
have  they  done  in  the  midst  of  mine  house. 

40  And  furthermore,  that  ye  have  sent  for 
men  to  come  from  far,  unto  whom  a messen- 
ger was  sent;  and,  lo,  they  came : for  whom 
thou  didst  wash  thyself,  pamtedst  thy  eyes, 
and  deckedst  thyself  with  ornaments, 

41  And  satest  upon  a stately  bed,,  and  a table 

prepared  before  it,  whereupon  thou  hast  set 
mine  incense  and  mine  oil.  , , . ^ 

43  And  a voice  of  a multitude  being  at  ease 
was  with  her : and  with  the  men  of  the  com- 
mon sort  were  brought  Sabeans  from  the  wil- 
derness, which  put  bracelets  upon  their 
hands,  and  beautiful  crowns  upon  their 

43  Then  said  I unto  her  that  was  old  in  adul- 
teries, Will  they  now  commit  whoredoms 
with  her,  and  she  with  themf 

44  Yet  they  went  in  unto  her,  as  they  go  m 
unto  a woman  that  playeth  the  harlot : so 
went  they  in  unto  Aholah  and  unto  Aholi- 
bah,  the  lewd  women. 

45  ^ And  the  righteous  men,  they  shall 
judge  them  after  the  manner  of  adulter- 
esses, and  after  the  manner  of  women  that 
shed  blood ; because  they  are  adulteresses, 
and  blood  is  in  their  hands. 

46  For  thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; I will  bring 
up  a company  upon  them,  and  will  give 
them  to  be  removed  and  spoiled. 

47  And  the  company  shall  stone  them  with 
stones,  and  dispatch  them  with  their  swords , 
they  shall  slay  their  sons  and  their  daughters, 
and  burn  up  their  houses  with  fire. 

48  Thus  will  I cause  lewdness  to  cease  out 
of  the  land,  that  all  women  may  be  taught 
not  to  do  after  your  lewdness. 

49  And  they  shall  recompense  your  lewd- 
ness upon  you,  and  ye  shall  bear  ^e  sms  of 
your  idols : and  ye  shall  know  that  I am  the 
Lord  God, 


CHAPTER  XXIY. 

Jerusalem's  destruction  foretold, 
AGAIN  in  the  ninth  year,  in  the  ten^ 
month,  in  the  tenth  day  of  the  month, 
the  word  of  the  Lord  came  unto  me,  sayii^, 
2 Son  of  man,  write  thee  the  name  gt  the 
day,  even  of  this  same  day : the  king  of  B^p- 
ylon  set  himself  against  Jerusalem  this 

nd^tter  a parable  unto  the  rebellious 
652 


house,  and  say  unto  them.  Thus  sail^  the 
Lord  God  ; Set  on  a pot,  set  it  on,  and  also 
pour  water  into  it : 

4 Gather  the  pieces  thereof  into  it,  even  ev- 
ery good  piece,  the  thigh,  and  the  shoulder ; 
fili  it  with  the  choice  bones. 

5 Take  the  choice  of  the  flock,  and  burn  also 
the  bones  under  it,  and  make  it  boil  weU,  and 
let  them  seethe  the  bones  of  it  therein. 

6 ^ Wherefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; 

Woe  to  the  bloody  city,  to  the  pot  whose 
scum  is  therein,  and  whose  scum  is  not  gone 
out  of  it ! bring  it  out  piece  by  piece ; let  no 
lot  fall  upon  it.  ^ ^ u 

7 For  her  blood  is  in  the  midst  of  her ; she 
set  it  upon  the  top  of  a rock ; she  poured  it 
not  upon  the  ground,  to  cover  it  with  dust ; 

8 That  it  might  cause  fury  to  come  up  to 
take  vengeance ; I have  set  her  blood  upon 
the  top  of  a rock,  that  it  should  not  be  cov- 

^9^herefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; Woe 
to  the  bloody  city  I I will  even  make  the 
pile  for  fire  great. 

10  Heap  on  wood,  kindle  the  fire,  consume 
the  flesh,  and  spice  it  well,  and  let  the  bones 

tSSi  set  it  empty  upon  the  coals  thereof, 
that  the  brass  of  it  may  be  hot,  and  may 
burn,  and  that  the  filthiness  of  it  may  be 
molten  in  it,  that  the  scum  of  it  may  be 

13  She  hath  wearied  herself  with  lies,  and 
her  great  scum  went  not  forth  out  of  her : 
her  scum  shall  be  in  the  fire. 

13  In  thy  filthiness  is  lewdness:  because  1 
have  purged  thee,  and  thou  wast  not  purged, 
thou  Shalt  not  be  purged  from  thy  filthiness 
any  more,  tiU  I have  caused  my  fury  to  rest 
upon  thee.  , „ 

14 1 the  Lord  have  spoken  it : it  shall  come 
to  pass,  and  I will  do  it,*  I will  not  go  back, 
neither  will  I spare,  neither  will  I repe^; 
according  to  thy  ways,  and  accor^ng  to  thy 
doings,  shall  they  judge  thee,  saith  the  Lord 

^5  t Also  the  word  of  the  Lord  came  unto 

^e  ’Son  of ’man,  behold,  I take  pvay  from 
thee  the  desire  of  thine  eyes  with  a stroke  : 
yet  neither  shalt  thou  mourn  nor  weep,  nei- 
ther shall  thy  tears  run  down.  , 

17  Forbear  to  cry,  make  no  mourning  tor 
the  dead,  bind  the  tire  of  thine  head  u^pon 
thee,  and  put  on  thy  shoes  upon 
and  cov^er  not  thy  lips,  and  eat  not  the  bread 

^18™o*I  spake  unto  the  people  in  the  inorn- 
ing : and  at  even  my  wife  died ; and  1 did  m 
the  morning  as  I was  commanded. 

19  t And  the  people  said  unto  me.  Wilt 
thou  not  tell  us  what  these  things  are  to  us, 
that  thou  doest  so  ? a 

30  Then  I answered  them.  The  word  of  the 

Lord  came  unto  me,  saying,  • 

31  Speak  unto  the  house  of  Israel,  Thus 
saith  the  Lord  God  ; Behold,  I profane 
mv  sanctuary,  the  excellency  of 
strength,  the  desire  of  your  eyes,  and  that 
which  your  soul  pitieth ; and  your  sons  and 
your  daughters  whom  ye  have  left  shall  fall 

And  ye^^haU  do  as  I have  done : ye  sh^ 
not  cover  your  lips,  nor  eat  the  bread  of  menc 


God’s  vengeance  on  Ammon,  EZEKIEL, 

33  And  your  tires  shall  he  upon  your  heads, 
and  your  shoes  upon  your  feet : ye  shall  not 
mourn  nor  weep;  but  ye  shall  pine  away 
for  your  iniquities,  and  mourn  one  toward 
another. 

24  Thus  Ezekiel  Is  unto  you  a sig-n : accord- 
ing* to  all  that  he  hath  done  shall  ye  do : and 
when  this  cometh,  ye  shall  know  that  I am 
the  Lord  God. 

35  Also,  thou  son  of  man,  shall  it  not  he  in 
the  day  when  I take  from  them  their 
streng-th,  the  joy  of  their  glory,  the  desire 
of  their  eyes,  and  that  whereupon  they  set 
their  minds,  their  sons  and  their  daughters, 

26  That  he  that  escapeth  in  that  day  shall 
come  unto  thee,  to  cause  thee  to  hear  it  with 
thine  ears  ? 

27  In  that  day  shall  thy  mouth  be  opened 
to  him  which  is  escaped,  and  thou  shalt 
speak,  and  be  no  more  dumb:  and  thou 
Shalt  be  a sign  unto  them ; and  they  shall 
know  that  I am  the  Lord. 


XXVI. 


CHAPTER  XXV. 

God’s  vengeance  on  Moah,  &c. 

'HE  word  of  the  Lord  came  again  unto 


JL  me,  saying, 

3  Son  of  man,  set  thy  face  against  the  Am- 
monites, and  prophesy  against  them  ; 

3 And  say  unto  the  Ammonites,  Hear  the 
word  of  the  Lord  God  ; Thus  saith  the  Lord 
God  ; Because  thou  saidst.  Aha,  against  my 
sanctuary,  when  it  was  profaned ; and  against 
the  land  of  Israel,  when  it  w^s  desolate ; and 
against  the  house  of  Judah,  when  they  went 
into  captivity ; 

4 Behold,  therefore  I will  deliver  thee  to 
the  men  of  the  east  for  a possession,  and 
they  shall  set  their  palaces  in  thee,  and  make 
their  dwellings  in  thee : they  shall  eat  thy 
fruit,  and  they  shall  drink  thy  milk. 

5 And  I will  make  Rabbah  a stable  for  cam- 
els, and  the  Ammonites  a couching  place 
for  flocks : and  ye  shall  know  that  I am  the 
Lord. 

6 Por  thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; Because 
thou  hast  clapped  thine  hands,  and  stamped 
with  the  feet,  and  rejoiced  in  heart  with  all 
thy  despite  against  the  land  of  Israel  ; 

7 Behold,  therefore  I will  stretch  out  mine 
hand  upon  thee,  and  will  deliver  thee  for  a 
spoil  to  the  heathen ; and  I will  cut  thee  off 
from  the  people,  and  I will  cause  thee  to 
perish  out  of  the  countries : I will  destroy 
thee;  and  thou  shalt  know  that  I am  the 
Lord. 

81  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; Because  that 
Moab  and  Seir  do  say.  Behold,  the  house  of 
Judah  is  like  unto  all  the  heathen ; 

9 Therefore,  behold,  I will  open  the  side  of 
Moab  from  the  cities,  from  his  cities  which 
are  on  his  frontiers,  the  glory  of  the  country, 
Beth-3eshimoth,  Baal-meon,  and  Kiriathaim, 

10  Unto  the  men  of  the  east  with  the  Am- 
monites, and  will  give  them  in  possession, 
that  the  Ammonites  may  not  be  remem- 
bered among  the  nations. 

\ execute  judgments  upon 
Moab ; and  they  shall  know  that  I am  the 
Lord. 

I^ord  God;  Because 
that  Edom  hath  dealt  against  the  house  of 
J udah  by  taking  vengeance,  and  hath  greatly 
offended,  and  revenged  himself  upon  them ; 
18=" 


Th/reatenings  agmnst  Tyrus, 

13  Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; I 
will  also  stretch  out  mine  hand  upon  Edom, 
and  will  cut  off  man  and  beast  from  it ; and 
I will  make  it  desolate  from  Teman;  and 
they  of  Dedan  shall  fall  by  the  sword. 

14  And  I will  lay  my  vengeance  upon  Edom 

people  Israel ; and  they 
shall  do  in  Edom  according  to  mine  anger 
and  according  to  my  fury ; and  they  shall 
know  my  vengeance,  saith  the  Lord  God. 

15  J Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; Because  the 
Philistines  have  dealt  by  revenge,  and  have 
taken  vengeance  with  a despiteful  heart,  to 
destroy  it  for  the  old  hatred ; 

16  Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; Be- 
hold, I will  stretch  out  mine  hand  upon  the 
Philistines,  and  I will  cut  off  the  Cherethim, 
and  destroy  the  remnant  of  the  sea  coast. 

17  And  I will  execute  great  vengeance  upon 
them  with  furious  rebukes;  and  they  shall 
know  that  I am  the  Lord,  when  I shall  lay 
my  vengeance  upon  them. 

CHAPTER  XXVI. 

The  fall  of  Tyrus  threatened. 

AND  it  came  to  pass  in  the  eleventh  year, 
^ in  the  first  day  of  the  month,  that  the 
word  of  the  Lord  came  unto  me,  saying, 

3 Son  of  man,  because  that  Tyrus  hath  said 
against  Jerusalem,  Aha,  she  is  broken  that 
was  the  gates  of  the  people;  she  is  turned 
unto  me ; I shall  be  replenished,  now  she  is 
laid  waste : 

3 Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; Be- 
hold, I am  against  thee,  O Tyrus,  and  will 
cause  many  nations  to  come  up  against  thee, 
as  the  sea  causeth  his  waves  to  come  up. 

4 And  they  shall  destroy  the  walls  of  Tyrus, 
and  break  down  her  towers : I will  also 
scrape  her  dust  from  her,  and  make  her  like 
the  top  of  a rock. 

5 It  shall  be  a place  for  the  spreading  of 
nets  in  the  midst  of  the  sea:  for  I have 
spoken  it^  saith  the  Lord  God  : and  it  shall 
become  a spoil  to  the  nations. 

6 And  her  daughters  which  are  in  the  field 
shall  be  slain  by  the  sword ; and  they  shall 
know  that  I am  the  Lord. 

7 IF  For  thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; Behold,  I 
will  bring  upon  Tyrus  Nebuchadrezzar  king 
of  Babylon,  a king  of  kings,  from  the  north, 
with  horses,  and  with  chariots,  and  with 
horsemen,  and  companies,  and  much  people. 

8 He  shall  slay  with  the  sword  thy  daugh- 
ters in  the  field : and  he  shall  make  a fort 
against  thee,  and  cast  a mount  against  thee, 
and  lift  up  the  buckler  against  thee. 

9 And  he  shall  set  engines  of  war  against 
thy  walls,  and  with  his  axes  he  shall  break 
down  thy  towers. 

10  By  reason  of  the  abundance  of  his  horses 
their  dust  shall  cover  thee : thy  walls  shall 
shake  at  the  noise  of  the  horsemen,  and  of 
the  wheels,  and  of  the  chariots,  when  he  shall 
enter  into  thy  gates,  as  men  enter  into  a city 
wherein  is  made  a breach. 

11  With  the  hoofs  of  his  horses  shall  he 
tread  down  all  thy  streets : he  shall  slay  thy 
people  by  the  sword,  and  thy  strong  garri- 
sons shall  go  down  to  the  ground. 

13  And  they  shall  make  a spoil  of  thy  riches, 
and  make  a prey  of  thy  merchandise : and 
they  shall  break  down  thy  walls,  and  de- 
stroy thy  pleasant  houses : and  they  shall  lay 
5.53 


The  riches  cmd  la/tge  EZEKIEL,  XXVIIo  commerce  of  TyruSc 


thy  stones  and  thy  timber  and  thy  dust  in 
the  midst  of  the  water. 

13  And  I will  cause  the  noise  of  thy  songs 
to  cease ; and  the  sound  of  thy  harps  shall 
be  no  more  heard. 

14  And  I will  make  thee  like  thb  top  of  a 
rock ; thou  shalt  be  a place  to  spread  nets 
upon ; thou  shalt  be  built  no  more : for  I the 
Lord  have  spoken  it,  saith  the  Lord  God. 

15  1 Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  to  Tyrus ; 
Shall  not  the  isles  shake  at  the  sound  of 
thy  fall,  when  the  wounded  cry,  when  the 
slaughter  is  made  in  the  midst  of  thee? 

16  Then  all  the  princes  of  the  sea  shall 
come  down  from  their  thrones,  and  lay 
away  their  robes,  and  put  off  their  broider- 
ed  garments:  they  shall  clothe  themselves 
with  trembling ; they  shall  sit  upon  the 
ground,  and  shall  tremble  at  every  moment, 
and  be  astonished  at  thee. 

17  And  they  shall  take  up  a lamentation  for 
thee,  and  say  to  thee.  How  art  thou  destroy- 
ed, that  wast  inhabited  of  seafaring  men,  the 
renowned  city,  which  wast  strong  in  the  sea, 
she  and  her  inhabitants,  which  cause  their 
terror  to  be  on  all  that  haunt  it ! 

18  Now  shall  the  isles  tremble  in  the  day  of 
thy  fall ; yea,  the  isles  that  are  in  the  sea 
shall  be  troubled  at  thy  departure. 

19  For  thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; When  I 

shall  make  thee  a desolate  city,  like  the  cities 
that  are  not  inhabited ; when  I shall  bring  up 
the  deep  upon  thee,  and  great  waters  shall 
cover  thee;  , , 

20  When  I shall  bring  thee  down  with  them 

that  descend  into  the  pit,  with  the  people  of 
old  time,  and  shall  set  thee  in  the  low  parts 
of  the  earth,  in  places  desolate  of  old,  with 
them  that  go  down  to  the  pit,  that  thou  be 
not  inhabited ; and  I shall  set  glory  in  the 
land  of  the  living ; . 

21 1 will  make  thee  a terror,  and  thou  shalt 
he  no  more : though  thou  be  sought  for,  yet 
shalt  thou  never  be  found  again,  saith  the 
Lord  God. 

CHAPTER  XXYII. 

The  riches^  Ac.  of  Tyrus. 

The  word  of  the  Lord  came  again  unto 
me,  saying, 

2  Now,  thou  son  of  man,  take  up  a lamenta- 
tion for  Tyrus ; 

3  And  say  unto  Tyrus,  O thou  that  art  situ- 
ate at  the  entry  of  the  sea,  which  art  a mer- 
chant of  the  people  for  many  isles.  Thus 
saith  the  Lord  God;  O Tyrus,  thou  hast 
said,  I am  of  perfect  beauty. 

4  Thy  borders  are  in  the  midst  of  the  seas, 
thy  builders  have  perfected  thy  beauty. 

5  They  have  made  all  thy  ship  boards  of  fir 
trees  of  Senir : they  have  taken  cedars  from 
Lebanon  to  make  masts  for  thee. 

6  Of  the  oaks  of  Bashan  have  they  made 
thine  oars;  the  company  of  the  Ashurites 
have  made  thy  benches  of  ivory,  brought 
out  of  the  isles  of  Chittim. 

7  Fine  linen  with  broidered  work  from 
Egypt  was  that  which  thou  spreadest  forth 
to  be  thy  sail ; blue  and  purple  from  the  isles 
of  Elishah  was  that  which  covered  thee. 

8  The  inhabitants  of  Zidon  and  Arvad  were 
thy  mariners:  thy  wise  wen,  O Tyrus,  that 
were  in  thee,  were  thy  pilots. 

9  The  ancients  of  Gebal  and  the  wise  men 
554 


thereof  were  in  thee  thy  calkers;  all  the 
ships  of  the  sea  with  their  mariners  were  in 
thee  to  occupy  thy  merchandise. 

10  They  of  Persia  and  of  Lud  and  of  Phut 
were  in  thine  army,  thy  men  of  war : they 
hanged  the  shield  and  helmet  in  thee ; they 
set  forth  thy  comeliness. 

11  The  men  of  Arvad  with  thine  army  were 
upon  thy  walls  round  about,  and  the  Gam- 
madim  were  in  thy  towers:  they  hanged 
their  shields  upon  thy  walls  round  about ; 
they  have  made  thy  beauty  perfect. 

12  Tarshish  ivas  thy  merchant  by  reason  of 
the  multitude  of  all  kind  of  riches ; with  sil- 
ver, iron,  tin,  and  lead,  they  traded  in  thy 
fairs. 

13  Javan,  Tubal,  and  Meshech,  they  were 
thy  merchants : they  traded  the  persons'  of 
men  and  vessels  of  brass  in  thy  market. 

14  They  of  the  house  of  Togarmah  traded 
in  thy  fairs  with  horses  and  horsemen  and 
mules. 

15  The  men  of  Dedan  were  thy  merchants ; 
many  isles  were  the  merchandise  of  thine 
hand  : they  brought  thee  for  a present, 
horns  of  ivory  and  ebony. 

16  Syria  was  thy  merchant  by  reason  of  the 
multitude  of  the  wares  of  thy  making : they 
occupied  in  thy  fairs  with  emeralds,  purple, 
and  broidered  work,  and  fine  linen,  and  cor- 
al, and  agate. 

17  Judah,  and  the  land  of  Israel,  they  U'cre 
thy  merchants : they  traded  in  thy  market 
wheat  of  Minnith,  and  Pannag,  and  honey, 
and  oil,  and  balm. 

18  Damascus  was  thy  merchant  in  the  mul- 
titude of  the  wares  of  thy  making,  for  the 
multitude  of  all  riches ; in  the  wine  of  Hel- 
bon,  and  white  wool. 

19  Dan  also  and  Javan  going  to  and  fro  oc- 
cupied in  thy  fairs : bright  iron,  cassia,  and 
calamus,  were  in  thy  market. 

20  Dedan  was  thy  merchant  in  precious 
clothes  for  chariots. 

21  Arabia,  and  all  the  princes  of  Kedar, 
they  occupied  with  thee  in  lambs,  and  rams, 
and  goats : in  these  were  they  thy  merchants. 

22  The  merchants  of  Sheba  and  Raamah, 
they  were  thy  merchants : they  occupied  in 
thy  fairs  with  chief  of  all  spices,  and  with 
all  precious  stones,  and  gold. 

23  Haran,  and  Canneh,  and  Eden,  the  mer- 

chants of  Sheba,  Asshur,  and  Chilmad,  were 
thy  merchants.  , . „ ^ . 

24  These  were  thy  merchants  in  all  sorts  of 
things,  in  blue  clothes,  and  broidered  work, 
and  in  chests  of  rich  apparel,  bound  with 
cords,  and  made  of  cedar,  among  thy  mer- 
chandise. 

25  The  ships  of  Tarshish  did  sing  of  thee  in 
thy  market:  and  thou  wast  replenished,.and 
made  very  glorious  in  the  midst  of  the  seas. 

26  t Thy  rowers  have  brought  thee  into 
great  waters:  the  east  wind  hath  broken 
thee  in  the  midst  of  the  seas. 

27  Thy  riches,  and  thy  fairs,  thy  merchan- 
dise, thy  mariners,  and  thy  pilots,  thy  calk- 
ers, and  the  occupiers  of  thy  merchandise, 
and  all  thy  men  of  war,  that  are  in  thee,  and 
in  all  thy  company  which  is  in  the  midst  of 
thee,  shall  fall  into  the  midst  of  the  seas  m 
the  day  of  thy  ruin. 

28  The  suburbs  shall  shake  at  the  sound  of 
the  cry  of  thy  pilots. 


God^sjudgmeyit  on  her. 


39  And  all  that  handle  the  oar,  the  marin- 
ers, and  all  the  pilots  of  the  sea,  shall  come 
down  from  their  ships,  they  shall  stand  upon 
the  land; 

30  And  shall  cause  their  voice  to  be  heard 
ag-ainst  thee,  and  shall  cry  bitterly,  and  shall 
cast  up  dust  upon  their  heads,  they  shall 
wallow  themselves  in  the  ashes: 

31  And  they  shall  make  themselves  utterly 
bald  for  thee,  and  gird  them  with  sackcloth, 


EZEKIEL,  XXVm. 


The  judgment  of  Zidon,. 


LUt^lU  Witu.  btlUKClU  til- 

and  they  shall  weep  for  thee  with  bitterness 
of  heart  and  bitter  wailing. 

33  And  in  their  wailing  they  shall  take  up  a 
lamentation  for  thee,  and  lament  over  thee, 
saying.  What  city  is  like  Tyrug,  like  the  de- 
stroyed in  the  midst  of  the  sea? 

33  When  thy  wares  went  forth  out  of  the 
seas,  thou  filledst  many  people ; thou  didst 
enrich  the  kings  of  the  earth  wuth  the  multi- 
tude  of  thy  riches  and  of  thy  merchandise. 

34  In  the  time  thou  shalt  be  broken 
by  the  seas  in  the  depths  of  the  waters,  thy 
merchandise  and  all  thy  company  in  the 
midst  of  thee  shall  fall. 

35  All  the  inhabitants  of  the  isles  shall  be 
astonished  at  thee,  and  their  kings  shall  be 
sore  afraid,  they  shall  be  troubled  in  their 
countenance. 

36  The  merchants  among  the  people  shall 
hiss  at  thee;  thou  shalt  be  a terror,  and 
never  shalt  be  any  more. 

CHAPTER  XXVIII. 

Judgment  on  the  prince  of  Tyrus. 

The  word  of  the  Lord  came  again  unto 
me,  saying, 

3 Son  of  man,  say  unto  the  prince  of  Tyrus, 
1 hus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; Because  thine 
heart  is  lifted  up,  and  thou  hast  said,  I am  a 
god,  I sit  %n  the  seat  of  God,  in  the  midst  of 
the  seas ; yet  thou  art  a man,  and  not  God, 
though  thou  set  thine  heart  as  the  heart  of 
God: 

3 Behold,  thou  art  wiser  than  Daniel ; there 
IS  secret  that  they  can  hide  from  thee : 

4 With  thy  wisdom  and  with  thine  under- 
standing thou  hast  gotten  thee  riches,  and 
hast  gotten  gold  and  silver  into  thy  treas- 
ures : 

5 By  Hiy  great  wisdom  and  by  thy  traffick 
hast  thou  increased  thy  riches,  and  thine 
-jfted  up  because  of  thy  riches : 

6 Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; Be- 
cai^e  thou  hast  set  thine  heart  as  the  heart 
of  God ; 

7 Behold,  therefore  I will  bring  strangers 
upon  thee,  the  terrible  of  the  nations : and 
they  shall  draw  their  swords  against  the 
beauty  of  thy  wisdom,  and  they  shall  defile 
thy  brightness. 

8 They  shall  bring  thee  down  to  the  pit,  and 
thou  shalt  die  the  deaths  of  them  that  are 
slam  in  the  midst  of  the  seas. 

9 Wilt  thou  yet  say  before  him  that  slayeth 
thee,  I am  God  ? but  thou  shalt  be  a man, 
and  no  God,  in  the  hand  of  him  that  slayeth 
thee. 

10  Thou  shalt  die  the  deaths  of  the  uncir- 
cumcised  by  the  hand  of  strangers:  for  I 
have  spoken  it,  saith  the  Lord  God. 

11  t Moreover  the  word  of  the  Lord  came 
unto  me,  saying, 

13  Son  of  man,  take  up  a lamentation  upon 
the  king  of  Tyrus,  and  say  unto  him.  Thus 


saith  the  Lord  God  ; Thou  sealest  up  the 
wisdom,  and  perfect  in  beauty. 

13  Thou  hast  been  in  Eden  the  garden  of 
God ; every  precious  stone  was  thy  covering 
the  sardius,  topaz,  and  the  diamond,  the 
beryl,  the  onyx,  and  the  jasper,  the  sap- 
phire, the  emerald,  and  the  carbuncle,  and 
gold : the  workmanship  of  thy  tabrets  and 
of  thy  pipes  was  prepared  in  thee  in  the  day 
that  thou  wast  created. 

14  Thou  art  the  anointed  cherub  that  cover- 
eth ; and  I hav^e  set  thee  so : thou  wast  upon 
the  holy  mountain  of  G od ; thou  hast  walked 
up  and  down  in  the  midst  of  the  stones  of 
fire. 

15  Thou  'M;ast  perfect  in  thy  ways  from  the 
day  that  thou  wast  created,  till  iniquity  was 
found  in  thee. 

16  By  the  multitude  of  thy  merchandise 
they  have  filled  the  midst  of  thee  with  vio- 
lence, and  thou  hast  sinned : therefore  I will 
cast  thee  as  profane  out  of  the  mountain  of 
God : and  I will  destroy  thee,  O covering 
cherub,  from  the  midst  of  the  stones  of 
fire. 

17  Thine  heart  was  lifted  up  because  of  thy 
beauty,  thou  hast  corrupted  thy  wisdom  by 
reason  of  thy  brightness : I will  cast  thee  to 
the  ground,  I will  lay  thee  before  kings,  that 
they  may  behold  thee. 

18  Thou  hast  defiled  thy  sanctuaries  by  the 
niultitude  of  thine  iniquities,  by  the  iniquity 
of  thy  trafiick ; therefore  will  I bring  forth 
a fire  from  the  midst  of  thee,  it  shall  devour 
thee,  and  I will  bring  thee  to  ashes  upon  the 
earth  in  the  sight  of  all  them  that  behold 
thee. 

19  All  they  that  know  thee  among  the  peo- 
ple shall  be  astonished  at  thee : thou  shalt 
be  a terror,  and  never  shalt  thou  be  any 
more. 

30  IF  Again  the  word  of  the  Lord  came  unto 
me,  saying, 

31  Son  of  man,  set  thy  face  against  Zidon, 
and  prophesy  against  it, 

33  And  say,  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; Be- 
hold, I am  against  thee,  O Zidon ; and  I will 
be  glorified  in  the  midst  of  thee : and  thev 
shall  know  that  I am  the  Lord,  when  I shall 
have  executed  judgments  in  her,  and  shall 
be  sanctified  in  her. 

33  For  I will  send  into  her  pestilence,  and 
blood  into  her  streets;  and  the  wounded 
shall  be  judged  in  the  midst  of  her  bv  the 
sword  upon  her  on  every  side ; and  "thev 
shall  know  that  I am  the  Lord. 

34  IF  And  there  shall  be  no  more  a pricking 
brier  unto  the  house  of  Israel,  nor  any 
grieving  thorn  of  all  that  are  round  about 
them,  that  despised  them;  and  they  shall 
know  that  I am  the  Lord  God. 

35  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; When  I shall 
have  gathered  the  house  of  Israel  from  the 
people  among  whom  they  are  scattered,  and 
shall  be  sanctified  in  them  m the  sight  of  the 
heathen,  then  shall  they  dwell  in  their  land 

given  to  my  servant  Jacob. 

26  -A^nd  they  shall  dwell  safely  therein,  and 
shall  build  houses,  and  plant  vineyards ; 5"ea, 
they  shall  dwell  with  confidence,  when  I 
judgments  upon  all  those 
that  despise  them  round  about  them ; and 
they  shall  know  that  I am  the  Lord  their 
God. 


555 


The  judgment  of  Phouraoh, 


EZEKIEL, 


CHAPTER  XXIX. 

The  judgment  of  Pharaoh, 

IN  the  tenth  year,  in  the  tenth  months  in 
the  twelfth  day  of  the  month,  the  word 
of  the  Lord  came  unto  me,  saying, 

2  Son  of  man,  set  thy  face  against  Pharaoh 
king  of  Egypt,  and  prophesy  against  him, 
and  against  all  Egypt: 

3  Speak,  and  say.  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; 
Behold,  I am  against  thee.  Pharaoh  king  of 
Egypt,  the  great  dragon  that  lieth  in  the 
midst  of  his  rivers,  which  hath  said.  My 
river  is  mine  own,  and  I have  made  it  for 
myself. 

4  But  I will  put  hooks  in  thy  jaws,  and  I 
will  cause  the  fish  of  thy  rivers  to  stick  unto 
thy  scales,  and  I will  bring  thee  up  out  of 
the  midst  of  thy  rivers,  and  all  the  fish  of 
thy  rivers  shall  stick  unto  thy  scales. 

5  And  I will  leave  thee  thrown  into  the  wil- 
derness, thee  and  all  the  fish  of  thy  rivers : 
thou  shalt  fall  upon  the  open  fields;  thou 
shalt  not  be  brought  together,  nor  gathered : 

I  have  given  thee  for  meat  to  the  beasts  of 
the  field  and  to  the  fowls  of  the  heaven. 

6  And  all  the  inhabitants  of  Egypt  shall 
know  that  I am  the  Lord,  because  they  have 
been  a staff  of  reed  to  the  house  of  Israel. 

7  When  they  took  hold  of  thee  by  thy  hand, 
thou  didst  break,  and  rend  all  their  shoul- 
der : and  when  they  leaned  upon  thee,  thou 
brakest,  and  madest  all  their  loins  to  be  at 
a stand.  ^ ^ 

8 1 Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; Be- 
hold, I will  bring  a sword  upon  thee,  and  cut 
off  man  and  beast  out  of  thee. 

9  And  the  land  of  Egypt  shall  be  desolate 
and  waste ; and  they  shall  know  that  I am 
the  Lord  : because  he  hath  said.  The  river 
is  mine,  and  I have  made  it. 

10  Behold,  therefore  I am  against  thee,  and 
against  thy  rivers,  and  I will  make  the  land 
of  Egypt  utterly  waste  and  desolate,  from 
the  tower  of  Syene  even  unto  the  border  of 
Ethiopia. 

11  No  foot  of  man  shall  pass  through  it,  nor 
foot  of  beast  shall  pass  through  it,  neither 
shall  it  be  inhabited  forty  years. 

12  And  I will  make  the  land  of  Egypt  deso- 
late in  the  midst  of  the  countries  that  are 
desolate,  and  her  cities  among  the  cities 
that  are  laid  waste  shall  be  desolate  forty 
years:  and  I will  scatter  the  Egyptians 
among  the  nations,  and  will  disperse  them 
through  the  countries. 

13  t Yet  thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; At  the 
end  of  forty  years  will  I gather  the  Egyp- 
tians from  the  people  whither  they  were 

14  And  I*  will  bring  again  the  captivity  of 
Egypt,  and  will  cause  them  to  return  into 
the  land  of  Pathros,  into  the  land  of  their 
habitation ; and  they  shall  be  there  a base 
kingdom. 

15  It  shall  be  the  basest  of  the  kingdoms ; 
neither  shall  it  exalt  itself  any  more  above 
the  nations : for  I will  diminish  them,  that 
they  shall  no  more  rule  over  the  nations. 

16  And  it  shall  be  no  more  the  confidence 
of  the  house  of  Israel,  which  bringeth  their 
iniquity  to  remembrance,  when  they  shall 
look  after  them  : but  they  shall  know  that 
I am  the  Lord  God. 

556 


XXIX.  The  desolation  of  Egypt 

17  t And  it  came  to  pass  in  the  seven  and 
twentieth  year,  in  the  first  month,  in  the 
first  day  of  the  month,  the  word  of  the 
Lord  came  unto  me,  saying, 

18  Son  of  man,  Nebuchadrezzar  king  of 
Babylon  caused  his  army  to  serve  a great 
service  against  Tyrus : every  head  was  made 
bald,  and  every  shoulder  was  peeled : yet 
had  he  no  wages,  nor  his  army,  for  Tyrus, 
for  the  service  that  he  had  served  against  it : 

19  Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; Be- 
hold, I will  give  the  land  of  Egypt  unto  Neb- 
uchadrezzar king  of  Babylon ; and  he  shall 
take  her  multitude,  and  take  her  spoil,  and 
take  her  prey ; and  it  shall  be  the  wages  for 
his  army. 

20  I have  given  him  the  land  of  Egypt  for 
his  labour  wherewith  he  served  against  it, 
because  they  wrought  for  me,  saith  the 
Lord  God. 

21 1 In  that  day  will  I cause  the  horn  of  the 
house  of  Israel  to  bud  forth,  and  I will  give 
thee  the  opening  of  the  mouth  in  the  midst 
of  them ; and  they  shall  know  that  I am  the 
Lord. 

CHAPTER  XXX. 

The  desolation  of  Egypt, 

The  word  of  the  Lord  came  again  unto 
me,  saying, 

2  Son  of  man,  prophesy  and  say.  Thus  saith 
the  Lord  God  ; Howl  ye.  Woe  worth  the 
day ! 

3  For  the  day  is  near,  even  the  day  of  the 
Lord  is  near,  a cloudy  day ; it  shall  be  the 
time  of  the  heathen. 

4  And  the  sword  shall  come  upon  Egypt, 
and  great  pain  shall  be  in  Ethiopia,  when 
the  slain  shall  fall  in  Egypt,  and  they  shall 
take  away  her  multitude,  and  her  founda- 
tions shall  be  broken  down. 

5  Ethiopia,  and  Libya,  and  Lydia,  and  aU 
the  mingled  people,  and  Chub,  and  the  men 
of  the  land  that  is  in  league,  shall  fall  with 
them  by  the  sword. 

6  Thus  saith  the  Lord  ; They  also  that  up- 
hold Egypt  shall  fall ; and  the  pride  of  her 
power  shall  come  down : from  the  tower  of 
Syene  shall  they  fall  in  it  by  the  sword,  saith 
the  Lord  God.  . ^ ^ 

7  And  they  shall  be  desolate  in  the  midst  of 
the  countries  that  are  desolate,  and  her  cities 
shall  be  in  the  midst  of  the  cities  that  are 
wasted.  , ^ ^ 

8  And  they  shall  know  that  I am  the  Lord, 
when  I have  set  a fire  in  Egypt,  and  when 
all  her  helpers  shall  be  destroyed. 

9  In  that  day  shall  messengers  go  forth 
from  me  in  ships  to  make  the  careless  Ethi- 
opians afraid,  and  great  pain  shall  come  up- 
on them,  as  in  the  day  of  Egypt:  for,  lo, 
it  cometh.  ^ , 

10  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; I will  also 
make  the  multitude  of  Egypt  to  cease  by  the 
hand  of  Nebuchadrezzar  king  of  Babylon. 

11  He  and  his  people  with  him,  the  terrible 
of  the  nations,  shall  be  brought  to  destroy 
the  land  : and  they  shall  draw  their  swords 
against  Egypt,  and  fill  the  land  with  the  slain. 
12  And  I will  make  the  rivers  dry,  and  sell 
the  land  into  the  hand  of  the  wicked : and  I 
will  make  the  land  waste,  and  all  that  is 
therein,  by  the  hand  of  strangers:  I the 
Lord  have  spoken  it. 


Babylon's  arm  strengthened^ 

13  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; I will  also  de- 
stroy the  idols,  and  I will  cause  their  imaires 
to  cease  out  of  Noph ; and  there  shall  be  no 
more  a prince  of  the  land  of  Es-ypt : and  I 
put  a fear  in  the  land  of  Eg-ypt. 

uiake  Pathros  desolate,  and 
will  set  fire  in  Zoan,  and  will  execute  iudg-- 
inentsmNo. 

will  pour  my  fury  upon  Sin,  the 

fire  in  E^ypt:  Sin  shall 
ha^  e g^reat  pain,  and  No  shall  be  rent  asun- 
Noph  shall  have  distresses  daily, 
chin  and  of  Pi-beseth 

Rha  i the  sword:  and  these  cities 

Shall  go  into  captivity. 

/.o  Tehaphnehes  also  the  day  shall  be 
Df  there  the  yokes 

cf  the  pomp  of  her  strength  shall 

cease  in  her : as  for  her,  a cloud  shall  cover 
^^to  captivity, 
h execute  judgments  in  Egypt : 
that  I am  the  Lord 

Jb  1 And  it  came  to  pass  in  the  eleventh 
j ear,  in  the  first  mont^,  in  the  seventh  day 
month,  that  the  word  of  the  Lord 
came  unto  me,  saying, 

21  Son  of  man,  I have  broken  the  arm  of 

it  shall  not 

^ tie  healed,  to  put  a roller 

swo^W^  it  strong  to  hold  the 

22  Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  God  • Be- 

^8’ninst  Pharaoh  king  of  Egypt 
^d  will  break  his  arms,  the  strong,  and  thS 
which  was  broken ; and  I will  cause  the 
“ nnt  of  his  hani 

scatter  the  Egyptians  among 
thi  disperse  them  througS 

n k‘V  the  arms  of  the 

king  of  Babylon,  and  put  my  sword  in  his 
hP^ahQiV ^ will  break  Pharaoh’s  arms,  and 
before  him  with  the  groan- 
^fi^adly  wounded  man. 
i strengthen  the  arms  of  the 
SSn  Babylon,  and  the  arms  of  Pharaoh 
shall  fall  down ; and  they  shall  know  that  T 
vh'  V?®  ^ P^t  my  sword  into 

s?r^fp? king  of  Babylon,  and  he  shall 
i iaud  of  Egypt. 

26  And  I will  scatter  the  Egyptians  among 
the  nations,  and  disperse  them  among  the 

CHAPTER  XXXI. 

The  glory  and  fall  of  Assyria. 

unt^mt  sayiSg!^® 

®P^^k  unto  Pharaoh  king  of 
multitude;  Whom  art 
greatness? 

the  Assyrian  was  a cedar  in  Leb- 
fn  branches,  and  with  a shadow- 

tnS  \ high  stature ; and  his 

among  the  thick  boughs. 

4 The  waters  made  him  great,  the  deep  set 
P iier  riVers  running 

plants,  and  sent  out  her 
little  rivers  unto  all  the  trees  of  the  fieldc 


EZEKIEL,  XXXI.  Olory  and  fall  of  Assyriao 

an  Tnf if  was  exalted  above 

mlnH?  the  field,  and  his  boughs  were 

^ branches  became  long 
&ot%orth®  multitude  of  waters,  wheg 

the  beasts  of  the  field  bring  forth  their 
nations under  his  shadow  dwelt  all  great 

fail' in  his  greatness,  in  the 

greItVaterS 

° could  not 

nltfo-ni  • were  not  like  his 

boughs,  and  the  chesnut  trees  were  not  like 

garden  of 

God  was  like  unto  him  in  his  beauty, 
y 1 have  made  him  fair  by  the  multitude  of 
ms  branches;  so  that  all  the  trees  of  Eden 
th^  were  in  the  garden  of  God,  envied 

10  if  Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  God  • 
Because  thou  hast  lifted  up  thyself  in 
top  among 

in  his^he^ht  heart  is  lifted  up 

delivered  him  into  the 
enfn  ^ mighty  one  of  the  heathen  ; he 
shall  surely  deal  with  him : I have  driven 
wickedness. 

12  And  strange^,  the  terrible  of  the  nations, 
have  cut  him  off,  and  have  left  him  : upon 
the  mountains  and  in  all  the  valleys  his 
iDranches  ai^  fallen,  and  his  boughs  are  bro- 

npnr.Vl ’ ^nd  all  the 
the  earth  are  gone  down  from  his 
shadow,  and  have  left  him. 

13  Upon  his  ruin  shall  all  the  fowls  of  the 
the  beasts  of  the 

upon  his  branches: 

14  To  the  end  that  none  of  all  the  trees  bv 
the  waters  exalt  themselves  for  their  height 
neither  shoot  up  their  top  among  the  thick 
boughs,  neither  their  trees  stand  up  in  their 

!•’  that  drink  water:  for  they  are 
all  delivered  unto  death,  to  the  nether  parts 
of  the  earth,  in  the  midst  of  the  children  of 
them  that  go  down  to  the  pit. 

15  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; In  the  day 
when  he  went  down  to  the  grave  I caused  a 
mourning : I covered  the  deep  for  him,  and  I 
restrained  the  floods  thereof,  and  the  great 
waters  were  stayed:  and  I caused  Lebanon 

trees  of  the 

field  fainted  for  him. 

I to  shake  at  the  sound 

^ ^^®^  down  to  hell 
with  them  that  descend  into  the  pit : and  all 
the  trees  of  Eden,  the  choice  and  best  of 
Lebanon,  all  that  drink  water,  shall  be  com- 
1 Jmi?  nether  parts  of  the  earth. 

HI  hey  also  went  down  into  hell  with  him 
unto  them  that  be  slain  with  the  sword  • and 
they  that  were  his  arm,  that  dwelt  under  his 
snadow  in  the  midst  of  the  heathen. 

^ 18 1 To  whom  art  thou  thus  like  in  glory  and 
among  the  trees  of  Eden?  yet 
Shalt  thou  be  brought  down  with  the  trees 
of  Eden  unto  the  nether  parts  of  the  earth : 
thou  Shalt  he  in  the  midst  of  the  uncircum- 
that  be  slain  by  the  sword, 
tte  l2rd‘‘“  multitude,  saltfc 


A lamentation  for  EZEKIEL,  XXXII. 

CHAPTER  XXXII. 

The  fearful  destruction  of  Egypt. 

AND  it  came  to  pass  in  the  twelfth  year,  in 
xV  the  twelfth  month,  in  the  first  day  of 
the  month, -that  the  word  of  the  Lord  came 
unto  me,  saying, 

2 Son  of  man,  take  up  a lamentation  for 
Pharaoh  king  of  Egypt,  and  say  unto  him. 

Thou  art  like  a young  lion  of  the  nations, 
and  thou  art  as  a whale  in  the  seas:  and 
thou  earnest  forth  with  thy  rivers,  and 
trouhledst  the  waters  with  thy  feet,  and 
fouledst  their  rivers.  ^ ^ 

3 Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; I will  therefore 
spread  out  my  net  over  thee  with  a compa- 
ny of  many  people ; and  they  shall  bring 
thee  up  in  my  net. 

4 Then  will  I leave  thee  upon  the  land,  1 
will  cast  thee  forth  upon  the  open  field,  and 
will  cause  all  the  fowls  of  the  heaven  to  re- 
main upon  thee,  and  I will  fill  the  beasts  of 
the  whole  earth  with  thee. 

5 And  I will  lay  thy  flesh  upon  the  mount- 
ains, and  fill  the  valleys  with  thy  height. 

6 I will  also  water  with  thy  blood  the 
land  wherein  thou  swimmest,  even  to  the 
mountains ; and  the  rivers  shall  be  full  of 

And  when  I shall  put  thee  out,  I will  cov- 
er the  heaven,  and  make  the  stars  thereof 
dark ; I will  cover  the  sun  with  a cloud,  and 
the  moon  shall  not  give  her  light. 

8 All  the  bright  lights  of  heaven  will  I make 
dark  over  thee,  and  set  darkness  upon  thy 
land,  saith  the  Lord  God. 

9 I will  also  vex  the  hearts  of  many  people, 

when  I shall  bring  thy  destruction  among 
the  nations,  into  the  countries  which  thou 
hast  not  known.  , 

10  Yea,  I will  make  many  people  amazed  at 
thee,  and  their  kings  shall  be  horribly  afraid 
for  thee,  when  I shall  brandish  my  sword  be- 
fore them ; and  they  shall  tremble  at  every 
moment,  every  man  for  his  own  life,  in  the 

^n^lpFor^ thus  saith  the  Lord  God;  The 
sword  of  the  king  of  Babylon  shall  come 

^12^Bv^the  swords  of  the  mighty  will  I cause 
thv  multitude  to  fall,  the  terrible  of  the  na- 
tions, all  of  them : and  they  shall  spoil  the 
pomp  of  Egypt,  and  all  the  multitude  there- 
of shall  be  destroyed. 

13  1 will  destroy  also  all  the  beasts  thereof 
from  beside  the  great  waters ; neither  shall 
the  foot  of  man  trouble  them  any  more,  nor 

the  hoofs  of  beasts  trouble  them. 

14  Then  will  I make  their  waters  deep,  and 
cause  their  rivers  to  run  like  oil,  saith  the 

^5^W^n^  shall  make  the  land  of  Egypt  des- 
olate, and  the  country  shall  be  destitute  of 
that  whereof  it  was  full,  when  I shall  smite 
all  them  that  dwell  therein,  then  shall  they 
know  that  I am  the  Lord. 

16  This  is  the  lamentation  wherewith  they 
shall  lament  her:  the  daughters  of  na- 
tions shall  lament  her:  they  shall  lament 
for  her,  even  for  Egypt,  and  for  all  her  mul- 
titude, saith  the  Lord  Hod.  ..n.. 

17  If  It  came  to  pass  also  in  the  twelfth  year, 
in  the  fifteenth  day  of  the  month,  that  the 
word  of  the  Lord  came  unto  me,  saying. 


the  fearful  fall  of  Egypt 

18  Son  of  man,  wail  for  the  multitude  of 
Egypt,  and  cast  them  down,  even  her,  and 
the  daughters  of  the  famous  nations,  unto 
the  nether  parts  of  the  earth,  with  them 
that  go  down  into  the  pit. 

19  Whom  dost  thou  pass  in  beauty?  go 
down,  and  be  thou  laid  with  the  uncircum- 

^lo^They  shall  fall  in  the  midst  of  them  that 
are  slain  by  the  sword : she  is  delivered  to 
the  sword  : draw  her  and  all  her  multitudes. 

21  The  strong  among  the  mighty  shall  speak 
to  him  out  of  the  midst  of  hell  with  them 
that  help  him : they  are  gone  down,  they  lie 
uncircumcised,  slain  by  the  sword. 

22  Asshur  is  there  and  all  her  company ; his 
graves  are  about  him : all  of  them  slain,  fall- 
en by  the  sword : 

33  Whose  graves  are  set  in  the  sides  of  the 
pit,  and  her  company  is  round  abimt  her 
grave;  all  of  them  slain,  fallen  by  the 
sword,  which  caused  terror  in  the  land  ot 

^24  ThSe*  is  Elam  and  all  her  multitude 
round  about  her  grave ; all  ot  them  slam, 
fallen  by  the  sword,  which  are  gone  down 
uncircumcised  into  the  nether  parts  of  the 
earth,  which  caused  their  terror  in  the  land 
of  the  living ; yet  have  they  their 

shame  with  them  that  go  down  to  the  pit. 

25  They  have  set  her  a bed  in  the  midst  ot 

the  slain  with  all  her  multitude : her  graves 
are  round  about  him : all  of  them  uncircum- 
cised,  slain  by  the  sword : though  their  ter- 
ror was  caused  in  the  land  of  th®  living,  yet 
have  they  borne  their  shame  with  them  t hat 
go  down  to  the  pit : he  is  put  in  the  midst 
of  them  that  be  slain.  ^ ^ , , „ , 

26  There  is  Meshech,  Tubal,  and  all  her 
multitude  ; her  graves  are  round  about 
him : all  of  them  uncircumcised,  slam  by 
the  sword,  though  they  caused  their  terror 
in  the  land  of  the  living. 

37  And  they  shall  not  lie  with  the  might> 
that  are  fallen  of  the  uncircumcised,  which 
are  gone  down  to  hell  with  their  weapons  of 
warT  and  they  have  laid  their  sworas  under 
their  heads,  but  their  iniquities  shall  be  up- 
on their  bones,  though  they  were  the  terror 
of  the  mighty  in  the  land  of  the  living. 

28  Yea,  thou  shalt  be  broken  m the  midst 
of  the  uncircumcised,  and  shalt  lie  with 
them  that  are  slain  with  the  swor^d. 

29  There  is  Edom,  her  kings,  and  all  her 

princes,  which  with  their  might  are  laid  b> 
them  that  were  slain  by  the  sword  • J^^hy  sh^ 
lie  with  the  uncircumcised,  and  with  them 
that  go  down  to  the  pit.  xr, 

30  There  be  the  princes  of  the  north,  all  of 

them,  and  all  the  Zidonians,  which  ate  gone 
down  with  the  slain;  thew  terror  thej 

are  ashamed  of  their  might;  and  they  he 
uncircumcised  with  thern  that  be  ^ 

the  sword,  and  bear  their  shame  with  them 
that  go  down  to  the  pit. 

31  Pharaoh  shall  see  them,  and  shall  be 
comforted  over  all  his  i^}iltitude,6ren  Pha- 
raoh and  all  his  army  slam  by  the  sword, 

saith  the  Lord  God.  . xv,«iQnri 

33  For  I have  caused  my  terror  m the  land 
of  the  living:  and  he  shall  t>e  laid  m the 
midst  of  the  uncircumcised  with  them  that 
are  slain  with  the  swm’d,  even  Phar^h  and 
all  Ms  m.ultitude,  saitfe  the  Lord  Goro..,  ^ 


The  duty  of  a watchman.  EZEKIEL, 

CHAPTER  XXXIII. 

Ezekiel  admonished  of  his  duty. 

AGAIN  the  word  of  the  Lord  came  unto 
T\.  me,  saying-, 

2 Son  of  man,  speak  to  the  children  of  thy 
people,  and  say  unto  them.  When  I bring- 
the  sword  upon  a land,  if  the  people  of  the 
land  take  a man  of  their  coasts,  and  set  him 
for  their  watchman : 

3 If  when  he  seeth  the  sword  come  upon 
the  land,  he  blow  the  trumpet,  and  warn  the 
people  ; 

4 Then  whosoever  heareth  the  sound  of  the 
trumpet,  and  taketh  not  warning- ; if  the 
sword  come,  and  take  him  away,  his  blood 
shall  be  upon  his  own  head. 

5 He  heard  the  sound  of  the  trumpet,  and 
took  not  warning- ; his  blood  shall  be  upon 
him.  But  he  that  taketh  warning-  shall  de- 
liver his  soul. 

6 But  if  the  watchman  see  the  sword 
come,  and  blow  not  the  trumpet,  and  the 
people  be  not  warned;  if  the  sword  come, 
and  take  any  person  from  among-  them,  he 
is  taken  away  in  his  iniquity ; but  his  blood 
will  I require  at  the  watchman’s  hand. 

7 IT  So  thou,  O son  of  man,  I have  set  thee  a 
watchman  unto  the  house  of  Israel ; there- 
fore thou  shalt  hear  the  word  at  my  mouth, 
and  warn  them  from  me. 

8 When  I say  unto  the  wicked,  O wicked 
man,  thou  shalt  surely  die  ; if  thou  dost  not 
speak  to  warn  the  wicked  from  his  way,  that 
wicked  man  shall  die  in  his  iniquity;  but 
his  blood  will  I require  at  thine  hand. 

9 Nevertheless,  if  thou  warn  the  wicked  of 
his  way  to  turn  from  it;  if  he  do  not  turn 
from  his  way,  he  shall  die  in  his  iniquity ; 
but  thou  hast  delivered  thy  soul. 

10  Therefore,  O thou  son  of  man,  speak 
unto  the  house  of  Israel ; Thus  ye  speak, 
saying-.  If  our  transg-ressions  and  our  sins  be 
upon  us,  and  we  pine  away  in  them,  how 
should  we  then  live  ? 

11  Say  unto  them.  As  I live,  saith  the  Lord 
(xOD,  I have  no  pleasure  in  the  death  of  the 
wicked ; but  that  the  wicked  turn  from  his 
way  and  live : turn  ye,  turn  ye  from  your 
evil  ways ; for  why  will  ye  die,  O house  of 
Israel ? 

13  Therefore,  thou  son  of  man,  say  unto  the 
children  of  thy  people.  The  rig-hteousness 
of  the  righteous  shall  not  deliver  him  in  the 
day  of  his  transgression : as  for  the  wicked- 
ness of  the  wicked,  he  shall  not  fall  thereby 
in  the  day  that  he  turneth  from  his  wicked- 
ness ; neither  shall  the  righteous  be  able  to 
live  for  his  righteousness  in  the  day  that  he 
smneth. 

13  When  I shall  say  to  the  righteous,  that 
he  shall  surely  live ; if  he  trust  to  his  own 
righteousness,  and  commit  iniquity,  all  his 
righteousnesses  shall  not  be  remembered; 
but  for  his  iniquity  that  he  hath  committed, 
he  shall  die  for  it. 

14  Again,  when  I say  unto  the  wicked.  Thou 
shalt  surely  die ; if  he  turn  from  his  sin,  and 
do  that  which  is  lawful  and  right ; 

15  If  the  wicked  restore  the  pledge,  give 
again  that  he  had  robbed,  walk  in  the 
statutes  of  life,  without  committing  in- 
iQuity ; he  shall  surely  live,  he  shall  not  die, 

m None  of  his  sins  that  he  hath  committed 


The  equity  of  God's  dealings. 

shall  be  mentioned  unto  him  : he  hath  done 
that  which  is  lawful  and  right;  he  shah 
surely  live. 

17  1 Yet  che  children  of  thy  people  say. 
The  way  oi  the  Lord  is  not  equal : but  as 
for  them,  their  way  is  not  equal. 

18  When  the  righteous  turneth  from  his 
righteousness,  and  committeth  iniquity,  he 
shall  even  die  thereby. 

19  But  if  the  wicked  turn  from  his  wicked- 
ness, and  do  that  which  is  lawful  and  right, 
he  shall  live  thereby. 

30  II  Yet  ye  say.  The  way  of  the  Lord  is  not 
equal.  O ye  house  of  Israel,  I will  judge 
you  every  one  after  his  ways. 

31 1 And  it  came  to  pass  in  the  twelfth  year 
of  our  captivity,  in  the  tenth  month,  in  the 
fifth  day  of  the  month,  that  one  that  had  es- 
caped out  of  Jerusalem  came  unto  me,  sav- 
ing, The  city  is  smitten. 

33  Now  the  hand  of  the  Lord  was  upon  me 
in  the  evening,  afore  he  that  was  escaped 
came ; and  had  opened  my  mouth,  until  he 
came  to  me  in  the  morning;  and  my  mouth 
was  opened,  and  I was  no  more  dumb. 

33  Then  the  word  of  the  Lord  came  unto 
me,  saying, 

34  Son  of  man,  they  that  inhabit  those 
wastes  of  the  land  of  Israel  speak,  saying, 
Abraham  was  one,  and  he  inherited  the 
land : but  we  are  many ; the  land  is  given  us 
for  inheritance. 

35  Wherefore  say  unto  them,  Thus  saith  the 
Lord  God  ; Ye  eat  with  the  blood,  and  lift 
up  your  eyes  toward  your  idols,  and  shed 
blood : and  shall  ye  possess  the  land  ? 

36  Ye  stand  upon  your  sword,  ye  work 
abomination,  and  ye  defile  every  one  his 
neighbour’s  wife : and  shall  ye  possess  the 
land? 

37  Say  thou  thus  unto  them,  Thus  saith  the 
Lord  God  ; As  I live,  surely  they  that  are 
m the  wastes  shall  fall  by  the  sword,  and 
him  that  is  in  the  open  field  will  I give  to 
the  beasts  to  be  devoured,  and  they  that  be 
in  the  forts  and  in  the  caves  shall  die  of  the 
pestilence. 

38  For  I will  lay  the  land  most  desolate, 
and  the  pomp  of  her  strength  shall  cease ; 
and  the  mountains  of  Israel  shall  be  deso- 
late, that  none  shall  pass  through. 

39  Then  shall  they  know  that  I am  the 
Lord,  when  I have  laid  the  land  most  deso- 
late, because  of  all  their  abominations  which 
they  have  committed. 

30 1 Also,  thou  son  of  man,  the  children  of 
thy  people  still  are  talking  against  thee  by 
the  walls  and  in  the  doors  of  the  houses, 
and  speak  one  to  another,  every  one  to  his 
brother,  saying,  Come,  I pray  you,  and  hear 
what  IS  the  word  that  cometh  forth  from 
the  Lord. 

31  And  they  come  unto  thee  as  the  people 
cometh,  and  they  sit  before  thee  as  my  peo- 
ple, and  they  hear  thy  words,  but  they  will 
not  do  them : for  with  their  mouth  they 
shew  much  love,  but  their  heart  goeth  after 
their  covetousness. 

33  And,  lo,  thou  art  unto  them  as  a very 
lovely  song  of  one  that  hath  a pleasant 
voice,  and  can  play  well  on  an  instrument : 
for  Jhey  hear  thy  words,  but  they  do  them 
not. 

33  And  when  this  cometh  to  pass,  ao,  it  will 


A reproof  of  the  shepherdSc 


EZEKIEL,  XXXIV.  Blessings  of  Christ’s  kingdom. 


come,)  then  shall  they  know  that  a prophet 
hath  been  among  them, 


CHAPTER  XXXIV. 

Bad  shepherds  of  Israel  repToved. 

AND  the  word  of  the  Lord  came  unto  me, 
saying,  . ^ 

3  Son  of  man,  prophesy  against  the  shep- 
herds of  Israel,  prophesy,  and  say  unto 
them,  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  unto  the 
shepherds ; Woe  he  to  the  shepherds  of 
Israel  that  do  feed  themselves ! should  not 
the  shepherds  feed  the  flocks?  ^ 

3 Ve  eat  the  fat,  and  ye  clothe  you  with  the 
wool,  ye  kill  them  that  are  fed : hut  ye  feed 
not  the  flock. 

4 The  diseased  have  ye  not  strengthened, 
neither  have  ye  healed  that  which  was  sick, 
neither  have  ye  bound  up  that  which  was 
broken,  neither  have  ye  brought  again  that 
which  was  driven  away,  neither  havD  ye 
sought  that  which  was  lost ; but  with  force 
and  with  cruelty  have  ye  ruled  them. 

5 And  they  were  scattered,  because  there  w 
no  shepherd : and  they  became  meat  to  all 
the  beasts  of  the  field,  when  they  were  scat- 

6 My  sheep  wandered  through  all  the 

mountains,  and  upon  every  high  hill:  yea, 
my  flock  was  scattered  upon  all  the  face  ot 
the  earth,  and  none  did  search  or  seek  after 
them.  . n , ^ 

7 IF  Therefore,  ye  shepherds,  hear  the  word 

of  the  Lord  ; ^ ^ , 

8 As  I live,  saith  the  Lord  God,  surely  be- 
cause my  flock  became  a prey,  and  my  fl^k 
became  meat  to  every  beast  of  the  field,  be- 
cause there  was  no  shepherd,  neither  did  my 
shepherds  search  for  my  flock,  but  the  shep- 
herds fed  themselves,  and  fed  not  my  flock ; 

9 Therefore,  O ye  shepherds,  hear  the  word 

of  the  Lord  ; _ ^ ^ t 

10  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; Behold,  I am 
against  the  shepherds;  and  I will  require 
my  flock  at  their  hand,  and  cause  them  to 
cease  from  feeding  the  flock ; neither  shall 
the  shepherds  feed  themselves  any  more ; 
for  I will  deliver  my  flock  from  their 
mouth,  that  they  may  not  be  meat  for 

^11  t^For  thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; Behold, 
I,  even  I,  will  both  search  my  sheep,  and 
seek  them  out.  , . , . ^ , • 

13  As  a shepherd  seeketh  out  his  flock  in 
the  day  that  he  is  among  his  sheep  that  are 
scattered;  so  will  I seek  out  my  sheep,  and 
will  deliver  them  out  of  all  places  where 
they  have  been  scattered  in  the  cloudy  and 

^S^And^’  will  bring  them  out  from  the  peo- 
ple, and  gather  them  from  the  countries, 
and  will  bring  them  to  their  own  land,  and 
feed  them  upon  the  mountains  of  Israel  by 
the  rivers,  and  in  all  the  inhabited  places  of 
the  country.  , ^ , 

14  I will  feed  them  in  a good  pasture,  and 
upon  the  high  mountains  of  Israel  shall 
their  fold  be : there  shall  they  he  in  a good 
fold,  and  in  a fat  pasture  shall  they  feed 
upon  the  mountains  of  Israel. 

15  I will  feed  my  flock,  and  I will  cause 
them  to  lie  down,  saith  the  Lord  God. 

16  I will  seek  that  which  was  lost,  and  bring 
again  that  which  was  driven  away,  and  will 


bind  up  that  which  was  broken,  and  will 
strengthen  that  which  was  sick : but  I will 
destroy  the  fat  and  the  strong ; I will  feed 
them  with  judgment. 

17  And  as  for  you,  O my  flock,  thus  saith 
the  Lord  God;  Behold,  I jufig:e  between 
cattle  and  cattle,  between  the  rams  and  the 
he  goats. 

18  Seemeth  it  a small  thing  unto  you  to 

have  eaten  up  the  good  pasture,  but  ye 
must  tread  down  with  your  feet  the  residue 
of  your  pastures?  and  to  have  drunk  of  the 
deep  waters,  but  ye  must  foul  the  residue 
with  your  feet?  , . ^ 

19  And  as  for  my  flock,  they  eat  that  which 
ye  have  trodden  with  your  feet;  and  they 
drink  that  which  ye  have  fouled  with  your 
feet.  ■ 

30  Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  God 

unto  them;  Behold,  I,  even  I,  will  judge 
between  the  fat  cattle  and  between  the 
lean  cattle.  , _ _ 

31  Because  ye  have  thrust  with  side  and 

with  shoulder,  and  pushed  all  the  diseased 
with  your  horns,  till  ye  have  scattered  them 
abroad ; ^ 

33  Therefore  will  I save  my  flock,  and  they 
shall  no  more  be  a prey ; and  I will  judge 
between  cattle  and  cattle. 

33  And  I will  set  up  one  Shepherd  over 

them,  and  he  shall  feed  them,  even  my  serv- 
ant David  ; he  shall  feed  them,  and  he  shall 
be  their  shepherd.  , . ^ ^ ^ 

34  And  I the  Lord  will  be  their  God,  and 
my  servant  David  a prince  among  them ; I 
the  Lord  have  spoken  it. 

35  And  I will  make  with  them  a covenant  of 
peace,  and  will  cause  the  evil  beasts  to  cease 
out  of  the  land : and  they  shall  dwell  safely 
in  the  wilderness,  and  sleep  in  the  woods. 

36  And  I will  make  them  and  the  places 
round  about  my  hill  a blessing ; and  I will 
cause  the  shower  to  come  down  in  his  sea- 
son ; there  shall  be  showers  of  blessing. 

37  And  the  tree  of  the  field  shall  yield  her 

fruit,  and  the  earth  shall  yield  her  increase, 
and  they  shall  be  safe  in  their  land,  and  shall 
know  that  I am  the  Lord,  when  I have  bro- 
ken the  bands  of  their  yoke,  and  delivered 
them  out  of  the  hand  of  those  that  served 
themselves  of  them.  4. 

38  And  they  shall  no  more  be  a prey  to  the 
heathen,  neither  shall  the  beast  of  the  land 
devour  them;  but  they  shall  dwell  safely, 
and  none  shall  make  them  afraid. 

39  And  I will  raise  up  for  them  a plant  ot 
renown,  and  they  shall  be  no  more  con- 
sumed with  hunger  in  the  land,  neither 
bear  the  shame  of  the  heathen  any  more. 

30  Thus  shall  they  know  that  I the  Lord 
their  God  am  with  them,  and  that  they,  even 
the  house  of  Israel,  are  my  people,  saith  the 

^l^A^^ye  my  flock,  the  flock  of  Pas- 
ture, are  men,  and  I am  your  God,  saith  tne 
Lord  God. 


CHAPTER  XXXV. 

Tfie  judgment  of  mount  Seir. 
OREOVER  the  word  of  the  Lord  came 
XTA  unto  me,  saying,  , 

3 Son  of  man,  set  thy  face  against  mount 
Seir,  and  prophesy  against  it,  , 

3 And  say  unto  it.  Thus  saith  the  Lord  GOD  v 


[Vhe  land  of 


EZEKIEL,  XXXVI.  Israel  comforted^ 


Behold,  O mount  Seir,  lam  agrainst  thee,  and 
I will  stretch  out  mine  hand  ag’ainst  thee, 
and  I will  make  thee  most  desolate. 

4 r will  lay  thy  cities  waste,  and  thou  shalt 
be  desolate,  and  thou  shalt  know  that  I am 
the  Lord. 

5 Because  thou  hast  had  a perpetual  hatred, 
and  hast  shed  the  blood  of  the  children  of  Is- 
rael by  the  force  of  the  sword  in  the  time  of 
their  calamity,  in  the  time  that  their  iniq  uity 
had  an  end : 

6 Therefore,  as  I live,  saith  the  Lord  God, 

I will  prepare  thee  unto  blood,  and  blood 
shall  pursue  thee : since  thou  hast  not  hated 
blood,  even  blood  shall  pursue  thee. 

7 Thus  will  I make  mount  Seir  most  deso- 
late, and  cut  off  from  it  him  that  passeth 
out  and  hini  that  returneth. 

8 And  I will  fill  his  mountains  with  his 
slam  men : in  thy  hills,  and  in  thy  valleys, 
and  in  all  thy  rivers,  shall  they  fall  that  are 
Glain  with  the  sword. 

9 I will  make  thee  perpetual  desolations, 
and  thy  cities  shall  not  return : and  ye  shall 
know  that  I am  the  Lord. 

p Because  thou  hast  said.  These  two  na- 
tions and  these  two  countries  shall  be  mine, 
and  we  will  possess  it;  whereas  the  Lord 
was  there: 

II  Therefore,  as  I live,  saith  the  Lord  God, 
I will  even  do  according*  to  thine  anger,  and 
according  to  thine  envy,  which  thou  hast 
used  out  of  thy  hatred  against  them  ; and  I 
will  make  myself  known  among  them,  when 
I have  judged  thee. 

12  And  thou  shalt  know  that  I am  the  Lord, 
and  t^at  I have  heard  all  thy  blasphemies 
which  thou  hast  spoken  against  the  mount- 
ains of  Israel,  saying,  They  are  laid  desolate, 
they  are  given  us  to  consume. 

13  Thus  with  your  mouth  ye  have  boasted 
against  me,  and  have  multiplied  jmur  words 
against  me ; I have  heard  them. 

14  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; When  the 
whole  earth  rejoiceth,  I will  make  thee 
desolate. 

thou  didst  rejoice  at  the  inheritance 
of  the  house  of  Israel,  because  it  was  deso- 
late, so  will  I do  unto  thee:  thou  shalt  be 
desolate,  O mount  Seir,  and  all  Idumea,  even 
all  ot  It : and  they  shall  know  that  I am  the 
Lord. 

CHAPTER  XXXVI. 


Israel  revenged  and  comforted. 

ALSO,  thou  son  of  man,  prophesy  unto  the 
^ mountains  of  Israel,  and  say.  Ye  mount- 
ams  of  Israel,  hear  the  word  of  the  Lord  : 

2 Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; Because  the 
enemy  hath  said  against  you.  Aha,  even  the 

places  are  ours  in  possession : 

3 Therefore  prophesy  and  say.  Thus  saith 

the  Lord  God  ; Because  they  have  made  you 
desolate,  and  swallowed  you  up  on  every 
side,  that  ye  might  be  a possession  unto  the 
residue  of  the  heathen,  and  ye  are  taken  up 
m the  lips  of  talkers,  and  are  an  infamy  of 
the  people:  ^ 

4 Therefore,  ye  mountains  of  Israel,  hear 
the  word  of  the  Lord  God  ; Thus  saith  the 
Ixird  God  to  the  mountains  and  to  the  hills, 
to  the  rivers  and  to  the  valleys,  to  the  deso- 
late waste  and  to  the  cities  that  are  for- 
saken, which  became  a prey  and  derision  to 


the  residue  of  the  heathen  that  are  round 
about; 

5 Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; Sure- 
ly in  the  fire  of  my  jealousy  have  I spoken 
against  the  residue  of  the  heathen,  and 
against  all  Idumea,  which  have  appointed 
my  land  into  their  possession  with  the  joy  of 
all  their  heart,  with  despiteful  minds,  to  cast 
it  out  for  a prey. 

6 Prophesy  therefore  concerning  the  land 
of  Israel,  and  say  unto  the  mountains  and 
to  the  hills,  to  the  rivers  and  to  the  v^alleys. 
Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; Behold,  I have 
spoken  in  my  jealousy  and  in  my  fury,  be- 
cause ye  have  borne  the  shame  of  the  hea- 
then : 

7 Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; I have 
lifted  up  mine  hand.  Surely  the  heathen  that 
are  about  you,  they  shall  bear  their  shame. 

8 1 But  ye,  O mountains  of  Israel,  ye  shall 
shoot  forth  your  branches,  and  yield  your 
fruit  to  my  people  of  Israel ; for  they  are  at 
hand  to  come. 

9 For,  behold,  I am  for  you,  and  I will  turn 
unto  you,  and  ye  shall  be  tilled  and  sown  : 

10  And  I will  multiply  men  upon  you,  all 
the  house  of  Israel,  even  all  of  it : and  the 
cities  shall  be  inhabited,  and  the  wastes 
shall  be  builded : 

11  And  I will  multiply  upon  you  man  and 
beast;  and  they  shall  increase  and  bring 
fruit;  and  I will  settle  you  after  your  old 
estates,  and  will  do  better  unto  you  than  at 
your  beginnings : and  ye  shall  know  that  I 
am  the  Lord. 

12  Yea,  I will  cause  men  to  walk  upon  you, 
even  my  people  Israel ; and  they  shall  pos- 
sess thee,  and  thou  shalt  be  their  inherit- 
ance, and  thou  shalt  no  more  henceforth 
bereave  them  of  men. 

13  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; Because  they 
say  unto  you.  Thou  land  devourest  up  men, 
and  hast  bereaved  thy  nations ; 

14  Therefore  thou  shalt  devour  men  no 
more,  neither  bereave  thy  nations  any 
more,  saith  the  Lord  God. 

15  Neither  will  I cause  men  to  hear  in  thee 
the  shame  of  the  heathen  any  more,  neither 
shalt  thou  bear  the  reproach  of  the  people 
any  more,  neither  shalt  thou  cause  thy  na- 
tions to  fall  any  more,  saith  the  Lord  God. 

16  t Moreover  the  word  of  the  Lord  came 
unto  me,  saying, 

17  Son  of  man,  when  the  house  of  Israel 
dwelt  in  their  own  land,  they  defiled  it  by 
their  own  way  and  by  their  doings:  their 
way  was  before  me  as  the  uncleanness  of  a 
removed  woman. 

18  Wherefore  I poured  my  fury  upon  them 
for  the  blood  that  they  had  shed  upon  the 
land,  and  for  their  idols  wherewith  they  had 
polluted  it : 

19  And  I scattered  them  among  the  hea- 
then, and  they  were  dispersed  through  the 
countries : according  to  their  wav  and  ac- 
cording to  their  doings  I judged  tliem. 

20  And  when  they  entered  unto  the  hea- 
then, whither  they  went,  they  profaned  my 
holy  name,  when  they  said  to  them.  These 
are  the  people  of  the  Lord,  and  are  gone 
forth  out  of  his  land. 

21  ^ But  I had  pity  for  mine  holy  name, 
which  the  house  of  Israel  had  profaned 
among*  the  heathen,  whither  they  went, 

mi 


Blessings  of  Christ's  Mngdonvo 


EZEKIEL,  XXXVII. 


Resurrection  of  dry  bones. 


22  Therefore  say  unto  the  house  of  Israel, 
Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; I do  not  this  for 

our  sakes,  O house  of  Israel,  but  for  mine 
ioly  name’s  sake,  which  ye  have  profaned 
among'  the  heathen,  whither  ye  went. 

23  And  I will  sanctify  my  great  name,  which 
was  profaned  among  the  heathen,  which  ye 
have  profaned  in  the  midst  of  them ; and 
the  heathen  shall  know  that  I am  the  Lord, 
saith  the  Lord  God,  when  I shall  be  sancti- 
fied in  you  before  their  eyes. 

24  For  I will  take  you  from  among  the  hea- 
then, and  gather  you  out  of  all  countries, 
and  will  bring  you  into  your  own  land. 

25  t Then  Avill  I sprinkle  clean  water  upon 
you,  and  ye  shall  be  clean:  from  all  your 
filthiness,  and  from  all  your  idols,  will  I 
cleanse  you. 

26  A neAV  heart  also  will  I give  you,  and  a 
new  spirit  will  I put  within  you : and  I will 
take  away  the  stony  heart  out  of  your  flesh, 
and  I wili  give  you  a heart  of  flesh. 

27  And  I Avill  put  my  Spirit  within  you,  and 
cause  you  to  walk  in  my  statutes,  and  ye 
shall  keep  my  judgments,  and  do  them. 

28  And  ye  shall  dwell  in  the  land  that  I gave 
to  your  fathers ; and  ye  shall  be  my  people, 
and  I will  be  your  God. 

29  I will  also  save  you  from  all  your  un- 

cleannesses : and  I will  call  for  the  corn, 
and  will  increase  it,  and  lay  no  famine  up- 
on you.  ^ ^ 

30  4nd  I will  multiply  the  fruit  of  the  tree, 
and  the  increase  of  the  field,  that  ye  shall  re- 
ceive no  more  reproach  of  famine  among 
the  heathen. 

31  Then  shall  ye  remember  your  own  evil 

ways,  and  your  doings  that  were  not  good, 
and  shall  loathe  yourselves  in  your  own 
sight  for  your  iniquities  and  for  your  abom- 
inations. . , , 

32  Not  for  your  sakes  do  I this,  saith  the 
Lord  God,  be  it  known  unto  you : be 
ashamed  and  confounded  for  your  own 
ways,  O house  of  Israel. 

33  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; In  the  day  that 
I shall  have  cleansed  you  from  all  your  in- 
iquities I will  also  cause  you  to  dAvell  in  the 
cities,  and  the  wastes  shall  be  builded. 

34  And  the  desolate  land  shall  be  tilled, 
whereas  it  lay  desolate  in  the  sight  of  all 
that  passed  by. 

35  And  they  shall  say.  This  land  that  was 
desolate  is  become  like  the  garden  of  Eden ; 
and  the  waste  and  desolate  and  ruined  cities 
are  become  fenced,  and  are  inhabited. 

36  Then  the  heathen  that  are  left  round 
about  you  shall  know  that  I the  Lord  build 
the  ruined  places,  and  plant  that  that  was 
desolate : I the  Lord  have  spoken  it,  and  I 
will  do  it. 

37  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; I will  yet  for 
this  be  inquired  of  by  the  house  of  Israel,  to 
do  it  for  them ; I will  increase  them  with 
men  like  a flock. 

38  As  the  holy  flock,  as  the  flock  of  Jerusa- 
lem in  her  solemn  feasts ; so  shall  the  waste 
cities  be  filled  with  flocks  of  men : and  they 
shall  knoAv  that  I am  the  Lord. 

CHAPTER  XXXVII. 

The  resurrection  of  dry  bones. 

'HE  hand  of  the  Lord  was  upon  me,  and 
carried  m©  out  in  the  Spirit  of  th©  Lord, 


T 


and  set  me  down  in  the  midst  of  the  valley 
which  was  full  of  bones, 

2 And  caused  me  to  pass  by  them  round 
about : and,  behold,  there  were  very  many  in 
the  open  valley ; and,  lo,  they  were  very  dry. 

3 And  he  said  unto  me.  Son  of  man,  can 
these  bones  live  ? And  I answered,  O Lord 
God,  thou  knowest. 

4 Again  he  said  unto  me.  Prophesy  upon 
these  bones,  and  say  unto  them,  O ye  dry 
bones,  hear  the  word  of  the  Lord. 

6  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  unto  these 
bones;  Behold,  I will  cause  breath  to  en- 
ter into  you,  and  ye  shall  live : 

6 And  I will  lay  sinews  upon  you,  and  will 
bring  up  flesh  upon  you,  and  cover  you  with 
skin,  and  put  breath  in  you,  and  ye  shall  live ; 
and  ye  shall  know  that  I am  the  Lord. 

7 So  I prophesied  as  I was  commanded : and 
as  I prophesied,  there  was  a noise,  and  be- 
hold a shaking,  and  the  bones  came  togeth- 
er, bone  to  his  bone. 

8 And  when  I beheld,  lo,  the  sinews  and  the 
flesh  came  up  upon  them,  and  the  skin  cov- 
ered them  above : but  there  was  no  breath 
in  them. 

9 Then  said  he  unto  me.  Prophesy  unto  the 
wind,  prophesy,  son  of  man,  and  say  to  the 
wind.  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; Come  from 
the  four  winds,  O breath,  and  breathe  upon 
these  slain,  that  they  may  live. 

10  So  I prophesied  as  he  commanded  me, 
and  the  breath  came  into  them,  and  they 
lived,  and  stOv^d  up  upon  their  feet,  an  ex^ 
ceeding  great  army. 

11  *If  Then  he  said  unto  me.  Son  of  man, 
these  bones  are  the  whole  house  of  Israel : 
behold,  they  say.  Our  bones  are  dried,  and 
our  hope  is  lost : we  are  cut  off  for  our 
parts. 

12  Therefore  prophesy  and  say  unto  them, 
Thus  saith  the  Lord  God;  Behold,  O my 
people,  I will  open  your  graves,  and  cause 
you  to  come  up  out  of  your  graves,  and 
bring  you  into  the  land  of  Israel. 

13  And  ye  shall  know  that  I am  the  Lord, 
when  I have  opened  your  graves,  O my  peo- 
ple, and  brought  you  up  out  of  your  graves, 

14  And  shall  put  my  Spirit  in  you,  and  ye 
shall  live,  and  I shall  place  you  in  your  own 
land : then  shall  ye  know  that  I the  Lord 
have  spoken  it,  and  performed  it,  saith  the 
Lord. 

15 1 The  word  of  the  Lord  came  again  un- 
to me,  saying,  ^ 

16  Moreover,  thou  son  of  man,  take  thee 
one  stick,  and  write  upon  it,  For  Judah,  and 
for  the  children  of  Israel  his  companions : 
then  take  another  stick,  and  write  upon  it, 
For  Joseph,  the  stick  of  Ephraim,  and  for 
all  the  house  of  Israel  his  companions: 

17  And  join  them  one  to  another  into  one 
stick ; and  they  shall  become  one  in  thine 
hand. 

18  t And  when  the  children  of  thy  people 
shall  speak  unto  thee,  saying.  Wilt  thou  not 
shew  us  what  thou  meanest  by  these? 

19  Say  unto  them.  Thus  saith  the  Lord 
God;  Behold,  I will  take  the  stick  of  Jo- 
seph, which  is  in  the  hand  of  Ephraim,  an<i 
the  tribes  of  Israel  his  fellows,  and  will  put 
them  with  him,  even  with  the  stick  of  Ju- 
dah, and  make  them  one  stick,  and  they 
sh.all  to©  one  in  min©  hand® 


27ie  malice  of  Gog.  EZEKIEL, 

20  IF  And  the  sticks  whereon  thou  writest 
shall  be  in  thine  hand  before  their  eyes. 

21  And  say  unto  them,  Thus  saith  the  Lord 
God;  Behold,  1 will  take  the  children  of  Is- 
rael from  amonj^  the  heathen,  whither  they 
be  ffone,  and  will  feather  them  on  every  side, 
and  brin^  them  into  their  own  land ; 

22  And  I will  make  them  one  nation  in  the 
land  upon  the  mountains  of  Israel ; and  one 
king-  shall  be  king  to  them  all : and  they  shall 
be  no  more  two  nations,  neither  shall  they  be 
divided  into  two  kingdoms  any  more  at  all ; 

23  Neither  shall  they  defile  themselves  any 
more  with  their  idols,  nor  with  their  detest- 
able things,  nor  with  any  of  their  transgres- 
sions : but  I will  save  them  out  of  all  their 
dwellingplaces,  Avherein  they  have  sinned, 
and  will  cleanse  them : so  shall  they  be  my 
people,  and  I will  be  their  God. 

24  And  David  my  servant  s/iaZZ  he  king  over 
them ; and  they  all  shall  have  one  shepherd : 
they  shall  also  walk  in  my  judgments,  and 
observe  my  statutes,  and  do  them. 

25  And  they  shall  dwell  in  the  land  that  I 
have  gn^en  unto  Jacob  my  servant,  wherein 
your  fathers  have  dwelt ; and  they  shall  dwell 
therein,  even  they,  and  their  children,  and 
their  children’s  children  for  ever : and  my 
servant  DaAud  shall  be  their  prince  for  ever. 

Moreover  I will  make  a coA^enant  of 
peace  Avith  them ; it  shall  be  an  everlasting 
covenant  with  them : and  I will  place  them, 
and  multiply  them,  and  Avill  set  my  sanctu- 
ary in  the  midst  of  them  for  evermore. 

27  My  tabernacle  also  shall  be  AVith  them  : 
yea,  I will  be  their  God,  and  they  shall  be 
my  people. 

28  And  the  heathen  shall  know  that  I the 

sanctify  Israel,  when  my  sanctuary 
shall  be  in  the  midst  of  them  for  evermore. 

CHAPTER  XXXVIII. 

The  army,  <fcc.  of  Gog. 

AND  the  word  of  the  Lord  came  unto  me, 
TX.  saying, 

2 Son  of  man,  set  thy  face  against  Gog,  the 
land  of  Magog,  the  chief  prince  of  Meshech 
and  Tubal,  and  prophesy  against  him, 

3 And  say.  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; Be- 
hold, I am  against  thee,  O Gog,  the  chief 
prince  of  Meshech  and  Tubal: 

4 And  I will  turn  thee  back,  and  put  hooks 
into  thy  jaws,  and  I will  bring  thee  forth, 
and  all  thine  army,  horses  and  horsemen,  all 
of  them  clothed  with  all  sorts  of  armour, 
even  a great  company  with  bucklers  and 
shields,  all  of  them  handling  swords; 

5 Persia,  Ethiopia,  and  Libya  with  them; 
all  of  them  with  shield  and  helmet ; 

6 Gomer,  and  all  his  bands ; the  house  of 
Togarmah  of  the  north  quarters,  and  all  his 
bands : and  many  people  with  thee. 

7 Be  thou  prepared,  an^  prepare  for  thyself, 
thou,  and  all  thy  company  that  are  assem- 
bled unto  thee,  and  be  thou  a guard  unto 
them. 

8 t After  many  daj^s  thou  shalt  be  visited : 

111  the  latter  years  thou  shalt  come  into  the 
lanu.  that  is  brought  back  from  the  SAvord 
and  is  gathered  out  of  many  people,  against 
the  mountains  of  Israel,  which  have  been 
always  waste : but  it  is  brought  forth  out  of 
the  nations,  and  they  shaU  dAveU  sa.f ely  aU 
©ff  them. 


XXXVIII.  God's  judgments  upon  him, 

9 Thou  shalt  ascend  and  come  like  a storm, 
thou  shalt  be  like  a cloud  to  cover  the  land, 
thou,  and  all  thy  bands,  and  many  people 
Avith  thee. 

10  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; It  shall  also 
come  to  pass,  that  at  the  same  time  shall 
things  come  into  thy  mind,  and  thou  shalt 
think  an  evil  thought: 

11  And  thou  shalt  say,  I Avill  go  up  to  the 
land  of  un Availed  villages ; I will  go  to  them 
that  are  at  rest,  that  dwell  safely,  all  of  them 
dwelling  without  walls,  and  having  neither 
bars  nor  gates, 

12  To  take  a spoil,  and  to  take  a prey;  to 
turn  thine  hand  upon  the  desolate  places 
that  are  novj  inhabited,  and  upon  the  people 
that  are  gathered  out  of  the  nations,  which 
have  gotten  cattle  and  goods,  that  dwell  in 
the  midst  of  the  land. 

13  Sheba,  and  Dedan,  and  the  merchants  of 
Tarshish,  with  all  the  young  lions  thereof, 
shaU  say  unto  thee.  Art  thou  come  to  take  a 
spoil?  hast  thou  gathered  thy  company  to 
take  a prey?  to  carry  away  silver  and  gold, 
to  take  away  cattle  and  goods,  to  take  a 
great  spoil? 

14  1 Therefore,  son  of  man,  prophesy  and 
say  unto  Gog,  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; In 
that  day  Avhen  my  people  of  Israel  dwelleth 
safely,  shalt  thou  not  knoAv  it  ? 

15  And  thou  shalt  come  from  thy  place  out 
of  the  north  parts,  thou,  and  many  people 
with  thee,  all  of  them  riding  upon  horses,  a 
great  company,  and  a mighty  army ; 

16  And  thou  shalt  come  up  against  my  peo- 
ple of  Israel,  as  a cloud  to  cover  the  land ; it 
shall  be  in  the  latter  days,  and  I will  bring 
thee  against  my  land,  that  the  heathen  may 
know  me,  when  I shall  be  sanctified  in  thee, 
O Gog,  before  their  eyes. 

17  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; Art  thou  he  of 
whom  I have  spoken  in  old  time  by  my  serA^- 
ants  the  prophets  of  Israel,  which  prophesied 
in  those  days  many  years,  that  I would  bring 
thee  against  them  ? 

18  And  it  shall  come  to  pass  at  the  same 
time  when  Gog  shall  come  against  the  land 
of  Israel,  saith  the  Lord  God,  that  my  fury 
shall  come  up  in  my  face. 

19  For  in  my  jealousy  and  in  the  fire  of  my 
wrath  have  I spoken.  Surely  in  that  day 
there  shall  be  a great  shaking  in  the  land  of 
Israel ; 

20  So  that  the  fishes  of  the  sea,  and  the 
foAvls  of  the  heaA^en,  and  the  beasts  of  the 
field,  and  all  creeping  things  that  creep  upon 
the  earth,  and  all  the  men  that  are  upon  the 
face  of  the  earth,  shall  shake  at  my  presence, 
and  the  mountains  shall  be  thrown  doAvn, 
and  the  steep  places  shall  fall,  and  every 
wall  shall  fall  to  the  ground. 

21  And  I will  call  for  a sword  against  him 
throughout  all  my  mountains,  saith  the  Lord 
God  : every  man’s  sword  shaU  be  against  his 
brother. 

22  And  I will  plead  against  him  with  pesti- 
lence and  with  blood ; and  I will  rain  upon 
him,  and  upon  his  bands,  and  upon  the  many 
people  that  are  Avith  him,  an  overflowing  rain, 
and  great  hailstones,  fire,  and  brimstone. 

23  Thus  will  I magnify  myself,  and  sanctify 
myself ; and  I wiU  be  known  in  the  eyes  of 
many  nations,  and  they  shaU  know  that  I 
(Mfh  th©  LORDo 

563 


God^s  judgments  upon  Gog,  EZEKIEL,  XXXIX. 

CHAPTER  XXXIX. 

God's  judgments  upon  Gog. 

Therefore,  thou  son  of  man,  prophesy 
against  Gog,  and  say,  Thus  sai^_the 
Lord  God  ; Behold,  I am  against  thee,  O Gog, 
the  chief  prince  of  Meshech  and  Tubal : 

2  And  I will  turn  thee  back,  and  leave  but 
the  sixth  part  of  thee,  and  will  cause  thee  to 
come  up  from  the  north  parts,  and  will 
bring  thee  upon  the  mountains  of  Israel : 

3  And  I will  smite  thy  bow  out  of  thy  left 
hand,  and  will  cause  thine  arrows  to  tall  out 
of  thy  right  hand. 

4  Thou  Shalt  fall  upon  the  mountains  of  Is- 
rael, thou,  and  all  thy  bands,  and  the  people 
that  is  with  thee:  I will  give  thee  unto  the 
ravenous  birds  of  every  sort,  and  to  the 
beasts  of  the  field,  to  be  devoured. 

5  Thou  shalt  fall  upon  the  open  field : for  I 
have  spoken  it,  saith  the  Lord  God. 

6  And  I will  send  a fire  on  Magog,  and 
among  them  that  dwell  carelessly  m the 
isles;  and  they  shall  know  that  I am  the 
Lord. 

7  So  will  I make  my  holy  name  known  m 
the  midst  of  my  people  Israel ; and  I will 
not  let  them  pollute  my  holy  name  any 
more : and  the  heathen  shall  know  that  I am 
the  Lord,  the  Holy  One  in  Israel. 

8  f Behold,  it  is  come,  and  it  is  done,  saith 
the  Lord  God  ; this  is  the  day  whereof  I have 

^9  ^nd  they  that  dwell  in  the  cities  of  Israel 
shall  go  forth,  and  shall  set  on  fire  and  burn 
the  weapons,  both  the  shields  and  the  buck- 
lers, the  bows  and  the  arrows,  and  the  hand- 
staves,  and  the  spears,  and  they  shall  burn 
them  with  fire  seven  years : , . ^ 

10  So  that  they  shall  take  no  wood  out  of 
the  field,  neither  cut  down  any  out  o±  the 
forests;  for  they  shall  burn  the  weapons 
with  fire:  and  they  shall  spoil  those  that 
spoiled  them,  and  rob  those  that  robbed 
them,  saith  the  Lord  God.  ^ ^ 

11  If  And  it  shall  come  to  pass  in  that  day, 
that  I will  give  unto  Gog  a place  there  ot 
graves  in  Israel,  the  valley  of  the  passengers 
on  the  east  of  the  sea;  and  it  shall  stop  the 
noses  of  the  passengers : and  there  shall  they 
bury  Gog  and  all  his  multitude:  and  they 
shall  call  it.  The  valley  of  Hamon-gog. 

12  And  seven  months  shall  the  house  ot  Is- 
rael 'be  burying  of  them,  that  they  may 
cleanse  the  land.  , n x, 

13  Yea,  all  the  people  of  the  land  shall  bury 
them ; and  it  shaU  be  to  them  a renown  the 
day  that  1 shall  be  glorified,  saith  the  Lord 

^4  And  they  shall  sever  out  men  of  continu- 
al employment,  passing  through  the  land, 
to  burv  with  the  passengers  those  that  re- 
main upon  the  face  of  the  earth,  to  cleanse 
it : after  the  end  of  seven  months  shall  they 
search. 

15  And  the  passengers  that  pass  through 
the  land,  when  any  seeth  a man’s  bone,  then 
shall  he  set  up  a sign  by  it,  till  the  buriers 
have  buried  it  in  the  valley  of  Hamon-gog. 

16  And  also  the  name  of  the  city  shall  be 
Hamonah.  Thus  shall  they  cleanse  the  land. 

17  If  And,  thou  son  of  man,  thus  saith  the 
Lord  God  ; Speak  unto  every  feathered  fowl, 

QTiu  -frk  htpfliRt  nf  the  field.  Assemble 


Feast  of  the  fowls. 

yourselves,  and  come ; gather  yourselves  on 
every  side  to  my  sacrifice  that  I do  sacrifice 
for  you,  even  a great  sacrifice  upon  the 
mountains  of  Israel,  that  ye  may  eat  flesh, 
and  drink  blood. 

18  Ye  shall  eat  the  flesh  of  the  mighty,  and 
drink  the  blood  of  the  princes  of  the  earth, 
of  rams,  of  lambs,  and  of  goats,  of  bullocks, 
all  of  them  fatlings  of  Bashan. 

19  And  ye  shall  eat  fat  till  ye  be  full,  and 
drink  blood  till  ye  be  drunken,  of  my  sacri- 
fice which  I have  sacrificed  for  you. 

20  Thus  ye  shall  be  filled  at  my  table  with 
horses  and  chariots,  with  mighty  men,  and 
with  all  men  of  war,  saith  the  Lord  God. 

21  And  I will  set  my  glory  among  the  hea- 

then, and  all  the  heathen  shall  see  my  judg- 
ment that  I have  executed,  and  my  hand 
that  I have  laid  upon  them.  ^ t 

22  So  the  house  of  Israel  shall  know  that  I 

am  the  Lord  their  God  from  that  day  and 
forward.  . „ , 

23  t And  the  heathen  shall  know  that  the 
house  of  Israel  went  into  captivity  for  their 
iniquity:  because  they  trespassed  against 
me,  therefore  hid  I my  face  from  them,  and 
gave  them  into  the  hand  of  their  enemies ; 
so  fell  they  all  by  the  siyord. 

24  According  to  their  uncleanness  and  ac- 
cording to  their  transgressions  have  I done 
unto  them,  and  hid  my  face  from  them. 

25  Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; Now. 
will  I bring  again  the  captivity  of  Jacob, 
and  have  mercy  upon  the  whole  house  ot 
Israel,  and -will  be  jealous  for  my  holy  name ; 

26  After  that  they  have  borne  their  shame, 
and  all  their  trespasses  whereby  they  have 
trespassed  against  me,  when  they  dwelt 
safely  in  their  land,  and  none  made  them 

^27  ^hen  I have  brought  them  again  from 
the  people,  and  gathered  them  out  of  thejr 
enemies’  lands,  and  am  sanctified  in  them  in 
the  sight  of  many  nations ; t 

28  Then  shall  they  know  that  I am  the  Lord 
their  God,  which  caused  them  to  be  led  into 
captivity  among  the  heathen : but  I have 
gathered  them  unto  their  own  land,  and 
have  left  none  of  them  any  ;more  there. 

29  Neither  will  I hide  my  face  any  m9re 
from  them : for  I have  poured  out  my  bpirit 
upon  the  house  of  Israel,  saith  the  Lord 
God. 

CHAPTER  XL. 

Ezekiel's  vision  of  a city,  &c. 

IN  the  five  and  twentieth  year  of  our  cap- 
tivity, in  the  beginning  of  the  year,  m 
the  tenth  day  of  the  month,  in  the  four- 
teenth year  after  that  the  city  was  smitteii, 
in  the  selfsame  day  the  hand  of  the  Lord 
was  upon  me,  and  brought  me  thither. 

2 In  the  visions  of  God  brought  he  me  into 
the  land  of  Israel,  and  set  me  upo^^  a v^y 
high  mountain,  by  which  was  as  the  frame 
of  a city  on  the  south.  x,  x, 

3 And  he  brought  me  thither,  and,  behold, 
there  was  a man,  whose  appearance  was  like 
the  appearance  of  brass,  with  a line  of  tiax 
in  his  hand,  and  a measuring  reed ; and  lie 

^^And^he^rnan^kid  unto  me.  Son  of  man, 
behold  with  thine_  eyes,  and  hear  with  ^ 


The  description  of  the  EZEKIEL,  XL. 

shew  thee;  for  to  the  intent  that  I might  shew 
them  unto  thee  art  thou  brought  hither : de- 
clare all  that  thou  seest  to  the  house  of 
Israel. 

5 And  behold  a wall  on  the  outside  of  the 
house  round  about,  and  in  the  man’s  hand 
admeasuring  reed  of  six  cubits  long  by  the 
cubit  and  a handbreadth : so  he  measured 
the  breadth  of  the  building,  one  reed ; and 
the  height,  one  reed. 

61  Then  came  he  unto  the  gate  which  look- 
eth  toward  the  east,  and  went  up  the  stairs 
thereof,  and  measured  the  threshold  of  the 
gate,  which  was  one  reed  broad;  and  the 
other  threshold  of  the  gate,  which  was  one 
reed  broad. 

7 And  every  little  chamber  was  one  reed 
long,  and  one  reed  broad ; and  between  the 
little  chambers  were  five  cubits;  and  the 
threshold  of  the  gate  by  the  porch  of  the 
gate  within  was  one  reed. 

8 He  measured  also  the  porch  of  the  gate 
within,  one  reed. 

9 Then  measured  he  the  porch  of  the  gate, 
eight  cubits ; and  the  posts  thereof,  two  cu- 
bits ; and  the  porch  of  the  gate  was  inward. 

10  And  the  little  chambers  of  the  gate  east- 
ward were  three  on  this  side,  and  three  on 
that  side ; they  three  were  of  one  measure  : 
and  the  posts  had  one  measure  on  this  side 
and  on  that  side. 

11  And  he  measured  the  breadth  of  the  en- 

cubits ; and  the  length 
of  the  gate,  thirteen  cubits. 

12  The  space  also  before  the  little  chambers 
ivas  one  cubit  on  this  side,  and  the  space  was 
one  cubit  on  that  side : and  the  little  cham- 
bers were  six  cubits  on  this  side,  and  six  cu- 
bits on  that  side. 

13  He  measured  then  the  gate  from  the 
roof  of  one  little  chamber  to  the  roof  of 
another  r the  breadth  was  five  and  twenty 
cubits,  door  against  door. 

14  He  made  also  posts  of  threescore  cubits, 
even  unto  the  post  of  the  court  round  about 
the  gate. 

15  And  from  the  face  of  the  gate  of  the  en- 
trance unto  the  face  of  the  porch  of  the 
inner  gate  were  fifty  cubits. 

narrow  windows  to  the 
little  chambers,  and  to  their  posts  within  the 
gate  round  about,  and  likewise  to  the 
arches:  and  windows  were  round  about 
post  were  palm  trees. 

17  Then  brought  he  me  into  the  outward 
court,  and,  lo,  there  were  chambers,  and  a 
pavement  made  for  the  court  round  about : 
thirty  chambers  ivere  upon  the  pavement. 

18  And  the  pavement  by  the  side  of  the 
gates  over  against  the  length  of  the  gates 
was  the  lower  pavement. 

19  Then  he  measured  the  breadth  from  the 
forefront  of  the  lower  gate  unto  the  fore- 
tront  of  the  inner  court  without,  a hundred 
cubits  eastward  and  northward. 

20  IF  And  the  gate  of  the  outward  court  that 
looked  toward  the  north,  he  measured  the 

thereof,  and  the  breadth  thereof. 

21  And  the  little  chambers  thereof  were 
three  on  this  side  and  three  on  that  side  • 
and  the  posts  thereof  and  the  arches  thereof 
were  after  the  measure  of  the  first  gate : the 
length  thereof  iros  fifty  cubits,  and  the 
breadth  five  and  twenty  cubits. 


gates  of  the  temple. 


p And  their  windows,  and  their  arches,  and 
their  palm  trees,  were  after  the  measure  of 
the  gate  that  looketh  toward  the  east ; and 
they  went  up  unto  it  by  seven  steps ; and 
the  arches  thereof  were  before  them. 

23  And  the  gate  of  the  inner  court  was  over 
against  the  gate  toward  the  north,  and  to- 
ward the  east ; and  he  measured  from  gate 
to  gate  a hundred  cubits. 

24  J After  that  he  brought  me  toward  the 
south,  and  behold  a gate  toward  the  south : 
and  he  measured  the  posts  thereof,  and  the 

A ^ according  to  these  measures. 

25  And  Uiere  were  windows  in  it  and  in  the 
arches  thereof  round  about,  like  those  win- 
dows: the  length  was  fifty  cubits,  and  the 
breadth  five  and  twenty  cubits. 

26  ^nd  there  were  seven  steps  to  go  up  to  it, 
and  the  arches  thereof  were  before  them : 
and  it  had  palm  trees,  one  on  this  side,  and 

A '^Pcn  the  posts  thereof. 

27  And  there  was  a gate  in  the  inner  court 
toward  the  south : and  he  measured  from 
gat^e  to  gate  toward  the  south  a hundred 
cubits. 

28  And  he  brought  me  to  the  inner  court 
by  the  south  gate : and  he  measured  the 
south  gate  according  to  these  measures ; 

29  And  the  little  chambers  thereof,  and  the 
posts  thereof,  and  the  arches  thereof,  ac- 
cording to  these  measures:  and  there  were 
windows  in  it  and  in  the  arches  thereof 
round  about:  it  was  fifty  cubits  long,  and 
five  and  twenty  cubits  broad. 

30  And  the  arches  round  about  were  five  and 
twenty  cubits  long,  and  five  cubits  broad. 

31  And  the  arches  thereof  were  toward  the 
outer  court ; and  palm  trees  were  upon  the 
posts  thereof : and  the  going  up  to  it  had 
eight  steps. 

32  1 And  he  brought  me  into  the  inner 
court  toward  the  east:  and  he  measured  the 
gate  according  to  these  measures. 

33  And  the  little  chambers  thereof,  and  the 
posts  thereof,  and  the  arches  thereof,  were 
according  to  these  measures : and  there  were 
windows  therein  and  in  the  arches  thereof 
round  about:  it  was  fifty  cubits  long,  and 
five  and  twenty  cubits  broad. 

34  And  the  arches  thereof  were  toward  the 
outward  court ; and  palm  trees  were  upon 
the  posts  thereof,  on  this  side,  and  on  that 
side:  and  the  going  up  to  it  had  eight 
Steps. 

35  IF  And  he  brought  me  to  the  north  gate, 

according  to  these  measures; 

36  The  little  chambers  thereof,  the  posts 
thereof,  and  the  arches  thereof,  and  the  win- 
dows to  it  round  about : the  length  was  fifty 
cubits,  and  the  breadth  five  and  twenty 
cubits. 

37  And  the  posts  thereof  were  toward  the 
outer  court;  and  palm  trees  were  upon  the 
posts  thereof,  on  this  side,  and  on  that  side  : 
and  the  going  up  to  it  had  eight  steps. 

38  And  the  chambers  and  the  entries  there- 
of were  by  the  posts  of  the  gates,  where  they 
washed  the  burnt  offering. 

39  IF  And  in  the  porch  of  the  gate  were  two 
tables  on  this  side,  and  two  tables  on  that 
side,  to  slay  thereon  the  burnt  offering  and 

offering  and  the  trespass  offering. 

40  And  at  the  side  without,  as  one  goeth  up 
to  the  entry  of  the  north  gate,  were  two  ta- 

665 


The  chambers  for  the  singerso 


EZEKIEL,  XLI. 


bles ; and  on  the  other  side,  which  was  at 
the  porch  of  the  gate,  were  two  tables. 

41  Four  tables  were  on  this  side,  and  four 
tables  on  that  side,  by  the  side  of  the  gate ; 
eight  tables,  whereupon  they  slew  their  sac- 
rtftces 

42  And  the  four  tables  were  of  hewn  stone 
for  the  burnt  offering,  of  a cubit  and  a half 
long,  and  a cubit  and  a half  broad,  and  one 
cubit  high : whereupon  also  they  laid  the  in- 
struments wherewith  they  slew  the  burnt 
offering  and  the  sacrifice. 

43  And  within  were  hooks,  a hand  broad, 
fastened  round  about : and  upon  the  tables 
was  the  flesh  of  the  offering. 

44  t And  without  the  inner  gate  were  the 

chambers  of  the  singers  in  the  inner  court, 
which  was  at  the  side  of  the  north  gate ; and 
their  prospect  was  toward  the  south : one  at 
the  side  of  the  east  gate  having  the  prospect 
toward  the  north.  , x, 

45  And  he  said  unto  me.  This  chamber, 
whose  prospect  is  toward  the  south,  ^s  for 
the  priests,  the  keepers  of  the  charge  of  the 

house.  , 4. 

46  And  the  chamber  whose  prospect  w to- 

ward the  north  is  for  the  priests,  the  keep- 
ers of  the  charge  of  the  altar : these  are  the 
sons  of  Zadok  among  the  sons  of  ^ Levi, 
which  come  near  to  the  Lord  to  minister 
unto  him.  ^ ^ ^ 

47  So  he  measured  the  court,  a hundr^ 

cubits  long,  and  a hundred  cubits  broad, 
foursquare  \ and  the  altar  that  was  before 
the  house.  ^ 

48 1 And  he  brought  me  to  the  poi^L  of  the 
house,  and  measured  each  post  of  the  porch, 
five  cubits  on  this  side,  and  five  cubits  on 
that  side:  and  the  breadth  of  the  gate  was 
three  cubits  on  this  side,  and  three  cubits  on 
that  side.  , , , 

49  The  length  of  the  porch  was  twenty  cu- 
bits, and  the  breadth  eleven  cubits ; and  he 
brought  me  by  the  steps  whereby  they  went 
up  to  it : and  there  were  pillars  by  the  posts, 
one  on  this  side,  and  another  on  that  side. 


CHAPTER  XLI. 

The  several  parts  of  the  temple, 
AFTERWARD  he  brought  me  to  the  tem- 
J\.  pie,  and  measured  the  posts,  six  cubits 
broad  on  the  one  side,  and  six  cubits  broad 
on  the  other  side,  which  was  the  breadth  of 
the  tabernacle.  , , 

2 And  the  breadth  of  the  door  was  ten  cu- 

bits ; and  the  sides  of  the  door  were  five  cu- 
bits on  the  one  side,  and  five  cubits  on  the 
other  side : and  he  measured  the  ler^m 
thereof,  forty  cubits,  and  the  breadth, 
twenty  cubits.  ^ 

3 Then  went  he  inward,  and  measured  the 
post  of  the  door,  two  cubits ; and  Hie  door, 
six  cubits;  and  the  breadth  of  the  door, 

4 So  he  measured  the  length  thereof,  twen- 
tv  cubits ; and  the  breadth,  twenty  cubits, 
before  the  temple:  and  he  said  unto  me. 
This  is  the  most  holy  place, 

5 After  he  measured  the  wall  of  the  house, 
six  cubits;  and  the  breadth  of  every  side 
chamber,  four  cubits,  round  about  the 
house  on  every  side. 

6 And  the  side  chambers  were  three,  one 
over  another,  and  thirty  in  order ; and  they 


Ornaments  of  the  templCo 

entered  into  the  wall  which  was  of  the  house 
for  the  side  chambers  round  about,  that  they 
might  have  hold,  but  they  had  not  hold  in 
the  wall  of  the  house.  . 

7 And  there  was  an  enlarging,  and  a wind- 
ing about  still  upward  to  the  side  chambers : 
for  the  winding  about  of  the  house  went 
still  upward  round  about  the  house : there- 
fore the  breadth  of  the  house  was  still  up- 
ward, and  so  increased /rom  the  lowest  cham- 
ber to  the  highest  by  the  midst. 

8 I saw  also  the  height  of  the  house  round 
about:  the  foundations  of  the  side  cham- 
bers were  a full  reed  of  six  great  cubits. 

9 The  thickness  of  the  wall,  which  was  for 
the  side  chamber  without,  was  five  cubits : 
and  that  which  was  left  was  the  place  of  the 
side  chambers  that  were  within. 

10  And  between  the  chambers  was  the  wide- 

ness of  twenty  cubits  round  about  the  house 
on  every  side.  , . , , x. 

11  And  the  doors  of  the  side  chambers  u^ere 
toward  the  place  that  was  left,  one  door  to- 
ward the  north,  and  another  door  toward 
the  south : and  the  breadth  of  the  place  that 
was  left  was  five  cubits  round  about. 

12  Now  the  building  that  was  before  the 
separate  place  at  the  end  toward  the  west 
was  seventy  cubits  broad ; and  the  wall  of 
the  building  was  five  cubits  thick  round 
about,  and  the  length  thereof  ninety  cubits. 

13  So  he  measured  the  house,  a hundred  cu- 
bits long;  and  the  separate  place,  and  the 
building,  with  the  walls  thereof,  a hundred 

14  Also  th^  breadth  of  the  face  of  the  house, 

and  of  the  separate  place  toward  the  east,  a 
hundred  cubits.  , ^ x,  4,xx,  x,  m/i 

15  And  he  measured  the  length  of  the  build- 

ing over  against  the  separate  place  which 
was  behind  it,  and  the  galleries  thereof  on 
the  one  side  and  on  the  other  side,  a hundred 
cubits,  with  the  inner  temple,  and  the 
porches  of  the  court;  . 

16  The  door  posts,  and  the  narrow  windows, 
and  the  galleries  round  about  on  their  three 
stories,  over  against  the  door,  ceiled  with 
wood  round  about,  and  from  the  ground  up 
to  the  windows,  and  the  windows  were 

covered;  x xx,^ 

17  To  that  above  the  door,  even  unto  the 
inner  house,  and  without,  and  by  all  the 
wall  round  about  within  and  without,  by 

™8  An^  it  was  made  with  cherubim  and 
palm  trees,  so  that  a palm  tree  was  between 
a cherub  and  a cherub;  and  every  cherub 
had  two  faces;  ^ x 

19  So  that  the  face  of  a man  tvas  toward 
the  palm  tree  on  the  one  side,  and  the  lace 
of  a young  lion  toward  the  palm  tree  on  the 
other  side:  it  was  made  through  all  the 
house  round  about. 

20  From  the  ground  unto  above  the  door 
were  cherubim  and  palm  trees  made,  and  on 
the  wall  of  the  temple. 

21  The  posts  of  the  temple  were  squared, 
and  the  face  of  the  sanctuary;  the  appear- 
ance of  the  one  as  the  appearance  of  tne 

^22^he  altar  of  wood  was  three  cubits  bigh^ 
and  the  length  thereof  two  cubits;  and  the 
corners  thereof , and  the  length 
the  walls  thereof,  were  of  wood : and  he  saia 


Chambers  of  the  priest&o 


lSrd™®’  This  is  the  table  that  is  before  the 

two^oors^^  the  sanctuary  had 

doors  had  two  leaves  apiece,  two 
a leaves ; two  leaves  for  the  one  door, 

A leaves  for  the  other  door. 

^ And  there  were  made  on  them,  on  the 
cherubim  aid  palm 
ti  ees,  like  as  were  made  upon  the  walls  • and 

poreh^^Tthout!^ 

36  And  there  were  narrow  windows  and 
palm  trees  on  the  one  side  and  on  the  other 
^de,  on  the  sides  of  the  porch,  and  unon 
pranks  ^ chambers  of  the  house,  and  thmk 

CHAPTER  XLII. 

The  chambers  of  the  priests. 

Then  he  broug-ht  me  forth  into  the  outer 
courC  the  way  toward  the  north : and 
ne  brought  me  into  the  chamber  that  wn<i 
separate  place,  and  which 
before  Hie  building  toward  the  north 
^ Before  the  length  of  a hundred  cubits 

fifty  cubfe"* 

"^bich  were 

lor  the  inner  court,  and  over  against  the 
pavement  which  was  for  thi  oStS  court 

Tifd  hJCr/h  *bree  stories 

chambers  was  a walk  of 
ten  cubits  breadth  inward,  a way  of  one  cu- 
doors  toward  the  north 

ofThc^’jfute 

6 For  they  t^ere  in  three  stories,  but  had  not 
pillars  of  the  courts : therefore 
the  building  was  straitened  more  than  the 

^?^?d^^the^  ground. 

aLw  \ without  over 

against  the  chambers,  toward  the  outer 
court  on  the  forepart  of  the  chambers  the 
fifty  cubits.  ’ 
of  the  chambers  that  were 
m the  outer  court  ws  fifty  cubits:  and  lo 
^cf  temple  were  a hundred  cubits.  ’ 

en^?^o^^the'^  pn?f  * V?®®  chambers  was  the 
the  east  side,  as  one  goeth  into 
the  outer  court. 

-L  he  chambers  were  in  the  thickness  of 
aglin?/ toward  the  east 
the  bufi^nl  against 

11  And  the  way  before  them  was  like  the 
w^rd^  the^  no^fv?®  chambers  which  were  to- 

broad 

cor*dinTto?he1r  doors!*’^  ‘»®- 

13  And  according  to  the  doors  of  the  eh  am 

hf  TheHfeaTof ^'^^th  was  a do^r 
m the  head  of  the  way,  even  the  wav  direct- 

asr,;?;  Ki““«  »•  « •“. 

fore  the  separate  place,  they  he  holy  ctam 
P"®®ts ‘bat  app?Meh  unto 
the  Lord  shall  eat  the  most  holy  thinSs; 
there  shall  they  lay  the  most  ho^  things'. 


ISZEKriSL,  XLm. 


Hetwitui  of  glory. 


ana  Ite  '?®“‘  Offering,  and  the  sin  offering 
Sy  ‘'■®®P“®  offering;  for  the  place 

aV.t4l!®"  ‘be  priests  enter  therein,  then 
f f ‘ “V®^  ®''t  of  tbe  holy  piRce  into 

the  outer  court,  but  there  they  stali  ?av 

^p^'XrfLTopft 

Of  meas- 
ly mg  the  inner  house,  he  brought  me  forth 

prospect  is  toward 

the  gist,  and  measured  it  round  about. 

east  side  with  the 
reed,  five  hundred  reeds,  with 
^1^0  ^casuring  reed  round  about. 

17  He  measured  the  north  side,  five  hun- 
about^^^^^’  measuring  reed  round 

measured  the  south  side,  five  hun- 
toe  measuring  reed. 

19  TI  He  turned  about  to  the  west  side  n'nrf 

i5Hn™?led^''®*''‘“‘‘‘®'‘'’®®‘^®’  ‘b®  “o^s- 

30  He  measured  it  by  the  four  sides  • it  had 
^ round  about,  five  hundred  reeds  lone* 
and  five  hundred  broad,  to  Se  a slpa?f: 
placi!^^^®^^  sanctuary  and  the  prc^fane 

CHAPTER  XLIII. 

The  return  of  God^s  glory. 
afterward  he  brought  me  to  the  gate 
even  the  gate  that  looketh  towarf  the 


3 And,  behold,  the  glory  of  the  God  of  Is- 

rael came  from  the  way  of  the  eaS : and  hS 
voice  wm  like  a noise  of  many  waters  * and 
toe  earth  shined  with  his  glory  ' 

d And  If  was  according  to  the  appearance 
the^vf^i^A^+UQ^T  ^ according  to 

the  eitv . ^ to  destroy 

upoVt^rfa^ei^*®  ““  ”®b 

4 And  the  glory  of  the  Lord  came  into  the 

house  by  the  way  of  the  gate  whose  nros 
Pect  ts  toward  the  east.  ^ 

5 bo  the  spirit  took  me  up,  and  brought 
me  into  the  inner  court;  and,  behold  the 

T ^1?^  l<ORD  filled  the  house. 

A J heard  him  speaking  unto  me  out 
f TT^  itood  by  m^ 

unto  me.  Son  of  man,  the 
place  of  my  throne,  and  tbe  place  of  the 
soles  of  my  feet,  where  I will  dwell  in  the 
children  of  Israel  for  ever,  and 
, my  holy  name,  shall  the  house  of  Israel  no 
I more  defile,  neither  they,  nor  theif  ki^^s! 
P^^to^^r  whoredom,  nor  by  the  carcasses  of 
their  kings  in  their  high  places. 

^ toeir  threshold  by  my 

the  wa^l^bef  ^ A posts,  and 

ev2n  ifpfifii  toey  ha  ye 

abom- 
inations that  they  have  committed  : wheie- 

^q^tvaw  them  in  mine  anger. 

QTia  them  put  away  their  whoredom, 

and  the  carcasses  of  their  kings,  far  from 

tor’ ever  ^ 

”^an,  shew  the  house  to 
the  house  of  Israel,  that  they  may  be  ashaim 
567 


The  measures  of  the  altar,  EZEKIEL,  XLIV 

ed  of  their  Iniquities : and  let  them  measure 

^11  An^  if 'they  be  ashamed  of  an  that  they 
have  done,  shew  them  the  form  of  the  house, 
and  the  fashion  thereof,  and  the  ®ut 

thereof  and  the  comings  m thereof , and  all 
the  forms  thereof,  and  all  the 
thereof  and  all  the  forms  thereof , and  all 
the  laws  thereof : and  write  it  in  their  sight, 
that  they  may  keep  the  whole  form  thereof, 
and  all  thrordinances  thereof,  and  do  them 
12  This  is  the  law  of  the  house ; Upon  the 
top  of  the  mountain  the  whole  limit 
round  about  shall  he  most  holy.  Behold, 
thi^  IS  the  law  of  the  house. 

13 1 And  these  are  the  measures 
after  the  cubits : The  cubit  is  a cubit  and  a 
handbreadth ; even  the  bottom  shall  he  a 
cubit  and  the  breadth  a cubit,  and  the 

border  thereof  by  the  hg^he 

about  shall  be  a span;  and  this  shaU  he  the 

^14  ^nd^from^the^bottom  upon  the  ground 
eien  to  the  lower  settle  ^^^wo  cubits 

and  the  breadth 

lesser  settle  even  to  the  greater  settle  saaa 
he  four  cubits,  and  the  breadth  ^ 

15  So  the  altar  shall  he  four  cubits ; and 
from  the  altar  and  upward  shall  he  four 

“nd  the  altar  stall  he  tf^lve  * long, 
twelve  broad,  square  in  the  four  squares 

A^d  the  settle  stall  he  fourteen  cubits 
lOTg  and  fourteen  broad  in  the  four  squares 
thereof  * and  the  border  about  it  shall  he 
half  a cubit;  and  the  ^Pttom  thereof  shaU 
he  a cubit  about;  and  his  stairs  shall  look 

^IS^^n^he^^id  unto  me.  Son  of  nmn,  thus 
iith  the  Lofd  God;  These  are  the  ordi- 
nances of  the  altar  in  the  day  when  they 
Si  make  it,  to  offer  burnt  offerings  there- 
on and  to  sprinkle  blood  thereon.  , ^ 

19  And  thou  shalt  give  to  the 
Levites  that  be  of  f^ie  seed  of  Zadok,  whmh 
imto  me,  to  minister  unto  me, 
taffh  the  Lord  God,  a young  bullock  for  a 

Andihou  Shalt  take  of  t^e  blood  thereof 
and  put  it  on  the  four  horns  of  it,  and  on  the 
four^corners  of  the  settle,  and  upon  the 
border  round  about : thus  shalt  thou  cleanse 

^li^h^^shait  take  the  ap- 

sin  offering,  and  he  shall  burn  it  m the  ap 
panted  place  of  the  house,  without  the 

®^And7n  the  second  day  thou  shalt  offer  a 
kid  of  the  goats  without  blemish  for  a sm 
offering  ’ and  they  shall  cleanse  the  altar,  as 
?hey  dfd  cfeanse  it  with  the  bullock 
23  When  thou  hast  made  an 
ing  it,  thou  shalt  offer  a 
out  blemish,  and  a ram  out  of  the  flock  wit 

"S^AnT'ttau  shalt  offer  them  before  the 
Lord,  and  the  priests  shall  cpt  salt  upoD 
IheS!  and  they  shall  offer  them  up  for  a 
hnrnt  offering  unto  the  EORD. 

25  Seven  days  shalt 

a goat  for  a sin  offering : they  shall  also  pre- 
pare a young  bullock,  and  a ram  out  of  the 
flock,  without  blemish. 

5fi8 


The  priests  reproved, 

26  Seven  days  shall  they  purge  the  altar 
and  purify  it;  and  they  shall  consecrate 

^27^And  wlien  these  days  are  expired,  it  shall 
be  that  upon  the  eighth  day,  and  so  toward, 
the  priests  shall  make  your  burnt  offenngs 
upon  the  altar,  and  ^our  peace  offerings; 
and  I will  accept  you,  saith  the  Lord  God. 
CHAPTER  XLIV. 

IHvers  ordinances  for  the  priests. 

Then  he  brought  me  back  the  way  of  the 
gate  of  the  outward  sanctuary  which 
looketh  toward  the  east;  and  «>««  s'!"*- .. 

3 Then  said  the  Lord  unto  me ; This  gate 
«^hall  be  shut,  it  shall  not  be  opened,  and  no 
man  shall  enter  in  by  it ; because  the  Lord 
the  God  of  Israel  hath  entered  m by  it, 
therefore  it  shall  be  shut. 

S It  is  for  the  prince ; the  prince,  he  shall 
sit  in  it  to  eat  bread  before  the  Lord  ; he 
shall  enter  by  the  way  of  the  porch  of  that 
gate,  and  shall  go  out  by  the  way  of  the 

^4™%hen  brought  he  me  the 
north  gate  before  the.house : and  I looked, 
and  behold,  the  glory  of  the  Lord  fllled  the 
house  of  the  Lord  : and  I fell  upon  my  toe. 

5 And  the  Lord  said  unto  m^  Son  of 
m^k  well,  and  behold  with  thine  oyfS,  and 
hear  with  thine  ears  all  that  I say 
concerning  all  the  ordinances  of  the  ho^e 
of  the  Lord,  and  all  the  laws  thereof ; and 
mark  well  the  entering  in  of  the  house,  with 
fivprv  aroing  forth  of  the  sanctuary. 

6 AndVoS  shalt  say  to  the  rebellious,  ewn 
to  the  house  of  Israel,  Thus  saith  ^e  Lord 
god  fo  ye  house  of  Israel,  let  it  suffice  you 

i !n'  S?G^rh"o“ught  into  rny  sanctu- 
ary  strangers,  uncircumcised  in  heart,  and 
SrcSsed  in  flesh,  to  be  in  my  sanctu- 
arv  to  pollute  it,  even  my 
offer  my  bread,  the  fat  and  the 
they  have  broken  my  covenant  because  of 

«d“ye""hriT<^&  the  Charge  of  mine 

holy  things:  but  ye  have  set  keepers  ot  my 
charge  in  ray  sanctuary  for  yourseUes. 

9 t Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; No  strange^ 
uncircumcised  in  heart,  nor  . 

in  flesh,  shall  enter  into  “J  Israel 

stranger  that  is  among  the  children  ot  israei. 
10  And  the  Levites  that  are  gone  aw  ^ 
from  me,  when  Israel  went  astray,  which 
went  astray  away  from  me  after  their  idolo , 
thev  shall  even  bear  their  iniquity. 

11  l4t  they  shall  be  ministers  m my  sane- 

tuary,  taring  . charge  ‘‘'t  t’l^/uouse -^they 
Rnnesp  and  ministering  to  the  house.  iue> 
shall  slay  the  burnt  offering  and  the  sam- 
flee  for  the  people,  and  they  shall  stand  be- 

*rBlclMeySistered%"^^^  them  be- 
fore their  idols,  and  ‘'“"^here'f  orrhave  I 
rael  to  fall  into  iniquity , 
lifted  up  mine  hand  against  them, 

Lord  GOD  and  they  shall  bear  their  iniquity 
13  And  thev  shall  not  come  near  unto  ^ 
fn  do  the  office  of  a priest  unto  me,  nor  to 

have  committed. 


Ordinances  for  the  priests. 


14  Rut  T will  make  them  keepers  of  the 
charg-e  of  the  house,  for  all  the  service  there- 

for  all  that  shall  be  done  therein. 

15  1 But  the  priests  the  Levites,  the  sons  of 
Zadok,  that  kept  the  charg-e  of  my  sanctua- 
ry  when  the  children  of  Israel  went  astray 
trom  me,  they  shall  come  near  to  me  to 
minister  unto  me,  and  they  shall  stand  be- 
fore me  to  offer  unto  me  the  fat  and  the 
blood,  saith  the  Lord  God  : 

16  They  shall  enter  into  my  sanctuary,  and 
they  shall  come  near  to  my  table,  to  minister 

they  shall  keep  my  charg-e. 

17  1 And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  that  when 

they  enter  in  at  the  ^ates  of  the  inner  court, 
they  shall  be  clothed  with  linen  g-arments  * 
and  no  wool  shall  come  upon  them,  while 
they  ininister  in  the  g-ates  of  the  inner  court, 
and  within.  ’ 

18  They  shall  have  linen  bonnets  upon  their 

shall  have  linen  breeches  upon 
their  loins ; they  shall  not  g-ird  themselves 
thing-  that  causeth  sweat. 

19  And  when  they  go  forth  into  the  outer 
court,  even  into  the  outer  court  to  the  peo- 
ple, they  shall  put  off  their  garments  where- 
m they  ministered,  and  lay  them  in  the  holy 
chambers,  and  they  shall  put  on  other  gar- 
ments; and  they  shall  not  sanctify  the  peo- 
ple with  their  garments. 

shall  they  shave  their  heads,  nor 
suffer  their  locks  to  grow  long ; they  shall 
only  poll  their  heads. 

21  Neither  shall  any  priest  drink  wine, 

enter  into  the  inner  court. 

22  Neither  shall  they  take  for  their  wives  a 
widow,  nor  her  that  is  put  away:  but  they 
shall  take  maidens  of  the  seed  of  the  house 

^ widow  that  had  a priest  before. 

23  And  they  shall  teach  my  people  t/ie  dif- 
/erence  between  the  holy  and  profane,  and 
cause  them  to  discern  between  the  unclean 
and  the  clean. 

,24  And  in  controversy  they  shall  stand  in 
judgment ; and  they  shall  judge  it  according 
to  my  judgments:  and  they  shall  keep  my 
assemblies  ; 
hallow  my  sabbaths. 

25  And  they  shall  come  at  no  dead  person 
to  defile  themselves : but  for  father,  or  for 
mother,  or  for  son,  or  for  daughter,  for 
brother,  or  for  sister  that  hath  had  no  hus- 

they  may  defile  themselves. 

26  And  after  he  is  cleansed,  they  shall  reck- 
on unto  him  seven  days. 

27  And  in  the  day  that  he  goeth  into  the 
sanctuary,  unto  the  inner  court,  to  minister 
in  the  sanctuary,  he  shall  offer  his  sin  offer- 
ing, saith  the  Lord  God. 

28  And  it  shall  be  unto  them  for  an  inherit- 
ance ; I am  their  inheritance : and  ye  shall 
give  them  no  possession  in  Israel ; I am  their 
possession. 

29  They  shall  eat  the  meat  offering,  and  the 

sin  offering,  and  the  trespass  offering ; and 
thefrs  Israel  shall  be 

30  And  the  first  of  all  the  firstfruits  of  all 
things,  and  every  oblation  of  all,  of  every 
sort  of  your  oblations,  shall  be  the  priest’s : 
ye  shall  also  give  unto  the  priest  the  first  of 
your  dough,  that  he  may  cause  the  blessing 
to  rest  in  thine  house. 

31  The  priests  shaU  not  eat  of  any  thing 


EZEKIEL,  XLV. 


Portion  for  the  sanctuary. 


that  is  dead  of  itself,  or  torn,  whether  it  be 
fowl  or  beast. 


CHAPTER  XLV. 

The  division  of  the  land. 
ll/fOREOVER,  when  ye  shall  divide  by  lot 
the  land  for  inheritance,  ye  shall  offer 
(^lation  unto  the  Lord,  a holy  portion 
ot  the  land : the  length  shall  be  the  length 
twenty  thousand  reeds,  and  the 
breadth  shall  be  ten  thousand.  This  shall  be 
o borders  thereof  round  about. 

2 Of  this  there  shall  be  for  the  sanctuary 

Zeng-th,  with  five  hundred  in 
breadth,  square  round  about;  and  fifty  cu- 
^I^A  ^^^^d  about  for  the  suburbs  thereof. 

3 And  of  this  measure  shalt  thou  measure 
the  length  of  five  and  twenty  thousand,  and 
t^he  breadth  of  ten  thousand : and  in  it  shall 

A mV®  sanctuary  and  the  most  holy  place. 

4 The  holy  portion  of  the  land  shall  be  for 

^ ministers  of  the  sanctuarj^ 

which  shall  come  near  to  minister  unto  the 
Lord  : and  it  shall  be  a-  place  for  their 
houses,  and  a holy  place  for  the  sanctuary. 

o And  the  five  and  twenty  thousand  of 
length,  and  the  ten  thousand  of  breadth, 
shall  also  the  Levites,  the  ministers  of  the 
house,  have  for  themselves,  for  a possession 
for  twenty  chambers. 

6 IF  And  ye  shall  appoint  the  possession  of 
the  city  five  thousand  broad,  and  five  and 
twenty  thousand  long,  over  against  the  ob- 
lation of  the  holy  portion : it  shall  be  for 
the  whole  house  of  Israel. 

7 IF  And  a portion  shall  be  for  the  prince  on 
the  one  side  and  on  the  other  side  of  the  ob- 
lation of  the  holy  portion,  and  of  the  posses- 
sion of  the  city,  before  the  oblation  of  the 
holy  portion,  and  before  the  possession  of  the 
city,  from  the  west  side  westward,  and  from 
the  east  side  eastward : and  the  length  shall 
be  over  against  one  of  the  portions,  from 
the  west  border  unto  the  east  border. 

8 In  the  land  shall  be  his  possession  in  Is- 
rael : and  my  princes  shall  no  more  oppress 
my  pepple;  and  the  rest  of  the  land  shall 
they  give  to  the  house  of  Israel  according 
to  their  tribes. 

9 IF  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; Let  it  suflSce 
you,  O princes  of  Israel:  remove  violence 
and  spoil,  and  execute  judgment  and  jus- 
tice, take  away  your  exactions  from  mv 
people,  saith  the  Lord  God. 

shall  have  just  balances,  and  a just 
ephah,  and  a just  bath. 

11  The  ephah  and  the  bath  shall  be  of  one 
measure,  that  the  bath  may  contain  the 
tenth  part  of  a homer,  and  the  ephah  the 
tenth  part  of  a homer : the  measure  thereof 
shall  be  after  the  homer. 

12  And  the  shekel  shall  be  twenty  gerahs : 
twenty  shekels,  five  and  twenty  shekels,  fif- 
teen shekels,  shall  be  your  maneh. 

13  This  -is  the  oblation  that  ye  shall  offer ; 
the  sixth  part  of  an  ephah  of  a homer  of 
wheat,  and  ye  shall  give  the  sixth  part  of 
an  ephah  of  a homer  of  barley : 

14  Concerning  the  ordinance  of  oil,  the 
bath  of  oil,  ye  shall  offer  the  tenth  part  of 
a bath  out  of  the  cor,  which  is  a homer  of 
ten  baths ; for  ten  baths  are  a homer : 

15  And  one  lamb  out  of  the  flock,  out  of  two 
hundred,  out  of  the  fat  pastures  of  Israel  ? 


Ordinances  for  the  prince 

for  a meat  offering",  and  for  a burnt  offering, 
and  for  peace  offerings,  to  make  reconcilia- 
tion for  them,  saith  the  Lord  God. 

16  All  the  people  of  the  land  shall  give  this 
oblation  for  the  prince  in  Israel. 

17  And  it  shall  be  the  prince’s  part  to  give 
burnt  offerings,  and  meat  offerings,  and 
drink  offerings,  in  the  feasts,  and  in  the  new 
moons,  and  in  the  sabbaths,  in  all  solemnities 
of  the  house  of  Israel : he  shad  prepare  the 
sin  offering,  and  the  meat  offering,  and  the 
burnt  offering,  and  the  peace  offerings,  to 
make  reconciliation  for  the  house  of  Israel. 

18  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God;  In  the  first 
month,  in  the  first  day  of  the  month,  thou 
Shalt  take  a young  bullock  without  blemish, 
and  cleanse  the  sanctuary : 

19  And  the  priest  shall  take  of  the  blood  of 

the  sin  offering,  and  put  it  upon  the  po^s  of 
the  house,  and  upon  the  four  corners  of  the 
settle  of  the  altar,  and  upon  the  posts  of  the 
gate  of  the  inner  court.  « 

20  And  so  thou  shalt  do  the  seventh  day  of 

the  month  for  every  one  that  erreth,  and  for 
him  that  is  simple : so  shall  ye  reconcile  the 
Louse.  , „ ^ , 

21  In  the  first  month,  in  the  fourteenth  day 
of  the  month,  ye  shall  have  the  passover,  a 
feast  of  seven  days ; unleavened  bread  shall 

^22  AiiTiipon  that  day  shall  the  prince  pre- 
pare for  himself  and  for  all  the  people  of 
the  land  a bullock  for  a sin  offering. 

23  And  seven  days  of  the  feast  he  shall  pre- 

pare a burnt  offering  to  the  Lord,  seven 
bullocks  and  seven  rams  without  blemish 
daily  the  seven  days ; and  a kid  of  the  goats 
daily  for  a sin  offering.  . ^ ^ 

24  And  he  shall  prepare  a meat  offering  ot 
an  ephah  for  a bullock,  and  an  ephah  for  a 
ram,  and  a hin  of  oil  for  an  ephah. 

25  In  the  seventh  month,  in  the  fifteenth  day 
of  the  month,  shall  he  do  the  like  in  the 
feast  of  the  seven  days,  according  to  the  sin 
offering,  according  to  the  burnt  offering, 
and  according  to  the  meat  offering,  and  ac- 
cording to  the  oil. 


CHAPTER  XLVI. 

Ordinances  for  the  prince,  Ac. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; The  gate  of  the 
inner  court  that  looketh  toward  the  east 
shaU  be  shut  the  six  working  days ; but  on 
the  sabbath  it  shall  be  opened,  and  in  the 
day  of  the  new  moon  it  shall  be  opened. 

2 And  the  prince  shall  enter  by  the  way  of 
the  porch  of  that  gate  without,  and  shall 
stand  by  the  post  of  the  gate,  and  the  priests 
shall  prepare  his  burnt  offering  and  his  peace 
offerings,  and  he  shall  worship  at  the  thresh- 
old of  the  gate : then  he  shall  go  forth ; but 
the  gate  shall  not  be  shut  until  the  evening. 
3 Likewise  the  people  of  the  land  shall  wor- 
ship at  the  door  of  this  gate  before  the  Lord 
in  the  sabbaths  and  in  the  new  moons. 

4 And  the  burnt  offering  that  the  prince 
shall  offer  unto  the  Lord  in  the  sabbath  day 
shall  he  six  lambs  without  blemish,  and  a 
ram  without  blemish.  , „ ^ , , 

5 And  the  meat  offering  shall  he  an  ephah 
tor  a ram,  and  the  meat  offering  for  rae 
lambs  as  he  shall  be  able  to  give,  and  a hm 
of  oil  to  an  ephah,  ^ 

6 And  in  the  day  of  the  new  moon  %t  shall 
ST'D 


EZEKIEL,  XLVI.  and  people  in  their  worship. 

he  a young  bullock  without  blemish,  and  six 
lambs,  and  a ram:  they  shall  be  without 
blemish.  . 

7 And  he  shall  prepare  a meat  offering,  an 
ephah  for  a bullock,  and  an  ephah  for  a ram, 
and  for  the  lambs  according  as  his  hand  shall 
attain  unto,  and  a hin  of  oil  to  an  ephah. 

8 And  when  the  prince  shall  enter,  he  shall 
go  in  by  the  way  of  the  porch  of  that  gate, 
and  he  shall  go  forth  by  the  way  thereof. 

9 t But  when  the  people  of  the  land  shall 
come  before  the  Lord  in  the  solemn  feasts, 
he  that  entereth  in  by  the  way  of  the  north 
gate  to  worship  shall  go  out  by  the  way  of 
the  south  gate ; and  he  that  entereth  by  the 
way  of  the  south  gate  shall  go  forth  by  the 
way  of  the  north  gate : he  shall  not  return 
by  the  way  ot  the  gate  whereby  he  came  in, 
but  shall  go  forth  over  against  it.  ^ 

10  And  the  prince  in  the  midst  of  them, 
when  they  go  in,  shall  go  in ; and  when  they 
go  forth,  shall  go  forth. 

11  And  in  the  feasts  and  in  the  solemnities 

the  meat  offering  shall  be  an  ephah  to  a 
bullock,  and  an  ephah  to  a ram,  and  to  the 
lambs  as  he  is  able  to  give,  and  a hm  of  oil 
to  an  ephah.  . , „ i 

12  Now  when  the  prince  shall  prepare  a vol- 
untary burnt  offering  or  peace  offerings  vol- 
untarily unto  the  Lord,  one  shall  then  open 
him  the  gate  that  looketh  toward  the  east, 
and  he  shall  prepare  his  burnt  offering  and 
his  peace  offerings,  as  he  did  on  the  sabb^h 
day  : then  he  shall  go  forth;  and  after  his 
going  forth  one  shall  shut  the  gate. 

13  Thou  shalt  daily  prepare  a burnt  offer- 

ing unto  the  Lord  of  a lamb  of  the  first  year 
without  blemish : thou  shalt  prepare  it  every 
morning.  . ^ • 

14  And  thou  shalt  prepare  a meat  offering 

for  it  every  morning,  the  sixth  part  of  an 
ephah,  and  the  third  part  of  a hin  of  oil,  to 
temper  with  the  fine  flour;  a meat  offering 
continually  by  a perpetual  ordinance  unto 
the  Lord.  ^ 

15  Thus  shall  they  prepare  the  lamb,  and 
the  meat  offering,  and  the  oil,  every  morning 
for  a continual  burnt  offering. 

16  ^ Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; If  the  prince 
give  a gift  unto  any  of  his  sons,  the  inherit- 
ance thereof  shall  be  his  sons’ ; it  shall  he 
their  possession  by  inheritance. 

17  But  if  he  give  a gift  of  his  inheritance  to 
one  of  his  servants,  then  it  shall  be  his  to 
the  year  of  liberty ; after,  it  shall  return  to 
the  prince : but  his  inheritance  shall  be  his 
sons’  for  them. 

18  Moreover  the  prince  shall  not  take  ot 
the  people’s  inheritance  by  oppression,  to 
thrust  them  out  of  their  possession ; hiithe 
shall  give  his  sons  inheritance  out  ot  his 
own  possession ; that  my  people  be  not 
scattered  every  man  from  his  possession. 

19  II  After  he  brought  me  through  the 
entry,  which  was  at  the  side  of  the  gate,  into 
the  holy  chambers  of  the  priests,  which  look- 
ed toward  the  north : and,  behold,  there  was 
a place  on  the  two  sides  westward. 

20  Then  said  he  unto  me.  This  is  the  place 
where  the  priests  shall  boil  the  trespass  offer- 
ing and  the  sin  offering,  where  they  shall 
bake  the  meat  offering ; that  they  Lear  them 
not  out  into  the  outer  court,  to  sanctify  the 
people 


Vision  of  the  holy  waters. 


21  Then  he  broug-ht  me  forth  into  the  outer 
court,  and  caused  me  to  pass  by  the  four 
corners  of  the  court ; and,  behold,  in  every 

court  there  was  a court. 

22  In  the  four  corners  of  the  court  there 
were  courts  joined  of  forty  cubits  long-  and 
thirty  broad : these  four  corners  were  of  one 
measure. 

? And  there  was  a row  of  building  round 
about  in  them,  round  about  them  four,  and 
it  was  made  with  boiling*  places  under  the 
rows  round  about. 

34  Then  .^aid  he  unto  me,  These  are  the 
them  that  boil,  where  the  ministers 
people  shall  boil  the  sacrifice  of  the 

CHAPTER  XLVIT. 

The  vision  of  the  holy  waters. 
AFTERWARD  he  broug-ht  me  ag-ain  unto 
-aTX  the  door  of  the  house ; and,  behold  wa- 
ters issued  out  from  under  the  threshold  of 
the  house  eastward : for  the  forefront  of  the 
house  stood  toward  the  east,  and  the  waters 
came  down  from  under,  from  the  right  side 
o m.  ^ house,  at  the  south  side  of  the  altar. 

2 Then  brought  he  me  out  of  the  wav  of  the 
gate  northward,  and  led  me  about  the  wav 
without  unto  the  outer  gate  by  the  way  that 
looketh  eastward ; and,  behold,  there  ran 
out  waters  on  the  right  side. 

3 And  when  the  man  that  had  the  line  in  his 
hand  went  forth  eastward,  he  measured  a 
thousand  cubits,  and  he  brought  me  through 
the  waters ; the  waters  were  to  the  ankles? 

measured  a thousand,  and 
brought  me  through  the  waters ; the  waters 
u^re  to  the  knees.  Again  he  measured  a 
thousand,  and  brought  me  through;  the 
waters  'were  to  the  loins. 

ineasured  a thousand ; and 
it  was  a river  that  I could  not  pass  over : for 
the  waters  were  risen,  waters  to  swim  in,  a 
could  not  be  passed  over. 

0 II  And  he  said  unto  me.  Son  of  man,  hast 
thou  seen  this  ? Then  he  brought  me,  and 
rive^^^  to  return  to  the  brink  of  the 

7 Now  when  I had  returned,  behold,  at  the 
bank  of  the  river  were  very  many  trees  on 
the  one  side  and  on  the  other. 

8 Then  said  he  unto  me.  These  waters  issue 
out  toward  the  east  country,  and  go  down 

sea;  which 

sh^Ft^^he^ed  waters 

9 And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  that  every  thing 
that  liveth,  which  moveth,  whithersoever 

come,  shall  live : and  there 
shall  be  a very  great  multitude  of  fish, 
because  these  waters  shall  come  thither ; for 
they  shall  be  healed ; and  every  thing  shall 
kvb  whither  the  river  cometh. 

on  ? P^ss,  that  the  fishers 

sl^ll  stand  upon  it  from  En-gedi  even  unto 
En-^laim ; they  shall  be  a place  to  spread 
forth  nets ; their  fish  shall  be  according  to 

celSng“many.  ® 

S®  niiry  places  thereof  and  the 
marshes  thereof  shall  not  be  healed ; they 
shall  be  given  to  salt. 

^ke  bank  thereof, 
on  this  side  and  on  that  side,  shall  grow  all 


EZEKIEL,  XL VIII. 


The  borders  of  the  land. 


trees  for  meat,  whose  leaf  shall  not  fade,  nei- 
ther  shall  the  fruit  thereof  be  consumed : it 
shall  bring  forth  new  fruit  according  to  his 
k^bause  their  waters  they  issued  out 
ot  the  sanctuary : and  the  fruit  thereof  shall 
be  for  meat,  and  the  leaf  thereof  for  medi- 
cine. 

13  \Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; This  shall  be 
the  border,  ^ whereby  ye  shall  inherit  the 
land  according  to  the  twelve  tribes  of  Is- 

^ bseph  shall  have  two  portions. 

14  And  ye  shall  inherit  it,  one  as  well  as  an- 
other : concerning  the  which  I lifted  up  mine 
hand  to  give  it  unto  your  fathers:  and  this 

fhll  unto  you  for  inheritance. 

15  And  this  shall  be  the  border  of  the  land 
toward  the  north  side,  from  the  great  sea, 
the  way  of  Hethlon,  as  men  go  to  Zedad ; 

Ib  Hamath,  Berothah,  Sibraim,  which  ts 
between  tte  border  of  Damascus  and  the 
border  of  Hamath ; Hazar-hatticon,  which  is 
by  the  coast  of  Hauran. 

17  And  the  border  from  the  sea  shall  be  Ha- 
zar-enan,  the  border  of  Damascus,  and  the 
north  northward,  and  the  border  of  Hamath. 
And  this  is  the  north  side. 

18  And  the  east  side  ye  shall  measure  from 
Hauran,  and  from  Damascus,  and  from  Gil- 
ead, and  from  the  land  of  Israel  by  Jordan, 
from  the  border  unto  the  east  sea.  And  this 
IS  the  east  side. 

19  And  the  south  side  southward,  from  Ta- 
mar e>ven  to  the  waters  of  strife  m Kadesh, 
the  river  to  the  great  sea.  And  this  is  the 
south  side  southward. 

30  The  west  side  also  shall  be  the  great  sea 
from  the  border,  till  a man  come  over 

This  is  the  west  side. 

31  So  shall  ye  divide  this  land  unto  you  ac- 
cording to  the  tribes  of  Israel. 

33  1 And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  that  ye  shall 
ky  lot  for  an  inheritance  unto  you, 
strangers  that  sojourn  among  you, 
which  shall  beget  children  among  you  : and 
they  shall  be  unto  you  as  born  in  the  coun- 
try among  the  children  of  Israel;  they  shall 
have  inheritance  with  you  among  the  tribes 
of  Israel. 

33  And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  that  in  what 
tribe  the  stranger  sojourneth,  there  shall  ve 
give  him  his  inheritance,  saith  the  Lord  Gob. 

CHAPTER  XL VIII. 

The  portions  of  the  tribes;  Ac. 

NOW  these  are  the  names  of  the  tribes. 

From  the  north  end  to  the  coast  of  the 
way  of  Hethlon,  as  one  goeth  to  Hamath, 
Hazar-enan,  the  border  of  Damascus  north- 
ward, to  the  coast  of  Hamath ; for  these  are 
bis  sides  east  and  west ; a portion  for  Dan. 

3  And  by  the  border  of  Dan,  from  the  east 
side  unto  the  west  side,  a portion  for  Asher 
3 And  by  the  border  of  Asher,  from  the 
east  side  even  unto  the  west  side,  a portion 
for  Naphtali. 

4  And  by  the  border  of  Naphtali,  from  the 
east  side  unto  the  west  side,  a poidion  for 
Manasseh. 

5  And  by  the  border  of  Manasseh,  from  the 
east  side  unto  the  west  side,  a portion  for 
Ephraim. 

6  And  by  the  border  of  Ephraim,  from  the 
east  side  even  unto  the  west  side,  a portion 
/or  Reuben, 

mi 


The  portions  of  the  city. 


EZEKIEL,  XLVIII. 


The  gates  of  the  city. 


7 And  by  the  border  of  Reuben,  from  the 
east  side  unto  the  west  side,  a portion  for 
Judah. 

8 1 And  by  the  border  of  Judah,  from  the 
east  side  unto  the  west  side,  shall  be  the 
offering'  which  ye  shall  offer  of  five  and 
twenty  thousand  reeds  in  breadth,  and  in 
length  as  one  of  the  other  parts,  from  the 
east  side  unto  the  west  side : and  the  sanc- 
tuary shall  be  in  the  midst  of  it. 

9 The  oblation  that  ye  shall  offer  unto  the 
Lord  shall  he  of  five  and  twenty  thousand 
in  length,  and  of  ten  thousand  in  breadth. 

10  And  for  them,  even  for  the  priests,  shall 
be  this  holy  oblation ; toward  the  north  five 
and  twenty  thousand  in  length.,  and  toward 
the  west  ten  thousand  in  breadth,  and  to- 
ward the  east  ten  thousand  in  breadth, 
and  toward  the  south  five  and  twenty  thou- 
sand in  length : and  the  sanctuary  of  the 
Lord  shall  be  in  the  midst  thereof. 

11  It  shall  he  for  the  priests  that  are  sancti- 
fied of  the  sons  of  Zadok ; which  have  kept 
my  charge,  which  went  not  astray  when 
the  children  of  Israel  went  astray,  as  the 
Levites  went  astray. 

13  And  this  oblation  of  the  land  that  is  of- 
fered shall  be  unto  them  a thing  most  holy 
by  the  border  of  the  Levites. 

13  And  over  against  the  border  of  the 
priests,  the  Levites  shall  have  five  and  twen- 
ty thousand  in  length,  and  ten  thousand  in 
breadth:  all  the  length  shall  he  five  and 
twenty  thousand,  and  the  breadth  ten  thou- 
sand. 

14  And  they  shall  not  sell  of  it,  neither  ex- 
change, nor  alienate  the  firstfruits  of  the 
land : for  it  is  holy  unto  the  Lord. 

15  If  And  the  five  thousand,  that  are  left  in 
the  breadth  over  against  the  five  and  twen- 
ty thousand,  shall  be  a profane  place  for  the 
city,  for  dwelling,  and  for  suburbs : and  the 
city  shall  be  in  the  midst  thereof. 

16  And  these  shall  he  the  measures  thereof ; 
the  north  side  four  thousand  and  five  hun- 
dred, and  the  south  side  four  thousand  and 
five  hundred,  and  on  the  east  side  four 
thousand  and  five  hundred,  and  the  west 
side  four  thousand  and  five  hundred. 

17  And  the  suburbs  of  the  city  shall  be  to- 
ward the  north  two  hundred  and  fifty,  and 
toward  the  south  two  hundred  and  fifty, 
and  toward  the  east  two  hundred  and  fifty, 
and  toward  the  west  two  hundred  and  fifty. 

18  And  the  residue  in  length  over  against 
the  oblation  of  the  holy  portion  shall  he  ten 
thousand  eastward,  and  ten  thousand  west- 
ward : and  it  shall  be  over  against  the  obla- 
tion of  the  holy  portion;  and  the  increase 
thereof  shall  be  for  food  unto  them  that 
serve  the  city. 

19  And  they  that  serve  the  city  shall  serve 
it  out  of  all  the  tribes  of  Israel. 

30  All  the  oblation  shall  he  five  and  twenty 
573 


thousand  by  five  and  twenty  thousand : ye 
shall  offer  the  holy  oblation  foursquare, 
with  the  possession  of  the  city. 

21 1 And  the  residue  shall  he  for  the  prince, 
on  the  one  side  and  on  the  other  of  the  holy 
oblation,  and  of  the  possession  of  the  city, 
over  against  the  five  and  twenty  thousand 
of  the  oblation  toward- the  east  border,  and 
westward  over  against  the  five  and  twen- 
ty thousand  toward  the  west  border,  over 
against  the  portions  for  the  prince : and  it 
shall  be  the  holy  oblation ; and  the  sanctuary 
of  the  house  shall  he  in  the  midst  thereof. 

33  Moreover,  from  the  possession  of  the 
Levites,  and  from  the  possession  of  the 
city,  being  in  the  midst  of  that  which  is  the 
prince’s,  between  the  border  of  Judah  and 
the  border  of  Benjamin,  shall  be  for  the 
prince. 

33  As  for  the  rest  of  the  tribes,  from  the 
east  side  unto  the  west  side,  Benjamin  shall 
have  a portion. 

34  And  by  the  border  of  Benjamin,  from 
the  east  side  unto  the  west  side,  Simeon 
shall  have  a portion. 

35  And  by  the  border  of  Simeon,  from  the 
east  side  unto  the  west  side,  Issachar  a 
portion. 

36  And  by  the  border  of  Issachar,  from 

the  east  side  unto  the  west  side,  Zebulun 
a portion.  „ „ , , 

37  And  by  the  border  of  Zebulun,  from  the 
east  side  unto  the  west  side.  Gad  a portion. 

38  And  by  the  border  of  Gad,  at  the  south 
side  southward,  the  border  shall  be  even 
from  Tamar  unto  the  waters  of  strife  m 
Kadesh,  and  to  the  river  toward  the  great 

29  This  is  the  land  which  ye  shall  divide  by 

lot  unto  the  tribes  of  Israel  for  inheritance, 
and  these  are  their  portions,  saith  the  Lord 
Got>.  . X 

30  t And  these  are  the  goings  out  of  the 
city  on  the  north  side,  four  thousand  and 
five  hundred  measures. 

31  And  the  gates  of  the  city  shall  he  after 
the  names  of  the  tribes  of  Israel : three 
gates  northward ; one  gate  of  Reuben,  one 
gate  of  Judah,  one  gate  of  Levi. 

33  And  at  the  east  side  four  thousand  and 
five  hundred:  and  three  gates;  and  one 
gate  of  Joseph,  one  gate  of  Benjamin,  one 
gate  of  Dan.  ^ ^ 

33  And  at  the  south  side  four  thousand  and 

five  hundred  measures : and  three  gates ; 
one  gate  of  Simeon,  one  gate  of  Issachar, 
one  gate  of  Zebplun.  ^ « 

34  At  the  west  side  four  thousand  and  five 
hundred,  with  their  three  gates;  one  gate 
of  Gad,  one  gate  of  Asher,  one  gate  of 

35  It  was  round  about  eighteen  thousand 
measures:  and  the  name  of  the  city  from 
that  day  shall  he.  The  Lord  is  there. 


THE  BOOK  OF  DANIEL. 


CHAPTER  I. 

Jehoiakim's  captivity. 

IN  the  third  year  of  the  reign  of  Jehoiakim 
:^ng  of  J udah  came  Nebuchadnezzar  king 
unto  Jerusalem,  and  besieged  it. 
T Jehoiakim  king  of 

his  hand,  with  part  of  the  vessels 
* ^hich  he  carried  into 
u Shmarto  the  house  of  his  god: 
and  he  brought  the  vessels  into  the  treasure 
house  of  his  god. 

3 IT  And  the  king  spake  unto  Ashpenaz  the 
master  of  his  eunuchs,  that  he  should  brine* 
certain  of  the  children  of  Israel,  and  of  the 
king  s seed,  and  of  the  princes ; 

4 Children  in  whom  was  no  blemish,  but 
well  favoured,  and  skilful  in  all  wisdom,  and 
cunning  in  knowledge,  and  understanding 
science,  and  such  as  had  ability  in  them  to 
stand  in  the  king’s  palace,  and  whom  they 
might  teach  the  learning  and  the  tongue  of 
the  Chaldeans. 


5 And  the  king  appointed  them  a daily  pro- 

^ king’s  meat,  and  of  the  wine 

Which  he  drank : so  nourishing  them  three 
yoars,  that  at  the  end  thereof  they  might 
stand  before  the  king.  ^ 

6 Now  among  these  were  of  the  children 

AzaHah  • Hananiah,  Mishael,  and 

7 Unto  whom  the  prince  of  the  eunuchs 

Daniel  the 
and  to  Hananiah,  of 
bhadrach ; and  to  Mishael,  of  Meshach ; and 
to  Azariah,  of  Abed-nego. 

8 1 But  Daniel  purposed  in  his  heart  that  he 
would  not  defile  himself  with  the  portion  of 
the  king  s meat,  nor  with  the  wine  which  he 
drank : therefore  he  requested  of  the  prince 
self  ^ ^^iiiichs  that  he  might  not  defile  him- 

9 Now  God  had  brought  Daniel  into  favour 
and  tender  love  with  the  prince  of  the  eu- 
nuchs. 

10  And  the  prince  of  the  eunuchs  said  unto 
Daniel,  I fear  my  lord  the  king,  who  hath  ap- 
Pointed  your  meat  and  your  drink : for  why 

f^ces  worse  liking  than 
the  children  which  are  of  your  sort?  then 
shall  ye  make  me  endanger  my  head  to  the 
King. 

11  Then  said  Daniel  to  Melzar,  whom  the 
prince  pf  the  eunuchs  had  set  over  Daniel, 
Daimniah,  Mishael,  and  Azariah, 

J2  Prove  thy  servants,  I beseech  thee,  ten 
days ; and  let  them  give  us  pulse  to  eat,  and 
water  to  drink. 

13  Then  let  our  countenances  be  looked  up- 

countenance  of  the 
children  that  eat  of  the  portion  of  the  king’s 
m^t : and  as  thou  seest,  deal  with  thy  serv- 

14  So  he  consented  to  them  in  this  matter, 
and  proved  ^em  ten  days. 

15  And  at  the  end  of  ten  days  their  coun- 
tenances appeared  fairer  and  fatter  in  flesh 


than  all  the  children  which  did  eat  the  por- 
tion of  the  king’s  meat.  ^ 

16  Thus  Melzar  took  away  the  portion  of 
their  meat,  and  the  wine  that  they  should 

g’ave  them  pulse. 

17  1 As  for  these  four  children,  God  gave 
them  knowledge  and  skill  in  all  learning  and 
wisdom : and  Daniel  had  understanding  in 
all  visions  and  dreams. 

18  Now  at  the  end  of  the  days  that  the  king 
had  said  he  should  bring  them  in,  then  the 
prince  of  the  eunuchs  brought  them  in  be- 
fore Nebuchadnezzar. 

19  And  the  king  communed  with  them  ; and 
among  them  all  was  found  none  like  Daniel, 
Hananiah,  Mishael,  and  Azhriah : therefore 
stood  they  before  the  king. 

20  And  in  all  matters  of  wisdom  and  under- 
standing, that  the  king  inquired  of  them,  he 
tound  them  ten  times  better  than  all  the 
magicians  and  astrologers  that  were  in  all  his 
r03,J  ni. 

21  And  Daniel  continued  even  unto  the  first 
year  of  king  Cyrus. 

CHAPTER  II. 
Nebuchadnezzar^ s dream. 

second  year  of  the  reign 
of  Nebuchadnezzar,  Nebuchadnezzar 
dreamed  dreams,  wherewith  his  spirit  was 
brake  from  him. 

2 Then  the  king  commanded  to  call  the  ma- 
gicians, and  the  astrologers,  and  the  sorcer- 
ers,  and  the  Chaldeans,  for  to  shew  the  king 
his  dreams.  So  they  came  and  stood  before 
the  king. 

3 And  the  king  said  unto  them,  I have 
dreamed  a dream,  and  my  spirit  was  troub- 
led to  know  the  dream. 

4 Then  spake  the  Chaldeans  to  the  king  in 
byoac,  O king,  live  for  ever : tell  thy  serv- 
ants the  dream,  and  we  will  shew  the  inter- 
pretation. 

5 The  king  answered  and  said  to  the  Chal- 
deans, The  thing  is  gone  from  me : if  ye  will 
not  make  known  unto  me  the  dream,  with 
the  interpretation  thereof,  ye  shall  be  cut 
in  pieces,  and  your  houses  shall  be  made  a 
dunghill. 

6 But  if  ye  shew  the  dream,  and  the  inter- 
pretation  thereof,  ye  shall  receive  of  me 
gifts  and  rewards  and  great  honour : there- 
fore shew  me  the  dream,  and  the  interpret- 
ation thereof. 

7 They  answered  again  and  said.  Let  the 
king  tell  his  servants  the  dream,  and  we  will 
shew  the  interpretation  of  it. 

8 The  king  answered  and  said,  I know  of 
certainty  that  ye  would  gain  the  time,  be- 
cai^e  ye  see  the  thing  is  gone  from  me. 

j ^ ye  will  not  make  known  unto  me 
the  dream,  there  is  but  one  decree  for  you  : 
tor  ye  have  prepared  lying  and  corrupt 
words  to  speak  before  me,  till  the  time  be 
changed : therefore  tell  me  the  dream,  and 
1 shall  know  that  ye  can  shew  me  the  inter- 
pretation thereof. 


573 


j^ebuchaanezzo/r's  dream. 


DANIEL,  II.  interpretatum  ilwreof. 

astrologers,  the  magicians,  the  soothsayers, 
Bj?t“tterl?8‘a®4od  in  heaven  that  re- 
vealeth  secrets,  and  in  the 

« of 

fhyheadVonthyhedareth^^^^^^^ 

iftoX'r^i-VonJj^ 
^rticr^tTmSh  known  to  thee  what 

C!  this  ^cret  ia 
ed  to  me  for  any  wisdom 


Sl£‘sElhg|afa!.^^^ 

'^irior"rht“sfur?he'^wSg~ 

very  furious,  and  comnianded  to  de  ^ i 30  But  as  lor  me,  li^xo  y j ve  more 

and  the  form  thereof  was^rriWe. 
B?ea^sMf  ar^Mver,  hishW  and 
‘i  Hif^lgf  offron,  his  feet  part  of  iron 
and  part  of  +>,0+  o stone  was  cut  out 

l•SSS»«“ 

them  to  pieces.  . brass, 

35  Then  the  iron  the  clay^ 

i the  silver,  and  the  chaff  of  the 

I together,  and  became  1 he  the 

summer  threshingfloors  ^ ^ound  for 

ried  them  away,  ^at  no  pla^ 

rcSne“a"g"ounXn,  and  iiUed  the 


men  of  Babylon : 00^,1  to  Arioch  the 

SiiiSf€S?s» 

^iflheS'Dantel  we^t  ta,  and  desired  of  the 

ild?tTe  ?hr|knTi?n  I^na^ah,  kish- 
ael,  and  A^riah,  hif  companmns^ 

18  That  they  would  • that 

God  of  heaven  concerning  tms  s 

^I'iSd^hlctongSth  the  times 


S^rJkTmad:  hnown  unto  us  the  king’s  "lJ,‘M^fourth 


,;hom  the  king  had  ordained  to  aes^^ 

s Wmt  f^"j,:x:£ir.^xsi 

MTl^erun'tothe  M^rthe  interpreta- 

Ss4^Sa3SSS, 

rt  i^Sr^mlKL^uTonhe  king  the  I 

’M\rg°  answered  a^  ^ Darnel, 
whose  name  to  me  the  dream 

”v‘hfch"l“hav"e’'seerand  the  Interpretation 

S’  S?ma&'^^un§'^"  he  wise  men,  the 


1?lir%re|’-thou  sawest  the  f^^^^ 

toes,  part  of  potters  clay,  P there 

the,  kingdom  shall  he  d,v  ^ 
fsSSlho“saw1st“tle  iron  mixed  with 
1 the  toes  of  the  -^^Sf^L°i‘i 

t°^a?ti^Cni^a£partiy^^^^^^^ 

with  miry  clay,  TfSSlhiFffuo! 
Si^iVe^rto  anoThTr;  even  as  Iron  is  not 
mixed  with  clay.  +hpap  kings  shall  the 

o-o  A*  ‘fitire.”:..! w»“' 


T}ic  golden  image  set  up. 


shall  never  be  destroyed : and  the  king-dom 
to  other  people,  but  it  shall 
consume  all  these  king-- 
^cms,  and  it  shall  stand  for  ever. 

sawest  that  the  stone 
^ mountain  without  hands, 
pieces  the  iron,  the 
brass,  the  clay,  the  sjhver,  and  the  g-old ; the 
great  God  hath  maSe  known  to  the  king- 
what  shall  come  to  pass  hereafter : and  the 
thereof  interpretation 

king-  Nebuchadnezzar  fell 
upon  his  face,  and  worshipped  Daniel,  and 
commanded  that  they  should  offer  an  obla- 
sweet  odours  unto  him. 

Rpl/n?  Daniel,  and 

said,  Of  a tr^uth  is,  that  your  God  is  a God 
of  gods,  and  a Lord  of  kings,  and  a revealer 
secret^^^^’  couldest  reveal  this 

48  Then  the  king  made  Daniel  a great  man 
h?m  many  great  gifts,  and  made 

him  luler  over  the  whole  province  of  Baby- 
lon, and  chief  of  the  governors  over  all  the 
wise  men  of  Babylon. 

1.1^  requested  of  the  king,  and 

he  set  ShMrach,  Meshach,  and  Abed?nego, 
province  of  Babylon  : 
but  Daniel  sat  in  the  g’ate  of  the  king. 


DANIEL,  111. 


Shadrach,  Ac.,  are  accused. 


CHAPTER  III. 

The  golden  image  set  up. 
IVTEBUCHADNEZZAR  the  king  made  an 
1 1 image  of  gold  whose  height  was  three- 
^core  cubits,  and  the  breadth  thereof  six  cu- 
bits: he  set  it  up  in  the  plain  of  Dura,  in  the 
province  of  Bab3don. 

Nebuchadnezzar  the  king  sent  to 
gathw  together  the  princes,  the  governors, 
captains,  the  judges,  the  treasurers, 
^^^^sellors,  the  sheriffs,  and  all  the  rul- 

Nebuchadnezzar 

3 Then  the  princes,  the  governors,  and  can- 

judges  the  treasurers,  the  coun- 
sellors, the  sheriffs,  and  all  the  rulers  of  the 
provinces,  were  gathered  together  unto  iht 
Nebuchadnez- 
zar the  king  had  set  up ; and  they  stood  be- 
f(^e  the  image  that  Nebuchadnezzar  had  set 

4 Then  a herald  cried  aloud.  To  you  it  is 

^ People,  nations,  and  lau- 

^That  at  what  time  ye  hear  the  sound  of 
the  cornet,  flute,  harp,  sackbut,  psaltery 
dulcimer,  and  all  kinds  of  music,  ye  fall 
down  and  worship  the  golden  image  that 
IS  ebuchadnezzar  the  king  hath  set  up : 

same  hour  be  cast  into  the 
^ burning  fiery  furnace. 

< Therefore  at  that  time,  when  all  the  neo- 
Pie  heard  the  sound  of  the  corneL  flute 
harp,  sackbut,  psaltery,  and  all  kinds  of 
music,  all  the  people,  the  nations,  aSd  thl 
l^guages,  feU  down  and  worshipped  the 
iad^sS;™^^  Nebuchadnezzar  the  king 

rloL  ^^^I'efore  at  that  time  certain 
JeTO  ® accused  th2 


9 They  spake  and  said  to  the  king  Nebu- 
^^^ug,  live  for  ever. 

lu  inou,  O king,  hast  made  a decree  thnf 

the  soumfof  the 

cornet,  flute,  harp,  sackbut,  psaltery  and 
dulcimer,  and  all  kinds  of  music,  shall  fall 
and  worship  the  golden  image: 

11  And  whoso  fall eth  not  down  and  wor- 
shippeth,  tTmt  he  should  be  cast  into  the 
a burning  fiery  furnace, 
ihere  are  certain  Jews  whom  thou  hast 
^ y ® affairs  of  the  province  of  Baby- 

l^on,  Shadrach,  Meshach,  and  Abed-nego  • 
these  men,  O king,  have  not  regarded  thee  • 
they  serve  not  thy  gods,  nor  worship  the 
thou  hast  set  up? 

f ifr-I  ^ ebuchadnezzar  in  his  rage  and 

shfloh  Shadrach,  Me- 

shach,  and  Abed-nego.  Then  they  brought 
these  men  before  the  king.  erougnt 

14  Nebuchadnezzar  spake  and  said  unto 

Ahed  no  J^n  9 O Shadrach,  Meshach,  and 

Abed-nego?  do  not  ye  serve  my  gods  nor 
the  golden  image  which  fhave  set 

at  what  time  ye 
sound  of  the  cornet,  flute,  harp, 
P®^ltery,  and  dulcimer,  and  all 
down  and  worship 
the  image  which  I have  made;  well:  but  if 
^^®t  the  same 

hour  into  the  midst  of  a burning  fiery  fur- 
is  that  God  that  shall  deliver 
ybu  out  of  my  hands? 

swerlTan^5''safdn^tte 

"nthTs  matter. 

t>ur  God  whom  we  serve  is 
able  to  deliver  us  from  the  burning  fiery 

hand^^o’  king^^  deliver  us  out  of  thine 

irmr?+v.  M?  ^t  known  unto  thee,  O 

king,  that  we  will  not  serve  thy  gods,  nor 
worship  the  golden  image  which  thou  hast 

inV  f Nebuchadnezzar  full  of  f urj% 
and  the  form  of  his  visage  was  changed 

merefore  he  spake,  and  commanded  that 
they  should  heat  the  furnace  one  seven 
wont  to  be  heated 

ri?  commanded  the  most  mighty 

army  to  bind  Sha? 
^ach,  Meshach,  and  Abed-nego,  and  to  cast 
them  into  the  burning  fiery  f^raacl 

''^brp  bound  in  their 
coats,  their  hosen,  and  then  hats,  and  their 

i^i^t  of  the  burning  fiery  furnace 
22  Therefore  because  the  king’s  command- 
w urgent,  and  the  furnace  exceeding 
hot,  the  flanm  of  the  fire  slew  those  men  that 
Ann ^^shach,  and  Abed-nego. 
a n?r?K  Shadrach,  Meshach, 

^2™  bound  into  the 
furnace. 

24  Then  Nebuchadnezzar  the  king  was  as- 

said  ??nfnhf2®®  in  haste,  and  spake,  and 
said  unto  his  counsellors.  Did  not  we  cast 

midst  of  t^e 

kfuiTruto^ktar** 

25  He  answered  and  said,  Lo,  I see  four  men 

575 


Nebuchadnezzar's  dream,  DANIEL,  IV.  Daniel  interpretefh 


loose,  walking"  in  the  midst  of  the  fire,  and 
they  have  no  hurt;  and  the  form  of  the 
fourth  is  like  the  Son  of  God. 

26  H Then  Nebuchadnezzar  came  near  to  the 
mouth  of  the  burning  fiery  furnace,  and 
spake,  and  said,  Shadrach,  Meshach,  and 
Abed-nego,  ye  servants  of  the  most  high 
God,  come  forth,  and  come  hither.  Then 
Shadrach,  Meshach,  and  Abed-nego,  came 
forth  of  the  midst  of  the  fire. 

27  And  the  princes,  governors,  and  captains, 
and  the  king’s  counsellors,  being  gathered 
together,  saw  these  men,  upon  whose  bodies 
the  fire  had  no  power,  nor  was  a hair  of 
their  head  singed,  neither  were  their  coats 
changed,  nor  the  smell  of  fire  had  passed  on 
them. 

28  Then  Nebuchadnezzar  spake,  and  said. 
Blessed  he  the  God  of  Shadrach,  Meshach, 
and  Abed-nego,  who  hath  sent  his  angel,  and 
delivered  his  servants  that  trusted  in  him, 
and  have  changed  the  king’s  word,  and 
vielded  their  bodies,  that  they  might  not 
serve  nor  worship  any  god,  except  their 
own  God. 

29  Therefore  I make  a decree,  That  every 
people,  nation,  and  language,  which  speak 
any  thing  amiss  against  the  God  of  Sha- 
drach, Meshach,  and  Abed-nego,  shall  be 
cut  in  pieces,  and  their  houses  shall  be  made 
a dunghill;  because  there  is  no  other  God 
that  can  deliver  after  this  sort. 

30  Then  the  king  promoted  Shadrach,  Me- 
shach, and  Abed-nego,  in  the  province  of 
Babylon. 

CHAPTER  lY. 

Nebuchadnezzar's  dream. 

Nebuchadnezzar  the  king,  unto  aii 
people,  nations,  and  languages,  that 
dwell  in  all  the  earth ; Peace  be  multiplied 
unto  you. 

2  I thought  it  good  to  shew  the  signs  and 
wonders  that  the  high  God  hath  wrought 
toward  me. 

3  How  great  are  his  signs  I and  how  mighty 
are  his  wonders ! his  kingdom  is  an  everlast- 
ing kingdom,  and  his  dominion  is  from  gen- 
eration to  generation. 

4  t I Nebuchadnezzar  was  at  rest  in  mine 
house,  and  flourishing  in  my  palace : 

5  I saw  a dream  which  made  me  afraid,  and 
the  thoughts  upon  my  bed  and  the  visions 
of  my  head  troubled  me. 

6  Therefore  made  I a decree  to  bring  in  all 
the  wise  men  of  Babylon  before  me,  that 
they  might  make  known  unto  me  the  inter- 
pretation of  the  dream. 

7  Then  came  in  the  magicians,  the  astrol- 
ogers, the  Chaldeans,  and  the  soothsayers : 
and  I told  the  dream  before  them  ; but  they 
did  not  make  known  unto  me  the  inter- 
pretation thereof. 

8  Ti  But  at  the  last  Daniel  came  in  before 
me,  whose  name  was  Belteshazzar,  accord- 
ing to  the  name  of  my  god,  and  in  whom  is 
the  spirit  of  the  holy  gods : and  before  him 
I told  the  dream,  saying, 

9  O Belteshazzar,  master  of  the  magicians, 
because  I know  that  the  spirit  of  the  holy 
gods  is  in  thee,  and  no  secret  troubleth  thee, 
tell  me  the  visions  of  my  dream  that  I have 
seen,  and  the  interpretation  thereof. 

10  Thus  were  the  visions  of  mine  head  in 
576 


my  bed ; I saw,  and  behold  a tree  in  the 
midst  of  the  earth,  and  the  height  thereof 
was  great. 

11  The  tree  grew,  and  was  strong,  and  the 
height  thereof  reached  unto  heaven,  and 
the  sight  thereof  to  the  end  of  all  the  earth : 

12  The  leaves  thereof  were  fair,  and  the 
fruit  thereof  much,  and  in  it  was  meat  for 
all:  the  beasts  of  the  field  had  shadow 
under  it,  and  the  fowls  of  the  heaven  dwelt 
in  the  boughs  thereof,  and  all  flesh  was  fed 
of  it. 

13  1 saw  in  the  visions  of  my  head  upon  my 
bed,  and,  behold,  a watcher  and  a holy  one 
came  down  from  heaven; 

14  He  cried  aloud,  and  said  thus.  Hew  down 
the  tree,  and  cut  off  his  branches,  shake  off 
his  leaves,  and  scatter  his  fruit:  let  the 
beasts  get  away  from  under  it,  and  the  fowls 
from  his  branches : 

15  Nevertheless,  leave  the  stump  of  his 
roots  in  the  earth,  even  with  a band  of  iron 
and  brass,  in  the  tender  grass  of  the  field ; 
and  let  it  be  wet  with  the  dew  of  heaven, 
and  let  his  portion  be  with  the  beasts  in  the 
grass  of  the  earth : 

16  Let  his  heart  be  changed  from  man’s, 
and  let  a beast’s  heart  be  given  unto  him ; 
and  let  seven  times  pass  over  him. 

17  This  matter  is  by  the  decree  of  the 
watchers,  and  the  demand  by  the  word  of 
the  holy  ones : to  the  intent  that  the  living 
may  know  that  the  Most  High  ruleth  in  the 
kingdom  of  men,  and  giveth  it  to  whomso- 
ever he  will,  and  setteth  up  over  it  the 
basest  of  men. 

18  This  dream  I king  Nebuchadnezzar  have 
seen.  Now  thou,  O Belteshazzar,  declare 
the  interpretation  thereof,  forasmuch  as  all 
the  wise  men  of  my  kingdom  are  not  able 
to  make  known  unto  me  the  interpretation: 
but  thou  art  able ; for  the  spirit  of  the  holy 
gods  is  in  thee. 

19  IF  Then  Daniel,  whose  name  was  Belte- 
shazzar, was  astonied  for  6ne  hour,  and  his 
thoughts  troubled  him.  The  king  spake, 
and  said,  Belteshazzar,  let  not  the  dream, 
or  the  interpretation  thereof,  trouble  thee. 
Belteshazzar  answered  and  said.  My  lord, 
the  dream  be  to  them  that  hate  thee,  and  the 
interpretation  thereof  to  thine  enemies. 

20  The  tree  that  thou  sawest,  which  grew, 
and  was  strong,  whose  height  reached  unto 
the  heaven,  and  the  sight  thereof  to  all  the 

21  Whose  leaves  were  fair,  and  the  fruit 
thereof  much,  and  in  it  was  meat  for  all ; 
under  which  the  beasts  of  the  field  dwelt, 
and  upon  whose  branches  the  fowls  of  the 
heaven  had  their  habitation : 

22  It  is  thou,  O king,  that  art  grown  and  be- 
come strong : for  thy  greatness  is  grown, 
and  reacheth  unto  heaven,  and  thy  dominion 
to  the  end  of  the  earth. 

23  And  whereas  the  king  saw  a watcher  and 
a holy  one  coming  down  from  heaven,  and 
saying.  Hew  the  tree  down,  and  destroy  it; 
yet  leave  the  stump  of  the  roots  thereof  in 
the  earth,  even  with  a band  of  iron  and 
brass,  in  the  tender  grass  of  the  field ; and 
let  it  be  wet  with  the  dew  of  heaven,  and  lez 
his  portion  he  with  the  beasts  of  the  field, 
till  seven  times  pass  over  him; 

24  This  is  the  interpretation,  O king,  and 


the  dream.  DANIEL,  V.  Belshazzar^ s feast. 


this  is  the  decree  of  the  Most  High,  which  is 
come  upon  my  lord  the  king : 

25  That  they  shall  driv^e  thee  from  men, 
and  thy  dwelling  shall  be  with  the  beasts  of 
the  field,  and  they  shall  make  thee  to  eat 
grass  as  oxen,  and  they  shall  wet  thee  with 
the  dew  of  heaven,  and  seven  times  shall 
pass  over  thee,  till  thou  know  that  the  Most 
High  ruleth  in  the  kingdom  of  men,  and 
giveth  it  to  whomsoever  he  will. 

26  And  whereas  they  commanded  to  leave 
the  stump  of  the  tree  roots;  thy  kingdom 
shall  be  sure  unto  thee,  after  that  thou  shalt 
have  known  that  the  heavens  do  rule. 

27  Wherefore,  O king,  let  my  counsel  be 
acceptable  unto  thee,  and  break  oif  thy  sins 
by  righteousness,  and  thine  iniquities  by 
shewing  mercy  to  the  poor ; if  it  may  be  a 
lengthening  of  thy  tranquillity. 

28  IF  All  this  came  upon  the  king  Nebuchad- 
nezzar. 

29  At  the  end  of  twelve  months  he  walked 
in  the  palace  of  the  kingdom  of  Babylon. 

30  The  king  spake,  and  said.  Is  not  this 
great  Babylon,  that  I have  built  for  the 
house  of  the  kingdom  by  the  might  of  my 
power,  and  for  the  honour  of  my  majesty? 

31  While  the  word  was  in  the  king’s  mouth, 
there  fell  a voice  from  heaven,  saying,  O 
king  Nebuchadnezzar,  to  thee  it  is  spoken; 
The  kingdom  is  departed  from  thee. 

32  And  they  shall  drive  thee  from  men,  and 
thy  dwelling  shall  be  with  the  beasts  of  the 
field : . they  shall  make  thee  to  eat  grass  as 
oxen,  and  seven  times  shall  pass  over  thee, 
until  thou  know  that  the  Most  High  ruleth 
in  the  kingdom  of  men,  an^  giveth  it  to 
whomsoever  he  will. 

33  The  same  hour  was  the  thing  fulfilled 
upon  Nebuchadnezzar:  and  he  was  driven 
from  men,  and  did  eat  grass  as  oxen,  and  his 
body  was  wet  with  the  dew  of  heaven,  till 
his  hairs  were  grown  like  eagles’  feathers, 
and  his  nails  like  birds’  claws. 

34  And  at  the  end  of  the  days  I Nebuchad- 
nezzar lifted  up  mine  eyes  unto  heaven,  and 
mine  understanding  returned  unto  me,  and 
I blessed  the  Most  High,  and  I praised  and 
honoured  him  that  liveth  for  ever,  whose 
dominion  is  an  everlasting  dominion,  and  his 
kingdom  is  from  generation  to  generation : 

35  And  all  the  inhabitants  of  the  earth  are 
reputed  as  nothing : and  he  doeth  according 
to  his  will  in  the  army  of  heaven,  and  among 
the  inhabitants  of  the  earth  : and  none  can 
stay  his  hand,  or  say  unto  him.  What  doest 
thou? 

36  At  the  same  time  my  reason  returned 
unto  me ; and  for  the  glory  of  my  kingdom, 
mine  honour  and  brightness  returned  unto 
me;  and  my  counsellors  and  my  lords 
sought  unto  me ; and  I was  established  in 
my  kingdom,  and  excellent  majesty  was 
added  unto  me. 

37  Now  I Nebuchadnezzar  praise  and  extol 
and  honour  the  King  of  heaven,  all  whose 
works  are  truth,  and  his  ways  judgment : and 
those  that  walk  in  pride  he  is  able  to  abase. 

CHAPTER  V. 

Belshazzar's  impious  feast. 

Belshazzar  the  king  made  a great 
feast  to  a thousand  of  his  lords,  and 
drank  wine  before  the  thousand. 

19 


2 Belshazzar,  while  he  tasted  the  wine,  com- 
manded to  bring  the  golden  and  silver  ves- 
sels which  his  father  Nebuchadnezzar  had 
taken  out  of  the  temple  which  was  in  Jerusa- 
lem ; that  the  king  and  his  princes,  his  wives 
and  his  concubines,  might  drink  therein. 

3 Then  they  brought  the  golden  vessels  that 
were  taken  out  of  the  temple  of  the  house 
of  God  which  was  at  Jerusalem;  and  the 
king  and  his  princes,  his  wives  and  his  con- 
cubines, drank  in  them. 

4 They  drank  wine,  and  praised  the  gods  of 
gold,  and  of  silver,  of  brass,  of  iron,  of  wood, 
and  of  stone. 

5 IF  In  the  same  hour  came  forth  fingers  of 
a man’s  hand,  and  wrote  over  against  the 
candlestick  upon  the  plaster  of  the  wall  of 
the  king’s  palace : and  the  king  saw  the  part 
of  the  hand  that  wrote. 

6 Then  the  king’s  countenance  was  changed, 
and  his  thoughts  troubled  him,  so  that  the 
joints  of  his  loins  were  loosed,  and  his  knees 
smote  one  against  another. 

7 The  king  cried  aloud  to  bring  in  the  as- 
trologers, the  Chaldeans,  and  the  soothsay- 
ers. And  the  king  spake,  and  said  to  the 
wise  men  of  Babylon,  Whosoever  shall  read 
this  writing,  and  shew  me  the  interpretation 
thereof,  shall  be  clothed  with  scarlet,  and 
have  a chain  of  gold  about  his  neck,  and 
shall  be  the  third  ruler  in  the  kingdom. 

8 Then  came  in  all  the  king’s  wise  men : 
but  they  could  not  read  the  writing,  nor 
make  known  to  the  king  the  interpretation 
thereof. 

9 Then  was  king  Belshazzar  greatly  troub- 
led, and  his  countenance  was  changed  in 
him,  and  his  lords  were  astonied. 

10  IF  Now  the  queen,  by  reason  of  the  words 
of  the  king  and  his  lords,  came  into  the  ban- 
quet house : and  the  queen  spake  and  said, 
O king,  live  for  ever:  let  not  thy  thoughts 
trouble  thee,  nor  let  thy  countenance  be 
changed : 

11  There  is  a man  in  thy  kingdom,  in  whom 
is  the  spirit  of  the  holy  gods;  and  in  the 
days  of  thy  father  light  and  understanding 
and  wisdom,  like  the  wisdom  of  the  gods, 
was  found  in  him ; whom  the  king  Nebu- 
chadnezzar thy  father,  the  king,  I say,  thy 
father,  made  master  of  the  magicians,  as- 
trologers, Chaldeans,  and  soothsayers; 

12  Forasmuch  as  an  excellent  spirit,  and 
knowledge,  and  understanding,  interpreting 
of  dreams,  and  shewing  of  hard  sentences, 
and  dissolving  of  doubts,  Were  found  in  the 
same  Daniel,  whom  the  king  named  Belte- 
shazzar:  now  let  Daniel  be  called,  and  he 
will  shew  the  interpretation. 

13  Then  was  Daniel  brought  in  before  the 
king.  And  the  king  spake  and  said  unto 
Daniel,  Art  thou  that  Daniel,  which  art  of 
the  children  of  the  captivity  of  Judah,  whom 
the  king  my  father  brought  out  of  Jewry? 

14 1 have  even  heard  of  thee,  that  the  spirit 
of  the  gods  is  in  thee,  and  that  light  and  un- 
derstanding and  excellent  wisdom  is  found 
in  thee. 

15  And  now  the  wise  men,  the  astrologers, 
have  been  brought  in  before  me,  that  they 
should  read  this  writing,  and  make  known 
unto  me  the  interpretation  thereof:  but 
they  could  not  shew  the  interpretation  of 
the  thing: 


577 


Daniel  interpreteth  the  writing,  DANIEL,  VI.  Daniel  cast  into 


16  And  I have  beard  of  thee,  that  thou 
canst  make  interpretations,  and  dissolve 
doubts ; now  if  thou  canst  read  the  writing, 
and  make  known  to  me  the  interpretation 
thereof,  thou  shalt  be  clothed  with  scarlet, 
and  have  a chain  of  gold  about  thy  neck, 
and  shalt  be  the  third  ruler  in  the  kingdom. 

17  t Then  Daniel  answered  and  said  b^efore 
the  king.  Let  thy  gifts  be  to  thyself,  and 
give  thy  rewards  to  another ; yet  I will  read 
the  writing  unto  the  king,  and  make  known 
to  him  the  interpretation. 

18  O thou  king,  the  most  high  God  gave 
Nebuchadnezzar  thy  father  a kingdom,  and 
majesty,  and  glory,  and  honour : 

19  And  for  the  majesty  that  he  gave  him, 
all  people,  nations,  and  languages,  trembled 
and  feared  before  him : whom  he  would  he 
slew;  and  whom  he  would  he  kept  alive; 
and  whom  he  would  he  set  up ; and  whom 
he  would  he  put  down. 

20  But  when  his  heart  was  lifted  up,  and 
his  mind  hardened  in  pride,  he  was  deposed 
from  his  kingly  throne,  and  they  took  his 
glory  from  him : 

21  And  he  was  driven  from  the  sons  of  men ; 
and  his  heart  was  made  like  the  beasts,  and 
his  dwelling  was  with  the  wild  asses : they 
fed  him  with  grass  like  oxen,  and  his  body 
was  wet  with  the  dew  of  heaven ; till  he 
knew  that  the  most  high  God  ruled  in  the 
kingdom  of  men,  and  that  he  appointeth 
over  it  whomsoever  he  will. 

22  And  thou  his  son,  O Belshazzar,  hast  not 
humbled  thine  heart,  though  thou  knewest 
all  this; 

23  But  hast  lifted  up  thyself  against  the 
Lord  of  heaven ; and  they  have  brought  the 
vessels  of  his  house  before  thee,  and  thou 
and  thy  lords,  thy  wives  and  thy  concubines, 
have  drunk  wine  in  them ; and  thou  hast 
praised  the  gods  of  silver,  and  gold,  of  brass, 
iron,  wood,  and  stone,  which  see  not,  nor 
hear,  nor  know : and  the  God  in  whose  hand 
thy  breath  is,  and  whose  are  all  thy  ways, 
hast  thou  not  glorified : 

24  Then  was  the  part  of  the  hand  sent  from 
him ; and  this  writing  was  written. 

25  IF  And  this  is  the  writing  that  was  writ- 
ten, MENE,  MENE,  TEKEL,  UPHARSIN. 

26  This  is  the  interpretation  of  the  thing : 
MENE ; God  hath  numbered  thy  kingdom, 
and  finished  it. 

27  TEKEL ; Thou  art  weighed  in  the  bal- 
ances, and  art  found  wanting. 

28  PERES;  Thy  kingdom  is  divided,  and 
given  to  the  Medes  and  Persians. 

29  Then  commanded  Belshazzar,  and  they 
clothed  Daniel  with  scarlet,  and  put  a chain 
of  gold  about  his  neck,  and  made  a proc- 
lamation concerning  him,  that  he  should  be 
the  third  ruler  in  the  kingdom. 

30  1 In  that  night  was  Belshazzar  the  king 
of  the  Chaldeans  slain. 

31  And  Darius  the  Median  took  the  king- 
dom, being  about  threescore  and  two  years 
old. 

CHAPTER  VI. 

A conspiracy  against  Daniel, 

IT  pleased  Darius  to  set  over  the  kingdom 
a hundred  and  twenty  princes,  which 
should  be  over  the  whole  kingdom ; 

2  And  over  these  three  presidents ; of  whom 
578 


Daniel  was  first : that  the  princes  might  give 
accounts  unto  them,  and  the  king  should 
have  no  damage. 

3 Then  this  Daniel  was  preferred  above  the 
presidents  and  princes,  because  an  excellent 
spirit  was  in  him ; and  the  king  thought  to 
set  him  over  the  whole  realm. 

4 IF  Then  the  presidents  and  princes  sought 
to  find  occasion  against  Daniel  concerning 
the  kingdom ; but  they  could  find  none  occa- 
sion nor  fault ; forasmuch  as  he  was  faith- 
ful, neither  was  there  any  error  or  fault 
found  in  him. 

5 Then  said  these  men.  We  shall  not  find 
any  occasion  against  this  Daniel,  except  we 
find  it  against  him  concerning  the  law  of  his 
God. 

6 Then  these  presidents  and  princes  assem- 
bled together  to  the  king,  and  said  thus  un- 
to him.  King  Darius,  live  for  ever. 

7 All  the  presidents  of  the  kingdom,  the 
governors,  and  the  princes,  the  counsellors, 
and  the  captains,  have  consulted  together 
to  establish  a royal  statute,  and  to  make  a 
firm  decree,  that  whosoever  shall  ask  a pe- 
tition of  any  God  or  man  for  thirty  days, 
save  of  thee,  O king,  he  shall  be  cast  into 
the  den  of  lions. 

8 Now,  O king,  establish  the  decree,  and 
sign  the  writing,  that  it  be  not  changed,  ac- 
cording to  the  law  of  the  Medes  and  jPer- 
sians,  which  altereth  not. 

9 Wherefore  king  Darius  signed  the  writ- 
ing and  the  decree. 

10  IF  Now  when  Daniel  knew  that  the  writ- 
ing was  signed,  he  went  into  his  house ; and, 
his  windows  being  open  in  his  chamber 
toward  Jerusalem,  he  kneeled  upon  his 
knees  three  times  a day,  and  prayed,  and 
gave  thanks  before  his  God,  as  he  did 
aforetime. 

11  Then  these  men  assembled,  and  found 
Daniel  praying  and  making  supplication 
before  his  God. 

12  Then  they  came  near,  and  spake  before 
the  king  concerning  the  king’s  decree; 
Hast  thou  not  signed  a decree,  that  every 
man  that  shall  ask  a petition  of  any  God  or 
man  within  thirty  days,  save  of  thee,  O 
king,  shall  be  cast  into  the  den  of  lions? 
The  king  answered  and  said,  The  thing  is 
true,  according  to  the  law  of  the  Medes  and 
Persians,  which  altereth  not. 

13  Then  answered  they  and  said  before  the 
king.  That  Daniel,  which  is  of  the  children 
of  the  captivity  of  Judah,  regardeth  not 
thee,  O king,  nor  the  decree  that  thou  hast 
signed,  but  maketh  his  petition  three  times 
a day. 

14  Then  the  king,  when  he  heard  these 
words,  was  sore  displeased  with  himself, 
and  set  his  heart  on  Daniel  to  deliver  him  : 
and  he  laboured  till  the  going  down  of  the 
sun  to  deliver  him. 

15  Then  these  men  assembled  unto  the 
king,  and  said  unto  the  king.  Know,  O king, 
that  the  law  of  the  Medes  and  Persians  is, 
That  no  decree  nor  statute  which  the  king 
establisheth  may  be  changed. 

16  Then  the  king  commanded,  and  they 
brought  Daniel,  and  cast  him  into  the  den 
of  lions.  Now  the  king  spake  and  said  un- 
to Daniel,  Thy  God  whom  thou  servest  con- 
tinually, he  will  deliver  thee. 


the  lions’  den,  DANIEL,  VII.  Vision  of  the  four  oeasts. 


17  And  a stone  was  brought,  and  laid  upon 
the  mouth  of  the  den ; and  the  king  sealed 
it  with  his  own  signet,  and  with  the  signet 
of  his  lords ; that  the  purpose  might  not  be 
changed  concerning  Daniel. 

18  1 Then  the  king  went  to  his  palace,  and 
passed  the  night  fasting : neither  were  in- 
struments of  music  brought  before  him : 
and  his  sleep  went  from  him. 

19  Then  the  king  arose  very  early  in  the 
morning,  and  went  in  haste  unto  the  den  of 
lions. 

20  And  when  he  came  to  the  den,  he  cried 
with  a lamentable  voice  unto  Daniel : and 
the  king  spake  and  said  to  Daniel,  O Daniel, 
servant  of  the  living  God,  is  thy  God,  whom 
thou  servest  continually,  able  to  deliver 
thee  from  the  lions? 

21  Then  said  Daniel  unto  the  king,  O king, 
live  for  ever. 

22  My  God  hath  sent  his  angel,  and  hath 
shut  the  lions’  mouths,  that  they  have  not 
hurt  me:  forasmuch  as  before  him  inno- 
cency  was  found  in  me;  and  also  before 
thee,  O king,  have  I done  no  hurt. 

23  Then  was  the  king  exceeding  glad  for 
him,  and  commanded  that  they  should  take 
Daniel  up  out  of  the  den.  So  Daniel  was 
taken  up  out  of  the  den,  and  no  manner  of 
hurt  was  found  upon  him,  because  he  be- 
lieved in  his  God. 

24  t And  the  king  commanded,  and  they 
brought  those  men  which  had  accused  Dan- 
iel, and  they  cast  them  into  the  den  of  lions, 
them,  their  children,  and  their  wives ; and 
the  lions  had  the  mastery  of  them,  and 
brake  all  their  bones  in  pieces  or  ever  they 
came  at  the  bottom  of  the  den. 

25  t Then  king  Darius  wrote  unto  all  peo- 
ple, nations,  and  languages,  that  dwell  in  all 
the  earth ; Peace  be  multiplied  unto  you. 

26  I make  a decree.  That  in  every  dominion 
of  my  kingdom  men  tremble  and  fear  before 
the  God  of  Daniel : for  he  is  the  living  God, 
and  steadfast  for  ever,  and  his  kingdom  that 
which  shall  not  be  destroyed,  and  his  domin- 
ion shall  be  even  unto  the  end. 

27  He  delivereth  and  rescueth,  and  he 
worketh  signs  and  wonders  in  heaven  and 
in  earth,  who  hath  delivered  Daniel  from 
the  power  of  the  lions. 

-28  So  this  Daniel  prospered  in  the  reign  of 
Darius,  and  in  the  reign  of  Cyrus  the  Per- 
sian. 

CHAPTER  VII. 

Daniel’s  vision  of  four  beasts. 

IN  the  first  year  of  Belshazzar  king  of 
Babylon,  Daniel  had  a dream  and  visions 
of  his  head  upon  his  bed  : then  he  wrote  the 
dream,  and  told  the  sum  of  the  matters. 

2  Daniel  spake  and  said,  I saw  in  my  vision 
by  night,  and,  behold,  the  four  winds  of  the 
heaven  strove  upon  the  great  sea. 

3  And  four  great  beasts  came  up  from  the 
sea,  diverse  one  from  another. 

4  The  first  was  like  a lion,  and  had  eagle’s 
wings  : I beheld  till  the  wings  thereof  were 
plucked,  and  it  was  lifted  up  from  the  earth, 
and  made  stand  upon  the  feet  as  a man,  and 
a man’s  heart  was  given  to  it.  • 

5  And  behold  another  beast,  a second,  like 
to  a bear,  and  it  raised  up  itself  on  one  side, 
and  it  had  three  ribs  in  the  mouth  of  it  be- 


tween the  teeth  of  it:  and  they  said  thus 
unto  it.  Arise,  devour  much  flesh. 

6 After  this  I beheld,  and  lo  another,  like  a 
leopard,  which  had  upon  the  back  of  it  four 
wings  of  a fowl ; the  beast  had  also  four 
heads;  and  dominion  was  given  to  it. 

7 After  this  I saw  in  the  night  visions,  and 
behold  a fourth  beast,  dreadful  and  terrible, 
and  strong  exceedingly ; and  it  had  great  iron 
teeth : it  devoured  and  brake  in  pieces,  and 
stamped  the  residue  with  the  feet  of  it : and 
it  was  diverse  from  all  the  beasts  that  were 
before  it ; and  it  had  ten  horns. 

8 I considered  the  horns,  and,  behold,  there 
came  up  among  them  another  little  horn, 
before  Avhom  there  were  three  of  the  first 
horns  plucked  up  by  the  roots : and,  behold, 
in  this  horn  were  eyes  like  the  eyes  of  man, 
and  a mouth  speaking  great  things. 

9 IF  I beheld  till  the  thrones  were  cast  down, 
and  the  Ancient  of  days  did  sit,  whose  gar- 
ment was  white  as  snow,  and  the  hair  of  his 
head  like  the  pure  wool : his  throne  was  like 
the  fiery  flame,  and  his  wheels  as  burning 
fire. 

10  A fiery  stream  issued  and  came  forth 
from  before  him  : thousand  thousands  min- 
istered unto  him,  and  ten  thousand  times 
ten  thousand  stood  before  him : the  judg- 
ment was  set,  and  the  books  were  opened. 

11 1 beheld  then,  because  of  the  voice  of  the 
great  words  which  the  horn  spake : I beheld 
even  till  the  beast  was  slain,  and  his  body  de- 
stroyed, an^  given  to  the  burning  flame. 

12  As  concerning  the  rest  of  the  beasts,  they 
had  their  dominion  taken  away : yet  their 
lives  were  prolonged  for  a season  and  time. 

13  I saw  in  the  night  visions,  and,  behold, 
one  like  the  Son  of  man  came  with  the  clouds 
of  heaven,  and  came  to  the  Ancient  of  days, 
and  they  brought  him  near  before  him. 

14  And  there  was  given  him  dominion,  and 
glory,  and  a kingdom,  that  all  people,  na- 
tions, and  languages,  should  serve  him : his 
dominion  is  an  everlasting  dominion,  which 
shall  not  pass  away,  and  his  kingdom  that 
which  shall  not  be  destroyed. 

15  IF  I Daniel  was  grieved  in  my  spirit  in  the 
midst  of  my  body,  and  the  visions  of  my 
head  troubled  me. 

16 1 came  near  unto  one  of  them  that  stood 
by,  and  asked  him  the  truth  of  all  this.  So 
he  told  me,  and  made  me  know  the  inter- 
pretation of  the  things. 

17  These  great  beasts,  which  are  four,  are 
four  kings,  which  shall  arise  out  of  the  earth. 

18  But  the  saints  of  the  Most  High  shall 
take  the  kingdom,  and  possess  the  kingdom 
for  ever,  even  for  ever  and  ever. 

19  Then  I would  know  the  truth  of  the 
fourth  beast,  which  was  diverse  from  all  the 
others,  exceeding  dreadful,  whose  teeth  were 
of  iron,  and  his  nails  of  brass ; which  devour- 
ed, brake  in  pieces,  arid  stamped  the  residue 
with  his  feet ; 

20  And  of  the  ten  horns  that  were  in  his 
head,  and  of  the  other  which  came  up,  and 
before  whom  three  fell ; even  of  that  horn 
that  had  eyes,  and  a mouth  that  spake  very 
great  things,  whose  look  was  more  stout  than 
his  fellows. 

21  I beheld,  and  the  same  horn  made  war 
with  the  saints,  and  prevailed  against  them ; 

22  Until  the  Ancient  of  days  came,  and 

579 


27i6  rcLTrn  aud  he  QOdt,  D ANIEIi,  VIII,  The  vision  interpreted. 


judgment  was  given  to  the  saints  of  the 
Most  High ; and  the  time  came  that  the 
saints  possessed  the  kingdom. 

23  Thus  he  said,  The  fourth  beast  shall  be 
the  fourth  kingdom  upon  earth,  which  shall 
be  diverse  from  all  kingdoms,  and  shall  de- 
vour the  whole  earth,  and  shall  tread  it 
down,  and  break  it  in  pieces. 

24  And  the  ten  horns  out  of  this  kingdom 
are  ten  kings  that  shall  arise:  and  another 
shall  rise  after  them;  and  he  shall  be  di- 
verse from  the  first,  and  he  shall  subdue 
three  kings. 

25  And  he  shall  speak  great  words  against 
the  Most  High,  and  shall  wear  out  the  saints 
of  the  Most  High,  and  think  to  change  times 
and  laws:  and  they  shall  be  given  into  his 
hand  until  a time  and  times  and  the  di- 
viding of  time. 

26  But  the  judgment  shall  sit,  and  they  shall 
take  away  his  dominion,  to  consume  and  to 
destroy  it  unto  the  end. 

27  And  the  kingdom  and  dominion,  and  the 
greatness  of  the  kingdom  under  the  whole 
heaven,  shall  be  given  to  the  people  of  the 
saints  of  the  Most  High,  whose  kingdom  is 
an  everlasting  kingdom,  and  all  dominions 
shall  serve  and  obey  him. 

28  Hitherto  is  the  end  of  the  matter.  As 
for  me  Daniel,  my  cogitations  much  troub- 
led me,  and  my  countenance  changed  in  me : 
but  I kept  the  matter  in  my  heart. 

CHAPTER  YIII. 

DanieVs  vision  of  the  ran^,  &c. 

IN  the  third  year  of  the  reign  of  king 
Belshazzar  a vision  appeared  unto  me, 
even  unto  me  Daniel,  after  that  which  ap- 
peared unto  me  at  the  first. 

2  And  I saw  in  a vision ; and  it  came  to  pass, 
when  I saw,  that  I was  at  Shushan  in  the 
palace,  which  is  in  the  province  of  Elam  ; 
and  I saw  in  a vision,  and  I was  by  the  river 
of  Ulai. 

3  Then  I lifted  up  mine  eyes,  and  saw,  and, 
behold,  there  stood  before  the  river  a ram 
which  had  two  horns:  and  the  two  horns 
were  high;  but  one  was  higher  than  the 
other,  and  the  higher  came  up  last. 

4  I saw  the  ram  pushing  westward,  and 
northward,  and  southward ; so  that  no  beasts 
might  stand  before  him,  neither  was  there  any 
that  could  deliver  out  of  his  hand;  but  he 
did  according  to  his  will,  and  became 
great. 

5  And  as  I was  considering,  behold,  a he 
goat  came  from  the  west  on  the  face  of  the 
whole  earth,  and  touched  not  the  ground : 
and  the  goat  had  a notable  horn  between  his 
eyes. 

6  And  he  came  to  the  ram  that  had  two 
horns,  which  I had  seen  standing  before  the 
river,  and  ran  unto  him  in  the  fury  of  his 
power. 

7  And  I saw  him  come  close  unto  the  ram, 
and  he  was  moved  with  choler  against  him, 
and  smote  the  ram,  and  brake  his  two  horns : 
and  there  was  no  power  in  the  ram  to  stand 
before  him,  but  he  cast  him  down  to  the 
ground,  and  stamped  upon  him : and  there 
was  none  that  could  deliver  the  ram  out  of 
his  hand. 

8  Therefore  the  he  goat  waxed  very  great  : 
and  when  he  was  strong,  the  great  horn  was 
580 


broken ; and  for  it  came  up  four  notable 
ones  toward  the  four  winds  of  heaven. 

9 And  out  of  one  of  them  came  forth  a 
little  horn,  which  waxed  exceeding  great, 
toward  the  south,  and  toward  the  east,  and 
toward  the  pleasant  land, 

10  And  it  waxed  great,  even  to  the  host  of 
heaven ; and  it  cast  down  some  of  the  host 
and  of  the  stars  to  the  ground,  and  stamped 
upon  them. 

11  Yea,  he  magnified  himself  even  to  the 
prince  of  the  host,  and  by  him  the  daily  sac- 
rifice was  taken  away,  and  the  place  of  his 
sanctuary  was  cast  down. 

12  And  a host  was  given  him  against  the 
daily  sacrifice  by  reason  of  transgression, 
and  it  cast  down  the  truth  to  the  ground ; 
and  it  practised,  and  prospered. 

13  If  Then  I heard  one  saint  speaking,  and 
another  saint  said  unto  that  certain  saint 
which  spake.  How  long  shall  be  the  vision 
concerning  the  daily  sacrifice,  and  the  trans- 
gression of  desolation,  to  give  both  the  sanc- 
tuary and  the  host  to  be  trodden  under  foot  ? 

14  And  he  said  unto  me.  Unto  two  thousand 
and  three  hundred  days;  then  shall  the 
sanctuary  be  cleansed. 

15  1 And  it  came  to  pass,  when  T,  even  T 
Daniel,  had  seen  the  vision,  and  sought  for 
the  meaning,  then,  behold,  there  stood  be- 
fore me  as  the  appearance  of  a man. 

16  And  I heard  a man’s  voice  between  the 
banks  of  Ulai,  which  called,  and  said,  Gabri- 
el, make  this  man  to  understand  the  vision. 

17  So  he  came  near  where  I stood:  and 
when  he  came,  I was  afraid,  and  fell  upon 
my  face:  but  he  said  unto  me.  Understand, 
O son  of  man : for  at  the  time  of  the  end 
shall  be  the  vision. 

18  Now  as  he  was  speaking  with  me,  I was  in 
a deep  sleep  on  my  face  toward  the  ground : 
but  he  touched  me,  and  set  me  upright. 

19  And  he  said,  Behold,  I will  make  thee 
know  what  shall  be  in  the  last  end  of  the  in- 
dignation: for  at  the  time  appointed  the 
end  shall  be. 

20  The  ram  which  thou  sawest  having  two 
horns  are  the  kings  of  Media  and  Persia. 

21  And  the  rough  goat  is  the  king  of 
Grecia : and  the  great  horn  that  is  between 
his  eyes  is  the  first  king. 

22  Now  that  being  broken,  whereas  four 
stood  up  for  it,  four  kingdoms  shall  stand 
up  out  of  the  nation,  but  not  in  his  power. 

23  And  in  the  latter  time  of  their  kingdom, 
when  the  transgressors  are  come  to  the  full, 
a king  of  fierce  countenance,  and  under- 
standing dark  sentences,  shall  stand  up. 

24  And  his  power  shall  be  mighty,  but  not 
by  his  own  power:  and  he  shall  destroy 
wonderfully,  and  shall  prosper,  and  practise, 
and  shall  destroy  the  mighty  and  the  holy 
people. 

25  And  through  his  policy  also  he  shall 
cause  craft  to  prosper  in  his  hand ; and  he 
shall  magnify  himself  in  his  heart,  and  by 
peace  shall  destroy  many:  he  shall  also 
stand  up  against  the  Prince  of  princes;  but 
he  shall  be  broken  without  hand. 

26  And  the  vision  of  the  evening  and  the 
morning  which  was  told  is  true : wherefore 
shut  thou  up  the  vision;  for  it  shall  be  for 
many  days. 

27  And  I Daniel  fainted,  and  was  sick  cer- 


Daniel's  confession  and  prayer.  DANIEL,  X.  The  seventy  weeks  foretold. 


tain  days ; afterward  I rose  up,  and  did 
the  king-’s  business ; and  I was  astonished 
at  the  vision,  but  none  understood  it. 


CHAPTER  IX. 

Prophecy  of  the  seventy  weeks. 

IN  the  first  year  of  Darius  the  son  of  Ahas- 
uerus,  of  the  seed  of  the  Medes,  which 
was  made  kin^?  over  the  realm  of  the  Chal- 
deans ; 

3 In  the  first  year  of  his  reign,  I Daniel  un- 
derstood by  books  the  number  of  the  years, 
whereof  the  word  of  the  Lord  came  to  Jere- 
miah the  prophet,  that  he  would  accomplish 
seventy  years  in  the  desolations  of  Jerusa- 
lem. 

3 H And  I set  my  face  unto  the  Lord  God, 
to  seek  by  prayer  and  supplications,  with 
tasting,  and  sackcloth,  and  ashes: 

4 And  I prayed  unto  the  Lord  my  God,  and 
made  my  confession,  and  said,  O Lord,  the 
great  and  dreadful  God,  keeping  the  cove- 
nant and  mercy  to  them  that  love  him,  and 
to  them  that  keep  his  commandments ; 

5 We  have  sinned,  and  have  committed  in- 
iquity,  and  have  done  wickedly,  and  have 
rebelled,  even  by  departing  from  thy  pre- 
cepts and  from  thy  judgments: 

6 Neither  have  we  hearkened  unto  thy  serv- 
ants the  prophets,  which  spake  in  thy  name 
to  our  kings,  our  princes,  and  our  fathers, 
and  to  all  the  people  of  the  land. 

7 O Lord,  righteousness  helongeth  unto 
thee,  but  unto  us  confusion  of  faces,  as  at 
this  day ; to  the  men  of  Judah,  and  to  the 
inhabitants  of  Jerusalem,  and  unto  all  Isra- 
el, that  are  near,  and  that  are  far  off,  through 
all  the  countries  whither  thou  hast  driven 
them,  because  of  their  trespass  that  they 
have  trespassed  against  thee. 

8 O Lord,  to  us  helongeth  confusion  of  face, 
to  our  kings,  to  our  princes,  and  to  our  fa- 
thers, because  we  have  sinned  against  thee. 

9 To  the  Lord  our  God  belong  mercies  and 
forgivenesses,  though  we  have  rebelled 
against  him ; 

10  Neither  have  we  obeyed  the  voice  of  the 
Lord  our  God,  to  walk  in  his  laws,  which  he 
set  before  us  by  his  servants  the  prophets. 

11  Yea,  all  Israel  have  transgressed  thy  law, 
even  by  departing,  that  they  might  not  obey 
thy  voice ; therefore  the  curse  is  poured  up- 
on us,  and  the  oath  that  is  written  in  the 
law  of  Moses  the  servant  of  God,  because  we 
have  sinned  against  him. 

13  And  he  hath  confirmed  his  words,  which 
he  spake  against  us,  and  against  our  judges 
that  judged  us,  by  bringing  upon  us  a great 
evil : for  under  the  whole  heaven  hath  not 
been  done  as  hath  been  done  upon  Jerusa- 
lem. 

As  it  is  written  in  the  law  of  Moses,  all 
this  evil  is  come  upon  us : yet  made  we  not 
our  prayer  before  the  Lord  our  God,  that 
we  might  turn  from  our  iniquities,  and  un- 
derstand thy  truth. 

14  Therefore  hath  the  Lord  watched  upon 
the  evil,  and  brought  it  upon  us:  for  the 
Lord  our  God  is  righteous  in  all  his  works 
which  he  doeth : for  we  obeyed  not  his 
voice. 


15  And  now,  O Lord  our  God,  that  hast 
brought  thy  people  forth  out  of  the  land  of 
Egypt  with  a mighty  hand,  and  hast  gotten 


thee  renown,  as  at  this  day ; we  have  sinned, 
we  have  done  wickedly. 

16  1 O Lord,  according  to  all  thy  righteous- 
ness, I beseech  thee,  let  thine  anger  and  thy 
fury  be  turned  away  from  thy  city  Jerusa- 
lem, thy  holy  mountain : because  for  our 
sins,  and  for  the  iniquities  of  our  fathers, 
Jerusalem  and  thy  people  are  become  a re- 
proach to  all  that  are  about  us. 

17  Now  therefore,  O our  God,  hear  the 
prayer  of  thy  servant,  and  his  supplications, 
and  cause  thy  face  to  shine  upon  thy  sanc- 
^ua^  that  is  desolate,  for  the  Lord’s  sake. 

18  O my  God,  incline  thine  ear,  and  hear ; 
open  thine  eyes,  and  behold  our  desolations, 
and  the  city  which  is  called  by  thy  name: 
for  we  do  not  present  our  supplications  be- 
fore thee  for  our  righteousnesses,  but  for 
thy  great  mercies. 

19  O Lord,  hear;  O Lord,  forgive;  O Lord, 
hearken  and  do ; defer  not,  for  thine  own 
sake,  O my  God : for  thy  city  and  thy  peo- 
ple are  called  by  thy  name. 

30  IT  And  while  I was  speaking,  and  pray- 
ing, and  confessing  my  sin  and  the  sin  of 
my  people  Israel,  and  presenting  my  suppli- 
cation before  the  Lord  my  God  for  the 
holy  mountain  of  my  God ; 

31  Yea,  while  I was  speaking  in  prayer, 
even  the  man  Gabriel,  whom  I had  seen 
in  the  vision  at  the  beginning,  being  caused 
to  fly  swiftly,  touched  me  about  the  time  of 
the  evening  oblation. 

33  And  he  informed  me,  and  talked  with 
me,  and  said,  O Daniel,  I am  now  come 
forth  to  give  thee  skill  and  understanding. 

33  At  the  beginning  of  thy  supplications  the 
commandment  came  forth,  and  I am  come 
to  shew  thee ; for  thou  art  greatly  beloved : 
therefore  understand  the  matter,  and  con- 
sider the  vision. 

34  Seventy  weeks  are  determined  upon  thy 
people  and  upon  thy  holy  city,  to  finish  the 
transgression,  and  to  make  an  end  of  sins, 
and  t9  make  reconciliation  for  iniquity,  and 
to  bring  in  everlasting  righteousness,  and 
to  seal  up  the  vision  and  prophecy,  and  to 
anoint  the  Most  Holy. 

35  Know  therefore  and  understand,  that 
from  the  going  forth  of  the  commandment 
to  restore  and  to  build  Jerusalem,  unto  the 
Messiah  the  Prince,  shallbe  seven  weeks,  and 
threescore  and  two  weeks : the  street  shall 
be  built  again,  and  the  wall,  even  in  troub- 
lous times. 

36  And  after  threescore  and  two  weeks 
shall  Messiah  be  cut  off,  but  not  for  himself* 
and  the  people  of  the  prince  that  shall  come 
shall  destroy  the  city  and  the  sanctuary  ; 
and  the  end  thereof  shallbe  with  a flood,  and 
unto  the  end  of  the  war  desolations  are  de- 
termined. 

37  And  he  shall  confirm  the  covenant  with 
many  for  one  week : and  in  the  midst  of  the 
week  he  shall  cause  the  sacrifice  and  the  ob- 
lation to  cease,  and  for  the  overspreading 
of  abominations  he  shall  make  it  desolate, 
even  until  the  consummation,  and  that  de- 
termined shall  be  poured  upon  the  desolate. 

CHAPTER  X. 

Daniel  seeth  a glorious  vision. 

IN  the  third  year  of  Cyrus  king  of  Persia 
a thing  was  revealed  unto  Daniel,  whose 
581 


A.n  angel  comforteth  DanieL 

name  was  called  Belteshazzar ; and  the 
thing  was  true,  but  the  time  ap)pointed  was 
long:  and  he  understood  the  thing,  and  had 
understanding  of  the  vision. 

3  In  those  days  I Daniel  was  mourning 
three  full  weeks. 

3 I ate  no  pleasant  bread,  neither  came 
flesh  nor  wine  in  my  mouth,  neither  did  I 
anoint  myself  at  all,  till  three  whole  weeks 
were  fulfilled. 

4 And  in  the  four  and  twentieth  day  of  the 
first  month,  as  I was  by  the  side  of  the  great 
river,  which  is  Hiddekel ; 

5 Then  I lifted  up  mine  eyes,  and  looked, 

and  behold  a certain  man  clothed  in  linen, 
whose  loins  were  girded  with  fine  gold  of 
Uphaz:  , , , . 

6 His  body  also  was  like  the  beryl,  and  his 
face  as  the  appearance  of  lightning,  and  his 
eyes  as  lamps  of  fire,  and  his  arms  and  his 
feet  like  in  colour  to  polished  brass,  and  the 

' voice  of  his  words  like  the  voice  of  a multi- 
tude. 

T And  I Daniel  alone  saw  the  vision : for 
the  men  that  were  with  me  saw  not  the 
vision ; but  a great  quaking  fell  upon  them, 
so  that  they  fled  to  hide  themselves. 

8 Therefore  I was  left  alone,  and  saw  this 
great  vision,  and  there  remained  no  strength 
in  me : for  my  comeliness  was  turned  in  me 
into  corruption,  and  I retained  no  strength. 

9 Yet  heard  I the  voice  of  his  words : and 

when  I heard  the  voice  of  his  words,  then 
was  I in  a deep  sleep  on  my  face,  and  my 
face  toward  the  ground.  . 

10  t And,  behold,  a hand  touched  me,  which 
set  me  upon  my  knees  and  upon  the  palms 
of  my  hands. 

11  And  he  said  unto  me,  O Daniel,  a man 

greatly  beloved,  understand  the  words  that 
I speak  unto  thee,  and  stand  upright:  for 
unto  thee  am  I now  sent.  And  when  he 
had  spoken  this  word  unto  me,  I stood 
trembling.  _ . ^ , 

13  Then  said  he  unto  me.  Fear  not,  Daniel : 
for  from  the  first  day  that  thou  didst  set 
thine  heart  to  understand,  and  to  chasten 
thyself  before  thy  God,  thy  words  were 
heard,  and  I am  come  for  thy  words. 

13  But  the  prince  of  the  kingdom  of  Persia 
withstood  me  one  and  twenty  days : but,  lo, 
Michael,  one  of  the  chief  princes,  came  to 
help  me;  and  I remained  there  with  the 
kings  of  Persia. 

14  Now  I arn  come  to  make  thee  under- 
stand what  shall  befall  thy  people  in  the 
latter  days : for  yet  the  vision  is  for  many 
days. 

15  And  when  he  had  spoken  such  words 
unto  me,  I set  my  face  toward  the  ground, 
and  I became  dumb. 

16  And,  behold,  one  like  the  similitude  ot 
the  sons  of  men  touched  my  lips : then  I 
opened  my  mouth,  and  spake,  and  said  unto 
him  that  stood  before  me,  O my  lord,  by 
the  vision  my  sorrows  are  turned  upon  me, 
and  I have  retained  no  strength. 

IT  For  how  can  the  servant  of  this  my  lord 
talk  with  this  my  lord?  for  as  for  me, 
straightway  there  remained  no  strength  in 
me,  neither  is  there  breath  left  in  me. 

18  Then  there  came  again  and  touched  me 
one  like  the  appearance  of  a man,  and  he 
strengthened  me. 


DANIEL,  XI.  Leagues  and  conjliC'^ 

19  And  said,  O man  greatly  beloved,  fear 
not : peace  he  unto  thee ; be  strong,  yea,  be 
strong.  And  when  he  had  spoken  unto  me, 

I was  strengthened,  and  said.  Let  my  lord 
speak;  for  thou  hast  strengthened  me. 

30  Then  said  he,  Knowest  thou  wherefore  X 
come  unto  thee?  and  now  will  I return  to 
fight  with  the  prince  of  Pefsia : and  when  I 
am  gone  forth,  lo,  the  prince  of  Grecia  shall 
come. 

31  But  I will  shew  thee  that  which  is  noted 
in  the  Scripture  of  truth : and  there  is  none 
that  holdeth  with  me  in  these  things,  but 
Michael  your  prince. 

CHAPTER  XI. 

The  overthrow  of  Persia, 

ALSO  T in  the  first  year  of  Darius  the 
Mede,  even  I,  stood  to  confirm  and  to 
strengthen  him. 

3 And  now  will  I shew  thee  the  truth.  Be- 
hold, there  shall  stand  up  yet  three  kings  in 
Persia;  and  the  fourth  shall  be  far  richer 
than  they  all : and  by  his  strength  through 
his  riches  he  shall  stir  up  all  against  the 
realm  of  Grecia. 

3 And  a mighty  king  shall  stand  up,  that 
shall  rule  with  great  dominion,  and  do  ac- 
cording to  his  will. 

4 And  when  he  shall  stand  up,  his  kingdom 
shall  be  broken,  and  shall  be  divided  toward 
the  four  winds  of  heaven ; and  not  to  his 
posterity,  nor  according  to  his  dominion 
which  he  ruled:  for  his  kingdom  shall  be 
plucked  up,  even  for  others  besides  those. 

5 1 And  the  king  of  the  south  shall  be  strong, 
and  one  of  his  princes;  and  he  shall  be 
strong  above  him,  and  have  dominion ; his 
dominion  shall  he  a great  dominion. 

6 And  in  the  end  of  years  they  shall  join 
themselves  together;  for  the  king’s  daughter 
of  the  south  shall  come  to  the  king  of  the 
north  to  make  an  agreement : but  she  shall 
not  retain  the  power  of  the  arm ; neither 
shall  he  stand,  nor  his  arm : but  she  shall  be 
given  up,  and  they  that  brought  her,  and  he 
that  begat  her,  and  he  that  strengthened  her 
in  these  times.  , „ 

T But  out  of  a branch  of  her  roots  shall  one 
stand  up  in  his  estate,  which  shall  come  with 
an  army,  and  shall  enter  into  the  fortress  ot 
the  king  of  the  north,  and  shall  deal  against 
them,  and  shall  prevail : . -r^  ^ 

8 And  shall  also  caf ry  captives  into  Egypt 

their  gods,  with  their  princes,  and  with  their 
precious  vessels  of  silver  and  of  gold ; and 
he  shall  continue  more  years  than  the  king 
of  the  north.  , ^ 

9 So  the  king  of  the  south  shall  come  into  his 
kingdom,  and  shall  return  into  his  own  land. 

10  But  his  sons  shall  be  stirred  up,  and  shall 
assemble  a multitude  of  great  forces:  and 
one  shall  certainly  come,  and  overflow,  and 
pass  through : then  shall  he  return,  and  be 
stirred  up,  even  to  his  fortress. 

11  And  the  king  of  the  south  shall  be  moved 
with  choler,  and  shall  come  forth  and  fight 

xTT-iW-Vi  Irino*  r»f  t.ViA  nortll  : 


with  him,  even  with  the  king  of  the  north ; 
and  he  shall  set  forth  a great  multitude ; but 
the  multitude  shall  be  given  into  his  hand. 

13  And  when  he  hath  taken  away  the  multi- 
tude, his  heart  shall  be  lifted  up ; and  he 
shall  cast  down  many  ten  thousands : but  he 
shflii  not  be  streniffithened  hy  iL 


between  Ow  kings  of  the  DANIEL,  XI.  south  and  of  the  north. 


13  For  the  king-  of  tho  north  shall  return, 
and  shall  set  forth  a multitude  greater  than 
the  former,  and  shall  certainly  come  after 
certain  years  with  a great  army  and  with 
much  riches. 

14  And  in  those  times  there  shall  many 
stand  up  against  the  king  of  the  south : also 
the  robbers  of  thy  people  shall  exalt  them- 
selves to  establish  the  vision ; but  they  shall 
fall. 

15  So  the  king  of  the  north  shall  come,  and 
cast  up  a mount,  and  take  the  most  fenced 
cities : and  the  arms  of  the  south  shall  not 
withstand,  neither  his  chosen  people,  neither 
shall  there  he  any  strength  to  withstand. 

16  But  he  that  cometh  against  him  shall  do 
according  to  his  own  will,  and  none  shall 
stand  before  him : and  he  shall  stand  in  the 
glorious  land,  which  by  his  hand  shall  be 
consumed. 

17  He  shall  also  set  his  face  to  enter  with 
the  strength  of  his  whole  kingdom,  and  up- 
right ones  with  him ; thus  shall  he  do : and 
he  shall  giv^e  him  the  daughter  of  women, 
corrupting  her : but  she  shall  not  stand  on 
his  side^  neither  be  for  him. 

18  After  this  shall  he  turn  his  face  unto  the 
isles,  and  shall  take  many : but  a prinee  for 
his  own  behalf  shall  cause  the  reproach  of- 
fered by  him  to  cease ; without  his  own  re- 
proach he  shall  cause  it  to  turn  upon  him. 

19  Then  he  shall  turn  his  face  toward  the 
fort  of  his  own  land : but  he  shall  stumble 
and  fall,  and  not  be  found. 

^ Then  shall  stand  up  in  his  estate  a raiser 
of  taxes  in  the  glory  of  the  kingdom  : but 
within  few  days  he  shall  be  destroyed,  nei- 
ther in  anger,  nor  in  battle. 

21  And  in  his  estate  shall  stand  up  a vile 
person,  to  whom  they  shall  not  give  the 
honour  of  the  kingdom : but  he  shall  come 
m peaceably,  and  obtain  the  kingdom  bv 
flatteries. 

22  And  with  the  arms  of  a flood  shall  they 
be  overflown  from  before  him,  and  shall  be 
broken ; yea,  also  the  prince  of  the  covenant. 

23  And  after  the  league  made  with  him  he 
shall  work  deceitfully:  for  he  shall  come 
up,  and  shall  become  strong  with  a small 
people. 

24  He  shall  enter  peaceably  even  upon  the 
fattest  places  of  the  province ; and  he  shall 
do  that  which  his  fathers  have  not  done,  nor 
his  fathers’  fathers ; he  shall  scatter  among 
them  the  prey,  and  spoil,  and  riches : yea, 
and  he  shall  forecast  his  devices  against  the 
strong  holds,  even  for  a time. 

25  And  he  shall  stir  up  his  power  and  his 
courage  against  the  king  of  the  south  with  a 
great  array ; and  the  king  of  the  south  shall 
be  stirred  up  to  battle  with  a very  great  and 
mighty  army ; but  he  shall  not  stand : for 
tney  shall  forecast  devices  against  him. 

26  Yea,  they  that  feed  of  the  portion  of  his 
meat  shall  destroy  him,  and  his  army  shall 

many  shall  fall  down  slain. 

27  And  both  these  kings’  hearts  shall  be  to 
do  mischief,  and  they  shall  speak  lies  at  one 
table ; but  it  shall  not  prosper : for  yet  the 
end  shall  be  at  the  time  appointed. 

28  Then  shall  he  return  into  his  land  with 
gre^  riches ; and  his  heart  shall  be  against 
the  holy  covenant ; and  he  shall  do  exvloits, 
and  return  to  his  own  land. 


29  At  the  time  appointed  he  shall  return, 
and  come  toward  the  south ; but  it  shall  not 
be  as  the  former,  or  as  the  latter. 

30  t For  the  ships  of  Chittim  shall  come 
against  him  : therefore  he  shall  be  grieved, 
and  return,  and  have  indignation  against 
the  holy  covenant : so  shall  he  do ; he  shall 
even  return,  and  have  intelligence  with 
them  that  forsake  the  holy  covenant. 

31  And  arms  shall  stand  on  his  part,  and 
they  shall  pollute  the  sanctuary  of  strength , 
and  shall  take  away  the  daily  sacrifice,  and 
they  shall  place  the  abomination  that  mak- 
eth  desolate. 

32  And  such  as  do  wickedly  against  the  cov- 
enant shall  he  corrupt  by  flatteries : but  the 
people  that  do  know  their  God  shall  be 
strong,  and  do  exploits. 

33  And  they  that  understand  among  the 
people  shall  instruct  many:  yet  they  shall 
fall  by  the  sword,  and  by  flame,  by  captivity, 
and  by  spoil,  many  days. 

34  Now  when  they  shall  fall,  they  shall  be 
holpen  with  a little  help:  but  many  shall 
cleave  to  them  with  flatteries. 

35  And  some  of  them  of  understanding  shall 
fall,  to  try  them,  and  to  purge,  and  to  make 
them  white,  even  to  the  time  of  the  end : be- 
cause it  is  yet  for  a time  appointed. 

36  And  the  king  shall  do  according  to  his 
will ; and  he  shall  exalt  himself,  and  magnify 
himself  above  every  god,  and  shall  speak 
marvellous  things  against  the  God  of  gods, 
and  shall  prosper  till  the  indignation  be  ac- 
complished: for  that  that  is  determined 
shall  be  dbne. 

37  Neither  shall  he  regard  the  God  of  his 
fathers,  nor  the  desire  of  women,  nor  regard 
any  god : for  he  shall  magnify  himself  above 
all. 

38  But  in  his  estate  shall  he  honour  the 
God  of  forces : and  a god  whom  his  fathers 
knew  not  shall  he  honour  with  gold,  and 
silver,  and  with  precious  stones,  and  pleas- 
ant things. 

39  Thus  shall  he  do  in  the  most  strong 
holds  with  a strange  god,  whom  he  shall 
acknowledge  and  increase  with  glory : and 
he  shall  cause  them  to  rule  over  many,  and 
shall  divide  the  land  for  gain. 

40  And  at  the  time  of  the  end  shall  the  king 
of  the  south  push  at  him : and  the  king  of 
the  north  shall  come  against  him  like  a 
whirlwind,  with  chariots,  and  with  horse- 
men, and  with  many  ships ; and  he  shall 
enter  into  the  countries,  and  shall  overflow 
and  pass  over. 

41  He  shall  enter  also  into  the  glorious  land, 
and  many  countries  shall  be  overthrown: 
but  these  shall  escape  out  of  his  hand,  even 
Edom,  and  Moab,  and  the  chief  of  the  chil- 
dren of  Ammon. 

42  He  shall  stretch  forth  his  hand  also  upon 
the  countries : and  the  land  of  Egypt  shall 
not  escape. 

43  But  he  shall  have  power  over  the  treas- 
ures of  gold  and  of  silver,  and  over  all  the 
precious  things  of  Egypt : and  the  Libyans 
and  the  Ethiopians  shall  be  at  his  steps. 

44  But  tidings  out  of  the  east  and  out  of 
the  north  shall  trouble  him:  therefore  he 
shall  go  forth  with  great  fury  to  destroy, 
and  utterly  to  make  away  many. 

45  And  he  shall  plant  the  tabernacles  of 

m 


The  general  resurrection, 

his  palace  between  the  seas  in  the  gloricms 
holy  mountain;  yet  he  shall  come  to  his 
end,  and  none  shall  help  him. 

CHAPTER  XII. 

General  resurrection  foretold, 

AND  at  that  time  shall  Michael  stand  up, 
J\.  the  great  prince  which  standeth  for  the 
children  of  thy  people : and  there  shall  be  a 
time  of  trouble,  such  as  never  was  since 
there  was  a nation  even  to  that  same  time : 
and  at  that  time  thy  people  shall  be  deliv- 
ered, every  one  that  shall  be  found  written 
in  the  book.  , , , . . x 

2 And  many  of  them  that  sleep  in  the  dust 

of  the  earth  shall  awake,  some  to  everlast- 
ing life,  and  some  to  shame  and  everlasting 
contempt.  , . „ , . xr, 

3 And  they  that  be  wise  shall  shine  as  the 
brightness  of  the  firmament ; and  they  that 
turn  many  to  righteousness,  as  the  stars  for 
ever  and  ever. 

4 But  thou,  O Daniel,  shut  up  the  words, 

and  seal  the  book,  even  to  the  time  of  the 
end : many  shall  run  to  and  fro,  and  knowl- 
edge shall  be  increased.  , , , , , 

5 I Then  I Daniel  looked,  and,  behold, 
there  stood  other  two,  the  one  on  this  side 
of  the  bank  of  the  river,  and  the  other  on 
that  side  of  the  bank  of  the  river. 

6 And  one  said  to  the  man  clothed  in  linen. 


HOSEA,  I.  Daniel  hea/reth  the  times, 

which  was  upon  the  waters  of  the  river. 
How  long  shall  it  be  to  the  end  of  these 
wonders? 

7 And  I heard  the  man  clothed  in  hnen, 
which  was  upon  the  waters  of  the  river, 
when  he  held  up  his  right  hand  and  his  left 
hand  unto  heaven,  and  sware  by  him  that 
liveth  for  ever,  that  it  shall  be  for  a time, 
times,  and  a half ; and  when  he  shall  have 
accomplished  to  scatter  the  power  of  the 
holy  people,  all  these  things  shall  be  finished. 

8 And  I heard,  but  I understood  not : then 
said  I,  O my  Lord,  what  shall  be  the  end  of 
these  things? 

9 And  he  said.  Go  thy  way,  Daniel:  for  the 

words  are  closed  up  and  sealed  till  the  time 
of  the  end.  , . , 

10  Many  shall  be  purified,  and  made  white, 
and  tried ; but  the  wicked  shall  do  wickedly : 
and  none  of  the  wicked  shall  understand; 
but  the  wise  shall  understand. 

11  And  f rom  the  time  that  the  daily  sacrifice 
shall  be  taken  away,  and  the  abomination 
that  maketh  desolate  set  up,  there  shall  be  a 
thousand  two  hundred  and  ninety  days. 

13  Blessed  is  he  that  waiteth,  and  cometh 
to  the  thousand  three  hundred  and  five  and 
thirty  days. 

13  But  go  thou  thy  way  till  the  end  he : for 
thou  Shalt  rest,  and  stand  in  thy  lot  at  the 
end  of  the  days. 


HOSEA. 


CHAPTER  I. 

Israel's  idolatrous  whoredoms. 

The  word  of  the  Lord  that  came  unto 
Hosea,  the  son  of  Beeri,  in  the  days  of 
Uzziah,  Jotham,  Ahaz,  and  Hezekiah,  kings 
of  Judah,  and  in  the  days  of  Jeroboam  the 
son  of  Joash,  king  of  Israel. 

3  The  beginning  of  the  word  of  the  Lord 
by  Hosea.  And  the  Lord  said  to  Hosea,  Go, 
take  unto  thee  a wife  of  whoredoms  and 
children  of  whoredoms : for  the  land  hath 
committed  great  whoredom,  departing  from 
the  Lord.  , , 

3  So  he  went  and  took  Gomer  the  daughter 
of  Diblaim ; which  conceived,  and  bare  him 
a son.  , ^ . 

4  And  the  Lord  said  .unto  him,  Call  his 
name  Jezreel ; for  yet  a little  while,  and  I 
will  avenge  the  blood  of  Jezreel  upon  the 
house  of  Jehu,  and  will  cause  to  cease  the 
kingdom  of  the  house  of  Israel. 

5  And  it  shall  come  to  pass  at  that  day,  that 
I will  break  the  bow  of  Israel  in  the  valley 

6  t And  she  conceived  again,  and  bare  a 
daughter.  And  God  said  unto  him.  Call  her 
name  Lo-ruhamah : for  I will  no  more  have 
mercy  upon  the  house  of  Israel ; but  I will 
utterly  take  them  away. 

7  But  I will  have  mercy  upon  the  house  of 
Judah,  and  will  save  them  by  the  Lord 
their  God,  and  will  not  save  them  by  bow, 
nor  by  sword,  nor  by  battle,  by  horses,  nor 
by  horsemen. 

8  Now  when  she  had  weaned  Lo-ruhamah, 
she  conceived,  and  bare  a son. 


9 Then  said  God,  Call  his  name  Lo-ammi : 

for  ye  are  not  my  people,  and  I will  not  be 
your  God.  ' 

10  ^ Yet  the  number  of  the  children  of  Is- 

rael shall  be  as  the  sand  of  the  sea,  which 
cannot  be  measured  nor  numbered ; and  it 
shall  come  to  pass,  that  in  the  place  where  it 
was  said  unto  them.  Ye  are  not  my  people, 
there  it  shall  be  said  unto  them,  Ye  are  the 
sons  of  the  living  God.  „ ^ , 

11  Then  shall  the  children  of  Judah  and  the 
children  of  Israel  be  gathered  together,  and 
appoint  themselves  one  head,  and  they  shall 
come  up  out  of  the  land : for  great  shall  be 
the  day  of  Jezreel. 

CHAPTER  II. 

Israel  exhorted  to  forsake  idolatry. 

SAY  ye  unto  your  brethren,  Amrai;  and 
to  your  sisters,  Ruhamah. 

3 Plead  with  your  mother,  plead;  for  she 
is  not  mv  wife,  neither  am  I her  husband : 
let  her  therefore  put  away  her  whoredoms 
out  of  her  sight,  and  her  adulteries  from 
between  her  breasts; 

3 Lest  I strip  her  naked,  and  set  her  as  in 
the  day  that  she  was  born,  and  make  her  as 
a wilderness,  and  set  her  like  a dry  land,  and 
slay  her  with  thirst. 

4  And  I will  not  have  mercy  upon  her  chil- 
dren; for  they  be  the  children  of  whore- 
doms. , ' . X,  1 X 

5  For  their  mother  hath  played  the  harlot: 
she  that  conceived  them  hath  done  shame- 
fully ; for  she  said,  I will  go  after  my  lovers, 
that  give  me  my  bread  and  my  water,  my 
wool  and  my  flax,  mine  oil  and  my  drfiafeo 


'Threateninos  and  promiseso  HOSE  A,  IV.  Ttie  desolation  of  lin'oeL 


6 t Therefore,  behold,  I will  hedg-e  up  thy 
way  with  thorns,  and  make  a wall,  that  she 
shall  not  find  her  paths. 

7 And  she  shall  follow  after  her  lovers,  but 
she  shall  not  overtake  them  ; and  she  shall 
seek  them,  but  shall  not  find  them:  then 
shall  she  say,  I will  go  and  return  to  my 
first  husband ; for  then  was  it  better  with 
me  than  now. 

8 For  she  did  not  know  that  I gave  her  corn, 
And  wine,  and  oil,  and  multiplied  her  silver 
and  gold,  which  they  prepared  for  Baal. 

9 Therefore  will  I return,  and  take  away 
my  Corn  in  the  time  thereof,  and  my  wine  in 
the  season  thereof,  and  will  recover  my  wool 
and  my  flax  given  to  cover  her  nakedness. 

10  And  now  will  I discover  her  lewdness  in 
the  sight  of  her  lovers,  and  none  shall  deliv- 
er her  out  of  mine  hand. 

11  I will  also  cause  all  her  mirth  to  cease, 
her  feast  days,  her  new  moons,  and  her  sab- 
baths, and  all  her  solemn  feasts. 

12  And  I will  destroy  her  vines  and  her  fig 
trees,  whereof  she  hath  said,  These  are  my 
rewards  that  my  lovers  have  given  me : and 
I will  make  them  a forest,  and  the  beasts  of 
the  field  shall  eat  them. 

13  And  I will  visit  upon  her  the  days  of  Ba- 
alim, wherein  she  burned  incense  to  them, 
and  she  decked  herself  with  her  earrings 
and  her  jewels,  and  she  went  after  her 
lovers,  and  forgat  me,  saith  tWLoRD. 

14 1 Therefore,  behold,  I will  allure  her,  and 
bring  her  into  the  wilderness,  and  speak 
comfortably  unto  her. 

15  And  I will  give  her  her  vineyards  from 
thence,  and  the  valley  of  Achor  for  a door 
of  hope : and  she  shall  sing  there,  as  in  the 
days  of  her  youth,  and  as  in  the  day  when 
she  came  up  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt. 

16  And  it  shall  be  at  that  day,  saith  the 
Lord,  that  thou  shalt  call  me  Ishi ; and 
shalt  call  me  no  more  Baali. 

17  For  I will  take  away  the  names  of  Ba- 
aljm  out  of  her  mouth,  and  they  shall  no 
more  be  remembered  by  their  name. 

18  And  in  that  day  will  I make  a covenant 
for  them  with  the  beasts  of  the  field,  and 
with  the  fowls  of  heaven,  and  with  the 
creeping  things  of  the  ground : and  I will 
break  the  bo  w and  the  sword  and  the  battle 
out  of  the  earth,  and  will  make  them  to 
lie  down  safely. 

19  And  1 will  betroth  thee  unto  me  for 
ever;  yea,  I will  betroth  thee  unto  me  in 
righteousness,  and  in  judgment,  and  in  lov- 
ingkindness, and  in  mercies. 

20  I will  even  betroth  thee  unto  me  in  faith- 
fulness : and  thou  shalt  know  the  Lord. 

21  And  it  shall  come  to  pass  in  that  day,  I 
will  hear,  saith  the  Lord,  I will  hear  the 
heavens,  and  they  shall  hear  the  earth  ; 

22  And  the  earth  shall  hear  the  corn,  and  the 
wine,  and  the  oil ; and  they  shall  hear  Jezreel. 

23  And  I will  sow  her  unto  me  in  the  earth ; 
and  I will  have  mercy  upon  her  that  had  not 
obtained  mercy ; and  I will  say  to  them  which 
were  not  my  people,  Thou  art  my  people ; 
and  they  shall  say.  Thou  art  my  God. 

CHAPTER  III. 

The  desolation  of  Israel, 

Then  said  the  Lord  unto  me.  Go  yet, 
love  a woman  beloved  of  her  friend,  yet 
19“" 


an  adulteress,  according  to  the  love  of  the 
Lord  toward  the  children  of  Israel,  who 
look  to  other  gods,  and  love  flagons  of  wine. 

2 So  I bought  her  to  me  for  fifteen  pieces 
of  silver,  and  for  a homer  of  barley,  and  a 
half  homer  of  barley: 

3 And  I said  unto  her.  Thou  shalt  abide  for 
me  many  days ; thou  shalt  not  play  the  har- 
lot, and  thou  shalt  not  be  for  another  man : 
so  will  I also  he  for  thee. 

4 For  the  children  of  Israel  shall  abide 
many  days  without  a king,  and  without  a 
prince,  and  without  a sacrifice,  and  without 
an  image,  and  without  an  ephod,  and  with- 
out teraphim: 

5 Afterward  shall  the  children  of  Israel  re- 
turn, and  seek  the  Lord  their  God,  and  Da- 
vid their  king ; and  shall  fear  the  Lord  and 
his  goodness  in  the  latter  days. 

CHAPTER  IV. 

God*s  judgment  against  sin, 

Hear  the  word  of  the  Lord,  ye  children 
of  Israel ; for  the  Lord  hath  a contro- 
versy with  the  inhabitants  of  the  land,  be- 
cause there  is  no  truth,  nor  mercy,  nor 
knowledge  of  God  in  the  land. 

2  By  swearing,  and  lying,  and  killing,  and 
stealing,  and  committing  adultery,  they 
break  out,  and  blood  toucheth  blood. 

3  Therefore  shall  the  land  mourn,  and  every 
one  that  dwelleth  therein  shall  languish, 
with  the  beasts  of  the  field,  and  with  the 
fowls  of  heaven  ; yea,  the  fishes  of  the  sea 
also  shall  be  taken  away. 

4  Yet  let  no  man  strive,  nor  reprove  anoth- 
er: for  thy  people  are  as  they  that  strive 
with  the  priest. 

5  Therefore  shalt  thou  fall  in  the  day,  and 
the  prophet  also  shall  fall  with  thee  in  the 
night,  and  I will  destroy  thy  mother. 

6  f My  people  are  destroyed  for  lack  of 
knowledge:  because  thou  hast  rejected 
knowledge,  I will  also  reject  thee,  that  thou 
shalt  be  no  priest  to  me  : seeing  thou  hast 
forgotten  the  law  of  thy  God,  I will  also  for- 
get thy  children. 

7  As  they  were  increased,  so  they  sinned 
against  me  : therefore  will  I change  their 
glory  into  shame. 

8  They  eat  up  the  sin  of  my  people,  and  they 
set  their  heart  on  their  iniquity. 

9  And  there  shall  be,  like  people,  like 
priest:  and  I will  punish  them  for  their 
ways,  and  reward  them  their  doings. 

10  For  they  shall  eat,  and  not  have  enough : 
they  shall  commit  whoredom,  and  shall  not 
increase : because  they  have  left  off  to  take 
heed  to  the  Lord. 

11  Whoredom  and  wine  and  new  wine  take 
away  the  heart. 

12 1 My  people  ask  counsel  at  their  stocks, 
and  their  staff  declareth  unto  them : for  the 
spirit  of  whoredoms  hath  caused  them  to  err, 
and  they  have  gone  a whoring  from  under 
their  God. 

13  They  sacrifice  upon  the  tops  of  the 
mountains,  and  burn  incense  upon  the  hills, 
under  oaks  and  poplars  and  elms,  because 
the  shadow  thereof  is  good  : therefore  your 
daughters  shall  commit  whoredom,  and 
your  spouses  shall  commit  adultery. 

14  I will  not  punish  your  daughters  when 
they  commit  whoredom,  nor  your  spQuses 
686 


God's  jiidgments  aga/tmt  Isi  aek 

when  they  commit  adultery : for  themselves 
are  separated  with  whores,  and  they  sacrifice 
with  harlots : therefore  the  people  tlmt  doth 
not  understand  shall  fall. 

15  If  Though  thou,  Israel,  play  the  harlot, 
yet  let  not  Judah  offend ; and  come  not  ye 
imto  Gilgal,  neither  go  ye  up  to  Beth-aven, 
nor  swear.  The  Lord  liveth. 

16  For  Israel  slideth  back  as  a backsliding 
heifer:  now  the  Lord  will  feed  them  as  a 
lamb  in  a large  place. 

17  Ephraim  is  joined  to  idols : let  him  alone. 

18  Their  drink  is  sour:  they  have  commit- 
ted whoredom  continually : her  rulers  with 
shame  do  love.  Give  ye. 

19  The  wind  hath  bound  her  up  m her 
wings,  and  they  shall  be  ashamed  because  of 
their  sacrifices. 

CHAPTER  V. 

Judgments  for  Israel's  sins, 

Hear  ye  this,  O priests ; and  hearken,  ye 
house  of  Israel;  and  give  ye  ear,  O 
house  of  the  king ; for  judgment  is  toward 
you,  because  ye  have  been  a snare  on  Miz- 
pah,  and  a net  spread  upon  Tabor. 

2  And  the  revolters  are  profound  to  make 
slaughter,  though  I have  been  a rebuker  of 
them  all.  , , 

3  I know  Ephraim,  and  Israel  is  not  hid 
from  me:  for  now,  O Ephraim,  thou  com- 
mittest  whoredom,  and  Israel  is  defiled. 

4  They  will  not  frame  their  doings  to  turn 
unto  their  God : for  the  spirit  of  whoredoms 
is  in  the  midst  of  them,  and  they  have  not 
known  the  Lord. 

5  And  the  pride  of  Israel  doth  testify  to 
his  face : therefore  shall  Israel  and  Ephraim 
fall  in  their  iniquity ; Judah  also  shall  fall 
with  them. 

6  They  shall  go  with  their  flocks  and  with 
their  herds  to  seek  the  Lord  ; but  they  shall 
not  find  him;  he  hath  withdrawn  himself 
from  them. 

7  They  have  dealt  treacherously  against  the 
Lord  ; for  they  have  begotten  strange  chil- 
dren : now  shall  a month  devour  them  with 
their  portions.  ^ ^ ^ 

8  Blow  ye  the  cornet  in  Gibeah,  and  the 
trumpet  in  Ramah : cry  aloud  at  Beth-aven 
after  thee,  O Benjamin. 

9  Ephraim  shall  be  desolate  in  the  day  of 
rebuke : among  the  tribes  of  Israel  have  I 
made  known  that  which  shall  surely  be. 

10  The  princes  of  Judah  were  like  them  that 
remove  the  bound:  therefore  I will  pour 
out  my  wrath  upon  them  like  water. 

11  Ephraim  is  oppressed  and  broken  in 
judgment,  because  he  willingly  walked  after 
the  commandment. 

12  Therefore  will  I be  unto  Ephraim  as  a 
moth,  and  to  the  house  of  Judah  as  rotten- 
ness. ... 

13  When  Ephraim  saw  his  sickness,  and  Ju- 
dah saw  his  wound,  then  went  Ephraim 
to  the  Assyrian,  and  sent  to  king  Jareb : yet 
could  he  not  heal  you,  nor  cure  you  of  your 
wound.  , 

14  For  I will  be  unto  Ephrainj  as  a lion,  and 
as  a young  lion  to  the  house  of  Judah:  I, 
even  I,  will  tear  and  go  away;  I will  take 
away,  and  none  shall  rescue  him, 

15  t I will  go  and  return  to  my  place,  till 
they  acknowledge  their  offence,  and  seek 
686 


A reproof  of  manifold  8tns« 

my  face:  in  their  affliction  they  will  seek 
me  early. 

CHAPTER  VI. 

An  exhortation  to  repentance, 

COME,  and  let  us  return  unto  the  Lord  : 

for  he  hath  torn,  and  he  will  heal  us ; he 
hath  smitten,  and  he  will  bind  us  up. 

2 After  two  days  will  he  revive  us : in  the 
third  day  he  will  raise  us  up,  and  we  shall 
live  in  his  sight. 

3 Then  shall  we  know,  if  we  follow  on  to 
know  the  Lord  : his  going  forth  is  prepared 
as  the  morning ; and  he  shall  come  unto  us 
as  the  rain,  as  the  latter  and  former  rain  un- 
to the  earth. 

4 O Ephraim,  what  shall  I do  unto  thee  ? 
O Judah,  what  shall  I do  unto  thee?  for 
T^our  goodness  is  as  a morning  cloud,  and  as 
he  early  dew  it  goeth  away. 

5 Therefore  have  I hewed  them  by  the 
prophets ; I have  slain  them  by  the  words  of 
my  mouth:  and  thy  judgments  are  as  the 
light  that  goeth  forth. 

6 For  I desired  mercy,  and  not  sacrifice ; 
and  the  knowledge  of  God  more  than  burnt 
offerings. 

7 But  they  like  men  have  transgressed  the 
covenant:  there  have  they  dealt  treacher- 
ously against  me. 

8 Gilead  is  a city  of  them  that  work  iniqui- 
ty, and  is  polluted  with  blood. 

9 And  as  troops  of  robbers  wait  for  a man, 
the  company  of  priests  murder  in  the  way 


by  consent:  for  they  commit  lewdness. 

10  I have  seen  a horrible  thing  in  the 
house  of  Israel : there  is  the  whoredom  of 
Ephraim,  Israel  is  defiled. 

11  Also,  O Judah,  he  hath  set  a harvest  for 
thee,  when  I returned  the  captivity  of  my 
people. 

CHAPTER  VII. 

Israel  reproved  for  manifold  sins, 

WHEN  I would  have  healed  Israel,  tfipn 
the  iniquity  of  Ephraim  was  discover- 
ed, and  the  wickedness  of  Samaria : for  they 
commit  falsehood ; and  the  thief  cometh  in, 
and  the  troop  of  robbers  spoileth  without. 

2  And  they  consider  not  in  their  hearts  that 
I remember  all  their  wickedness : now  their 
own  doings  have  beset  them  about;  they 

are  before  my  face.  

3  They  make  the  king  glad  with  their  wick- 
edness, and  the  princes  with  their  lies. 

4  They  are  all  adulterers,  as  an  oven  heated 
by  the  baker,  who  ceaseth  from  raising  after 
he  hath  kneaded  the  dough,  until  it  be  leav- 
ened. , . - 

5  In  the  day  of  our  king,  the  princes  have 
made  him  sick  with  bottles  of  wine;  he 
stretched  out  his  hand  with  scorners. 

6  For  they  have  made  ready  their  heart  like 
an  oven,  while  they  lie  in  wait : their  baker 
sleepeth  all  the  night;  in  the  morning  it 
burneth  as  a flaming  fire. 

7  They  are  all  hot  as  an  oven,  and  have  de- 
voured their  judges ; all  their  kings  are  fall- 
en : there  is  none  among  them  that  calleth 
unto  me.  , . , , . 

8  Ephraim,  he  hath  mixed  himself  among  , 
the  people ; Ephraim  is  a cake  not  turned. 

9  Strangers  have  devoured  his  strength, 
and  he  knoweth  it  not : yea,  gray  hairs  are 


IsraeVs  impiety  and  idolatry,  HOSE  A,  IX.  Their  distress  and  captivity. 


here  and  there  upon  him,  yet  he  knoweth 
ndt. 

10  And  the  pride  of  Israel  testifieth  to  his 
face : and  they  do  not  return  to  the  Lord 
their  God,  nor  seek  him  for  all  this. 

11 1 Ephraim  also  is  like  a silly  dove  with- 
out heart ; they  call  to  Egypt,  they  ‘go  to 
Assyria. 

12  When  they  shall  go,  I will  spread  my  net 
upon  them ; I will  bring  them  down  as  the 
fowls  of  the  heaven ; I will  chastise  them,  as 
their  congregation  hath  heard. 

13  Woe  unto  them ! for  they  have  fled  from 
me : destruction  unto  them ! because  they 
hav^e  transgressed  against  me:  though  I 
have  redeemed  them,  yet  they  have  spoken 
lies  against  me. 

14  And  they  have  not  cried  unto  me  with 
their  heart,  when  they  howled  upon  their 
beds:  they  assemble  themselves  for  corn 
and  wine,  and  they  rebel  against  me. 

15  Though  I have  bound  and  strengthened 
their  arms,  yet  do  they  imagine  mischief 
against  me. 

16  They  return,  hut  not  to  the  Most  High : 
they  are  like  a deceitful  bow : their  princes 
shall  fall  by  the  sword  for  the  rage  of  their 
tongue : this  shall  be  their  derision  in  the 
land  of  Egypt. 

CHAPTER  VIII. 

Israel  and  Judah  threatened. 

^ET  the  trumpet  to  thy  mouth.  He  shall 
ly  come  as  an  eagle  against  the  house  of  the 
Lord,  because  they  have  transgressed  my 
covenant,  and  trespassed  against  my  law. 

2 Israel  shall  cry  unto  me.  My  God,  we 
know  thee. 

3 Israel  hath  cast  off  the  thing  that  is  good  : 
the  enemy  shall  pursue  him. 

4 They  have  set  up  kings,  but  not  by  me : 
they  have  made  princes,  and  I knew  it  not : 
of  their  silver  and  their  gold  have  they  made 
them  idols,  that  they  may  be  cut  off. 

5 1 Thy  calf,  O Samaria,  hath  cast  thee  off ; 
mine  anger  is  kindled  against  them:  how 
long  will  it  be  ere  they  attain  to  innocency  ? 

6 For  from  I^ael  was  it  also : the  workman 
made  it ; therefore  it  is  not  God : but  the 
calf  of  Samaria  shall  be  broken  in  pieces. 

7 For  they  have  sown  the  wind,  and  they 
shall  reap  the  whirlwind : it  hath  no  stalk : 
the  bud  shall  yield  no  meal : if  so  be  it 
yield,  the  strangers  shall  SAvallow  it  up. 

8 Israel  is  swallowed  up : now  shall  they 
be  among  the  Gentiles  as  a vessel  wherein 

no  pleasure. 

9 For  they  are  gone  up  to  Assyria,  a wild 
ass  alone  by  himself : Ephraim  hath  hired 
lovers. 

10  Yea,  though  they  have  hired  among  the 
nations,  now  will  I gather  them,  and  they 
shall  sorrow  a little  for  the  burden  of  the 
king  of  princes. 

11  Because  Ephraim  hath  made  many  al- 
tars to  sin,  altars  shall  be  unto  him  to  sin. 

12  I have  written  to  him  the  great  things  of 
my  law,  but  they  were  counted  as  a strange 
thing. 

13  They  sacrifice  flesh  for  the  sacrifices  of 
mine  offerings,  and  eat  it;  but  the  Lord 
accepteth  them  not;  now  will  he  remem- 
ber their  iniquity,  and  visit  their  sins : they 
shall  return  to  Egypt. 


14  For  Israel  hath  forgotten  his  Maker,  and 
buildeth  temples;  and  Judah  hath  multi- 
plied fenced  cities:  but  I will  send  a fire 
upon  his  cities,  and  it  shall  devour  the  pal- 
aces thereof. 

CHAPTER  IX. 

Distress  and  captivity  of  Israel. 
EJOICE  not,  O Israel,  for  joy,  as  other 
people : for  thou  hast  gone  a whoring 
from  thy  God,  thou  hast  loved  a reward 
upon  every  cornfloor. 

2 The  floor  and  the  winepress  shall  not  feed 
them,  and  the  new  wine  shall  fail  in  her. 

3 They  shall  not  dwell  in  the  Lord’s  land; 
but  Ephraim  shall  return  to  Egypt,  and  they 
shall  eat  unclean  things  in  Assyria. 

4 They  shall  not  offer  wine  offerings  to  the 
Lord,  neither  shall  they  be  pleasing  unto 
him : their  sacrifices  shall  be  unto  them  as 
the  bread  of  mourners;  all  that  eat  thereof 
shall  be  polluted : for  their  bread  for  their 
soul  shall  not  come  into  the  house  of  the 
Lord. 

5 What  will  ye  do  in  the  solemn  day,  and 
in  the  day  of  the  feast  of  the  Lord  ? 

6 For,  lo,  they  are  gone  because  of  destruc- 
tion : Egypt  shall  gather  them  up,  Memphis 
shall  bury  them:  the  pleasant  places  for 
their  silver,  nettles  shall  possess  them: 
thorns  shall  be  in  their  tabernacles. 

7 The  days  of  visitation  are  come,  the  days 
of  recompense  are  come ; Israel  shall  know 
it:  the  prophet  is  a fool,  the  spiritual  man 
is  mad,  for  the  multitude  of  thine  iniquity, 
and  the  great  hatred. 

8 The  watchman  of  Ephraim  was  with  my 
God : but  the  prophet  is  a snare  of  a fowler 
in  all  his  ways,  and  hatred  in  the  house  of 
his  God. 

9 They  have  deeply  corrupted  themselves^ 
as  in  the  days  of  Gibeah : therefore  he  will  re- 
member their  iniquity,  he  will  visit  their  sins. 

10 1 found  Israel  like  grapes  in  the  wilder- 
ness ; I saw  your  fathers  as  the  first  ripe  in 
the  fig  tree  at  her  first  time : but  they  went 
to  Baal-peor,  and  separated  themselves  unto 
that  shame ; and  their  abominations  were 
according  as  they  loved. 

11  As  for  Ephraim,  their  glory  shall  fly 
away  like  a bird,  from  the  birth,  and  from 
the  womb,  and  from  the  conception. 

12  Though  they  bring  up  their  children,  yet 
will  I bereave  them,  that  there  shall  not  be  a 
man  left : yea,  woe  also  to  them  when  I de- 
part from  them ! 

13  Ephraim,  as  I saw  Tyrus,  is  planted  in 
a pleasant  place:  but  Ephraim  shall  bring 
forth  his  children  to  the  murderer. 

14  Give  them,  O Lord:  what  wilt  thou 
give  ? give  them  a miscarrying  womb  and 
dry  breasts. 

15  All  their  wickedness  is  in  Gilgal : for 
there  I hated  them : for  the  wickedness  of 
their  doings  I will  drive  them  out  of  mine 
house,  I will  love  them  no  more : all  their 
princes  are  revolters. 

16  Ephraim  is  smitten,  their  root  is  dried 
up,  they  shall  bear  no  fruit:  yea,  though 
they  bring  forth,  yet  will  I slay  even  the 
beloved  fruit  of  their  womb. 

17  My  God  will  cast  them  away,  because 
they  did  not  hearken  unto  him : and  they 
shall  be  wanderers  among  the  nations. 

687 


Israelis  threatened  HOSBA,  X.  for  their  ingratitude. 


CHAPTER  X. 

IsraeVs  impiety  and  idolatry, 

ISRAEL  is  an  empty  vine,  he  bringeth 
forth  fruit  unto  himself : according  to  the 
multitude  of  his  fruit  he  hath  increased  the 
altars ; according  to  the  goodness  of  his  land 
they  have  made  goodly  images. 

3  Their  heart  is  divided ; now  shall  they  be 
found  faulty : he  shall  break  down  their  al- 
tars, he  shall  spoil  their  images. 

3  For  now  they  shall  say,  We  have  no  king, 
because  we  feared  not  the  Lord  ; what  then 
should  a king  do  to  us  ? , ^ , 

4  They  have  spoken  words,  swearing  falsely 
in  making  a covenant:  thus  judgment 
springeth  up  as  hemlock  in  the  furrows 
of  the  field.  . , „ ^ 

5  The  inhabitants  of  Samaria  shall  fear 
because  of  the  calves  of  Beth-aven:  for 
the  people  thereof  shall  mourn  over  it,  and 
the  priests  thereof  that  rejoiced  on  it,  for 
the  glory  thereof,  because  it  is  departed 
from  it.  . . ^ 

6  It  shall  be  also  carried  unto  Assyria  for  a 
present  to  king  Jareb:  Ephraim  shall  re- 
ceive shame,  and  Israel  shall  be  ashamed  of 
his  own  counsel. 

7  As  for  Samaria,  her  king  is  cut  off  as  the 
foam  upon  the  water. 

8  The  high  places  also  of  Aven,  the  sin  of 
Israel,  shall  be  destroyed : the  thorn  and  the 
thistle  shall  come  up  on  their  altars;  and 
they  shall  say  to  the  mountains.  Cover  us; 
and  to  the  hills.  Fall  on  us. 

9  O Israel,  thou  hast  sinned  from  the  days 
of  Gibeah : there  they  stood : the  battle  in 
Gibeah  against  the  children  of  iniquity  did 
not  overtake  them.  , , , 

10  It  is  in  my  desire  that  I should  chastise 
them ; and  the  people  shall  be  gathered 
against  them,  when  they  shall  bind  them- 
selves in  their  two  furrows.  , ^ ^ 

11  And  Ephraim  is  as  a heifer  that  is  taught, 
and  loveth  to  tread  out  the  corn ; but  I pass- 
ed over  upon  her  fair  neck:  I will  make 
Ephraim  to  ride;  Judah  shall  plough,  and 
Jacob  shall  break  his  clods. 

13  Sow  to  yourselves  in  righteousness,  reap 
in  mercy;  break  up  your  fallow  ground: 
for  it  is  time  to  seek  the  Lord,  till  he  come 
and  rain  righteousness  upon  you. 

13  Ye  have  ploughed  wickedness,  ye  have 
reaped  iniquity;  ye  have  eaten  the  fruit 
of  lies:  because  thou  didst  trust  in 
thy  way,  in  the  multitude  of  thy  mighty 
men. 

14  Therefore  shall  a tumult  arise  among 
thy  people,  and  all  thy  fortresses  shall  be 
spoiled,  as  Shalman  spoiled  Beth-arbel  in 
the  day  of  battle : the  mother  was  dashed  in 
pieces  upon  her  children. 

15  So  shall  Beth-el  do  unto  you  because  of 
your  great  wickedness : in  a morning  shall 
the  king  of  Israel  utterly  be  cut  off. 

CHAPTER  XI. 

IsraeVs  ingratitude  to  God. 

WHEN  Israel  was  a child,  then  I loved 
him,  and  called  my  son  out  of  Egypt. 
3 As  they  called  them,  so  they  went  from 
them:  they  sacrificed  unto  Baalim,  and 
burned  incense  to  graven  images. 

3 1 taught  Ephraim  also  to  go,  taking  them 
588 


by  their  arms;  but  they  knew  not  that  1 
healed  them. 

4 I drew  them  with  cords  of  a man,  with 
bands  of  love : and  I was  to  them  as  they 
that  take  off  the  yoke  on  their  jaws,  and  I 
laid  meat  unto  them. 

5 t He  shall  not  return  into  the  land  of 
Egypt,  but  the  Assyrian  shall  be  his  king, 
because  they  refused  to  return. 

6 And  the  sword  shall  abide  on  his  cities, 
and  shall  consume  his  branches,  and  devour 
them,  because  of  their  own  counsels. 

7 And  my  people  are  bent  to  backsliding 
from  me:  though  they  called  them  to  the 
Most  High,  none  at  all  would  exalt  him. 

8 How  shall  I give  thee  up,  Ephraim  ? how 
shall  I deliver  thee,  Israel  ? how  shall  I make 
thee  as  Admah  ? how  shall  I set  thee  as  Ze- 
boim?  mine  heart  is  turned  within  me,  my 
repentings  are  kindled  together. 

9 I will  not  execute  the  fierceness  of  mine 
anger,  I will  not  return  to  destroy  Ephraim  : 
for  I am  God,  and  not  man ; the  Holy  One  in 
the  midst  of  thee : and  I will  not  enter  into 

^10  Th%^  shall  walk  after  the  Lord  : he  shall 
roar  like  a lion : when  he  shall  roar,  then  tne 
children  shall  tremble  from  the  west. 

II  They  shall  tremble  as  a bird  out  of 
Egypt,  and  as  a dove  out  of  the  land  of 
Assyria : and  I will  place  them  in  their 
houses,  saith  the  Lord.  ^ .x, 

13  Ephraim  compasseth  me  about  with  lies, 
and  the  house  of  Israel  with  deceit : but  Ju- 
dah yet  ruleth  with  God,  and  is  faithful  with 
the  saints. 


CHAPTER  XII. 

Israel  and  Judah  reproved. 

Ephraim  feedeth  on  wind,  and  f olloweth 
after  the  east  wind : he  daily  increaseth 
lies  and  desolation ; and  they  do  make  a cov- 
enant with  the  Assyrians,  and  oil  is  carried 
into  Egypt.  ^ ... 

3 The  Lord  hath  also  a controversy  with 
Judah,  and  will  punish  Jacob  a;CCording  to 
his  ways;  according  to  his  doings  will  he 
recompense  him.  , xf  i.  i 

3 1 He  took  his  brother  by  the  heel  in  the 
womb,  and  by  his  strength  he  had  power 
with  God: 

4  Yea,  he  had  power  over  the  angel,  and 
prevailed : he  wept,  and  made  supplication 
unto  him:  he  found  him  in  Beth-el,  and 
there  he  spake  with  us;  t 

5  Even  the  Lord  God  of  hosts ; the  Lord 
is  his  memorial.  ^ x ^ i 

6  Therefore  turn  thou  to  thy  God:  keep 
mercy  and  judgment,  and  wait  on  thy  God 

^l^^H^is  a^merchant,  the  balances  of  deceit 
are  in  his  hand : he  loveth  to  oppress. 

8  And  Ephraim  said.  Yet  I am  become  rich, 
I have  found  me  out  substance : m all  my 
labours  they  shall  find  none  iniquity  in  me 
that  were  sin.  ^ ^ 

9  And  I that  am  the  Lord  thy  God  from  the 
land  of  Egypt  will  yet  make  thee  to  dwell 
in  tabernacles,  as  in  the  days  of  the  solemn 

10  I have  also  spoken  by  the  prophets,  and 
I have  multiplied  visions,  and  used  sin^ili- 
tudes,  by  the  ministry  of  the  prophets. 

11  Is  there  iniquity  in  Gilead?  surely  they 


Ephraim's  sins  and  idolatry,  JOEL,  I.  Exhortation  to  repentance. 


are  vanity : they  sacrifice  bullocks  in  Gril^al ; 
yea,  their  altars  are  as  heaps  in  the  furrows 
of  the  fields. 

12  And  Jacob  fled  into  the  country  of  Syria, 
and  Israel  served  for  a wife,  and  for  a wife 
he  kept  sheep, 

13  And  by  a prophet  the  Lord  brought  Is- 
rael out  of  Egypt,  and  by  a prophet  was  he 
preserved. 

14  Ephraim  provoked  him  to  anger  most 
bitterly : therefore  shall  he  leave  his  blood 
upon  him,  and  his  reproach  shall  his  Lord 
return  unto  him. 

CHAPTER  XIII. 

Ephraim's  glory  vanisheth,  Ac. 

WHEN  Ephraim  spake  trembling,  he  ex- 
alted himself  in  Israel ; but  when  he 
offended  in  Baal,  he  died. 

2  And  now  they  sin  more  and  more,  and 
have  made  them  molten  images  of  their  sil- 
ver, and  idols  according  to  their  own  under- 
standing, all  of  it  the  work  of  the  crafts- 
men : they  say  of  them,  Let  the  men  that 
sacrifice  kiss  the  calves. 

3  Therefore  they  shall  be  as  the  morning 
cloud,  and  as  the  early  dew  that  passeth 
away,  as  the  chaff  that  is  driven  with  the 
whirlwind  out  of  the  floor,  and  as  the  smoke 
out  of  the  chimney. 

4  Yet  I am  the  Lord  thy  God  from  the  land 
of  Egypt,  and  thou  shalt  know  no  god  but 
me  : for  there  is  no  saviour  beside  me. 

5 II I did  know  thee  in  the  wilderness,  in  the 
land  of  great  drought. 

6 According  to  their  pasture,  so  were  they 
filled;  they  were  filled,  and  their  heart  was 
exaltea ; therefore  have  they  forgotten  me. 
7 Therefore  I will  be  unto  them  as  a lion : 
as  a leopard  by  the  way  will  I observe 
them : 

8  I will  meet  them  as  a bear  that  is  be- 
reaved of  her  whelps,  and  will  rend  the  caul 
of  their  heart,  and  there  will  I devour  them 
like  a lion : the  wild  beast  shall  tear  them. 

9  II  O Israel,  thou  hast  destroyed  thyself; 
but  in  me -is  thine  help. 

10  I will  be  thy  king:  where  is  any  other 
that  may  save  thee  in  all  thy  cities  ? and  thy 
judges  of  whom  thou  saidst.  Give  me  a king 
and  princes  ? 

11  I gave  thee  a king  in  mine  anger,  and 
took  him  away  in  my  wrath. 

12  The  iniquity  of  Ephraim  is  bound  up; 
his  sin  is  hid. 


13  The  sorrows  of  a travailing  woman  shall 
come  upon  him : he  is  an  unwise  son  ; for  he 
should  not  stay  long  in  the  place  of  the 
breaking  forth  of  children. 

14  I will  ransom  them  from  the  power  of 
the  grave;  I will  redeem  them  from  death  : 
O death,  I will  be  thy  plagues ; O grave,  I 
will  be  thy  destruction  : repentance  shall  be 
hid  Lorn  mine  eyes. 

15  H Though  he  be  fruitful  among  his  breth- 
ren, an  east  wind  shall  come,  the  wind  of 
the  Lord  shall  come  up  from  the  wilderness, 
and  his  spring  shall  become  dry,  and  his 
fountain  shall  be  dried  up : he  shall  spoil  the 
treasure  of  all  pleasant  vessels. 

16  Samaria  shall  become  desolate  ; for  she 
hath  rebelled  against  her  God:  they  shall 
fall  by  the  sword:  their  infants  shall  be 
dashed  in  pieces,  and  their  women  with 
child  shall  be  ripped  up. 

CHAPTER  XIV. 

An  exhortation  to  repentance, 

O ISRAEL,  return  unto  the  Lord  thy  God; 

for  thou  hast  fallen  by  thine  iniquity. 

2  Take  with  you  words,  and  turn  to  the 
Lord  : say  unto  him.  Take  away  all  iniquity, 
and  receive  us  graciously : so  will  we  render 
the  calves  of  our  lips. 

3  Asshur  shall  not  save  us  ; we  will  not  ride 
upon  horses : neither  will  we  say  any  more 
to  the  work  of  our  hands.  Ye  are  our  gods : 
for  in  thee  the  fatherless  findeth  mercy. 

4  t I will  heal  their  backsliding,  I will  love 
them  freely : for  mine  anger  is  turned  away 
from  him. 

5  I will  be  as  the  dew  unto  Israel : he  shall 
grow  as  the  lily,  and  cast  forth  his  roots  as 
Lebanon. 

6  His  branches  shall  spread,  and  his  beauty 
shall  be  as  the . olive  tree,  and  his  smell  as 
Lebanon. 

7  They  that  dwell  under  his  shadow  shall 
return ; they  shall  revive  as  the  corn,  and 
grow  as  the  vine : the  scent  thereof  shall  be 
as  the  wine  of  Lebanon. 

8  Ephraim  shall  say,  What  have  I to  do  any 
more  with  idols?  1 have  beard  him,  and  ob- 
served him : I am  like  a green  fir  tree.  From 
me  is  thy  fruit  found. 

9  Who  is  wise,  and  he  shall  understand 
these  things?  prudent,  and  he  shall  know 
them  ? for  the  ways  of  the  Lord  are  right, 
and  the  just  shall  walk  in  them:  but  the 
transgressors  shall  fall  therein. 


JOEL. 


CHAPTER  I. 

God's  sundry  judgments, 

The  word  of  the  Lord  that  came  to  Joel 
the  son  of  Pethuel. 

2  Hear  this,  ye  old  men,  and  give  ear,  all  ye 
inhabitants  of  the  land.  Hath  this  been  in 
your  days,  or  even  in  the  days  of  your  fa- 
thers ? 

3  Tell  ye  your  children  of  it,  and  let  your 
children  tell  their  children,  and  their  chil- 
dren another  generation. 

4  That  which  the  palmerworm  hath  left  hath 


the  locust  eaten ; and  that  w’hich  the  locust 
hath  left  hath  the  cankerworm  eaten ; and 
that  which  the  cankerworm  hath  left  hath 
the  caterpillar  eaten. 

5 Awake,  ye  drunkards,  and  weep;  and 
howl,  all  ye  drinkers  of  wine,  because  of  the 
new  wine  ; for  it  is  cut  off  from  your  mouth. 

6 For  a nation  is  come  up  upon  my  land, 
strong,  and  without  number, whose  teeth  are 
the  teeth  of  a lion,  and  he  hath  the  cheek 
teeth  of  a great  lion. 

7 He  hath  laid  my  vine  waste,  and  barked 
my  fig  tree ; he  hath  made  it  clean  bare,  and 

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Joel  prescribeth  a fast  J OEL, 

cast  it  away ; the  branches  thereof  are  made 
white. 

8 t Lament  like  a virg-in  girded  with  sack- 
cloth for  the  husband  of  her  youth. 

9 The  meat  offering  and  the  drink  offering 
is  cut  off  from  the  house  of  the  Lord  ; the 
priests,  the  Lord’s  ministers,  mourn. 

10  The  field  is  wasted,  the  land  mourneth ; 
for  the  corn  is  wasted : the  new  wine  is  dried 
up,  the  oil  languisheth. 

11  Be  ye  ashamed,  O ye  husbandmen ; howl, 

O ye  vinedressers,  for  the  wheat  and  for  the 
barley;  because  the  harvest  of  the  field  is 
perished. 

12  The  vine  is  dried  up,  and  the  fig  tree  lan- 
guisheth; the  pomegranate  tree,  the  palm 
tree  also,  and  the  apple  tree,  even  all  the 
trees  of  the  field,  are  withered : because  joy 
is  withered  away  from  the  sons  of  men. 

13  Gird  yourselves,  and  lament,  ye  priests : 
howl,  ye  ministers  of  the  altar ; come,  lie  all 
night  in  sackcloth,  ye  ministers  of  my  God : 
for  the  meat  offering  and  the  drink  offering 
is  withholden  from  the  house  of  your  God. 

14  1 Sanctify  ye  a fast,  call  a solemn  as- 
sembly, gather  the  elders  and  all  the  in- 
habitants of  the  land  into  the  house  of  the 
Lord  your  God,  and  cry  unto  the  Lord, 

15  Alas  for  the  day!  for  the  day  of  the 
Lord  is  at  hand,  and  as  a destruction  from 
the  Almighty  shall  it  come. 

16  Is  not  the  meat  cut  off  before  our  eyes, 
yea,  joy  and  gladness  from  the  house  of  our 
God? 

17  The  seed  is  rotten  under  their  clods,  the 
garners  are  laid  desolate,  the  barns  are  bro- 
ken down ; for  the  corn  is  withered. 

18  How  do  the  beasts  groan ! the  herds  of 
cattle  arc  perplexed,  because  they  have  no 
pasture ; yea,  the  flocks  of  sheep  are  made 

19  O Lord,  to  thee  will  I cry : for  the  fire 
hath  devoured  the  pastures  of  the  wilder- 
ness, and  the  flame  hath  burned  all  the  trees 
of  the  field. 

20  The  beasts  of  the  field  cry  also  unto  thee : 
for  the  rivers  of  waters  are  dried  up,  and 
the  fire  hath  devoured  the  pastures  of  the 
wilderness. 

CHAPTER  II. 

Joel  exhorteth  to  repentance. 

Blow  ye  the  trumpet  in  Zion,  and  sound 
an  alarm  in  my  holy  mountain : let  all 
the  inhabitants  of  the  land  tremble ; for  the 
day  of  the  Lord  cometh,  for  it  is  nigh  at 
hand ; 

2  A day  of  darkness  and  of  gloominess,  a 
day  of  clouds  and  of  thick  darkness,  as  the 
morrdng  spread  upon  the  mountains : a great 
people  and  a strong;  there  hath  not  been 
ever  the  like,  neither  shall  be  any  more 
after  it,  even  to  the  years  of  many  genera- 
tions. , 

3  A fire  devoureth  before  them ; and  behind 
them  a flame  burneth : the  land  is  as  the  gar- 
den of  Eden  before  them,  and  behind  them 
a desolate  wilderness ; yea,  and  nothing  shall 
escape  them. 

4  The  appearance  of  them  is  as  the  appear- 
ance of  horses;  and  as  horsemen,  so  shall 
th^  run. 

5  Like  the  noise  of  chariots  on  the  tops  of 
mountains  shall  they  leap,  like  the  noise  of 


II.  He  exhorteth  to  repentance, 

a flame  of  fire  that  devoureth  the  stubble, 
as  a strong  people  set  in  battle  array. 

6 Before  their  face  the  people  shall  be  much 
pained ; all  faces  shall  gather  blackness. 

7 They  shall  run  like  mighty  men;  they 
shall  ciimb  the  wall  like  men  of  war;  and 
they  shall  march  every  one  on  his  ways,  and 
they  shall  not  break  their  ranks : 

8 Neither  shall  one  thrust  another;  they 
shall  walk  every  one  in  his  path : and  when 
they  fall  upon  the  sword,  they  shall  not  be 
wounded. 

9 They  shall  run  to  and  fro  in  the  city ; they 
shall  run  upon  the  wall,  they  shall  climb  up 
upon  the  houses ; they  shall  enter  in  at  the 
windows  like  a thief. 

10  The  earth  shall  quake  before  them ; the 
heavens  shall  tremble ; the  sun  and  the  moon 
shall  be  dark,  and  the  stars  shall  withdraw 
their  shining: 

11  And  the  Lord  shall  utter  his  voice  before 
his  army : for  his  camp  is  very  great : for  he 
is  strong  that  executeth  his  word : for  the 
day  of  the  Lord  is  great  and  very  terrible ; 
and  who  can  abide  it? 

12  IF  Therefore  also  now,  saith  the  Lord, 
turn  ye  even  to  me  with  all  your  heart,  and 
with  fasting,  and  with  weeping,  and  with 
mourning : 

13  And  rend  your  heart,  and  not  your  gar- 
ments, and  turn  unto  the  Lord  your  God : 
for  he  is  gracious  and  merciful,  slow  to  an- 
ger, and  of  great  kindness,  and  repenteth 
him  of  the  evil. 

14  Who  knoweth  if  he  will  return  and  re- 
pent, and  leave  a blessing  behind  him ; even 
a meat  offering  and  a drink  offering  unto  the 
Lord  your  God  ? 

15  t Blow  the  trumpet  in  Zion,  sanctify  a 
fast,  call  a solemn  assembly : 

16  Gather  the  people,  sanctify  the  congre- 
gation, assemble  the  elders,  gather  the  chil- 
dren, and  those  that  suck  the  breasts : let  the 
bridegroom  go  forth  of  his  chamber,  and  the 
bride  out  of  her  closet. 

17  Let  the  priests,  the  ministers  of  the  Lord, 
weep  between  the  porch  and  the  altar,  and 
let  them  say.  Spare  thy  people,  (J  Lord,  and 
give  not  thine  heritage  to  reproach,  that  the 
heathen  should  rule  over  them:  wherefore 
should  they  say  among  the  people.  Where  is 
their  God? 

18  IF  Then  will  the  Lord  be  jealous  for  his 
land,  and  pity  his  people. 

19  Yea,  the  Lord  will  answer  and  say  unto 
his  people.  Behold,  I will  send  you  corn, 
and  wine,  and  oil,  and  ye  shall  be  satisfied 
therewith : and  I will  no  more  make  you  a 
reproach  among  the  heathen : 

20  But  I will  remove  far  off  from  you  the 

northern  army,  and  will  drive  him  info  a land 
barren  and  desolate,  with  his  face  toward 
the  east  sea,  and  his  hinder  part  toward  the 
utmost  sea,  and  his  stink  shall  come  up, 
and  his  ill  savour  shall  come  up,  because  he 
hath  done  great  things.  . , 

21  IF  Fear  not,  O land ; be  glad  and  rejoice : 
for  the  Lord  will  do  great  tl  ings. 

22  Be  not  afraid,  ye  beasts  of  the  field : for 
the  pastures  of  the  wilderness  do  spring,  for 
the  tree  beareth  her  fruit,  the  fig  tree  and  the 
vine  do  yield  their  strength. 

23  Be  glad  then,  ye  children  of  Zion,  and  re- 
joice in  the  Lord  your  God;  for  he  hath 


God*8  judipnents  agai7i8t  JOEL,  III.  the  enemies  of  his  people. 


iven  you  the  fonner  rain  moderately,  and 

e will  cause  to  come  down  for  you  the 
rain,  the  former  rain,  and  the  latter  rain  in 
the  first  month. 

24  And  the  floors  shall  bo  full  of  wheat,  and 
the  fats  shall  overflow  with  wine  and  oil. 

25  And  I will  restore  to  you  the  years  that 
the  locust  hath  eaten,  the  cankerworm,  and 
the  caterpillar,  and  the  palmerworm,  my 
great  army  which  I sent  among  you. 

26  And  ye  shall  eat  in  plenty,  and  be  satis- 
fied, and  praise  the  name  of  the  Lord  your 
God,  that  hath  dealt  wondrously  with  you : 
and  my  people  shall  never  be  ashamed. 

27  And  ye  shall  know  that  I am  in  the 
midst  of  Israel,  and  that  I am  the  Lord 
your  God,  and  none  else : and  my  people 
shall  never  be  ashamed. 

28  If  And  it  shall  come  to  pass  afterward, 
that  I will  pour  out  my  Spirit  upon  all  flesh ; 
and  your  sons  and  your  daughters  shall 
prophesy,  your  old  men  shall  dream  dreams, 
your  young  men  shall  see  visions : 

29  And  also  upon  the  servants  and  upon 
the  handmaids  in  those  days  will  I pour  out 
my  Spirit. 

30  And  I will  shew  wonders  in  the  heavens 
and  in  the  earth,  blood,  and  fire,  and  pillars 
of  smoke. 

31  The  sun  shall  be  turned  into  darkness, 
and  the  moon  into  blood,  before  the  great 
and  the  terrible  day  of  the  Lord  come. 

32  And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  that  whosoev- 
er shall  call  on  the  name  of  the  Lord  shall 
be  delivered : for  in  mount  Zion  and  in  Je- 
rusalem shall  be  deliverance,  as  the  Lord 
hath  said,  and  in  the  remnant  whom  the 
Lord  shall  call. 

CHAPTER  III. 

God’s  severe  judgments,  <fcc. 

For,  behold,  in  those  days,  and  in  that 
time,  when  I shall  bring  again  the  cap- 
tivity of  Judah  and  Jerusalem, 

2  I will  also  gather  all  nations,  and  will 
bring  them  down  into  the  valley  of  Jehosh- 
aphat,  and  will  plead  with  them  there  for 
my  people  and  for  my  heritage  Israel, 
whom  they  have  scattered  among’  the  na- 
tions, and  parted  my  land. 

3  And  they  have  cast  lots  for  my  people ; 
and  have  given  a boy  for  a harlot,  and  sold 
a girl  for  wine,  that  they  might  drink. 

4  Yea,  and  what  have  ye  to  do  with  me,  O 
Tyre,  and  Zidon,  and  all  the  coasts  of  Pales- 
tine ? will  ye  render  me  a recompense  ? and 
if  ye  recompense  me,  swiftly  and  speedily 
vv^ill  I return  your  recompense  upon  your 
own  head ; 

5  Because  ye  have  taken  my  silver  and  my 
gold,  and  have  carried  into  your  temples 
uiy  goodly  pleasant  things  j 


6 The  children  also  of  Judah  and  the  chil- 
dren of  Jerusalem  have  ye  sold  unto  the 
Grecians,  that  ye  might  remove  them  far 
from  their  border. 

7 Behold,  I will  raise  them  out  of  the  place 
whither  ye  have  sold  them,  and  will  return 
your  recompense  upon  your  own  head : 

8 And  I will  sell  your  sons  and  your  daugh- 
ters into  the  hand  of  the  children  of  Judah, 
and  they  shall  sell  tnem  to  the  Sabeans,  to  a 
people  far  off : for  the  Lord  hath  spoken  ft. 

9 t Proclaim  ye  this  among  the  Gentiles; 
Prepare  war,  wake  up  the  mighty  men,  let 
all  the  men  of  war  draw  near;  let  them 
come  up; 

10  Beat  your  ploughshares  into  swords, 
and  your  pruninghooks  into  spears;  let 
the  weak  say,  I am  strong. 

11  Assemble  yourselves,  and  come,  all  ye 
heathen,  and  gather  yourselves  together 
round  about;  thither  cause  thy  mighty 
ones  to  come  down,  O Lord. 

12  Let  the  heathen  be  wakened,  and  come 
up  to  the  valley  of  Jehoshaphat ; for  there 
will  I sit  to  judge  all  the  heathen  round 
about. 

13  Put  ye  in  the  sickle,  for  the  harvest  is 
ripe ; come,  get  you  down ; for  the  press  is 
full,  the  fats  overflow ; for  their  wicked- 
ness is  great. 

14  Multitudes,  multitudes  in  the  valley  of 
decision ; for  the  day  of  the  Lord  is  near 
in  the  valley  of  decision. 

15  The  sun  and  the  moon  shall  be  dark- 
ened, and  the  stars  shall  withdraw  their 
shining. 

16  The  Lord  also  shall  roar  out  of  Zion, 
and  utter  his  voice  from  Jerusalem ; and 
the  heavens  and  the  earth  shall  shake;  but 
the  Lord  will  be  the  hope  of  his  people,  and 
the  strength  of  the  children  of  Israel. 

17  So  shall  ye  know  that  I am  the  Lord 
your  God  dwelling  in  Zion,  my  holy  mount- 
ain : then  shall  Jerusalem  be  holy,  and  there 
shall  no  strangers  pass  through  her  anv 
more. 

18 1 And  it  shall  come  to  pass  in  that  day, 
that  the  mountains  shall  drop  down  new 
wine,  and  the  hills  shall  flow  with  milk,  and 
all  the  rivers  of  Judah  shall  flow  with  wa- 
ters, and  a fountain  shall  come  forth  of  the 
house  of  the  Lord,  and  shall  water  the  val- 
ley of  Shittim. 

19  Egypt  shall  be  a desolation,  and  Edom 
shall  be  a desolate  wilderness,  for  the  vio- 
lence against  the  children  of  Judah,  because 
they  have  shed  innocent  blood  in  their  land. 

20  But  Judah  shall  dwell  for  ever,  and  Je- 
rusalem from  generation  to  generation. 

21  For  I will  cleanse  their  blood  that  I 
have  hot  cleansed ; for  the  Lord  dwelleth 
in  Zion. 


AMOS. 


CHAPTER  I. 

God*8  judgments  upon  Syr'Ut,  Ac. 

The  words  of  Amos,  who  was  among  the 
herdmen  of  Tekoa,  which  he  saw  con- 
cerning Israel  in  the  days  of  Uzziah  king  of 
Judah,  and  in  the  days  of  Jeroboam  the  son 
of  Joash  king  of  Israel,  two  years  before 
the  earthquake. 

2  And  he  said.  The  Lord  will  roar  from 
Zion,  and  utter  his  voice  from  Jerusa- 
lem; and  the  habitations  of  the  shepherds 
shall  mourn,  and  the  top  of  Carmel  shall 
Avither. 

3  Thus  saith  the  Lord;  For  three  trans- 
gressions of  Damascus,  and  for  four,  I will 
not  turn  away  the  punishment  thereof ; be- 
cause they  have  threshed  Gilead  with 
threshing  instruments  of  iron : 

4  But  I will  send  a fire  into  the  house  of 
Hazael,  which  shall  devour  the  palaces  of 
Ben-hadad. 

5  I will  break  also  the  bar  of  Damascus, 
and  cut  off  the  inhabitant  from  the  plain  of 
Aven,  and  him  that  holdeth  the  sceptre 
from  the  house  of  Eden : and  the  people  of 
Syria  shall  go  into  captivity  unto  Eir,  saith 
the  Lord. 

6  1 Thus  saith  the  Lord  ; For  three  trans- 
gressions of  Gaza,  and  for  four,  I will  not 
turn  away  the  punishment  thereof ; because 
they  carried  away  captive  the  whole  captiv- 
ity, to  deliver  them  up  to  Edom : 

7  But  I will  send  a fire  on  the  wall  of  Gaza, 
which  shall  devour  the  palaces  thereof : 

8  And  I will  cut  off  the  inhabitant  from 
Ashdod,  and  him  that  holdeth  the  sceptre 
from  Ashkelon,  and  I will  turn  mine  hand 
against  Ekron:  and  the  remnant  of  the 
Philistines  shall  perish,  saith  the  Lord 
God. 

9  1 Thus  saith  the  Lord  ; For  three  trans- 
gressions of  Tyrus,  and  for  four,  I will  not 
turn  away  the  punishment  thereof ; because 
they  delivered  up  the  whole  captivity  to 
Edom,  and  remembered  not  the  brotherly 
covenant;  „ ^ 

10  But  I will  send  a fire  on  the  wall  of 
Tyrus,  which  shall  devour  the  palaces 
thereof. 

11 II  Thus  saith  the  Lord  ; For  three  trans- 
gressions of  Edom,  and  for  four,  I will  not 
turn  away  the  punishment  thereof ; because 
he  did  pursue  his  brother  with  the  sword, 
and  did  cast  off  all  pity,  and  his  anger  did 
tear  perpetually,  and  he  kept  his  wrath  for 

12  But  I will  send  a fire  upon  Teman,  which 
shall  devour  the  palaces  of  Bozrah. 

13 1 Thus  saith  the  Lord  ; For  three  trans- 
gressions of  the  children  of  Ammon,  and  for 
four,  I will  not  turn  away  the  punishment 
thereof ; because  they  have  ripped  up  the 
women  with  child,  of  Gilead,  that  they 
might  enlarge  their  border : , ^ , 

14  But  I will  kindle  a fire  in  the  wall  of  Rab- 
bah,  and  it  shall  devour  the  palaces  thereof, 
with  shouting  in  the  day  of  battle,  with  a 
tempest  in  the  day  of  the  whirlwind; 

15  And  their  king  shall  go  into  captivity, 


he  and  his  princes  together,  saith  the 
Lord. 

CHAPTER  II. 

God's  judgments  upon  Moah,  Ac. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord;  For  three  trans- 
gressions of  Moab,  and  for  four,  I will 
not  turn  away  the  punishment  thereof ; be- 
cause he  burned  the  bones  of  the  king  ol 
Edom  into  lime; 

2  But  I will  send  a fire  upon  Moab,  and  it 
shall  devour  the  palaces  of  Kirioth;  and 
Moab  shall  die  with  tumult,  with  shouting, 
and  with  the  sound  of  the  trumpet : 

3  And  I will  cut  off  the  judge  from  the 
midst  thereof,  and  will  slay  all  the  princes 
thereof  with  him,  saith  the  Lord. 

4  1 Thus  saith  the  Lord  ; For  three  trans- 
gressions of  Judah,  and  for  four,  I will  not 
turn  away  the  punishment  thereof ; because 
they  have  despised  the  law  of  the  Lord,  and 
have  not  kept  his  commandments,  and  their 
lies  caused  them  to  err,  after  the  which  their 
fathers  have  walked : 

5  But  I will  send  a fire  upon  Judah, 
and  it  shall  devour  the  palaces  of  Jeru- 

6  1 Thus  saith  the  Lord  ; For  three  trans- 
gressions of  Israel,  and  for  four,  I will  not 
turn  away  the  punishment  thereof ; because 
they  sold  the  righteous  for  silver,  and  the 
poor  for  a pair  of  shoes; 

7  That  pant  after  the  dust  of  the  earth  on 
the  head  of  the  poor,  and  turn  aside  the  way 
of  the  meek : and  a man  and  his  father  will 
go  in  unto  the  same  maid,  to  profane  my 
holy  name:  , 

8  And  they  lay  themselves  down  upon  clothes 
laid  to  pledge  by  every  altar,  and  they  drink 
the  wine  of  the  condemned  in  the  house  ot 
their  god.  . ^ 

9  t Yet  destroyed  I the  Amorite  before 
them,  whose  height  was  like  the  height  of 
the  cedars,  and  he  was  strong  as  the  oaks ; 
yet  I destroyed  his  fruit  from  above,  and 
his  roots  from  beneath. 

10  Also  I brought  you  up  from  the  land  of 
Egypt,  and  led  you  forty  years  through  the 
wilderness,  to  possess  the  land  of  the  Amo- 

11  And  I raised  up  of  your  sons  for  proph- 
ets, and  of  your  young  men  for  Nazarites. 
Is  it  not  even  thus,  O ye  children  of  Israel  ? 
saith  the  Lord.  ^ , 

12  But  ye  gave  the  Nazarites  wine  to  drink ; 
and  commanded  the  prophets,  saying,Proph- 
esy  not. 

13  Behold,  I am  pressed  under  you,  as  a cart 
is  pressed  that  is  full  of  sheaves. 

14  Therefore  the  flight  shall  perish  from 
the  swift,  and  the  strong  shall  not  strength- 
en his  force,  neither  shall  the  mighty  deliver 

15  Neither  shall  he  stand  that  handleth  the 
bow ; and  he  that  is  swift  of  foot  shall  not 
deliver  himself : neither  shall  he  that  rideth 
the  horse  deliver  himself. 

16  And  he  that  is  courageous  among  the 
mighty  shall  flee  away  naked  in  that  day, 
saith  the  LorDo 


Ood* 8 judgments  against  IsraeL  AMOS,  V.  Incorrigibleness  of  Israel, 


CHAPTER  III. 

(jod's  judgment  against  Israel, 

Hear  this  word  that  the  Lord  hath 
spoken  ag-ainst  you,  O children  of  Is- 
rael, against  the  whole  family  which  I 
brought  up  from  the  land  of  Egypt,  saying, 
2 You  only  have  I known  of  all  the  families 
of  the  earth  : therefore  I will  punish  you  for 
all  your  iniquities. 

3  Can  two  walk  together,  except  they  be 
agreed  ? 

4  Will  a lion  roar  in  the  forest,  when  he 
hath  no  prey?  will  a young  lion  cry  out  of 
his  den,  if  he  have  taken  nothing? 

5  Can  a bird  fall  in  a snare  upon  the  earth, 
where  no  gin  is  for  him?  shall  one  take  up 
a snare  from  the  earth,  and  have  taken 
nothing  at  all? 

6  Shall  a trumpet  be  blown  in  the  city,  and 
the  people  not  be  afraid  ? shall  there  be  evil 
in  a city,  and  the  Lord  hath  not  done  it  ? 

7  Surely  the  Lord  God  will  do  nothing,  but 
he  revealeth  his  secret  unto  his  servants  the 
prophets. 

8  The  lion  hath  roared,  who  will  not  fear? 
the  Lord  God  hath  spoken,  who  can  but 
prophesy? 

9 1 Publish  in  the  palaces  at  Ashdod,  and  in 
the  palaces  in  the  land  of  Egypt,  and  say. 
Assemble  yourselves  upon  the  mountains  of 
Samaria,  and  behold  the  great  tumults  in 
the  midst  thereof,  and  the  oppressed  in  the 
midst  thereof. 

10  For  they  know  not  to  do  right,  saith  the 
Lord,  who  store  up  violence  and  robbery  in 
their  palaces. 

11  Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  God  ; An 
adversary  there  shall  be  even  round  about 
the  land;  and  he  shall  bring  down  thy 
strength  from  thee,  and  thy  palaces  shall 
be  spoiled. 

12  Thus  saith  the  Lord  ; As  the  shepherd 
taketh  out  of  the  mouth  of  the  lion  two 
legs,  or  a piece  of  an  ear ; so  shall  the  chil- 
dren of  Israel  be  taken  out  that  dwell  in 
Samaria  in  the  corner  of  a bed,  and  in 
Damascus  in  a couch. 

13  Hear  ye,  and  testify  in  the  house  of  Ja- 
cob, saith  the  Lord  God,  the  God  of  hosts, 

14  That,  in  the  day  that  I shall  visit  the 
transgressions  of  Israel  upon  him,  I will  also 
visit  the  altars  of  Beth-el : and  the  horns  of 
the  altar  shall  be  cut  off,  and  fall  to  the 
ground. 

15  And  I will  smite  the  winter  house  with 
the  summer  house ; and  the  houses  of  ivory 
shall  perish,  and  the  great  houses  shall  have 
an  end,  saith  the  Lord. 

CHAPTER  IV. 

Israel  reproved  for  oppression^  d'C, 

Hear  this  word,  ye  kine  of  Bashan,  that 
are  in  the  mountain  of  Samaria,  which 
oppress  the  poor,  which  crush  the  needy, 
which  say  to  their  masters.  Bring,  and  let  us 
drink. 

2  The  Lord  God  hath  sworn  by  his  holiness, 
that,  lo,  the  days  shall  come  upon  you,  that 
he  will  take  you  away  with  hooks,  and  your 
posterity  with  fishhooks. 

3  And  ye  shall  go  out  at  the  breaches,  every 
cow  at  that  which  is  before  her ; and  ye  shall 
oast  them  into  the  palace,  saith  the  LorDo 


4 If  Come  to  Beth-el,  and  transgress ; at  Gil- 
gal  multiply  transgression ; and  bring  your 
sacrifices  every  morning,  and  your  tithes 
after  three  years ; 

5 And  offer  a sacrifice  of  thanksgiving  with 
leaven,  and  proclaim  and  publish  the  free 
offerings:  for  this  liketh  you,  O ye  children 
of  Israel,  saith  the  Lord  God. 

6 t And  I also  have  given  you  cleanness  of 
teeth  in  all  your  cities,  and  want  of  bread  in 
all  your  places:  yet  have  ye  not  returned 
unto  me,  saith  the  Lord. 

7 And  also  I have  withholden  the  rain  from 
you,  when  there  were  yet  three  months  to 
the  harvest:  and  I caused  it  to  rain  upon 
one  city,  and  caused  it  not  to  rain  upon 
another  city:  one  piece  was  rained  upon, 
and  the  piece  whereupon  it  rained  not 
withered. 

8 So  two  or  three  cities  wandered  unto  one 
city,  to  drink  water ; but  they  were  not  sat- 
isfied : yet  have  ye  not  returned  unto  me, 
saith  the  Lord. 

9 I have  smitten  you  with  blasting  and  mil- 
dew: when  your  gardens  and  your  vine- 
yards and  your  fig  trees  and  your  olive 
trees  increased,  the  palmerworm  devoured 
them:  yet  have  ye  not  returned  unto  me, 
saith  the  Lord. 

10  I have  sent  among  you  the  pestilence 
after  the  manner  of  Egypt*:  your  young 
men  have  I slain  with  the  sword,  and  have 
taken  away  your  horses ; and  I have  made 
the  stink  of  your  camps  to  come  up  unto 
your  nostrils : yet  have  ye  not  returned  unto 
me,  saith  the  Lord. 

11 1 have  overthrown  some  of  you,  as  God 
overthrew  Sodom  and  Gomorrah,  and  ye 
were  as  a firebrand  plucked  out  of  the  burn- 
ing: yet  have  ye  not  returned  unto  me, 
saith  the  Lord. 

12  Therefore  thus  will  I do  unto  thee,  O 
Israel : and  because  I will  do  this  unto  thee, 
prepare  to  meet  thy  God,  O Israel. 

13  For,  lo,  he  that  formeth  the  mountains, 
and  createth  the  wind,  and  declareth  unto 
man  what  is  his  thought,  that  maketh  the 
morning  darkness,  and  treadeth  upon  the 
high  places  of  the  earth.  The  Lord,  The 
God  of  hosts,  is  his  name. 

CHAPTER  V. 

An  exhortatio7i  to  repentance. 

Hear  ye  this  word  which  I take  up 
against  you,  even  a lamentation,  O 
house  of  Israel. 

2  The  virgin  of  Israel  is  fallen ; she  shall  no 
more  rise : she  is  forsaken  upon  her  land ; 
there  is  none  to  raise  her  up. 

3  For  thus  saith  the  Lord  God;  The  city 
that  went  out  by  a thousand  shall  leave  a 
hundred,  and  that  which  went  forth  by  a 
hundred  shall  leave  ten,  to  the  house  of  Is- 
rael. 

4  % For  thus  saith  the  Lord  unto  the  house 
of  Israel,  Seek  ye  me,  and  ye  shall  live  : 

5  But  seek  not  Beth-el,  nor  enter  into  Gil- 
gal,  and  pass  not  to  Beer-sheba : for  Gilgal 
shall  surely  go  into  captivity,  and  Beth-el 
shall  come  to  nought. 

6  Seek  the  Lord,  and  ye  shall  live ; lest  he 
break  out  like  fire  in  the  house  of  Joseph, 
and  devour  it,  and  there  he  none  to  quench  it 
in  Beth-eL 


Exhortation  to  repentance. 


AMOS,  VI. 


Israel's  wantonness  plagued. 


7 Ye  who  turn  judg-ment  to  wormwood, 
and  leave  off  righteousness  in  the  earth, 

8 Seek  Mm  that  maketh  the  seven  stars  and 
Orion,  and  turneth  the  shadow  of  death  into 
the  morning,  and  maketh  the  day  dark  with 
night:  that  calleth  for  the  waters  of  the 
sea,  and  poureth  them  out  upon  the  face 
of  the  earth : The  Lord  is  his  name : 

9 That  strengtheneth  the  spoiled  against 

the  strong,  so  that  the  spoiled  shall  come 
against  the  fortress.  , . 

10  They  hate  him  that  rebuketh  in  the 
gate,  and  they  abhor  him  that  speaketh 

^iTl^ralmuch  therefore  as  your  treading  is 
upon  the  poor,  and  ye  take  from  him  bur- 
dens of  wheat ; ye  have  built  houses  of  hewn 
stone,  but  ye  shall  not  dwell  in  them ; ye 
have  planted  pleasant  vineyards,  but  ye 
shall  not  drink  wine  of  them. 

13  For  I know  your  manifold  transgres- 
sions and  your  mighty  sins : they  afflict  the 
just,  they  take  a bribe,  and  they  turn  aside 
the  poor  in  the  gate  from  their  right. 

13  Therefore  the  prudent  shall  keep  silence 
in  that  time ; for  it  is  an  evil  time. 

14  Seek  good,  and  not  evil,  that  ye  may 
live : and  so  the  Lord,  the  God  of  hosts, 
shall  be  with  you,  as  ye  have  spoken. 

15  Hate  the  evil,  and  love  the  good,  and 

establish  judgment  in  the  gate : it  may  be 
that  the  Lord  God  of  hosts  will  be  gracious 
unto  the  remnant  of  Joseph.  , ^ , 

16  Therefore  the  Lord,  the  God  of  hosts, 
the  Lord,  saith  thus;  Wailing  shall  be  in  all 
streets;  and  they  shall  say  in  all  the  high- 
ways, Alas ! alas ! and  they  shall  call  the 
husbandman  to  mourning,  and  such  as  are 
skilful  of  lamentation  to  wailing. 

17  And  in  all  vineyards  shall  be  wailing : 

for  I will  pass  through  thee,  saith  the 
Lord.  , ^ 

18  Woe  unto  you  that  desire  the  day  of  the 
Lord  ! to  what  end  is  it  for  you  ? the  day  of 
the  Lord  is  darkness,  and  not  light. 

19  As  if  a man  did  flee  from  a lion,  and  a 
bear  met  him ; or  went  into  the  house,  and 
leaned  his  hand  on  the  wall,  and  a serpent 

^30  SMI  not  the  day  of  the  Lord  be  dark- 
ness, and  not  light  ? even  very  dark,  and  no 
brightness  in  it  ? „ . ' 

31  1 I hate,  I despise  your  feast  days,  and 
I will  not  smell  in  your  solemn  assem- 
blies. . ^ j 

33  Though  ye  offer  me  burnt  offerings  and 
your  meat  offerings,  I will  not  accept 
neither  will  I regard  the  peace  offerings  of 
your  fat  beasts.  ^ . 

33  Take  thou  away  from  me  the  noise  of 
thy  songs ; for  1 will  not  hear  the  melody  of 
thy  viois. 

34  But  let  judgment  run  down  as  waters, 
and  righteousness  as  a mighty  stream. 

35  Have  ye  offered  unto  me  sacriflces  and 

offerings  in  the  wilderness  forty  years,  O 
house  of  Israel?  , . , i ^ 

36  But  ye  have  borne  the  tabernacle  of 
your  Moloch  and  Chiun  your  images,  the 
star  of  your  god,  which  y<Q  made  to  your- 

37  Therefore  will  I cause  you  to  go  into  cap 
tivity  beyond  Damascus,  saith  the  Lord, 
whose  name  is  The  God  of  hosts. 


CHAPTER  VI. 

Israel's  voluptuousness  threatened. 

WOE  to  them  that  are  at  ease  in  Zion, 
and  trust  in  the  mountain  of  Sama- 
ria, which  are  named  chief  of  the  nations, 
to  whom  the  house  of  Israel  came! 

3 Pass  ye  unto  Calneh,  and  see ; and  from 
thence  go  ye  to  Hamath  the  great : then  go 
down  to  Gath  of  the  Philistines:  be  they 
better  than  these  kingdoms?  or  their  bor- 
der greater  than  your  border? 

3 Ye  that  put  far  away  the  eyil  day,  and 
cause  the  seat  of  violence  to  come  near; 

4 That  lie  upon  beds  of  ivory,  and  stretch 
themselves  upon  their  couches,  and  eat  the 
lambs  out  of  the  flock,  and  the  calves  out 
of  the  midst  of  the  stall ; 

5 That  chant  to  the  sound  of  the  viol,  and 
invent  to  themselves  instruments  of  music, 
like  David; 

6 That  drink  wine  in  bowls,  and  anoint 
themselves  with  the  chief  ointments:  but 
they  are  not  grieved  for  the  affliction  of 
Joseph. 

7 t Therefore  now  shall  they  go  captive 
with  the  first  that  go  captive,  and  the  ban- 
quet of  them  that  stretched  themselves  shall 
be  removed. 

8 The  Lord  God  hath  sworn  by  himself, 
saith  the  Lord  the  God  of  hosts,  I abhor  the 
excellency  of  Jacob,  and  hate  his  palaces : 
therefore  will  I deliver  up  the  city  with  all 
that  is  therein. 

9 And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  if  there  remain 
ten  men  in  one  house,  that  they  shall  die. 

10  And  a man’s  uncle  shall  take  him  up,  and 
he  that  burneiJh  him,  to  bring  out  the  bones 
out  of  the  house,  and  shall  say  unto  him 
that  is  by  the  sides  of  the  house,  Is  there 
yet  any  with  thee?  and  he  shall  say.  No. 
Then  shall  he  say.  Hold  thy  tongue:  for 
we  may  not  make  mention  of  the  name 
of  the  Lord.  , ^ 

11  For,  behold,  the  Lord  commandeth,  and 
he  will  smite  the  great  house  with  breach- 
es, and  the  little  house  with  clefts. 

13  If  Shall  horses  run  upon  the  rock  ? will 
one  plough  there  with  oxen?  for  ye  have 
turned  judgment  into  gall,  and  the  fruit 
of  righteousness  into  hemlock : 

13  Ye  which  rejoice  in  a thing  of  nought, 
which  say.  Have  we  not  taken  to  us  horns 
by  our  own  strength?  , 

l4  But,  behold,  I will  raise  up  against  you  a 
nation,  O house  of  Israel,  saith  the  Lord 
the  God  of  hosts;  and  they  shall  afflict  you 
from  the  entering  in  of  Hamath  unto  the 
river  of  the  wilderness. 

CHAPTER  VII. 

.Judgment  of  the  grasshoppers,  &c, 

Thus  hath  the  Lord  God  shewed  unto 
me ; and,  behold,  he  formed  grasshop- 
pers in  the  beginning  of  the  shooting  up 
of  the  latter  growth ; and,  lo,  it  was  the 
latter  growth  after  the  king’s  mowings. 

3 And  it  came  to  pass,  that  when  they  had 
made  an  end  of  eating  the  grass  of  the  land, 
then  I said,  O Lord  God,  forgive,  I beseech 
thee:  by  whom  shall  Jacob  arise?  for  he  is 

^?The  Lord  repented  for  this ; It  shall  not 
be,  saith  the  Lord, 


Reieetton  of  Israel  twified.  AMOS,  IX.  Oppressvm  u re„r<jvea. 


4 1 Thus  hath  the  Lord  God  shewed  unto 
me:  and,  behold,  the  Lord  God  called  to 
(contend  by  fire,  and  it  devoured  the  g-reat 
deep,  and  did  eat  up  a part. 

5 Then  said  I,  O Lord  God,  cease,  T beseech 
thee:  by  whom  shall  Jacob  arise?  for  he  is 
small. 

« The  Lord  repented  for  this : This  also 
shall  not  be,  saith  the  Lord  God. 

7 t Thus  he  shewed  me:  and,  behold,  the 
Lord  stood  upon  a wall  made  by  a plumb- 
line,  with  a plumbline  in  his  hand. 

8 And  the  Lord  said  unto  me,  Amos,  what 
seestthou?  And  I said,  A plumbline.  Then 
said  the  Lord,  Behold,  I will  set  a plumbline 
in  the  midst  of  my  people  Israel : I will  not 
again  pass  by  them  any  more: 

9 And  the  high  places  of  Isaac  shall  be  deso- 
late, and  the  sanctuaries  of  Israel  shall  be 
laid  waste;  and  I will  rise  against  the  house 
of  Jeroboam  with  the  sword. 

10  1 Then  Amaziah  the  priest  of  Beth-el 
sent  to  Jeroboam  king  of  Israel,  saying, 
Amos  hath  conspired  against  thee  in  the 
midst  of  the  house  of  Israel : the  land  is  not 
able  to  bear  all  his  words. 

11  For  thus  Amos  saith,  Jeroboam  shall  die 
by  the  sword,  and  Israel  shall  surely  be  led 
away  captive  out  of  their  own  land. 

12  Also  Amaziah  said  unto  Amos,  O thou 
seer,  go,  flee  thee  away  into  the  land  of  Ju- 

and  there  eat  bread,  and  prophesy  there  : 
XI  , prophesy  not  again  any  more  at 
Beth-el : fpr  it  is  the  king’s  chapel,  and  it  is 
the  king  s court. 

14  IF  Then  answered  Amos,  and  said  to 
x^maziah,  I was  no  prophet,  neither  was  I a 
prophet’s  son ; but  I was  a herdman,  and  a 
gatherer  of  sycamore  fruit : 

15  And  the  Lord  took  me  as  I followed  the 
flock,  and  the  Lord  said  unto  me.  Go,  proph- 
esy unto  my  people  Israel. 

16  t Now  therefore  hear  thou  the  word  of 
the  Lord  : Thou  sayest.  Prophesy  not  against 
Israel,  and  drop  not  thy  word  against  the 
house  of  Isaac. 

17  Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  ; Thy  wife 
shall  be  a harlot  in  the  city,  and  thy  sons  and 
ohy  daughters  shall  fall  by  the  sword,  and 

divided  by  line;  and  thou 
Shalt  die  in  a polluted  land : and  Israel  shaU 
surely  go  into  captivity  forth  of  his  land. 


CHAPTER  VIII. 

Israel’s  end  typified. 

Thus  hath  the  Lord  God  shewed  unto  me : 

hnd  behold  a basket  of  summer  fruit. 

2 And  he  said,  Amo^  what  seestthou ? And 
I said,  A basket  of  summer  fruit.  Then 
said  the  Lord  unto  me.  The  end  is  come 
upon  my  people  of  Israel;  I will  not  again 
pass  by  them  any  more. 

3 And  the  songs  of  the  temple  shall  be  howl- 
I^ord  God  : there 
shall  he  manj''  dead  bodies  in  every  place  • 
they  shall  cast  them  forth  with  silence 
4 IF  Hear  this,  O ye  that  swallow  up  the 
needy,  even  to  make  the  poor  of  the  land 
to  fail, 

5 Saying,  "When  will  the  new  moon  be  gone, 
that  we  may  sell  corn  ? and  the  sabbath,^  that 
we  may  set  forth  wheat,  making  the  ephah 
small,  and  the  shekel  great,  and  falsifying 
the  balances  by  deceit? 


b lhat  we  may  buy  the  poor  for  silver,  and 
the  needy  for  a pair  of  shoes ; yea,  and  sell 
the  reluse  of  the  wheat? 


7 The  Lord  hath  sworn  by  the  excellency 
of  Jacob,  Surely  I will  never  forget  any  of 
their  works. 


8 Shall  not  the  land  tremble  for  this,  and 
every  one  mourn  that  dwelleth  therein 
rise  up  wholly  as  a flood  ; and  it 
shall  be  cast  out  and  drowned,  as  by  the 
flood  of  Egypt. 

it  shall  come  to  pass  in  that  day, 
saith  the  Lord  God,  that  I will  cause  the 
sun  to  go  down  at  noon,  and  I will  darken 
the  earth  in  the  clear  day : 

10  And  I will  turn  your  feasts  into  mourn- 

your  songs  into  lamentation ; 
and  I will  bring  up  sackcloth  upon  all  loins, 
and  baldness  upon  every  head;  and  I will 
make  it  as  the  mourning  of  an  only  son,  and 
the  end  thereof  as  a bitter  da3^ 

11  IF  Behold,  the  days  come,  saith  the  Lord 
God,  that  I will  send  a famine  in  the  land, 
not  a famine  of  bread,  nor  a thirst  for  wa- 
ter, but  of  hearing  the  words  of  the  Lord  : 

12  And  they  shall  wander  from  sea  to  sea, 
and  from  the  north  even  to  the  east,  they 
shall  run  to  and  fro  to  seek  the  word  of  the 
Lord,  and  shall  not  find  it. 

13  In  that  day  shall  the  fair  virgins  and 
young  men  faint  for  thirst. 

14  They  that  swear  by  the  sin  of  Samaria, 
and  say.  Thy  god,  O Ban,  liveth ; and,  The 
manner  of  Beer-sheba  liveth;  even  they 
shall  fall,  and  never  rise  up  again. 


CHAPTER  IX. 

Certainty  of  Israels  desolation. 

I SAW  the  Lord  standing  upon  the  altar 
and  he  said.  Smite  the  lintel  of  the  door 
that  the  posts  may  shake : and  cut  them  in 
the  head,  all  of  them  ; and  1 will  slay  the  last 
of  them  with  the  sword : he  that  fleeth  of 
away,  and  he  that  escap- 
eth  of  them  shall  not  be  delivered. 

2 Though  they  dig  into  hell,  thence  shall 
mine  hand  take  them ; though  they  climb  up 
to  heaven,  thence  will  I bring  them  down  : 

3 And  though  they  hide  themselves  in  the 
top  of  Carmel,  I will  search  and  take  them 
out  thence ; and  though  they  be  hid  from 
my  sight  in  the  bottom  of  the  sea,  thence 
will  I command  the  serpent,  and  he  shall 
bite  them: 

4 And  though  they  go  into  captivity  before 
their  enemies,  thence  will  I command  the 
sword,  and  it  shall  slay  them : and  I will  set 
mine  eyes  upon  them  for  evil,  and  not  for 
good. 

5 And  the  Lord  God  of  hosts  is  he  that 
toucheth  the  land,  and  it  shall  melt,  and  all 
that  dwell  therein  shall  mourn : and  it  shall 
rise  up  wholly  like  a flood;  and  shall  be 
drowned,  as  by  the  flood  of  Egypt. 

6 It  is  he  that  buildeth  his  stories  in  the 
heaven,  and  hath  founded  his  troop  in  the 
earth ; he  that  calleth  for  the  waters  of  the 
sea,  and  poureth  them  out  upon  the  face  of 
the  earth : The  Lord  is  his  name. 

7 Are  ye  not  as  children  of  the  Ethiopians 
unto  me,  O children  of  Israel?  saith  the 
Lord.  Have  not  I brought  up  Israel  out 
of  the  land  of  Egypt?  and  the  Philistines 
from  Caphtor,  and  the  Syrians  from  Kir? 

m 


OBADIAH. 


The  destruction  of  Edonio 

8 Behold,  the  eyes  of  the  Lord  God  arc 

upon  the  sinful  kingdom,  and  I will  destroy 
it  from  off  the  face  of  the  earth ; saving 
that  I will  not  utterly  destroy  the  house  ot 
Jacob,  saith  the  Lord.  , t n 0-4^+ 

9 For,  lo,  I will  command,  and  I will  sift  the 
bouse  of  Israel  among  all  nations,  hke  as 
corn  is  sifted  in  a sieve,  yet  shall  not  the 
least  grain  fall  upon  the  earth. 

10  All  the  sinners  of  my  people  shall  die  by 

the  sword,  which  say.  The  evil  shall  not 
overtake  nor  prevent  us.  ..  4. 

11  If  In  that  day  will  I raise  up  the  taber- 

nacle of  David  that  is  fallen,  and  close  up 
the  breaches  thereof ; and  I will  raise  up 
his  ruins,  and  I will  build  it  as  in  the  days 
of  old:  - 

13  That  they  may  possess  the  remnant  ot 


The  salvation  of  Jacob- 

Edom,  and  of  all  the  heathen,  which  are 
called  by  my  name,  saith  the  Lord  that 
doeth  this.  _ 

13  Behold,  the  days  come,  saith  the  Lord. 
that  the  ploughman  shall  overtake  the  reap- 
er, and  the  treader  of  grapes  him  that 
soweth  seed ; and  the  mountains  shall  drop 
sweet  wine,  and  all  the  hills  shall  melt. 

14  And  I will  bring  again  the  captivity  of 

my  people  of  Israel,  and  they  shall  build 
the  waste  cities,  and  inhabit  them  ; and  they 
shall  plant  vineyards,  and  drink  the  wine 
thereof;  they  shall  also  make  gardens,  and 
eat  the  fruit  of  them.  , . , ^ 

15  And  I will  plant  them  upon  their  land, 
and  they  shall  no  more  be  pulled  up  out  ot 
their  land  which  I have  given  them,  saith 
the  Lord  thy  God. 


OBADIAH. 


The  destruction  of  Edom^  <fec. 

The  vision  of  Obadiah.  Thus  saith  the 
Lord  God  concerning  Edom ; We  have 
heard  a rumour  from  the  Lord,  and  an  am- 
bassador is  sent  among  the  heathen.  Arise 
ve,  and  let  us  rise  up  against  her  in  battle. 

2  Behold,  I have  made  thee  small  among 
the  heathen : thou  art  greatly  despised. 

3  t The  pride  of  thine  heart  hath  deceived 
thee,  thou  that  dwellest  in  the  clefts  of  the 
rock,  whose  habitation  is  high ; that  saith  in 
his  heart.  Who  shall  bring  me  down  to  the 
o’Y'ound? 

4  Though  thou  exalt  thyself  as  the  eagle, 
and  though  thou  set  thy  nest  among  the 
stars,  thence  will  I bring  thee  down,  saith 
the  Lord.  , . , 

5  If  thieves  came  to  thee,  if  robbers  by 
night,  (how  art  thou  cut  off!)  would  they 
not  have  stolen  till  they  had  enough  ? 
grapegatherers  came  to  thee,  would  they 
not  leave  some  grapes? 

6  How  are  the  things  of  Esau  searched  out  I 
how  are  his  hidden  things  sought  up ! 

7  All  the  men  of  thy  confederacy  have 
brought  thee  even  to  the  border : the  men 
that  were  at  peace  with  thee  have  Received 
thee,  and  prevailed  against  thee;  they  that 
eat  thy  bread  have  laid  a wound  under  thee : 
there  is  none  understanding  in  him. 

8  Shall  I not  in  that  day,  saith  the  lord, 
even  destroy  the  wise  men  out  of  Edom, 
and  understanding  out  of  the  mount  ot 

^'"Tnd  thy  mighty  men,  O Teman,  shall  be 
dismayed,  to  the  end  that  every  one  ot  the 
mount  of  Esau  may  be  cut  off  by  slaughter. 
10  *11  For  thy  violence  against  thy  broUier 
Jacob  shame  shall  cover  thee,  and  thou  shalt 
be  cut  off  for  ever.  . ^ 

11  In  the  day  that  thou  stoodest  on  the 
other  side,  in  the  day  that  the  strangers  car- 
ried away  captive  his  forces,  and  foreigners 
entered  into  his  gates,  and  cast  lots  upon 
Jerusalem,  even  thou  wast  as  one  of  them. 
12  But  thou  shouldest  not  have  looked  on 
the  day  of  thy  brother  in  the  day  that  he 
5^ 


became  a stranger;  neither  shouldest  thou 
have  rejoiced  over  the  children  of  Judah 
in  the  day  of  their  destruction;  neither 
shouldest  thou  have  spoken  proudly  in  the 
day  of  distress.  ^ ^ ^ • x 

13  Thou  shouldest  not  have  entered  into 

the  gate  of  my  people  in  the  day  of  their  ca- 
lamity ; yea,  thou  shouldest  not  have  looked 
on  their  affliction  in  the  day  of  their  calam- 
ity, nor  have  laid  hands  on  thei^  substance 
in  the  day  of  their  calamity ; , ^ 

14  Neither  shouldest  thou  have  stood  in  the 
crossway,  to  cut  off  those  of  his  that  did  es- 
cape ; neither  shouldest  thou  have  delivered 
up  those  of  his  that  did  remain  in  the  day  ot 

^is^Fo^r’the  day  of  the  Lord  is  near  upon 
all  the  heathen : as  thou  hast  done,  it  shall 
be  done  unto  thee  : thy  reward  shall  return 
upon  thine  own  head. 

16  For  as  ye  have  drunk  upon  my  holy 
mountain,  so  shall  all  the  heathen  drink  con- 
tinually; yea,  they  shall  drink,  and  they 
shall  swallow  down,  and  they  shall  be  as 
though  they  had  not  been. 

17  1 But  upon  mount  Zion  shall  be  deliv^- 
ance,  and  there*  shall  be  holiness  ; and  the 
house  of  Jacob  shall  possess  their  posses- 

^is^And  the  house  of  Jacob  shall  be  a 
and  the  house  of  Joseph  a flame,  and  the 
house  of  Esau  for  stubble,  and  they  shall 
kindle  in  them,  and  devour  theni;  and  there 
shall  not  be  any  remaining  of  the  house  01 
Esau ; for  the  Lord  hath  spoken  it. 

19  And  they  of  the  south  shall  possess  the 
mount  of  Esau;  and  they  of  the  Plam,  the 
Philistines:  and  they  shall  possess  the  fields 
of  Ephraim,  and  the  fields  of  Sapaaria : and 
Benjamin  shall  possess  Gilead. 

20  And  the  captivity  of  this  host  of  the  chil- 
dren of  Israel  shall  possess  that  of  the  oa- 
naanites,  even  unto  Zarephath  ; and  the  cap- 
tivity of  Jerusalem,  which  in  Sepharad, 
shall  possess  the  cities  of  the  south. 

21  And  saviours  shall  come  up  on  «iount 
Zion  to  judge  the  mount  of  Esau ; and  the 
kingdom  shall  be  the  Lord’So 


JONAH. 


CHAPTER  I. 

JonaWs  commission  to  Nineveh, 

NOW  the  word  of  the  Lord  came  unto  Jo- 
nah the  son  of  Amittai,  saying, 

2  Arise,  go  to  Nineveh,  that  great  city,  and 
cry  against  it ; for  their  wickedness  is  come 
up  before  me. 

3  But  Jonah  rose  up  to  flee  unto  Tarshish 
from  the  presence  of  the  Lord,  and  went 
down  to  Joppa ; and  he  found  a ship  going 
to  Tarshish : so  he  paid  the  fare  thereof,  and 
went  down  into  it,  to  go  with  them  unto  Tar- 
shish from  the  presence  of  the  Lord. 

4  t But  the  Lord  sent  out  a great  wind  in- 
to the  sea,  and  there  was  a mighty  tempest 
in  the  sea,  so  that  the  ship  was  like  to  be 
broken. 

5  Then  the  mariners  were  afraid,  and  cried 
every  man  unto  his  god,  and  cast  forth  the 
wares  that  ivere  in  the  ship  into  the  sea,  to 
lighten  it  of  them.  But  Jonah  was  gone 
down  into  the  sides  of  the  ship ; and  he  lay, 
and  was  fast  asleep. 

6  So  the  shipmaster  came  to  him,  and  said 
unto  him.  What  meanest  thou,  O sleeper? 
arise,  call  upon  thy  God,  if  so  be  that  God 
will  think  upon  us,  that  we  perish  not. 

7  And  they  said  every  one  to  his  fellow, 
Come,  and  let  us  cast  lots,  that  we  may  know 
for  whose  cause  this  evil  is  upon  us.  So 
they  cast  lots,  and  the  lot  fell  upon  Jonah. 

8  Then  said  they  unto  him.  Tell  us,  we  pray 
thee,  for  whose  cause  this  evil  is  upon  us ; 
What  is  thine  occupation  ? and  whence  com- 
est  thou  ? what  is  thy  country  ? and  of  what 
people  art  thou  ? 

9  And  he  said  unto  them,  I am  a Hebrew ; 
and  I fear  the  Lord,  the  God  of  heaven, 
which  hath  made  the  sea  and  the  dry  land. 

10  Then  were  the  men  exceedingly  afraid, 
and  said  unto  him.  Why  hast  thou  done 
this?  For  the  men  knew  that  he  fled  from 
the  presence  of  the  Lord,  because  he  had 
told  them. 

11 1 Then  said  they  unto  him.  What  shall 
we  do  unto  thee,  that  the  sea  may  be  calm 
unto  us?  for  the  sea  wrought,  and  was  tem- 
pestuous. 

13  And  he  said  unto  them.  Take  me  up,  and 
cast  me  forth  into  the  sea ; so  shall  the  sea 
be  calm  unto  you : for  I know  that  for  my 
sake  this  great  tempest  is  upon  you. 

13  Nevertheless  the  men  rowed  hard  to 
bring  it  to  the  land;  but  they  could  not; 
for  the  sea  wrought,  and  was  tempestuous 
against  them. 

14  Wherefore  they  cried  unto  the  Lord, 
and  said.  We  beseech  thee,  O Lord,  we  be- 
seech thee,  let  us  not  perish  for  this  man’s 
life,  and  lay  not  upon  us  innocent  blood : for 
thou,  O Lord,  hast  done  as  it  pleased  thee. 
15  So  they  took  up  Jonah,  and  cast  him 
forth  iifto  the  sea : and  the  sea  ceased  from 
her  raging. 

16  Then  the  men  feared  the  Lord  exceed- 
ingly, and  offered  a sacrifice  unto  the  Lord, 
and  made  vows. 

17  t Now  the  Lord  had  prepared  a great 
fish  to  swallow  up  Jonah,  And  Jonah  was 


in  the  belly  of  the  fish  three  days  and  three 
nights. 

CHAPTER  II. 

Jonah*s  prayer  and  deliverance. 

Then  Jonah  prayed  unto  the  Lord  his 
God  out  of  the  fish’s  belly, 

3  And  said,  I cried  by  reason  of  mine  afflic- 
tion unto  the  Lord,  and  he  heard  me ; out 
of  the  belly  of  hell  cried  I,  and  thou  heard- 
est  my  voice. 

3  For  thou  hadst  cast  me  into  the  deep,  in 
the  midst  of  the  seas;  and  the  floods  com- 
passed me  about:  all  thy  billows  and  thy 
waves  passed  over  me. 

4  Then  I said,  I am  cast  out  of  thy  sight ; 
yet  I will  look  again  toward  thy  holy  tem- 
ple. 

5  The  waters  compassed  me  about,  even  to 
the  soul ; the  depth  closed  me  round  about, 
the  weeds  were  wrapped  about  my  head. 

6  I went  down  to  the  bottoms  of  the  mount- 
ains; the  earth  with  her  bars  was  about 
me  for  ever ; yet  hast  thou  brought  up  my 
life  from  corruption,  O Lord  my  God. 

7  When  my  soul  fainted  within  me  I re- 
membered the  Lord  : and  my  prayer  came 
in  unto  thee,  into  thine  holy  temple. 

8  They  that  observe  lying  vanities  forsake 
their  own  mercy. 

9  But  I will  sacrifice  unto  thee  with  the 
voice  of  thanksgiving ; I will  pay  that  that 
I have  vowed.  Salvation  is  of  the  Lord. 

10  IT  And  the  Lord  spake  unto  the  fish,  and 
it  vomited  out  Jonah  upon  the  dry  land. 

CHAPTER  III. 

The  Ninevites  repent, 

AND  the  word  of  the  Lord  came  unto 
Xa.  Jonah  the  second  time,  saying, 

3 Arise,  go  unto  Nineveh,  that  great  city, 
and  preach  unto  it  the  preaching  that  I bid 
thee. 

3 So  Jonah  arose,  and  went  unto  Nineveh, 
according  to  the  word  of  the  Lord.  Now 
Nineveh  was  an  exceeding  great  city  of 
three  days’  journey. 

4  And  Jonah  began  to  enter  into  the  city  a 
day’s  journey,  and  he  cried,  and  said.  Yet 
forty  days,  and  Nineveh  shall  be  over- 
thrown. 

5  t So  the  people  of  Nineveh  believed  God, 
and  proclaimed  a fast,  and  put  on  sackcloth, 
from  the  greatest  of  them  even  to  the  least 
of  them. 

6  For  word  came  unto  the  king  of  Nineveh, 
and  he  arose  from  his  throne,  and  he  laid 
his  robe  from  him,  and  covered  him  with 
sackcloth,  and  sat  in  ashes. 

7  And  he  caused  it  to  be  proclaimed  and 
published  through  Nineveh  by  the  decree 
of  the  king  and  his  nobles,  saying.  Let 
neither  man  nor  beast,  herd  nor  flock,  taste 
any  thing:  let  them  not  feed,  nor  drink 
water ; 

8  But  let  man  and  beast  be  covered  with 
sackcloth,  and  cry  mightily  unto  God : yea, 
let  them  turn  every  one  from  his  evil  way, 
and  from  the  violence  that  is  in  their  hands. 
9 Who  can  tell  if  God  will  turn  and  repent, 
597 


God's  wrath  against  idolatry/^  MICAH,  lo  oppression^  and  inoustice. 


and  turn  away  from  his  fierce  ang-er,  that 
we  perish  not? 

10  t And  God  saw  their  works,  that  they 
turned  from  their  evil  way;  and  God  re- 
pented of  the  evil,  that  he  had  said  that  he 
would  do  unto  them;  and  he  did  it  not. 

CHAPTER  IV. 

Jonah  repineth  at  God's  mercy, 

But  it  displeased  Jonah  exceedingly,  and 
he  was  very  angry. 

2  And  he  prayed  unto  the  Lord,  and  said, 
I pray  thee,  O Lord,  was  not  this  my  saying, 
when  I was  yet  in  my  country  ? Therefore 
I fled  before  unto  Tarshish : for  I knew  that 
thou  art  a gracious  God,  and  merciful,  slow 
to  anger,  and  of  great  kindness,  and  repent- 
est  thee  of  the  evil. 

3  Therefore  now,  O Lord,  take,  I beseech 
thee,  my  life  from  me ; for  it  is  better  for 
me  to  die  than  to  live. 

4  t Then  said  the  Lord,  Doest  thou  well  to 
be  angry  ? 

5  So  Jonah  went  out  of  the  city,  and  sat  on 
the  east  side  of  the  city,  and  there  made  him 
a booth,  and  sat  under  it  in  the  shadow,  till 
he  might  see  what  would  become  of  the  city. 


6 And  the  Lord  God  prepared  a gourd, 
and  made  it  to  come  up  over  Jonah,^hat  it 
might  be  a shadow  over  his  head,  to  deliver 
him  from  his  grief.  So  Jonah  was  exceed- 
ing glad  of  the  gourd. 

7 But  God  prepared  a worm  when  the 
morning  rose  the  next  day,  and  it  smote 
the  gourd  that  it  withered. 

8 And  it  came  to  pass,  when  the  sun  did 
arise,  that  God  prepared  a vehement  east 
wind;  and  the  sun  beat  upon  the  head  of 
Jonah,  that  he  fainted,  and  wished  in  him- 
self to  die,  and  said.  It  is  better  for  me  to 
die  than  to  live. 

9 And  God  said  to  Jonah,  Doest  thou  well 
to  be  angry  for  the  gourd?  And  he  said, 
I do  well  to  be  angry,  even  unto  death. 

10  Then  said  the  Lord,  Thou  hast  had  pity 
on  the  gourd,  for  the  which  thou  hast  not 
laboured,  neither  madest  it  grow;  which 
came  up  in  a night,  and  perished  in  a 
night : 

11  And  should  not  I spare  Nineveh,  that 
great  city,  wherein  are  more  than  sixscore 
thousand  persons  that  cannot  discern  be- 
tween their  right  hand  and  their  left  hand ; 
and  also  much  cattle? 


MICAH. 


CHAPTER  I. 

God's  wrath  against  Jacob, 

The  word  of  the  Lord  that  came  to  Mi- 
cah  the  Morasthite  in  the  days  of  J otham, 
Ahaz,  and  Hezekiah,  kings  of  Judah,  which 
he  saw  concerning  Samaria  and  Jerusalem. 
3 Hear,  all  ye  people;  hearken,  O earth, 
and  all  that  therein  is:  and  let  the  Lord 
God  be  witness  against  you,  the  Lord  from 
his  holy  temple. 

^ 3 For,  behold,  the  Lord  cometh  forth  out 
of  his  place,  and  will  come  down,  and  tread 
upon  the  high  places  of  the  earth. 

4  And  the  mountains  shall  be  molten  un- 
der him,  and  the  valleys  shall  be  cleft,  as 
wax  before  the  fire,  and  as  the  waters  that 
are  poured  down  a steep  place. 

5  For  the  transgression  of  Jacob  is  all  this, 
and  for  the  sins  of  the  house  of  Israel. 
What  is  the  transgression  of  Jacob  ? Is  it 
not  Samaria  ? and  what  are  the  high  places 
of  Judah?  are  they  not  Jerusalem? 

6  Therefore  I will  make  Samaria  as  a heap 
of  the  field,  and  as  plantings  of  a vineyard : 
and  I will  pour  down  the  stones  thereof  in- 
to the  valley,  and  I will  discover  the  foun- 
dations thereof. 

7  And  all  the  graven  images  thereof  shall 
be  beaten  to  pieces,  and  all  the  hires  there- 
of shall  be  burned  with  the  fire,  and  all  the 
idols  thereof  will  I lay  desolate : for  she 
gathered  it  of  the  hire  of  a harlot,  and  they 
shall  return  to  the  hire  of  a harlot. 

8  Therefore  I will  wail  and  howl,  I will  go 
stripped  and  naked ; I will  make  a wailing 
like  the  dragons,  and  mourning  as  the  owls. 
9 For  her  wound  is  incurable;  for  it  is 
come  unto  Judah  ; he  is  come  unto  the  gate 
of  my  people,  even  to  Jerusalem. 

10 1 Declare  ye  it  not  at  Gath,  weep  ye  not 
698 


at  all : in  the  house  of  Aphrah  roll  thyself 
in  the  dust. 

11  Pass  ye  away,  thou  inhabitant  of  Saphir, 
having  thy  shame  naked:  the  inhabitant 
of  Zaanan  came  not  forth  in  the  mourning 
of  Beth-ezel;  he  shall  receive  of  you  his 
standing. 

12  For  the  inhabitant  of  Maroth  waited 
carefully  for  good:  but  evil  came  down 
from  the  Lord  unto  the  gate  of  Jerusalem. 

13  O thou  inhabitant  of  Lachish,  bind  the 
chariot  to  the  swift  beast : she  is  the  begin- 
ning of  the  sin  to  the  daughter  of  Zion  : f9r 
the  transgressions  of  Israel  were  found  in 
thee. 

14  Therefore  shalt  thou  give  presents  to 
Moresheth-gath : the  houses  of  Achzib  shall 
be  a lie  to  the  kings  of  Israel. 

15  Yet  will  I bring  an  heir  unto  thee,  O in- 
habitant of  Mareshah : he  shall  come  unto 
Adullam  the  glory  of  Israel. 

16  Make  thee  bald,  and  poll  thee  for  thy 
delicate  children;  enlarge  thy  baldness  as 
the  eagle ; for  they  are  gone  into  captivity 
from  thee. 

CHAPTER  II. 


Against  oppression,  injustice,  See. 

WOE  to  them  that  devise  iniquity,  and 
work  evil  upon  their  bedsl  when  the 
morning  is  light,  they  practise  it,  because  it 
is  in  the  power  of  their  hand. 

2 And  they  covet  fields,  and  take  them  by 
violence;  and  houses,  and  take  thereaway : 
so  they  oppress  a man  and  his  house,  even  a 
man  and  his  heritage.  ^ 

3 Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  ; Behold, 
against  this  family  do  I devise  an  evil,  from 
which  ye  shall  not  remove  your  necks ; nei- 
ther shall  ye  go  haughtily : for  this  time  is 
evil. 


Falsehood  of  the  prophets,  MICAH,  IV.  Restoratiori  of  the  church. 


4 1 In  that  day  shall  one  take  up  a parable 
against  you,  and  lament  with  a doleful  lam- 
entation, and  say,  We  be  utterly  spoiled: 
he  hath  changed  the  portion  of  my  people  : 
how  hath  he  removed  it  from  me ! turning 
away  he  hath  divided  our  fields. 

5 Therefore  thou  shalt  have  none  that  shall 
cast  a cord  by  lot  in  the  congregation  of  the 
Lord. 

6 Prophesy  ye  not,  say  they  to  them  that 
prophesy : they  shall  not  prophesy  to  them, 
that  they  shall  not  take  shame. 

7 f O thou  that  art  named  The  house  of  Ja- 
cob, is  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord  straitened? 
are  these  his  doings?  do  not  my  words  do 
good  to  him  that  walketh  uprightly? 

8 Even  of  late  my  people  is  risen  up  as  an 
enemy:  ye  pull  off  the  robe  with  the  gar- 
ment from  them  that  pass  by  securely  as 
men  averse  from  war. 

9 The  women  of  my  people  have  ye  cast 
out  from  their  pleasant  houses ; from  their 
children  have  ye  taken  away  my  glory  for 
ever. 

10  Arise  ye,  and  depart;  for  this  is  not  your 
rest : because  it  is  polluted,  it  shall  destroy 
you,  even  with  a sore  destructmn. 

11  If  a man  walking  in  the  spmit  and  false- 
hood do  lie,  saying,  I will  prophesy  unto 
thee  of  wine  and  of  strong  drink ; he  shall 
even  be  the  prophet  of  this  people. 

13  IF  I will  surely  assemble,  O Jacob,  all  of 
thee ; I will  surely  gather  the  remnant  of 
Israel ; I will  put  them  together  the  sheep 
of  Bozrah,  as  the  flock  in  the  midst  of  their 
fold : they  shall  make  great  noise  by  reason 
of  the  multitude  of  men. 

13  The  breaker  is  come  up  before  them : 
they  have  broken  up,  and  have  passed 
through  the  gate,  and  are  gone  out  by  it ; 
and  their  king  shall  pass  before  them,  and 
the  Lord  on  the  head  of  them. 

CHAPTER  III. 

The  cruelty  of  the  princes,  &c. 

AND  I said.  Hear,  I pray  you,  O heads  of 
xA  Jacob,  and  ye  princes  of  the  house  of 
Israel ; Is  it  not  for  you  to  know  judgment? 
3 Who  hate  the  good,  and  love  the  evil; 
who  pluck  off  their  skin  from  off  them,  and 
their  flesh  from  off  their  bones ; 

3 Who  also  eat  the  flesh  of  my  people,  and 
flay  their  skin  from  off  them;  and  they 
break  their  bones,  and  chop  them  in  pieces, 
as  for  the  pot,  and  as  flesh  within  the 
caldron. 

4 Then  shall  they  cry  unto  the  Lord,  but 
he  will  not  hear  them : he  will  even  hide  his 
face  from  them  at  that  time,  as  they  have 
behaved  themselves  ill  in  their  doings. 

5 IF  Thus  saith  the  Lord  concerning  the 
prophets  that  make  my  people  err,  that  bite 
with  their  teeth,  and  cry.  Peace;  and  he 
that  putteth  not  into  their  mouths,  they 
even  prepare  war  against  him: 

6 Therefore  night  shall  be  unto  you,  that  ye 
shall  not  have  a vision ; and  it  shall  be  dark 
unto  you,  that  ye  shall  not  divine ; and  the 
sun  shall  go  down  over  the  prophets,  and 
the  day  shall  be  dark  over  them. 

7 Then  shall  the  seers  be  ashamed,  and  the 
diviners  confounded:  yea,  they  shall  all 
cover  their  lips;  for  there  is  no  answer  of 
God. 


8 1 But  truly  I am  full  of  power  by  the 
Spirit  of  the  Lord,  and  of  judgment,  and 
of  might,  to  declare  unto  Jacob  his  trans- 
gression, and  to  Israel  his  sin. 

9 Hear  this,  I pray  you,  ye  heads  of  the 
house  of  Jacob,  and  printces  of  the  house  of 
Israel,  that  abhor  judgment,  and  pervert  all 
equity. 

10  They  build  up  Zion  with  blood,  and  Jeru- 
salem with  iniquity. 

11  The  heads  thereof  judge  for  reward,  and 
the  priests  thereof  teach  for  hire,  and  the 
prophets  thereof  divine  for  money : yet  will 
they  lean  upon  the  Lord,  and  say.  Is  not 
the  Lord  among  us?  none  evil  can  come 
upon  us. 

13  Therefore  shall  Zion  for  your  sake  be 
ploughed  as  a field,  and  Jerusalem  shall  be- 
come heaps,  and  the  mountain  of  the  house 
as  the  high  places  of  the  forest. 

CHAPTER  lY. 

Establishment  of  Christ’s  kingdom, 

But  in  the  last  days  it  shall  come  to  pass, 
that  the  mountain  of  the  house  of  the 
Lord  shall  be  established  in  the  top  of  the 
mountains,  and  it  shall  be  exalted  above  the 
hills ; and  people  shall  flow  unto  it. 

3 And  many  nations  shall  come,  and  say. 
Come,  and  let  us  go  up  to  the  mountain  of 
the  Lord,  and  to  the  house  of  the  God  of 
Jacob ; and  he  wiU  teach  us  of  his  ways,  and 
’we  will  walk  in  his  paths:  for  the  law  shall 
go  forth  of  Zion,  and  the  word  of  the  Lord 
from  Jerusalem. 

3 IF  And  he  shall  judge  among  many  people, 
and  rebuke  strong  nations  afar  off;  and 
they  shall  beat  their  swords  into  plough- 
shares, and  their  spears  into  pruninghooks : 
nation  shall  not  lift  up  a sword  against  na- 
tion, neither  shall  they  learn  war  any  more. 
4 But  they  shall  sit  every  man  under  his 
vine  and  under  his  fig  tree ; and  none  shall 
make  them  afraid:  for  the  mouth  of  the 
Lord  of  hosts  hath  spoken  it. 

5  For  all  people  will  walk  every  one  in  the 
name  of  his  god,  and  we  will  walk  in  the 
name  of  the  Lord  our  God  for  ever  and 
ever. 

6  In  that  day,  saith  the  Lord,  will  I assem- 
ble her  that  halteth,  and  I will  gather  her 
that  is  driven  out,  and  her  that  I have 
afflicted ; 

7  And  I will  make  her  that  halted  a rem- 
nant, and  her  that  was  cast  far  off  a strong 
nation : and  the  Lord  shall  reigm  over  them 
in  mount  Zion  from  henceforth,  even  for 
ever. 

8  IF  And  thou,  O tower  of  the  flock,  the 
strong  hold  of  the  daughter  of  Zion,  unto 
thee  shall  it  come,  even  the  first  dominion ; 
the  kingdom  shall  come  to  the  daughter  of 
Jerusalem. 

9  Now  why  dost  thou  cry  out  aloud  ? is  there 
no  king  in  thee  ? is  thy  counsellor  perished  ? 
for  pangs  have  taken  thee  as  a woman  in 
travail. 

10  Be  in  pain,  and  labour  to  bring  forth,  O 
daughter  of  Zion,  like  a woman  in  travail : 
for  now  shalt  thou  go  forth  out  of  the  city, 
and  thou  shalt  dwell  in  the  field,  and  thou 
shalt  go  even  to  Babylon ; there  shalt  thou 
be  delivered ; there  the  Lord  shall  redeem 
thee  from  the  hand  of  thine  enemies, 

599 


ChrisVs  kingdom  and  conquest,  MICAH,  V,  Israel's  injustice  and  idolatry. 


11  t Now  also  many  nations  are  gathered 
against  thee,  that  say.  Let  her  be  defiled, 
and  let  our  eye  look  upon  Zion. 

13  But  they  know  not  the  thoughts  of  the 
Lord,  neither  understand  they  his  counsel : 
for  he  shall  gather  4;hein  as  the  sheaves  into 
the  fioor. 

13  Arise  and  thresh,  O daughter  of  Zion ; 
for  I will  make  thine  horn  iron,  and  I will 
make  thy  hoofs  brass : and  thou  shalt  beat 
in  pieces  many  people:  and  I will  conse- 
crate their  gain  unto  the  Lord,  and  their 
substance  unto  the  Lord  of  the  whole  earth. 

CHAPTER  V, 

The  hirth  of  Christ  foretold, 

NOW  gather  thyself  in  troops,  O daughter 
of  troops : he  hath  laid  siege  against  us : 
they  shall  smite  the  judge  of  Israel  with  a 
rod  upon  the  cheek. 

3  But  thou,  Beth-lehem  Ephratah,  though 
thou  be  little  among  the  thousands  of  Ju- 
dah, yet  out  of  thee  shall  he  come  forth 
unto  me  that  is  to  be  ruler  in  Israel ; whose 
goings  forth  have  been  from  of  old,  from 
everlasting. 

3  Therefore  will  he  give  them  up,  until  the 
time  that  she  which  travaileth  hath  brought 
forth:  then  the  remnant  of  his  brethren 
shall  return  unto  the  children  of  Israel. 

4  t And  he  shall  stand  and  feed  in  the 
strength  of  the  Lord,  in  the  majesty  of  the 
name  of  the  Lord  his  God ; and  they  shall 
abide : for  now  shall  he  be  great  unto  the 
ends  of  the  earth. 

5  And  this  man  shall  be  the  peace,  when 
the  Assyrian  shall  come  into  our  land : and 
when  he  shall  tread  in  our  palaces,  then 
shall  we  raise  against  him  seven  shepherds, 
and  eight  principal  men. 

6  And  they  shall  waste  the  land  of  Assyria 
with  the  s'^^prd,  and  the  land  of  Nimrod  in 
the  entrances  thereof : thus  shall  he  deliver 
us  from  the  Assyrian,  when  he  cometh  into 
our  land,  and  when  he  treadeth  within  our 
borders. 

7  And  the  remnant  of  Jacob  shall  be  in  the 
midst  of  many  people  as  a dew  from  the 
Lord,  as  the  showers  upon  the  grass,  that 
tarrieth  not  for  man,  nor  waiteth  for  the 
sons  of  men. 

8  1 And  the  remnant  of  Jacob  shall  be 
among  the  Gentiles  in  the  midst  of  many 
people,  as  a lion  among  the  beasts  of  the 
forest,  as  a young  lion  among  the  flocks  of 
sheep : who,  if  he  go  through,  both  treadeth 
down,  and  teareth  in  pieces,  and  none  can 
deliver. 

9  Thine  hand  shall  be  lifted  up  upon  thine 
adversaries,  and  all  thine  enemies  shall  be 
cut  off. 

10  And  it  shall  come  to  pass  in  that  day, 
saith  the  Lord,  that  I will  cut  off  thy  horses 
out  of  the  midst  of  thee,  and  I will  destroy 
thy  chariots : 

11  And  I will  cut  off  the  cities  of  thy  land, 
and  throw  down  all  thy  strong  holds : 

13  And  I will  cut  off  witchcrafts  out  of 
thine  hand ; and  thou  shalt  have  no  more 
soothsayers : 

13  Thy  graven  images  also  will  I cut  off, 
and  thy  standing  images  out  of  the  midst 
of  thee ; and  thou  shalt  no  more  worship 
the  work  of  thine  hands. 

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14  And  I will  pluck  up  thy  groves  out  of 
the  midst  of  thee:  so  win  I destroy  thy 
cities. 

15  And  I will  execute  vengeance  in  anger 
and  fury  upon  the  heathen,  such  as  they  . 
have  not  heard. 

CHAPTER  VI. 

God's  controversy  with  Israel. 

Hear  ye  now  what  the  Lord  saith ; 

Arise,  contend  thou  before  the  mount- 
ains, and  let  the  hills  hear  thy  voice. 

3 Hear  ye,  O mountains,  the  Lord’s  con- 
troversy, and  ye  strong  foundations  of  the 
earth : for  the  Lord  hath  a controversy 
with  his  people,  and  he  will  plead  with 
Israel. 

3 O my  people,  what  have  I done  unto 
thee?  and  wherein  have  I wearied  thee? 
testify  against  me. 

4  For  I brought  thee  up  out  of  the  land  of 
Egypt,  and  redeemed  thee  out  of  the  house 
of  servants  ; and  I sent  before  thee  Moses, 
Aaron,  and  Miriam. 

5  O my  people,  reipember  now  what  Balak 
king  of  Moab  consulted,  and  what  Balaam 
the  son  of  Beor  answered  him  from  Shittim 
unto  Gilgal;  that  ye  may  know  the  right- 
eousness of  the  Lord. 

6  t Wherewith  shall  I come  before  the 
Lord,  and  bow  myself  before  the  high 
God?  shall  I come  before  him  with  burnt 
offerings,  with  calves  of  a year  old  ? 

7  Will  the  Lord  be  pleased  with  thousands 
of  rams,  or  with  ten  thousands  of  rivers  of 
oil  ? shall  I give  my  firstborn  for  my  trans- 
gression, the  fruit  of  my  body  for  the  sin  of 
my  soul? 

8  He  hath  shewed  thee,  O man,  what  is 
good ; and  what  doth  the  Lord  require  of 
thee,  but  to  do  justly,  and  to  love  mercy, 
and  to  walk  humbly  with  thy  God  ? 

9  The  Lord’s  voice  crieth  unto  the  city, 
and  the  man  of  wisdom  shall  see  thy  name : 
hear  ye  the  rod,  and  who  hath  appoint- 
ed it. 

10 1 Are  there  yet  the  treasures  of  wicked- 
ness in  the  house  of  the  wicked,  and  the 
scant  measure  that  is  abominable? 

11  Shall  I count  them  pure  with  the  wicked 
balances,  and  with  the  bag  of  deceitful 
weights  ? 

13  For  the  rich  men  thereof  are  full  of  vi- 
olence, and  the  inhabitants  thereof  have 
spoken  lies,  and  their  tongue  is  deceitful  in 
their  mouth. 

13  Therefore  also  will  I make  thee  sick  in 
smiting  thee,  in  making  thee  desolate  be- 
cause of  thy  sins. 

14  Thou  shalt  eat,  but  not  be  satisfied ; and 
thy  casting  down  shall  be  in  the  midst  of 
thee;  and  thou  shalt  take  hold,  but  shalt 
not  deliver ; and  that  which  thou  deliverest 
will  I give  up  to  the  sword. 

15  Thou  shalt  sow,  but  thou  shalt  not  reap ; 
thou  shalt  tread  the  olives,  but  thou  shalt 
not  anoint  thee  with  oil;  and  sweet  wine, 
but  shalt  not  drink  wine. 

16 1 For  the  statutes  of  Omri  are  kept,  and 
all  the  works  of  the  house  of  Ahab,  and  ye 
walk  in  their  counsels ; that  I should  make 
thee  a desolation,  and  the  inhabitants  there- 
of a hissing : therefore  ye  shall  bear  the  re- 
proach of  my  people. 


Ood  comforteth  the  church 

CHAPTER  VII. 

The  complaint  of  the  church, 

WOE  is  me ! for  I am  as  when  they  have 
gathered  the  summer  fruits,  as  the 
grape  gleanings  of  the  vintage : there  is  no 
cluster  to  eat : my  soul  desired  the  first  ripe 
fruit. 

2  The  good  man  is  perished  out  of  the 
earth;  and  there  is  none  upright  among 
men : they  all  lie  in  wait  for  blood ; thej^ 
hunt  every  man  his  brother  with  a net. 

3  IF  That  they  may  do  evil  with  both  ha'nds 
earnestly,  the  prince  asketh,  and  the  judge 
asketh  for  a reward ; and  the  great  man,  he 
uttereth  his  mischievous  desire:  so  they 
wrap  it  up. 

4  The  best  of  them  ts  as  a brier : the  most 
upright  is  sharper  than  a thorn  hedge : the 
day  of  thy  watchmen  and  thy  visitation 
cometh ; now  shall  be  their  perplexity. 

5  IF  Trust  ye  not  in  a friend,  put  ye  not  con- 
fidence in  a guide : keep  the  doors  of  thy 
mouth  from  her  that  lieth  in  thy  bosom. 

6  For  the  son  dishonoureth  the  father,  the 
daughter  riseth  up  against  her  mother,  the 
daughter  in  law  against  her  mother  in  law ; 
a man’s  enemies  are  the  men  of  his  own 
house. 

7  Therefore  I will  look  unto  the  Lord  ; I 
will  wait  for  the  God  of  my  salvation : my 
God  will  hear  me. 

8  t Rejoice  not  against  me,  O mine  enemy : 
when  I fall,  I shall  arise ; when  I sit  in  dark- 
ness, the  Lord  shall  be  a light  unto  me. 

9  I will  bear  the  indignation  of  the  Lord, 
because  I have  sinned  against  him,  until  he 
plead  my  cause,  and  execute  judgment  for 
me : he  will  bring  me  forth  to  the  light,  and 
I shall  behold  his  righteousness. 

10  Then  she  that  is  mine  enemy  shall  see  it, 
and  shame  shall  cover  her  which  said  unto 


by  his  mercies. 

me.  Where  is  the  Lord  thy  God?  mine  eyes 
shall  behold  her : now  shall  she  be  trodaen 
down  as  the  mire  of  the  streets. 

11  In  the  day  that  thy  walls  are  to  be 
built,  in  that  day  shall  the  decree  be  far 
removed. 

13  In  that  day  also  he  shall  come  even  to 
thee  from  Assyria,  and  from  the  fortified  cit- 
ies, and  from  the  fortress  even  to  the  river, 
and  from  sea  to  sea,  and  from  mountain  to 
mountain. 

13  Notwithstanding,  the  land  shall  be  deso- 
late because  of  them  that  dwell  therein,  for 
the  fruit  of  their  doings. 

14  t Feed  thy  people  with  thy  rod,  the 
fiock  of  thine  heritage,  which  dwell  solita- 
rily in  the  wood,  in  the  midst  of  Carmel : let 
them  feed  in  Bashan  and  Gilead,  as  in  the 
days  of  old. 

15  According  to  the  days  of  thy  coming  out 
of  the  land  of  Egypt  will  I shew  unto  him 
marvellous  things. 

16 1 The  nations  shall  see  and  be  confound- 
ed at  all  their  might:  they  shall  lay  their 
hand  upon  their  mouth,  their  ears  shall  be 
deaf. 

17  They  shall  lick  the  dust  like  a serpent, 
they  shall  move  out  of  their  holes  like  worms 
of  the  earth : they  shall  be  afraid  of  the  Lord 
our  God,  and  shall  fear  because  of  thee. 

18  Who  is  a God  like  unto  thee,  that  par- 
doneth  iniquity,  and  passeth  by  the  trans- 
gression of  the  remnant  of  his  heritage?  he 
retaineth  not  his  ange^"  for  ever,  because  he 
delighteth  in  mercy. 

19  He  will  turn  again,  he  will  have  compas- 
sion upon  us ; he  will  subdue  our  iniquities  ; 
and  thou  wilt  cast  all  their  sins  into  the 
depths  of  the  sea. 

30  Thou  wilt  perform  the  truth  to  Jacob, 
and  the  mercy  to  Abraham,  which  thou  hast 
sworn  unto  our  fathers  from  the  days  of  old. 


NAHUM,  1. 


NAHUM. 


CHAPTER  I. 

The  majesty  of  God,  See. 

The  burden  of  Nineveh.  The  book  of  the 
vision  of  Nahum  the  Elkoshite. 

3  God  is  jealous,  and  the  Lord  revengeth ; 
the  Lord  revengeth,and  is  furious ; the  Lord 
will  take  vengeance  on  his  adversaries,  and 
he  reserveth  wrath  for  his  enemies. 

3 The  Lord  is  slow  to  anger,  and  great  in 
power,  and  will  not  at  all  acquit  the  wicked : 
the  Lord  hath  his  way  in  the  whirlwind  and 
in  the  storm,  and  the  clouds  are  the  dust  of 
his  feet. 

4  He  rebuketh  the  sea,  and  maketh  it  dry, 
and  drieth  up  all  the  rivers:  Bashan  lan- 
guisheth,  and  Carmel,  and  the  fiower  of 
Lebanon  languisheth. 

5  The  mountains  quake  at  him,  and  the  hills 
melt,  and  the  earth  is  burned  at  his  presence, 
yea,  the  world,  and  all  that  dwell  therein. 

6  Who  can  stand  before  his  indignation? 
and  who  can  abide  in  the  fierceness  of  his 
anger?  his  fury  is  poured  out  like  fire,  and 
the  rocks  are  thrown  down  by  him. 

7  The  Lord  is  good,  a strong  hold  in  the 


day  of  trouble ; and  he  knoweth  them  that 
trust  in  him. 

8 But  with  an  overrunning  flood  he  will 
make  an  utter  end  of  the  place  thereof,  and 
darkness  shall  pursue  his  enemies. 

9 What  do  ye  imagine  against  the  Lord? 
he  will  make  an  utter  end:  affliction  shall 
not  rise  up  the  second  time. 

10  For  while  they  be  folden  together  as 
thorns,  and  while  they  are  drunken  as 
drunkards,  they  shall  be  devoured  as  stub- 
ble fully  dry. 

11  There  is  one  come  out  of  thee,  that  im- 
agineth  evil  against  the  Lord,  a wicked 
counsellor. 

13  Thus  saith  the  Lord;  Though  they  be 
quiet,  and  likewise  many,  yet  thus  shall 
they  be  cut  down,  when  he  shall  pass 
through.  Though  I have  afflicted  thee,  I 
will  afflict  thee  no  more. 

13  For  now  will  I break  his  yoke  from  off 
thee,  and  will  burst  thy  bonds  in  sunder. 

14  And  the  Lord  hath  given  a command- 
ment concerning  thee,  that  no  more  of  thy 
name  be  sown : out  of  the  house  of  thy  gods 
will  I cut  off  the  graven  image  and  the  molt= 

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Ood's  armies  against  Nineveh,  NAHUM,  II.  Miserable  ruin  of  Nineveh. 


en  image : I will  make  thy  grave ; for  thou 
art  vile. 

15  Behold  upon  the  mountains  the  feet  of 
him  that  bringeth  good  tidings,  that  pub- 
lisheth  peace!  O Judah,  keep  thy  solemn 
feasts,  perform  thy  vows:  for  the  wicked 
shall  no  more  pass  through  thee ; he  is  ut- 
terly cut  off. 

CHAPTER  II. 

God’s  armies  against  Nineveh. 

He  that  dasheth  in  pieces  is  come  up  be- 
fore thy  face:  keep  the  munition, 
watch  the  way,  make  thy  loins  strong,  for- 
tify thy  power  mightily. 

2  For  the  Lord  hath  turned  away  the  ex- 
cellency of  Jacob,  as  the  excellency  of  Isra- 
el: for  the  emptiers  have  emptied  them 
out,  and  marred  their  vine  branches. 

3  The  shield  of  his  mighty  men  is  made  red, 
the  valiant  men  are  in  scarlet : the  chariots 
shall  be  with  flaming  torches  in  the  day  of 
his  preparation,  and  the  fir  trees  shall  be 
terribly  shaken. 

4  The  chariots  shall  rage  in  the  streets, 
they  shall  justle  one  against  another  in  the 
broad  ways:  they  shall  seem  like  torches, 
they  shall  run  like  the  lightnings. 

5  He  shall  recount  his  worthies : they  shall 
stumble  in  their  walk;  they  shall  make 
haste  to  the  wall  thereof,  and  the  defence 
shall  be  prepared. 

6  The  gates  of  the  rivers  shall  be  opened, 
and  the  palace  shall  be  dissolved. 

7  And  Huzzab  shall  be  led  away  captive, 
she  shall  be  brought  up,  and  her  maids  shall 
lead  her  as  with  the  voice  of  doves,  tabering 
upon  their  breasts. 

8  But  Nineveh  is  of  old  like  a pool  of 
water:  yet  they  shall  flee  away.  Stand, 
stand,  shall  they  cry;  but  none  shall  look 
back. 

9  Take  ye  the  spoil  of  silver,  take  the  spoil 
of  gold : for  there  is  none  end  of  the  store 
and  glory  out  of  all  the  pleasant  furni- 
ture. 

10  She  is  empty,  and  void,  and  waste : and 
the  heart  melteth,  and  the  knees  smite  to- 
gether, and  much  pain  is  in  all  loins,  and 
the  faces  of  them  all  gather  blackness. 

11  Where  is  the  dwelling  of  the  lions,  and 
the  feeding  place  of  the  young  lions,  where 
the  lion,  even  the  old  lion,  walked,  and  the 
lion’s  whelp,  and  none  made  them  afraid? 

12  The  lion  did  tear  in  pieces  enough  for 
his  whelps,  and  strangled  for  his  lionesses, 
and  filled  his  holes  with  prey,  and  his  dens 
with  ravin. 

13  Behold,  I am  against  thee,  saith  the 
Lord  of  hosts,  and  I will  burn  her  chariots 
in  the  smoke,  and  the  sword  shall  devour 
thy  young  lions  : and  I will  cut  off  thy  prey 
from  the  earth,  and  the  voice  of  thy  mes- 
sengers shall  no  more  be  heard. 

CHAPTER  III. 

The  miserable  ruin  of  Nineveh. 

WOE  to  the  bloody  city  I it  is  all  full  of 
lies  and  robbery ; the  prey  departeth 

not; 

2  The  noise  of  a whip,  and  the  noise  of  the 


rattling  of  the  wheels,  and  of  the  prancing 
horses,  and  of  the  jumping  chariots. 

3 The  horseman  lifteth  up  both  the  bright 
sword  and  the  glittering  spear : and  there  is 
a multitude  of  slain,  and  a great  number  of 
carcasses;  and  there  is  none  end  of  their 
corpses ; they  stumble  upon  their  corpses : 

4 Because  of  the  multitude  of  the  whore- 
doms of  the  well  favoured  harlot,  the  mis- 
tress of  witchcrafts,  that  selleth  nations 
through  her  whoredoms,  and  families 
through  her  witchcrafts. 

5 Behold,  I am  against  thee,  saith  the  Lord 
of  hosts ; and  I will  discover  thy  skirts  upon 
thy  face,  and  I will  shew  the  nations  thy  na- 
kedness, and  the  kingdoms  thy  shame. 

6 And  I will  cast  abominable^  filth  upon 
thee,  and  make  thee  vile,  and  will  set  thee 
as  a gazingstock. 

7 And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  that  all  they 
that  look  upon  thee  shall  flee  from  thee,  and 
say,  Nineveh  is  laid  waste : who  will  bemoan 
her?  whence  shall  I seek  comforters  for 
thee? 

8 Art  thou  better  than  populous  No,  that 
was  situate  among  the  rivers,  that  had  the 
waters  round  about  it,  whose  rampart  was 
the  sea,  and  her  wall  was  from  the  sea  ? 

9 Ethiopia  and  Egypt  were  her  strength, 
and  it  was  infinite;  Put  and  Lubim  were 
thy  helpers. 

10  Yet  was  she  carried  away,  she  wen  into 
captivity : her  young  children  also  . ere 
dashed  in  pieces  at  the  top  of  ^11  the  streets : 
and  they  cast  lots  for  her  honourable  men, 
and  all  her  great  men  were  bound  in  chains. 

11  Thou  also  shalt  be  drunken : thou  shalt 
be  hid,  thou  also  shalt  seek  strength  because 
of  the  enemy. 

12  All  thy  strong  holds  shall  be  like  fig  trees 
with  the  first  ripe  figs : if  they  be  shaken,  they 
shall  even  fall  into  the  mouth  of  the  eater. 

13  Behold,  thy  people  in  the  midst  of  thee 
are  women : the  gates  of  thy  land  shall  be 
set  wide  open  unto  thine  enemies : the  fire 
shall  devour  thy  bars. 

14  Draw  thee  waters  for  the  siege,  fortify 
thy  strong  holds : go  into  clay,  and  tread  the 
mortar,  make  strong  the  brickkiln. 

15  There  shall  the  fire  devour  thee;  the 
sword  shall  cut  thee  off,  it  shall  eat  thee  up 
like  the  cankerworm : make  thyself  many 
as  the  cankerworm,  make  thyself  many  as 
the  locusts. 

16  Thou  hast  multiplied  thy  merchants 
above  the  stars  of  heaven  : the  cankerworm 
spoileth,  and  fleeth  away. 

17  Thy  crowned  are  as  the  locusts,  and  thy 
captains  as  the  great  grasshoppers,  which 
camp  in  the  hedges  in  the  cold  day,  but  when 
the  sun  arise th  they  flee  away,  and  their 
place  is  not  known  where  they  are. 

18  Thy  shepherds  slumber,  O king  of  As- 
syria : thy  nobles  shall  dwell  in  the  dust : 
thy  people  is  scattered  upon  the  mountains, 
and  no  man  gathereth  them. 

19  There  is  no  healing  of  thy  bruise;  thy 
wound  is  grievous:  all  that  hear  the  bruit 
of  thee  shall  clap  the  hands  over  thee : for 
upon  whom  hath  not  thy  wickedness  passed 
continually  ? 


HABAKKUK. 


CHAPTER  I. 

Ood's  vengeance  by  the  Chaldeans. 

The  burden  which  Habakkuk  the  proph- 
et did  see. 

2  O Lord,  how  long  shall  I cry,  and  thou 
wilt  not  hear!  even  cry  out  unto  thee  of 
violence,  and  thou  wilt  not  save  I 
3 Why  dost  thou  shew  me  iniquity,  and 
cause  me  to  behold  grievance  ? for  spoiling 
and  violence  are  before  me : and  there  are 
that  raise  up  strife  and  contention. 

4  Therefore  the  law  is  slacked,  and  judg- 
ment doth  never  go  forth  : for  the  wicked 
doth  compass  about  the  righteous;  there- 
fore wrong  judgment  proeeedeth. 

5  t Behold  j^e  among  the  heathen,  and  re- 
gard, and  wonder  marvellously:  for  I will 
work  a work  in  your  days,  which  ye  will  not 
believe,  though  it  be  told  you. 

6  For,  lo,  I raise  up  the  Chaldeans, 
that  bitter  and  hasty  nation,  which  shall 
march  through  the  breadth  of  the  land, 
to  possess  the  dwellingplaces  that  are  not 
theirs. 

T They  are  terrible  and  dreadful : their 
judgment  and  their  dignity  shall  proceed 
of  themselves. 

8  Their  horses  also  are  swifter  than  the 
leopards,  and  are  more  fierce  than  the  even- 
ing wolves : and  their  horsemen  shall  spread 
themselves,  and  their  horsemen  shall  come 
from  far;  they  shall  fly  as  the  eagle  that 
hasteth  to  eat. 

9  They  shall  come  all  for  violence : their 
faces  shall  sup  up  as  the  east  wind, 
and  they  shall  gather  the  captivity  as  the 
sand. 

10  And  they  shall  seoff  at  the  kings,  and  the 
princes  shall  be  a scorn  unto  them : they 
shall  deride  every  strong  hold;  for  they 
shall  heap  dust,  and  take  it. 

11  Then  shall  his  mind  change,  and  he  shall 
pass  over,  and  offend,  imputing  this  his  pow- 
er unto  his  god. 

12 1 Art  thou  not  from  everlasting,  O Lord 
my  God,  mine  Holy  One?  We  shall  not  die. 
O Lord,  thou  hast  ordained  them  for  judg- 
ment ; and,  O mighty  God,  thou  hast  estab- 
lished them  for  correction. 

13  Thou  art  of  purer  eyes  than  to  behold 
evil,  and  canst  not  look  on  iniquity : where- 
fore lookest  thou  upon  them  that  deal 
treacherously,  and  boldest  thy  tongue  when 
the  wicked  devoureth  th&  man  that  is  more 
righteous  than  he? 

14  And  makest  men  as  the  fishes  of  the  sea, 
as  the  creeping  things,  that  have  no  ruler 
over  them? 

15  They  take  up  all  of  them  with  the  angle, 
they  catch  them  in  their  net,  and  gather 
them  in  their  drag : therefore  they  rejoice 
and  are  glad. 

16  Therefore  they  saerifiee  unto  their  net, 
and  burn  incense  unto  their  drag ; because 
by  them  their  portion  is  fat,  and  their  meat 
plenteous. 

17  Shall  they  therefore  empty  their  net, 
and  not  spare  continually  to  slay  the  na- 
tions ? 


CHAPTER  II. 

The  judgment  upon  the  Chaldeans. 

I WILL  stand  upon  my  watch,  and  set  me 
upon  the  tower,  and  will  watch  to  see 
what  he  will  say  unto  me,  and  what  I shall 
answer  when  I am  reproved. 

2 And  the  Lord  answered  me,  and  said. 
Write  the  vision,  and  make  it  plain  upon 
tables,  that  he  may  run  that  readeth  it, 

3  For  the  vision  is  yet  for  an  appointed 
time,  but  at  the  end  it  shall  speak,  and  not 
lie : though  it  tarry,  wait  for  it ; because  it 
will  surely  come,  it  will  not  tarry. 

4  Behold,  his  soul  which  is  lifted  up  is  not 
upright  in  him : but  the  just  shall  live  by 
his  faith. 

51  Yea  also,  because  he  transgresseth  by 
wine,  he  is  a proud  man,  neither  keepeth  at 
home,  who  enlargeth  his  desire  as  hell,  and 
is  as  death,  and  cannot  be  satisfied,  but 
gathereth  unto  him  all  nations,  and  heap- 
eth  unto  him  all  people: 

6 Shall  not  all  these  take  up  a parable 
against  him,  and  a taunting  proverb  against 
him,  and  say.  Woe  to  him  that  increase th 
that  which  is  not  his  I how  long?  and  to  him 
that  ladeth  himself  with  thick  clay ! 

7  Shall  they  not  rise  up  suddenly  that  shall 
bite  thee,  and  awake  that  shall  vex  thee, 
and  thou  shalt  be  for  booties  unto  them? 
8 Because  thou  hast  spoiled  many  nations, 
all  the  .remnant  of  the  people  shall  spoil 
thee ; because  of  men’s  blood,  and  for  the 
violence  of  the  land,  of  the  city,  and  of  all 
that  dwell  therein. 

9 1 Woe  to  him  that  coveteth  an  evil  covet- 
ousness to  his  house,  that  he  may  set  his  nest 
on  high,  that  he  may  be  delivered  from  the 
power  of  evil ! 

10  Thou  hast  consulted  shame  to  thy  house 
by  cutting  off  many  people,  and  hast  sinned 
against  thy  soul. 

11  For  the  stone  shall  cry  out  of  the  wall,  and 
the  beam  out  of  the  timber  shall  answer  it. 

12 1 Woe  to  him  that  buildeth  a town  with 
blood,  and  establisheth  a city  by  iniquity  I 
13  Behold,  is  it  not  of  the  Lord  of  hosts 
that  the  people  shall  labour  in  the  very  fire, 
and  the  people  shall  weary  themselves  for 
very  vanity? 

14  For  the  earth  shall  be  filled  with  the 
knowledge  of  the  glory  of  the  Lord,  as 
the  waters  cover  the  sea. 

15  1 Woe  unto  him  that  giveth  his  neigh- 
bour drink,  that  puttest  thy  bottle  to  him, 
and  makest  him  drunken  also,  that  thou 
mayest  look  on  their  nakedness ! 

16  Thou  art  filled  with  shame  for  glory: 
drink  thou  also,  and  let  thy  foreskin  be  un- 
covered : the  cup  of  the  Lord’s  right  hand 
shall  be  turned  unto  thee,  and  shameful 
spewing  shall  be  on  thy  glory. 

17  For  the  violence  of  Lebanon  shall  eover 
thee,  and  the  spoil  of  beasts,  which  made 
them  afraid,  because  of  men’s  blood,  and 
for  the  violenee  of  the  land,  of  the  city,  and 
of  all  that  dwell  therein. 

18 1 What  profiteth  the  graven  image  that 
the  maker  thereof  hath  graven  it ; the  molt= 
303 


HabaJtJiuli's  prayer  c 

en  imag'e.  and  a teacher  of  lies,  that  the 
maker  or  his  work  trusteth  therein,  to 
make  dumb  idols? 

19  Woe  unto  him  that  saith  to  the  wood, 
Awake ; to  the  dumb  stone.  Arise,  it  shall 
teach  I Behold,  it  is  laid  over  with  gold  and 
silver,  and  there  is  no  breath  at  all  in  the 
midst  of  it. 

20  But  the  Lord  is  in  his  holy  temple : let 
all  the  earth  keep  silence  before  him. 

CHAPTER  in. 

The  pra,yer  of  Hahakkuk, 

A PRAYER  of  Habakkuk  the  prophet 
upon  Shigionoth. 

2 O Lord,  I have  heard  thy  speech,  and 
was  afraid:  O Lord,  revive  thy  work  in 
the  midst  of  the  years,  in  the  midst  of  the 
years  make  known;  in  wrath  remember 
mercy. 

3 God  came  from  Teman,  and  the  Holy 
One  from  mount  Paran.  Selah.  His  glory 
covered  the  heavens,  and  the  earth  was  full 
of  his  praise. 

4 And  his  brightness  was  as  the  light;  he 
had  horns  coming  out  of  his  hand : and  there 
was  the  hiding  of  his  power. 

•5  Before  him  went  the  pestilence,  and 
burning  coals  went  forth  at  his  feet. 

6 He  stood,  and  measured  the  earth:  he 
beheld,  and  drove  asunder  the  nations ; and 
the  everlasting  mountains  were  scattered, 
the  perpetual  hills  did  bow:  his  ways  are 
everlasting. 

7 I saw  the  tents  of  Cushan  in  affliction : 
and  the  curtains  of  the  land  of  Midian  did 
tremble. 

8 Was  the  Lord  displeased  against  the  riv- 
ers? was  thine  anger  against  the  rivers? 
vjos  thy  wrath  against  the  sea,  that  thou 
didst  ride  upon  thine  horses  and  thy  chari- 
ots of  salvation  ? 

9 Thy  bow  was  made  quite  naked,  accord- 
ing to  the  oaths  of  the  tribes,  even  thy  word. 


ZEPHANIAH,  I.  Bis  confidence  in  God. 

Selah.  Thou  didst  cleave  the  eartli  with 
rivers. 

10  The  mountains  saw  thee,  and  they  trem- 
bled : the  overflowing  of  the  water  passed 
by : the  deep  uttered  his  voice,  and  lifted 
up  his  hands  on  high. 

11  The  sun  and  moon  stood  still  in  their 
habitation : at  the  light  of  thine  arrows  they 
went,  and  at  the  shining  of  thy  glittering 
spear. 

12  Thou  didst  march  through  the  land  in 
indignation,  thou  didst  thresh  the  heathen 
in  anger. 

13  Thou  wenfest  forth  for  the  salvation  of 
thy  people,  even  for  salvation  with  thine 
anointed ; thou  woundedst  the  head  out  of 
the  house  of  the  wicked,  by  discovering  the 
foundation  unto  the  neck.  Selah. 

14  Thou  didst  strike  through  with  his 
staves  the  head  of  his  villages : they  came 
out  as  a whirlwind  to  scatter  me : their  re- 
joicing was  as  to  devour  the  poor  secretly. 

15  Thou  didst  walk  through  the  sea  with 
thine  horses,  through  the  heap  of  great  wa- 

16  When  I heard,  my  belly  trembled ; my 
lips  quivered  at  the  voice:  rottenness  en- 
tered into  my  bones,  and  I trembled  in  my- 
self, that  I might  rest  in  the  day  of  trouble : 
when  he  cometh  up  unto  the  people,  he  will 
invade  them  with  his  troops. 

17  IF  Although  the  fig  tree  shall  not  blossom, 

neither  shall  fruit  be  in  the  vines ; the  la- 
bour of  the  olive  shall  fail,  and  the  fields 
shall  yield  no  meat ; the  flock  shall  be  cut 
off  from  the  fold,  and  there  shall  be  no  herd 
in  the  stalls : , _ ^ . 

18  Yet  I will  rejoice  in  the  Lord,  I will  3oy 
in  the  God  of  my  salvation. 

19  The  Lord  God  is  my  strength,  and  he 
will  make  my  feet  like  hinds’  /eet,  and  he 
will  make  me  to  walk  upon  mine  high 
places.  To  the  chief  singer  on  my  stringed 
instruments. 


ZEPHANIAH. 


CHAPTER  I. 

God's  judgments  against  Judah, 

The  word  of  the  Lord  which  came  unto 
Zephaniah  the  son  of  Cushi,  the  son  of 
Gedaliah,  the  son  of  Amariah,  the  son  of 
Hizkiah,  in  the  days  of  Josiah  the  son  of 
Am  on,  king  of  Judah. 

2 I will  utterly  consume  all  things  from  off 
the  land,  saith  the  Lord. 

3 1 will  consume  man  and  beast ; I will  con- 
sume  the  fowls  of  the  heaven,  and  the  fishes 
of  the  sea,  and  the  stumblingblocks  with 
the  wicked ; and  I will  cut  off  man  from  off 
the  land,  saith  the  Lord. 

4  I will  also  stretch  out  mine  hand  upon 
Judah,  and  upon  all  the  inhabitants  of  Je- 
rusalem ; and  I will  cut  off  the  remnant  of 
Baal  from  this  place,  and  the  name  of  the 
Chemarim  with  the  priests; 

5  And  them  that  worship  the  host  of  heav- 
en upon  the  housetops ; and  them  that  wor- 
ship and  that  swear  by  the  Lord,  and  that 
swear  by  Malcham ; 

604 


6 And  them  that  are  turned  back  from  the 
Lord  ; and  those  that  have  not  sought  the 
Lord,  nor  Inquired  for  him. 

7 Hold  thy  peace  at  the  presence  of  the 
Lord  God:  for  the  day  of  the  Lord  w at 
hand : for  the  Lord  hath  prepared  a sacri- 
fice, he  hath  bid  his  guests. 

8 And  it  shall  come  to  pass  in  the  day  of 
the  Lord’s  sacrifice,  that  I will  punish 
the  princes,  and  the  king’s  children,  and  all 
such  as  are  clothed  with  strange  apparel. 

9 In  the  same  day  also  will  I punish  all 

those  that  leap  on  the  threshold,  which  fill 
their  masters’  houses  with  violence  and  de- 
ceit. . ^ , 

10  And  it  shall  come  to  pass  in  that  day, 

saith  the  Lord,  that  there  shall  be  the  noise 
of  a cry  from  the  fish  gate,  and  a howling 
from  the  second,  and  a great  crashing  from 
the  hills.  ^ ^ 11 

11  Howl,  ye  inhabitants  of  Maktesh,  for  all 
the  merchant  people  are  cut  down ; all  they 
that  bear  silver  are  cut  off. 

12  And  it  shall  come  to  pass  at  that  time, 


I 


Judgments  against  Judah,  ZEPHANIAH,  HI.  Reproof  of  Jerusalem. 


that  I will  search  Jerusalem  with  candles, 
and  punish  the  men  that  are  settled  on  their 
lees : that  say  in  their  heart,  The  Lord  will 
not  do  good,  neither  will  he  do  evil. 

13  Therefore,  their  goods  shall  become  a 
booty,  and  their  houses  a desolation : they 
shall  also  build  houses,  but  not  inhabit 
them;  and  they  shall  plant  vineyards,  but 
not  drink  the  wine  thereof. 

14  The  great  day  of  the  Lord  is  near,  it  is 
near,  and  hasteth  greatly,  even  the  voice  of 
the  day  of  the  Lord  : the  mighty  man  shall 
cry  there  bitterly. 

15  That  day  is  a day  of  wrath,  a day  of 
trouble  and  distress,  a day  of  wasteness  and 
desolation,  a day  of  darkness  and  gloomi- 
ness, a day  of  clouds  and  thick  darkness, 

16  A day  of  the  trumpet  and  alarm  against 
the  fenced  cities, and  against  the  high  towers. 

17  And  I will  bring  distress  upon  men,  that 
they  shall  walk  like  blind  men,  because  they 
have  sinned  against  the  Lord:  and  their 
blood  shall  be  poured  out  as  dust,  and  their 
flesh  as  the  dung. 

18  Neither  their  silver  nor  their  gold  shall 
be  able  to  deliver  them  in  the  day  of  the 
Lord’s  wrath  ; but  the  whole  land  shall  be 
devoured  by  the  fire  of  his  jealousy : for  he 
shall  make  even  a speedy  riddance  of  all 
them  that  dwell  in  the  land. 

CHAPTER  II. 

An  exhortation  to  repentance. 
ATHER  yourselves  together,  yea,  gather 
vT  together,  O nation  not  desired ; 

2 Before  the  decree  bring  forth,  before  the 
day  pass  as  the  chaff,  before  the  fierce  anger 
of  the  Lord  come  upon  you,  before  the  day 
of  the  Lord’s  anger  come  upon  you. 

3 Seek  ye  the  Lord,  all  ye  meek  of  the 
earth,  which  have  wrought  his  judgment; 
seek  righteousness,  seek  meekness : it  may 
be  ye  shall  be  hid  in  the  day  of  the  Lord’s 
anger. 

4 f For  Gaza  shall  be  forsaken,  and  Ashke- 
lon  a desolation : they  shall  drive  out  Ash- 
dod  at  the  noonday,  and  Ekron  shall  be 
rooted  up. 

5 Woe  unto  the  inhabitants  of  the  sea 
coast,  the  nation  of  the  Cherethites!  the 
word  of  the  Lord  is  against  you ; O Canaan, 
the  land  of  the  Philistines,  I will  even  de- 
stroy thee,  that  there  shall  be  no  inhabitant. 

6 And  the  sea  coast  shall  be  dwellings  and 
cottages  for  shepherds,  and  folds  for  flocks. 

7 And  the  coast  shall  be  for  the  remnant  of 
the  house  of  Judah ; they  shall  feed  there- 
upon : in  the  houses  of  Ashkelon  shall  they 
lie  down  in  the  evening  : for  the  Lord  their 
God  shall  visit  them,  and  turn  away  their 
captivity. 

8^1  have  heard  the  reproach  of  Moab, 
and  the  revilings  of  the  children  of  Am- 
mon, whereby  they  have  reproached  my 
people,  and  magnified  themselves  against 
their  border. 

9 Therefore,  as  I live,  saith  the  Lord  of 
hosts,  the  God  of  Israel,  Surely  Moab  shall 
be  as  Sodom,  and  the  children  of  Ammon  as 
Gomorrah,  even  the  breeding  of  nettles,  and 
saltpits,  and  a perpetual  desolation : the  res- 
idue of  my  people  shall  spoil  them,  and  the 
remnant  of  my  people  shall  possess  them. 

10  This  shall  they  have  for  their  pride,  be- 


cause they  have  reproached  and  magnified 
themselves  against  the  people  of  the  Lord  of 
hosts. 

11  The  IjOUDwUI  be  terrible  unto  them  : for 
he  will  famish  all  the  gods  of  the  earth ; and 
men  shall  worship  him,  every  one  from  his 
place,  even  all  the  isles  of  the  heathen. 

12  If  Ye  Ethiopians  also,  ye  shall  be  slain  by 
my  sword. 

13  And  he  will  stretch  out  his  hand  against 
the  north,  and  destroy  Assyria;  and  will 
make  Nineveh  a desolation,  and  dry  like  a 
wilderness. 

14  And  flocks  shall  lie  down  in  the  midst  of 
her,  all  the  beasts  of  the  nations : both  the 
cormorant  and  the  bittern  shall  lodge  in  the 
upper  lintels  of  it ; their  voice  shall  sing  in 
the  windows;  desolation  shall  be  in  the 
thresholds : for  he  shall  uncover  the  cedar 
work. 

15  This  is  the  rejoicing  city  that  dwelt  care- 
lessly, that  said  in  her  heart,  I am,  and  there 
is  none  besides  me : how  is  she  become  a 
desolation,  a place  for  beasts  to  lie  down  in ! 
every  one  that  passeth  by  her  shall  hiss,  and 
wag  his  hand. 

CHAPTER  III. 

Jerusalem  sharply  reproved. 

WOE  to  her  that  is  filthy  and  polluted,  to 
the  oppressing  city ! 

2  She  obeyed  not  the  voice ; she  received 
not  correction ; she  trusted  not  in  the  Lord  ; 
she  drew  not  near  to  her  God. 

3  Her  princes  within  her  are  roaring  lions ; 
her  judges  are  evening  wolves ; they  gnaw 
not  the  bones  till  the  morrow. 

4  Her  prophets  are  light  and  treacherous 
persons : her  priests  have  polluted  the  sanc- 
tuary, they  have  done  violence  to  the  law. 

5  The  just  Lord  is  in  the  midst  thereof ; he 
will  not  do  iniquity : every  morning  doth  he 
bring  his  judgment  to  light,  he  faileth  not ; 
but  the  unjust  knoweth  no  shame. 

6  I have  cut  off  the  nations : their  towers 
are  desolate;  I made  their  streets  waste, 
that  none  passeth  by : their  cities  are  de- 
stroyed, so  that  there  is  no  man,  that  there 
is  none  inhabitant. 

7  I said.  Surely  thou  wilt  fear  me,  thou  wilt 
receive  instruction ; so  their  dwelling  should 
not  be  cut  off,  howsoever  I punished  them  : 
but  they  rose  early,  and  corrupted  all  their 
doings. 

8  If  Therefore  wait  ye  upon  me,  saith  the 
Lord,  until  the  day  that  I rise  up  to  the 
prey : for  my  determination  is  to  gather  the 
nations,  that  I may  assemble  the  kingdoms, 
to  pour  upon  them  mine  indignation,  even 
all  my  fierce  anger : for  all  the  earth  shall  be 
devoured  with  the  fire  of  my  jealousy. 

9  For  then  will  I tfirn  to  the  people  a pure 
language,  that  they  may  all  call  upon  the 
name  of  the  Lord,  to  serve  him  with  one 
consent. 

10  From  beyond  the  rivers  of  Ethiopia  my 
suppliants,  even  the  daughter  of  my  dis- 
persed, shall  bring  mine  offering. 

11  In  that  day  shalt  thou  not  be  ashamed 
for  all  thy  doings,  wherein  thou  hast  trans- 
gressed against  me:  for  then  I will  take 
away  out  of  the  midst  of  thee  them  that  re- 
joice in  thy  pride,*and  thou  shalt  no  more 
be  haughty  because  of  my  holy  mountain. 
605 


The  people  incited  HAGGAI,  1.  to  build  the  temple. 


12  I will  also  leave  in  the  midst  of  thee  an 
afidicted  and  poor  people,  and  they  shall 
trust  in  the  name  of  the  Lord. 

13  The  remnant  of  Israel  shall  not  do  in- 
iquity, nor  speak  lies ; neither  shall  a deceit- 
ful tong-ue  he  found  in  their  mouth:  for 
they  shall  feed  and  lie  down,  and  none  shall 
make  them,  afraid. 

14  t Sing-,  O daughter  of  Zion ; shout,  O Is- 
rael ; be  glad  and  rejoice  with  all  the  heart, 
O daughter  of  Jerusalem. 

15  The  Lord  hath  taken  away  thy  judg- 
ments, he  hath  cast  out  thine  enemy : the 
King  of  Israel,  even  the  Lord,  is  in  the  midst 
of  thee : thou  shalt  not  see  evil  any  more. 

16  In  that  day  it  shall  be  said  to  Jerusalem, 
Fear  thou  not:  and  to  Zion,  Let  not  thine 
hands  be  slack. 


17  The  Lord  thy  God  in  the  midst  of  thee 
is  mighty ; he  will  save,  he  will  rejoice  over 
thee  with  joy;  he  will  rest  in  his  love,  he 
will  joy  over  thee  with  singing. 

18  I will  gather  them  that  are  sorrowful  for 
the  solemn  assembly,  who  are  of  thee,  to 
whom  the  reproach  of  it  was  a burden. 

19  Behold,  at  that  time  I will  undo  all  that 
afflict  thee : and  I will  save  her  that  haltetli, 
and  gather  her  that  was  driven  out;  and 
I will  get  them  praise  and  fame  in  every 
land  where  they  have  been  put  to  shame. 

20  At  that  time  will  I bring  you  again,  even 
in  the  time  that  I gather  you:  for  I will 
make  you  a name  and  a praise  among  all 
people  of  the  earth,  when  I turn  back 
your  captivity  before  your  eyes,  saith  the 
Lord. 


HAGGAI. 


CHAPTER  I. 

Haggai  reproveth  the  people. 

IN  the  second  year  of  Darius  the  king,  in 
the  sixth  month,  in  the  first  day  of  the 
month,  came  the  word  of  the  Lord  by 
Haggai  the  prophet  unto  Zerubbabel  the 
son  of  Shealtiel,  governor  of  Judah,  and  to 
Joshua  the  son  of  Josedech,  the  high  priest, 
ssiyin^^ 

2  Thus  speaketh  the  Lord  of  hosts,  saying. 
This  people  say.  The  time  is  not  come,  the 
time  that  the  Lord’s  house  should  be  built. 
3 Then  came  the  word  of  the  Lord  by 
Haggai  the  prophet,  saying, 

4  Is  it  time  for  you,  O ye,  to  dwell  in  your 
ceiled  houses,  and  this  house  lie  waste  ? 

5  Now  therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  of 
hosts;  Consider  your  ways. 

6  Ye  have  sown  much,  and  bring  in  little ; 
ve  eat,  but  ye  have  not  enough ; ye  drink, 
but  ye  are  not  filled  with  drink ; ye  clothe 
you,*  but  there  is  none  warm ; and  he  that 
earneth  wages,  earneth  wages  to  put  it  into 
a bag  with  holes. 

7 t Thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts ; Consider 
your  ways.  , • , 

8 Go  up  to  the  mountain,  and  bring  wood, 
and  build  the  house ; and  I will  take  pleas- 
ure in  it,  and  I will  be  glorified,  saith  the 
Lord. 

9 Ye  looked  for  much,  and,  lo,  it  came  to 
little ; and  when  ye  brought  it  home,  I did 
blow  upon  it.  Why?  saith  the  Lord  of 
hosts.  Because  of  mine  house  that  is  waste, 
and  ye  run  every  man  unto  his  own  house. 
10  Therefore  the  heaven  over  you  is  stayed 
from  dew,  and  the  earth  is  stayed  from  her 
fruit. 

11  And  I called  for  a drought  upon  the 
land,  and  upon  the  mountains,  and  upon  the 
corn,  and  upon  the  new  wine,  and  upon  the 
oil,  and  upon  that  which  the  ground  bringeth 
forth,  and  upon  men,  and  upon  cattle,  and 
upon  all  the  labour  of  the  hands. 

12  U Then  Zerubbabel  the  son  of  Shealtiel, 
and  Joshua  the  son  of  Josedech,  the  high 
priest,  with  all  the  remnant  of  the  people, 
obeyed  the  voice  of  th^  Lord  their  God, 
and  the  words  of  Haggai  the  prophet,  as  the 
606 


Lord  their  God  had  sent  him,  and  the  peo- 
ple did  fear  before  the  Lord. 

13  Then  spake  Haggai  the  Lord’s  messen- 
ger in  the  Lord’s  message  unto  the  people, 
saying,  I am  with  you,  saith  the  Lord. 

14  And  the  Lord  stirred  up  the  spirit  of 
Zerubbabel  the  son  of  Shealtiel,  governor  of 
Judah,  and  the  spirit  of  Joshua  the  son  of 
Josedech,  the  high  priest,  and  the  spirit  of 
all  the  remnant  of  the  people ; and  they 
came  and  did  work  in  the  house  of  the 
Lord  of  hosts,  their  God, 

15  In  the  four  and  twentieth  day  of  the 
sixth  month,  in  the  second  year  of  Darius 
the  king. 

CHAPTER  II. 


The  glory  of  the  second  temple. 

IN  the  seventh  month,  in  the  one  and  twen- 
tieth day  of  the  month,  came  the  word 
of  the  Lord  by  the  prophet  Haggai,  saying, 
2 Speak  now  to  Zerubbabel  the  son  of 
Shealtiel,  governor  of  Judah,  and  to  Joshua 
the  son  of  Josedech,  the  high  priest,  and  to 
the  residue  of  the  people,  saying, 

3  Who  is  left  among  you  that  saw  this  house 
in  her  firsrglory  ? and  how  do  ye  see  it  now  ? 
is  it  not  in  your  eyes  in  comparison  of  it  as 
nothing?  _ _ , , , , 

4  Yet  now  be  strong,  O Zerubbabel,  saith 
the  Lord;  and  be  strong,  O Joshua,  son  of 
Josedech,  the  high  priest ; and  be  strong,  all 
ye  people  of  the  land,  saith  the  Lord,  and 
work : for  I am  with  you,  saith  the  Lord  of 
hosts:  , ^ ^ , 

5  According  to  the  word  that  I covenanted 
with  you  when  ye  came  out  of  Egypt,  so  m 
Spirit  remaineth  among  you : fear  ye  not. 

6  For  thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts;  Yet 
once,  it  is  a little  while,  and  I will  shake  the 
heavens,  and  the  earth,  and  the  sea,  and  the 
dry  land ; , -r^ 

7  And  I will  shake  all  nations,  and  the  De- 
sire of  all  nations  shall  come : and  I will  fill 
this  house  with  glory,  saith  the  Lord  ot 
hosts.  , , , , ^ 

8 The  silver  is  mine,  and  the  gold  is  mine, 
saith  the  Lord  of  hosts.  „ x. 

9 The  glory  of  this  latter  house  shall  be 
greater  than  of  the  former,  saith  the  Lord 


Ood'8  promise  ZECHARIAH,  1.  * to  Zeruhhahel. 


of  hosts : and  in  this  place  will  I give  peace, 
saith  the  Lord  of  hosts. 

10  t In  the  four  and  twentieth  day  of  the 
ninth  month,  in  the  second  year  of  Darius, 
came  the  word  of  the  Lord  by  Haggai  the 
prophet,  saying, 

11  Thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts;  Ask  now 
the  priest-s  concernina  the  law,  saying, 

12  If  one  bear  holy  flesh  in  the  skirt  of  his 
garment,  and  with  his  skirt  do  touch  bread, 
or  pottage,  or  wine,  or  oil,  or  any  meat, 
shall  it  be  holy?  And  the  priests  answered 
and  said.  No. 

13  Then  said  Haggai,  If  one  that  is  unclean 
by  a dead  body  touch  any  of  these,  shall  it 
be  unclean  ? And  the  priests  answered  and 
said.  It  shall  be  unclean. 

14  Then  answered  Haggai,  and  said.  So  is 
this  people,  and  so  is  this  nation  before  me, 
saith  the  Lord  ; and  so  is  every  work  of 
their  hands ; and  that  which  they  offer  there 
is  unclean. 

15  And  now,  I pray  you,  consider  from  this 
day  and  upward,  from  before  a stone  was 
laid  upon  a stone  in  the  temple  of  the  Lord  : 

16  Since  those  days  were,  when  one  came  to 
a heap  of  twenty  measures,  there  were  but 
ten : when  one  came  to  the  pressfat  for  to 
draw  out  fifty  vessels  out  of  the  press,  there 
were  but  twenty. 


17  I smote  you  with  blasting  and  with  mil- 
dew and  with  hail  in  all  the  labours  of  your 
hands ; yet  ye  turned  not  to  me,  saith  the 
Lord. 

18  Consider  now  from  this  day  and  upward, 
from  the  four  and  twentieth  day  of  the  ninth 
month,  even  from  the  day  that  the  founda- 
tionof  the  Lord’s  temple  was  laid, consider  iC 

19  Is  the  seed  yet  in  the  barn  ? yea,  as  yet 
the  vine,  and  the  fig  tree,  and  the  pome- 
granate, and  the  olive  tree,  hath  not  brought 
forth  : from  this  day  will  I bless  you. 

20  1 And  again  the  word  of  the  Lord  came 
unto  Haggai  in  the  four  and  twentieth  day 
of  the  month,  saying, 

21  Speak  to  Zerubbabel,  governor  of  Ju- 
dah, saying,  I will  shake  the  heavens  and 
the  earth ; 

22  And  I will  overthrow  the  throne  of 
kingdoms,  and  I will  destroy  the  strength 
of  the  kingdoms  of  the  heathen ; and  I will 
overthrow  the  chariots,  and  those  that  ride 
in  them ; and  the  horses  and  their  riders 
shall  come  down,  every  one  by  the  sword  of 
his  brother. 

23  In  that  day,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts, 
will  I take  thee,  O Zerubbabel,  my  servant, 
the  son  of  Shealtiel,  saith  the  Lord,  and  will 
make  thee  as  a signet : for  I have  chosen 
thee,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts. 


ZECHARIAH. 


CHAPTilR  I. 

Zechariah  exhorteth  to  repentance. 

IN  the  eighth  month,  in  the  second  year  of 
Darius,  came  the  word  of  the  Lord  unto 
Zechariah,  the  son  of  Berechiah,  the  son  of 
Iddo  the  prophet,  saying, 

2 The  Lord  hath  been  sore  displeased  with 
your  fathers. 

3  Therefore  say  thou  unto  them.  Thus 
saith  the  Lord  of  hosts;  Turn  ye  unto  me, 
saith  the  Lord  of  hosts,  and  I will  turn  un- 
to you,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts. 

4  Be  ye  not  as  your  fathers,  unto  whom  the 
former  prophets  have  cried,  saying.  Thus 
saith  the  Lord  of  hosts;  Turn  ye  now  from 
our  evil  ways,  and  from  your  evil  doings : 
ut  they  did  not  hear,  nor  hearken  unto  me, 
saith  the  Lord. 

5  Your  fathers,  where  are  they?  and  the 
prophets,  do  they  live  for  ever? 

6  But  my  words  and  my  statutes,  which  I 
commanded  my  servants  the  prophets,  did 
they  not  take  hold  of  your  fathers?  and 
they  returned  and  said.  Like  as  the  Lord  of 
hosts  thought  to  do  unto  us,  according  to 
our  ways,  and  according  to  our  doings,  so 
hath  he  dealt  with  us. 

7  t Upon  the  four  and  twentieth  day  of  the 
eleventh  month,  which  is  the  month  Sebat, 
in  the  second  year  of  Darius,  came  the  word 
of  the  Lord  unto  Zechariah,  the  son  of  Bere- 
chiah, the  son  of  Iddo  the  prophet,  saying, 

8  I saw  by  night,  and  behold  a man  riding 
upon  a red  horse,  and  he  stood  among  the 
myrtle  trees  that  were  in  the  bottom ; and 
behind  him  were  there  red  horses,  speckled, 
and  white. 


9 Then  said  I,  O my  lord,  what  are  these  ? 
And  the  angel  that  talked  with  me  said  unto 

’ me,  I will  shew  thee  what  these  be. 

10  And  the  man  that  stood  among  the  myr- 
tle trees  answered  and  said,  These  are  they 
whom  the  Lord  hath  sent  to  walk  to  and 
fro  through  the  earth. 

11  And  they  answered  the  angel  of  the 
Lord  that  stood  among  the  myrtle  trees, 
and  said,  We  have  walked  to  and  fro  through 
the  earth,  and,  behold,  all  the  earth  sitteth 
still,  and  is  at  rest. 

12  t Then  the  angel  of  the  Lord  answered 
and  said,  O Lord  of  hosts,  how  long  wilt 
thou  not  have  mercy  on  Jerusalem  and  on 
the  cities  of  Judah,  against  which  thou  hast 
had  indignation  these  threescore  and  ten 
years  ? 

13  And  the  Lord  answered  the  angel  that 
talked  with  me  with  good  words  and  com- 
fortable words. 

14  So  the  angel  that  communed  with  me 
said  unto  me.  Cry  thou,  saying.  Thus  saith 
the  Lord  of  hosts;  I am  jealous  for  Je- 
rusalem and  for  Zion  with  a great  jeal- 
ousy. 

15  And  I am  very  sore  displeased  with  the 
heathen  that  are  at  ease  : for  I was  but  a lit- 
tle displeased,  and  they  helped  forward  the 
affliction. 

16  Therefore  thus  saith  the  Lord  ; I am 
returned  to  Jerusalem  with  mercies:  my 
house  shall  be  built  in  it,  saith  the  Lord  of 
hosts,  and  a line  shall  be  stretched  forth  up- 
on Jerusalem. 

17  Cry  yet,  saying,  Thus  saith  the  Lord  of 
hosts;  My  cities  through  prosperity  shall 
yet  be  spread  abroad ; and  the  Lord  shall 

607 


The  redemption  of  Zion, 
yet  comfort  Zion,  and  shall  yet  choose  Je- 
rusalem. 

18  t Then  lifted  I up  mine  eyes,  and  saw, 

and  behold  four  horns.  ^ ^ . 

19  And  I said  unto  the  angel  that  talked 
with  me.  What  he  these  ? And  he  answered 
me.  These  are  the  horns  which  have  scatter- 
ed Judah,  Israel,  and  Jerusalem. 

20  And  the  Lord  shewed  me  four  carpen- 

^ll^Then  said  I,  What  come  these  to  do? 
And  he  spake,  saying.  These  are  the  horns 
which  have  scattered  Judah,  so  that  no  man 
did  lift  up  his  head : but  these  are  come  to 
fray  them,  to  cast  out  the  horns  of  the  Grcn- 
tiles,  which  lifted  up  their  horn  over  the 
land  of  Judah  to  scatter  it. 

CHAPTER  II. 

The  redemption  of  Zion, 

I  LIFTED  up  mine  eyes  again,  and  looked, 
and  behold  a man  with  a measuring  line 
in  his  hand.  ^ o a ^ 

2  Then  said  I,  Whither  goest  thou?  And 
he  said  unto  me,  To  measure  Jerusalem,  to 
see  what  is  the  breadth  thereof,  and  what  is 
the  length  thereof.  , , ^ ^ ^ -xr, 

3  And,  behold,  the  angel  that  talked  with 
me  went  forth,  and  another  angel  went  out 
to  meet  him,  _ , ^ xi_- 

4;  And  said  unto  him.  Run,  speak  to  this 
young  man,  saying,  Jerusalem  shall  be  in- 
habited as  towns  without  walls  for  the  mul- 
titude of  men  and  cattle  therein : 

5  For  I,  saith  the  Lord,  will  be  unto  her  a 
wall  of  fire  round  about,  and  will  be  the 
glory  in  the  midst  of  her. 

6  t Ho,  ho,  come  forth,  and  fiee  from  the 
land  of  the  north,  saith  the  Lord:  f9r  I 
have  spread  you  abroad  as  the  four  winds 
of  the  heaven,  saith  the  Lord. 

7  Deliver  thyself,  O Zion,  that  dwellest  with 
the  daughter  of  Babylon. 

8  For  thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts ; After 
the  glory  hath  he  sent  me  unto  the  nations 
which  spoiled  you:  for  he  that  toucheth 
you,  toucheth  the  apple  of  his  eye. 

' 9 For,  behold,  I will  shake  mine  hand  upon 
them,  and  they  shall  be  a spoil  to  their  serv- 
ants : and  ye  shall  know  that  the  Lord  o± 
hosts  hath  sent  me. 

10  t Sing  and  rejoice,  O daughter  of  Zion : 
for,  lo,  I come,  and  I will  dwell  in  the  midst 
of  thee,  saith  the  Lord.  . . , , ^ ,, 

11  And  many  nations  shall  be  joined  to  the 
Lord  in  that  day,  and  shall  be 
and  I will  dwell  in  the  midst  of  thee,  and 
thou  shalt  know  that  the  Lord  of  hosts 
hath  sent  me  unto  thee.  t /i  v, 

12  And  the  Lord  shall  inherit  Judah  his 
portion  in  the  holy  land,  and  shall  choose 
Jerusalem  again.  , , ^ x ^ ^ 

13  Be  silent,  O all  flesh,  before  the  Lord  : 
for  he  is  raised  up  out  of  his  holy  habita- 
tion. 

CHAPTER  III. 

The  type  of  Joshua, 

AND  he  shewed  me  Joshua  the  high  priest 
J\.  standing  before  the  angel  of  the  Lord, 
and  Satan  standing  at  his  right  hand  to  re- 

^2^An^he  Lord  said  unto  Satan,  The  I^ord 
rebuke  thee,  O Satan ; even  the  Lord  that 
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ZECHARIAH,  II.  Christ  the  Branch  promised, 

hath  chosen  Jerusalem  rebuke  thee : is  not 
this  a brand  plucked  out  of  the  fire  ? 

3 Now  Joshua  was  clothed  with  filthy  gar- 
ments, and  stood  before  the  angel.  , 

4 And  he  answered  and  spake  unto  those 
that  stood  before  him,  saying.  Take  away 
the  filthy  garments  from  him.  And  unto 
him  he  said,  Behold,  I have  caused  thine ' 
iniquity  to  pass  from  thee,  and  I will  clothe 
thee  with  change  of  raiment. 

5 And  I said.  Let  them  set  a fair  mitre  up- 
on his  head.  So  they  set  a fair  mitre  upon 
his  head,  and  clothed  him  with  garments. 
And  the  angel  of  the  Lord  stood  by. 

6 And  the  angel  of  the  Lord  protested 

unto  Joshua,  saying,  , 

7 Thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts;  If  thou 
wilt  walk  in  my  ways,  and  if  thou  wilt 
keep  my  charge,  then  thou  shalt  also  judge 
my  house,  and  shalt  also  keep  my  courts, 
and  I will  give  thee  places  to  walk  among 
these  that  stand  by. 

8 Hear  now,  O Joshua  the  high  priest,  thou, 
and  thy  fellows  that  sit  before  thee:  for 
they  are  men  wondered  at:  for,  behold,  I 
will  bring  forth  my  servant  the  BRANCH. 

9 For  behold  the  stone  that  I have  laid  be- 
fore Joshua ; upon  one  stone  shall  be  seven 
eyes:  behold,  I will  engrave  the  graving 
thereof,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts,  and  I will 
remove  the  iniquity  of  that  land  in  one  day. 

10  In  that  day,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts, 
shall  ye  call  every  man  his  neighbour  under 
the  vine  and  under  the  fig  tree. 


CHAPTER  IV. 

The  type  of  the  'golden  candlestick. 

AND  the  angel  that  talked  with  me  came 
again,  and  waked  me,  as  a man  that  is 
wakened  out  of  his  sleep,  ^ -v,  o 

2 And  said  unto  me.  What  seest  thou  ? 
And  I said,  I have  looked,  and  behold  a can- 
dlestick all  of  gold,  with  a bowl  upon  the 
top  of  it,  and  his  seven  lamps  thereon  and 
seven  pipes  to  the  seven  lamps,  which  are 
upon  the  top  thereof : 

3 And  two  olive  trees  by  it,  one  upon  the 

right  side  of  the  bowl,  and  the  other  upon 
the  left  side  thereof.  , . . x 

4 So  I answered  and  spake  to  the  angel  that 

talked  with  me,  saying.  What  are  these,  my 
lord?  „ , ... 

5 Then  the  angel  that  talked  with  me  an- 
swered and  said  unto  me,  Knowest  thou  not 
what  these  be  ? And  I said.  No,  my  lord. 

6 Then  he  answered  and  spake  unto  me, 
saying.  This  is  the  word  of  the  Lord  unto 
Zerubbabel,  saying.  Not  by  might,  nor  b.y 
power,  but  by  my  Spirit,  saith  the  Lord  ot 

^T^Who  art  thou,  O great  mountain?  before 
Zerubbabel  thou  shalt  become  a plain : and 
he  shall  bring  forth  the  headstone  thereof 
with  shoutings,  crying,  Grace,  grace  unto  it. 

8 Moreover  the  word  of  the  Lord  came 
unto  me,  saying, 

9 The  hands  of  Zerubbabel  have  laid  the 
foundation  of  this  house ; his  hands  shall 
also  finish  it ; and  thou  shalt  know  that  the 
Lord  of  hosts  hath  sent  me  unto  .you. 

10  For  who  hath  despised  the  day  of  small 
things  ? for  they  shall  rejoice,  and  shall  see 
the  plummet  in  the  hand  of  Zerubbabel 
with  those  seven ; they  are  the  ej^es  of  the 


two  olive  trees.  ZECHARIAH,  VII.  Christ  the  Branch  typified. 


Lord,  which  run  to  and  fro  throug’h  the 
whole  earth. 

11  t Then  answered  I,  and  said  unto  him. 
What  are  these  two  olive  trees  upon  the 
ri^ht  side  of  the  candlestick  and  upon  the 
left  side  thereof? 

13  And  I answered  a^?ain,  and  said  unto 
him.  What  he  these  two  olive  branches,  which 
through  the  two  golden  pipes  empty  the 
golden  oil  out  of  themselves? 

13  And  he  answered  me  and  said,  Knowest 
thou  not  what  these  he  f And  I said,  No,  my 
lord. 

14  Then  said  he.  These  are  the  two  anointed 
ones,  that  stand  by  the  Lord  of  the  whole 
earth. 

CHAPTER  V. 

The  vision  of  the  flying  roll. 

Then  I turned,  and  lifted  up  mine  eyes, 
and  looked,  and  behold  a flying  roll. 

3  And  he  said  unto  me.  What  seest  thou? 
And  I answered,  I see  a flying  roll;  the 
length  thereof  is  twenty  cubits,  and  the 
breadth  thereof  ten  cubits. 

3  Then  said  he  unto  me.  This  is  the  curse 
that  goeth  forth  over  the  face  of  the  whole 
earth : for  every  one  that  stealeth  shall  be 
cut  off  as  on  this  side  according  to  it ; and 
every  one  that  sweareth  shall  be  cut  off  as 
on  that  side  according  to  it. 

4  I will  bring  it  forth,  saith  the  Lord  of 
hosts,  and  it  shall  enter  into  the  house  of 
the  thief,  and  into  the  house  of  him  that 
sweareth  falsely  by  my  name : and  it  shall 
remain  in  the  midst  of  his  house,  and  shall 
consume  it  with  the  timber  thereof  and  the 
stones  thereof. 

5  t Then  the  angel  that  talked  with  me 
went  forth,  and  said  unto  me.  Lift  up  now 
thine  eyes,  and  see  what  is  this  that  goeth 
forth. 

6  And  I said.  What  is  it  ? And  he  said.  This 
is  an  ephah  that  goeth  forth.  He  said  more- 
over, This  is  their  resemblance  through  all 
the  earth. 

7  And,  behold,  there  was  lifted  up  a talent 
of  lead : and  this  is  a woman  that  sitteth  in 
the  midst  of  the  ephah. 

8  And  he  said,  This  is  wickedness.  And  he 
cast  it  into  the  midst  of  the  ephah;  and 
he  cast  the  weight  of  lead  upon  the  mouth 
thereof. 

9  Then  lifted  I up  mine  eyes,  and  looked, 
and,  behold,  there  came  out  two  women, 
and  the  wind  was  in  their  wings ; for  they 
had  wings  like  the  wings  of  a stork:  and 
they  lifted  up  the  ephah  between  the  earth 
and  the  heaven. 

10  Then  said  I to  the  angel  that  talked  with 
me.  Whither  do  these  bear  the  ephah  ? 

11  And  he  said  unto  me.  To  build  it  a house 
in  the  land  of  Shinar : and  it  shall  be  estab- 
lished, and  set  there  upon  her  own  base. 

CHAPTER  VI. 

The  vision  of  the  four  chariots. 

AND  I turned,  and  lifted  up  mine  eyes, 
xA  and  looked,  and,  behold,  there  came 
four  chariots  out  from  between  two  mount- 
ains; and  the  mountains  were  mountains  of 
brass. 

2 In  the  first  chariot  were  red  horses;  and 
in  the  second  chariot  black  horses ; 

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3 And  in  the  third  chariot  white  horses; 
and  in  the  fourth  chariot  grizzled  and  bay 
horses. 

4 Then  I answered  and  said  unto  the  angel 
that  talked  with  me,  What  are  these,  my 
lord? 

5 And  the  angel  answered  and  said  unto 
me.  These  are  the  four  spirits  of  the  heav- 
es, which  go  forth  from  standing  before 
the  Lord  of  all  the  earth. 


6 The  black  horses  which  are  therein  go 
forth  into  the  north  country ; and  the  white 
go  forth  after  them ; and  the  grizzled  go 
forth  toward  the  south  country. 

7 And  the  bay  went  forth,  and  sought  to  go 
that  they  might  walk  to  and  fro  through  the 
earth : and  he  said.  Get  you  hence,  walk  to 
and  fro  through  the  earth.  So  they  walked 
to  and  fro  through  the  earth. 

8 Then  cried  he  upon  me,  and  spake  unto 
me,  saying.  Behold,  these  that  go  toward  the 
north  country  have  quieted  my  spirit  in  the 
north  country. 

9 IF  And  the  word  of  the  Lord  came  unto 
me,  saying, 

10  Take  of  them  of  the  captivity,  even  of 
Heldai,  of  Tobijah,  and  of  Jedaiah,  which 
are  come  from  Babylon,  and  come  thou  the 
same  day,  and  go  into  the  house  of  Josiah 
the  son  of  Zephaniah; 

11  Then  take  silver  and  gold,  and  make 
crowns,  and  set  them  upon  the  head  of 
Joshua  the  son  of  Josedech,  the  high 
priest ; 

13  And  speak  unto  him,  saying.  Thus  speak- 
eth  the  Lord  of  hosts,  saying.  Behold  the 
man  whose  name  is  The  BRANCH  ; and  he 
shall  grow  up  out  of  his  place,  and  he  shall 
build  the  temple  of  the  Lord  : 

13  Even  he  shall  build  the  temple  of  the 
Lord  ; and  he  shall  bear  the  glory,  and  shall 
sit  and  rule  upon  his  throne ; and  he  shall  be 
a priest  upon  his  throne:  and  the  counsel 
of  peace  shall  be  between  them  both. 

14  And  the  crowns  shall  be  to  Helem,  and 
to  Tobijah,  and  to  Jedaiah,  and  to  Hen  the 
son  of  Zephaniah,  for  a memorial  in 
temple  of  the  Lord. 

15  And  they  that  are  far  off  shall  come  an 
build  in  the  temple  of  the  Lord,  and  y 
shall  know  that  the  Lord  of  hosts  hath  sen 
me  unto  you.  And  this  shall  come  to  pass, 
if  ye  will  diligently  obey  the  voice  of  the 
Lord  your  God. 


CHAPTER  VII. 

Hypocrisy  in  fasts  reproved. 

AND  it  came  to  pass  in  the  fourth  year  of 
XA.  king  Darius,  that  the  word  of  the  Lord 
came  unto  Zechariah  in  the  fourth  day  of 
the  ninth  month,  even  in  Chisleu ; 

3 When  they  had  sent  unto  the  house  of 
God  Sherezer  and  Regem-melech,  and  their 
men,  to  pray  before  the  Lord, 

3 And  to  speak  unto  the  priests  which  were 
in  the  house  of  the  Lord  of  hosts,  and  to  the 
prophets,  saying.  Should  I weep  in  the  fifth 
month,  separating  myself,  as  I have  done 
these  so  many  years? 

4 IF  Then  came  the  word  of  the  Lord  of 
hosts  unto  me,  saying, 

5 Speak  unto  all  the  people  of  the  land,  and 
to  the  priests,  saying.  When  ye  fasted  and 
mourned  in  the  fifth  and  seventh  month 

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Sin  the  cause  of  captivity.  ZECH ARIAH,  VIII.  The  restoration  of  Jerusalem. 


even  those  seventy  years,  did  ye  at  all  fast 
unto  me,  even  to  me? 

6 And  when  ye  did  eat,  and  when  ye  did 
drink,  did  not  ye  eat  for  yourselves,  and 
drink  for  yourselves  ? 

7 Should  ye  not  hear  the  words  which  the 
Lord  hath  cried  by  the  former  prophets, 
when  Jerusalem  was  inhabited  and  in  pros- 
perity, and  the  cities  thereof  round  about 
her,  when  men  inhabited  the  south  and  the 
plain  ? 

8 IF  And  the  word  of  the  Lord  came  unto 
Zechariah,  saying-, 

9 Thus  speaketh  the  Lord  of  hosts,  saying-. 
Execute  true  judgment,  and  shew  mercy 
and  compassions  every  man  to  his  brother  : 

10  And  oppress  not  the  widow,  nor  the  fa- 
therless, the  stranger,  nor  the  poor ; and  let 
none  of  you  imagine  evil  against  his  brother 
in  your  heart. 

11  But  they  refused  to  hearken,  and  pulled 
away  the  shoulder,  and  stopped  their  ears, 
that  they  should  not  hear. 

13  Yea,  they  made  their  hearts  as  an  ada- 
mant stone,  lest  they  should  hear  the  law, 
and  the  words  which  the  Lord  of  hosts  hath 
sent  in  his  Spirit  by  the  former  prophets: 
therefore  came  a great  wrath  from  the 
Lord  of  hosts. 

13  Therefore  it  is  come  to  pass,  that  as  he 
cried,  and  they  would  not  hear ; so  they 
cried,  and  I would  not  hear,  saith  the  Lord 
of  hosts : 

14  But  I scattered  them  with  a whirlwind 
among  all  the  nations  whom  they  knew  not. 
Thus  the  land  was  desolate  after  them,  that 
no  man  passed  through  nor  returned:  for 
they  laid  the  pleasant  land  desolate. 

CHAPTER  VIII. 

The  restoration  of  Jerusalem. 

AGAIN  the  word  of  the  Lord  of  hosts 
XA.  came  to  me,  saying, 

3  Thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts ; I was  jeal- 
ous for  Zion  with  great  jealousy,  and  I was 
jealous  for  her  with  great  fury. 

3 Thus  saith  the  Lord  ; I am  returned  unto 
^ion,  and  will  dwell  in  the  midst  of  Jerusa- 
em : and  Jerusalem  shall  be  called  A city  of 
ruth;  and  the  mountain  of  the  Lord  of 
osts.  The  holy  mountain. 

4 Thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts;  There 
shall  yet  old  men  and  old  women  dwell  in 
the  streets  of  Jerusalem,  and  every  man 
with  his  staff  in  his  hand  for  very  age. 

5 And  the  streets  of  the  city  shall  be  full 
of  boys  and  girls  playing  in  the  streets 
thereof. 

6 Thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts;  If  it  be 
marvellous  in  the  eyes  of  the  remnant  of 
this  people  in  these  days,  should  it  also  be 
marvellous  in  mine  eyes?  saith  the  Lord  of 
hosts. 

7 Thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts ; Behold,  I 
will  save  my  people  from  the  east  country, 
and  from  the  west  country ; 

8 And  I will  bring  them,  and  they  shall 
dwell  in  the  midst  of  Jerusalem : and  they 
shall  be  my  people,  and  I will  be  their  God, 
in  truth  and  in  righteousness. 

9 *iF  Thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts ; Let  your 
hands  be  strong,  ye  that  hear  in  these  days 
these  words  by  the  mouth  of  the  prophets, 
which  were  in  the  day  that  the  foundation  of 

610 


the  house  of  the  Lord  of  hosts  was  laid, 
that  the  temple  might  be  built. 

10  For  before  these  days  there  was  no  hire 
for  man,  nor  any  hire  for  beast;  neither 
was  there  any  peace  to  him  that  went  out  or 
came  in  because  of  the  affliction : for  I set 
all  men  every  one  against  his  neighbour. 

11  But  now  I will  not  be  unto  the  residue  of 
this  people  as  in  the  former  days,  saith  the 
Lord  of  hosts. 

13  For  the  seed  shall  be  prosperous;  the 
vine  shall  give  her  fruit,  and  the  ground 
shall  give  her  increase,  and  the  heavens 
shall  give  their  dew;  and  I will  cause  the 
remnant  of  this  people  to  possess  all  these 
things. 

13  And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  that  as  ye 
were  a cursd  among  the  heathen,  O house  of 
Judah,  and  house  of  Israel ; so  will  I save 
you,  and  ye  shall  be  a blessing:  fear  not, 
but  let  your  hands  be  strong. 

14  For  thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts ; As  I 
thought  to  punish  you,  when  your  fathers 
provoked  me  to  wrath,  saith  the  Lord  of 
hosts,  and  I repented  not: 

15  So  again  have  I thought  in  these  days  to 
do  well  unto  Jerusalem  and  to  the  house  of 
Judah : fear  ye  not. 

16 1 These  are  the  things  that  ye  shall  do ; 
Speak  ye  every  man  the  truth  to  his  neigh- 
bour; execute  the  judgment  of  truth  and 
peace  in  your  gates : 

17  And  let  none  of  you  imagine  evil  in 
your  hearts  against  his  neighbour ; and  love 
no  false  oath : for  all  these  are  things  that  I 
hate,  saith  the  Lord. 

18  IF  And  the  word  of  the  Lord  of  hosts 
came  unto  me,  saying, 

19  Thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts ; The  fast 
of  the  fourth  month,  and  the  fast  of  the 
fifth,  and  the  fast  of  the  seventh,  and  the 
fast  of  the  tenth,  shall  be  to  the  house  of 
Judah  joy  and  gladness,  and  cheerful  feksts ; 
therefore  love  the  truth  and  peace. 

30  Thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts ; It  shall 
yet  come  to  pass,  that  there  shall  come  peo- 
ple, and  the  inhabitants  of  many  cities : 

31  And  the  inhabitants  of  one  city  shall  go 
to  another,  saying.  Let  us  go  speedily  to 
pray  before  the  Lord,  and  to  seek  the  Lord 
of  hosts : I will  go  also. 

33  Yea,  many  people  and  strong  nations 
shall  come  to  seek  the  Lord  of  hosts  in  Je- 
rusalem, and  to  pray  before  the  Lord. 

33  Thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts ; In  those 
days  it  shall  come' to  pass,  that  ten  men  shall 
take  hold  out  of  all  languages  of  the  nations, 
even  shall  take  hold  of  the  skirt  of  him  that 
is  a Jew,  saying,  We  will  go  with  you : for 
we  have  heard  that  God  is  with  you. 

CHAPTER  IX. 

God  will  defend  hts  church. 

The  burden  of  the  word  of  the  Lord  in 
the  land  of  Hadrach,  and  Damascus 
shall  be  the  rest  thereof : when  the  eyes  of 
man,  as  of  all  the  tribes  of  Israel,  shall  be 
toward  the  Lord. 

3 And  Hamath  also  shall  border  thereby ; 
Tyrus,  and  Zidon,  though  it  be  very  wise. 

3 And  Tyrus  did  build  herself  a strong  hold, 
and  heaped  up  silver  as  the  dust,  and  fine 
gold  as  the  mire  of  the  streets. 

4 Behold,  the  Lord  will  cast  her  out,  and  he 


ChrisVa  coming  foretold.  ZECH AllIAH,  XI.  God  is  to  be  sougnc  uuUk 


will  smite  her  power  in  the  sea;  and  she 
shall  be  devoured  with  fire. 

5 Ashkelon  shall  see  it,  and  fear;  Gaza  also 
shall  see  ity  and  be  very  sorrowful,  and  Ek- 
ron  ; for  her  expectation  shall  bQ  ashamed  ; 
and  the  king-  shall  perish  from  Gaza,  and 
Ashkelon  shall  not  be  inhabited. 

C And  a bastard  shall  dwell  in  Ashdod,  and 
I will  cut  off  the  pride  of  the  Philistines. 

7 And  I will  take  away  his  blood  out  of  his 
mouth,  and  his  abominations  from  between 
his  teeth  : but  he  that  remaineth,  even  he, 
shall  be  for  our  God,  and  he  shall  be  as  a gov- 
ernor in  Judah,  and  Ekron  as  a Jebusite. 

8 And  I will  encamp  about  mine  house  be- 
cause of  the  army,  because  of  him  that  pass- 
eth  by,  and  because  of  him  that  returneth : 
and  no  oppressor  shall  pass  through  them 
anymore:  for  now  ha\e  I seen  with  mine 

9 H Rejoice  greatly,  O daughter  of  Zion ; 
shout,  O daughter  of  Jerusalem:  behold, 
thy  King  cometh  unto  thee : he  is  just,  and 
having  salvation  ; lowly,  and  riding  upon  an 
ass,  and  upon  a colt  the  foal  of  an  ass. 

10  And  I will  cut  off  the  chariot  from  Ephra- 
im^  and  the  horse  from  Jerusalem,  and 
the  battle  bow  shall  be  cut  off : and  he  shall 
speak  peace  unto  the  heathen : and  his  do- 
minion shall  be  from  sea  even  to  sea,  and 
from  the  river  even  to  the  ends  of  the  earth. 

11  As  for  thee  also,  by  the  blood  of  thy 
covenant  I have  sent  forth  thy  prisoners 
out  of  the  pit  wherein  is  no  water. 

121  Turn  you  to  the  strong  hold,  ye  prison- 
ers of  hope : even  to  day  do  I declare  that  I 
will  render  double  unto  thee ; 

13  When  I have  bent  Judah  for  me,  filled 
the  bow  with  Ephraim,  and  raised  up  thy 
sons,  O Zion,  against  thy  sons,  O Greece,  and 
made  thee  as  the  sword  of  a mighty  man. 

14  And  the  Lord  shall  be  seen  over  them, 
and  his  arrow  shall  go  forth  as  the  light- 
ning: and  the  Lord  God  shall  blow  the 
trumpet,  and  shall  go  with  whirlwinds  of 
the  south. 

15  The  Lord  of  hosts  shall  defend  them ; 
and  they  shall  devour,  and  subdue  with 
sling  stones ; and  they  shall  drink,  and  make 
a noise  as  through  wine ; and  they  shall  be 
filled  like  bowls,  and  as  the  corners  of  the 
altar. 

16  And  the  Lord  their  God  shall  save  them 
in  that  day  as  the  flock  of  his  people : for 
they  shall  be  as  the  stones  of  a crown,  lifted 
up  as  an  ensign  upon  his  land. 

IT  For  how  great  is  his  goodness,  and  how 
great  is  his  beauty ! corn  shall  make  the 
young  men  cheerful,  and  new  wine  the 
maids. 

CHAPTER  X. 

God  is  to  be  sought^  and  not  idols. 

4SK  ye  of  the  Lord  rain  in  the  time  of 
jt\.  the  latter  rain ; so  the  Lord  shall  make 
bright  .clouds,  and  give  them  showers  of 
rain,  to  every  one  grass  in  the  field. 

2 For  the  idols  have  spoken  vanity,  and  the 
diviners  have  seen  a lie,  and  have  told  false 
dreams;  they  comfort  in  vain:  therefore 
they  went  their  way  as  a flock,  they  were 
troubled,  because  there  was  no  shepherd. 

3 Mine  anger  was  kindled  against  the  shep- 
herds, and  I punished  the  goats:  for  the 


Lord  of  hosts  hath  visited  his  flock  the 
house  of  Judah,  and  hath  made  them  as  his 
goodly  horse  in  the  battle. 

4 Out  of  him  came  forth  the  corner,  out  of 
him  the  nail,  out  of  him  the  battle  bow,  out 
of  him  every  oppressor  together. 

5 1 And  they  shall  be  as  mighty  men,  which 
tread  down  their  enemies  in  the  mire  of  the 
streets  in  the  battle : and  they  shall  fight, 
because  the  Lord  is  with  them,  and  the 
riders  on  horses  shall  be  confounded. 

6 And  I will  strengthen  the  house  of  Judah, 
and  I will  save  the  house  of  Joseph,  and  I 
will  bring  them  again  to  place  them ; for  1 
have  mercy  upon  them  : and  they  shall  be  as 
though  I had  not  cast  them  off:  fori  am 
the  Lord  their  God,  and  will  hear  them. 

T And  they  of  Ephraim  shall  be  like  a 
mighty  man^  and  their  heart  shall  rejoice 
as  through  wine:  yea,  their  children  shall 
see  it,  and  be  glad ; their  heart  shall  rejoice 
in  the  Lord. 

8 I will  hiss  for  them,  and  gather  them  ; for 
I have  redeemed  them : and  they  shall  in- 
crease as  they  have  increased. 

9 And  I will  sow  them  among  the  people  : 
and  they  shall  remember  me  in  far  coun- 
tries; and  they  shall  live  with  their  chil- 
dren, and  turn  again. 

10  I will  bring  them  again  also  out  of  the 
land  of  Egypt,  and  gather  them  out  of  As- 
syria ; and  I will  bring  them  into  the  land  of 
Gilead  and  Lebanon  ; and  place  shall  not  be 
found  for  them. 

11  And  he  shall  pass  through  the  sea  with 
affliction,  and  shall  smite  the  waves  in  the 
sea,  and  all  the  deeps  of  the  river  shall  dry 
up : and  the  pride  of  Assyria  shall  be 
brought  down,  and  the  sceptre  of  Egypt 
shall  depart  away. 

12  And  I will  strengthen  them  in  the  Lord  ; 
and  they  shall  walk  up  and  down  in  his 
name,  saith  the  Lord. 

CHAPTER  XI. 

The  destruction  of  Jerusalem,  Sec. 

OPEN  thy  doors,  O Lebanon,  that  the  fire 
may  devour  thy  cedars. 

'2  Howl,  fir  tree ; for  the  cedar  is  fallen : 
because  the  mighty  are  spoiled  : howl,  O ye 
oaks  of  Bashan ; for  the  forest  of  the  vint- 
age is  come  down. 

3  t There  is  a voice  of  the  hpwling  of  the 
shepherds;  for  their  glory  is  spoiled:  a 
voice  of  the  roaring  of  young  lions;  for 
the  pride  of  Jordan  is  spoiled. 

4  Thus  saith  the  Lord  my  God ; Feed  the 
flock  of  the  slaughter ; 

5  Whose  possessors  slay  them,  and  hold 
themselves  not  guilty:  and  they  that  sell 
them  say.  Blessed  be  the  Lord  ; for  I am 
rich : and  their  own  shepherds  pity  them 
not. 

6  For  I will  no  more  pity  the  inhabitants  of 
the  land,  saith  the  Lord  : but,  lo,  I will  de- 
liver the  men  every  one  into  his  neighbour’s 
hand,  and  into  the  hand  of  his  king:  and 
they  shall  smite  the  land,  and  out  of  their 
hand  I will  not  deliver  them. 

T And  I will  feed  the  flock  of  slaughter,  even 
you,  O poor  of  the  flock.  And  I took  unto 
me  two  staves ; the  one  I called  Beauty,  and 
the  other  I called  Bands ; and  I fed  the  flock. 
8 Three  shepherds  also  I cut  off  in  one 
6U 


Type  of  a foolish  shepherd,  ZECHARIAH,  XII.  Repentance  of  Jerusalem, 


month ; and  my  soul  loathed  them,  and  their 
soul  also  abhorred  me. 

9 Then  said  I,  I will  not  feed  you : that  that 
dieth,  let  it  die ; and  that  that  is  to  be  cut 
off,  let  it  be  cut  off;  and  let  the  rest  eat 
every  one  the  flesh  of  another. 

10  1 And  I took  my  staff,  even  Beauty,  and 
cut  it  asunder,  that  I mig’ht  break  my  cove- 
nant which  I had  made  with  all  the  people. 

11  And  it  was  broken  in  that  day:  and  so 
the  poor  of  the  flock  that  waited  upon  me 
knew  that  it  was  the  word  of  the  Lord. 

12  And  I said  unto  them.  If  ye  think  good, 
give  me  my  price ; and  if  not,  forbear.  So 
they  weighed  for  my  price  thirty  pieces  of 
silver. 

13  And  the  Lord  said  unto  me.  Cast  it  unto 
the  potter:  a goodly  price  that  I was  prized 
at  of  them.  And  I took  the  thirty  pieces  of 
silver,  and  cast  them  to  the  potter  in  the 
house  of  the  Lord. 

14  Then  I cut  asunder  mine  other  staff, 
even  Bands,  that  I might  break  the  broth- 
erhood between  Judah  and  Israel. 

15 1 And  the  Lord  said  unto  me.  Take  un- 
to thee  yet  the  instruments  of  a foolish 
shepherd. 

16  For,  lo,  I will  raise  up  a shepherd  in  the 
land,  which  shall  not  visit  those  that  be  cut 
off,  neither  shall  seek  the  young  one,  nor 
heal  that  that  is  broken,  nor  feed  that  that 
standeth  still : but  he  shall  eat  the  flesh  of 
the  fat,  and  tear  their  claws  in  pieces. 

17  Woe  to  the  idol  shepherd  that  leave th 
the  flock ! the  sword  shall  be  upon  his  arm, 
and  upon  his  right  eye:  his  arm  shall  be 
clean  dried  up,  and  his  right  eye  shall  be 
utterly  darkened. 

CHAPTER  XII. 

The  restoration  of  Judah. 

The  burden  of  the  word  of  the  Lord  for 
Israel,  saith  the  Lord,  which  stretcheth 
forth  the  heavens,  and  layeth  the  founda- 
tion of  the  earth,  and  formeth  the  spirit  of 
man  within  him. 

2  Behold,  I will  make  Jerusalem  a cup  of 
trembling  unto  all  the  people  round  about, 
when  they  shall  be  in  the  siege  both  against 
Judah  and  against  Jerusalem. 

3  *11  And  in  that  day  will  I make  Jerusalem 
a burdensome  stone  for  all  people : all 
that  burden  themselves  with  it  shall  be  cut 
in  pieces,  though  all  the  people  of  the  earth 
be  gathered  together  against  it. 

4  In  that  day,  saith  the  Lord,  I will  smite 
every  horse  with  astonishment,  and  his  rider 
with  madness:  and  I will  open  mine  eyes 
upon  the  house  of  Judah,  and  will  smite 
every  horse  of  the  people  with  blindness. 

5  And  the  governors  of  Judah  shall  say  in 
their  heart.  The  inhabitants  of  Jerusalem 
shall  be  my  strength  in  the  Lord  of  hosts 
their  God. 

6  " In  that  day  will  I make  the  governors 
of  Judah  like  a hearth  of  fire  among  the 
wood,  and  like  a torch  of  fire  in  a sheaf ; 
and  they  shall  devour  all  the  people  round 
about,  on  the  right  hand  and  on  the  left : 
and  Jerusalem  shall  be  inhabited  again  in 
her  own  place,  even  in  Jerusalem. 

7  The  Lord  also  shall  save  the  tents  of  Ju- 
dah first,  that  the  glory  of  the  house  of 
David  and  the  glory  of  the  inhabitants  of 
612 


Jerusalem  do  not  magnify  themselves  against 
Judah. 

8 In  that  day  shall  the  Lord  defend  the  in- 
habitants of  Jerusalem ; and  he  that  is  feeble 
among  them  at  that  day  shall  be  as  David ; 
and  the  house  of  David  shall  be  as  God,  as 
the  angel  of  the  Lord  before  them. 

9 1 And  it  shall  come  to  pass  in  that  day, 
that  I will  seek  to  destroy  all  the  nations 
that  come  against  Jerusalem. 

10  And  I will  pour  upon  the  house  of  Da- 
vid, and  upon  the  inhabitants  of  Jerusalem, 
the  spirit  of  grace  and  of  supplications : and 
they  shall  look  upon  me  whom  they  have 
pierced,  and  they  shall  mourn  for  him,  as 
one  mourneth  for  his  only  son,  and  shall  be 
in  bitterness  for  him,  as  one  that  is  in  bit- 
terness for  his  firstborn. 

11  In  that  day  shall  there  be  a great  mourn- 
ing in  .Jerusalem,  as  the  mourning  of  Hadad- 
rimmon  in  the  valley  of  Megiddon. 

12  And  the  land  shall  mourn,  every  family 
apart;  the  family  of  the  house  of  David 
apart,  and  their  wives  apart ; the  family  of 
the  house  of  Nathan  apart,  and  their  wives 
apart ; 

13  The  family  of  the  house  of  Levi  apart, 
and  their  wives  apart ; the  family  of  Shimei 
apart,  and  their  wives  apart ; 

14  All  the  families  that  remain,  every  fam- 
ily apart,  and  their  wives  apart. 

CHAPTER  XIII. 

A fountain  for  sin,  <fcc. 

IN  that  day  there  shall  be  a fountain  open- 
ed to  the  house  of  David  and  to  the  in- 
habitants of  Jerusalem  for  sin  and  for  un- 
cleanness. 

2  t And  it  shall  come  to  pass  in  that  day, 
saith  the  Lord  of  hosts,  that  I will  cut  off 
the  names  of  the  idols  out  of  the  land,  and 
they  shall  no  more  be  remembered:  and 
also  I will  cause  the  prophets  and  the  un- 
clean spirit  to  pass  out  of  the  land. 

3  And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  that  when  any 
shall  yet  prophesy,  then  his  father  and  his 
mother  that  begat  him  shall  say  unto  him, 
Thou  shall  not  live ; for  thou  speakest  lies 
in  the  name  of  the  Lord  : and  his  father 
and  his  mother  that  begat  him  shall  thrust 
him  through  when  he  prophesieth. 

4  And  it  shall  come  to  pass  in  that  day, 
that  the  prophets  shall  be  ashamed  every 
one  of  his  vision,  when  he  hath  prophesied ; 
neither  shall  they  wear  a rough  garment  to 
deceive : 

5  But  he  shall  say,  I am  no  prophet,  I am  a 
husbandman : for  man  taught  me  to  keep 
cattle  from  my  youth. 

6  And  one  shall  say  unto  him,  What  are 
these  wounds  in  thine  hands?  Then  he  shall 
answer.  Those  with  which  I was  wounded  in 
the  house  of  my  friends. 

7  t Awake,  O sword,  against  my  Shepherd, 
and  against  the  man  that  is  my  fellow,  saith 
the  Lord  of  hosts : smite  the  Shepherd,  and 
the  sheep  shall  be  scattered : and  I will  turn 
mine  hand  upon  the  little  ones. 

8  And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  that  in  all  the 
land,  saith  the  Lord,  two  parts  therein  shall 
be  cut  off  and  die ; but  the  third  shall  be 
left  therein. 

9  And  I will  bring  the  third  patt  through 
the  fire,  and  will  refine  them  as  silver  is  re- 


ChrisVs  coming  and  kingdUym.  MALACHI,  I.  Plague  of  Jerusalem's  enemies. 


fined,  and  will  try  them  as  g-old  is  tried : they 
shall  call  on  my  name,  and  I will  hear  them : 

1 will  say.  It  -is  my  people : and  they  shall 
say.  The  Lord  is  my  God. 

CHAPTER  XIV. 

Chinst's  coming  and  kingdom. 
T>EHOLD,  the  day  of  the  Lord  cometh, 
JL>  and  thy  spoil  shall  be  divided  in  the 
midst  of  thee. 

2 For  I will  g-ather  all  nations  against  Jeru- 
salem to  battle;  and  the  city  shall  be  taken, 
and  the  houses  rifled,  and  the  women  rav- 
ished ; and  half  of  the  city  shall  go  forth  into 
captivity,  and  the  residue  of  the  people  shall 
not  be  cut  off  from  the  city. 

3 Then  shall  the  Lord  go  forth,  and  fight 
against  those  nations,  as  when  he  fought  in 
the  day  of  battle. 

4 1 And  his  feet  shall  stand  in  that  day  upon 
the  mount  of  Olives,  which  is  before  Jeru- 
salem on  the  east,  and  the  mount  of  Olives 
shall  cleave  in  the  midst  thereof  toward  the 
east  and  toward  the  west,  and  there  shall  be 
a very  great  valley ; and  half  of  the  mount- 
ain shall  remove  toward  the  north,  and 
half  of  it  toward  the  south. 

5 And  ye  shall  flee  to  the  valley  of  the 
mountains;  for  the  valley  of  the  mountains 
shall  reach  unto  Azal : yea,  ye  shall  flee,  like 
as  ye  fled  from  before  the  earthquake  in  the 
days  of  Uzziah  king  of  Judah : and  the  Lord 
my  God  shall  come,  and  all  the  saints  with 
thee. 

6 And  it  shall  come  to  pass  in  that 
day,  that  the  light  shall  not  be  clear,  nor 
dark : 

7 But  it  shall  be  one  day  which  shall  be 
known  to  the  Lord,  not  day,  nor  night : but 
it  shall  come  to  pass,  that  at  evening  time  it 
shall  be  light. 

8 And  it  shall  be  in  that  day,  that  living 
waters  shall  go  out  from  Jerusalem  ; half  of 
them  toward  the  former  sea,  and  half  of 
them  toward  the  hinder  sea : in  summer  and 
in  winter  shall  it  be. 

9 And  the  Lord  shall  be  King  over  all  the 
earth : in  that  day  shall  there  be  one  Lord, 
and  his  name  one. 

10  All  the  land  shall  be  turned  as  a plain 
from  Geba  to  Rimmon  south  of  Jerusalem : 
and  it  shall  be  lifted  up,  and  inhabited  in 
her  place,  from  Benjamin’s  gate  unto  the 
place  of  the  first  gate,  unto  the  corner  gate. 


and  from  the  tower  of  Hananeel  unto  the 
king’s  winepresses. 

11  And  men  shall  dwell  in  it,  and  there  shall 
be  no  more  utter  destruction;  but  Jerusa- 
lem shall  be  safely  inhabited. 

12  1 And  this  shall  be  the  plague  wherewith 
the  Lord  will  smite  all  the  people  that  have 
fought  against  Jerusalem ; Their  flesh  shall 
consume  away  while  they  stand  upon  their 
feet,  and  their  eyes  shall  consume  awaj'  in 
their  holes,  and  their  tongue  shall  consume 
away  in  their  mouth. 

13  And  it  shall  come  to  pass  in  that  day, 
that  a great  tumult  from  the  Lord  shall  be 
among  them ; and  they  shall  lay  hold  every 
one  on  the  hand  of  his  neighbour,  and  his 
hand  shall  rise  up  against  the  hand  of  his 
neighbour. 

14  And  Judah  also  shall  fight  at  Jerusalem ; 
and  the  wealth  of  all  the  heathen  round 
about  shall  be  gathered  together,  gold,  and 
silver,  and  apparel,  in  great  abundance. 

15  And  so  shall  be  the  plague  of  the  horse, 
of  the  mule,  of  the  camel,  and  of  the  ass,  and 
of  all  the  beasts  that  shall  be  in  these  tents, 
as  this  plague. 

16  1 And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  that  every 
one  that  is  left  of  all  the  nations  which 
came  against  Jerusalem,  shall  even  go  up 
from  year  to  year  to  worship  the  King,  the 
Lord  of  hosts,  and  to  keep  the  feast  of 
tabernacles. 

17  And  it  shall  be,  that  whoso  will  not  come 
up  of  all  the  families  of  the  earth  unto  Jeru- 
salem to  worship  the  King,  the  Lord  of 
hosts,  even  upon  them  shall  be  no  rain. 

18  And  if  the  family  of  Egypt  go  not  up, 
and  come  not,  that  have  no  rain;  there 
shall  be  the  plague,  wherewith  the  Lord 
will  smite  the  heathen  that  come  not  up  to 
keep  the  feast  of  tabernacles. 

19  This  shall  be  the  punishment  of  Egypt, 
and  the  punishment  of  all  nations  that  come 
not  up  to  keep  the  feast  of  tabernacles. 

20  1 In  that  day  shall  there  be  upon  the 
bells  of  the  horses,  HOLINESS  UNTO  THE 
LORD;  and  the  pots  in  the  Lord’s  house 
shall  be  like  the  bowls  before  the  altar. 

21  Yea,  every  pot  in  Jerusalem  and  in  Ju- 
dah shall  be  holiness  unto  the  Lord  of 
hosts : and  all  they  that  sacrifice  shall  come 
and  take  of  them,  and  seethe  therein:  and 
in  that  day  there  shall  be  no  more  the  Ca- 
naanite  in  the  house  of  the  Lord  of  hosts. 


MALAOHI. 


CHAPTER  I. 

Israel's  ingratitude  to  God. 

THE  burden  of  the  word  of  the  Lord  to 
Israel  by  Malachi. 

2 1 have  loved  you,  saith  the  Lord.  Yet  ye 
^y,  Wherein  hast  thou  loved  us?  Was  not 
Esau  Jacob’s  brother?  saith  the  Lord:  yet 
I loved  Jacob, 

^ ^ hated  Esau,  and  laid  his  mountains 

and  his  heritage  waste  for  the  dragons  of  the 
wilderness. 

4  Whereas  Edom  saith.  We  are  impoverish- 
ed, but  we  will  return  and  build  the  desolate 


places ; thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts.  They 
shall  build,  but  I will  throw  down ; and  they 
shall  call  them.  The  border  of  wickedness, 
and.  The  people  against  whom  the  Lord 
hath  indignation  for  ever. 

5 And  your  eyes  shall  see,  and  ye  shall  say. 
The  Lord  will  be  magnified  from  the  border 
of  Israel. 

6 t A son  honoureth  his  father,  and  a serv- 
ant his  master : if  then  I he  a father,  where 
is  mine  honour?  and  if  I he  a master,  where 
is  my  fear?  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts  unto 
you,  O priests,  that  despise  my  name.  And 
ye  say.  Wherein  have  we  despised  thy  name? 

613 


Malachi  sharply  reproveth  MALACHI,  II.  the  priests  and  the  people. 


7 Ye  offer  polluted  bread  upon  mine  altar ; 
and  ye  say,  Wherein  have  we  polluted  thee  ? 
Tn  that  ye  say,  The  table  of  the  Lord  is  con- 
temptible. 

8 And  if  ye  offer  the  blind  for  sacrifice,  is  it 
not  evil  ? and  if  ye  offer  the  lame  and  sick,  is 
it  not  evil?  offer  it  now  unto  thy  governor ; 
will  he  be  pleased  with  thee,  or  accept  thy 
person  ? saith  the  Lord  of  hosts. 

9 And  now,  I pray  you,  beseech  God  that  he 
will  be  gracious  unto  us : this  hath  bean  by 
your  means:  will  he  regard  your  persons? 
saith  the  Lord  of  hosts. 

10  Who  is  there  even  among  you  that  would 
shut  the  doors  for  nouQht?  neither  do  ye 
kindle  fire  on  mine  altar  for  nought.  I have 
no  pleasure  in  you,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts, 
neither  will  1 accept  an  offering  at  your 
hand. 

11  For,  from  the  rising  of  the  sun  even 
unto  the  going  down  of  the  same,  my  name 
}<hall  be  great  among  the  Gentiles;  and  in 
every  place  incense  shall  be  offered  unto  my 
name,  and  a pure  offering:  for  my  name 
shall  be  great  among  the  heathen,  saith  the 
Lord  of  hosts. 

13 1 But  ye  have  profaned  it,  in  that  ye  say, 
The  table  of  the  Lord  is  polluted ; and  the 
fruit  thereof,  even  his  meat,  is* contemptible. 

13  Ye  said  also.  Behold,  what  a weariness  is 
it  I and  ye  have  snuffed  at  it,  saith  the  Lord 
of  hosts;  and  ye  brought  that  which  was 
torn,  and  the  lame,  and  the  sick;  thus  ye 
brought  an  offering : should  I accept  this  of 
your  hand  ? saith  the  Lord. 

14  But  cursed  be  the  deceiver,  which  hath 
in  his  fiock  a male,  and  voweth,  and  sacrifi- 
ce th  unto  the  Lord  a corrupt  thing:  for  I 
am  a great  King,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts, 
and  my  name  is  dreadful  among  the  hea- 
then. 

CHAPTER  II. 

The  priests  sharply  reproved, 

AND  now,  O ye  priests,  this  command- 
ment  is  for  you. 

3  If  ye  will  not  hear,  and  if  ye  will  not  lay 
it  to  heart,  to  give  glory  unto  my  name, 
saith  the  Lord  of  hosts,  I will  even  send  a 
curse  upon  you,  and  I will  curse  your  bless- 
ings ; yea,  I have  cursed  them  already,  be- 
cause ye  do  not  lay  it  to  heart. 

3 Behold,  I will  corrupt  your  seed,  and 
spread  dung  upon  your  faces,  even  the  dung 
of  your  solemn  feasts;  and  one  shall  take 
you  away  with  it. 

4 And  ye  shall  know  that  I have  sent  this 
commandment  unto  you,  that  my  covenant 
might  be  with  Levi,  saith  the  Lord  of 
hosts. 

5 My  covenant  was  with  him  of  life  and 
peace ; and  I gave  them  to  him  for  the  fear 
wherewith  he  feared  me,  and  was  afraid  be- 
fore my  name. 

6 The  law  of  truth  was  in  his  mouth,  and 
iniquity  was  not  found  in  his  lips : he  walked 
with  me  in  peace  and  equity,  and  did  turn 
many  away  from  iniquity. 

7 For  the  priest’s  lips  should  keep  knowl- 
edge, and  they  should  seek  the  law  at  his 
mouth : for  he  is  the  messenger  of  the  Lord 
of  hosts. 

8 But  ye  are  departed  out  of  the  way ; ye 
have  caused  many  to  stumble  at  the  law ; ye 

614 


have  corrupted  the  covenant  of  Levi,  saith 
the  Lord  of  hosts. 

9 Therefore  have  I also  made  you  con- 
temptible and  base  before  all  the  people, 
according  as  ye  have  not  kept  my  ways,  but ' 
have  been  partial  in  the  law. 

10  Have  we  not  all  one  father?  hath  not 
one  God  created  us?  why  do  we  deal  treach- 
erously every  man  against  his  brother,  by 
profaning  the  covenant  of  our  fathers  ? 

11 1 Judah  hath  dealt  treacherously,  and  an 
abomination  is  committed  in  Israel  and  in. 
Jerusalem;  for  Judah  hath  profaned  the 
holiness  of  the  Lord  which  he  loved,  and 
hath  married  the  daughter  of  a strange 
god. 

13  The  Lord  will  cut  off  the  man  that  doeth 
this,  the  master  and  the  scholar,  out  of  the 
tabernacles  of  Jacob,  and  him  that  offereth 
an  offering  unto  the  Lord  of  hosts. 

13  And  this  have  ye  done  again,  covering 
the  altar  of  the  Lord  with  tears,  with  weep- 
ing, and  with  crying  out,  insomuch  that  he 
regardeth  not  the  offering  any  more,  or  re- 
ceive th  it  with  good  will  at  your  hand. 

14  IF  Yet  ye  say.  Wherefore?  Because  the 
Lord  hath  been  witness  between  thee  and 
the  wife  of  thy  youth,  against  whom  thou 
hast  dealt  treacherously:  yet  is  she  thy 
companion,  and  the  wife  of  thy  covenant. 

15  And  did  not  he  make  one?  Yet  had  he 
the  residue  of  the  Spirit.  And  wherefore 
one?  That  he  might  seek  a godly  seed. 
Therefore  take  heed  to  your  spirit,  and  let 
none  deal  treacherously  against  the  wife 
of  his  youth. 

16  For  the  Lord,  the  God  of  Israel,  saith 
that  he  hateth  putting  away : for  one  cover- 
eth  violence  with  his  garment,  saith  the 
Lord  of  .hosts : therefore  take  heed  to  your 
spirit,  that  ye  deal  not  treacherously. 

17  IF  Ye  have  wearied  the  Lord  with  your 
words.  Y et  ye  say.  Wherein  have  we  wearied 
himf  When  ye  say.  Every  one  that  doeth 
evil  is  good  in  the  sight  of  the  Lord,  and  he 
delighteth  in  them ; or,  Where  is  the  God  of 
judgment? 

CHAPTER  III. 

Christ's  forerunner  and  coming. 

Behold,  I will  send  my  messenger,  and 
he  shall  prepare  the  way  before  me: 
and  the  Lord,  whom  ye  seek,  shall  suddenly 
come  to  his  temple,  even  the  messenger  of 
the  covenant,  whom  ye  delight  in : behold, 
he  shall  come,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts. 

3 But  who  may  abide  the  day  of  his  com- 
ing? and  who  shall  stand  when  he  appear- 
eth  ? for  he  is  like  a refiner’s  fire,  and  like 
fullers’  soap: 

3 And  he  shall  sit  as  a refiner  and  purifier 
of  silver:  and  he  shall  purify  the  sons  of 
Levi,  and  purge  them  as  gold  and  silver, 
that  they  may  offer  unto  the  Lord  an  offer- 
ing in  righteousness. 

4  Then  shall  the  offering  of  Judah  and  Jeru- 
salem be  pleasant  unto  the  Lord,  as  in  the 
days  of  old,  and  as  in  former  years. 

5  And  I will  come  near  to  you  to  judg- 
ment ; and  I will  be  a swift  witness  against 
the  sorcerers,  and  against  the  adulterers, 
and  against  false  swearers,  and  against 
those  that  oppress  the  hireling  in  his  wages, 
the  widow and  the  fatherless,  and  that  turn 


The  promise  of  blessing  M ALACHI,  IV.  to  them  that  fear  God, 


aside  the  stranger  from  his  righty  and  fear 
not  me,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts. 

6 For  I am  the  Lord,  I chang-e  not ; there- 
fore ye  sons  of  Jacob  are  not  consumed. 

7 1 Even  from  the  days  of  your  fathers  ye 
are  gone  away  from  mine  ordinances,  and 
have  not  kept  them.  Return  unto  me,  and 
I will  return  unto  you,  saith  the  Lord  of 
hosts.  But  ye  said.  Wherein  shall  we  re- 
turn? 

8 t Will  a man  rob  God?  Yet  ye  have 
robbed  me.  But  ye  say.  Wherein  have  we 
robbed  thee?  In  tithes  and  offerings. 

9 Ye  are  cursed  with  a curse : for  ye  have 
robbed  me,  even  this  whole  nation. 

10  Bring  ye  all  the  tithes  into  the  store- 
house, that  there  may  be  meat  in  mine 
house,  and  prove  me  now  herewith,  saith 
the  Lord  of  hosts,  if  I will  not  open  you 
the  windows  of  heaven,  and  pour  you  out  a 
blessing,  that  there  shall  not  be  room  enough 
to  receive  it. 

11  And  I will  rebuke  the  devourer  for  your 
sakes,  and  he  shall  not  destroy  the  fruits  of 
your  ground ; neither  shall  your  vine  cast 
her  fruit  before  the  time  in  the  field,  saith 
the  Lord  of  hosts. 

12  And  all  nations  shall  call  you  blessed : 
for  ye  shall  be  a delightsome  land,  saith  the 
Lord  of  hosts. 

13  IF  Your  words  have  been  stout  against 
me,  saith  the  Lord.  Yet  ye  say.  What  have 
we  spoken  so  much  against  thee  ? 

14:  Ye  have  said,  It  is  vain  to  serve  God : 
and  what  profit  is  it  that  we  have  kept  his 
ordinance,  and  that  we  have  walked  mourn- 
fully before  the  Lord  of  hosts? 

15  And  now  we  call  the  proud  happy ; yea, 
they  that  work  wickedness  are  set  up ; yea, 
they  that  tempt  God  are  even  delivered. 

16  ^ Then  they  that  feared  the  Lord  spake 


often  one  to  another:  and  the  Lord  heark- 
ened, and  heard  ft,  and  a book  of  remem- 
brance was  written  before  him  for  them  that 
feared  the  Lord,  and  that  thought  upon 
his  name. 

17  And  they  shall  be  mine,  saith  the  Lord 
of  hosts,  in  that  day  when  I make  up  my 
jewels;  and  I will'  spare  them,  as  a man 
spareth  his  own  son  that  serveth  him. 

18  Then  shall  ye  feturn,  and  discern  be- 
tween the  righteous  and  the  wicked,  be- 
tween him  that  serveth  God  and  him  that 
serveth  him  not. 

CHAPTER  IV. 

God’s  judgment  on  the  wicked. 

For,  behold,  the  day  cometh,  that  shall 
burn  as  an  oven ; and  all  the  proud,  yea, 
and  all  that  do  wickedly,  shall  be  stubble : 
and  the  day  that  cometh  shall  burn  them  up, 
saith  the  Lord  of  hosts,  that  it  shall  leave 
them  neither  root  nor  branch. 

2  1 But  unto  you  that  fear  my  name  shall 
the  Sun  of  righteousness  arise  with  healing 
in  his  wings;  and  ye  shall  go  forth,  and 
grow  up  as  calves  of  the  stall. 

3  And  ye  shall  tread  down  the  wicked ; for 
they  shall  be  ashes  under  the  soles  of  your 
feet  in  the  day  that  I shall  do  thiSy  saith  the 
Lord  of  hosts. 

4  IF  Remember  ye  the  law  of  Moses  my 
servant,  which  I commanded  unto  him  in 
Horeb  for  all  Israel,  with  the  statutes  and 
judgments. 

5  IF  Behold,  I will  send  you  Elijah  the 
prophet  before  the  coming  of  the  great  and 
dreadful  day  of  the  Lord  : 

6  And  he  shall  turn  the  heart  of  the  fathers 
to  the  children,  and  the  heart  of  the  children 
to  their  fathers,  lest  I come  and  smite  the 
earth  with  a curse. 

615 


THE  END  OF  THE  OLD  TESTAMENT, 


A TABLE  OF  TIME. 


NIGHT  (OL.D  TESTAMENT). 

First  Watch  =froin  Sunset  to  10  p.  m. 
Middle  Watch  =lrom  10  p.  m.  to  2 a.  m. 
Morning  Watch=fr6m  2 a.  m.  till  Sunrise. 


NIGHT  (NEW  TESTAMENT). 

First  Watch  ==from  6 to  9 p.  m. 
Second  Watch=from  9 to  12  p.  m. 
Third  Watch  =from  12  to  3 a.  m. 
Fourth  Watch=from  3 to  6 a.  m. 


DAY  (OLD  TESTAMENT). 

Morning  =till  about  10  a.  m. 

Heat  of  the  Day=till  about  3 p.  m. 
Cool  of  the  Day  =till  Sunset. 

DAY  (NEW  TESTAMENT). 

First  Hour  =from  6 to  7 a.  m. 
Third  Hour  =from  8 to  9 a.  m. 
Sixth  Hour  ==from  11  to  12  a.  m. 
Ninth  Hour  =from  2 to  3 p.  m. 
Eleventh  Hour==frorQ  4 to  5 p.  m. 


A TABLE  OF  WEIGHTS  AND  MONEY. 


O 

Q 

O 

o 

g 

c 

p 

p 

WEIGHT. 

t3 

P- 

rs 

« 

2 

2' 

A Gerah 

0 

0 

0 

12.62 

Ten  Gerahs  ==one  Bekah 

0 

0 

4 

17. 

Two  Bekahs  =one  Shekel 

0 

0 

9 

7. 

Sixty  Shekels  =one  Maneh 

2 

2 

10 

Sixty  Manehs=one  Talent 

129 

15 

0 

MONEY  (OLD  TESTAMENT). 

p 

GOLD. 

A Gpra.b 

$0.54 

Ten  Gerahs  =one  Bekah 

5.45 

Two  Bekahs  =one  Shekel 

10.90 

Sixty  Shekels— one  Maneh 

653.78 

Fifty  Manehs— one  Talent 

32,689.00 

A Dram,  a Persian  coin.... 

5.31 

MONEY  (OLD  TESTAMENT). 


SILVER. 


A Gerah 

Ten  Gerahs  =one  Bek  ah., 
Two  Bekahs  ==one  Shekel. 
Sixty  Shekels=one  Maneh. 
Fifty  Manehs=one  Talent. 


.026 

.26 

.52 

$31.27 

1,563.37 


MONEY  (NEW  TESTAMENT). 


O 

§ 


A Piece  of  Silver  (Argurion) 

A Piece  of  Silver  {Drachma) 

A Penny  {Denarius)  a silver  coin 
A Farthing  (Assarion)  a copper 

coin 

A Farthing  (Quadrans)  a copper 

coin 

A Mite  {Lepton)  a copper  coin 


56. 

14. 

14. 


0.4 

0.2 


A TABLE  OF  MEASURES. 


(t 


LONG  MEASURE. 


s 


DRY  MEASURE. 


A Digit,  or  Finger  breadth 

Four  Digits  =one  Hand  breadth 

(Palm) 

Three  Palms=one  Span 

Two  Spans  =one  Cubit 

Six  Cubits  =one  Reed 

A Furlong  {Stadium.) 

A Mile 


0 

0 

0 

1 

9 

606 

4854 


.79 

3.17 

9.52 

7.05 

6.31 

9. 


A Sabbath  Day’s  Journey=2000  paces=about 
4000  feet. 

A Day’s  Journey=about  22  miles. 


0 1 
0 2 

0 7 
2 5 
2 4 

A Measure  {Ohoenix)  Rev.  vi.  6.=nearly  a 
Quart. 

A Bushel  (Jfodiws)=about  a Peck. 


A Cab 

One  and  four-fifth  Cabs=one 

Omer 

Three  and  one-third  Omers 
(six  Cabs)  = one  Seah,  o?’ 

Measure,  Matt.  xiii.  33 

Three  Seahs  (Ten  Omers)= 

one  Ephah 

Ten  Ephahs=one  Homer,  or 
Cor 


0.37 

0.27 


LIQUID  MEASURE. 


p" 


O 


Twelve  Logs=one  Hin 

Six  Hins=one  Bath,  or  Ephah, 

A Firkin  {Metretes) 

616 


0 0 0 2.37 

0 3 11. 

5 10  2. 

8 2 11. 


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THE  GOSPEL  ACCORDING  TO 

ST.  MATTHEW. 


CHAPTER  I. 

The  genealogy  of  Christ, 

The  book  of  the  generation  of  Jesus 
Christ,  the  son  of  David,  the  son  of 
Abraham. 

2  Abraham  begat  Isaac;  and  Isaac  begat 
Jacob;  and  Jacob  begat  Judas  and  his 
brethren ; 

3  And  Judas  begat  Phares  and  Zara  of  Tha- 
mar ; and  Phares  begat  Esrom ; and  Esrom 
begat  Aram ; 

4  And  Aram  begat  Aminadab ; and  Amina- 
dab  begat  Naasson;  and  Naasson  begat 
Salmon ; 

5  And  Salmon  begat  Booz  of  Rachab ; and 
Booz  begat  Obed  of  Ruth ; and  Obed  begat 
Jesse; 

6  And  Jesse  begat  David  the  king;  and  Da- 
vid the  king  begat  Solomon  of  her  that  had 
been  the  wife  of  Urias ; 

7  And  Solomon  begat  Roboam  ; and  Robo- 
am  begat  Abia ; and  Abia  begat  Asa ; 

8  And  Asa  begat  Josaphat;  and  Josaphat 
begat  Joram ; and  Joram  begat  Ozias ; 

9  And  Ozias  begat  Joatham  ; and  Joatham 
begat  Achaz ; and  Achaz  begat  Ezekias ; 

10  And  Ezekias  begat  Manasses;  and  Ma- 
nasses  begat  Amon ; and  Amon  begat  Jo- 
sias ; 

11  And  Josias  begat  Jechonias  and  his  breth- 
ren, about  the  time  they  were  carried  away 
to  Babylon : 

12  And  after  they  were  brought  to  Babylon, 
Jechonias  begat  Salathiel ; and  Salathiel  be- 
gat Zorobabel ; 

13  And  Zorobabel  begat  Abiud ; and  Abiud 
begat  Eliakim ; and  Eliakim  begat  Azor ; 

14  And  Azor  begat  Sadoc ; and  Sadoc  begat 
Achim ; and  Achim  begat  Eliud  ; 

15  And  Eliud  begat  Eleazar;  and  Eleazar 
begat  Matthan ; and  Matthan  begat  Jacob ; 
16  And  Jacob  begat  Joseph  the  husband  of 
Mary,  of  whom  was  born  Jesus,  who  is  called 
Christ. 

17  So  all  the  generations  from  Abraham  to 
David  are  fourteen  generations;  and  from 
David  until  the  carrying  away  into  Babylon 
are  fourteen  generations ; and  from  the  car- 
rying away  into  Babylon  unto  Christ  are 
fourteen  generations. 

18  t Now  the  birth  of  Jesus  Christ  was  on 
this  wise:  When  as  his  mother  Mary  was 
espoused  to  Joseph,  before  they  came  to- 
gether, she  was  found  with  child  of  the 
Holy  Ghost. 

19  Then  Joseph  her  husband,  being  a just 
man,  and  not  willing  to  make  her  a public 
example,  was  minded  to  put  her  away 
privily. 

20  But  while  he  thought  on  these  things, 
behold,  the  angel  of  the  Lord  appeared  unto 
him  in  a dream,  saying,  Joseph,  thou  son  of 
David,  fear  not  to  take  unto  thee  Mary  thy 
wife : for  that  which  is  conceived  in  her  is 
of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

21  And  she  shall  bring  forth  a son,  and  thou 


Shalt  call  his  name  JESUS  : for  he  shall  save 
his  people  from  their  sins. 

22  Now  all  this  was  done,  that  it  might  be 
fulfilled  which  was  spoken  of  the  Lord  by 
the  prophet,  saying, 

23  Behold,,  a virgin  shall  be  with  child,  and 
shall  bring  forth  a son,  and  they  shall  call 
his  name  Emmanuel,  which  being  inter- 
preted is,  God  with  us. 

24  Then  Joseph  being  raised  from  sleep  did 
as  the  angel  of  the  Lord  had  bidden  him,  and 
took  unto  him  his  wife : 

25  And  knew  her  not  till  she  had  brought 
forth  her  firstborn  son : and  he  called  his 
name  JESUS. 

CHAPTER  II. 

The  wise  men  directed  to  Christ. 

NOW  when  Jesus  was  born  in  Bethlehem 
of  Judea  in  the  days  of  Herod  the  king, 
behold,  there  came  wise  men  from  the  east 
to  Jerusalem, 

2  Saying,  Where  is  he  that  is  born  King  of 
the  Jews?  for  we  have  seen  his  star  in  the 
east,  and  are  come  to  worship  him. 

3  When  Herod  the  king  had  heard  these 
things,  he  was  troubled,  and  all  Jerusalem 
with  him. 

4  And  when  he  had  gathered  all  the  chief 
priests  and  scribes  of  the  people  together, 
he  demanded  of  them  where  Christ  should 
be  born. 

5  And  they  said  unto  him.  In  Bethlehem 
of  Judea:  for  thus  it  is  written  by  the 
prophet, 

6  And  thou  Bethlehem,  in  the  land  of  Ju- 
da,  art  not  the  least  among  the  princes  of 
J uda : for  out  of  thee  shall  come  a Govern- 
or, that  shall  rule  my  people  Israel. 

7  Then  Herod,  when  he  had  privily  called 
the  wise  men,  inquired  of  them  diligently 
what  time  the  star  appeared. 

8  And  he  sent  them  to  Bethlehem,  and  said. 
Go  and  search  diligently  for  the  young  child ; 
and  when  ye  have  found  him,  bring  me 
word  again,  that  I may  come  and  worship 
him  also. 

9  When  they  had  heard  the  king,  they  de- 
parted ; and,  lo,  the  star,  which  they  saw  in 
the  east,  went  before  them,  till  it  came  and 
stood  over  where  the  young  child  was. 

10  When  they  saw  the  star,  they  rejoiced 
with  exceeding  great  joy. 

11  IF  And  when  they  were  come  into  the 
house,  they  saw  the  young  child  with  Mary 
his  mother,  and  fell  down,  and  worshipped 
him : and  when  they  had  opened  their  treas- 
ures, they  presented  unto  him  gifts ; gold, 
and  frankincense,  and  myrrh. 

12  And  being  warned  of  God  in  a dream 
that  they  should  not  return  to  Herod,  they 
departed  into  their  own  country  another 
way. 

13  And  when  they  were  departed,  behold, 
the  angel  of  the  Lord  appeai’eth  to  Joseph 
in  a dream,  saying.  Arise,  and  take  the 
young  child  and  his  mother,  and  flee  into 
619 


Berod^8  cruelty. 


ST,  MATTHEW,  III, 


Christ  is  tempted. 


Effvpt,  and  be  thou  there  until  I bring  thee 
word:  for  Herod  will  seek  the  young  child 
to  destroy  him.  . 

14  When  he  arose,  he  took  the  young  child 
and  his  mother  by  night,  and  departed  into 

^l^nd  was  there  until  the  death  of  Herod : 
that  it  might  be  fulfilled  which  was  spoken 
of  the  Lord  by  the  prophet,  saying,  Out  ot 
Egypt  have  I called  my  son.  ^ . 

F)  fThen  Herod,  when  he  saw  that  he  was 
mocked  of  the  wise  men,  was  exceeding 
wroth,  and  sent  forth,  and  slew  all  the  chil- 
dren that  were  in  Bethlehem,  and  m all  the 
coasts  thereof , from  two  years  old  and  un- 
der, according  to  the  time  which  he  had 
diligently  inquired  of  the  wise  men. 

17  Then  was  fulfilled  that  which  was  spok- 
en by  Jeremy  the  prophet,  saying, 

18  In  Rama  was  there  a voice  heard,  lam- 
entation, and  weeping,  and  great  mourning 
Rachel  weeping  for  her  children,  and  would 
not  be  comforted,  because  they  are  not. 

19  IF  But  when  Herod  was  dead,  behold,  an 
angel  of  the  Lord  appeareth  in  a dream  to 

‘^^^iaying,^ArSe,  and  take  the  young  child 
and  his  mother,  and  go  into  the 
rael:  for  they  are  dead  which  sought  the 
young  child’s  life. 

21  And  he  arose,  and  took  the  young  child 
and  his  mother,  and  came  into  the  land  ot 

^22^But  when  he  heard  that  Archelaus  did 
reign  in  Judea  in  the  room  of  his  father 
Herod,  he  was  afraid  to  go  thither  : not- 
withstanding, being  warned  of  God  in  a 
dream,  he  turned  aside  into  the  parts  ot 

^3^ And  he  came  and  dwelt  in  a city 
Nazareth:  that  it  might  ^e  fulfilled  which 
was  spoken  by  the  prophets.  He  shall  be 
called  a Nazarene. 

CHAPTER  III. 

The  preaching  of  John  the  Baptist. 

JI'N  those  da;ys  carae^^John  the  ^Baptist, 


JL  preaching  in  the  wilderness  of  Judea, 

2 And  saying.  Repent  ye : for  the  kingdom 
of  heaven  is  at  hand. 

3 For  this  is  he  that  was  spoken  of  by  the 
prophet  Esaias,  saying.  The  voice  of  one  cry- 
ing in  the  wilderness.  Prepare  ye  the  way  ot 
the  Lord,  make  his  paths  straight. 

4 And  the  same  John  had  his  raiment  of 
camel’s  hair,  and  a leathern  girdle  about  his 
loins;  and  his  meat  was  locusts  and  wild 

^5  plfen  went  out  to  him  Jerusalem,  and 
all  Judea,  and  all  the  region  round  about 
Jordan,  , „ , . . -r 

6 And  were  baptized  of  him  in  Jordan,  con- 

^7^1  But^^en^he  saw  many  of  the  Plmrisees 
and  Sadducees  come  to  his  baptism,  he  said 
unto  them,  O generation  of  viper^  who  hath 
warned  you  to  flee  from  the  wrath  to  coine  f 
8 Bring  forth  therefore  fruits  meet  for 

’^l^ndThSik  not  to  say  within  yourselves. 
We  have  Abraham  to  our  father : for  I say 
unto  you,  that  God  is  able  of  these  stones  to 
raise  up  children  unto  Abraham. 

10  And  now  also  the  axe  is  laid  unto  the 


root  of  the  trees:  therefore  every  tree 
which  bringeth  not  forth  good  fruit  is 
hewn  down,  and  cast  into  the  fire. 

11  I indeed  baptize  you  with  water  unto 
repentance : but  he  that  cometh  after  me  is 
mightier  than  I,  whose  shoes  I am  not  wot- 
thy  to  bear : he  shall  baptize  you  with  the 
Holy  Ghost,  and fire : 

12  Whose  fan  is  in  his  hand,  and  he  will 
thoroughly  purge  his  floor,  and  gather  his 
wheat  into  the  garner ; but  he  will  burn  up 
the  chaff  with  unquenchable  fire. 

13  IF  Then  cometh  Jesus  from  Galilee  to 
Jordan  unto  John,  to  be  baptized  of  him. 

14  But  John  forbade  him,  saying,  I have 

need  to  be  baptized  of  thee,  and  comest 
thou  to  me?  . , . 

15  And  Jesus  answering  said  unto  mm. 
Suffer  it  to  be  so  now : for  thus  it  - becometh  / 
us  to  fulfil  all  righteousness.  Then  he  suf-  J 

fered  him.  -l.  a ' 

16  And  Jesus,  when  he  was  baptized,  went 

up  straightway  out  of  the  water : and,  lo, 
the  heavens  were  opened  unto  mm,  and  he 
saw  the  Spirit  of  God  descending  like  a dove, 
and  lighting  upon  him : . 

17  And  lo  a voice  from  heaven,  saying,  This 
is  my  beloved  Son,  in  whom  I am  weU 
pleased. 

CHAPTER  IV. 

Christ's  fasting  and  temptation. 
ri^HEN  was  Jesus  led  up  of  the  Spirit  into 
X the  wilderness  to  be  tempted  of  the  devil. 

2 And  when  he  had  fasted  forty  days  9,nd 
forty  nights,  he  was  afterward  a hungered. 

3 And  when  the  tempter  came  to  him,  he 
said,  If  thou  be  the  Son  of  God,  command 
that  these  stones  be  made  bread. 

4 But  he  answered  and  said.  It  is  witt^, 
Man  shall  not  live  by  thread  alone,  but  by 
every  word  that  proceedeth  out  oi  the 
mouth  of  God.  , 

5 Then  the  devil  taketh  him  up  into  the 
holy  city,  and  setteth  him  on  a pinnacle  of 

^6  And  saith  unto  him.  If  thou  be  the  Son  of 
God,  cast  thyself  down : for  it  is  written.  He 
shall  give  his  angels  charge  concerning  thee : 
and  in  their  hands  they  shall  bear  thee  up, 
lest  at  any  time  thou  dash  thy  foot  against 

Yjesus  said  unto  him.  It  is  written  again. 
Thou  Shalt  not  tempt  the  Lord  thy  God. 

8 Again,  the  devil  taketh  him  up  an 
exceeding  high  mountain,  and  sheweth  him 
all  the  kingdoms  of  the  world,  and  the  glory 

^9  And  saith  unto  him.  All  these  things  will 
I give  thee,  if  thou  wilt  fall  down  and  wor- 

®lo’’Then  saith  Jesus  unto  him.  Get  thee 
hence,  Satan:  for  it  is  written.  Thou  shalt 
worship  the  Lord  thy  God,  and  him  only 
shalt  thou  serve. 

11  Then  the  devil  leaveth  him,  and,  behold, 
angels  came  and  ministered  unto  him. 

12  IF  Now  when  Jesus  had  heard  that  John 
was  cast  into  prison,  he  departed  into 

^I^^And  leaving  Nazareth,  he  came  and 
dwelt  in  Capernaum,  which  is  upon  tne 
sea  coast,  in  the  borders  of  Zabulon  and 
Nephthalim : 


ChriiiVs  sermon 


ST.  MATTHEW,  V. 


on  the  mount. 


14  That  it  mig-ht  be  fulfilled  which  was 
spoken  by  Esaias  the  prophet,  saying-, 

15  The  land  of  Zabulon,  and  the  land  of 
Nephthaliin,  hy  the  way  of  the  sea,  beyond 
Jordai\  Galilee  of  the  Gentiles; 

16  The  people  which  sat  in  darkness  saw 
great  light ; and  to  them  which  sat  in  the 
region  and  shadow  of  death  light  is  sprung 
up. 

17  t From  that  time  Jesus  began  to  preach, 
and  to  say,  Repent:  for  the  kingdom  of 
heaven  is  at  hand. 

18  t And  Jesus,  walking  by  the  sea  of  Gali- 
lee, saw  two  brethren,  Simon  called  Peter, 
and  Andrew  his  brother,  casting  a net  into 
the  sea : for  they  were  fishers. 

19  And  he  saith  unto  them.  Follow  me,  and 

1 will  make  you  fishers  of  men. 

20  And  they  straightway  left  their  nets,  and 
followed  him. 

21  And  going  on  from  thence,  he  saw  other 
two  brethren,  James  the  son  of  Zebedee,  and 
John  his  brother,  in  a ship  with  Zebedee 
their  father,  mending  their  nets;  and  he 
called  them. 

22  And  they  immediately  left  the  ship  and 
their  father,  and  followed  him. 

23  IF  And  Jesus  went  about  all  Galilee, 
teaching  in  their  synagogues,  and  preach- 
ing the  gospel  of  the  kingdom,  and  heal- 
ing all  manner  of  sickness  and  all  manner 
of  disease  among  the  people. 

24  And  his  fame  went  throughout  all 
Syria:  and  they  brought  unto  him  all  sick 
people  that  were  taken  with  divers  diseases 
and  torments,  and  those  which  were  pos- 
sessed with  devils,  and  those  which  were 
lunatic,  and  those  that  had  the  palsy;  and 
he  healed  them. 

25  And  there  followed  him  great  multitudes 
of  people  from  Galilee,  and  from  Decapolis, 
and  from  Jerusalem,  and  from  Judea,  and 
from  beyond  Jordan. 

CHAPTER  V. 

Sermon  on  the  mount. 

AND  seeing  the  multitudes,  he  went  up  in- 
j-A.  to  a mountain : and  when  he  was  set, 
his  disciples  came  unto  him : 

2 And  he  opened  his  mouth,  and  taught 
them,  saying, 

3 Blessed  are  the  poor  in  spirit : for  theirs 
is  the  kingdom  of  heaven. 

4 Blessed  are  they  that  mourn : for  they 
shall  be  comforted. 

5 Blessed  are  the  meek : for  they  shall  in- 
herit the  earth. 

6 Blessed  are  they  which  do  hunger  and 
thirst  after  righteousness : for  they  shall  be 
filled. 

7 Blessed  are  the  merciful : for  they  shall 
obtain  mercy. 

8 Blessed  are  the  pure  in  heart : for  they 
shall  see  God. 

9 Blessed  are  the  peacemakers : for  they 
shall  be  called  the  children  of  God. 

10  Blessed  are  they  which  are  persecuted 
for  righteousness’  sake:  for  theirs  is  the 
kingdom  of  heaven. 

11  Blessed  are  ye,  when  men  shall  revile 
you,  and  persecute  you^  and  shall  say  all 
manner  of  evil  against  you  falsely,  for  my 
sake. 

12  Rejoice,  and  be  exceeding  glad;  for 


great  is  your  reward  in  heaven  : for  so  per- 
secuted they  the  prophets  which  were  be- 
fore you. 

13  IF  Ye  are  the  salt  of  the  earth  : but  if  the 
salt  have  lost  his  savour,  wherewith  shall  it 
be  salted  ? it  is  thenceforth  good  for  noth- 
ing, but  to  be  cast  out,  and  to  be  trodden 
under  foot  of  men. 

14  Ye  are  the  light  of  the  world.  A city 
that  is  set  on  a hill  cannot  be  hid. 

15  Neither  do  men  light  a candle,  and  put 
it  under  a bushel,  but  on  a candlestick ; and 
it  giveth  light  unto  all  that  are  in  the  house. 

16  Let  your  light  so  shine  before  men,  that 
they  may  see  your  good  works,  and  glorify 
your  Father  which  is  in  heaven. 

17  1 Think  not  that  I am  come  to  destroy 
the  law,  or  the  prophets : I am  not  come  to 
destroy,  but  to  fulfil. 

18  For  verily  I say  unto  you.  Till  heaven 
and  earth  pass,  one  jot  or  one  tittle  shall  in 
no  wise  pass  from  the  law,  till  all  be  fulfilled. 

19  Whosoever  therefore  shall  break  one  of 
these  least  commandments,  and  shall  teach 
men  so,  he  shall  be  called  the  least  in  the 
kingdom  of  heaven : but  whosoever  shall  do 
and  teaeh  them^  the  same  shall  be  called 
great  in  the  kingdom  of  heaven. 

20  For  T say  unto  you.  That  except  your 
righteousness  shall  exceed  the  righteousness 
of  the  scribes  and  Pharisees,  ye  shall  in  no 
case  enter  into  the  kingdom  of  heaven. 

21 1 Ye  have  heard  that  it  was  said  by  them 
of  old  time.  Thou  shalt  not  kill ; and  whoso- 
ever shall  kill  shall  be  in  danger  of  the  judg- 
ment: 

22  But  I say  unto  you.  That  whosoever  is 
angry  with  his  brother  without  a cause  shall 
be  in  danger  of  the  judgment:  and  whoso- 
ever shall  say  to  his  brother,  Raca,  shall  be 
in  danger  of  the  council : but  whosoever 
shall  say.  Thou  fool,  shall  be  in  danger  of 
hell  fire. 

23  Therefore  if  thou  bring  thy  gift  to  the 
altar,  and  there  rememberest  that  thy  broth- 
er hath  aught  against  thee ; 

24  Leave  there  thy  gift  before  the  altar, 
and  go  thy  way ; first  be  reconciled  to  thy 
brother,  and  then  come  and  offer  thy  gift. 

25  Agree  with  thine  adversary  quickly , 
while  thou  art  in  the  way  with  him ; lest  at 
any  time  the  adversary  deliver  thee  to  the 
judge,  and  the  judge  deliver  thee  to  the  of- 
ficer, and  thou  be  cast  into  prison. 

26  Verily  I say  unto  thee.  Thou  shalt  by  no 
means  come  out  thence,  till  thou  hast  paid 
the  uttermost  farthing. 

27  IF  Ye  have  heard  that  it  was  said  by  them 
of  old  time.  Thou  shalt  not  commit  adiilterj^ : 

28  But  I say  unto  you.  That  whosoever 
looketh  on  a woman  to  lust  after  her  hath 
committed  adultery  with  her  already  in  hi, 
heart. 

29  And  if  thy  right  eye  offend  thee,  pluck  i 
out,  and  cast  it  from  thee : for  it  is  profilj 
able  for  thee  that  one  of  thy  membe 
should  perish,  and  not  that  thy  whole  1 
should  be  cast  into  hell. 

30  And  if  thy  right  hand  offend  thee,  cut  it 
off,  and  cast  it  from  thee : for  it  is  profitable 
for  thee  that  one  of  thy  members  should 
perish,  and  not  that  thy  whole  body  g’ 
be  cast  into  hell. 

31  It  hath  been  said,  Whosoever  i 

621 


The  law  expounded,  ST.  MATTHEW,  VI. 

away  his  wife,  let  him  give  her  a writing  of 
divorcement : 

^ But  I say  unto  you,  That  whosoever 
shall  put  away  his  wife,  saving  for  the  cause 
of  fornication,  causeth  her  to  commit  adul- 
tery : and  whosoever  shall  marry  her  that  is 
divorced  committeth  adultery. 

33  t Again,  ye  have  heard  that  it  hath  been 
said  by  them  of  old  time,  Thou  shalt  not 
forswear  thyself,  but  shalt  perform  unto 
the  Lord  thine  oaths: 

34  But  I say  unto  you,  Swear  not  at  all ; 
neither  by  heaven ; for  it  is  God’s  throne : 

35  Nor  by  the  earth ; for  it  is  his  footstool  : 
neither  by  Jerusalem;  for  it  is  the  city  of 
the  great  King. 

36  Neither  shalt  thou  swear  by  thy  head, 
because  thou  canst  not  make  one  hair  white 
or  black. 

But  let  your  communication  be.  Yea, 

;;‘"'ea;  Nay,  nay:  for  whatsoever  is  more 
than  these  cometh  of  evil. 

38  IT  Ye  have  heard  that  it  hath  been  said, 
o?  ^ tooth  for  a tooth : 

But  I say  unto  you,  That  ye  resist  not 
evil : but  whosoever  shall  smite  thee  on  thy 
right  cheek,  turn  to  him  the  other  also. 

40  And  if  any  man  will  sue  thee  at  the  law, 
and  take  away  thy  coat,  let  him  have  thy 
cloak  also. 

41  And  whosoever  shall  compel  thee  to  go 
a mile,  go  with  him  twain. 

^ Give  to  him  that  asketh  thee,  and  from 
him  that  would  borrow  of  thee  turn  not 
thou  away. 

^ f Ye  have  heard  that  it  hath  been  said. 

Thou  shalt  love  thy  neighbour,  and  hate 
thine  enemy. 

44  But  I say  unto  you,  Love  your  enemies, 
bless  them  that  curse  you,  do  good  to  them 
that  hate  you,  and  pray  for  them  which  de- 
spitefully  use  you,  and  persecute  you ; 

45  That  ye  may  be  the  children  of  your  Fa- 
ther which  is  in  heaven : for  he  maketh  his 
sun  to  rise  on  the  evil  and  on  the  good,  and 
sendeth  rain  on  the  just  and  on  the  unjust. 

46  For  if  ye  love  them  which  love  you, 
wnat  reward  have  ye?  do  not  even  the  pub- 
licans the  same? 

47  And  if  ye  salute  your  brethren  only, 
what  do  ye  more  than  others  f do  not  even 
the  publicans  so? 

48  Be  ye  therefore  perfect,  even  as  your 
Father  which  is  in  heaven  is  perfect. 

CHAPTER  VI. 

Alms,  prayer,  forgiveness,  &c. 

^pAKE  heed  that  ye  do  not  your  alms  be- 
X fore  men,  to  be  seen  of  them  : otherwise 
ye  have  no  reward  of  your  Father  which  is 
<11  heaven. 

2 Therefore  when  thou  doest  thine  alms, 
io  not  sound  a trumpet  before  thee,  as  the 
lypocrites  do  in  the  synagogues  and  in  the 
treets,  that  they  may  have  glory  of  men. 

/erily  I say  unto  you,  They  have  their  re- 
ward. 

3 But  when  thou  doest  alms,  let  not  thy 
icft  hand  know  what  thy  right  hand  doeth : 

4 That  thine  alms  may  be  in  secret:  and 
Liy  Father  which  seeth  in  secret  himself 

U reward  thee  openlv. 

\nd  when  thou  prayest,  thou  shalt  not 
tth©  hypocrites  are:  for  they  loy©  to 

m 


Of  alms  and  prayer. 


pray  standing  in  the  synagogues  and  in  the 
corners  of  the  streets,  that  they  may  be  seen 
of  men.  Verily  I say  unto  you,  They  have 
their  reward. 

6 But  thou,  when  thou  prayest,  en"  er  into 
thy  closet,  and  when  thou  hast  shut  thy  door, 
pray  to  thy  Father  which  is  in  secret;  and 
thy  Father  which  seeth  in  secret  shall  re- 
ward thee  openly. 

7 But  w hen  ye  pray,  use  not  vain  repetitions, 
as  the  heathen  do : for  they  think  that  they 
shall  be  heard  for  their  much  speaking. 

8 Be  not  ye  therefore  like  unto  them : for 
your  Father  knoweth  what  things  ye  have 
need  of,  before  ye  ask  him. 

9 After  this  manner  therefore  pray  ye : 
Our  Father  which  art  in  heaven.  Hallowed 
be  thy  name. 

10  Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done 
in  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven. 

11  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread. 

12  And  forgive  us  our  debts,  as  we  forgive 
our  debtors. 

13  And  lead  us  not  into  temptation,  but  de- 
liver us  from  evil : For  thine  is  the  king- 
dom, and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever. 
Amen. 

14  For  if  ye  forgive  men  their  trespasses, 
your  heavenly  Father  will  also  forgive  you  : 

15  But  if  ye  forgive  not  men  their  tres- 
passes, neither  will  your  Father  forgive 
your  trespasses. 

16  11  Moreover  when  ye  fast,  be  not,  as  the 
hypocrites,  of  a sad  countenance : for  they 
disfigure  their  faces,  that  they  may  appear 
unto  men  to  fast.  Verily  I say  unto  you. 
They  have  their  reward. 

17  But  thou,  when  thou  fastest,  anoint  thine 

head,  and  wash  thy  face ; • 

18  That  thou  appear  not  unto  men  to  fast, 
but  unto  thy  Father  which  is  in  secret : and 
thy  Father  which  seeth  in  secret  shall  re- 
ward thee  openly. 

^19  H Lay  not  up  for  yourselves  treasures 
upon  earth,  where  moth  and  rust  doth  cor- 
rupt, and  where  thieves  break  through  and 
steal : 

20  But  lay  up  for  yourselves  treasures  in 
heaven,  where  neither  moth  nor  rust  doth 
corrupt,  and  where  thieves  do  not  break 
through  nor  steal : 

21  For  where  your  treasure  is,  there  will 
your  heart  be  also. 

22  The  light  of  the  body  is  the  eye : if  there- 
fore thine  eye  be  single,  thy  whole  body 
shall  be  full  of  light. 

23  But  if  thine  eye  be  evil,  thy  whole  body 
shall  be  full  of  darkness.  If  therefore  the 
light  that  is  in  thee  be  darkness,  how  great 
is  that  darkness! 

24  1 No  man  can  serve  two  masters:  for 
either  he  will  hate  the  one,  and  love  the 
other , or  else  he  will  hold  to  the  one,  and 
despise  the  other.  Ye  cannot  serve  God  and 
mammon. 

25  Therefore  I say  unto  you,  Take  no 
thought  for  your  life,  what  ye  shall  eat,  or 
what  ye  shall  drink ; nor  yet  for  your  body, 
what  ye  shall  put  on.  Is  not  the  life  more 
than  meat,  and  the  body  than  raiment? 

26  Behold  the  fowls  of  the  air:  for  they 
sow  not,  neither  do  they  reap,  nor  gather 
into  barns ; yet  your  heavenly  Father  feed- 
©th  them.  Are  ye  not  much  better  than  they  ? 


Against  wcyrmyeare.  ST.  MATTHEW,  VIII.  Cmst  endeth  Ms  sermon. 


27  Which  of  you  by  taking  thought  can  add 
one  cubit  unto  his  stature? 

28  And  why  take  ye  thought  for  raiment? 
Consider  the  lilies  of  the  field,  how  they 
grow ; they  toil  not,  neither  do  they  spin : 

29  And  yet  I say  unto  you,  That  even  Solo- 
mon in  all  his  glory  was  not  arrayed  like 
one  of  these. 

30  Wherefore,  if  God  so  clothe  the  grass  of 
the  field,  which  to  day  is,  and  to  morrow  is 
cast  into  the  oven,  shall  he  not  much  more 
clothe  you,  O ye  of  little  faith  ? 

31  Therefore  take  no  thought,  saying.  What 
shall  we  eat?  or.  What  shall  we  drink,  or, 
Wherewithal  shall  we  be  clothed? 

32  (For  after  all  these  things  do  the  Gen- 
tiles seek :)  for  your  heavenly  Father  know- 
eth  that  ye  have  need  of  all  these  things. 

33  But  seek  ye  first  the  kingdom  of  God, 
and  his  righteousness;  and  all  these  things 
shall  be  added  unto  you. 

34  Take  therefore  no  thought  for  the  mor- 
row : for  the  morrow  shall  take  thought  for 
the  things  of  itself.  Sufficient  unto  the  day 
is  the  evil  thereof. 

CHAPTEK  VII. 

Christ  endeth  his  sermon. 

JUDGE  not,  that  ye  be  not  judged. 

2  For  with  what  judgment  ye  judge,  ye 
shall  be  judged : and  with  what  measure  ye 
mete,  it  shall  be  measured  to  you  again. 

3  And  why  beholdest  thou  the  mote  that  is 
in  thy  brother’s  eye,  but  considerest  not  the 
beam  that  is  in  thine  own  eye  ? 

4  Or  how  wilt  thou  say  to  thy  brother.  Let 
me  pull  out  the  mote  out  of  thine  eye ; and, 
behold,  a beam  is  in  thine  own  eye  ? 

5  Thou  hypocrite,  first  cast  out  the  beam 
out  of  thine  own  eye;  and  then  shalt  thou 
see  clearly  to  cast  out  the  mote  out  of  thy 
brother’s  eye. 

6  IF  Give  not  that  which  is  holy  unto  the 
dogs,  neither  cast  ye  your  pearls  before 
swine,  lest  they  trample  them  under  their 
feet,  and  turn  again  and  rend  you. 

7  IF  Ask,  and  it  shall  be  given  you;  seek, 
and  ye  shall  find;  knock,  and  it  shall  be 
opened  unto  you: 

8  For  every  one  that  asketh  receiveth ; and 
he  that  seeketh  findeth ; and  to  him  that 
knocketh  it  shall  be  opened. 

9  Or  what  man  is  there  of  you,  whom  if  his 
son  ask  bread,  will  he  give  him  a stone  ? 

10  Or  if  he  ask  a fish,  will  he  give  him  a 
serpent  ? 

11  If  ye  then,  being  evil,  know  how  to  give 
good  gifts  unto  your  children,  how  much 
more  shall  your  Father  which  is  in  heaven 
give  good  things  to  them  that  ask  him  ? 

12  Therefore  all  things  whatsoever  ye 
would  that  men  should  do  to  you,  do  ye 
even  so  to  them ; for  this  is  the  law  and  the 
prophets. 

13  f Enter  ye  in  at  the  strait  gate : for  wide 
IS  ^tie  gate,  and  broad  is  the  way,  that 
leadeth  to  destruction,  and  many  there  be 
whicn  go  in  thereat: 

14  Because  strait  is  the  gate,  and  narrow  is 
the  way,  which  leadeth  unto  life,  and  few 
there  be  that  find  it. 

15  ^ Beware  of  false  prophets,  which  come 
to  you  in  sheep’s  clothing,  but  inwardly 
ihey  are  ravening  wolveSo 


16  Ye  shall  know  them  by  their  fruits. 
Do  men  gather  grapes  of  thorns,  or  figs  of 
thistles? 

17  Even  so  every  good  tree  bringeth  forth 
good  fruit;  but  a corrupt  tree  bringeth 
forth  evil  fruit. 

18  A good  tree  cannot  bring  forth  evil 
fruit,  neither  can  a corrupt  tree  bring  forth 
good  fruit. 

19  Every  tree  that  bringeth  not  forth  good 
fruit  is  hewn  down,  and  cast  into  the  fire. 

20  Wherefore  by  their  fruits  ye  shall  know 

them.  • 

21  IF  Not  every  one  that  saith  unto  me. 
Lord,  Lord,  shall  enter  into  the  kingdom  of 
heaven;  but  he  that  doeth  the  will  of  my 
Father  which  is  in  heaven. 

22  Many  will  say  to  me  in  that  day.  Lord, 
Lord,  have  we  not  prophesied  in  thy  name  ? 
and  in  thy  name  have  cast  out  devils  ? and 
in  thy  name  done  many  wonderful  works  ? 

23  And  then  will  I profess  unto  tliC';li^ 
I never  knew  you : depart  from  me,  ye  that 
work  iniquity. 

24  IF  Therefore  whosoever  heareth  these  say- 
ings of  mine,  and  doeth  them,  I will  liken 
him  unto  a wise  man,  which  built  his  house 
upon  a rock : 

25  And  the  rain  descended,  and  the  floods 
came,  and  the  winds  blew,  and  beat  upon 
that  house ; and  it  fell  not : for  it  was  found- 
ed upon  a rock. 

26  And  every  one  that  heareth  these  say- 
ings of  mine,  and  doeth  them  not,  shall  be 
likened  unto  a foolish  man,  which  built  his 
house  upon  the  sand : 

27  And  the  rain  descended,  and  the  floods 
came,  and  the  winds  blew,  and  beat  upon 
that  house ; and  it  fell : and  great  was  the 
fall  of  it. 

28  And  it  came  to  pass,  when  Jesus  had 
ended  these  sayings,  the  people  were  aston- 
ished at  his  doctrine : 

29  For  he  taught  them  as  one  having  author- 
ity, and  not  as  the  scribes. 

CHAPTER  YIII. 

Ch7'ist’s  miracles. 


Christ  stiUeth  the  tempest. 


Go,  and  he  goeth;  and  to  another,  Come, 
and  he  cometh  ; and  to  my  servant.  Do  this, 
and  he  doeth  it. 

10  When  Jesus  heard  it,  he  marvelled,  and 
said  to  them  that  followed.  Verily  I say 
unto  you,  I have  not  found  so  great  faith, 
no,  not  in  Israel. 

11  And  I say  dnto  you.  That  many  shall 
come  from  the  east  and  west,  and  shall  sit 
down  with  Abraham,,  and  Isaac,  and  Jacob, 
in  the  kingdom  of  heaven : 

12  But  the  children  of  the  kingdom  shall 
be  cast  out  into  outer  darkne^ : there  shall 
be  weeping  and  gnashing  of  teeth. 

13  And  Jesus  said  unto  the  centurion.  Go 
thy  way ; and  as  thou  hast  believed,  so  be  it 
done  unto  thee.  And  his  servant  was  healed 
in  the  selfsame  hour. 

14 1 And  when  Jesus  was  come  into  Peter’s 
house,  he  saw  his  wife’s  mother  laid,  and 
sick  of  a fever. 

1^  An  j he  touched  her  hand,  and  the  fever 
left  her ; and  she  arose,  and  ministered  unto 
them. 

16 1 When  the  even  was  come,  they  brought 
unto  him  many  that  were  possessed  with 
devils ; and  he  cast  out  the  spirits  with  his 
word,  and  healed  ail  that  were  sick: 

17  That  it  might  be  fulfilled  which  was 
spoken  by  Esaias  the  prophet,  saying.  Him- 
self took  our  infirmities,  and  bare  our  sick- 
nesses. 

18  % Now  when  Jesus  saw  great  multitudes 
about  him,  he  gave  commandment  to  depart 
unto  the  other  side. 

19  And  a certain  scribe  came,  and  said  unto 
him.  Master,  I will  follow  thee  whithersoever 
thou  goest. 

20  And  Jesus  saith  unto  him.  The  foxes 
have  holes,  and  the  birds  of  the  air  have 
nests ; but  the  Son  of  man  hath  not  where 
to  lay  his  head. 

21,  And  another  of  his  disciples  said  unto 
him.  Lord,  suffer  me  first  to  go  and  burv 
my  father. 

22  But  Jesus  said  unto  him.  Follow  me: 
and  let  the  dead  bury  their  dead. 

23  1 And  when  he  was  entered  into  a ship, 
his  disciples  followed  him. 

24  And,  behold,  there  arose  a great  tempest 
m the  SPa,  insomuch  that  the  ship  was  cov- 

vqC.  vvith  the  waves : but  he  was  asleep. 

25  And  his  disciples  came  to  him,  and 
awoke  him,  saying.  Lord,  save  us:  we 
perish. 

26  And  he  saith  unto  them.  Why  are  ye 
fearful,  O ye  of  little  faith?  Then  he  arose, 
and  rebuked  the  winds  and  the  sea;  and 
there  was  a great  calm. 

27  But  the  men  marvelled,  saying.  What 
manner  of  man  is  this,  that  even  the  winds 
and  the  sea  obey  him ! 

28  And  when  he  was  come  to  the  other 
side  into  the  country  of  the  Gergesenes, 
there  met  him  two  possessed  with  devils, 
co^ng  out  of  the  tombs,  exceeding  fierce, 
so  that  no  man  might  pass  by  that  way. 

-A.nd,  behold,  they  cried  out,  saying. 
What  have  we  to  do  with  thee,  Jesus,  thou 
Son  of  God?  art  thou  come  hither  to  tor- 
ment us  before  the  time? 

30  And  there  was  a good  way  off  from  them 
a herd  of  many  swine  feeding. 

31  So  the  devils  besought  him,  saying.  If 
624 


ST.  MATTHEW,  IX. 


Christ  cureth  the  palsy. 


thou  cast  us  out,  suffer  us  to  go  away  into 
the  herd  of  swine. 

32  And  he  said  unto  them.  Go.  And  when 
they  were  come  out,  they  went  into  the  herd 
ot  swine:  and,  behold,  the  whole  herd  of 
swine  ran  violently  down  a steep  place  into 
the  sea,  and  perished  in  the  waters. 

33  And  they  that  kept  them  fled,  and  went 
their  ways  into  the  city,  and  told  every 
thing,  and  what  was  befallen  to  the  pos- 
sessed of  the  devils. 

34  And,  behold,  the  whole  city  came  out  to 
meet  Jesus;  and  when  they  saw  him,  they 
besought  him  that  he  would  depart  out  of 
their  coasts. 

CHAPTER  IX. 

Christ  cureth  the  palsy. 

AND  he  entered  into  a ship,  and  passed 
xX  over,  and  came  into  his  own  city. 

2 And,  behold,  they  brought  to  him  a man 
sick  of  the  palsy,  lying  on  a bed : and  Jesus 
seeing  their  faith  said  unto  the  sick  of  the 
palsy;  Son,  be  of  good  cheer;  thy  sins  be 
forgiven  thee. 

3 And,  behold,  certain  of  the  scribes  said 
within  themselves.  This  man  blasphemeth. 

4 And  Jesus  knowing  their  thoughts  said. 
Wherefore  think  ye  evil  in  your  hearts? 

5 For  whether  is  easier,  to  say.  Thy  sins  be 
forgiven  thee ; or  to  say.  Arise,  and  walk  ? 

6 But  that  ye  may  know  that  the  Son  of 
man  hath  power  on  earth  to  forgive  sins, 
(then  saith  he  to  the  sick  of  the  palsy,)  Arise, 
take  up  thy  bed,  and  go  unto  thine  house. 

7 And  he  arose,  and  departed  to  his 
house. 

8 But  when  the  multitudes  saw  it,  they 
marvelled,  and  glorified  God,  which  had 
given  such  power  unto  men. 

9 1 And  as  J esus  passed  forth  from  thence, 
he  saw  a man,  named  Matthew,  sitting  at 
the  receipt  of  custom;  and  he  saith  unto 
him.  Follow  me.  And  he  arose,  and  followed 
him. 

10  1 And  it  came  to  pass,  as  Jesus  sat  at 
meat  in  the  house,  behold,  many  publicans 
and  sinners  came  and  sat  down  with  him 
and  his  disciples. 

11  And  when  the  Pharisees  saw  it,  they  said 
unto  his  disciples.  Why  eateth  your  master 
with  publicans  and  sinners? 

12  But  when  Jesus  heard  that,  he  said  unto 
them.  They  that  be  whole  need  not  a physi- 
cian, but  they  that  are  sick. 

13  But  go  ye  and  learn  what  that  meaneth, 

I will  have  mercy,  and  not  sacrifice : for  I 
am  not  come  to  call  the  righteous,  but  sin- 
ners to  repentance.  ^ 

14  1 Then  came  to  him  the  disciples  of 
John,  saying.  Why  do  we  and  the  Pharisees 
fast  oft,  but  thy  disciples  fast  not  ? 

15  And  Jesus  said  unto  them.  Can  the  chil- 
dren of  the  bridechamber  mourn,  as  long  as 
the  bridegroom  is  with  them  ? but  the  days 
will  come,  when  the  bridegroom  shall  be 
taken  from  them,  and  then  shall  they  fast. 

16  No  man  putteth  a piece  of  new  cloth 
unto  an  old  garment;  for  that  which  is  put 
in  to  fill  it  up  taketh  from  the  garment,  and 
the  rent  is  made  worse. 

17  Neither  do  men  put  new  wine  into  old 
bottles : else  the  bottles  break,  and  the  wine 
runneth  out,  and  the  bottles  perish ; but 


He  raiseth  Jairus*  daughter. 


thev  put  new  wine  into  new  bottles,  and 
both  are  preserved. 

18JI  While  he  spake  these  thing's  unto  them, 
behold,  there  came  a certain  ruler,  and  wor- 
shipped him,  saying*.  My  daug-hter  is  even 
now  dead : but  come  and  lay  thy  hand  upon 
her,  and  she  shall  live. 

19  And  Jesus  arose,  and  followed  him,  and 
so  did  his  disciples. 

20 1 And,  behold,  a woman,  which  was  dis- 
eased with  an  issue  of  blood  twelve  years, 
came  behind  him,  and  touched  the  ‘hem  of 
his  garment: 

21  For  she  said  within  herself.  If  I may  but 
touch  his  garment,  I shall  be  whole. 

22  But  Jesus  turned  him  about,  and  when 
he  saw  her,  he  said.  Daughter,  be  of  good 
comfort ; thy  faith  hath  made  thee  whole. 
And  the  woman  was  made  whole  from  that 
hour. 

23  And  when  Jesus  came  into  the  ruler’s 
house,  and  saw  the  minstrels  and  the  peo- 
ple making  a noise, 

24  He  said  unto  them.  Give  place : for  the 
maid  is  not  dead,  but  sleepeth.  And  they 
laughed  him  to  scorn. 

25  But  when  the  people  were  put  forth,  he 
webt  in,  and  took  her  by  the  hand,  and  the 
maid  arose. 

26  And  the  fame  hereof  went  abroad  into 
all  that  land. 

27  t And  when  Jesus  departed  thence,  two 
blind  men  followed  him,  crying,  and  saying. 
Thou  Son  of  David,  have  mercy  on  us.  ' 

28  And  when  he  was  come  into  the  house, 
the  blind  men  came  to  him : and  Jesus  saith 

^^®m.  Believe  ye  that  I am  able  to  do 
this  ? They  said  unto  him.  Yea,  Lord. 

29  Then  touched  he  their  eyes,  saying.  Ac- 
cording to  your  faith  be  it  unto  you. 

^ And  their  eyes  were  opened ; and  Jesus 
straitly  charged  them,  saying,  See  that  no 
man  know  it, 

31  But  they,  when  they  were  departed, 
spread  abroad  his  fame  in  all  that  country. 

32  1 As  they  went  out,  behold,  they 
brought  to  him  a dumb  man  possessed 
with  a devil. 

83  And  when  the  devil  was  cast  out,  the 
durnb  spake : and  the  multitudes  marvelled, 
saying.  It  was  never  so  seen  in  Israel. 

34  But  the  Pharisees  said.  He  casteth  out 
devils  through  the  prince  of  the  devils. 

35  And  Jesus  went  about  all  the  cities  and 
villages,  teaching  in  their  synagogues,  and 
preaching  the  gospel  of  the  kingdom,  and 
healing  every  sickness  and  every  disease 
among  the  people. 

36  H But  when  he  saw  the  multitudes,  he 
was  moved  with  compassion  on  them,  be- 
^J^se  they  fainted,  and  were  scattered 
abroad,  as  sheep  having  no  shepherd. 

37  Then  saith  he  unto  his  disciples.  The 
harvest  truly  is  plenteous,  but  the  labour- 
ers are  few; 

38  Pray  ye  therefore  the  Lord  of  the  har- 
vest, that  he  will  send  forth  labourers  into 
his  harvest. 

CHAPTER  X. 

The  apostles  sent  to  do  miracles. 

AND  when  he  had  called  unto  him  his 
-Tx  twelve  disciples,  he  gave  them  power 
(Wainst  unclean  spirits,  to  cast  them  out. 


ST.  MATTHEW,  X. 


Christ  sendeth  out  the  twelve. 


and  to  heal  all  manner  of  sickness  and  all 
manner  of  disease. 

2 Now  the  names  of  the  twelve  apostles  are 
these ; The  first,  Simon,  who  is  called  Peter, 
and  Andrew  his  brother;  James  the  son  of 
Zebedee,  and  John  his  brother; 

3 Philip,  and  Bartholomew ; Thomas,  and 
Matthew  the  publican ; James  the  son  of 
Alpheus,  and  Lebbeus,  whose  surname  was 
Thaddeus ; 

4 Simon  the  Canaanite,  and  J udas  Iscariot, 
who  also  betrayed  him. 

5 These  twelve  Jesus  sent  forth,  and  com- 
nianded  them,  saying,  Go  not  into  the  way 
of  the  Gentiles,  and  into  any  city  of  the 
Samaritans  enter  ye  not : 

6 But  go  rather  to  the  lost  sheep  of  the 
house  of  Israel. 

7 And  as  ye  go,  preach,  saying.  The  king- 
dom of  heaven  is  at  hand. 

8 Heal  the  sick,  cleanse  the  lepers,  raise  the 
dead,  cast  out  devils;  freely  ye  have  re- 
ceived, freely  give. 

9 Provide  neither  gold,  nor  silver,  nor  brass 
in  your  purses ; 

10  Nor  scrip  for  your  journey,  neither  two 
coats,  neither  shoes,  nor  yet  staves  : for  the 
workman  is  worthy  of  his  meat. 

11  And  into  whatsoever  city  or  town  ye 
shall  enter,  inquire  who  in  it  is  worthy ; and 
there  abide  till  ye  go  thence. 

12  And  when  ye  come  into  a house,  salute 
It. 

13  And  if  the  house  be  worthy,  let  your 
peace  come  upon  it : but  if  it  be  not  worthy, 
let  your  peace  return  to  you. 

14  And  whosoever  shall  not  receive  you, 
nor  hear  your  words,  when  ye  depart  out  of 
that  house  or  city,  shake  off  the  dust  of 
your  feet. 

15  Verily  I say  unto  you,  It  shall  be  more 
tolerable  for  the  land  of  Sodom  and  Gomor- 
rah in  the  day  of  judgment,  than  for  that 
city. 

16  t Behold,  I send  you  forth  as  sheep  in 
the  midst  of  wolves:  be  ye  therefore  wise 
as  serpents,  and  harmless  as  doves. 

17  But  beware  of  men:  for  they  will  de- 
liver you  up  to  the  councils,  and  they  will 
scourge  you  in  their  synagogues ; 

18  And  ye  shall  be  brought  b^efore  gover:^ 
ors  and  kings  for  my  sake,  for  a testimony 
against  them  and  the  Gentiles. 

19  But  when  they  deliver  you  up,  take  no 
thought  how  or  what  ye  shall  speak ; for  it 
shall  be  given  you  in  that  same  hour  what 
ye  shall  speak. 

20  For  it  is  not  ye  that  speak,  but  the  Spirit 
of  your  Father  which  speaketh  in  you. 

21  And  the  brother  shall  deliver  up  the 
brother  to  death,  and  the  father  the  child : 
and  the  children  shall  rise  up  against  their 
parents,  and  cause  them  to  be  put  to  death. 

22  And  ye  shall  be  hated  of  all  men  for  my 
name’s  sake : but  he  that  endureth  to  the 
end  shall  be  saved. 

^ But  when  they  persecute  you  in  this 
city,  flee  ye  into  another:  for  verily  I say 
unto  you.  Ye  shall  not  have  gone  over  the 
cities  of  Israel,  till  the  Son  of  man  be  come. 
24  The  disciple  is  not  above  his  master,  nor 
the  servant  above  his  lord. 

^ It  is  enough  for  the  disciple  that  he  be  as 
his  master,  and  the  servant  as  his  lord.  If 
625 


The  apostles  comf  orted. 


ST.  MATTHEW,  XI. 


Ch/risVs  testimony  of  John, 


MIVO  U/IJUOVV^O  

they  have  called  the  master  of  the  house  hear,  the  dead  are  raised  up,  and  the  poor 
hnw  TTiiich  more  shall  they  call  have  the  gospel  preached  to  them.  __ 


mey  nave  uautJiA  tuc 

Beelzebub,  how  much  more  shall  they  call 
them  of  his  household? 

26  Fear  them  not  therefore : for  there  is 
nothing  covered,  that  shall  not  be  revealed ; 
and  hid,  that  shall  not  be  known. 

2T  What  I tell  you  in  darkness,  that  speak 
ye  in  light:  and  what  ye  hear  in  the  ear, 
that  preach  ye  upon  the  housetops. 

28  And  fear  not  them  which  kill  the  body, 

but  are  not  able  to  kill  the  soul : but  rather 
fear  him  which  is  able  to  destroy  both  soul 
and  body  in  hell.  . o 

29  Are  not  two  sparrows  sold  for  a farthing  r 
and  one  of  them  shall  not  fall  on  the  ground 
without  your  Father. 

30  But  the  very  hairs  of  your  head  are  all 
numbered. 

31  Fear  ye  not  therefore,  ye  are  of  more 
>"alue  than  many  sparrows. 

--  '32  Whosoever  therefore  shall  confess  me 
before  men,  him  will  I confess  also  before 
my  Father  which  is  in  heaven. 

33  But  whosoever  shall  deny  me  before 
men,  him  will  I also  deny  before  my  Father 
which  is  in  heaven. 

34  Think  not  that  I am  come  to  send  peace 
on  earth ; I came  not  to  send  peace,  but  a 
sword. 

35  For  I am  come  to  set  a man  at  variance 
against  his  father,  and  the  daughter  against 
her  mother,  and  the  daughter  in  law  against 
her  mother  in  law. 

36  And  a man’s  foes  shall  he  they  of  his  own 
household. 

37  He  that  loveth  father  or  mother  more 
than  me  is  not  worthy  of  me : and  he  that 
loveth  son  or  daughter  more  than  me  is  not 
worthy  of  me. 

38  And  he  that  taketh  not  his  cross,  and 
followeth  after  me,  is  not  worthy  of  me. 

39  He  that  flndeth  his  life  shall  lose  it : and 

he  that  loseth  his  life  for  my  sake  shall 
find  it.  . , 

40  t He  that  receiveth  you  receiveth  me; 

and  he  that  receiveth  me  receiveth  him  that 
sent  me.  , . 

41  He  that  receiveth  a prophet  in  the  name 
of  a prophet  shall  receive  a prophet’s  re- 
ward; and  he  that  receiveth  a righteous 
ifian  in  the  name  of  a righteous  man  shall 
receive  a righteous  man’s  reward. 

42  And  whosoever  shall  give  to  drink  unto 
one  of  these  little  ones  a cup  of  cold  water 
only  in  the  name  of  a disciple,  verily  I say 
unto  you,  he  shall  in  no  wise  lose  his  re- 
ward. 

CHAPTER  XI. 

Christ's  testimony  of  John, 

AND  it  came  to  pass,  when  Jesus  had 
made  an  end  of  commanding  his  twelve 
disciples,  he  departed  thence  to  teach  and 
to  preach  in  their  cities. 

2 Now  when  John  had  heard  in  the  prison 

the  works  of  Christ,  he  sent  two  of  his  dis- 
ciples, . , , . 

3 And  said  unto  him,  Art  thou  he  that 
should  come,  or  do  we  109k  for  another? 

4 Jesus  answered  and  said  unto  them.  Go 

and  shew  John  again  those  things  which  ye 
do  hear  and  see : , , , 

5 The  blind  receive  their  sight,  and  the  lame 
walk,  the  lepers  are  cleansed,  and  the  deaf 


LU-T:?  CAJL^  iCAXOV^VA  VXKl 

have  the  gospel  preached  to  them. 

6 And  blessed  is  he,  whosoever  shall  not  be 
offended  in  me. 

7 1 And  as  they  departed,  Jesus  began  to 
say  unto  the  multitudes  concerning  John, 
What  went  ye  out  into  the  wilderness  to  see  ? 
A reed  shaken  with  the  wind  ? 

8 But  what  went  ye  out  for  to  see  ? A man 
clothed  in  soft  raiment  ? behold,  they  that 
wear  soft  clothing  are  in  kings’  houses. 

9 But  what  went  ye  out  for  to  see?  A 

prophet?  yea,  I say  unto  you,  and  more  than 
a prophet.  ^ 

10  For  this  is  he,  of  whom  it  is  written.  Be- 
hold, I send  my  messenger  'before  thy  face, 
which  shall  prepare  thy  way  before  thee. 

11  Verily  I say  unto  you.  Among  them  that 
are  born  of  women  there  hath  not  risen  a 
greater  than  John  the  Baptist:  notwith- 
standing, he  that  is  least  in  the  kingdom  of 
heaven  is  greater  than  he. 

12  And  from  the  days  of  John  the  Baptist 
until  now  the  kingdom  of  heaven  suffereth 
violence,  and  the  violent  take  it  by  force.  - 

13  For  all  the  prophets  and  the  law  proph- 
esied until  John. 

14  And  if  ye  will  receive  if,  this  is  Elias, 
which  was  for  to  come.  ’ 

15  He  that -hath  ears  to  hear,  let  him  hear. 

16  H But  whereunto  shall  I liken  this  gen- 
eration ? It  is  like  unto  children  sitting  in 
the  markets,  and  calling  unto  their  fellows, 

17  And  saying.  We  have  piped  unto  you, 
and  ye  have  not  danced ; we  have  mourned 
unto  you,  and  ye  have  not  lamented. 

18  For  John  came  neither  eating  nor  drink- 
ing, and  they  say.  He  hath  a devil.  . 

19  The  Son  of  man  came  eating  and  drink- 

ing, and  they  say.  Behold  a man  gluttonous, 
and  a winebibber,  a friend  of  publicans  and 
sinners.  But  wisdom  is  justified  of  her 
children.  , 

20  Then  began  he  to  upbraid  the  cities 
wherein  most  of  his  mighty  works  were 
done,  because  they  repented  not : 

21  Woe  unto  thee,  Chorazin ! woe  unto  thee, 
Bethsaida ! for  if  the  mighty  works,  which 
were  done  in  you,  had  been  done  in  Tyre  and 
Sidon,  they  would  have  repented  long  ago 
in  sackcloth  and  ashes. 

22  But  I say  unto  you.  It  shall  be  more  tol- 
erable for  Tyre  and  Sidon  at  the  day  ot 
judgment,  than  for  you. 

23  And  thou,  Capernaum,  which  art  exalted 
unto  heaven,  shalt  be  brought  down  to  hell : 
for  if  the  mighty  works,  which  have  been 
done  in  thee,  had  been  done  in  Sodom,  it 
would  have  remained  until  this  day. 

24  But  I say  unto  you,  That  it  shall  be  more 
tolerable  for  the  land  of  Sodom  in  the  day 
of  judgment, ’than  for  thee. 

25  H At  that  time  Jesus  answered  and  said, 
I thank  thee,  O Father,  Lord  of  heaven  and 
earth,  because  thou  hast  hid  these  things 
from  the  wise  and  prudent,  and  hast  reveal- 
ed them  unto  babes. 

26  Even  so.  Father ; for  so  it  seemed  good 

in  thy  sight.  , ^ . 

27  All  things  are  delivered  unto  me  of  my 
Father : and  no  man  knoweth  the  Son,  but 
the  Father;  neither  knoweth  any  man  the 
Father,  save  the  Son,  and  he  to  whomsoever 

, the  Son  will  reveal  himo  ^ ■ 


I 


The  withered  hand  healed. 


ST.  MATTHEW,  XII. 


The  sign  of  Jonas. 


28  t Come  unto  me,  all  ye  that  labour  and 
are  heavy  laden,  and  I will  give  you  rest. 

29  Take  my  yoke  upon  j^ou,  and  learn  of 
me ; for  I am  meek  and  lowly  in  heart : and 
ye  shall  find  rest  unto  your  souls. 

30  For  my  yoke  is  easy,  and  my  burden  is 
light. 

CHAPTER  XII. 

The  nature  of  the  sabbath. 

AT  that  time  Jesus  went  on  the  sabbath 
day  through  the  corn ; and  his  disciples 
were  a hungered,  and  beg*an  to  pluck  the 
ears  of  corn,  and  to  eat. 

2 But  when  the  Pharisees  saw  it,  they  said 
unto  him.  Behold,  thy  disciples  do  that  which 
is  not  lawful  to  do  upon  the  sabbath  day. 

3 But  he  said  unto  them,  Have  ye  not  read 
what  David  did,  when  he  was  a hungered, 
and  they  that  were  with  him; 

4 How  he  entered  into  the  house  of  God, 
and  did  eat  the  shewbread,  which  was  not 
lawful  for  him  to  eat,  neither  for  them  which 
were  with  him,  but  only  for  the  priests  ? 

5 Or  have  ye  not  read  in  the  law,  how  that 
on  the  sabbath  days  the  priests  in  the  temple 
profane  the  sabbath,  and  are  blameless  ? 

6 But  I say  unto  you.  That  in  this  place  is 
one  greater  than  the  temple. 

7 But  if  ye  had  known  what  this  meaneth, 
I will  have  mercy,  and  not  sacrifice,  ye 
would  not  have  condemned  the  guiltless. 

8 For  the  Son  of  man  is  Lord  even  of  the 
sabbath  day. 

9 And  when  he  was  departed  thence,  he 
went  into  their  synagogue: 

10  IF  And,  behold,  there  was  a man  which 
had  his  hand  withered.  And  they  asked  him, 
saying,  Is  it  lawful  to  heal  on  the  sabbath 
days?  that  they  might  accuse  him. 

11  And  he  said  unto  them.  What  man  shall 
there  be  among  you,  that  shall  have  one 
sheep,  and  if  it  fall  into  a pit  on  the  sabbath 
day,  will  he  not  lay  hold  on  it,  and  lift  it 
out? 

12  How  much  then  is  a man  better  than  a 
sheep  ? Wherefore  it  is  lawful  to  do  well  on 
the  sabbath  days. 

13  Then  saith  he  to  the  man.  Stretch  forth 
thine  hand.  And  he  stretched  it  forth ; and 
it  was  restored  whole,  like  as  the  other. 

14  IF  Then  the  Pharisees  went  out,  and  held 
a council  against  him,  how  they  might  de- 
stroy him. 

15  But  when  Jesus  knew  it,  he  withdrew 
himself  from  thence : and  great  multitudes 
followed  him,  apd  he  healed  them  all ; 

16  And  charged  them  that  they  should  not 
make  him  known : 

17  That  it  might  be  fulfilled  which  was 
spoken  by  Esaias  the  prophet,  saying, 

18  Behold  my  servant,  whom  I have  cho- 
sen ; my  beloved,  in  whom  my  soul  is  well 
pleased : I will  put  my  Spirit  upon  him,  and 
he  shall  shew  judgment  to  the  Gentiles. 

19  He  shall  not  strive,  nor  cry ; neither  shall 
any  man  hear  his  voice  in  the  streets. 

20  A bruised  reed  shall  he  not  break,  and 
smoking  flax  shall  he  not  quench,  till  he 
send  forth  judgment  unto  victory. 

21  And  in  his  name  shall  the  Gentiles 
trust. 

22  IF  Then  was  brought  unto  him  one  pos- 
sessed with  a devil,  blindg  and  dumb ; and  he 


healed  him,  insomuch  that  the  blind  and 
dumb  both  spake  and  saw. 

23  And  all  the  people  were  amazed,  and 
said,  Is  not  this  the  Son  of  David? 

24  But  when  the  Pharisees  heard  it,  they 
said.  This  fellow  doth  not  cast  out  devils, 
but  by  Beelzebub  the  prince  of  the  devils. 

25  And  Jesus  knew  their  thoughts,  and  said 
unto  them.  Every  kingdom  divided  against 
it^lf  is  brought  to  desolation ; and  every 
city  or  house  divided  against  itself  shall  not 
stand : 

26  And  if  Satan  cast  out  Satan,  he  is  divided 
against  himself;  how  shall  then  his  king- 
dom stand? 

27  And  if  I by  Beelzebub  cast  out  devils,  by 
whom  do  your  children  cast  them  out? 
therefore  they  shall  be  your  judges. 

28  But  if  T cast  out  devils  by  the  • Spirit  of 
God,  then  the  kingdom  of  God  is  come  unto 
you. 

29  Or  else,  how  can  one  enter  into  a strong 
man’s  house,  and  spoil  his  goods,  except  he 
first  bind  the  strong  man  ? and  then  he  will 
spoil  his  house. 

30  He  that  is  not  with  me  is  against  me ; 
and  he  that  gathereth  not  with  me  scatter- 
eth  abroad. 

31 1 Wherefore  I say  unto  you.  All  manner 
of  sin  and^lasphemy  shall  be  forgiven  unto 
men:  but  the  blasphemy  against  the  Holy 
Ghost  shall  not  be  forgiven  unto  men. 

32  And  whosoever  speaketh  a word  against 
the  Son  of  man,  it  shall  be  forgiven  him: 
but  whosoever  speaketh  against  the  Holy 
Ghost,  it  shall  not  be  forgiven  him,  neither 
in  this  world,  neither  in  the  world  to  come. 

33  Either  make  the  tree  good,  and  his  fruit 
good;  or  else  make  the  tree  corrupt,  and 
his  fruit  corrupt : for  the  tree  is  known  by 
his  fruit. 

34  O generation  of  vipers,  how  can  ye,  being 
evil,  speak  good  things  ? for  out  of  the  abund- 
ance of  the  heart  the  mouth  speaketh. 

35  A good  man  out  of  the  good  treasure  of 
the  heart  bringeth  forth  good  things:  and 
an  evil  man  out  of  the  evil  treasure  bring 
eth  forth  evil  things. 

36  But  I say  unto  you.  That  every  idle  wo^ 
that  men  shall  speak,  they  shall  give  accov 
thereof  in  the  day  of  judgment. 

37  For  by  thy  words  thou  shalt  be  justi- 
fied, and  by  thy  words  thou  shalt  be  con- 
demned. 

38  IF  Then  certain  of  the  scribes  and  of 
the  Pharisees  answered,  saying.  Master,  we 
would  see  a sign  from  thee. 

39  But  he  answered  and  said  unto  them.  An 
evil  and  adulterous  generation  seeketh  after 
a sign ; and  there  shall  no  sign  be  given  to  it, 
but  the  sign  of  the  prophet  Jonas: 

40  For  as  Jonas  was  three  days  and  three 
nights  in  the  whale’s  belly ; so  shall  the  Son 
of  man  be  three  days  and  three  nights  in  the 
heart  of  the  earth. 

41  The  men  of  Nineveh  shall  rise  in  judg- 
ment with  this  generation,  an&  shall  con- 
demn it:  because  they  repented  at  the 
preaching  of  Jonas;  and,  behold,  a greater 
than  Jonas  is  here. 

42  The  queen  of  the  south  shall  rise  up  in 
the  judgment  with  this  generation,  and  shall 
condemn  it:  for  she  came  from  the  utter- 
most parts  of  the  earth  to  hear  the  wisdom 


ST.  MATTHEW,  XIII. 


Parable  of  the  sower. 

of  Solomon ; and,  behold,  a greater  than 
Solomon  is  here. 

43  When  the  unclean  spirit  is  gone  out  of  a 
man,  he  walketh  through  dry  places,  seek- 
ing rest,  and  findeth  none. 

44  Then  he  saith,  T will  return  into  my 
house  from  whence  I came  out;  and  when 
he  is  come,  he  findeth  it  empty,  swept,  and 
garnished. 

45  Then  goeth  he,  and  taketh  with  him^lf 
seven  other  spirits  more  wicked  than  him- 
self, and  they  enter  in  and  dwell  there : and 
the  last  state  of  that  man  is  worse  than,  the 
first.  Even  so  shall  it  be  also  unto  this 
wicked  generation. 

46  ^ While  he  yet  talked  to  the  people,  be- 
hold, his  mother  and  his  brethren  stood 
without,  desiring  to  speak  with  him. 

47  Then-  one  said  unto  him.  Behold,  thy 
mother  and  thy  brethren  stand  without, 
desiring  to  speak  with  thee. 

48  But  he  answered  and  said  unto  him  that 
told  him.  Who  is  my  mother?  and  who  are 
my  brethren  ? 

49  And  he  stretched  forth  his  hand  toward 
his  disciples,  and  said,  Behold  my  mother 
and  my  brethren ! 

50  For  whosoever  shall  do  the  will  of  my 
Father  which  is  in  heaven,  the  same  is  my 
brother,  and  sister,  and  mother. 

CHAPTER  XIII. 

Of  the  sower  and  the  seed. 

The  same  day  went  Jesus  out  of  the 
house,  and  sat  by  the  sea  side. 

2  And  great  multitudes  were  gathered  to- 
gether unto  him,  so  that  he  went  into  a ship, 
and  sat ; and  the  whole  multitude  stood  on 
the  shore. 

3  And  he  spake  many  things  unto  them  in 
parables,  saying,  Behold,  a sower  went  forth 
to  sow ; 

4  And  when  he  sowed,  some  seeds  fell  by 
the  way  side,  and  the  fowls  came  and  de- 
voured them  up: 

5  Some  fell  upon  stony  places,  where  they 
had  not  much  earth:  and  forthwith  they 
sprung  up,  because  they  had  no  deepness  of 
earth : 

6  And  when  the  sun  was  up,  they  were 
scorched;  and  because  they  had  no  root, 
tney  withered  away. 

7  And  some  fell  among  thorns;  and  the 
thorns  sprung  up,  and  choked  them : 

8  But  other  fell  into  good  ground,  and 
brought  forth  fruit,  some  a hundredfold, 
some  sixtyfold,  some  thirtyfold. 

9  Who  hath  ears  to  hear,  let  him  hear. 

10  And  the  disciples  came,  and  said  unto 
him.  Why  speakest  thou  unto  them  in  par- 
ables ? 

11  He  answered  and  said  unto  them.  Be- 
cause it  is  given  unto  you  to  know  the 
mysteries  of  the  kingdom  of  heaven,  but 
to  them  it  is  not  given. 

12  For  whosoever  hath,  to  him  shall  be 
given,  and  he  shall  have  more  abundance : 
but  whosoever  hath  not,  from  him  shall  be 
taken  away  even  that  he  hath. 

13  Therefore  speak  I to  them  in  parables : 
because  they  seeing  see  not;  and  hearing 
they  hear  not,  neither  do  they  understand. 
14  And  in  them  is  fulfilled  the  prophecy 
of  Esaias.  which  saith.  By  hearing  ye  shall 


Parable  of  the  tareSy 


hear,  and  shall  not  understand ; and  seeing 
ye  shall  see,  and  shall  not  perceive : 

15  For  this  people’s  heart  is  waxed  gross, 
and  their  ears  are  dull  of  hearing,  and  their 
eyes  they  have  closed ; lest  at  any  time  they 
should  see  with  their  eyes,  and  hear  with 
their  ears,  and  should  understand  with  their 
heart,  and  should  be  converted,  and  I should 
heal  them. 

16  But  blessed  are  your  eyes,  for  they  see : 
and  your  ears,  for  they  hear. 

17  For  verily  I say  unto  you.  That  many 
prophets  and  righteous  men  have  desired 
to  see  those  things  which  ye  see,  and  have 
not  seen  them;  and  to  hear  those  things  which 
ye  hear,  and  have  not  heard  them. 

18  1 Hear  ye  therefore  the  parable  of  the 
sower. 

19  When  any  one  heareth  the  word  of  the 
kingdom,  and  understandeth  it  not,  then 
cometh  the  wicked  one,  and  catcheth  away 
that  which  was  sown  in  his  heart.  This  is 
he  which  received  seed  by  the  way  side. 

20  But  he  that  received  the  seed  into  stony 
places,  the  same  is  he  that  heareth  the  word, 
and  anon  with  joy  receiveth  it ; 

21  Yet  hath  he  not  root  in  himself,  but  dur- 
eth  for  a while : for  when  tribulation  or  per- 
secution ariseth  because  of  the  word,  by  and 
by  he  is  offended. 

22  He  also  that  received  seed  among  the 
thorns  is  he  that  heareth  the  word ; and  the 
care  of  this  world,  and  the  deceitfulness  of 
riches,  choke  the  word,  and  he  becometh 
unfruitful. 

23  But  he  that  received  seed  into  the  good 
ground  is  he  that  heareth  the  word,  and  un- 
derstandeth it;  which  also  beareth  fruit,  and 
bringeth  forth,  some  a hundredfold,  some 
sixty,  some  thirty. 

24  t Another  parable  put  he  forth  unto 
them,  saying.  The  kingdom  of  heaven  is 
likened  unto  a man  which  sowed  good  seed 
in  his  field : 

25  But  while  men  slept,  his  enemy  came 
and  sowed  tares  among  the  wheat,  and  went 
his  way. 

26  But  when  the  blade  was  sprung  up,  and 
brought  forth  fruit,  then  appeared  the  tares 
also. 

27  So  the  servants  of  the  householder  came 
and  said  unto  him.  Sir,  didst  not  thou  sow 
good  seed  in  thy  field?  from  whence  then 
hath  it  tares? 

28  He  said  unto  them.  An  enemy  hath  done 
this.  The  servants  said  unto  him.  Wilt  thou 
then  that  we  go  and  gather  them  up  ? 

29  But  he  said.  Nay;  lest  while  ye  gather 

up  the  tares,  ye, root  up  also  the  wheat  with 
them.  ^ 

30  Let  both  grow  together  until  the  har- 
vest : and  in  the  time  of  harvest  I will  say 
to  the  reapers.  Gather  ye  together  first  the 
tares,  and  bind  them  in  bundles  to  burn 
them : but  gather  the  wheat  into  my  barn. 

31  H Another  parable  put  he  forth  unto 
them,  saying.  The  kingdom  of  heaven  is 
like  to  a grain  of  mustard  seed,  which  a 
man  took,  and  sowed  in  his  field : 

32  Which  indeed  is  the  least  of  all  seeds: 
but  when  it  is  grown,  it  is  the  greatest 
among  herbs,  and  becometh  a tree,  so  that 
the  birds  of  the  air  come  and  lodge  in  the 
branches  thereof. 


and  of  the  dravmeL  ST.  MATTHEW,  XIV.  John  Baptm  be 


33  t Another  parable  spake  he  unto  them; 
The  kingdom  of  heaven  is  like  unto  leaven, 
which  a woman  took,  and  hid  in  three  meas- 
ures of  meal,  till  the  whole  was  leavened. 

34  All  these  things  spake  Jesus  unto  the 
multitude  in  parables ; and  without  a parable 
spake  he  not  unto  them : 

35  That  it  might  be  fulfilled  which  was  spok- 
en by  the  prophet,  saying,  I will  open  my 
mouth  in  parables ; I will  utter  things  which 
have  been  kept  secret  from  the  foundation 
of  the  world. 

36  Then  Jesus  sent  the  multitude  away, 
and  went  into  the  house:  and  his  disciples 
came  unto  him,  saying.  Declare  unto  us  the 
parable  of  the  tares  of  the  field. 

37  He  answered  and  said  unto  them,  He  that 
soweth  the  good  seed  is  the  Son  of  man ; 

38  The  field  is  the  world ; the  good  seed  are 
the  children  of  the  kingdom ; but  the  tares 
are  the  children  of  the  wicked  one ; 

39  The  enemy  that  sowed  them  is  the  devil ; 
the  harvest  is  the  end  of  the  World ; and  the 
reapers  are  the  angels. 

40  As  therefore  the  tares  are  gathered  and 
burned  in  the  fire ; so  shall  it  be  in  the  end 
of  this  world. 

41  The  Son  of  man  shall  send  forth  his  an- 
gels, and  they  shall  gather  out  of  his  king- 
dom all  things  that  offend,  and  them  which 
do  iniquity ; 

43  And  shall  cast  them  into  a furnace  of 
fire : there  shall  be  wailing  and  gnashing  of 
teeth. 

43  Then  shall  the  righteous  shine  forth  as 
the  sun  in  the  kingdom  of  their  Father. 
Who  hath  ears  to  hear,  let  him  hear. 

44  ^ Again,  the  kingdom  of  heaven  is  like 
unto  treasure  hid  in  a field ; the  which  when 
a man  hath  found,  he  hideth,  and  for  joy 
thereof  goeth  and  selleth  all  that  he  hath, 
and  buyeth  that  field. 

45  IF  Again,  the  kingdom  of  heaven  is 
like  unto  a merchantman,  seeking  goodly 
pearls : 

46  Who,  when  he  had  found  one  pearl  of 
great  price,  went  and  sold  all  that  he  had, 
and  bought  it. 

47  IF  Again,  the  kingdom  of  heaven  is  like 
unto  a net,  that  was  cast  into  the  sea,  and 
gathered  of  every  kind: 

48  Which,  when  it  was  full,  they  drew  to 
shore,  and  sat  down,  and  gathered  the  good 
into  vessels,  but  cast  the  bad  away. 

49  So  shall  it  be  at  the  end  of  the  world : 
the  angels  shall  come  forth,  and  sever  the 
wicked  from  among  the  just, 

50  And  shall  cast  them  into  the  furnace  of 
fire : there  shall  be  waiKng  and  g*nashing  of 
teeth. 

51  Jesus  saith  unto  them.  Have  ye  under- 
stood all  these  things  ? They  say  unto  him. 
Yea,  Lord. 

53  Then  said  he  unto  them.  Therefore 
every  scribe  which  is  instructed  unto  the 
kingdom  of  heaven,  is  like  unto  a man  that 
is  a householder,  which  bringeth  forth  out 
of  his  treasure  things  new  and  old. 

53  ^ it  came  to  pass,  that  when  Jesus 
had  finished  these  parables,  he  departed 
thence. 

54  And  when  he  was  come  into  his  own 
country,  h^  taught  them  in  their  synagogue, 
insomuch  that  they  were  astonished,  and 


said.  Whence  hath  this  man  this  wisdom, 
and  these  mighty  works? 

55  Is  not  this  the  carpenter’s  son  ? is  not  his 
mother  called  Mary?  and  his  brethren- 
James,  and  Joses,  and  Simon,  and  Judas? 

56  And  his  sisters,  are  they  not  all  with  us  ? 
Whence  then  hath  this  man  all  these  things? 

57  And  they  were  offended  in  him.  But 
Jesus  said  unto  them,  A prophet  is  not  with- 
out honour,  save  in  his  own  country,  and  in 
his  own  house. 

58  And  he  did  not  many  mighty  works 
there  because  of  their  unbelief. 

CHAPTER  XIV. 

Herod's  opinion  of  Christ. 

AT  that  time  Herod  the  tetrarch  heard  of 
irx  the  fame  of  Jesus, 

3 And  said  unto  his  servants.  This  is  John 
the  Baptist ; he  is  risen  from  the  dead ; and 
therefore  mighty  works  do  shew  forth  them- 
selves in  him. 

3 1 For  Herod  had  laid  hold  on  John,  and 
bound  him,  and  put  him  in  prison  for  Hero- 
dias’  sake,  his  brother  Philip’s  wife. 

4 For  John  said  unto  him,  it  is  not  lawful 
for  thee  to  have  her. 

5 And  when  he  would  have  put  him  to 
death,  he  feared  the  multitude,  because 
they  counted  him  as  a prophet. 

6 But  when  Herod’s  birthday  was  kept,  the 
daughter  of  Herodias  danced  before  them, 
and  pleased  Herod. 

7 Whereupon  he  promised  with  an  oath  to 
give  her  whatsoever  she  would  ask. 

8 And  she,  being  before  instructed  of  her 
mother,  said.  Give  me  here  John  Baptist’s 
head  in  a charger. 

9 And  the  king  was  sorry : nevertheless  for 
the  oath’s  sake,  and  them  which  sat  with 
him  at  meat,  he  commanded  it  to  be  given 
her. 

10  And  he  sent,  and  beheaded  John  in  the 
prison. 

11  And  his  head  was  brought  in  a charger, 
and  given  to  the  damsel : and  she  brought  it 
to  her  mother. 

13  And  his  disciples  came,  and  took  up  the 
body,  and  buried  it,  and  went  and  told 
Jesus. 

13  IF  When  Jesus  heard  of  it,  he  departed 
thence  by  ship  into  a desert  place  apart: 
and  when  the  people  had  heard  thereof, 
they  followed  him  on  foot  out  of  the  cities. 

14  And  Jesus  went  forth,  and  saw  a great 
multitude,  and  was  moved  with  compassion 
toward  them,  and  he  healed  their  sick. 

15  IF  And  when  it  was  evening,  his  disciples 
came  to  him,  saying.  This  is  a desert  place, 
and  the  time  is  now  past;  send  the  multi- 
tude away,  that  they  may  go  into  the  vil- 
lages, and  buy  themselves  victuals. 

16  But  Jesus  said  unto  them.  They  need 
not  depart;  give  ye  them  to  eat. 

17  And  they  say  unto  him.  We  have  here 
but  five  loaves,  and  two  fishes. 

18  He  said.  Bring  them  hither  to  me. 

19  And  he  commanded  the  multitude  to  sit 
down  on  the  grass,  and  took  the  five  loaves, 
and  the  two  fishes,  and  looking  up  to 
heaven,  he  blessed,  and  brake,  and  gave  the 
loaves  to  his  disciples,  and  the  disciples  to 
the  multitude. 

30  And  they  did  aU  eat,  and  were  filled : and 
639 


ri8t  walheth  on  the  sea.  STo  MATTHEW,  XV\  The  woman,  of  Canaan. 


they  took  up  of  the  f ragments  that  remain- 
ed twelve  baskets  full. 

21  And  they  that  had  eaten  were  about  five 
thousand  men,  beside  women  and  children. 

22  1 And  straightway  Jesus  constrained  his 
disciples  to  get  into  a ship,  and  to  go  before 
him  unto  the  other  side,  while  he  sent  the 
multitudes  away. 

23  And  when  he  had  sent  the  multitudes 
away,  he  went  up  into  a mountain  apart  to 
pray : and  when  the  evening  was  come,  he 
was  there  alone. 

24  But  the  ship  was  now  in  the  midst  of  the 
sea,  tossed  with  waves:  for  the  wind  was 
contrary. 

25  And  in  the  fourth  watch  of  the  night  Je- 
sus went  unto  them,  walking  on  the  sea. 

26  And  when  the  disciples  saw  him  walking 
on  the  sea,  they  were  troubled,  saying,  It  is 
a spirit ; and  they  cried  out  for  fear. 

27  But  straightway  Jesus  spake  unto  them, 
saying.  Be  of  good  cheer;  it  is  I;  be  not 
afraid. 

28  And  Peter  answered  him  and  said.  Lord, 
if  it  be  thou,  bid  me  come  unto  thee  on  the 
water. 

29  And  he  said.  Come.  And  when  Peter 
was  come  down  out  of  the  ship,  he  walked 
on  the  water,  to  go  to  Jesus. 

30  But  when  he  sa  w the  wind  boisterous,  he 
was  afraid ; and  beginning  to  sink,  he  cried, 
saying.  Lord,  save  me. 

31  And  immediately  Jesus  stretched  forth 
his  hand,  and  caught  him,  and  said  unto  him, 
O thou  of  little  faith,  wherefore  didst  thou 
doubt  ? 

32  And  when  they  were  come  into  the  ship, 
the  wind  ceased. 

33  Then  they  that  were  in  the  ship  came 
and  worshipped  him,  saying.  Of  a truth 
thou  art  the  Son  of  God. 

34  t And  when  they  were  gone  over,  they 
came  into  the  land  of  Gennesaret. 

35  And  when  the  men  of  that  place  had 
knowledge  of  him,  they  sent  out  into  all 
that  country  round  about,  and  brought  un- 
to him  all  that  were  diseased ; 

36  And  besought  him  that  they  might  only 
touch  the  hem  of  his  garment : and  as  many 
as  touched  were  made  perfectly  whole. 

CHAPTER  XV. 

God’s  commandments. 

Then  came  to  Jesus  scribes  and  Phari- 
sees, which  were  of  Jerusalem,  saying, 

2  Why  do  thy  disciples  transgress  the  tra- 
dition of  the  elders  ? for  they  wash  not  their 
hands  when  they  eat  bread. 

3  But  he  answered  and  said  unto  them. 
Why  do  ye  also  transgress  the  command- 
ment of  God  by  your  tradition? 

4  For  God  commanded,  saying.  Honour  thy 
father  and  mother : and,  He  that  curseth  fa- 
ther or  mother,  let  him  die  the  death. 

5  But  ye  say.  Whosoever  shall  say  to  his  fa- 
ther or  hU  mother.  It  is  a gift,  by  whatsoev- 
er thou  mightest  be  profited  by  me ; 

6  And  honour  not  his  father  or  his  mother, 
he  shall  be  free.  Thus  have  ye  made  the 
commandment  of  God  of  none  effect  by 
your  tradition. 

7  Ye  hypocrites,  well  did  Esaias  prophesy 
of  you,  saying, 

8  This  people  draweth  nigh  unto  me  with 
630 


their  mouth,  and  honoureth  me  with  their 
lips;  but  their  heart  is  far  from  me. 

9 But  in  vain  they  do  worship  me,  teaching 
for  doctrines  the  commandments  of  men. 

10  1 And  he  called  the  multitude,  and  said 
unto  them,  Hear,  and  understand; 

11  Not  that  which  goeth  into  the  mouth  de- 
fileth  a man ; but  that  which  cometh  out  of 
the  mouth,  this  defileth  a man. 

12  Then  came  his  disciples,  and  said  unto 
him,  Knowest  thou  that  the  Pharisees  were 
offended,  after  they  heard  this  saying  ? 

13  But  he  answered  and  said.  Every  plant, 
which  my  heavenly  Father  hath  not  planted, 
shall  be  rooted  up. 

14  Let  them  alone : they  be  blind  leaders  of 
the  blind.  And  if  the  blind  lead  the  blind, 
both  shall  fall  into  the  ditch. 

15  Then  answered  Peter  and  said  unto  him. 
Declare  unto  us  this  parable. 

16  And  Jesus  said.  Are  ye  also  yet  without 
understanding  ? 

17  Do  not  ye  yet  understand,  that  whatso- 
ever entereth  in  at  the  mouth  goeth  into 
the  belly,  and  is  cast  out  into  the  draught? 

18  But  those  things  which  proceed  out  of 
the  mouth  come  forth  from  the  heart;  and 
they  defile  the  man. 

19  For  out  of  the  heart  proceed  evil 
thoughts,  murders,  adulteries,  fornications, 
thefts,  false  witness,  blasphemies : 

20  These  are  the  things  which  defile  a man : 
but  to  eat  with  unwashen  hands  defileth  not 
a man. 

21 1 Then  Jesus  went  thence,  and  departed 
into  the  coasts  of  Tyre  and  Sidon. 

22  And,  behold,  a woman  of  Canaan  came 
out  of  the  same  coasts,  and  cried  unto  him, 
saying,  Have  mercy  on  me,  O Lord,  thou  Son 
of  David ; my  daughter  is  grievously  vexed 
with  a devil. 

23  But  he  answered  her  not  a word.  And 
his  disciples  came  and  besought  him,  saying. 
Send  her  away ; for  she  crieth  after  us. 

24  But  he  answered  and  said,  I am  not  sent 
but  unto  the  lost  sheep  of  the  house  of 
Israel. 

25  Then  came  she  and  worshipped  him,  say- 
ing, Lord,  help  me. 

26  But  he  answered  and  said.  It  is  not  meet 
to  take  the  children’s  bread,  and  to  cast  it  to 
dogs. 

27  And  she  said.  Truth,  Lord : yet  the  dogs 
eat  of  the  crumbs  which  fall  from  their 
masters’  table. 

28  Then  Jesus  answered  and  said  unto  her, 
O woman,  great  is  thy  faith : be  it  unto  thee 
even  as  thou  wilt.  And  her  daughter  was 
made  whole  from  that  very  hour. 

29  And  Jesus  departed  from  thence,  and 
came  nigh  unto  the  sea  of  Galilee ; and  went 
up  into  a mountain,  and  sat  down  there. 

30  And  great  multitudes  came  unto  him, 
having  with  them  those  that  were  lame,  blind, 
dumb,  maimed,  and  many  others,  and  cast 
them  down  at  Jesus’  feet;  and  he  healed 
them; 

31  Insomuch  that  the  multitude  wondered, 
when  they  saw  the  dumb  to  speak,  the 
maimed  to  be  whole,  the  lame  to  walk,  and 
the  blind  to  see ; and  they  glorified  the  God 
of  Israel. 

32  t Then  Jesus  called  his  disciples  unto 
him,,  and  said,  I have  compassion  on  the 


Christ  feedeth  fou/r  thousaiuio  MATTHEW,  XVIL  Be  rorestieweth  nis  death. 


multitude,  because  they  continue  with  me 
now  three  days,  and  have  nothing*  to  eat: 
and  I will  not  send  them  away  fasting,  lest 
they  faint  in  the  way. 

33  And  his  disciples  say  unto  him,  Whence 
should  we  have  so  much  bread  in  the  wilder- 
ness, as  to  fill  so  great  a multitude  ? 

34  And  Jesus  saith  unto  them,  How  many 
loaves  have  ye  ? And  they  said.  Seven,  and 
a few  little  fishes. 

35  And  he  commanded  the  multitude  to  sit 
down  on  the  ground. 

36  And  he  took  the  seven  loaves  and  the 
fishes,  and  gave  thanks,  and  brake  them,  and 
gave  to  his  disciples,  and  the  disciples  to  the 
multitude. 

37  And  they  did  all  eat,  and  were  filled : 
and  they  took  up  of  the  broken  meat  that 
was  left  seven  baskets  full. 

38  And  they  that  did  eat  were  four  thou- 
sand men,  beside  women  and  children. 

39  And  he  sent  away  the  multitude,  and 
took  ship,  and  came  into  the  coasts  of  Mag- 
dala. 

CHAPTER  XVI. 

The  sign  of  Jonas. 

The  Pharisees  also  with  the  Sadducees 
came,  and  tempting  desired  him  that  he 
would  shew  them  a sign  from  heaven. 

2  He  answered  and  said  unto  them.  When 
it  is  evening,  ye  say.  It  will  be  fair  weather : 
for  the  sky  is  red. 

3  And  in  the  morning.  It  will  be  foul 
weather  to  day:  for  the  sky  is  red  and 
lowering.  O ye  hypocrites,  ye  can  discern 
the  face  of  the  sky ; but  can  ye  not  discern 
the  signs  of  the  times  ? 

4  A wicked  and  adulterous  generation  seek- 
eth  after  a sign ; and  there  shall  no  sign  be 
given  unto  it,  but  the  sign  of  the  prophet 
Jonas.  And  he  left  them,  and  departed. 

5  And  when  his  disciples  were  come  to  the 
other  side,  they  had  forgotten  to  take  bread. 
6 IF  Then  Jesus  said  unto  them.  Take  heed 
and  beware  of  the  leaven  of  the  Pharisees 
and  of  the  Sadducees. 

7  And  they  reasoned  among  themselves, 
saying.  It  is  because  we  have  taken  no 
bread. 

8  Which  when  Jesus  perceived,  he  said  unto 
them,  O ye  of  little  faith,  why  reason  ye 
among  yourselves,  because  ye  have  brought 
no  bread  ? 

9  Do  ye  not  yet  understand,  neither  remem- 
ber the  five  loaves  of  the  five  thousand,  and 
how  many  baskets  ye  took  up? 

10  Neither  the  seven  loaves  of  the  four 
thousand,  and  how  many  baskets  ye  lookup  ? 
11  How  is  it  that  ye  do  not  understand  that 
I spake  it  not  to  you  concerning  bread,  that 
ye  should  beware  of  the  leaven  of  the  Phari- 
sees and  of  the  Sadducees  ? 

12  Then  understood  they  how  that  he  bade 
them  not  beware  of  the  leaven  of  bread,  but 
of  the  doctrine  of  the  Pharisees  and  of  the 
Sadducees. 

13  IF  When  Jesus  came  into  the  coasts  of 
Cesarea  Philippi,  he  asked  his  disciples,  say- 
ing, Whom  do  men  say  that  I,  the  Son  of 
man,  am? 

14  And  they  said.  Some  say  that  thou  art 
John  the  Baptist;  some,  Elias;  and  others, 
Jeremias,  or  one  of  the  prophets. 


15  He  saith  unto  them.  But  whom  say  ye 
that  I am? 

16  And  Simon  Peter  answered  and  said. 
Thou  art  the  Christ,  the  Son  of  the  living 
God. 

17  And  Jesus  answered  and  said  unto  him. 
Blessed  art  thou,  Simon  Bar-jona : for  flesh 
and  blood  hath  not  revealed  it  unto  thee, 
but  my  Father  which  is  in  heaven. 

18  And  I say  also  unto  thee, 'That  thou  art 
Peter,  and  upon  this  rock  I will  build  my 
church ; and  the  gates  of  hell  shall  not  pre- 
vail against  it. 

19  And  I will  give  unto  thee  the  keys  of 
the  kingdom  of  heaven : and  whatsoever 
thou  Shalt  bind  on  earth  shall  be  bound  in 
heaven ; and  whatsoever  thou  shalt  loose  on 
earth  shall  be  loosed  in  heaven. 

20  Then  charged  he  his  disciples  that  they 
should  tell  no  man  that  he  was  Jesus  the 
Christ. 

21  IF  From  that  time  forth  began  Jesus  to 
shew  unto  his  disciples,  how  that  he  must 
go  unto  Jerusalem,  and  suffer  many  things 
of  the  elders  and  chief  priests  and  scribes, 
and  be  killed,  and  be  raised  again  the  third 
day. 

22  Then  Peter  took  him,  and  began  to  re- 
buke him,  saying,  Be  it  far  from  thee.  Lord : 
this  shall  not  be  unto  thee. 

23  But  he  turned,  and  said  unto  Peter,  Get 
thee  behind  me,  Satan : thou  art  an  offence 
unto  me : for  thou  savourest  not  the  things 
that  be  of  God,  but  those  that  be  of  men. 

24  IF  Then  said  Jesus  unto  his  disciples.  If 
any  man  will  come  after  me,  let  him  deny 
himself,  and  take  up  his  cross,  and  follow  me. 

25  For  whosoever  will  save  his  life  shall  lose 
it : and  whosoever  will  lose  his  life  for  my 
sake  shall  find  it. 

26  For  what  is  a man  profited,  if  he  shall  gain 
the  whole  world,  and  lose  his  own  soul?  or 
what  shall  a man  give  in  exchange  for  his 
soul? 

27  For  the  Son  of  man  shall  come  in  the 
glory  of  his  Father  with  his  angels;  and 
then  he  shall  reward  every  man  according 
to  his  works. 

28  Verily  I say  unto  you.  There  be  some 
standing  here,  which  shall  not  taste  of  death, 
till  they  see  the  Son  of  man  coming  in  his 
kingdom. 

CHAPTER  XVII. 

The  transfiguration  of  Christ. 

AND  after  six  days  Jesus  taketh  Peter, 
JrV.  James,  and  John  his  brother,  and  bring- 
eth  them  up  into  a high  mountain  apart, 

2 And  was  transfigured  before  them : and 
his  face  did  shine  as  the  sun,  and  his  raiment 
was  white  as  the  light. 

3 And,  behold,  there  appeared  unto  them 
Moses  and  Elias  talking  with  him. 

4 Then  answered  Peter,  and  said  unto  Je- 
sus, Lord,  it  is  good  for  us  to  be  here:  if 
thou  wilt,  let  us  make  here  three  taberna- 
cles; one  for  thee,  and  one  for  Moses,  and 
one  for  Elias. 

5 While  he  yet  spake,  behold,  a bright  cloud 
overshadowed  them  : and  behold  a voice  out 
of  the  cloud,  which  said,  This  is  my  beloved 
Son,  in  whom  I am  well  pleased ; hear  ye  him. 

6 And  when  the  disciples  heard  it,  they  fell 
on  their  face,  and  were  sore  afraid. 


The  lunatic  healed. 

7 And  Jesus  came  and  touched  them,  and 
said,  Arise,  and  be  not  afraid. 

8 And  when  they  had  lifted  up  their  eyes, 
they  saw  no  man,  save  Jesus  only. 

9 And  as  they  came  down  from  the  mount- 

ain, Jesus  charg-ed  them,  saying.  Tell  the 
vision  to  no  man,  until  the  Son  of  man  be 
risen  again  from  the  dead.  ^ 

10  And  his  disciples  asked  him,  saying.  Why 
then  say  the  scribes  that  Elias  must  first 

come?  ^ X XI- 

11  And  Jesus  answered  and  said  unto  them, 

Elias  truly  shall  first  come,  and  restore  all 
things.  . 

VZ  But  I say  unto  you.  That  Elias  is  come  al- 
ready, and  they  knew  him  not,  but  have  done 
unto  him  whatsoever  they  listed.  Likewise 
shall  also  the  Son  of  man  suffer  of  them. 

13  Then  the  disciples  understood  that  he 
spake  unto  them  of  John  the  Baptist. 

14  if  And  when  they  were  come  to  the  mul- 
titude, there  came  to  him  a certain  man, 
kneeling  down  to  him,  and  saying, 

15  Lord,  have  mercy  on  my  son ; for  he  is 
lunatic,  and  sore  vexed : for  ofttimes  he  fall- 
eth  into  the  fire,  and  oft  into  the  water. 

16  And  I brought  him  to  thy  disciples,  and 

thev  could  not  cure  him.  . . , , 

17  Then  Jesus  answered  and  said,  O faithless 
and  perverse  generation,  how  long  shall  I 
be  with  you?  how  long  shall  I suffer  you? 
bring  him  hither  to  me. 

18  And  Jesus  rebuked  the  devil;  and  he 
departed  out  of  him : and  the  child  was 
cured  from  that  very  hour. 

19  Then  came  the  disciples  to  Jesus  apart, 
and  said.  Why  could  not  we  cast  him  out? 

30  And  Jesus  said  unto  them.  Because  of 
your  unbelief : for  verily  I say  unto  you.  If 
ye  have  faith  as  a grain  of  mustard  seed,  ye 
shall  say  unto  this  mountain.  Remove  hence 
to  yonder  place;  and  it  shall  remove:  and 
nothing  shall  be  impossible  unto  you. 

31  Howbeit  this  kind  goeth  not  out  but  by 
prayer  and  fasting. 

33  t And  while  they  abode  in  Galilee,  Je- 
sus said  unto  them.  The  Son  of  man  shall  be 
betrayed  into  the  hands  of  men : 

33  And  they  shall  kill  him,  and  the  third 
day  he  shall  be  raised  again.  And  they  were 
exceeding  sorry. 

34 1 And  when  they  were  come  to  Caper- 
naum, they  that  received  tribute  money 
came  to  Peter,  and  said,  Doth  not  your  mas- 
ter pay  tribute  ? 

35  He  saith.  Yes.  And  when  he  was  come 
into  the  house,  Jesus  prevented  him,  saying. 
What  thinkest  thou,  Simon?  of  whom  do 
the  kings  of  the  earth  take  custom  or  trib- 
ute ? of  their  own  children,  or  of  strangers? 

36  Peter  saith  unto  him.  Of  strangers.  Jesus 
saith  unto  him.  Then  are  the  children  free. 

37  Notwithstanding,  lest  we  should  offend 
them,  go  thou  to  the  sea,  and  cast  a hook, 
and  take  up  the  fish  that  first  cometh  up ; 
and  when  thou  hast  opened  his  mouth,  thou 
Shalt  find  a piece  of  money : that  take,  and 
give  unto  them  for  me  and  thee. 

CHAPTER  XVIII. 

Christ  teacheth  to  be  humble. 

AT  the  same  time  came  the  disciples  unto 
jl\.  Jesus,  saying.  Who  is  the  greatest  in  the 
kingdom  of  heaven  ? 


ST.  MATTHEW,  XVIII.  To  avoid  offences. 

3  And  Jesus  called  a little  child  unto  him, 
and  set  him  in  the  midst  of  them, 

3 And  said.  Verily  I say  unto  you.  Except 

ye  be  converted,  and  become  as  little  chil- 
dren, ye  shall  not  enter  into  the  kingdom  of 
heaven.  , , , . 

4 Whosoever  therefore  shall  humble  him- 
self as  this  little  child,  the  same  is  greatest 
in  the  kingdom  of  heaven. 

5 And  whoso  shall  receive  one  such  little 
child  in  my  name  receiveth  me. 

6 But  whoso  shall  offend  one  of  these  little 

ones  which  believe  in  me,  it  were  better  for 
him  that  a millstone  were  hanged  about  his 
neck,  and  that  he  were  drowned  in  the  depth 
of  the  sea.  ^ ^ , 

7- If  Woe  unto  the  world  because  of  offences  I 
for  it  must  needs  be  that  offences  come; 
but  woe  to  that  man  by  whom  the  offence 
cometh ! . ^ , 

8 Wherefore  if  thy  hand  or  thy  foot  offend 
thee,  cut  them  off,  and  cast  them  from  thee : 
it  is  better  for  thee  to  enter  into  life  halt  or 
maimed,  rather  than  having  two  hands  or 
two  feet  to  be  cast  into  everlasting  fire. 

9 And  if  thine  eye  offend  thee,  pluck  it  out, 
and  cast  it  from  thee : it  is  better  for  thee 
to  enter  into  life  with  one  eye,  rather  than 
having  two  eyes  to  be  cast  into  hell  fire. 

10  Take  heed  that  ye  despise  not  one  of 
these  little  ones;  for  I say  unto  you,  That 
in  heaven  their  angels  do  always  behold  the 
face  of  my  Father  which  is  in  heaven. 

11  For  the  Son  of  man  is  come  to  save  that 
which  was  lost. 

13  How  think  ye?  if  a man  have  a hundred 
sheep,  and  one  of  them  be  gone  astray,  doth 
he  not  leave  the  ninety  and  nine,  and  goeth 
into  the  mountains,  and  seeketh  that  which 
is  gone  astray?  ^ -r 

13  And  if  so  be  that  he  find  it,  verily  I say 
unto  you,  he  rejoiceth  more  of  that  sheep, 
than  of  the  ninety  and  nine  which  went  not 

14  Even  so  it  is  not  the  will  of  your  Father 

which  is  in  heaven,  that  one  of  these  little 
ones  should  perish.  ^ ^ 

15  If  Moreover  if  thy  brother  shall  trespass 
against  thee,  go  and  tell  him  his  fault  be- 
tween thee  and  him  alone : if  he  shall  hear 
thee,  thou  hast  gained  thy  brother. 

16  But  if  he  will  not  hear  thee,  then  take 
with  thee  one  or  two  more,  that  in  the 
mouth  of  two  or  three  witnesses  every  word 
may  be  established. 

17  And  if  he  shall  neglect  to  hear  them,  tell 
it  unto  the  church : but  if  he  neglect  to  hear 
the  church,  let  him  be  unto  thee  as  a heathen 
man  and  a publican. 

18  Verily  I say  unto  you.  Whatsoever  ye 
shall  bind  on  earth  shall  be  bound  in 
heaven;  and  whatsoever  ye  shall  loose  on 
earth  shall  be  loosed  in  heaven. 

19  Again  I say  unto  you.  That  if  two  ot 
you  shall  agree  on  earth  as  touching  any 
thing  that  they  shall  ask,  it  shall  be  done 
for  them  of  my  Father  which  is  in  heaven. 

30  For  where  two  or  three  are  gathered  to- 
gether in  my  name,  there  am  I in  the  midst 

^^ll^t^Then  came  Peter  to  him,  and  said. 
Lord,  how  oft  shall  my  brother  sin  agamst 
me,  and  I forgive  him  ? till  seven  times? 

33  Jesus  saith  unto  him,  I say  not  unto 


The  unmerciful  servant.  ST.  MATTHEW,  XIX.  How  to  attain  eternal  life. 


thee,  Until  seven  times : but.  Until  seventy 
times  seven. 

23  ^ Therefore  is  the  king-dom  of  heaven 
likened  unto  a certain  kin^r,  which  would 
take  account  of  his  servants. 

24  And  when  he  had  bef»‘un  to  reckon,  one 
was  brouj?ht  unto  him,  which  owed  him  ten 
thousand  talents. 

25  But  forasmuch  as  he  had  not  to  pay,  his 
lord  commanded  him  to  be  sold,  and  his 
wife,  and  children,  and  all  that  he  had,  and 
payment  to  be  made. 

26  The  servant  therefore  fell  down,  and 
worshipped  him,  saying-.  Lord,  have  patience 
with  me,  and  I will  pay  thee  all. 

27  Then  the  lord  of  that  servant  was  moved 
with  compassion,  and  loosed  him,  and  for- 
g-ave  him  the  debt. 

28  But  the  same  servant  went  out,  and 
found  one  of  his  fellow  servants,  which 
owed  him  a hundred  pence : and  he  laid 
hands  on  him,  and  took  Mm  by  the  throat, 
saying-,  Pay  me  that  thou  owest. 

29  And  his  fellow  servant  fell  down  at  his 
feet,  and  besought  him,  saying.  Have  pa- 
tience with  me,  and  I will  pay  thee  all. 

30  And  he  would  not : but  went  and  cast 
him  into  prison,  till  he  should  pay  the 
debt. 

31  So  when  his  fellow  servants  saw  what 
was  done,  they  were  very  sorry,  and  came 
and  told  unto  their  lord  all  that  was  done. 

32  Then  his  lord,  after  that  he  had  called 
him,  said  unto  him,  O thou  wicked  servant, 

1 forgave  thee  all  that  debt,  because  thou 
desiredst  me : 

33  Shouldest  not  thou  also  have  had  com- 
passion on  thy  fellow  servant,  even  as  I had 
pity  on  thee  ? 

34  And  his  lord  was  wroth,  and  delivered 
him  to  the  tormentors,  till  he  should  pay 
all  that  was  due  unto  him. 

35  So  likewise  shall  my  heavenly  Father  do 
also  unto  you,  if  ye  from  your  hearts  for- 
give not  every  one  his  brother  their  tres- 
passes. 

CHAPTER  XIX. 

Hoio  to  obtain  eternal  life. 

AND  it  came  to  pass,  that  when  Jesus  had 
finished  these  sayings,  he  departed  from 
Galilee,  and  came  into  the  coasts  of  Judea 
beyond  Jordan; 

2 And  great  multitudes  followed  him ; and 
he  healed  them  there. 

3 If  The  Pharisees  also  came  unto  him, 
tempting  him,  and  saying  unto  him.  Is  it 
lawful  for  a man  to  put  away  his  wife  for 
every  cause? 

4 And  he  answered  and  said  unto  them. 
Have  ye  not  read,  that  he  which  made  them 
at  the  beginning  made  them  male  and  fe- 
male, 

5 And  said,  For  this  cause  shall  a man  leave 
father  and  mother,  and  shall  cleave  to  his 
wife : and  they  twain  shall  be  one  flesh? 

6 Wherefore  they  are  no  more  twain,  but 
one  flesh.  What  therefore  God  hath  joined 
together,  let  not  man  put  asunder. 

7 They  say  unto  him.  Why  did  Moses  then 
command  to  give  a writing  of  divorcement, 
and  to  put  her  away  ? 

8 He  saith  unto  them,  Moses  because  of  the 
hardness  of  your  hearts  suffered  you  to  put 


away  your  wives : but  from  the  beginning 
it  was  not  so. 

9 And  1 say  unto  you.  Whosoever  shall  put 
away  his  wife,  except  it  he  for  fornication, 
and  shall  marry  another,  committeth  adul- 
tery: and  whoso  marrieth  her  which  is  put 
away  doth  commit  adultery. 

10  If  His  disciples  say  unto  him.  If  the  case 
of  the  man  be  so  with  his  wife,  it  is  not 
good  to  marry. 

11  But  he  said  unto  them,  All  men  cannot 
receive  this  saying,  save  they  to  whom  it  is 
given. 

12  For  there  are  some  eunuchs,  which  were 
so  born  from  their  mother’s  womb : and 
there  are  some  eunuchs,  which  were  made 
eunuchs  of  men  ; and  there  be  eunuchs, 
which  have  made  themselves  eunuchs  for 
the  kingdom  of  heaven’s  sake.  He  that  is 
able  to  receive  it,  let  him  receive  it. 

13 1 Then  were  there  brought  unto  him  lit- 
tle children,  that  he  should  put  his  hands  on 
them,  and  pray:  and  the  disciples  rebuked 
them. 

14  But  Jesus  said.  Suffer  little  children,  and 
forbid  them  not,  to  come  unto  me;  for  of 
such  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven. 

15  And  he  laid  his  hands  on  them,  and  de- 
parted thence. 

16  If  And,  behold,  one  came  and  said  unto 
him.  Good  Master,  what  good  thing  shall  I 
do,  that  I may  have  eternal  life? 

17  And  he  said  unto  him,  Why  callest  thou 
me  good  ? there  is  none  good  but  one,  that 
is,  God : but  if  thou  wilt  enter  into  life,  keep 
the  commandments. 

18  He  saith  unto  him.  Which?  Jesus  said. 
Thou  Shalt  do  no  murder.  Thou  shalt  not 
commit  adultery.  Thou  shalt  not  steal.  Thou 
shalt  not  bear  false  witness, 

19  Honour  thy  father  and  thy  mother : and. 
Thou  shalt  love  thy  neighbour  as  thyself. 

20  The  young  man  saith  unto  him.  All  these 
things  have  I kept  from  my  youth  up : what 
lack  I yet? 

21  Jesus  said  unto  him.  If  thou  wilt  be  per- 
fect, go  and  sell  that  thou  hast,  and  give  to 
the  poor,  and  thou  shalt  have  treasure  in 
heaven : and  come  and  follow  me. 

22  But  when  the  young  man  heard  that 
saying,  he  went  away  sorrowful : for  he  had 
great  possessions. 

23  If  Then  said  Jesus  unto  his  disciples,  Ver- 
ily I say  unto  you.  That  a rich  man  shall 
hardly  enter  into  the  kingdom  of  heaven. 

24  And  again  I say  unto  you.  It  is  easier  for 
a camel  to  go  through  the  eye  of  a needle, 
than  for  a rich  man  to  enter  into  the  king- 
dom of  God. 

25  When  his  disciples  heard  it,  they  were 
exceedingly  amazed,  saying.  Who  then  can 
be  saved? 

26  But  Jesus  beheld  them,  and  said  unto 
them.  With  men  this  is  impossible ; but  with 
God  all  things  are  possible. 

27  1 Then  answered  Peter  and  said  unto 
him.  Behold,  we  have  forsaken  all,  and  fol- 
lowed thee ; what  shall  we  have  therefore  ? 

28  And  Jesus  said  unto  them.  Verily  I say 
unto  you.  That  ye  which  have  followed  me, 
in  the  regeneration  when  the  Son  of  man 
shall  sit  in  the  throne  of  his  glory,  ye  also 
shall  sit  upon  twelve  thrones,  judging  the 
twelve  tribes  of  Israel. 

633 


Parable  of  the  labourers. 


ST.  MATTHEW,  XX. 


Christ  teacheth  to  be  lowly. 


^ And  every  one  that  hath  forsaken 
houses,  or  brethren,  or  sisters,  or  father,  or 
mother,  or  wife,  or  children,  or  lands,  for 
my  name’s  sake,  shall  receive  a hundredfold, 
and  shall  inherit  everlasting’  life. 

30  But  many  that  are  first  shall  be  last ; and 
the  last  shall  be  first. 

CHAPTER  XX. 

The  labourers  in  the  vineyard, 

For  the  kingdom  of  heaven  is  like  unto  a 
man  that  is  a householder,  which  went 
out  early  in  the  morning  to  hire  labourers 
into  his  vineyard, 

2  And  when  he  had  agreed  with  the  labour- 
ers for  a penny  a day,  he  sent  them  into  his 
vineyard.  ^ , 

3  And  he  went  out  about  the  third  hour, 
and  skw  others  standing  idle  in  the  market- 
place, 

4  And  said  unto  them ; Go  ye  also  into  the 
vineyard,  and  whatsoever  is  right  I will  give 
you.  And  they  went  their  way. 

5  Again  he  went  out  about  the  sixth  and 
ninth  hour,  and  did  likewise. 

6  And  about  the  eleventh  hour  he  went  out, 
and  found  others  standing  idle,  and  saith 
unto  them.  Why  stand  ye  here  all  the  day 
idle? 

7  They  say  unto  him.  Because  no  man  hath 
hired  us.  He  saith  unto  them.  Go  ye  also 
into  the  vineyard ; and  whatsoever  is  right, 
that  shall  ye  receive.  , , ^ 

8  So  when  even  was  come,  the  lord  of  the 
vineyard  saith  unto  his  steward,  Cali  the  la- 
bourers, and  give  them  their  hire,  beginning 
from  the  last  unto  the  first. 

9  And  when  they  came  that  were  hired 
about  the  eleventh  hour,  they  received 
every  man  a penny. 

10  But  when  the  first  came, 'they  supposed 
that  they  should  have  received  more;  and 
they  likewise  received  every  man  a penny. 

11  And  when  they  had  received  it,  they  mur- 
mured against  the  goodman  of  the  house, 

12  Saying,  These  last  have  wrought  but  one 
hour,  and  thou  hast  made  them  equal 
unto  us,  which  have  borne  the  burden  and 
heat  of  the  day. 

13  But  he  answered  one  of  them,  and  said. 
Friend,  I do  thee  no  wrong : didst  not  thou 
agree  with  me  for  a penny  ? 

14  Take  that  thine  is,  and  go  thy  way:  I 
will  give  unto  this  last,  even  as  unto  thee. 

15  Is  it  not  lawful  for  me  to  do  what  I will 
with  mine  own  ? Is  thine  eye  evil,  because  I 
am  good?  ^ ^ ^ 

16  So  the  last  shall  be  first,  and  the  first 
last : for  many  be  called,  but  few  chosen. 

IT  H And  Jesus  going  up  to  Jerusalem  took 
the  twelve  disciples  apart  in  the  way,  and 
said  unto  them, 

18  Behold,  we  go  up  to  Jerusalem;  and  the 
Son  of  man  shall  be  betrayed  unto  the  chief 
priests  and  unto  the  scribes,  and  they  shall 
condemn  him  to  death, 

19  And  shall  deliver  him  to  the  Gentiles  to 
mock,  and  to  scourge,  and  to  crucify  him : 
and  the  third  day  he  shall  rise  again. 

20  ^ Then  came  to  him  the  mother  of  Zeb- 
edee’s  children  with  her  sons,  worshipping 
Mm,  and  desiring  a certain  thing  of  him. 

21  And  he  said  unto  her.  What  wilt  thou  ? 
She  saith  unto  him.  Grant  that  these  my  two 
634 


sons  may  sit,  the  one  on  thy  right  hand,  and 
the  other  on  the  left,  in  thy  kingdom. 

22  But  Jesus  answered  and  said.  Ye  know 
not  what  ye  ask.  Are  ye  able  to  drink  of 
the  cup  that  I shall  drink  of,  and  to  be  bap- 
tized with  the  baptism  that  I am  baptized 
with  ? They  say  unto  him,  W e are  able. 

23  And  he  saith  unto  them.  Ye  shall  drink 
indeed  of  my  cup,  and  be  baptized  with  the 
baptism  that  I am  baptized  with : but  to  sit 
on  my  right  hand,  and  on  my  left,  is  not 
mine  to  give,  but  it  shall  be  given  to  them  for 
whom  it  is  prepared  of  my  Father. 

24  And  when  the  ten  heard  it,  they  were 
moved  with  indignation  against  the  two 
brethren. 

25  But  Jesus  called  them  unto  him,  and 
said,  Ye  know  that  the  princes  of  the  Gen- 
tiles exercise  dominion  over  them,  and  they 
that  are  great  exercise  authority  upon  them. 

26  But  it  shall  not  be  so  among  you : but 
whosoever  will  be  great  among  you,  let  him 
be  your  minister ; 

27  And  whosoever  will  be  chief  among  you, 
let  him  be  your  servant : 

28  Even  as  the  Son  of  man  came  not  to  be 
ministered  unto,  but  to  minister,  and  to  give 
his  life  a ransom  for  many. 

29  And  as  they  departed  from  Jericho,  a 
great  multitude  followed  him. 

30 1 And,  behold,  two  blind  men  sitting  by 
the  way  side,  when  they  heard  that  Jesus 
passed  by,  cried  out,  saying.  Have  mercy  on 
us,  O Lord,  thou  Son  of  David. 

31  And  the  multitude  rebuked  them,  be- 
cause they  should  hold  their  peace;  but 
they  cried  the  more,  saying,  Have  mercy  on 
us,  O Lord,  thou  Son  of  David. 

32  And  Jesus  stood  still,  and  called  them, 
and  said.  What  will  ye  that  I shall  do  unto 

^33  They  say  unto  him.  Lord,  that  our  eyes 
may  be  opened. 

34  So  Jesus  had  compassion  on  them,  and 
touched  their  eyes:  and  immediately  ^eir 
eyes  received  sight,  and  they  followed  him. 

CHAPTER  XXI. 

ChrisVs  entry  into  Jerusalem. 

AND  when  they  drew  nigh  unto  Jerusalem, 
and  were  come  to  Bethphage,  unto  the 
mount  of  Olives,  then  sent  Jesus  two  disci- 

^2^Saying  unto  them.  Go  into  the  village 
over  against  you,  and  straightway  ye  shall 
find  an  ass  tied,  and  a colt  with  her : loose 
them,  and  bring  them  unto  me. 

3 And  if  any  man  say  aught  unto  you,  ye 
shall  say.  The  Lord  hath  need  of  them ; and 
straightway  he  will  send  them. 

4 All  this  was  done,  that  it  might  be  fulfilled 
which  was  spoken  by  the  prophet,  faying, 

5 Tell  ye  the  daughter  of  Sion,  Behold,  thy 
King  cometh  unto  thee,  meek,  and  sitting 
upon  an  ass,  and  a colt  the  foal  of  an  ass. 

6 And  the  disciples  went,  and  did  as  Jesus 

commanded  them,  ^ 

7 And  brought  the  ass,  and  the  colt,  and 

put  on  them  their  clothes,  and  they  set  him 
thereon.  , . , ^ • 

8 And  a very  great  multitude  spread  their 
garments  in  the  way;  others  cut  down 
branches  from  the  trees,  and  strewed  them 
in  the  way. 


The  fig  tree  cursed.  ST.  MATTHEW,  XXII.  Parable  of  the  vineyard. 


9 And  the  multitudes  that  went  before, 
and  that  followed,  cried,  saying’.  Hosanna  to 
the  Son  of  David : Blessed  is  he  thatcorneth 
in  the  name  of  the  Lord;  Hosanna  in  the 
highest. 

10  And  when  he  was  come  into  Jerusalem, 
all  the  city  was  moved,  saying,  Who  is  this? 

11  And  the  multitude  said.  This  is  Jesus  the 
prophet  of  Nazareth  of  Galilee. 

13  1 And  Jesus  went  into  the  temple  of 
God,  and  cast  out  all  them  that  sold  and 
bought  in  the  temple,  and  overthrew  the 
tables  of  the  money  changers,  and  the  seats 
of  them  that  sold  doves, 

13  And  said  unto  them,  It  is  written.  My 
house  shall  be  called  the  house  of  prayer; 
but  ye  have  made  it  a den  of  thieves. 

14  And  the  blind  and  the  lame  came  to  him 
in  the  temple ; and  he  healed  them. 

15  And  when  the  chief  priests  and  scribes 
saw  the  wonderful  things  that  he  did,  and 
the  children  crying  in  the  temple,  and  say- 
ing, Hosanna  to  the  Son  of  David ; they  were 
sore  displeased, 

16  And  said  unto  him,  Hearest  thou  what 
these  say?  And  Jesus  saith  unto  them, 
Yea ; have  ye  never  read,  Out  of  the  mouth 
of  babes  and  sucklings  thou  hast  perfected 
praise  ? 

17  ^ And  he  left  them,  and  went  out  of  the 
eity  into  Bethany ; and  he  lodged  there. 

18  Now  in  the  morning,  as  he  returned  into 
the  city,  he  hungered. 

19  And  when  he  saw  a fig  tree  in  the  way, 
he  came  to  it,  and  found  nothing  thereon, 
but  leaves  only,  and  said  unto  it.  Let  no 
fruit  grow  on  thee  henceforward  for  ever. 
And  presently  the  fig  tree  withered  away, 

20  And  when  the  disciples  saw  it,  they  mar- 
velled, saying,  How  soon  is  the  fig  tree 
withered  away! 

21  Jesus  answered  and  said  unto  them. 
Verily  I say  unto  you.  If  ye  have  faith,  and 
doubt  not,  ye  shall  not  only  do  this  which  is 
done  to  the  fig  tree,  but  also  if  ye  shall  say 
unto  this  mountain.  Be  thou  removed,  and 
be  thou  cast  into  the  sea ; it  shall  be  done. 

23  And  all  things,  whatsoever  ye  shall  ask 
in  prayer,  believing,  ye  shall  receive. 

33  ^ And  when  he  was  come  into  the  tem- 
ple, the  chief  priests  and  the  elders  of  the 
people  came  unto  him  as  he  was  teaching, 
and  said.  By  what  authority  doest  thou  these 
things?  and  who  gave  thee  this  authority? 

24  And  Jesus  answered  and  said  unto  them, 
I also  will  ask  you  one  thing,  which  if  ye  tell 
me,  I in  like  wise  will  tell  you  by  what  au- 
thority I do  these  things. 

35  The  baptism  of  John,  whence  was  it? 
from  heaven,  or  of  men  ? And  they  reason- 
ed with  themselves,  saying.  If  we  shall  say. 
From  heaven ; he  will  say  unto  us.  Why  did 
ye  not  then  believe  him  ? 

36  But  if  we  shall  say.  Of  men ; we  fear  the 
people ; for  all  hold  John  as  a prophet. 

37  And  they  answered  Jesus,  and  said.  We 
cannot  tell.  And  he  said  unto  them.  Nei- 
ther tell  I you  by  what  authority  I do  these 
things. 

28  IF  But  what  think  ye?  A certain  man 
had  two  sons ; and  he  came  to  the  first,  and 
said.  Son,  go  work  to  day  in  my  vineyard. 

39  He  answered  and  said,  I will  not ; but 
afterward  he  repented,  and  went. 


30  And  he  came  to  the  second,  and  said 
likewise.  And  he  answered  and  said,  I yo, 
sir;  and  went  not. 

31  Whether  of  them  twain  did  the  will  of 
his  father?  They  say  unto  him.  The  first. 
Jesus  saith  unto  them,  Verily  I say  unto 
you.  That  the  publicans  and  the  harlots  go 
into  the  kingdom  of  God  before  you. 

33  For  John  came  unto  you  in  the  way  of 
righteousness,  and  ye  believed  him  not:  but 
the  publicans  and  the  harlots  believed  him  : 
and  ye,  when  ye  had  seen  it,  repented  not 
afterward,  that  ye  might  believe  him. 

33  t Hear  another  parable : There  was  a 
certain  householder,  which  planted  a vine- 
yard, and  hedged  it  round  about,  and  digged 
a winepress  in  it,  and  built  a tower,  and  let 
it  out  to  husbandmen,  and  went  into  a far 
country : 

34  And  when  the  time  of  the  fruit  drew 
near,  he  sent  his  servants  to  the  husbandmen, 
that  they  might  receive  the  fruits  of  it. 

35  And  the  husbandmen  took  his  servants, 
and  beat  one,  and  killed  another,  and  stoned 
another. 

36  Again,  he  sent  other  servants  more  than 
the  first ; and  they  did  unto  them  likewise. 

37  But  last  of  all  he  sent  unto  them  his  son, 
saying.  They  will  reverence  my  son. 

38  But  when  the  husbandmen  saw  the  son, 
they  said  among  themselves,  This  is  the 
heir ; come,  let  us  kill  him,  and  let  us  seize 
on  his  inheritance. 

39  And  they  caught  him,  and  cast  him  out 
of  the  vineyard,  and  slew  him. 

40  When  the  lord  therefore  of  the  vineyard 
cometh,  what  will  he  do  unto  those  hus- 
bandmen ? 

41  They  say  unto  him.  He  will  miserably  de- 
stroy those  wicked  men,  and  will  let  out  his 
vineyard  unto  other  husbandmen,  which 
shall  render  him  the  fruits  in  their  seasons. 

43  Jesus  saith  unto  them.  Did  ye  never  read 
in  the  Scriptures,  The  stone  which  the 
builders  rejected,  the  same  is  become  the 
head  of  the  corner : this  is  the  Lord’s  doing, 
and  it  is  marvellous  in  our  eyes  ? 

43  Therefore  say  I unto  you.  The  kingdom 
of  God  shall  be  taken  from  you,  and  given 
to  a nation  bringing  forth  the  fruits  thereof. 

44  And  whosoever  shall  fall  on  this  stone 
shall  be  broken  : but  on  whomsoever  it  shall 
fall,  it  will  grind  him  to  powder. 

45  And  when  the  chief  priests  and  Phari- 
sees had  heard  his  parables,  they  perceived 
that  he  spake  of  them. 

46  But  when  they  sought  to  lay  hands  on 
him,  they  feared  the  multitude,  because 
they  took  him  for  a prophet. 

CHAPTER  XXII. 

The  marriage  of  the  hinges  son. 

AND  Jesus  answered  and  spake  unto  them 
JrjL.  again  by  parables,  and  said, 

3 The  kingdom  of  heaven  is  like  unto  a cer- 
tain king,  whieh  made  a marriage  for  his  son, 

3 And  sent  forth  his  servants  to  call  them 
that  were  bidden  to  the  wedding : and  they 
would  not  come. 

4 Again,  he  sent  forth  other  servants,  say- 
ing, Tell  them  which  are  bidden.  Behold,  I 
have  prepared  my  dinner:  my  oxen  and 
my  fatlings  are  killed,  and  all  things  are 
ready:  come  unto  the  marriage. 


Of  paying  tribute. 


ST.  MATTHEW,  XXIII. 


The  Sadducecs  confuted. 


5 But  they  made  light  of  ft,  and  went  their 
ways,  one  to  his  farm,  another  to  his  mer- 
chandise : 

6 And  the  remnant  took  his  servants,  and 
entreated  them  spitefully,  and  slew  them. 

7 13ut  when  the  king  heard  thereof.,  he  was 
wroth : and  he  sent  forth  his  armies,  and  de- 
stroyed those  murderers,  and  burned  up 
their  city. 

8 Then  saith  he  to  his  servants.  The  wed- 
ding is  ready,  but  they  which  were  bidden 
were  not  worthy. 

9 Go  ye  therefore  into  the  highways,  and 
as  many  as  ye  shall  find,  bid  to  the  marriage. 

10  So  those  servants  went  out  into  the  high- 
ways, and  gathered  together  all  as  many  as 
they  found,  both  bad  and  good:  and  the 
wedding  was  furnished  with  guests. 

11  If  And  when  the  king  came  in  to  see  the 
guests,  he  saw  there  a man  which  had  not 
on  a wedding  garment : 

13  And  he  saith  unto  him,  Friend,  how 
earnest  thou  in  hither  not  having  a wedding 
garment?  And  he  was  speechless. 

13  Then  said  the  king  to  the  servants.  Bind 
him  hand  and  foot,  and  take  him  away,  and 
cast  him  into  outer  darkness ; there  shall  be 
weeping  and  gnashing  of  teeth. 

14  For  many  are  called,  but  few  are  chosen. 

15  1 Then  went  the  Pharisees,  and  took 

counsel  how  they  might  entangle  him  in  his 
talk.  , , . . 

16  And  thev  sent  out  unto  him  their  disci- 

ples with  the  Herodians,  saying.  Master,  we 
know  that  thou  art  true,  and  teachest  the 
way  of  God  in  truth,  neither  carest  thou 
for  any  man:  for  thou  regardest  not  the 
person  of  men.  ^ ^ 

17  Tell  us  therefore.  What  thinkest  thou  ? 
Is  it  lawful  to  give  tribute  unto  Cesar,  or 
not? 

18  But  Jesus  perceived  their  wickedness, 
and  said.  Why  tempt  ye  me,  ye  hypocrites? 

19  Shew  me  the  tribute  money.  And  they 
brought  unto  him  a penny. 

20  And  he  saith  unto  them.  Whose  is  this 

image  and  superscription?  ^ 

31  They  say  unto  him,  Cesar’s.  Then  saith 
he  unto  them.  Render  therefore  unto  Cesar 
the  things  which  are  Cesar’s ; and  unto  God 
the  things  that  are  God’s. 

23  When  they  had  heard  these  words,  they 
marvelled,  and  left  him,  and  went  their 
way. 

33 1 The  same  day  came  to  him  the  Saddu- 
cees,  which  say  that  there  is  no  resurrection, 
and  asked  him,  . ^ 

34  Saying,  Master,  Moses  said.  If  a man  die, 
having  no  children,  his  brother  shall  marry 
his  wife,  and  raise  up  seed  unto  his  brother. 
25  Now  there  were  with  us  seven  brethren : 
and  the  first,  when  be  had  married  a wife, 
deceased,  and,  having  no  issue,  left  his  wife 
unto  his  brother : . 

36  Likewise  the  second  also,  and  the  third, 
unto  the  seventh. 

27  And  last  of  all  the  woman  died  also. 

38  Therefore  in  the  resurrection,  whose  wife 

shall  she  be  of  the  seven?  for  they  all  had 
her.  „ 

39  Jesus  answered  and  said  unto  them,  Ye 
do  err,  not  knowing  the  Scriptures,  nor  the 
power  of  God. 

30  For  in  the  resurrection  they  neither 
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marry,  nor  are  given  in  marriage,  but  are 
as  the  angels  of  God  in  heaven. 

31  But  as  touching  the  resurrection  of  the 
dead,  have  ye  not  read  that  which  was 
spoken  unto  you  by  God,  saying, 

33  I am  the  God  of  Abraham,  and  the  God 
of  Isaac,  and  the  God  of  Jacob?  God  is  not 
the  God  of  the  dead,  but  of  the  living. 

33  And  when  the  multitude  heard  this,  they 
were  astonishec^at  his  doctrine. 

34  1 But  when  the  Pharisees  had  heard  that 
he  had  put  the  Sadducees  to  silence,  they 
were  gathered  together. 

35  Then  one  of  them,  which  was  a lawyer, 
asked  him  a question,  tempting  him,  and 
saying, 

36  Master,  which  is  the  great  command- 
ment in  the  law? 

37  Jesus  said  unto  him,  Thou  shalt  love  the 
Lord  thy  God  with  all  thy  heart,  and  with 
all  thy  soul,  and  with  all  thy  mind. 

38  This  is  the  first  and  great  command- 

ment.  . 

39  And  the  second  is  like  unto  it.  Thou 

shalt  love  thy  neighbour  as  thyself. 

40  On  these  two  commandments  hang  all 
the  law  and  the  prophets. 

41 1 While  the  Pharisees  were  gathered  to- 
gether, Jesus  asked  them, 

43  Saying,  What  think  ye  of  Christ?  whose 
son  is  he?  They  say  unto  him,  The  son  of 
David.  ^ ^ 

43  He  saith  unto  them.  How  then  doth  Da- 

vid in  spirit  call  him  Lord,  saying, 

44  The  Lord  said  unto  my  Lord,  Sit  thou 

on  my  right  hand,  till  I make  thine  enemies 
thy  footstool  ? . , 

45  If  David  then  call  him  Lord,  how  is  he 
his  son? 

46  And  no  man  was  able  to  answer  him  a 
word,  neither  durst  any  man  from  that  day 
forth  ask  him  any  more  questions. 

CHAPTER  XXIII. 

Scribes  and  Pharisees  reproved. 

Then  spake  Jesus  to  the  multitude,  and 
to  his  disciples, 

3 Saying,  The  scribes  and  the  Pharisees  sit 
in  Moses’  seat : 

3 All  therefore  whatsoever  they  bid  you  ob- 
serve, that  observe  and  do ; but  do  not  ye 
after  their  works : for  they  say,  and  do  not. 
4 For  they  bind  heavy  burdens  and  grievous 
to  be  borne,  and  lay  them  on  men’s  shoul- 
ders; but  they  themselves  will  not  move 
them  with  one  of  their  fingers. 

5  But  all  their  works  they  do  for  to  be  seen 
of  men : they  make  broad  their  phylacteries, 
and  enlarge  the  borders  of  their  garments, 

6  And  love  the  uppermost  rooms  at  feasts, 
and  the  chief  seats  in  the  synagogues, 

7  And  greetings  in  the  markets,  and  to  be 
called  of  men.  Rabbi,  Rabbi. 

8  But  be  not  ye  called  Rabbi : for  one  is 
your  Master,  even  Christ;  and  all  ye  are 
brethren.  ^ 

9  And  call  no  man  your  father  upon  the 
earth : for  one  is  your  Father,  which  is  in 
heaven. 

10  Neither  be  ye  called  masters : for  one  is 
your  Master,  even  Christ. 

11  But  he  that  is  greatest  among  you  shall 
be  your  servant.  ^ ^ „ 

12  And  whosoever  shall  exalt  himself  shall 


Tfic  scribes  and 

be  abased ; and  he  that  shall  humble  him- 
self shall  be  exalted. 

1311  But  woe  unto  you,  scribes  and  Phari- 
sees, hypocrites  I for  ye  shut  up  the  king-- 
dom  of  heaven  against  men ; for  ye  neither 
go  m yourselves,  neither  suffer  ye  them  that 
are  entering  to  go  in. 

14  W oe  unto  you,  seribesand  Pharisees,  hyp- 
ocrites I for  ye  devour  widows’  houses,  and 
for  a pretence  make  long  prayer : therefore 
ye  shall  receive  the  greater  damnation. 

15  Woe  unto  you,  scribes  and  Pharisees, 
hypocrites ! for  ye  compass  sea  and  land  to 
make  one  proselyte ; and  when  he  is  made, 
ye  make  him  twofold  more  the  ehild  of  hell 
than  yourselves. 

16  \^e  unto  you,  ye  blind  guides,  which 
say.  Whosoever  shall  swear  by  the  temple,  it 
is  nothing;  but  whosoever  shall  swear  by 
the  gold  of  the  temple,  he  is  a debtor ! 

17  Ye  fools  and  blind : for  whether  is  great- 
er, the  gold,  or  the  temple  that  sanctifleth 
the  gold? 

18  And,  Whosoever  shall  swear  by  the  altar, 
it  is  nothing ; but  whosoever  sweareth  by 
the  gift  that  is  upon  it,  he  is  guilty. 

19  Ye  fools  and  blind  : for  whether  is  great- 
er,  the  gift,  or  the  altar  that  sanctifleth  the 
gift? 

30  Whoso  therefore  shall  swear  by  the 
altar,  sweareth  by  it,  and  by  all  things 
thereon. 

21  And  whoso  shall  swear  by  the  temple, 
sweareth  by  it,  and  by  him  that  dwelleth 
therein. 

23  And  he  that  shall  swear  by  heaven, 
sweareth  by  the  throne  of  God,  and  by  him 
that  sitteth  thereon. 

23  Woe  unto  you,  scribes  and  Pharisees, 
hypocrites ! for  ye  pay  tithe  of  mint  and 
anise  and  eummin,  and  have  omitted  the 
weightier  matters  of  the  law,  judgment, 
mercy,  and  faith : these  ought  ye  to  have 
done,  and  not  to  leave  the  other  undone. 

24  Fe  blind  guides,  which  strain  at  a gnat, 
and  swallow  a camel. 

25  Woe  unto  you,  scribes  and  Pharisees, 
hypocrites ! for  ye  make  clean  the  outside 
of  the  cup  and  of  the  platter,  but  within 
they  are  full  of  extortion  and  excess. 

26  Thou  blind  Pharisee,  cleanse  flrst  that 
which  is  within  the  cup  and  platter,  that  the 
outside  of  them  may  be  clean  also. 

27  Woe  unto  you,  scribes  and  Pharisees, 
hypocrites!  for  ye  are  like  unto  whited 
sepulchres,  which  indeed  appear  beautiful 
outward,  but  are  within  full  of  dead  men's 
bones,  and  of  all  unc leanness. 

38  Even  so  ye  also  outwardlj^  appear  right- 
eous  unto  men,  but  within  ye  are  full  of 
hypocrisy  and  iniquity. 

29  Woe  unto  you,  scribes  and  Pharisees, 
hypocrites ! because  ye  build  the  tombs  of 
the  prophets,  and  garnish  the  sepulchres 
of  the  righteous, 

30  And  say.  If  we  had  been  in  the  days  of 
our  fathers,  we  would  not  have  been  par- 
takers with  them  in  the  blood  of  the  proph- 

31  Wherefore  ye  be  witnesses  unto  your- 
selves,  that  ye  are  the  children  of  them 
which  killed  the  prophets. 

t^2  Fill  ye  up  then  the  measure  of  your  fa- 


ST.  MATTHEW,  XXIV. 


Pha/risees  reproved. 


33  Ye  serpents,  ye  generation  of  vipers,  how 
can  ye  escape  the  damnation  of  hell  ? 

34  1 Wherefore,  behold,  I send  unto  you 
prophets,  and  wise  men,  and  scribes:  and 
some  of  them  ye  shall  kill  and  crucify;  and 
some  of  them  shall  ye  scourge  in  your  syn- 
agogues, and  persecute  them  from  city  to 
city : 

35  That  upon  you  may  come  all  the  right- 
eous blood  shed  upon  the  earth,  fronl  the 
blood  of  righteous  Abel  unto  the  blood  of 
Zaeharias  son  of  Barachias,  whom  ye  slew 
between  the  temple  and  the  altar. 

36  Verily  I say  unto  you.  All  these  things 
shall  come  upon  this  generation. 

37  O Jerusalem,  Jerusalem,  thou  that  killest 
the  prophets,  and  stonest  them  which  are 
sent  unto  thee,  how  often  would  I have  gath- 
ered thy  children  together,  even  as  a hen 
gathereth  her  chickens  under  her  wings,  and 
ye  would  not ! 

38  Behold,  your  house  is  left  unto  you  deso- 
late. 

39  For  I say  unto  you.  Ye  shall  not  see  me 
henceforth,  till  ye  shall  say.  Blessed  is  he 
that  cometh  in  the  name  of  the  Lord. 

CHAPTER  XXIV. 

Destruction  of  the  temple  foretold. 

AND  J esus  went  out,  and  departed  from  the 
^ temple:  and  his  disciples  came  to  him 
tor  to  shew  him  the  buildings  of  the  temple. 

3 And  Jesus  said  unto  them.  See  ye  not  all 
these  things?  verily  I say  unto  you.  There 
shall  not  be  left  here  one  stone  upon  an- 
other, that  shall  not  be  thrown  down. 

311  And  as  he  sat  upon  the  mount  of  Olives, 
the  disciples  came  unto  him  privately,  sav- 
ing, Tell  us,  when  shall  these  things  be?  and 
what  shall  be  the  sign  of  thy  coming,  and  of 
theendof  the  world? 

4 And  Jesus  answered  and  said  unto  them, 
lake  heed  that  no  man  deceive  you. 

5 For  many  shall  come  in  my  name,  saying, 

I am  Christ;  and  shall  deceive  many. 

6 And  ye  shall  hear  of  wars  and  rumours 
of  wars:  see  that  ye  be  not  troubled : for  all 
these  things  must  come  to  pass,  but  the  erid 
IS  not  yet. 

7 For  nation  shall  rise  against  nation,  and 
kingdom  against  kingdom : and  there  shall 
be  famines,  and  pestilences,  and  earth- 
quakes, in  divers  places. 

8 All  these  are  the  beginning  of  sorrows. 

9 Then  shall  they  deliver  you  up  to  be  af- 
flicted, and  shall  kill  you  : and  ye  shall  be 
hated  of  all  nations  for  my  name’s  sake. 

10  And  then  shall  many  be  offended,  and 
shall  betray  one  another,  and  shall  hate  one 
another. 

11  And  many  false  prophets  shall  rise,  and 
shall  deceive  many. 

12  And  because  iniquity  shall  abound,  the 
love  of  many  shall  wax  cold. 

13  But  he  that  shall  endure  unto  the  end, 
the  same  shall  be  saved. 

14  And  this  gospel  of  the  kingdom  shall  be 
preached  in  all  the  world  for  a witness 
unto  ail  nations;  and  then  shall  the  end 
come. 

15  When  ye  therefore  shall  see  the  abomin- 
ation of  desolation,  spoken  of  by  Daniel  the 
prophet,  stand  in  the  holy  place,  (whoso 
readeth,  let  him  understand,) 

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Signs  of  Christ's  coming. 

16  Then  let  them  which  be  in  Judea  flee 
into  the  mountains: 

17  Let  him  which  is  on  the  housetop  not 
come  down  to  take  any  thing’  out  of  his 
ho\iS0  • 

18  Neither  let  him  which  is  in  the  field  re- 
turn back  to  take  his  clothes. 

19  And  woe  unto  them  that  are  with  child, 
and  to  them  that  give  suck  in  those  days  I 

20  But  pray  ye  that  your  flight  be  not  m ttie 
winter,  neither  on  the  sabbath  day : 

21  For  then  shall  be  great  tribulation,  such 

as  was  not  since  the  beginning  of  the  world 
to  this  time,  no,  nor  ever  shall  be.  ^ , 

22  And  except  those  days  should  be  short- 

ened, there  should  no  flesh  be  saved:  but 
for  the  elect’s  sake  those  days  shall  be  short- 
ened. , ,,  ^ T 

23  Then  if  any  man  shall  say  unto  you,  Lo, 
here  is  Christ,  or  there ; believe  it  not. 

24  For  there  shall  arise  false  Christs,  and 
false  prophets,  and  shall  shew  great  signs 
and  wonders ; insomuch  that,  if  it  were  pos- 
sible, they  shall  deceive  the  very  elect. 

25  Behold,  I have  told  you  before. 

26  Wherefore  if  they  shall  say  unto  you. 
Behold,  he  is  in  the  desert ; go  not  forth : 
behold,  he  is  in  the  secret  chambers ; believe 

^2’f^or  as  the  lightning  cometh  out  of  the 
east,  and  shine th  even  unto  the  west;  so 
shall  also  the  coming  of  the  Son  of  man  be. 

28  For  wheresoever  the  carcass  is,  there 
will  the  eagles  be  gathered  together. 

29  IF  Immediately  after  the  tribulation  of 
those  days  shall  the  sun  be  darkened,  and 
the  moon  shall  not  give  her  light,  and  the 
stars  shall  fall  from  heaven,  and  the  powers 
of  the  heavens  shall  be  shaken : 

30  And  then  shall  appear  the  sign  of  the 
Son  of  man  in  heaven : and  then  shall  all  the 
tribes  of  the  earth  mourn,  and  they  shall  see 
the  Son  of  man  coming  in  the  clouds  ot 
heaven  with  power  and  great  glory. 

31  And  he  shall  send  his  angels  with  a great 
sound  of  a trumpet,  and  they  shall  gather 
together  his  elect  from  the  four  winds, 
from  one  end  of  heaven  to  the  other. 

32  Now  learn  a parable  of  the  fig  tree; 
When  his  branch  is  yet  tender,  and  putteth 
forth  leaves,  ye  know  that  summer  is  nigh  : 

33  So  likewise  ye,  when  ye  shall  see  all 
these  things,  know  that  it  is  near,  even  at  the 

34  Verily  I say  unto  you,  This  generation 
shall  not  pass,  till  all  these  things  be  ful- 

35  Heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away,  but 
my  words  shall  not  pass  away. 

36  T But  of  that  day  and  hour  knoweth  no 

man,  no,  not  the  angels  of  heaven,  but  my 
Father  only.  , ,,  , 

37  But  as  the  days  of  Noe  were,  so  shall  also 
the  coming  of  the  Son  of  man  be. 

38  For  as  in  the  days  that  were  before  the 
flood  they  were  eating  and  drinking,  ma^y- 
iug  and  giving  in  marriage,  until  the  day 
that  Noe  entered  into  the  ark, 

39  And  knew  not  until  the  flood  came,  and 
t«  )ok  them  all  away ; so  shall  also  the  coming 
oe  the  Son  of  man  be. 

40  Then  shall  two  be  in  the  field ; the  one 
shall  be  taken,  and  the  other  left. 

41  Two  women  shall  he  grmdmg  at  the 

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ST.  MATTHEW,  XXV Parable  of  the  ten  vi/rgimo 


mill;  the  one  shall  be  taken,  and  the  other 
left 

42  t Watch  therefore;  for  ye  know  not 
what  hour  your  Lord  doth  come. 

43  But  know  this,  that  if  the  goodman  of 

the  house  had  known  in  what  watch  the 
thief  would  come,  he  would  have  watched, 
and  would  not  have  suffered  his  house  to  be 
broken  up.  , « . ^ 

44  Therefore  be  ye  also  ready : for  in  such 

an  hour  as  ye  think  not  the  Son  of  man 
cometh.  ^ ^ ^ . ' 

45  Who  then  is  a faithful  and  wise  servant, 
whom  his  lord  hath  made  ruler  over  his 
household,  to  give  them  meat  in  due  season  t 

46  Blessed  is  that  servant,  whom  his  lord 
when  he  cometh  shall  find  so  doing. 

47  Verily  I say  unto  you.  That  he  shall 
make  him  ruler  over  all  his  goods. 

48  But  and  if  that  evil  servant  shall  say  m 
his  heart.  My  lord  delayeth  his  coming; 

49  And  shall  begin  to  smite  fellow  serv- 
ants, and  to  eat  and  drink  with  the  drunken  ; 

50  The  lord  of  that  servant  shall  come  in  a 

day  when  he  looketh  not  for  him,  and  in  an 
hour  that  he  is  not  aware  of,  . 

51  And  shall  cut  him  asunder,  and  appoint 
Mm  his  portion  with  the  hypocrites : there 
shall  be  weeping  and  gnashing  of  teeth. 

CHAPTER  XXV. 

The  parable  of  the  Un  virgins,  &c. 

Then  shall  the  kingdom  of  heaven  be 
likened  unto  ten  virgins,  which  took 
their  lamps,  and  went  forth  to  meet  the 
bridegroom. 

2 And  five  of  them  were  wise,  and  five  were 

^3^hey  that  ivere  foolish  took  their  lamps, 
and  took  no  oil  with  them : , ..v, 

4 But  the  wise  took  oil  in  their  vessels  with 
their  lamps.  • ^ 

5 While  the  bridegroom  tarried,  they  ail 
slumbered  and  slept. 

6 And  at  midnight  there  was  a cry  made. 
Behold,  the  bridegroom  cometh ; go  ye  out 
to  meet  him.  ^ , 

7 Then  all  those  virgins  arose,  and  trimmed 
their  lamps.  _ ^ 

8 And  the  foolish  said  unto  the  wise,  Hive 
us  of  your  oil ; for  our  lamps  are  g’one  out. 

9 But  the  wise  answered,  saying.  Not  so; 
lest  there  be  not  enough  for  us  and  you: 
but  go  ye  rather  to  them  that  sell,  and  buy 
for  yourselves.  , . , xi.  v. 

10  And  while  they  went  to  buy,  the  bride- 
groom came;  and  they  that  were  ready 
went  in  with  him  to  the  marriage : and  the 
door  was  shut.  , , . x,.  • • 

11  Afterward  came  also  the  other  virgins, 
saying.  Lord,  Lord,  open  to  us.  r 
12  But  he  answered  and  said.  Verily  I say 
unto  you,  I know  you  not. 

13  Watch  therefore ; for  ye  know  neither 
the  day  nor  the  hour  wherein  the  bon  oi 
man  cometh. 

14  If  For  the  kingdom  of  heaven  ts  as  a man 
travelling  into  a far  country,  who  called  his 
own  servants,  and  delivered  unto  them  his 

^15^And  unto  one  he  gave  five  talents,  to 
another  two,  and  to  another  one ; to  every 
man  according  to  his  several  ability;  ano 
straightway  took  his  journey^ 


Parable  of  the  talentSo 


16  Then  he  that  had  received  the  five  tal- 
ents went  and  traded  with  the  same,  and 
made  them  other  five  talents. 

17  And  likewise,  he  that  had  received  two, 
he  also  gained  other  two. 

18  But  he  that  had  received  one  went  and 
dig-g-ed  in  the  earth,  and  hid  his  lord’s  money. 

19  After  a long:  time  the  lord  of  those  serv- 
ants Cometh,  and  reckoneth  with  them. 

30  And  so  he  that  had  received  five  talents 
came  and  brougfht  other  five  talents,  saying*. 
Lord,  thou  deliveredst  unto  me  five  talents : 
behold,  I have  gained  beside  them  five  tal- 
ents more. 

31  His  lord  said  unto  him,  Well  done,  thou 
good  and  faithful  servant:  thou  hast  been 
faithful  over  a few  things,  I will  make  thee 
ruler  over  many  things : enter  thou  into  the 
3oy  of  thy  lord. 

33  He  also  that  had  received  two  talents 
came  and  said.  Lord,  thou  deliveredst  unto 
me  two  talents:  behold,  I have  gained  two 
other  talents  beside  them. 

33  His  lord  said  unto  him.  Well  done,  good 
and  faithful  servant;  thou  hast  been  faith- 
ful over  a few  things,  I will  make  thee  ruler 
over  many  things : enter  thou  into  the  joy 
of  thy  lord. 

34  Then  he  which  had  received  the  one  tal- 
ent came  and  said.  Lord,  I knew  thee  that 
thou  art  a hard  man,  reaping  where  thou 
hast  not  sown,  and  gathering  where  thou 
hast  not  strewed: 

35  And  I was  afraid,  and  went  and  hid  thy 
talent  in  the  earth : lo,  there  thou  hast  that 
is  thine. 

36  His  lord  answered  and  said  unto  him, 
1 hou  wicked  and  slothful  servant,  thou 
knewest  that  I reap  where  I sowed  not,  and 
gather  where  I have  not  strewed : 

37  Thou  oughtest  therefore  to  have  put  my 
money  to  the  exchangers,  and  then  at  my 
coming  I should  have  received  mine  own 
with  usury. 

38  Take  therefore  the  talent  from  him,  and 
give  it  unto  him  which  hath  ten  talents. 

39  For  unto  every  one  that  hath  shall  be 
given,  and  he  shall  have  abundance:  but 
from  him  that  hath  not  shall  be  taken  away 
even  that  which  he  hath. 

30  And  cast  ye  the  unprofitable  servant  into 
outer  darkness : there  shall  be  weeping  and 
gnashing  of  teeth. 

31 1 When  the  Son  of  man  shall  come  in  his 
glory,  and  all  the  holy  angels  with  him,  then 
shall  he  sit  upon  the  throne  of  his  glory : 

33  And  before  him  shall  be  gathered  all  na- 
tions : and  he  shall  separate  them  one  from 
another,  as  a shepherd  divideth  his  sheep 
from  the  goats: 

33  And  he  shall  set  the  sheep  on  his  right 
hand,  but  the  goats  on  the  left. 

34  Then  shall  the  King  say  unto  them  on 
his  right  hand.  Come,  ye  blessed  of  my  Fa- 
ther, inherit  the  kingdom  prepared  for  you 
from  the  foundation  of  the  world : 

35  For  I was  a hungered,  and  ye  gave  me 
meat : I was  thirsty,  and  ye  gave  me  drink : 

I was  a stranger,  and  ye  took  me  in : 

36  Naked,  and  ye  clothed  me : I was  sick, 
and  ye  visited  me : I was  in  prison,  and  ye 
V ame  unto  me. 

37  Then  shall  the  righteous  answer  him, 
say'^g,  liOrd,  when  saw  we  thee  a hungered. 


ST.  MATTHEW,  XXYL  Conspiracy  ayaimt  Chi  „ 
thee?  or  thirsty,  and  gave  thee 


and  fed 
drink  ? 

38  When  saw  we  thee  a stranger,  and  took 
thee  in  ? or  naked,  and  clothed  thee  f 

39  Or  when  saw  we  thee  sick,  or  in  prison 
and  came  unto  thee? 

40  And  the  King  shall  answer  and  say  unto 
them.  Verily  1 say  unto  you.  Inasmuch  as  ye 
have  done  it  unto  one  of  the  least  of  these 
my  brethren,  ye  have  done  it  unto  me. 

41  Then  shall  he  say  also  unto  them  on  the 
left  hand.  Depart  from  me,  ye  cursed,  into 
everlasting  fire,  prepared  for  the  devil  and 
his  angels: 

43  For  I was  a hungered,  and  ye  gave  me  no 
meat:  I was  thirsty,  and  ye  gave  me  no 
drink : 

43  I was  a stranger,  and  ye  took  me  not  in : 
naked,  and  ye  clothed  me  not : sick,  and  in 
prison,  and  ye  visited  me  not. 

44  Then  shall  they  also  answer  him,  say- 
ing, Lord,  when  saw  we  thee  a hungered,  or 
athirst,  or  a stranger,  or  naked,  or  sick,  or 
in  prison,  and  did  not  minister  unto  thee? 

45  Then  shall  he  answer  them,  saying.  Veri- 
ly I say  unto  you.  Inasmuch  as  ye  did  it  nc^ 
to  one  of  the  least  of  these,  ye  did  it  not  to 
me. 

46  And  these  shall  go  away  into  everlast- 
ing punishment : but  the  righteous  into  life 
eternal. 

CHAPTER  XXVI. 

The  rulers  conspire  against  Christ. 

AND  it  came  to  pass,  when  Jesus  had  fin- 
XA.  ished  ail  these  sayings,  he  said  unto  his 
disciples, 

3 Ye  know  that  after  two  days  is  the  feast  of 
the  passover,  and  the  Son  of  man  is  betrayed 
to  be  crucified. 

3 Then  assembled  together  the  chief  priests, 
and  the  scribes,  and  the  elders  of  the  people, 
unto  the  palace  of  the  high  priest,  who  was 
called  Caiaphas, 

4 And  consulted  that  they  might  take  Jesus 
by  subtil ty,  and  kill  him. 

5 But  they  said,  Not  on  th*e  feast  day,  lest 
there  be  an  uproar  among  the  people. 

6 IF  Now  when  Jesus  was  in  Bethany,  in  the 
house  of  Simon  the  leper, 

7 There  came  unto  him  a woman  having  an 
alabaster  box  of  very  precious  ointment, 
and  poured  it  on  his  head,  as  he  sat  at 
meat. 

8 But  when  his  disciples  saw  it,  they  had 
indignation,  saying.  To  what  purpose  is  this 
waste  ? 

9 For  this  ointment  might  have  been  sold 
for  much,  and  given  to  the  poor. 

10  When  Jesus  understood  it,  he  sai 
them.  Why  trouble  ye  the  woma 
hath  wrought  a good  work  upo 

11  For  ye  have  the  poor  al 
but  me  ye  have  not  always 

13  For  in  that  she  hath 
ment  on  my  body,  she 

13  Verily  I say  unto. 
gospel  shall  be  pr, 
there  shall  als 
done,  be  told  j 

14  1 Then 
Iscariot, 

15  And 
me,  a 


rist  eateth  the  passover. 


they  covenanted  with  him  for  thirty  pieces 
of  silver. 

16  And  from  that  time  he  sought  opportu- 
nity to  betray  him. 

17  IT  Now  the  first  day  of  the  feast  of  un- 
leavened bread  the  disciples  came  to  Jesus, 
saying  unto  him,  Where  wilt  thou  that  we 
prepare  for  thee  to  eat  the  passover  ? 

18  And  he  said.  Go  into  the  city  to  such  a 
man,  and  say  unto  him.  The  Master  saith. 
My  time  is  at  hand ; I will  keep  the  passover 
at  thy  house  with  my  disciples. 

19  And  the  disciples  did  as  Jesus  had  ap- 
pointed them;  and  they  made  ready  the 
plover. 

Now  when  the  even  was  come,  he  sat 
down  with  the  twelve. 

21  And  as  they  did  eat,  he  said,  Verily  I say 
unto  you,  that  one  of  you  shall  betray  me. 

22  And  they  were  exceeding  sorrowful,  and 
began  every  one  of  them  to  say  unto  him. 
Lord,  is  it  I ? 

23  And  he  answered  and  said.  He  that  dip- 
peth  his  hand  with  me  in  the  dish,  the  same 
shall  betray  me. 

24  The  Son  of  man  goeth  as  it  is  written  of 
him : but  woe  unto  that  man  by  whom  the 
Son  of  man  is  betrayed!  it  had  been  good 
for  that  man  if  he  had  not  been  born. 

25  Then  Judas,  which  betrayed  him,  an- 
swered and  said.  Master,  is  it  I?  He  said 
unto  him,  Thou  hast  said. 

26  1 And  as  they  were  eating,  Jesus  took 
bread,  and  blessed  it,  and  brake  it,  and  gave 
it  to  the  disciples,  and  said.  Take,  eat ; this 
is  my  body. 

27  And  he  took  the  cup,  and  gave  thanks, 
apd  gave  it  to  them,  saying,  Drink  ye  all  of 

28  For  this  is  my  blood  of  the  new  testa- 
ment, which  is  shed  for  many  for  the  remis- 
sion of  sins. 

29  But  I say  unto  you,  I will  not  drink 
henceforth  of  this  fruit  of  the  vine,  until 
that  day  when  I drink  it  new  with  you  in 
my  Father’s  kingdom. 

30  And  when  they  had  sung  a hymn,  they 
went  out  into  the  mount  of  Olives. 

31  Then  saith  Jesus  unto  them.  All  ye  shall 
be  offended  because  of  me  this  night : for  it 
is  written,  I will  smite  the  Shepherd,  and  the 

flock  shall  be  scattered  abroad. 

32  But  after  I am  risen  again,  I will  go  be- 
fore you  into  Galilee. 

33  Peter  answered  and  said  unto  him. 
Though  all  men  shall  be  offended  because  of 
thee,  yet  will  I never  be  offended. 

M Jesus  said  unto  him.  Verily  I say  unto 
thee.  That  this  night,  before  the  cock  crow, 
"^-’t  deny  me  thrice. 

into  him.  Though  I should  die 
ill  I not  deny  thee.  Like- 
he  disciples. 

•^‘sus  with  them  unto  a 
, and  saith  unto  the 
le  I go  and  pray 

and  the  two 
) sorrowful 

I is  ex- 
tarry 

on 


ST.  MATTHEW,  XXVI. 


Judas  betrayeth  Christ. 


his  face,  and  prayed,  saying,  O my  Father,  if 
It  be  possible,  let  this  cup  pass  from  me  • 
I but  as  thou  wilt. 

40  And  he  cometh  unto  the  disciples,  and 
findeth  them  asleep,  and  saith  unto  Peter, 
W hat,  could  ye  not  watch  with  me  one  hour  ? 

41  Watch  and  pray,  that  ye  enter  not  into 
temptation  : the  spirit  indeed  is  willing,  but 
the  flesh  is  weak. 

42  He  went  away  again  the  second  time 
and  prayed,  saying,  O my  Father,  if  this  cup 
may  not  pass  away  from  me,  except  I drink 
it,  thy  will  be  done. 

43  And  he  came  and  found  them  asleep 
again;  for  their  eyes  were  heavy. 

44  And  he  left  them,  and  went  away  again, 
and  prayed  the  third  time,  saying  the  same 
words. 

45  Then  cometh  he  to  his  disciples,  and 
saith  unto  them.  Sleep  on  now,  and  take 
your  rest : behold,  the  hour  is  at  hand,  and 
the  Son  of  man  is  betrayed  into  the  hands 
of  sinners. 

46  Rise,  let  us  be  going;  behold,  he  is  at 
hand  that  doth  betray  me. 

47  J And  while  he  yet  spake,  lo,  Judas,  one 
or  the  twelve,  came,  and  with  him  a great 
multitude  with  swords  and  staves,  from  the 
chief  priests  and  elders  of  the  people. 

48  Now  he  that  betrayed  him  g’ave  them  a 
sign,  saying.  Whomsoever  I shall  kiss,  that 
same  is  he ; hold  him  fast. 

And  forthwith  he  came  to  Jesus,  and  said. 
Hail,  Master ; and  kissed  him. 

50  And  Jesus  said  unto  him.  Friend,  where- 
fore art  thou  come  ? Then  came  they,  and 
laid  hands  on  Jesus,  and  took  him. 

51  And,  behold,  one  of  them  which  were 
with  Jesus  stretched  out  his  hand,  and  drew 
his  sword,  and  struck  a servant  of  the  high 
priest,  and  smote  off  his  ear. 

52  Then  said  Jesus  unto  him.  Put  up  again 
thy  sword  into  his  place ; for  all  they  that 
take  the  sword  shall  perish  with  the  sword. 

53  Thinkest  thou  that  I cannot  now  pray  to 
my  Father,  and  he  shall  presently  give  me 
more  than  twelve  legions  of  angels? 

54  But  how  then  shall  the  Scriptures  be  ful- 
filled, that  thus  it  must  be? 

55  In  that  same  hour  said  Jesus  to  the  mul- 
titudes, Are  ye  come  out  as  against  a thief 
with  swords  and  staves  for  to  take  me?  I 
sat  daily  with  you  teaching  in  the  temple, 
and  ye  laid  no  hold  on  me. 

56  But  all  this  was  done,  that  the  Scriptures 
o e the  prophets  might  be  fulfilled.  Then  all 
the  disciples  forsook  him,  and  fled. 

57  1 And  they  that  had  laid  hold  on  Jesus 
led  him  away  to  Caiaphas  the  high  priest, 
where  the  scribes  and  the  elders  were  assem- 
bled. 

58  But  Peter  followed  him  afar  off  unto  the 
high  priest’s  palace,  and  went  in,  and  sat 
with  the  servants,  to  see  the  end. 

59  Now  the  chief  priests,  and  elders,  and 
all  the  council,  sought  false  witness  against 
Jesus,  to  put  him  to  death ; 

60  But  found  none;  yea,  though  many  false 
witnesses  came,  yet  found  they  none.  At 
the  last  came  two  false  witnesses, 

61  And  said.  This  fellow  said,  I am  able  to 
destroy  the  temple  of  God,  and  to  build  it 
in  three  days. 

62  And  the  high  priest  arose,  and 


Judm  Tmngeth  himself. 


him,  Answerest  thou  nothing?  what  is  if 
these  witness  against  thee? 

5*®  peace.  And  the  high 
priest  answered  and  said  unto  him,  I adjure 
Ii'’®  <^od,  that  thou  teil  uf 

whether  thou  be  the  Christ,  the  Son  of  God 
64  Jesus  saith  unto  him.  Thou  hast  • 
neverthele.^  I say  unto  you,  Hereafter  shall 
sitting-  on  the  rig-ht 
hea^m  coming-  in  the  cloudfof 

^ Then  the  high  priest  rent  his  clothes 
saying.  He  hath  spoken  blasphemy  • what 
further  need  have  we  of  witnesses?  behold 
blasphemy 

“-I 

flflj  hin.'^  face,  and  buff. 

Xs‘’of  the°r\°ands® 

and  a 'Jamsef*canie\into^S,*Vying 

of  Galilek  " 

/e«oa,  Vas"ro‘^!t'S 


ST.  MATTHEW,  XXVII. 


ChrM  before  PUate, 


n^tiS2i?fgi“n?a"n^®“®<J  ^ 


jJy  after  a while  came  unto  him  +hoT7- 
that  stood  by,  and  said  to  Peter,  Surelv  thou 
eth^tlf^?^^  speech  bewray- 

74  Then  began  he  to  curse  and  to  swoar 

SSSSheSSk 

i''affsruT.?ssr’B*xr.“s.»a 

crow,  thou  Shalt  deny  me  thrice  A nd 
went  out,  and  wept  bitterly.  ^ 

CHAPTER  XXVII. 

Christ  delivered  to  Pilate, 


dren  Of  IsTaM  va’lue  *‘‘®  ®‘'"- 

|>vernT^ske1°i;in^!'‘saTij;|^^^^ 

13  And  when  he  was  accused  of  th#^ 
answered  nothing 

13  JJen  said  Pilate  unto  him,  Hearest^hnu 

thee?^^  things  they  witness  against 

14  And  he  answered  him  to  never  a word  • 

greatly.^^  g-overnor  marvelled 

15  Now  at  that  feast  the  governor  was  wont 

**  Pri^neTS 


clIl^d^Baratt*^  ”°‘®“®  P"®®"®G 


±"un*t‘‘o"?hIS-f.^g®®-?ut- 
wMch'if  cXd'Stf  or  Jesus 


l/ve?ed  hfm^“®'^  •'‘“I  <3e 


all  the 


was  come,  all  the 
friob-  priests  and  elders  of  the  peonle 

| deathf"°"^^  to  put  fim^to 

^ ^tien  they  had  bound  him  thev  led 

■ whln^hrsfw'^fharh!?*'  betrayed  him, 

1 P®Pted"&Sf'S?dte|hrag^S^^^^^^^^ 

|y^p.eces  of  siiver  to  the'chilfpriestVand' 
frawd*“t?’J  '’®'"®  ®™ped  in  that  I have  be- 


IplsMpSSfEil 

9Then  was  fulflUed  that  which  was  spoken 


21 


19  f When  he  was  set  down  on  the  iuds- 
ment  seat,  his  wife  sent  unto  him  savin!' 
Have  thou  nothing  to  do  with  that^iuft 
man;  for  I have  suffered  m^y  things  tWs 
If  because  of  him.  ^ 

®b*ef  priests  and  elders  ner- 
caultitude  that  they  should 
Barabbas,  and  destroy  Jesus. 

ihe  governor  answered  and  said 
them.  Whether  of  the  twain  wfll  ye  that  I 

22  Pilate  saith  unto  them.  What  shall  t 
then  with  Jesus  which  is  called  Christ  ? They 
^ "I™’  ^®‘  be  crucified.  ^ 

2d  And  the  governor  said,  Whv  what  evil 
hath  he  done  ? But  they  cried  out  the  mSe 
sajing  Let  him  be  crucified. 

Pilate  saw  that  he  could  prevail 
nothing,  but  that  rather  a tumult  was  made 

saying,  I am  innocent  of  the 
person : see  ye  to  it  ^ 

all  the  peoSe  and 
said.  His  blood  be  on  us,  and  Sn  our  chil- 

andVh^en''  Barabbas  unto  them  ; 

ana  wnen  he  had  scourged  Jesus  he  deiixr 
ered  Mm  to  be  crucified.  ’ “®*"^' 

27  Then  the  soldiers  of  the  governor  took 
Jesus  into  the  common  hall,  and  gath^ 
tbe  whole  band  of  soWifrs 

scarlet  roba  ®“ 

f ^'hen  they  had  platted  a crown  of 
In  ^^ad,  and  a reed 

hand : and  they  bowed  the  knee 

S of  the?ew“°‘'^®‘^ 

30  And  they  spit  upon  him,  and  took  the 
smote  him  on  the  bead, 
after  that  they  had  mocked  him 
robe  off  from  him,  and  put 

to  cmcffy 

32  And  as  they  came  out,  they  found  a man 
641 


CriruVs  crucifixion.  BT.  MATTHEW,  XXVIllo  Mis  remrrection. 


of  Gyrene,  Simon  by  name : him  they  com- 
pelled to  bear  his  cross. 

33  And  when  they  were  come  unto  a place 
called  Golgotha,  that  is  to  say,  a place  of  a 
skull, 

34  t They  gave  him  vinegar  to  drink 
mingled  with  gall : and  when  he  had  tasted 
thereof  y he  would  not  drink. 

35  And  they  crucified  him,  and  parted  his 
garments,  casting  lots : that  it  might  be  ful- 
filled which  was  spoken  by  the  prophet.  They 
parted  my  garments  among  them,  and  upon 
my  vesture  did  they  cast  lots. 

36  And  sitting  down  they  watched  him 
there ; 

37  And  set  up  over  his  head  his  accusation 
written,  THIS  IS  JESUS  THE  KING  OF 
THE  JEWS. 

38  Then  were  there  two  thieves  crucified 
with  him;  one  on  the  right  hand,  and  an- 
other on  the  left. 

39  IF  And  they  that  passed  by  reviled  him, 
wagging  their  heads, 

40  And  saying.  Thou  that  destroyest  the 
temple,  and  buildest  it  in  three  days,  save 
thyself.  If  thou  be  the  Son  of  God,  come 
down  from  the  cross. 

41  Likewise  also  the  chief  priests  mocking 
hlniy  with  the  scribes  and  elders,  said, 

43  He  saved  others ; himself  he  cannot  save. 
If  he  be  the  King  of  Israel,  let  him  now 
come  down  from  the  cross,  and  we  will  be- 
lieve him. 

43  He  trusted  in  God ; let  him  deliver  him 
now,  if  he  will  have  him ; for  he  said,  I am 
the  Son  of  God. 

44  The  thieves  also,  which  were  crucified 
with  him,  cast  the  same  in  his  teeth. 

45  Now  from  the  sixth  hour  there  was 
darkness  over  all  the  land  unto  the  ninth 
hour, 

46  And  about  the  ninth  hour  Jesus  cried 
with  a loud  voice,  saying,  Eli,  Eli,  lama  sa- 
bachthani  ? that  is  to  say.  My  God,  my  God, 
why  hast  thou  forsaken  me  ? 

47  Some  of  them  that  stood  there,  when 
they  heard  that,  said,  This  man  caUeth  for 
Elias. 

48  And  straightway  one  of  them  ran,  and 
took  a sponge,  and  filled  it  with  vinegar, 
and  put  it  on  a reed,  and  gave  him  to 
drink. 

49  The  rest  said.  Let  be,  let  us  see  whether 
Elias  will  come  to  save  him. 

50 1 Jesus,  when  he  had  cried  again  with  a 
loud  voice,  yielded  up  the  ghost. 

51  And,  behold,  the  vail  of  the  temple  was 
rent  in  twain  from  the  top  to  the  bottom ; 
and  the  earth  did  quake,  and  the  rocks 
rent ; 

53  And  the  graves  were  opened ; and  many 
bodies  of  the  saints  which  slept  arose, 

53  And  came  out  of  the  graves  after  his 
resurrection,  and  went  into  the  holy  city, 
and  appeared  unto  manj^. 

54  Now  when  the  centurion,  and  they  that 
were  with  him,  watching  Jesus,  saw  the 
earthquake,  and  those  things  that  were 
done,  they  feared  greatly,  saying.  Truly 
this  was  the  Son  of  God. 

55  And  many  women  were  there  beholding 
afar  off,  which  followed  Jesus  from  Galilee, 
ministering  unto  him : 

56  Among  which  was  Mary  Magdalene,  and 

643 


Mary  the  mother  of  James  and  Joses,  and 
the  mother  of  Zebedee’s  children. 

57  When  the  even  was  come,  there  came  a 
rich  man  of  Arimatfcea,  named  Joseph,  who 
also  himself  was  Jesus’  disciple : 

58  He  went  to  Pilate,  and  begged  the  body 
of  Jesus.  Then  Pilate  commanded  the  body 
to  be  delivered. 

59  And  when  Jbseph  had  taken  the  body, 
he  wrapped  it  in  a clean  linen  cloth, 

60  And  laid  it  in  his  own  new  tomb,  which 
he  had  hewn  out  in  the  rock : and  he  rolled 
a great  stone  to  the  door  of  the  sepulchre, 
and  departed. 

61  And  there  was  Mary  Magdalene,  and  the 
other  Mary,  sitting  over  against  the  sepul- 
chre. 

63  t Now  the  next  day,  that  followed  the 
day  of  the  preparation,  the  chief  priests  and 
Pharisees  came  together  unto  Pilate, 

63  Saying,  Sir,  we  remember  that  that  de- 
ceiver said,  while  he  was  yet  alive,  Afte? 
three  days  I will  rise  again. 

64  Command  therefore  that  the  sepulchre 
be  made  sure  until  the  third  day,  lest  his 
disciples  come  by  night,  and  steal  him  away, 
and  say  unto  the  people.  He  is  risen  from 
the  dead:  so  the  last  error  shall  be  worse 
than  the  first. 

65  Pilate  said  unto  them.  Ye  have  a watch : 
go  your  way,  make  it  as  sure  as  ye  can. 

66  So  they  went,  and  made  the  sepulchre 
sure,  sealing  the  stone,  and  setting  a watch. 


CHAPTER  XXVIII.  f 

" The  resurrection  of  Christ. 

IN  the  end  of  the  sabbath,  as  it  began  to 
dawn  toward  the  first  day  of  the  week, 
came  Mary  Magdalene  and  the  other  Mary 
to  see  the  sepulchre. 

3  And,  behold,  there  was  a great  earth- 
quake : for  the  angel  of  the  Lord  descended 
from  heaven,  and  came  and  rolled  back  the 
stone  from  the  door,  and  sat  upon  it. 

3 His  countenance  was  like  lightning,  and 
his  raiment  white  as  snow : , 

4  And  for  fear  of  him  the  keepers  did 
shake,  and  became  as  dead  men. 

5  And  the  angel  answered  and  said  unto 
the  women,  Fear  not  ye : for  I know  th  at 
ye  seek  Jesus,  which  was  crucified.  V 

6  He  is  not  here : for  he  is  risen,  as  he  said.  PI 
Come,  see  the  place  where  the  Lord  lay. 

7  And  go  quickly,  and  tell  his  disciples  that 
he  is  risen  from  the  dead;  and,  behold,  he 
goeth  before  yovi  into  Galilee;  there  shall 
ye  see  him : lo,  I have  told  you. 

8  And  they  departed  quickly  from  the  sex> 
ulchre  with  fear  and  great  joy;  and  did  run 
to  bring  his  disciples  word. 

9 1 And  as  they  went  to  tell  his  disciples, 
behold,  Jesus  met  them,  saying.  All  hail. 
And  they  came  and  held  him  by  the  feet, 
and  worshipped  him. 

10  Then  said  Jesus  unto  them.  Be  not*^ 
afraid:  go  tell  my  brethren  that  they  go 
into  Galilee,  and  there  shall  they  see  mo. 

11  t Now  when  they  were  going,  behold, 
some  of  the  watch  came  into  the  city,  and 
shewed  unto  the  chief  priests  all  the  things 
that  were  done. 

13  And  when  they  were  assembled  with  the 
elders,  and  had  taken  counsel,  they  gave 
large  money  unto  the  soldiers. 


Jesm  is  baptized^  8T.  MARK,  I.  Unclean  spirit  cast  out. 


13  Saying?,  Say  ye,  His  disciples  came  by 
niS’ht,  and  stole  him  away  while  we  slept. 

14  And  if  this  come  to  the  g-overnor’s 
ears,  we  will  persuade  him,  and  secure 
you. 

15  So  they  took  the  money,  and  did  as 
they  Avcre  taught:  and  this  saying  is  com- 
monly reported  among  the  Jews  until  this 
day. 

16  H Then  the  eleven  disciples  went  away 
into  Galilee,  into  a mountain  where  Jesus 
had  appointed  them. 


17  And  when  they  saw  him,  they  worship- 
ped him:  but  some  doubted. 

18  And  Jesus  came  and  spake  unto  them, 
saying.  All  power  is  given  unto  me  in  heav- 
en and  in  earth. 

19  t Go  ye  therefore,  and  teach  all  nations, 
baptizing  them  in  the  name  of  the  Father, 
and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost: 

20  Teaching  them  to  observe  all  things^ 
whatsoever  I have  commanded  you : and, 
lo,  1 am  with  you  alway,  even  unto  the  end 
of  the  world.  Amen. 


THE  GOSPEL  ACCORDING  TO 

ST.  MARK. 


CHAPTER  I. 

John  Baptist’s  office. 

The  beginning  of  the  g’ospel  of  Jesus 
Christ,  the  Son  of  God ; 

2  As  it  is  written  in  the  prophets.  Behold,  I 
send  my  messenger  before  thy  face,  which 
shall  prepare  thy  way  before  thee. 

3  The  voice  of  one  crying  in  the  wilder- 
ness, Prepare  ye  the  way  of  the  Lord,  make 
his  paths  straight. 

4  John  did  baptize  in  the  wilderness,  and 
preach  the  baptism  of  repentance  for  the 
remission  of  sins. 

5  And  there  went  out  unto  him  all  the  land 
of  Judea,  and  they  of  Jerusalem,  and  were 
all  baptized  of  him  in  the  river  of  Jordan, 
confessing  their  sins. 

6  And  John  was  clothed  with  camel’s  hair, 
and  with  a girdle  of  a skin  about  his  loins ; 
and  he  did  eat  locusts  and  wild  honey; 

7  And  preached,  saying,  There  cometh  one 
mightier  than  I after  me,  the  latchet  of 
whose  shoes  I am  not  worthy  to  stoop  down 
and  unloose. 

8  I indeed  have  baptized  you  with  water : 
but  he  shall  baptize  you  with  the  Holy 
Ghost. 

9  And  it  came  to  pass  in  those  days,  that 
Jesus  came  from  Nazareth  of  Galilee,  and 
was  baptized  of  John  in  Jordan. 

10  And  straightway  coming  up  out  of  the 
water,  he  saw  the  heavens  opened,  and  the 
Spirit  like  a dove  descending  upon  him : 

11  And  there  came  a voice  from  heaven, 
saying.  Thou  art  my  beloved  Son,  in  whom 
I am  well  pleased. 

12  And  immediately  the  Spirit  driveth  him 
into  the  wilderness. 

13  And  he  was  there  in  the  wilderness  forty 
days  tempted  of  Satan;  and  was  with  the 
wild  beasts ; and  the  angels  ministered  unto 
him. 

14  Now  after  that  John  was  put  in  prison, 
Jesus  came  into  Galilee,  preaching  the  gos- 
pel of  the  kingdom  of  God, 

15  And  saying.  The  time  is  fulfilled,  and  the 
kingdom  of  God  is  at  hand : repent  ye,  and 
believe  the  gospel. 

16  Now  as  he  walked  by  the  sea  of  Galilee, 
he  saw  Simon  and  Andrew  his  brother  cast- 
ing a net  into  the  sea : for  they  were  fishers. 
17  And  Jesus  said  unto  them.  Come  ye  after 


me,  and  I will  make  you  to  become  fishers 
of  men. 

18  And  straightway  they  forsook  their 
nets,  and  followed  him. 

19  And  when  he  had  gone  a little  further 
thence,  he  saw  James  the  son  of  Zebedee, 
and  John  his  brother,  who  also  were  in  the 
ship  mending  their  nets. 

20  And  straightway  he  called  them ; and 
they  left  their  father  Zebedee  in  the  ship 
with  the  hired  servants,  and  went  after  him. 

21  And  they  went  into  Capernaum;  and 
straightway  on  the  sabbath  day  he  entered 
into  the  synagogue,  and  taught. 

22  And  they  were  astonished  at  his  doc- 
trine : for  he  taught  them  as  one  that  had 
authority,  and  not  as  the  scribes. 

23  And  there  was  in  their  synagogue  a man 
with  an  unclean  spirit;  and  he  cried  out, 

24  Saying,  Let  us  alone ; what  have  we  to  do 
with  thee,  thou  Jesus  of  Nazareth  ? art  thou 
come  to  destroy  us?  I know  thee  who  thou 
art,  the  Holy  One  of  God. 

25  And  Jesus  rebuked  him,  saying,  Hold 
thy  peace,  and  come  out  of  him. 

26  And  when  the  unclean  spirit  had  torn 
him,  and  cried  with  a loud  voice,  he  came 
out  of  him. 

27  And  they  were  all  amazed,  insomuch 
that  they  questioned  among  themselves, 
saying,  What  thing  is  this  ? what  new  doc- 
trine is  this?  for  with  authority  command- 
eth  he  even  the  unclean  spirits,  and  they  do 
obey  him. 

28  And  immediately  his  fame  spread 
abroad  throughout  all  the  region  round 
about  Galilee. 

29  And  forthwith,  when  they  were  come 
out  of  the  synagogue,  they  entered  into  the 
house  of  Simon  and  Andrew,  with  James 
and  John. 

30  But  Simon’s  wife’s  mother  lay  sick  of  a 
fever;  and  anon  they  tell  him  of  her. 

31  And  he  came  and  took  her  by  the  hand, 
and  lifted  her  up ; and  immediately  the 
fever  left  her,  and  she  ministered  unto 
them. 

32  And  at  even,  when  the  sun  did  set,  they 
brought  unto  him  all  that  were  diseased, 
and  them  that  were  possessed  with  devils. 

33  And  all  the  city  was  gathered  together 
at  the  door. 

34  And  he  healed  many  that  were  sick  of 

64a 


The  leper  cleansed. 


ST.  MARK,  II. 


Matthew  is  called. 


divers  diseases,  and  cast  out  many  devils ; 
and  suffered  not  the  devils  to  speak,  because 
they  knew  him. 

a5  'And  in  the  morning,  rising  up  a great 
while  before  day,  he  went  out,  and  departed 
into  a solitary  place,  and  there  prayed 

36  And  Simon  and  they  that  were  with  him 
followed  after  him. 

37  And  when  they  had  found  him,  they  said 

unto  him.  All  men  seek  for  thee.  . 

38  And  he  said  unto  them.  Let  us  go  into 
the  next  towns,  that  I may  preach  there 
also : for  therefore  came  I forth. 

39  And  he  preached  in  their  synagogues 
throughout  all  Galilee,  and  cast  out  devils. 

40  And  there  came  a leper  to  him,  beseech- 

ing him,  and  kneeling  down  to  him,  and 
saying  unto  him,  If  thou  wilt,  thou  canst 
make  me  clean.  . 

41  And  Jesus,  moved  with  compassion,  put 
forth  his  hand,  and  touched  him,  and  saith 
unto  him,  I will ; be  thou  clean. 

^ And  as  soon  as  he  had  spoken,  immedi- 
ately the  leprosy  departed  from  him,  and  he 
was  cleansed.  , ^ ^ , 

43  And  he  straitly  charged  him,  and  forth- 
with sent  him  away  ; ■ 

44  And  saith  unto  him.  See  thou  say  noth- 
ing to  any  man : but  go  thy  way,  shew  thy- 
self to  the  priest,  and  offer  for  thy  cleansing 
those  things  which  Moses  commanded,  for  a 
testimony  unto  them. 

45  But  he  went  out,  and  began  to  publish 
it  much,  and  to  blaze  abroad  the  matter, 
insomuch  that  Jesus  could  no  more  openly 
enter  into  the  city,  but  was  without  in 
desert  places : and  they  came  to  him  from 
every  quarter. 

CHAPTER  II. 

Christ  healeth  the  palsy, 

AND  again  he  entered  into  Capernaum 
after  some  days ; and  it  was  noised  that 
he  was  in  the  house. 

2 And  straightway  many  were  gathered  to- 
gether, insomuch  that  there  was  no  room  to 
receive  them^  no,  not  so  much  as  about  the 
door : and  he  preached  the  word  unto  them. 

3 And  they  come  unto  him,  bringing  one 
sick  of  the  palsy,  which  was  borne  of  four. 

4 And  when  they  could  not  come  nigh  unto 

him  for  the  press,  they  uncovered  the  root 
where  he  was : and  when  they  had  broken  it 
up,  they  let  down  the  bed  wherein  the  sick 
of  the  palsy  lay.  ^ - 

5 When  Jesus  saw  their  faith,  he  said  unto 

the  sick  of  the  palsy,  Son,  thy  sins  be  for- 
given thee.  ^ 

6 But  there  were  certain  of  the  scribes  sit- 
ting there,  and  reasoning  in  their  hearts, 

7 Why  doth  this  man  thus  speak  blasphe- 
mies? who  can  forgive  sins  but  God  only  ? 

8 And  immediately,  when  Jesus  perceived 

in  his  spirit  that  they  so  reasoned  within 
themselves,  he  said  unto  them.  Why  reason 
ye  these  things  in  your  hearts  ? ^ 

9 Whether  is  it  easier  to  say  to  the  sick  of 
the  palsy.  Thy  sins  be  forgiven  thee ; or  to 
say.  Arise,  and  take  up  thy  bed,  and  walk? 

10  But  that  ye  may  know  that  the  Son  ot 
man  hath  power  on  earth  to  forgive  sms, 
(he  saith  to  the  sick  of  the  palsy,) 

11  I say  unto  thee.  Arise,  and  take  up  thy 
bed,  and  go  thy  way  into  thine  house. 

644 


13  And  immediately  he  arose,  took  up  the 
bed,  and  went  forth  before  them  all ; inso- 
much that  they  were  all  amazed,  and  glori- 
fied God,  saying,  We  never  saw  it  on  this 
fashion.  , 

13  And  he  went  forth  again  by  the  sea 
side ; and  all  the  multitude  resorted  unto 
him,  and  he  taught  them. 

14  And  as  he  passed  by,  he  saw  Levi  the  son 
of  Alpheus  sitting  at  the  receipt  of  custom, 
and  said  unto  him.  Follow  me.  And  he 
arose  and  followed  him. 

15  And  it  came  to  pass,  that,  as  Jesus  sat  at 

meat  in  his  house,  many  publicans  and  sin- 
ners sat  also  together  with  Jesus  and  his 
disciples;  for  there  were  many,  and  they 
followed  him.  - 

16  And  when  the  scribes  and  Pharisees  saw 
him  eat  with  publicans  and  sinners,  they  said 
unto  his  disciples.  How  is  it  that  he  eateth 
and  drinketh  with  publicans  and  sinners  ? 

17  When  Jesus  heard  it,  he  saith  unto  them. 

They  that  are  whole  have  no  need  of  the 
physician,  but  they  that  are  sick : I came 
not  to  call  the  righteous,  but  sinners  to  re- 
pentance. „ ^ 1 £ 4.1, 

18  And  the  disciples  of  John  and  of  the 
Pharisees  used  to  fast:  and  they  come  and 
say  unto  him.  Why  do  the  disciples  of  J ohn 
and  of  the  Pharisees  fast,  but  thy  disciples 

fast  not?'  ^ xt-  i,-i 

19  And  Jesus  said  unto  them.  Can  the  chil- 

dren of  the  bridechamber  fast,  while  the 
bridegroom  is  with  them?  as  long  as  they 
have  the  bridegroom  with  them,  they  can- 
not fast.  , XI,  T, 

30  But  the  days  will  come,  when  the  bride- 
groom shall  be  taken  away  from  them,  and 
then  shall  they  fast  in  those  days. 

31  No  man  also  seweth  a piece  of  new  cloth 

on  an  old  garment ; else  the  new  piece  that 
filled  it  up  taketh  away  from  the  old,  and 
the  rent  is  made  worse.  . 

33  And  no  man  putteth  new  wine  into  old 
bottles ; else  the  new  wine  doth  burst  the 
bottles,  and  the  wine  is  spilled,  and  the  bee- 
tles will  be  marred : but  new  wine  must  be 
put  into  new  bottles.  , , , x 

33  And  it  came  to  pass,  that  he  went 

through  the  corn  fields  on  the  sabbath  day  ; 
and  his  disciples  began,  as  they  went,  to 
pluck  the  ears  of  corn.  ^ 

34  And  the  Pharisees  said  unto  him,  Be- 
hold, why  do  they  on  the  sabbath  day  that 
which  is  not  lawful  ? 

35  And  he  said  unto  them,  Have  ye  never 
read  what  David  did,  when  he  had  need,  and 
was  a hungered,  he,  and  they  that  were  with 

36  How  he  went  into  the  house  of  God  ni 
the  days  of  Abiathar  the  high  priest,  and  did 
eat  the  shewbread,  which  is  not  lawful  to 
eat  but  for  the  priests,  and  gave  also  to  them 
which  were  with  him  ? 

37  And  he  said  unto  them.  The  sabbath  w^ 
made  for  man,  and  not  man  for  the  sabbath  . 

38  Therefore  the  Son  of  man  is  Lord  also  ot 
the  sabbath. 

CHAPTER  III. 

The  twelve  apostles  chosen, 

AND  he  entered  again  into  the  synagogue ; 
J\.  and  there  was  a man  there  which  had  a 
withered  hand. 


9 


The  twelve  apostles  chosen. 


ST.  MARK,  IV. 


Pardfjle  of  the  sower. 


2 And  they  watched  him,  whether  he  would 
heal  him  on  the  sabbath  day;  that  they 
migrht  accuse  him. 

3 And  he  saith  unto  the  man  which  had  the 
withered  hand,  Stand  forth. 

4 And  he  saith  unto  them,  Is  it  lawful  to  do 
good  on  the  sabbath  days,  or  to  do  evil  ? to 
save  life,  or  to  kill?  But  they  held  their 
peace. 

5 And  when  he  had  looked  round  about  on 
them  with  anger,  being  grieved  for  the 
hardness  of  their  hearts,  he  saith  unto  the 
man.  Stretch  forth  thine  hand.  And  he 
stretched  it  out : and  his  hand  was  restored 
whole  as  the  other. 

6 And  the  Pharisees  went  forth, and  straight- 
way took  counsel  with  the  Herodians  against 
him,  how  they  might  destroy  him. 

7 But  Jesus  withdrew  himself  with  his  dis- 
ciples to  the  sea : and  a great  multitude  from 
Galilee  followed  him,  and  from  Judea, 

8 And  from  Jerusalem,  and  from  Idumea, 
and  from  beyond  Jordan ; and  they  about 
Tyre  and  Sidon,  a great  multitude,  when 
they  had  heard  what  great  things  he  did, 
came  unto  him. 

9 And  he  spake  to  his  disciples,  that  a small 
ship  should  wait  on  him  because  of  the  mul- 
titude, lest  they  should  throng  him. 

10  For  he  had  healed  many;  insomuch  that 
they  pressed  upon  him  for  to  touch  him,  as 
many  as  had  plagues. 

11  And  unclean  spirits,  when  they  saw  him, 
fell  down  before  him,  and  cried,  saying. 
Thou  art  the  Son  of  God. 

12  And  he  straitly  charged  them  that  they 
should  not  make  him  known. 

13  And  he  goeth  up  into  a mountain,  and 
calleth  unto  him  whom  he  would  : and  they 
came  unto  him. 

14  And  he  ordained  twelve,  that  they  should 
be  with  him,  and  that  he  might  send  them 
forth  to  preach, 

15  And  to  have  power  to  heal  sicknesses, 
and  to  cast  out  devils: 

16  And  Simon  he  surnamed  Peter ; 

17  And  James  the  son  of  Zebedee,  and  John 
the  brother  of  James ; and  he  surnamed  them 
Boanerges,  which  is.  The  sons  of  thunder : 

18  And  Andrew,  and  Philip,  and  Bartholo- 
mew, and  Matthew,  and  Thomas,  and  James 
the  son  of  Alpheus,  and  Thaddeus,  and  Si- 
mon the  Canaanite, 

19  And  Judas  Iscariot,  which  also  betrayed 
him : and  they  went  into  a house. 

20  And  the  multitude  cometh  together 
again,  so  that  they  could  not  so  much  as  eat 
bread. 

21  And  when  his  friends  heard  of  it,  they 
went  out  to  lay  hold  on  him : for  they  said, 
He  is  beside  himself. 

22  t And  the  scribes  which  came  down  from 
Jerusalem  said.  He  hath  Beelzebub,  and  by 
the  prince  of  the  devils  casteth  he  out  devils. 

23  And  he  called  them  unto  him,  and  said 
unto  them  in  parables.  How  can  Satan  cast 
out  Satan? 

24  And  if  a kingdom  be  divided  against  it- 
self, that  kingdom  cannot  stand. 

25  And  if  a house  be  divided  against  itself, 
that  house  cannot  stand. 

26  And  if  Satan  rise  up  against  himself, 
and  be  divided,  he  cannot  stand,  but  hath 
^•11  ©ndo 


27  No  man  can  enter  into  a strong  man’s 
house,  and  spoil  his  goods,  except  he  will 
first  bind  the  strong  man  ; and  then  he  will 
spoil  his  house. 

28  Verily  I say  unto  you,  All  sins  shall  be 
forgiven  unto  the  sons  of  men,  and  blas- 
phemies wherewith  soever  they  shall  blas- 
pheme : 

29  But  he  that  shall  blaspheme  against  the 
Holy  Ghost  hath  never  lorgiveness,  but  is 
in  danger  of  eternal  damnation : 

30  Because  they  said.  He  hath  an  unclean 
spirit. 

31  t There  came  then  his  brethren  and  his 
mother,  and,  standing  without,  sent  unto 
him,  calling  him. 

32  And  the.  multitude  sat  about  him,  and 
they  said  unto  him.  Behold,  thy  mother  and 
thy  brethren  without  seek  for  thee. 

33  And  he  answered  them,  saying.  Who  is 
my  mother,  or  my  brethren? 

34  And  he  looked  round  about  on  them 
which  sat  about  him,  and  said.  Behold  my 
mother  and  my  brethren! 

35  For  whosoever  shall  do  the  will  of  God, 
the  same  is  my  brother,  and  my  sister,  and 
mother. 

CHAPTER  IV. 

Parable  of  the  sower. 

AND  he  began  again  to  teach  by  the  sea 
jt\.  side : and  there  was  gathered  unto  him 
a great  multitude,  so  that  he  entered  into  a 
ship,  and  sat  in  the  sea ; and  the  whole  mul- 
titude was  by  the  sea  on  the  land. 

2 And  he  taught  them  many  things  by  par- 
ables, and  said  unto  them  in  his  doctrine, 

3 Hearken ; Behold,  there  went  out  a sower 
to  sow : 

4 And  it  came  to  pass,  as  he  sowed,  some 
fell  by  the  way  side,  and  the  fowls  of  the  air 
came  and  devoured  it  up. 

5 And  some  fell  on  stony  ground,  where  it 
had  not  much  earth;  and  immediately  it 
sprang  up,  because  it  had  no  depth  of  earth : 

6 But  when  the  sun  was  up,  it  was  scorch- 
ed ; and  because  it  had  no  root,  it  withered 
away. 

7 And  some  fell  among  thorns,  and  the 
thorns  grew  up,  and  choked  it,  and  it  yielded 
no  fruit. 

8 And  other  fell  on  good  ground,  and  did 
yield  fruit  that  sprang  up  and  increased,, 
and  brought  forth,  some  thirty,  and  some 
sixty,  and  some  a hundred. 

9 And  he  said  unto  them.  He  that  hath  ears 
to  hear,  let  him  hear. 

10  And  when  he  was  alone,  they  that  were 
about  him  with  the  twelve  asked  of  him  the 
parable. 

11  And  he  said  unto  them.  Unto  you  it  is 
given  to  know  the  mystery  of  the  kingdom 
of  God : but  unto  them  that  are  without,  all 
these  things  are  done  in  parables : 

12  That  seeing  they  may  see,  and  not  per- 
ceive ; and  hearing  they  may  hear,  and  not 
understand ; lest  at  any  time  they  should  be 
converted,  and  their  sins  should  be  forgiven 
them. 

13  And  he  said  unto  them.  Know  ye  not 
this  parable  ? and  how  then  will  ye  know  all 
parables  ? 

14  IF  The  sower  soweth  the  word. 

15  And  these  are  they  by  the  way  sidej 


Parable  of  the  muf<tard  seed, 

where  the  word  is  sown;  but  when  they 
have  heard,  Satan  cometh  immediately,  and 
taketh  away  the  word  that  was  sown  in  their 
hearts.  , , . , . , 

16  And  these  are  they  likewise  which  are 
sown  on  stony  ground ; who,  when  they  have 
heard  the  word,  immediately  receive  it  with 
gladness ; 

“l7  And  have  no  root  in  themselves,  and  so 
endure  but  for  a time : afterward,  when  af- 
fliction or  persecution  ariseth  for  the  word’s 
sake,  immediately  they  are  offended. 

18  And  these  are  they  which  are  sown 
among  thorns;  such  as  hear  the  word, 

19  And  the  cares  of  this  world,  and  the  de- 
ceitfulness of  riches,  and  the  lusts  of  other 
things  entering"  in,  choke  the  word,  and  it 
becometh  unfruitful. 

"20  And  these  are  they  which  are  sown  on 
good  ground ; such  as  hear  the  word,  and  re- 
ceive it,  and  bring  forth  fruit,  some  thirty- 
fold,  some  sixty,  and  some  a hundred. 

:21  t And  he  said  unto  them.  Is  a candle 
brought  to  be  put  under  a bushel,  or  under 
a bed?  and  not  to  be  set  on  a candlestick? 

23  For  there  is  nothing  hid,  which  shall  not 
be  manifested ; neither  was  any  thing  kept 
secret,  but  that  it  should  come  abroad. 

23  If  any  man  have  ears  to  hear,  let  him 

24  And  he  said  unto  them.  Take  heed  what 
ye  hear.  With  what  measure  ye  mete,  it 
shall  be  measured  to  you;  and  unto  you 
that  hear  shall  more  be  given. 

25  For  he  that  hath,  to  him  shall  be  given ; 
and  he  that  hath  not,  from  him  shall  be 
taken  even  that  which  he  hath. 

26  ^ And  he  said.  So  is  the  kingdom  of  God, 
as  if  a man  should  cast  seed  into  the  ground ; 

3T  And  should  sleep,  and  rise  night  and  day, 
and  the  seed  should  spring  and  grow  up,  he 
knoweth  not  how. 

28  For  the  earth  bringeth  forth  fruit  of  her- 

self ; first  the  blade,  then  the  ear,  after  that 
the  full  corn  in  the  ear.  . 

29  But  when  the  fruit  is  brought  forth,  im- 
mediately he  putteth  in  the  sickle,  because 
the  harvest  is  come. 

30  H And  he  said,  Whereuntq  shall  we  liken 
the  kingdom  of  God?  or  with  what  com- 
parison shall  we  compare  it? 

31  It  is  like  a grain  of  mustard  seed,  which, 
when  it  is  sown  in  the  earth,  is  less  than  all 
the  seeds  that  be  in  the  earth : 

32  But  when  it  is  sown,  it  groweth  up,  and 
becometh  greater  than  all  herbs,  and  shoot- 
eth  out  great  branches ; so  that  the  fowls  of 
the  air  may  lodge  under  the  shadow  of  it. 

33  And  with  many  such  parables  spake  he 
the  word  unto  them,  as  they  were  able  to 

34  But  without  a parable  spake  he  not  unto 
them:  and  when  they  were  alone,  he  ex- 
pounded all  things  to  his  disciples. 

35  And  the  same  day,  when  the  even  was 
come,  he  saith  unto  them,  Let  us  pass  over 
unto  the  other  side. 

36  And  when  they  had  sent  away  the  multi- 

tude, they  took  him  even  as  he  was  in  the 
ship.  And  there  were  also  with  him  other 
little  ships.  , ^ ^ 

37  And  there  arose  a great  storm  of  wind, 
and  the  waves  beat  into  the  ship,  so  that  it 
was  now  fullo 

646 


ST.  MARK,  V.  Legion  of  devils  cast  out, 

38  And  he  was  in  the  hinder  part  of  the 
ship,  asleep  on  a pillow:  and  they  awake 
him,  and  say  unto  him,  Master,  carest  thou 
not  that  we  perish? 

39  And  he  arose,  and  rebuked  the  wind,  and 
said  unto  the  sea.  Peace,  be  still.  And  the 
wind  ceased,  and  there  was  a great  calm. 

40  And  he  said  unto  them,  Why  are  ye  so 
fearful?  how  is  it  that  ye  have  no  faith? 

41  And  they  feared  exceedingly,  and  said 
one  to  another.  What  manner  of  man  is  this, 
that  even  the  wind  and  the  sea  obey  him  ? 


CHAPTER  Y. 

A legion  of  devils  cast  out. 

AND  they  came  over  unto  the  other  side 
of  the  sea,  into  the  country  of  the  Gad- 
arenes. 

3  And  when  he  was  come  out  of  the  ship, 
immediately  there  met  him  qut  of  the  tombs 
a man  with  an  unclean  spirit, 

3 Who  had  his  dwelling  among  the  tombs ; 

and  no  man  could  bind  him,  no,  not  with 
chains : « , 

4 Because  that  he  had  been  often  bound 

with  fetters  and  chains,  and  the  chains  had 
been  plucked  asunder  by  him,  and  the  fet- 
ters broken  in  pieces:  neither  could  any 
man  tame  him.  . 

5 And  always,  night  and  day,  he  was  in  the 
mountains,  and  in  the  tombs,  crying,  and 
cutting  himself  with  stones. 

6 But  when  he  saw  Jesus  afar  off,  he  ran 
and  worshipped  him, 

7 And  cried  with  a loud  voice,  and  said. 
What  have  I to  do  with  thee,  Jesus,  thou 
Son  of  the  most  high  God?  I adjure  thee 
by  God,  that  thou  torment  me  not. 

8 (For  he  said  unto  him.  Come  out  of  the 
man,  thou  unclean  spirit.) 

9 And  he  asked  him.  What  is  thy  name? 

And  he  answered,  saying.  My  name  is  Le- 
gion: for  we  are  many.  , ^ , 

10  And  he  besought  him  much  that  he 

would  not  send  them  away  out  of  the 
country.  , . , ^ 

11  Now  there  was  there  nigh  unto  the 
mountains  a great  herd  of  swine  feeding. 

12  And  all  the  devils  besought  him,  saying. 

Send  us  into  the  swine,  that  we  may  enter 
into  them.  • 

13  And  forthwith  Jesus  gave  them  leave. 

And  the  unclean  spirits  went  out,  and  en- 
tered into  the  swine ; and  the  herd  ran  vio- 
lently down  a steep  place  into  the  sea,  (they 
were  about  two  thousand,)  and  were  chokea 
in  the  sea.  , . ^ ^ ^ 

14  And  they  that  fed  the  swine  fled,  and 

told  it  in  the  city,  and  in  the  country.  And 
they  went  out  to  see  what  it  was  that  was 
done.  ^ 

15  And  they  come  to  Jesus,  and  see  him 

that  was  possessed  with  the  devil,  and  had 
the  legion,  sitting,  and  clothed,  and  in  his 
right  mind;  and  they  were  afraid. 

16  And  they  that  saw  it  told  them  how  it 
befell  to  him  that  was  possessed  with  the 
devil,  and  also  concerning  the  swine. 

17  And  they  began  to  pray  him  to  depart 

out  of  their  coasts.  . ^ u 

18  And  when  he  was  come  into  the  ship,  he 
that  had  been  possessed  with  the  devil 
prayed  him  that  he  might  be  with  him. 

19  Jesus  suffered  him  not,  but 


Jair*us'  daughter  raised. 


ST.  MARK,  VI. 


The  twelve  sent  out. 


eaitli  unto  him,  Go  home  to  thy  friends,  and 
tell  them  how  great  things  the  Lord  hath 
done  for  thee,  and  hath  had  compassion  on 
thee.  ^ , 

20  And  he  departed,  and  began  to  pu])lish 
in  Decapolis  how  great  tilings  Jesus  had 
done  for  him:  and  all  men  did  marvel. 

21  And  when  Jesus  was  passed  over  again 
by  ship  unto  the  other  side,  much  people 
gathered  unto  him;  and  he  was  mgh  unto 
the  sea. 

22  And,  behold,  there  cometh  one  of  the 
rulers  of  the  synagogue,  Jairus  by  name ; 
and  when  he  saw  him,  he  fell  at  his  feet, 

23  And  besought  him  greatly,  saying.  My 
little  daughter  lieth  at  the  point  of  death : I 
pray  thee,  come  and  lay  thy  hands  on  her, 
that  she  may  be  healed ; and  she  shall  live. 

24  And  Jesus  went  with  him;  and  much 
people  followed  him,  and  thronged  him. 

25  And  a certain  woman,  which  had  an 
issue  of  blood  twelve  years, 

26  And  had  suifered  many  things  of  many 
phvsicians,  and  had  spent  all  that  she  had, 
and  was  nothing  bettered,  but  rather  grew 
worse, 

27  When  she  had  heard  of  Jesus,  came  in 
the  press  behind,  and  touched  his  garment. 

28  For  she  said.  If  I may  touch  but  his 
clothes,  I shall  be  whole. 

29  And  straightway  the  fountain  of  her 
blood  was  dried  up ; and  she  felt  in  her  body 
that  she  was  healed  of  that  plague. 

30  And  Jesus,  immediately  knowing  in 
himself  that  virtue  had  gone  out  of  him, 
turned  him  about  in  the  press,  and  said. 
Who  touched  my  clothes? 

31  And  his  disciples  said  unto  him.  Thou 
seest  the  multitude  thrpnging  thee,  and 
sayest  thou.  Who  touched  me? 

32  And  he  looked  round  about  to  see  her 
that  had  done  this  thing. 

d3  But  the  woman  fearing  and  trembling, 
knowing  what  was  done  in  her,  came  and 
fell  down  before  him,  and  told  him  all  the 
truth. 

34  And  he  said  unto  her.  Daughter,  thy 
faith  hath  made  thee  whole ; go  in  peace, 
and  be  whole  of  thy  plague. 

35  While  he  yet  spake,  there  came  from  the 
ruler  of  the  synagogue’s  house  certain  which 
said.  Thy  daughter  is  dead ; why  troublest 
thou  the  Master  any  further? 

36  As  soon  as  Jesus  heard  the  word  that 
was  spoken,  he  saith  unto  the  ruler  of  the 
synagogue.  Be  not  afraid,  only  believe. 

37  And  he  suffered  no  man  to  follow  him, 
save  Peter,  and  James,  and  John  the  broth- 
er of  James. 

38  And  he  cometh  to  the  house  of  the  ruler 
of  the  synagogue,  and  seeth  the  tumult,  and 
them  that  wept  and  wailed  greatly. 

39  And  when  he  was  come  in,  he  saith  unto 
them.  Why  make  ye  this  ado,  and  weep  ? the 
damsel  is  not  dead,  but  sleepeth. 

40  And  they  laughed  him  to  scorn.  But 
when  he  had  put  them  all  out,  he  taketh  the 
father  and  the  mother  of  the  damsel,  and 
them  that  were  with  him,  and  enter eth  in 
where  the  damsel  was  lying. 

41  And  he  took  the  damsel  by  the  hand,  and 
said  unto  her,  Talitha  cumi ; which  is.  being 
interpreted,  Damsel,  (I  say  unto  thee,)  arise. 

^ Asd  straiglitway  the  dams©!  syros©*  and 


walked;  for  she  was  of  the  age  of  twelve 
years.  And  they  were  astonished  with  a 
great  astonishment. 

43  And  he  charged  them  straitly  that  no 
man  should  know  it;  and  commanded  that 
something  should  be  given  her  to  eat. 

CHAPTER  VI. 

The  apostles  sent  to  preach, 

AND  he  went  out  from  thence,  and  came 
into  his  own  country ; and  his  disciples 
follow  him. 

2 And  when  the  sabbath  day  was  come,  he 
began  to  teach  in  the  synagogue : and  many 
hearing  him  were  astonished,  saying.  From 
whence  hath  this  man  these  things?  and 
what  wisdom  is  this  which  is  given  unto 
him,  that  even  such  mighty  works  are 
wrought  by  his  hands? 

3 Is  not  this  the  carpenter,  the  son  of  Mary, 
the  brother  of  James,  and  Joses,  and  of 
Juda,  and  Simon?  and  are  not  his  sisters 
here  with  us  ? And  they  were  offended  at 
him. 

4 But  Jesus  said  unto  them,  A prophet  is 
not  without  honour,  but  in  his  own  country, 
and  among  his  own  kin,  and  in  his  own 
house. 

5 And  he  could  there  do  no  mighty  work, 
save  that  he  laid  his  hands  upon  a few  sick 
folk,  and  healed  them. 

6 And  he  marvelled  because  of  their  unbe- 
lief. And  he  went  round  about  the  villages, 
teaching. 

7 IF  And  he  called  unto  him  the  twelve,  and 
began  to  send  them  forth  by  two  and  two  ; 
and  gave  them  power  over  unclean  spirits ; 

8 And  commanded  them  that  they  should 
take  nothing  for  their  journey,  save  a staff 
only ; no  scrip,  no  bread,  no  money  in  their 
purse : 

9 But  be  shod  with  sandals ; and  not  put  on 
two  coats. 

10  And  he  said  unto  them.  In  what  place 
soever  ye  enter  into  a house,  there  abide  till 
ye  depart  from  that  place. 

11  And  whosoever  shall  not  receive  you, 

nor  hear  you,  when  ye  depart  thence,  shake 
off  the  dust  under  your  feet  for  a testimony 
against  them.  Verily  I say  unto  you.  It 
shall  be  more  tolerable  for  Sodom  and 
Gomorrah  in  the  day  of  judgment,  than  for 
that  city.  , , , 

12  And  they  went  out,  and  preached  that 
men  should  repent. 

13  And  they  cast  out  many  devils,  and 
anointed  with  oil  many  that  were  sick,  and 
healed  them. 

14  And  king  Herod  heard  of  him;  (for  his 
name  was  spread  abroad ;)  and  he  said.  That 
John  the  Baptist  was  risen  from  the  dead, 
and  therefore  mighty  works  do  shew  forth 
themselves  in  him. 

15  Others  said.  That  It  is  Elias.  And  others 
said.  That  it  is  a prophet,  or  as  one  of  the 
prophets. 

16  But  when  Herod  heard  thereof,  he  said. 
It  is  John,  whom  I beheaded:  he  is  risen 
from  the  dead. 

17  For  Herod  himself  had  sent  forth  and 
laid  hold  upon  John,  and  bound  him  in  pris- 
on for  Herodias’  sake,  his  brother  Philip’s 
wife;  for  he  had  married  her. 

IB  For  John  had  said  unto  Herod,  It  ia 
647 


John  the  Baptist  beheaded. 


ST.  MARK,  Vn. 


Christ  feedeth  five  tJwusctnd, 


not  lawful  for  thee  to  have  thy  brother’s 
wife. 

19  Therefore  Herodias  had  a quarrel  against 
him,  and  would  have  killed  him ; but  she 
could  not: 

20  For  Herod  feared  John,  knowing  that 
he  was  a just  man  and  a holy,  and  observed 
him ; and  when  he  heard  him,  he  did  many 
things,  and  heard  him  gladly. 

21  And  when  a convenient  day  was  come, 
that  Herod  on  his  birthday  made  a supper 
to  his  lords,  high  captains,  and  chief  estates 
af  Galilee; 

22  And  when  the  daughter  of  the  said  Hero- 
dias came  in,  and  danced,  and  pleased  Herod 
and  them  that  sat  with  him,  the  king  said 
unto  the  damsel.  Ask  of  me  whatsoever  thou 
wilt,  and  I will  give  it  thee. 

23  And  he  sware  unto  her.  Whatsoever  thou 
Shalt  ask  of  me,  I will  give  it  thee,  unto  the 
half  of  my  kingdom. 

24  And  she  went  forth,  and  said  unto  her 
mother.  What  shall  I ask?  And  she  said. 
The  head  of  John  the  Baptist. 

25  And  she  came  in  straightway  with  haste 
unto  the  king,  and  asked,  saying,  I will  that 
thou  give  me  by  and  by  in  a charger  the 
head  of  John  the  Baptist. 

26  And  the  king  was  exceeding  sorry ; yet 
for  his  oath’s  sake,  and  for  their  sakes  which 
sat  with  him,  he  would  not  reject  her. 

27  And  immediately  the  king  sent  an  exe- 
cutioner, and  commanded  his  head  to  be 
brought ; and  he  went  and  beheaded  him  in 
the  prison, 

28  And  brought  his  head  in  a charger,  and 
gave  it  to  the  damsel ; and  the  damsel  gave 
it  to  her  mother. 

29  And  when  his  disciples  heard  of  it,  they 
came  and  took  up  his  corpse,  and  laid  it  in  a 
tomb. 

30  And  the  apostles  gathered  themselves 
together  unto  Jesus,  and  told  him  all  things, 
both  what  they  had  done,  and  what  they 
had  taught. 

3)  And  he  said  unto  them.  Come  ye  your- 
selves apart  into  a desert  place,  and  rest  a 
while:  for  there  were  many  coming  and 
going,  and  they  had  no  leisure  so  much  as 
to  eat. 

32  And  they  departed  into  a desert  place  by 
ship  privately. 

' 33  And  the  people  saw  them  departing, 
and  many  knew  him,  and  ran  afoot  thither 
out  of  all  cities,  and  outwent  them,  and 
came  together  unto  him. 

34  And  Jesus,  when  he  came  out,  saw  much 
people,  and  was  moved  with  compassion  to- 
ward them,  because  they  were  as  sheep  not 
having  a shepherd : and  he  began  to  teach 
them  many  things. 

35  And  when  the  day  was  now  far  spent, 
his  disciples  came  unto  him,  and  said.  This 
is  a desert  place,  and  now  the  time  is  far 
passed : 

36  Send  them  away,  that  they  may  go  into 
the  country  round  about,  and  into  the  vil- 
lages, and  buy  themselves  bread:  for  they 
have  nothing  to  eat. 

37  He  answered  and  said  unto  them.  Give 
ye  them  to  eat.  And  they  say  unto  him. 
Shall  we  go  and  buy  two  hundred  penny- 
worth of  bread,  and  give  them  to  eat? 

38  He  saith  unto  them.  How  many  loaves 


have  ye?  go  and  see.  And  when  they  knew, 
they  say.  Five,  and  two  fishes. 

39  And  he  commanded  them  to  make  all 
sit  down  by  companies  upon  the  green 
grass. 

40  And  they  sat  down  in  ranks,  by  hundreds, 
and  by  fifties. 

41  And  when  he  had  taken  the  five  loaves 
and  the  two  fishes,  he  looked  up  to  heaven, 
and  blessed,  and  brake  the  loaves,  and  gave 
them  to  his  disciples  to  set  before  them; 
and  the  two  fishes  divided  he  among  them 
all. 

42  And  they  did  all  eat,  and  were  filled. 

43  And  they  took  up  twelve  baskets  full  of 
the  fragments,  and  of  the  fishes. 

44  And  they  that  did  eat  of  the  loaves  were 
about  five  thousand  men. 

45  And  straightway  he  constrained  his  dis- 
ciples to  get  into  the  ship,  and  to  go  to  the 
other  side  before  unto  Bethsaida,  while  he 
sent  away  the  people. 

46  And  v^hen  he  had  sent  them  away,  he 
departed  into  a mountain  to  pray. 

47  And  when  even  was  come,  the  ship  was 
in  the  midst  of  the  sea,  and  he  alone  on  the 
land. 

48  And  he  saw  them  toiling  in  rowing ; for 
the  wind  was  contrary  unto  them : and 
about  tl^  fourth  watch  of  the  night  he 
cometh  unto  them,  walking  upon  the  sea, 
and  would  have  passed  by  them. 

49  But  when  they  saw  him  walking  upon 
the  sea,  they  supposed  it  had  been  a spirit, 
and  cried  out : 

50  For  they  all  saw  him,  and  were  troubled. 
And  immediately  he  talked  with  them,  and 
saith  unto  them,  Be  of  good  cheer : it  is  I ; 
be  not  afraid. 

51  And  he  went  up  unto  them  into  the 
ship ; and  the  wind  ceased  : and  they  were 
sore  amazed  in  themselves  beyond  measure, 
and  wondered. 

52  For  they  considered  not  the  miracle  of 
the  loaves;  for  their  heart  was  hardened. 

53  And  when  they  had  passed  over,  they 
came  into  the  land  of  Gennesaret,  and  drew 
to  the  shore. 

54  And  when  they  were  come  out  of  the 
ship,  straightway  they  knew  him, 

55  And  ran  through  that  whole  region 
round  about,  and  began  to  carry  about  in 
beds  those  that  were  sick,  where  they  heard 
he  was. 

56  And  whithersoever  he  entered,  into  vil- 
lages, or  cities,  or  countr3^,  they  laid  the 
sick  in  the  streets,  and  besought  him  that 
they  might  touch  if  it  were  but  the  border 
of  his  garment:  and  as  many  as  touched 
him  were  made  whole. 

CHAPTER  VII. 

Meat  defileth  not. 

Then  came  together  unto  him  the  Phari- 
sees, and  certain  of  the  scribes,  which 
came  from  Jerusalem. 

2  And  when  they  saw  some  of  his  disciples 
eat  bread  with  defiled,  that  is  to  say,  with 
unwashen  hands,  they  found  fault. 

3  For  the  Pharisees,  and  all  the  Jews,  ex- 
cept they  wash  their  hands  oft,  eat  not, 
holding  the  tradition  of  the  elders. 

4  And  when  they  come  from  the  market,  ex- 
cept they  wash,  they  eat  not.  And  many 


Pharisees  reproved,  ST.  MARK,  Vlli.  The  Canaanite*s  daughter  healed. 


other  things  there  be,  which  they  have  re- 
ceived to  hold,  as  the  washing  of  cups,  and 
pots,  brazen  vessels,  and  of  tables. 

5 Then  the  Pharisees  and  scribes  asked  him. 
Why  walk  not  thy  disciples  according  to 
the  tradition  of  the  elders,  but  eat  bread 
with  unwashen  hands? 

6 He  answered  and  said  unto  them,  Well 
hath  Esaias  prophesied  of  you  hypocrites, 
as  it  is  written,  This  people  honoureth  me 
with  their  lips,  but  their  heart  is  far  from  me. 

7 Howbeit  in  vain  do  they  worship  me, 
teaching  for  doctrines  the  commandments 
of  men. 

8 For  laying  aside  the  commandment  of 
God,  ye  hold  the  tradition  of  men,  as  the 
washing  of  pots  and  cups : and  many  other 
such  like  things  ye  do. 

9 And  he  said  unto  them.  Full  well  ye  re- 
ject the  commandment  of  God,  that  ye  may 
keep  your  own  tradition. 

10  For  Moses  said.  Honour  thy  father  and 
thy  mother ; and,  Whoso  curseth  father  or 
mother,  let  him  die  the  death  : 

11  But  ye  say.  If  a man  shall  say  to  his  fa- 
ther or  mother,  It  is  Corban,  that  is  to  say,  a 
^ift,  by  whatsoever  thou  mightest  be  prof- 
ited by  me ; he  shall  be  free. 

12  And  ye  suffer  him  no  more  to  do  aught 
for  his  father  or  his  mother ; 

13  Making  the  word  of  God  of  none  effect 
through  your  tradition,  which  ye  have  de- 
livered : and  many  such  like  things  do  ye. 

14 1 And  when  he  had  called  all  the  people 
unto  hirUy  he  said  unto  them.  Hearken  unto 
me  every  one  of  you^  and  understand : 

15  There  is  nothing  from  without  a man, 
that  entering  into  him  can  defile  him : but 
the  things  which  come  out  of  him,  those 
are  they  that  defile  the  man. 

16  If  any  man  have  ears  to  hear,  let  him 
hear. 

17  And  when  he  was  entered  into  the  house 
from  the  people,  his  disciples  asked  him 
concerning  the  parable. 

18  And  he  saith  unto  them.  Are  ye  so  with- 
out understanding  also?  Do  ye  not  per- 
ceive, that  whatsoever  thing  from  without 
entereth  into  the  man,  it  cannot  defile  him ; 

19  Because  it  entereth  not  into  his  heart, 
but  into  the  belly,  and  goeth  out  into  the 
draught,  purging  all  meats? 

20  And  he  said.  That  which  cometh  out  of 
the  man,  that  defileth  the  man. 

21  For  from  within,  out  of  the  heart  of 
men,  proceed  evil  thoughts,  adulteries,  for- 
nications, murders, 

22  Thefts,  covetousness,  wickedness,  de- 
ceit, lasciviousness,  an  evil  eye,  blasphemy, 
pride,  foolishness : 

23  All  these  evil  things  come  from  within, 
and  defile  the  man. 


24  1 And  from  thence  he  arose,  and  went 
into  the  borders  of  Tyre  and  Sidon,  and  en- 
tered into  a house,  and  would  have  no  man 
know  it : but  he  could  not  be  hid. 


25  For  a certain  woman,  whose  young 
daughter  had  an  unclean  spirit,  heard  of 
him,  and  came  and  fell  at  his  feet  : 

26  The  woman  was  a Greek,  a Syropheni- 
cian  by  nation ; and  she  besought  him  that 
he  would  cast  forth  the  devil  out  of  her 
daughter. 

27  But  Jesus  said  unto  her.  Let  the  chil- 


dren first  be  filled : for  it  is  not  meet  to  take 
the  children’s  bread,  and  to  cast  it  unto  the 
dogs. 

28  And  she  answered  and  said  unto  him. 
Yes,  Lord : yet  the  dogs  under  the  table  eat 
of  the  children’s  crumbs. 

29  And  he  said  unto  her.  For  this  saying 
go  thy  way;  the  devil  is  gone  out  of  thy 
daughter. 

30  And  when  she  was  come  to  her  house, 
she  found  the  devil  gone  out,  and  her  daugh- 
ter laid  upon  the  bed. 

31 1 And  again,  departing  from  the  coasts 
of  Tyre  and  Sidon,  he  came  unto  the  sea  of 
Galilee,  through  the  midst  of  the  coasts  of 
Decapolis. 

32  And  they  bring  unto  him  one  that  was 
deaf,  and  had  an  impediment  in  his  speech ; 
and  they  beseech  him  to  put  his  hand  upon 
him. 

33  And  he  took  him  aside  from  the  multi- 
tude, and  put  his  fingers  into  his  ears,  and 
he  spit,  and  touched  his  tongue ; 

34  And  looking  up  to  heaven,  he  sighed, 
and  saith  unto  him,  Ephphatha,  that  is,  Be 
opened. 

35  And  straightway  his  ears  were  opened, 
and  the  string  of  his  tongue  was  loosed,  and 
he  spake  plain. 

36  And  he  charged  them  that  they  should 
tell  no  man : but  the  more  he  charged  them, 
so  much  the  more  a great  deal  they  publish- 
ed it ; 

37  And  were  beyond  measure  astonished, 
saying.  He  hath  done  all  things  well:  he 
maketh  both  the  deaf  to  hear,  and  the 
dumb  to  speak. 

CHAPTER  VIII. 

Four  thousand  miraculously  fed. 

IN  those  days  the  multitude  being  very 
great,  and  having  nothing  to  eat,  Jesus 
called  his  disciples  unto  him^  and  saith  unto 
them, 

2  I have  compassion  on  the  multitude,  be- 
cause they  have  now  been  with  me  three 
days,  and  have  nothing  to  eat : 

3  And  if  I send  them  away  fasting  to  their 
own  houses,  they  will  faint  by  the  way : for 
divers  of  them  came  from  far. 

4  And  his  disciples  answered  him,  From 
whence  can  a man  satisfy  these  men  with 
bread  here  in  the  wilderness? 

5  And  he  asked  them.  How  many  loaves 
have  ye?  And  they  said.  Seven. 

6  And  he  commanded  the  people  to  sit 
down  on  the  ground : and  he  took  the  seven 
loaves,  and  gave  thanks,  and  brake,  and 
gave  to  his  disciples  to  set  before  them ; and 
they  did  set  them  before  the  people. 

7  And  they  had  a few  small  fishes : and  he 
blessed,  and  commanded  to  set  them  also  be- 
fore them. 

8  So  they  did  eat,  and  were  filled : and  they 
took  up  of  the  broken  meat  that  was  left 
seven  baskets. 

9  And  they  that  had  eaten  were  about  four 
thousand : and  he  sent  them  away. 

10  1 And  straightway  he  entered  into  a 
ship  with  his  disciples,  and  came  into  the 
parts  of  Dalmanutha. 

11  And  the  Pharisees  came  forth,  and  be- 
gan to  question  with  him,  seeking  of  him  a 
sign  from  heaven,  tempting  him. 

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Tine  hlMd  restored  to  sighL 

12  And  he  sighed  deeply  in  his  spirit,  and 

saith,  Why  doth  this  generation  seek  after  a 
sign?  verily  I say  unto  you,  There  shall  no 
sign  ho  given  to  this  generation.  . ^ , 

13  And  he  left  them,  and  entering  into  the 

ship  again  departed  to  the  other  side. 

If  1 Now  the  disciples  had  forgotten  to  take 
bread,  neither  had  they  in  the  ship  with 
them  more  than  one  loaf.  rr,  , ^ 

15  And  he  charged  them,  saying,  Take  heed, 
beware  of  the  leaven  of  the  Pharisees,  and 
of  the  leaven  of  Herod. 

16  And  they  reasoned  among  themselves, 
saying.  It  is  because  we  have  no  bread. 

it  And  when  Jesus  knew  it,  he  saith  unto 
them.  Why  reason  ye,  because  ye  have  no 
bread  ? perceive  ye  not  yet,  neither  under- 
stand? have  ye  your  heart  yet  hardened? 

18  Having  eyes,  see  ye  not?  and  having 
ears,  hear  ye  not?  and  do  ye  not  remem- 
ber ? 

19  When  I brake  the  five  loaves  among  five 

thousand,  how  many  baskets  full  of  frag- 
ments took  ye  up?  They  say  unto  him, 
Twelve.  „ 

20  And  when  the  seven  among  four  thou- 
sand, how  many  baskets  full  of  fragments 
took  ye  up  ? And  they  said.  Seven. 

21  And  he  said  unto  them.  How  is  it  that  ye 

do  not  understand  ? , . , ^ 

22  H And  he  cometh  to  Bethsaida ; and  they 

bring  a blind  naan  unto  him,  and  besought 
him  to  touch  him;  . xx. 

23  And  he  took  the  blind  man  by  the  hand, 
and  led  him  out  of  the  town ; and  when  he 
had  spit  on  his  eyes,  and  put  his  hands  upon 
him,  he  asked  him  if  he  saw  aught. 

24  And  he  looked  up,  and  said,  I see  men  as 
trees,  walking. 

25  After  that  he  put  his  hands  again  upon 
his  eyes,  and  made  him  look  up ; and  he  was 
restored,  and  saw  every  man  clearly. 

26  And  he  sent  him  away  to  his  house,  say- 
ing, Neither  go  into  the  town,  nor  tell  it  to 
any  in  the  town. 

27  If  And  Jesus  went  out,  and  his  disciples, 
into  the  towns  of  Cesarea  Philippi : and  by 
the  way  he  asked  his  disciples,  say  mg  unto 
them.  Whom  do  men  say  that  I am  ? 

28  And  they  answered,  John  the  Baptm: 
but  some  say,  Elias;  and  others.  One  of  the 

^29  And  he  saith  unto  them.  But  whom  say 
ve  that  I am?  And  Peter  answereth  and 
saith  unto  him.  Thou  art  the  Christ. 

30  And  he  charged  them  that  they  should 

tell  no  man  of  him.  xx,  x 

31  And  he  began  to  teach  them,  that  the 
Son  of  man  must  suffer  many  things,  and  be 
rejected  of  the  elders,  and  of  the  chief 
priests,  and  scribes,  and  be  killed,  and  after 
three  days  rise  again.  ^ 

32  And  he  spake  that  saying  openly.  And 
Peter  took  him,  and  began  to  rebuke  him. 

33  But  when  he  had  turned  about  and 

looked  on  his  disciples,  he  rebuked  Peter, 
saying.  Get  thee  behind  me,  Satan : for  thou 
savourest  not  the  things  that  be  of  God,  but 
the  things  that  be  of  men.  i 

34  If  And  when  he  had  called  the  people  un- 
to him  with  his  disciples  also,  he  said  unto 
them.  Whosoever  will  come  after  me,  let 
him  deny  himself,  and  take  up  his  cross,  and 
follow  me. 

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STo  MARK,  IXo  Transfiguration  of  Christ, 

35  Por  whosoever  will  save  his  life  shall 

lose  it ; but  whosoever  shall  lose  his  life  for 
my  sake  and  the  gospel’s,  the  same  shall 
save  it.  , ,, 

36  Por  what  shall  it  profit  a man,  if  he  shall 
gain  the  whole  world,  and  lose  his  own  soul  ? 

37  Or  what  shall  a man  give  in  exchange 

for  his  soul?  ^ , 

38  Whosoever  therefore  shall  be  ashamed 
of  me  and  of  my  words,  in  this  adulterous 
and  sinful  generation,  of  him  also  shall  the 
Son  of  man  be  ashamed,  when  he  cometh  in 
the  glory  of  his  Pather  with  the  holy  angels. 

CHAPTER  IX. 

The  transfiguration  of  Christ. 


AND  he  said  unto  them.  Verily  I say  unto 
you.  That  there  be  some  of  them  that 
stand  here,  which  shall  not  taste  of  death, 
till  they  have  seen  the  kingdom  of  God 
come  with  power.  x , xx_ 

2 H And  after  six  days  Jesus  ta^eth  with 

him  Peter,  and  James,  and  John,  and  lead- 
eth  them  up  into  a high  mountain  apart  by 
themselves : and  he  was  transfigured  before 
them.  , . . , 

3 And  his  raiment  became  shining,  exceed- 
ing white  as  snow ; so  as  no  fuller  on  earth 
can  white  them. 

4 And  there  appeared  unto  them  Elias  with 
Moses:  and  they  were  talking  with  Jesus. 

5 And  Peter  answered  and  said  to  Jesus, 
Master,  it  is  good  for  us  to  be  here : and  let 
us  make  three  tabernacles ; one  f pr  thee, 
and  one  for  Moses,  and  one  for  Elias. 

6 Por  he  wist  not  what  to  say;  for  they 

were  sore  afraid.  , _ , 

7 And  there  was  a cloud  that  overshadowed 
them : and  a voice  came  out  of  the  cloud, 
saying.  This  is  my  beloved  Son : hear  him. 

8 And  suddenly,  when  they  had  looked 
round  about,  they  saw  no  man  any  more, 
save  Jesus  only  with  themselves. 

9 And  as  they  came  down  from  the  mount- 
ain, he  charged  them  that  they  should  tell 
no  man  what  things  they  had  seen,  till  the 
Son  of  man  were  risen  from  the  dead. 

10  And  they  kept  that  saying  with  them- 
selves, Questioning  one  with  another  what 
the  rising  from  the  dead  should  mean. 

11 H And  they  asked  him,  saying,  V hy  say 
the  scribes  that  Elias  must  first  come  t* 

12  And  he  answered  and  told  them,  Elias 
verily  cometh  first,  and  restore!  h all  things; 
and  how  it  is  written  of  the  Son  of  man,  that 
he  must  suffer  many  things,  and  be  set  at 

13  But  I say  unto  you,  That  Elias  is  irideed 
come,  and  they  have  done  unto  hirn  whatso- 
ever they  listed,  as  it  is  written  of  him. 

14 1 And  when  he  came  to  his  disciples,  ne 
saw  a great  multitude  about  them,  and  the 

scribes  questioning  with  them. 

15  And  straightway  all  the 

they  beheld  him,  were  greatly  amazed,  and 
running  to  him  saluted  him. 

16  And  he  asked  the  scribes.  What  question 
ve  with  them? 

17  And  one  of  the  multitude  answered  and 
said.  Master,  I have  brought  unto  thee  my 
son,  which  hath  a dumb  spirit; 

18  And  wheresoever  he  taketh  him.  a® 

eth  him ; and  he  foameth,  and  gnasheth  with 
his  teeth,  andpineth  away:  and  I spake  to 


I 


A dumb  spirit  coat  ouL  8T.  MARK,  A.  To  avoid  offences. 


thy  disciples  that  they  should  cast  him  out; 
and  they  could  not. 

19  He  answereth  him,  and  saith,  O faithless 
generation,  how  long-  shall  I be  with  j^ou? 
how  long  shall  1 suiter  you  ? bring  him  unto 
me. 

20  And  they  brought  him  unto  him  : and 
when  he  saw  him,  straightway  the  spirit 
tare  him;  and  he  fell  on  the  ground,  and 
wallowed  foaming. 

21  And  he  asked  his  father,  How  long  is  it 
ago  since  this  came  unto  him  ? And  he  said, 
Of  a child. 

22  And  ofttimes  it  hath  cast  him  into  the 
Are,  and  into  the  waters,  to  destroy  him : 
but  if  thou  canst  do  any  thing,  have  com- 
passion on  us,  and  help  us. 

23  Jesus  said  unto  him.  If  thou  canst  be- 
lieve, all  things  are  possible  to  him  that 
believeth. 

24  And  straightway  the  father  of  the  child 
cried  out,  and  said  with  tears.  Lord,  I be- 
lieve; help  thou  mine  unbelief. 

25  When  Jesus  saw  that  the  people  came 
running  together,  he  rebuked  the  foul  spir- 
it, saying  unto  him.  Thou  dumb  and  deaf 
spirit,  I charge  thee,  come  out  of  him,  and 
enter  no  more  into  him. 

26  And  the  spirit  cried,  and  rent  him  sore, 
and  came  out  of  him : and  he  was  as  one 
dead ; insomuch  that  many  said.  He  is  dead. 

27  But  Jesus  took  him  by  the  hand,  and 
lifted  him  up;  and  he  arose. 

28  And  when  he  was  come  into  the  house, 
his  disciples  asked  him  privately,  Why  could 
not  we  cast  him  out  ? 

29  And  he  said  unto  them.  This  kind  can 
come  forth  by  nothing,  but  by  prayer  and 
fasting. 

30  IF  And  they  departed  thence,  and  passed 
through  Galilee ; and  he  would  not  that  any 
man  should  know  it. 

31  For  he  taught  his  disciples,  and  said  un- 
to them.  The  Son  of  man  is  delivered  into 
the  hands  of  men,  and  they  shall  kill  him ; 
and  after  that  he  is  killed,  he  shall  rise  the 
third  day. 

32  But  they  understood  not  that  saying, 
and  were  afraid  to  ask  him. 

33  IF  And  he  came  to  Capernaum : and  be- 
ing in  the  house  he  asked  them.  What  was  it 
that  ye  disputed  among  yourselves  by  the 
i^ay  ? 

34  But  they  held  their  peace : for  by  the 
way  they  had  disputed  among  themselves, 
who  should  he  the  greatest. 

35  And  he  sat  down,  and  called  the  twelve, 
and  saith  unto  them.  If  any  man  desire  to 
be  first,  the  same  shall  be  last  of  all,  and 
servant  of  all. 

36  And  he  took  a child,  and  set  him  in  the 
midst  of  them : and  when  he  had  taken  him 
in  his  arms,  he  said  unto  them, 

37  Whosoever  shall  receive  one  of  such 
children  in  my  name,  receiveth  me;  and 
whosoever  shall  receive  me,  receiveth  not 
me,  but  him  that  sent  me. 

38  IF  And  John  answered  him,  saying,  Mas- 
ter, we  saw  one  casting  out  devils  in  thy 
name,  and  he  followeth  not  us : and  we  for- 
bade him,  because  he  followeth  not  us. 

39  But  Jesus  said.  Forbid  him  not : for  there 
is  no  man  which  shall  do  a miracle  in  my 
name,  that  can  lightly  speak  evil  of  me. 


40  For  he  that  is  not  against  us  is  on  our 
part. 

41  For  whosoever  shall  give  you  a cup  of 
water  to  drink  in  my  name,  because  ye  be- 
long to  Christ,  verily  I say  unto  you,  he 
shall  not  lose  his  reward. 

42  And  whosoever  shall  offend  one  of  these 
little  ones  that  believe  in  me,  it  is  better  for 
him  that  a millstone  were  hanged  about  his 
neck,  and  he  were  cast  into  the  sea. 

43  And  if  thy  hand  offend  thee,  cut  it  off : it 
is  better  for  thee  to  enter  into  life  maimed, 
than  having  two  hands  to  go  into  hell,  into 
the  fire  that  never  shall  be  quenched : 

44  Where  their  worm  dieth  not,  and  the  fire 
is  not  quenched. 

45  And  if  thy  foot  offend  thee,  cut  it  off : it 
is  better  for  thee  to  enter  halt  into  life,  than 
having  two  feet  to  be  cast  into  hell,  into  the 
fire  that  never  shall  be  quenched : 

46  Where  their  worm  dieth  not,  and  the  fire 
is  not  quenched. 

47  And  if  thine  eye  offend  thee,  pluck  it 
out : it  is  better  for  thee  to  enter  into  the 
kingdom  of  God  with  one  eye,  than  having 
two  eyes  to  be  cast  into  hell  fire : 

48  Where  their  worm  dieth  not,  and  the  fire 
is  not  quenched. 

49  For  every  one  shall  be  salted  with  fire, 
and  every  sacrifice  shall  be  salted  with 
salt. 

50  Salt  is  good : but  if  the  salt  have  lost  his 
saltness,  wherewith  will  ye  season  it  ? Have 
salt  in  yourselves,  and  have  peace  one  with 
another. 

CHAPTER  X. 

Of  divorcement  and  marriage. 

AND  he  arose  from  thence,  and  cometh 
into  the  coasts  of  Judea  by  the  farther 
side  of  Jordan : and  the  people  resort  unto 
him  again ; and,  as  he  was  wont,  he  taught 
them  again. 

2 1 And  the  Pharisees  came  to  him,  and 
asked  him.  Is  it  lawful  for  a man  to  put 
away  his  wife?  tempting  him. 

3 And  he  answered  and  said  unto  them. 
What  did  Moses  command  you? 

4 And  they  said,  Moses  suffered  to  write  a 
bill  of  divorcement,  and  to  put  her  away. 

5 And  Jesus  answered  and  said  unto  them. 
For  the  hardness  of  your  heart  he  wrote 
you  this  precept. 

6 But  from  the  beginning  of  the  creation 
God  made  them  male  and  female. 

7 For  this  cause  shall  a man  leave  his  father 
and  mother,  and  cleave  to  his  wife ; 

8 And  they  twain  shall  be  one  flesh : so  then 
they  are  no  more  twain,  but  one  flesh. 

9 What  therefore  God  hath  joined  togeth- 
er, let  not  man  put  asunder. 

10  And  in  the  house  his  disciples  asked  him 
again  of  the  same  matter. 

11  And  he  saith  unto  them,  Whosoever 
shall  put  away  his  wife,  and  marry  anoth- 
er, committeth  adultery  against  her. 

12  And  if  a woman  shall  put  away  her  hus- 
band, and  be  married  to  another,  she  com- 
mitteth adultery. 

13 1 And  they  brought  young  children  to 
him,  that  he  should  touch  them ; and  his 
disciples  rebuked  those  that  brought  them. 

14  But  when  Jesus  saw  it,  he  was  much  dis- 
pleased, and  said  unto  them,  Suffer  the  little 
(851 


.The  danger  of  richeSo 

children  to  come  unto  me,  and  forbid  them 
not ; for  of  such  is  the  king-dom  of  God. 

15  Verily  I say  unto  you,  Whosoever  shall 
not  receive  the  kingdom  of  God  as  a little 
child,  he  shall  not  enter  therein. 

16  And  he  took  them  up  in  his  arms,  put 
his  hands  upon  them,  and  blessed  them. 

17  H And  when  he  was  gone  forth  into  the 
way,  there  came  one  running,  and  kneeled 
to  him,  and  asked  him.  Good  Master,  what 
shall  I do  that  I may  inherit  eternal  life? 

18  And  Jesus  said  unto  him,  Why  callest 

thou  me  good?  there  is  none  good  but  one, 
that  is,  God.  ^ ^ _ 

19  Thou  knowest  the  commandments.  Do 
not  commit  adultery,  Do  not  kill,  Do  not 
steal.  Do  not  bear  false  witness.  Defraud 
not.  Honour  thy  father  and  mother. 

20  And  he  answered  and  said  unto  him. 

Master,  all  these  have  I observed  from  my 
youth.  , , , , . 

21  Then  Jesus  beholding  him  loved  him, 
and  said  unto  him,  One  thing  thou  lackest: 
go  thy  way,  sell  whatsoever  thou  hast,  and 
give  to  the  poor,  and  thou  shalt  have  treas- 
ure in  heaven : and  come,  take  up  the  cross, 
and  follow  me. 

22  And  he  was  sad  at  that  saying,  and  went 
away  grieved : for  he  had  great  possessions. 

23  And  Jesus  looked  round  about,  and 

saith  unto  his  disciples.  How  hardly  shall 
they  that  have  riches  enter  into  the  king- 
dom of  God!  • . , , . r,. 

21  And  the  disciples  were  astonished  at  his 
words.  But  Jesus  answereth  again,  and 
saith  unto  them,  Children,  how  hard  is  it  for 
them  that  trust  in  riches  to  enter  into  the 
kingdom  of  God! 

25  It  is  easier  for  a camel  to  go  through  the 
eye  of  a needle,  than  for  a rich  man  to  enter 
into  the  kingdom  of  God. 

26  And  they  were  astonished  out  of  meas- 
ure, saying  among  themselves.  Who  then 
can  be  saved? 

27  And  Jesus  looking  upon  them  saith. 
With  men  it  is  impossible,  but  not  with  God ; 
for  with  God  all  things  are  possible. 

28 1 Then  Peter  began  to  say  unto  him,  Lo, 
we  have  left  all,  and  have  followed  thee. 

29  And  Jesus  answered  and  said.  Verily  I 
say  unto  you.  There  is  no  man  that  hath  left 
house,  or  brethren,  or  sisters,  or  father,  or 
mother,  or  wife,  or  children,  or  lands,  for 
my  sake,  and  the  gospel’s, 

30  But  he  shall  receive  a hundredfold  now 
in  this  time,  houses,  and  brethren,  and  sis- 
ters, and  mothers,  and  children,  and  lands, 
with  persecutions ; and  in  the  world  to  come 

31  But  many  that  are  first  shall  be  last ; and 
the  last  first. 

32  t And  they  were  in  the  way  going  up  to 
Jerusalem;  and  Jesus  went  before  them: 
and  they  were  amazed ; and  as  they  follow- 
ed, they  were  afraid.  And  he  took  again 
the  twelve,  and  began  to  tell  them  what 
things  should  happen  unto  him, 

33  Saying,  Behold,  we  go  up  to  J erusalem ; 

and  the  Son  of  man  shall  be  delivered  unto 
the  chief  priests,  and  unto  the  scribes ; and 
they  shall  condemn  him  to  death,  and  shall 
deliver  him  to  the  Gentiles:  , , ,, 

34  And  they  shall  mock  him,  and  shaJl 
scourge  him,  and  shall  spit  upon  him,  and 

652 


ST.  MARK,  XI.  BoATtimeus  receimth  sight, 

shall  kill  him ; and  the  third  day  he  shall 
rise  again.  _ „ „ , 

35 1 And  James  and  John,  the  sons  of  Zeb- 
edee,  come  unto  him,  saying.  Master,  we 
would  that  thou  shouldest  do  for  us  what- 
soever we  shall  desire. 

36  And  he  said  unto  them.  What  would  ye 
that  I should  do  for  you  ? 

37  They  said  unto  him.  Grant  unto  us  that 
we  may  sit,  one  on  thy  right  hand,  and  the 
other  on  thy  left  hand,  in  thy  glory. 

38  But  Jesus  said  unto  them.  Ye  know  not 
what  ye  ask ; can  ye  drink  of  the  cup  that  I 
drink  of?  and  be  baptized  with  the  baptism 
that  I am  baptized  with  ? 

39  And  they  said  unto  him.  We  can.  And 

Jesus  said  unto  them.  Ye  shall  indeed  drink 
of  the  cup  that  I drink  of;  and  with  the 
baptism  that  I am  baptized  withal  shall  ye 
be  baptized:  , , , , 

40  But  to  sit  on  my  right  hand  and  on  my 
left  hand  is  not  mine  to  give ; but  it  shall  he 
given  to  them  for  whom  it  is  prepared. 

41  And  when  the  ten  heard  it,  they  began 
to  be  much  displeased  with  James  and  John. 

42  But  Jesus  called  them  to  him,  and  saith 
unto  them,  Ye  know  that  they  which  are 
accounted  to  rule  over  the  Gentiles  exercise 
lordship  over  them ; and  their  great  ones 
exercise  authority  upon  them. 

43  But  so  shall  it  not  be  among  you ; but 

whosoever  will  be  great  among  you,  shall  be 
your  minister : x.  xn.  i,*  ^ 

44  And  whosoever  of  you  will  be  the  chiet- 

est,  shall  be  servant  of  all.  ^ x. 

45  For  even  the  Son  of  man  came  not  to  be 

ministered  unto,  but  to  minister,  and  to  give 
his  life  a ransom  for  many.  ^ , 

4611  And  they  came  to  Jericho:  and  as  he 
went  out  of  Jericho  with  his  disciples  and  a 
great  number  of  people,  blind  Bartimeus, 
the  son  of  Timeus,  sat  by  the  highway  side 
begging. 

47  And  when  he  heard  that  it  was  Jesus  of 
Nazareth,  he  began  to  cry  out,  and  say,  Je- 
sus, thou  Son  of  David,  have  mercy  on  me. 

48  And  many  charged  him  that  he  should 
hold  his  peace;  but  he  cried  the  more  a 
great  deal.  Thou  Son  of  David,  have  mercy 

^49  And  Jesus  stood  still,  and  commanded 
him  to  be  called.  And  they  call  the  blind 
man,  saying  unto  him.  Be  of  good  comfort, 
rise ; he  calleth  thee. 

50  And  he,  casting  away  his  garment,  rose, 

and  came  to  Jesus.  ^ 

51  And  Jesus  answered  and  said  unto  him. 
What  wilt  thou  that  I should  do  unto^^ee  ? 
The  blind  man  said  unto  him.  Lord,  that  i 
might  receive  my  sight. 

52  And  Jesus  said  unto  him.  Go  thy  way ; 
thy  faith  hath  made  thee  whole.  ^And 
immediately  he  received  his  sight,  and  fol- 
lowed Jesus  in  the  way. 

CHAPTER  XI. 

Christ  rideth  into  Jerusalem. 


AND  when  they  came  nigh  to  Jerusalem, 
unto  Bethphage  and  Bethany,  at  the 
mount  of  Olives,  he  sendeth  forth  two  of 
his  disciples,  ^ ^ 

2 And  saith  unto  them.  Go  your  way  into 
the  village  over  against  you : and  as  soon  as 
ye  be  entered  into  it,  ye  shall  find  a colt 


Christ’s  entry  into  Jerusalem.  ST.  MARK,  XII.  Parable  of  tlw?  vineyard. 


tied,  whereon  never  man  sat;  loose  him, 
and  bring-  him. 

3 And  if  any  man  say  unto  you,  Why  do  ye 
this?  say  ye  that  the  Lord  hath  need  of  him ; 
and  straightway  he  will  send  him  hither. 

4 And  they  went  their  way,  and  found  the 
colt  tied  by  the  door  without  in  a place 
where  two  ways  met;  and  they  loose  him. 

6  And  certain  of  them  that  stood  there  said 
unto  them,  What  do  ye,  loosing-  the  colt? 

6 And  they  said  unto  them  even  as  Jesus 
had  commanded:  and  they  let  them  go. 

7 And  they  brought  the  colt  to  Jesus,  and 
cast  their  garments  on  him;  and  he  sat 
upon  him. 

8 And  many  spread  their  garments  in  the 
way ; and  others  cut  down  branches  off  the 
trees,  and  strewed  them,  in  the  way. 

9 And  they  that  went  before,  and  they  that 
followed,  cried,  saying,  Hosanna ; Blessed  is 
he  that  cometh  in  the  name  of  the  Lord : 

10  Blessed  be  the  kingdom  of  our  father 
David,  that  cometh  in  the  name  of  the 
Lord;  Hosanna  in  the  highest. 

11  And  Jesus  entered  into  Jerusalem,  and 
into  the  temple:  and  when  he  had  looked 
round  about  upon  all  things,  and  now  the 
eventide  was  come,  he  went  out  unto  Beth- 
any with  the  twelve. 

13  And  on  the  morrow,  when  they  were 
come  from  Bethany,  he  was  hungry : 

13  And  seeing  a fig  tree  afar  off  having 
leaves,  he  came,  if  haply  he  might  find  any 
thing  thereon : and  when  he  came  to  it,  he 
found  nothing  but  leaves;  for  the  time  of 
figs  was  not  yet. 

14  And  Jesus  answered  and  said  unto  it.  No 
man  eat  fruit  of  thee  hereafter  for  ever. 
And  his  disciples  heard  it. 

15  H And  they  come  to  Jerusalem : and  Jesus 
went  into  the  temple,  and  began  to  cast  out 
them  that  sold  and  bought  in  the  temple, 
and  overthrew  the  tables  of  the  money 
changers,  and  the  seats  of  them  that  sold 
doves ; 

16  And  would  not  suffer  that  any  man 
should  carry  any  vessel  through  the  temple. 

17  And  he  taught,  saying  unto  them.  Is  it 
not  written.  My  house  shall  be  called  of  all 
nations  the  house  of  prayer?  but  ye  have 
made  it  a den  of  thieves. 

18  And  the  scribes  and  chief  priests  heard 
it,  and  sought  how  they  might  destroy  him : 
for  they  feared  him,  because  all  the  people 
was  astonished  at  his  doctrine. 

19  And  when  even  was  come,  he  went  out 
of  the  city. 

20  IT  And  in  the  morning,  as  they  passed  by, 
they  saw  the  fig  tree  dried  up  from  the 
roots. 

31  And  Peter  calling  to  remembrance  saith 
unto  him,  Master,  behold,  the  fig  tree  which 
thou  cursedst  is  withered  away. 

22  And  Jesus  answering  saith  unto  them. 
Have  faith  in  God. 

23  For  verily  I say  unto  you.  That  whoso- 
ever shall  say  unto  this  mountain.  Be  thou 
removed,  and  be  thou  cast  into  the  sea ; and 
shall  not  doubt  in  his  heart,  but  shall  believe 
that  those  things  which  he  saith  shall  come 
to  pass ; he  shall  have  whatsoever  he  saith. 

34  Therefore  I say  unto  you.  What  things 
soever  ye  desire,  when  ye  pray,  believe  that 
ye  receive  them,  and  ye  shall  have  them. 


25  And  when  ye  stand  praying,  forgive,  if 
ye  have  aught  against  any ; that  your  Fa- 
ther also  which  is  in  heaven  may  forgive 
you  your  trespasses. 

26  But  if  ye  do  not  forgive,  neither  will 
your  Father  which  is  in  heaven  forgive 
your  trespasses. 

37  IF  And  they  come  again  to  Jerusalem: 
and  as  he  was  walking  in  the  temple,  there 
come  to  him  the  chief  priests,  and  the 
scribes,  and  the  elders, 

28  And  say  unto  him.  By  what  authority 
doest  thou  these  things?  and  who  gave  thee 
this  authority  to  do  these  things? 

29  And  Jesus  answered  and  said  unto  them, 
I will  also  ask  of  you  one  question,  and  an- 
swer me,  and  I will  tell  you  by  what  au- 
thority I do  these  things. 

30  The  baptism  of  John,  was  it  from  heav- 
en, or  of  men  ? answer  me. 

31  And  they  reasoned  with  themselves,  say- 
ing, If  we  shall  say.  From  heaven ; he  will 
say.  Why  then  did  ye  not  believe  him  ? 

33  But  if  we  shall  say.  Of  men ; they  feared 
the  people:  for  all  men  counted  John,  that 
he  was  a prophet  indeed. 

33  And  they  answered  and  said  unto  Jesus, 
We  cannot  tell.  And  Jesus  answering  saith 
unto  them.  Neither  do  I tell  you  by  what 
authority  I do  these  things. 

CHAPTER  XII. 

The  parable  of  the  vineyard. 

AND  he  began  to  speak  unto  them  by 
jt\.  parables.  A certain  man  planted  a 
vineyard,  and  set  a hedge  about  iU  and 
digged  a place  for  the  winefat,  and  built  a 
tower,  and  let  it  out  to  husbandmen,  and 
went  into  a far  country. 

2 And  at  the  season  he  sent  to  the  husband- 
men a servant,  that  he  might  receive  from 
the  husbandmen  of  the  fruit  of  the  vine- 
yard. 

3 And  they  caught  him,  and  beat  him,  and 
sent  him  away  empty. 

4 And  again  he  sent  unto  them  another 
servant ; and  at  him  they  cast  stones,  and 
wounded  him  in  the  head,  and  sent  him 
away  shamefully  handled. 

5 And  again  he  sent  another ; and  him  they 
killed,  and  many  others ; beating  some,  and 
killing  some. 

6 Having  yet  therefore  one  son,  his  well 
beloved,  he  sent  him  also  last  unto  them, 
saying.  They  will  reverence  my  son. 

7 But  those  husbandmen  said  among  them- 
selves, This  is  the  heir;  come,  let  us  kill 
him,  and  the  inheritance  shall  be  ours. 

8 And  they  took  him,  and  killed  him,  and 
cast  him  out  of  the  vineyard. 

9 What  shall  therefore  the  lord  of  the  vine- 
yard do  ? he  will  come  and  destroy  the  hus- 
bandmen, and  will  give  the  vineyard  unto 
others. 

10  And  have  ye  not  read  this  Scripture; 
The  stone  which  the  builders  rejected  is  be- 
come the  head  of  the  corner : 

11  This  was  the  Lord’s  doing,  and  it  is  mar- 
vellous in  our  eyes? 

12  And  they  sought  to  lay  hold  on  him,  but 
feared  the  people;  for  they  knew  that  he 
had  spoken  the  parable  against  them:  and 
they  left  him,  and  went  their  way. 

13  IF  And  they  send  unto  him  certain  of  the 


Of  paying  tribute. 


ST.  MARK,  XIII. 


The  widow's  two  mites. 


Pharisees  and  of  the  Herodians,  to  catch 
him  in  his  words. 

14  And  when  they  were  come,  they  say  un- 

to him.  Master,  we  know  that  thou  art  true, 
and  carest  for  no  man ; for  thou  regardest 
not  the  person  of  men,  but  teachest  the  way 
of  God  in  truth  : Is  it  lawful  to  give  tribute 
to  Cesar,  or  not?  o 4. 

15  Shall  we  give,  or  shall  we  not  give?  Rut 

he,  knowing  their  hypocrisy,  said  unto  them. 
Why  tempt  ye  me?  bring  me  a penny,  that 
I may  see  it.  . , , 

16  And  they  brought  it.  And  he  saith  unto 
them.  Whose  is  this  image  and  superscrip- 
tion? And  they  said  unto  him,  Cesar’s. 

IT  And  Jesus  answering  said  unto  them. 
Render  to  Cesar  the  things  that  are  Cesar  s, 
and  to  God  the  things  that  are  God’s.  And 
they  marvelled  at  him.  ^ , 

18  t Then  come  unto  him  the  Sadducees, 

which  say  there  is  no  resurrection ; and  they 
asked  him,  saying,  , 

19  Master,  Moses  wrote  untu  us.  It  a man  s 

brother  die,  and  leave  his  wife  behind  him^ 
and  leave  no  children,  that  his  brother 
should  take  his  wife,  and  raise  up  seed  unto 
his  brother.  , , , , 

20  Now  there  were  seven  brethren : and  the 
first  took  a wife,  and  dying  left  no  seed.  ^ 

21  And  the  second  took  her,  and  died,  nei- 

ther left  he  any  seed:  and  the  third  like- 
wise. , , , j 

22  And  the  seven  had  her,  and  left  no  seed : 
last  of  all  the  woman  died  also. 

23  In  the  resurrection  therefore,  when  they 
shall  rise,  whose  wife  shall  she  be  of  them  ? 
for  the  seven  had  her  to  wife. 

24  And  Jesus  answering  said  unto  them.  Do 
ye  not  therefore  err,  because  ye  know  not 
the  Scriptures,  neither  the  power  of  God? 

25  For  when  they  shall  rise  from  the  dead, 

they  neither  marry,  nor  are  given  in  mar- 
riage; but  are  as  the  angels  which  are  m 
heaven.  , 

26  And  as  touching  the  dead,  that  they  rise ; 

have  ye  not  read  in  the  book  of  Moses,  how 
in  the  bush  God  spake  unto  him,  saying,  I 
am  the  God  of  Abraham,  and  the  God  of 
Isaac,  and  the  God  of  Jacob?  , , . , , 

2T  He  is  not  the  God  of  the  dead,  but  the 
God  of  the  living:  ye  therefore  do  greatly 
6rr, 

28  t And  one  of  the  scribes  came,  and  hav- 
ing heard  them  reasoning  together,  and  per- 
ceiving that  he  had  answered  them  well,  ask- 
ed him,  Which  is  the  first  commandment  01 
all  ? 

29  And  Jesus  answered  him.  The  first  of  all 
the  commandments  is,  Hear,  O Israel;  The 
Lord  our  God  is  one  Lord: 

30  And  thou  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God 
with  all  thy  heart,  and  with  all  thy  soul,  and 
with  all  thy  mind,  and  with  all  thy  strength : 
this  is  the  first  commandment. 

31  And  the  second  is  like,  namely  this.  Thou 
Shalt  love  thy  neighbour  as  thyself.  There 
is  none  other  commandment  greater  than 

32  And  the  scribe  said  unto  him,  Well,  Mas- 
ter, thou  hast  said  the  truth : for  there  is 
one  God ; and  there  is  none  other  but  he : 

33  And  to  love  him  with  all  the  heart,  and 
with  all  the  understanding,  and  with  all  the 
soul,  and  with  all  the  strength,  and  to  love 


his  neighbour  as  himself,  is  more  than  all 
whole  burnt  offerings  and  sacrifices. 

34  And  when  Jesus  saw  that  he  answered 
discreetly,  he  said  unto  him.  Thou  art  not 
far  from  the  kingdom  of  God.  And  no  man 
after  that  durst  ask  him  any  question. 

35  t And  Jesus  answered  and  said,  while  he 
taught  in  the  temple.  How  say  the  scribes 
that  Christ  is  the  son  of  David? 

36  For  David  himself  said  by  the  Holy 

Ghost,  The  Lord  said  to  my  Lord,  Sit  thou 
on  my  right  hand,  till  I make  thine  enemies 
thy  footstool.  _ ^ ^ ^ . 

3T  David  therefore  himself  calleth  him 
Lord ; and  whence  is  he  then  his  son?  And 
the  common  people  heard  him  gladly. 

38  t And  he  said  unto  them  in  his  doctrine. 
Beware  of  the  scribes,  which  love  to  go  in 
long  clothing,  and  love  salutations  in  the 
marketplaces, 

39  And  the  chief  seats  in  the  synagogues, 
and  the  uppermost  rooms  at  feasts: 

40  Which  devour  widows’  houses,  and  for  a 
pretence  make  long  prayers : these  shall  re- 
ceive greater  damnation. 

41 1 And  Jesus  sat  ovor  against  the  treas- 
ury, and  beheld  how  the  people  cast  money 
into  the  treasury : and  many  that  were  rich 
cast  in  much. 

42  And  there  came  a certain  poor  widow, 
and  she  threw  in  two  mites,  which  make  a 

43  An(f  he  called  unto  him  his  disciples,  and 
saith  unto  them.  Verily  I say  unto  you.  That 
this  poor  widow  hath  cast  more  in,  than  all 
they  which  have  cast  into  the  treasury : 

44  For  all  they  did  cast  in  of  their  abund- 
ance ; but  she  of  her  want  did  cast  in  all 
that  she  had,  even  all  her  living. 

CHAPTER  XIII. 

Destruction  of  the  temple  foretold. 

AND  as  he  went  out  of  the  temple,  one  of 
his  disciples  saith  unto  him.  Master,  see 
what  manner  of  stones  and  what  buildings 
are  here ! . ^ j.  ^ . a ^ 

2 And  Jesus  answering  said  unto  him,  Seest 
thou  these  great  buildings?  there  shall  not 
be  left  one  stone  upon  another,  that  shall 
not  be  thrown  down. 

3 And  as  he  sat  upon  the  mount  of  Olives, 
over  against  the  temple,  Peter  and  James 
and  John  and  Andrew  asked  him  privately, 

4 Tell  us,  when  shall  these  things  be  ? and 
what  shall  be  the  sign  when  all  these  things 
shall  be  fulfilled?  ^ 

5 And  Jesus  answering  them  began  to  say. 
Take  heed  lest  any  man  deceive  you : 

6 For  many  shall  come  in  my  name,  saying, 
I am  Christ ; and  shall  deceive  many. 

T And  when  ye  shall  hear  of  wars  and  ru- 
mours of  wars,  be  ye  not  troubled : for  mcti 
things  must  needs  be ; but  the  end  shall  not 

8 For  nation  shall  rise  against  nation,  and 
kingdom  against  kingdom : and  there  shaU 
be  earthquakes  in  divers  places,  and  there 
shall  be  famines  and  troubles:  these  are 
the  beginnings  of  sorrows. 

9 1 But  take  heed  to  yourselves : for  they 
shall  deliver  you  up  to  councils;  and  m the 
synagogues  ye  shall  be  beaten : and  ye  shall 
be  brought  before  rulers  and  kings  for  my 
sake,  for  a testimony  against  themo 


ChrisVs  second  coming. 


ST.  MARK,  XIV. 


Conspiracy  against  Christ, 


10  And  the  gospel  must  first  be  published 

among  all  nations.  _ 

11  But  when  they  shall  lead  you,  and  deliver 
you  up,  take  no  thought  beforehand  what 
ye  shall  speak,  neither  do  ye  premeditate : 
but  whatsoever  shall  be  given  you  in  that 
hour,  that  speak  ye : for  it  is  not  ye  that 
speak,  but  the  Holy  Ghost. 

13  Now  the  brother  shall  betray  the  brother 
to  death,  and  the  father  the  son ; and  chil- 
dren shall  rise  up  against  their  parents,  and 
shall  cause  them  to  be  put  to  death. 

13  And  ye  shall  be  hated  of  all  men  for  my 
name’s  sake : but  he  that  shall  endure  unto 
the  end,  the  same  shall  be  saved. 

14 1 But  when  ye  shall  see  the  abomination 
of  desolation,  spoken  of  by  Daniel  the 
prophet,  standing  where  it  ought  not,  (let 
him  that  readeth  understand,)  then  let  them 
that  be  in  Judea  flee  to  the  mountains: 

15  And  let  him  that  is  on  the  housetop  not 
go  down  into  the  house,  neither  enter  there- 
in, to  take  any  thing  out  of  his  house : 

16  And  let  him  that  is  in  the  field  not  turn 
back  again  for  to  take  up  his  garment. 

IT  But  woe  to  them  that  are  with  child,  and 
to  them  that  give  suck  in  those  days ! 

18  And  pray  ye  that  your  flight  be  not  in 
the  winter. 

19  For  in  those  days  shall  be  aflaiction,  such 
as  was  not  from  the  beginning  of  the  crea- 
tion which  God  created  unto  this  time,  nei- 
ther shall  be. 

20  And  except  that  the  Lord  had  shortened 
those  days,  no  flesh  should  be  saved : but  for 
the  elect’s  sake,  whom  he  hath  chosen,  he 
hath  shortened  the  days. 

21  And  then  if  any  man  shall  say  to  you, 
Lo,  here  is  Christ ; or,  lo,  he  is  there ; believe 
him  not : 

32  For  false  Christs  and  false  prophets  shall 
rise,  and  shall  shew  signs  and  wonders,  to 
seduce,  if  it  were  possible,  even  the  elect. 

23  But  take  ye  heed : behold,  I have  fore- 
told you  all  things. 

34  1 But  in  those  days,  after  that  tribula- 
tion, the  sun  shall  be  darkened,  and  the 
moon  shall  not  give  her  light, 

25  And  the  stars  of  heaven  shall  fall,  and  the 
powers  that  are  in  heaven  shall  be  shaken. 

26  And  then  shall  they  see  the  Son  of  man 
coming  in  the  clouds  with  great  power  and 
glory. 

27  And  then  shall  he  send  his  angels,  and 
shall  gather  together  his  elect  from  the  four 
winds,  from  the  uttermost  part  of  the  earth 
to  the  uttermost  part  of  heaven. 

28  Now  learn  a parable  of  the  flg  tree: 
When  her  branch  is  yet  tender,  and  putteth 
forth  leaves,  ye  know  that  summer  is  near : 

29  So  ye  in  like  manner,  when  ye  shall  see 
these  things  come  to  pass,  know  that  it  is 
nigh,  even  at  the  doors. 

30  Verily  I say  unto  you,  that  this  genera- 
tion shall  not  pass,  till  all  these  things  be 
done. 

31  Heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away : but 
my  words  shall  not  pass  away. 

33  *11  But  of  that  day  and  that  hour  knoweth 
no  man,  no,  not  the  angels  which  are  in 
heaven,  neither  the  Son,  but  the  Father. 

33  Take  ye  heed,  watch  and  pray:  for  ye 
know  not  when  the  time  is. 

84  For  the  Son  of  man  is  as  a man  taking  a 


far  journey,  who  left  his  house,  and  gave  au- 
thority to  his  servants,  and  to  every  man  his 
work,  and  commanded  the  porter  to  watch. 
a5  Watch  ye  therefore : for  ye  know  not 
when  the  master  of  the  house  cometh,  at 
even,  or  at  midnight,  or  at  the  cockcrowing, 
or  in  the  morning : 

36  Lest  coming  suddenly  he  And  you  sleeping. 

37  And  what  I say  unto  you  I say  unto  all. 
Watch. 

CHAPTER  XIV. 

Conspiracy  against  Christ. 

AFTER  two  days  was  the  feast  of  the  pass- 
JL^  over,  and  of  unleavened  bread  : and  the 
chief  priests  and  the  scribes  sought  how 
they  might  take  him  by  craft,  and  put  him 
to  death. 

3  But  they  said.  Not  on  the  feast  day,  lest 
there  be  an  uproar  of  the  people. 

3 IF  And  being  in  Bethany,  in  the  house  of 
Simon  the  leper,  as  he  sat  at  meat,  there 
came  a woman  having  an  alabaster  box  of 
ointment  of  spikenard  very  precious;  and 
she  brake  the  box,  and  poured  it  on  his 
head. 

4 And  there  were  some  that  had  indigna- 
tion within  themselves,  and  said.  Why  was 
this  waste  of  the  ointment  made  ? 

5 For  it  might  have  been  sold  for  more  than 
three  hundred  pence,  and  have  been  given 
to  the  poor.  And  they  murmured  against 
her. 

6 And  Jesus  said.  Let  her  alone;  why 
trouble  ye  her?  she  hath  wrought  a good 
work  on  me. 

7 For  ye  have  the  poor  with  you  always, 
and  whensoever  ye  will  ye  may  do  them 
good:  but  me  ye  have  not  always. 

8 She  hath  done  what  she  could : she  is 
come  aforehand  to  anoint  my  body  to  the 
burying. 

9 Verily  I say  unto  you.  Wheresoever  this 
gospel  shall  be  preached  throughout  the 
whole  world,  this  also  that  she  hath  done 
shall  be  spoken  of  for  a memorial  of  her. 

10  IF  And  Judas  Iscaript,  one  of  the  twelve, 
went  unto  the  chief  priests,  to  betray  him 
unto  them. 

11  And  when  they  heard  it,  they  were  glad, 
and  promised  to  give  him  money.  And  he 
sought  how  he  might  conveniently  betray 
him. 

13  IF  And  the  first  day  of  unleavened  bread, 
when  they  killed  the  passover,  his  disciples 
said  unto  him.  Where  wilt  thou  that  we  go 
and  prepare  that  thou  mayest  eat  the  pass- 
over? 

13  And  he  sendeth  forth  two  of  his  disci- 
ples, and  saith  unto  them.  Go  ye  into  the 
city,  and  there  shall  meet  you  a man  bearing 
a pitcher  of  water : follow  him. 

14  And  wheresoever  he  shall  go  in,  say  ye  to 
the  goodman  of  the  house.  The  Master  saith. 
Where  is  the  guestchamber,  where  I shall 
eat  the  passover  with  my  disciples? 

15  And  he  will  shew  you  e large  upper  room 
furnished  and  prepared : there  make  ready 
for  us. 

16  And  his  disciples  went  forth,  and  came 
’ into  the  city,  and  found  as  he  had  said  unto 

them : and  they  made  ready  the  passover. 

17  And  in  the  evening  he  cometh  with  the 
twelv©o 

m 


CD  CD 


Christ  instituteth  his  supper. 


18  And  as  they  sat  and  did  eat,  Jesus  said, 
Verily  I say  unto  you.  One  of  you  which 
eateth  with  me  shall  betray  me. 

19  And  they  began  to  be  sorrowful,  and  to 

say  unto  him  one  by  one,  Js  it  I ? and  anoth- 
er said,  Js  it  I ? ^ ^ ^ t* 

20  And  he  answered  and  said  unto  them,  It 
is  one  of  the  twelve,  that  dippeth  with  me 
in  the  dish. 

21  The  Son  of  man  indeed  goeth,  as  it  is 
written  of  him:  but  woe  to  that  man  by 
whom  the  Son  of  man  is  betrayed!  good 
were  it  for  that  man  if  he  had  never  been 

^2^1  And  as  they  did  eat,  Jesus  took  bread, 
and  blessed,  and  brake  it,  and  gave  to  them, 
and  said.  Take,  eat ; this  is  my  body. 

23  And  he  took  the  cup,  and  when  he  had 

given  thanks,  he  gave  it  to  them : and  they 
all  drank  of  it.  ^ 

24  And  he  said  unto  them.  This  is  my  blood 
of  the  new  testament,  which  is  shed  for 

25  Verily  I say  unto  you,  I will  drink  no 
more  of  the  fruit  of  the  vine,  until  that 
day  that  I drink  it  new  in  the  kingdom  o± 

26  ^ And  when  they  had  sung  a hymn,  they 
went  out  into  the  mount  of  Olives. 

27  And  Jesus  saith  unto  them,  All  ye  shall 
be  offended  because  of  me  this  night : for  it 
is  written,  I will  smite  the  Shepherd,  and 
the  sheep  shall  be  scattered.  ^ 

28  But  after  that  I am  risen,  I will  go  be- 
fore you  into  Galilee. 

29  But  Peter  said  unto  him.  Although  all 
shall  be  offended,  yet  will  not  I. 

3."  And  Jesus  saith  unto  him.  Verily  I say 
unto  thee.  That  this  day,  even  in  this  night, 
before  the  cock  crow  twice,  thou  shalt  deny 
me  thrice.  , t 

31  But  he  spake  the  ihore  vehemently.  It  i 
should  die  with  thee,  I will  not  deny  thee  in 
any  wise.  Likewise  also  said  they  all. 

32  And  they  came  to  a place  which  was 
named  Gethsemane : and  he  saith  to  his  dis- 
ciples, Sit  ye  here,  while  I shall  pray. 

33  And  he  taketh  with  him  Peter  and 
James  and  John,  and  began  to  be  sore 
amazed,  and  to  be  very  heavy ; 

34  And  saith  unto  them.  My  soul  is  exceed- 

ing sorrowful  unto  death:  tarry  ye  here, 
and  watch.  , ^ 

^ And  he  went  forward  a little,  and  fell  on 
the  ground,  and  prayed  that,  if  it  were  pos- 
sible, the  hour  might  pass  from  him. 

36  And  he  said,  Abba,  Father,  all  things  are 

possible  unto  thee ; take  away  this  cup  from 
me : nevertheless,  not  what  I will,  but  what 
thou  wilt.  , , 

37  And  he  cometh,  and  findeth  them  sleep- 
ing, and  saith  unto  Peter,  Simon,  sleepest 
thou  ? couldest  not  thou  watch  one  hour  ? 

38  Watch  ye  and  pray,  lest  ye  enter  into 
temptation.  The  spirit  truly  is  ready,  but 
the  flesh  is  weak. 

39  And  again  he  went  away,  and  prayed, 
and  spake  the  same  words. 

40  And  when  he  returned,  he  found  them 
asleep  again,  (for  their  eyes  were  heavy,) 
neither  wist  they  what  to  answer  him. 

41  And  he  cometh  the  third  time,  and  saith 
unto  them.  Sleep  on  now,  and  take  your 
rest : it  is  enough,  the  hour  is  come ; behold, 

656 


ST.  MARK,  XIV.  He  is  falsely  accused.  ' 

the  Son  of  man  is  betrayed  into  the  hands 
of  sinners. 

42  Rise  up,  let  us  go ; lo,  he  that  betrayeth 
me  is  at  hand. 

43  t And  immediately,  while  he  yet  spake, 
cometh  Judas,  one  of  the  twelve,  and  with 
him  a great  multitude  with  swords  and 
staves,  from  the  chief  priests  and  the  scribes 
and  the  elders. 

44  And  he  that  betrayed  him  had  given 
them  a token,  saying.  Whomsoever  I shall 
kiss,  that  same  is  he;  take  him,  and  lead 
him  away  safely. 

45  And  as  soon  as  he  was  come,  he  goeth 
straightway  to  him,  and  saith.  Master,  Mas- 
ter ; and  kissed  him. 

46 1 And  they  laid  their  hands  on  him,  and 
took  him. 

47  And  one  of  them  that  stood  by  drew  a 
sword,  and  smote  a servant  of  the  high 
priest,  and  cut  off  his  ear. 

48  And  Jesus  answered  and  said  unto  them. 
Are  ye  come  out,  as  against  a thief,  with 
swords  and  with  staves  to  take  me? 

49  I was  daily  with  you  in  the  temple  teach- 
ing, and  ye  took  me  not : but  the  Scriptures 
must  be  fulfilled. 

50  And  they  all  forsook  him,  and  fled. 

51  And  there  followed  him  a certain  young 
man,  having  a linen  cloth  cast  about  his 
naked  body;  and  the  young  men  laid  hold 

52  And  he  left  the  linen  cloth,  and  fled  from 

them  naked.  ^ ^ ^ , 

53 1 And  they  led  Jesus  away  to  the  high 
priest : and  with  him  were  assembled  all  the 
chief  priests  and  the  elders  and  the  scribes. 

54  And  Peter  followed  him  afar  off,  even 

into  the  palace  of  the  high  priest : and  he 
sat  with  the  servants,  and  warmed  himselt 
at  the  fire.  ^ .. 

55  And  the  chief  priests  aijd  all  the  council 
sought  for  witness  against  Jesus  to  put  him 
to  death ; and  found  none. 

56  For  many  bare  false  witness  against  him, 
but  their  witness  agreed  not  together. 

57  And  there  arose  certain,  and  bare  false 
witness  against  him,  saying, 

58  We  heard  him  say,  I will  destroy  this 

temple  that  is  made  with  hands,  and  within 
three  days  I will  build  another  made  with- 
out hands.  , . 

59  But  neither  so  did  their  witness  agree 

together.  . . / ^ 

60  And  the  high  priest  stood  up  in  the 

midst,  and  asked  Jesus,  saying,  Answerest 
thou  nothing  ? what  is  it  whicJ^  these  witness 
against  thee  ? . , 

61  But  he  held  his  peace,  and  answered 

nothing.  Again  the  high  priest 
and  said  unto  him.  Art  thou  the  Christ,  the 
Son  of  the  Blessed  ? ^ n 

62  And  Jesus  said,  I am:  and  ye  shall  see 
the  Son  of  man  sitting  on  the  right  hand  ot 
power,  and  coming  in  the  clouds  of  heav^en. 

63  Then  the  high  priest  rent  his  clothes, 
and  saith.  What  need  we  any  further  wit- 
nesses ? 

64  Ye  have  heard  the  blasphemy:  what 
think  ye  ? And  they  all  condemned  him  to 
be  guilty  of  death. 

65  And  some  began  to  spit  on  him,  and  to 
cover  his  face,  and  to  buffet  him,  and  to 
say  unto  him.  Prophesy : and  the  servants 


Peter  denieth  Christ.  ST.  MARK,  XV.  ChrisVs  crucifixion. 


did  strike  him  with  the  palms  of  their 
hands. 

66  t And  as  Peter  was  beneath  in  the  pal- 
ace, there  cometh  one  of  the  maids  of  the 
hiffh  priest; 

67  And  when  she  saw  Peter  warming"  him- 
self, she  looked  upon  him,  and  said.  And 
thou  also  wast  with  Jesus  of  Nazareth. 

68  But  he  denied,  saying,  I know  not, 
neither  understand  I what  thou  sayest.  And 
he  went  out  into  the  porch ; and  the  cock 
crew. 

69  And  a maid  saw  him  again,  and  began 
to  say  to  them  that  stood  by.  This  is  one  of 
them. 

70  And  he  denied  it  again.  And  a little 
after,  they  that  stood  by  said  again  to  Peter, 
Surely  thou  art  one  of  them : for  thou  art  a 
Galilean,  and  thy  speech  agreeth  thereto. 

71  But  he  began  to  curse  and  to  swear, 
saying,  I know  not  this  man  of  whom  ye 
speak. 

72  And  the  second  time  the  cock  crew. 
And  Peter  called  to  mind  the  word  that 
Jesus  said  unto  him.  Before  the  cock  crow 
twice,  thou  shalt  deny  me  thrice.  And 
when  he  thought  thereon,  he  wept. 

CHAPTER  XY. 

Christ  brought  before  Pilate. 

AND  straightway  in  the  morning  the  chief 
xA.  priests  held  a consultation  with  the  eld- 
ers and  scribes  and  the  whole  council,  and 
bound  Jesus,  and  carried  him  away,  and  de- 
livered him  to  Pilate. 

2 And  Pilate  asked  him,  Art  thou  the  King 
of  the  Jews?  And  he  answering  said  unto 
him.  Thou  sayest  it. 

3 And  the  chief  priests  accused  him  of 
many  things;  but  he  answered  nothing. 

4 And  Pilate  asked  him  again,  saying, 
Answerest  thou  nothing?  behold  how  many 
things  they  witness  against  thee. 

5 But  Jesus  yet  answered  nothing ; so  that 
Pilate  marvelled. 

6 Now  at  that  feast  he  released  unto  them 
one  prisoner,  whomsoever  they  desired. 

7 And  there  was  one  named  Barabbas,  which 
lay  bound  with  them  that  had  made  in- 
surrection with  him,  who  had  committed 
murder  in  the  insurrection. 

8 And  tlae  multitude  crying  aloud  began  to 
desire  him  to  do  as  he  had  ever  done  unto 
them. 

9 But  Pilate  answered  them,  saying.  Will 
ye  that  I release  unto  you  the  King  of  the 
Jews? 

10  For  he  knew  that  the  chief  priests  had 
delivered  him  for  envy. 

11  But  the  chief  priests  moved  the  people, 
that  he  should  rather  release  Barabbas  unto 
them. 

^ And  Pilate  answered  and  said  again  unto 
them,  What  will  ye  then  that  I shall  do  unto 
him  whom  ye  call  the  King  of  the  Jews? 

13  And  they  cried  out  again.  Crucify  him. 

14  Then  Pilate  said  unto  them,  Why,  what 
evil  hath  he  done?  And  they  cried  out  the 
more  exceedingly.  Crucify  him. 

15  t And  so  Pilate,  willing  to  content  the 
people,  released  Barabbas  unto  them,  and 
delivered  Jesus,  when  he  had  scourged  him, 
to  be  crucified. 

16  And  the  soldiers  led  him  away  into  the 


hall,  called  Pretorium  ; and  they  call  togeth- 
er the  whole  band. 

17  And  they  clothed  him  with  purple,  and 
latted  a crown  of  thorns,  and  put  it  about 
is  head, 

18  And  began  to  salute  him.  Hail,  King  of 
the  Jews  I 

19  And^  they  smote  him  on  the  head  with  a 
reed,  and  did  spit  upon  him,  and  bowing 
their  knees  worshipped  him. 

20  And  when  they  had  mocked  him,  they 
took  off  the  purple  from  him,  and  put  his 
own  clothes  on  him,  and  led  him  out  to  cru- 
cify him. 

21  And  they  compel  one  Simon  a Cyrenian, 
who  passed  by,  coming  out  of  the  country, 
the  father  of  Alexander  and  Rufus,  to  bear 
his  cross. 

22  And  they  bring  him  unto  the  place  Gol- 
gotha, which  is,  being  interpreted.  The  place 
of  a skull. 

23  And  they  gave  him  to  drink  wine  min- 
gled with  myrrh ; but  he  received  it  not. 

24  And  when  they  had  crucified  him,  they 
parted  his  garments,  casting  lots  upon  them, 
what  every  man  should  take. 

25  And  it  was  the  third  hour,  and  they  cru- 
cified him. 

26  And  the  superscription  of  his  accusa- 
tion was  written  over,  THE  KING  OF  THE 
JEWS. 

27  And  with  him  they  crucify  two  thieves ; 
the  one  on  his  right  hand,  and  the  other  on 
his  left. 

28  And  the  Scripture  was  fulfilled,  which 
saith.  And  he  was  numbered  with  the  trans- 
gressors. 

29  And  they  that  passed  by  railed  on  him, 
wagging  their  heads,  and  saying,  Ah,  thou 
that  destroyest  the  temple,  and  buildest  it  in 
three  days, 

30  Save  thyself,  and  come  down  from  the 
cross. 

31  Likewise  also  the  chief  priests  mocking 
said  among  themselves  with  the  scribes.  He 
saved  others ; himself  he  cannot  save. 

32  Let  Christ  the  King  of  Israel  descend 
now  from  the  cross,  that  we  may  see  and 
believe.  And  they  that  were  crucified  with 
him  reviled  him. 

33  And  when  the  sixth  hour  was  come,  there 
was  darkness  over  the  whole  land  until  the 
ninth  hour. 

34  And  at  the  ninth  hour  Jesus  cried  with  a 
loud  voice,  saying,  Eloi,  Eioi,  lama  sabach- 
thani  ? which  is,  being  interpreted.  My  God, 
my  God,  why  hast  thou  forsaken  me? 

35  And  some  of  them  that  stood  by,  when 
they  heard  it,  said.  Behold,  he  calleth 
Elias. 

36  And  one  ran  and  filled  a sponge  full  of 
vinegar,  and  put  it  on  a reed,  and  gave  him 
to  drink,  saying.  Let  alone ; let  us  see  wheth- 
er Elias  will  come  to  take  him  down. 

37  And  Jesus  cried  with  a loud  voice,  and 
gave  up  the  ghost. 

38  And  the  vail  of  the  temple  was  rent  in 
twain  from  the  top  to  the  bottom. 

39  t And  when  the  centurion,  which  stood 
over  against  him,  saw  that  he  so  cried  out, 
and  gave  up  the  ghost,  he  said.  Truly  this 
man  was  the  Son  of  God. 

40  There  were  also  women  looking  on  afar 
off ; among  whom  was  Mary  Magdalene,  and 

657 


ChrisVs  resurrection, 


Mary  the  mother  of  James  the  less  and  of 
Joses,  and  Salome;  . 45^1 

41  Who  also,  when  he  was  m Galilee,  fol- 
lowed him,  and  ministered  unto  him;  and 
many  other  women  which  came  up  with 
him  unto  Jerusalem. 

42  t And  now  when  the  even  was  come,  be- 
cause it  was  the  preparation,  that  is,  the  day 
before  the  sabbath, 

43  Joseph  of  Arimathea,  an  honourable 
counsellor,  which  also  waited  for  the  king- 
dom of  God,  came,  and  went  in  boldly  unto 
Pilate,  and  craved  the  body  of  Jesus. 

44  And  Pilate  marvelled  if  he  were  already 
dead:  and  calling  unto  Mm  the  centurion, 
he  asked  him  whether  he  had  been  any 

'Is^And^when  he  knew  it  of  the  centurion, 

he  gave  the  body  to  Joseph.  , t,. 

46  And  he  bought  fine  linen,  and  took  him 

down,  and  wrapped  him  in  the  linen,  and 
laid  him  in  a sepulchre  which  was  bewn  out 
of  a rock,  and  rolled  a stone  unto  the  door 
of  the  sepulchre.  ^ _ *1, 

47  And  Mary  Magdalene  and  Mary  tJie  moiM 
er  of  Joses  beheld  where  he  was  laid. 

CHAPTER  XVI. 

Christ's  resurrection. 

AND  when  the  sabbath  was  past,  Mary 
J\  Magdalene,  and  Mary  the  mother  of 
James,  and  Salome,  had  bought  sweet  spices, 
that  they  might  come  and  anoint  him^. 

2 And  very  early  in  the  morning,  the  first 
day  of  the  week,  they  came  unto  the  sepul- 
chre at  the  rising  of  the  sun. 

3 And  they  said  among  themselves.  Who 

shall  roll  us  away  the  stone  from  the  door  of 
the  sepulchre?  ^ 

4 And  when  they  looked,  they  saw  that 
the  stone  was  rolled  away : for  it  was  very 

^ And  entering  into  the  sepulchre,  they  saw 
a young  man  sitting  on  the  right  side,  cloth^ 
in  a long  white  garment;  and  they  were  af- 
frighted. 

6 And  he  saith  unto  them.  Be  not  affrighted : 
ye  seek  Jesus  of  Nazareth,  which  was  cruci- 


ST.  LUKE,  I.  and  ascension  into  heaven, 

fied : he  is  risen ; he  is  not  here ; behold  the 


place  where  they  laid  him.  , 

7 But  go  your  way,  tell  his  disciples  and 
Peter  that  he  goeth  before  you  into  Galilee : 
there  shall  ye  see  him,  as  he  said  unto  you. 

8 And  they  went  out  quickly,  and  fied  from 
the  sepulchre ; for  they  trembled  and  were 
amazed : neither  said  they  any  thing  to  any 
man ; for  they  were  afraid. 

9 t Now  when  Jesus  was  risen  early  the 

first  day  of  the  week,  he  appeared  firet  to 
Mary  Magdalene,  out  of  whom  he  had  cast 
seven  devils.  , . , . . ^ 

10  And  she  went  and  told  them  that  had 
been  with  him,  as  they  mourned  and  wept. 

11  And  they,  when  they  had  heard  that  he 
was  alive,  and  had  been  seen  of  her,  believed 

After  that  he  appeared  in  another  form 
unto  two  of  them,  as  they  walked,  and  went 
into  the  country.  , ^ , ,, 

13  And  they  went  and  told  it  unto  the  resi- 
due : neither  believed  they  them. 

14  Afterward  he  appeared  unto  the  eleven 
as  they  sat  at  meat,  and  upbraided  them 
with  their  unbelief  and  hardness  of  heart, 
because  they  believed  not  them  which  had 
seen  him  after  he  was  risen. 

15  And  he  said  unto  them.  Go  ye  into  all 
the  world,  and  preach  the  gospel  to  every 

^ll^He’^that  believeth  and  is  baptized  shall 
be  saved ; but  he  that  believeth  not  shall  be 

^E^And  these  signs  shall  follow  thein  that 
believe ; In  my  name  shall  they  cast  out  dev- 
ils ; they  shall  speak  with  new  tongues ; 

18  They  shall  take  up  serpents;  and  if  they 
drink  any  deadly  thing,  it  shall  not  hurt 
them ; they  shall  lay  hands  on  the  sick,  and 

^19  t^So^then?\fber  the  Lord  had  spoken 
unto  them,  he  was  received  up  into  heaven, 
and  sat  on  the  right  hand  of  God. 

20  And  they  wentforth,  and  preached  every 
where,  the  Lord  working  with  them,  and 
confirming  the  word  with  signs  following. 
Amen. 


THE  GOSPEL  ACCORDING  TO 

ST.  LUKE. 


CHAPTER  I. 

Conception  of  St.  John  and  Christ. 

Forasmuch  as  many  have  taken  in 
hand  to  set  forth  in  order  a declaratmn 
of  those  things  which  are  most  surely  be- 
lieved among  us,  ^ 

2  Even  as  they  delivered  them  unto  us, 
which  from  the  beginning  were  eyewitness- 
es, and  ministers  of  the  word ; ^ 

3  It  seemed  good  to  me  also,  having  had 
perfect  understanding  of  all  things  from 
the  very  first,  to  write  unto  thee  in  order, 
most  excellent  Theophilus, 

4  That  thou  mightest  know  the  certainty 
of  those  things,  wherein  thou  hast  been  in- 
^truetedc 


5 1 npHERE  was  in  the  days  of  Herod,  the 

± king  of  Judea,  a certain  priest  named 
Zacharias,  of  the  course  of  Abia:  and  ins 
wife  was  of  the  daughters  of  Aaron,  and  hei 

name  wcis  Elisabeth. 

6 And  they  were  both  righteous  before  God, 
walking  in  all  the  commandments  and  ordi- 
nances of  the  Lord  blameless. 

7 And  they  had  no  child,  because  that  Elis- 
abeth was  barren ; and  they  both  were  now 
well  stricken  in  years. 

8 And  it  came  to  pass,  that,  while  a®  execut- 
ed the  priest’s  office  before  God  in  the  order 

^9  According’  to  the  custom  of  the 
office,  his  lot  was  to  burn  incense  when  he 
went  into  the  temple  of  the  Lordo 


TJie  angeVs  visit  to  Mary.  ST.  LUKE,  1.  Mary's  song  of  thanksgiving. 


10  And  the  whole  multitude  of  the  peo- 
ple were  prajdng-  without  at  the  time  of  in- 
cense. 

1 1 And  there  appeared  unto  him  an  anprel 
of  the  Lord  standing  on  the  right  side  of  the 
altar  of  incense. 

13  And  when  Zacharias  saw  Mm,  he  was 
troubled,  and  fear  fell  upon  him. 

13  But  the  angel  said  unto  him,  Fear  not, 
Zacharias : for  thy  prayer  is  heard ; and  thy 
wife  Elisabeth  shall  bear  thee  a son,  and 
thou  shalt  call  his  name  John. 

14  And  thou  shalt  have  joy  and  gladness ; 
and  many  shall  rejoice  at  his  birth. 

15  For  he  shall  be  great  in  the  sight  of  the 
Lord,  and  shall  drink  neither  wine  nor  strong 
drink ; and  he  shall  be  filled  with  the  Holy 
Ghost,  even  from  his  mother’s  womb. 

16  And  many  of  the  children  of  Israel  shall 
he  turn  to  the  Lord  their  God. 

17  And  he  shall  go  before  him  in  the  spirit 
and  power  of  Elias,  to  turn  the  hearts  of  the 
fathers  to  the  children,  and  the  disobedient 
to  the  wisdom  of  the  just;  to  make  ready  a 
people  prepared  for  the  Lord. 

18  And  Zacharias  said  unto  the  angel. 
Whereby  shall  I know  this?  for  I am  an  old 
man,  and  my  wife  well  stricken  in  years. 

19  And  the  angel  answering*  said  unto  him, 
I am  Gabriel,  that  stand  in  the  presence  of 
God;  and  am  sent  to  speak  unto  thee,  and 
to  shew  thee  these  glad  tidings. 

50  And,  behold,  thou  shalt  be  dumb,  and  not 
able  to  speak,  until  the  day  that  these  things 
shall  be  performed,  because  thou  believest 
not  my  words,  which  shall  be  fulfilled  in 
their  season. 

51  And  the  people  waited  for  Zacharias, 
and  marvelled  that  he  tarried  so  long  in  the 
temple. 

33  And  when  he  came  out,  he  could  not 
speak  unto  them : and  they  perceived  that 
he  had  seen  a vision  in  the  temple ; for  he 
beckoned  unto  them,  and  remained  speech- 
less. 

33  And  it  came  to  pass,  that,  as  soon  as  the 
days  of  his  ministration  were  accomplished, 
he  departed  to  his  own  house. 

34  And  after  those  days  his  wife  Elisabeth 
conceived,  and  hid  herself  five  months,  say- 
ing, 

35  Thus  hath  the  Lord  dealt  with  me  in  the 
days  wherein  he  looked  on  me,  to  take  away 
my  reproach  among  men. 

36  And  in  the  sixth  month  the  angel  Gabriel 
was  sent  from  God  unto  a city  of  Galilee, 
named  Nazareth, 

37  To  a virgin  espoused  to  a man  whose 
name  was  Joseph,  of  the  house  of  David; 
and  the  virgin’s  name  was  Mary. 

38  And  the  angel  came  in  unto  her,  and 
said.  Hail,  thou  that  art  highly  favoured,  the 
Lord  is  with  thee : blessed  art  thou  among 
women. 

39  And  when  she  saw  him,  she  was  troubled 
at  his  saying,  and  cast  in  her  mind  what 
manner  of  salutation  this  should  be. 

30  And  the  angel  said  unto  her.  Fear  not, 
Mary;  for  thou  hast  found  favour  with 
God. 

31  And,  behold,  thou  shalt  conceive  in  thy 
womb,  and  bring  forth  a son,  and  shalt  call 
his  name  JESUS. 

33  He  shall  be  great,  and  shall  be  called  the 


Son  of  the  Highest ; and  the  Lord  God  shall 
give  unto  him  the  throne  of  his  father  Da- 
vid : 

33  And  he  shall  reign  over  the  house  of  Ja- 
cob for  ever;  and  of  his  kingdom  there  shall 
be  no  end. 

34  Then  said  Mary  unto  the  angel.  How 
shall  this  be,  seeing  I know  not  a man  ? 

35  And  the  angel  answered  and  said  unto 
her.  The  Holy  Ghost  shall  come  upon  thee, 
and  the  power  of  the  Highest  shall  over- 
shadow thee : therefore  also  that  holy  thing 
which  shall  be  born  of  thee  shall  be  called 
the  Son  of  God. 

36  And,  behold,  thy  cousin  Elisabeth,  she 
hath  also  conceived  a son  in  her  old  age; 
and  this  is  the  sixth  month  with  her,  who 
was  called  barren. 

37  For  with  God  nothing  shall  be  impossi- 
ble. 

38  And  Mary  said.  Behold  the  handmaid  of 
the  Lord;  be  it  unto  me  according  to  thy 
word.  And  the  angel  departed  from  her. 

39  And  Mary  arose  in  those  days,  and  went 
into  the  hill  country  with  haste,  into  a city 
of  Juda; 

40  And  entered  into  the  house  of  Zacharias, 
and  saluted  Elisabeth. 

41  And  it  came  to  pass,  that,  when  Elisa- 
beth heard  the  salutation  of  Mary,  the  babe 
leaped  in  her  womb ; and  Elisabeth  was  filled 
with  the  Holy  Ghost : 

43  And  she  spake  out  with  a loud  voice,  and 
said.  Blessed  art  thou  among  women,  and 
blessed  is  the  fruit  of  thy  womb. 

43  And  whence  is  this  to  me,  that  the  moth- 
er of  my  Lord  should  come  to  me? 

44  For,  lo,  as  soon  as  the  voice  of  thy  salu- 
tation sounded  in  mine  ears,  the  babe  leaped 
in  my  womb  for  joy. 

45  And  blessed  is  she  that  believed : for 
there  shall  be  a performance  of  those  things 
which  were  told  her  from  the  Lord. 

46  And  Mary  said.  My  soul  doth  magnify 
the  Lord, 

47  And  my  spirit  hath  rejoiced  in  God  my 
Saviour. 

48  For  he  hath  regarded  the  low  estate  of 
his  handmaiden:  for,  behold,  from  hence- 
forth all  generations  shall  call  me  blessed. 

49  For  he  that  is  mighty  hath  done  to  me 
great  things;  and  holy  is  his  name. 

50  And  his  mercy  is  on  them  that  fear  him 
from  generation  to  generation. 

51  He  hath  shewed  strength  with  his  arm ; 
he  hath  scattered  the  proud  in  the  imagina- 
tion of  their  hearts. 

53  He  hath  put  down  the  mighty  from  their 
seats,  and  exalted  them  of  low  degree. 

53  He  hath  filled  the  hungry  with  good 
things;  and  the  rich  he  hath  sent  empty 
away. 

54  He  hath  holpen  his  servant  Israel,  in  re- 
membrance of  his  mercy ; 

55  As  he  spake  to  our  fathers,  to  Abraham, 
and  to  his  seed  for  ever. 

56  And  Mary  abode  with  her  about  three 
months,  and  returned  to  her  own  house. 

57  Now  Elisabeth’s  full  time  came  that  she 
should  be  delivered ; and  she  brought  forth 
a son. 

58  And  her  neighbours  and  her  cousins 
heard  how  the  Lord  had  shewed  great  mer= 
cy  upon  her ; and  they  rejoiced  with  her. 


Prophecy  of  ZachariaSc  ST.  LUKE,  II. 

59  And  it  came  to  pass,  that  on  the  eighth 

da5’^  they  came  to  circumcise  the  child ; and 
they  called  him  Zacharias,  after  the  name  ot 
his  father.  ^ , 

60  And  his  mother  answered  and  said,  JSot 
so;  but  he  shall  be  called  John. 

61  And  they  said  unto  her.  There  is  none  of 
thy  kindred  that  is  called  by  this  name. 

62  And  they  made  signs  to  his  father,  how 
be  would  have  him  called. 

63  And  he  asked  for  a writing  table,  and 
wrote,  saying,  His  name  is  John.  And  they 
marvelled  all. 

64  And  his  mouth  was  opened  immediately, 

and  his  tongue  loosed,  and  he  spake,  and 
praised  God.  ^ ^ , 

65  And  fear  came  on  all  that  dwelt  round 
about  them:  and  all  these  sayings  were 
noised  abroad  throughout  all  the  hill  coun- 

^66  And^alf  they  that  heard  them  laid  them 
up  in  their  hearts,  saying.  What  manner  of 
child  shall  this  be!  And  the  hand  of  the 
Lord  was  with  him.  _ 

67  And  his  father  Zacharias  was  filled  with 
the  Holy  Ghost,  and  prophesied,  saying, 

68  Blessed  he  the  Lord  God  of  Israel ; tor  he 
hath  visited  and  redeemed  his  people, 

69  And  hath  raised  up  a horn  of  salyation 
for  us  in  the  house  of  his  servant  David;* 

70  As  he  spake  by  the  mouth  of  his  holy 

prophets,  which  have  been  since  the  world 
began : , ^ 

71  That  we  should  be  saved  from  our  ene- 
mies, and  from  the  hand  of  all  that  hate  us ; 

72  To  perform  the  mercy  promised  to  our 
fathers,  and  to  remember  his  holy  covenant ; 

73  The  oath  which  he  sware  to  our  father 

Abraham,  , ^ ^ ^ 

74  That  he  would  grant  unto  us,  that  we, 
being  delivered  out  of  the  hand  of  our  ene- 
mies, might  serve  him  without  fear, 

75  In  holiness  and  righteousness  before 
him,  all  the  days  of  our  life. 

76  And  thou,  child,  shalt  be  called  the 
prophet  of  the  Highest : for  thou  shalt  go 
before  the  face  of  the  Lord  to  prepare  his 

77^0  give  knowledge  of  salvation  unto  his 
people  by  the  remission  ot  their  sins, 

78  Through  the  tender  mercy  of  our  God; 

whereby  the  dayspring  from  on  high  hath 
visited  us,  . , 

79  To  give  light  to  them  that  sit  in  darkness 
and  in  the  shadow  of  death,  to  guide  our  feet 
into  the  way  of  peace. 

80  And  the  child  grew,  and  waxed  strong  in 
spirit,  and  was  in  the  deserts  till  the  day  ot 
his  shewing  unto  Israel. 

CHAPTER  II. 

' The  Roman  empire  taxed. 

AND  it  came  to  pass  in  those  days,  that 
J\.  there  went  out  a decree  from  Cesar  Au- 
gustus, that  all  the  world  should  be  taxed. 

2 {And  this  taxing  was  first  made  when  Cy- 

renius  was  governor  of  Syria.)  . 

3 And  all  went  to  be  taxed,  every  one  into 

his  own  city.  ^ 

4 And  Joseph  also  went  up  from  Galilee, 
out  of  the  city  of  Nazareth,  into  Judea, 
unto  the  city  of  David,  which  is  called  Beth- 
lehem, (because  he  was  of  the  house  and 
-imeage  of  David,) 


The  birth  of  Christ. 

5 To  be  taxed  with  Mary  his  espoused  wife, 
being  great  with  child. 

6 And  so  it  was,  that,  while  they  were  there, 
the  days  were  accomplished  that  she  should 
be  delivered. 

7 And  she  brought  forth  her  firstborn  son, 
and  wrapped  him  in  swaddling  clothes,  and 
laid  him  in  a manger ; because  there  was  no 
room  for  them  in  the  inn. 

8 And  there  were  in  the  same  country 
shepherds  abiding  in  the  field,  keeping 
watch  over  their  fiock  by  night. 

9 And,  lo,  the  angel  of  the  Lord  came  upon 
them,  and  the  glory  of  the  Lord  shone  round 
about  them ; and  they  were  sore  afraid. 

10  And  the  angel  said  unto  them.  Fear  not : 
for,  behold,  I bring  you  good  tidings  of  great 
joy,  which  shall  be  to  all  people. 

11  For  unto  you  is  born  this  day  in  the  city 
of  David  a Saviour,  which  is  Christ  the  Lord. 

12  And  this  shall  he  a sign  unto  you  ; Ye 
shall  find  the  babe  wrapped  in  swaddling 
clothes,  lying  in  a manger. 

13  And  suddenly  there  was  with  the  angel 

a multitude  of  the  heavenly  host  praising 
God,  and  saying,  , , . , ^ ^ , 

14  Glory  to  God  in  the  highest,  and  on  earth 
peace,  good  will  toward  men. 

15  And  it  came  to  pass,  as  the  angels  were 
gone  away  from  them  into  heaven,  the 
shepherds  said  one  to  another.  Let  us  now 
go  even  unto  Bethlehem,  and  see  this  thing 
which  is  come  to  pass,  which  the  Lord  hath 
made  known  unto  us. 

16  And  they  came  with  haste,  and  found 

Mary  and  Joseph,  and  the  babe  lying  in  a 
manger.  , 

17  And  when  they  had  seen  it,  they  made 

known  abroad  the  saying  which  was  told 
them  concerning  this  child.  . 

18  And  all  they  that  heard  it  wondered  at 

those  things  which  were  told  them  by- the 
shepherds.  , , 

19  But  Mary  kept  all  these  things,  and  pon- 
dered them  in  her  heart.  , , . • 

20  And  the  shepherds  returned,  glorifying 
and  praising  God  for  all  the  things  that  they 
had  heard  and  seen,  as  it  was  told  unto  th^m. 

21  And  when  eight  days  were  accomplished 
for  the  circumcising  of  the  child,  his  imme 
was  called  JESUS,  which  was  so  named  of  the 
angel  before  he  was  conceived  in  the  womb. 

22  And  when  the  days  of  her  purification 

according  to  the  law  of  Moses  were  accom- 
plished, they  brought  him  to  Jerusalem,  to 
present  him  to  the  Lord ; « t ^ 

23  (As  it  is  written  in  the  law  of  ’ ■ 

Every  male  that  openeth  the  womb  shall  be 
called  holy  to  the  Lord ;) 

24  And  to  offer  a sacrifice  according  to  that 
which  is  said  in  the  law  of  the  Lord,  A pair 
of  turtledoves,  or  two  young  pigeons. 

25  And,  behold,  there  was  a man  in  Jerusa- 
lem, whose  name  was  Simeon ; and  tlm  same 
man  was  just  and  devout,  waiting 
consolation  of  Israel:  and  the  Holy  Ghost 
was  upon  him. 

26  And  it  was  revealed  unto  him  by  the 
Holy  Ghost,  that  he  should  not  see  death, 
before  he  had  seen  the  Loi'd’s  Christ. 

27  And  he  came  by  the  Spirit  into  the  tem- 
ple: and  when  the  parents  brought  in  the 
child  Jesus,  to  do  for  him  after  the  custom 
of  the  law, 


( 


Simeon  and  Anna  prophesy o 


ST.  LUKE,  m. 


The  preaching  of  Jofm^ 


38  Then  took  he  him  up  in  his  arms,  and 
blessed  God,  and  said, 

39  Lord,  now  lettest  thou  thy  servant  de- 
part in  peace,  according  to  thy  word: 

30  For  mine  eyes  have  seen  thy  salvation, 

31  Which  thou  hast  prepared  before  the 
face  of  all  people; 

33  A light  to  lighten  the  Gentiles,  and  the 
glory  of  thy  people  Israel. 

33  And  Joseph  and  his  mother  marvelled  at 
those  things  which  were  spoken  of  him. 

34  And  Simeon  blessed  them,  and  said  unto 
Mary  his  mother.  Behold,  this  child  is  set  for 
the  fall  and  rising  again  of  many  in  Israel; 
and  for  a sign  which  shall  be  spoken  against ; 

35  (Yea,  a sword  shall  pierce  through  thy 
own  soul  also ;)  that  the  thoughts  of  many 
hearts  may  be  revealed. 

36  And  there  was  one  Anna,  a prophetess, 
the  daughter  of  Phanuel,  of  the  tribe  of 
Aser : she  was  of  a great  age,  and  had  lived 
with  a husband  seven  years  from  her  vir- 
ginity ; 

37  And  she  was  a widow  of  about  fourscore 
and  four  years,  which  departed  not  from 
the  temple,  but  served  God  with  fastings 
and  prayers  night  and  day. 

38  And  she  coming  in  that  instant  gave 
thanks  likewise  unto  the  Lord,  and  spake 
of  him  to  all  them  that  looked  for  redemp- 
tion in  Jerusalem. 

39  And  when  they  had  performed  all  things 
according  to  the  law  of  the  Lord,  they  re- 
turned into  Galilee,  to  their  own  city  Naza- 
reth. 

40  And  the  child  grew,  and  waxed  strong  in 
spirit,  filled  with  wisdom ; and  the  grace  of 
God  was  upon  him. 

41  Now  his  parents  went  to  Jerusalem 
every  year  at  the  feast  of  the  passover. 

43  And  when  he  was  twelve  years  old,  they 
went  up  to  Jerusalem  after  the  custom  of 
the  feast. 

43  And  when  they  had  fulfilled  the  days,  as 
they  returned,  the  child  Jesus  tarried  be- 
hind in  Jerusalem;  and  Joseph  and  his 
mother  knew  not  of  it. 

44  But  they,  supposing  him  to  have  been  in 
the  company,  went  a day’s  journey;  and 
they  sought  him  among  their  kinsfolk  and 
acquaintance. 

45  And  when  they  found  him  not,  they 
turned  back  again  to  Jerusalem,  seeking 
him. 

46  And  it  came  to  pass,  that  after  three 
days  they  found  him  in  the  temple,  sitting 
in  the  ‘ midst  of  the  doctors,  both  hearing 
them,  and  asking  them  questions. 

47  And  all  that  heard  him  were  astonished 
at  his  understanding  and  answers. 

48  And  when  they  saw  him,  they  were 
amazed : and  his  mother  said  unto  him.  Son, 
why  hast  thou  thus  dealt  with  us?  behold, 
thy  father  and  I have  sought  thee  sorrow- 
ing. 

49  And  he  said  unto  them.  How  is  it  that  ye 
sought  me?  wist  ye  not  that  I must  be 
about  my  Father’s  business? 

50  And  they  understood  not  the  saying 
which  he  spake  unto  them. 

51  And  he  went  down  with  them,  and  came 
to  Nazareth,  and  was  subject  unto  them: 
but  his  mother  kept  all  these  sayings  in  her 
heart. 


53  And  Jesus  increased  in  wisdom  and  stat- , 
ure,  and  in  favour  with  God  and  man.  / 

CHAPTER  III. 

John's  preaching  and  baptism. 


Galilee,  and  his  brother  Philip  tetrarch  of 
Iturea  and  of  the  region  of  Trachonitis,  and 
Lysanias  the  tetrarch  of  Abilene, 

3  Annas  and  Caiaphas  being  the  high 
priests,  the  word  of  God  came  unto  John 
the  son  of  Zacharias  in  the  wilderness. 

3 And  he  came  into  all  the  country  about 
Jordan,  preaching  the  baptism  of  repent- 
ance for  the  remission  of  sins; 

4 As  it  is  written  in  the  book  of  the  words 
of  Esaias  the  prophet,  saying.  The  voice  of 
one  crying  in  the  wilderness.  Prepare  ye  the 
way  of  the  Lord,  make  his  paths  straight. 

5 Every  valley  shall  be  filled,  and  every 
mountain  and  hill  shall  be  brought  low ; and 
the  crooked  shall  be  made  straight,  and  the 
rough  ways  shall  be  made  smooth ; 

6 And  all  flesh  shall  see  the  salvation  of  n- 1 

God.  ‘ * 

7 Then  said  he  to  the  multitude  that  came 
forth  to  be  baptized  of  him,  O generation  of 
vipers,  who  hath  warned  you  to  flee  from 
the  wrath  to  come? 

8 Bring  forth  therefore  fruits  worthy  of  re- 
pentance, and  begin  not  to  say  within  your- 
selves, We  have  Abraham  to  our  father : for 
I say  unto  you.  That  God  is  able  of  these 
stones  to  raise  up  children  unto  Abraham. 

9 And  now  also  the  axe  is  laid  unto  the 
root  of  the  trees:  every  tree  therefore 
which  bringeth  not  forth  good  fruit  is  hewn 
down,  and  cast  into  the  fire. 

10  And  the  people  asked  him,  saying.  What 
shall  we  do  then  ? 

11  He  answereth  and  saith  unto  them.  He 
that  hath  two  coats,  let  him  impart  to  him 
that  hath  none ; and  he  that  hath  meat,  let 
him  do  likewise. 

13  Then  came  also  publicans  to  be  baptized,, 
and  said  unto  him.  Master,  what  shall  we  do  ? 

13  And  he  said  unto  them.  Exact  no  more 
than  that  which  is  appointed  you. 

14  And  the  soldiers  likewise  demanded  of 
him,  saying.  And  what  shall  we  do  ? And  he 
said  unto  them.  Do  violence  to  no  man,  nei- 
ther accuse  any  falsely ; and  be  content  with 
your  wages. 

15  And  as  the  people  were  in  expectation, 
and  all  men  mused  in  their  hearts  of  John, 
whether  he  were  the  Christ,  or  not ; 

16  John  answered,  saying  unto  them  all,  I 
indeed  baptize  you  with  water;  but  one 
mightier  than  I cometh,  the  latchet  of  whose 
shoes  I am  not  worthy  to  unloose : he  shall 
baptize  you  with  the  Holy  Ghost  and  with 
fire: 

17  Whose  fan  is  in  his  hand,  and  he  will 

thoroughly  purge  his  floor,  and  will  gather  i- 
the  wheat  into  his  garner ; but  the  chaff  he  le 
will  burn  with  fire  unquenchable.  le 

18  And  many  other  things  in  his  exhortation  s- 

preached  he  unto  the  people.  )f 

19  But  Herod  the  tetrarch,  being  reproved 
by  him  for  Herodias  his  brother  Philip’s 
wife,  and  for  all  the  evils  which  Herod  had 
done. 


661 


ST.  LUKE,  IV 


The  geneaiLGoy  Of  ChrM,. 

SO  Added  yet  this  above  all,  that  he  shut  up 
John  in  prison.  ^ a 

31  Now  when  all  the  people  were  baptized, 
it  came  to  pass,  that  Jesus  also  being 
baptized,  and  praying,  the  heaven  was 

^^^^nd  the  Holy  Ghost  descended  in  a 
bodily  shape  like  a dove  upon  him,  a^  a 
voice  came  from  heaven,  which  said.  Thou 
art  my  beloved  Son;  in  thee  I am  well 

^33  And*  Jesus  himself  began  to  be  about 
thirty  years  of  age,  being  (as  was  supposed) 
the  son  of  Joseph,  which  was  the  son  of 

^4  Which  was  the  son  of  Matthat,  which  was 
the  son  of  Levi,  which  was  the  son  of  Melchi, 
which  was  the  son  of  Janna,  which  was  the 
SOyi/  of  JoSGpll? 

35  Which  was  the  son  of  Mattathip,  which 

was  the  son  of  Amos,  which  was  the  son  of 
Naum,  which  was  the  son  of  Esli,  which  was 
t/ie  soil  of  Nagge,  i,. 

36  Which  was  the  son  of  Maath,  which  was 
the  son  of  Mattathias,  which  was  the  son  ot 
Semei,  which  was  the  son  of  Joseph,  which 
was  the  son  of  Juda, 

37  Which  was  the  son  of  Joanna,  which  was 

the  son  of  Rhesa,  which  was  the  son  of  2ior9b- 
abel,  which  was  the  son  of  Salathiel,  which 
was  the  son  of  Neri,  . 

38  Which  was  the  son  of  Melchi,  which  was 
the  son  of  Addi,  which  was  the  son  of  Cosam, 
which  was  the  son  of  Elmodam,  which  was 
the  son  of  Er, 

39  Which  was  the  son  of  Jose,  which  was 
the  son  of  Eliezer,  which  was  the  son  or  Jo- 
rim,  which  was  the  son  of  Matthat,  which 
was  the  son  of  Levi, 

30  Which  was  the  son  of  Simeon,  which  was 

the  son  of  Juda,  which  was  the  son  of  Joseph, 
which  was  the  son  of  Jonan,  which  was  the 
son  of  Eliakim,  „ , i,-  i 

31  Which  was  the  son  of  Melea,  which  was 
the  son  of  Menan,  which  was  the  son  of  Mat- 
tatha,  which  was  the  son  of  Nathan,  which 
was  the  son  of  David, 

33  Which  was  the  son  of  Jesse,  which  was 
the  son  of  Obed,  which  was  the  son  of  Booz^ 

■ which  was  the  son  of  Salmon,  which  was  the 
son  of  Naasson,  ^ ^ 

33  Which  was  the  son  of  Ammadab,  which 

was  the  son  of  Aram,  which  was  the  son  of 
Esrom,  which  was  the  son  of  Phares,  which 
was  the  son  of  Juda,  uvi. 

34  Which  was  the  son  of  Jacob,  which  was 
the  son  of  Isaac,  which  was  the  son  of  Abra- 
ham, which  was  the  son  of  Thara,  which  was 
the  son  of  Nachor, 

35  Which  was  the  son  of  Saruch,  which  was 

the  son  of  Ragau,  which  was  the  son  9f  Pha- 
lec,  which  was  the  son  of  Heber,  which  was 
the  son  of  Sala,  „ . i,* 

36  Which  was  the  son  of  Cainan,  ’^bich  was 
the  son  of  Arphaxad,  which  was  the  son  of 
Sem,  which  was  the  son  of  Noe,  which  was 
the  son  of  Lamech,  ^ 

37  Which  was  the  son  of  Mathusala,  which 

was  the  son  of  Enoch,  which  was  the  son  of 
Jared,  which  was  the  son  of  Maleleel,  which 
was  the  son  of  Cainan,  r.- 

38  Which  was  the  son  of  Enos,  which  was 
the  son  of  Seth,  which  was  the  son  of  Adam, 
which  was  the  son  of  God. 


' Ofwist  is  tempted. 
CHAPTER  IV. 

Christ’s  temptation  and  victory. 

AND  Jesus  being  full  of  the  Holy  Ghost 
j[\.  returned  from  Jordan,  and  was  led  by 
the  Spirit  into  the  wilderness, 

3 Being  forty  days  tempted  of  the  devil. 
And  in  those  days  he  did  eat  nothing : and 
when  they  were  ended,  he  afterward  hun- 
STGrcd* 

3 And  the  devil  said  unto  him.  If  thou  be 

the  Son  of  God,  command  this  stone  that  it 
be  made  bread.  , 

4 And  Jesus  answered  him,  saying.  It  is 
written,  That  man  shall  not  live  by  bread 
alone,  but  by  every  word  of  God. 

5 And  the  devil,  taking  him  up  into  a high 
mountain,  shewed  unto  him  ail  the  king- 
doms of  the  world  in  a moment  of  tune 

6 And  the  devil  said  unto  him,  All  this 
power  will  I give  thee,  and  the  glory  of 
them : for  that  is  delivered  unto  me ; and  to 

whomsoever  I will,  I give  it. 

7 If  thou  therefore  wilt  worship  me,  ail 

shall  be  thine.  ^ ^ ^ . 

8 And  Jesus  answered  and  said  unto  him, 
Get  thee  behind  me,  Satan : f 9^  it  is  written, 
Thou  shalt  worship  the  Lord  thy  God,  and 
him  only  shalt  thou  serve. 

9 And  he  brought  him  to  Jerusalem,  and 
set  him  on  a pinnacle  of  the  temple,  aim 
said  unto  him.  If  thou  be  the  Son  of  God, 
cast  thyself  down  from  hence : 

10  For  it  is  written.  He  shall  give  his  angels 
charge  over  thee,  to  keep  thee : 

11  And  in  their  hands  they  shall  bear  thee 

up,  lest  at  any  time  thou  dash  thy  toot 
against  a stone.  . 

13  And  Jesus  answering  said  unto  bim.  It 
is  said.  Thou  shalt  not  tempt  the  Lord  thy 

^3^nd  when  the  devil  had  ended  all  the 
temptation,  he  departed  from  him  tor  a sea- 

^14^t  And  Jesus  returned  in  the  power  of  the 
Spirit  into  Galilee:  and  there  went  out  a 
fame  of  him  through  all  the  region  round 

^15^ And  he  taught  in  their  synagogues, 
being  glorified  of  all.  .. 

16  1 And  he  came  to  Nazareth,  where  he 

had  been  brought  up : and,  as  his  custom 
was,  he  went  into  the  synagogue  on  the 
sabbath  day,  and  stood  up  for  ,, 

17  And  there  was  delivered  unt9  him  the 
book  of  the  prophet  Esaias.  And  when  he 
had  opened  the.  book,  he  found  the  place 
where  it  was  written, 

18  The  Spirit  of  the  Lord  upon  me,  be^ 
cause  he  hath  anointed  me 

gospel  to  the  poor;  he  hath  sent  me  to  heal 
t^he  brokenhearted,  to  preach 
the  captives,  and  recovering  of  sight  to  the 
blind,  to  set  at  liberty  them  that  are  brmsed, 

19  To  preach  the  acceptable  year  of  the 

^20  And  he  closed  the  hook,  and  he  gave  it 
again  to  the  minister,  and  sat  down.  And 
the  eyes  of  all  them  that  were  in  the  syna- 
gogue were  fastened  on  him.  ^ 

31  And  he  began  to  say  unto  them.  This  day 
is  this  Scripture  fulfilled  in  /ars. 

33  And  all  bare  him  witness,  and  wondered 
at  the  gracious  words  which  proceeded  out 


Be  casteth  out  a deviL 

And  they  said.  Is  not  this  Jo- 


of  his  mouth, 
seph’sson? 

33  And  he  said  unto  them,  Ye  will  surely 
say  unto  me  this  T)i*overb,  Physician,  heal 
thyselt : whatsoever  we  have  heard  done  in 
Capernaum,  do  also  here  in  thy  country. 

34  And  he  said,  Verily  I say  unto  you,  No 
prophet  is  accepted  in  his  own  country. 

35  But  I tell  you  of  a truth,  rnany  widows 
were  in  Israel  in  the  days  of  Elias,  when  the 
heaven  was  shut  up  three  years  and  six 
months,  when  great  famine  was  throughout 
all  the  land ; 

36  But  unto  none  of  them  was  Elias  sent, 
save  unto  Sarepta,  a city  of  Sidon,  unto  a 
woman  that  was  a widow. 

37  And  many  lepers  were  in  Israel  in  the 
time  of  Eliseus  the  prophet;  and  none  of 
them  was  cleansed,  saving  Naaman  the  Syr- 
ian. 

38  And  all  they  in  the  synagogue,  when 
they  heard  these  things,  were  filled  with 
wrath, 

39  And  rose  up,  and  thrust  him  out  of  the 
city,  and  led  him  unto  the  brow  of  the  hill 
whereon  their  city  was  built,  that  they 
might  cast  him  down  headlong. 

30  But  he,  passing  through  the  midst  of 
them,  went  his  way, 

31  And  came  down  to  Capernaum,  a city  of 
Galilee,  and  taught  them  on  the  sabbath 
days. 

33  And  they  were  astonished  at  his  doc- 
trine : for  his  word  was  with  power. 

33  ^ And  in  the  synagogue  there  was  a man, 
which  had  a spirit  of  an  unclean  devil,  and 
cried  out  with  a loud  voice, 

34  Saying,  Let  us  alone ; what  have  we  to 
do  with  thee,  thou  Jesus  of  Nazareth?  art 
thou  come  to  destroy  us  ? I know  thee  who 
thou  art ; the  Holy  One  of  God. 

35  And  Jesus  rebuked  him,  saying,  Hold 
thy  peace,  and  come  out  of  him.  And  when 
the  devil  had  thrown  him  in  the  midst,  he 
came  out  of  him,  and  hurt  him  not. 

36  And  they  were  all  amazed,  and  spake 
among  themselves,  saying.  What  a word  is 
this ! for  with  authority  and  power  he  com- 
mandeth  the  unclean  spirits,  and  they  come 
out. 

37  And  the  fame  of  him  went  out  into  every 
place  of  the  country  round  about. 

38 1 And  he  arose  out  of  the  synagogue,  and 
entered  into  Simon’s  house.  And  Simon’s 
wife’s  mother  was  taken  with  a great  fever ; 
and  they  besought  him  for  her. 

39  And  he  stood  over  her,  and  rebuked  the 
fever ; and  it  left  her : and  immediately  she 
arose  and  ministered  unto  them. 

40 1 Now  when  the  sun  was  setting,  all  they 
that  had  any  sick  with  divers  diseases 
brought  them  unto  him;  and  he  laid  his 
hands  on  every  one  of  them,  and  healed 
them. 

41  And  devils  also  came  out  of  many,  cry- 
ing out,  and  saying.  Thou  art  Christ  the  Son 
of  God.  And  he  rebuking  them  suffered 
them  not  to  speak : for  they  knew  that  he 
was  Christ. 

43  And  when  it  was  day,  he  departed  and 
went  into  a desert  place : and  the  people 
sought  him,  and  came  unto  him,  and  stayed 
him,  that  he  should  not  depart  from  them. 
43  And  he  said  unto  them,  I must  preach 


ST.  LORE,  V.  MWacuUms  draught  of 

the  kingdom  of  God  to  other  cities  also ; for 
therefore  am  I sent. 

44  And  he  preached  in  the  synagogues  of 
Galilee. 

CHAPTER  V. 

A rwiraculous  draught  of  fishes. 


AND  it  came  to  pass,  that,  as  the  people 
J\.  pressed  upon  him  to  hear  the  word  of 
God,  he  stood  by  the  lake  of  Gennesaret, 

3  And  saw  two  ships  standing  by  the  lake : 
but  the  fishermen  were  gone  out  of  them, 
and  were  washing  their  nets. 

3 And  he  entered  into  one  of  the  ships, 
which  was  Simon’s,  and  prayed  him  that  he 
would  thrust  out  a little  from  the  land. 
And  he  sat  down,  and  taught  the  people  out 
of  the  ship. 

4 Now  when  he  had  left  speaking,  he  said 
unto  Simon,  Launch  out  into  the  deep,  and 
let  down  your  nets  for  a draught. 

5 And  Simon  answering  said  unto  him. 
Master,  we  have  toiled  all  the  night,  and 
have  taken  nothing:  nevertheless  at  thy 
word  I will  let  down  the  net. 

6 And  when  they  had  this  done,  they  in- 
closed a great  multitude  of  fishes ; and  their 
net  brake. 

7 And  they  beckoned  unto  their  partners, 
which  were  in  the  other  ship,  that  they 
should  come  and  help  them.  And  they  came, 
and  filled  both  the  ships,  so  that  they  began 
to  sink. 

8 When  Simon  Peter  saw  it,  he  fell  down  at 
Jesus’  knees,  saying.  Depart  from  me ; for  I 
am  a sinful  man,  O Lord. 

9 For  he  was  astonished,  and  all  that  were 
with  him,  at  the  draught  of  the  fishes  which 
they  had  taken : 

10  And  so  was  also  James,  and  John,  the 
sons  of  Zebedee,  which  were  partners  with 
Simon.  And  Jesus  said  unto  Simon,  Fear 
not ; from  henceforth  thou  shalt  catch  men. 

11  And  when  they  had  brought  their  ships 
to  land,  they  forsook  all,  and  followed  him. 

13  t And  it  came  to  pass,  when  he  was  in  a 
certain  city,  behold  a man  full  of  leprosy ; 
who  seeing  Jesus  fell  on  his  face,  and  be- 
sought him,  saying.  Lord,  if  thou  wilt,  thou 
canst  make  me  clean. 

13  And  he  put  forth  his  hand,  and  touched 
him,  saying,  I will : be  thou  clean.  And  im- 
mediately the  leprosy  departed  from  him.. 

14  And  he  charged  him  to  tell  no  man : but 
go,  and  shew  thyself  to  the  priest,  and  offer 
for  thy  cleansing,  according  as  Moses  com- 
manded, for  a testimony  unto  them. 

15  But  so  much  the  more  went  there  a fame 
abroad  of  him : and  great  multitudes  came 
together  to  hear,  and  to  be  healed  by  him  of 
their  infirmities. 

16 1 And  he  withdrew  himself  into  the  wil- 
derness, and  prayed. 

17  And  it  came  to  pass  on  a certain  day,  as 
he  was  teaching,  that  there  were  Pharisees 
and  doctors  of  the  law  sitting  by,  which 
were  come  out  of  every  town  of  Galilee, 
and  Judea,  and  Jerusalem : and  the  power 
of  the  Lord  was  present  to  heal  them. 

18  ^ And,  behold,  men  brought  in  a bed  a 
man  which  was  taken  with  a palsy : and  they 
sought  means  to  bring  him  in,  and  to  lay  him 
before  him. 

19  And  when  they  could  not  find  by  what 

663 


Christ  excuseth  his  disciples,  ST.  LU^ 

way  they  might  bring  him  in  because  of  the 
multitude,  they  went  upon  the  housetop, 
and  let  him  down  through  the  tiling  with 
his  couch  into  the  midst  before  Jesus. 

20  And  when  he  saw  their  faith,  he  said 
unto  him,  Man,  thy  sins  are  forgiven  thee. 

21  And  the  scribes  and  the  Pharisees  began 

to  reason,  saying.  Who  is  this  which  speak- 
eth  blasphemies?  Who  can  forgive  sins, 
but  God  alone?  ^ 

22  But  when  Jesus  perceived  their  thoughts, 
he  answering  said  unto  them.  What  reason 
ye  in  your  hearts  ? 

23  Whether  is  easier,  to  say.  Thy  sins  be 
forgiven  thee;  or  to  say,  Kise  up  and  walk? 

21  But  that  ye  may  know  that  the  Son  of 
man  bath  power  upon  earth  to  forgive  sins, 
(he  said  unto  the  sick  of  the  palsy,)  I say  un- 
to thee.  Arise,  and  take  up  thy  couch,  and 
go  into  thine  house. 

25  And  immediately  he  rose  up  before 
them,  and  took  up  that  whereon  he  lay,  and 
departed  to  his  own  house,  glorifying  God. 

26  And  they  were  all  amazed,  and  they  glo- 
rified God,  and  were  filled  with  fear,  saying. 
We  have  seen  strange  things  to  day. 

27  t And  after  these  things  he  went  forth, 

and  saw  a publican,  named  Levi,  sitting  at 
the  receipt  of  custom:  and  he  said  unto 
him.  Follow  me.  , . „ 

28  And  he  left  all,  rose  up,  and  followed 

him.  „ ^ . 1 . 

29  And  Levi  made  him  a great  feast  in  his 
own  house : and  there  was  a great  company 
of  publicans  and  of  others  that  sat  down 
v/ith  them. 

30  But  their  scribes  and  Pharisees  mur- 
mured against  his  disciples,  saying.  Why  do 
ye  eat  and  drink  with  publicans  and  sinners  ? 

* 31  And  Jesus  answering  said  unto  them. 
They  that  are  whole  need  not  a physician ; 
but  they  that  are  sick. 

32  I came  not  to  call  the  righteous,  but  sin- 
ners to  repentance. 

33  1 And  they  said  unto  him.  Why  do  the 
disciples  of  John  fast  often,  and  make  pray- 
ers, and  likewise  the  disciples  of  the  Phari- 
sees ; but  thine  eat  and  drink? 

34  And  he  said  unto  them,  Can  ye  make  the 

children  of  the  bridechamber  fast,  while  the 
bridegroom  is  with  them  ? , . 

35  But  the  days  will  come,  when  the  bride- 
groom shall  be  taken  away  from  them,  and 
then  shall  they  fast  in  those  days. 

36  1 And  he  spake  also  a parable  unto 
them;  Nb  man  putteth  a piece  of  a new 
garment  upon  an  old;  if  otherwise,  then 
both  the  new  maketh  a rent,  and  the  piece 
that  was  taUen  out  of  the  new  agreeth  not 
with  the  old. 

37  And  no  man  putteth  new  wine  into  old 
bottles;  else  the  new  wine  will  burst  the 
bottles,  and  be  spilled,  and  the  bottles  shall 
perish. 

38  But  new  wine  must  be  put  into  new 
bottles;  and  both  are  preserved. 

39  No  man  also  having  drunk  old  wine 
straightway  desireth  new ; for  he  saith.  The 
old  is  better. 

CHAPTER  YI. 

Christ  chooseth  the  twelve  apostles. 

AND  it  came  to  pass  on  the  second  sabbath 
J\.  after  the  first,  that  he  went  through  the 
664 


:E,  YI.  The  Pharisees  reproved, 

corn  fields;  and  his  disciples  plucked  the 
ears  of  corn,  and  did  eat,  rubbing  them  in 

2 And  certain  of  the  Pharisees  said  unto 
them.  Why  do  ye  that  which  is  not  lawful  to 
do  on  the  sabbath  days? 

3 And  Jesus  answering  them  said.  Have  ye 
not  read  so  much  as  this,  what  David  did, 
when  himself  was  a hungered,  and  they 
which  were  with  him; 

4 How  he  went  into  the  house  of  God,  and 
did  take  and  eat  the  shewbread,  and  gave 
also  to  them  that  were  with  him ; which  it 
is  not  lawful  to  eat  but  for  the  priests  alone  ? 

5 And  he  said  unto  them.  That  the  Son  of 
man  is  Lord  also  of  the  sabbath. 

6 And  it  came  to  pass  also  on  another  sab- 
bath, that  he  entered  into  the  synagogue 
and  taught:  and  there  was  a man  whose 
right  hand  was  withered. 

7 And  the  scribes  and  Pharisees  watched 
him,  whether  he  would  heal  on  the  sabbath 
day;  that  they  might  find  an  accusation 
against  him. 

8 But  he  knew  their  thoughts,  and  said  to 
the  man  which  had  the  withered  hand,  Rise 
up,  and  stand  forth  in  the  midst.  And  he 
arose  and  stood  forth. 

9 Then  said  Jesus  unto  them,  I will  ask  you 

one  thing ; Is  it  lawful  on  the  sabbath  days 
to  do  good,  or  to  do  evil?  to  save  life,  or  to 
destroy  it?  . 

10  And  looking  round  about  upon  them  all, 
he  said  unto  the  man.  Stretch  forth  thy 
hand.  And  he  did  so:  and  his  hand  was 
restored  whole  as  the  other. 

11  And  they  were  filled  with  madness ; and 
communed  one  with  another  what  they 
might  do  to  Jesus. 

12  And  it  came  to  pass  in  those  days,  that 
he  went  out  into  a mountain  to  pray,  and 
continued  all  night  in  prayer  to  God. 

13  1 And  when  it  Avas  day,  he  called  unto 
Mm  his  disciples:  and  of  them  he  chose 
twelve,  whom  also  he  named  apostles: 

14  Simon,  (whom  he  also  named  Peter,)  and 
Andrew  his  brother,  James  and  John,  Philip 
and  Bartholomew, 

15  Matthew  and  Thomas,  James  the  son  of 
Alpheus,  and  Simon  called  Zelotes, 

16  And  Judas  the  brother  of  James,  and  Ju- 
das Iscariot,  which  also  was  the  traitor. 

17  ^ And  he  came  down  with  them,  and 
stood  in  the  plain,  and  the  company  of  his 
disciples,  and  a great  multitude  of  people 
out  of  all  Judea  and,  Jerusalem,  and  from 
the  sea  coast  of  Tyre  and  Sidon,  which  came 
to  hear  him,  and  to  be  healed  of  their  dis- 
18 And  they  that  were  vexed  with  unclean 

spirits : and  they  were  healed.  , ^ ^ 

19  And  the  whole  multitude  sought  to  touch 
him : for  there  went  virtue  out  of  him,  and 
healed  them  all.  , . ^ . . 

20 1 And  he  lifted  up  his  eyes  on  his  disci- 
ples, and  said.  Blessed  be  ye  poor : for  yours 
is  the  kingdom  of  God. 

21  Blessed  are  ye  that  hunger  now : for  ye 
shall  be  filled.  Blessed  are  ye  that  weep 
now : for  ye  shall  laugh.  , „ , ^ 

2^  Blessed  are  ye,  when  men  shall  hate  you, 
and  when  they  shall  separate  you  from  their 
company,  and  shall  reproach  you,  and  cast  out 
your  name  as  evil,  for  the  Son  of  man  s sake. 


Of  loving  our  enemies.  ST.  LUKE,  VII.  TVisdom  of  doing  the  word. 


23  Rejoice  ye  in  that  day,  and  leap  for  joy : 
for,  behold,  your  reward  is  frreat  in  heaven : 
for  in  the  like  manner  did  their  fathers  un- 
to the  prophets. 

24  Rut  woe  unto  you  that  are  rich  I for  ye 
have  received  your  consolation. 

25  Woe  unto  you  that  are  full  I for  ye  shall 
hunger.  Woe  unto  you  that  laugh  now ! for 
ye  shall  mourn  and  weep. 

26  Woe  unto  you,  when  all  men  shall  speak 
well  of  you ! for  so  did  their  fathers  to  the 
false  prophets. 

27  If  But  I say  unto  you  which  hear.  Love 
your  enemies,  do  good  to  them  which  hate 
you, 

28  Bless  them  that  curse  you,  and  pray  for 
them  which  despitefully  use  you. 

29  And  unto  him  that  smiteth  thee  on'the 
one  cheek  offer  also  the  other;  and  him  that 
taketh  away  thy  cloak  forbid  not  to  take  thy 
coat  also. 

30  Give  to  every  man  that  asketh  of  thee ; 
and  of  him  that  taketh  away  thy  goods  ask 
them  not  again. 

31  And  as  ye  would  that  men  should  do  to 
you,  do  ye  also  to  them  likewise. 

32  For  if  ye  love  them  which  love  you,  what 
thank  have  ye  ? for  sinners  also  love  those 
that  love  them. 

33  And  if  ye  do  good  to  them  which  do  good 
to  you,  what  thank  have  ye  ? for  sinners  also 
do  even  the  same. 

34  And  if  ye  lend  to  them  of  whom  ye  hope 
to  receive,  what  thank  have  ye  ? for  sinners 
also  lend  to  sinners,  to  receive  as  much  again. 

35  But  love  ye  your  enemies,  and  do  good, 
and  lend,  hoping  for  nothing  again;  and 
your  reward  shall  be  great,  and  ye  shall  be 
the  children  of  the  Highest : for  he  is  kind 
unto  the  unthankful  and  to  the  evil. 

36  Be  ye  therefore  merciful,  as  your  Father 
also  is  merciful. 

37  Judge  not,  and  ye  shall  not  be  judged; 
condemn  not,  and  ye  shall  not  be  condemn- 
ed : forgive,  and  ye  shall  be  forgiven : 

38  Give,  and  it  shall  be  given  unto  you; 
good  measure,  pressed  down,  and  shaken 
together,  and  running  over,  shall  men  give 
into  your  bosom.  For  with  the  same  meas- 
ure that  ye  mete  withal  it  shall  be  measured 
to  you. again. 

39  And  he  spake  a parable  unto  them ; Can 
the  blind  lead  the  blind?  shall  they  not  both 
fall  into  the  ditch  ? 

40  The  disciple  is  not  above  his  master : but 
every  one  that  is  perfect  shall  be  as  his  mas- 
ter. 

41  And  why  beholdest  thou  the  mote  that  is 
in  thy  brother’s  eye,  but  perceivest  not  the 
beam  that  is  in  thine  own  eye  ? 

42  Either  how  canst  thou  say  to  thy  brother. 
Brother,  let  me  pull  out  the  mote  that  is  in 
thine  eye,  when  thou  thyself  beholdest  not 
the  beam  that  is  in  thine  own  eye?  Thou 
hypocrite,  cast  out  first  the  beam  out  of 
thine  own  eye,  and  then  shalt  thou  see  clear- 
ly to  pull  out  the  mote  that  is  in  thy  broth- 
er’s eye. 

43  For  a good  tree  bringeth  not  forth  cor- 
rupt fruit;  neither  doth  a corrupt  tree 
bring  forth  good  fruit. 

44  For  every  tree  is  known  by  his  own  fruit. 
For  of  thorns  men  do  not  gather  figs,  nor  of 
a bramble  bush  gather  they  grapes. 


45  A good  man  out  of  the  good  treasure  of 
his  heart  bringeth  forth  that  which  is  good  ; 
and  an  evil  man  out  of  the  evil  treasure  of 
his  heart  bringeth  forth  that  which  is  evil  : 
for  of  the  abundance  of  the  heart  his  mouth 
speaketh. 

46  ^ And  why  call  ye  me.  Lord,  Lord,  and 
do  not  the  things  which  I say? 

47  Whosoever  cometh  to  me,  and  heareth 
my  sayings,  and  doeth  them,  I will  shew  you 
to  whom  he  is  like : 

48  He  is  like  a man  which  built  a house, 
and  digged  deep,  and  laid  the  foundation  on 
a rock : and  when  the  flood  arose,  the  stream 
beat  vehemently  upon  that  house,  and  could 
not  shake  it ; for  it  was  founded  upon  a rock. 

49  But  he  that  heareth,  and  doeth  not,  is 
like  a man  that  without  a foundation  built 
a house  upon  the  earth ; against  which  the 
stream  did  beat  vehemently,  and  immedi- 
ately it  fell ; and  the  ruin  of  that  house  was 
great. 

CHAPTER  VII. 

Christ  raiseth  the  widow's  son. 

NOW  when  he  had  ended  all  his  sajdngs  in 
the  audience  of  the  people,  he  entered 
into  Capernaum. 

2  And  a certain  centurion’s  servant, who  was 
dear  unto  him,  was  sick,  and  ready  to  die. 

3  And  when  he  heard  of  Jesus,  he  sent  unto 
him  the  elders  of  the  Jews,  beseeching  him 
that  he  would  come  and  heal  his  servant. 

4  And  when  they  came  to  Jesus,  they  be- 
sought him  instantly,  saying.  That  he  was 
worthy  for  whom  he  should  do  this: 

5  For  he  loveth  our  nation,  and  he  hath 
built  us  a synagogue. 

6  Then  Jesus  went  with  them.  And  when 
he  was  now  not  far  from  the  house,  the  cen- 
turion sent  friends  to  him,  saying  unto  him. 
Lord,  trouble  not  thyself ; for  I am  not  wor- 
thy that  thou  shouldest  enter  under  mv  roof : 

7  Wherefore  neither  thought  I myself  wor- 
thy to  come  unto  thee:  but  say  in  a word, 
and  my  servant  shall  be  healed. 

8  For  I also  am  a man  set  under  authority, 
having  under  me  soldiers,  and  I say  unto 
one.  Go,  and  he  goeth ; and  to  another.  Come, 
and  he  cometh ; and  to  my  servant.  Do  this, 
and  he  doeth  it. 

9  When  Jesus  heard  these  things,  he  mar- 
velled at  him,  and  turned  him  about,  and 
said  unto  the  people  that  followed  him,  I say 
unto  you,  I have  not  found  so  great  faith, 
no,  not  in  Israel. 

10  And  they  that  were  sent,  returning  to 
the  house,  found  the  servant  whole  that  had 
been  sick. 

U 1 And  it  came  to  pass  the  day  after,  that 
he  went  into  a city  called  Nain  ; and  many  of 
hisdisciples  went  with  him,  and  much  people. 
12  Now  when  he  came  nigh  to  the  gate  of 
the  city,  behold,  there  was  a dead  man  car- 
ried out,  the  only  son  of  his  mother,  and  she 
was  a widow : and  much  people  of  the  city 
was  with  her. 

13  And  when  the  Lord  saw  her,  he  had  com- 
passion on  her,  and  said  unto  her.  Weep  not. 
14  And  he  came  and  touched  the  bier : and 
they  that  bare  him  stood  still.  And  he  said. 
Young  man,  I say  unto  thee.  Arise. 

15  And  he  that  was  dead  sat  up,  and  began  to 
speak.  And  he  delivered  him  to  his  mother. 
665 


ChHsVs  testimony  of  John, 


ST.  LUKE,  VIII. 


ChrisVs  feet  anointed. 


16  And  there  came  a fear  on  all : and  they 
glorified  God,  saying, 

is  risen  up  among  us ; and.  That  God  hath 

^if^^And  ^this  mmour  of  him  went  f(>^th 
throughout  all  Judea,  and  throughout  all 
the  region  round  about. 

18  And  the  disciples  of  John  shewed  him  of 

all  these  things.  7 

19  1 And  John  calling  unto  him  two  of  his 
disciples  sent  them  to  J esus,  saying,  Art  thou 
he  that  sho uld  come  ? or  look  we  for  another  / 

20  When  the  men  were  come  unto  him,  they 
said,  John  Baptist  hath  sent  us  unto  thee, 
Lying,  Art  thou  he  that  should  come?  or 
look  we  for  another? 

21  And  in  that  same  hour  he  cured  many 
of  their  infirmities  and  plagues,  and  of  evil 
spirits;  and  unto  many  that  were  blind  he 

^^'^Then  Jesus  answering  said  unto  them. 
Go  your  way,  and  tell  John  what  things  ye 
have  seen  and  heard ; how  that  the  blind  s^, 
the  lame  walk,  the  lepers  are  cleansed,  the 
deaf  hear,  the  dead  are  raised,  to  the  poor 
the  gospel  is  preached. 

23  And  blessed  is  he,  whosoever  shall  not  be 
offended  in  me.  41  t v,., 

24 1 And  when  the  messengers  of  John  were 
departed,  he  began  to  speak  unto  the  people 
concerning  John,  What  went  ye  out  mto  the 
wilderness  for  to  see  ? A reed  shaken  with 
the  wind?  ^ \ 

25  But  what  went  ye  out  for  to  fee?  A 
man  clothed  in  soft  raiment?  Behold,  they 
which  are  gorgeously  apparelled,  and  five 
delicately,  are  in  kings’  courts. 

26  But  what  went  ye  out  for  to  see . A 
prophet?  Yea,  I say  unto  you,  and  much 
more  than  a prophet.  , 

27  This  is  he,  of  whom  it  is  written,  BehoKk 
I send  my  messenger  before  thy  face,  which 
shall  prepare  thy  way  bef  ore  thee. 

28  For  I say  unto  you.  Among  those  that 
are  born  of  women  there  is  not  a greater 
nrophet  than  John  the  Baptist:  but  he  tha-^ 
IS  least  in  the  kingdom  of  God  is  greater 

^^And'all  the  people  that  heard  him,  and 
the  publicans,  justified  God,  being  baptized 
with  the  baptism  of  John.  . 

30  But  the  Pharisees  and  lawyers  rejected 

the  counsel  of  God  against  themselves,  being 
not  baptized  of  him.  . , x 

31  t And  the  Lord  said,  Whereunto  then 

shall  I liken  the  men  of  this  generation  ? 
and  to  what  are  they  like  ? . 

32  They  are  like  unto  children  sitting  in  the 
marketplace,  and  calling  one  to  another,  and 
saying.  We  have  piped  unto  you,  and  ye 
have  not  danced;  we  have  mourned  to  you, 
and  ye  have  not  wept. 

33  For  John  the  Baptist  came  neither  eat- 

ing bread  nor  drinking  wine;  and  ye  say. 
He  hath  a devil.  . , 

34  The  Son  of  man  is  come  eating  and 
drinking;  and  ye  say.  Behold  a gluttonous 
man,  and  a winebibber,  a friend  of  publi- 
cans and  sinners!  _ , ^ 

35  But  wisdom  is  justified  of  all  her  children. 

36  If  And  one  of  the  Pharisees  desired  him 
that  he  would  eat  with  him.  And  he  went 
into  the  Pharisee’s  house,  and  sat  down  to 


37  And,  behold,  a woman  in  the  city,  which 
was  a sinner,  when  she  knew  that  J sat 
at  meat  in  the  Pharisee’s  house,  brought  an 
alabaster  box  of  ointment, 

38  And  stood  at  his  feet  behind  him  weep- 

ing, and  began  to  wash  his  feet  with  tears, 
and  did  wipe  them  with  the  hairs  of  ber 
head,  and  kissed  his  feet,  and  anointed  them 
with  the  ointment.  j 

39  Now  when  the  Pharisee  which  had  bid- 
den him  saw  it,  he  spake  within  himself,  say- 
ino-.  This  man,  if  he  were  a prophet,  would 
have  known  who  and  what  manner  of  wo- 
man this  is  that  toucheth  him;  for  she  is  a 

^40^nd  Jesus  answering  said  unto  him,  Si- 
mon, I have  somewhat  to  say  unto  toee. 
And  he  saith.  Master,  say  on. 

41  There  was  a certain  creditor  which  had 
two  debtors:  the  one  owed  five  hundred 
pence,  and  the  other  fifty . 

42  And  when  they  had  nothing  to  pay,  he 
frankly  forgave  them  both.  Tell  me  there- 
fore, which  of  them  will  love  him  most? 

43  Simon  answered  and  said,  I suppose  that 
he,  to  whom  he  forgave  most.  And  he  said 
unto  him.  Thou  hast  rightly  judged. 

44  And  he  turned  to  the  woman,  and  said 
unto  Simon,  Seest  thou  this  woman  ? I en- 
tered into  thine  house,  thou  gavest  me  no 
water  for  my  feet : but  she  hath  washed  ray 
feet  with  tears,  and  wiped  them  with  the 
hairs  of  her  head.  , 

45  Thou  gavest  me  no  kiss : but  this  woman, 
since  the  time  I came  in,  hath  not  ceased  cO 

46  My^ead  with  oil  thou  didst  not  anoint : 
but  this  woman  hath  anointed  my  feet  with 

^47  ^Wherefore  I say  unto  th^.  Her  sins, 
which  are  many,  are  forgiven ; for  she  loved 
much:  but  to  whom  little  is  forgiven,  Uie 
same  loveth  little.  . 4? 

48  And  he  said  unto  her.  Thy  sms  are  f or- 

^49  And  they  that  sat  at  meat  with  him  be- 
gan to  say  within  themselves.  Who  is  this 
that  forgiveth  sins  also?  n., 

50  And  he  said  to  the  woman.  Thy  faith  hath 
saved  thee ; go  in  peace. 

CHAPTER  VIII. 

Parahle  of  the  sower. 


AND  it  came  to  pass  afterward,  that  he 
went  throughout  every  and  yillage, 
nreaching  and  shewing  the  glad  tidings  ot 
the  kingdom  of  God:  and  the  twelve  were 

^^^And  certain  women,  which  had  Been 
healed  of  evil  spirits  and  infirmities,  Mary 
called  Magdalene,  out  of  whom  went  seven 

And  Joanna  the  wife  ofChu^  Herod’s 
steward,  and  Susann^  and 
which  ministered  unto  him  of  their  suD- 

^i^t^And  when  much  people  w^e  ^^Bered 
together,  and  were  come  to  him  out  or 
every  city,  he  spake  by  a parable: 

5 A sower  went  out  to  sow  his  seed: 
he  sowed,  some  fell  by  the 
was  trodden  down,  and  the  fowls  of  the  air 

1 some  fell  upon  a rock;  and  as  sookl 


He  sUUeth  a tempest,  ST.  LUKE,  VIII.  Legicm  of  devils  cast  out. 


as  it  was  sprung-  up,  It  withered  away,  be- 
cause it  lacked  moisture. 

7 And  some  fell  among  thorns;  and  the 
thorns  sprang  up  with  it,  and  choked  it. 

8 And  other  fell  on  good  ground,  and  sprang 
up,  and  bare  fruit  a hundredfold.  And 
wnen  he  had  said  these  things,  he  cried.  He 
that  hath  ears  to  hear,  let  him  hear. 

9 And  his  disciples  asked  him,  saying.  What 
might  this  parable  be? 

10  And  he  said.  Unto  you  it  is  given  to 
know  the  mysteries  of  the  kingdom  of  God : 
but  to  others  in  parables ; that  seeing  they 
might  not  see,  and  hearing  they  might  not 
understand. 

11  Now  the  parable  is  this : The  seed  is  the 
word  of  God. 

13  Those  by  the  way  side  are  they  that  hear ; 
then  cometh  the  devil,  and  taketh  away  the 
word  out  of  their  hearts,  lest  they  should 
believe  and  be  saved. 

13  They  on  the  rock  are  they.,  which,  when 
they  hear,  receive  the  word  with  joy ; and 
these  have  no  root,  which  for  a while  be- 
lieve, and  in  time  of  temptation  fall  away. 

14  And  that  which  fell  among  thorns  are 
they,  which,  when  they  have  heard,  go  forth, 
and  are  choked  with  cares  and  riches  and 
pleasures  of  this  life,  and  bring  no  fruit  to 
perfection. 

15  But  that  on  the  good  ground  are  they, 
which  in  an  honest  and  good  heart,  having 
heard  the  word,  keep  it,  and  bring  forth 
fruit  with  patience. 

16  IF  No  man,  when  he  hath  lighted  a candle, 
covereth  it  with  a vessel,  or  putteth  it  under 
a bed ; but  setteth  it  on  a candlestick,  that 
they  which  enter  in  may  see  the  light. 

17  For  nothing  is  secret,  that  shall  not  be 
made  manifest ; neither  any  thing  hid,  that 
shall  not  be  known  and  come  abroad. 

18  Take  heed  therefore  how  ye  hear:  for 
whosoever  hath,  to  him  shall  be  given  ; and 
whosoever  hath  not,  from  him  shall  be 
taken  even  that  which  he  seemeth  to 
have. 

19  1 Then  came  to  him  his  mother  and  his 
brethren,  and  could  not  come  at  him  for  the 
press. 

30  And  it  was  told  him  hy  certain  which 
said.  Thy  mother  and  thy  brethren  stand 
without,  desiring  to  see  thee. 

31  And  he  answered  and  said  unto  them, 
My  mother  and  my  brethren  are  these  which 
hear  the  word  of  God,  and  do  it. 

^ IT  Now  it  came  to  pass  on  a certain  day, 
that  he  went  into  a ship  with  his  disciples : 
and  he  said  unto  them.  Let  us  go  over  unto 
the  other  side  of  the  lake.  And  they  launch- 
ed forth. 

33  But  as  they  sailed,  he  fell  asleep:  and 
there  came  down  a storm  of  wind  on  the 
lake;  and  they  were  filled  with  water,  and 
were  in  jeopardy. 

34  And  they  came  to  him,  and  awoke  him, 
saying.  Master,  Master,  we  perish.  Then  he 
arose,  and  rebuked  the  wind  and  the  raging 
of  the  water:  and  they  ceased,  and  there 
was  a calm. 

25  And  he  said  unto  them.  Where  is  your 
faith?  And  they  being  afraid  wondered, 
saying  one  to  another.  What  manner  of 
man  is  this!  for  he  commandeth  even  the 
^nde  and  water,  and  they  obey  him. 


26 1 And  they  arrived  at  the  country  of  the 
Gadarenes,  which  is  over  against  Galilee. 

37  And  when  he  went  forth  to  land,  there 
met  him  out  of  the  city  a certain  man, 
which  had  devils  long  time,  and  ware  no 
clothes,  neither  abode  in  any  house,  but  in 
the  tombs. 

28  When  he  saw  Jesus,  he  cried  out,  and 
fell  down  before  him,  and  with  a loud  voice 
said.  What  have  I to  do  with  thee,  Jesus, 
thou  Son  of  God  most  high  ? I beseech  thee, 
torment  me  not. 

29  (For  he  had  commanded  the  unclean 
spirit  to  come  out  of  the  man.  For  often- 
times it  had  caught  him : and  he  was  kept 
bound  with  chains  and  in  fetters;  and  he 
brake  the  bands,  and  was  driven  of  the  devil 
into  the  wilderness.) 

30  And  Jesus  asked  him,  saying.  What  is 
thy  name?  And  he  said.  Legion:  because 
many  devils  were  entered  into  him. 

31  And  they  besought  him  that  he  would 
not  command  them  to  go  out  into  the  deep. 

33  And  there  was  there  a herd  of  many 
swine  feeding  on  the  mountain:  and  they 
besought  him  that  he  would  suffer  them  to 
enter  into  them.  And  he  suffered  them. 

33  Then  went  the  devils  out  of  the  man, 
and  entered  into  the  swine:  and  the  herd 
ran  violently  down  a steep  place  into  the 
lake,  and  were  choked. 

34  When  they  that  fed  them  saw  what  was 
done,  they  fled,  and  went  and  told  it  in  the 
city  and  in  the  country. 

35  Then  they  went  out  to  see  what  was 
done;  and  came  to  Jesus,  and  found  the 
man,  out  of  whom  the  devils  were  departed, 
sitting  at  the  feet  of  Jesus,  clothed,  and  in 
his  right  mind : and  they  were  afraid. 

36  They  also  which  saw  it  told  them  by 
what  means  he  that  was  possessed  of  the 
devils  was  healed. 

37  IF  Then  the  whole  multitude  of  the  coun- 
try of  the  Gadarenes  round  about  besought 
him  to  depart  from  them;  for  they  were 
taken  with  great  fear : and  he  went  up  into 
the  ship,  and  returned  back  again. 

38  Now  the  man,  out  of  whom  the  devils 
were  departed,  besought  him  that  he  might 
be  with  him:  but  Jesus  sent  him  away, 
saying, 

39  Return  to  thine  own  house,  and  shew 
how  great  things  God  hath  done  unto  thee. 
And  he  went  his  way,  and  published  through- 
out the  whole  city  how  great  things  Jesus 
had  done  unto  him. 

40  And  it  came  to  pass,  that,  when  Jesus 
was  returned,  the  people  gladly  received 
him : for  they  were  all  waiting  for  him. 

41  IF  And,  behold,  there  came  a man  named 
Jairus,  and  he  was  a ruler  of  the  synagogue ; 
and  he  fell  down  at  Jesus’  feet,  and  besought 
him  that  he  would  come  into  his  house : 

43  For  he  had  one  only  daughter,  about 
twelve  years  of  age,  and  she  lay  a dying. 
But  as  he  went  the  people  thronged  him. 

43 1 And  a woman  having  an  issue  of  blood 
twelve  years,  which  had  spent  all  her  living 
upon  physicians,  neither  could  be  healed  of 
any, 

44  Came  behind  him,  and  touched  the 
border  of  his  garment:  and  immediately 
her  issue  of  blood  stanched, 

45  And  Jesus  said,  Who  touched  m©?  When 

667 


Jairu8*  daughter  raised  to  life,  ST.  LUKE,  IX. 

all  denied,  Peter  and  they  that  were  with  him 
said.  Master,  the  multitude  throng  thee  and 
press  thee,  and  sayest  thou.  Who  touched  me  j 

46  And  Jesus  said,  Somebody  hath  touched 
me : for  I perceive  that  virtue  is  gone  out  of 

47  And  when  the  woman  saw  that  she  was 

not  hid,  she  came  trembling,  and  fallmg 
down  before  him,  she  declared  unto  him  be- 
fore all  the  people  for  what  cause  she  had 
touched  him,  and  how  she  was  healed  imme- 
diately. , ^ , X t:  ^ 

48  And  he  said  unto  her.  Daughter,  be  of 

good  comfort:  thy  faith  hath  made  thee 
whole;  go  in  peace.  , ,, 

49  1 While  he  yet  spake,  there  cometh  one 
from  the  ruler  of  the  synagogue’s  house, 
saying  to  him,  Thy  daughter  is  dead;  trou- 
ble not  the  Master. 

50  But  when  Jesus  heard  it,  he  answered 

him,  saying.  Fear  not : believe  only,  and  she 
shall  be  made  whole.  x,.  x, 

51  And  when  he  came  into  the  house,  he 

suffered  no  man  to  go  in,  save  Peter,  and 
James,  and  John,  and  the  father  and  the 
mother  of  the  maiden.  x.  x v, 

52  And  all  wept,  and  bewailed  her : but  he 
said.  Weep  not ; she  is  not  dead,  but  sleepeth. 

53  And  they  laughe^l  him  to  scorn,  knowing 
that  she  was  dead. 

54  And  he  put  them  all  out,  and  took  her  by 
the  hand,  and  called,  saying,  Maid,  arise. 

55  And  her  spirit  came  again,  and  she  arose 
straightway : and  he  commanded  to  give  her 

^6  And  her  parents  were  astonished : but  he 
charged  them  that  they  should  teU  no  man 
what  was  done. 


Christ  feedeth  five  thousand. 


CHAPTER  IX. 

Christ  sendeth  out  his  apostles, 

Then  he  called  his  twelve  disciples  to- 
gether, and  gave  them  power  and  au- 
thority over  all  devils,  and  to  cure  diseases. 

2  And  he  sent  them  to  preach  the  kingdom 
of  God,  and  to  heal  the  sick.  „ 

3  And  he  said  unto  them.  Take  nothing  for 
your  journey,  neither  staves,  nor  scrip,  nei- 
ther bread,  neither  money;  neither  have 
two  coats  apiece.  ^ . x xi, 

4  And  whatsoever  house  ye  enter  into,  there 
abide,  and  thence  depart. 

5  And  whosoever  will  not  receive  you,when 
ye  go  o.ut  of  that  city,  shake  off  the  very  oust 
from  your  feet  for  a testimony  against  them. 
6 And  they  departed,  and  went  through  the 
towns,  preaching  the  gospel,  and  healing 
every  where. 

7  ^ Now  Herod  the  tetrarch  heard  of  all  that 
was  done  by  him : and  he  was  perplexed,  be- 
cause that  it  was  said  of  some,  that  J ohn  was 
risen  from  the  dead  . 

8  And  of  some,  that  Elias  had  appeared, 
and  of  others,  that  one  of  the  old  prophets 
was  risen  again.  -r  x,  i. 

9  And  Herod  said,  John  have  I beheaded, 
but  who  is  this,  of  whom  I hear  such  things  ? 
And  he  desired  to  see  him. 

10 1 And  the  apostles,  when  they  were  re- 
turned, told  him  all  that  they  had  done. 
And  he  took  them,  and  went  aside  privately 
into  a desert  place  belonging  to  the  city 
called  Bethsaida.  xx.  i 

11  And  the  people,  when  they  knew  it,  loi- 


lowed  him : and  he  received  them,  and  spake 
unto  them  of  the  kingdom  of  God,  and  heal- 
ed them  that  had  need  of  healing. 

12  And  when  the  day  began  to  wear  away, 
then  came  the  twelve,  and  said  unto  him. 
Send  the  multitude  away,  that  they  may  go 
into  the  towps  and  country  round  about,  and 
lodge,  and  get  victuals : for  we  are  here  in  a 
desert  place. 

13  But  he  said  unto  them.  Give  ye  them  to 
eat.  And  they  said.  We  have  no  more  but 
five  loaves  and  two  fishes;  except  we  should 
go  and  buy  meat  for  all  this  people. 

14  For  they  were  about  five  thousand  men. 
And  he  said  to  his  disciples.  Make  them  sit 
down  by  fifties  in  a company. 

15  And  they  did  so,  and  made  them  all  sit 

down.  , ^ XT-  X 

16  Then  he  took  the  five  loaves  and  the  two 
fishes,  and  looking  up  to  heaven,  he  blessed 
them,  and  brake,  and  gave  to  the  disciples  to 
set  before  the  multitude. 

17  And  they  did  eat,  and  were  all  filled: 
and  there  was  taken  up  of  fragments  that 
remained  to  them  twelve  baskets. 

18  1 And  it  came  to  pass,  as  he  was  alone 

praying,  his  disciples  were  with  him ; and  he 
asked  them,  saying.  Whom  say  the  people 
that  I am?  ^ , 

19  They  answering  said,  John  the  Baptist; 
but  some  say,  Elias ; and  others  say,  that 
one  of  the  old  prophets  is  risen  again. 

20  He  said  unto  them.  But  whom  say  ye 
that  lam?  Peter  answering  said.  The  Christ 
of  God. 

21  And  he  straitly  charged  them,  and  com- 
manded them  to  tell  no  man  that  thing ; 

22  Saying,  The  Son  of  man  must  suffer 
many  things,  and  be  rejected  of  the  elders 
and  chief  priests  and  scribes,  and  be  slam, 
and  be  raised  the  third  day. 

23 1 And  he  said  to  them  all.  If  any  man  will 
come  after  me,  let  him  deny  himself,  and 
take  up  his  cross  daily,  and  follow  nae. 

24  For  whosoever  will  save  his  life  shall  lose 
it : but  whosoever  will  lose  his  life  for  my 
sake,  the  same  shall  save  it.  , . „ , 

25  For  what  is  a man  advantaged,  if  he  gam 
the  whole  world,  and  lose  himself,  or  be  cast 

26  For  whosoever  shall  be  ashamed  of  me 
and  of  my  words,  of  him  shall  the  Son  ot 
man  be  ashamed,  when  he  shall  come  m his 
own  glory,  and  in  his  Father’s,  and  of  the 


holy  angels.  , 

27  But  I tell  you  of  a truth,  there  be  some 
standing  here,  which  shall  not  taste  of 
death,  till  they  see  the  kingdom  of  God 

28  If  And  it  came  to  pass  about  an  eight 
days  after  these  sayings,  he  took  Peter  and 
John  and  James,  and  went  up  into  a mount- 

^29  i&id  ?s  he  prayed,  the  fashion  of  his 
countenance  was  altered,  and  his  raiment 
was  white  and  glistering. 

30  And,  behold,  there  talked  with  him  two 
men,  which  were  Moses  and  Elias: 

31  Who  appeared  in  glory,  and  spake  of  nis 
decease  which  he  should  accomplish  at  Je- 

^32^  BuT  peter  and  they  that  were  with  him 
were  heavy  with  sleep : and  when  they  ^re 
awake,  they  saw  his  glory,  and  the  two  men 
that  stood  with  him. 


He  commendeth  humility. 


ST.  LUKE,  X. 


Seventy  disciples  sent  forth. 


33  And  it  came  to  pass,  as  they  departed 
from  him,  Peter  said  unto  Jesus,  Master,  it 
is  good  for  us  to  bo  here : and  let  us  make 
three  tabernacles ; one  for  thee,  and  one  for 
Moses,  and  one  for  Elias : not  knowing  what 
he  said. 

34  While  he  thus  spake,  there  came  a cloud, 
and  overshadowed  them : and  they  feared 
as  they  entered  into  the  cloud. 

35  And  there  came  a voice  out  of  the  cloud, 
saying.  This  is  my  beloved  Son : hear  him. 

36  And  when  the  voice  was  past,  Jesus  was 
found  alone.  And  they  kept  it  close,  and 
told  no  man  in  those  days  any  of  those 
things  which  they  had  seen. 

37  H And  it  came  to  pass,  that  on  the  next 
day,  when  they  were  come  down  from  the 
hill,  much  people  met  him. 

38  And,  behold,  a man  of  the  company  cried 
out,  saying.  Master,  I beseech  thee,  look 
upon  my  son ; for  he  is  mine  only  child. 

39  And,  lo,  a spirit  taketh  him,  and  he  sud- 
denly crieth  out ; and  it  teareth  him  that  he 
foameth  again,  and  bruising  him,  hardly  de- 
parteth  from  him. 

40  And  I besought  thy  disciples  to  cast  him 
out ; and  they  could  not. 

41  And  Jesus  answering  said,  O faithless 
and  perverse  generation,  how  long  shall  I be 
with  you,  and  suffer  you  ? Bring  thy  son 
hither. 

42  And  as  he  was  yet  a coming,  the  devil 
threw  him  down,  and  tare  him.  And  Jesus 
rebuked  the  unclean  spirit,  and  healed  the 
child,  and  delivered  him  again  to  his  father. 

43  t And  they  were  all  amazed  at  the 
mighty  power  of  God.  But  while  they  won- 
dered every  one  at  all  things  which  Jesus 
did,  he  said  unto  his  disciples, 

44  Let  these  sayings  sink  down  into  your 
ears : for  the  Son  of  man  shall  be  delivered 
into  the  hands  of  men. 

45  But  they  understood  not  this  saying,  and 
it  was  hid  from  them,  that  they  perceived  it 
not : and  they  feared  to  ask  him  of  that  say- 
ing. 

46  IT  Then  there  arose  a reasoning  among 
them,  which  of  them  should  be  greatest. 

47  And  Jesus,  perceiving  the  thought  of 
their  heart,  took  a child,  and  set  him  by  him, 

48  And  said  unto  them,  Whosoever  shall 
receive  this  child  in  my  name  receiveth  me ; 
and  whosoever  shall  receive  me,  receiveth 
him  that  sent  me : for  he  that  is  least  among 
you  all,  the  same  shall  be  great. 

49  f And  John  answered  and  said.  Master, 
we  saw  one  casting  out  devils  in  thy  name ; 
and  we  forbade  him,  because  he  followeth 
not  with  us. 

50  And  Jesus  said  unto  him,  Forbid  him 
not : for  he  that  is  not  against  us  is  for  us. 

51  ^ And  it  came  to  pass,  when  the  time 
was  come  that  he  should  be  received  up,  he 
steadfastly  set' his  face  to  go  to  Jerusalem, 

52  And  sent  messengers  before  his  face: 
and  they  went,  and  entered  into  a village  of 
the  Samaritans,  to  make  ready  for  him. 

53  And  they  did  not  receive  him,  because 
his  face  was  as  though  he  would  go  to  Jeru- 
salem. 

54  And  when  his  disciples  James  and  John 
saw  this,  they  said,  Lord,  wilt  thou  that  we 
command  fire  to  come  down  from  heaven, 
and  consume  them,  even  as  Elias  did? 


55  But  he  turned,  and  rebuked  them,  and 
said.  Ye  know  not  what  manner  of  spirit  ye 
are  of. 

56  For  the  Son  of  man  is  not  come  to  de- 
stroy men’s  lives,  but  to  save  them.  And 
they  went  to  another  village. 

57  t And  it  came  to  pass,  that,  as  they  went 
in  the  way,  a certain  man  said  unto  him, 
Lord,  I will  follow  thee  whithersoever  thou 
goest. 

58  And  Jesus  said  unto  him.  Foxes  have 
holes,  and  birds  of  the  air  have  nests ; but 
the  Son  of  man  hath  not  where  to  lay  his 
head. 

59  And  he  said  unto  another.  Follow  me. 
But  he  said,  Lord,  suffer  me  first  to  go  and 
bury  my  father. 

60  Jesus  said  unto  him,  Let  the  dead  bury 
their  dead:  but  go  thou  and  preach  the 
kingdom  of  God. 

61  And  another  also  said.  Lord,  I will  follow 
thee ; but  let  me  first  go  bid  them  farewell, 
which  are  at  home  at  my  house. 

62  And  Jesus  said  unto  him.  No  man,  hav- 
ing put  his  hand  to  the  plough,  and  looking 
back,  is  fit  for  the  kingdom  of  God. 

CHAPTER  X. 

Seventy  disciples  sent  forth. 

AFTER  these  things  the  Lord  appointed 
other  seventy  also,  and  sent  them  two 
and  two  before  his  face  into  every  city  and 
place,  whither  he  himself  would  come. 

2 Therefore  said  he  unto  them.  The  harvest 
truly  is  great,  but  the  labourers  are  few: 
pray  ye  therefore  the  Lord  of  the  harvest, 
that  he  would  send  forth  labourers  into  his 
harvest. 

3 Go  your  ways : behold,  I send  you  forth 
as  lambs  among  wolves. 

4 Carry  neither  purse,  nor  scrip,  nor  shoes : 
and  salute  no  man  by  the  way. 

5 And  into  whatsoever  house.ye  enter,  first 
say.  Peace  he  to  this  house. 

6 And  if  the  son  of  peace  be  there,  your 
peace  shall  rest  upon  it : if  not,  it  shall  turn 
to  you  again. 

7 And  in  the  same  house  remain,  eating  and 
drinking  such  things  as  they  give : for  the 
labourer  is  worthy  of  his  hire.  Go  not  from 
house  to  house. 

8 And  into  whatsoever  city  ye  enter,  and 
they  receive  you,  eat  such  things  as  are  set 
before  you : 

9 And  heal  the  sick  that  are  therein,  and 
say  unto  them.  The  kingdom  of  God  is  come 
nigh  unto  you. 

10  But  into  whatsoever  city  ye  enter,  and 
they  receive  you  not,  go  your  ways  out  into 
the  streets  of  the  same,  and  say, 

11  Even  the  very  dust  of  your  city,  which 
cleaveth  on  us,  we  do  wipe  off  against  you : 
notwithstanding,  be  ye  sure  of  this,  that 
the  kingdom  of  God  is  come  nigh  unto  you. 

12  But  I say  unto  you,  that  it  shall  be  more 
tolerable  in  that  day  for  Sodom,  than  for 
that  city. 

13  Woe  unto  thee,  Chorazin ! woe  unto  thee, 
Bethsaida!  for  if  the  mighty  works  had 
been  done  in  Tyre  and  Sidon,  which  have 
been  done  in  you,  they  had  a great  while 
ago  repented,  sitting  in  sackcloth  and  ashes. 

14  But  it  shall  be  more  tolerable  for  Tyre 
and  Sidon  at  the  judgment,  than  for  you. 


e \ 

i- 

.f 


The  seventy  return  with  joy.  ST.  LUKE,  XI, 

15  And  thou,  Capernaum,  which  art  exalted 
to  heaven,  shalt  be  thrust  down  to  hell. 

16  He  that  heareth  you  heareth  me ; and  he 
thatdespiseth  you  despiseth  me ; and  he  that 
despiseth  me  despiseth  him  that  sent  me. 

Yi  t And  the  seventy  returned  again  with 
iov,  saying,  Lord,  even  the  devils  are  sub- 
ject unto  us  through  thy  name. 

18  And  he  said  unto  them,  I beheld  Satan 
as  lightning  fall  from  heaven. 

19  Behold,  I give  unto  you  power  to  tread 

on  serpents  and  scorpions,  and  over  all  the 
power  of  the  enemy;  and  nothing  shall  by 
any  means  hurt  you.  . 

20  Notwithstanding,  in  this  reDOice  not,  that 
the  spirits  are  subject  unto  you ; but  rather 
rejoice,  because  your  names  are  written  in 

^lATnthat  hour  Jesus  rejoiced  in  spirit, 
and  said,  I thank  thee,  O Father,  Lord  of 
heaven  and  earth,  that  thou  hast  hid  these 
things  from  the  wise  and  prudent,  and  hast 
revealed  them  unto  babes : even  so.  Father ; 

for  so  it  seemed  good  in  thy  sight. 

22  All  things  are  delivered  to  me  of  ray  l a- 
ther : and  no  man  knoweth  who  the  bon  is, 
but  the  Father;  and  who  the  Father  is,  but 
the  Son,  and  he  to  whom  the  Son  will  reveal 

^23^  And  he  turned  him  unto  his  disciples, 
and  said  privately.  Blessed  are  the  eyes 
which  see  the  things  that  ye  see: 

24  For  I tell  you,  that  many  prophets  and 
kings  have  desired  to  see  those  things  which 
ye  see,  and  have  not  seen  them,;  and  to  hear 
those  things  which  ye  hear,  and  have  not 

^2?t  And^^’ehold,  a certain  lawyer  stood  up, 
and  tempted  him,  saying,  Master,  what  shall 
I do  to  inherit  eternal  life  ? • 

26  He  said  unto  him.  What  is  written  in  the 

law  ? how  readest  thou  ? , ^ 

27  And  he  answering  said.  Thou  shalt  love 
the  Lord  thy  God  with  all  thy  heart,  and 
with  all  thy  soul,  and  with  all  J:hy  strength, 
and  with  all  thy  mind ; and  thy  neighbour  as 

^2^  And  he  said  unto  him.  Thou  hast  an- 
swered right:  this  do,  and  thou  shalt  live. 

29  But  he,  willing  to  justify  himself,  said 
unto  Jesus,  And  who  is  my  neighbour? 

30  And  Jesus  answering  said,  A certain  man 
went  down  from  Jerusalem  to  Jericho,  and 
fell  among  thieves,  which  stripped  him  of 
his  raiment,  and  wounded  him,  and  depart- 
ed, leaving  him  half  dead. 

31  And  by  chance  there  came  down  a cer- 
tain priest  that  way ; and  when  he  saw  him, 
he  passed  by  on  the  other  sid^ 

32  And  likewise  a Levite,  when  he  was  at 

the  place,  came  and  looked  on  himt  and  pass- 
ed by  on  the  other  side.  . 

33  But  a certain  Samaritan,  as  he  30urneyed, 

came  where  he  was ; and  w hen  he  saw  him, 
he  had  compassion  on  him,  ^ a 

34  And  went  to  him,  and  bound  up  his 
wounds,  pouring  in  oil  and  wme,  and  set 
him  on  his  own  beast,  and  brought  him  to 
an  inn,  and  took  care  of  bim. 

35  And  on  the  morrow  when 
he  took  out  two  pence,  and  gave  them  to  the 
host,  and  said  unto  him.  Take  care  of  • 
and  whatsoever  thou  spendest  more,  when 
I come  again,  I will  repay  thee. 

670 


Christ  teacheth  to  pray. 


36  Which  now  of  these  three,  thinkest  thou, 
was  neighbour  unto  him  that  fell  among  the 

^37^And^  he  said.  He  that  shewed  mercy  on 
him.  Then  said  Jesus  unto  him,  Go,  and  do 
thou  likewise.  ,,  . 

38  IF  Now  it  came  to  pass,  as  they  went, 

that  he  entered  into  a certain  village : and 
a certain  woman  named  Martha  received 
him  into  her  house.  „ , . 

39  And  she  had  a sister  called  Mary,  which 
also  sat  at  Jesus’  feet,  and  heard  his  word. 

40  But  Martha  was  cumbered  about  much 
serving,  and  came  to  him,  and  said.  Lord, 
dost  thou  not  care  that  my  sister  hath  left 
me  to  serve  alone?  bid  her  therefore  that 
she  help  me. 

41  And  Jesus  answered  and  said  unto  her, 
Martha,  Martha,  thou  art  careful  and  troub- 
led about  many  things : 

42  But  one  thing  is  needful ; and  Mary  hath 
chosen  that  good  part,  which  shall  not  be 
taken  away  from  her. 

CHAPTER  XI. 

Christ  teacheth  to  pray. 

AND  it  came  to  pass,  that,  as  he  was  pray- 
A.  ing  in  a certain  place,  when  he  ceased, 
one  of  his  disciples  said  unto  him,  L<jd, 
teach  us  to  pray,  as  John  also  taught  his  dis- 

TiSd  he  said  unto  them.  When  ye  pray, 
say.  Our  Father  which  art  in  heaven,  Hal- 
lowed  be  thy  name.  Thy  kingdom  com^ 
Thy  will  be  done,  as  in  heaven,  so  in 

^3  Give  us  day  by  day  our  daily  Thread. 

4 And  forgive  us  our  sms ; for  we  also  tor- 
ffive  every  one  that  is  indebted  to  us.  Ana 
lead  us  not  into  temptation ; but  deliver  us 

^ITnd^he  said  unto  them.  Which  of  you 
shall  have  a friend,  and  shall  ^ 

midnight,  and  Say  unto  him.  Friend,  lend  ^ 
me  three  loaves;  . , . . tc, 

6 For  a friend  of  mine  in  his  30urnej  is 
come  to  me,  and  I have  nothing  to  set  be- 

^7  And  he  from  within  shall  answer  and  sa5% 
Trouble  me  not:  the  door  is  now  shut,  and 
my  children  are  with  me  in  bed ; I cannot 

lay  ulto  you,-  Though  he  wUl  uot  rise 
and  live  him,  because  he  is  his  friend,  yet 
because  of  his  importunity  he  will  rise  and 
give  him  as  many  as  he  needeth. 

9 And  I say  unto  you.  Ask,  and  it  shall  be 
given  you ; seek,  and  ye  shall  find ; knoc  , 
and  it  shall  be  opened  unto  you.  , 

10  For  every  one  that  asketh  receiv^h , 
and  he  that  seeketh  findeth;  and  to  him 
that  knocketh  it  shall  be  opened. 

11  If  a son  shall  ask  bread  of  any  of  you 
that  is  a father,  will  he  give  him  a storm  ? or 
if  ^ I fis^will  he  for  a fish  give  him  a 

®^'or*if  he  shall  ask  an  egg,  will  he  offer 

IrifVelhen"  hling  evil,  know  how  to  give 
good  gffte  unto  y(fur  children  ; how  much 
fnore  shall  your  heavenly  Father  give  the 
Holy  Spirit  to  them  that  ask  him? 

14 1 And  he  was  casting  out  a 
was  dumb.  And  it  came  to  pass,  when  the 


h'i'ist  r^uketh  the  Piiansees^  • 


S7'.  LUKE,  XTI, 


scribes,  a/nd  Uxu « 


vil  was  gone  out,  the  dumb  spake;  and 
people  wondered. 

lut  some  of  them  said,  He  casteth  out 
Is  throug’h  Beelzebub  the  chief  of  the 
ils 

\iid  others,  tempting-  7iim,  sought  of  him 
^411  from  heaven. 

But  he,  knowing  their  thoughts,  said  un- 
thern.  Every  kingdom  divided  against  it- 
elf  is  brought  to  desolation ; and  a house 
divided  against  a house  falleth. 

18  If  Satan  also  be  divided  against  himself, 
how  shall  his  kingdom  stand?  because  ye 
say  that  I cast  out  devils  through  Beelzebub. 

19  And  if  I by  Beelzebub  cast  out  devils,  by 
whom  do  your  sons  cast  them  out  ? therefore 
shall  they  be  your  judges. 

20  But  if  1 with  the  finger  of  God  cast  out 
devils,  no  doubt  the  kingdom  of  God  is 
come  upon  you. 

21  When  a strong  man  armed  keepeth  his 
palace,  his  goods  are  in  peace : 

22  But  when  a stronger  than  he  shall  come 
upon  him,  and  overcome  him,  he  taketh 
from  him  all  his  armour  wherein  he  trusted, 
and  divideth  his  spoils. 

23  He  that  is  not  with  me  is  against  me ; and 
he  that  gathereth  not  with  me  scattereth. 

24  When  the  unclean  spirit  is  gone  out  of  a 
man,  he  walketh  through  dry  places,  seek- 
ing rest;  and  finding  none,  he  saith,  I will 
return  unto  my  house  whence  I came  out. 

25  And  when  he  cometh,  he  findeth  it  swept 
and  garnished. 

28  Then  goeth  he,  and  taketh  to  him  seven 
other  spirits  more  wicked  than  himself ; and 
they  enter  in,  and  dwell  there : and  the  last 
sidfe  of  that  man  is  worse  than  the  first. 

27  If  And  it  came  to  pass,  as  he  spake  these 
things,  a certain  woman  of  the  company 
lifted  up  her  voice,  and  said  unto  him.  Bless- 
ed is  the  womb  that  bare  thee,  and  the  paps 
which  thou  hast  sucked. 

28  But  he  said,  Yea,  rather,  blessed  are  they 
that  hear  the  word  of  God,  and  keep  it. 

29  t And  when  the  people  were  gathered 
thick  together,  he  began  to  say,  This  is  an 
evil  generation : they  seek  a sign ; and  there 
shall  no  sign  be  given  it,  but  the  sign  of  Jo- 
nas the  prophet. 

30  For  as  Jonas  was  a sign  unto  the  Nine- 
vites,  so  shall  also  the  Son  of  man  be  to  this 
generation. 

31  The  queen  of  the  south  shall  rise  up  in 
the  judgment  with  the  men  of  this  genera- 
tion, and  condemn  them : for  she  came  from 
the  utmost  parts  of  the  earth  to  hear  the 
wisdom  of  Solomon ; and,  behold,  a greater 
than  Solomon  is  here. 

32  The  men  of  Nineveh  shall  rise  up  in  the 
judgment  with  this  generation,  and  shall 
condemn  it : for  they  repented  at  the  preach- 
ing of  Jonas;  and,  behold,  a greater  than 
.Jonas  is  here. 

33  No  man,  when  he  hath  lighted  a candle, 
putteth  it  in  a secret  place,  neither  under  a 
bushel,  but  on  a candlestick,  that  they 
which  come  in  may  see  the  light. 

34  The  light  of  the  body  is  the  eye : there- 
fore when  thine  eye  is  single,  thy  whole 
body  also  is  full  of  light ; but  when  thine  eye 
is  evil,  thy  body  also  is  full  of  darkness. 

35  Take  heed  therefore,  that  the  light 
which  is  in  thee  be  not  darkness. 


36  If  thy  whole  body  therefore  he  fuji 
light,  having  no  part  dark,  the  whole  shah 
be  full  of  light,  as  when  the  bright  shining 
of  a candle  doth  give  thee  light. 

37  11  And  as  he  spake,  a certain  Pharisee 
besought  him  to  dine  with  him:  and  Ik? 
went  in,  and  sat  down  to  meat. 

38  And  when  the  Pharisee  saw  it,  he  marr 
veiled  that  he  had  not  first  washed  before 
dinner. 

39  And  the  Lord  said  unto  him.  Now  do  ye 
Pharisees  make  clean  the  outside  of  the  cur) 
and  the  platter ; but  your  inward  part  is  full 
of  ravening  and  wickedness. 

40  Ye  fools,  did  not  he,  that  made  that  which 
is  without,  make  that  which  is  within  also  ? 

41  But  rather  give  alms  of  such  things  as  ye 
have ; and,  behold,  all  things  are  clean  unto 

^^^But  woe  unto  you,  Pharisees!  for  ye 
tithe  mint  and  rue  and  all  manner  of  herbs, 
and  pass  over  judgment  and  the  love  of 
God : these  ought  ye  to  have  done,  and 
to  leave  the  other  undone. 

43  Woe  unto  you,  Pharisees ! for  ye  lovd 
the  uppermost  seats  in  the  synagogues,  and 
greetings  in  the  markets. 

44  Woe  unto  you,  scribes  and  Pharisees, 
hypocrites ! for  ye  are  as  graves  which  ap- 
pear not,  and  the  men  that  walk  over  them 
are  not  aware  of  them. 

45  If  Then  answered  one  of  the  lawyers,  and 

said  unto  him.  Master,  thus  saying  thou  re- 
proachest  us  also.  I 

46  And  he  said.  Woe  unto  you  also,  ye  law-( 
yers  I for  ye  lade  men  with  burdens  grievous 
to  be  borne,  and  ye  yourselves  touch  no'^  thd 
burdens  with  one  of  your  fingers. 

47  Woe  unto  you ! for  ye  build  the  sepul- 
chres of  the  prophets,  and  your  fathers  kill- 
ed them. 

48  Truly  ye  bear  witness  that  ye  allow  the 
deeds  of  your  fathers : for  they  indeed  ki 
ed  them,  and  ye  build  their  sepulchres, 

49  Therefore  also  said  the  wisdom  of 
I will  send  them  prophets  and  apostles, 
some  of  them  they  shall  slay  and  persecu.^.  . 

50  That  the  blood  of  all  the  prophets,  which 
was  shed  from  the  foundation  of  the  world, 
may  be  required  of  this  generation ; 

51  From  the  blood  of  Abel  unto  the  blood 
of  Zacharias,  which  perished  between  the 
altar  and  the  temple : verily  I say  unto  you. 
It  shall  be  required  of  this  generation. 

52  Woe  unto  you,  lawyers!  for  ye  have 
taken  away  the  key  of  knowledge : ye  enters- 
ed  not  in  yourselves,  and  them  that  were 
entering  in  ye  hindered. 

53  And  as  he  said  these  things  unto  them, 
the  scribes  and  the  Pharisees  began  to  urge 
him  vehemently,  and  to  provoke  him  to 
speak  of  many  things: 

54  Laying  wait  for  him,  and  seeking  tq 
catch  something  out  of  his  mouth,  that  the;^ 
might  accuse  him. 

CHAPTER  XII. 

Of  avoiding  hypocrisy. 

IN  the  mean  time,  when  there  were  gath- 
ered together  an  innumerable  multitude 
of  people,  insomuch  that  they  trode  one 
upon  another,  he  began  to  say  unto  his  dis- 
ciples first  of  all,  Beware  ye  of  the  leawn  of 
the  Pharisees,  which  is  hypocrisy. 

671 


ivoid  hypocrisy. 


ST.  LUKE,  Xn. 


Against  worldly  ccurefuln 


fOr  there  is  nothing-  covered,  that  shall 
D be  revealed ; neither  hid,  that  shall  not 
bo  known. 

0 Therefore,  whatsoever  ye  have  spoken  in 
darkness  shall  be  heard  in  the  lig-ht;  and 
tliat  which  ye  have  spoken  in  the  ear 
in  closets  shall  be  proclaimed  upon  the 
housetops. 

4 And  I say  unto  you  my  friends.  Be  not 
afraid  of  them  that  kill  the  body,  and  after 
that  have  no  more  that  they  can  do. 

5 But  I will  forewarn  you  whom  ye  shall 
fear:  Fear  him,  which  after  he  hath  killed 
hath  power  to  cast  into  hell ; yea,  I say  unto 
you,  Fear  him. 

6 Are  not  five  sparrows  sold  for  two  far- 
things, and  not  one  of  them  is  forgotten  be- 
fore God? 

7 But  even  the  very  hairs  of  your  head  are 
all  numbered.  Fear  not  therefore : ye  are 
of  more  value  than  many  sparrows. 

8 Also  I say  unto  you.  Whosoever  shall 
onfess  me  before  men,  him  shall  the  Son 

)f  man  also  confess  before  the  angels  of 
God: 

9 But  he  that  denieth  me  before  men  shall 
be  denied  before  the  angels  of  God. 

10  And  whosoever  shall  speak  a word 
against  the  Son  of  man,  it  shall  be  forgiven 
him : but  unto  him  that  blasphemeth  against 
the  Holy  Ghost  it  shall  not  be  forgiven. 

11  And  when  they  bring  you  unto  the  syna- 
gogues, and  unto  magistrates,  and  powers, 
(take  ye  no  thought  how  or  what  thing  ye 
'shall  answer,  or  what  ye  shall  say: 

12  For  the  Holy  Ghost  shall  teach  you  in 
he"  same  hour  what  ye  ought  to  say. 

13  1 And  one  of  the  company  said  unto 
him.  Master,  speak  to  my  brother,  that  he 
tlmde  the  inheritance  with  me. 

14  And  he  said  unto  him,  Man,  who  made 
me  a judge  or  a divider  over  you? 

5 And  he  said  unto  them.  Take  heed,  and 
vare  of  covetousness:  for  a man’s  life 
^isteth  not  in  the  abundance  of  the 
ng-s  which  he  possesseth. 

, And  he  spake  a parable  unto  them,  say- 
ing, The  ground  of  a certain  rich  man 
brought  forth  plentifully: 

17  And  he  thought  within  himself,  saying, 
I'riiat  shall  I do,  because  I have  no  room 
where  to  bestow  my  fruits? 

18  And  he  said.  This  will  I do : I will  pull 
down  my  barns,  and  build  greater;  and 
there  will  I bestow  all  my  fruits  and  my 

"goods. 

19  And  I will  say  to  my  soul.  Soul,  thou 
hast  much  goods  laid  up  for  many  years; 
take  thine  ease,  eat,  drink,  and  be  merry. 

20  But  God  said  unto  him.  Thou  fool,  this 
night  thy  soul  shall  be  required  of  thee: 
then  whose  shall  those  things  be,  which  thou 
hast  provided  ? 

21  So  is  he  that  layeth  up  treasure  for  him- 
self, and  is  not  rich  toward  God. 

22  1 And  he  said  unto  his  ^sciples,  There- 
fore I say  unto  you.  Take  no  thought  for 
your  life,  what  ye  shall  eat ; neither  for  the 
body,  what  ye  shall  put  on. 

23  The  life  is  more  than  meat,  and  the  body 
is  more  than  raiment. 

24  Consider  the  ravens:  for  they  neither 
sow  nor  reap;  which  neither  have  store- 
house nor  barn;  and  God  feedeth  them: 

672 


how  much  more  are  ye  better  than  t 
fowls? 

25  And  which  of  you  with  taking  tho' 
can  add  to  his  stature  one  cubit? 

26  If  ye  then  be  not  able  to  do  that  t 
which  is  least,  why  take  ye  thought  for 
rest? 

27  Consider  the  lilies  how  they  grow : t 
toil  not,  they  spin  not;  and  yet  I say  uni 
you,  that  Solomon  in  all  his  glory  was  no 
arrayed  like  one  of  these. 

28  If  then  God  so  clothe  the  grass,  which  is 
to  day  in  the  field,  and  to  morrow  is  cast 
into  the  oven ; how  much  more  wiU  he  clothe 
you,  O ye  of  little  faith  ? 

29  And  seek  not  ye  what  ye  shall  eat,  or 
what  ye  shall  drink,  neither  be  ye  of  doubt- 
ful mind. 

30  For  all  these  things  do  the  nations  of  the 
world  seek  after : and  your  Father  knoweth 
that  ye  have  need  of  these  things. 

31  t But  rather  seek  ye  the  kingdom  of 
God;  and  all  these  things  shall  be  added 
unto  you. 

32  Fear  not,  little  flock ; for  it  is  your  Fa- 
ther’s good  pleasure  to  give  you  thekingdom. 

33  Sell  that  ye  have,  and  give  alms;  pro- 
vide yourselves  bags  which  wax  not  old,  a 
treasure  in  the  heavens  that  faileth  not, 
where  no  thief  approacheth,  neither  moth 
corrupteth. 

34  For  where  your  treasure  is,  there  will 
your  heart  be  also. 

35  Let  your  loins  be  girded  about,  and  your 
lights,  burning; 

36  And  ye  yourselves  like  unto  men  that 
wait  for  their  lord,  when  he  will  return  from 
the  wedding;  that,  when  he  cometh 'and 
knocketh,  they  may  open  unto  him  imme- 
diately. 

37  Blessed  are  those  servants,  whom  the 
lord  when  he  cometh  shall  find  watching : 
verily  I say  unto  you,  that  he  shall  gird  him- 
self, and  make  them  to  sit  down  to  meat, 
and  will  come  forth  and  serve  them. 

38  And  if  he  shall  come  in  the  second 
watch,  or  come  in  the  third  watch,  and  find 
them  so,  blessed  are  those  servants. 

39  And  this  know,  that  if  the  goodman  of 
the  house  had  known  what  hour  the  thief 
would  come,  he  would  have  watched,  and 
not  have  suffered  his  house  to  be  broken 
through. 

40  Be  ye  therefore  ready  also : for  the  Son 
of  man  cometh  at  an  hour  when  ye  think 
not. 

41 1 Then  Peter  said  unto  him.  Lord,  speak- 
est  thou  this  parable  unto  us,  or  even  to 
aU? 

42  And  the  Lord  said.  Who  then  is  that 
faithful  and  wise  steward,  whom  his  lord 
shall  make  ruler  over  his  household,  to  give 
them  their  portion  of  meat  in  due  season  ? 

43  Blessed  is  that  servant,  whom  his  lord 
when  he  cometh  shall  find  so  doing. 

44  Of  a truth  I say  unto  you,  that  he  will 
make  him  ruler  over  all  that  he  hath. 

45  But  and  if  that  servant  say  in  his  heart, 
My  lord  delayeth  his  coming ; and  shall  be- 
gin to  beat  the  menservants  and  maidens, 
and  to  eat  and  drink,  and  to  be  drunken; 

46  The  lord  of  that  servant  will  come  in  a 
day  when  he  looketh  not  for  Mm,  and  at  an 
hour  when  he  is  not  aware,  and  will  cut  him 


. for  the  gt^pcL 

in  sundev,  and  will  appoint  him  his  portion 
with  " ho  unbelievers. 

47  And  that  servant,  which  knew  his  lord  s 

will,  and  prepared  not  himself^  neither  did 
according  to  his  will,  shall  bo  beaten  with 
many  stripes.  , -x 

48  But  he  that  knew  not,  and  did  commit 
things  worth V of  stripes,  shall  be  beaten 
with  tew  stripes.  For  unto  whomsoever 
much  is  given,  of  him  shall  bo  much  re- 
quired; and  to  whom  men  have  committed 
much,  of  him  they  will  ask  the  more. 

49  1 I am  come  to  send  fire  on  the  earth ; 
and  what  will  I,  if  it  be  already  kindled  ? 

50  But  I have  a baptism  to  be  baptized 
with ; and  how  am  I straitened  till  it  be 
accomplished ! 

51  Suppose  ye  that  I am  come  to  give  peace 

on  earth?  1 tell  you.  Nay;  but  rather  di- 
vision: , , „ , 

53  For  from  henceforth  there  shall  be  five 
in  one  house  divided,  three  against  two,  and 
two  against  three.  . ^ 

53  The  father  shall  be  divided  against  the 
son,  and  the  son  against  the  father;  the 
mother  against  the  daughter,  and  the  daugh- 
ter against  the  mother ; the  mother  in  law 
against  her  daughter  in  laW,  and  the  daugh- 
ter in  law  against  her  mother  in  law. 

54  If  And  he  said  also  to  the  people.  When 

ye  see  a cloud  rise  out  of  the  west,  straight- 
way ye  say,  There  cometh  a shower ; and  so 
it  is.  , . , , , 

55  And  when  ye  see  the  south  wind  blow,  ye 
say.  There  will  be  heat;  and  it  cometh  to 
pass. 

56  Fe  hypocrites,  ye  can  discern  the  face  of 
the  sky  and  of  the  earth ; but  how  is  it  that 
ye  do  not  discern  this  time  ? 

57  Yea,  and  why  even  of  yourselves  judge 
ye  not  what  is  right  ? 

58 1 When  thou  goest  with  thine  adversary 
to  the  magistrate,  as  thou  art  in  the  way, 
give  diligence  that  thou  mayest  be  delivered 
from  him;  lest  he  bale  thee  to  the  judge, 
and  the  judge  deliver  thee  to  the  officer,  and 
the  officer  cast  thee  into  prison. 

59  I tell  thee,  thou  shalt  not  depart  thence, 
till  thou  hast  paid  the  very  last  mite. 

CHAPTER  XIII. 

Jesus  teacheth  repentance. 

There  were  present  at  that  season  some 
that  told  him  of  the  Galileans,  whose 
blood  Pilate  had  mingled  with  their  sacri- 

3 And  Jesus  answering  said  unto  them, 
Suppose  ye  that  these  Galileans  were  sin- 
ners above  all  the  Galileans,  because  they 
suffered  such  things? 

3 I tell  you.  Nay : but,  except  ye  repent,  ye 
shall  all  likewise  perish. 

4:  Or  those  eighteen,  upon  whom  the  tower 
in  Siloam  fell,  and  slew  them,  think  ye  that 
they  were  sinners  above  all  men  that  dwelt 
in  Jerusalem  ? 

5  I tell  you,  Nay : but,  except  ye  repent,  ye 
shall  all  likewise  perish. 

6  If  He  spake  also  this  parable ; A certain 
man  had  a fig  tree  planted  in  his  vineyard ; 
and  he  came  and  sought  fruit  thereon,  and 
found  none. 

7  Then  said  he  unto  the  dresser  of  his  vine- 
yard, Behold,  these  three  years  I come  seek- 

22 


ST.  .tiE  KE,  XIII.  The  crooked  woman  healed. 

ing  fruit  on  this  fig  tree,  and  find  none:  cu 


about  it,  and  dung  it: 

9 And  if  it  bear  fruit,  well:  and  if  not,  then 
after  that  thou  shalt  cut  it  down. 

10  And  he  was  teaching  in  one  of  the  syn- 
agogues on  the  sabbath.  . 

11  ^\  And,  behold,  there  was  a woman  which 

had  a spirit  of  infirmity  eighteen  years,  and 
was  bowed  together,  and  could  in  no  wise 
lift  up  herself.  „ ^ x. 

13  And  when  Jesus  saw  her,  he  called  her 
to  him.,  and  said  unto  her.  Woman,  thou  art 
loosed  from  thine  infirmity. 

13  And  he  laid  his  hands  on  her : and  imme- 

diately she  was  made  straight,  and  glorified 
God.  ^ , 

14  And  the  ruler  of  the  synagogue  an- 
swered with  indignation,  because  that  Jesus 
had  healed  on  the  sabbath  day,  and  said  unt(^ 
the  people.  There  are  six  days  in  which  mfiu 
ought  to  work  : in  them  therefore  come  and 
be  healed,  and  not  on  the  sabbath  day. 

15  The  Lord  then  answered  him,  and  said. 
Thou  hypocrite,  doth  not  each  one  of  you  on 
the  sabbath  loose  his  ox  or  his  ass  from  the 
stall,  and  lead  him  away  to  watering  ? 

16  And  ought  not  this  woman,  being 
daughter  of  Abraham,  whom  Satan  hath 
bound,  lo,  these  eighteen  years,  be  loosed 
from  this  bond  on  the  sabbath  day  ? 

17  And  when  he  had  said  these  things,  all 

his  adversaries  were  ashamed:  and  all  the 
people  rejoiced  for  all  the  glorious  thing' 
that  were  done  by  him.  / 

18  1 Then  said  he.  Unto  what  is  the  km 

dom  of  God  like?  and  whereunto  shall  I r( 
sembleit?  ^ ^ ... 

19  It  is  like  a grain  of  mustard  seed,  whic 
a man  took,  and  cast  into  his  garden  ; and  i 
grew,  and  waxed  a great  tree ; and  the  fpvd 
of  the  air  lodged  in  the  branches  of  it.  , 

20  And  again  he  said,  Whereunto  sha 
liken  the  kingdom  of  God? 

21  It  is  like  leaven,  which  a woman  to 
and  hid  in  three  measures  of  meal,  till  t 
whole  was  leavened. 

23  And  he  went  through  the  cities  and  v 
lages,  teaching,  and  journeying  toward  J 
rusalem.  , , . ^ ^ 

23  Then  said  one  unto  him.  Lord,  are  thei 
few  that  be  saved  ? And  he  said  unto  the 

24  t Strive  to  enter  in  at  the  strait  gate : fo 
many,  I say  unto  you,  will  seek  to  enter  m 
and  shall  not  be  able. 

25  When  once  the  master  of  the  house  i& 

risen  up,  and  hath  shut  to  the  door,  and  ye 
begin  to  stand  without,  and  to  knock  at  the 
door,  saying.  Lord,  Lord,  open  unto  us;  and 
he  shall  answer  and  say  unto  you,  I know 
you  not  whence  ye  are : ^ . 

26  Then  shall  ye  begin  to  say.  We  have 
eaten  and  drunk  in  thy  presence,  and  thou 
bast  taught  in  our  streets. 

27  But  he  shall  say,  I tell  you,  I know  yoi 

not  whence  ye  are ; depart  from  me,  all  y 
workers  of  iniquity.  ^ ^ ^ 

28  There  shall  be  weeping  and  gnashing  o| 
teeth,  when  ye  shall  see  Abraham,  and 
Isaac,  and  Jacob,  and  all  the  prophets,  m 
the  kingdom  of  God,  and  you  yourselves 
thrust  out. 

m 


Ch7'ist  healeth  the  dropsy ^ 


ST.  LUKE,  XI Vo 


29  And  they  shall  come  from  the  east,  and 
from  the  west,  and  from  the  north,  and 
f7-om  the  south,  and  shall  sit  down  in  the 
kingdom  of  God. 

30  And,  behold,  there  are  last  which  shall 
be  first;  and  there  are  first  which  shall  be 
last. 

31  IT  The  same  day  there  came  certain  of 
the  Pharisees,  saying  unto  him.  Get  thee 
out,  and  depart  hence ; for  Herod  will  kill 
thee. 

32  And  he  said  unto  them.  Go  ye,  and  tell 
that  fox.  Behold,  I cast  out  devils,  and  I do 
cures  to  day  and  to  morrow,  and  the  third 
day  I shall  be  perfected. 

33  Nevertheless  I must  walk  to  day,  and  to 
morrow,  and  the  day  following : for  it  can- 
not be  that  a prophet  perish  out  of  Jerusa- 
lem. 

34  O Jerusalem,  Jerusalem,  which  killest 
the  prophets,  and  stonest  them  that  are  sent 

\unto  thee ; how  often  would  I have  gathered 
ihy  children  together,  as  a hen  doth  gather 
her  brood  under  her  wings,  and  ye  would 
not! 

35  Behold,  your  house  is  left  unto  you  deso- 
late : and  verily  I say  unto  you,  Y6  shall  not 
see  me,  until  the  time  come  when  ye  shall 
say.  Blessed  is  he  that  cometh  in  the  name 
of  the  Lord. 

CHAPTER  XIV. 

Jesus  teacheth  humility. 

4 ND  it  came  to  pass,  as  he  went  into  the 
xA  house  of  one  of  the  chief  Pharisees  to 
eat  bread  on  the  sabbath  day,  that  they 
T’atched  him. 

2 And,  behold,  there  was  a certain  man  be- 
fore him  which  had  the  dropsy. 

3 And  Jesus  answering  spake  unto  the  law- 
yers and  Pharisees,  saying.  Is  it  lawful  to 
hea'i  on  the  sabbath  day  ? 

4 And  they  held  their  peace.  And  he  took 
”<j , and  healed  him,  and  let  him  go ; 

And  answered  them,  saying.  Which  of 
oil  shall  have  an  ass  or  an  ox  fallen  into  a 
it,  and  will  not  straightway  pull  him  out 
>11  the  sabbath  day? 

6 And  they  could  not  answer  him  again  to 
hese  things. 

7 t And  he  put  forth  a parable  to  those 
which  were  bidden,  when  he  marked  how 
they  chose  out  the  chief  rooms;  saying 
unto  them. 

When  thou  art  bidden  of  any  man  to  a 
wedding,  sit  not  down  in  the  highest  room ; 

, more  honourable  man  than  thou  be 
bidden  of  him; 

9 And  he  that  bade  thee  and  him  come  and 
say  to  thee.  Give  this  ^man  place ; and  thou 
begin  with  shame  to  take  the  lowest  room. 

10  But  when  thou  art  bidden,  go  and  sit 
down  in  the  lowest  room ; that  when  he  that 
bade  thee  cometh,  he  may  say  unto  thee. 
Friend,  go  up  higher:  then  shalt  thou  have 
.worship  in  the  presence  of  them  that  sit  at 
meat  with  thee. 

11  For  whosoever  exalteth  himself  shall  be 
abased ; and  he  that  humbleth  himself  shall 
bo  exalted. 

12 1 Then  said  he  also  to  him  that  bade  him. 
When  thou  makest  a dinner  or  a supper,  call 
not  thy  friends,  nor  thy  brethren,  neither 
*hy  kinsmen,  nor  thy  rich  neighbours ; lest 
674 


they  also  bid  thee  again,  and  a recompense 
be  made  thee. 

13  But  when  thou  makest  a feast,  call  the 
poor,  the  maimed,  the  lame,  the  blind  : 

14  And  thou  shalt  be  blessed ; for  they  can- 
not recompense  thee : for  thou  shalt  be  rec- 
ompensed at  the  resurrection  of  the  just. 

15  ’ll  And  when  one  of  them  that  sat  at  meat 
with  him  heard  these  things,  he  said  unto 
him.  Blessed  is  he  that  shall  eat  bread  in  the 
kingdom  of  God. 

16  Then  said  he  unto  him,  A certain  man 
made  a great  supper,  and  bade  many : 

17  And  sent  his  servant  at  supper  time  to 
say  to  them  that  were  bidden.  Come ; for  all 
things  are  now  ready. 

18  And  they  all  with  one  coyisent  began  to 
make  excuse.  The  first  said  unto  him,  I have 
bought  a piece  of  ground,  and  I must  needs 
go  and  see  it : I pray  thee  have  me  excused. 

19  And  another  said,  I have  bought  five 
yoke  of  oxen,  and  I go  to  prove  them;  I 
pray  thee  have  me  excused. 

20  And  another  said,  I have  married  a wife, 
and  therefore  I cannot  come. 

21  So  that  servant  came,  and  shewed  his 
lord  these  things.  Then  the  master  of  the 
house  being  angry  said  to  his  servant.  Go 
out  quickly  into  the  streets  and  lanes  of  the 
city,  and  bring  in  hither  the  poor,  and  the 
maimed,  and  the  halt,  and  the  blind. 

22  And  the  servant  said.  Lord,  it  is  done 
as  thou  hast  commanded,  and  j^et  there  is 
room. 

23  And  the  lord  said  unto  the  servant.  Go 
out  into  the  highways  and  hedges,  and  com- 
pel them  to  come  in,  that  my  house  mav  be 
filled. 

24  For  I say  unto  you.  That  none  of  those 
men  which  were  bidden  shall  taste  of  my 
supper. 

25  1 And  there  went  great  multitudes  with 
him : and  he  turned,  and  said  unto  them, 

26  If  any  man  come  to  me,  and  hate  not  his 
father,  and  mother,  and  wife,  and  children, 
and  brethren,  and  sisters,  yea,  and  his  own 
life  also,  he  cannot  be  my  disciple. 

27  And  whosoever  doth  not  bear  his  cross, 
and  come  after  me,  cannot  be  my  disciple. 

28  For  which  of  you,  intending  to  build  a 
tower,  sitteth  not  down  first,  and  counteth 
the  cost,  whether  he  have  sufficient  to  finish 
itf 

29  Lest  haply,  after  he  hath  laid  the  founda- 
tion, and  is  not  able  to  finish  it,  all  that  be- 
hold it  begin  to  mock  him, 

30  Saying,  This  man  began  to  build,  and 
was  not  able  to  finish. 

31  Or  what  king,  going  to  make  war  against 
another  king,  sitteth  not  down  first,  and 
consulteth  whether  he  be  able  with  ten 
thousand  to  meet  him  that  cometh  against 
him  with  twenty  thousand? 

32  Or  else,  while  the  other  is  yet  a great 
way  off,  he  sendeth  an  ambassage,  and  de- 
sireth  conditions  of  peace. 

33  So  likewise,  whosoever  he  be  of  you  that 
forsaketh  not  all  that  he  hath,  he  cannot  be 
my  disciple. 

34 1 Salt  is  good : but  if  the  salt  have  lost 
his  savour,  wherewith  shall  it  be  seasoned  ? 
35  It  is  neither  fit  for  the  land,  nor  yet  for 
the  dunghill ; but  men  cast  it  out.  He  that 
hath  ears  to  hear,  let  him  hear. 


ST.  LUKE,  XVI. 


Paraly^.  of 

CHATTER  XV. 

ParabU  of  the  lost  sheep. 

Then  drew  near  unto  him  all  the  publi- 
cans and  sinners  tor  to  hear  him. 

2  And  the  Pharisees  and  scribes  murmured, 
sayinj?.  This  man  recciveth  sinners,  and  eat- 
etii  with  them.  . xu 

3  t And  he  spake  this  parable  unto  them, 
sayinjr, 

4  Whlit  man  of  you,  havinj?  a hundred 
sheep,  if  he  lose  one  of  them,  doth  not  leave 
the  ninety  and  nine  in  the  wilderness,  and 
tro  after  that  which  is  lost,  until  he  find  it? 

5  And  when  he  hath  found  it,  he  layeth  it 
on  his  shoulders,  rejoicing. 

G And  when  he  cometh  home,  he  calleth 
together  his  friends  and  neighbours,  saying 
unto  them.  Rejoice  with  me;  for  I have 
found  my  sheep  which  was  lost. 

7  I say  unto  you,  that  likewise  3oy  shall  be 
in  heaven  over  one  sinner  that  repenteth, 
more  than  over  ninety  and  nine  just  per- 
sons, which  need  no  repentance. 

8  If  Either  what  woman  having  ten  pieces 
of  silver,  if  she  lose  one  piece,  doth  not  light 
a candle,  and  sweep  the  house,  and  seek 
diligently  till  she  find  iU  ^ ^ 

9  And  when  she  hath  found  it,  she  calleth 
her  friends  and  her  neighbours  together, 
saying.  Rejoice  with  me ; for  I have  found 
the  piece  which  I had  lost. 

10  Likewise,  I say  unto  you,  there  is  joy  in 
the  presence  of  the  angels  of  God  over  one 
sinner  that  repenteth. 

11  If  And  he  said,  A certain  man  had  two 
sons:  „ 

12  And  the  younger  of  them  said  to  his  fa- 
ther, Father,  give  me  the  portion  at  goods 
that  falleth  to  me.  And  he  divided  unto 
them  his  living. 

13  And  not  many  days  after  the  younger 
son  gathered  all  together,  and  took  his  jour- 
ney into  a far  country,  and  there  wasted  his 
substance  with  riotous  living. 

14  And  when  he  had  spent  ail,  there  arose  a 
mighty  famine  in  that  land ; and  he  began  to 
be  in  want.  . 

15  And  he  went  and  joined  himself  to  a cit- 
izen of  that  country ; and  he  sent  him  into 
his  fields  to  feed  swine.  ^ „ 

16  And  he  would  fain  have  filled  his  belly 
with  the  husks  that  the  swine  did  eat : and 
no  man  gave  unto  him. 

17  And  when  he  came  to  himself,  he  said. 
How  many  hired  servants  of  my  father’s 
have  bread  enough  and  to  spare,  and  I per- 
ish with  hunger ! , 

18  I will  arise  and  go  to  my  father,  and  will 
say  unto  him.  Father,  I have  sinned  against 
heaven,  and  before  thee,  .i. 

19  And  am  no  more  worthy  to  be  called  thy 
son : make  me  as  one  of  thy  hired  servants. 
20  And  he  arose,  and  came  to  his  father. 
But  when  he  was  yet  a great  way  off,  his  fa- 
ther saw  him,  and  had  compassion,  and  ran, 
and  fell  on  his  neck,  and  kissed  him. 

21  And  the  son  said  unto  him.  Father,  I 
have  sinned  against  heaven,  and  in  thy  sight, 
and  am  no  more  worthy  to  be  called  thy 
son.  ^ ^ . 

22  But  the  father  said  to  his  servants.  Bring 
forth  the  best  robe,  and  put  it  on  him ; and 
put  a ring  on  his  hand,  and  shoes  on  his  feet : 


the  prodmal  son. 


23  And  bring  hither  the  fatted  calf,  and  kill 
it;  and  let  us  eat,  and  be  merry : 

24  For  this  my  son  was  dead,  and  is  alive 

again ; he  was  lost,  and  is  found.  And  they 
began  to  be  merry.  . xr  x.  i 

25  Now  his  elder  son  was  in  the  field : and 
as  he  came  and  drew  nigh  to  the  house,  he 
heard  music  and  dancing. 

26  And  he  called  one  of  the  servants,  and 
asked  what  these  things  meant. 

27  And  he  said  unto  him.  Thy  brother  is 

come ; and  thy  father  hath  killed  the  fatted 
calf,  because  he  hath  received  him  safe  and 
sound.  , X 

28  And  he  was  angry,  and  would  not  go  in : 
therefore  came  his  father  out,  and  entreated 

29  And  he  answering  said  to  his  father,  Lo, 
these  many  years  do  I serve  thee,  neither 
transgressed  I at  any  time  thy  command- 
ment ; and  yet  thou  never  gavest  me  a kid, 
that  T might  make  merry  with  my  friends : 

30  But  as  soon  as  this  thy  son  was  come, 
which  hath  devoured  thy  living  with  har- 
lots, thou  hast  killed  for  him  the  fatted 

calf.  XI  X 

31  And  he  said  unto  him.  Son,  thou  art  ever 
with  me,  and  ail  that  1 have  is  thine. 

32  It  was  meet  that  we  should  make  merry, 
and  be  glad : for  this  thy  brother  was  dead, 
and  is  alive  again ; and  was  lost,  and  is  found. 

CHAPTER  XVI. 

Of  the  unjust  steward. 

AND  he  said  also  unto  his  disciples.  There 
was  a certain  rich  man,  which  had  a 
steward;  and  the  same  was  accused  unto 
him  that  he  had  wasted  his  goods. 

2 And  he  called  him,  and  said  unto  him. 
How  is  it  that  I hear  this  of  thee?  give  an 
account  of  thy  stewardship ; for  thou  may- 
est  be  no  longer  steward. 

3 Then  the  steward  said  within  himself. 
What  shall  I do  ? for  my  lord  taketh  away 
from  me  the  stewardship : I cannot  dig ; to 
beg  I am  ashamed. 

4 1 am  resolved  what  to  do,  that,  when  I am 
put  out  of  the  stewardship,  they  may  re- 
ceive me  into  their  houses. 

5 So  he  called  every  one  of  his  lord  s debt- 
ors unto  him,  and  said  unto  the  first.  How 
much  owest  thou  unto  my  lord? 

6 And  he  said,  A hundred  measures  of  oil. 
And  he  said  unto  him.  Take  thy  bill,  and  sit 
down  quickly,  and  write  fifty. 

7 Then  said  he  to  another.  And  how  much 
owest  thou  ? And  he  said,  A hundred  meas- 
ures of  wheat.  And  he  said  unto  him.  Take 
thy  bill,  and  write  fourscore.  . * ^ x 

8 And  the  lord  commended  the  unjust  stew- 
ard, because  he  had  done  wisely : f or  the  chil- 
dren of  this  world  are  in  their  generation 
wiser  than  the  children  of  light. 

9 And  I say  unto  you.  Make  to  yourselves 
friends  of  the  mammon  of  unrighteousness; 
that,  when  ye  fail,  they  may  receive  you  in- 
to ev’^erlasting  habitations.  , . , . , 

10  He  that  is  faithful  in  that  which  is  least 
is  faithful  also  in  much : and  he  that  is  un- 
just in  the  least  is  unjust  also  in  much. 

11  If  therefore  ye  have  not  been  faithful  m 

the  unrighteous  mammon,  who  will  commit 
to  your  trust  the  true  riches  ? , - , . xi.  x 

12  And  if  ye  have  not  been  faithful  m that 


which  is  another  man’s,  who  shall  give  you 
that  which  is  your  own  ? 

13  1 No  servant  can  serve  two  masters:  for 
either  he  will  hate  the  one,  and  love  the 
other;  or  else  he  will  hold  to  the  one,  and 
despise  the  other.  Ye  cannot  serve  God  and 
mammon. 

14  And  the  Pharisees  also,  who  were  covet- 
ous, heard  all  these  things : and  they  derided 
him. 

15  And  he  said  unto  them.  Ye  are  they 
which  justify  yourselves  before  men;  but 
God  knoweth  your  hearts : for  that  which  is 
highly  esteemed  among  men  is  abomination 
in  the  sight  of  God. 

16  The  law  and  the  prophets  were  until 
John:  since  that  time  the  kingdom  of  God 
is  preached,  and  every  man  presseth  into  it. 

17  And  it  is  easier  for  heaven  and  earth  to 
pass,  than  one  tittle  of  the  law  to  fail. 

18  Whosoever  putteth  away  his  wife,  and 
marrieth  another,  committeth  adultery : and 
whosoever  marrieth  her  that  is  put  away 
from  her  husband  committeth  adultery. 

19  ^ There  was  a certain  rich  man,  which 
'was  clothed  in  purple  and  fine  linen,  and 
fared  sumptuously  every  day: 

20  And  there  was  a certain  beggar  named 
Lazarus,  which  was  laid  at  his  gate,  full  of 
sores, 

21  And  desiring  to  be  fed  with  the  crumbs 
which  fell  from  the  rich  man’s  table : more- 
over the  dogs  came  and  licked  his  sores. 

22  And  it  came  to  pass,  that  the  beggar 
died,  and  was  carried  by  the  angels  into 
Abraham’s  bosom : the  rich  man  also  died, 
and  was  buried  ; 

23  And  in  hell  he  lifted  up  his  eyes,  being  in 
torments,  and  seeth  Abraham  afar  off,  and 
Lazarus  in  his  bosom, 

24  And  he  cried  and  said.  Father  Abraham, 
have  mercy  on  me,  and  send  Lazarus,  that 
he  may  dip  the  tip  of  his  finger  in  water, 
and  cool  my  tongue ; for  I am  tormented  in 
this  flame. 

25  But  Abraham  said.  Son,  remember  that 
thou  in  thy  lifetime  receivedst  thy  good 
things,  and  likewise  Lazarus  evil  things : but 
now  he  is  comforted,and  thou  art  tormented. 

26  And  beside  all  this,  between  us  and  you 
there  is  a great  gulf  fixed : so  that  they  which 
would  pass  from  hence  to  you  cannot ; nei- 
ther can  they  pass  to  us,  that  would  come 
from  thence. 

27  Then  he  said,  I pray  thee  therefore, 
father,  that  thou  wouldest  send  him  to  my 
father’s  house: 

28  For  I have  five  brethren;  that  he  may 
testify  unto  them,  lest  they  also  come  into 
this  place  of  torment. 

29  Abraham  saith  unto  him.  They  have  Mo- 
ses and  the  prophets ; let  them  hear  them. 

30  And  he  said.  Nay,  father  Abraham:  but 
if  one  went  unto  them  from  the  dead,  they 
will  repent. 

31  And  he  said  unto  him.  If  they  hear  not 
Moses  and  the  prophets,  neither  will  they  be 
persuaded,  though  one  rose  from  the  dead. 

CHAPTER  XVII. 

To  avoid  giving  offence. 

Then  said  he  unto  the  disciples.  It  is  im- 
possible but  that  offences  will  come : but 
woe  unto  him,  through  whom  they  come  I 
676 


lepers. 

2 It  were  better  for  him  that  a millstone 
were  hanged  about  his  neck,  and  he  cast  in- 
to the  sea,  than  that  he  should  offend  one  of 
these  little  ones. 

3 II  Take  heed  to  yourselves : If  thy  brother 
trespass  against  thee,  rebuke  him ; and  if  he 
repent,  forgive  him. 

4 And  if  he  trespass  against  thee  seven  times 
in  a day,  and  seven  times  in  a day  turn  again 
to  thee,  saying,  I repent ; thou  shalt  forgive 
him. 

5 And  the  apostles  said  unto  the  Lord,  In- 
crease our  faith. 

6 And  the  Lord  said.  If  ye  had  faith  as  a 
grain  of  mustard  seed,  ye  might  say  unto 
this  sycamine  tree.  Be  thou  plucked  up  by 
the  root,  and  be  thou  planted  in  the  sea; 
and  it  should  obey  you. 

7 But  which  of  you,  having  a servant 
ploughing  or  feeding  cattle,  will  say  unto 
him  by  and  by,  when  he  is  come  from  the 
field.  Go  and  sit  down  to  meat? 

8 And  will  not  rather  say  unto  him.  Make 
ready  wherewith  I may  sup,  and  gird  thyself, 
and  serve  me,  till  I have  eaten  and  drunken ; 
and  afterward  thou  shalt  eat  and  drink  ? 

9 Doth  he  thank  that  servant  because  he 
did  the  things  that  were  commanded  him  ? 
I trow  not. 

10  So  likewise  ye,  when  ye  shall  have  done 
all  those  things  which  are  commanded  you, 
say.  We  are  unprofitable  servants : we  have 
done  that  which  was  our  duty  to  do. 

11 1 And  it  came  to  pass,  as  he  went  to  Je- 
rusalem, that  he  passed  through  the  midst 
of  Samaria  and  Galilee. 

12  And  as  he  entered  into  a certain  village, 
there  met  him  ten  men  that  were  lepers, 
which  stood  afar  off: 

13  And  they  lifted  up  their  voices,  and  said, 
Jesus,  Master,  have  mercy  on  us. 

14  And  when  he  saw  them,  he  said  unto 
them.  Go  shew  yourselves  unto  the  priests. 
And  it  came  to  pass,  that,  as  they  went,  they 
were  cleansed. 

15  And  one  of.  them,  when  he  saw  that  he 
was  healed,  turned  back,  and  with  a loud 
voice  glorified  God, 

16  And  fell  down  on  his  face  at  his  feet,  giv- 
ing him  thanks : and  he  was  a Samaritan. 

17  And  Jesus  answering  said.  Were  there 
not  ten  cleansed?  but  where  are  the  nine? 

18  There  are  not  found  that  returned  to 
give  glory  to  God,  save  this  stranger. 

19  And  he  said  unto  him.  Arise,  go  thy 
way:  thy  faith  hath  made  thee  whole. 

20  t And  when  he  was  demanded  of  the 
Pharisees,  when  the  kingdom  of  God  should 
come,  he  answered  them  and  said.  The  king- 
dom of  God  cometh  not  with  observation : 

21  Neither  shall  they  say,  Lo  here!  or,  lo 
there ! for,  behold,  the  kingdom  of  God  is 
within  you. 

22  And  he  said  unto  the  disciples.  The  days 
will  come,  when  ye  shall  desire  to  see  one  of 
the  days  of  the  Son  of  man,  and  ye  shall  not 

23  And  they  shall  say  to  you.  See  here ; or, 
see  there:  go  not  after  them,  nor  follow 
them. 

24  For  as  the  lightning,  that  lighteneth  out 
of  the  one  pa/rt  under  heaven,  shineth  unto 
the  other  part  under  heaven ; so  shall  also 
the  Son  of  man  be  in  his  day. 


Coming  of  the  Son  of  man.  ST.  LUKE,  XVIII.  The  rich  ruler. 


25  But  first  must  he  suffer  many  things,  and 
be  rejected  of  this  generation. 

26  And  as  it  was  in  the  days  of  Noe,  so  shall 
it  be  also  in  the  days  of  the  Son  of  man. 

27  They  did  eat,  they  drank,  they  married 
Avives,  they  were  given  in  marriage,  until  tlie 
day  that  Noe  entered  into  the  ark,  and  the 
Hood  came,  and  destroyed  them  all. 

28  Likewise  also  as  it  was  in  the  days  of 
Lot ; they  did  eat,  they  drank,  they  bought, 
they  sold,  they  planted,  they  builded ; 

29  But  the  same  day  that  Lot  went  out  of 
Sodom  it  rained  lire  and  brimstone  from 
heaven,  and  destroyed  them  all. 

30-  Even  thus  shall  it  be  in  the  day  when 
the  Son  of  man  is  revealed. 

31  In  that  day,  he  which  shall  be  upon  the 
housetop,  and  his  stuff  in  the  house,  let  him 
not  come  doAvn  to  take  it  away:  and  he 
that  is  in  the  field,  let  him  likewise  not  re- 
turn back. 

32  Remember  Lot’s  wife. 

33  Whosoever  shall  seek  to  save  his  life 
shall  lose  it;  and  whosoever  shall  lose  his 
life  shall  preserve  it. 

34  I tell  you,  in  that  night  there  shall  be 
two  men  in  one  bed  ; the  one  shall  be  taken, 
and  the  other  shall  be  left. 

35  Two  women  shall  be  grinding  together ; 
the  one  shall  be  taken,  and  the  other  left. 

36  Two  men  shall  be  in  the  field ; the  one 
shall  be  taken,  and  the  other  left. 

37  And  they  answered  and  said  unto  him, 
Where,  Lord?  And  he  said  unto  them. 
Wheresoever  the  body  is,  thither  will  the 
eagles  be  gathered  together. 

CHAPTER  XVIII. 

The  importunate  widow. 

AND  be  spake  a parable  unto  them  to  this 
end,  that  men  ought  always  to  pray,  and 
not  to  faint ; 

2 Saying,  There  was  in  a city  a judge,  which 
feared  not  God,  neither  regarded  man  : 

3 And  there  was  a widow  in  that  city ; and 
she  came  unto  him,  saying.  Avenge  me  of 
mine  adversary. 

4 And  he  would  not  for  a while : but  after- 
ward he  said  within  himself.  Though  I fear 
not  God,  nor  regard  man ; 

5 Yet  because  this  widow  troubleth  me,  I 
will  avenge  her,  lest  by  her  continual  com- 
ing she  weary  me. 

6 And  the  Lord  said.  Hear  what  the  unjust 
judge  saith. 

7 And  shall  not  God  avenge  his  own  elect, 
which  cry  day  and  night  unto  him,  though 
he  bear  long  with  them  ? 

8 I tell  you  that  he  will  avenge  them  speed- 
ily. Nevertheless,  when  the  Son  of  man 
cometh,  shall  he  find  faith  on  the  earth? 

9 And  he  spake  this  parable  unto  certain 
which  trusted  in  themselves  that  they  were 
righteous,  and  despised  others : 

10  Two  men  went  up  into  the  temple  to 
pray;  the  one  a Pharisee,  and  the  other  a 
publican. 

11  The  Pharisee  stood  and  prayed  thus  with 
himself,  God,  I thank  thee,  that  I am  not  as 
other  men  are,  extortioners,  unjust,  adulter- 
ers, or  even  as  this  publican. 

12  I fast  twice  in  the  week,  I give  tithes  of 
all  that  I possess. 

13  And  the  publican,  standing  afar  off. 


would  not  lift  up  so  much  as  7/is  eyes  unto 
heaven,  but  smote  upon  his  breast,  saying, 
^od  be  mercif  ul  to  me  a sinner. 

14  I tell  you,  this  man  went  down  to  his 
house  justified  rather  than  the  other:  for 
every  one  that  cxalteth  himself  shall  be 
abased;  and  he  that  humbleth'hirnself  shall 
be  exalted. 

15  And  they  brought  unto  him  also  infants, 
that  he  would  touch  them : but  when  his 
disciples  saw  it,  they  rebuked  them. 

16  But  Jesus  called  them  unto  him,  and 
said.  Suffer  little  children  to  come  unto  me, 
and  forbid  them  not:  for  of  such  is  the 
kingdom  of  God. 

17  Verily  I say  unto  you.  Whosoever  shall 
not  receive  the  kingdom  of  God  as  a little 
child  shall  in  no  wise  enter  therein. 

18  And  a certain  ruler  asked  him,  saying. 
Good  Master,  what  shall  I do  to  inherit  eter- 
nal lire  ? 

19  And  Jesus  said  unto  him,  Why  callest 
thou  me  good?  none  is  good,  save  one,  that 
is,  God. 

20  Thou  knowest  the  commandments.  Do 
not  commit  adultery,  Do  not  kill,  Do  not 
steal.  Do  not  bear  false  witness.  Honour  thy 
father  and  thy  mother. 

21  And  he  said.  All  these  have  I kept  from 
my  youth  up. 

22  Now  when  Jesus  heard  these  things,  he 
said  unto  him.  Yet  lackest  thou  one  thing: 
sell  all  that  thou  hast,  and  distribute  unto 
the  poor,  and  thou  shalt  have  treasure  in 
heaven : and  come,  follow  me. 

23  And  when  he  heard  this,  he  was  very 
sorrowful : for  he  was  very  rich. 

24  And  when  Jesus  saw  that  he  was  very 
sorrowful,  he  said,  How  hardly  shall  they 
that  have  riches  enter  into  the  kingdom  of 
God! 

25  For  it  is  easier  for  a camel  to  go  through 
a needle’s  eye,  than  for  a rich  man  to  enter 
into  the  kingdom  of  God. 

26  And  they  that  heard  it  said,  Who  then 
can  be  saved? 

27  And  he  said.  The  things  which  are  im- 
possible with  men  are  possible  with  God. 

28  Then  Peter  said,  Lo,  we  have  left  all,  and 
followed  thee. 

29  And  he  said  unto  them.  Verily  I say  unto 
you.  There  is  no  man  that  hath  left  house, 
or  parents,  or  brethren,  or  wife,  or  children, 
for  the  kingdom  of  God’s  sake, 

30  Who  shall  not  receive  manifold  more  in 
this  present  time,  and  in  the  world  to  come 
life  everlasting. 

31  H Then  he  took  unto  him  the  twelve,  and 
said  unto  them.  Behold,  we  go  up  to  Jerusa- 
lem, and  all  things  that  are  written  by  the 
prophets  concerning  the  Son  of  man  shall  be 
accomplished. 

32  For  he  shall  be  delivered  unto  the  Gen- 
tiles, and  shall  be  mocked,  and  spitefully  en- 
treated, and  spitted  on : 

33  And  they  shall  scourge  him,  and  put  him 
to  death ; and  the  third  day  he  shall  rise  again. 

34  And  they  understood  none  of  these 
things : and  this  saying  was  hid  from  them, 
neither  knew  they  the  things  which  were 
spoken. 

35 1 And  it  came  to  pass,  that  as  he  was 
come  nigh  unto  Jericho,  a certain  blind 
man  sat  by  the  way  side  begging  : 

677 


A blind  man  healed,  ST.  LUKE,  XIX.  The  ten  pieces  of  money. 


36  And  hearing’  the  multitude  pass  by,  he 
asked  what  it  meant. 

3T  And  they  told  him,  that  Jesus  of  Naza-^ 
reth  passetli  by. 

38  And  he  cried,  saying,  Jesus,  thou  Son  of 
David,  have  mercy  on  me. 

39  And  they  Vhich  went  before  rebuked 
him,  that  he  should  hold  his  peace : but  he 
cried  so  much  the  more.  Thou  Son  of  David, 
have  mercy  on  me. 

40  And  Jesus  stood,  and  commanded  him  to 
be  brought  unto  him:  and  when  he  was 
come  near,  he  asked  him, 

41  Saying,  What  wilt  thou  that  I shall  do 
unto  thee?  And  he  said,  Lord,  that  I may 
receive  my  sight. 

43  And  Jesus  said  unto  him,  Receive  thy 
sight:  thy  faith  hath  saved  thee. 

43  And  immediately  he  received  his  sight, 
and  followed  him,  glorifying  God : and  all 
the  people,  when  they  saw  ^t,  gave  praise 
unto  God. 

CHAPTER  XIX. 


Of  Zaccheus  the  publican, 

AND  Jesus  entered  and  passed  through 
J\.  Jericho. 

3  And,  behold,  there  was  a man  named  Zac- 
cheus, which  was  the  chief  among  the  pub- 
licans, and  he  was  rich. 

3 And  he  sought  to  see  Jesus  who  he  was ; 

and  could  not  for  the  press,  because  he  was 
little  of  stature.  ^ ^ 

4 And  he  ran  before,  and  climbed  up  into  a 
sycamore  tree  to  see  him;  for  he  was  to 
pass  that  way. 

5 And  when  Jesus  came  to  the  place,  he 
looked  up,  and  saw  him,  and  said  unto 
him,  Zaccheus,  make  haste,  and  come 
down;  for  to  day  I must  abide  at  thy 
house. 

6 And  he  rriade  haste,  and  came  down,  and 
received  him  joyfully. 

*7  And  when  they  saw  it,  they  all  murmur- 
ed, saying.  That  he  was  gone  to  be  guest 
with  a man  that  is  a sinner. 

8 And  Zaccheus  stood,  and  said  unto  the 
Lord ; Behold,  Lord,  the  half  of  my  goods  I 
give  to  the  poor ; and  if  I have  taken  any 
thing  from  any  man  by  false  accusation,  I 
restore  him  fourfold. 

9 And  Jesus  said  unto  him.  This  day  is  sal- 
vation come  to  this  house,  forasmuch  as  he 
also  is  a son  of  Abraham. 

10  For  the  Son  of  man  is  come  to  seek  and 
to  save  that  which  was  lost. 

11  And  as  they  heard  these  things,  he  add- 
ed and  spake  a parable,  because  he  was  nigh 
to  Jerusalem,  and  because  they  thought  that 
the  kingdom  of  God  should  immediately  ap- 


pear. , , 

12  He  said  therefore,  A certain  nobleman 
went  into  a far  country  to  receive  for  him- 
self a kingdom,  and  to  return. 

13  And  he  called  his  ten  servants,  and  deliv- 
ered them  ten  pounds,  and  said  unto  them. 
Occupy  till  I come. 

14  But  his  citizens  hated  him,  and  sent  a 
message  after  him,  saying.  We  will  not 
have  this  man  to  reign  over  us. 

15  And  it  came  to  pass,  that  when  he  was 
returned,  having  received  the  kingdom,  then 
he  commanded  these  servants  to  be  called 
unto  him,  to  whom  he  had  given  the  money, 

678 


that  he  might  know  how  much  every  man 
had  gained  by  trading. 

16  Then  came  the  first,  saying.  Lord,  thy 
pound  hath  gained  ten  pounds. 

17  And  he  said  unto  him,  Well,  thou  good 
servant:  because  thou  hast  been  faithful  in 
a very  little,  have  thou  authority  over  ten 

18  And  the  seepnd  came,  saying.  Lord,  thy 
pound  hath  gained  five  pounds. 

19  And  he  said  likewise  to  him.  Be  thou  also 
over  five  cities. 

30  And  another  came,  saying,  Lordr  behold, 
herew  thy  pound,  which  1 have  kept  laid  up 
in  a napkin : 

31  For  I feared  thee,  because  thou  art  an 
austere  man : thou  takest  up  that  thou  lay- 
edst  not  down,  and  reapest  that  thou  didst 
not  sow. 

33  And  he  saithunto  him.  Out  of  thine  own 
mouth  will  I judge  thee,  thou  wicked  serv- 
ant. Thou  knewest  that  I was  an  austere 
man,  taking  up  that  I laid  not  down,  and 
reaping  that  I did  not  sow: 

33  Wherefore  then  gavest  not  thou  my 
money  into  the  bank,  that  at  my  coming  I 
might  have  required  mine  own  with  usury  ? 

34  And  he  said  unto  them  that  stood  by. 
Take  from  him  the  pound,  and  give  it  to  him 
that  hath  ten  pounds. 

35  (And  they  said  unto  him,  Lord,  he  hath 
ten  pounds.) 

36  For  I say  unto  you.  That  unto  every  one 
which  hath  shall  be  given ; and  from  him 
that  hath  not,  even  that  he  hath  shall  be 
takeri  away  from  him. 

37  But  those  mine  enemies,  which  would 
not  that  I should  reign  over  them,  bring 
hither,  and  slay  them  before  me. 

38  IF  And  when  he  had  thus  spoken,  he  went 
before,  ascending  up  to  Jerusalem. 

39  And  it  came  to  pass,  when  he  was  come 
nigh  to  Bethphage  and  Bethany,  at  the 
mount  called  the  mount  of  Olives,  he  sent 
two  of  his  disciples, 

30  Saying,  Go  ye  into  the  village  over 
against  you ; in  the  which  at  your  entering 
ye  shall' find  a colt  tied,  whereon  yet  never 
man  sat : loose  him,  and  bring  him  hither. 

31  And  if  any  man  ask  you.  Why  do  ye  loose 
Mm^  thus  shall  ye  say  unto  him.  Because 
the  Lord  hath  need  of  him. 

33  And  they  that  were  sent  went  their  way, 
and  found  even  as  he  had  said  unto  them. 

33  And  as  they  were  loosing  the  colt,  the 

owners  thereof  said  unto  them.  Why  loose 
ye  the  colt?  . 

34  And  they  said.  The  Lord  hath  need  of  him. 

35  And  they  brought  him  to  Jesus:  and 
they  cast  their  garments  upon  the  colt,  and 
they  set  Jesus  thereon. 

36  And  as  he  went,  they  spread  their  clothes 
in  the  way. 

37  And  when  he  was  come  nigh,  even  now 
at  the  descent  of  the  mount  of  Olives,  the 
whole  multitude  of  the  disciples  began  to  re- 
joice and  praise  God  with  a loud  voice  tor 
all  the  mighty  works  that  they  had  seen  ; 

38  Saying,  Blessed  be  the  King  that  cometh 
in  the  name  of  the  Lord : peace  in  heaven, 
and  glory  in  the  highest. 

39  And  some  of  the  Pharisees  from  among 
the  multitude  said  unto  him.  Master,  rebuke 
thy  discipleso 


ChrisVs  authority,  ST.  LUKE,  XX.  Of  paying  tribute  to  Cenar, 


40  And  he  answered  and  said  unto  them,  I 
tell  you  that,  if  these  should  hold  their  peace, 
the  stones  would  iiiiniediately  cry  out. 

41  M And  when  he  was  come  near,  he  be- 
hold the  city,  and  wept  over  it, 

43  Sayinjr,  If  thou  hadst  known,  even  thou, 
at  least  in  this  thy  dav,  the  things  which 
belong  unto  thy  peace!  but  now  they  are 
hid  from  thine  eyes. 

43  For  the  daj'^s  shall  come  upon  thee,  that 
thine  enemies  shall  cast  a trench  about  thee, 
and  compass  thee  round,  and  keep  thee  in 
on  every  side, 

44  And  shall  lay  thee  even  with  the  g-round, 
and  thy  children  within  thee ; and  they  shall 
not  leave  in  thee  one  stone  upon  another 
because  thou  knewest  not  the  time  of  thy 
visitation. 

45  And  he  went  into  the  temple,  and  began 
to  cast  out  them  that  sold  therein,  and  them 
that  bought ; 

46  Saying  unto  them.  It  is  written.  My  house 
is  the’house  of  prayer ; but  ye  have  made  it 
a den  of  thieves. 

. 47  And  he  taught  daily  in  the  temple.  But 
the  chief  priests  and  the  scribes  and  the 
chief  of  the  people  sought  to  destroy  him, 

48  And  could  not  find  what  they  might  do : 
for  all  the  people  were  very  attentive  to 
hear  him. 

CHAPTER  XX. 

Christ  avoucheth  his  authority. 

AND  it  came  to  pass,  that  on  one  of  those 
days,  as  he  taught  the  people  in  the 
temple,  and  preached  the  gospel,  the  chief 
])riests  and  the  scribes  came  upon  him  with 
the  elders, 

2 And  spake  unto  him,  saying.  Tell  us,  by 
what  authority  doest  thou  these  things?  or 
who  is  he  that  gave  thee  this  authority  ? 

3 And  he  answered  and  said  unto  them,  I 
will  also  ask  you  one  thing;  and  answer 
me : 

4 The  baptism  of  John,  was  it  from  heaven, 
or  of  men  ? 

5 And  they  reasoned  with  themselves,  say- 
ing, If  we  shall  say.  From  heaven ; he  will 
say.  Why  then  believed  ye  him  not  ? 

5 But  and  if  we  say.  Of  men ; all  the  people 
will  stone  us:  for  they  be  persuaded  that 
John  was  a prophet. 

7 And  they  answered,  that  they  could  not 
tell  whence  it  was. 

8 And  Jesus  said  unto  them.  Neither  tell  I 
you  by  what  authority  I do  these  things. 

9 Then  began  he  to  speak  to  the  people  this 
parable ; A certain  man  planted  a vineyard, 
and  let  it  forth  to  husbandmen,  and  went 
into  a far  country  for  a long  time. 

10  And  at  the  season  he  sent  a servant  to 
the  husbandmen,  that  they  should  give  him 
of  >he  fruit  of  the  vineyard : but  the  hus- 
bandmen beat  him,  and  sent  him  away 
empty. 

11  And  again  he  sent  another  servant : and 
they  beat  him  also,  and  entreated  Mm 
shamefully,  and  sent  him  away  empty. 

13  And  again  he  sent  a third:  and  they 
wounded  him  also,  and  cast  him  out. 

13  Then  said  the  lord  of  the  vineyard.  What 
shall  1 do  ? I will  send  my  beloved  son : it 
may  be  they  will  reverence  him  when  they 
see  hiiu 


14  But  when  the  husbandmen  saw  him,  they 
reasoned  among  themselves,  saying.  This  is 
the  heir : come,  let  us  kill  him,  that  the  in- 
heritance may  l)e  ours. 

15  So  they  cast  him  out  of  the  vineyard, 
and  killed  him.  What  therefore  shall  the 
lord  of  the  vineyard  do  unto  them? 

16  He  shall  come  and  destroy  these  hus- 
bandmen, and  shall  give  the  vineyard  to 
others.  And  when  they  heard  it,  they  said, 
God  forbid. 

17  And  he  beheld  them,  and  said.  What  is 
this  then  that  is  written.  The  stone  which 
the  builders  rejected,  the  same  is  become 
the  head  of  the  corner? 

18  Whosoever  shall  fall  upon  that  stone 
shall  be  broken ; but  on  whomsoever  it  shall 
fall,  it  will  grind  him  to  powder. 

19  t And  the  chief  priests  and  the  scribes 
the  same  hour  sought  to  lay  hands  on  him ; 
and  they  feared  the  people : for  they  per- 
ceived that  he  had  spoken  this  parable 
against  them. 

30  And  they  watched  him,  and  sent  forth 
spies,  which  should  feign  themselves  just 
men,  that  they  might  take  hold  of  his  words, 
that  so  they  might  deliver  him  unto  the 
power  and  authority  of  the  governor. 

31  And  they  asked  him,  saying.  Master,  we 
know  that  thou  sayest  and  teachest  rightly, 
neither  acceptest  thou  the  person  of  any, 
but  teachest  the  way  of  God  truly : 

33  Is  it  lawful  for  us  to  give  tribute  unto 
Cesar,  or  no  ? 

33  But  he  perceived  their  craftiness,  and 
said  unto  them.  Why  tempt  ye  me? 

34  Shew  me  a penny.  Whose  image  and 
superscription  hath  it  ? They  answered  and 
said,  Cesar’s. 

35  And  he  said  unto  them.  Render  there- 
fore unto  Cesar  the  things  which  be  Cesar’s, 
and  unto  God  the  things  which  be  God’s. 

36  And  they  could  not  take  hold  of  bis 
words  before  the  people : and  they  marvelled 
at  his  answer,  and  held  their  peace. 

37  t Then  came  to  him  certain  of  the  Sad- 
ducees,  which  deny  that  there  is  any  resur- 
rection ; and  they  asked  him, 

38  Saying,  Master,  Moses  wrote  unto  us.  If 
any  man’s  brother  die,  having  a wife,  and 
he  die  without  children,  that  his  brother 
should  take  his  wife,  and  raise  up  seed  unto 
his  brother. 

39  There  were  therefore  seven  brethren: 
and  the  first  took  a wife,  and  died  without 
children. 

30  And  the  second  took  her  to  wife,  and  he 
died  childless. 

31  And  the  third  took  her ; and  in  like  man- 
ner the  seven  also : and  they  left  no  chil- 
dren, and  died. 

33  Last  of  all  the  woman  died  also. 

33  Therefore  in  the  resurrection  whose 
wife  of  them  is  she  ? for  seven  had  her  to 
wife. 

34  And  Jesus  answering  said  unto  them. 
The  children  of  this  world  marry,  and  are 
given  in  marriage: 

35  But  they  which  shall  be  accounted  wor- 
thy to  obtain  that  world,  and  the  resurrec- 
tion from  the  dead,  neither  marry,  nor  are 
given  in  marriage: 

36  Neither  can  they  die  any  more : for  they 
are  equal  unto  the  angels ; and  are  the  chlU 

m 


The  poor  widow's  two  mites,  ST.  LUKE,  XXI.  Of  Christ's  second  coming. 


dren  of  God,  being  the  children  of  the  resur- 
rection. 

37  Now  that  the  dead  are  raised,  even  Mo- 
ses shewed  at  the  bush,  when  he  calleth  the 
Lord  the  G od  of  Abraham,  and  the  God  of 
Isaac,  and  the  God  of  Jacob. 

38  For  he  is  not  a God  of  the  dead,  but  of 
the  living : for  all  live  unto  him. 

39  H Then  certain  of  the  scribes  answering 
said.  Master,  thou  hast  well  said. 

40  And  after  that  they  durst  not  ask  him 
any  question  at  all. 

41  And  he  said  unto  them.  How  say  they 
that  Christ  is  David’s  son? 

43  And  David  himself  saith  in  the  book  of 
Fsalms,  The  Lord  said  unto  my  Lord,  Sit 
thou  on  my  right  hand, 

43  Till  I make  thine  enemies  thy  footstool. 

44  David  therefore  calleth  him  Lord,  how 
is  he  then  his  son? 

45  1!  Then  in  the  audience  of  all  the  people 
he  said  unto  his  disciples, 

46  Beware  of  the  scribes,  which  desire  to 
walk  in  long  robes,  and  love  greetings  in  the 
markets,  and  the  highest  seats  in  the  syna- 
gogues, and  the  chief  rooms  at  feasts ; 

47  Which  devour  widows’  houses,  and  for  a 
shew  make  long  prayers : the  same  shall  re- 
ceive greater  damnation. 

CHAPTER  XXI. 

Destruction  of  the  temple  foretold. 

AND  he  looked  up,  and  saw  the  rich  men 
Jt\.  casting  their  gifts  into  the  treasury. 

3  And  he  saw  also  a certain  poor  widow 
casting  in  thither  two  mites. 

3 And  he  said.  Of  a truth  I say  unto  you, 
that  this  poor  widow  hath  cast  in  more  than 
they  all : 

4 For  all  these  have  of  their  abundance  cast 
in  unto  the  offerings  of  God : but  she  of  her 
penury  hath  cast  in  all  the  living  that  she 
had. 

5 ^ And  as  some  spake  of  the  temple,  how 
it  was  adorned  with  goodly  stones  and  gifts, 
he  said, 

6 As  for  these  things  which  ye  behold,  the 
days  will  come,  in  the  which  there  shall  not 
be  left  one  stone  upon  another,  that  shall 
not  be  thrown  down. 

7 And  they  asked  him,  saying.  Master,  but 
when  shall  these  things  be  ? and  what  sign 
will  there  be  when  these  things  shall  come  to 
pass? 

8 And  he  said.  Take  heed  that  ye  be  not 
deceived ; for  many  shall  come  in  my  name, 
saying,  I am  Christ;  and  the  time  draweth 
near : go  ye  not  therefore  after  them. 

9 But  when  ye  shall  hear  of  wars  and  com- 
motions, be  not  terrified : for  these  things 
must  first  come  to  pass ; but  the  end  is  not 
by  and  by. 

10  Then  said  he  unto  them.  Nation  shall 
rise  against  nation,  and  kingdom  against 
kingdom : 

11  And  great  earthquakes  shall  be  in  divers 
places,  and  famines,  and  pestilences;  and 
fearful  sights  and  great  signs  shall  there  be 
from  heaven. 

13  But  before  all  these,  they  shall  lay 
their  hands  on  you,  and  persecute  you,  deliv- 
ering you  up  to  the  synagogues,  and  into 
prisons,  being  brought  before  kings  and 
rulers  for  my  name’s  sake. 


13  And  it  shall  turn  to  you  for  a testimony. 

14  Settle  it  therefore  in  your  hearts,  not  to 
meditate  before  what  ye  shall  answer : 

15  For  I will  give  you  a mouth  and  wisdom, 
which  all  your  adversaries  shall  not  be  able 
to  gainsay  nor  resist. 

16  And  ye  shall  be  betrayed  both  by  parents, 
and  brethren,  and  kinsfolks,  and  friends; 
and  some  of  you  shall  they  cause  to  be  put 
to  death. 

17  And  ye  shall  be  hated  of  all  men  for  my 
name’s  sake. 

18  But  there  shall  not  a hair  of  your  head 
perish. 

19  In  your  patience  possess  ye  your  souls. 

30  And  when  ye  shall  see  Jerusalem  com- 
passed with  armies,  then  know  that  the  deso- 
lation thereof  is  nigh, 

31  Then  let  them  which  are  in  Judea  flee  to 
the  mountains ; and  let  them  which  are  in 
the  midst  of  it  depart  out ; and  let  not  them 
that  are  in  the  countries  enter  thereinto. 

33  For  these  be  the  days  of  vengeance,  that 
all  things  which  are  written  may  be  fulfilled. 

33  But  woe  unto  them  that  are  with  child, 
and  to  them  that  give  suck,  in  those  days  t 
for  there  shall  be  great  distress  in  the  land, 
and  wrath  upon  this  people. 

34  And  they  shall  fall  by  the  edge  of  the 
sword,  and  shall  be  led  away  captive  into  ail 
nations:  and  Jerusalem  shall  be  trodden 
down  of  the  Gentiles,  until  the  times  of  the 
Gentiles  be  fulfilled. 

35 1 And  there  shall  be  signs  in  the  sun,  and 
in  the  moon,  and  in  the  stars ; and  upon  the 
earth  distress  of  nations,  with  perplexity; 
the  sea  and  the  waves  roaring; 

36  Men’s  hearts  failing  them  for  fear,  and 
for  looking  after  those  things  which  are 
coming  on  the  earth:  for  the  powers  of 
heaven  shall  be  shaken. 

37  And  then  shall  they  see  the  Son  of  man 
coming  in  a cloud  with  power  and  great 
glory. 

38  And  when  these  things  begin  to  come  to 
pass,  then  look  up,  and  lift  up  your  heads ; 
for  your  redemption  draweth  nigh. 

39  And  he  spake  to  them  a parable ; Behold 
the  fig  tree,  and  all  the  trees; 

30  When  they  now  shoot  forth,  ye  see  and 
know  of  your  own  selves  that  summer  is 
now  nigh  at  hand. 

31  So  likewise  ye,  when  ye  see  these  things 
come  to  pass,  know  ye  that  the  kingdom  of 
God  is  nigh  at  hand. 

33  Yerily  I say  unto  you,  This  generation 
shall  not  pass  away,  till  all  be  fulfilled. 

33  Heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away ; but 
my  words  shall  not  pass  away. 

34  If  And  take  heed  to  yourselves,  lest  at 
any  time  your  hearts  be  overcharged  with 
surfeiting,  and  drunkenness,  and  cares  of 
this  life,  and  so  that  day  come  upon  you 
unawares. 

35  For  as  a snare  shall  it  come  on  ail  them 
that  dwell  on  the  face  of  the  whole  earth. 

36  Watch  ye  therefore,  and  pray  always, 
that  ye  may  be  accounted  worthy  to  escape 
all  these  things  that  shall  come  to  pass,  and 
to  stand  before  the  Son  of  man. 

37  And  in  the  daytime  he  was  teaching  in 
the  temple ; and  at  night  he  went  out,  and 
abode  in  the  mount  that  is  called  the  mount 
of  OliveSo 


Conspiracy  against  Christ.  ST.  LUKE,  XXII.  His  agony  in  the  garden. 


38  And  all  the  people  came  early  in  the 
morning  to  him  in  the  temple,  for  to  hear 
him. 

CHAPTER  XXII. 

The  Jews  conspire  against  Christ. 

NOW  the  feast  of  unleavened  bread  drew 
nigh,  which  is  called  the  passover. 

3  And  the  chief  priests  and  scribes  sought 
how  they  might  kill  him ; for  they  feared 
the  people. 

3 t Then  entered  Satan  into  Judas  sur- 
named  Iscariot,  being  of  the  number  of  the 
twelve. 

4  And  he  went  his  way,  and  communed, 
with  the  chief  priests  and  captains,  how  he 
might  betray  him  unto  them. 

5  And  they  were  glad,  and  covenanted  to 
give  him  money. 

6  And  he  promised,  and  sought  opportunity 
to  betray  him  unto  them  in  the  absence  of 
the  multitude. 

7  t Then  came  the  day  of  unleavened 
bread,  when  the  passover  must  be  killed. 

8  And  he  sent  Peter  and  John,  saying.  Go 
and  prepare  us  the  passover,  that  we  may 
eat. 

9  And  they  said  unto  him.  Where  wilt  thou 
that  we  prepare  ? 

10  And  he  said  unto  them,  Behold,  when  ye 
are  entered  into  the  city,  there  shall  a man 
meet  you,  bearing  a pitcher  of  water ; follow 
him  into  the  house  where  he  entereth  in. 

11  And  ye  shall  say  unto  the  goodman  of 
the  house.  The  Master  saith  unto  thee. 
Where  is  the  guestchamber,  where  I shall 
eat  the  passover  with  my  disciples? 

13  And  he  shall  shew  you  a large  upper 
room  furnished:  there  make  ready. 

13  And  they  went,  and  found  as  he  had  said 
unto  them : and  they  made  ready  the  pass- 
over. 

14  And  when  the  hour  was  come,  he  sat 
down,  and  the  twelve  apostles  with  him. 

15  And  he  said  unto  them.  With  desire  I 
have  desired  to  eat  this  passover  with  you 
before  I suffer: 

16  For  I say  unto  you,  I will  not  any  more 
eat  thereof,  until  it  be  fulfilled  in  the  king- 
dom of  God. 

17  And  he  took  the  cup,  and  gave  thanks, 
and  said,  Take  this,  and  divide  it  among 
yourselves : 

18  For  I say  unto  you,  I will  not  drink  of 
the  fruit  of  the  vine,  until  the  kingdom  of 
God  shall  come. 

19  1 And  he  took  bread,  and  gave  thanks, 
and  brake  it,  and  gave  unto  them,  saying, 
This  is  my  body  which  is  given  for  you : this 
do  in  remembrance  of  me. 

30  Likewise  also  the  cup  after  supper,  say- 
ing, This  cup  is  the  new  testament  in  my 
blood,  which  is  shed  for  you. 

31 1 But,  behold,  the  hand  of  him  that  be- 
trayeth  me  is  with  me  on  the  table. 

33  And  truly  the  Son  of  man  goeth,  as  it 
was  determined : but  woe  unto  that  man  by 
whom  he  is  betrayed ! 

33  And  they  began  to  inquire  among  them- 
selves, which  of  them  it  was  that  should  do 
this  thing. 

34  IT  And  there  was  also  a strife  among 
them,  which  of  them  should  be  accounted 
the  greatest. 


35  And  he  said  unto  them.  The  kings  of  the 
Gentiles  exercise  lordship  over  them;  and 
they  that  exercise  authority  upon  them  are 
called  benefactors. 

36  But  ye  shall  not  he  so : but  he  that  is 
greatest  among  you,  let  him  be  as  the  young- 
er ; and  he  that  is  chief,  as  he  that  doth  serve. 

37  For  whether  is  greater,  he  that  sitteth  at 
meat,  or  he  thatserveth?  is  not  he  that  sit- 
teth at  meat  ? but  I am  among  you  as  he 
that  serveth. 

38  Ye  are  they  which  have  continued  with 
me  in  my  temptations. 

39  And  I appoint  unto  you  a kingdom,  as 
my  Father  hath  appointed  unto  me; 

bO  That  ye  may  eat  and  drink  at  my  table 
in  my  kingdom,  and  sit  on  thrones  judging 
the  twelve  tribes  of  Israel. 

31 1 And  the  Lord  said,  Simon,  Simon,  be- 
hold, Satan  hath  desired  to  have  you,  that  he 
may  sift  you  as  wheat : 

33  But  I have  prayed  for  thee,  that  thy 
faith  fail  not : and  when  thou  art  converted, 
strengthen  thy  brethren. 

33  And  he  said  unto  him.  Lord,  I am  ready 
to  go  with  thee,  both  into  prison,  and  to 
death. 

34  And  he  said,  I tell  thee,  Peter,  the  cock 
shall  not  crow  this  day,  before  that  thou 
shalt  thrice  deny  that  thou  knowest  me. 

35  And  he  said  unto  them.  When  I sent  you 
without  purse,  and  scrip,  and  shoes,  lacked 
ye  any  thing  ? And  they  said.  Nothing, 

36  Then  said  he  unto  them.  But  now,  he 
that  hath  a purse,  let  him  take  it,  and  like- 
wise his  scrip : and  he  that  hath  no  sword,  let 
him  sell  his  garment,  and  buy  one. 

37  For  I say  unto  you,  that  this  that  is  writ- 
ten must  yet  be  accomplished  in  mo.  And  he 
was  reckoned  among  the  transgressors : for 
the  things  concerning  me  have  an  end. 

38  And  they  said.  Lord,  behold,  here  are 
two  swords.  And  he  said  unto  them.  It  is 
enough. 

39  If  And  he  came  out,  and  went,  as  he  was 
wont,  to  the  mount  of  Olives ; and  his  disci- 
ples also  followed  him. 

40  And  when  he  was  at  the  place,  he  said 
unto  them.  Pray  that  ye  enter  not  into 
temptation. 

41  And  he  was  withdrawn  from  them  about 
a stone’s  cast,  and  kneeled  down,  and  prayed, 

43  Saying,  Father,  if  thou  be  willing,  re- 
move this  cup  from  me : nevertheless,  not 
my  will,  but  thine,  be  done. 

43  And  there  appeared  an  angel  unto  him 
from  heaven,  strengthening  him. 

44  And  being  in  an  agony  he  prayed  more 
earnestly : and  his  sweat  was  as  it  were  great 
drops  of  blood  falling  down  to  the  ground. 

45  And  when  he  rose  up  from  prayer,  and 
was  come  to  his  disciples,  he  found  them 
sleeping  for  sorrow, 

46  And  said  unto  them.  Why  sleep  ye  ? rise 
and  pray,  lest  ye  enter  into  temptation. 

47  If  And  while  he  yet  spake,  behold  a mul- 
titude, and  he  that  was  called  Judas,  one  of 
the  twelve,  went  before  them,  and  drew 
near  unto  Jesus  to  kiss  him. 

48  But  Jesus  said  unto  him,  Judas,  betray- 
est  thou  the  Son  of  man  with  a kiss  ? 

49  When  they  which  were  about  him  saw 
what  would  follow,  they  said  unto  him,  Lord, 
shall  we  smite  with  the  sword  ? 

681 


Peter  denieth  Christ.  ST.  LUKE,  XXIIlo  Barahbas  fe  released. 


50 1 And  one  of  them  smote  the  servant  of 
the  high  priest,  and  cut  off  his  right  ear. 

51  And  Jesus  answered  and  said.  Suffer  ye 
thus  far.  And  he  touched  his  ear,  and 
healed  him.  , . « . ^ 

53  Then  Jesiis  said  unto  the  chief  priests, 
and  captains  of  the  temple,  and  the  elders, 
which  were  come  to  him,  Be  ye  come  out,  as 
against  a thief,  with  swords  and  staves? 

53  When  I was  daily  with  you  in  the  tem- 

ple, ye  stretched  forth  no  hands  against 
me : but  this  is  your  hour,  and  the  power 
of  darkness.  ^ . _ 

54  1 Then  took  they  him,  and  led  mm,  and 
brought  him  into  the  high  priest’s  house, 
iind  Peter  followed  afar  off. 

55  And  when  they  had  kindled  a fire  in  the 
midst  of  the  hall,  and  were  set  down  togeth- 
er, Peter  sat  down  among  them. 

55  But  a certain  maid  beheld  him  as  he  sat 
by  the  fire,  and  earnestly  looked  upon  him, 
aiid  said,  This  man  was  also  with  him. 

57  And  he  denied  him,  saying,  Woman,  I 
know  him  not. 

58  And  after  a little  while  another  saw  him, 
and  said.  Thou  art  also  of  them.  And  Peter 
said,  Man,  I am  not. 

59  And  about  the  space  of  one  hour  after 
another  confidently  affirmed,  saying.  Of  a 
truth  this  fellow  also  was  with  him ; for  he 
is  a Galilean. 

60  And  Peter  said,  Man,  I know  not  what 
thou  sayest.  And  immediately,  while  he  yet 
spake,  the  cock  crew. 

61  And  the  Lord  turned,  and  looked  upon 
Peter.  And  Peter  remembered  the  word  of 
the  Lord,  how  he  had  said  unto  him.  Before 
the  cock  crow,  thou  shalt  deny  me  thrice. 

63  And  Peter  went  out,  and  wept  bitterly. 

63  If  And  the  men  that  held  Jesus  mocked 
him,  and  smote  him. 

64  And  when  they  had  blindfolded  him,  they 
struck  him  on  the  face,  and  asked  him,  say- 
ing, Prophesy,  who  is  it  that  smote  thee  ? 

65  And  many  other  things  blasphemously 
spake  they  against  him. 

66  ^ And  as  soon  as  it  was  day,  the  elders  of 

the  people  and  the  chief  priests  and  the 
scribes  came  together,  and  led  him  into 
their  council,  saying,  ^ ^ ^ 

67  Art  thou  the  Christ  ? tell  us.  And  he  said 
unto  them.  If  I tell  you,  ye  will  not  believe : 

68  And  if  I also  ask  you,  ye  will  not  answer 
me,  nor  let  me  go. 

69  Hereafter  shall  the  Son  of  man  sit  on 
the  right  hand  of  the  power  of  God. 

70  Then  said  they  all.  Art  thou  then  the 
Son  of  God?  And  he  said  unto  them.  Ye 
say  that  I am. 

71  And  they  said.  What  need  we  any  fur- 
ther witness?  for  we  ourselves  have  heard 
of  his  own  mouth. 

CHAPTER  XXIII. 

Herod  mocketh  Christ. 

AND  the  whole  multitude  of  them  arose, 
and  led  him  unto  Pilate. 

3 And  they  began  to  accuse  him,  saying. 
We  found  this  fellow  perverting  the  nation, 
and  forbidding  to  give  tribute  to  Cesar,  say- 
ing that  he  himself  is  Christ  a king. 

3 And  Pilate  asked  him,  saying.  Art  thou 
the  King  of  the  Jews?  And  he  answered 
him  and  said.  Thou  sayest  it. 

683 


4 Then  said  Pilate  to  the  chief  priests  and 
to  the  people,  I find  no  fault  in  this  man. 

5 And  they  were  the  more  fierce,  saying. 
He  stir  re  th  up  the  people,  teaching  through- 
out ail  Jewry,  beginning  from  Galilee  to 
this  place. 

6 When  Pilate  heard  of  Galilee,  he  asked 
whether  the  man  were  a Galilean. 

7 And  as  soon  as  he  knew  that  he  belonged 
unto  Herod’s  jurisdiction,  he  sent  him  to 
Herod,  who  himself  also  was  at  Jerusalem 
at  that  time. 

8 If  And  when  Herod  saw  Jesus,  he  was  ex- 
ceeding glad:  for  he  was  desirous  to  see 
him  of  a long  season,  because  he  had  heard 
many  things  of  him ; and  he  hoped  to  have 
seen  some  miracle  done  by  him. 

9 Then  he  questioned  with  him  in  many 
words ; but  he  answered  him  nothing. 

10  And  the  chief  priests  and  scribes  stood 
and  vehemently  accused  him. 

11  And  Herod  with  his  men  of  war  set  him 
at  nought,  and  mocked  him,  and  arrayed 
him  in  a gorgeous  robe,  and  sent  him  again 
to  Pilate. 

13  If  And  the  same  day  Pilate  and  Herod 
were  made  friends  together;  for  before 
they  were  at  enmity  between  themselves. 

13  If  And  Pilate,  when  he  had  called  to- 
gether the  chief  priests  and  the  rulers  and 
the  people, 

14  Said  unto  them.  Ye  have  brought  this 
man  unto  me,  as  one  that  perverteth  the 
people;  and,  behold,  I,  having  examined 
Mm  before  you,  have  found  no  fault  in 
this  man  touching  those  things  whereof 
ye  accuse  him: 

15  No,  nor  yet  Herod : for  I sent  you  to 
him;  and,  lo,  nothing  worthy  of  death  is 
done  unto  him. 

16  I will  therefore  chastise  him,  and  release 


him. 

17  (For  of  necessity  he  must  release  one 
unto  them  at  the  feast.) 

18  And  they  cried  out  all  at  once,  saying. 

Away  with  this  man,  and  release  unto  us 
Barabbas : , . 

19  (Who  for  a certain  sedition  made  in  the 
city,  and  for  murder,  was  cast  into  prison.) 

30  Pilate  therefore,  willing  to  release  Jesus, 
spake  again  to  them. 

31  But  they  cried,  saying,  Crucify  him,  cru- 
cify him. 

33  And  he  said  unto  them  the  third  time. 
Why,  what  evil  hath  he  done?  I have  found 
no  cause  of  death  in  him : I will  therefore 


chastise  him,  and  let  him  go. 

33  And  they  were  instant  with  loud  voices, 

requiring  that  he  might  be  crucified ; and 
the  voices  of  them  and  of  the  chief  priests 
prevailed.  ^ ^ , 

34  And  Pilate  gave  sentence  that  it  should 

be  as  they  required.  ^ 

35  And  he  released  unto  them  him  that  for 

sedition  and  murder  was  cast  into  prison, 
whom  they  had  desired;  but  he  delivered 
Jesus  to  their  will.  , 

36  And  as  they  led  him  away,  they  laid  hold 
upon  one  Simon,  a Cyrenian,  coming  out  ot 
the  country,  and  on  him  they  laid  the  cross, 
that  he  might  bear  it  after  Jesus. 

37  If  And  there  followed  him  a great  com- 
pany of  people,  and  of  women,  which  also 
bewailed  and  lamented  him. 


Christ  is  crucified.  ST.  LUKE,  XXIV.  His  resuirecmn. 


38  But  Jesus  turning  unto  them  said, 
Daug-hters  of  .Terusalein,  weep  not  for  me, 
but  weep  for  yourselves,  and  for  your  chil- 
dren. 

39  For,  behold,  the  days  are  eoraing’,  in  the 
which  they  shall  say,  Blessed  are  the  barren, 
and  the  wombs  that  never  bare,  and  the 
paps  which  never  gave  suck. 

;10  Then  shall  they  begin  to  say  to  the 
mountains.  Fall  on  us;  and  to  the  hills. 
Cover  us. 

31  For  if  they  do  these  things  in  a green 
tree,  what  sliall  be  done  in  the  dry  ? 

33  And  there  were  also  two  others,  male- 
factors, led  with  him  to  be  put  to  death. 

33  And  when  they  were  come  to  the  place, 
Avhich  is  called  Calvary,  there  they  crucified 
him,  and  the  malefactors,  one  on  the  right 
hand,  and  the  other  on  the  left. 

34  ^ Then  said  Jesus,  Father,  forgive  them ; 
for  they  know  not  what  they  do.  And  they 
parted  his  raiment,  and  cast  lots. 

35  And  the  people  stood  beholding.  And 
the  rulers  also  with  them  derided  him,  say- 
ing, He  saved  others ; let  him  save  himself, 
if  he  be  Christ,  the  chosen  of  God. 

36  And  the  soldiers  also  mocked  him,  com- 
ing to  him,  and  offering  him  vinegar, 

37  And  saying.  If  thou  be  the  King  of  the 
Jews,  save  thyself. 

38  And  a superscription  also  was  written 
over  him  in  letters  of  Greek,  and  Latin,  and 
Hebrew,  THIS  IS  THE  KING  OF  THE 
JEWS. 

39  t And  one  of  the  malefactors  which  were 
hanged  railed  on  him,  saying,  If  thou  be 
Christ,  save  thyself  and  us. 

40  But  the  other  answering  rebuked  him, 
saying.  Dost  not  thou  fear  God,  seeing  thou 
art  in  the  same  condemnation  ? 

41  And  we  indeed  justly ; for  we  receive  the 
due  reward  of  our  deeds : but  this  man  hath 
done  nothing  amiss. 

43  And  he  said  unto  Jesus,  Lord,  re- 
member me  when  thou  comest  into  thy 
kingdom. 

43  And  Jesus  said  unto  him.  Verily  I say 
unto  thee.  To  day  shalt  thou  be  with  me  in 
paradise. 

44  And  it  was  about  the  sixth  hour,  and 
there  was  a darkness  over  all  the  earth  until 
the  ninth  hour. 

45  And  the  sun  was  darkened,  and  the  vail 
of  the  temple  was  rent  in  the  midst. 

46  t And  when  Jesus  had  cried  with  a loud 
voice,  he  said.  Father,  into  thy  hands  I com- 
mend my  spirit:  and  having  said  thus,  he 
gave  up  the  ghost. 

47  Now  when  the  centurion  saw  what  was 
done,  he  glorified  God,  saying.  Certainly  this 
was  a righteous  man. 

48  And  all  the  people  that  came  together  to 
that  sight,  beholding  the  things  which  were 
done,  smote  their  breasts,  and  returned. 

49  And  all  his  acquaintance,  and  the  women 
that  followed  him  from  Galilee,  stood  afar 
off,  beholding  these  things. 

50  1 And,  behold,  there  was  a man  named 
Joseph,  a counsellor;  and  he  was  a good 
man,  and  a just  : 

51  (The  same  had  not  consented  to  the  coun- 
sel and  deed  of  them :)  he  was  of  Arimathea, 
a city  of  the  Jews;  who  also  himself  waited 
for  the  kingdom  of  God. 


53  This  man  went  unto  Pilate,  and  begged 
the  body  of  Jesus. 

53  And  he  took  it  down,  and  wrapped  it  in 
linen,  and  laid  it  in  a sepulchre  that  was 
hewn  in  stone,  wherein  never  man  before; 
was  laid. 

54  And  that  day  was  the  preparation,  and 
the  sabbath  drew  on. 

55  And  the  women  also,  which  came  with 
him  from  Galilee,  followed  after,  and  beheld 
the  sepulchre,  and  how  his  body  was  laid. 

56  And  they  returned,  and  prepared  spices 
and  ointments;  and  rested  the  sabbath  day 
according  to  the  commandment., 

CHAPTER  XXIV. 

Christ’s  resm'rection  declared. 

NOW  upon  the  first  day  of  the  week,  very 
early  in  the  morning,  they  came  unto 
the  sepulchre,  bringing  the  spices  which 
they  had  prepared,  and  certain  others  with 
them. 

3  And  they  found  the  stone  rolled  away 
from  the  sepulchre. 

3 And  they  entered  in,  and  found  not  the 
body  of  the  Lord  Jesus. 

4  And  it  came  to  pass,  as  they  were  much 
perplexed  thereabout,  behold,  two  men 
stood,  by  them  in  shining  garments : 

5  And  as  they  were  afraid,  and  bowed  down 
their  faces  to  the  earth,  they  said  unto  them, 
Whj^  seek  ye  the  living  among  the  dead? 

6  He  is  not  here,  but  is  risen:  remember 
how  h3  spake  unto  you  when  he  was  yet  in 
Galilee, 

7  Saying,  The  Son  of  man  must  be  delivered 
into  the  hands  of  sinful  men,  and  be  cruci- 
fied, and  the  third  day  rise  again. 

8  And  they  remembered  his  words, 

9  And  returned  from  the  sepulchre,  and 
told  all  these  things  unto  the  eleven,  and  to 
all  the  rest. 

10  It  was  Mary  Magdalene,  and  Joanna, 
and  Mary  the  mother  of  James,  and  other 
women  that  were  with  them,  which  told 
these  things  unto  the  apostles. 

11  And  their  words  seemed  to  them  as  idle 
tales,  and  they  believed  them  not. 

13  Then  arose  Peter,  and  ran  unto  the  sep- 
ulchre; and  stooping  down,  he  beheld  the 
linen  clothes  laid  by  themselves,  and  de- 
parted, wondering  in  himself  at  that  which 
was  come  to  pass. 

13  t And,  behold,  two  of  them  went  that 
same  day  to  a village  called  Emmaus,  which 
was  from  Jerusalem  about  threescore  fur- 
longs. 

14  And  they  talked  together  of  all  these 
things  which  had  happened. 

15  And  it  came  to  pass,  that,  while  they 
communed  together  and  reasoned,  Jesus 
himself  drew  near,  and  went  with  them. 

16  But  their  eyes  were  holden  that  they 
should  not  know  him. 

17  And  he  said  unto  them.  What  manner  of 
communications  are  these  that  ye  have  one 
to  another,  as  ye  walk,  and  are  sad  ? 

18  And  the  one  of  them,  whose  name  was 
Cleopas,  answering  said  unto  him.  Art  thou 
or^Jy  a stranger  in  Jerusalem,  and  hast  not 
known  the  things  which  are  come  to  pass 
there  in  these  days? 

19  And  he  said  unto  them.  What  things? 
And  they  said  unto  him,  Concerning  Jesus 
683 


Christ  appeareth  ST.  JOHN,  I.  to  his  disciples. 


of  Nazareth,  which  was  a prophet  mighty  in 
deed  and  word  before  God  and  all  the  peo- 
ple: 

30  And  how  the  chief  priests  and  our  rulers 
delivered  him  to  be  condemned  to  death, 
and  have  crucified  him. 

31  But  we  trusted  that  it  had  been  he  which 
should  have  redeemed  Israel : and  beside  all 
this,  to  day  is  the  third  day  since  these 
things  were  done. 

33  Yea,  and  certain  women  also  of  our  com- 
pany made  us  astonished,  which  were  early, 
at  the  sepulchre ; 

33  And  when  they  found  not  his  body,  they 
came,  saying,  that  they  had  also  seen  a vis- 
ion of  angels,  which  said  that  he  was  alive. 

34  And  certain  of  them  which  were  with  us 
went  to  the  sepulchre,  and  found  it  even  so 
as  the  women  had  said:  but  him  they  saw 
not. 

35  Then  he  said  unto  them,  O fools,  and 
slow  of  heart  to  believe  all  that  the  prophets 
have  spoken : 

36  Ought  not  Christ  to  have  suffered  these 
things,  and  to  enter  into  his  glory  ? 

37  And  beginning  at  Moses  and  all  the 
prophets,  he  expounded  unto  them  in  all  the 
Scriptures  the  things  concerning  himself. 

28  And  they  drew  nigh  unto  the  village, 
whither  they  went : and  he  made  as  though 
he  would  have  gone  further. 

39  But  they  constrained  him,  saying,  Abide 
with  us;  for  it  is  toward  evening,  and  the 
day  is  far  spent.  And  he  went  in  to  tarry 
with  them. 

30  And  it  came  to  pass,  as  he  sat  at  meat 
with  them,  he  took  bread,  and  blessed  it, 
and  brake,  and  gave  to  them. 

31  And  their  eyes  were  opened,  and  they 
knew  him;  and  he  vanished  out  of  their 
sight. 

33  And  they  said  one  to  another.  Did  not 
our  heart  burn  within  us,  while  be  talked 
with  us  by  the  way,  and  while  he  opened  to 
us  the  Scriptures? 

33  And  they  rose  up  the  same  hour,  and  re- 
turned to  Jerusalem,  and  found  the  eleven 
gathered  together,  and  them  that  were  with 
them, 

34  Saying,  The  Lord  is  risen  indeed,  and 
hath  appeared  to  Simon. 


35  And  they  told  what  things  were  done  in 
the  way,  and  how  he  was  known  of  them  In 
breaking  of  bread. 

36  1 And  as  they  thus  spake,  Jesus  himself 
stood  in  the  midst  of  them,  and  saith  unto 
them.  Peace  be  unto  you. 

37  But  they  were  terrified  and  affrighted, 
and  supposed  that  they  had  seen  a spirit. 

38  And  he  said  unto  them.  Why  are  ye 
troubled?  and  why  do  thoughts  arise  in 
your  hearts? 

39  Behold  my  hands  and  my  feet,  that  it  is 
I myself : handle  me,  and  see ; for  a spirit 
hath  not  flesh  and  bones,  as  ye  see  me  have. 

40  And  when  he  had  thus  spoken,  he 
shewed  them  Ms  hands  and  his  feet. 

41  And  while  they  yet  believed  not  for  joy, 
and  wondered,  he  said  unto  them,  Have  ye 
here  any  meat? 

43  And  they  gave  him  a piece  of  a broiled 
fish,  and  of  a honeycomb. 

43  And  he  took  it,  and  did  eat  before  them. 

44  And  he  said  unto  them.  These  are  the 
words  which  I spake  unto  you,  while  I was 
yet  with  you,  that  all  things  must  be  fulfill- 
ed, which  were  written  in  the  law  of  Moses, 
and  in  the  prophets,  and  in  the  psalms,  con- 
cerning me. 

45  Then  opened  he  their  understanding, 
that  they  might  understand  the  Scriptures, 

46  And  said  unto  them.  Thus  it  is  written, 
and  thus  it  behooved  Christ  to  suffer,  and  to 
rise  from  the  dead  the  third  day : 

47  And  that  repentance  and  remission  of 
sins  should  be  preached  in  his  name  among 
all  nations,  beginning  at  Jerusalem. 

48  And  ye  are  witnesses  of  these  things. 

49  And,  behold,  I send  the  promise  of  my 
Father  upon  you : but  tarry  ye  in  the  city 
of  Jerusalem,  until  ye  be  endued  with  power 
from  on  high. 

50  ^ And  he  led  them  out  as  far  as  to  Beth- 
any, and  he  lifted  up  his  hands,  and  blessed 
them. 

51  And  it  came  to  pass,  while  he  blessed 
them,  he  was  parted  from  them,  and  carried 
up  into  heaven. 

53  And  they  Avorshipped  him,  and  returned 
to  Jerusalem  with  great  joy : 

53  And  were  continually  in  the  temple, 
praising  and  blessing  God.  Amen. 


THE  GOSPEL  ACCORDING  TO 

ST.  JOHN. 


CHAPTER  I. 

The  divinity,  <&c,  of  Christ. 

IN  the  beginning  was  the  Word,  and  the 
Word  was  with  God,  and  the  Word  was 
God. 

3 The  same  was  in  the  beginning  with 
God. 

3 All  things  were  made  by  him ; and  without 
him  was  not  any  thing  made  that  was  made. 
4 In  him  was  life ; and  the  life  was  the  light 
of  men. 

5  And  the  light  shineth  in  darkness;  and 
the  darkness  comprehended  it  not, 

684 


6 1 There  was  a man  sent  from  God,  whose 
name  was  John. 

7 The  same  came  for  a witness,  to  bear  wit- 
ness of  the  Light,  that  all  men  through  him 
might  believe. 

8 He  was  not  that  Light,  but  was  sent  to 
bear  witness  of  that  Light. 

9 That  was  the  true  Light,  which  lighteth 
every  man  that  cometh  into  the  world. 

10  He  was  in  the  world,  and  the  world  was 
made  by  him,  and  the  world  knew  him  not. 

11  He  came  unto  his  own,  and  his  own  re- 
ceived him  not. 

13  But  as  many  as  received  him,  to  them 


The  testimony  of  Jolrn^  ST.  JOHN,  IT.  Water  turned  into  wine  - 


gave  he  power  to  become  the  sons  of  God, 
even  to  them  that  believe  on  his  name : 

13  Which  were  born,  not  of  blood,  nor  of 
the  will  of  the  llesh,  nor  of  the  will  of  man, 
bnt  of  God. 

14  And  the  Word  was  made  flesh,  and  dwelt 
among  ns,  (and  we  beheld  his  glory,  the 
glory  as  of  the  only  begotten  of  the  Father,) 
full  of  grace  and  truth. 

15  1 John  bare  witness  of  him,  and  cried, 
saying.  This  was  he  of  whom  I spake.  He 
that  cometh  after  me  is  preferred  before 
me;  for  he  was  before  me. 

16  And  of  his  fulness  have  all  we  received, 
and  grace  for  grace. 

17  For  the  law  was  given  by  Moses,  hut 
grace  and  truth  came  by  Jesus  Christ. 

18  No  man  hath  seen  God  at  any  time ; the 
only  begotten  Son,  which  is  in  the  bosom  of 
the  Father,  he  hath  declared  him. 

19  ^ And  this  is  the  record  of  John,  when 
the  Jews  sent  priests  and  Levites  from  Jeru- 
salem to  ask  him.  Who  art  thou  ? 

20  And  he  confessed,  and  denied  not ; but 
confessed,  I am  not  the  Christ. 

21  And  they  asked  him,  What  then?  Art 
thou  Elias?  And  he  saith,  I am  not.  Art 
thou  that  Prophet?  And  he  answered.  No. 

22  Then  said  they  unto  him.  Who  art  thou  ? 
that  we  may  give  an  answer  to  them  that 
sent  us.  What  sayest  thou  of  thyself? 

23  He  said,  I am  the  voice  of  one  crying  in 
the  wilderness.  Make  straight  the  way  of  the 
Lord,  as  said  the  prophet  Esaias. 

24  And  they  which  were  sent  were  of  the 
Pharisees. 

25  And  they  asked  him,  and  said  unto  him. 
Why  baptizes!  thou  then,  if  thou  be  not  that 
Christ,  nor  Elias,  neither  that  Prophet? 

26  John  answered  them,  saying,  I baptize 
with  water : but  there  standeth  one  among 
you,  whom  ye  know  not ; 

27  He  it  is,  who  coming  after  me  is  pre- 
ferred before  me,  whose  shoe’s  latchet  I am 
not  worthy  to  unloose. 

28  These  things  were  done  in  Bethabara  be- 
yond Jordan,  where  John  was  baptizing. 

29  t The  next  day  John  seeth  Jesus  coming 
unto  him,  and  saith,Behold  the  Lamb  of  (>od, 
which  taketh  away  the  sin  of  the  world ! 

30  This  is  he  of  whom  I said,  After  me  com- 
eth a man  which  is  preferred  before  me ; for 
he  was  before  me. 

31  And  I knew  him  not ; but  that  he  should 
be  made  manifest  to  Israel,  therefore  am  I 
come  baptizing  with  water. 

32  And  John  bare  record,  saying,  I saw  the 
Spirit  descending  from  heaven  like  a dove, 
and  it  abode  upon  him. 

33  And  I knew  him  not : but  he  that  sent 
me  to  baptize  with  water,  the  same  said  unto 
me.  Upon  whom  thou  shalt  see  the  Spirit  de- 
scending, and  remaining  on  him,  the  same  is 
he  which  baptizeth  with  the  Holy  Ghost. 

34  And  I saw,  and  bare  record  that  this  is 
the  Son  of  God. 

35 1 Again  the  next  day  after,  John  stood, 
and  two  of  his  disciples ; 

36  And  looking  upon  JesUs  as  he  walked,  he 
saith.  Behold  the  Lamb  of  God ! 

37  And  the  two  disciples  heard  him  speak, 
and  they  followed  Jesus. 

38  Then  Jesus  turned,  and  saw  them  follow- 
ing,and  saith  unto  them,  What  seek  ye  ? They 


said  unto  him.  Rabbi,  (which  is  to  say,  being 
interT)reted,  Master,)  where  dwellest  thou? 

39  He  saith  unto  them,  Come  and  see.  They 
came  and  saw  where  he  dwelt,  and  abode  with 
him  that  day:  for  it  was  about  the  tenth 
hour. 

40  One  of  the  two  which  heard  John  speak, 
and  followed  him,  was  Andrew,  Simon  Pe- 
ter’s brother. 

41  He  first  findeth  his  own  brother  Simon, 
and  saith  unto  him.  We  have  found  the  Mes- 
sias,  which  is,  being  interpreted,  the  Christ. 

42  And  he  brought  him  to  Jesus.  And  when 
Jesus  beheld  him,  he  said,  Thou  art  Simon 
the  son  of  Jona:  thou  shalt  be  called  Ce- 
phas, which  is  by  interpretation,  A stone. 

43 1 The  day  following  Jesus  would  go  forth 
into  Galilee,  and  findeth  Philip,  and  saith 
unto  him.  Follow  me. 

44  Now  Philip  was  of  Bethsaida,  the  city  of 
Andrew  and  Peter. 

45  Philip  findeth  Nathanael,  and  saith  unto 
him.  We  have  found  him,  of  whom  Moses  in 
the  law,  and  the  prophets,  did  write,  Jesus 
of  Nazareth,  the  son  of  Joseph. 

46  And  Nathanael  said  unto  him.  Can  there 
any  good  thing  come  out  of  Nazareth? 
Philip  saith  unto  him.  Come  and  see. 

47  Jesus  saw  Nathanael  coming  to  him,  and 
saith  of  him.  Behold  an  Israelite  indeed,  in 
whom  is  no  guile ! 

48  Nathanael  saith  unto  him.  Whence  know- 
est  thou  me  ? Jesus  answered  and  said  unto 
him.  Before  that  Philip  called  thee,  when 
thou  wast  under  the  fig  tree,  I saw  thee. 

49  Nathanael  answered  and  saith  unto  him. 
Rabbi,  thou  art  the  Son  of  God;  thou  art 
the  King  of  Israel. 

50  Jesus  answered  and  said  unto  him.  Be- 
cause I said  unto  thee,  I saw  thee  under  the 
fig  tree,  believes!  thou?  thou  shalt  see 
greater  things  than  these. 

51  And  he  saith  unto  him.  Verily,  verily,  I 
say  unto  you.  Hereafter  ye  shall  see  heaven 
open,  and  the  angels  of  God  ascending  and 
descending'  upon  the  Son  of  man. 

CHAPTER  II. 

Water  turned  into  wine, 

AND  the  third  day  there  was  a marriage  in 
jl\.  Cana  of  Galilee;  and  the  mother  of  Je- 
sus was  there : 

2 And  both  Jesus  was  called,  and  his  disci- 
ples, to  the  marriage. 

3 And  when  they  wanted  wine,  the  mother 
of  Jesus  saith  unto  him.  They  have  no  wine. 

4 Jesus  saith  unto  her.  Woman,  what  have 
I to  do  with  thee?  mine  hour  is  not  yet 
come. 

5 His  mother  saith  unto  the  servants.  What- 
soever he  saith  unto  you,  do  it. 

6 And  there  were  set  there  six  waterpots 
of  stone,  after  the  manner  of  the  purifying 
of  the  Jews,  containing  two  or  three  firkins 
apiece. 

7 Jesus  saith  unto  them.  Fill  the  water- 
pots  with  water.  And  they  filled  them  up 
to  the  brim. 

8 And  he  saith  unto  them.  Draw  out  now, 
and  bear  unto  the  governor  of  the  feast. 
And  they  bare  it. 

9 When  the  ruler  of  the  feast  had  tasted 
the  water  that  was  made  wine,  and  knew 
not  whence  it  was,  (but  the  servants  which 

685 


Christ  purgeth  the  temple. 

drew  the  water  knew,)  the  governor  of  the 
feast  called  the  bridegroom, 

10  And  saith  unto  him,  Every  man  at  the 

beginning  doth  set  forth  good  wine;  and 
when  men  have  well  drunk,  then  that  which 
is  worse : hut  thou  hast  kept  the  good  wine 
until  now.  . , , -r 

11  This  beginning  of  miracles  did  Jesus  in 
Cana  of  Galilee,  and  manifested  forth  his 
glory;  and  his  disciples  believed  on  him. 

13  1 After  this  he  went  down  to  Caperna- 
um, he,  and  his  mother,  and  his  brethren, 
and  his  disciples ; and  they  continued  there 
not  many  days.  ^ ^ 

13  t And  the  Jews’  passover  was  at  hand, 
and  Jesus  went  up  to  Jerusalem, 

14  And  found  in  the  temple  those  that  sold 
oxen  and  sheep  and  doves,  and  the  changers 
of  money  sitting : 

15  And  when  he  had  made  a scourge  of 
small  cords,  he  drove  them  all  out  of  the 
xemple,  and  the  sheep,  and  the  oxen ; and 
poured  out  the  changers’  money,  and  over- 
threw the  tables; 

16  And  said  unto  them  that  sold  doves.  Take 
these  things  hence ; make  not  my  Father’s 
house  a house  of  merchandise. 

IT  And  his  disciples  remembered  that  it  was 
written,  The  zeal  of  thine  house  hath  eaten 
me  up. 

18  ^ Then  answered  the  Jews  and  said  unto 
him.  What  sign  shewest  thou  unto  us,  see- 
ing that  thou  doest  these  things  ? 

19  Jesus  answered  and  said  unto  them,  De- 

stroy this  temple,  and  in  three  days  I will 
raise  it  up.  _ ^ . 

30  Then  said  the  Jews,  Forty  and  six  years 

was  this  temple  in  building,  and  wilt  thou 
rear  it  up  in  three  days?  . 

31  But  he  spake  of  the  temple  of  his 
body. 

33  When  therefore  he  was  risen  from  the 
dead,  his  disciples  remembered  that  he  had 
said  this  unto  them ; and  they  believed  the 
Scripture,  and  the  word  which  Jesus  had 
said. 

33  t Now  when  he  was  in  Jerusalem  at  the 
passover,  in  the  feast  day,  many  believed  in 
his  name,  when  they  saw  the  miracles  which 

34  But  Jesus  did  not  commit  himself  unto 
them,  because  he  knew  all  men, 

35  And  needed  not  that  any  should  testify 
of  man ; for  he  knew  what  was  in  man. 

CHAPTER  III. 

The  necessity  of  regeneration. 

There  was  a man  of  the  Pharisees,  named 
Nicodemus,  a ruler  of  the  Jews : 

3 The  same  came  to  Jesus  by  night,  and 
said  unto  him.  Rabbi,  we  know  that  thou 
art  a teacher  come  from  God : for  no  man 
can  do  these  miracles  that  thou  doest,  ex- 
cept God  be  with  him. 

3 Jesus  answered  and  said  unto  him,  Yeri- 
ly,  verily,  I say  unto  thee,  Except  a man  be 
born  again,  he  cannot  see  the  kingdom  of 
God. 

4 Nicodemus  saith  unto  him.  How  can  a 
man  be  born  when  he  is  old  ? can  he  enter 
the  second  time  into  his  mother’s  womb, 
and  be  born? 

5 Jesus  answered.  Verily,  verily,  I say  unto 
thee.  Except  a man  be  born  of  water  and  of 


ST.  JOHN,  III.  He  teacheth  Nicodemus. 

the  Spirit,  he  cannot  enter  into  the  kingdom 
of  God. 

6 That  which  is  born  of  the  flesh  is  flesh; 
and  that  which  is  born  of  the  Spirit  is  spirit. 

T Marvel  not  that  I said  unto  thee.  Ye  must 
be  born  again. 

8 The  wind  bloweth  where  it  listeth,  and 
thou  hearest  the  sound  thereof,  but  canst 
not  tell  whence  it  cometh,  and  whither  it 
goeth : so  is  every  one  that  is  born  of  the 
Spirit. 

9 Nicodemus  answered  and  said  unto  him. 
How  can  these  things  be? 

10  Jesus  answered  and  said  unto  him.  Art 
thou  a master  of  Israel,  and  knowest  not 
these  things? 

11  Verily,  verily,  I say  unto  thee.  We  speak 
that  we  do  know,  and  testify  that  we  have 
seen ; and  ye  receive  not  our  witness. 

13  If  I have  told  you  earthly  things,  and  ye 
believe  not,  how  shall  ye  believe,  if  I tell 
you  of  heavenly  things? 

13  And  no  man  hath  ascended  up  to  heav- 
en, but  he  that  came  down  from  heaven, 
even  the  Son  of  man  which  is  in  heaven. 

14 1 And  as  Moses  lifted  up  the  serpent  in 
the  wilderness,  even  so  must  the  Son  of  man 
be  lifted  up : , . , 

15  That  whosoever  believeth  m mm  shouid 
not  perish,  but  have  eternal  life. 

16  1 For  God  so  loved  the  world,  that  he 
gave  his  only  begotten  Son,  that  whosoever 
believeth  in  him  should  not  perish,  but  have 
everlasting  life. 

17  For  God  sent  not  his  Son  into  the  world 
to  condemn  the  world ; but  that  the  world 
through  him  might  be  saved. 

18  ^ He  that  believeth  on  him  is  not  condem- 
ned : but  he  that  believeth  not  is  condemned 
already,  because  he  hath  not  believed  in  the 
name  of  the  only  begotten  Son  of  God. 

19  And  this  is  the  condemnation,  that  light 

is  come  into  the  world,  and  men  loved  dark- 
ness rather  than  light,  because  their  deeds 
were  evil.  ,,  ^ 

30  For  every  one  that  doeth  evil  hateth  the 
light,  neither  cometh  to  the  light,  lest  his 
deeds  should  be  reproved. 

31  But  he  that  doeth  truth  cometh  to  the 
light,  that  his  deeds  may  be  made  manifest, 
that  they  are  wrought  in  God. 

33  If  After  these  things  came  Jesus  and  his 
disciples  into  the  land  of  Judea;  and  there 
he  tarried  with  them,  and  baptized. 

33 1 And  John  also  was  baptizing  in  Enon 
near  to  Salim,  because  there  was  much  water 
there : and  they  came,  and  wereTiaptized. 

34  For  John  was  not  yet  cast  into  prison. 

35  1 Then  there  arose  a question  between 

some  of  John’s  disciples  and  the  Jews  about 
purifying.  ^ ^ .... 

36  And  they  came  unto  John,  and  said  unto 

him.  Rabbi,  he  that  was  with  thee  beyond 
Jordan,  to  whom  thou  barest  witness,  be- 
hold, the  same  baptizeth,  and  all  men  come 
to  him.  . , ^ 

37  John  answered  and  said,  A man  can  re- 

ceive nothing,  except  it  be  given  him  from 
heaven.  .r,  ^ x 

38  Ye  yourselves  bear  me  witness,  that  i 

said,  1 am  not  the  Christ,  but  that  I am  sent 
before  him.  . 

39  He  that  hath  the  bride  is  the  bridegroom: 
1 but  the  friend  of  the  bridegroom,  which 


Christ  talkcth  loith  ST.  JOHN,  IV.  a woman  of  Samaria. 


standeth  and  heareth  him,  rejoiceth  #2:reatly 
because  of  the  bridej^rooin’s  voice : this  my 
joy  therefore  is  fultiiled. 

36  He  must  increase,  but  I must  decrease. 

31  He  that  cometh  from  above  is  above  all : 
he  that  is  of  the  earth  is  earthly,  and  speak- 
eth  of  the  earth : he  that  cometh  from  heav- 
en is  above  all. 

32  And  what  he  hath  seen  and  heard,  that 
he  testitieth ; and  no  man  receiveth  his  test- 
imony. 

33  He  that  hath  received  his  testimony  hath 
set  to  his  seal  that  God  is  true. 

M For  he  whom  God  hath  sent  speaketh 
the  words  of  God:  for  God  giveth  not  the 
Spirit  by  measure  unto  Mm. 

35  The  Father  loveth  the  Son,  and  hath 
given  all  things  into  his  hand. 

36  He  that  believeth  on  the  Son  hath  ever- 
lasting life : and  he  that  believeth  not  the 
Son  shall  not  see  life ; but  the  wrath  of  God 
abideth  on  him. 

CHAPTER  IV. 

The  woman  of  Samaria. 

WHEN  therefore  the  Lord  knew  how  the 
Pharisees  had  heard  that  Jesus  made 
and  baptized  more  disciples  than  John, 

2  (Though  Jesus  himself  baptized  not,  but 
his  disciples,) 

3  He  left  Judea,  and  departed  again  into 
Galilee. 

4  And  he  must  needs  go  through  Sa- 
maria. , 

5  Then  cometh  he  to  a city  of  Samaria, 
which  is  called  Sychar,  near  to  the  parcel  of 
ground  that  Jacob  gave  to  his  son  Joseph. 

6  Now  Jacob’s  well  was  there.  Jesus  there- 
fore, being  wearied  with  his  journey,  sat 
thus  on  the  well : and  it  was  about  the  sixth 
hour. 

7  There  cometh  a woman  of  Samaria  to 
draw  water:  Jesus  saith  unto  her.  Give  me 
to  drink. 

8  (For  his  disciples  were  gone  away  unto 
the  city  to  buy  meat.) 

9  Then  saith  the  woman  of  Samaria  unto 
him.  How  is  it  that  thou,  being  a Jew,  askest 
drink  of  me,  which  am  a woman  of  Sama- 
ria? for  the  Jews  have  no  dealings  with  the 
Samaritans. 

10  Jesus  answered  and  said  unto  her.  If 
thou  knewest  the  gift  of  God,  and  who  it  is 
that  saith  to  thee.  Give  me  to  drink ; thou 
wouldest  have  asked  of  him,  and  he  would 
have  given  thee  living  water. 

11  The  woman  saith  unto  him.  Sir,  thou 
hast  nothing  to  draw  with,  and  the  well  is 
deep : from  whence  then  hast  thou  that  liv- 
ing water  ? 

12  Art  thou  greater  than  our  father  Jacob, 
which  gave  us  the  well,  and  drank  thereof 
himself,  and  his  children,  and  his  cattle  ? 

13  Jesus  answered  and  said  unto  her.  Who- 
soever drinketh  of  this  water  shall  thirst 
again : 

14  But  whosoever  drinketh  of  the  water 
that  I shall  give  him  shall  never  thirst;  but 
the  water  that  I shall  give  him  shall  be  in 
him  a well  of  water  springing  up  into  ever- 
lasting life. 

15  The  woman  saith  unto  him,  Sir,  give  me 
this  water,  that  I thirst  not,  neither  come 
hither  to  drawo 


16  Jesus  saith  unto  her.  Go,  call  thy  hus- 
band, and  come  hither. 

17  The  woman  answered  and  said,  I have  no 
husband.  Jesus  said  unto  her.  Thou  hast 
well  said,  I have  no  husband: 

18  For  thou  hast  had  flve  husbands ; and  he 
whom  thou  now  hast  is  not  thy  husband : in 
that  saidst  thou  trulv. 

19  The  woman  saith  unto  him.  Sir,  I per- 
ceive that  thou  art  a prophet. 

20  Our  fathers  worshipped  in  this  mount- 
ain; and  ye  say,  that  in  Jerusalem  is  the 
place  where  men  ought  to  worship. 

21  Jesus  saith  unto  her.  Woman,  believe  me, 
the  hour  cometh,  when  ye  shall  neither  in 
this  mountain,  nor  yet  at  Jerusalem,  wor- 
ship the  Father. 

22  Ye  worship  ye  know  not  what : we  know 
what  we  worship;  for  salvation  is  of  the 
■Jews. 

23  But  the  hour  cometh,  and  now  is,  when 
the  true  worshippers  shall  worship  the  Fa- 
ther in  spirit  and  in  truth : for  the  Father 
seeketh  such  to  worship  him. 

24  God  is  a Spirit : and  they  that  worship 
him  must  worship  him  in  spirit  and  in  truth. 

25  The  woman  saith  unto  him,  I know  that 
Messias  cometh,  which  is  called  Christ : when 
he  is  come,  he  will  tell  us  all  things. 

26  Jesus  saith  unto  her,  I that  speak  unto 
thee  am  he. 

27  t And  upon  this  came  his  disciples,  and 
marvelled  that  he  talked  with  the  woman  : 
yet  no* man  said.  What  seekest  thou?  or, 
Why  talkest  thou  with  her? 

28  The  woman  then  left  her  waterpot,  and 
went  her  way  into  the  city,  and  saith  to  the 
men, 

29  Come,  see  a man,  which  told  me  all  things 
that  ever  I did : is  not  this  the  Christ? 

30  Then  they  went  out  of  the  city,  and  came 
unto  him. 

31 1 In  the  mean  while  his  disciples  prayed 
him,  saying.  Master,  eat. 

32  But  he  said  unto  them,  I have  meat  to 
eat  that  ye  know  not  of. 

33  Therefore  said  the  disciples  one  to  an- 
other, Hath  any  man  brought  him  aught  to 
eat? 

34  Jesus  saith  unto  them.  My  meat  is  to  do 
the  will  of  him  that  sent  me,  and  to  finish 
his  work. 

35  Say  not  ye,  There  are  yet  four  months, 
SLudthen  cometh  harvest?  behold,  I say  unto 
you.  Lift  up  your  eyes,  and  look  on  the 
fields ; for  they  are  white  already  to  harvest. 

36  And  he  that  reapeth  receiveth  wages, 
and  gathereth  fruit  unto  life  eternal:  that 
both  he  that  soweth  and  he  that  reapeth 
may  rejoice  together. 

37  And  herein  is  that  saying  true.  One  sow- 
eth, and  another  reapeth. 

38  I sent  you  to  reap  that  whereon  ye  be- 
stowed no  labour : other  men  laboured,  and 
ye  are  entered  into  their  labours. 

39  H And  many  of  the  Samaritans  of  that 
city  believed  on  him  for  the  saying  of  the 
woman,  which  testified.  He  told  me  all  that 
ever  I did. 

40  So  when  the  Samaritans  were  come  unto 
him,  they  besought  him  that  he  would  tarry 
with  them : and  he  abode  there  two  days. 

41  And  many  more  believed  because  of  his 
own  word ; 

687 


The  ruler's  son  healed,  ST.  JOHN,  V.  Christ  reproveth  the  Jews, 


43  And  said  unto  the  woman,  Now  we  be- 
lieve, not  because  of  thy  saying:  for  we 
have  heard  him  ourselves,  and  know  that 
this  is  indeed  the  Christ,  the  Saviour  of  the 
world. 

43  t Now  after  two  days  he  departed 
thence,  and  went  into  Galilee. 

44  For  Jesus  himself  testified,  that  a proph- 
et hath  no  honour  in  his  own  country. 

45  Then  when  he  was  come  into  Galilee,  the 
Galileans  received  him,  having  seen  all  the 
things  that  he  did  at  Jerusalem  at  the  feast : 
for  they  also  went  unto  the  feast. 

46  So  Jesus  came  again  into  Cana  of  Galilee, 
where  he  made  the  water  wine.  And  there 
was  a certain  nobleman,  whose  son  was  sick 
at  Capernaum. 

47  When  he  heard  that  Jesus  was  come  out 
of  J udea  into  Galilee,  he  went  unto  him,  and 
besought  him  that  he  would  come  down, 
and  heal  his  son ; for  he  was  at  the  point  of 
death. 

48  Then  said  Jesus  unto  him,  Except  ye  see 
signs  and  wonders,  ye  will  not  believe. 

49  The  nobleman  saith  unto  him.  Sir,  come 
down  ere  my  child  die. 

50  Jesus  saith  unto  him.  Go  thy  way;  thy 
son  liveth.  And  the  man  believed  the  word 
that  Jesus  had  spoken  unto  him,  and  he 
went  his  way. 

51  And  as  he  was  now  going  down,  his  serv- 
ants met  him,  and  told  Mm,  saying.  Thy  son 
liveth. 

53  Then  inquired  he  of  them  the  hour  when 
he  began  to  amend.  And  they  said  unto 
him.  Yesterday  at  the  seventh  hour  the 
fever  left  him. 

53  So  the  father  knew  that  it  was  at  the 
same  hour,  in  the  which  Jesus  said  unto 
him.  Thy  son  liveth : and  himself  believed, 
and  his  whole  house. 

54  This  is  again  the  second  miracle  that 
Jesus  did,  when  he  was  come  out  of  Judea 
into  Galilee. 

CHAPTER  V. 

The  impotent  man  healed, 

AFTER  this  there  was  a feast  of  the  Jews ; 

and  Jesus  went  up  to  Jerusalem. 

3  Now  there  is  at  Jerusalem  by  the  sheep 
marUet  a pool,  which  is  called  in  the  Hebrew 
tongue  Bethesda,  having  five  porches. 

3 In  these  lay  a great  multitude  of  impo- 
tent folk,  of  blind,  halt,  withered,  waiting 
for  the  moving  of  the  water. 

4 For  an  angel  went  down  at  a certain  sea- 
son into  the  pool,  and  troubled  the  water : 
v/hosoever  then  first  after  the  troubling  of 
the  water  stepped  in  was  made  whole  of 
whatsoever  disease  he  had. 

5 And  a certain  man  was  there,  which  had 
an  infirmity  thirty  and  eight  years. 

6 When  Jesus  saw  him  lie,  and  knew  that 
he  had  been  now  a long  time  in  that  case,  he 
saith  unto  him.  Wilt  thou  be  made  whole? 

7 The  impotent  man  answered  him.  Sir,  I 
have  no  man,  when  the  water  is  troubled,  to 
put  me  into  the  pool : but  while  I am  com- 
ing, another  steppeth  down  before  me. 

8 Jesus  saith  unto  him.  Rise,  take  up  thy 
bed,  and  walk. 

9 And  immediately  the  man  was  made 
whole,  and  took  up  his  bed,  and  walked : 
and  on  the  same  day  was  the  sabbath. 

688 


10 1 The  Jews  therefore  said  unto  him  that 
was  cured.  It  is  the  sabbath  day : it  is  not 
lawful  for  thee  to  carry  thy  bed. 

11  He  answered  them,  He  that  made  me 
whole,  the  same  said  unto  me.  Take  up  thy 
bed,  and  walk. 

13  Then  asked  they  him,  What  man  is  that 
which  said  unto  thee,  Take  up  thy  bed,  and 
walk? 

13  And  he  that  was  healed  wist  not  who  it 
was : for  Jesus  had  conveyed  himself  away, 
a multitude  being  in  that  place. 

14  Afterward  Jesus  findeth  him  in  the  tem- 
ple, and  said  unto  him.  Behold,  thou  art 
made  whole : sin  no  more,  lest  a worse  thing 
come  unto  thee. 

15  The  man  departed,  and  told  the  Jews 
that  it  was  Jesus,  which  had  made  him 
whole. 

16  And  therefore  did  the  Jews  persecute 
Jesus,  and  sought  to  slay  him,  because  he 
had  done  these  things  on  the  sabbath  day. 

17  If  But  Jesus  answered  them.  My  Father 
worketh  hitherto,  and  I work. 

18  Therefore  the  Jews  sought  the  more  to 
kill  him,  because  he  not  only  had  broken  the 
sabbath,  but  said  also  that  God  was  his  Fa- 
ther, making  himself  equal  with  God. 

19  Then  answered  Jesus  and  said  unto 
them.  Verily,  verily,  I say  unto  you.  The 
Son  can  do  nothing  of  himself,  but  what  he 
seeth  the  Father  do : for  what  things  soever 
he  doeth,  these  also  doeth  the  Son  likewise. 

30  For  the  Father  loveth  the  Son,  and  shew- 
eth  him  all  things  that  himself  doeth:  and 
he  will  shew  him  greater  works  than  these, 
that  ye  may  marvel. 

31  For  as  the  Father  raiseth  up  the  dead, 
and  quickeneth  them;  even  so  the  Son 
quickeneth  whom  he  will. 

33  For  the  Father  judgeth  no  man,  but  hath 
committed  all  judgment  unto  the  Son : 

33  That  all  men  should  honour  the  Son, 
even  as  they  honour  the  Father.  He  that 
honoureth  not  the  Son  honoureth  not  the 
Father  which  hath  sent  him. 

34  Verily,  verily,  I say  unto  you,  He  that 
heareth  my  word,  and  believeth  on  him  that 
sent  me,  hath  everlasting  life,  and  shall  not 
come  into  condemnation;  but  is  passed 
from  death  unto  life. 

35  Verily,  verily,  I say  unto  you.  The  hour 
is  coming,  and  now  is,  when  the  dead  shall 
hear  the  voice  of  the  Son  of  God : and  they 
that  hear  shall  live. 

36  For  as  the  Father  hath  life  in  himself ; 
so  hath  he  given  to  the  Son  to  have  life  in 
himself ; 

37  And  hath  given  him  authority  to  exe- 
cute judgment  also,  because  he  is  the  Son  of 
man. 

38  Marvel  not  at  this : for  the  hour  is  com- 
ing, in  the  which  all  that  are  in  the  graves 
shall  hear  his  voice, 

39  And  shall  come  forth ; they  that  have 
done  good,  unto  the  resurrection  of  life; 
and  they  that  have  done  evil,  unto  the  resur- 
rection of  damnation. 

30  I can  of  mine  own  self  do  nothing : as  I 
hear,  I judge : and  my  judgment  is  just ; be- 
cause I seek  not  mine  own  will,  but  the  will 
of  the  Father  which  hath  sent  me. 

31  If  I bear  witness  of  myself,  my  witness 
is  not  true^ 


He  sheweth  who  he  is.  ST.  JOHN,  VI.  Five  thousand  fed. 


32 1 There  is  another  that  bearcth  witness 
of  me ; and  I know  that  the  witness  which 
he  witnesseth  of  me  is  true. 

33  Ye  sent  unto  John,  and  he  bare  witness 
unto  the  truth. 

34  Hut  I receive  not  testimony  from  man : 
but  these  things  I say,  that  ye  might  be 
saved. 

35  He  was  a burning  and  a shining  light : 
and  ye  were  willing  for  a season  to  rejoice 
in  his  light. 

36  t But  I have  greater  witness  than  that  of 
John : for  the  works  which  the  Father  hath 
given  me  to  finish,  the  same  works  that  T do, 
bear  witness  of  me,  that  the  Father  hath 
sent  me. 

37  And  the  Father  himself,  which  hath 
sent  me,  hath  borne  witness  of  me.  Ye 
have  neither  heard  his  voice  at  any  time, 
nor  seen  his  shape. 

38  And  ye  have  not  his  word  abiding  in 
you  : for  whom  he  hath  sent,  him  ye  believe 
not. 

39  M Search  the  Scriptures ; for  in  them  ye 
think  ye  have  eternal  life : and  they  are  they 
which  testify  of  me. 

40  And  ye  will  not  come  to  me,  that  ye 
might  have  life. 

41 1 receive  not  honour  from  men. 

43  But  I know  you,  that  ye  have  not  the 
love  of  God  in  you. 

43 1 am  come  in  my  Father’s  name,  and  ye 
receive  me  not : if  another  shall  come  in  his 
own  name,  him  ye  will  receive. 

44  How  can  ye  believe,  which  receive  hon- 
our one  of  another,  and  seek  not  the  honour 
that  cometh  from  God  only? 

45  Ho  not  think  that  I will  accuse  you  to 
the  Father : there  is  one  that  accuseth  you, 
even  Moses,  in  whom  ye  trust. 

46  For  had  ye  believed  Moses,  ye  would 
have  believed  me : for  he  wrote  of  me. 

47  But  if  ye  believe  not  his  writings,  how 
shall  ye  believe  my  words  ? 

CHAPTER  YI. 

Five  thousand  miraculously  fed. 
AFTER  these  things  Jesus  went  over  the 
sea  of  Galilee,  which  is  the  sea  of  Ti- 
berias. 

3  And  a great  multitude  followed  him, 
because  they  saw  his  miracles  which  he  did 
on  them  that  were  diseased. 

3 And  Jesus  went  up  into  a mountain,  and 
there  he  sat  with  his  disciples. 

4 And  the  passover,  a feast  of  the  Jews, 
was  nigh. 

5 If  When  Jesus  then  lifted  up  his  eyes,  and 
saw  a great  company  come  unto  him,  he 
saith  unto  Philip,  Whence  shall  we  buy 
bread,  that  these  may  eat? 

6 And  this  he  said  to  prove  him;  for  he 
himself  knew  what  he  would  do. 

7 Philip  answered  him.  Two  hundred  pen- 
nyworth of  bread  is  not  sufficient  for 
them,  that  every  one  of  them  may  take  a 
little. 

8 One  of  his  disciples,  Andrew,  Simon 
Peter’s  brother,  saith  unto  him, 

9 There  is  a lad  here,  which  hath  five  bariej’ 
loaves,  and  two  small  fishes:  but  what  are 
they  among  so  many? 

10  And  Jesus  said.  Make  the  men  sit  down. 
Now  there  was  much  grass  in  the  place.  So 


the  men  sat  down,  in  number  about  five 
thousand. 

11  And  Jesus  took  the  loaves;  and  when 
he  had  given  thanks,  he  distributed  to  the 
disciples,  and  the  disciples  to  them  that 
were  set  down;  and  likewise  of  the  fishes 
as  much  as  they  would. 

13  When  they  were  filled,  he  said  unto  his 
disciples.  Gather  up  the  fragments  that  re- 
main, that  nothing  be  lost. 

13  Therefore  they  gathered  them  together, 
and  filled  twelve  baskets  with  the  fragments 
of  the  five  barley  loaves,  which  remained 
over  and  above  unto  them  that  had  eaten. 

14  Then  those  men,  when  they  had  seen  the 
miracle  that  Jesus  did,  said.  This  is  of  a 
truth  that  Prophet  that  should  come  into 
the  world. 

15  If  When  Jesus  therefore  perceived  that 
they  would  come  and  take  him  by  force,  to 
make  him  a king,  he  departed  again  into  a 
mountain  himself  alone. 

16  And  when  even  was  now  come,  his  disci- 
ples went  down  unto  the  sea, 

17  And  entered  into  a ship,  and  went  over 
the  sea  toward  Capernaum.  And  it  was 
now  dark,  and  Jesus  was  not  come  to  them. 

18  And  the  sea  arose  by  reason  of  a great 
wind  that  blew. 

19  So  when  they  had  rowed  about  five  and 
twenty  or  thirty  furlongs,  they  see  Jesus 
walking  on  the  sea,  and  drawing  nigh  unto 
the  ship : and  they  were  afraid. 

30  But  he  saith  unto  them.  It  is  I ; be  not 
afraid. 

31  Then  they  willingly  received  him  into 
the  ship : and  immediately  the  ship  was  at 
the  land  whither  they  went. 

33  If  The  day  following,  when  the  people, 
which  Stood  on  the  other  side  of  the  sea, 
saw  that  there  was  none  other  boat  there, 
save  that  one  whereinto  his  disciples  were 
entered,  and  that  Jesus  went  not  with  his 
disciples  into  the  boat,  but  that  his  disciples 
were  gone  away  alone ; 

33  Howbeit  there  came  other  boats  from 
Tiberias  nigh  unto  the  place  where  they  did 
eat  bread,  after  that  the  Lord  had  given 
thanks : 

34  When  the  people  therefore  saw  that 
Jesus  was  not  there,  neither  his  disciples, 
they  also  took  shipping,  and  came  to  Caper- 
naum, seeking  for  Jesus. 

35  And  when  they  had  found  him  on  the 
other  side  of  the  sea,  they  said  unto  him. 
Rabbi,  when  earnest  thou  hither  ? 

36  Jesus  answered  them  and  said.  Verily, 
verily,  I say  unto  you.  Ye  seek  me,  not 
because  ye  saw  the  miracles,  but  because  ye 
did  eat  of  the  loaves,  and  were  filled. 

37  Labour  not  for  the  meat  which  perish- 
eth,  but  for  that  meat  which  endureth  unto 
everlasting  life,  which  the  Son  of  man  shall 
give  unto  you : for  him  hath  God  the  Father 
sealed. 

38  Then  said  they  unto  him.  What  shall  we 
do,  that  we  might  work  the  works  of  God  ? 

29  Jesus  answered  and  said  unto  them.  This 
is  the  work  of  God,  that  ye  believe  on  him 
whom  he  hath  sent. 

30  They  said  therefore  unto  him.  What  sign 
shewest  thou  then,  that  we  may  see,  and 
believe  thee?  what  dost  thou  work? 

31  Our  fathers  did  eat  manna  in  the  desert ; 


Clyrist  the  bread  of  life. 


ST.  JOHN,  VII. 


Peter  confesseth  Christ. 


as  it  is  written,  He  gave  them  bread  from 
heaven  to  eat. 

32  Then  Jesus  said  unto  them,  Verily,  veri- 
ly, I say  unto  you,  Moses  gave  you  not  that 
bread  from  heaven ; but  my  Father  giveth 
you  the  true  bread  from  heaven. 

33  For  the  bread  of  God  is  he  which  cometh 
down  from  heaven,  and  giveth  life  unto  the 
world. 

34  Then  said  they  unto  him,  Lord,  evermote 
give  us  this  bread. 

35  And  Jesus  said  unto  them,  I am  the 
bread  of  life : he  that  cometh  to  me  shall 
never  hunger;  and  he* that  believeth  on  me 
shall  never  thirst. 

36  But  I said  unto  you.  That  ye  also  have 
seen  me,  and  believe  not. 

37  All  that  the  Father  giveth  me  shall  come 

to  me ; and  him  that  cometh  to  me  I will  in 
no  wise  cast  out.  ^ ^ 

38  For  I came  down  from  heaven,  not  to  do 
mine  own  will,  but  the  will  of  him  that  sent 
1110. 

39  And  this  is  the  Father’s  will  which  hath 
sent  me,  that  of  all  which  he  hath  given  me 
I should  lose  nothing,  but  should  raise  it  up 
again  at  the  last  day. 

40  And  this  is  the  will  of  him  that  sent  me, 
that  every  one  which  seeth  the  Son,  and 
believeth  on  him,  may  have  everlasting 
life:  and  I will  raise  him  up  at  the  last 

^H^The  Jews  then  murmured  at  him,  be- 
cause he  said,  I am  the  bread  which  came 
down  from  heaven. 

42  And  they  said.  Is  not  this  Jesus,  the  son 
of  Joseph,  whose  father  and  mother  we 
know  ? how  is  it  then  that  he  saith,  I came 
down  from  heaven? 

43  Jesus  therefore  answered  and  said  unto 
them.  Murmur  not  among  yourselves. 

44  No  man  can  come  to  me,  except  the  Fa- 
ther which  hath  sent  me  draw  him : and  I 
will  raise  him  up  at  the  last  day. 

45  It  is  written  in  the  prophets.  And  they 
shall  be  all  taught  of  God.  Every  man 
therefore  that  hath  heard,  and  hath  learned 
of  the  Father,  cometh  unto  me. 

46  Not  that  any  man  hath  seen  the  Father, 

save  he  which  is  of  God,  he  hath  seen  the 
Father.  . 

47  Verily,  verily,  I say  unto  you.  He  that 
believeth  on  me  hath  everlasting  life. 

48  I am  that  bread  of  life. 

49  Your  fathers  did  eat  manna  in  the  wil- 
derness, and  are  dead. 

50  This  is  the  bread  which  cometh  down 
from  heaven,  that  a man  may  eat  thereof, 
and  not  die. 

51  I am  the  living  bread  which  came  down 
from  heaven : if  any  man  eat  of  this  bread, 
he  shall  live  for  ever : and  the  bread  that  I 
will  give  is  my  flesh,  which  I will  give  for 
the  life  of  the  world. 

52  The  Jews  therefore  strove  among  them- 
selves, saying,  How  can  this  man  give  us 
his  flesh  to  eat? 

53  Then  Jesus  said  unto  them.  Verily,  veri- 

ly, I say  unto  you.  Except  ye  eat  the  flesh 
of  the  Son  of  man,  and  drink  his  blood,  ye 
have  no  life  in  you.  , , . . 

54  Whoso  eateth  my  flesh,  and  drmketh  my 
blood,  hath  eternal  life ; and  I will  raise  him 
up  at  the  last  day. 


55  For  my  flesh  is  meat  indeed,  and  my 
blood  is  drink  indeed. 

56  He  that  eateth  my  flesh,  and  drinketh 
my  blood,  dwelleth  in  me,  and  I in  him. 

57  As  the  living  Father  hath  sent  me,  and  I 
live  by  the  Father;  so  he  that  eateth  me, 
even  he  shall  live  by  me. 

58  This  is  that  bread  which  came  down 
from  heaven:  not  as  your  fathers  did  eat 
manna,  and  are  dead : he  that  eateth  of  this 
bread  shall  live  for  ever. 

59  These  things  said  he  in  the  synagogue, 
as  he  taught  in  Capernaum. 

60  Many  therefore  of  his  disciples,  when 
they  had  heard  this,  said.  This  is  a hard  say- 
ing ; who  can  hear  it? 

61  When  Jesus  knew  in  himself  that  his 
disciples  murmured  at  it,  he  said  unto  them. 
Doth  this  offend  you  ? 

62  What  and  if  ye  shall  see  the  Son  of  man 
ascend  up  where  he  was  before  ? 

63  It  is  the  Spirit  that  quickeneth ; the  flesh 
proflteth  nothing:  the  words  that  I speak 
unto  you,  they  are  spirit,  and  they  are  life. 

64  But  there  are  some  of  you  that  believe 
not.  For  Jesus  knew  from  the  beginning 
who  they  were  that  believed  not,  and  who 
should  betray  him. 

65  And  he  said.  Therefore  said  I unto  you, 
that  no  man  can  come  unto  me,  except  it 
were  given  unto  him  of  my  Father. 

66  1 From  that  time  many  of  his  disciples 
went  back,  and  walked  no  more  with  him. 

67  Then  said  Jesus  unto  the  twelve.  Will 

ye  also  go  away?  ^ ^ ^ ^ 

68  Then  Simon  Peter  answered  him.  Lord, 
to  whom  shall  we  go?  thou  hast  the  words 
of  eternal  life. 

69  And  we  believe  and  are  sure  that  thou 
art  that  Christ,  the  Son  of  the  living  God. 

70  Jesus  answered  them.  Have  not  I chosen 
you  twelve,  and  one  of  you  is  a devil  ? 

71  He  spake  of  Judas  Iscariot  the  son  of  Si- 
mon : for  he  it  was  that  should  betray  him, 
being  one  of  the  twelve. 

CHAPTER  VII. 

Christ  teacheth  in  the  temple. 

AFTER  these  things  Jesus  walked  in  Gall- 
ic lee : for  he  would  not  walk  in  Jewry, 
because  the  Jews  sought  to  kill  him. 

2 Now  the  Jews’  feast  of  tabernacles  was  at 

hand.  „ 

3 His  brethren  therefore  said  unto  him. 
Depart  hence,  and  go  into  J udea,  that  thy 
disciples  also  may  see  the  works  that  thou 
doest. 

4 For  there  is  no  man  that  doeth  any  thing 
in  secret,  and  he  himself  seeketh  to  be 
known  openly.  If  thou  do  these  things, 
shew  thyself  to  the  world. 

5 For  neither  did  his  brethren  believe  in 
him. 

6 Then  Jesus  said  unto  them.  My  time  is 
not  yet  come : but  your  time  is  always  read 

7 The  world  cannot  hate  you ; but  me  ,it 

hateth,  because  I testify  of  it,  that  the 
works  thereof  are  evil.  ^ ^ ^ 

8 Go  ye  up  unto  this  feast : I go  not  up  yet 

unto  this  feast ; for  my  time  is  not  yet  lull 
come.  , ^ 

9 When  he  had  said  these  words  unto  them, 
he  abode  still  in  Galilee. 

10 1 But  when  his  brethren  were  gone  up, 


690 


JesiLS  teaclieth  in  the  temple.  ST.  JOHN,  VIII.  Divers  opinions  of  Christ. 


then  went  he  also  up  unto  the  feast,  not 
openly,  but  as  it  were  in  secret. 

II  Then  the  Jews  sought  him  at  the  feast, 
and  said,  Where  is  he  ? 

1:3  And  there  was  much  murmuring’ among" 
the  people  concerning  him:  for  some  said, 
He  is  a good  man : others  said.  Nay ; but  he 
deceiveth  the  people. 

13  Howbeit  no  man  spake  openly  of  him 
for  fear  of  the  Jews. 

14 1 Now  about  the  midst  of  the  feast  Jesus 
went  up  into  the  temple,  and  taught. 

15  And  the  Jews  marvelled,  saying.  How 
knoweth  this  man  letters,  having  never 
learned  ? 

16  Jesus  answered  them,  and  said,  My  doc- 
trine is  not  mine,  but  his  that  sent  me. 

17  If  any  man  will  do  his  will,  he  shall  know 
of  the  doctrine,  whether  it  be  of  God,  or 
whether  I speak  of  myself. 

18  He  that  speaketh  of  himself  seeketh  his 
own  glory : but  he  that  seeketh  his  glory 
that  sent  him,  the  same  is  true,  and  no  un- 
righteousness is  in  him. 

19  Did  not  Moses  give  you  the  law,  and  yet 
none  of  you  keepeth  the  law  ? Why  go  ye 
about  to  kill  me  ? 

30  The  people  answered  and  said,  Thou  hast 
a devil : who  goeth  about  to  kill  thee? 

31  Jesus  answered  and  said  unto  them,  I 
have  done  one  work,  and  ye  all  marvel. 

33  Moses  therefore  gave  unto  you  circum- 
cision ; (not  because  it  is  of  Moses,  but  of 
the  fathers;)  and  ye  on  the  sabbath  day 
circumcise  a man. 

33  If  a man  on  the  sabbath  day  receive  cir- 
cumcision, that  the  law  of  Moses  should  not 
be  broken ; are  ye  angry  at  me,  because  I 
have  made  a man  every  whit  whole  on  the 
sabbath  day? 

34  Judge  not  according  to  the  appearance, 
but  judge  righteous  judgment. 

35  Then  said  some  of  them  of  Jerusalem,  Is 
not  this  he,  whom  they  seek  to  kill  ? 

36  But,  lo,  he  speaketh  boldly,  and  they  say 
nothing  unto  him.  Do  the  rulers  know  in- 
deed that  this  is  the  very  Christ? 

37  Howbeit  we  know  this  man  whence  he 
is : but  when  Christ  cometh,  no  man  know- 
eth whence  he  is. 

38  Then  cried  Jesus  in  the  temple  as  he 
taught,  saying.  Ye  both  know  me,  and  ye 
know  whence  I am : and  I am  not  come  of 
myself,  but  he  that  sent  me  is  true,  whom 
ye  know  not. 

39  But  I know  him;  for  I am  from  him, 
and  he  hath  sent  me. 

30  Then  they  sought  to  take  him : but  no 
man  laid  hands  on  him,  because  his  hour 
was  not  yet  come. 

31  And  many  of  the  people  believed  on  him, 
and  said.  When  Christ  cometh,  will  he  do 
more  miracles  than  these  which  this  man 
hath  done? 

33  *lf  The  Pharisees  heard  that  the  people 
murmured  such  things  concerning  him ; and 
the  Pharisees  and  the  chief  priests  sentoflB- 
cers  to  take  him. 

33  Then  said  Jesus  unto  them.  Yet  a little 
while  am  I with  you,  and  then  1 go  unto  him 
that  sent  me. 

34  Ye  shall  seek  me,  and  shall  not  find  me : 
and  where  I am,  thither  ye  cannot  comco 

S5  Then  said  the  Jews  among  themselves. 


Whither  will  he  go,  that  we  shall  not  find 
him?  will  he  go  unto  the  dispersed  among 
the  Gentiles,  and  teach  the  Gentiles? 

36  What  manner  of  saying  is  this  that  he 
said.  Ye  shall  seek  me,  and  shall  not  find 
me : and  where  I am,  thither  ye  cannot  come  ? 

37  In  the  last  day,  that  great  day  of  the 
feast,  Jesus  stood  and  cried,  saying.  If  any 
man  thirst,  let  him  come  unto  me,  and  drink. 

38  He.that  belie veth  on  me,  as  the  Scripture 
hath  said,  out  of  his  belly  shall  flow  rivers 
of  living  water. 

39  (But  this  spake  he  of  the  Spirit,  which 
they  that  believe  on  him  should  receive : for 
the  Holy  Ghost  was  not  yet  given ; because 
that  Jesus  was  not  yet  glorified.) 

40  IF  Many  of  the  people  therefore,  when 
they  heard  this  saying,  said.  Of  a truth  this 
is  the  Prophet. 

41  Others  said.  This  is  the  Christ.  But  some 
said.  Shall  Christ  come  out  of  Galilee  ? 

43  Hath  not  the  Scripture  said.  That  Christ 
cometh  of  the  seed  of  David,  and  out  of 
the  town  of  Bethlehem,  where  David  was? 

43  So  there  was  a division  among  the  peo- 
ple because  of  him. 

44  And  some  of  them  would  have  taken 
him;  but  no  man  laid  hands  on  him. 

45  t Then  came  the  officers  to  the  chief 
priests  and  Pharisees;  and  they  said  unto 
them.  Why  have  ye  not  brought  him  ? 

46  The  officers  answered,  Never  man  spake 
like  this  man. 

47  Then  answered  them  the  Pharisees,  Are 
ye  also  deceived  ? 

48  Have  any  of  the  rulers  or  of  the  Pharisees 
believed  on  him  ? 

49  But  this  people  who  knoweth  not  the 
law  are  cursed. 

50  Nicodemus  saith  unto  them,  (he  that 
came  to  Jesus  by  night,  being  one  of  them,) 

51  Doth  our  law  judge  any  man,  before  it 
hear  him,  and  know  what  he  doeth  ? 

53  They  answered  and  said  unto  him.  Art 
thou  also  of  Galilee  ? Search,  and  look : for 
out  of  Galilee  arise th  no  prophet. 

53  And  every  man  went  unto  his  own  house. 

CHAPTER  YIII. 

Of  the  adulterous  woman. 

ESUS  went  unto  the  mount  of  Olives. 

3  And  early  in  the  morning  he  came 
again  into  the  temple,  and  all  the  people 
came  unto  him;  and  he  sat  down,  and 
taught  them. 

3 And  the  scribes  and  Pharisees  brought 
unto  him  a woman  taken  in  adultery ; and 
when  they  had  set  her  in  the  midst, 

4 They  say  unto  him,  Master,  this  woman 
was  taken  in  adultery,  in  the  very  act. 

5 Now  Moses  in  the  law  commanded  us, 
that  such  should  be  stoned : but  whatsayest 
thou  ? . 

6 This  they  said,  tempting  him,  that  they 
might  have  to  accuse  him.  But  Jesus 
stooped  down,  and  with  his  finger  wrote  on 
the  ground,  as  though  he  heard  them  not. 

7 So  when  they  continued  asking  him,  he 
lifted  up  himself,  and  said  unto  them,  He 
that  is  without  sin  among  you,  let  him  first 
cast  a stone  at  her. 

8 And  again  he  stooped  down,  and  wrote  on 
the  ground. 

9 And  they  which  heard  iU  being  oonyicteiS 

mi 


Christ  justifieth  his  doctrine^  ST.  JOHN,  Vm.  and  answereth  the  Jews, 


by  their  own  conscience,  went  out  one  by 
one,  beffinning*  at  the  eldest,  even  unto  the 
last:  and  Jesus  was  left  alone,  and  the  wo- 
man standing  in  the  midst. 

10  When  Jesus  had  lifted  up  himself,  and 
saw  none  but  the  woman,  he  said  unto  her. 
Woman,  where  are  those  thine  accusers? 
hath  no  man  condemned  thee? 

11  She  said.  No  man.  Lord.  And  Jesus  said 
unto  her,  Neither  do  I condemn  thee : go, 
and  sin  no  more. 

13  IF  Then  spake  Jesus  again  unto  them, 
saying,  I am  the  light  of  the  world : he  that 
followeth  me  shall  not  walk  in  darkness, 
but  shall  have  the  light  of  life. 

13  The  Pharisees  therefore  said  unto  him. 
Thou  bearest  record  of  thyself ; thy  record 
is  not  true. 

14  Jesus  answered  and  said  unto  them, 
Though  I bear  record  of  myself,  yet  my  rec- 
ord is  true : for  I know  whence  I came,  and 
whither  I go ; but  ye  cannot  tell  whence  I 
come,  and  whither  I go. 

15  Ye  judge  after  the  flesh;  I judge  no 
man. 

16  And  yet  if  I judge,  my  judgment  is  true : 
for  I am  not  alone,  but  I and  the  Father  that 
sent  me. 

17  It  is  also  written  in  your  law,  that  the 
testimony  of  two  men  is  true. 

18  I am  one  that  bear  witness  of  myself, 
and  the  Father  that  sent  me  beareth  witness 
of  me. 

19  Then  said  they  unto  him.  Where  is  thy 
Father?  Jesus  answered.  Ye  neither  know 
me,  nor  my  Father : if  ye  had  known  me,  ye 
should  have  known  my  Father  also. 

20  These  words  spake  Jesus  in  the  treasury, 
as  he  taught  in  the  temple ; and  no  man 
laid  hands  on  him ; for  his  hour  was  not  yet 
come. 

21  Then  said  Jesus  again  unto  them,  I go 
my  way,  and  ye  shall  seek  me,  and  shall 
die  in  your  sins:  whither  I go,  ye  cannot 
come. 

22  Then  said  the  Jews,  Will  he  kill  him- 
self? because  he  saith,  Whither  I go,  ye 
cannot  come. 

23  And  he  said  unto  them.  Ye  are  from  be- 
neath; I am  from  above:  ye  are  of  this 
world ; I am  not  of  this  world. 

24  I said  therefore  unto  you,  that  ye  shall 
die  in  your  sins : for  if  ye  believe  not  that  I 
am  he,  ye  shall  die  in  your  sins. 

25  Then  said  they  unto  him.  Who  art  thou  ? 
And  Jesus  saith  unto  them.  Even  the  same 
that  I said  unto  you  from  the  beginning. 

26 1 have  many  things  to  say  and  to  judge 
of  you : but  he  that  sent  me  is  true ; and  I 
speak  to  the  world  those  things  which  I have 
heard  of  him. 

27  They  understood  not  that  he  spake  to 
them  of  the  Father. 

28  Then  said  Jesus  unto  them.  When  ye 
have  lifted  up  the  Son  of  man,  then  shall  ye 
know  that  I am  he,  and  that  I do  nothing  of 
myself ; but  as  my  Father  hath  taught  me, 
I speak  these  things. 

29  And  he  that  sent  me  is  with  me : the 
Father  hath  not  left  me  alone ; for  I do  al- 
ways those  things  that  please  him. 

30  As  he  spake  these  words,  many  believed 
on  him. 

31  Then  said  Jesus  to  those  Jews  which  be- 

m 


lieved  on  him.  If  ye  continue  in  my  word 
then  are  ye  my  disciples  indeed; 

32  And  ye  shall  know  the  truth,  and  the 
truth  shall  make  you  free. 

33  H They  answered  him.  We  be  Abraham’s 
seed,  and  were  never  in  bondage  to  any  man : 
how  sayest  thou.  Ye  shall  be  made  free? 

34  Jesus  answered  them.  Verily,  verily,  I 
say  unto  you.  Whosoever  committeth  sin 
is  the  servant  of  sin. 

35  And  the  servant  abideth  not  in  the  house 
for  ever : but  the  Son  abideth  ever. 

36  If  the  Son  therefore  shall  make  you 
free,  ye  shall  be  free  indeed. 

37  I know  that  ye  are  Abraham’s  seed ; but 
ye  seek  to  kill  me,  because  my  word  hath 
no  place  in  you. 

38  I speak  that  which  I have  seen  with  mV 
Father : and  ye  do  that  which  ye  have  seen 
with  your  father. 

39  They  answered  and  said  unto  him,  Abra- 
ham is  our  father.  Jesus  saith  unto  them. 
If  ye  were  Abraham’s  children,  ye  would  do 
the  works  of  Abraham. 

40  But  now  ye  seek  to  kill  me,  a man  that 
hath  told  you  the  truth,  which  I have  heard 
of  God : this  did  not  Abraham. 

41  Ye  do  the  deeds  of  your  father.  Then 
said  they  to  him.  We  be  not  born  of  forni- 
cation ; we  have  one  Father,  even  God. 

42  Jesus  said  unto  them.  If  God  were  your 
Father,  ye  would  love  me : for  I proceeded 
forth  and  came  from  God ; neither  came  1 
of  myself,  but  he  sent  me. 

43  Why  do  ye  not  understand  my  speech  ? 
even  because  ye  cannot  hear  my  word. 

44  Ye  are  of  your  father  the  devil,  and  the 
lusts  of  your  father  ye  will  do : he  was  a mur- 
derer from  the  beginning,  and  abode  not  in 
the  truth,  because  there  is  no  truth  in  him. 
When  he  speaketh  a lie,  he  speaketh  of  his 
own : for  he  is  a liar,  and  the  father  of  it. 

45  And  because  I tell  you  the  truth,  ye  be- 
lieve me  not. 

46  Which  of  you  convinceth  me  of  sin  ? And 
if  I say  the  truth,  why  do  ye  not  believe  me? 

47  He  that  is  of  God  heareth  God’s  words: 
ye  therefore  hear  them  not,  because  ye  are 
not  of  God. 

48  Then  answered  the  Jews,  and  said  unto 
him.  Say  we  not  well  that  thou  art  a Sa- 
maritan, and  hast  a devil? 

49  Jesus  answered,  I have  not  a devil ; but  I 
honour  my  Father,  and  ye  do  dishonour  me. 

50  And  I seek  not  mine  own  glory : there  is 
one  that  seeketh  and  judgeth. 

51  Verily,  verily,  I say  unto  you,  If  a man 
keep  my  saying,  he  shall  never  see  death. 

52  Then  said  the  Jews  unto  him,  Now  we 
know  that  thou  hast  a devil.  Abraham  is 
dead,  and  the  prophets ; and  thou  sayest.  If 
a man  keep  my  saying,  he  shall  never  taste 
of  death. 

.53  Art  thou  greater  than  our  father  Abra- 
ham, which  is  dead?  and  the  prophets  are 
dead : whom  makest  thou  thyself  ? 

54  Jesus  answered.  If  I honour  myself,  my 
honour  is  nothing:  it  is  my  Father  that 
honoureth  me;  of  whom  ye  say,  that  he 
is  your  God : 

55  Yet  ye  have  not  known  him ; but  I know 
him : and  if  I should  say,  I know  him  not,  I 
shall  be  a liar  like  unto  you ; but  I know 
him,  and  keep  his  saying. 


One  bom  blind  receiveth^Ujht,  ST.  JOHN,  X.  He  is  excommunicated. 


56  Your  father  Abraham  rejoiced  to  see  my 
day : and  ho  saw  it,  and  was  glad. 

57  Then  said  the  Jews  unto  him.  Thou  art 
not  yet  fifty  years  old,  and  hast  thou  seen 
Abraham  ? 

58  Jesus  said  unto  them,  Verily,  verily,  I 
say  unto  you,  Hefore  Abraham  was,  I am. 

59  Then  took  they  up  stones  to  cast  at  him : 
but  Jesus  hid  himself,  and  went  out  of  the 
temple,  going  through  the  midst  of  them, 
and  so  passed  by. 

CHAPTER  IX. 

The  blind  man  restored  to  sight. 

AND  as  Jesus  passed  by,  he  saw  a man 
-L  jl  which  was  blind  from  his  birth. 

2 And  his  disciples  asked  him,  saying.  Mas- 
ter, who  did  sin,  this  man,  or  his  parents, 
that  he  was  born  blind? 

3 Jesus  answered.  Neither  hath  this  man 
sinned,  nor  his  parents:  but  that  the  works 
of  God  should  be  made  manifest  in  him. 

4 I must  work  the  works  of  him  that  sent 
me,  while  it  is  day : the  night  cometh,  when 
no  man  can  work. 

5 As  long  as  I am  in  the  world,  I am  the 
light  of  the  world. 

6 When  he  had  thus  spoken,  he  spat  on  the 
ground,  and  made  clay  of  the  spittle,  and  he 
anointed  the  eyes  of  the  blind  man  with  the 
clay, 

7 And  said  unto  him.  Go,  wash  in  the  pool 
of  Siloam,  (which  is  by  interpretation.  Sent.) 
He  went  his  way  therefore,  and  washed,  and 
came  seeing. 

8 1 The  neighbours  therefore,  and  they 
which  before  had  seen  him  that  he  was 
blind,  said,  Is  not  this  he  that  sat  and 
begged  ? 

9 Some  said.  This  is  he:  others  said.  He  is 
like  him : hut  he  said,  I am  he. 

10  Therefore  said  they  unto  him,  How  were 
thine  eyes  opened  ? 

11  He  answered  and  said,  A man  that  is 
called  Jesus  made  clay,  and  anointed  mine 
eyes,  and  said  unto  me.  Go  to  the  pool  of 
Siloam,  and  wash : and  I went  and  washed, 
and  I received  sight. 

13  Then  said  they  unto  him.  Where  is  he  ? 
He  said,  I know  not. 

13 1 They  brought  to  the  Pharisees  him  that 
aforetime  was  blind. 

14  And  it  was  the  sabbath  day  when  Jesus 
made  the  clay,  and  opened  his  eyes. 

15  Then  again  the  Pharisees  also  asked  him 
how  he  had  received  his  sight.  He  said  unto 
them,  He  put  clay  upon  mine  eyes,  and  I 
washed,  and  do  see. 

16  Therefore  said  some  of  the  Pharisees, 
This  man  is  not  of  God,  because  he  keepeth 
not  the  sabbath  day.  Others  said.  How  can 
a man  that  is  a sinner  do  such  miracles? 
And  there  was  a division  among  them. 

17  They  say  unto  the  blind  man  again. 
What  sayest  thou  of  him,  that  he  hath  open- 
ed thine  eyes?  He  said.  He  is  a prophet. 

18  But  the  Jews  did  not  believe  concerning 
him,  that  he  had  been  blind,  and  received 
his  sight,  until  they  called  the  parents  of 
him  that  had  received  his  sight. 

19  And  they  asked  them,  saying.  Is  this 
your  son,  who  ye  say  was  born  blind?  how 
then  doth  he  now  see? 

20  His  parents  answered  them  and  said.  We 


know  that  this  is  our  son,  and  that  he  was 
born  blind: 

21  But  by  what  means  he  now  seeth,  we 
know  not;  or  who  hath  opened  his  eyes,  we 
know  not:  he  is  of  age;  ask  him:  he  shall 
speak  for  himself. 

32  These  words  spake  his  parents,  because 
they  feared  the  Jews:  for  the  Jews  had 
agreed  alreadv,  that  if  any  man  did  confess 
that  he  was  Christ,  he  should  be  put  out  of 
the  synagogue. 

23  Therefore  said  his  parents.  He  is  of  age ; 
ask  him. 

24  Then  again  called  they  the  man  that 
was  blind,  and  said  unto  him.  Give  God  the 
praise : we  know  that  this  man  is  a sinner. 

25  He  answered  and  said.  Whether  he  be  a 
sinner  or  no,  1 know  not : one  thing  I know, 
that,  whereas  I was  blind,  now  I see. 

26  Then  said  they  to  him  again.  What  did 
he  to  thee?  how  opened  he  thine  eyes? 

27  He  answered  them,  I have  told  you  al- 
ready, and  ye  did  not  hear:  wherefore 
would  ye  hear  it  again?  will  ye  also  be  his 
disciples? 

28  Then  they  reviled  him,  and  said.  Thou 
art  his  disciple ; but  we  are  Moses’  disciples. 

39  We  know  that  God  spake  unto  Moses: 
as  for  this  fellow,  we  know  not  from  whence 
he  is. 

30  The  man  answered  and  said  unto  them. 
Why  herein  is  a marvellous  thing,  that  ye 
know  not  from  whence  he  is,  and  yet  he 
hath  opened  mine  eyes. 

31  Now  we  know  that  God  heareth  not  sin- 
ners: but  if  any  man  be  a worshipper  of 
God,  and  doeth  his  will,  him  he  heareth. 

32  Since  the  world  began  was  it  not  heard 
that  any  man  opened  the  eyes  of  one  that 
was  born  blind. 

33  If  this  man  were  not  of  God,  he  could 
do  nothing. 

34  They  answered  and  said  unto  him.  Thou 
wast  altogether  born  in  sins,  and  dost  thou 
teach  us?  And  they  cast  him  out. 

35  Jesus  heard  that  they  had  cast  him  out ; 
and  when  he  had  found  him,  he  said  unto 
him.  Dost  thou  believe  on  the  Son  of  God  ? 

36  He  answered  and  said.  Who  is  he.  Lord, 
that  I might  believe  on  him  ? 

37  And  Jesus  said  unto  him.  Thou  hast 
both  seen  him,  and  it  is  he  that  talketh  with 
thee. 

38  And  he  said.  Lord,  I believe.  And  he 
worshipped  him. 

39  1 And  Jesus  said.  For  judgment  I am 
come  into  this  world,  that  the;<r  which  see 
not  might  see;  and  that  they  which  see 
might  be  made  blind. 

40  And  some  of  the  Pharisees  which  were 
with  him  heard  these  words,  and  said  unto 
him.  Are  we  blind  also? 

41  Jesus  said  unto  them.  If  ye  were  blind, 
ye  should  have  no  sin:  but  now  ye  say.  We 
see ; therefore  your  sin  remaineth. 

CHAPTER  X. 

Christ  the  Shepherd. 

VERILY,  verily,  I say  unto  you.  He  that 
entereth  not  by  the  door  into  the  sheep- 
fold,  but  climbeth  up  some  other  way,  the 
same  is  a thief  and  a robber. 

3 But  he  that  entereth  in  by  the  door  is  the 
shepherd  of  the  sheep. 


Christ  the  good  shepherdo 

3 To  him  the  porter  openeth ; and  the  sheep 
hear  his  voice : and  he  calleth  his  own  sheep 
by  name,  and  leadeth  them  out. 

4 And  when  he  putteth  forth  his  own 
sheep,  he  goeth  before  them,  and  the  sheep 
follow  him : for  they  know  his  voice. 

5 And  a stranger  will  they  not  follow,  but 

will  flee  from  him ; for  they  know  not  the 
voice  of  strangers.  ^ ^ ^ 

6 This  parable  spake  Jesus  unto  them ; but 
they  understood  not  what  things  they  were 
which  he  spake  unto  them. 

7 Then  said  Jesus  unto  them  again,  Verily, 
verily,  I say  unto  you,  I am  the  door  of  the 
sheep. 

8 All  that  ever  came  before  me  are  thieves 
and  robbers:  but  the  sheep  did  not  hear 
them. 

9 I am  the  door : by  me  if  any  man  enter 
in,  he  shall  be  saved,  and  shall  go  in  and  out, 
and  find  pasture. 

10  The  thief  cometh  not,  but  for  to  steal, 
and  to  kill,  and  to  destroy : I am  come  that 
they  might  have  life,  and  that  they  might 
have  it  more  abundantly. 

11 1 am  the  good  shepherd : the  good  shep- 
herd giveth  his  life  for  the  sheep. 

12  But  he  that  is  a hireling,  and  not  the 
shepherd,  whose  own  the  sheep  are  not, 
seeth  the  wolf  coming,  and  leaveth  the 
she^,  and  fleeth;  and  the  wolf  catcheth 
them,  and  scattereth  the  sheep. 

13  The  hireling  fleeth,  because  he  is  a hire- 
ling, and  careth  not  for  the  sheep. 

14  I am  the  good  shepherd,  and  know  my 
sheept  and  am  known  of  mine. 

15  As  the  Father  knoweth  me,  even  so 
know  I the  Father : and  I lay  down  my  life 
for  the  sheep. 

16  And  other  sheep  I have,  which  are  not 
of  this  fold : them  also  I must  bring,  and 
they  shah  hear  my  voice ; and  there  shall  be 
one  fold,  and  one  shepherd. 

17  Therefore  doth  my  Father  love  me,  be- 

cause I lay  down  my  life,  that  I might  take 
it  again.  , 

18  No  man  taketh  it  from  me,  but  I lay  it 
down  of  myself.  I have  power  to  lay  it 
down,  and  I have  power  to  talie  it  again. 
This  commandment  have  I received  of  my 
Father. 

19  ^ There  was  a division  therefore  again 
among  the  Jews  for  these  sayings. 

20  And  many  of  them  said.  He  hath  a devil, 
and  is  mad ; why  hear  ye  him  ? 

21  Others  said.  These  are  not  the  words  ot 

him  that  hath  a devil.  Can  a devil  open  the 
eyes  of  the  blind  ? ^ x ^ 

22  t And  it  was  at  Jerusalem  the  feast  of 
the  dedication,  and  it  was  winter. 

23  And  Jesus  walked  in  the  temple  in  Solo- 
mon’s porch. 

24  Then  came  the  Jews  round  about  him, 

and  said  unto  him.  How  long  dost  thou  make 
us  to  doubt?  If  thou  be  the  Christ,  tell  us 
plainly.  ^ , 

25  Jesus  answered  them,  I told  you,  and  ye 
believed  not : the  works  that  I do  in  my  Fa- 
ther’s name,  they  bear  witness  of  me. 

26  But  ye  believe  not,  because  ye  are  not  of 
my  sheep,  as  I said  unto  you. 

27  My  sheep  hear  my  voice,  and  I know 
them,  and  they  follow  me: 

28  And  I give  unto  them  eternal  life ; and 


ST.  JOHN,  XIo  The  sickness  ana 

they  shall  never  perish,  neither  shall  any 
man  pluck  them  out  of  my  hand. 

29  My  Father,  which  gave  them  me,  is 
greater  than  all;  and  no  man  is  able  to 
pluck  them  out  of  my  Father’s  hand. 

30  T and  my  Father  are  one. 

31  Then  the  Jews  took  up  stones  again  to 
stone  him. 

32  Jesus  answered  them.  Many  good  works 
have  I shewed  you  from  my  Father;  for 
which  of  those  works  do  ye  stone  me? 

33  The  Jews  answered  him,  saying,  For  a 
good  work  we  stone  thee  not ; but  for  blas- 
phemy ; and  because  that  thou,  being  a man, 
makest  thyself  God. 

34  Jesus  answered  them.  Is  it  not  written 
in  your  law,  I said.  Ye  are  gods? 

35  If  he  called  them  gods,  unto  whom  the 

word  of  God  came,  and  the  Scripture  cannot 
be  broken ; ^ 

36  Say  ye  of  him,  whom  the  Father  hath 
sanctified,  and  sent  into  the  world,  Thou 
blasphemes! ; because  I said,  I am  the  Son 
of  God? 

37  If  I do  not  the  works  of  my  Father,  be- 
lieve me  not. 

38  But  if  I do,  though  ye  believe  not  me, 

believe  the  works ; that  ye  may  know,  and 
believe,  that  the  Father  is  in  me,  and  I in 
him.  . ^ 

39  Therefore  they  sought  again  to  take  him ; 
but  he  escaped  out  of  their  hand, 

40  And  went  away  again  beyond  Jordan 

into  the  place  where  John  at  first  baptized ; 
and  there  he  abode.  . ^ 

41  And  many  resorted  unto  him,  and  said, 
John  did  no  miracle:  but  all  things  that 
John  spake  of  this  man  were  true. 

42  And  many  believed  on  him  there. 


CHAPTER  XI. 

Lazarus  raised  from  death. 

NOW  a certain  man  was  sick,  named  Laz- 
arus, of  Bethany,  the  town  of  Mary  and 
her  sister  Martha.  . . . t ^ 

2  (It  was  that  Mary  which  anointed  the  Lord 
with  ointment,  and  wiped  his  feet  with  her 
hair,  whose  brother  Lazarus  was  sick.) 

3  Therefore  his  sisters  sent  unto  him,  ^y- 
ing.  Lord,  behold,  he  whom  thou  lovest  is 

4  When  Jesus  heard  that,  he  said.  This  sick- 
ness is  not  unto  death,  but  for  the  glory  of 
God,  that  the  Son  of  God  might  be  glorified 
thereby.  T, 

5  Now  Jesus  loved  Martha,  and  her  sister, 
and  Lazarus.  . ^ 

6  When  he  had  heard  therefore  that  he  was 
sick,  he  abode  two  days  still  in  the  same 
place  where  he  was.  , , , 

7  Then  after  that  saith  he  to  hiS  disciples. 
Let  us  go  into  Judea  again. 

8  His  disciples  say  unto  him.  Master,  the 
Jews  of  late  sought  to  stone  thee ; and  goest 
thou  thither  again  ? ^ ^ i 

9  Jesus  answered.  Are  there  not  twelve 
hours  in  the  day?  If  any  man  walk  in  the 
day,  he  stumbieth  not,  because  he  seeth  the 
light  of  this  world.  ^ , 

10  But  if  a man  walk  in  the  night,  he 
stumbieth,  because  there  is  no  light  iii 

^llThese  things  said  he : and  after  that  he 
saith  unto  them,  Our  friend  Lazarus  sleep- 


death  of  Laza/ruso  ST.  JOHN,  XII.  Jesus  raiseth  him  to  life. 


eth ; but  I that  I may  awake  him  out  of 

^13  Then  said  his  disciples,  Lord,  if  he  sleep, 
he  shall  do  well. 

13  Howbcit  Jesus  spake  of  his  death : but 
they  thoug-ht  that  he  had  spoken  of  taking 
of  rest  in  sleep. 

14  Then  said  Jesus  unto  them  plainly,  Laz- 
arus is  dead. 

15  And  I am  glad  for  your  sakes  that  I whs 
not  there,  to  the  intent  ye  may  believe ; nev- 
ertheless let  us  go  unto  him. 

16  Then  said  Thomas,  which  is  called  Didy- 
mus,  unto  his  fellow  disciples.  Let  us  also 
go,  that  we  may  die  with  him. 

17  Then  when  Jesus  came,  he  found  that 
he  had  lain  in  the  grave  four  days  already. 

18  Now  Bethany  was  nigh  unto  Jerusalem, 
about  fifteen  furlongs  off : 

19  And  many  of  the  Jews  came  to  Martha 
and  Mary,  to  comfort  them  concerning  their 
brother. 

30  Then  Martha,  as  soon  as  she  heard  that 
Jesus  was  coming,  went  and  met  him ; but 
Mary  sat  still  in  the  house. 

31  Then  said  Martha  unto  Jesus,  Lord,  if 
thou  hadst  been  here,  my  brother  had  not 
died. 

33  But  I know,  that  even  now,  whatsoever 
thou  wilt  ask  of  God,  God  will  give  it  thee. 

33  Jesus  saith  unto  her,  Thy  brother  shall 
rise  again. 

34  Martha  saith  unto  him,  I know  that  he 
shall  rise  again  in  the  resurrection  at  the 
last  day. 

35  Jesus  said  unto  her,  I am  the  resurrec- 
tion, and  the  life : he  that  believeth  in  me, 
though  he  were  dead,  yet  shall  he  live : 

36  And  whosoever  liveth  and  believeth  in 
me  shall  never  die.  Believest  thou  this  ? 

37  She  saith  unto  him,  Yea,  Lord : I believe 
that  thou  art  the  Christ,  the  Son  of  God, 
which  should  come  into  the  world. 

38  And  when  she  had  so  said,  she  went  her 
way,  and  called  Mary  her  sister  secretly,  say- 
ing, The  Master  is  come,  and  calleth  for  thee. 

39  As  soon  as  she  heard  thaU  she  arose 
quickly,  and  came  unto  him. 

30  Now  Jesus  was  not  yet  come  into  the 
town,  but  was  in  that  place  where  Martha 
met  him. 

31  The  Jews  then  which  were  with  her  in 
the'  house,  and  comforted  her,  when  they 
saw  Mary,  that  she  rose  up  hastily  and  went 
out,  followed  her,  saying.  She  goeth  unto 
the  grave  to  weep  there. 

33  Then  when  Mary  was  come  where  Jesus 
was,  and  saw  him,  she  fell  down  at  his  feet, 
saying  unto  him.  Lord,  if  thou  hadst  been 
here,  my  brother  had  not  died. 

33  When  Jesus  therefore  saw  her  weeping, 
and  the  Jews  also  weeping  which  came 
with  her,  he  groaned  in  the  spirit,  and  was 
troubled, 

34  And  said.  Where  have  ye  laid  him  ? They 
say  unto  him.  Lord,  come  and  see. 

35  Jesus  wept. 

36  Then  said  the  Jews,  Behold  how  he  loved 
him  I 

37  And  some  of  them  said.  Could  not  this 
man,  which  opened  the  eyes  of  the  blind, 
have  caused  that  even  this  man  should  not 
have  died  ? 

38  Jesus  therefore  again  groaning  in  him- 


self cometh  to  the  grave.  It  was  a cave,  and 
a stone  lay  upon  it. 

39  Jesus  said.  Take  ye  away  the  stone.  Mar- 
tha, the  sister  of  him  that  was  dead,  saith 
unto  him,  Lord,  by  this  time  he  stinketh  : 
for  he  hath  been  dead  four  days. 

40  Jesus  saith  unto  her.  Said  I not  unto 
thee,  that,  if  thou  wouldest  believe,  thou 
shouldest  see  the  glory  of  God? 

41  Then  they  took  away  the  stone  from  the 
place  where  the  dead  was  laid.  And  .Jesus 
lifted  up  his  eyes,  and  said,  Father,  I thank 
thee  that  thou  hast  heard  me. 

43  And  I knew  that  thou  hearest  me  al- 
ways: but  because  of  the  people  which 
stand  by  I said  it,  that  they  may  believe 
that  thou  hast  sent  me. 

43  And  when  he  thus  had  spoken,  he  cried 
with  a loud  voice,  Lazarus,  come  forth. 

44  And  he  that  was  dead  came  forth,  bound 
hand  and  foot  with  grave  clothes ; and  his 
face  was  bound  about  with  a napkin.  Jesus 
saith  unto  them.  Loose  him,  and  let  him  go. 

45  Then  many  of  the  Jews  which  came  to 
Mary,  and  had  seen  the  things  which  Jesus 
did,  believed  on  him. 

46  But  some  of  them  went  their  ways  to  the 
Pharisees,  and  told  them  what  things  Jesus 
had  done. 

47 1 Then  gathered  the  chief  priests  and  the 
Pharisees  a council,  and  said.  What  do  we  ? 
for  this  man  doeth  many  miracles. 

48  I#  we  let  him  thus  alone,  all  men  will  be- 
lieve on  him;  and  the  Romans  shall  come 
and  take  away  both  our  place  and  nation. 

49  And  one  of  them,  named  Caiaphas,  being 
the  high  priest  that  same  year,  said  unto 
them.  Ye  know  nothing  at  all, 

50  Nor  consider  that  it  is  expedient  for  us, 
that  one  man  should  die  for  the  people,  and 
that  the  whole  nation  perish  not. 

51  And  this  spake  he  not  of  himself : but 
being  high  priest  that  year,  he  prophesied 
that  Jesus  should  die  for  that  nation ; 

53  And  not  for  that  nation  only,  but  that 
also  he  should  gather  together  in  one  the 
children  of  God  that  were  scattered  abroad. 

53  Then  from  that  day  forth  they  took 
counsel  together  for  to  put  him  to  death. 

54  Jesus  therefore  walked  no  more  openly 
among  the  Jews;  but  went  thence  unto  a 
country  near  to  the  wilderness,  into  a city 
called  Ephraim,  and  there  continued  with 
his  disciples. 

55  And  the  Jews’  passover  was  nigh  at 
hand : and  many  went  out  of  the  country  up 
to  Jerusalem  before  the  passover,  to  purify 
themselves. 

56  Then  sought  they  for  Jesus,  and  spake 
among  themselves,  as  they  stood  in  the  tem- 
ple, What  think  ye,  that  he  will  not  come  to 
tll0  f 02ist  ? 

57  Now  both  the  chief  priests  and  the  Phar- 
isees had  given  a commandment,  that,  if  any 
man  knew  where  he  were,  he  should  shew 
it,  that  they  might  take  him. 

CHAPTER  XII. 

Mary  anointeth  Christ’s  feet. 

Then  Jesus  six  days  before  the  passover 
came  to  Bethany,  where  Lazarus  was 
which  had  been  dead,  whom  he  raised  from 
the  dead. 

3 There  they  made  him  a supper ; and  Mar- 
695 


Mary  anointeth  Jesm*  feet.  ST.  JOHN,  XII.  The  Jews  generally  blinded. 


tha  served:  but  Lazarus  was  one  of  them 
that  sat  at  the  table  with  him. 

3 Then  took  Mary  a pound  of  ointment  of 
spikenard,  very  costly,  and  anointed  the 
feet  of  Jesus,  and  wiped  his  feet  with  her 
hair : and  the  house  was  filled  with  the  odour 
of  the  ointment. 

4 Then  saith  one  of  his  disciples,  Judas 
Iscariot,  Simon’s  son,  which  should  betray 
him, 

5 Why  was  not  this  ointment  sold  for  three 
hundred  pence,  and  given  to  the  poor? 

6 This  he  said,  not  that  he  cared  for  the 
poor ; but  because  he  was  a thief,  and  had 
the  bag,  and  bare  what  was  put  therein. 

7 Then  said  Jesus,  Let  her  alone:  against 
the  day  of  my  burying  hath  she  kept  this. 

8 For  the  poor  always  ye  have  with  you ; 
but  me  ye  have  not  always. 

9 Much  i)eople  of  the  Jews  therefore  knew 
that  he  was  there : and  they  came  not  for 
Jesus’  sake  only,  but  that  they  might  see 
Lazarus  also,  whom  he  had  raised  from  the 
dead. 

10  t But  the  chief  priests  consulted  that 
they  might  put  Lazarus  also  to  death ; 

11  Because  that  by  reason  of  him  many  of 
the  Jews  went  away,  and  believed  on  Jesus. 

13  1 On  the  next  day  much  people  that 
were  come  to  the  feast,  when  they  heard 
that  Jesus  was  coming  to  Jerusalem, 

13  Took  branches  of  palm  trees,  and  went 
forth  to  meet  him,  and  cried.  Hosanna: 
Blessed  is  the  King  of  Israel  that  cometh  in 
the  name  of  the  Lord. 

14  And  Jesus,  when  he  had  found  a young 
ass,  sat  thereon ; as  it  is  written, 

15  Fear  not,  daughter  of  Sion : behold,  thy 
King  cometh,  sitting  on  an  ass’s  colt. 

16  These  things  understood  not  his  disci- 
ples at  the  first:  but  when  Jesus  whs  glori- 
fied, then  remembered  they  that  these  things 
were  written  of  him,  and  that  they  had  done 
these  things  unto  him. 

17  The  people  therefore  that  was  with  him 
when  he  called  Lazarus  out  of  his  grave,  and 
raised  him  from  the  dead,  bare  record. 

18  For  this  cause  the  people  also  met  him, 
for  that  they  heard  that  he  had  done  this 
miracle. 

19  The  Pharisees  therefore  said  among  them- 
selves, Perceive  ye  how  ye  prevail  nothing  ? 
behold,  the  world  is  gone  after  him. 

20 1 And  there  were  certain  Greeks  among 
them  that  came  up  to  worship  at  the  feast : 

31  The  same  came  therefore  to  Philip, 
which  was  of  Bethsaida  of  Galilee,  and  de- 
sired him,  saying,  Sir,  we  would  see  Jesus. 

32  Philip  cometh  and  telleth  Andrew : and 
again  Andrew  and  Philip  tell  Jesus. 

23  Tf  And  Jesus  answered  them,  saying,  The 
hour  is  come,  that  the  Son  of  man  should  be 
glorified. 

^ Verily,  verily,  I say  unto  you.  Except  a 
corn  of  wheat  fall  into  the  ground  and  die, 
it  abideth  alone : but  if  it  die,  it  bringeth 
forth  much  fruit. 

35  He  that  loveth  his  life  shall  lose  it ; and 
he  that  hateth  his  life  in  this  world  shall  keep 
it  unto  life  eternal. 

36  If  any  man  serve  me,  let  him  follow  me ; 
and  where  I am,  there  shall  also  my  servant 
be : if  any  man  serve  me,  him  will  my  Fa- 
ther honour. 


37  Now  is  my  soul  troubled ; and  what  shall 
I say  ? Father,  save  me  from  this  hour : but 
for  this  cause  came  I unto  this  hour. 

38  Father,  glorify  thy  name.  Then  came 
there  a voice  from  heaven,  saying^  1 have 
both  glorified  it,  and  will  glorify  it  again. 

29  The  people  therefore  that  stood  by,  and 
heard  it,  said  that  it  thundered : others  said, 
An  angel  spake  to  him. 

30  Jesus  answered  and  said.  This  voice  came 
not  because  of  me,  but  for  your  sakes. 

31  Now  is  the  judgment  of  this  world  : now 
shall  the  prince  of  this  world  be  cast  out. 

33  And  I,  if  I be  lifted  up  from  the  earth, 
will  draw  all  men  unto  me. 

33  This  he  said,  signifying  what  death  he 
should  die. 

34  The  people  answered  him.  We  have  heard 
out  of  the  law  that  Christ  abideth  for  ever : 
and  how  sayest  thou,  The  Son  of  man  must 
be  lifted  up  ? who  is  this  Son  of  man  ? 

35  Then  Jesus  said  unto  them.  Yet  a little 
while  is  the  light  with  you.  Walk  while  ye 
have  the  light,  lest  darkness  come  upon  you : 
for  he  that  walketh  in  darkness  knoweth 
not  whither  he  goeth. 

36  While  ye  have  light,  believe  in  the  light, 
that  ye  may  be  the  children  of  light.  These 
things  spake  Jesus,  and  departed,  and  did 
hide  himself  from  them. 

37  t But  though  he  had  done  so  many  mira- 
cles before  them,  yet  they  believed  not  on 
him : 

38  That  the  saying  of  Esaias  the  prophet 
might  be  fulfilled,  which  he  spake.  Lord, 
who  hath  believed  our  report  ? and  to  whom 
hath  the  arm  of  the  Lord  been  revealed  ? 

39  Therefore  they  could  not  believe,  because 
that  Esaias  said  again, 

40  He  hath  blinded  their  eyes,  and  harden- 
ed their  heart ; that  they  should  not  see  with 
their  eyes,  nor  understand  with  their  heart, 
and  be  converted,  and  I should  heal  them. 

41  These  things  said  Esaias,  when  he  saw 
his  glory,  and  spake  of  him. 

43  *^1  Nevertheless  among  the  chief  rulers 
also  many  believed  on  him ; but  because  of 
the  Pharisees  they  did  not  confess  him,  lest 
they  should  be  put  out  of  the  synagogue : 

43  For  they  loved  the  praise  of  men  more 
than  the  praise  of  God. 

44  t Jesus  cried  and  said.  He  that  believeth 
on  me,  believeth  not  on  me,  but  on  himdhat 
sent  me. 

45  And  he  that  seeth  me  seeth  him  that  sent 
me. 

46  I am  come  a light  into  the  world,  that 
whosoever  believeth  on  me  should  not  abide 
in  darkness. 

47  And  if  any  man  hear  my  words,  and  be- 
lieve not,  I judge  him  not : for  I came  not  to 
judge  the  world,  but  to  save  the  world. 

48  He  that  rejecteth  me,  and  receiveth  not 

my  words,  hath  one  that  judgeth  him : the 
word  that  I have  spoken,  the  same  shall 
judge  him  in  the  last  day.  ^ ^ 

49  For  I have  not  spoken  of  myself ; but 

the  Father  which  sent  me,  he  gave  me  a com- 
mandment, what  I should  say,  and  what  I 
should  speak.  . 

50  And  I know  that  his  commandment  is 
life  everlasting : whatsoever  I speak  there- 
fore, even  as  the  Father  said  unto  me,  so  I 
speak. 


696 


Of  humility  and  charity.  ST.  JOHN,  XIV.  Peter's  denial  foretold. 


CHAPTER  XIII. 

Jesus  washcth  his  disciples'  feet. 

NOW  before  the  feast  of  the  passover, 
when  Jesus  knew  that  his  hour  was 
come  that  he  should  depart  out  of  this 
world  unto  the  Father,  having’  loved  his 
own  which  were  in  the  world,  he  loved 
them  unto  the  end. 

2  And  supper  being  ended,  the  devil  hav- 
ing now  put  into  the  heart  of  Judas  Is- 
cariot, Simon’s  son.  to  betray  him ; 

3  Jesus  knowing  that  the  Father  had  given 
all  things  into  his  hands,  and  that  he  was 
come  from  God,  and  went  to  God; 

4  He  riseth  from  supper,  and  laid  aside  his 
garments;  and  took  a towel,  and  girded 
himself. 

5  After  that  he  poureth  water  into  a basin, 
and  began  to  wash  the  disciples’  feet,  and  to 
wipe  them  with  the  towel  wherewith  he  was 
girded. 

6  Then  cometh  he  to  Simon  Peter:  and 
Peter  saith  unto  him.  Lord,  dost  thou  wash 
my  feet?  ' 

7  Jesus  answered  and  said  unto  him.  What 
I do  thou  knowest  not  now ; but  thou  shalt 
know  hereafter. 

8  Peter  saith  unto  him,  Thou  shalt  never 
wash  ray  feet.  Jesus  answered  him.  If  I 
wash  thee  not,  thou  hast  no  part  with  me. 
9 Simon  Peter  saith  unto  him.  Lord,  not  my 
feet  only,  but  also  my  hands  and  wy  head. 

10  Jesus  saith  to  him.  He  that  is  washed 
needeth  not  save  t6  wash  his  feet,  but  is  clean 
every  whit : and  ye  are  clean,  but  not  all. 

11  For  he  knew  who  should  betray  him; 
therefore  said  he.  Ye  are  not  all  clean. 

13  So  after  he  had  washed  their  feet,  and 
had  taken  his  garments,  and  was  set  down 
again,  he  said  unto  them.  Know  ye  what  I 
have  done  to  you? 

13  Ye  call  me  Master  and  Lord : and  ye  say 
well ; for  so  I am. 

14  If  I then,  your  Lord  and  Master,  have 
washed  your  feet;  ye  also  ought  to  wash 
one  another’s  feet. 

15  For  I have  given  you  an  example,  that 
ye  should  do  as  I have  done  to  you. 

16  Verily,  verily,  I say  unto  you.  The  serv- 
ant is  not  greater  than  his  lord  ; neither  he 
that  is  sent  greater  than  he  that  sent  him. 

17  If  ye  know  these  things,  happy  are  ye  if 
ye  do  them. 

18  1 1 speak  not  of  you  all : I know  whom  I 
have  chosen : but  that  the  Scripture  may  be 
fulfilled.  He  that  eateth  bread  with  me  hath 
lifted  up  his  heel  against  me. 

19  Now  I tell  you  before  it  come,  that, 
when  it  is  come  to  pass,  ye  may  believe 
that  I am  he. 

30  Verily,  verily,  I say  unto  you.  He  that 
receiveth  whomsoever  I send  receiveth  me ; 
and  he  that  receiveth  me  receiveth  him  that 
sent  me. 

31  When  Jesus  had  thus  said,  he  was 
troubled  in  spirit,  and  testified,  and  said. 
Verily,  verily,  I say  unto  you,  that  one  of 
you  shall  betray  me. 

33  Then  the  disciples  looked  one  on  anoth- 
er, doubting  of  whom  he  spake. 

33  Now  there  was  leaning  on  Jesus’  bosom 
one  of  his  disciples,  whom  Jesus  loved. 

34  Simon  Peter  therefore  beckoned  to  him. 


that  he  should  ask  who  it  should  be  of 
whom  he  spake. 

35  He  then  lying  on  Jesus’  breast  saith 
unto  him.  Lord,  who  is  it? 

36  Jesus  answered.  He  it  is,  to  whom  I shall 
give  a sop,  when  I have  dipped  it.  And 
when  he  had  dipped  the  sop,  he  gave  it  to 
Judas  Iscariot,  the  son  of  Simon. 

37  And  after  the  sop  Satan  entered  into 
him.  Then  said  Jesus  unto  him.  That  thou 
doest,  do  quickly. 

38  Now  no  man  at  the  table  knew  for  what 
intent  he  spake  this  unto  him. 

39  For  some  of  them  thought,  because  Ju- 
das had  the  bag,  that  Jesus  had  said  unto 
him.  Buy  those  things  that  we  have  need  of 
against  the  feast;  or,  that  he  should  give 
something  to  the  poor. 

30  He  then,  having  received  the  sop,  went 
immediately  out;  and  it  was  night. 

31  If  Therefore,  when  he  was  gone  out, 
Jesus  said.  Now  is  the  Son  of  man  glori- 
fied, and  God  is  glorified  in  him. 

33  If  God  be  glorified  in  him,  God  shall  also 
glorify  him  in  himself,  and  shall  straight- 
way glorify  him. 

33  Little  children,  yet  a little  while  I am 
with  you.  Ye  shall  seek  me;  and  as  I said 
unto  the  Jews,  Whither  I go,  ye  cannot 
come;  so  now  I say  to  you. 

34  A new  commandment  I give  unto  you. 
That  ye  love  one  another ; as  I have  loved 
you,  that  ye  also  love  one  another. 

35  By  this  shall  all  men  know  that  ye  are 
my  disciples,  if  ye  have  love  one  to  an- 
other. 

36  t Simon  Peter  said  unto  him.  Lord, 
whither  goest  thou  ? Jesus  answered  him. 
Whither  I go,  thou  eanst  not  follow  me 
now ; but  thou  shalt  follow  me  afterwards. 

37  Peter  said  unto  him.  Lord,  why  cannot 
I follow  thee  no  w ? I will  lay  down  my  life 
for  thy  sake. 

38  Jesus  answered  him.  Wilt  thou  lay  down 
thy  life  for  my  sake?  Verily,  verily,  I say 
unto  thee.  The  cock  shall  not  crow,  till 
thou  hast  denied  me  thrice. 

CHAPTER  XIV. 

Christ  comforteth  his  disciples. 

Let  not  your  heart  be  troubled : ye  be- 
lieve in  God,  believe  also  in  me. 

3 In  my  Father’s  house  are  many  man- 
sions : if  it  were  not  so,  I would  have  told 
you.  I go  to  prepare  a place  for  you. 

3 And  if  I go  and  prepare  a place  for  you,  I 
will  come  again,  and  receive  you  unto  my- 
self ; that  where  I am,  there  ye  may  be  also. 
4 And  whither  I go  ye  know,  and  the  way 
ye  know. 

5  Thomas  saith  unto  him.  Lord,  we  know 
not  whither  thou  goest;  and  how  can  we 
know  the  way? 

6  Jesus  saith  unto  him,  I am  the  way,  the 
truth,  and  the  life:  no  man  cometh  unto 
the  Father,  but  by  me. 

7  If  ye  had  known  me,  ye  should  have 
known  my  Father  also : and  from  hence- 
forth ye  know  him,  and  have  seen  him. 

8  Philip  saith  unto  him.  Lord,  shew  us  the 
Father,  and  it  sufficeth  us. 

9  Jesus  saith  unto  him.  Have  I been  so  long 
time  with  you,  and  yet  hast  thou  not  known 
me,  Philip  ? he  that  hath  seen  me  hath  seen 
697 


The  Holy  Ghost  promised. 


ST.  JOHN,  XV, 


The  mutual  love  between 


the  Father ; and  how  sayest  thou  then.  Shew 
us  the  Father?  , , ^ 

10  Believest  thou  not  that  I am  in  the  Fa- 

ther, and  the  Father  in  me  ? the  words  that 
I speak  unto  you  I speak  not  of  myself : but 
the  Father  that  dwelleth  in  me,  he  doeth 
the  works.  , ^ 

11  Believe  me  that  I am  in  the  Father,  and 
the  Father  in  me ; or  else  believe  me  for  the 
very  works’  sake. 

12  Verily,  verily,  I say  unto  you,  He  that 
believeth  on  me,  the  works  that  I do  shall 
he  do  also;  and  g-reater  works  than  these 
shall  he  do ; because  1 go  unto  my  Father. 

13  And  whatsoever  ye  shall  ask  in  my  name, 
that  will  I do,  that  the  Father  may  be  glori- 
fied in  the  Son. 

14  If  ye  shall  ask  any  thing  in  my  name,  I 

will  do  it.  ^ , 

15 1 If  ye  love  me,  keep  my  commandments. 
16  And  I will  pray  the  Father,  and  he  shall 
give  you  another  Comforter,  that  he  may 
abide  with  you  for  ever; 

IT  Even  the  Spirit  of  truth;  whom  the 
world  cannot  receive,  because  it  seeth  him 
not,  neither  knoweth  him:  but  ye  know 
him ; for  he  dwelleth  with  you,  and  shall  be 
in  you.  ^ ^ 

18  I will  not  leave  you  comfortless : I will 
come  to  you. 

19  Yet  a little  while,  and  the  world  seeth 
me  no  more ; but  ye  see  me : because  I live, 
ye  shall  live  also. 

' 20  At  that  day  ye  shall  know  that  I am  in 
my  Father,  and  ye  in  me,  and  I in  you. 

21  He  that  hath  my  commandments,  and 

keepeth  them,  he  it  is  that  loveth  me : and 
he  that  loveth  me  shall  be  loved  of  my  Fa- 
ther, and  I will  love  him,  and  will  manifest 
myself  to  him.  . ^ -r 

22  Judas  saith  unto  him,  not  Iscariot,  Lord, 
how  is  it  that  thou  wilt  manifest  thyself  un- 

. to  us,  and  not  unto  the  world? 

23  Jesus  answered  and  said  unto  him.  If  a 
man  love  me,  he  will  keep  my  words : and 
my  Father  will  love  him,  and  we  will  come 
unto  him,  and  make  our  abode  with  him. 

24  He  that  loveth  me  not  keepeth  not  my 
sayings : and  the  word  which  ye  hear  is  not 
mine,  but  the  Father’s  which  sent  me. 

25  These  things  have  I spoken  unto  you, 
being  yet  present  with  you. 

26  But  the  Comforter,  which  is  the  Holy 
Ghost,  whom  the  Father  will  send  in  my 
name,  he  shall  teach  you  all  things,  and 
bring  all  things,  to  your  remembrance,  what- 
soever I have  said  unto  you. 

27  Peace  I leave  with  you,  my  peace  I give 
unto  you : not  as  the  world  giveth,  give  I 
unto  you.  Let  not  your  heart  be  troubled, 
neither  let  it  be  afraid. 

28  Ye  have  heard  how  I said  unto  you,  I go 
away,  and  come  again  unto  you.  If  ye  lov- 
ed me,  ye  would  rejoice,  because  I said,  I go 
unto  the  Father:  for  my  Father  is  greater 
than  I. 

29  And  now  I have  told  you  before  it  come 

to  pass,  that,  when  it  is  come  to  pass,  ye 
might  believe.  . , 

30  Hereafter  I will  not  talk  much  with 
you : for  the  prince  of  this  world  cometh, 
and  hath  nothing  in  me. 

31  But  that  the  world  may  know  that  I love 
the  Father ; and  as  the  Father  gave  me  com- 

698 


mandment,  even  so  I do.  Arise,  let  us  go 
hence. 

CHAPTER  XV. 

Christ’s  love  to  his  members. 

I  AM  the  true  vine,  and  my  Father  is  the 
husbandman. 

2  Every  branch  in  me  that  beareth  not 
fruit  he  taketh  away:  and  every  branch 
that  beareth  fruit,  he  purgeth  it,  that  it 
may  bring  forth  more  fruit. 

3  Now  ye  are  clean  through  the  word  which 
I have  spoken  unto  you. 

4  Abide  in  me,  and  I in  you.  As  the  branch 
cannot  bear  fruit  of  itself,  except  it  abide  in 
the  vine ; no  more  can  ye,  except  ye  abide 
in  me. 

5  I am  the  vine,  ye  are  the  branches.  He 
that  abideth  in  me,  and  1 in  him,  the  same 
bringeth  forth  much  fruit ; for  without  me 
ye  can  do  nothing. 

6  If  a man  abide  not  in  me,  he  is  cast  forth 
as  a branch,  and  is  withered ; and  men  gath- 
er them,  and  cast  them  into  the  fire,  and 
they  are  burned. 

7  If  ye  abide  in  me,  and  my  words  abide  in 
you,  ye  shall  ask  what  ye  will,  and  it  shall  be 
done  unto  you. 

8  Herein  is  my  Father  glorified,  that  ye  bear 
much  fruit ; so  shall  ye  be  my  disciples. 

9  As  the  Father  hath  loved  me,  so  have  I 
loved  you:  continue  ye  in  my  love. 

10  If  ye  keep  my  commandments,  ye  shall 
abide  in  my  love ; even  as  I have  kept  my 
Father’s  commandments,  #-nd  abide  in  his 
love. 

11  These  things  have  I spoken  unto  you, 
that  my  joy  might  remain  in  you,  and  that 
your  joy  might  be  full.  ^ ^ . 

12  This  is  my  commandment.  That  ye  love 
one  another,  as  I have  loved  you. 

13  Greater  love  hath  no  man  than  this,  that 
a man  lay  down  his  life  for  his  friends. 

14  Ye  are  my  friends,  if  ye  do  whatsoever  I 
command  you. 

15  Henceforth  I call  you  not  servants ; for 
the  servant  knoweth  not  what  his  lord 
doeth : but  I have  called  you  friends ; for  all 
things  that  I have  heard  of  my  Father  I have 
made  known  unto  you. 

16  Ye  have  not  chosen  me,  but  I have  cho- 
sen you,  and  ordained  you,  that  ye  should 
go  and  bring  forth  fruit,  and  that  your  fruit 
should  remain ; that  whatsoever  ye  shall  ask 
of  the  Father  in  my  name,  he  may  give  it  you. 
17  These  things  I command  you,  that  ye 
love  one  another. 

18  If  the  world  hate  you,  ye  know  that  it 
hated  me  before  it  hated  you. 

19  If  ye  were  of  the  world,  the  world  would 
love  his  own ; but  because  ye  are  not  of  the 
world,  but  I have  chosen  you  out  of  the 
world,  therefore  the  world  hateth  you. 

20  Remember  the  word  that  I said  unto  you. 
The  servant  is  not  greater  than  his  lord.  If 
they  have  persecuted  me,  they  will  also  per- 
secute you ; if  they  have  kept  my  saying, 
they  will  keep  yours  also. 

21  But  all  these  things  will  they  do  unto 
you  for  my  name’s  sake,  because  they  know 
not  him  that  sent  me. 

22  If  I had  not  come  and  spoken  unto  them, 
they  had  not  had  sin ; but  now  they  have  no 
cloak  for  their  sin. 


Chi'ist  and  his  members. 


ST.  JOHN,  XVII. 


Peace  in  Ch/risL 


23  He  that  hateth  me  hateth  my  Father 
also. 

24  If  I had  not  done  among*  them  the  works 
which  none  other  man  did,  they  had  not  had 
sin : but  now  have  they  both  seen  and  hated 
both  me  and  rny  Father. 

25  But  this  cometh  to  pass,  that  the  word 
might  be  fulfilled  that  is  written  in  their 
law.  They  hated  me  without  a cause. 

26  But  when  the  Comforter  is  come,  whom 
T will  send  unto  you  from  the  Father,  even 
the  Spirit  of  truth,  which  proceedeth  from 
the  Father,  he  shall  testify  of  me : 

2T  And  ye  also  shall  bear  witness,  because 
ye  nave  been  with  me  from  the  beginning. 

CHAPTER  XVI. 

The  Holy  Ghost  promised,  &c. 

These  things  have  I spoken  unto  you, 
that  ye  should  not  be  offended. 

2  They  shall  put  you  out  of  the  synagogues : 
yea,  the  time  cometh,  that  whosoever  killeth 
you  will  think  that  he  doeth  God  service. 

3  And  these  things  will  they  do  unto  you, 
because  they  have  not  known  the  Father, 
nor  me. 

4  But  these  things  have  I told  you,  that 
when  the  time  shall  come,  ye  may  remem- 
ber that  I told  you  of  them.  And  these 
things  I said  not  unto  you  at  the  beginning, 
because  I was  with  you. 

5  But  now  I go  my  way  to  him  that  sent 
me;  and  none  of  you  asketh  me.  Whither 
goest  thou? 

6  But  because  I have  said  these  things  unto 
you,  sorrow  hath  filled  your  heart. 

7  Nevertheless  I tell  you  the  truth;  It  is 
expedient  for  you  that  I go  away : for  if  I 
go  not  away,  the  Comforter  will  not  come 
unto  you ; but  if  I depart,  I will  send  him 
unto  you. 

8  And  when  he  is  come,  he  will  reprove  the 
world  of  sin,  and  of  righteousness,  and  of 
judgment : 

9  Of  sin,  because  they  believe  not  on  me ; 

10  Of  righteousness,  because  I go  to  my  Fa- 
ther, and  ye  see  me  no  more ; 

11  Of  judgment,  because  the  prince  of  this 
world  is  judged. 

12  I have  yet  many  things  to  say  unto  you, 
but  ye  cannot  bear  them  now. 

13  Howbeit  when  he,  the  Spirit  of  truth,  is 
come,  he  will  guide  you  into  all  truth  : for 
he  shall  not  speak  of  himself ; but  whatso- 
ever he  shall  hear,  that  shall  he  speak : and 
he  will  shew  you  things  to  come. 

14  He  shall  glorify  me : for  he  shall  receive 
of  mine,  and  shall  shew  it  unto  you. 

15  All  things  that  the  Father  hath  are  mine : 
therefore  said  I,  that  he  shall  take  of  mine, 
and  shall  shew  it  unto  you. 

16  A little  while,  and  ye  shall  not  see  me : 
and  again,  a little  while,  and  ye  shall  see  me, 
because  I go  to  the  Father. 

17  Then  said  some  of  his  disciples  among 
themselves.  What  is  this  that  he  saith  unto 
us,  A little  while,  and  ye  shall  not  see  me : 
and  again,  a little  while,  and  ye  shall  see  me ; 
and.  Because  I go  to  the  Father  ? 

18  They  said  therefore.  What  is  this  that  he 
saith,  A little  while?  we  cannot  tell  what 
he  saith. 

19  Now  Jesus  knew  that  they  were  desirous 
to  ask  him,  and  said  unto  them.  Do  ye  in- 


quire among  yourselves  of  that  I said,  A 
little  while,  and  ye  shall  not  see  me;  and 
again,  a little  while,  and  ye  shall  see  me? 

20  Verily,  verily,  I say  unto  you.  That  ye 
shall  weep  and  lament,  but  the  world  shall 
rejoice ; and  ye  shall  be  sorrowful,  but  your 
sorrow  shall  be  turned  into  joy. 

21 A woman  when  she  is  in  travail  hath  sor- 
row, because  her  hour  is  come : but  as  soon 
as  she  is  delivered  of  the  child,  she  remem- 
bereth  no  more  the  anguish,  for  joy  that  a 
man  is  born  into  the  world. 

22  And  ye  now  therefore  have  sorrow ; but 
I Avill  see  you  again,  and  your  heart  shall  re- 
joice, and  your  joy  no  man  taketh  from  you. 

23  And  in  that  day  ye  shall  ask  me  nothing. 
Verily,  verily,  I say  unto  you.  Whatsoever 
ye  shall  ask  the  Father  in  my  name,  he  will 
give  it  you. 

24  Hitherto  have  ye  asked  nothing  in  my 
name : ask,  and  ye  shall  receive,  that  your 
joy  may  be  full. 

25  These  things  have  I spoken  unto  you  in 
proverbs:  but  the  time  cometh,  when  I 
shall  no  more  speak  unto  you  in  proverbs, 
but  I shall  shew  you  plainly  of  the  Father. 

26  At  that  day  ye  shall  ask  in  my  name : 
and  I say  not  unto  you,  that  I will  pray  the 
Father  for  you : 

27  For  the  Father  himself  loveth  you,  be- 
cause ye  have  loved  me,  and  have  believed 
that  I came  out  from  God. 

28  I came  forth  from  the  Father,  and  am 
come  into  the  world:  again,  I leave  the 
world,  and  go  to  the  Father. 

29  His  disciples  said  unto  him,  Lo,  now 

speakest  thou  plainly,  and  speakest  no 
proverb.  , 

30  Now  are  we  sure  that  thou  knowest  all 
things,  and  needest  not  that  any  man  should 
ask  thee : by  this  we  believe  that  thou 
earnest  forth  from  God. 

31  Jesus  answered  them.  Do  ye  now  be- 
lieve ? 

32  Behold,  the  hour  cometh,  yea,  is  now 
come,  that  ye  shall  be  scattered,  every  man 
to  his  own,  and  shall  leave  me  alone : and 
yet  I am  not  alone,  because  the  Father  is 
with  me. 

33  These  things  I have  spoken  unto  you, 
that  in  me  ye  might  have  peace.  In  the 
world  ye  shall  have  tribulation : but  be  of 
good  cheer ; I have  overcome  the  world. 

CHAPTER  XVII. 

Christ  prayeth  for  his  apostles, 

These  words  spake  Jesus,  and  lifted  up 
his  eyes  to  heaven,  and  said.  Father,  the 
hour  is  come ; glorify  thy  Son,  that  thy  Sou 
also  may  glorify  thee : 

2  As  thou  hast  given  him  power  over  all 
flesh,  that  he  should  give  eternal  life  to  as 
many  as  thou  hast  given  him. 

3  And  this  is  life  eternal,  that  they  might 
know  thee  the  only  true  God,  and  Jesus 
Christ,  whom  thou  hast  sent. 

4  I have  glorified  thee  on  the  earth : 1 have 
finished  the  work  which  tJiou  gavest  me 
to  do. 

5  And  now,  O Father,  glorify  thou  me  with 
thine  own  self  with  the  glory  which  I had 
with  thee  before  the  world  was. 

61  have  manifested  thy  name  unto  the  men 
which  thou  gavest  me  outof  the  world ; thim. 


Prayer  for  dll  believers,  ST.  JOHN,  XVIII.  Judas  betrayeth  Christ, 


they  were,  and  thou  gavest  them  me;  and 
they  have  kept  thy  word. 

7 Now  they  have  known  that  all  things 
whatsoever  thou  hast  given  me  are  of  thee. 

8 For  I have  given  unto  them  the  words 
which  thou  gavest  me ; and  they  have  re- 
ceived them,  and  have  known  surely  that  I 
came  out  from  thee,  and  they  have  believed 
that  thou  didst  send  me. 

9 I pray  for  them : I pray  not  for  the  world, 
but  for  them  which  thou  hast  given  me; 
for  they  are  thine. 

10  And  all  mine  are  thine,  and  thine  are 
mine;  and  I am  glorified  in  them. 

11  And  now  I am  no  more  in  the  world,  but 
these  are  in  the  world,  and  I come  to  thee. 
Holy  Father,  keep  through  thine  own  name 
those  whom  thou  hast  given  me,  that  they 
may  be  one,  as  we  are. 

12  While  I was  with  them  in  the  world,  I 
kept  them  in  thy  name:  those  that  thou 
gavest  me  I have  kept,  and  none  of  them  is 
lost,  but  the  son  of  perdition;  that  the 
Scripture  might  be  fulfilled. 

13  And  now  come  I to  thee;  and  these 
things  I speak  in  the  world,  that  they  might 
have  my  joy  fulfilled  in  themselves. 

14  I have  given  them  thy  word;  and  the 
world  hath  hated  them,  because  they  are 
not  of  the  world,  even  as  I am  not  of  the 
world. 

15  I pray  not  that  thou  shouldest  take  them 
out  of  the  world,  but  that  thou  shouldest 
keep  them  from  the  evil. 

16  They  are  not  of  the  world,  even  as  I am 
not  of  the  world. 

17  Sanctify  them  through  thy  truth:  thy 
word  i^  truth. 

18  As  thou  hast  sent  me  into  the  world, 
even  so  have  I also  sent  them  into  the  world. 

19  And  for  their  sakes  I sanctify  myself, 
that  they  also  might  be  sanctified  through 
the  truth. 

20  Neither  pray  I for  these  alone,  but  for 
them  also  which  shall  believe  on  me  through 
their  word ; 

21  That  they  all  may  be  one ; as  thou.  Fa- 
ther, art  in  me,  and  I in  thee,  that  they  also 
may  be  one  in  us : that  the  world  may  be- 
lieve that  thou  hast  sent  me. 

22  And  the  glorj^  which  thou  gavest  me  I 
l^ave  given  them;  that  they  may  be  one, 
even  as  we  are  one: 

23 1 in  them,  and  thou  in  me,  that  they  may 
be  made  perfect  in  one ; and  that  the  world 
may  know  that  thou  hast  sent  me,  and  hast 
loved  them,  as  thou  hast  loved  me. 

24  Father,  I will  that  they  also,  whom  thou 
hast  given  me,  be  with  me  where  I am ; that 
they  may  behold  my  glory,  which  thou  hast 
given  me:  for  thou  lovedst  me  before  the 
foundation  of  the  world. 

25  O righteous  Father,  the  world  hath  not 
known  thee:  but  I have  known  thee,  and 
these  have  known  that  thou  hast  sent  me. 

26  And  I have  declared  unto  them  thy 
name,  and  will  declare  it;  that  the  love 
wherewith  thou  hast  loved  me  may  be  in 
them,  and  I in  them. 

CHAPTER  XVIII. 

Judas  betrayeth  Christ,  &c. 

WHEN  Jesus  had  spoken  these  words,  he 
went  forth  with  his  disciples  over  the 
700 


brook  Cedron,  where  was  a garden,  into  the 
which  he  entered,  and  his  disciples. 

2 And  Judas  also,  which  betrayed  him, 
knew  the  place : for  Jesus  ofttimes  resorted 
thither  with  his  disciples. 

3 Judas  then,  having  received  a band  of 
men  and  officers  from  the  chief  priests  and 
Pharisees,  cometh  thither  with  lanterns  and 
torches  and  weapons. 

4 Jesus  therefore,  knowing  all  things  that 
should  come  upon  him,  went  f ori;h,  and  said 
unto  them.  Whom  seek  ye  ? 

5 They  answered  him,  Jesus  of  Nazareth. 
Jesus  saith  unto  them,  I am  he.  And  Judas 
also,  which  betrayed  him,  stood  with  them. 

6 As  soon  then  as  he  had  said  unto  them,  I 
am  he,  they  went  backward,  and  fell  to  the 
ground. 

7 Then  asked  he  them  again,  Whom  seek 
ye  ? And  they  said,  Jesus  of  Nazareth. 

8 Jesus  answered,  I have  told  you  that  I am 
he:  if  therefore  ye  seek  me,  let  these  go 
their  way: 

9 That  the  saying  might  be  fulfilled,  which 
he  spake.  Of  them  which  thou  gavest  me 
have  I lost  none. 

10  Then  Simon  Peter  having  a sword  drew 
it,  and  smote  the  high  priest’s  servant,  and 
cut  off  his  right  ear.  The  servant’s  name 
was  Malchus. 

11  Then  said  Jesus  unto  Peter,  Put  up  thy 
sword  into  the  sheath : the  cup  which  my 
Father  hath  given  me,  shall  I not  drink  it  ? 

12  Then  the  band  and  the  captain  and 
officers  of  the  Jews  took  Jesus,  and  bound 
him, 

13  And  led  him  away  to  Annas  first ; for  he 
was  father  in  law  to  Caiaphas,  which  was 
the  high  priest  that  same  year. 

14  Now  Caiaphas  was  he,  which  gave  coun- 
sel to  the  Jews,  that  it  was  expedient  that 
one  man  should  die  for  the  people. 

15  t And  Simon  Peter  followed  Jesus,  and 
so  did  another  disciple:  that  disciple  was 
known  unto  the  high  priest,  and  went  in 
with  Jesus  into  the  palace  of  the  high  priest. 

16  But  Peter  stood  at  the  door  without. 
Then  went  out  that  other  disciple,  which 
was  known  unto  the  high  priest,  and  spake 
unto  her  that  kept  the  door,  and  brought  in 
Peter. 

17  Then  saith  the  damsel  that  kept  the  door 
unto  Peter,  Art  not  thou  also  one  of  this 
man’s  disciples?  He  saith,  I am  not. 

18  And  the  servants  and  officers  stood  there, 
who  had  made  a fire  of  coals,  for  it  was 
cold ; and  they  warmed  themselves : and  Pe- 
ter stood  with  them,  and  warmed  himself. 

19 1 The  high  priest  then  asked  Jesus  of  his 
disciples,  and  of  his  doctrine. 

20  Jesus  answered  him,  I spake  openly  to 
the  world ; I ever  taught  in  the  synagogue, 
and  in  the  temple,  whither  the  Jews  always 
resort ; and  in  secret  have  I said  nothing. 

21  Why  askest  thou  me?  ask  them  which 
heard  me,  what  I have  said  unto  them : be- 
hold, they  know  what  I said. 

22  And  when  he  had  thus  spoken,  one  of 
the  officers  which  stood  by  struck  Jesus 
with  the  palm  of  his  hand,  saying,  Answer- 
est  thou  the  high  priest  so  ? 

^ Jesus  answered  him.  If  I have  spoken 
evil,  bear  witness  of  the  evil:  but  if  weff^ 
why  smitest  thou  me? 


Christ  brought  before  Pilate,  ST.  JOHN,  XIX.  ChrisVs  crucifixion. 


24  Now  Annas  had  sent  him  hound  unto 
Caiaphas  the  hig-h  priest. 

25  And  Simon  Peter  stood  and  warmed 
himself.  They  said  therefore  unto  him.  Art 
not  thou  also  one  of  his  disciples?  He  de- 
nied it,  and  said,  I am  not. 

26  One  of  the  servants  of  the  high  priest, 
being  his  kinsman  whose  ear  Peter  cut  off, 
saith,  Did  not  I see  thee  in  the  garden  with 
him? 

27  Peter  then  denied  again;  and  immedi- 
ately the  cock  crew. 

28  t Then  led  they  Jesus  from  Caiaphas 
unto  the  hall  of  judgment : and  it  was  early ; 
and  they  themselves  went  not  into  the  judg- 
ment hall,  lest  they  should  be  defiled ; but 
that  they  might  eat  the  passover. 

29  Pilate  then  went  out  unto  them,  and 
said.  What  accusation  bring  ye  against  this 
man? 

30  They  answered  and  said  unto  him,  If  he 
were  not  a malefactor,  we  would  not  have 
delivered  him  up  unto  thee. 

31  Then  said  Pilate  unto  them.  Take  ye 
him,  and  judge  him  according  to  your  law. 
The  Jews  therefore  said  unto  him.  It  is  not 
lawful  for  us ’to  put  any  man  to  death  : 

32  That  the  saying  of  Jesus  might  be  ful- 
filled, which  he  spake,  signifying  what  death 
he  should  die. 

33  Then  Pilate  entered  into  the  judgment 
hall  again,  and  called  Jesus,  and  said  unto 
him.  Art  thou  the  King  of  the  Jews? 

34  Jesus  answered  him,  Sayest  thou  this 
thing  of  thyself,  or  did  others  tell  it  thee  of 
me? 

35  Pilate  answered.  Am  I a Jew?  Thine 
own  nation  and  the  chief  priests  have  deliv- 
ered thee  unto  me : what  hast  thou  done  ? 

36  Jesus  answered,  My  kingdom  is  not  of 
this  world:  if  my  kingdom  were  of  this 
world,  then  would  my  servants  fight,  that  I 
should  not  be  delivered  to  the  Jews:  but 
now  ‘js  my  kingdom  not  from  hence. 

37  Pilate  therefore  said  unto  him.  Art  thou 
a king  then?  Jesus  answered.  Thou  sayest 
that  I am  a king.  To  this  end  was  I born, 
and  for  this  cause  came  I into  the  world, 
that  I should  bear  witness  unto  the  truth. 
Every  one  that  is  of  the  truth  heareth  my 
voice. 

38  Pilate  saith  unto  him,  What  is  truth? 
And  when  he  had  said  this,  he  went  out  again 
unto  the  Jews,  and  saith  unto  them,  I find  in 
him  no  fault  at  all. 

39  But  ye  have  a custom,  that  I should  re- 
lease unto  you  one  at  the  passover : will  ye 
therefore  that  I release  unto  you  the  King 
of  the  Jews  ? 

40  Then  cried  they  all  again,  saying.  Not 
this  man,  but  Barabbas.  Now  Barabbas  was 
a robber, 

CHAPTER  XIX. 

Christ  arraigned  and  crucified. 

Then  PUate  therefore  took  Jesus,  and 
scourged  him. 

2  And  the  soldiers  platted  a crown  of 
thorns,  and  put  it  on  his  head,  and  they  put 
on  him  a purple  robe, 

3  And  said.  Hail,  King  of  the  Jews!  and 
they  smote  him  with  their  hands. 

4  Pilate  therefore  went  forth  again,  and 
saith  unto  them.  Behold,  I bring  him  forth 


to  you,  that  ye  may  know  that  I find  no 
fault  in  him. 

5 Then  came  Jesus  forth,  wearing  the  crown 
of  thorns,  and  the  purple  robe.  And  Pilate 
saith  unto  them.  Behold  the  man ! 

6 When  the  chief  priests  therefore  and  of- 
ficers saw  him,  they  cried  out,  saying.  Cruci- 
fy him,  crucify  him.  Pilate  saith  unto  them. 
Take  ye  him,  and  crucify  him : for  I find  no 
fault  in  him. 

7 The  Jews  answered  him.  We  have  a law, 
and  by  our  law  he  ought  to  die,  because  he 
made  himself  the  Son  of  God. 

8 IF  When  Pilate  therefore  heard  that  say- 
ing, he  was  the  more  afraid ; 

9 And  went  again  into  the  judgment  hall, 
and  saith  unto  Jesus,  Whence  art  thou? 
But  Jesus  gave  him  no  answer. 

10  Then  saith  Pilate  unto  him,  Speakest 
thou  not  unto  me  ? knowest  thou  not  that  J 
have  power  to  crucify  thee,  and  have  power 
to  release  thee  ? 

11  Jesus  answered.  Thou  couldest  have  no 
power  at  all  against  me,  except  it  were  given 
thee  from  above : therefore  he  that  deliver- 
ed me  unto  thee  hath  the  greater  sin. 

12  And  from  thenceforth  Pilate  sought  to 
release  him : but  the  Jews  cried  out,  saying. 
If  thou  let  this  man  go,  thou  art  not  Cesar’s 
friend:  whosoever  maketh  himself  a king 
speaketh  against  Cesar. 

13  1 When  Pilate  therefore  heard  that  say- 
ing, he  brought  Jesus  forth,  and  sat  down  in 
the  judgment  seat  in  a place  that  is  called 
the  Pavement,  but  in  the  Hebrew,  Gabba- 
tha. 

14  And  it  was  the  preparation  of  the  pass- 
over,  and  about  the  sixth  hour : and  he  saith 
unto  the  Jews,  Behold  your  King ! 

15  But  they  cried  out.  Away  with  him,  away 
with  him,  crucify  him.  Pilate  saith  unto 
them.  Shall  I crucify  your  King?  The  chief 
priests  answered,  W e have  no  king  but  Cesar. 

16  Then  delivered  he  him  therefore  unto 
them  to  be  crucified.  And  they  took  Jesus, 
and  led  him  away. 

17  And  he  bearing  his  cross  went  forth  into 
a place  called  the  place  of  a skull,  which  is 
called  in  the  Hebrew  Golgotha: 

18  Where  they  crucified  him,  and  two  others 
with  him,  on  either  side  one,  and  Jesus  in 
the  midst. 

19  1 And  Pilate  wrote  a title,  and  put  it  on 
the  cross.  And  the  writing  was,  JESUS  OF 
NAZARETH  THE  KING  OF  THE  JEWS. 

20  This  title  then  read  many  of  the  Jews ; 
for  the  place  where  Jesus  was  crucified  was 
nigh  to  the  city : and  it  was  written  in  He- 
brew, and  Greek,  and  Latin. 

21  Then  said  the  chief  priests  of  the  Jews 
to  Pilate,  Write  not.  The  King  of  the  Jews ; 
but  that  he  said,  I am  King  of  the  Jews. 

22  Pilate  answered,  WBat  I have  written  I 
have  written. 

23  t Then  the  soldiers,  when  they  had  cruci- 
fied Jesus,  took  his  garments,  and  made  four 
parts,  to  every  soldier  a part ; and  also  his 
coat : now  the  coat  was  without  seam,  wov- 
en from  the  top  throughout. 

24  They  said  therefore  among  themselves. 
Let  us  not  rend  it,  but  cast  lots  for  it,  whose 
it  shall  be : that  the  Scripture  might  be  ful- 
filled, which  saith.  They  parted  my  raiment 
among  them,  and  for  my  vesture  they  did 

701 


Christ's  dcathjhuriali  ST.  JOHN,  XX, 

These  things  therefore  the  sol- 


and  resurrection. 


cast  lots, 
diers  did. 

25  If  Now  there  stood  by  the  cross  of  Jesus 
his  mother,  and  his  mother’s  sister,  Mary 
the  wife  of  Cleophas,  and  Mary  Magdalene. 

26  When  Jesus  therefore  saw  his  mother, 
and  the  disciple  standing  by,  whom  he  loved,' 
he  saith  unto  his  mother,  Woman,  behold 
thy  son ! 

27  Then  saith  he  to  the  disciple,  Behold  thy 
mother!  And  from  that  hour  that  disciple 
took  her  unto  his  own  home. 

. 28  1 After  this,  Jesus  knowing  that  all 

things  were  now  accomplished,  that  the 
Scripture  might  be  fulfilled,  saith,  I thirst. 
29  Now  there  was  set  a vessel  full  of  vine- 
gar : and  they  filled  a sponge  with  vinegar, 
and  put  it  upon  hyssop,  and  put  it  to  his 
mouth. 

. 30  When  Jesus  therefore  had  received  the 
vinegar,  he  said.  It  is  finished : and  he  bowed 
his  head,  and  gave  up  the  ghost. 

31  The  Jews  therefore,  because  it  was  the 
preparation,  that  the  bodies  should  not  re- 
main upon  the  cross  on  the  sabbath  day,  (for 
that  sabbath  day  was  a high  day,)  besought 
Pilate  that  their  legs  might  be  broken,  and 
that  they  might  be  taken  away. 

32  Then  came  the  soldiers,  and  brake  the 
legs  of  the  first,  and  of  the  other  which  was 
crucified  with  him. 

33  But  when  they  came  to  Jesus,  and  saw 
that  he  was  dead  already,  they  brake  not 
his  legs: 

34  But  one  of  the  soldiers  with  a spear 
pierced  his  side,  and  forthwith  came  there 
out  blood  and  water. 

35  And  he  that  saw  it  bare  record,  and  his 
record  is  true;  and  he  knoweth  that  he 
saith  true,  that  ye  might  believe. 

36  For  these  things  were  done,  that  the 
Scripture  should  be  fulfilled,  A bone  of 
him  shall  not  be  broken. 

37  And  again  another  Scripture  saith.  They 
shall  look  on  him  whom  they  pierced. 

38  ^ And  after  this  Joseph  of  Arimathea, 
being  a disciple  of  Jesus,  but  secretly  for 
fear  of  the  Jews,  besought  Pilate  that  he 
might  take  away  the  body  of  Jesus : and 
Pilate  gave  him  leave.  He  came  therefore, 
and  took  the  body  of  Jesus. 

39  And  there  came  also  Nicodemus,  (which 
at  the  first  came  to  Jesus  by  night,)  and 
brought  a mixture  of  myrrh  and  aloes, 
about  a hundred  pound  weight. 

40  Then  took  they  the  body  of  Jesus,  and 
wound  it  in  linen  clothes  with  the  spices,  as 
the  manner  of  the  Jews  is  to  bury. 

41  Now  in  the  place  where  he  was  crucified 
there  was  a garden ; and  in  the  garden  a new 
sepulchre,  wherein  was  never  man  yet  laid. 

42  There  laid  they  Jesus  therefore  because 
of  the  Jews’  preparation  day;  for  the  sep- 
ulchre was  nigh  at  hand. 

CHAPTER  XX. 

Christ’s  resurrection. 

The  first  day  of  the  week  cometh  Mary 
Magdalene  early,  when  it  was  yet  dark, 
unto  the  sepulchre,  and  seeth  the  stone 
taken  away  from  the  sepulchre. 

2 Then  she  runneth,  and  cometh  to  Simon 
Peter,  and  to  the  other  disciple,  whom.  Jesus 
loved,  andeaith  unto  them.  They  have  taken 
702 


away  the  Lord  out  of  the  sepulchre,  and  we 
know  not  where  they  have  laid  him. 

3 Peter  therefore  went  forth,  and  that  oth- 
er disciple,  and  came  to  the  sepulchre. 

4 So  they  ran  both  together : and  the  other 
disciple  did  outrun  Peter,  and  came  first  to 
the  sepulchre. 

5 And  be  stooping  down,  and  looking  in, 
saw  the  linen  clothes  lying;  yet  went  he 
not  in. 

6 Then  cometh  Simon  Peter  following  him, 
and  went  into  the  sepulchre,  and  seeth  the 
linen  clothes  lie, 

7 And  the  napkin,  that  was  about  his  head, 
not  lying  with  the  linen  clothes,  but  wrapped 
together  in  a place  by  itself. 

8 Then  went  in  also  that  other  disciple, 
which  came  first  to  the  sepulchre,  and  he 
saw,  and  believed.  ^ 

9 For  as  yet  they  knew  not  the  Scripture, 
that  he  must  rise  again  from  the  dead. 

10  Then  the  disciples  went  away  again  unto 
their  own  home. 

11  If  But  Mary  stood  without  at  the  sepul- 
chre weeping : and  as  she  wept,  she  stooped 
down,  and  looked  into  the  sepulchre, 

12  And  seeth  two  angels  in  white  sitting, 
the  one  at  the  head,  and  the  other  at  the 
feet,  where  the  body  of  Jesus  had  lain. 

13  And  they  say  unto  her.  Woman,  why 
weepest  thou?  She  saith  unto  them.  Be- 
cause they  have  taken  away  my  Lord,  and 
I know  not  where  they  have  laid  him. 

14  And  when  she  had  thus  said,  she  turned 
herself  back,  and  saw  Jesus  standing,  and 
knew  not  that  it  was  Jesus. 

15  Jesus  saith  unto  her.  Woman,  why  weep- 
est thou  ? whom  seekest  thou  ? She,  suppos- 
ing him  to  be  the  gardener,  saith  unto  him. 
Sir,  if  thou  have  borne  him  hence^  tell  me 
where  thou  hast  laid  him,  and  I will  take 
him  away. 

16  Jesus  saith  unto  her,  Mary.  She  turned 
herself,  and  saith  unto  him,  Rabboni ; -which 
is  to  say.  Master. 

17  Jesus  saith  unto  her.  Touch  me  not ; for 
I am  not  yet  ascended  to  my  Father : but  go 
to  my  brethren,  and  say  unto  them,  I ascend 
unto  my  Father,  and  your  Father ; and  to 
my  God,  and  your  God. 

18  Mary  Magdalene  came  and  told  the  dis- 
ciples that  she  had  seen  the  Lord,  and  that 
he  had  spoken  these  things  unto  her. 

19  1 Then  the  same  day  at  evening,  being 

the  first  day  of  the  week,  when  the  doors 
were  shut  where  the  disciples  were  assem- 
bled for  fear  of  the  Jews,  came  Jesus  and 
stood  in  the  midst,  and  saith  unto  them, 
Peace  he  unto  you.  . , , 

20  And  when  he  had  so  said,  he  shewed  un- 
to them  his  hands  and  his  side.  Then  were 
the  disciples  glad,  when  they  saw  the  Lord. 

21  Then  said  Jesus  to  them  again.  Peace  he 

unto  you : as  my  Father  hath  sent  me,  even 
so  send  I you.  , . , , xi,  ^ 

22  And  when  he  had  said  this,  he  breathed 
on  them,  and  saith  unto  them.  Receive  ye 
the  Holy  Ghost: 

23  Whosesoever  sins  ye  remit,  they  are  re^ 
mitted  unto  them ; and  whosesoever  sins  ye 
retain,  they  are  retained. 

24  t But  Thomas,  one  of  the  twelve,  called 
Didymus,  was  not  with  them  when  Jesus 
came. 


CIvTisV 8 repeated  ST.  JOHN,  XXI.  cdargeto. 


25  The  other  disciples  therefore  said  unto 
him,  We  have  seen  the  Lord.  But  he  said 
unto  them.  Except  T shall  see  in  his  hands 
the  print  of.  the  nails,  and  put  my  finder  in- 
to the  print  of  the  nails,  and  thrust  ray  hand 
into  his  side,  I will  not  believe. 

2G  And  after  eight  days  again  his  disciples 
were  within,  and  Thomas  with  them:  then 
came  Jesus,  the  doors  being  shut,  and  stood 
in  the  midst,  and  said,  Peace  be  unto  you. 

27  Then  saith  he  to  Thomas,  Reach  hither 
thy  finger,  and  behold  my  hands ; and  reach 
hither  thy  hand,  and  thrust  it  into  my  side ; 
and  be  not  faithless,  but  believing. 

28  And  Thomas  answered  and  said  unto 
him,  My  Lord  and  my  God. 

29  Jesus  saith  unto  him,  Thomas,  because 
thou  hast  seen  me,  thou  hast  believed : bless- 
ed are  they  that  have  not  seen,  and  yet  have 
believed. 

30 1 And  many  other  signs  truly  did  Jesus 
in  the  presence  of  his  disciples,  which  are 
not  written  in  this  book: 

31  But  these  are  written,  that  ye  might  be- 
lieve that  Jesus  is  the  Christ,  the  Son  of 
G od ; and  that  believing  ye  might  have  life 
through  his  name. 

CHAPTER  XXI. 

Christ  again  appears  to  his  disciples, 
AFTER  these  things  Jesus  shewed  himself 
J\.  again  to  the  disciples  at  the  sea  of  Tibe- 
rias ; and  on  this  wise  shewed  he  himself. 

2 There  were  together  Simon  Peter,  and 
Thomas  called  Didymus,  and  Nathanael  of 
Cana  in  Galilee,  and  the  sons  of  Zebedee, 
and  two  other  of  his  disciples. 

3 Simon  Peter  saith  unto  them,  I go  a fish- 
ing. They  say  unto  him,  We  also  go  with 
thee.  They  went  forth,  and  entered  into  a 
ship  immediately;  and  that  night  they 
caught  nothing. 

4 But  when  the  morning  was  now  come, 
Jesus  stood  on  the  shore;  but  the  disciples 
knew  not  that  it  was  Jesus. 

5 Then  Jesus  saith  unto  them.  Children, 
have  ye  any  meat  ? They  answered  him.  No. 

6 And  he  said  unto  them,  Cast  the  net  on 
the  right  side  of  the  ship,  and  ye  shall  find. 
They  cast  therefore,  and  now  they  were  not 
able  to  draw  it  for  the  multitude  of  fishes. 

7 Therefore  that  disciple  whom  Jesus  loved 
saith  unto  Peter,  It  is  the  Lord.  Now  when 
Simon  Peter  heard  that  it  was  the  Lord,  he 
girt  his  fisher’s  coat  unto  him^  (for  he  was 
naked,)  and  did  cast  himself  into  the  sea. 

8 And  the  other  disciples  came  in  a little 
ship,  (for  they  were  not  far  from  land,  but 
as  it  were  two  hundred  cubits,)  dragging  the 
net  with  fishes. 

9 As  soon  then  as  they  were  come  to  land, 
they  saw  a fire  of  coals  there,  and  fish  laid 
thereon,  and  bread. 


10  Jesus  saith  unto  them.  Bring  of  the 
which  ye  have  now  caught. 

11  Simon  Peter  went  up,  and  drew  the  net 
to  land  full  of  great  fishes,  a hundred  and 
fifty  and  three:  and  for  all  there  were  so 
many,  yet  was  not  the  net  broken. 

12  Jesus  saith  unto  them,  Come  and  dine. 
And  none  of  the  disciples  durst  ask  him, 
Who  art  thou?  knowing  that  it  was  the 
Lord. 

13  Jesus  then  cometh,  and  taketh  bread, 
and  giveth  them,  and  fish  likewise. 

14  This  is  now  the  third  time  that  Jesus 
shewed  himself  to  his  disciples,  after  that  he 
was  risen  from  the  dead. 

15  t So  when  they  had  dined,  Jesus  saith 
to  Simon  Peter,  Simon,  son  of  Jonas,  lovest 
thou  me  more  than  these  ? He  saith  unto 
him,  Yea,  Lord;  thou  knowest  that  I love 
thee.  He  saith  unto  him.  Feed  my  lambs. 

16  He  saith  to  him  again  the  second  time, 
Simon,  son  of  Jonas,  lovest  thou  me?  He 
saith  unto  him.  Yea,  Lord;  thou  knowest 
that  I love  thee.  He  saith  unto  him,  Feed 
my  sheep. 

17  He  saith  unto  him  the  third  time,  Simon, 
son  of  Jonas,  lovest  thou  me  ? Peter  was 
grieved  because  he  said  unto  him  the  third 
time,  Lovest  thou  me?  And  he  said  unto 
him.  Lord,  thou  knowest  all  things ; thou 
knowest  that  I love  thee.  Jesus  saith  unto 
him.  Feed  my  sheep. 

18  Verily,  verily,  I say  unto  thee.  When 
thou  wast  young,  thou  girdedst  thyself,  and 
walkedst  whither  thou  wouldest : but  when 
thou  Shalt  be  old,  thou  shalt  stretch  forth 
thy  hands,  and  another  shall  gird  thee,  and 
carry  thee  whither  thou  wouldest  not. 

19  This  spake  he,  signifying  by  what  death 
he  should  glorify  God.  And  when  he  had 
spoken  this,  he  saith  unto  him.  Follow  me. 

20  Then  Peter,  turning  about,  seeth  the 
disciple  whom  Jesus  loved  following ; which 
also  leaned  on  his  breast  at  supper,  and  said. 
Lord,  which  is  he  that  betrayeth  thee? 

21  Peter  seeing  him  saith  to  Jesus,  Lord, 
and  what  shall  this  man  do  f 

22  Jesus  saith  unto  him.  If  I will  that  he 
tarry  till  I come,  what  is  that  to  thee?  fol- 
low thou  me. 

23  Then  went  this  saying  abroad  among  the 
brethren,  that  that  disciple  should  not  die  : 
yet  Jesus  said  not  unto  him.  He  shall  not 
die  ; but.  If  I will  that  he  tarry  till  I come, 
what  is  that  to  thee? 

24  This  is  the  disciple  which  testifieth  of 
these  things,  and  wrote  these  things:  and 
we  know  that  his  testimony  is  true., 

25  And  there  are  also  many  other  things 
which  Jes  IS  did,  the  which,  if  they  should 
be  written  every  one,  I suppose  that  even 
the  world  itself  could  not  contain  the  books 
that  should  be  written.  Amen. 

703 


THE  ACTS  OF  THE  APOSTLES 


CHAPTER  I. 

A.  repetition  of  Christ’s  history,  Ac. 

The  former  treatise  have  I made,  O The- 
ophilus,  of  all  that  Jesus  beg’an  both  to 
do  and  teach, 

2  Until  the  day  in  which  he  was  taken  up, 
after  that  he  through  the  Holy  Ghost  had 
given  commandments  unto  the  apostles 
whom  he  had  chosen : 

3  To  whom  also  he  shewed  himself  alive 
after  his  passion  by  many  infallible  proofs, 
being  seen  of  them  forty  days,  and  speaking 
of  the  things  pertaining  to  the  kingdom  of 
God : 

4  And,  being  assembled  together  with  them, 
commanded  them  that  they  should  not  de- 
part from  Jerusalem,  but  wait  for  the 
promise  of  the  Father,  which,  saith  he,  ye 
have  heard  of  me. 

5  For  John  truly  baptized  with  water;  but 
ye  shall  be  baptized  with  the  Holy  Ghost 
not  many  days  hence. 

6  When  they  therefore  were  come  togeth- 
er, they  asked  of  him,  saying.  Lord,  wilt 
thou  at  this  time  restore  again  the  kingdom 
to  Israel ? 

7  And  he  said  unto  them.  It  is  not  for  you 
to  know  the  times  or  the  seasons,  which 
the  Father  hath  put  in  his  own  power. 

8  But  ye  shall  receive  power,  after  that  the 
Holy  Ghost  is  come  upon  you  : and  ye  shall 
be  witnesses  unto  me  both  in  Jerusalem, 
and  in  all  Judea,  and  in  Samaria,  and  unto 
the  uttermost  part  of  the  earth. 

9  And  when  he  had  spoken  these  things, 
while  they  beheld,  he  was  taken  up ; and  a 
cloud  received  him  out  of  their  sight. 

10  And  while  they  looked  steadfastly  to- 
ward heaven  as  he  went  up,  behold,  two 
men  stood  by  them  in 'white  apparel; 

11  Which  also  said.  Ye  men  of  Galilee,  why 
stand  ye  gazing  up  into  heaven  ? this  same 
Jesus,  which  is  taken  up  from  you  into 
heaven,  shall  so  come  in  like  manner  as  ye 
have  seen  him  go  into  heaven. 

12  Then  returned  they  unto  Jerusalem 
from  the  mount  called  Olivet,  which  is  from 
Jerusalem  a sabbath  day’s  journey. 

13  And  when  they  were  come  in,  they  went 
up  into  an  upper  room,  where  abode  both 
Peter,  and  James,  and  John,  and  Andrew, 
Philip,  and  Thomas,  Bartholomew,  and  Mat- 
tliew,  James  the  son  of  Alpheus,  and  Simon 
Zelotes,  and  Judas  the  brother  of  James. 

14  These  all  continued  with  one  accord  in 
prayer  and  supplication,  with  the  women, 
and  Mary  the  mother  of  Jesus,  and  with  his 
brethren. 

15  If  And  in  those  days  Peter  stood  up  in 
the  midst  of  the  disciples,  and  said,  (the 
number  of  names  together  were  about  a 
hundred  and  twenty,) 

16  Men  vnd  brethren,  this  Scripture  must 
needs  have  been  fulfilled,  which  the  Holy 
Ghost  by  the  mouth  of  David  spake  before 
concerning  Judas,  which  was  guide  to  them 
that  took  Jesus. 

17  For  he  was  numbered  with  us,  and  had 
obtained  part  of  this  ministry. 

704 


18  Now  this  man  purchased  a field  with  the 
reward  of  iniquity ; and  falling  headlong,  he 
burst  asunder  in  the  midst,  and  all  his  bow- 
els gushed  out. 

19  And  it  was  known  unto  all  the  dwellers 
at  Jerusalem  ; insomuch  as  that  field  is  call- 
ed, in  their  proper  tongue,  Aceldama,  that 
is  to  say.  The  field  of  blood. 

20  For  it  is  written  in  the  book  of  Psalms, 
Let  his  habitation  be  desolate,  and  let  no 
man  dwell  therein : and,  His  bishoprick  let 
another  take. 

21  Wherefore  of  these  men  which  have 
companied  with  us  all  the  time  that  the 
Lord  Jesus  went  in  and  out  among  us, 

22  Beginning  from  the  baptism  of  John, 
unto  that  same  day  that  he  was  taken  up 
from  us,  must  one  be  ordained  to  be  a wit- 
ness with  us  of  his  resurrection. 

23  And  they  appointed  two,  Joseph  called 
Barsabas,  who  was  surnamed  Justus,  and 
Matthias. 

24  And  they  prayed,  and  said.  Thou,  Lord, 
which  knowest  the  hearts  of  all  men,  shew 
whether  of  these  two  thou  hast  chosen, 

25  That  he  may  take  part  of  this  ministry 
and  apostleship,  from  which  Judas  by  trans- 
gression fell,  that  he  might  go  to  his  own 
place. 

26  And  they  gave  forth  their  lots ; and  the 
lot  fell  upon  Matthias ; and  he  was  number- 
ed with  the  eleven  apostles. 

CHAPTER  IL 

The  apostles  receive  the  Holy  Ghost. 
AND  when  the  day  of  Pentecost  was  fully 
xA  come,  they  were  all  with  one  accord  in 
one  place. 

2 And  suddenly  there  came  a sound  from 
heaven  as  of  a rushing  mighty  wind,  and  it 
filled  all  the  house  where  they  were  sitting. 

3 And  there  appeared  unto  them  clov’^en 
tongues  like  as  of  fire,  and  it  sat  upon  each 
of  them. 

4 And  they  were  all  filled  with  the  Holy 
Ghost,  and  began  to  speak  with  other 
tongues,  as  the  Spirit  gave  them  utter- 
ance. 

5 And  there  were  dwelling  at  Jerusalem 
Jews,  devout  men,  out  of  every  nation  un- 
der heaven. 

6 Now  when  this  was  noised  abroad,  the 
multitude  came  together,  and  were  con- 
founded, because  that  every  man  heard 
them  speak  in  his  own  language. 

7 And  they  were  all  amazed  and  marvelled, 
saying  one  to  another,  Behold,  are  not  all 
these  which  speak  Galileans? 

8 And  how  hear  we  every  man  in  our  own 
tongue,  wherein  we  were  born  ? 

9 Parthians,  and  Medes,  and  Elamites,  and 
the  dwellers  in  Mesopotamia,  and  in  Judea, 
and  Cappadocia,  in  Pontus,  and  Asia, 

10  Phrygia,  and  Pamphylia,  in  Egypt,  and 
in  the  parts  of  Libya  about  Cyrene,'  and 
strangers  of  Rome,  Jews  and  proselytes, 

11  Cretes  and  Arabians,  we  do  hear  them 
speak  in  our  tongues  the  wonderful  works 
of  God. 

12  And  they  were  all  amazed,  and  were  in 


Peter's  sermon  on  THE  ACTS,  lEC. 

doubt,  saying  one  to  another,  What  mean- 
eth  this?  „ ,, 

13  Others  mocking  said.  These  men  are  full 
of  new  wine.  , , . 

14 1 But  Peter,  standing  up  with  the  eleven, 
lifted  up  his  voice,  and  said  unto  them.  Ye 
men  of  Judea,  and  all  ye  that  dwell  at  Jeru- 
salem, be  this  known  unto  you,  and  hearken 
to  my  words : 

15  For  these  are  not  drunken,  as  ye  suppose, 
seeing  it  is  but  the  third  hour  of  the  day. 

16  But  this  is  that  which  was  spoken  by  the 
prophet  Joel ; 

IT  And  it  shall  come  to  pass  in  the  last  days, 
saith  God,  I will  pour  out  of  my  Spirit  upon 
all  flesh : and  your  sons  and  your  daughters 
shall  prophesy,  and  your  young  men  shall 
see  visions,  and  your  old  men  shall  dream 
dreams : , _ 

18  And  on  my  servants  and  on  my  hand- 
maidens I will  pour  out  in  those  days  of  my 
Spirit ; and  they  shall  prophesy ; 

19  And  I will  shew  wonders  in  heaven 
above,  and  signs  in  the  earth  beneath ; blood, 
and  fire,  and  vapour  of  smoke : 

20  The  sun  shall  be  turned  into  darkness, 
and  the  moon  into  blood,  before  that  great 
and  notable  day  of  the  Lord  come : 

21  And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  that  whosoever 
shall  call  on  the  name  of  the  Lord  shall  be 
saved. 

22  Ye  men  of  Israel,  hear  these  words ; Jesus 
of  Nazareth,  a man  approved  of  God  among 
you  by  miracles  and  wonders  and  signs, 
which  God  did  by  him  in  the  midst  of  you, 
as  ye  yourselves  also  know : 

23  Him,  being  delivered  by  the  determinate 
counsel  and  foreknowledge  of  God,  ye  have 
taken,  and  by  wicked  hands  have  crucified 
and  slain: 

24  Whom  God  hath  raised  up,  having  loosed 
the  pains  of  death : because  it  was  not  pos- 
sible that  he  should  be  holden  of  it. 

25  For  David  speaketh  concerning  him,  I 
foresaw  the  Lord  always  before  my  face ; 
for  he  is  on  my  right  hand,  that  I should  not 
be  moved : 

26  Therefore  did  my  heart  rejoice,  and  my 
tongue  was  glad;  moreover  also  my  flesh 
shall  rest  in  hope: 

2T  Because  thou  wilt  not  leave  my  soul  in 
hell,  neither  wilt  thou  suffer  thine  Holy  One 
to  see  corruption. 

28  Thou  hast  made  known  to  me  the  ways 
of  life ; thou  shalt  make  me  full  of  joy  with 
thy  countenance. 

29  Men  and  brethren,  let  me  freely  speak 
unto  you  of  the  patriarch  David,  that  he  is 
both  dead  and  buried,  and  his  sepulchre  is 
with  us  unto  this  day. 

30  Therefore  being  a prophet,  and  knowing 
that  God  had  sworn  with  an  oath  to  him, 
that  of  the  fruit  of  his  loins,  according  to  the 
flesh,  he  would  raise  up  Christ  to  sit  on  his 
throne ; 

31  He,  seeing  this  before,  spake  of  the 
resurrection  of  Christ,  that  his  soul  was  not 
left  in  hell,  neither  his  flesh  did  see  corrup- 
tion. 

32  This  Jesus  hath  God  raised  up,  whereof 
we  all  are  witnesses. 

33  Therefore  being  by  the  right  hand  of  God 
exalted,  and  having  received  of  the  Father 
the  promise  of  th^e  Holy  Ghost,  he  hath 

23 


the  day  of  Pentecost, 

shed  forth  this,  which  ye  now  see  and 
hear.  , , 

34  For  David  is  not  ascended  into  the  heav- 
ens: but  he  saith  himself.  The  Lord  said 
unto  my  Lord,  Sit  thou  on  my  right  hand, 

35  Until  I make  thy  foes  thy  footstool. 

36  Therefore  let  all  the  house  of  Israel  know 
assuredly,  that  God  hath  made  that  same 
Jesus,  whom  ye  have  crucified,  both  Lord 
and  Christ. 

3T  t Now  when  they  heard  this,  they  were 
pricked  in  their  heart,  and  said  unto  Peter 
and  to  the  rest  of  the  apostles.  Men  and 
brethren,  what  shall  we  do? 

38  Then  Peter  said  unto  them.  Repent,  and 
be  baptized  every  one  of  you  in  the  name  of 
Jesus  Christ  for  the  remission  of  sins,  and 
ye  shall  receive  the  gift  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

39  For  the  promise  is  unto  you,  and  to  your 
children,  and  to  all  that  are  afar  off,  even  as 
many  as  the  Lord  our  God  shall  call. 

40  And  with  many  other  words  did  he  testi- 
fy and  exhort,  saying.  Save  yourselves  from 
this  untoward  generation. 

41 1 Then  they  that  gladly  received  his  word 
were  baptized : and  the  same  day  there  were 
added  unto  them  about  three  thousand  souls. 

42  And  they  continued  steadfastly  in  the 
apostles’  doctrine  and  fellowship,  and  in 
breaking  of  bread,  and  in  prayers. 

43  And  fear  came  upon  every  soul:  and 
many  wonders  and  signs  were  done  by  the 
apostles. 

44  And  all  that  believed  were  together,  and 
had  all  things  common ; 

45  And  sold  their  possessions  and  goods, 
and  parted  them  to  all  men,  as  every  man 
had  need. 

46  And  they,  continuing  daily  with  one  ac- 
cord in  the  temple,  and  breaking  bread  from 
house  to  house,  did  eat  their  meat  with 
gladness  and  singleness  of  heart, 

4T  Praising  God,  and  having  favour  with 
all  the  people.  And  the  Lord  added  to  the 
church  daily  such  as  should  be  saved. 

CHAPTER  III. 

Peter  cureth  a lame  man,  <&c. 

XIOW  Peter  and  John  went  up  together 
iN  into  the  temple  at  the  hour  of  prayer, 
being  the  ninth  hour. 

2 And  a certain  man  lame  from  his  moth- 
er’s womb  was  carried,  whom  they  laid  daily 
at  the  gate  of  the  temple  which  is  called 
Beautiful,  to  ask  alms  of  them  that  entered 
into  the  temple ; 

3 Who,  seeing  Peter  and  John  about  to  go 
into  the  temple,  asked  an  alms. 

4 And  Peter,  fastening  his  eyes  upon  him 
with  John,  said.  Look  on  us. 

5 And  he  gave  heed  unto  them,  expecting 
to  receive  something  of  them. 

6 Then  Peter  said.  Silver  and  gold  have  I 

none;  but  such  as  I have  give  I thee:  In 
the  name  of  Jesus  Christ  of  Nazareth  rise 
up  and  walk.  , 

T And  he  took  him  by  the  right  hand,  and 
lifted  him  up : and  im  mediately  his  feet  and 
ankle  bones  received  strength. 

8 And  he  leaping  up  stood,  and  walked, 
and  entered  with  them  into  the  temple, 
walking,  and  leaping,  and  praising  God. 

9 And  all  the  people  saw  him  walking  and 
praising  God : 


Peter’s  exhortation.  THE  ACTS,  IV.  The  rulers  a/re  offended. 


10  And  they  knew  that  it  was  he  which  sat 
lor  alms  at  the  Beautiful  gate  of  the  tem- 
ple : and  they  were  filled  with  wonder  and 
amazement  at  that  which  had  happened  un- 
to him. 

11  And  as  the  lame  man  which  was  healed 
held  Peter  and  John,  all  the  people  ran  to- 
gether unto  them  in  the  porch  that  is  cafied 
Solomon’s,  greatly  wondering. 

12  t And  when  Peter  saw  it,  he  answered 
unto  the  people,  Ye  men  of  Israel,  why 
marvel  ye  at  this?  or  why  look  ye  so  earn- 
estly on  us,  as  though  by  our  own  power  or 
holiness  we  had  made  this  man  to  walk  ? 

13  The  God  of  Abraham,  and  of  Isaac,  and 
of  Jacob,  the  God  of  our  fathers,  hath  glo- 
rified his  Son  Jesus;  whom  ye  delivered  up, 
and  denied  him  in  the  presence  of  Pilate, 
when  he  was  determined  to  let  him  go. 

14  But  ye  denied  the  Holy  One  and  the 
Just,  and  desired  a murderer  to  be  granted 
unto  you ; 

15  And  killed  the  Prince  of  life,  whom  God 
hath  raised  from  the  dead ; whereof  we  are 
witnesses. 

16  And  his  name,  through  faith  in  his  name, 
hath  made  this  man  strong,  whom  ye  see 
and  know:  yea,  the  faith  which  is  by  him 
hath  given  him  this  perfect  soundness  in 
the  presence  of  you  all. 

17  And  now,  brethren,  I wot  that  through 
ignorance  ye  did  it,  as  did  also  your  rulers. 

18  But  those  things,  which  God  before  had 
shewed  by  the  mouth  of  all  his  prophets, 
that  Christ  should  suffer,  he  hath  so  ful- 
filled. 

19 1 Repent  ye  therefore,  and  be  converted, 
that  your  sins  may  be  blotted  out,  when  the 
times  of  refreshing  shall  come  from  the 
presence  of  the  Lord; 

20  And  he  shall  send  Jesus  Christ,  which 
before  was  preached  unto  you : 

21  Whom  the  heaven  must  receive  until 
the  times  of  restitution  of  all  things,  which 
God  hath  spoken  by  the  mouth  of  all  his 
holy  prophets  since  the  world  began. 

22  For  Moses  truly  said  unto  the  fathers, 
A Prophet  shall  the  Lord  your  God  raise  up 
unto  you  of  your  brethren,  like  unto  me; 
him  shall  ye  hear  in  all  things  whatsoever 
he  shall  say  unto  you. 

23  And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  that  every 
soul,  which  will  not  hear  that  Prophet,  shall 
be  destroyed  from  among  the  people. 

24  Yea,  and  all  the  prophets  from  Samuel 
and  those  that  follow  after,  as  many  as  have 
spoken,  have  likewise  foretold  of  these  days. 

25  Ye  are  the  children  of  the  prophets,  and 
of  the  covenant  which  God  made  with  our 
fathers,  saying  unto  Abraham,  And  in  thy 
seed  shall  all  the  kindreds  of  the  earth  be 
blessed. 

26  Unto  you  first  God,  having  raised  up  his 
Son  Jesus,  sent  him  to  bless  you,  in  turning 
away  every  one  of  you  from  his  iniquities. 

CHAPTER  IV. 

Peter  and  John  imprisoned. 

AND  as  they  spake  unto  the  people,  the 
JoX.  priests,  and  the  captain  of  the  temple, 
and  the  Sadducees,  came  upon  them, 

2  Being  grieved  that  they  taught  the  peo- 
ple, and  preached  through  Jesus  the  resur- 
rection from  the  dead. 

706 


3 And  they  laid  hands  on  them,  and  put 
them  in  hold  unto  the  next  day : for  it  was 
now  eventide. 

4 Howbeit  many  of  them  which  heard  the 
word  believed ; and  the  number  of  the  men 
was  about  five  thousand. 

5 1 And  it  came  to  pass  on  the  morrow,  that 
their  rulers,  and  elders,  dnd  scribes, 

6 And  Annas  the  high  priest,  and  Caiaphas, 
and  John,  and  Alexander,  and  as  many  as 
were  of  the  kindred  of  the  high  priest,  were 
gathered  together  at  Jerusalem. 

7 And  when  they  had  set  them  in  the  midst, 
they  asked.  By  what  power,  or  by  what 
name,  have  ye  done  this? 

8 Then  Peter,  filled  with  the  Holy  Ghost, 
said  unto  them.  Ye  rulers  of  the  people,  and 
elders  of  Israel, 

9 If  we  this  day  be  examined  of  the  good 
deed  done  to  the  impotent  man,  by  what 
means  he  is  made  whole; 

10  Be  it  known  unto  you  all,  and  to  all  the 
people  of  Israel,  that  by  the  name  of  Jesus 
Christ  of  Nazareth,  whom  ye  crucified, whom 
God  raised  from  the  dead,  even  by  him  doth 
this  man  stand  here  before  you  whole. 

11  This  is  the  stone  which  was  set  at  nought 
of  you  builders,  which  is  become  the  head 
of  the  corner. 

12  Neither  is  there  salvation  in  any  other : 
for  there  is  none  other  name  under  heaven 
given  among  men,  whereby  we  must  be 
saved. 

13  1 Now  when  they  saw  the  boldness  of 
Peter  and  John,  and  perceived  that  they 
were  unlearned  and  ignorant  men,  they 
marvelled;  and  they  took  knowledge  of 
them,  that  they  had  been  with  Jesus. 

14  And  beholding  the  man  which  was  healed 
standing  with  them,  they  could  say  nothing 
against  it. 

15  But  when  they  had  commanded  them  to 
go  aside  out  of  the  council,  they  conferred 
among  themselves, 

16  Saying,  What  shall  we  do  to  these  men  ? 
for  that  indeed  a notable  miracle  hath  been 
done  by  them  is  manifest  to  all  them  that 
dwell  in  Jerusalem ; and  we  cannot  deny  it. 

17  But  that  it  spread  no  further  among  the 
people,  let  us  straitly  threaten  them,  that 
they  speak  henceforth  to  no  man  in  this 
name. 

18  And  they  called  them,  and  commanded 
them  not  to  speak  at  all  nor  teach  in  the 
name  of  Jesus. 

19  But  Peter  and  John  answered  and  said 
unto  them.  Whether  it  be  right  in  the  sight 
of  God  to  hearken  unto  you  more  than  un- 
to God,  judge  ye. 

20  For  we  cannot  but  speak  the  things 
which  we  have  seen  and  heard. 

21  So  when  they  had  further  threatened 
them,  they  let  them  go,  finding  nothing  how 
they  might  punish  them,  because  of  the  peo- 
ple : for  all  men  glorified  God  for  that  which 
was  done. 

22  For  the  man  was  above  forty  years  old, 
on  whom  this  miracle  of  healing  was  shewed. 

23  1 And  being  let  go,  they  went  to  their 
own  company,  and  reported  all  that  the  chief 
priests  and  elders  had  said  unto  them. 

24  And  when  they  heard  that,  they  lifted  up 
their  voice  to  God  with  one  accord,  and  said. 
Lord,  thou  art  God,  which  hast  made  heaven. 


The  sin  of 


THE  ACTS,  V.  Ananiaa  and  SarmMra. 


and  earth,  and  the  sea,  and  all  that  in  them 

^25  Who  by  the  mouth  of  thy  servant  David 
hast  said.  Why  did  the  h(?athen  rage,  and 
the  people  imagine  vain  things? 

26  The  kings  of  the  earth  stood  up,  and  the 
rulers  were  gathered  together  against  the 
Lord,  and  against  his  Christ. 

27  For  of  a truth  against  thy  holy  child 
Jesus, whom  thou  hast  anointed,  both  Herod, 
and  Pontius  Pilate,  with  the  Gentiles,  and 
the  people  of  Israel,  were  gathered  together, 

28  For  to  do  whatsoever  thy  hand  and  thy 
counsel  determined  before  to  be  done. 

29  And  now.  Lord,  behold  their  threaten- 
ings ; and  grant  unto  thy  servants,  that  with 
all  boldness  they  may  speak  thy  word, 

^ By  stretching  forth  thine  hand  to  heal ; 
and  that  signs  and  wonders  may  be  done  by 
the  name  of  thy  holy  child  Jesus. 

31  t And  when  they  had  prayed,  the  place 
was  shaken  where  they  were  assembled  to- 
gether; and  they  were  all  filled  with  the 
Holy  Ghost,  and  they  spake  the  word  of  God 
with  boldness. 

32  And  the  multitude  of  them  that  believ- 
ed were  of  one  heart  and  of  one  soul : nei- 
ther said  any  of  them  that  aught  of  the 
things  which  he  possessed  was  his  own  ; but 
they  had  all  things  common. 

33  And  with  great  power  gave  the  apostles 
witness  of  the  resurrection  of  the  Lord 
Jesus : and  great  grace  was  upon  them  all. 

34  Neither  was  there  any  among  them  that 
lacked : for  as  many  as  were  possessors  of 
lands  or  houses  sold  them,  and  brought  the 
prices  of  the  things  that  were  sold, 

35  And  laid  them  down  at  the  apostles’  feet : 
and  distribution  was  made  unto  every  man 
according  as  he  had  need. 

36  And  Joses,  who  by  the  apostles  was  sur- 
named  Barnabas,  (which  is,  being  interpret- 
ed, The  son  of  consolation,)  a Levite,  and 
of  the  country  of  Cyprus, 

37  Having  land,  sold  it,  and  brought  the 
money,  and  laid  it  at  the  apostles’  feet. 

CHAPTER  Y. 

Ananias  and  Sapphira  smitten,  <fcc. 

But  a certain  man  named  Ananias,  with 
Sapphira  his  wife,  sold  a possession, 

2  And  kept  back  part  of  the  price,  his  wife 
also  being  privy  to  it,  and  brought  a certain 
part,  and  laid  it  at  the  apostles’  feet. 

3  But  Peter  said,  Ananias,  why  hath  Satan 
filled  thine  heart  to  lie  to  the  Holy  Ghost, 
and  to  keep  back  part  of  the  price  of  the 
land  ? 

4  While  it  remained,  was  it  not  thine  own  ? 
and  after  it  was  sold,  was  it  not  in  thine  own 
power  ? why  hast  thou  conceived  this  thing 
in  thine  heart  ? thou  hast  not  lied  unto  men, 
but  unto  God. 

5  And  Ananias  hearing  these  words  fell 
down,  and  gave  up  the  ghost : and  great  fear 
came  on  all  them  that  heard  these  things. 

6  And  the  young  men  arose,  wound  him  up, 
and  carried  him  out,  and  buried  him. 

7  And  it  was  about  the  space  of  three  hours 
after,  when  his  wife,  not  knowing  what  was 
done,  came  in. 

8  And  Peter  answered  unto  her.  Tell  me 
whether  ye  sold  the  land  for  so  much  ? And 
she  said.  Yea,  for  so  much. 


9 Then  Peter  said  unto  her.  How  is  it  that 
ye  have  agreed  together  to  terny)t  the  Spirit 
of  the  Lord  ? behold,  the  feet  of  them  which 
have  buried  thy  husband  are  at  the  door, 
and  shall  carry  thee  out. 

10  Then  fell  she  down  straightway  at  his 
feet,  and  yielded  up  the  ghost:  and  the 
young  men  came  in,  and  found  her  dead, 
and,  carrying  her  forth,  buried  her  by  her 
husband. 

11  And  great  fear  came  upon  all  the  church, 
and  upon  as  many  as  heard  these  things. 

12  t And  by  the  hands  of  the  apostles  were 
many  signs  and  wonders  wrought  among  t he 
people ; (and  they  were  all  with  one  accord 
in  Solomon’s  porch. 

13  And  of  the  rest  durst  no  man  join  him- 
self to  them : but  the  people  magnified  them. 

14  And  believers  were  the  more  added  to 
the  Lord,  multitudes  both  of  men  and  wo- 

15  Insomuch  that  they  brought  forth  the 
sick  into  the  streets,  and  laid  them  on  beds 
and  couches,  that  at  the  least  the  shadow  of 
Peter  passing  by  might  overshadow  some 
of  them. 

16  There  came  also  a multitude  out  of  the 

cities  round  about  unto  Jerusalem,  bringing 
sick  folks,  and  them  which  were  vexed  with 
unclean  spirits : and  they  were  healed  every 
one.  ^ „ 

17  1 Then  the  high  priest  rose  up,  and  all 
they  that  were  with  him,  (which  is  the  sect 
of  the  Sadducees,)  and  were  filled  with  in- 
dignation, 

18  And  laid  their  hands  on  the  apostles, 
and  put  them  in  the  common  prison. 

19  But  the  angel  of  the  Lord  by  night  open- 
ed the  prison  doors,  and  brought  them  forth, 
and  said, 

20  Go,  stand  and  speak  in  the  temple  to  the 
people  all  the  words  of  this  life. 

21  And  when  they  heard  that,  they  entered 

into  the  temple  early  in  the  morning,  and 
taught.  But  the  high  priest  came,  and  they 
that  were  with  him,  and  called  the  council 
together,  and  all  the  senate  of  the  children 
of  Israel,  and  sent  to  the  prison  to  have 
them  brought.  ^ ^ 

22  But  when  the  ofiicers  came,  and  found 
them  not  in  the  prison,  they  returned,  and 


told,  , - ^ 

23  Saying,  The  prison  truly  found  we  shut 
with  all  safety,  and  the  keepers  standing 
without  before  the  doors : but  when  we  had 
opened,  we  found  no  man  within. 

24  Now  when  the  high  priest  and  the  cap- 
tain of  the  temple  and  the  chief  priests 
heard  these  things,  they  doubted  of  them 
whereunto  this  would  grow. 

25  Then  came  one  and  told  them,  saying. 

Behold,  the  men  whom  ye  put  in  prison  are 
standing  in  the  temple,  and  teaching  the 
people.  , , ^ 

26  Then  went  the  captain  with  the  officers, 
and  brought  them  without  violence:  for 
they  feared  the  people,  lest  they  should 
have  been  stoned. 

27  And  when  they  had  brought  them,  they 
set  them  before  the  council : and  the  high 
priest  asked  them, 

28  Saying,  Did  not  we  straitly  command 
you  that  ye  should  not  teach  in  this  name  ? 
and,  behold,  ye  have  filled  .Jerusalem  with 


GamaluV 8 advice.  THE  ACTS,  VI.  Stephen  falsely  accused. 


your  doctrine,  and  intend  to  bring  this 
man’s  blood  upon  us. 

29 1 Then  Peter  and  the  other  apostles  an- 
swered and  said.  We  ought  to  obey  God 
rather  than  men. 

30  The  God  of  our  fathers  raised  up  Jesus, 
whom  ye  slew  and  hanged  on  a tree. 

31  Him  hath  God  exalted  with  his  right 
hand  to  he  a Prince  and  a Saviour,  for  to 
give  repentance  to  Israel,  and  forgiveness  of 
sins. 

32  And  we  are  his  witnesses  of  these  things ; 
and  so  is  also  the  Holy  Ghost,  whom  God 
hath  given  to  them  that  obey  him. 

33  If  When  they  heard  that.,  they  were  cut  to 
the  heart.,  and  took  counsel  to  slay  them. 

34  Then  stood  there  up  one  in  the  council, 
a Pharisee,  named  Gamaliel,  a doctor  of  the 
law,  had  in  reputation  among  all  the  people, 
and  commanded  to  put  the  apostles  forth  a 
little  space ; 

35  And  said  unto  them.  Ye  men  of  Israel, 
take  heed  to  yourselves  what  ye  intend  to 
do  as  touching  these  men. 

36  For  before  these  days  rose  up  Theudas, 
boasting  himself  to  be  somebody ; to  whom 
a number  of  men,  about  four  hundred, 
joined  themselves : who  was  slain ; and  all, 
as  many  as  obeyed  him,  were  scattered,  and 
brought  to  nought. 

37  After  this  man  rose  up  Judas  of  Galilee 
in  the  days  of  the  taxing,  and  drew  away 
much  people  after  him:  he  also  perished; 
and  all,  even  as  many  as  obeyed  him,  were 
dispersed. 

38  And  now  I say  unto  you,  Kefrain  from 
these  men,  and  let  them  alone:  for  if  this 
counsel  or  this  work  be  of  men,  it  will  come 
to  nought : 

39  But  if  it  be  of  God,  ye  cannot  overthrow 
it;  lest  haply  ye  be  found  even  to  fight 
against  God. 

40  And  to  him  they  agreed : and  when  they 
had  called  the  apostles,  and  beaten  them, 
they  commanded  that  they  should  not  speak 
in  the  name  of  Jesus,  and  let  them  go. 

41 1 And  they  departed  from  the  presence 
of  the  council,  rejoicing  that  they  were 
counted  worthy  to  suffer  shame  for  his 
name. 

42  And  daily  in  the  temple,  and  in  every 
house,  they  ceased  not  to  teach  and  preach 
Jesus  Christ. 

CHAPTER  VI. 

Seven  deacons  appointed^  Ac. 

AND  in  those  days,  when  the  number  of 
the  disciples  was  multiplied,  there  arose 
a murmuring  of  the  Grecians  against  the 
Hebrews,  because  their  widows  were  neg- 
lected in  the  daily  ministration. 

2 Then  the  twelve  called  the  multitude  of 
the  disciples  unto  them,  and  said,  It  is  not 
reason  that  we  should  leave  the  word  of 
God,  and  serve  tables. 

3 Wherefore,  brethren,  look  ye  out  among 
you  seven  men  of  honest  report,  full  of  the 
Holy  Ghost  and  wisdom,  whom  we  may  ap- 

■point  over  this  business. 

4 But  we  will  give  ourselves  continually  to 
prayer,  and  to  the  ministry  of  the  word. 

5 If  And  the  saying  pleased  the  whole  mul- 
titude: and  they  chose  Stephen,  a man  full 
of  faith  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  and  Philip, 

708 


and  Prochorus,  and  Nicanor,  and  Timon, 
and  Parmenas,  and  Nicolas  a proselyte  of 
Antioch ; 

6 Whom  they  set  before  the  apostles:  and 
when  they  had  prayed,  they  laid  their  hands 
on  them. 

7 And  the  word  of  God  increased ; and  the 
number  of  the  disciples  multiplied  in  Jeru- 
salem greatly ; and  a great  company  of  the 
priests  were  obedient  to  the  faith. 

8 And  Stephen,  full  of  faith  and  power,  did 
great  wonders  and  miracles  among  the 
people. 

9 1 Then  there  arose  certain  of  the  syna- 
gogue, which  is  called  the  synagogue  of  the 
Libertines,  and  Cyrenians,  and  Alexandri- 
ans, and  of  them  of  Cilicia  and  of  Asia,  dis- 
puting with  Stephen. 

10  And  they  were  not  able  to  resist  the  wis- 
dom and  the  spirit  by  which  he  spake. 

11  Then  they  suborned  men,  which  said. 
We  have  heard  him  speak  blasphemous 
words  against  Moses,  and  against  God. 

12  And  they  stirred  up  the  people,  and  the 
elders,  and  the  scribes,  and  came  upon  him, 
and  caught  him,  and  brought  him  to  the 
council, 

13  And  set  up  false  witnesses,  which  said, 
This  man  ceaseth  not  to  speak  blasphemous 
words  against  this  holy  place,  and  the  law : 

14  For  we  have  heard  him  say,  that  this 
Jesus  of  Nazareth  shall  destroy  this  place, 
and  shall  change  the  customs  which  Moses 
delivered  us. 

15  And  all  that  sat  in  the  council,  looking 
steadfastly  on  him,  saw  his  face  as  it  had 
been  the  face  of  an  angel. 

CHAPTER  VII. 

Stephen  answereth  for  himself. 

Then  said  the  high  priest.  Are  these 
things  so? 

2  And  he  said.  Men,  brethren,  and  fathers, 
hearken ; The  God  of  glory  appeared  unto 
our  father  Abraham,  when  he  was  in  Meso- 
potamia, before  he  dwelt  in  Charran, 

3  And  said  unto  him,  Get  thee  out  of  thy 
country,  and  from  thy  kindred,  and  come 
into  the  land  which  I shall  shew  thee. 

4  Then  came  he  out  of  the  land  of  the 
Chaldeans,  and  dwelt  in  Charran : and  from 
thence,  when  his  father  was  dead,  he  remov- 
ed him  into  this  land,  wherein  ye  now  dwell. 
5 And  he  gave  him  none  inheritance  in  it, 
no,  not  so  much  as  to  set  his  foot  on : yet  he 
promised  that  he  would  give  it  to  him  for  a 
possession,  and  to  his  seed  after  him,  when 
as  yet  he  had  no  child. 

6  And  God  spake  on  this  wise.  That  his  seed 
should  sojourn  in  a strange  land ; and  that 
they  should  bring  them  into  bondage,  and 
entreat  them  evil  four  hundred  years. 

7  And  the  nation  to  whom  they  shall  be  in 
bondage  will  I judge,  said  God:  and  after 
that  shall  they  come  forth,  and  serve  me  in 
this  place. 

8  And  he  gave  him  the  covenant  of  cir- 
cumcision: and  so  Ahraham  begat  Isaac, 
and  circumcised  him  the  eighth  day;  and 
Isaac  begat  Jacob;  and  Jacob  begat  the 
twelve  patriarchs. 

9  And  the  patriarchs,  moved  with  envy,  sold 
Joseph  into  Egypt:  but  God  was  with  him, 
10  And  delivered  him  out  of  all  his  affiic-* 


Stephen's  apoioav^ 
tions,  and  j?ave  him  favour  and  wisdom  in 
the  sight  of  Pharaoh  king  of  Egypt;  and  ho 
made  him  governor  over  Egypt  and  all  his 
house.  , 1, 

11  Now  there  came  a dearth  over  all  the 
land  of  Egypt  and  Chanaan,  and  great  afllic- 
tion : and  our  fathers  found  no  sustenance. 

12  But  when  Jacob  heard  that  there  was 
corn  in  Egypt,  he  sent  out  our  fathers  first. 

13  And  at  the  second  time  Joseph  was  made 
known  to  his  brethren;  and  Joseph’s  kin- 
dred was  made  known  unto  Pharaoh. 

14  Then  sent  Joseph,  and  called  his  father 

Jacob  to  him,  and  all  his  kindred,  threescore 
and  Mteen  souls.  , ^ ^ 

15  So  Jacob  went  down  into  Egypt,  and 
died,  he,  and  our  fathers, 

16  And  were  carried  over  into  Sychem,  and 
laid  in  the  sepulchre  that  Abraham  bought 
for  a sum  of  money  of  the  sons  of  Emmor, 
the  father  of  Sychem. 

17  But  when  the  time  of  the  promise  drew 
nigh,  which  God  had  sworn  to  Abraham,  the 
people  grew  and  multiplied  in  Egypt, 

18  Till  another  king  arose,  which  knew  not 
Joseph. 

19  The  same  dealt  subtilely  with  our  kin- 
dred, and  evil  entreated  our  fathers,  so  that 
they  cast  out  their  young  children,  to  the 
end  they  might  not  live. 

20  In  which  time  Moses  was  born,  and  was 

exceeding  fair,  and  nourished  up  in  his  fa- 
ther’s house  three  months : , , , 

21  And  when  he  was  cast  out.  Pharaoh  s 
daughter  took  him  up,  and  nourished  him 
for  her  own  son. 

22  And  Moses  was  learned  in  all  the  wisdom 
of  the  Egyptians,  and  was  mighty  in  words 
and  in  deeds. 

23  And  when  he  was  full  forty  years  old,  it 
came  into  his  heart  to  visit  his  brethren  the 
children  of  Israel. 

24  And  seeing  one  of  them  suffer  wrong,  he 
defended  him,  and  avenged  him  that  was 
oppressed,  and  smote  the  Egyptian : 

25  For  he  supposed  his  brethren  would  have 
understood  how  that  God  by  his  hand  would 
deliver  them ; but  they  understood  not. 

26  And  the  next  day  he  shewed  himself 
unto  them  as  they  strove,  and  would  have 
set  them  at  one  again,  saying.  Sirs,  ye  are 
brethren ; why  do  ye  wrong  one  to  another  ? 

27  But  he  that  did  his  neighbour  wrong 

thrust  him  away,  saying.  Who  made  thee  a 
ruler  and  a judge  over  us  ? , , 

28  Wilt  thou  kill  me,  as  thou  didst  the 
Egyptian  yesterday? 

29  Then  fled  Moses  at  this  saying,  and  was 
a stranger  in  the  land  of  Madian,  where  he 
begat  two  sons. 

30  And  when  forty  years  were  expired, 
there  appeared  to  him  in  the  wilderness  of 
mount  Sina  an  angel  of  the  Lord  in  a flame 
of  fire  in  a bush. 

oi  When  Moses  saw  it,  he  wondered  at  the 
sight ; and  as  he  drew  near  to  behold  it,  the 
voice  of  the  Lord  came  unto  him, 

32  Saying,  1 am  the  God  of  thy  fathers,  the 
God  of  Abraham,  and  the  God  of  Isaac,  and 
the  God  of  Jacob.  Then  Moses  trembled, 
and  durst  not  behold. 

33  Then  said  the  Lord  to  him.  Put  off  thy 
shoes  from  thy  feet : for  the  place  where 
thou  standest  is  holy  ^roundc 


THE  ACTS,  VII.  Stephen's  apology, 

34  I have  seen,  I have  seen  the  affliction  of 
my  people  which  is  in  Egypt,  and  I have 
hoard  their  groaning,  and  am  come  dov/n  to 
deliver  them.  And  now  come,  I will  send 
thee  into  Egypt. 

a5  This  Moses  whom  they  refused,  saving. 
Who  made  thee  a ruler  and  a judge?  the 
same  did  God  send  to  be  a ruler  and  a deliv- 
erer by  the  hand  of  the  angel  which  appear- 
ed to  him  in  the  bush. 

36  He  brought  them  out,  after  that  he  had 

shewed  wonders  and  signs  in  the  land  of 
Egypt,  and  in  the  Red  sea,  and  in  the  wil- 
derness forty  years.  ^ ^ 

37  1 This  is  that  Moses,  which  said  unto  the 
children  of  Israel,  A Prophet  shall  the  Lord 
your  God  raise  up  unto  you  of  your  breth- 
ren, like  unto  me ; him  shall  ye  hear. 

38  This  is  he,  that  was  in  the  church  in  the 

wilderness  with  the  angel  which  spake  to 
him  in  the  mount  Sina,  and  with  our  fa- 
thers: who  received  the  lively  oracles  to 
give  unto  us : , , ^ 

39  To  whom  our  fathers  would  not  obey, 
but  thrust  him  from  them,  and  in  their 
hearts  turned  back  again  into  Egypt, 

40  Saying  unto  Aaron,  Make  us  gods  to  go 
before  us:  for  as  for  this  Moses,  which 
brought  us  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  we  wot 
not  what  is  become  of  him. 

41  And  they  made  a calf  in  those  days,  and 
offered  sacrifice  unto  the  idol,  and  rejoiced 
in  the  works  of  their  own  hands. 

42  Then  God  turned,  and  gave  them  up  to 

worship  the  host  of  heaven ; as  it  is  written 
in  the  book  of  the  prophets,  O ye  house  of 
Israel,  have  ye  offered  to  me  slain  beasts 
and  sacrifices  by  the  space  of  forty  years  in 
the  wilderness ? , ^ 

43  Yea,  ye  took  up  the  tabernacle  of  Mo- 
loch, and  the  star  of  your  god  Remphan^ 
figures  which  ye  made  to  worship  them: 
and  I will  carry  you  away  beyond  Babylon. 

44  Our  fathers  had  the  tabernacle  of  wit- 
ness in  the  wilderness,  as  he  had  appointed, 
speaking  unto  Moses,  that  he  should  make  it 


according  to  the  fashion  that  he  had  seen. 

45  Which  also  our  fathers  that  came  after 
brought  in  with  Jesus  into  the  possession  of 
the  Gentiles,  whom  God  drave  out  before  the 
face  of  our  fathers,  unto  the  days  of  David ; 

46  Who  found  favour  before  God,  and  de- 
sired to  find  a tabernacle  for  the  God  of 
Jacob. 

47  But  Solomon  built  him  a house. 

48  Howbeit  the  Most  High  dwelleth  not  in 
temples  made  with  hands ; as  saith  the 

^49  Heaven  is  my  throne,  and  earth  is  my 
footstool;  what  house  will  ye  build  me? 
saith  the  Lord : or  what  is  the  place  of  my 
I*0St  ? 

50  Hath  not  my  hand  made  all  these  things  ? 

51  1 Ye  stiffnecked  and  uncircumcised  in 
heart  and  ears,  ye  do  always  resist  the  Holy 
Ghost : as  your  fathers  did,  so  do  ye. 

52  Which  of  the  prophets  have  not  your  fa- 
thers persecuted  ? and  they  have  slain  them 
which  shewed  before  of  the  coming  of  the 
Just  One;  of  whom  ye  have  been  now  the 
betrayers  and  murderers; 

53  Who  have  received  the  law  by  the  dis- 
position of  angels,  and  have  not  kept  it. 

54  1 When  they  heard  these  things,  they 

70© 


Stephen  stoned  to  death*  THE  ACTS,  VIII,  Philip  sent  to  the  eunuch* 


were  cut  to  the  heart,  and  they  gnashed  on 
him  with  their  teeth. 

55  But  he,  being  full  of  the  Holy  Ghost, 
looked  up  steadfastly  into  heaven,  and  saw 
the  glorj^  of  God,  and  Jesus  standing  on  the 
right  hand  of  God, 

56  And  said,  Behold,  I see  the  heavens 
opened,  and  the  Son  of  man  standing  on  the 
right  hand  of  God. 

57  Then  they  cried  out  with  a loud  voice, 
and  stopped  their  ears,  and  ran  upon  him 
with  one  accord, 

58  And  cast  him  out  of  the  city,  and  stoned 
him:  and  the  witnesses  laid  down  their 
clothes  at  a young  man’s  feet,  whose  name 
was  Saul. 

59  And  they  stoned  Stephen,  calling  upon 
Godj  and  saying.  Lord  Jesus,  receive  my 
spirit. 

60  And  he  kneeled  down,  and  cried  with  a 
loud  voice.  Lord,  lay  not  this  sin  to  their 
charge.  And  when  he  had  said  this,  he  fell 
asleep. 

CHAPTER  VIII. 

Persecution  in  Jerusalem* 

AND  Saul  was  consenting  unto  his  death. 
And  at  that  time  there  was  a great  per- 
secution against  the  church  which  was  at 
Jerusalem;  and  they  were  all  scattered 
abroad  throughout  the  regions  of  Judea  and 
Samaria,  except  the  apostles. 

3  And  devout  men  carried  Stephen  to  his 
burial,  and  made  great  lamentation  over 
him. 

3 As  for  Saul,  he  made  havoc  of  the  church, 
entering  into  every  house,  and  haling  men 
and  women  committed  them  to  prison. 

4 Therefore  thej^  that  were  scattered  abroad 
went  every  where  preaching  the  word. 

5 Then  Philip  went  down  to  the  city  of  Sa- 
maria, and  preached  Christ  unto  them. 

6 And  the  people  with  one  accord  gave  heed 
unto  those  things  which  Philip  spake,  hear- 
ing and  seeing  the  miracles  which  he  did. 

7 For  unclean  spirits,  crying  with  loud 
voice,  came  out  of  many  that  were  possess- 
ed with  them : and  many  taken  with  palsies, 
and  that  were  lame,  were  healed. 

8 And  there  was  great  joy  in  that  city. 

9 But  there  was  a certain  man,  called 
Simon,  which  beforetime  in  the  same  city 
used  sorcery,  and  bewitched  the  people  of 
Samaria,  giving  out  that  himself  was  some 
great  one : 

10  To  whom  they  all  gave  heed,  from  the 
least  to  the  greatest,  saying.  This  man  is  the 
great  power  of  God. 

11  And  to  him  they  had  regard,  because 
that  of  long  time  he  had  bewitched  them 
with  sorceries. 

13  But  when  they  believed  Philip  preach- 
ing the  things  concerning  the  kingdom  of 
God,  and  the  name  of  Jesus  Christ,  they 
were  baptized,  both  men  and  women. 

13  Then  Simon  himself  believed  also : and 
when  he  was  baptized,  he  continued  with 
Philip,  and  wondered,  beholding  the  mira- 
cles and  signs  which  were  done. 

14  Now  when  the  apostles  which  were  at 
J erusalem  heard  that  Samaria  had  received 
the  word  of  God,  they  sent  unto  them  Peter 
and  John: 

15  Who,  when  they  were  come  down, 

710 


prayed  for  them,  that  they  might  receive 
the  Holy  Ghost: 

16  (For  as  yet  he  was  fallen  upon  none  of 
them  : only  they  were  baptized  in  the  name 
of  the  Lord  Jesus.) 

17  Then  laid  they  their  hands  on  them,  and 
they  received  the  Holy  Ghost. 

18  And  when  Simon  saw  that  through  lay- 
ing on  of  the  apostles’  hands  the  Holy  Ghost 
was  given,  he  offered  them  money, 

19  Saying,  Give  me  also  this  power,  that  on 
whomsoever  I lay  hands,  he  may  receive  the 
Holy  Ghost. 

20  But  Peter  said  unto  him.  Thy  money 
perish  with  thee,  because  thou  hast  thought 
that  the  gift  of  God  may  be  purchased  with 
money. 

31  Thou  hast  neither  part  nor  lot  in  this 
matter:  for  thy  heart  is  not  right  in  the 
sight  of  God. 

23  Repent  therefore  of  this  thy  wickedness, 
and  pray  God,  if  perhaps  the  thought  of 
thine  heart  may  be  forgiven  thee. 

33  For  I perceive  that  thou  art  in  the  gall 
of  bitterness,  and  in  the  bond  of  iniquity. 

34  Then  answered  Simon,  and  said.  Pray  ye 
to  the  Lord  for  me,  that  none  of  these  things 
which  ye  have  spoken  come  upon  me. 

25  And  they,  when  they  had  testified  and 
reached  the  word  of  the  Lord,  returned  to 
erusalem,  and  preached  the  gospel  in  many 
villages  of  the  Samaritans. 

36  And  the  angel  of  the  Lord  spake  unto 
Philip,  saying.  Arise,  and  go  toward  the 
south,  unto  the  way  that  goeth  down  from 
Jerusalem  unto  Gaza,  which  is  desert. 

37  And  he  arose  and  went : and,  behold,  a 
man  of  Ethiopia,  a eunuch  of  great  authori- 
ty under  Candace  queen  of  the  Ethiopians, 
who  had  the  charge  of  all  her  treasure,  and 
had  come  to  Jerusalem  for  to  worship, 

38  Was  returning,  and  sitting  in  his  chariot 
read  Esaias  the  prophet. 

29  Then  the  Spirit  said  unto  Philip,  Go 
near,  and  join  thyself  to  this  chariot. 

30  And  Philip  ran  thither  to  him,  and  heard 
him  read  the  prophet  Esaias,  and  said,  Un- 
derstandest  thou  what  thou  readest  ? 

31  And  he  said.  How  can  I,  except  some 
man  should  guide  me  ? And  he  desired  Phil- 
ip that  he  would  come  up  and  sit  with  him. 

33  The  place  of  the  Scripture  which  he  read 
was  this.  He  was  led  as  a, sheep  to  the 
slaughter ; and  like  a lamb  dumb  before  his 
shearer,  so  opened  he  not  his  mouth  : 

33  In  his  humiliation  his  judgment  was 
taken  away : and  who  shall  declare  his  gen- 
eration ? for  his  life  is  taken  from  the  earth. 

34  And  the  eunuch  answered  Philip,  and 
said,  I pray  thee,  of  whom  speaketh  the 
prophet  this?  of  himself,  or  of  some  other 
man? 

35  Then  Philip  opened  his  mouth,  and  be- 
gan at  the  same  Scripture,  and  preached  un- 
to him  Jesus. 

36  And  as  they  went  on  their  way,  thev 
came  unto  a certain  water : and  the  eunuch 
said.  See,  here  is  water;  what  doth  hinder 
me  to  be  baptized? 

37  And  Philip  said.  If  thou  believest  with 
all  thine  heart,  thou  mayest.  And  he  an- 
swered and  said,  I believe  that  Jesus  Christ 
is  the  Son  of  God. 

38  And  he  commanded  the  chariot  to  stand 


The  conversion  of  SauL  TH  E ACTS,  IX,  Tfie  Jews  seek  to  kill  him. 


still:  and  thev  went  down  both  into  the 
water,  both  Philip  and  the  eunuch ; and  he 
baptized  him. 

39  And  when  they  were  come  up  out  or  the 
water,  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord  cau8:ht  away 
Philip,  that  the  eunuch  saw  him  no  more : 
and  he  went  on  his  way  rejoicing. 

40  But  Philip  was  found  at  Azotus : and 
passing  through  he  preached  in  all  the  cit- 
ies, till  he  came  to  Cesarea. 

CHAPTER  IX. 

Saul  goeth  to  Damascus^  <kc. 

AND  Saul,  yet  breathing  out  threatening^ 
A.  and  slaughter  against  the  disciples  of 
the  Lord,  went  unto  the  high  priest, 

3  And  desired  of  him  letters  to  Damascus  to 
the  synagogues,  that  if  he  found  any  of  this 
way,  whether  they  were  men  or  women,  he 
might  bring  them  bound  unto  Jerusalem. 

3 And  as  he  journej^ed,  he  came  near  Da- 
mascus: and  suddenly  there  shined  round 
about  him  a light  from  heaven : 

4 And  he  fell  to  the  earth,  and  heard  a 
voice  saying  unto  him,  Saul,  Saul,  why  per- 
secutest  thou  me? 

5 And  he  said,  Who  art  thou.  Lord  ? And 
the  Lord  said,  I am  Jesus  whom  thou  perse- 
cutest:  it  is  hard  for  thee  to  kick  against 
the  pricks. 

6 And  he  trembling  and  astonished  said. 
Lord,  what  wilt  thou  have  me  to  do  ? And 
the  Lord  said  unto  him,  Arise,  and  go  into 
the  city,  and  it  shall  be  told  thee  what  thou 
must  do. 

7 And  the  men  which  journeyed  with  him 
stood  speechless,  hearing  a voice,  but  see- 
ing no  man. 

8 And  Saul  arose  from  the  earth ; and  when 
his  eyes  were  opened,  he  saw  no  man : but 
they  led  him  by  the  hand,  and  brought  him 
into  Damascus. 

9 And  he  was  three  days  without  sight,  and 
neither  did  eat  nor  drink. 

10 1 And  there  was  a certain  disciple  at  Da- 
mascus, named  Ananias;  and  to  him  said 
the  Lord  in  a vision,  Ananias.  And  he  said. 
Behold,  I am  here.  Lord. 

11  And  the  Lord  said  unto  him,  Arise,  and 
go  into  the  street  which  is  called  Straight, 
and  inquire  in  the  house  of  Judas  for  one 
called  Saul,  of  Tarsus : for,  behold,  he  pray- 
eth, 

13  And  hath  seen  in  a vision  a man  named 
Ananias  coming  in,  and  putting  his  hand  on 
him,  that  he  might  receive  his  sight. 

13  Then  Ananias  answered.  Lord,  I have 
heard  by  many  of  this  man,  how  much  evil 
he  hath  done  to  thy  saints  at  Jerusalem : 

14  And  here  he  hath  authority  from  the  chief 
priests  to  bind  all  that  call  on  thy  name. 

15  But  the  Lord  said  unto  him.  Go  thy  way : 
for  he  is  a chosen  vessel  unto  me,  to  bear  my 
name  before  the  Gentiles,  and  kings,  and  the 
children  of  Israel : 

16  For  I will  shew  him  how  great  things  he 
must  suffer  for  my  name’s  sake. 

17  And  Ananias  went  his  way,  and  entered 
into  the  house ; and  putting  his  hands  on  him 
said.  Brother  Saul,  the  Lord,  even  Jesus,  that 
appeared  unto  thee  in  the  way  as  thou  earnest, 
hath  sent  me,  that  thou  mightest  receive  thy 
Sights  and  be  filled  with  the  Holy  Ghost, 

ll  immediately  there  fell  from  his  eyes 


as  it  had  been  scales : and  he  received  sight 
forthwith,  and  arose,  and  was  baptized. 

19  And  when  he  had  received  meat,  he  was 
strengthened.  Then  was  Saul  certain  days 
with  the  disciples  which  were  at  Damascus. 

30  And  straightway  he  preached  Christ  in 
the  synagogues,  that  he  is  the  Son  of  God. 

31  But  all  that  heard  him  were  amazed,  and 
said ; Is  not  this  he  that  destroyed  them  whieh 
called  on  this  name  in  Jerusalem,  and  came 
hither  for  that  intent,  that  he  might  bring 
them  bound  unto  the  chief  priests? 

33  But  Saul  increased  the  more  in  strength, 
and  confounded  the  Jews  which  dwelt  at 
Damascus,  proving  that  this  is  very  Christ. 
33  t And  after  that  many  days  were  ful- 
filled, the  Jews  took  counsel  to  kill  him : 

24:  But  their  laying  wait  was  known  of  Saul. 
And  they  watched  the  gates  day  and  night 
to  kill  him. 

35  Then  the  disciples  took  him  by  night, 
and  let  him  down  by  the  wall  in  a basket. 

36  And  when  Saul  was  come  to  Jerusalem, 
he  assayed  to  join  himself  to  the  disciples : 
but  they  were  all  afraid  of  him,  and  believed 
not  that  he  was  a disciple. 

37  But  Barnabas  took  him,  and  brought  him 
to  the  apostles,  and  declared  unto  them  how 
he  had  seen  the  Lord  in  the  way,  and  that  he 
had  spoken  to  him,  and  how  he  had  preached 
boldly  at  Damascus  in  the  name  of  Jesus. 

38  And  he  was  with  them  coming  in  and 
going  out  at  Jerusalem. 

39  And  he  spake  boldly  in  the  name  of  the 
Lord  Jesus,  and  disputed  against  the  Gre- 
cians : but  they  went  about  to  slay  him. 

30  Which  when  the  brethren  knew,  they 
brought  him  down  to  Cesarea,  and  sent  him 
forth  to  Tarsus. 

31  Then  had  the  churches  rest  throughout 
all  Judea  and  Galilee  and  Samaria,  and  were 
edified ; and  walking  in  the  fear  of  the  Lord, 
and  in  the  comfort  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  were 
multiplied. 

33  And  it  came  to  pass,  as  Peter  passed 
throughout  all  quarters,  he  came  down  also 
to  the  saints  which  dwelt  at  Lydda. 

33  And  there  he  found  a certain  man  named 
Eneas,  which  had  kept  his  bed  eight  years, 
and  was  sick  of  the  palsy. 

34  And  Peter  said  unto  him,  Eneas,  Jesus 
Christ  maketh  thee  whole : arise,  and  make 
thy  bed.  And  he  arose  immediately. 

35  And  all  that  dwelt  at  Lydda  and  Saron 
saw  him,  and  turned  to  the  Lord. 

36  t Now  there  was  at  Joppa  a certain  disci- 
ple named  Tabitha,  which  by  interpretation 
is  called  Dorcas : this  woman  was  full  of 
good  works  and  almsdeeds  which  she  did. 

37  And  it  came  to  pass  in  those  days,  that 
she  was  sick,  and  died : whom  when  they 
had  washed,  they  laid  her  in  an  upper  cham- 
ber. 

38  And  forasmuch  as  Lydda  was  nigh  to 
Joppa,  and  the  disciples  had  heard  that  Pe- 
ter was  there,  they  sent  unto  him  two  men, 
desiring  him  that  he  would  not  delay  to 
come  to  them. 

39  Then  Peter  arose  and  went  with  them. 
When  he  was  come,  they  brought  him  into 
the  upper  chamber:  and  all  the  widows 
stood  by  him  weeping,  and  shewing  the  coats 
and  garments  which  Dorcas  made,  while  §he 
was  with  them. 


Peter's  heavenly  visionc  THE  ACTS,  Xo  Peter  goeth  to  Cesarea, 


40  But  Peter  put  them  all  forth,  and  kneel- 
ed down,  and  prayed;  and  turning*  him  to 
the  body  said,  Tabitha,  arise.  And  she  open- 
ed her  eyes:  and  when  she  saw  Peter,  she 
sat  up. 

41  And  he  gave  her  his  hand,  and  lifted  her 
up ; and  when  he  had  called  the  saints  and 
widows,  he  presented  her  alive. 

42  And  it  was  known  throughout  all  Joppa ; 
and  many  believed  in  the  Lord. 

43  And  it  came  to  pass,  that  he  tarried 
many  days  in  Joppa  with  one  Simon  a 
tanner. 

CHAPTER  X. 

Cornelius  sendeth  for  Peter ^ Ac. 

There  was  a certain  man  in  Cesarea  call- 
ed Cornelius,  a centurion  of  the  band 
called  the  Italian  hand, 

2  A devout  man,  and  one  that  feared  God 
with  all  his  house,  which  gave  much  alms 
to  the  people,  and  prayed  to  God  always. 

3  He  saw  in  a vision  evidently,  about  the 
ninth  hour  of  the  day,  an  angel  of  God 
coming  in  to  him,  and  saying  unto  him, 
Cornelius. 

4  And  when  he  looked  on  him,  he  was  afraid, 
and  said.  What  is  it.  Lord  ? And  he  said  un- 
to him.  Thy  prayers  and  thine  alms  are  come 
up  for  a memorial  before  God. 

5  And  now  send  men  to  Joppa,  and  call  for 
one  Simon,  whose  surname  is  Peter : 

6  He  lodgeth  with  one  Simon  a tanner, 
whose  house  is  by  the  sea  side:  he  shall  tell 
thee  what  thou  oughtest  to  do. 

7  And  when  the  angel  which  spake  unto 
Cornelius  was  departed,  he  called  two  of  his 
household  servants,  and  a devout  soldier  of 
them  that  waited  on  him  continually; 

8  And  when  he  had  declared  all  these  things 
unto  them,  he  sent  them  to  Joppa. 

9  H On  the  morrow,  as  they  went  on  their 
journey,  and  drew  nigh  unto  the  city,  Peter 
went  up  upon  the  housetop  to  pray  about 
the  sixth  hour: 

10  And  he  became  very  hungry,  and  would 
have  eaten : but  while  they  made  ready,  he 
fell  into  a trance, 

11  And  saw  heaven  opened,  and  a certain 
vessel  descending  unto  him,  as  it  had  been  a 
great  sheet  knit  at  the  four  corners,  and  let 
down  to  the  earth  : 

12  Wherein  were  all  manner  of  fourfooted 
beasts  of  the  earth,  and  wild  beasts,  and 
creeping  things,  and  fowls  of  the  air. 

13  And  there  came  a voice  to  him,  Rise, 
Peter;  kill,  and  eat. 

14  But  Peter  said.  Not  so.  Lord ; for  I have 
never  eaten  any  thing  that  is  common  or 
unclean. 

15  And  the  voice  spake  unto  him  again  the 
second  time.  What  God  hath  cleansed,  that 
call  not  thou  common. 

16  This  was  done  thrice : and  the  vessel  was 
received  up  again  into  heaven. 

17  Now  while  Peter  doubted  in  himself 
what  this  vision  which  he  had  seen  should 
mean,  behold,  the  men  which  were  sent 
from  Cornelius  had  made  inquiry  for  Si- 
mon’s house,  and  stood  before  the  gate, 

18  And  called,  and  asked  whether  Simon, 
which  was  surnamed  Peter,  were  lodged 
there. 

19 1 While  Peter  thought  on  the  vision,  the 

m 


Spirit  said  unto  him.  Behold,  three  men  seek 
thee. 

20  Arise  therefore,  and  get  thee  down,  and 
go  with  them,  doubting  nothing : for  I have 
sent  them. 

21  Then  Peter  went  down  to  the  men  which 
were  sent  unto  him  from  Cornelius;  and 
said.  Behold,  I am  he  whom  ye  seek : what 
is  the  cause  wherefore  ye  are  come  ? 

22  And  they  said,  Cornelius  the  centurion, 
a just  man,  and  one  that  feareth  God,  and 
of  good  report  among  all  the  nation  of  the 
Jews,  was  warned  from  God  by  a holy  angel 
to  send  for  thee  into  his  house,  and  to  hear 
words  of  thee. 

23  Then  called  he  them  in,  and  lodged  them. 
And  on  the  morrow  Peter  went  away  with 
them,  and  certain  brethren  from  Joppa  ac- 
companied him. 

24  And  the  morrow  after  they  entered  into 
Cesarea.  And  Cornelius  waited  for  them, 
and  had  called  together  his  kinsmen  and 
near  friends. 

25  And  as  Peter  was  coming  in,  Cornelius 
met  him,  and  fell  down  at  his  feet,  and  wor- 
shipped him. 

26  But  Peter  took  him  up,  saying.  Stand 
up;  I myself  also  am  a man. 

27  And  as  he  talked  with  him,  he  went  in, 
and  found  many  that  were  come  together. 

28  And  he  said  unto  them.  Ye  know  how 
that  it  is  an  unlawful  thing  for  a man  that 
is  a Jew  to  keep  company,  or  come  unto  one 
of  another  nation ; but  God  hath  shewed  me 
that  I should  not  call  any  man  common  or 
unclean. 

29  Therefore  came  I unto  you  without  gain- 
saying, as  soon  as  I was  sent  for : I ask  there- 
fore for  what  intent  ye  have  sent  for  me? 

30  And  Cornelius  said,  Eour  days  ago  I was 
fasting  until  this  hour;  and  at  the  ninth 
hour  I prayed  in  my  house,  and,  behold,  a 
man  stood  before  me  in  bright  clothing, 

31  And  said,  Cornelius,  thy  prayer  is  heard, 
and  thine  alms  are  had  in  remembrance  in 
the  sight  of  God. 

32  Send  therefore  to  Joppa,  and  call  hither 
Simon,  whose  surname  is  Peter ; he  is  lodged 
in  the  house  of  one  Simon  a tanner  by  the 
sea  side : who,  when  he  cometh,  shall  speak 
unto  thee. 

33  Immediately  therefore  I sent  to  thee; 
and  thou  hast  well  done  that  thou  art  come. 
Now  therefore  are  we  all  here  present  be- 
fore God,  to  hear  all  things  that  are  com- 
manded thee  of  God. 

34  IT  Then  Peter  opened  his  mouth,  and 
said.  Of  a truth  I perceive  that  God  is  no 
respecter  of  persons: 

35  But  in  every  nation  he  that  feareth  him, 
and  worketh  righteousness,  is  accepted  with 
him. 

36  The  word  which  God  sent  unto  the  chil- 
dren of  Israel,  preaching  peace  by  Jesus 
Christ : (he  is  Lord  of  all :) 

37  That  word,  I say,  ye  know,  which  was 
published  throughout  all  Judea,  and  began 
from  Galilee,  after  the  baptism  which  John 
preached ; 

38  How  God  anointed  Jesus  of  Nazareth 
with  the  Holy  Ghost  and  with  power ; who 
went  about  doing  good,  and  healing  all  that 
were  oppressed  of  the  devil;  for  God  was 
With  hmPLo 


Peter  defendeth  hia  THE  ACTS,  XII.  preaching  to  the  Oentiles. 


39  And  we  are  witnesses  of  all  thinf?s  which 
he  did  both  in  the  land  of  the  Jews,  and  in 
Jerusalem;  whom  they  slew  and  hanged  on 

^4o'^Him  God  raised  up  the  third  day,  and 
shewed  him  openly; 

41  Not  to  all  the  people,  but  unto  witnesses 
chosen  before  of  God,  even  to  us,  who  did 
eat  and  drink  with  him  after  he  rose  from 
the  dead. 

43  And  he  commanded  us  to  preach  unto 
the  people,  and  to  testify  that  it  is  he  which 
was  ordained  of  God  to  be  the  Judge  of 
quick  and  dead. 

43  To  him  give  all  the  prophets  witness, 
that  through  his  name  whosoever  believeth 
in  him  shall  reeeive  remission  of  sins. 

4411  While  Peter  yet  spake  these  words,  the 
Holy  Ghost  fell  on  all  them  which  heard  the 
word. 

45  And  they  of  the  eircumeision  which  be- 
lieved were  astonished,  as  many  as  eame 
with  Peter,  beeause  that  on  the  Gentiles  also 
was  poured  out  the  gift  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

46  For  they  heard  them  speak  with  tongues, 
and  magnify  God.  Then  answered  Peter, 

47  Can  any  man  forbid  water,  that  these 
should  not  be  baptized,  which  have  received 
the  Holy  Ghost  as  well  as  we  ? 

48  And  he  commanded  them  to  be  baptized 
in  the  name  of  the  Lord.  Then  prayed  they 
him  to  tarry  certain  days. 

CHAPTER  XI. 

Peter  maketh  his  defence.,  &c. 

AND  the  apostles  and  brethren  that  were 
in  Judea  heard  that  the  Gentiles  had 
also  received  the  word  of  God. 

3  And  when  Peter  was  come  up  to  Jerusa- 
lem, they  that  were  of  the  circumcision 
contended  with  him, 

3 Saying,  Thou  wentest  in  to  men  uncir- 
cumcised, and  didst  eat  with  them. 

4 But  Peter  rehearsed  the  matter  from  the 
beginning,  and  expounded  it  by  order  unto 
them,  saying, 

5 I was  in  the  city  of  Joppa  praying : and  in 
a trance  I saw  a vision,  A certain  vessel  de- 
scend, as  it  had  been  a great  sheet,  let  down 
from  heaven  by  four  corners ; and  it  came 
even  to  me : 

6 Upon  the  which  when  I had  fastened 
mine  eyes,  I considered,  and  saw  fourfooted 
beasts  of  the  earth,  and  wild  beasts,  and 
creeping  things,  and  fowls  of  the  air. 

7 And  I heard  a voice  saying  unto  me. 
Arise,  Peter;  slay  and  eat. 

8 But  I said.  Not  so.  Lord;  for  nothing 
common  or  unclean  hath  at  any  time  enter- 
ed into  my  mouth. 

9 But  the  voice  answered  me  again  from 
heaven.  What  God  hath  cleansed,  that  call 
not  thou  common. 

10  And  this  was  done  three  times ; and  all 
were  drawn  up  again  into  heaven. 

11  And,  behold,  immediately  there  were 
three  men  already  come  unto  the  house 
where  I was,  sent  from  Cesarea  unto  me. 

13  And  the  Spirit  bade  me  go  with  them, 
nothing  doubting.  Moreover  these  six 
brethren  accompanied  me,  and  we  entered 
into  the  man’s  house; 

13  And  he  shewed  us  how  he  had  seen  an 
angel  in  his  house,  which  stood  and  said  unto 
23* 


him,  Send  men  to  Joppa,  and  call  for  Simon, 
whose  surname  is  Peter ; 

14  Who  shall  tell  thee  words,  whereby  thou 
and  all  thy  house  shall  be  saved. 

15  And  as  I began  to  speak,  the  Holy  Ghost 
fell  on  them,  as  on  us  at  the  beginning. 

16  Then  remembered  I the  word  of  the 
Lord,  how  that  he  said,  John  indeed  baptiz- 
ed with  water ; but  ye  shall  be  baptized  with 
the  Holy  Ghost. 

17  Forasmuch  then  as  God  gave  them  the 
like  gift  as  he  did  unto  us,  who  believed  on 
the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  what  was  I,  that  I 
could  withstand  God? 

18  When  they  heard  these  things,  they  held 
their  peace,  and  glorified  God,  saying.  Then 
hath  God  also  to  the  Gentiles  granted  re- 
pentance unto  life. 

19  IF  Now  they  which  were  scattered  abroad 
upon  the  persecution  that  arose  about  Ste- 
phen travelled  as  far  as  Phenice,  and  Cyprus, 
and  Antioch,  preaching  the  word  to  none 
but  unto  the  Jews  only. 

30  And  some  of  them  were  men  of  Cyprus 
and  Cyrene,  which,  when  they  were  come  to 
Antioch,  spake  unto  the  Grecians,  preach- 
ing the  Lord  Jesus. 

31  And  the  hand  of  the  Lord  was  with 
them;  and  a great  number  believed,  and 
turned  unto  the  Lord. 

33 1 Then  tidings  of  these  things  came  unto 
the  ears  of  the  church  which  was  in  Jerusa- 
lem ; and  they  sent  forth  Barnabas,  that  he 
should  go  as  far  as  Antioch. 

33  Who,  when  he  came,  and  had  seen  the 
grace  of  God,  was  glad,  and  exhorted  them 
all,  that  with  purpose  of  heart  they  would 
cleave  unto  the  Lord. 

34  For  he  was  a good  man,  and  full  of  the 
Holy  Ghost  and  of  faith : and  much  people 
was  added  unto  the  Lord. 

35  Then  departed  Barnabas  to  Tarsus,  for 
to  seek  Saul; 

36  And  when  he  had  found  him,  he  brought 
him  unto  Antioch.  And  it  came  to  pass, 
that  a whole  year  they  assembled  themselves 
with  the  church,  and  taught  much  people. 
And  the  disciples  were  called  Christians  first 
in  Antioch. 

37  t And  in  these  days  came  prophets  from 
Jerusalem  unto  Antioch. 

38  And  there  stood  up  one  of  them  named 
Agabus,  and  signified  by  the  Spirit  that 
there  should  be  great  dearth  throughout  all 
the  world ; which  came  to  pass  in  the  days 
of  Claudius  Cesar. 

39  Then  the  disciples,  every  man  according 
to  his  ability,  determined  to  send  relief  unto 
the  brethren  which  dwelt  in  Judea ; 

30  Which  also  they  did,  and  sent  it  to  the 
elders  by  the  hands  of  Barnabas  and  Saul. 

CHAPTER  XII. 

Herod  persecuteth  the  Christians, 

NOW  about  that  time  Herod  the  king 
stretched  forth  his  hands  to  vex  certain 
of  the  church. 

3 And  he  killed  James  the  brother  of  John 
with  the  sword. 

3 And  because  he  saw  it  pleased  the  Jews, 
he  proceeded  further  to  take  Peter  also. 
(Then  were  the  days  of  unleavened  bread.) 

4 And  when  he  had  apprehended  him,  he 
put  him  in  prison,  and  delivered  him  to  four 
713 


PeUr^s  miraculous  dcUvercmeeo  THE  ACTS,  Xin.  Elymas  the  sorcerer ^ 


quaternions  of  soldiers  to  keep  him ; intend- 
ing after  Easter  to  bring  him  forth  to  the 
people. 

5 Peter  therefore  was  kept  in  prison : but 
prayer  was  made  without  ceasing  of  the 
church  unto  God  for  him. 

6 And  when  Herod  would  have  brought 
him  forth,  the  same  night  Peter  was  sleep- 
ing between  two  soldiers,  bc^und  with  two 
chains:  and  the  keepers  before  the  door 
kept  the  prison. 

7 And,  behold,  the  angel  of  the  Lord  came 
upon  him,  and  a light  shined  in  the  prison : 
and  he  smote  Peter  on  the  side,  and  raised 
him  up,  saying.  Arise  up  quickly.  And  his 
chains  fell  off  from  his  hands. 

8 And  the  angel  said  unto  him,  Gird  thy- 
self, and  bind  on  thy  sandals : and  so  he  did. 
And  he  saith  unto  him,  Cast  thy  garment 
about  thee,  and  follow  me. 

9 And  he  went  out,  and  followed  him ; and 
wist  not  that  it  was  true  which  was  done  by 
the  angel ; but  thought  he  saw  a vision. 

10  When  they  were  past  the  first  and  the 
second  ward,  they  came  unto  the  iron  gate 
that  leadeth  unto  the  city ; which  opened  to 
them  of  his  own  accord : and  they  went  out, 
and  passed  on  through  one  street ; and  forth- 
with the  angel  departed  from  him. 

11  And  when  Peter  was  come  to  himself,  he 
said.  Now  I know  of  a surety,  that  the  Lord 
hath  sent  his  angel,  and  hath  delivered  me 
out  of  the  hand  of  Herod,  and  from  all  the 
expectation  of  the  people  of  the  Jews. 

12  And  when  he  had  considered  the  thing, 
he  came  to  the  house  of  Mary  the  mother  of 
John,  whose  surname  was  Mark;  where 
many  were  gathered  together  praying. 

13  And  as  Peter  knocked  at  the  door  of  the 
gate,  a damsel  came  to  hearken,  named 
Rhoda. 

14  And  when  she  knew  Peter’s  voice,  she 
opened  not  the  gate  for  gladness,  but  ran  in, 
and  told  how  Peter  stood  before  the  gate. 

15  And  they  said  unto  her,  Thou  art  mad. 
But  she  constantly  affirmed  that  it  was  even 
so.  Then  said  they.  It  is  his  angel. 

16  But  Peter  continued  knocking:  and 
when  they  had  opened  the  door,  and  saw 
him,  they  were  astonished. 

17  But  he,  beckoning  unto  them  with  the 
hand  to  hold  their  peace,  declared  unto 
them  how  the  Lord  had  brought  him  out  of 
the  prison.  And  he  said.  Go  shew  these 
things  unto  James,  and  to  the  brethren. 
And  he  departed,  and  went  into  another 
place. 

18  Now  as  soon  as  it  was  day,  there  was  no 
small  stir  among  the  soldiers,  what  was  be- 
come of  Peter. 

19  And  when  Herod  had  sought  for  him,  and 
found  him  not,  he  examined  the  keepers,  and 
commanded  that  they  should  be  put  to  death. 
And  he  went  down  from  Judea  to  Cesarea, 
and  there  abode. 

20  IF  And  Herod  was  highly  displeased  with 
them  of  Tyre  and  Sidon : but  they  came  with 
one  accord  to  him,  and,  having  made  Blastus 
the  king’s  chamberlain  their  friend,  desired 
peace ; because  their  country  was  nourished 
by  the  king^s  country. 

21  And  upon  a set  day  Herod,  arrayed  in 
royal  apparel,  sat  upon  his  throne,  and  made 
an  oration  unto  them. 

714 


22  And  the  people  gave  a shout,  saying.  It  is 
the  voice  of  a god,  and  not  of  a man. 

23  And  immediately  the  angel  of  the  Lord 
smote  him,  because  he  gave  not  God  the 
glory : and  he  was  eaten  of  worms,  and  gave 
up  the  ghost. 

24 1 But  the  word  of  God  grew  and  multi- 
plied. 

25  And  Barnabas  and  Saul  returned  from 
Jerusalem,  when  they  had  fulfilled  their 
ministry,  and  took  with  them  John,  whose 
surname  was  Mark. 

CHAPTER  Xin. 

Paul  and  Barnabas  chosen,  &c. 

NOW  there  were  in  the  church  that  was  at 
Antioch  certain  prophets  and  teachers ; 
as  Barnabas,  and  Simeon  that  was  called 
Niger,  and  Lucius  of  Gyrene,  and  Manaen, 
which  had  been  brought  up  with  Herod  the 
tetrarch,  and  Saul. 

2  As  they  ministered  to  the  Lord,  and  fast- 
ed, the  Holy  Ghost  said.  Separate  me  Bar- 
nabas and  Saul  for  the  work  whereunto  I 
have  called  them. 

3  And  when  they  had  fasted  and  prayed, 
and  laid  their  hands  on  them,  they  sent 
them  away. 

4  t So  they,  being  sent  forth  by  the  Holy 
Ghost,  departed  unto  Seleucia;  and  from 
thence  they  sailed  to  Cyprus. 

5  And  when  they  were  at  Salamis,  they 
preached  the  word  of  God  in  the  syna- 
gogues of  the  Jews : and  they  had  also  John 
to  their  minister. 

6  And  when  they  had  gone  through  the  isle 
unto  Paphos,  they  found  a certain  sorcerer, 
a false  prophet,  a Jew,  whose  name  t^os  Bar- 
jesus : 

7  Which  was  with  the  deputy  of  the  coun- 
try, Sergius  Paulus,  a prudent  man;  who 
called  for  Barnabas  and  Saul,  and  desired  to 
hear  the  word  of  God. 

8  But  Elymas  the  sorcerer  (for  so  is  his 
name  by  interpretation)  withstood  them, 
seeking  to  turn  away  the  deputy  from  the 
faith. 

9  Then  Saul,  (who  also  is  called  Paul,) 
filled  with  the  Holy  Ghost,  set  his  eyes  on 
him, 

10  And  said,  O full  of  all  subtilty  and  all 
mischief,  thou  child  of  the  devil,  thou  enemy 
of  all  righteousness,  wilt  thou  not  cease  to 
pervert  the  right  ways  of  the  Lord  ? 

11  And  now,  behold,  the  hand  of  the  Lord 
is  upon  thee,  and  thou  shalt  be  blind,  not 
seeing  the  sun  for  a season.  And  immedi- 
ately there  fell  on  him  a mist  and  a dark- 
ness; and  he  went  about  seeking  some  to 
lead  him  by  the  hand. 

12  Then  the  deputy,  when  he  saw  what  was 
done,  believed,  being  astonished  at  the  doc- 
trine of  the  Lord. 

13  Now  when  Paul  and  his  company  loosed 
from  Paphos,  they  came  to  Perga  in  Pam- 
phylia:  and  John  departing  from  them  re- 
turned to  Jerusalem. 

14  IF  But  when  they  departed  from  Perga, 
they  came  to  Antioch  in  Pisidia,  and  went 
into  the  synagogue  on  the  sabbath  day,  and 
sat  down. 

15  And  after  the  reading  of  the  law  and  the 
prophets,  the  rulers  of  the  synagogue  sent 
unto  them,  saying.  Ye  men  and  brethren,  if 


Paul  preacheth  at  jintiocK, 


THE  ACTS,  XIYc 


l%e  GenUtcQ  heluvCo 


ye  have  any  word  of  exhortation  for  the 
people,  say  on.  , . ... 

16  Then  Paul  stood  up,  and  beckoninj? 

Jiis  hand  said,  Men  of  Israel,  and  ye  that 
fear  God,  give  audience. 

IT  The  God  of  this  people  of  Israel  chose 
our  fathers,  and  exalted  the  peopl^e  when 
they  dwelt  as  strangers  in  the  land  of  Egypt, 
and  with  a high  arm  brought  he  them  out 

^iVl’nd  about  the  time  of  forty  years  suf- 
fered he  their  manners  in  the  wilderness. 

19  And  when  he  had  destroj'^ed  seven  na- 
tions in  the  land  of  Chanaan,  he  divided 
their  land  to  them  by  lot. 

20  And  after  that  he  gave  iinto  them  lodges 
about  the  space  of  four  hundred  and  hity 
years,  until  Samuel  the  prophet. 

‘21  And  afterward  they  desired  a king : and 
God  gave  unto  them  Saul  the  son  of  Cis,  a 
man  of  the  tribe  of  Benjamin,  by  the  space 
of  forty  years.  ^ . , 

22  And  when  he  had  removed  him,  he  rais- 
ed up  unto  them  David  to  be  their  king ; to 
whom  also  he  gave  testimony,  and  said,  1 
have  found  David  the  son  of  Jesse,  a man 
after  mine  own  heart,  which  shall  fulfil  all 

^23  Of  this  man’s  seed  hath  God,  according 
to  his  promise,  raised  unto  Israel  a Saviour, 

When  John  had  first  preached  beforerhis 
coming  the  baptism  of  repentance  to  all  the 
people  of  Israel.  , . , 

25  And  as  John  fulfilled  his  course,  he  said. 
Whom  think  ye  that  I am?  I am  not  he. 
But,  behold,  there  cometh  one  after  me, 
whose  shoes  of  his  feet  I am  not  worthy  to 
loose. 

26  Men  and  brethren,  children  of  the  stock 

of  Abraham,  and  whosoever  among  you 
feareth  God,  to  you  is  the  word  of  this  sal- 
vation sent.  ^ , 

27  For  they  that  dwell  at  Jerusalem,  and 
their  rulers,  because  they  knew  him  not, 
nor  yet  the  voices  of  the  prophets  which  are 
read  every  sabbath  day,  they  have  fulfilled 
them  in  condemning  him. 

28  And  though  they  found  no  cause  of 

death  in  him,  yet  desired  they  Pilate  that  he 
should  be  slain.  „ ^ 

29  And  when  they  had  fulfilled  all  that  was 
written  of  him,  they  took  him  down  from 
the  tree,  and  laid  him  in  a sepulchre. 

30  But  God  raised  him  from  the  dead : 

31  And  he  was  seen  many  days  of  them 

which  came  up  with  him  from  Galilee  to 
Jerusalem,  who  are  his  witnesses  unto  the 
people.  , ^ 

32  And  we  declare  unto  you  glad  tidings, 

how  that  the  promise  which  was  made  unto 
the  fathers,  ^ . 

33  God  hath  fulfilled  the  same  unto  us  their 

children,  in  that  he  hath  raised  up  Jesus 
again;  as  it  is  also  written  in  the  second 
psalm.  Thou  art  my  Son,  this  day  have  I 
begotten  thee.  , , . ^ . 

34  And  as  concerning  that  he  raised  him 
up  from  the  dead,  now  no  more  to  return 
to  corruption,  he  said  on  this  wise,  I will 
give  you  the  sure  mercies  of  David. 

35  Wherefore  he  saith  also  in  another 
%isalm.  Thou  shalt  not  suffer  thine  Holy  One 
to  see  corruption. 


36  For  David,  after  he  had  served  his  own 
generation  by  the  will  of  God,  fell  on  sleep, 
and  w’^as  laid  unto  his  fathers,  and  saw  cor- 
ruption : 

37  But  he,  whom  God  raised  again,  saw  no 
corruption. 

38  t Be  it  known  unto  you  therefore,  men 
and  brethren,  that  through  this  man  is 
preached  unto  you  the  forgiveness  of  sins ; 

39  And  by  him  all  that  believe  are  justified 
from  all  things,  from  which  ye  could  not  be 
justified  by  the  law  of  Moses. 

40  Beware  therefore,  lest  that  come  upon 
you,  which  is  spoken  of  in  the  prophets ; 

41  Behold,  ye  despisers,  and  wonder,  and 
perish : for  I work  a work  in  your  days,  a 
work  which  ye  shall  in  no  wise  believe, 
though  a man  declare  it  unto  you. 

42  And  when  the  Jews  were  gone  out  of 
the  synagogue,  the  Gentiles  besought  that 
these  words  might  be  preached  to  them  the 
next  sabbath. 

43  Now  when  the  congregation  was  broken 
up,  many  of  the  Jews  and  religious  prose- 
lytes followed  Paul  and  Barnabas;  who, 
speaking  to  them,  persuaded  them  to  con- 
tinue in  the  grace  of  God. 

44  And  the  next  sabbath  day  came  almost 
the  whole  city  together  to  hear  the  word  of 

^slsut  when  the  Jews  saw  the  multitudes, 
they  were  filled  with  envy,  and  spake 
against  those  things  which  were  spoken  by 

Paul,  contradicting  and  blaspheming. 

46  Then  Paul  and  Barnabas  waxed  bold, 
and  said.  It  was  necessary  that  the  word  of 
God  should  first  have  been  spoken  to  you : 
but  seeing  ye  put  it  from  you,  and  judge 
yourselves  unworthy  of  everlasting  life,  lo, 
we  turn  to  the  Gentiles. 

47  For  so  hath  the  Lord  commanded  us, 
saving,  I have  set  thee  to  be  a light  of  the 
Gentiles,  that  thou  shouldest  be  for  salva- 
tion unto  the  ends  of  the  earth. 

48  And  when  the  Gentiles  neard  this,  tn^y 

were  glad,  and  glorified  the  word  of  the 
Lord : and  as  many  as  were  ordained  to  eter- 
nal life  believed.  U A 

49  And  the  word  of  the  Lord  was  published 

throughout  all  the  region.  ^ 

50  But  the  Jews  stirred  up  the  devout  and 
honourable  women,  and  the  chief  ui^  of 
the  city,  and  raised  persecution  against  Paul 
and  Barnabas,  and  expelled  them  out  of 

their  coasts.  , ^ . .c  xu  • 4^ 

51  But  they  shook  off  the  dust  of  their  feet 
against  them,  and  came  unto  Iconium. 

52  And  the  disciples  were  filled  with  joy, 
and  with  the  Holy  Ghost. 


CHAPTER  XIY. 

Paul  and  Barnabas  are  persecuted. 

AND  it  came  to  pass  in  Iconium,  that  they 
went  both  together  into  the  synagogue 
of  the  Jews,  and  so  spake,  that  a great  mul- 
titude both  of  the  Jews  and  also  of  the 
Greeks  believed.  x-  ^ 

2 But  the  unbelieving  Jews  stirred  up  the 

Gentiles,  and  made  their  minds  evil  affected 
against  the  brethren.  , , 

3 Long  time  therefore  abode  they  speaking 
boldly  in  the  Lord,  which  gave  testimony 
unto  the  word  of  his  grace,  and  granted 
signs  and  wonders  to  be  done  by  their  handSc 


Paul  heaUth  a cHpp'^.  THE  ACTS,  XV„  case  of  Gentile 


4 But  the  multitude  of  the  city  was  divided : 
and  part  held  with  the  Jews,  and  part  with 
the  apostles. 

5 And  when  there  was  an  assault  made  both 
of  the  Gentiles,  and  also  of  the  Jews  with 
their  rulers,  to  use  them  despitef  ully,  and  to 
stone  them, 

6 They  were  ware  of  it,  and  fled  unto  Lys- 
tra  and  Derbe,  cities  of  Lvcaonia,  and  unto 
the  reg-ion  that  lieth  round  about: 

7 And  there  they  preached  the  g-ospel. 

8 t And  there  sat  a certain  man  at  Lystra, 
impotent  in  his  feet,  being-  a cripple  from 
his  mother’s  womb,  who  never  had  walked : 

9 The  same  heard  Paul  speak : who  stead- 
fastly, beholding-  him,  and  perceiving-  that  he 
had  faith  to  be  healed, 

10  Said  with  a loud  voice.  Stand  uprig-ht  on 
thy  feet.  And  he  leaped  and  walked. 

11  And  when  the  people  saw  what  Paul  had 
done,,.they  lifted  up  their  voices,  saying-  in 
the  speech  of  Lycaonia,  The  g-ods  are  come 
down  to  us  in  the  likeness'of  men. 

12  And  they  called  Barnabas,  Jupiter;  and 
Paul,  Mercurius,  because  he  was  the  chief 
speaker. 

13  Then  the  priest  of  Jupiter,  which  was 
before  their  city,  broug-ht  oxen  and  g-arlands 
unto  the  g-ates,  and  would  have  done  sacri- 
fice with  the  people. 

14  Which  when  the  apostles,  Barnabas  and 
Paul,  heard  of,  they  rent  their  clothes,  and 
ran  in  among-  the  people,  crying-  out, 

15  And  saying.  Sirs,  why  do  ye  these  things  ? 
We  also  are  men  of  like  passions  with  you, 
and  preach  unto  you  that  ye  should  turn 
from  these  vanities  unto  the  living  God, 
which  made  heaven,  and  earth,  and  the  sea, 
and  all  things  that  are  therein : 

16  Who  in  times  past  suffered  all  nations  to 
walk  in  their  own  ways. 

17  Nevertheless  he  left  not  himself  without 
witness,  in  that  he  did  good,  and  gave  us 
rain  from  heaven,  and  fruitful  seasons,  fill- 
ing our  hearts  with  food  and  gladness. 

18  And  with  these  sayings  scarce  restrained 
they  the  people,  that  they  had  not  done  sac- 
rifice unto  them. 

19  1 And  there  came  thither  certain  Jews 
from  Antioch  and  Iconium,  who  persuaded 
the  people,  and,  having  stoned  Paul,  drew 
him  out  of  the  city,  supposing  he  had  been 
dead. 

20  Howbeit,  as  the  disciples  stood  round 
about  him,  he  rose  up,  and  came  into  the 
city:  and  the  next  day  he  departed  with 
Barnabas  to  Derbe. 

21  And  when  they  had  preached  the  gospel 
to  that  city,  and  had  taught  many,  they  re- 
turned again  to  Lystra,  and  to  Iconium,  and 
Antioch, 

22  Confirming  the  souls  of  the  disciples,  and 
exhorting  them  to  continue  in  the  faith,  and 
that  we  must  through  much  tribulation  en- 
ter into  the  kingdom  of  God. 

23  And  when  they  had  ordained  them  eld- 
ers in  every  church,  and  had  prayed  with 
fasting,  they  commended  them  to  the  Lord, 
on  whom  they  believed. 

24  And  after  they  had  passed  throughout 
Pisidia,  they  came  to  Pamphylia. 

25  And  when  they  had  preached  the  word 
in  Perga,  they  went  down  into  Attmlia : 

26  And  thence  sailed  to  Antioch.,  from 

m 


whence  they  had  been  recommended  to 
the  grace  of  God  for  the  work  which  they 
fulfilled. 

27  And  when  they  were  come,  and  had  gath- 
ered the  church  together,  they  rehearsed  all 
that  God  had  done  with  them,  and  how  he 
had  opened  the  door  of  faith  unto  the  Gen- 
tiles. 

28  And  there  they  abode  long  time  with 
the  disciples. 

CHAPTER  XV. 

Dissension  about  circumcmon,  <Scc. 

AND  certain  men  which  came  down  from 
^ Judea  taught  the  brethren,  and  said. 
Except  ye  be  circumcised  after  the  manner 
of  Moses,  ye  cannot  be  saved. 

2 When  therefore  Paul  and  Barnabas  had 
no  small  dissension  and  disputation  with 
them,  they  determined  that  Paul  and  Bar- 
nabas, and  certain  other  of  them,  should 
go  up  to  Jerusalem  unto  the  apostles  and 
elders  about  this  question. 

3 And  being  brought  on  their  way  by  the 
church,  they  passed  through  Phenice  and 
Samaria,  declaring  the  conversion  of  the 
Gentiles:  and  they  caused  great  joy  unto 
all  the  brethren. 

4 And  when  they  were  come  to  Jerusalem, 
they  were  received  of  the  church,  and  of  the 
apostles  and  elders,  and  they  declared  all 
things  that  God  had  done  with  them. 

5 But  there  rose  up  certain  of  the  sect  of 
the  Pharisees  which  believed,  saying.  That 
it  was  needful  to  circumcise  them,  and  to 
command  them  to  keep  the  law  of  Moses. 

6 f And  the  apostles  and  elders  came  to- 
gether for  to  consider  of  this  matter. 

7 And  when  there  had  been  much  disput- 
ing, Peter  rose  up,  and  said  unto  them.  Men 
and  brethren,  ye  know  how  that  a good 
while  ago  God  made  choice  among  us,  that 
the  Gentiles  by  my  mouth  should  hear  the 
word  of  the  gospel,  and  believe. 

8 And  God,  which  knoweth  the  hearts,  bare 
them  witness,  giving  them  the  Holy  Ghost, 
even  as  he  did  unto  us; 

9 And  put  no  difference  between  us  and 
them,  purifying  their  hearts  by  faith. 

10  Now  therefore  why  tempt  ye  God,  to 
put  a yoke  upon  the  neck  of  the  disciples, 
which  neither  our  fathers  nor  we  were  able 
to  bear? 

11  But  we  believe  that  through  the  grace 
of  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ  we  shall  be  saved, 
even  as  they. 

12  t Then  all  the  multitude  kept  silence, 
and  gave  audience  to  Barnabas  and  Paul, 
declaring  what  miracles  and  wonders  God 
had  wrought  among  the  Gentiles  by  them. 

13  1 And  after  they  had  held  their  peace, 
James  answered,  saying.  Men  and  brethren, 
hearken  unto  me : 

14  Simeon  hath  declared  how  God  at  the 
first  did  visit  the  Gentiles,  to  take  out  of 
them  a people  for  his  name. 

15  And  to  this  agree  the  words  of  the 
prophets ; as  it  is  written, 

16  After  this  I will  return,  and  will  build 
again  the  tabernacle  of  David,  which  is  fall- 
en down ; and  I will  build  again  the  ruins 
thereof,  and  I will  set  it  up : 

17  That  the  residue  of  men  might  seek  after 
the  Lord,  and  all  the  Gentiles,  upon  whom 


converts  decided. 


THE  ACTS,  XVI.  Paul  and  Barnabas  separate. 


my  name  is  called,  saith  the  Lord,  who 
doeth  all  these  things. 

18  Known  unto  God  are  all  his  works  from 
the  beginning  of  the  world- 

19  Wherefore  my  sentence  is,  that  we 
trouble  not  them,  which  from  among  the 
Gentiles  are  turned  to  God : 

* 20  But  that  we  write  unto  them,  that  they 
abstain  from  pollutions  of  idols,  and  from 
fornication,  and  fr'om  things  strangled,  and 
from,  blood. 

21  For  Moses  of  old  time  hath  in  every  city 
them  that  preach  him,  being  read  in  the  syn- 
agogues every  sabbath  day. 

22  Then  pleased  it  the  apostles  and  eld- 
ers, with  the  whole  church,  to  send  chosen 
men  of  their  own  company  to  Antioch  with 
Paul  and  Barnabas;  namely,  Judas  sur- 
named  Barsabas,  and  Silas,  chief  men  among 
the  brethren : 

23  And  they  wrote  letters  by  them  after 
this  manner;  The  apostles  and  elders  and 
brethren  send  greeting  unto  the  brethren 
which  are  of  the  Gentiles  in  Antioch  and 
Syria  and  Cilicia: 

24  Forasmuch  as  we  have  heard,  that  cer- 
tain which  went  out  from  us  have  troubled 
you  with  words,  subverting  your  souls,  say- 
ing, Ye  must  be  circumcised,  and  keep  the 
law ; to  whom  we  gave  no  such  command- 


ment: 

25  It  seemed  good  unto  us,  being  assem- 
bled with  one  accord,  to  send  chosen  men 
unto  you  with  our  beloved  Barnabas  and 
Paul, 

26  Men  that  have  hazarded  their  lives  for 
the  name  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

27  We  have  sent  therefore  Judas  and  Silas, 
who  shall  also  tell  you  the  same  things  by 


mouth. 

28  For  it  seemed  good  to  the  Holy  Ghost, 
and  to  us,  to  lay  upon  you  no  greater  bur- 
den than  these  necessary  things ; 

29  That  ye  abstain  from  meats  offered  to 
idols,  and  from  blood,  and  from  things  stran- 
gled, and  from  fornication : from  which  if 
ye  keep  yourselves,  ye  shall  do  well.  Fare 
ye  Avell. 

30  So  when  they  were  dismissed,  they  came 
to  Antioch:  and  when  they  had  gathered 
the  multitude  together,  they  delivered  the 
epistle : 

31  Which  when  they  had  read,  they  rejoiced 
for  the  consolation. 

32  And  Judas  and  Silas,  being  prophets  also 
themselves,  exhorted  the  brethren  with 
many  words,  and  confirmed  them. 

33  And  after  they  had  tarried  there  a space, 
they  were  let  go  in  peace  from  the  brethren 
unto  the  apostles. 

34  Notwithstanding  it  pleased  Silas  to  abide 


tlior©  still* 

35  Paul  also  and  Barnabas  continued  in  An- 
tioch, teaching  and  preaching  the  word  of 
the  Lord,  with  many  others  also. 

36  t And  some  days  after,  Paul  said  unto 
Barnabas,  Let  us  go  again  and  visit  our 
lirethren  in  every  city  where  we  have 
preached  the  word  of  the  Lord,  and  see  how 
they  do. 

37  And  Barnabas  determined  to  take  with 
them  John,  whose  surname  was  Mark. 

38  But  Paul  thought  not  good  to  take  him 

with  theilag  wh®  departed  from  them  from 


Paraphylia,  and  went  not  with  them  to  the 
work. 

39  And  the  contention  was  so  sharp  between 
them,  that  they  deT)arted  asunder  one  from 
the  other : and  so  Barnabas  took  Mark,  and 
sailed  unto  Cyprus; 

40  And  Paul  chose  Silas,  and  departed,  be- 
ing recommended  by  the  brethren  unto 
the  grace  of  God. 

41  And  he  went  through  Syria  and  Cilicia, 
confirming  the  churches. 

CHAPTER  XVI. 

Paul  circumciseth  Timothy,  dec. 

Then  came  he  to  Derbe  and  Lystra : and, 
behold,  a certain  disciple  was  there, 
named  Timotheus,  the  son  of  a certain  wo- 
man, which  was  a Jewess,  and  believed ; 
but  his  father  was  a Greek : 

2 Which  was  well  reported  of  by  the  breth- 
ren that  were  at  Lystra  and  Iconiuni. 

3 Him  would  Paul  have  to  go  forth  with 
him  ; and  took  and  circumcised  him  because 
of  the  Jews  which  were  in  those  quarters  : 
for  they  knew  all  that  his  father  was  a Greek. 
4 And  as  they  went  through  the  cities, 
they  delivered  them  the  decrees  for  to  keep, 
that  were  ordained  of  the  apostles  and  eld- 
ers which  were  at  Jerusalem. 

5  And  so  were  the  churches  established  in 
the  faith,  and  increased  in  number  daily. 

6  Now  when  they  had  gone  throughout 
Phrygia  and  the  region  of  Galatia,  and  were 
forbidden  of  the  Holy  Ghost  to  preach  the 
word  in  Asia, 

7  After  they  were  come  to  Mysia,  they  as- 
sayed to  go  into  Bithynia  : but  the  Spirit 
suffered  them  not. 

8  And  they  passing  by  Mysia  came  down  to 
Troas.  , . , 

9  And  a vision  appeared  to  Paul  m the 
night ; There  stood  a man  of  Macedonia,  and 
prayed  him,  saying.  Come  over  into  Mace- 
donia, and  help  us. 

10  And  after  he  had  seen  the  vision,  imme- 
diately we  endeavoured  to  go  into  Macedo- 
nia, assuredly  gathering  that  the  Lord  had 
called  us  for  to  preach  the  gospel  unto  them. 
11  Therefore  loosing  from  Troas,  we  came 
with  a straight  course  to  Samothracia,  and 
the  next  day  to  Neapolis; 

12  And  from  thence  to  Philippi,  which  is 
the  chief  city  of  that  part  of  Macedonia,  and 
a colony : and  we  were  in  that  citj^  abiding 
certain  days. 

13  And  on  the  sabbath  we  went  out  of  the 
city  by  a river  side,  where  praj^er  was  wont 
to  be  made ; and  we  sat  down,  and  spake 
unto  the  women  which  resorted  thither. 

14 1 And  a certain  woman  named  Lydia,  a 
seller  of  purple,  of  the  city  of  Thyatira, 
which  worshipped  God,  heard  us : whose 
heart  the  Lord  opened,  that  she  attended 
unto  the  things  which  were  spoken  of  Paul. 
15  And  when  she  was  baptized,  and  her 
household,  she  besought  us,  saying.  If  ye 
have  judged  me  to  be  faithful  to  the  Lord, 
come  into  my  house,  and  abide  there.  And 
she  constrained  us. 

16  1 And  it  came  to  pass,  as  we  went  to 
prayer,  a certain  damsel  possessed  with  a 
spirit  of  divination  met  us,  which  brought 
her  masters  much  gain  by  sootbeaying : 

17  The  saJOQ©  followed  Paul  and  us*  and  cried, 

m 


Paul  and  Silas  imprisoned,  THE  ACTS,  X VH.  Paul  preacheth  in  Berea, 


sayinff,  These  men  are  the  servants  of  the 
most  nig-h  God,  which  shew  unto  us  the  way 
of  salvation. 

18  And  this  did  she  many  days.  But  Paul, 
being  grieved,  turned  and  said  to  the  spirit, 
1 command  thee  in  the  name  of  Jesus  Christ 
to  come  out  of  her.  And  he  came  out  the 
same  hour. 

19  If  And  when  her  masters  saw  that  the 
hope  of  their  gains  was  gone,  they  caught 
Paul  and  Silas,  and  drew  them  into  the 
marketplace  unto  the  rulers, 

20  And  brought  them  to  the  magistrates, 
saying.  These  men,  being  Jews,  do  exceed- 
ingly trouble  our  city, 

21  And  teach  customs,  which  are  not  law- 
ful for  us  to  receive,  neither  to  observe, 
being  Romans. 

22  And  the  multitude  rose  up  together 
against  them ; and  the  magistrates  rent  off 
their  clothes,  and  commanded  to  beat  them, 

23  And  when  they  had  laid  many  stripes 
upon  them,  they  cast  them  into  prison,  charg- 
ing the  jailer  to  keep  them  safely : 

24  Who,  having  received  such  a charge, 
thrust  them  into  the  inner  prison,  and  made 
their  feet  fast  in  the  stocks. 

25  ^ And  at  midnight  Paul  and  Silas  prayed, 
and  sang  praises  unto  God ; and  the  prison- 
ers heard  them. 

26  And  suddenly  there  was  a great  earth- 
quake, so  that  the  foundations  of  the  prison 
were  shaken : and  immediately  all  the  doors 
were  opened,  and  every  one’s  bands  were 
loosed. 

27  And  the  keeper  of  the  prison  awaking 
out  of  his  sleep,  and  seeing  the  prison  doors 
open,  he  drew  out  his  sword,  and  would  have 
killed  himself,  supposing  that  the  prisoners 
had  been  fled. 

28  But  Paul  cried  with  a loud  voice,  saying. 
Do  thyself  no  harm ; for  we  are  all  here. 

29  Then  he  called  for  a light,  and  sprang  in, 
and  came  trembling,  and  fell  down  before 
Paul  and  Silas, 

30  And  brought  them  out,  and  said.  Sirs, 
what  must  I do  to  be  saved? 

81  And  they  said.  Believe  on  the  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  and  thou  shalt  be  saved,  and  thy 
house. 

32  And  they  spake  unto  him  the  word  of 
the  Lord,  and  to  all  that  were  in  his  house, 
as  And  he  took  them  the  same  hour  of  the 
night,  and  washed  their  stripes;  and  was 
baptized,  he  and  all  his,  straightway. 

34  And  when  he  had  brought  them  into  his 
house,  he  set  meat  before  them,  and  re- 
joiced, believing  in  God  with  all  his  house. 
a5  And  when  it  was  day,  the  magistrates 
sent  the  serjeants,  saying.  Let  those  men  go. 

36  And  the  keeper  of  the  prison  told  this 
saying  to  Paul,  The  magistrates  have  sent  to 

et  you  go : now  therefore  depart,  and  go  in 
peace. 

37  But  Paul  said  unto  them.  They  have  beat- 
'^  n us  openly  uncondemned,  being  Romans, 
and  have  cast  us  into  prison ; and  now  do 
they  thrust  us  out  privily?  nay  verily;  but 
let  them  come  themselves  and  fetch  us 
out. 

38  And  the  serjeants  told  these  words  unto 
the  magistrates:  and  they  feared,  when 
they  heard  that  they  were  Romans, 

2d  And  they  cam©  and  besought  them,,  and 


brought  them  out,  and  desired  them  to  de- 
part out  of  the  city. 

40  And  they  went  out  of  the  prison,  and  en- 
tered into  the  house  of  Lydia:  and  when 
they  had  seen  the  brethren,  they  comforted 
them,  and  departed. 

CHAPTER  XVII. 

Paul  preacheth  at  Thessalonica. 

NOW  when  they  had  passed  through  Am- 
phipolis  and  Apollonia,  they  came  to 
Thessalonica,  where  was  a synagogue  of  the 
Jews; 

2  And  Paul,  as  his  manner  was,  went  in 
unto  them,  and  three  sabbath  days  reasoned 
with  them  out  of  the  Scriptures, 

3  Opening  and  alleging,  that  Christ  must 
needs  have  suffered,  and  risen  again  from 
the  dead;  and  that  this  Jesus,  whom  I 
preach  unto  you,  is  Christ. 

4  And  some  of  them  believed,  and  consort- 
ed with  Paul  and  Silas ; and  of  the  devout 
Greeks  a great  multitude,  and  of  the  chief 
women  not  a few. 

5  1 But  the  Jews  which  believed  not,  moved 
with  envy,  took  unto  them  certain  lewd  fel- 
lows of  the  baser  sort,  and  gathered  a com- 
pany, and  set  all  the  city  on  an  uproar,  and 
assaulted  the  house  of  Jason,  and  sought  to 
bring  them  out  to  the  people. 

6  And  when  they  found  them  not,  they 
drew  Jason  and  certain  brethren  unto  the 
rulers  of  the  city,  crying.  These  that  have 
turned  the  world  upside  down  are  come 
hither  also; 

7  Whom  Jason  hath  received:  and  these 
all  do  contrary  to  the  decrees  of  Cesar,  say- 
ing that  there  is  another  king,  one  Jesus. 

8  And  they  troubled  the  people  and  the  rul- 
ers of  the  city,  when  they  heard  these  things. 
9 And  when  they  had  taken  security  of  Ja- 
son, and  of  the  others,  they  let  them  go. 

10  1 And  the  brethren  immediately  sent 
away  Paul  and  Silas  by  night  unto  Berea : 
who  coming  thither  went  into  the  synagogue 
of  the  Jews. 

11  These  were  more  noble  than  those  in 
Thessalonica,  in  that  they  received  the  word 
with  all  readiness  of  mind,  and  searched  the 
Scriptures  daily,  whether  those  things  were 
so. 

12  Therefore  many  of  them  believed ; also 
of  honourable  women  which  were  Greeks, 
and  of  men,  not  a few. 

13  But  when  the  Jews  of  Thessalonica  had 
knowledge  that  the  word  of  God  was  preach- 
ed of  Paul  at  Berea,  they  came  thither  also, 
and  stirred  up  the  people. 

14  And  then  immediately  the  brethren  sent 
away  Paul  to  go  as  it  were  to  the  sea:  but 
Silas  and  Timotheus  abode  there  still. 

15  And  they  that  conducted  Paul  brought 
him  unto  Athens : and  receiving  a command- 
ment unto  Silas  and  Timotheus  for  to  come 
to  him  with  all  speed,  they  departed. 

16  t Now  while  Paul  waited  for  them  at 
Athens,  his  spirit  was  stirred  in  him,  when 
he  saw  the  city  wholly  given  to  idolatry. 

17  Therefore  disputed  he  in  the  synagogue 
with  the  Jews,  and  with  the  devout  persons, 
and  in  the  market  daily  with  them  that  met 
with  him. 

18  Then  certain  philosophers  of  the  Epicu- 

and  of  th©  BtoioSj  ©jKoonnterOd  him, 


He  disputeth  at  Athens, 


THE  ACTS,  XVIII 


Paul  preacheth  at  Corinth, 


And  some  said.  What  will  this  babbler  say  ? 
other  some.  He  seemeth  to  be  a setter  forth 
of  strange  gods : because  he  preached  unto 
them  Jesus,  and  the  resurrection. 

19  And  they  took  him,  and  brought  him 
unto  Areopagus,  saying,  May  we  know  what 
this  new  doctrine,  whereof  thou  speakest,  is  ? 
30  For  thou  bringest  certain  strange  things 
to  our  ears : we  would  know  therefore  what 
these  things  mean.  , , 

21  (For  all  the  Athenians,  and  strangers 
which  were  there,  spent  their  time  in  noth- 
ing else,  but  either  to  tell  or  to  hear  some 
new  thing.) 

23  ^ Then  Paul  stood  in  the  midst  of  Mars 
hill,  and  said.  Ye  men  of  Athens,  I perceive 
that  in  all  things  ye  are  too  superstitious. 

23  For  as  I passed  by,  and  beheld  your  de- 

votions, I found  an  altar  with  this  inscrip- 
tion, TO  THE  UNKNOWN  GOD.  Whom 
therefore  ye  ignorantly  worship,  him  de- 
clare I unto  you.  „ . 

24  God  that  made  the  world  and  all  things 

therein,  seeing  that  he  is  Lord  of  heaven  and 
earth,  dwelleth  not  in  temples  made  with 
hands;  , . _ 

25  Neither  is  worshipped  with  men’s  hands, 
as  though  he  needed  any  thing,  seeing  he 
giveth  to  all  life,  and  breath,  and  all  things ; 

26  And  hath  made  of  one  blood  all  nations 
of  men  for  to  dwell  on  all  the  face  of  the 
earth,  and  hath  determined  the  times  before 
appointed,  and  the  bounds  of  their  habita- 

37  That  they  should  seek  the  Lord,  if  hap- 
ly they  mignt  feel  after  him,  and  find  him, 
though  he  be  not  far  from  every  one  of  us ; 
28  For  in  him  we  live,  and  move,  and  have 
our  being ; as  certain  also  of  your  own  poets 
have  said,  For  we  are  also  his  offspring. 

39  Forasmuch  then  as  we  are  the  offspring 
of  God,  we  ought  not  to  think  that  the  God- 
head is  like  unto  gold,  or  silver,  or  stone, 
graven  by  art  and  man’s  device. 

30  And  the  times  of  this  ignorance  God 

winked  at;  biit  now  commandeth  all  men 
every  where  to  repent;  , 

31  Because  he  hath  appointed  a day,  in  the 

which  he  will  judge  the  world  in  righteous- 
ness by  that  man  whom  he  hath  ordained ; 
whereof  he  hath  given  assurance  unto  all 
men,  in  that  he  hath  raised  him  from  the 
dead.  , „ 

33 1 And  when  they  heard  of  the  resurrec- 
tion of  the  dead,  some  mocked : and  others 
said,  We  will  hear  thee  again  of  this  matter, 

33  So  Paul  departed  from  among  them. 

34  Howbeit  certain  men  clave  unto  him, 
and  believed : among  the  which  was  Dio- 
nysius the  Areopagite,  and  a woman  nam 
ed  Damaris,  and  others  with  them. 


CHAPTER  XYIII. 

Paul  accused  before  Gallio. 

AFTER  these  things  Paul  departed  from 
J\  Athens,  and  came  to  Corinth; 

2 And  found  a certain  Jew  named  Aquila, 
born  in  Pont  us,  lately  come  from  Italy,  with 
his  wife  Priscilla,  (because  that  Claudius 
had  commanded  all  Jews  to  depart  from 
Rome,)  and  came  unto  them. 

3 And  because  he  was  of  the  same  craft,  he 

+ViQTr,  onrl  wrono-Vit*  bv 


4 And  he  reasoned  in  the  synagogue  eve^ 

sabbath,  and  persuaded  the  Jews  and  the 
Greeks.  , 

5 And  when  Silas  and  Timotheus  were 

come  from  Macedonia,  Paul  was  pressed  in 
the  spirit,  and  testified  to  the  Jews  that  Je- 
sus was  Christ.  , , , 

6 And  when  they  opposed  themselves,  and 
blasphemed,  he  shook  his  raiment,  and  said 
unto  them.  Your  blood  be  upon  your  own 
heads ; I am  clean : from  henceforth  I will 
go  unto  the  Gentiles. 

7 1 And  he  departed  thence,  and  entered 
into  a certain  man's  house,  named  Justus, 
one  that  worshipped  God,  whose  house 
joined  hard  to  the  synagogue. 

8 And  Crispus,  the  chief  ruler  of  the  syna- 
gogue, believed  on  the  Lord  with  all  his 
house;  and  many  of  the  Corinthians  hear- 
ing believed,  and  were  baptized. 

9 Then  spake  the  Lord  to  Paul  in  the  night 

by  a vision.  Be  not  afraid,  but  speak,  and 
hold  not  thy  peace;  , ,,  x 

10  For  I am  with  thee,  and  no  man  shall  set 

on  thee  to  hurt  thee;  for  I have  much  peo- 
ple in  this  city.  ^ . 

11  And  he  continued  there  a year  ana  six 
months,  teaching  the  word  of  God  among 
them. 

13  t And  when  Gallio  was  the  deputy  of 
Achaia,  the  Jews  made  insurrection  with 
one  accord  against  Paul,  and  brought  him  to 
the  judgment  seat, 

13  Saying,  This  fellow  persuadeth  men  to 
worship  God  contrary  to  the  law. 

14  And  when  Paul  was  now  about  to  open 

his  mouth,  Gallio  said  unto  the  Jews,  If  it 
were  a matter  of  wrong  or  wicked  lewdness, 
O ye  Jews,  reason  would  that  I should  bear 
with  you ; . ^ ^ 

15  But  if  it  be  a question  of  words  and 
names,  and  of  your  law,  look  ye  to  it;  for  I 
will  be  no  judge  of  such  matters, 

16  And  he  drave  them  from  the  judgment 

^17  Then  all  the  Greeks  took  Sosthenes,  the 
chief  ruler  of  the  synagogue,  and  beat  him 
before  the  judgment  seat.  And  Gallio  cared 
for  none  of  those  things.  . , . 

18  If  And  Paul  after  this  tarried  there  yet  a 
good  while,  and  then  took  his  leave  of  the 
brethren,  and  sailed  thence  into  Syria,  and 
with  him  Priscilla  and  Aquila ; having  shorn 
his  head  in  Cenchrea:  for  he  had  a vow. 

19  And  he  came  to  Ephesus,  and  left  them 
there ; but  he  himself  entered  into  the  syna- 
gogue, and  reasoned  with  the  J ews. 

20  When  they  desired  him  to  tarry  longer 
time  with  them,  he  consented  not ; 

31  But  bade  them  farewell,  saying,  I must 
by  all  means  keep  this  feast  that  cometh  in 
Jerusalem ; but  I will  return  again  unto  you, 
if  God  will.  And  he  sailed  from  Ephesus. 

22  And  when  he  had  landed  at  Cesarea,  and 
gone  up,  and  saluted  the  church,  he  went 
down  to  Antioch. 

23  And  after  he  had  spent  some  time  there, 
he  departed,  and  went  over  all  the  county 
of  Galatia  and  Phrygia  in  order,  strength- 
ening all  the  disciples. 

24  *if  And  a certain  Jew  named  Apollos, 
born  at  Alexandria,  an  eloquent  man,  and 

o Yxi-i  1 />oivio  T^VrkViAaiifi 


^ Anri  bpoause  he  was  of  the  same  craft,  he  born  at  iuexanana,  nu  eiuqucub 
abode  with  tLm,  and  wrought : (for^  by  j mighty  in  the  Scriptures,  ? t?. 
their  occupation  they  were  tentmakers.)  | 35  This  man  was  ms^ructed  in  th©  way  oi 


JPttui  pTikzciiszli  (it  MpMc&UiSo  THE  ACTS,  XIX«  uprociir  {ig<iifist  hiM, 


the  Lord ; and  being*  fervent  in  the  spirit,  he 
spake  and  taught  diligently  the  things  of  the 
Lord,  knowing  only  the  baptism  of  John. 

26  And  he  began  to  speak  boldly  in  the 
synagogue : whom  when  Aquila  and  Pris- 
cilla had  heard,  they  took  him  unto  them, 
and  expounded  unto  him  the  way  of  God 
more  perfectly. 

27  And  when  he  was  disposed  to  pass  into 
Achaia,  the  brethren  wrote,  exhorting  the 
disciples  to  receive  him : who,  when  he  was 
come,  helped  them  much  which  had  believ- 
ed through  grace : 

28  For  he  mightily  convinced  the  Jews,  and 
that  publicly,  shewing  by  the  Scriptures  that 
Jesus  was  Christ. 

CHAPTER  XIX. 

The  Holy  Ghost  given^  <&c. 

AND  it  came  to  pass,  that,  while  Apol- 
AV  los  was  at  Corinth,  Paul  having  passed 
through  the  upper  coasts  came  to  Ephesus  ; 
and  finding  certain  disciples, 

2 He  said  unto  them.  Have  ye  received  the 
Holy  Ghost  since  ye  believed?  And  they 
said  unto  him.  We  haA^e  not  so  much  as 
heard  whether  there  be  any  Holy  Ghost. 

3 And  he  said  unto  them,  Unto  what  then 
were  ye  baptized?  And  they  said,  Unto 
John’s  baptism. 

4 Then  said  Paul,  John  verily  baptized  with 
the  baptism  of  repentance,  saying  unto  the 
people,  that  they  should  believe  on  him 
which  should  come  after  him,  that  is,  on 
Christ  Jesus. 

5 When  they  heard  this,  they  were  baptized 
in  the  name  of  the  Lord  Jesus. 

6 And  when  Paul  had  laid  his  hands  upon 
them,  the  Holy  Ghost  came  on  them ; and 
they  spake  with  tongues,  and  prophesied. 

7 And  all  the  men  were  about  twelve. 

8 And  he  went  into  the  synagogue,  and 
spake  boldly  for  the  space  of  three  months, 
disputing  and  persuading  the  things  con- 
cerning the  kingdom  of  God. 

9 But  when  divers  were  hardened,  and  be- 
lieved not,  but  spake  evil  of  that  way  before 
the  multitude,  he  departed  from  them,  and 
separated  the  disciples,  disputing  daily  in 
the  school  of  one  Tyrannus. 

10  And  this  continued  by  the  space  of  two 
3’ears  ; so  that  all  they  which  dwelt  in  Asia 
heard  the  Avord  of  the  Lord  Jesus,  both  Jews 
and  Greeks. 

11  And  God  Avrought  special  miracles  by 
the  hands  of  Paul : 

12  So  that  from  his  body  were  brought  un- 
to the  sick  handkerchiefs  or  aprons,  and  the 
diseases  departed  from  them,  and  the  evil 
spirits  went  out  of  them. 

13  1 Then  certain  of  the  A^agabond  Jews, 
exorcists,  took  upon  them  to  call  over  them 
which  had  evil  spirits  the  name  of  the  Lord 
J esus,  saying.  We  adjure  you  by  Jesus  whom 
Paul  preacheth. 

14  And  there  were  seven  sons  of  one  Sceva, 
a J ew,  and  chief  of  the  priests,  which  did  so. 

15  And  the  evil  spirit  answered  and  said, 
Jesus  I know,  and  Paul  I know ; but  who 
are  ye? 

16  And  the  man  in  whom  the  evil  spirit  was 
leaped  on  them,  and  overcame  them,  and 
prevailed  against  them,  so  that  they  fled  out 
®f  that  house  naked  and  woundedo 

m 


17  And  this  was  known  to  all  the  Jews  and 
Greeks  also  dwelling  at  Ephesus ; and  fear 
fell  on  them  all,  and  the  name  of  the  Lord 
Jesus  was  magnified. 

18  And  many  that  believed  came,  and  con- 
fessed, and  shewed  their  deeds. 

19  Many  of  them  also  Avhich  used  curious 
arts  brought  their  books  together,  and 
burned  them  before  all  men:  and  they 
counted  the  price  of  them,  and  found  it 
fifty  thousand  pieces  of  silver. 

20  So  mightily  grew  the  word  of  God  and 
prevailed. 

21  t After  these  things  were  ended,  Paul 
purposed  in  the  spirit,  when  he  had  passed 
through  Macedonia  and  Achaia,  to  go  to 
Jerusalem,  saying.  After  I have  been  there, 
I must  also  see  Rome. 

22  So  he  sent  into  Macedonia  two  of  them 
that  ministered  unto  him,  Timotheus  and 
Erastus ; but  he  himself  stayed  in  Asia  for 
a season. 

23  And  the  same  time  there  arose  no  small 
stir  about  that  way. 

24  For  a certain  man  named  Demetrius,  a 
silversmith,  which  made  silver  shrines  for 
Diana,  brought  no  small  gain  unto  the 
craftsmen ; 

25  Whom  he  called  together  with  the  work- 
men of  like  occupation,  and  said.  Sirs,  ye 
know  that  by  this  craft  we  have  our  wealth. 

26  Moreover  ye  see  and  hear,  that  not  alone 
at  Ephesus,  but  almost  throughout  all  Asia, 
this  Paul  hath  persuaded  and  turned  away 
much  people,  saying  that  they  be  no  gods, 
which  are  made  with  hands : 

27  So  that  not  only  this  our  craft  is  in  dan- 
ger to  be  set  at  nought;  but  also  that  the 
temple  of  the  great  goddess  Diana  should  be 
despised,  and  her  magnificence  should  be 
destroyed,  whom  all  Asia  and  the  world 
worshippeth. 

28  And  when  they  heard  these  sayings,  they 
were  full  of  wrath,  and  cried  out,  saying. 
Great  is  Diana  of  the  Ephesians. 

29  And  the  Avhole  city  was  filled  with  con- 
fusion : and  having  caught  Gaius  and  Aris- 
tarchus, men  of  Macedonia,  Paul’s  compan- 
ions in  travel,  they  rushed  with  one  accord 
into  the  theatre. 

30  And  when  Paul  would  have  entered  in 
unto  the  people,  the  disciples  suffered  him 
not. 

31  And  certain  of  the  chief  of  Asia,  which 
were  his  friends,  sent  unto  him,  desiring 
him  that  he  Avould  not  adventure  himself 
into  the  theatre. 

32  Some  therefore  cried  one  thing,  and 
some  another:  for  the  assembly  was  con- 
fused ; and  the  more  part  knew  not  where- 
fore they  were  come  together. 

33  And  they  drew  Alexander  out  of  the 
multitude,  the  Jews  putting  him  forward. 
And  Alexander  beckoned  with  the  hand, 
and  would  have  made  his  defence  unto  the 
people. 

34  But  when  they  knew  that  he  was  a Jew, 
all  with  one  voice  about  the  space  of  two 
hours  cried  out.  Great  is  Diana  of  the 
Ephesians. 

^ And  when  the  townclerk  had  appeased 
the  people,  he  said.  Ye  men  of  Ephesus, 
what  man  is  there  that  knoweth  not  how 

that  the  city  of  the  Ephesians  m a worship- 


Butychus  raised  to  life,.  THE  ACTS,  XX.  PauVs  charge  to  the  eMers. 


per  of  the  j?Teat  goddess  Diana,  and  of  the 
imam  which  fell  down  from  Jupiter? 

36  Seeing  then  that  these  things  cannot  be 
spoken  against,  ye  ought  to  be  quiet,  and  to 
do  nothing  rashly. 

37  For  ye  have  brought  hither  these  men, 
which  are  neither  robbers  of  churches,  nor 
yet  blasphemers  of  your  goddess. 

38  Wherefore  if  Demetrius,  and  the  crafts- 
men which  are  with  him,  have  a matter 
against  any  man,  the  law  is  open,  and  there 
are  deputies : let  them  implead  one  another. 

39  But  if  ye  inquire  any  thing  concerning 
other  matters,  it  shall  be  determined  in  a 
lawful  assembly. 

40  For  we  are  in  danger  to  be  called  in 
question  for  this  day’s  uproar,  there  being 
no  cause  whereby  we  may  give  an  account 
of  this  concourse. 

41  And  when  he  had  thus  spoken,  he  dis- 
missed the  assembly. 

CHAPTER  XX. 

Paul  goeth  to  Macedonia^  Ac. 

AND  after  the  uproar  was  ceased,  Paul 
called  unto  him  the  disciples,  and  em- 
braced them,  and  departed  for  to  go  into 
Macedonia. 

3  And  when  he  had  gone  over  those  parts, 
and  had  given  them  much  exhortation,  he 
came  into  Greece, 

3 And  there  abode  three  months.  And 
when  the  Jews  laid  wait  for  him,  as  he  was 
about  to  sail  into  Syria,  he  purposed  to 
return  through  Macedonia. 

4 And  there  accompanied  him  into  Asia 
Sopater  of  Berea;  and  of  the  Thessalqnians, 
Aristarchus  and  Seoundus;  and  Gains  of 
Derbe,  and  Timotheus ; and  of  Asia,  Tych- 
icus  and  Trophimus. 

5 These  going  before  tarried  for  us  at  Troas. 

6 And  we  sailed  away  from  Philippi  after 
the  days  of  unleavened  bread,  and  came 
unto  them  to  Troas  in  five  days ; where  we 
abode  seven  days. 

7 And  upon  the  first  day  of  the  week,  when 
the  disciples  came  together  to  break  bread, 
Paul  preached  unto  them,  ready  to  depart 
on  the  morrow;  and  continued  his  speech 
until  midnight. 

8 And  there  were  many  lights  in  the  upper 
chamber,  where  they  were  gathered  to- 
gether. 

9 And  there  sat  in  a window  a certain 
young  man  named  Eutychus,  being  fallen 
into  a deep  sleep:  and  as  Paul  was  long 
preaching,  he  sunk  down  with  sleep,  and 
fell  down  from  the  third  loft,  and  was  taken 
up  dead. 

10  And  Paul  went  down,  and  fell  on  him, 
and  embracing  him  said.  Trouble  not  your- 
selves ; for  his  life  is  in  him. 

11  When  he  therefore  was  come  up  again, 
and  had  broken  bread,  and  eaten,  and  talked 
a long  while,  even  till  break  of  day,  so  he 
departed. 

13  And  they  brought  the  young  man  alive, 
and  were  not  a little  comforted. 

13 1 And  we  went  before  to  ship,  and  sailed 
unto  Assos,  there  intending  to  take  in  Paul : 
for  so  had  he  appointed,  minding  himself  to 
go  afoot. 

14  And  when  foe  met  with  us  at  Assos,  we 
took  him  Mr  and  ©ame  to  MitylenCo 


15  And  we  sailed  thence,  and  came  the  next 
day  over  against  Chios;  and  the  next  day 
we  arrived  at  Samos,  and  tarried  at  Trogyl- 
lium;  and  the  next  day  we  came  to  Miletus. 

16  For  Paul  had  determined  to  sail  by  Ephe- 

sus, because  he  would  not  spend  the  time  in 
Asia : for  he  hasted,  if  it  were  possible  for 
him,  to  be  at  Jerusalem  the  day  of  Pente- 
cost. _ , 

17  t And  from  Miletus  he  sent  to  Ephesus, 
and  called  the  elders  of  the  church. 

18  And  when  they  were  come  to  him,  he 
said  unto  them.  Ye  know,  from  the  first  day 
that  I came  into  Asia,  after  what  manner  I 
have  been  with  you  at  all  seasons, 

19  Serving  the  Lord  with  all  humility  of 
mind,  and  with  many  tears,  and  tempta- 
tions, which  befell  me  by  the  lying  in  wait 
of  the  Jews: 

30  And  how  I kept  back  nothing  that  was 
profitable  unto  you,  but  have  shewed  you, 
and  have  taught  you  publicly,  and  from 
house  to  house, 

31  Testifying  both  to  the  Jews,  and  also  to 
the  Greeks,  repentance  toward  God,  and 
faith  toward  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

33  And  now,  behold,  I go  bound  in  the  spirit 
unto  Jerusalem,  not  knowing  the  things  that 
shall  befall  me  there : 

33  Save  that  the  Holy  Ghost  witnesseth  in 
every  city,  saying  that  bonds  and  afflictions 
abide  me. 

34  But  none  of  these  things  move  me,  nei- 
ther count  I my  life  dear  unto  myself,  so 
that  I might  finish  my  course  with  joy,  and 
the  ministry,  which  I have  received  of  the 
Lord  Jesus,  to  testify  the  gospel  of  the  grace 
of  God. 

35  And  now,  behold,  I know  that  ye  all, 
among  whom  I have  gone  preaching  the 
kingdom  of  God,  shall  see  my  face  no  more. 

36  Wherefore  I take  you  to  record  this  day, 
that  I am  pure  from  the  blood  of  all  men, 

37  For  I have  not  shunned  to  declare  unto 
you  all  the  counsel  of  God. 

38  t Take  heed  therefore  unto  yourselves, 
and  to  all  the  fiock,  over  the  which  the  Holy 
Ghost  hath  made  you  overseers,  to  feed  the 
church  of  God,  which  he  hath  purchased 
with  his  own  blood. 

39  For  I know  this,  that  after  my  depart- 
ing shall  grievous  wolves  enter  in  among 
you,  not  sparing  the  flock. 

30  Also  of  your  own  selves  shall  men  arise, 
speaking  perverse  things,  to  draw  away  dis- 
ciples after  them. 

31  Therefore  watch,  and  remember,  that  by 
the  space  of  three  years  I ceased  not  to  warn 
every  one  night  and  day  with  tears. 

33  And  now,  brethren,  I commend  you  to 
God,  and  to  the  word  of  his  grace,  which  is 
able  to  build  you  up,  and  to  give  you 
an  inheritance  among  all  them  which  are 
sanctified. 

33  I have  coveted  no  man’s  silver,  or  gold, 
or  apparel. 

34  Yea,  ye  yourselves  know,  that  these 
hands  have  ministered  unto  my  necessities, 
and  to  them  that  were  with  me. 

35  I have  shewed  you  all  things,  how  that  so 
labouring  ye  ought  to  support  the  weak,  and 
to  remember  the  words  of  the  Lord  Jesus, 
how  he  said.  It  is  more  blessed  to  give  than 
to  re©©iv©o 


7^ 


Paul  goeth  to  Jerusalem ^ THE  ACTS,  XXI,  He  is  odsaulted. 


36  If  And  when  he  had  thus  spoken,  he 
kneeled  down,  and  prayed  with  them  all. 

37  And  they  all  wept  sore,  and  fell  on  Paul’s 
neck,  and  kissed  him, 

38  Sorrowing-  most  of  all  for  the  words 
which  he  spake,  that  they  should  see  his 
face  no  more.  And  they  accompanied  him 
unto  the  ship. 

CHAPTER  XXL 
Paul  goeth  to  Jerusalem^  &c. 

AND  it  came  to  pass,  that  after  we  were 
gotten  from  them,  and  had  launched, 
we  came  with  a straight  course  unto  Coos, 
and  the  day  following  unto  Rhodes,  and 
from  thence  unto  Patara: 

And  finding  a ship  sailing  over  unto  Phe- 
nicia,  we  went  aboard,  and  set  forth. 

3 Now  when  we  had  discovered  Cyprus,  we 
left  it  on  the  left  hand,  and  sailed  into  Syria, 
and  landed  at  Tyre : for  there  the  ship  was 
to  unlade  her  burden. 

4 And  finding  disciples,  we  tarried  there 
seven  days:  who  said  to  Paul  through 
the  Spirit,  that  he  should  not  go  up  to 
Jerusalem. 

5 And  when  we  had  accomplished  those 
days,  we  departed  and  went  our  way ; and 
they  all  brought  us  on  our  way,  with  wives 
and  children,  till  we  were  out  of  the  city : 
and  we  kneeled  down  on  the  shore,  and 
prayed. 

6 And  when  we  had  taken  our  leave  one  of 
another,  we  took  ship ; and  they  returned 
home  again. 

7 And  when  we  had  finished  our  course 
from  Tyre,  we  came  to  Ptolemais,  and  salut- 
ed the  brethren,  and  abode  with  them  one 
day. 

8 And  the  next  day  we  that  were  of  Paul’s 
company  departed,  and  came  unto  Cesarea ; 
and  we  entered  into  the  house  of  Philip  the 
evangelist,  which  was  one  of  the  seven ; and 
abode  with  him. 

9 And  the  same  man  had  four  daughters, 
virgins,  which  did  prophesy. 

10  And  as  we  tarried  there  many  days,  there 
came  down  from  Judea  a certain  prophet, 
named  Agabus. 

11  And  when  he  was  come  unto  us,  he  took 
Paul’s  girdle,  and  bound  his  own  hands  and 
feet,  and  said.  Thus  saith  the  Holy  Ghost, 
So  shall  the  Jews  at  Jerusalem  bind  the  man 
that  owneth  this  girdle,  and  shall  deliver  him 
into  the  hands  of  the  Gentiles. 

12  And  when  we  heard  these  things,  both 
we,  and  they  of  that  place,  besought  him 
not  to  go  up  to  Jerusalem. 

13  Then  Paul  answered.  What  mean  ye  to 
weep  and  to  break  mine  heart?  for  I am 
ready  not  to  be  bound  only,  but  also  to  die 
at  Jerusalem  for  the  name  of  the  Lord 
Jesus. 

14  And  when  he  would  not  be  persuaded, 
we  ceased,  saying.  The  will  of  the  Lord  be 
done. 

15  And  after  those  days  we  took  up  our  car- 
riages, and  went  up  to  Jerusalem. 

16  There  went  with  us  also  certain  of  the 
disciples  of  Cesarea,  and  brought  with  them 
one  Mnason  of  Cyprus,  an  old  disciple,  with 
whom  we  should  lodge. 

17  And  when  we  were  come  to  Jerusalem, 
brethren  received  us  gladly. 


18  And  the  day  following  Paul  went  in  with 
us  unto  James;  and  all  the  elders  were 
present. 

19  And  when  he  had  saluted  them,  he  de- 
clared particularly  what  things  God  had 
wrought  among  the  Gentiles  by  his  ministry. 

20  And  when  they  heard  it,  they  glorified 
the  Lord,  and  said  unto  him.  Thou  seest, 
brother,  how  many  thousands  of  Jews  there 
are  which  believe ; and  they  are  all  zealous 
of  the  law ; 

21  And  they  are  informed  of  thee,  that  thou 
teachest  all  the  Jews  which  are  among  the 
Gentiles  to  forsake  Moses,  saying  that  they 
ought  not  to  circumcise  their  children,  nei- 
ther to  walk  after  the  customs. 

22  What  is  it  therefore?  the  multitude 
must  needs  come  together;  for  they  will 
hear  that  thou  art  come. 

23  Do  therefore  this  that  we  say  to  thee; 
We  have  four  men  which  have  a vow  on 
them ; 

24  Them  take,  and  purify  thyself  with  them, 
and  be  at  charges  with  them,  that  they  may 
shave  their  heads:  and  all  may  know  that 
those  things,  whereof  they  were  informed 
concerning  thee,  are  nothing ; but  that  thou 
thyself  also  walkest  orderly,  and  keepest 
the  law. 

25  As  touching  the  Gentiles  which  believe, 
we  have  written  and  concluded  that  they 
observe  no  such  thing,  save  only  that  they 
keep  themselves  from  things  offered  to  idols, 
and  from  blood,  and  from  strangled,  and 
from  fornication. 

26  Then  Paul  took  the  men,  and  the  next 
day  purifying  himself  with  them  entered 
into  the  temple,  to  signify  the  accomplish- 
ment of  the  days  of  purification,  until  that 
an  offering  should  be  offered  for  every  one 
of  them. 

27  And  when  the  seven  days  were  almost 
ended,  the  Jews  which  were  of  Asia,  when 
they  saw  him  in  the  temple,  stirred  up  all 
the  people,  and  laid  hands  on  him, 

28  Crying  out,  Men  of  Israel,  help : This  is 
the  man,  that  teacheth  all  men  every  where 
against  the  people,  and  the  law,  and  this 
place : and  further  brought  Greeks  also  into 
the  temple,  and  hath  polluted  this  holy  place. 

29  (For  they  had  seen  before  with  him  in 
the  city  Trophimus  an  Ephesian,  whom 
they  supposed  that  Paul  had  brought  into 
the  temple.) 

30  And  all  the  city  was  moved,  and  the  peo- 
ple ran  together ; and  they  took  Paul,  and 
drew  him  out  of  the  temple : and  forthwith 
the  doors  were  shut. 

31  And  as  they  went  about  to  kill  him,  ti- 
dings came  unto  the  chief  captain  of  the 
band,  that  all  Jerusalem  was  in  an  uproar : 

32  Who  immediately  took  soldiers  and  cen- 
turions, and  ran  down  unto  them : and  when 
they  saw  the  chief  captain  and  the  soldiers, 
they  left  beating  of  Paul. 

33  Then  the  chief  captain  came  near,  and 
took  him,  and  commanded  him  to  be  bound 
with  two  chains;  and  demanded  who  he 
was,  and  what  he  had  done. 

34  And  some  cri^d  one  thing,  some  anoth- 
er, among  the  multitude;  and  when  he 
could  not  know  the  certainty  for  the  tu- 
mult, he  commanded  him  to  be  carried  into 
th©  osstl©. 


THE  ACTS,  XXill, 


PayX’s  yuwangu^i 

35  And  when  he  came  upon  the  stairs,  so  it 
was,  that  he  was  borne  of  the  soldiers  for 
the  violence  of  the  people. 

36  For  the  multitude  of  the  people  followed 
after,  crying.  Away  with  hirn.  , 

37  And  as  Paul  was  to  be  led  into  the  cas- 
tle, he  said  unto  the  chief  captain,  May  i 
speak  unto  thee?  Who  said,  Canst  thou 

&  Art  not  thou  that  Egyptian,  which  be- 
fore these  days  madest  an  uproar,  and  led- 
dest  out  into  the  wilderness  four  thousand 
men  that  were  murderers  ? 

39  But  Paul  said,  T am  a man  whicU  am  a 
Jew  of  Tarsus,  a city  in  Cilicia,  a cit^en  ot 
no  mean  city : and,  I beseech  thee,  suffer  me 
to  speak  unto  the  people. 

40  And  when  he  had  given  him  hcens^ 
Paul  stood  on  the  stairs,  and  beckoned  with 
the  hand  unto  the  people.  And  when  there 
was  made  a great  silence,  he  spake  unto 
them  in  the  Hebrew  tongue,  saying, 

CHAPTER  XXII. 

Paul  declareth  Ms  conversion,  Ac. 

Men,  brethren,  and  fathers,  hear  ye  my 
defence  ivMcJi  I make  now  unto  you. 

3  (And  when  they  heard  that  he  spake  in 
the  Hebrew  tongue  to  them,  they  kept  the 
more  silence : and  he  saith,) 

3 I am  verily  a man  wMcli  am  a Jew,  born 
in  Tarsus,  a city  in  Cilicia,  yet  brought  up  m 
this  city  at  the  feet  of  Gamaliel,  and  taught 
according  to  the  perfect  manner  of  the  law 
of  the  fathers,  and  was  zealous  toward  God, 
as  ye  all  are  this  day.  ^ ^ 

4  And  I persecuted  this  way  unto  the  death, 
binding  and  delivering  into  prisons  both  men 
and  women.  , -j. 

5  As  also  the  high  priest  doth  bear  me  wit- 
ness, and  all  the  estate  of  the  eldep : f rom 
whom  also  I received  letters  unto  the  breth- 
ren, and  went  to  Damascus,  to  bring  them 
which  were  there  bound  unto  Jerusalem, 
for  to  be  punished. 

6  And  it  came  to  pass,  that,  as  I made  my 
iourney,  and  was  come  nigh  unto  Damas- 
cus about  noon,  suddenly  there  shone  from 
heaven  a great  light  round  about  me. 

7  And  I fell  unto  the  ground,  and  heard  a 
voice  saying  unto  me,  Saul,  Saul,  why  per- 
secutest  thou  me  ? t ^ o 

8  And  I answered.  Who  art  thou.  Lord? 
And  he  said  unto  me,  I am  Jesus  of  !Naza- 
reth,  whom  thou  persecutest.  , 

9  And  they  that  were  with  me  saw  indeed 
the  light,  and  were  afraid ; but  they  heard 
not  the  voice  of  him  that  spake  to  me. 

10  And  I said.  What  shall  I do.  Lord?  And 
the  Lord  said  unto  me.  Arise,  and  go  into 
Damascus;  and  there  it  shall  be  told  thee 
of  all  things  which  are  appointed  for  thee 

^11  ^nd  when  I could  not  see  for  the  glory 
of  that  light,  being  led  by  the  hand  of  them 
that  were  with  me,  I came  into  Damascus. 

13  And  one  Ananias,  a devout  man  accord- 
ing to  the  law,  having  a good  report  of  all 
the  Jews  which  dwelt  there, 

13  Came  unto  me,  and  stood,  and  said  umo 
me.  Brother  Saul,  receive  thy  sight.  And 
the  same  hour  I looked  up  upon  him.^ 

14  And  he  said.  The  God  off  our  fathers  n^h 

ohogen  the©®  that  thou  shouidest  know  his 


to  the  people  . 

will,  and  see  that  Just  One,  and  shouldest 
hear  the  voice  of  his  mouth. 

15  For  thou  shalt  be  his  witness  unto  all 
men  of  what  thou  hast  seen  and  heard. 

16  And  now  why  tarriest  thou?  arise,  and 
be  baptized,  and  wash  away  thy  sins,  call- 
ing on  the  name  of  the  Lord. 

17  And  it  came  to  pass,  that,  when  I was 
come  again  to  Jerusalem,  even  while  I 
prayed  in  the  temple,  I was  in  a trance ; 

18  And  saw  him  saying  unto  me.  Make 

haste,  and  get  thee  quickly  out  of  Jerusa- 
lem : for  they  will  not  receive  thy  testimo- 
ny concerning  me.  . x • 

19  And  I said.  Lord,  they  know  that  I im- 

prisoned and  beat  in  every  synagogue  them 
that  believed  on  thee : ^ ^ 

20  And  when  the  blood  of  thy  martyr  Ste- 
phen was  shed,  I also  was  standing  b>%  and 
consenting  unto  his  death,  and  kept  the  rai- 
ment of  them  that  slew  him. 

31  And  he  said  unto  me,  Depart:  for  I will 
send  thee  far  hence  unto  the  Gentiles. 

33  And  they  gave  him  audience  unto  this 
word,  and  then  lifted  up  their  voices,  and 
said,  Away  with  such  a /elloid  from  the 
earth:  for  it  is  not  fit  that  he  should  live. 

23  And  as  they  cried  out,  and  cast  off  their 
clothes,  and  threw  dust  into  the  air, 

24  The  chief  captain  commanded  him  to  be 
brought  into  the  castle,  and  bade  that  he 
should  be  examined  by  scourging ; that  he 
might  know  wherefore  they  cried  so  against 

^2?And  as  they  bound  him  with  thongs, 
Paul  said  unto  the  centurion  that  stood  by. 
Is  it  lawful  for  you  to  scourge  a man  that 
is  a Roman,  and  uncondemned  ? 

26  When  the  centurion  heard  that,  he  went 
and  told  the  chief  captain,  saying.  Take  heed 
what  thou  doest;  for  this  man  is  a Roman. 

37  Then  the  chief  captain  lame,  and  said 
unto  him.  Tell  me,  art  thou  a Roman?  He 
said,  Yea.  . ^ 

28  And  the  chief  captain  answered,  With  a 
great  sum  obtained  I this  freedom.  And 
Paul  said.  But  I was  free  born. 

39  Then  straightway  they  departed  from 
him  which  should  have  examined  him : and 
the  chief  captain  also  was  afraid,  after  he 
knew  that  he  was  a Roman,  and  because  he 
had  bound  him.  i/j  ^ 

30  On  the  morrow,  because  he  would  ha\  e 
known  the  certainty  wherefore  he  was  ac- 
cused of  the  Jews,  he  loosed  him  from  his 
bands,  and  commanded  the  chief  priests  and 
all  their  council  to  appear,  and  brought  Paul 
down,  and  set  him  before  them. 

CHAPTER  XXIII. 

Paul  pleadeth  his  cause. 

AND  Paul,  earnestly  beholding  the  council, 
said.  Men  and  brethren,  I have  lived  in 
all  good  conscience  before  God  until  this  day. 

3 And  the  high  priest  Ananias  commanded 
them  that  stood  by  him  to  smite  him  on  the 

^^hen  said  Paul  unto  him,  God  shall  smite 
thee,  thou  whited  wall : for  sittest  thou  to 
judge  me  after  the  law,  and  commandest 
me  to  be  smitten  contrary  to  the  law? 

4 And  they  that  stood  by  said,  Revilest. 
thou  God’s  high  priest?  ^ ^ 

5 Then  said  Paul,  I wist  not,  brethren,  that 


Paul  before  the  council.  THE  ACTS,  XXIV.  Be  is  sent  to  Felix 


he  was  the  high  priest : for  it  is  written,  Thou 
ehalt  not  speak  evil  of  the  ruler  of  thy  people. 
C But  when  Paul  perceived  that  the  one 
part  were  Sadducees,  and  the  other  Phari- 
sees, he  cried  out  in  the  council.  Men  and 
brethren,  I am  a Pharisee,  the  son  of  a Phar- 
isee: of  the  hope  and  resurrection  of  the 
dead  I am  called  in  question. 

7 And  when  he  had  so  said,  there  arose  a 
dissension  between  the  Pharisees  and  the 
Sadducees : and  the  multitude  was  divided. 

8 For  the  Sadducees  say  that  there  is  no 
resurrection,  neither  angel,  nor  spirit : but 
the  Pharisees  confess  both. 

9 And  there  arose  a great  cry:  and  the 
scribes  that  were  of  the  Pharisees’  part  arose, 
and  strove,  saying.  We  find  no  evil  in  this 
man : but  if  a spirit  or  an  angel  hath  spoken 
to  him,  let  us  not  fight  against  God. 

10  And  when  there  arose  a great  dissension, 
the  chief  captain,  fearing  lest  Paul  should 
have  been  pulled  in  pieces  of  them,  com- 
manded the  soldiers  to  go  down,  and  to  take 
him  by  force  from  among  them,  and  to 
bring  him  into  the  castle. 

11  And  the  night  following  the  Lord  stood 
by  him,  and  said.  Be  of  good  cheer,  Paul : for 
as  thou  hast  testified  of  me  in  Jerusalem,  so 
must  thou  bear  witness  also  at  Rome. 

12  And  when  it  was  day,  certain  of  the  Jews 
banded  together,  and  bound  themselves  un- 
der a curse,  saying  that  they  would  neither 
eat  nor  drink  till  they  had  killed  Paul. 

13  And  they  were  more  than  forty  which 
had  made  this  conspiracy. 

14  And  they  came  to  the  chief  priests  and 
elders,  and  said.  We  have  bound  ourselves 
under  a great  curse,  that  we  will  eat  nothing 
until  we  have  slain  Paul. 

15  Now  therefore  ye  with  the  council  signi- 
fy to  the  chief  captain  that  he  bring  him 
down  unto  you  to  morrow,  as  though  ye 
would  inquire  something  more  perfectly 
concerning  him:  and  we,  or  ever  he  come 
near,  are  ready  to  kill  him. 

16  And  when  Paul’s  sister’s  son  heard  of 
their  lying  in  wait,  he  went  and  entered  in- 
to the  castle,  and  told  Paul. 

17  Then  Paul  called  one  of  the  centurions 
unto  him,  and  said.  Bring  this  young  man 
unto- the  chief  captain : for  he  hath  a certain 
thing  to  tell  him. 

18  So  he  took  him,  and  brought  him  to  the 
chief  captain,  and  said,  Paul  the  prisoner 
called  me  unto  him,  and  prayed  me  to  bring 
this  young  man  unto  thee,  who  hath  some- 
thing to  say  unto  thee. 

19  Then  the  chief  captain  took  him  by  the 
hand,  and  went  with  him  aside  privatel  and 
asked  him.  What  is  that  thou  hast  to  tell  me  ? 

20  And  he  said.  The  Jews  have  agreed  to  de- 
sire thee  that  thou  wouldest  bring  down 
Paul  to  morrow  into  the  council,  as  though 
they  would  inquire  somewhat  of  him  more 
perfectly. 

21  But  do  not  thou  yield  unto  them : for 
there  lie  in  w^ait  for  him  of  them  more  than 
forty  men,  which  have  bound  themselves 
with  an  oath,  that  they  will  neither  eat  nor 
drink  till  they  have  killed  him:  and  now 
are  they  ready,  looking  for  a promise  from 
thee. 

22  So  the  chief  captain  then  let  the  young 
man  depart,  and  charged  him.  See  thou  tell 

m 


no  man  that  thou  hast  shewed  these  things 
to  me. 

23  And  he  called  unto  him  two  centurions, 
saying.  Make  ready  two  hundred  soldiers  t6 
go  to  Cesarea,  and  horsemen  threescore  and 
ten,  and  spearmen  two  hundred,  at  the  third 
hour  of  the  night ; 

24  And  provide  them  beasts,  that  they  may 
set  Paul  on,  and  bring  Mm  safe  unto  Felix 
the  governor. 

25  And  he  wrote  a letter  after  this  manner : 

26  Claudius  Lysias  unto  the  most  excellent 
governor  Felix  sendeth  greeting. 

27  This  man  was  taken  of  the  Jews,  and 
should  have  been  killed  of  them : then  came 

1 with  an  army,  and  rescued  him,  having 
understood  that  he  was  a Roman. 

28  And  when  I would  have  known  the  cause 
wherefore  they  accused  him,  I brought  him 
forth  into  their  council : 

29  Whom  I perceived  to  be  accused  of  ques- 
tions of  their  law,  but  to  have  nothing  laid 
to  his  charge  worthy  of  death  or  of  bonds. 

30  And  when  it  was  told  me  how  that  the 
Jews  laid  wait  for  the  man,  I sent  straight- 
way to  thee,  and  gave  commandment  to  his 
accusers  also  to  say  before  thee  what  they 
had  against  him.  Farewell. 

31  Then  the  soldiers,  as  it  was  commanded 
them,  took  Paul,  and  brought  him  bv  night 
to  Antipatris. 

32  On  the  morrow  they  left  the  horsemen 
to  go  with  him,  and  returned  to  the  castle  : 

33  Who,  when  they  came  to  Cesarea,  and 
delivered  the  epistle  to  the  governor,  pre- 
sented Paul  also  before  him. 

34  And  when  the  governor  had  read  the.let- 
ter,  he  asked  of  what  province  he  was.  And 
when  he  understood  that  he  was  of  Cilicia ; 

35  I will  hear  thee,  said  he,  when  thine  ac- 
cusers are  also  come.  And  he  commanded 
him  to  be  kept  in  Herod’s  judgment  hall. 

CHAPTER  XXIV. 

Paul  accused  by  Tertullus,  <fcc. 

AND  after  five  days  Ananias  the  high 
xA.  priest  descended  with  the  elders,  and 
with  a certain  orator  named  Tertullus,  who 
informed  the  governor  against  Paul. 

2 And  when  he  was  called  forth,  Tertullus 
began  to  accuse  Mm,  saying,  Seeing  that  by 
thee  we  enjoy  great  quietness,  and  that  very 
worthy  deeds  are  done  unto  this  nation  by 
thy  providence, 

3 We  accept  it  always,  and  in  all  places, 
most  noble  Felix,  with  all  thankfulness. 

4 Notwithstanding,  that  I be  not  further 
tedious  unto  thee,  I pray  thee  that  thou 
wouldest  hear  us  of  thy  clemency  a few 
words. 

5 For  we  have  found  this  man  a pestilent 
fellow,  and  a mover  of  sedition  among  all 
the  Jews  throughout  the  world,  and  a ring- 
leader of  the  sect  of  the  Nazarenes : 

6 Who  also  hath  gone  about  to  profane  the 
temple:  whom  we  took,  and  would  have 
judged  according  to  our  law. 

7 But  the  chief  captain  Lysias  came  upon 
us,  and  with  great  violence  took  hirn  away 
out  of  our  hands, 

8 Commanding  his  accusers  to  come  unto 
thee : by  examining  of  whom  thyself  mayest 
take  knowledge  of  all  these  things,  whereof 
we  accuse  himo 


PauVs  defence  befm'e  Felix. 


THE  ACTS,  XXV. 


Paul  appealeth  unto  Cesa/v. 


9 And  the  Jews  also  assented,  sayinj?  that 
these  thingrs  were  so. 

10  Then  Paul,  after  that  the  governor  hud 
beckoned  unto  him  to  speak,  answered.  For- 
asmuch as  1 know  that  thou  hast  been  of 
many  years  a judge  unto  this  nation,  I do 
the  more  cheerfully  answer  for  myself : 

11  Because  that  thou  mayest  understand, 
that  there  are  yet  but  twelve  days  since  I 
went  up  to  Jerusalem  for  to  worship. 

15  And  they  neither  found  me  in  the  temple 
disputing  with  any  man,  neither  raising  up 
the  people,  neither  in  the  synagogues,  nor 
in  the  city : 

13  Neither  can  they  prove  the  things  where- 
of they  now  accuse  me. 

14  But  this  I confess  unto  thee,  that  after 
the  way  which  they  call  heresy,  so  worship  I 
the  God  of  my  fathers,  believing  all  things 
which  are  written  in  the  law  and  in  the 
prophets : 

15  And  have  hope  toward  God,  which  they 
themselves  also  allow,  that  there  shall  be  a 
resurrection  of  the  dead,  both  of  the  just 
and  unjust. 

16  And  herein  do  I exercise  myself,  to  have 
always  a conscience  void  of  offence  toward 
God,  and  toward  men. 

IT  Now  after  many  years  I came  to  bring 
alms  to  my  nation,  and  offerings. 

18  Whereupon  certain  Jcavs  from  Asia 
found  me  purified  in  the  temple,  neither 
with  multitude,  nor  with  tumult. 

19  Who  ought  to  have  been  here  before 
thee,  and  object,  if  they  had  aught  against 
me. 

30  Or  else  let  these  same  here  say,  if  they 
have  found  any  evil  doing  in  me,  while  I 
stood  before  the  council, 

31  Except  it  be  for  this  one  voice,  that  I 
cried  standing  among  them,  Touching  the 
resurrection  of  the  dead  I am  called  in 
question  by  you  this  day. 

33  And  when  Felix  heard  these  things,  hav- 
ing more  perfect  knowledge  of  that  way,  he 
deferred  them,  and  said.  When  Lysias  the 
chief  captain  shall  come  down,  I will  know 
the  uttermost  of  your  matter. 

33  And  he  commanded  a centurion  to  keep 
Paul,  and  to  let  him  have  liberty,  and  that 
he  should  forbid  none  of  his  acquaintance 
to  minister  or  come  unto  him. 

34  And  after  certain  days,  when  Felix  came 
with  his  wife  Drusilla,  which  was  a Jewesc, 
he  sent  for  Paul,  and  heard  him  concerning 
the  faith  in  Christ. 

35  And  as  he  reasoned  of  righteousness, 
temperance,  and  judgment  to  come,  Felix 
trembled,  and  answered.  Go  thy  way  for 
this  time ; when  I have  a convenient  season, 
I will  call  for  thee. 

36  He  hoped  also  that  money  should  have 
been  given  him  of  Paul,  that  he  might  loose 
him : wherefore  he  sent  for  him  the  of tener, 
and  communed  with  him. 

3T  But  after  two  years  Porcius  Festus  came 
into  Felix’  room : and  Felix,  willing  to  shew 
the  Jews  a pleasure,  left  Paul  bound. 

CHAPTER  XXY. 

The  Jews  accuse  Paul  before  Festus. 

NOW  when  Festus  was  come  into  the 
province,  after  three  days  he  ascended 
from  Cesarea  to  Jerusalemo 


3  Then  the  high  priest  and  the  chief  of  the 
Jews  informed  him  against  Paul,  and  be- 
sought him, 

3 And  desired  favour  against  him,  that  he 
would  send  for  him  to  Jerusalem,  laying 
wait  in  the  way  to  kill  him. 

4 But  Festus  answered,  that  Paul  should  be 
kept  at  Cesarea,  and  that  he  himself  would 
depart  shortly  thither. 

5 Let  them  therefore,  said  he,  which  among 
you  are  able,  go  down  with  me,  and  accuse 
this  man,  if  there  be  any  wickedness  in  him. 

6 And  when  ho  had  tarried  among  them 
more  than  ten  days,  he  went  down  unto 
Cesarea;  and  the  next  day  sitting  on  the 
judgment  seat  commanded  Paul  to  be 
brought. 

T And  when  he  was  come,  the  Jews  which 
came  down  from  Jerusalem  stood  round 
about,  and  laid  many  and  grievous  com- 
plaints against  Paul,  which  they  could  not 
prove. 

8 While  he  answered  for  himself.  Neither 
against  the  law  of  the  Jews,  neither  against 
the  temple,  nor  yet  against  Cesar,  have  I of- 
fended any  thing  at  all. 

9 But  Festus,  willing  to  do  the  Jews  a pleas- 
ure, answered  Paul,  and  said.  Wilt  thou  go 
up  to  Jerusalem,  and  there  be  judged  of 
these  things  before  me? 

10  Then  said  Paul,  I stand  at  Cesar’s  judg- 
ment seat,  where  I ought  to  be  judged:  to 
the  Jews  have  I done  no  wrong,  as  thou 
very  well  knowest. 

11  For  if  I be  an  offender,  or  have  commit- 
ted any  thing  worthy  of  death,  I refuse  not 
to  die : but  if  there  be  none  of  these  things 
whereof  these  accuse  me,  no  man  may  de- 
liver me  unto  them.  I appeal  unto  Cesar. 

13  Then  Festus,  when  he  had  conferred  with 
the  council,  answered.  Hast  thou  appealed 
unto  Cesar  ? unto  Cesar  shalt  thou  go. 

13  And  after  certain  days  king  Agrippa 
and  Bernice  came  unto  Cesarea  to  salute 
Festus. 

14  And  when  they  had  been  there  many 
days,  Festus  declared  Paul’s  cause  unto  the 
king,  saying,  There  is  a certain  man  left  in 
bonds  by  Felix : 

15  About  whom,  when  I was  at  Jerusalem, 
the  chief  priests  and  the  elders  of  the  Jews 
informed  me,  desiring  to  have  judgment 
against  him. 

16  To  whom  I answered.  It  is  not  the  man- 
ner of  the  Romans  to  deliver  any  man  to 
die,  before  that  he  which  is  accused  have 
the  accusers  face  to  face,  and  have  license 
to  answer  for  himself  concerning  the  crime 
laid  against  him. 

IT  Therefore,  when  they  were  come  hither, 
without  any  delay  on  the  morrow  I sat  on 
the  judgment  seat,  and  commanded  the 
man  to  be  brought  forth. 

18  Against  whom  when  the  accusers  stood 

up,  they  brought  none  accusation  of  such 
things  as  I supposed : . , . 

19  But  had  certain  questions  against  him 
of  their  own  superstition,  and  of  one  Jesus, 
which  was  dead,  whom  Paul  affirmed  to  be 
alive. 

30  And  because  I doubted  of  such  manner 
of  questions,  I asked  him  whether  he  would 
go  to  Jerusalem,  and  there  be  judged  of 
these  matters, 

TO 


Payd'Q  defence  TKE  ACTS,  XXYl.  'Mfmai 


21  But  when  Paul  had  appealed  to  be  re= 
served  unto  the  hearing  of  Augustus,  I com- 
manded him  to  be  kept  till  I might  send  him 
to  Cesar. 

22  Then  Agrippa  said  unto  Festus,  I would 
also  hear  the  man  myself.  To  morrow,  said 
he,  thou  Shalt  hear  him. 

23  And  on  the  morrow,  when  Agrippa  was 
come,  and  Bernice,  with  great  pomp,  and 
was  entered  into  the  place  of  hearing,  with 
the  chief  captains,  and  principal  men  of  the 
city,  at  Festus’  commandment  Paul  was 
brought  forth. 

24  And  Festus  said.  King  Agrippa,  and  all 
men  which  are  here  present  with  us,  ye  see 
this  man,  about  whom  all  the  multitude  of 
the  Jews  have  dealt  with  me,  both  at  Jeru- 
salem, and  also  here,  crying  that  he  ought 
not  to  live  any  longer. 

25  But  when  I found  that  he  had  committed 
nothing  worthy  of  death,  and  that  he  him- 
self hath  appealed  to  Augustus,  I have  de- 
termined to  send  him. 

26  Of  whom  I have  no  certain  thing  to  write 
unto  my  lord.  Wherefore  I have  brought 
him  forth  before  you,  and  specially  before 
thee,  O king  Agrippa,  that,  after  examina- 
tion had,  1 might  have  somewhat  to  write. 

27  For  it  seemeth  to  me  unreasonable  to 
send  a prisoner,  and  not  withal  to  signify 
the  crimes  laid  against  him. 

CHAPTER  XXYI. 

Of  Paul’s  life  aud  conversion. 

Then  Agrippa  said  unto  Paul,  Thou  art 
permitted  to  speak  for  thyself.  Then 
Paul  stretched  forth  the  hand,  and  answered 
for  himself : 

2  I think  myself  happy,  king  Agrippa,  be- 
cause I shall  answer  for  myself  this  day  be- 
fore thee  touching  all  the  things  whereof  I 
am  accused  of  the  Jews: 

3  Especially  because  I know  thee  to  be  ex- 
pert in  all  customs  and  questions  which  are 
among  the  Jews:  wherefore  I beseech  thee 
to  hear  me  patiently. 

4  My  manner  of  life  from  my  youth,  which 
was  at  the  first  among  mine  own  nation  at 
Jerusalem,  know  all  the  Jews; 

5  Which  knew  me  from  the  beginning,  if 
they  would  testify,  that  after  the  most  strait- 
est  sect  of  our  religion  I liv-ed  a Pharisee. 

6  And  now  I stand  and  am  judged  for  the 
hope  of  the  promise  made  of  God  unto  our 
fathers : 

7  Unto  which  promise  our  twelve  tribes,  in- 
stantly serving  God  day  and  night,  hope  to 
come.  For  which  hope’s  sake,  king  Agrippa, 
I am  accused  of  the  Jews. 

8  Why  should  it  be  thought  a thing  incredi- 
ble with  you,  that  God  should  raise  the  dead  ? 
9 I verily  thought  with  myself,  that  I ought 
to  do  many  things  contrary  to  the  name  of 
Jesus  of  Nazareth. 

10  Which  thing  I also  did  in  Jerusalem : and 
many  of  the  saints  did  I shut  up  in  prison, 
having  received  authority  from  the  chief 
priests ; and  when  they  were  put  to  death,  I 
gave  my  voice  against  them. 

11  And  I punished  them  oft  in  every  syna- 
gogue, and  compelled  them  to  blaspheme; 
and  being  exceedingly  mad  against  them,  I 
persecuted  them  even  unto  strange  cities. 

12  Whereupon  as  I went  to  Damascus  with 


authority  and  commission  from  the  chief 
priests, 

13  At  midday,  O king,  I saw  in  the  way  a 
light  from  heaven,  above  the  brightness  of 
the  sun,  shining  round  about  me  and  them 
which  journeyed  with  me. 

14  And  when  we  were  all  fallen  to  the  earth, 
I heard  a voice  speaking  unto  me,  and  say- 
ing in  the  Hebrew  tongue,  Saul,  Saul,  why 
persecutest  thou  me  ? it  is  hard  for  thee  to 
kick  against  the  pricks. 

15  And  I said,  Who  art  thou,  Lord?  And 
he  said,  I am  Jesus  whom  thou  persecutest. 

16  But  rise,  and  stand  upon  thy  feet:  for  I 
have  appeared  unto  thee  for  this  purpose, 
to  make  thee  a minister  and  a witness  both 
of  these  things  which  thou  hast  seen,  and  of 
those  things  in  the  which  I will  appear  unto 
thee ; 

17  Delivering  thee  from  the  people,  and 
from  the  Gentiles,  unto  whom  now  I send 
thee, 

18  To  open  their  eyes,  and  to  turn  them 
from  darkness  to  light,  and  /rom  the  power 
of  Satan  unto  God,  that  they  may  receive 
forgiveness  of  sins,  and  inheritance  among 
them  which  are  sanctified  by  faith  that  is  in 
me. 

19  Whereupon,  O king  Agrippa,  I was  not 
disobedient  unto  the  heavenly  vision : 

20  But  shewed  first  unto  them  of  Damascus, 
and  at  Jerusalem,  and  throughout  ail  the 
coasts  of  Judea,  and  then  to  the  Gentiles, 
that  they  should  repent  and  turn  to  God, 
and  do  works  meet  for  repentance. 

21  For  these  causes  the  Jews  caught  me  in 
the  temple,  and  went  about  to  kill  me. 

22  Having  therefore  obtained  help  of  God, 
I continue  unto  this  day,  witnessing  both  to 
small  and  great,  saying  none  other  things 
than  those  which  the  prophets  and  Moses 
did  say  should  come: 

23  That  Christ  should  suffer,  and  that  he 
should  be  the  first  that  should  rise  from  the 
dead,  and  should  shew  light  unto  the  people, 
and  to  the  Gentiles. 

24  And  as  he  thus  spake  for  himself,  Festus 
said  with  a loud  voice,  Paul,  thou  art  beside 
thyself ; much  learning  doth  make  thee  mad. 

25  But  he  said,  I am  not  mad,  most  noble 
Festus ; but  speak  forth  the  words  of  truth 
and  soberness. 

26  For  the  king  knoweth  of  these  things,  be- 
fore whom  also  1 speak  freely : for  I am  per- 
suaded that  none  of  these  things  are  hidden 
from  him  ; for  this  thing  was  not  done  in  a 
corner. 

27  King  Agrippa,  believest  thou  the  proph- 
ets ? I know  that  thou  believest. 

28  Then  Agrippa  said  unto  Paul,  Almost 
thou  persuades!  me  to  be  a Christian. 

29  And  Paul  said,  1 would  to  God,  that  not 
only  thou,  but  also  all  that  hear  me  this  day, 
were  both  almost,  and  altogether  such  as  1 
am,  except  these  bonds. 

30  And  when  he  had-  thus  spoken,  the  king 
rose  up,  and  the  governor,  and  Bernice,  and 
they  that  sat  with  them : 

31  And  when  they  were  gone  aside,  they 
talked  between  themselves,  saying.  This  man 
doeth  nothing  worthy  of  death  or  of  bonds. 

32  Then  said  Agrippa  unto  Festus,  This 
man  might  have  been  set  at  liberty,  if  he 
had  not  appealed  unbi  Cesar. 


Paul's  voyage  toward  Rome.  THE  ACTS,  XXVII. 

CHAPTER  XXVII. 

Paul  shippeth  for  Rome,  &c. 

\ND  when  it  was  determined  that  we 
L should  sail  into  Italy,  they  • delivered 
Paul  and  certain  other  prisoners  unto  one 
named  Julius,  a centurion  of  Augustus 
hand.  , ^ , 

3  And  entering  into  a ship  of  Adramyttium, 
we  launched,  meaning  to  sail  by  the  coasts 
of  Asia ; one  Aristarchus,  a Macedonian  ot 
Thessalonica,  being  with  us. 

3 And  the  next  day  we  touched  at  Sidon. 

And  Julius  courteously  entreated  Paul,  and 
gave  him  liberty  to  go  unto  his  friends  to 
refresh  himself.  , , ^ .x, 

4  And  when  we  had  launched  from  thence, 
we  sailed  under  Cyprus,  because  the  winds 
were  contrary.  _ 

5  And  when  we  had  sailed  over  the  sea  ot 
Cilicia  and  Pamphylia,  we  came  to  Myra,  a 
city  of  Lycia.  ^ ^ 

6  And  there  the  centurion  found  a ship  ot 
Alexandria  sailing  into  Italy ; and  he  put  us 
therein. 

7  And  when  we  had  sailed  slowly  many 
days,  and  scarce  were  come  over  against 
Cnidus,  the  wind  not  suffering  us,  we  sailed 
under  Crete,  over  against  Salmone ; 

8  And,  hardly  passing  it,  came  unto  a place 
which  is  called  the  Fair  Havens;  nigh 
whereunto  was  the  city  oj-  Lasea. 

9  Now  when  much  time  was  spent,  and 
when  sailing  was  now  dangerous,  because 
the  fast  was  now  already  past,  Paul  admon- 
ished them,  + 

10  And  said  unto  them.  Sirs,  I perceive  that 
this  voyage  will  be  with  hurt  and  much 
damage,  not  only  of  the  lading  and  ship, 
but  also  of  our  lives.  , , . .ui, 

11  Nevertheless  the  centurion  believed  the 
master  and  the  owner  of  the  ship,  more  than 
those  things  which  were  spoken  by  Paul. 

13  And  because  the  haven  was  not  commo- 
dious to  winter  in,  the  more  part  advised 
to  depart  thence  also,  if  by  any  means  they 
might  attain  to  Phenice,  and  there  to  win- 
ter ; which  is  a haven  of  Crete,  and  lieth  to- 
ward the  southwest  and  northwest. 

13  And  when  the  south  wind  blew  softly, 
supposing  that  they  had  obtained  their  pur- 
pose, loosing  thence,  they  sailed  close  by 
Crete. 

14  But  not  long  after  there  arose  against  it 
a tempestuous  wind,  called  Euroclydon. 

15  And  when  the  ship  was  caught,  and  could 
not  bear  up  into  the  wind,  we  let  her  drive. 

16  And  running  under  a certain  island 
which  is  called  Clauda,  we  had  much  work 
to  come  by  the  boat: 

17  Which  when  they  had  taken  up,  they 
used  helps,  undergirding  the  ship ; and,  fear- 
ing lest  they  should  fall  into  the  quicksands, 
strake  sail,  and  so  were  driven. 

18  And  we  being  exceedingly  tossed  with  a 
tempest,  the  next  day  they  lightened  the 
stiip; 

19  And  the  third  day  we  cast  out  with  our 
own  hands  the  tackling  of  the  ship. 

20  And  when  neither  sun  nor  stars  in  many 
days  appeared,  and  no  small  tempest  lay  on 
us,  all  hope  that  we  should  be  saved  was 
then  taken  away.  ^ ^ ^ 

21  But  after  long  abstinence,  Paul  stood 


He  mffereth  sh/i/pwreck. 

forth  in  the  midst  of  them,  and  said.  Sirs,  ye 
should  have  hearkened  unto  me,  and  not 
have  loosed  from  Crete,  and  to  have  gained 
this  harm  and  loss.  . , ^ 

23  And  now  I exhort  you  to  be  of  good 
cheer:  for  there  shall  be  no  loss  of  any 
man's  life  among  you,  but  of  the  ship. 

23  For  there  stood  by  me  this  night  the 
angel  of  God,  whose  I am,  and  whom  I 
66rv0 

24  Saying,  Fear  not,  Paul ; thou  must  be 
brought  before  Cesar : and,  lo,  God  hath 
given  thee  all  them  that  sail  with  thee. 

25  Wherefore,  sirs,  be  of  good  cheer : for  T 

believe  God,  that  it  shall  be  even  as  it  was 
told  me.  ^ , . 

26  Howbeit  we  must  be  cast  upon  a certain 

island.  ^ ^ ^ 

27  But  when  the  fourteenth  night  was 
come,  as  we  were  driven  up  and  down  in 
Adria,  about  midnight  the  shipmen  deemed 
that  they  drew  near  to  some  country ; 

28  And  sounded,  and  found  it  twenty  fath- 
oms: and  when  they  had  gone  a little  fur- 
ther, they  sounded  again,  and  found  it  fit- 
teen  fathoms. 

29  Then  fearing  lest  we  should  have  fallen 
upon  rocks,  they  cast  four  anchors  out  ot 
the  stern,  and  wished  for  the  day. 

30  And  as  the  shipmen  were  about  to  flee 

out  of  the  ship,  when  they  had  let  down  the 
boat  into  the  sea,  under  colour  as  though 
they  would  have  cast  anchors  out  of  the 
foreship,  , . , ^ 

31  Paul  said  to  the  centurion  and  to  the 
soldiers.  Except  these  abide  in  the  ship,  ye 
cannot  be  saved. 

33  Then  the  soldiers  cut  off  the  ropes  ot 
the  boat,  and  let  her  fall  off. 

33  And  while  the  day  was  coming  on,  :^ul 

besought  them  all  to  take  meat,  saying.  This 
day  is  the  fourteenth  day  that  ye  have  tar- 
ried and  continued  fasting,  having  taken 
nothing.  . ^ 4. 

34  W^herefore  I pray  you  to  take  some  nieat ; 
for  this  is  for  your  health : for  there  shall 
not  a hair  fall  from  the  head  of  any  of  you. 

35  And  when  he  had  thus  spoken,  he  took 

bread,  and  gave  thanks  to  God  in  presence 
of  them  all ; and  when  he  had  broken  it,  he 
began  to  eat.  „ , , n 

36  Then  were  they  all  of  good  cheer,  and 
they  also  took  some  meat. 

37  And  we  were  in  all  in  the  ship  two  hun- 
dred threescore  and  sixteen  souls. 

38  And  when  they  had  eaten  enough,  they 
lightened  the  ship,  and  cast  out  the  wheat 
into  the  sea. 

39  And  when  it  was  day,  they  knew  not  the 
land : but  they  discovered  a certain  creek 
with  a shore,  into  the  which  they  wep 
minded,  if  it  were  possible,  to  thrust  in  the 

^kl^And  when  they  had  taken  up  the  an- 
chors, they  committed  themselves  unto  the 
sea,  and  loosed  the  rudder  bands,  and  hoised 
up  the  mainsail  to  the  wind,  and  made  to- 
ward shore.  , , , 

41  And  falling  into  a place  where  two  seas 
met,  they  ran  the  ship  aground;  and  the 
forepart  stuck  fast,  and  remained  unmove- 
able, but  the  hinder  part  was  broken  with 
the  violence  of  the  waves. 

43  And  the  soldiers’  counsel  was  to  kill  the 


A viper  on  PauVs  hand,  THE  ACTS,  XXVIII.  Paul  preacheth  in  Rome, 


prisoners,  lest  any  of  them  should  swim 
out,  and  escape. 

43  But  the  centurion,  willing  to  save  Paul, 
kept  them  from  their  purpose;  and  com- 
manded that  they  which  could  swim  should 
cast  themselves  first  into  the  sea,  and  get  to 
land: 

44  And  the  rest,  some  on  boards,  and  some 
on  broken  pieces  of  the  ship.  And  so  it  came 
to  pass,  that  they  escaped  p'l  safe  to  land. 

CHAPTER  XXVIII. 

Paul  in  the  island  of  Melita. 

AND  when  they  were  escaped,  then  they 
knew  that  the  island  was  called  Melita. 

2 And  the  barbarous  people  shewed  us  no 
little  kindness : for  they  kindled  a fire,  and 
received  us  every  one,  because  of  the  pres- 
ent rain,  and  because  of  the  cold. 

3 And  when  Paul  had  gathered  a bundle  of 
sticks,  and  laid  them  on  the  fire,  there  came 
a viper  out  of  the  heat,  and  fastened  on  his 
hand. 

4 And  when  the  barbarians  saw  the  venom- 
ous beast  hang  on  his  hand,  they  said  among 
themselves.  No  doubt  this  man  is  a murder- 
er, whom,  though  he  hath  escaped  the  sea, 
yet  vengeance  suffereth  not  to  live. 

5 And  he  shook  off  the  beast  into  the  fire, 
and  felt  no  harm. 

6 Howbeit  they  looked  when  he  should 
have  swollen,  or  fallen  down  dead  suddenly : 
but  after  they  had  looked  a great  while,  and 
saw  no  harm  come  to  him,  they  changed 
their  minds,  and  said  that  he  was  a god. 

7 In  the  same  quarters  were  possessions  of 
the  chief  man  of  the  island,  whose  name 
was  Publius;  who  received  us,  and  lodged 
us  three  days  courteously. 

8 And  it  came  to  pass,  that  the  father  of 
Publius  lay  sick  of  a fever  and  of  a bloody 
flux ; to  whom  Paul  entered  in,  and  prayed, 
and  laid  his  hands  on  him,  and  healed  him. 

9 So  when  this  was  done,  others  also,  which 
had  diseases  in  the  island,  came,  and  were 
healed : 

10  Who  also  honoured  us  with  many  hon- 
ours ; and  when  we  departed,  they  laded  us 
with  such  things  as  were  necessary. 

11  And  after  three  months  we  departed  in  a 
ship  of  Alexandria,  which  had  wintered  in 
the  isle,  whose  sign  was  Castor  and  Pollux. 

12  And  landing  at  Syracuse,  we  tarried  there 
three  days. 

13  And  from  thence  we  fetched  a compass, 
and  came  to  Rhegium:  and  after  one  day 
the  south  wind  blew,  and  we  came  the  next 
day  to  Puteoli : 

14  Where  we  found  brethren,  and  were  de- 
sired to  tarry  with  them  seven  days : and  so 
we  went  toward  Rome. 

15  And  from  thence,  when  the  brethren 
heard  of  us,  they  came  to  meet  us  as  far  as 
Appii  Forum,  and  the  Three  Taverns ; whom 
when  Paul  saw,  he  thanked  God,  and  took 
courage. 


16  And  when  we  came  to  Rome,  the  centu- 
rion delivered  the  prisoners  to  the  captain 
of  the  guard  : but  Paul  was  suffered  to  dwell 
by  himself  with  a soldier  that  kept  him. 

17  And  it  came  to  pass,  that  after  three 
days  Paul  called  the  chief  of  the  Jews  to- 
gether : and  when  they  were  come  togeth- 
er, he  said  unto  them.  Men  and  brethren, 
though  I have  committed  nothing  against 
the  people,  or  customs  of  our  fathers,  yet 
was  I delivered  prisoner  from  Jerusalem 
into  the  hands  of  the  Romans: 

18  Who,  when  they  had  examined  me, 
would  have  let  me  go,  because  there  was  no 
cause  of  death  in  me. 

19  But  when  the  Jews  spake  against  it,  I 
was  constrained  to  appeal  unto  Cesar ; not 
that  I had  aught  to  accuse  my  nation  of. 

20  For  this  cause  therefore  have  I called 
for  you,  to  see  you,  and  to  speak  with  you : 
because  that  for  the  hope  of  Israel  1 am 
bound  with  this  chain. 

21  And  they  said  unto  him,  We  neither  re- 
ceived letters  out  of  Judea  concerning  thee, 
neither  any  of  the  brethren  that  came 
shewed  or  spake  any  harm  of  thee. 

22  But  we  desire  to  hear  of  thee  what  thou 
thinkest:  for  as  concerning  this  sect,  we 
know  that  every  where  it  is  spoken 
against. 

23  And  when  they  had  appointed  him  a day, 
there  came  mar^  to  him  into  his  lodging ; to 
whom  he  expoiinded  and  testified  the  king- 
dom of  God,  persuading  them  concerning 
Jesus,  both  out  of  the  law  of  Moses,  and  out 
of  the  prophets,  from  morning  till  evening. 

24  And  some  believed  the  things  which 
were  spoken,  and  some  believed  not. 

25  And  when  they  agreed  not  among  them- 
selves, they  departed,  after  that  Paul  had 
spoken  one  word.  Well  spake  the  Holy 
Ghost  by  Esaias  the  prophet  unto  our  fa- 
thers, 

26  Saying,  Go  unto  this  people,  and  say. 
Hearing  ye  shall  hear,  and  shall  not  under- 
stand ; and  seeing  ye  shall  see,  and  not  per- 
ceive : 

27  For  the  heart  of  this  people  is  waxed 
gross,  and  their  ears  are  dull  of  hearing,  and 
their  eyes  have  they  closed ; lest  they  should 
see  with  their  eyes,  and  hear  with  their  ears, 
and  understand  with  their  heart,  and  should 
be  converted,  and  I should  heal  them. 

28  Be  it  known  therefore  unto  you,  that 
the  salvation  of  God  is  sent  unto  the  Gen- 
tiles, and  that  they  will  hear  it. 

29  And  when  he  had  said  these  words,  the 
Jews  departed,  and  had  great  reasoning 
•among  themselves. 

30  And  Paul  dwelt  two  whole  years  in  his 
own  hired  house,  and  received  all  that  came 
in  unto  him, 

31  Preaching  the  kingdom  of  God,  and 
teaching  those  things  which  concern  the 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  with  all  confidence,  no 
man  forbidding  him. 


728 


THE  EPISTLE  OF  PAUL  THE  APOSTLE  TO  THE 

ROMANS. 


CHAPTER  I.  , 

Paul  commendeth  his  calli7ig,  <kc. 

PAUL,  a servant  of  Jesus  Christ,  called  to 
he  an  apostle,  separated  unto  the  gospel 
of  God, . ^ ^ 

2  (Which  he  had  promised  afore  hy  his 
prophets  in  the  holy  Scriptures,) 

3  Concerning  his  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord, 
which  was  made  of  the  seed  of  David  ac- 
cording to  the  flesh;  ^ ^ 

4  And  declared  to  he  the  Son  of  God  with 
power,  according  to  the  Spirit  of  holiness, 
by  the  resurrection  from  the  dead: 

5  By  whom  we  have  received  grace  and 
apostleship,  for  obedience  to  the  faith 
among  all  nations,  for  his  name: 

6  Among  whom  are  ye  also  the  called  of 
Jesus  Christ:  , „ ^ , 

7  To  all  that  be  in  Rome,  beloved  of  God, 
called  to  he  saints : Grace  to  you,  and  peace, 
from  God  our  Father  and  the  Lord  Jesus 
Christ.  , ^ 

8  First,  I thank  my  God  through  Jesus 
Christ  for  you  all,  that  your  faith  is  spoken 
of  throughout  the  whole  world. 

9  For  God  is  my  witness,  whom  I serve 
with  my  spirit  in  the  gospel  of  his  Son,  that 
without  ceasing  I make  mention  of  you  al- 
ways in  my  prayers ; 

10  Making  request,  if  by  any  means  now  at 
length  I might  have  a prosperous  journey 
by  the  will  of  God  to  come  unto  you. 

11  For  I long  to  see  you,  that  I may  impart 
unto  you  some  spiritual  gift,  to  the  end  ye 
may  be  established ; 

12  That  is,  that  I may  be  comforted  togeth- 
er with  you  by  the  mutual  faith  both  of  you 
and  me. 

13  Now  I would  not  have  you  ignorant, 
brethren,  that  oftentimes  I purposed  to 
come  unto  you,  (but  was  let  hitherto,)  that  I 
might  have  some  fruit  among  you  also, 
even  as  among  other  Gentiles. 

14  I am  debtor  both  to  the  Greeks,  and  to 
the  Barbarians ; both  to  the  wise,  and  to  the 
unwise.  ^ ^ 

15  So,  as  much  as  in  me  is,  I am  ready  to 
preach  the  gospel  to  you  that  are  at  Rome 
also.  , - - 

16  For  I am  not  ashamed  of  the  gospel  of 
Christ : for  it  is  the  power  of  God  unto  sal- 
vation to  every  one  that  believeth;  to  the 
Jew  first,  and  also  to  the  Greek. 

17  For  therein  is  the  righteousness  of  God 
revealed  from  faith  to  faith : as  it  is  written. 
The  just  shall  live  by  faith. 

18  For  the  wrath  of  God  is  revealed  from 
heaven  against  all  ungodliness  and  unright- 
eousness of  men,  who  hold  the  truth  in  un- 
righteousness ; 

19  Because  that  which  may  be  known  of 
God  is  manifest  in  them;  for  God  hath 
shewed  it  unto  them. 

30  For  the  invisible  things  of  him  from  the 
creation  of  the  world  are  clearly  seen,  being 
Tjmderstoo^  bF  thing's  that  are  made. 


even  his  eternal  power  and  Godhead ; so  that 
they  are  without  excuse : 

21  Because  that,  when  they  knew  God,  they 
glorified  him  not  as  God,  neither  were 
thankful ; but  became  vain  in  their  imagina- 
tions, and  their  foolish  heart  was  darkened. 

23  Professing  themselves  to  be  wise,  they 
became  fools, 

33  And  changed  the  glory  of  the  uncorrupt- 
ible God  into  an  image  made  like  to  cor- 
ruptible man,  and  to  birds,  and  fourfooted 
beasts,  and  creeping  things. 

24  Wherefore  God  also  gave  them  up  to  un- 
cleanness, through  the  lusts  of  their  own 
hearts,  to  dishonour  their  own  bodies  be- 
tween themselves: 

25  Who  changed  the  truth  of  God  into  a lie, 
and  worshipped  and  served  the  creature 
more  than  the  Creator,  who  is  blessed  for 
ever.  Amen. 

26  For  this  cause  God  gave  them  up  unto 

vile  affections:  for  even  their  women  did 
change  the  natural  use  into  that  which  is 
against  nature : , . 

37  And  likewise  also  the  men,  leaving  the 
natural  use  of  the  woman,  burned  in  their 
lust  one  toward  another;  men  with  men 
working  that  which  is  unseemly,  and  receiv- 
ing in  themselves  that  recompense  of  their 
error  which  was  meet. 

28  And  even  as  they  did  not  like  to  retain 
God  in  their  knowledge,  God  gave  them 
over  to  a reprobate  mind,  to  do  those  things 
which  are  not  convenient ; 

29  Being  filled  with  all  unrighteousness, 
fornication,  wickedness,  covetousness,  mali- 
ciousness; full  of  envy,  murder,  debate,  de- 
ceit, malignity ; whisperers, 

30  Backbiters,  haters  of  God,  despiteful, 
proud,  boasters,  inventors  of  evil  things, 
disobedient  to  parents, 

31  Without  understanding, covenant-break- 

ers, without  natural  affection,  implacable, 
unmerciful:  ^ 

33  Who,  knowing  the  judgment  of  God,  that 
they  which  commit  such  things  are  worthy 
of  death,  not  only  do  the  same,  but  have 
pleasure  in  them  that  do  them. 

CHAPTER  II. 

The  Jews  that  sin  inexcusahle,  &c. 

Therefore  thou  art  inexcusable,  O 
man,  whosoever  thou  art  that  judges! : 
for  wherein  thou  judges!  another,  thou 
condemnest  thyself ; for  thou  that  judgest 
does!  the  same  things.  ^ ^ ^ 

2  But  we  are  sure  that  the  judgment  of  God 
is  according  to  truth  against  them  which 
commit  such  things.  , . ^ . 

3  And  thinkest  thou  this,  O man,  that 
judgest  them  which  do  such  things,  and 
does!  the  same,  that  thou  shalt  escape  the 
judgment  of  God? 

4  Or  despises!  thou  the  riches  of  his  g9od- 
ness  and  forbearance  and  longsuffering ; 
not  knowing  that  the  goodness  of  Gk>d  lead- 
eth  thee  to  repentance  ? 


God's  impartial  judgment.  ‘ BOMANS,  III.  The  Jews' prerogative. 


5 But,  after  thy  hardness  and  impenitent 
heart,  treasurest  up  unto  thyself  wrath 
against  the  day  of  wrath  and  revelation  of 
the  righteous  judgment  of  God ; 

6 Who  will  render  to  every  man  according 
to  his  deeds : 

7 To  them  who  by  patient  continuance  in 
well  doing  seek  for  glory  and  honour  and 
immortality,  eternal  life: 

8 But  unto  them  that  are  contentious,  and 
do  not  obey  the  truth,  but  obey  unright- 
eousness, indignation  and  wrath, 

9 Tribulation  and  anguish,  upon  every  soul 
of  man  that  doeth  evil ; of  the  Jew  first,  and 
also  of  the  Gentile ; 

10  But  glory,  honour,  and  peace,  to  every 
man  that  worketh  good ; to  the  Jew  first, 
and  also  to  the  Gentile: 

11  For  there  is  no  respect  of  persons  with 
God. 

12  For  as  many  as  have  sinned  without  law 
shall  also  perish  without  law ; and  as  many 
as  have  sinned  in  the  law  shall  be  judged  by 
the  law ; 

13  (For  not  the  hearers  of  the  law  are  just 
before  God,  but  the  doers  of  the  law  shall 
be  justified. 

14  For  when  the  Gentiles,  which  have  not 
the  law,  do  by  nature  the  things  contained  in 
the  law,  these,  having  not  the  law,  are  a 
law  unto  themselves: 

15  Which  shew  the  work  of  the  law  written 
in  their  hearts,  their  conscience  also  bearing 
witness,  and  their  thoughts  the  mean  while 
accusing  or  else  excusing  one  another ;) 

16  In  the  day  when  God  shall  judge  the  se- 
crets of  men  by  Jesus  Christ  according  to 
my  gospel. 

17  Behold,  thou  art  called  a Jew,  and  restest 
in  the  law,  and  makest  thy  boast  of  God, 

18  And  knowest  his  will,  and  approves!  the 
things  that  are  more  excellent,  being  in- 
structed out  of  the  law ; 

19  A.nd  art  confident  that  thou  thyself  art 
a guide  of  the  blind,  a light  of  them  which 
are  in  darkness, 

20  An  instructor  of  the  foolish,  a teacher 
of  babes,  which  hast  the  form  of  knowledge 
and  of  the  truth  in  the  law. 

21  Thou  therefore  which  teachest  another, 
teaehest  thou  not  thyself?  thou  thatpreach- 
est  a man  should  not  steal,  dost  thou  steal  ? 

22  Thou  that  sayest  a man  should  not  com- 
mit adultery,  dost  thou  commit  adultery? 
thou  that  abhorrest  idols,  dost  thou  commit 
sacrilege  ? 

23  Thou  that  makest  thy  boast  of  the  law, 
through  breaking  the  law  dishonourest  thou 
God? 

24  For  the  name  of  God  is  blasphemed 
among  the  Gentiles  through  you,  as  it  is 
written. 

25  For  circumcision  verily  profiteth,  if  thou 
keep  the  law : but  if  thou  be  a breaker  of 
the  law,  thy  circumcision  is  made  uncircum- 
cision. 

26  Therefore,  if  the  uncircumcision  keep 
the  righteousness  of  the  law,  shall  not  his  un- 
circumcision be  counted  for  circumcision? 

27  And  shall  not  uncircumcision  which  is  by 
nature,  if  it  fulfil  the  law,  judge  thee,  who 
by  the  letter  and  circumcision  dost  trans- 
gress the  law? 

28  For  he  is  not  a Jew,  which  is  one  out- 

730 


wardly ; neither  is  that  circumcision,  which 
is  outward  in  the  flesh : 

29  But  he  -is  a Jew,  which  is  one  inwardly; 
and  circumcision  is  that  of  the  heart,  in  the 
spirit,  and  not  in  the  letter ; whose  praise  is 
not  of  men,  but  of  God. 

CHAPTER  III.  ^ 

The  Jews'  prerogative^  A'C. 

WHAT  advantage  then  hath  the  Jew?  or 
what  profit  is  there  of  circumcision  ? 

2 Much  every  way : chiefly,  because  that  un- 
to them  were  committed  the  oracles. of  God. 
3 For  what  if  some  did  not  believe  ? shall 
their  unbelief  make  the  faith  of  God  with- 
out effect? 

4  God  forbid:  yea,  let  God  be  true,  but 
every  man  a liar ; as  it  is  written.  That  thou 
mightest  be  justified  in  thy  sayings,  and 
mightest  overcome  when  thou  art  judged. 

5  But  if  our  unrighteousness  commend  the 
righteousness  of  God,  what  shall  we  say  ? Is 
God  unrighteous  who  taketh  vengeance  ? (1 
speak  as  a man) 

6  God  forbid : for  then  how  shall  God  judge 
the  world  ? 

7  For  if  the  truth  of  God  hath  more 
abounded  through  my  lie  unto  his  glory ; 
why  yet  am  I also  judged  as  a sinner? 

8  And  not  rather^  (as  we  be  slanderously 
reported,  and  as  some  affirm  that  we  say,). 
Let  us  do  evil,  that  good  may  come  ? whose' 
damnation  is  just. 

9  What  then  ? are  we  better  than  they  ? No, 
in  no  wise ; for  we  have  before  proved  both 
Jews  and  Gentiles,  that  they  are  all  under 
sin; 

10  As  it  is  written,  There  is  none  righteous, 
no,  not  one : 

11  There  is  none  that  understandeth,  there 
is  none  that  seeketh  after  God. 

12  They  are  all  gone  out  of  the  way,  they 
are  together  become  unprofitable ; there  is 
none  that  doeth  good,  no,  not  one. 

13  Their  throat  is  an  open  sepulchre ; with 
their  tongues  they  have  used  deceit;  the 
poison  of  asps  is  under  their  lips: 

14  Whose  mouth  is  full  of  cursing  and  bit- 
terness : 

15  Their  feet  are  swift  to  shed  blood : 

16  Destruction  and  misery  are  in  their 
ways: 

17  And  the  way  of  peace  have  they  not 
known : 

18  There  is  no  fear  of  God  before  their  eyes. 
19  Now  we  know  that  what  things  soever 
the  law  saith,  it  saith  to  them  who  are  under 
the  law : that  every  mouth  may  be  stopped, 
and  all  the  world  may  become  guilty  before 
God. 

20  Therefore  bj^  the  deeds  of  the  law  there 
shall  no  flesh  be  justified  in  his  sight;  for  by 
the  law  is  the  knowledge  of  sin. 

21  But  now  the  righteousness  of  God  with- 
out the  law  is  manifested,  being  witnessed 
by  the  law  and  the  prophets; 

22  Even  the  righteousness  of  God  which  is 
by  faith  of  Jesus  Christ  unto  all  and  upon 
all  them  that  believe ; for  there  is  no  differ- 
ence: 

23  For  all  have  sinned,  and  come  short  of 
the  glory  of  God; 

24  Being  justified  freely  by  his  grace  through 
the  redemption  that  is  in  Christ  Jesus ; 


Ahraham  jiLstified  by  faith. 


ROMANS.  V 


ReconciliaUon  by  Christ. 


25  Whom  God  hath  set  forth  to  be  a propi- 
tiation throuKh  faith  in  his  blood,  to  declare 
his  rifrhteousiiess  for  the  remission  of  sins 
that  are  past,  through  the  forbearance  ot 

^6^To  declare,  I say,  at  this  timo  his  right- 
eousness:  that  he  might  bo  just,  and  the 
iustifier  of  him  which  belie veth  in  Jesus. 

27  Where  is  boasting  then?  Tt  is  excluded. 

By  what  law?  of  works?  Nay;  but  by  the 
law  of  faith.  . . 

28  Therefore  we  conclude  that  a man  is  just- 
ified by  faith  without  the  deeds  of  the  law. 

29  Is  he  the  God  of  the  Jews  only  ? is  he  not 
also  of  the  Gentiles?  Yes,  of  the  Gentiles 

^30^Seeing  it  is  one  God,  which  shall  justify 
the  circumcision  by  faith,  and  uncircumci- 
sion  through  faith.  , , 

31  Do  we  then  make  void  the  law  through 
faith?  God  forbid:  yea,  we  establish  the 
law. 


CHAPTER  lY. 

Of  Abraham's  faith,  Ac. 

WHAT  shall  we  say  then  that  Abraham 
our  father,  as  pertaining  to  the  flesh, 

hath  found?  . ^ i c 

2 For  if  Abraham  were  justifled  by  works, 
he  hath  whereof  to  glory ; but  not  before 

^^For  what  saith  the  Scripture  ? Abraham 
believed  God,  and  it  was  counted  unto  him 
for  righteousness.  ^ 

4 Now  to  him  that  worketh  is  the  reward 
not  reckoned  of  grace,  but  of  debt. 

5 But  to  him  that  worketh  not,  but  believ- 
eth  on  him  that  justifleth  the  ungodly,  his 
faith  is  counted  for  righteousness. 

6 Even  as  David  also  describeth  the  blespd- 
ness  of  the  man,  unto  whom  God  imputeth 

righteousness  without  works, 

7 Saying,  Blessed  are  they  whose  iniquities 
are  forgiven,  and  whose  sins  are  covered. 

8 Blessed  is  the  man  to  whom  the  Lord  will 
not  impute  sin. 

9 Cometh  this  blessedness  then  upon  the 
circumcision  only,  or  upon  the  uncircumci- 
sion  also  ? for  we  say  that  faith  was  reckon- 
ed to  Abraham  for  righteousness. 

10  How  was  it  then  reckoned  ? when  he  was 
in  circumcision,  or  in  uncircumcision?  Not 
in  circumcision,  but  in  uncircumcision. 

11  And  he  received  the  sign  of  circumci^or^ 
a seal  of  the  righteousness  of  the  faith  which 
he  had  yet  being  uncircumcised:  that  he 
might  be  the  father  of  all  them  that  believe, 
though  they  be  not  circumcised ; that  right- 
eousness might  be  imputed  unto  them  also : 
12  And  the  father  of  circumcision  to  them 
who  are  not  of  the  circumcision  only,  but 
who  also  walk  in  the  steps  of  that  faith  of 
our  father  Abraham,  which  he  had  being  yet 
uncircumcised.  , , , . i. 

13  For  the  promise,  that  he  should  be  the 
heir  of  the  world,  was  not  to  Abraham,  or  to 
his  seed,  through  the  law,  but  through  the 
righteousness  of  faith.  ^ t.  . 

14  For  if  they  which  are  of  the  law  be  heirs, 
faith  is  made  void,  and  the  promise  made  of 
none  effect : . , ^ 

15  Because  the  law  worketh  wrath:  tor 
where  no  law  is,  there  is  no  transgression. 
1'^  Therefore  of  faitSi,  that  ft  w/Uiiht  be 


bv  grace ; to  the  end  the  promise  might  be 
sure  to  all  the  seed ; not  to  that  only  which 
is  of  the  law,  but  to  that  also  which  is  of  the 
faith  of  Abraham  ; who  is  the  lather  of  us  all, 

17  (As  it  is  written,  1 have  made  thee  a la- 
ther of  many  nations,)  before  him  whom  he 
believed,  even  God,  who  quickeneth  the 
dead,  and  calleth  those  things  whieh  be  not 
as  though  they  were : 

18  Who  against  hope  believed  in  hope,  that 
he  might  become  the  father  of  many  na- 
tions, according  to  that  which  was  spoken, 
So  shall  thy  seed  be.  „ 

19  And  being  not  weak  in  faith,  he  consid- 
ered not  his  own  body  now  dead,  when  he 
was  about  a hundred  years  old,  neither  yet 

the  deadness  of  Sarah’s  womb:  ^ i 

20  He  staggered  not  at  the  promise  of  God 

through  unbelief;  but  was  strong  in  faith, 
giving  glory  to  God ; , . . 

21  And  being  fully  persuaded,  that  what  he 
had  promised,  he  was  able  also  to  perform. 

22  And  therefore  it  was  imputed  to  him  for 

righteousness.  „ , . , 

23  Now  it  was  not  written  for  his  sake 
alone,  that  it  was  imputed  to  him ; 

24  But  for  us  also,  to  whom  it  shall  be 
imputed,  if  we  believe  on  him  that  raised 
up  Jesus  our  Lord  from  the  dead ; 

25  Who  was  delivered  for  our  offences,  and 
was  raised  again  for  our  justification. 

CHAPTER  Y. 

Justification  by  faith,  Ac. 

Therefore  being  justified  by  faith,  we 
have  peace  with  God  through  v>ur  Lord 
Jesus  Christ:  , 

2  By  whom  also  we  have  access  by  taitn. 
into  this  grace  wherein  we  stand,  and  re- 
joice in  hope  of  the  glory  of  God. 

3  And  not  only  so,  but  we  glory  in  tribula- 
tions also ; knowing  that  tribulation  work- 
eth patience ; 

4  And  patience,  experience;  and  experi- 
ence, hope:  , , 

5  And  hope  maketh  not  ashamed ; because 
the  love  of  God  is  shed  abroad  in  our  hearts 
by  the  Holy  Ghost  which  is  given  unto  us. 

6  For  when  we  were  yet  without  strength, 
in  due  time  Christ  died  for  the  ungodly. 

7  For  scarcely  for  a righteous  man  will  one 
die : yet  perad venture  for  a good  man  some 
would  even  dare  to  die. 

8  But  God  commendeth  his  love  toward  us, 
in  that,  while  we  were  yet  sinners,  Christ 
died  for  us.  . , , , 

9  Much  more  then,  being  now  justified  b,^ 
his  blood,  we  shall  be  saved  from  wrath 
through  him.  . 

10  For  if,  when  we  were  enemies,  we  were 
reconciled  to  God  by  the  death  of  hp  Son ; 
much  more,  being  reconciled,  we  shall  be 
saved  by  his  life.  . • 

11  And  not  only  so,  but  we  also  joy  m God 
through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  by  whom  we 
have  now  received  the  atonement. 

12  Wherefore,  as  by  one  man  sin  entered 
into  the  world,  and  death  by  sin  ; so 
death  passed  upon  all  men,  for  that  all  have 

until  the  law  sin  was  in  the  world : 
but  sin  is  not  imputed  when  there  is  no  law. 
14  Nevertheless  death  reigned  from  Adam 
to  Moses,  even  oveip  them  that  had  not  siis- 


We  are  dead  unto  sin, 

Ded  after  the  similitude  of  Adam’s  trans- 
gression, who  is  the  figure  of  him  that  was 
to  come. 

15  But  not  as  the  offence,  so  also  is  the  free 
gift:  for  if  through  the  offence  of  one  many 
he  dead,  much  more  the  grace  of  God,  and 
the  gift  by  grace,  which  is  by  one  man,  Jesus 
Christ,  hath  abounded  unto  many. 

16  And  not  as  it  was  by  one  that  sinned,  so 
is  the  gift : for  the  judgment  was  by  one  to 
condemnation,  but  the  free  gift  is  of  many 
offences  unto  justification. 

17  For  if  by  one  man’s  offence  death  reign- 
ed by  one ; much  more  they  which  receive 
abundance  of  grace  and  of  the  gift  of  right- 
eousness shall  reign  in  life  by  one,  Jesus 
Christ.) 

18  Therefore,  as  by  the  offence  of  one  judg- 
ment came  upon  all  men  to  condemnation ; 
even  so  by  the  righteousness  of  one  the  free 
gift  came  upon  all  men  unto  justification  of 
life. 

19  For  as  by  one  man’s  disobedience  many 
were  made  sinners,  so  by  the  obedience  of 
one  shall  many  be  made  righteous. 

30  Moreover  the  law  entered,  that  the  of- 
fence might  abound.  But  where  sin  abound- 
ed, grace  did  much  more  abound: 

21  That  as  sin  hath  reigned  unto  death,  even 
so  might  grace  reign  through  righteousness 
unto  eternal  life  by  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

CHAPTER  VI. 

We  may  not  live  in  sin,  dc. 

AT  shall  we  say  then  ? Shall  we  con- 
f f tinud  in  sin,  that  grace  may  abound  ? 

3  God  forbid.  How  shall  we,  that  are  dead 
to  sin,  live  any  longer  therein  ? 

3 Know  ye  not,  that  so  many  of  us  as  were 
baptized  into  Jesus  Christ  were  baptized  in- 
to his  death  ? 

4 Therefore  we  are  buried  with  him  by 
baptism  into  death : that  like  as  Christ  was 
raised  up  from  the  dead  by  the  glory  of  the 
Father,  even  so  we  also  should  walk  in  new- 
ness of  life. 

5 For  if  we  have  been  planted  together  in 
the  likeness  of  his  death,  we  shall  be  also  in 
the  liheness  of  his  resurrection : 

6 Knowing  this,  that  our  old  man  is  cruci- 
fied with  him,  that  the  body  of  sin  might  be 
destroyed,  that  henceforth  we  should  not 
serve  sin. 

7 For  he  that  is  dead  is  freed  from  sin. 

8 Now  if  we  be  dead  with  Christ,  we  believe 
that  we  shall  also  live  with  him : 

9 Knowing  that  Christ  being  raised  from 
the  dead  dieth  no  more;  death  hath  no 
more  dominion  over  him. 

10  For  in  that  he  died,  he  died  unto  sin 
once : but  in  that  he  liveth,  he  liveth  unto 
God. 

11  Likewise  reckon  ye  also  yourselves  to  be 
dbad  indeed  unto  sin,  but  alive  unto  God 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

13  Let  not  sin  therefore  reign  in  your  mor- 
tal body,  that  ye  should  obey  it  in  the  lusts 
thereof. 

13  Neither  yield  ye  your  members  as  in- 
struments  of  unrighteousness  unto  sin : but 
yield  yourselves  unto  God,  as  those  that  are 
mive  froni  the  dead,  and  your  members  as 

righteousness  unto  God. 

14  For  sin  shall  not  have  dominion  over 


The  power  of  the  law, 

you : for  ye  are  not  under  the  law,  but  un- 
der grace. 

15  What  then?  shall  we  sin,  because  we 
are  not  under  the  law,  but  under  grace? 
God  forbid. 

16  Know  ye  not,  that  to  whom  ye  yield 
youpelves  servants  to  obey,  his  servants  ve 

whom  ye  obey;  whether  of  sin  unto 
or  of  obedience  unto  righteousness? 

17  But  God  be  thanked,  that  ye  were  the 
servants  of  sin,  but  ye  have  obeyed  from  the 
heart  that  form  of  doctrine  which  was  de- 
livered you. 

18  Being  then  made  free  from  sin,  ye  be- 
came the  servants  of  righteousness. 

19  I speak  after  the  manner  of  men  be- 
cause of  the  infirmity  of  your  flesh : for  as 
ye  have  yielded  your  members  servants  to 
uncleanness  and  to  iniquity  unto  iniquity; 
even  so  now  yield  your  members  servants 
to  righteousness  unto  holiness. 

20  For  when  ye  were  the  servants  of  sin,  ye 
were  free  from  righteousness. 

21  What  fruit  had  ye  then  in  those  things 
whereof  ye  are  now  ashamed  ? for  the  end 
of  those  things  is  death. 

23  But  now  being  made  free  from  sin,  and 
become  servants  to  God,  ye  have  your  fruit 
unto  holiness,  and  the  end  everlasting  life. 
23  For  the  wages  of  sin  is  death ; but  the 
gift  of  God  is  eternal  life  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord. 

CHAPTER  YII. 

The  law  hath  power  only  during  life. 

Know  ye  not,  brethren,  (for  I speak  to 
them  that  know  the  law,)  how  that  the 
law  hath  dominion  over  a man  as  long  as  he 
liveth  ? 

2 For  the  woman  which  hath  a husband  is 
bound  by  the  law  to  her  husband  so  long  as 
he  liveth ; but  if  the  husband  be  dead,  she  is 
loosed  from  the  law  of  her  husband. 

3 So  then  if,  while  her  husband  liveth,  she 
be  married  to  another  man,  she  shall  be  call- 
ed an  adulteress : but  if  her  husband  be  dead, 
she  is  free  from  that  law ; so  that  she  is  no 
adulteress,  though  she  be  married  to  another 
man. 

4 Wherefore,  my  brethren,  ye  also  are  be- 
conie  dead  to  the  law  by  the  body  of  Christ ; 
that  ye  should  be  married  to  another,  even 
to  him  who  is  raised  from  the  dead,  that  we 
should  bring  forth  fruit  unto  God. 

5 For  when  we  were  in  the  flesh,  the  mo- 
tions of  sins,  which  were  by  the  law,  did 
work  in  our  members  to  bring  forth  fruit 
unto  death. 

6 But  now  we  are  delivered  from  the  law, 
that  being  dead  wherein  we  were  held ; that 
we  should  serve  in  newness  of  spirit,  and  not 
in  the  oldness  of  the  letter. 

7 What  shall  we  say  then?  Is  the  law  sin? 
God  forbid.  Nay,  I had  not  known  sin,  but 
by  the  law : for  I had  not  known  lust,  except 
the  law  had  said.  Thou  shalt  not  covet. 

8 But  sin,  taking  occasion  by  the  command- 
ment, wrought  in  me  all  manner  of  concupis- 
cence. For  without  the  law  sin  was  dead. 

9 For  I was  alive  without  the  law  once: 
but  when  the  commandment  came,  sin  re- 
vived, and  I died. 

10  And  the  commandment,  which  was  or- 
dained to  life,  I found  to  he  unto  deatho 


ROMANS,  VI. 


Works  of  the 


ROMANS,  VIII. 


flesh  cmd  Spirit. 


11  For  sin,  taking?  occasion  by  the  com- 
mandment, deceived  me,  and  by  it  slew 
me. 

12  Wherefore  the  law  is  holy,  and  the  com- 
mandment holy,  and  just,  and  good. 

13  Was  then  that  which  is  good  made  death 
unto  me?  God  forbid.  But  sin,  that  it  might 
appear  sin,  working  death  in  me  by  that 
which  is  good ; that  sin  by  the  command- 
ment might  become  exceeding  sinful. 

14  For  we  know  that  the  law  is  spiritual: 
but  I am  carnal,  sold  under  sin. 

15  For  that  which  I do,  I allow  not:  for 
what  I would,  that  do  I not;  but  what  I 
hate,  that  do  I. 

16  If  then  I do  that  which  I would  not,  I 
consent  unto  the  law  that  it  is  good. 

17  Now  then  it  is  no  more  I that  do  it,  but 
sin  that  dwelleth  in  me. 

18  For  I know  that  in  me  (that  is,  in  my 
flesh,)  dwelleth  no  good  thing : for  to  will  is 
present  with  me;  but  how  to  perform  that 
which  is  good  I find  not. 

19  For  the  good  that  I would,  I do  not : but 
the  evil  which  I would  not,  that  I do. 

20  Now  if  I do  that  I would  not,  it  is  no 
more  I that  do  it,  but  sin  that  dwelleth  in 
me. 

21 1 find  then  a law,  that,  when  I would  do 
good,  evil  is  present  with  me. 

22  For  I delight  in  the  law  of  God  after  the 
inward  man : 

23  But  I see  another  law  in  my  rnembers, 
warring  against  the  law  of  my  mind,  and 
bringing  me  into  captivity  to  the  law  of  sin 
which  is  in  my  members. 

24  O wretched  man  that  I am ! who  shall 
deliver  me  from  the  body  of  this  death? 

25  I thank  God  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.  So  then  with  the  mind  I myself 
serve  the  law  of  God;  but  with  the  fiesh 
the  law  of  sin. 


CHAPTER  VIII. 


Who  are  free  from  condemnation. 

There  is  therefore  now  no  condemna- 
tion to  them  which  are  in  Christ  Jesus, 
who  walk  not  after  the  fiesh,  but  after  the 
Spirit. 

2 For  the  law  of  the  Spirit  of  life  in  Christ 
Jesus  hath  made  me  free  from  the  law  of 


sin  and  death. 

3 For  what  the  law  could  not  do,  in  that  it 
was  weak  through  the  fiesh,  God  sending 
his  own  Son  in  the  likeness  of  sinful  fiesh, 
and  for  sin,  condemned  sin  in  the  fiesh : 

4 That  the  righteousness  of  the  law  might 
be  fulfilled  in  us,  who  walk  not  after  the 
flesh,  but  after  the  Spirit. 

5 For  they  that  are  after  the  flesh  do  mind 
the  things  of  the  flesh ; but  they  that  are 
after  the  Spirit,  the  things  of  the  Spirit. 

6 For  to  be  carnally  minded  is  death ; but 
to  be  spiritually  minded  is  life  and  peace. 

7 Because  the  carnal  mind  is  enmity  against 
God : for  it  is  not  subject  to  the  law  of  God, 
neither  indeed  can  be. 

8 So  then  they  that  are  in  the  flesh  cannot 
please  ^od. 

9 But  ye  are  not  in  the  flesh,  but  in  the 
Spirit,  if  so  be  that  the  Spirit  of  God  dwell 
in  you.  Now  if  any  man  have  not  the  Spirit 
of  Christ,  he  is  none  of  his. 

10  And  if  Christ  he  in  you,  the  body  is  dead 


because  of  sin ; but  the  Spirit  is  life  because 
of  righteousness. 

11  But  if  the  Spirit  of  him  that  raised  up 
Jesus  from  the  dead  dwell  in  you,  he  that 
raised  up  Christ  from  the  dead  shall  also 
quicken  your  mortal  bodies  by  his  Spirit 
that  dwelleth  in  you. 

12  Therefore,  brethren,  we  are  debtors,  not 
to  the  flesh,  to  live  after  the  flesh. 

13  For  if  ye  live  after  the  flesh,  ye  shall 
die : but  if  ye  through  the  Spirit  do  mortify 
the  deeds  of  the  body,  ye  shall  live. 

14  For  as  many  as  are  led  by  the  Spirit  of 
God,  they  are  the  sons  of  God. 

15  For  ye  have  not  received  the  spirit  of 
bondage  again  to  fear ; but  ye  have  received 
the  Spirit  of  adoption,  whereby  we  cry, 
Abba,  Father. 

16  The  Spirit  itself  beareth  witness  with 
our  spirit,  that  we  are  the  children  of  God  : 

17  And  if  children,  then  heirs;  heirs  of 
God,  and  joint  heirs  with  Christ ; if  so  be 
that  we  suffer  with  Mm,  that  we  may  be 
also  glorified  together. 

18  For  I reckon  that  the  sufferings  of  this 
present  time  are  not  worthy  to  be  compared 
with  the  glory  which  shall  be  revealed  in  us. 

19  For  the  earnest  expectation  of  the 
creature  waiteth  for  the  manifestation  of 
the  sons  of  God. 

20  For  the  creature  was  made  subject  to 
vanity,  not  willingly,  but  by  reason  of  him 
who  hath  subjected  the  same  in  hope ; 

21  Because  the  creature  itself  also  shall  be 
delivered  from  the  bondage  of  corruption 
into  the  glorious  liberty  of  the  children  of 
God. 

22  For  we  know  that  the  whole  creation 
groaneth  and  travaileth  in  pain  together 
until  now. 

23  And  not  only  they,  but  ourselves  also, 
which  have  the  flrstfruits  of  the  Spirit,  even 
we  ourselves  groan  within  ourselves,  wait- 
ing for  the  adoption,  to  wit,  the  redemption 
of  our  body. 

24  For  we  are  saved  by  hope:  but  hope 
that  is  seen  is  not  hope : for  what  a man 
seeth,  why  doth  he  yet  hope  for? 

25  But  if  we  hope  for  that  we  see  not,  then 
do  we  with  patience  wait  for  it. 

26  Likewise  the  Spirit  also  helpeth  our  in- 
firmities : for  we  know  not  what  we  should 
pray  for  as  we  ought:  but  the  Spirit  itself 
maketh  intercession  for  us  with  groanings 
which  cannot  be  uttered. 

27  And  he  that  searcheth  the  hearts  know- 
eth  what  is  the  mind  of  the  Spirit,  because 
he  maketh  intercession  for  the  saints  ac- 
cording to  the  will  of  God. 

28  And  we  know  that  all  things  work  to- 
gether for  good  to  them  that  love  God,  to 
them  who  are  the  called  according  to  his 
purpose. 

29  For  whom  he  did  foreknow,  he  also  did 
predestinate  to  he  conformed  to  the  image 
of  his  Son,  that  he  might  be  the  firstborn 
among  many  brethren. 

30  Moreover,  whom  he  did  predestinate, 
them  he  also  called:  and  whom  he  called, 
them  he  also  justified : and  whom  he  justi- 
fied, them  he  also  glorified. 

31  What  shall  we  then  say  to  these  things? 
If  God  he  for  us,  who  can  he  against  us  ? 

32  He  that  spared  not  his  own  Son,  but  de- 

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God  hath  mercy  KOMANS,  IX.  on  whom  he  wilL 


]ivered  him  up  for  us  all,  how  shall  he  not 
with  him  also  freely  give  us  all  things  ? 

33  Who  shall  lay  any  thing  to  the  charge  of 
God’s  elect?  It  is  God  that  justifieth. 

34  Who  is  he  that  condemneth  ? It  is  Christ 
that  died,  yea  rather,  that  is  risen  again, 
who  is  even  at  the  right  hand  of  God,  who 
also  maketh  intercession  for  us. 

35  Who  shall  separate  us  from  the  love  of 
Christ?  shall  tribulation,  or  distress,  or  per- 
secution, or  famine,  or  nakedness,  or  peril, 
or  sword? 

36  As  it  is  written.  For  thy  sake  we  are 
killed  all  the  day  long ; we  are  accounted  as 
sheep  for  the  slaughter. 

37  Nay,  in  all  these  things  we  are  more 
than  conquerors  through  him  that  loved  us. 

38  For  I am  persuaded,  that  neither  death, 
nor  life,  nor  angels,  nor  principalities,  nor 
powers,  nor  things  present,  nor  things  to 
come, 

39  Nor  height,  nor  depth,  nor  any  other 
creature,  shall  be  able  to  separate  us  from 
the  love  of  God,  which  is  in  Christ  Jesus 
our  Lord. 

CHAPTER  IX. 

PauVs  sorrow  for  the  Jews^  <&c. 

ISAY  the  truth  in  Christ,  I lie  not,  my 
conscience  also  bearing  me  witness  in  the 
Holy  Ghost, 

2  That  I have  great  heaviness  and  contin- 
ual sorrow  in  my  heart. 

3  For  I could  wish  that  myself  were  accurs- 
ed from  Christ  for  my  brethren,  my  kins- 
men according  to  the  flesh : 

4  Who  are  Israelites;  to  whom  pertaineth 
the  adoption,  and  the  glory,  and  the  cove- 
nants,'and  the  giving  of  the  law,  and  the 
service  of  God,  and  the  promises; 

5  Whose  are  the  fathers,  and  of  whom  as 
concerning  the  flesh  Christ  came,  who  is 
over  all,  God  blessed  for  ever.  Amen. 

6  Not  as  though  the  word  of  God  hath  tak- 
en none  effect.  For  they  are  not  all  Israel, 
which  are  of  Israel : 

7  Neither,  because  they  are  the  seed  of 
Abraham,  are  they  all  children : but.  In  Isaac 
shall  thy  seed  be  called. 

8  That  is.  They  which  are  the  children  of 
the  flesh,  these  are  not  the  children  of  God : 
but  the  children  of  the  promise  are  counted 
for  the  seed. 

9  For  this  is  the  word  of  promise.  At  this 
time  wiU  I come,  and  Sarah  shall  have  a 
son. 

10  And  not  only  this;  but  when  Rebecca 
also  had  conceived  by  one,  even  by  our  fa- 
ther Isaac, 

11  (For  the  children  being  not  yet  born,  nei- 
ther having  done  any  good  or  evil,  that  the 
purpose  of  God  according  to  election  might 
stand,  not  of  works,  but  of  him  that  calleth ;) 
13  It  was  said  unto  her.  The  elder  shall 
serve  the  younger. 

13  As  it  is  written,  Jacob  have  I loved,  but 
Esau  have  I hated. 

14  What  shall  we  say  then?  Is  there  un- 
righteousness with  God?  God  forbid. 

15  For  he  saith  to  Moses,  I will  have  mercy 
on  whom  I will  have  mercy,  and  I will  have 
compassion  on  whom  I will  have  compas- 
sion. 

16  So  then  it  is  not  of  him  that  wiUeth,  nor 
734 


of  him  that  runneth,  but  of  God  that  shew- 
eth  mercy. 

17  For  the  Scripture  saith  unto  Pharaoh, 
Even  for  this  same  purpose  have  I raised 
thee  up,  that  I might  shew  my  power  in  thee, 
and  that  my  name  might  be  declared 
throughout  all  the  earth. 

18  Therefore  hath  he  mercy  on  whom  he 
will  have  mercy,  and  whom  he  will  he  hard- 
eneth. 

19  Thou  wilt  say  then  unto  me.  Why  doth 
he  yet  find  fault?  For  who  hath  resisted 
his  will? 

20  Nay  but,  O man,  who  art  thou  that  repli- 
es! against  God  ? Shall  the  thing  formed  say 
to  him  that  formed  it.  Why  hast  thou  made 
me  thus  ? 

21  Hath  not  the  potter  power  over  the  clay, 
of  the  same  lump  to  make  one  vessel  unto 
honour,  and  another  unto  dishonour? 

33  What  if  God,  willing  to  shew  his  wrath, 
and  to  make  his  power  known,  endured 
with  much  longsuffering  the  vessels  of 
wrath  fitted  to  destruction: 

23  And  that  he  might  make  known  the  rich- 
es of  his  glory  on  the  vessels  of  mercy,  which 
he  had  afore  prepared  unto  glory, 

24  Even  us,  whom  he  hath  called,  not  of 
the  Jews  only,  but  also  of  the  Gentiles  ? 

35  As  he  saith  also  in  Osee,  I will  call  them 
my  people,  which  were  not  my  people ; and 
her  beloved,  which  was  not  beloved. 

26  And  it  shall  come  to  pass,  that  in  the 
place  where  it  was  said  unto  them,  Ye  are 
not  my  people ; there  shall  they  be  called 
the  children  of  the  living  God. 

27  Esaias  also  crieth  concerning  Israel, 
Though  the  number  of  the  children  of  Israel 
be  as  the  sand  of  the  sea,  a remnant  shall  be 
saved : 

28  For  he  will  finish  the  work,  and  cut  it 
short  in  righteousness:  because  a short 
work  will  the  Lord  make  upon  the  earth. 

29  And  as  Esaias  said  before.  Except  the 
Lord  of  Sabaoth  had  left  us  a seed,  we  had 
been  as  Sodoma,  and  been  made  like  unto 
Gomorrah. 

30  What  shall  we  say  then  ? That  the  Gen- 
tiles, which  followed  not  after  righteousness, 
have  attained  to  righteousness,  even  the 
righteousness  which  is  of  faith. 

31  But  Israel,  which  followed  after  the  law 
of  righteousness,  hath  not  attained  to  the 
law  of  righteousness. 

33  Wherefore  ? Because  they  sought  it  not 
by  faith,  but  as  it  were  by  the  works  of  the 
law.  For  they  stumbled  at  that  stumbling- 
stone  ; 

33  As  it  is  written.  Behold,  I lay  in  Sion  a 
stumblingstone  and  rock  of  offence:  and 
whosoever  believeth  on  him  shall  not  be 
ashamed. 

CHAPTER  X. 

Righteousness  of  the  law,  and  of  faith. 

Brethren,  my  heart’s  desire  and  prayer 
to  God  for  Israel  is,  that  they  might  be 
saved.  * 

2 For  I bear  them  record  that  they  nave  a 
zeal  of  God,  but  not  according  to  knowledge. 
3 For  they,  being  ignorant  of  God’s  right- 
eousness, and  going  about  to  establish  their 
own  righteousness,  have  not  submitted 
themselves  unto  the  righteousness  of  God> 


Salvation  to  allbelievers.  ROMANS,  XI.  AH  Israel  not  ca«t  of. 


4 For  Christ  is  the  end  of  the  law  for  right- 
eousness to  every  one  that  believeth. 

5 For  Moses  deseribeth  the  righteousness 
which  is  of  the  law,  That  the  man  which 
doeth  those  things  shall  live  by  them. 

C But  the  righteousness  which  is  of  faith 
speaketh  on  this  wise.  Say  not  in  thine  heart, 
Who  shall  ascend  into  heaven?  (that  is,  to 
bring  Christ  down  from  above:) 

7 Or,  Who  shall  descend  into  the  deep?  (that 
is,  to  bring  up  Christ  again  from  the  dead.) 

8 But  what  saith  it  ? The  word  is  nigh  thee, 
even  in  thy  mouth,  and  in  thy  heart:  that  is, 
the  word  of  faith,  which  we  preach ; 

9 That  if  thou  shalt  confess  with  thy  mouth 
the  Lord  Jesus,  and  shalt  believe  in  thine 
heart  that  God  hath  raised  him  from  the 
dead,  thou  shalt  be  saved. 

10  For  with  the  heart  man  believeth  unto 
righteousness ; and  with  the  mouth  confes- 
sion is  made  unto  salvation. 

11  For  the  Scripture  saith.  Whosoever  be- 
lieveth on  him  shall  not  be  ashamed. 

13  For  there  is  no  difference  between  the 
Jew  and  the  Greek : for  the  same  Lord  over 
all  is  rich  unto  all  that  call  upon  him. 

13  For  whosoever  shall  call  upon  the  name 
of  the  Lord  shall  be  saved. 

14  How  then  shall  they  call  on  him  in  whom 
they  have  not  believed  ? and  how  shall  they 
believe  in  him  of  whom  they  have  not  heard  ? 
and  how  shall  they  hear  without  a preacher  ? 

15  And  how  shall  they  preach,  except  they 
be  sent?  as  it  is  written.  How  beautiful  are 
the  feet  of  them  that  preach  the  gospel  of 
peace,  and  bring  glad  tidings  of  good  things ! 

16  But  they  have  not  all  obeyed  the  gospel. 
For  Esaias  saith.  Lord,  who  hath  believed 
our  report? 

17  So  then  faith  cometh  by  hearing,  and 
hearing  by  the  word  of  God. 

18  But  I say.  Have  they  not  heard?  Yes 
verily,  their  sound  went  into  all  the  earth, 
and  their  words  unto  the  ends  of  the  world. 

19  But  I say.  Did  not  Israel  know  ? First 
Moses  saith,  I will  provoke  you  to  jealousy 
by  them  that  are  no  people,  and  by  a foolish 
nation  I will  anger  you. 

30  But  Esaias  is  very  bold,  and  saith,  I was 
found  of  them  that  sought  me  not;  I was 
made  manifest  unto  them  that  asked  not 
after  me. 

31  But  to  Israel  he  saith.  All  day  long  I 
have  stretched  forth  my  hands  unto  a diso- 
bedient and  gainsaying  people. 

CHAPTER  XI. 

God  hath  not  cast  oft  oil  Israel^  Ac. 

ISAY  then.  Hath  God  cast  away  his  peo- 
ple? God  forbid.  For  I also  am  an  Isra- 
ehte,  of  the  seed  of  Abraham,  of  the  tribe  of 
Benjamin. 

3  God  hath  not  cast  away  his  people  which 
he  foreknew.  Wot  ye  not  what  the  Scrip- 
ture saith  of  Elias  ? how  he  maketh  interces- 
sion to  God  against  Israel,  saying, 

3 Lord,  they  have  killed  thy  prophets,  and 
digged  down  thine  altars;  and  I am  left 
alone,  and  they  seek  my  life. 

4  But  what  saith  the  answer  of  God  unto 
him  ? I have  reserved  to  myself  seven  thou- 
sand men,  who  have  not  bowed  the  knee  to 
the  image  of  Baal. 

5  Even  so  then  at  this  present  time  also 


there  is  a remnant  according  to  the  election 
of  grace.  , . -x  ^ 

6 And  if  by  grace,  then  is  it  no  more  of 
works:  otherwise  grace  is  no  more  grace. 
But  if  it  lye  of  works,  then  is  it  no  more 
grace:  otherwise  work  is  no  more  work. 

7 What  then?  Israel  hath  not  obtained 
that  which  he  seeketh  for;  but  the  election 
hath  obtained  it,  and  the  rest  were  blinded 

8 (According  as  it  is  written,  God  hath  given 
them  the  spirit  of  slumber,  eyes  that  they 
should  not  see,  and  ears  that  they  should 
not  hear;)  unto  this  day. 

9 And  David  saith.  Let  their  table  be  made 
a snare,  and  a trap,  and  a stumblingblock, 
and  a recompense  unto  them : 

10  Let  their  eyes  be  darkened,  that  they 
may  not  see,  and  bow  down  their  back  alway. 

11  I say  then.  Have  they  stumbled  that 
they  should  fall?  God  forbid:  but  rather 
through  their  fall  salvation  is  come  unto  the 
Gentiles,  for  to  provoke  them  to  jealousy. 

13  Now  if  the  fall  of  them  he  the  riches  of 
the  world,  and  the  diminishing  of  them  the 
riches  of  the  Gentiles ; how  much  more  their 


fulness? 

13  For  I speak  to  you  Gentiles,  ^inasmuch  as 
I am  the  apostle  of  the  Gentiles,  I magnify 
mine  office : 

14  If  by  any  means  I may  provoke  to  emu- 
lation them  which  are  my  flesh,  and  might 
save  some  of  them. 

15  For  if  the  casting  away  of  them  he  the 
reconciling  of  the  world,  what  shall  the  re- 
ceiving of  them  be,  but  life  from  the  dead? 

16  For  if  the  firstfruit  he  holy,  the  lump  is 
also  holy : and  if  the  root  he  holy,  so  are  the 

17  And  if  some  of  the  branches  be  broken 
off,  and  thou,  being  a wild  olive  tree,  wert 
graffed  in  among  them,  and  with  them  par- 
takest  of  the  root  and  fatness  of  the  olive 

18  Boast  not  against  the  branches.  But  if 
thou  boast,  thou  bearest  not  the  root,  but 
the  root  thee. 

19  Thou  wilt  say  then,  The  branches  were 
broken  off,  that  I might  be  graffed  in. 

30  Well;  because  of  unbelief  they  were 
broken  off,  and  thou  standest  by  faith.  Be 
not  higbminded,  but  fear: 

31  For  if  God  spared  not  the  natural  branch- 
es, take  heed  lest  he  also  spare  not  thee. 

33  Behold  therefore  the  goodness  and  se- 
verity of  God : on  them  which  fell,  severity ; 
but  toward  thee,  goodness,  if  thou  continue 
in  his  goodness:  otherwise  thou  also  shalt 
be  cut  off.  . 

33  And  they  also,  if  they  abide  not  still  m 
unbelief,  shall  be  graffed  in : for  God  is  able 
to  graff  them  in  again. 

34  For  if  thou  wert  cut  out  of  the  olive  tree 

which  is  wild  by  nature,  and  wert  graffed 
contrary  to  nature  into  a good  olive  tree ; 
how  much  more  shall  these,  which  be  the 
natural  hranches^  be  graffed  into  their  own 
olive  tree  ? , , , 

35  For  I would  not,  brethren,  that  ye  should 
be  ignorant  of  this  mystery,  lest  ye  should 
be  wise  in  your  own  conceits,  that  blindness 
in  part  is  happened  to  Israel,  until  the  ful- 
ness of  the  Gentiles  be  come  in. 

36  And  so  all  Israel  shall  be  saved : as  it  is 
written,  There  shall  come  out  of  Sion  the 

735 


Exhortation  to  fioUness.  ROMANS,  XII.  Sundry  duties  recommended. 


Deliverer,  and  shall  turn  away  ung-odliness 
from  Jacob : 

27  For  this  is  covenant  unto  them,  when 

I  shall  take  away  their  sins. 

28  As  concerning^  the  gospel,  they  are  ene- 
mies for  your  sakes:  but  as  touching  the 
election,  they  are  beloved  for  the  fathers’ 
sakes. 

29  For  the  gifts  and  calling  of  God  are 
without  repentance. 

30  For  as  ye  in  times  past  have  not  believed 
God,  yet  have  now  obtained  mercy  through 
their  unbelief : 

31  Even  so  have  these  also  now  not  believ- 
ed, that  through  your  mercy  they  also  may 
obtain  mercy. 

32  For  God  hath  concluded  them  all  in 
unbelief,  that  he  might  have  mercy  upon 
all. 

33  O the  depth  of  the  riches  both  of  the 
wisdom  and  knowledge  of  God!  how  un- 
searchable are  his  judgments,  and  his  ways 
past  finding  out ! 

34  For  who  hath  known  the  mind  of  the 
Lord?  or  who  hath  been  his  counsellor? 

35  Or  who  hath  first  given  to  him,  and  it 
shall  be  recompensed  unto  him  again? 

36  For  of  him,  and  through  him,  and  to 
him,  are  all  things:  to  whom  be  glory  for 
ever.  Amen. 

CHAPTER  XII. 

Ood  to  be  praised  for  his  mercies. 

I BESEECH  you  therefore,  brethren,  by 
the  mercies  of  God,  that  ye  present  your 
bodies’  a living  sacrifice,  holy,  acceptable 
unto  God,  which  is  your  reasonable  service. 
2 And  be  not  conformed  to  this  world : but 
be  ye  transformed  by  the  renewing  of  your 
mind,  that  ye  may  prove  what  is  that  good, 
and  acceptable,  and  perfect  will  of  God. 

3  For  I say,  through  the  grace  given  unto 
me,  to  every  man  that  is  among  you,  not  to 
think  of  himself  more  highly  than  he  ought 
to  think ; but  to  think  soberly,  according  as 
God  hath  dealt  to  every  man  the  measure 
of  faith. 

4  For  as  we  have  many  members  in  one 
body,  and  all  members  have  not  the  same 
oflace : 

5  So  we,  being  many,  are  one  body  in  Christ, 
and  every  one  members  one  of  another. 

6  Having  then  gifts  differing  according  to 
the  grace  that  is  given  to  us,  whether  proph- 
ecy, Jet  us  prophesy  according  to  the  propor- 
tion of  faith ; 

7  Or  ministry,  let  us  wait  on  our  minister- 
ing ; or  he  that  teacheth,  on  teaching ; 

8  Or  he  that  exhorteth,  on  exhortation : he 
that  giveth,  let  him  do  it  with  simplicity ; he 
that  ruleth,  with  diligence ; he  that  sheweth 
mercy,  with  cheerfulness. 

9  Let  love  be  without  dissimulation.  Ab- 
hor that  which  is  evil ; cleave  to  that  which 
is  good. 

10  Be  kindly  affectioned  one  to  another 
with  brotherly  love ; in  honour  preferring 
one  another; 

11  Not  slothful  in  business;  fervent  in  spir- 
it; serving  the  Lord; 

12  Rejoicing  in  hope;  patient  in  tribula- 
tion ; continuing  instant  in  prayer ; 

13  Distributing  to  the  necessity  of  saints; 
given  to  hospitality. 

736 


14  Bless  them  which  persecute  you : bless, 
and  curse  not. 

15  Rejoice  with  them  that  do  rejoice,  and 
weep  with  them  that  weep. 

IQ  Be  of  the  same  mind  one  toward  another. 
Mind  not  high  things,  but  condescend  to 
men  of  low  estate.  Be  not  wise  in  your 
own  conceits. 

17  Recompense  to  no  man  evil  for  evil. 
Provide  things  honest  in  the  sight  of  all 
men. 

18  If  it  be  possible,  as  much  as  lieth  in  you, 
live  peaceably  with  all  men. 

19  Dearly  beloved,  avenge  not  yourselves, 
but  rather  give  place  unto  wrath : for  it  is 
written.  Vengeance  is  mine;  I will  repay, 
saith  the  Lord. 

20  Therefore  if  thine  enemy  hunger,  feed 
him ; if  he  thirst,  give  him  drink : for  in  so 
doing  thou  shalt  heap  coals  of  fire  on  his 
head. 

21  Be  not  overcome  of  evil,  but  overcome 
evil  with  good. 

CHAPTER  XIII. 

Of  subjection  to  magistrates. 

Let  every  soul  be  subject  unto  the  higher 
powers.  For  there  is  no  power  but  of 
God:  the  powers  that  be  are  ordained  of 
God. 

2  Whosoever  therefore  resisteth  the  power, 
resisteth  the  ordinance  of  God:  and  they 
that  resist  shall  receive  to  themselves 
damnation. 

3  For  rulers  are  not  a terror  to  good  works, 
but  to  the  evil.  Wilt  thou  then  not  be 
afraid  of  the  power  ? do  that  which  is  good, 
and  thou  shalt  have  praise  of  the  same : 

4  For  he  is  the  minister  of  God  to  thee  for 
good.  But  if  thou  do  that  which  is  evil,  be 
afraid;  for  he  beareth  not  the  sword  in 
vain:  for  he  is  the  minister  of  God,  a re- 
venger to  execute  wrath  upon  him  that 
doeth  evil. 

5  Wherefore  ye  must  needs  be  subject,  not 
only  for  wrath,  but  also  for  conscience’ 
sake. 

6  For,  for  this  cause  pay  ye  tribute  also : 
for  they  are  God’s  ministers,  attending  con- 
tinually upon  this  very  thing. 

7  Render  therefore  to  all  their  dues : tribute 
to  whom  tribute  is  due;  custom  to  whom 
custom;  fear  to  whom  fear;  honour  to 
whom  honour. 

8  Owe  no  man  any  thing,  but  to  love  one 
another:  for  he  that  loveth  another  hath 
fulfilled  the  law. 

9  For  this.  Thou  shalt  not  commit  adultery, 
Thou  shalt  not  kill,  Thou  shalt  not  steal. 
Thou  shalt  not  bear  false  witness.  Thou 
shalt  not  covet;  and  if  there  be  any  other 
commandment,  it  is  briefly  comprehended 
in  this  saying,  namely.  Thou  shalt  love  thy 
neighbour  as  thyself. 

10  Love  worketh  no  ill  to  his  neighbour: 
therefore  love  is  the  fulfilling  of  the  law. 
11  And  that,  knowing  the  time,  that  now 
it  is  high  time  to  awake  out  of  sleep:  for 
now  is  our  salvation  nearer  than  when  we 
believed. 

12  The  night  is  far  spent,  the  day  is  at 
hand : let  us  therefore  cast  off  the  works  of 
darkness,  and  let  us  put  on  the  armour  of 
lighta 


Against  uncharitable  judgment. 


ROMANS,  XV. 


We  may  not  please  ourselves. 


13  Let  us  walk  honestly,  as  in  the  day ; not 
in  rioting*  and  drunkenness,  not  in  cham- 
bering and  wantonness,  not  in  strife  and 
envying : 

14  But  put  ye  on  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and 
make  not  provision  for  the  llesh,  to  fulfil  the 
lusts  thereof. 

CHAPTER  XIV. 

Not  to  condemn  one  another^  Ac. 

Him  that  is  weak  in  the  faith  receive  ye, 
but  not  to  doubtful  disputations. 

3  For  one  believeth  that  he  may  eat  all 
things : another,  who  is  weak,  eateth  herbs. 
3 Let  not  him  that  eateth  despise  him  that 
eateth  not ; and  let  not  him  which  eateth 
not  judge  him  that  eateth : for  God  hath  re- 
ceived him. 

4  Who  art  thou  that  judgest  another  man’s 
servant?  to  bis  own  master  he  standeth  or 
falleth ; yea,  he  shall  be  holden  up : for  God 
is  able  to  make  him  stand. 

5  One  man  esteemeth  one  day  above  an- 
other: another  esteemeth  every  day  alike. 
Let  every  man  be  fully  persuaded  in  his 
own  mind. 

6  He  that  regardeth  the  day,  regardeth  it 
unto  the  Lord ; and  he  that  regardeth  not 
the  day,  to  the  Lord  he  doth  not  regard  it. 
He  that  eateth,  eateth  to  the  Lord,  for  he 
giveth  God  thanks ; and  he  that  eateth  not, 
to  the  Lord  he  eateth  not,  and  giveth  God 
thanks. 

7  For  none  of  us  liveth  to  himself,  and  no 
man  dieth  to  himself. 

8  For  whether  we  live,  we  live  unto  the 
Lord ; and  whether  we  die,  we  die  unto  the 
Lord  : whether  we  live  therefore,  or  die,  we 
are  the  Lord’s. 

9  For  to  this  end  Christ  both  died,  and  rose, 
and  revived,  that  he  might  be  Lord  both  of 
the  dead  and  living. 

10  But  why  dost  thou  judge  thy  brother? 
or  why  dost  thou  set  at  nought  thy  brother? 
for  we  shall  all  stand  before  the  judgment 
seat  of  Christ. 

11  For  it  is  written.  As  I live,  saith  the 
Lord,  every  knee  shall  bow  to  me,  and  every 
tongue  shall  confess  to  God. 

13  So  then  every  one  of  us  shall  give  ac- 
count of  himself  to  God. 

13  Let  us  not  therefore  judge  one  another 
any  more:  but  judge  this  rather,  that  no 
man  put  a stumblingblock  or  an  occasion 
to  fall  in  his  brother’s  way. 

14  I know,  and  am  persuaded  by  the  Lord 
Jesus,  that  there  is  nothing  unclean  of  it- 
self : but  to  him  that  esteemeth  any  thing 
to  be  unclean,  to  him  it  is  unclean. 

15  But  if  thy  brother  be  grieved  with  thy 
meat,  now  walkest  thou  not  charitably. 
Destroy  not  him  with  thy  meat,  for  whom 
Christ  died. 

16  Let  not  then  your  good  be  evil  spoken  of : 
17  For  the  kingdom  of  God  is  not  meat  and 
drink;  but  righteousness,  and  peace,  and 
joy  in  the  Holy  Ghost. 

18  For  he  that  in  these  things  serveth 
Christ  is  acceptable  to  God,  and  approved 
of  men. 

19  Let  us  therefore  follow  after  the  things 
which  make  for  peace,  and  things  where- 
with one  may  edify  another. 

30  For  meat  destroy  not  the  work  of  God. 

24 


All  things  indeed  are  pure ; but  it  is  evil  for 
that  man  who  eateth  with  offence. 

31  It  is  good  neither  to  eat  flesh,  nor  to 
drink  wine,  nor  any  thing  whereby  thy 
brother  stumbleth,  or  is  offended,  or  is 
made  weak. 

33  Hast  thou  faith  ? have  it  to  thyself  before 
God.  Happy  is  he  that  condemneth  not 
himself  in  that  thing  which  he  alloweth. 

^ And  he  that  doubteth  is  damned  if  he 
eat,  because  he  eateth  not  of  faith : for  what- 
soever is  not  of  faith  is  sin. 

CHAPTER  XV. 

The  strong  must  bear  with  the  weak. 

WE  then  that  are  strong  ought  to  bear 
the  infirmities  of  the  weak,  and  not 
to  please  ourselves. 

3  Let  every  one  of  us  please  his  neighbour 
for  his  good  to  edification. 

3 For  even  Christ  pleased  not  himself ; but, 
as  it  is  written.  The  reproaches  of  them  that 
reproached  thee  fell  on  me. 

4  For  whatsoever  things  were  written  afore- 
time were  written  for  our  learning,  that  we 
through  patience  and  comfort  of  the  Scrip- 
tures might  have  hope. 

5  Now  the  God  of  patience  and  consolation 
grant  you  to  be  likeminded  one  toward  an- 
other according  to  Christ  Jesus: 

6  That  ye  may  with  one  mind  and  one 
mouth  glorify  God,  even  the  Father  of  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

7  Wherefore  receive  ye  one  another,  as 
Christ  also  received  us,  to  the  glory  of 
God. 

8  Now  I say  that  Jesus  Christ  was  a min- 
ister of  the  circumcision  for  the  truth  of 
God,  to  confirm  the  promises  made  unto  the 
f 3.tti0rs  i 

9  And  that  the  Gentiles  might  glorify  God 
for  his  mercy ; as  it  is  written.  For  this 
cause  I will  confess  to  thee  among  the  Gen- 
tiles, and  sing  unto  thy  name. 

10  And  again  he  saith.  Rejoice,  ye  Gentiles, 
with  his  people. 

11  And  again.  Praise  the  Lord,  all  ye  Gen- 
tiles ; and  laud  him,  all  ye  people. 

13  And  again,  Esaias  saith.  There  shall  be  a 
root  of  Jesse,  and  he  that  shall  rise  to  reign 
over  the  Gentiles ; in  him  shall  the  Gentiles 
trust. 

13  Now  the  God  of  hope  fill  you  with  all  joy 
and  peace  in  believing,  that  ye  may  abound 
in  hope,  through  the  power  of  the  Holy 
Ghost. 

14  And  I myself  also  am  persuaded  of  you, 
my  brethren,  that  ye  also  are  full  of  good- 
ness, filled  with  all  knowledge,  able  also  to 
admonish  one  another. 

15  Nevertheless,  brethren,  I have  written 
the  more  boldly  unto  you  in  some  sort,  as 
putting  you  in  mind,  because  of  the  grace 
that  is  given  to  me  of  God, 

16  That  I should  be  the  minister  of  Jesus 
Christ  to  the  Gentiles,  ministering  the  gos- 
pel of  God,  that  the  offering  up  of  the  Gen- 
tiles might  be  acceptable,  being  sanctified 
by  the  Holy  Ghost. 

17  I have  therefore  whereof  I may  glory 
through  Jesus  Christ  in  those  things  which 
pertain  to  God. 

18  For  I will  not  dare  to  speak  of  any  of 
those  things  which  Christ  hath  not  wrought 
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Paulsendeth  ROMANS,  XVJ.  aivers  salutations. 


by  me,  to  make  the  Gentiles  obedient,  by 
word  and  deed, 

19  Through  mighty  signs  and  wonders,  by 
the  power  of  the  Spirit  of  God ; so  that  from 
Jerusalem,  and  round  about  unto  Illyricum, 
I have  fully  preached  the  gospel  of  Christ. 

20  Yea,  so  have  I strived  to  preach  the  gos- 
pel, not  where  Christ  was  named,  lest  I 
should  build  upon  another  man’s  founda- 
tion : 

21  But  as  it  is  written.  To  whom  he  was  not 
spoken  of,  they  shall  see : and  they  that  have 
not  heard  shall  understand. 

22  For  which  cause  also  I have  been  much 
hindered  from  coming  to  you. 

23  But  now  having  no  more  place  in  these 
parts,  and  having  a great  desire  these  many 
years  to  come  unto  you  ; 

24  Whensoever  I take  my  journey  into 
Spain,  I will  come  to  you : for  I trust  to  see 
you  in  my  journey,  and  to  be  brought  on 
my  way  thitherward  by  you,  if  first  I be 
somewhat  filled  with  your  company. 

25  But  now  I go  unto  Jerusalem  to  minister 
unto  the  saints. 

26  For  it  hath  pleased  them  of  Macedonia 
and  Achaia  to  make  a certain  contribution 
for  the  poor  saints  which  are  at  Jerusa- 
lem. 

27  It  hath  pleased  them  verily;  and  their 
debtors  they  are.  For  if  the  Gentiles  have 
been  made  partakers  of  their  spiritual 
things,  their  duty  is  also  to  minister  unto 
them  in  carnal  things. 

28  When  therefore  I have  performed  this, 
and  have  sealed  to  them  this  fruit,  I will 
come  by  you  into  Spain. 

29  And  I am  sure  that,  when  I come  unto 
you,  I shall  come  in  the  fulness  of  the  bless- 
ing of  the  gospel  of  Christ. 

30  Now  I beseech  you,  brethren,  for  the 
Lord  Jesus  Christ’s  sake,  and  for  the  love  of 
the  Spirit,  that  ye  strive  together  with  me 
in  your  prayers  to  God  for  me; 

31  That  I may  be  delivered  from  them  that 
do  not  believe  in  Judea ; and  that  my  service 
which  I have  for  Jerusalem  maybe  accepted 
of  the  saints ; 

32  That  I may  come  unto  you  with  joy  by 
the  will  of  God,  and  may  with  you  be  re- 
freshed. 

33  Now  the  God  of  peace  he  with  you  all. 
Amen. 

CHAPTER  XVI. 

Salutations  and  praise^  <kc, 

I  COMMEND  unto  you  Phebe  our  sister, 
which  is  a servant  of  the  church  which  is 
at  Ceuchrea : 

2  That  je  receive  her  in  the  Lord,  as  be- 
cometh  saints,  and  that  ye  assist  her  in  what- 
soever business  she  hath  need  of  you:  for 
she  hath  been  a succourer  of  many,  and  of 
myself  also. 

3  Greet  Priscilla  and  Aquila,  my  helpers  in 
Christ  Jesus: 

4  Who  have  for  my  life  laid  down  their  own 
necks:  unto  whom  not  only  I give  thanks, 
but  also  all  the  churches  of  the  Gentiles. 

5  Likewise  greet  the  church  that  is  in  their 
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house.  Salute  my  well  beloved  Epenetus, 
who  is  the  firstfruits  of  Achaia  unto  Christ. 

6 Greet  Mary,  who  bestowed  much  labour 
on  us. 

7 Salute  Andronicus  and  Junia,  my  kins- 
nien,  and  my  fellow  prisoners,  who  are  of 
note  among  the  apostles,  who  also  were  in 
Christ  before  me. 

8 Greet  Amplias,  my  beloved  in  the  Lord. 

9 Salute  Urbane,  our  helper  in  Christ,  and 
Stachys  my  beloved. 

10  Salute  Apelles  approved  in  Christ.  Salute 
them  which  are  of  Aristobulus’  household. 

11  Salute  Herodion  my  kinsman.  Greet 
them  that  be  of  the  household  of  Narcissus, 
which  are  in  the  Lord. 

12  Salute  Tryphena  and  Tryphosa,  who  la- 
bour in  the  Lord.  Salute  the  beloved  Persis, 
which  laboured  much  in  the  Lord. 

13  Salute  Rufus  chosen  in  the  Lord,  and  his 
mother  and  mine. 

14  Salute  Asyncritus,  Phlegon,  Hermas, 
Patrobas,  Hermes,  and  the  brethren  which 
are  with  them. 

15  Salute  Philologus,  and  Julia,  Nereus, 
and  his  sister,  and  Olympas,  and  all  the 
saints  which  are  with  them. 

16  Salute  one  another  with  a holy  kiss.  The 
churches  of  Christ  salute  you. 

17  Now  I beseech  you,  brethren,  mark  them 
which  cause  divisions  and  offences  contrarj^ 
to  the  doctrine  which  ye  have  learned ; and 
avoid  them. 

18  For  they  that  are  such  serve  not  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  but  their  own  belly;  and 
by  good  words  and  fair  speeches  deceive  the 
hearts  of  the  simple. 

19  For  your  obedience  is  come  abroad  unto 
all  men.  I am  glad  therefore  on  your  be- 
half: but  yet  I would  have  you  wise  unto 
that  which  is  good,  and  simple  concerning 
evil. 

20  And  the  God  of  peace  shall  bruise  Satan 
under  your  feet  shortly.  The  grace  of  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ  he  with  you.  Amen. 

21  Timotheus  my  workfellow,  and  Lucius, 
and  Jason,  and  Sosipater,  my  kinsmen, 
salute  you. 

22  I Tertius,  who  wrote  this  epistle,  salute 
you  in  the  Lord. 

23  Gains  mine  host,  and  of  the  whole  church, 
saluteth  you.  Erastus  the  chamberlain  of  the 
city  saluteth  you,  and  Quartus  a brother. 

24  The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  he 
with  you  all.  Amen. 

25  Now  to  him  that  is  of  power  to  stablish 
you  according  to  my  gospel,  and  the  preach- 
ing of  Jesus  Christ,  according  to  the  revela- 
tion of  the  mystery,  which  was  kept  secret 
since  the  world  began, 

26  But  now  is  made  manifest,  and  by  the 
Scriptures  of  the  prophets,  according  to  the 
commandment  of  the  everlasting  God,  made 
known  to  all  nations  for  the  obedience  of 
faith : 

27  To  God  only  wise,  he  glory  through  Jesus 
Christ  for  ever.  Amen. 

f Written  to  the  Romans  from  Corinthus, 
and  sent  by  Phebe  servant  of  the  church 
at  Cenchrea. 


THE  FIRST  EPISTLE  OF  PAUL  THE  APOSTLE  TO  THE 


CORINTHIANS. 


CHAPTER  I. 

Paul  exhorteth  to  unity,  Ac. 

PAUL,  called  to  he  an  apostle  of  Jesus 
Christ  through  the  will  of  God,  and  Sos- 
thenes  our  brother,  , , . ^ ^ 

2 Unto  the  church  of  God  which  is  at  Cor- 
inth, to  them  that  are  sanctified  in  Christ 
Jesus,  called  to  he  saints,  with  all  that  in 
every  place  call  upon  the  name  of  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord,  both  theirs  and  ours : 

3 Grace  he  unto  you,  and  peace,  from  God 
our  Father,  and  from  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 
4 I thank  my  God  always  on  your  behalf, 
for  the  grace  of  God  which  is  given  you  by 
Jesus  Christ; 

5  That  in  every  thing  ye  are  enriched  by 
him,  in  all  utterance,  and  in  all  knowledge ; 
6 Even  as  the  testimony  of  Christ  was  con- 
firmed in  you: 

7  So  that  ye  come  behind  in  no  gift ; waiting 
for  the  coming  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ : 

8  Who  shall  also  confirm  you  unto  the  end, 
that  ye  may  he  blameless  in  the  day  of  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ.  , 

9  God  is  faithful,  by  whom  ye  were  called 
unto  the  fellowship  of  his  Son  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord. 

10  Now  I beseech  you,  brethren,  by  the 
name  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  that  ye  all 
speak'^the  same  thing,  and  that  there  be  no 
divisions  among  you ; but  that  ye  be  per- 
fectly joined  together  in  the  same  mind  and 
in  the  same  judgment. 

11  For  it  hath  been  declared  unto  me  of 
you,  my  brethren,  by  them  which  are  of  the 
house  of  Chloe,  that  there  are  contentions 


among  you. 

12  Now  this  I say,  that  every  one  of  you 
saith,  I am  of  Paul ; and  I of  Apollos ; and  I 
of  Cephas ; and  I of  Christ. 

13  Is  Christ  divided  ? was  Paul  crucified  for 
you?  or  were  ye  baptized  in  the  name  of 
Paul? 

14 1 thank  God  that  I baptized  none  of  you, 
but  Crispus  and  Gains ; 

15  Lest  any  should  say  that  I had  baptized 
in  mine  own  name. 

16  And  I baptized  also  the  household  of 
Stephanas:  besides,  I know  not  whether  I 
baptized  any  other. 

17  For  Christ  sent  me  not  to  baptize,  but  to 
preach  the  gospel:  not  with  wisdom  of 
words,  lest  the  cross  of  Christ  should  be 
made  of  none  effect. 

18  For  the  preaching  of  the  cross  is  to  them 
that  perish,  foolishness ; but  unto  us  which 
are  saved,  it  is  the  power  of  God. 

19  For  it  is  written,  I will  destroy  the  wis- 
dom of  the  wise,  and  will  bring  to  nothing 
the  understanding  of  the  prudent. 

20  Where  is  the  wise  ? where  is  the  scribe  ? 

where  is  the  disputer  of  this  world?  hath 
not  God  made  foolish  the  wisdom  of  this 
■^orld?  , ^ 

21  For  after  that  in  the  wisdom  of  God  the 
world  by  wisdom  knew  not  God,  it  pleased 


God  by  the  foolishness  of  preaching  to  save 
them  that  believe. 

22  For  the  Jews  require  a sign,  and  the 
Greeks  seek  after  wisdom  : 

23  But  we  preach  Christ  crucified,  unto  the 
Jews  a stumblingblock,  and  unto  the  Greeks 
foolishness ; 

24  But  unto  them  which  are  called,  both 
Jews  and  Greeks,  Christ  the  power  of  God, 
and  the  wisdom  of  God. 

25  Because  the  foolishness  of  God  is  wiser 
than  men;  and  the  weakness  of  God  is 
stronger  than  men. 

26  For  ye  see  your  calling,  brethren,  how 
that  not  many  wise  men  after  the  flesh,, not 
many  mighty,  not  many  noble,  are  called: 

27  But  God  hath  chosen  the  foolish  things 
of  the  world  to  confound  the  wise ; and  God 
hath  chosen  the  weak  things  of  the  world  to 
confound  the  things  which  are  mighty ; 

28  And  base  things  of  the  world,  and  things 
which  are  despised,  hath  God  chosen,  yea, 
and  things  which  are  not,  to  bring  to  nought 
things  that  are : 

29  That  no  flesh  should  glory  in  his  pres- 

30  But  of  him  are  ye  in  Christ  Jesus,  who  of 
God  is  made  unto  us  wisdom,  and  righteous- 
ness, and  sanctification,  and  redemption : 

31  That,  according  as  it  is  written.  He  that 
glorieth,  let  him  glory  in  the  Lord. 


CHAPTER  II. 

Character  of  Paul’s  preaching. 

AND  I,  brethren,  when  I came  to  you, 
J\  came  not  with  excellency  of  speech  or 
of  wisdom,  declaring  unto  you  the  testimo- 
ny of  God.  * 

2 For  I determined  not  to  know  any  thing 
among  you,  save  Jesus  Christ,  and  him  cru- 
cified. 

3 And  I was  with  you  in  weakness,  and  in 
fear,  and  in  much  trembling. 

4 And  my  speech  and  my  preaching  was 
not  with  enticing  words  of  man’s  wisdom, 
bnt  in  demonstration  of  the  Spirit  and  of 


5 That  your  faith  should  not  stand  in  the 
wisdom  of  men,  but  in  the  power  of  God. 

6 Howbeit  we  speak  wisdom  among  them 

that  are  perfect : yet  not  the  wisdom  of  this 
world,  nor  of  the  princes  of  this  world,  that 
come  to  nought : ^ . 

7 But  we  speak  the  wisdom  of  God  in  a 
mystery,  even  the  hidden  wisdom,  which  God 
ordained  before  the  world  unto  our  glory ; 

8 Which  none  of  the  princes  of  this  world 
knew:  for  had  they  known  it,  they  would 
not  have  crucified  the  Lord  of  glory. 

9 But  as  it  is  written.  Eye  hath  not  seen, 
nor  ear  heard,  neither  have  entered  into 
the  heart  of  man,  the  things  which  God 
hath  prepared  for  them  that  love  him. 

10  But  God  hath  revealed  them  unto  us  by 
his  Spirit : for  the  Spirit  searcheth  all  things, 
yea,  the  deep  things  of  God. 

11  For  what  man  knoweth  the  things  of  a 

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Christ  the  only  foundation.  1.  CORINTHIANS,  III.  Afflictions  of  the  apostles. 


man,  save  the  spirit  of  man  which  is  in  him  ? 
even  so  the  things  of  God  knoweth  no  man, 
but  the  Spirit  of  God. 

12  Now  we  have  received,  not  the  spirit  of 
the  world,  but  the  Spirit  which  is  of  God ; 
that  we  might  know  the  things  that  are 
freely  given  to  us  of  God. 

13  Which  things  also  we  speak,  not  in  the 
words  which  man’s  wisdom  teacheth,  but 
which  the  Holy  Ghost  teacheth ; comparing 
spiritual  things  with  spiritual. 

14  But  the  natural  man  receiveth  not  the 
things  of  the  Spirit  of  God : for  they  are 
foolishness  unto  him : neither  can  he  know 
them,  because  they  are  spiritually  discerned. 

15  But  he  that  is  spiritual  judgeth  all  things, 
yet  he  himself  is  judged  of  no  man. 

16  For  who  hath  known  the  mind  of  the 
Lord,  that  he  may  instruct  him?  But  we 
have  the  mind  of  Christ. 

CHAPTER  III. 

Paul’s  manner  with  weah  helievers. 

AND  I,  brethren,  could  not  speak  unto  you 
as  unto  spiritual,  but  as  unto  carnal, 
even  as  unto  babes  in  Christ. 

2 I have  fed  you  with  milk,  and  not  with 
meat : for  hitherto  ye  were  not  able  to  hear 
it,  neither  yet  now  are  ye  able. 

3 For  ye  are  yet  carnal : for  whereas  there 
is  among  you  envying,  and  strife,  and  di- 
visions, are  ye  not  carnal,  and  walk  as  men? 

4 For  while  one  saith,  I am  of  Paul;  and 
another,  I am  of  Apollos ; are  ye  not  carnal  ? 

5 Who  then  is  Paul,  and  who  is  Apollos, 
but  ministers  by  whom  ye  believed,  even  as 
the  Lord  gave  to  every  man  ? 

6 I have  planted,  Apollos  watered ; but  God 
gave  the  increase. 

7 So  then  neither  is  he  that  planteth  any 
thing,  neither  he  that  watereth ; but  God 
that  giveth  the  increase. 

8 Now  he  that  planteth  and  he  that  water- 
eth are  one:  and  ev^ry  man  shall  receive 
his  own  reward  according  to  his  own  labour. 

9 For  we  are  labourers  together  with  God : 
ye  are  God’s  husbandry,  ye  are  God’s  build- 
ing. 

10  According  to  the  grace  of  God  which  is 
given  unto  me,  as  a wise  masterbuilder,  I 
have  laid  the  foundation,  and  another  build- 
eth  thereon.  But  let  every  man  take  heed 
how  he  buildeth  thereupon. 

11  For  other  foundation  can  no  man  lay 
than  that  is  laid,  which  is  Jesus  Christ. 

12  Now  if  any  man  build  upon  this  founda- 
tion gold,  silver,  precious  stones,  wood,  hay, 
stubble ; 

13  Every  man’s  work  shall  be  made  mani- 
fest : for  the  day  shall  declare  it,  because  it 
shall  be  revealed  by  fire ; and  the  fire  shall 
try  every  man’s  work  of  what  sort  it  is. 

14  If  any  man’s  work  abide  which  he  hath 
built  thereupon,  he  shall  receive  a reward. 

15  If  any  man’s  work  shall  be  burned,  he 
shall  suffer  loss:  but  he  himself  shall  be 
saved ; yet  so  as  by  fire. 

16  Know  ye  not  that  ye  are  the  temple  of 
God,  and  that  the  Spirit  of  God  dwelleth  in 
you? 

17  If  any  man  defile  the  temple  of  God,  him 
shall  God  destroy ; for  the  temple  of  God  is 
holy,  which  temple  ye  are. 

18  Let  no  man  deceive  himself.  If  any 

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man  among  you  seemeth  to  be  wise  in  this 
world,  let  him  become  a fool,  that  he  may 
be  wise. 

19  For  the  wisdom  of  this  world  is  foolish- 
ness with  God : for  it  is  written.  He  taketh 
the  wise  in  their  own  craftiness. 

20  And  again.  The  Lord  knoweth  the 
thoughts  of  the  wise,  that  they  are  vain. 

21  Therefore  let  no  man  glory  in  men : for 
all  things  are  yours; 

22  Whether  Paul,  or  Apollos,  or  Cephas,  or 
the  world,  or  life,  or  death,  or  things  pre.s- 
ent,  or  things  to  come ; all  are  yours ; 

23  And  ye  are  Christ’s ; and  Christ  is  God’s. 

CHAPTER  IV. 

How  to  account  of  ministers,  &c. 

Let  a man  so  account  of  us,  as  of  the 
ministers  of  Christ,  and  stewards  of  the 
mysteries  of  God. 

2  Moreover  it  is  required  in  stewards,  that 
a man  be  found  faithful. 

3  But  with  me  it  is  a very  small  thing  that 
I should  be  judged  of  you,  or  of  man’s  judg- 
ment : yea,  I judge  not  mine  own  self. 

4  For  I know  nothing  by  myself ; yet  am  I 
not  hereby  justified:  but  he  that  judgeth 
me  is  the  Lord. 

5  Therefore  judge  nothing  before  the  time, 
until  the  Lord  come,  who  both  will  bring  to 
light  the  hidden  things  of  darkness,  and  will 
make  manifest  the  counsels  of  the  hearts ; 
and  then  shall  every  man  have  praise  of 
God. 

6  And  these  things,  brethren,  I have  in  a 
figure  transferred  to  myself  and  to  Apollos 
for  your  sakes ; that  ye  might  learn  in  us 
not  to  think  of  men  above  that  which  is 
written,  that  no  one  of  you  be  puffed  up  for 
one  against  another. 

7  For  who  maketh  thee  to  differ  from  an- 
other‘s and  what  hast  thou  that  thou  didst 
not  receive?  now  if  thou  didst  receive  it, 
why  dost  thou  glory,  as  if  thou  hadst  not 
received  itS 

8  Now  ye  are  full,  now  ye  are  rich,  ye  have 
reigned  as  kings  without  us : and  I would  to 
God  ye  did  reign,  that  we  also  might  reign 
with  you. 

9  For  I think  that  God  hath  set  forth  us  the 
apostles  last,  as  it  were  appointed  to  death : 
for  we  are  made  a spectacle  unto  the  world, 
and  to  angels,  and  to  men. 

10  We  are  fools  for  Christ’s  sake,  but  ye  are 
wise  in  Christ;  we  are  weak,  but  ye  are 
strong ; ye  are  honourable,  but  we  are  de- 
spised. 

11  Even  unto  this  present  hour  we  both 
hunger,  and  thirst,  and  are  naked,  and  are 
buffeted,  and  have  no  certain  dwellingplace ; 
12  And  labour,  working  with  our  own 
hands:  being  reviled,  we  bless;  being  per- 
secuted, we  suffer  it : 

13  Being  defamed,  we  entreat:  we  are 
made  as  the  filth  of  the  world,  and  are  the 
off  scouring  of  all  things  unto  this  day. 

14  I write  not  these  things  to  shame  you, 
but  as  my  beloved  sons  I warn  you. 

15  For  though  ye  have  ten  thousand  in- 
structors in  Christ,  yet  have  ye  not  many 
fathers : for  in  Christ  Jesus  I have  begotten 
you  through  the  gospel. 

16vWherefore  I beseech  you,  be  ye  follow- 
ers of  me. 


jLaainst  going  to  I.  CORINTHIANS,  YU.  law  with  brethren. 


IT  For  this  cause  have  I sent  unto  you  Ti- 
motheus,  who  is  my  beloved  sob,  and  faith- 
ful in  the  Lord,  who  shall  bring-  you  into  re- 
membrance of  my  ways  which  be  in  Christ, 
as  I teach  every  where  in  every  church. 

18  Now  some  are  puffed  up,  as  though  I 
would  not  come  to  you. 

19  But  I will  come  to  you  shortly,  if  the 
Lord  will,  and  will  know,  not  the  speech  of 
them  which  are  puffed  up,  but  the  power. 

30  For  the  kingdom  of  God  is  not  in  word, 
but  in  power. 

21  What  will  ye?  shall  I come  unto  you 
with  a rod,  or  in  love,  and  in  the  spirit  of 
meekness  ? 

CHAPTER  V. 

Paul  reproveth  for  sundry  sins,  &c. 

IT  is  reported  commonly  that  there  is  forni- 
cation  among  you,  and  such  fornication 
as  is  not  so  much  as  named  among  the  Gen- 
tiles, that  one  should  have  his  father’s  wife. 
3 And  ye  are  puffed  up,  and  have  not  rather 
mourned,  that  he  that  hath  done  this  deed 
might  be  taken  away  from  among  you. 

3  For  I verily,  as  absent  in  body,  but  pres- 
ent in  spirit,  have  judged  already,  as  though 
I were  present,  concerning  him  that  hath  so 
done  this  deed, 

4  In  the  name  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
when  ye  are  gathered  together,  and  my 
spirit,  with  the  power  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ, 

5  To  deliver  such  a one  unto  Satan  for  the 
destruction  of  the  flesh,  that  the  spirit  may 
be  saved  in  the  day  of  the  Lord  Jesus. 

6  Your  glorying  is  not  good.  Know  ye 
not  that  a little  leaven  leaveneth  the  whole 
lump? 

7  Purge  out  therefore  the  old  leaven,  that 
ye  may  be  a new  lump,  as  ye  are  unleaven- 
ed. For  even  Christ  our  passover  is  sacri- 
ficed for  us:  , 

8  Therefore  let  us  keep  the  feast,  not  with 
old  leaven,  neither  with  the  leaven  of  malice 
and  wickedness;  but  with  the  unleavened 
bread  of  sincerity  and  truth. 

9  I wrote  unto  you  in  an  epistle  not  to 
company  with  fornicators: 

10  Yet  not  altogether  with  the  fornicators 
of  this  world,  or  with  the  covetous,  or  ex- 
tortioners, or  with  idolaters ; for  then  must 
ye  needs  go  out  of  the  world. 

11  But  now  I have  written  unto  you  not  to 
keep  company,  if  any  man  that  is  called  a 
brother  be  a fornicator,  or  covetous,  or  an 
idolater,  or  a railer,  or  a drunkard,  or  an  ex- 
tortioner ; with  such  a one  no  not  to  eat. 

13  For  what  have  I to  do  to  judge  them  also 
that  are  without?  do  not  ye  judge  them 
that  are  within? 

13  But  them  that  are  without  God  judgeth. 
Therefore  put  away  from  among  yourselves 
that  wicked  person. 

CHAPTER  VI. 

Law  with  brethren  forbidden,  &c. 

Dare  any  of  you,  having  a matter  against 
another,  go  to  law  before  the  unjust, 
and  not  before  the  saints? 

3  Do  ye  not  know  that  the  saints  shall  judge 
the  world?  and  if  the  world  shall  be  judged 
by  you,  are  ye  unworthy  to  judge  the  smaU- 
est  matters? 


3 Know  ye  not  that  we  shall  judge  angels? 

how  much  more  things  that  pertain  to  this 
life?  ^ , . 

4 If  then  ye  have  judgments  of  things  per- 
taining to  this  life,  set  them  to  judge  who 
are  least  esteemed  in  the  church. 

5 I speak  to  your  shame.  Is  it  so,  that 
there  is  not  a wise  man  among  you  ? no,  not 
one  that  shall  be  able  to  judge  between  his 
brethren? 

6 But  brother  goeth  to  law  with  brother, 
and  that  before  the  unbelievers. 

7 Now  therefore  there  is  utterly  a fault 
among  you,  because  ye  go  to  law  one  with 
another.  Why  do  ye  not  rather  take  wrong  ? 
Why  do  ye  not  rather  suffer  yourselves  to  be 
defrauded  ? 

8 Nay,  ye  do  wrong,  and  defraud,  and  that 
your  brethren. 

9 Know  ye  not  that  the  unrighteous  shall 
not  inherit  the  kingdom  of  God?  Be  not 
deceived : neither  fornicators,  nor  idolaters, 
nor  adulterers,  nor  effeminate,  nor  abusers 
of  themselves  with  mankind, 

10  Nor  thieves,  nor  covetous,  nor  drunk- 
ards, nor  revilers,  jior  extortioners,  shall 
inherit  the  kingdom  of  God. 

11  And  such  were  some  of  you : but  ye  are 
washed,  but  ye  are  sanctified,  but  ye  are 
justified  in  the  name  of  the  Lord  Jesus,  and 
by  the  Spirit  of  our  God. 

13  All  things  are  lawful  unto  me,  but  all 
things  are  not  expedient:  all  things  are 
lawful  for  me,  but  I will  not  be  brought 
under  the  power  of  any. 

13  Meats  for  the  belly,  and  the  belly  for 
meats:  but  God  shall  destroy  both  it  and 
them.  Now  the  body  is  not  for  fornication, 
but  for  the  Lord ; and  the  Lord  for  the  body. 

14  And  God  hath  both  raised  up  the  Lord, 
and  will  also  raise  up  us  by  his  own  power. 

15  Know  ye  not  that  your  bodies  are  the 
members  of  Christ?  shall  I then  take  the 
members  of  Christ,  and  make  them  the 
members  of  a harlot?  God  forbid. 

16  What!  know  ye  not  that  he  which  is 
joined  to  a harlot  is  one  body  ? for  two,  saith 
he,  shall  be  one  flesh. 

17  But  he  that  is  joined  unto  the  Lord  is 
one  spirit. 

18  Flee  fornication.  Every  sin  that  a man 

doeth  is  without  the  body ; but  he  that  com- 
mitteth  fornication  sinneth  against  his  own 
body.  , , , 

19  What!  know  ye  not  that  your  body  is 
the  temple  of  the  Holy  Ghost  which  is  in 
you,  which  ye  have  of  God,  and  ye  are  not 
your  own? 

30  For  ye  are  bought  with  a price : there- 
fore glorify  God  in  your  body,  and  in  your 
spirit,  which  are  God’s. 

CHAPTER  VII. 

Marriage,  the  remedy  for  fornication. 

NOW  concerning  the  things  whereof  ye 
wrote  unto  me:  It  is  good  for  a man 
not  to  touch  a woman. 

3 Nevertheless,  to  avoid  fornication,  ’ let 
every  man  have  his  own  wife,  and  let  every 
woman  have  her  own  husband. 

3 Let  the  husband  render  unto  the  wife  due 
benevolence : and  likewise  also  the  wife  unto 
the  husband. 

4 The  wife  hath  not  power  of  her  own  bodje 
741 


Of  marriage.  I.  CORINTHIANS,  VIII.  Of  virginity. 


but  the  husband : and  likewise  also  the  hus- 
band hath  not  power  of  his  own  body,  but 
the  wife. 

5 Defraud  ye  not  one  the  other,  except  it  he 
with  consent  for  a time,  that  ye  may  give 
yourselves  to  fasting*  and  prayer ; and  come 
together  again,  that  Satan  tempt  you  not 
for  your  incontinency. 

6 But  I speak  this  by  permission,  and  not 
of  commandment. 

7 For  I would  that  all  men  were  even  as  I 
myself.  But  every  man  hath  his  proper  gift 
of  God,  one  after  this  manner,  and  another 
after  that. 

8 I say  therefore  to  the  unmarried  and  wid- 
ows, It  is  good  for  them  if  they  abide  even 
as  I. 

9 But  if  they  cannot  contain,  let  them  mar- 
ry : for  it  is  better  to  marry  than  to  burn. 

10  And  unto  the  married  I command,  yet 
not  I,  but  the  Lord,  Let  not  the  wife  depart 
from  her  husband : 

11  But  and  if  she  depart,  let  her  remain  un- 
married, or  be  reconciled  to  her  husband: 
and  let  not  the  husband  put  away  his  wife. 

13  But  to  the  rest  speak  I,  not  the  Lord : If 
any  brother  hath  a wife  that  believeth  not, 
and  she  be  pleased  to  dwell  with  him,  let 
him  not  put  her  away. 

13  And  the  woman  which  hath  a husband 
that  believeth  not,  and  if  he  be  pleased  to 
dwell  with  her,  let  her  not  leave  him. 

14  For  the  unbelieving  husband  is  sanctified 
by  the  wife,  and  the  unbelieving  wife  is 
sanctified  by  the  husband:  else  were  your 
children  unclean ; but  now  are  they  holy. 

15  But  if  the  unbelieving  depart,  let  him 
depart.  A brother  or  a sister  is  not  under 
bondage  in  such  cases : but  God  hath  called 
us  to  peace. 

16  For  what  knowest  thou,  O wife,  whether 
thou  shalt  save  thy  husband?  or  how  know- 
est thou,  O man,  whether  thou  shalt  save 
thij  wife? 

17  But  as  God  hath  distributed  to  every 
man,  as  the  Lord  hath  called  every  one,  so  let 
him  walk.  And  so  ordain  I in  all  churches. 

18  Is  any  man  called  being  circumcised? 
let  him  not  become  uncircumcised.  Is  any 
called  in  uncircumcision?  let  him  not  be 
circumcised. 

^ 19  Circumcision  is  nothing,  and  uncircum- 
^ cision  is  nothing,  but  the  keeping  of  the 
commandments  of  God. 

30  Let  every  man  abide  in  the  same  calling 
■vv^herein  he  was  called. 

21  Art  thou  called  being  a servant?  care 
not  for  it:  but  if  thou  mayest  be  made  free, 
use  it  rather. 

33  For  he  that  is  called  in  the  Lord,  being 
a servant,  is  the  Lord’s  freeman : likewise 
also  he  that  is  called,  being  free,  is  Christ’s 
servant. 

33  Ye  are  bought  with  a price;  be  not  ye 
the  servants  of  men. 

34  Brethren,  let  every  man,  wherein  he  is 
called,  therein  abide  with  God. 

35  Now  concerning  virgins  I have  no  com- 
mandment of  the  Lord : yet  I give  my  judg- 
ment, as  one  that  hath  obtained  mercy  of 
the  Lord  to  be  faithful. 

36  I suppose  therefore  that  this  is  good  for 
the  present  distress,  I say,  that  it  is  good  for 
^ man  so  to  be. 


27  Art  thoi^  bound  unto  a wife?  seek  not 
to  be  loosed.  Art  thou  loosed  from  a wife  ? 
seek  not  a wife. 

28  But  and  if  thou  marry,  thou  hast  not 
sinned ; and  if  a virgin  marry,  she  hath 
not  sinned.  Nevertheless  such  shall  have 
trouble  in  the  fiesh : but  I spare  you. 

29  But  this  I say,  brethren,  the  time  is  short : 
it  remaineth,  that  both  they  that  have  wives 
be  as  though  they  had  none ; 

30  And  they  that  weep,  as  though  they  wept 
not ; and  they  that  rejoice,  as  though  they 
rejoiced  not ; and  they  that  buy,  as  though 
they  possessed  not ; 

31  And  they  that  use  this  world,  as  not 
abusing  it:  for  the  fashion  of  this  world 
passeth  away. 

33  But  I would  have  you  without  careful- 
ness. He  that  is  unmarried  careth  for  the 
things  that  belong  to  the  Lord,  how  he  may 
please  the  Lord: 

33  But  he  that  is  married  careth  for  the 
things  that  are  of  the  world,  how  he  may 
please  his  wife. 

34  There  is  difference  also  between  a wife 
and  a virgin.  The  unmarried  woman  careth 
for  the  things  of  the  Lord,  that  she  may  be 
holy  both  in  body  and  in  spirit:  but  she 
that  is  married  careth  for  the  things  of  the 
world,  how  she  may  please  her  husband. 

35  And  this  I speak  for  your  own  profit: 
not  that  I may  cast  a snare  upon  you,  but 
for  that  which  is  comely,  and  that  ye  may 
attend  upon  the  Lord  without  distraction. 

36  But  if  any  man  think  that  he  behaveth 
himself  uncomely  toward  his  virgin,  if  she 
pass  the  flower  of  her  age,  and  need  so  re- 
quire, let  him  do  what  he  will,  he  sinneth 
not : let  them  marry. 

37  Nevertheless  he  that  standeth  steadfast 
in  his  heart,  having  no  necessity,  but  hath 
power  over  his  own  will,  and  hath  so  decreed 
in  his  heart  that  he  will  keep  his  virgin,  do- 
eth  well. 

38  So  then  he  that  giveth  her  in  marriage 
doeth  well;  but  he  that  giveth  her  not  in 
marriage  doeth  better. 

39  The  wife  is  bound  by  the  law  as  long  as 
her  husband  liveth ; but  if  her  husband  be 
dead,  she  is  at  liberty  to  be  married  to  whom 
she  will ; only  in  the  Lord. 

40  But  she  is  happier  if  she  so  abide,  after 
my  judgment : and  I think  also  that  I have 
the  Spirit  of  God. 

CHAPTER  VIII. 

To  abstain  from  forbidden  meats. 

NOW  as  touching  things  offered  unto  idols, 
we  know  that  we  all  have  knowledge. 
Knowledge  puffeth  up,  but  charity  edifleth. 
2 And  if  any  man  think  that  he  knoweth 
any  thing,  he  knoweth  nothing  yet  as  he 
ought  to  know. 

3  But  if  any  man  love  God,  the  same  is 
known  of  him. 

4  As  concerning  therefore  the  eating  of 
those  things  that  are  offered  in  sacrifice  un- 
to idols,  we  know  that  an  idol  is  nothing  in 
the  world,  and  that  there  is  none  other  God 
but  one.  „ , 

5  For  though  there  be  that  are  called  gods, 
whether  in  heaven  or  in  earth,  (as  there  be 
gods  many,  and  lords  man:^)  ^ 

5 But  to  MS  tMr<3  is  but  on©  Q-ods,  tn©  Fatnar,, 


m 


Of  meats  offered  to  idols.  I.  CORINTHIANS,  X.  Paul's  Christian  liberty. 


of  whom  are  all  thinj^s,  and  we  in  him ; and 
one  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  by  whom  are  all 
thinffs,  and  we  by  him. 

7 Howbeit  there  is  not  in  every  man  that 
knowledj^e  : for  some  with  conscience  of  the 
idol  unto  this  hour  eat  it  as  a thins*  offered 
unto  an  idol;  and  their  conscience  being 
weak  is  defiled. 

8 But  meat  commendeth  us  not  to  God  : for 
neither,  if  we  eat,  are  we  the  better ; neither, 
if  we  eat  not,  are  we  the  worse. 

9 But  take  heed  lest  by  any  means  this 
liberty  of  yours  become  a stumblingblock 
to  them  that  are  weak. 

10  For  if  any  man  see  thee  which  hast 
knowledge  sit  at  meat  in  the  idol’s  temple, 
shall  not  the  conscience  of  him  which  is  weak 
be  emboldened  to  eat  those  things  which  are 
offered  to  idols ; 

11  And  through  thy  knowledge  shall  the 
weak  brother  perish,  for  whom  Christ  died  ? 

13  But  when  ye  sin  so  against  the  brethren, 
and  wound  their  weak  conscience,  ye  sin 
against  Christ. 

13  Wherefore,  if  meat  make  my  brother  to 
offend,  I will  eat  no. flesh  while  the  world 
standeth,  lest  I make  my  brother  to  offend. 


CHAPTER  IX. 

Ministers  ought  to  live  hy  the  gospel. 

AM  I not  an  apostle?  am  I not  free?  have 
J\.  T not  seen  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord?  are 
not  ye  my  work  in  the  Lord? 

3  If  I be  not  an  apostle  unto  others,  yet 
doubtless  I am  to  you ; for  the  seal  of  mine 
apostleship  are  ye  in  the  Lord. 

3 Mine  answer  to  them  that  do  examine  me 
is  this : 

4 Have  we  not  power  to  eat  and  to 
drink  ? 

5 Have  we  not  power  to  lead  about  a sister, 
a wife,  as  well  as  other  apostles,  and  as  the 
brethren  of  the  Lord,  and  Cephas? 

6 Or  1 only  and  Barnabas,  have  not  we  pow- 
er to  forbear  working  ? 

7 Who  goeth  a warfare  any  time  at  his 
own  charges  ? who  planteth  a vineyard,  and 
eateth  not  of  the  fruit  thereof  ? or  who  f eed- 
eth  a flock,  and  eateth  not  of  the  milk  of 
the  flock? 

8 Say  I these  things  as  a man  ? or  saith  not 
the  law  the  same  also  ? 

9 For  it  is  written  in  the  law  of  Moses,  Thou 
shalt  not  muzzle  the  mouth  of  the  ox  that 
treadeth  out  the  corn.  Doth  God  take  care 
for  oxen  ? 

10  Or  saith  he  it  altogether  for  our  sakes? 
For  our  sakes,  no  doubt,  this  is  written : that 
he  that  plougheth  should  plough  in  hope; 
and  that  he  that  thresheth  in  hope  should  be 
partaker  of  his  hope. 

11  If  we  have  sown  unto  you  spiritual 
things,  is  it  3L  great  thing  if  we  shaU  reap 
your  carnal  things? 

13  If  others  be  partakers  of  this  power  over 
you,  are  not  we  rather?  Nevertheless  we 
nave  not  used  this  power;  but  suffer  all 
things,  lest  we  should  hinder  the  gospel  of 

13  Do*  ye  not  know  that  they  which  minister 
about  holy  things  live  of  the  things  of  the 
temple?  and  they  which  wait  at  the  altar 
are  partakers  with  the  altar? 

14  Even  so  hath  the  Lord  ordained  that 


they  which  preach  the  gospel  should  live  of 
the  gospel. 

15  But  I have  used  none  of  these  things; 
neither  have  I written  these  things,  that  it 
should  be  so  done  unto  me:  for  it  were  bet- 
ter for  me  to  die,  than  that  any  man  should 
make  my  glorying  void; 

16  For  though  I preach  the  gospel,  I have 
nothing  to  glory  of;  for  necessity  is  laid 
upon  me ; yea,  woe  is  unto  me,  if  I preach 
not  the  gospel ! 

17  For  if  I do  this  thing  willingly,  I have  a 
reward:  but  if  against  my  will,  a dispensa- 
tion of  the  gospel  is  committed  unto  me. 

18  What  is  my  reward  then?  Verily  that, 
when  I preach  the  gospel,  I may  make  the 
gospel  of  Christ  without  charge,  that  I abuse 
not  my  power  in  the  gospel. 

19  For  though  I be  free  from  all  men,  yet 
have  I made  myself  servant  unto  all,  that  I 
might  gain  the  more. 

30  And  unto  the  Jews  I became  as  a Jew, 
that  I might  gain  the  Jews ; to  the  m that  are 
under  the  law,  as  under  the  law,  that  I 
might  gain  them  that  are  under  the  law ; 

31  To  them  that  are  without  law,  as  without 
law,  (being  not  without  law  to  God,  but  un- 
der the  law  to  Christ,)  that  I might  gain 
them  that  are  without  law. 

33  To  the  weak  became  I as  weak,  that  I 
might  gain  the  weak;  I am  made  all  things 
to  all  men,  that  I might  by  all  means  save 
some. 

33  And  this  I do  for  the  gospel’s  sake,  that 
I might  be  partaker  thereof  with  you. 

^4  Know  ye  not  that  they  which  run  in  a 
rhee  run  ail,  but  one  receive  th  the  prize  ? So 
run,  that  ye  may  obtain. 

35  And  every  man  that  striveth  for  the  mas- 
tery is  temperate  in  all  things.  Now  they  do 
it  to  obtain  a corruptible  crown ; but  we  an 
incorruptible. 

36  I therefore  so  run,  not  as  uncertainly ; so 
fight  I,  not  as  one  that  beateth  the  air : 

37  But  I keep  under  my  body,  and  bring  it 
into  subjection:  lest  that  by  any  means, 
when  I have  preached  to  others,  I myself 
should  be  a castaway. 


CHAPTER  X. 

Of  the  Jews'  sacraments. 

Moreover,  brethren,  I would  not  that 
ye  should  be  ignorant,  how  that  all  our 
fathers  were  under  the  cloud,  and  all  passed 
through  the  sea ; 

3 And  were  all  baptized  unto  Moses  in  the 
cloud  and  in  the  sea ; 

3 And  did  all  eat  the  same  spiritual  meat ; 

4  And  did  all  drink  the  same  spiritual 
drink;  for  they  drank  of  that  spiritual 
Rock  that  followed  them:  and  that  Rock 
was  Christ.  , _ ^ 

5  But  with  many  of  them  God  was  not  well 
pleased : for  they  were  overthrown  in  the 
wilderness. 

6  Now  these  things  were  our  examples,  to 
the  intent  we  should  not  lust  after  evil 
things,  as  they  also  lusted. 

7  Neither  be  ye  idolaters,  as  were  some  of 
them ; as  it  is  written.  The  people  sat  down 
to  eat  and  drink,  and  rose  up  to  play. 

8  Neither  let  us  commit  fornication,  as 
some  of  them  committed,  and  fell  in  one 
day  three  and  twemy  thousando 


Concealing  things  indifferent,  I.  CORINTHIANS,  XI.  Rules  for  divine  worship. 


9 Neither  let  us  tempt  Christ,  as  some  of 
them  also  tempted,  and  were  destroyed  of 
serpents. 

10  Neither  murmur  ye,  as  some  of  them 
also  murmured,  and  were  destroyed  of  the 
destroyer. 

11  Now  all  these  things  happened  unto  them 
for  ensamples : and  they  are  written  for  our 
admonition,  upon  whom  the  ends  of  the 
world  are  come. 

12  Wherefore  let  him  that  thinketh  he 
standeth  take  heed  lest  he  fall. 

13  There  hath  no  temptation  taken  you  but 
such  as  is  common  to  man : but  God  is  faith- 
ful, who  will  not  suffer  you  to  be  tempted 
above  that  ye  are  able;  but  will  with  the 
temptation  also  make  a way  to  escape,  that 
ye  may  be  able  to  bear  it. 

14  Wherefore,  my  dearly  beloved,  flee  from 
idolatry. 

15  I speak  as  to  wise  men ; judge  ye  what  I 
say. 

16  The  cup  of  blessing  which  we  bless,  is  it 
not  the  communion  of  the  blood  of  Christ? 
The  bread  which  we  break,  is  it  not  the  com- 
munion of  the  body  of  Christ  ? 

IT  For  we  being  many  are  one  bread,  and 
one  body ; for  we  are  all  partakers  of  that 
one  bread. 

18  Behold  Israel  after  the  flesh:  are  not 
they  which  eat  of  the  sacrifices  partakers  of 
the  altar? 

19  What  say  I then  ? that  the  idol  is  any 
thing,  or  that  which  is  offered  in  sacrifice  to 
idols  is  any  thing  ? 

20  But  I say,  that  the  things  which  the 
Gentiles  sacrifice,  they  sacrifice  to  devil^ 
and  not  to  God : and  I would  not  that  ye 
should  have  fellowship  with  devils. 

21  Ye  cannot  drink  the  cup  of  the  Lord,  and 
the  cup  of  devils:  ye  cannot  be  partakers 
of  the  Lord’s  table,  and  of  the  table  of 
devils. 

22  Do  we  provoke  the  Lord  to  jealousy? 
are  we  stronger  than  he? 

23  All  things  are  lawful  for  me,  but  all 
things  are  not  expedient:  all  things  are 
lawful  for  me,  but  all  things  edify  not. 

24  Let  no  man  seek  his  own,  but  every  man 
another’s  wealth. 

25  Whatsoever  is  sold  in  the  shambles,  that 
eat,  asking  no  question  for  conscience’  sake : 

26  For  the  earth  is  the  Lord’s,  and  the  ful- 
ness thereof. 

2T  If  any  of  them  that  believe  not  bid  you 
to  a feast,  and  ye  be  disposed  to  go ; whatso- 
ever is  set  before  you,  eat,  asking  no  ques- 
tion for  conscience’  sake. 

28  But  if  any  man  say  unto  you,  This  is 
offered  in  sacrifice  unto  idols,  eat  not  for 
his  sake  that  shewed  it,  and  for  conscience’ 
sake : for  the  earth  is  the  Lord’s,  and  the  ful- 
ness thereof : 

29  Conscience,  I say,  not  thine  own,  but  of 
the  other : for  why  is  my  liberty  judged  of 
another  man’s  conscience  ? 

30  For  if  I by  grace  be  a partaker,  why  am 
I evil  spoken  of  for  that  for  which  I give 
thahks  ? 

31  Whether  therefore  ye  eat,  or  drink,  or 
whatsoever  ye  do,  do  all  to  the  glory  of  God. 

32  Give  none  offence,  neither  to  the  Jews, 
nor  to  the  Gentiles,  nor  to  the  church  of 
God: 


33  Even  as  I please  all  men  in  all  things,  not 
seeking  mine  own  profit,  but  the  profit  of 
many,  that  they  may  be  saved. 

CHAPTER  XI. 

Of  covering  heads  in  prayer. 

Be  ye  followers  of  me,  even  as  I also  am 
of  Christ. 

2  Now  I praise  you,  brethren,  that  ye  re- 
member me  in  all  things,  and  keep  the  ordi- 
nances, as  I delivered  them  to  you. 

3  But  I would  have  you  know,  that  the 
head  of  every  man  is  Christ ; and  the  head 
of  the  woman  is  the  man ; and  the  head  of 
Christ  is  God. 

4  Every  man  praying  or  prophesying,  hav- 
ing his  head  covered,  dishonoureth  his  head. 
5 But  every  woman  that  prayeth  or  proph- 
esieth  with  her  head,  uncovered  dishonour- 
eth her  head : for  that  is  even  all  one  as  if 
she  were  shaven. 

6 For  if  the  woman  be  not  covered,  let  her 
also  be  shorn : but  if  it  be  a shame  for  a 
woman  to  be  shorn  or  shaven,  lot  her  be 
covered. 

T For  a man  indeed  ought  not  to  cover  his 
head,  forasmuch  as  he  is  the  image  and 
glory  of  God:  but  the  woman  is  the  glory 
of  the  man. 

8  For  the  man  is  not  of  the  woman ; but  the 
woman  of  the  man. 

9  Neither  was  the  man  created  for  the 
woman;  but  the  woman  for  the  man. 

10  For  this  cause  ought  the  woman  to  have 
power  on  her  head  because  of  the  angels. 

11  Nevertheless  neither  is  the  man  without 
the  woman,  neither  the  woman  witholit  the 
man,  in  the  Lord. 

12  For  as  the  woman  is  of  the  man,  even  so 
is  the  man  also  by  the  woman ; but  all  things 
of  God. 

13  Judge  in  yourselves : is  it  comely  that  a 
woman  pray  unto  God  uncovered  ? 

14  Doth  not  even  nature  itself  teach  you, 
that,  if  a man  have  long  hair,  it  is  a shame 
unto  him? 

15  But  if  a woman  have  long  hair,  it  is  a 
glory  to  her : for  her  hair  is  given  her  for  a 
covering. 

16  But  if  any  man  seem  to  be  contentious,  we 
have  no  such  custom,  neither  the  churches 
of  God. 

IT  Now  in  this  that  I declare  unto  you  I 
praise  you  not,  that  ye  come  together  not 
for  the  better,  but  for  the  worse. 

18  For  first  of  all,  when  ye  come  together 
in  the  church,  I hear  that  there  be  divisions 
among  you ; and  I partly  believe  it. 

19  For  there  must  be  also  heresies  among 
you,  that  they  which  are  approved  may  be 
made  manifest  among  you. 

20  When  ye  come  together  therefore  into 
one  place,  this  is  not  to  eat  the  Lord’s 
supper. 

21  For  in  eating  every  one  taketh  before 
other  his  own  supper:  and  one  is  hungry, 
and  another  is  drunken. 

22  What!  have  ye  not  houses  to  eat  and  to 
drink  in?  or  despise  ye  the  church  of  God, 
and  shame  them  that  have  not  ? What  shall 
I say  to  you  ? shall  I praise  you  in  this  ? 1 
praise  you  not. 

23  For  I have  received  of  the  Lord  that 
which  also  I delivered  unto  you.  That  the 


T44 


0/  the  Lord's  supper. 


I.  CORINTHIANS,  XIII.  Christians  one  mystical  body. 


Lord  Jesus,  the  same  nij?ht  in  which  he  was 
betrayed,  took  bread : 

24  And  when  he  had  g’iven  thanks,  he  brake 

it.  and  said.  Take,  eat;  this  is  my  body, 
which  is  broken  for  you  : this  do  in  remem- 
brance of  me.  ^ , XI. 

25  After  the  same  manner  also  he  tooK  the 
cup,  when  he  had  supped,  saying-,  This  cup 
is  the  new  testament  in  my  blood : this  do 
ye,  as  oft  as  ye  drink  it.  in  remembrance  of 
me. 

26  For  as  often  as  ye  eat  this  bread,  and 
drink  this  cup,  ye  do  shew  the  Lord’s  death 
till  he  come. 

27  Wherefore  whosoever  shall  eat  this 
bread,  and  drink  this  cup  of  the  Lord,  un- 
worthily, shall  be  guilty  of  the  body  and 
blood  of  the  Lord. 

28  But  let  a man  examine  himself,  and  so 
let  him  eat  of  that  bread,  and  drink  of  that 
cup. 

29  For  he  that  eateth  and  drinketh  un- 
worthily, eateth  and  drinketh  damnation  to 
himself,  not  discerning  the  Lord’s  body. 

30  For  this  cause  many  are  weak  and  sick- 
ly among  you,  and  many  sleep. 

31  For  if  we  would  judge  ourselves,  we 
should  not  be  judged. 

32  But  when  we  are  judged,  we  are  chas- 
tened of  the  Lord,  that  we  should  not  be 
condemned  with  the  world. 

33  Wherefore,  my  brethren,  when  ye  come 
together  to  eat,  tarry  one  for  another. 

34  And  if  any  man  hunger,  let  him  eat  at 
home ; that  ye  come  not  together  unto  con- 
demnation. And  the  rest  will  I set  in  order 
when  I come. 

CHAPTER  XII. 

Diversity  of  spiritual  gifts. 

'VrOW  concerning  spiritual  gifts,  brethren, 
I would  not  have  you  ignorant. 

2 Ye  know  that  ye  were  Gentiles,  carried 
away  unto  these  dumb  idols,  even  as  ye 
were  led. 

3 Wherefore  I give  you  to  understand,  that 
no  man  speaking  by  the  Spirit  of  God  call- 
eth  Jesus  accursed : and  that  no  man  can 
say  that  Jesus  is  the  Lord,  but  by  the  Holy 
Ghost. 

4 Now  there  are  diversities  of  gifts,  but  the 
same  Spirit. 

5 And  there  are  differences  of  administra- 
tions, but  the  same  Lord. 

6 And  there  are  diversities  of  operations, 
but  it  is  the  same  God  which  worketh  all 
in  all. 

7 But  the  manifestation  of  the  Spirit  is 
given  to  every  man  to  profit  withal. 

8 For  to  one  is  given  by  the  Spirit  the  word 
of  wisdom ; to  another  the  word  of  knowl- 
edge by  the  same  Spirit ; 

9 To  another  faith  by  the  same  Spirit;  to 
another  the  gifts  of  healing  by  the  same 
Spirit ; 

10  To  another  the  working  of  miracles ; to 
another  prophecy ; to  another  discerning  of 
spirits ; to  another  divers  kinds  of  tongues ; 
to  another  the  interpretation  of  tongues : 

11  But  all  these  worketh  that  one  and  the 
selfsame  Spirit,  dividing  to  every  man  sev- 
erally as  he  will. 

12  For  as  the  body  is  one,  and  hath  many 
members,  and  all  the  members  of  that  one 

24* 


body,  being  many,  are  one  body : so  also  is 
Christ. 

13  For  by  one  Spirit  are  we  all  baptized  into 
one  body,  whether  we  he  Jews  or  Gentiles, 
whether  we  he  bond  or  free ; and  have  been 
all  made  to  drink  into  one  Spirit. 

14  For  the  body  is  net  one  member,  but 
many. 

15  If  the  foot  shall  say.  Because  I am  not 
the  hand,  I am  not  of  the  body ; is  it  there- 
fore not  of  the  body? 

16  And  if  the  ear  shall  say.  Because  I am 
not  the  eye,  I am  not  of  the  body;  is  it 
therefore  not  of  the  body? 

17  If  the  whole  body  were  an  eye,  where 
were  the  hearing?  If  the  whole  were  hear- 
ing, where  were  the  smelling? 

18  But  now  hath  God  set  the  members 
every  one  of  them  in  the  body,  as  it  hath 
pleased  him. 

19  And  if  they  were  all  one  member,  where 
were  the  body? 

20  But  now  are  they  many  members,  yet 
but  one  body. 

21  And  the  eye  cannot  say  unto  the  hand,  I 
have  no  need  of  thee : nor  again  the  head  to 
the  feet,  I have  no  need  of  you. 

22  Nay,  much  more  those  members  of  the 
body,  which  seem  to  be  more  feeble,  are 
necessary : 

23  And  those  members  of  the  body,  which 
we  think  to  be  less  honourable,  upon  these 
we  bestow  more  abundant  honour ; and  our 
uncomely  parts  have  more  abundant  come- 
liness. 

24  For  our  comely  parts  have  no  need : but 
God  hath  tempered  the  body  together,  hav- 
ing given  more  abundant  honour  to  that 
part  which  lacked: 

25  That  there  should  be  no  schism  in  the 
body ; but  that  the  members  should  have 
the  same  care  one  for  another. 

26  And  whether  one  member  suffer,  all  the 
members  suffer  with  it ; or  one  member  be 
honoured,  all  the  members  rejoice  with  it. 

27  Now  ye  are  the  body  of  Christ,  and 
members  in  particular. 

28  And  God  hath  set  some  in  the  church, 

first  apostles,  secondarily  prophets,  thirdly 
teachers,  after  that  miracles,  then  gifts  of 
healings,  helps,  governments,  diversities  of 
tongues.  , , ^ 

29  Are  all  apostles  ? a/re  all  prophets  ? are 
all  teachers  ? are  all  workers  of  miracles  ? 

30  Have  all  the  gifts  of  healing?  do  all 
speak  with  tongues?  do  all  interpret? 

31  But  covet  earnestly  the  best  gifts : and 
yet  shew  I unto  you  a more  excellent  way. 

CHAPTER  XIII. 

Gifts  are  nothing  without  charity. 

Though  I speak  with  the  tongues  of 
men  and  of  angels,  and  have  not  char- 
ity, I am  become  as  sounding  brass,  or  a 
tinkling  cymbal. 

2 And  though  I have  the  gift  of  prophecy, 
and  understand  all  mysteries,  and  all  knowl- 
edge ; and  though  I have  all  faith,  so  that 
I could  remove  mountains,  and  have  not 
charity,  I am  nothing. 

3 And  though  I bestow  all  my  goods  to  feed 
the  poor,  and  though  I give  my  body  to  be 
burned,  and  have  not  charity,  it  profiteth 
me  nothing. 

745 


The  praises  of  charity.  I.  CORINTHIANS,  XIV.  Edification  of  the  church. 


4 Charity  suffereth  long,  and  is  kind ; char- 
ity envieth  not ; charity  vaunteth  not  itself, 
is  not  puffed  up, 

5 Doth  not  behave  itself  unseemly,  seeketh 
not  her  own,  is  not  easily  provoked,  think- 
eth  no  evil; 

6 Rejoiceth  not  in  iniquity,  but  rejoiceth 
in  the  truth; 

7 Beareth  all  things,  believeth  all  things, 
hopeth  all  things,  endureth  all  things. 

8 Charity  never  f aileth : but  whether  there 
be  prophecies,  they  shall  fail ; whether  there 
be  tongues,  they  shall  cease ; whether  there 
be  knowledge,  it  shall  vanish  away. 

9 For  we  know  in  part,  and  we  prophesy  in 
part. 

10  But  when  that  which  is  perfect  is  come, 
then  that  which  is  in  part  shall  be  done 
away. 

11  When  I was  a child,  I spake  as  a child,  I 
understood  as  a child,  I thought  as  a child : 
but  when  I became  a man,  I put  away  child- 
ish things. 

13  For  now  we  see  through  a glass,  darkly ; 
but  then  face  to  face  : now  I know  in  part ; 
but  then  shall  I know  even  as  also  I am 
known. 

13  And  now  abideth  faith,  hope,  charity, 
these  three;  but  the  greatest  of  these  is 
charity. 

CHAPTER  XIV. 

Prophecy  commended.,  <kc. 

Follow  af tercharity,  and  desire  spiritual 
gfi/ts,  but  rather  that  ye  may  prophesy. 

3  For  he  that  speaketh  in  an  unknown 
tongue  speaketh  not  unto  men,  but  unto 
God ; for  no  man  understandeth  him;  how- 
beit  in  the  spirit  he  speaketh  mysteries. 

3 But  he  that  prophesieth  speaketh  unto 
men  to  edification,  and  exhortation,  and 
comfort. 

4  He  that  speaketh  in  an  unknown  tongue 
edifieth  himself;  but  he  that  prophesieth 
edifieth  the  church. 

5  I would  that  ye  all  spake  with  tongues, 
but  rather  that  ye  prophesied ; for  greater 
is  he  that  prophesieth  than  he  that  speaketh 
Avith  tongues,  except  he  interpret,  that  the 
church  may  receive  edifying. 

6  Now,  brethren,  if  I come  unto  you  speak- 
ing with  tongues,  what  shall  I profit  you, 
except  I shall  speak  to  you  either  by  revela- 
tion, or  by  knowledge,  or  by  prophesying, 
or  by  doctrine? 

7  And  even  things  without  life  giving 
sound,  whether  pipe  or  harp,  except  they 
give  a distinction  in  the  sounds,  how  shall  it 
be  knoAvn  what  is  piped  or  harped  ? 

8  For  if  the  trumpet  give  an  uncertain 
sound,  who  shall  prepare  himself  to  the 
battle  ? 

9  So  likewise  ye,  except  ye  utter  by  the 
tongue  words  easy  to  be  understood,  how 
shall  it  be  knoAvn  what  is  spoken?  tor  ye 
shall  speak  into  the  air. 

10  There  are,  it  may  be,  so  many  kinds  of 
A^oices  in  the  world,  and  none  of  them  is 
Avithout  signification. 

11  Therefore  if  I knoAV  not  the  meaning  of 
the  voice,  I shall  be  unto  him  that  speaketh 
a barbarian,  and  he  that  speaketh  shall  be  a 
barbarian  unto  me. 

12  Even  so  ye,  forasmuch  as  ye  are  zealous 
746 


of  spiritual  gifts.,  seek  that  ye  may  excel  to 
the  edifying  of  the  church. 

13  Wherefore  let  him  that  speaketh  in  an 
unknown  tongue  pray  that  he  may  interpret. 

14  For  if  I pray  in  an  unknown  tongue,  my 
spirit  prayeth,  but  my  understanding  is  un- 
fruitful. 

15  What  is  it  then?  I will  pray  with  the 
spirit,  and  I will  pray  with  the  understand- 
ing also:  I will  sing  Avith  the  spirit,  and  I 
will  sing  with  the  understanding  also. 

16  Else,  when  thou  shalt  bless  with  the  spir- 
it, hoAV  shall  he  that  occupieth  the  room  of 
the  unlearned  say  Amen  at  thy  giving  of 
thanks,  seeing  he  understandeth  not  what 
thou  sayest? 

17  For  thou  verily  gi\^est  thanks  well,  but 
the  other  is  not  edified. 

18  I thank  my  God,  I speak  with  tongues 
more  than  ye  all: 

19  Yet  in  the  church  I had  rather  speak  five 
words  with  my  understanding,  that  by  my 
voice  I might  teach  others  also,  than  ten 
thousand  words  in  an  unknown  tongue. 

30  Brethren,  be  not  children  in  understand- 
ing : howbeit  in  malice  be  ye  children,  but 
in  understanding  be  men. 

21  In  the  law  it  is  written,  With  me7i  of 
other  tongues  and  other  lips  will  I speak  un- 
to this  people ; and  yet  for  all  that  will  they 
not  hear  me,  saith  the  Lord. 

33  Wherefore  tongues  are  for  a sign,  not  to 
them  that  believe,  but  to  them  that  believe 
not but  prophesying  serveth  not  for  them 
that  believe  not,  but  for  them  which  believe. 

23  If  therefore  the  whole  church  be  come 
together  into  one  place,  and  all  speak  with 
tongues,  and  there  come  in  those  that  are  un- 
learned, or  unbelievers,  will  they  not  say 
that  ye  are  mad? 

34  But  if  all  prophesy,  and  there  come  in 
one  that  belieA^eth  not,  or  one  unlearned,  he 
is  convinced  of  all,  he  is  judged  of  all : 

25  And  thus  are  the  secrets  of  his  heart 
made  manifest;  and  so  falling  down  on  his 
face  he  will  worship  God,  and  report  that 
God  is  in  you  of  a truth. 

36  How  is  it  then,  brethren  ? when  ye  come 
together,  every  one  of  you  hath  a psalm, 
hath  a doctrine,  hath  a tongue,  hath  a reve- 
lation, hath  an  interpretation.  Let  all  things 
be  done  unto  edifying. 

27  If  any  man  speak  in  an  unknown  tongue, 
let  it  be  by  two,  or  at  the  most  by  three,  and 
that  by  course;  and  let  one  interpret. 

38  But  if  there  be  no  interpreter,  let  him 
keep  silence  in  the  church;  and  let  him 
speak  to  himself,  and  to  God. 

29  Let  the  prophets  speak  two  or  three,  and 
let  the  other  judge. 

30  If  any  thing  be  revealed  to  another  that 
sitteth  by,  let  the  first  hold  his  peace. 

31  For  ye  may  all  prophesy  one  by  one,  that 
all  may  learn,  and  all  may  be  comforted. 

33  And  the  spirits  of  the  prophets  are  sub- 
ject to  the  prophets. 

33  For  God  is  not  the  author  of  confusion, 
but  of  peace,  as  in  all  churches  of  the  saints. 

34  Let  your  Avomen  keep  silence  in  the 
churches : for  it  is  not  permitted  unto  them 
to  speak ; but  they  are  commanded  to  be  un- 
der obedience,  as  also  saith  the  law. 

35  And  if  they  will  learn  any  thing,  let 
them  ask  their  husbands  at  home:  for  it 


Of  the  resurrection, 

is  a shame  for  women  to  speak  in  the 
church. 

36  What ! came  the  word  of  God  out  from 
YOU  ? or  came  it  unto  you  only  ? 

*37  If  any  man  think  himself  to  be  a proph- 
et, or  spiritual,  let  him  acknowledge  that 
The  things  that  I write  unto  you  are  the 
commandments  of  the  Lord. 

38  But  if  any  man  be  ignorant,  let  him  be 
ignorant. 

39  Wherefore,  brethren,  covet  to  prophesy, 
and  forbid  not  to  speak  with  tongues. 

40  Let  all  things  be  done  decently  and  in 
order. 

CHAPTER  XV. 

Of  Christ's  resurrection. 
A/fOREOVER,  brethren,  I declare  unto 
you  the  gospel  which  1 preached  unto 
you,  which  also  ye  have  received,  and 
wherein  ye  stand; 

2 By  which  also  ye  are  saved,  if  ye  keep  m 
memory  what  1 preached  unto  you,  unless 
ye  have  believed  in  vain. 

3 For  I delivered  unto  you  first  of  all  that 
which  I also  received,  how  that  Christ  died 
for  our  sins  according  to  the  Scriptures ; 

4 And  that  he  was  buried,  and  that  he  rose 
again  the  third  day  according  to  the  Scrip- 

5 And  that  he  was  seen  of  Cephas,  then  of 
the  twelve : 

6 After  that,  he  was  seen  of  above  five 
hundred  brethren  at  once;  of  whom  the 
greater  part  remain  unto  this  present,  but 
some  are  fallen  asleep. 

7 After  that,  he  was  seen  of  James ; then  of 
all  the  apostles. 

8 And  last  of  all  he  was  seen  of  me  also,  as 
of  one  born  out  of  due  time. 

9 For  I am  the  least  of  the  apostles,  that 
am  not  meet  to  be  called  an  apostle,  because 
I persecuted  the  church  of  God. 

10  But  by  the  grace  of  God  I am  what  I am : 
and  his  grace  which  was  bestowed  upon  me 
was  not  in  vain ; but  I laboured  more 
abundantly  than  they  all : yet  not  I,  but 
the  grace  of  God  which  was  with  me. 

11  Therefore  whether  it  were  I or  they,  so 
we  preach,  and  so  ye  believed. 

13  Now  if  Christ  be  preached  that  he  rose 
from  the  dead,  how  say  some  among  you 
that  there  is  no  resurrection  of  the  dead? 

13  But  if  there  be  no  resurrection  of  the 
dead,  then  is  Christ  not  risen: 

14  And  if  Christ  *be  not  risen,  then  is  our 
preaching  vain,  and  your  faith  is  also  vain. 

15  Yea,  and  we  are  found  false  witnesses  of 
God ; because  we  hav’e  testified  of  God  that 
he  raised  up  Christ : whom  he  raised  not  up, 
if  so  be  that  the  dead  rise  not. 

16  For  if  the  dead  rise  not,  then  is  not 
Clirist  rH-iscd  * 

17  And  if  Christ  be  not  raised,  your  faith  is 
vain ; ye  are  yet  in  your  sins. 

18  Then  they  also  which  are  fallen  asleep  in 
Christ  are  perished. 

19  If  in  this  life  only  we  have  hope  in 
Christ,  we  are  of  all  men  most  miserable. 

20  But  now  is  Christ  risen  from  the  dead, 

and  become  the  *firstfruits  of  them  that 
slept.  ^ ^ 

21  For  since  by  man  came  death,  by  man 
came  also  the  resurrection  of  the  dead. 


CORINTHIANS,  XV.  The  manner  of  it, 

22  For  as  in  Adam  all  die,  even  so  in  Christ 

shall  all  be  made  alive.  ^ 

23  But  every  man  in  his  own  order:  Christ 
the  firstfruits;  afterward  they  that  are 
Christ’s  at  his  coming. 

24  Then  cometh  the  end,  when  he  shall  have 
delivered  up  the  kingdom  to  God,  even  the 
Father ; when  he  shall  have  put  down  all 
rule,  and  all  authority  and  power. 

25  For  he  must  reign,  till  he  hath  put  all 
enemies  under  his  feet. 

26  The  last  enemy  that  shall  be  destroyed  is 

death.  , , . ^ ^ 

27  For  he  hath  put  all  things  under  his  feet. 
But  when  he  saith.  All  things  are  put  under 
him,  it  is  manifest  that  he  is  excepted,  which 
did  put  all  things  under  him. 

28  And  when  all  things  shall  be  subdued 
unto  him,  then  shall  the  Son  also  himself  be 
subject  unto  him  that  put  all  things  under 
him,  that  God  may  be  all  in  all. 

29  Else  what  shall  they  do  which  are  baptiz- 
ed for  the  dead,  if  the  dead  rise  not  at  all? 
why  are  they  then  baptized  for  the  dead  ? 

30  And  why  stand  we  in  jeopardy  every 

hour?  ...  , . , ^ , 

31 1 protest  by  your  reDOicing  which  I have 
in  Christ  Jesus  our  Lord,  I die  daily. 

33  If  after  the  manner  of  men  I have 
fought  with  beasts  at  Ephesus,  what  ad- 
vantageth  it  me,  if  the  dead  rise  not?  let  us 
eat  and  drink  ; for  to  morrow  we  die. 

33  Be  not  deceived:  evil  communications 
corrupt  good  manners. 

34  Awake  to  righteousness,  and  sin  not; 
for  some  have  not  the  knowledge  of  God:  I 
speak  this  to  your  shame. 

35  But  some  man  will  say,  How  are  the 

dead  raised  up  ? and  with  what  body  do  they 
come?  . . ^ 

36  Thou  fool,  that  which  thou  sowest  is  not 
quickened,  except  it  die : 

37  And  that  which  thou  sowest,  thou  sowest 

not  that  body  that  shall  be,  but  bare  grain, 
it  may  chance  of  wheat,  or  of  some  other 
grain:  . , 

38  But  God  giveth  it  a body  as  it  hath 
pleased  him,  and  to  every  seed  his  own 
body. 

39  All  fiesh  is  not  the  same  flesh : but  there 

is  one  kind  of  flesh  of  men,  another  flesh  of 
beasts,  another  of  fishes,  and  another  of 
birds.  , , , ^ . 

40  There  are  also  celestial  bodies,  and  bodies 
terrestrial : but  the  glory  of  the  celestial  is 
one,  and  the  glory  of  the  terrestrial  is  an- 

41  There  is  one  glory  of  the  sun,  and  another 

glory  of  the  moon,  and  another  glory  of  the 
stars ; for  one  star  differeth  from  another 
star  in  glory.  „ , ^ . 

43  So  also  is  the  resurrection  of  the  dead. 
It  is  sown  in  corruption,  it  is  raised  in  incor- 
ruption: . . . , . 

43  It  is  sown  in  dishonour,  it  is  raised  m 

glory : it  is  sown  in  weakness,  it  is  raised  in 
power : , 

44  It  is  sown  a natural  body,  it  is  raised  a 
spiritual  body.  There  is  a natural  body, 
and  there  is  a spiritual  body. 

45  And  so  it  is  written.  The  first  man  Adam 
was  made  a living  soul ; the  last  Adam  was 
made  a quickening  spirit. 

46  Howbeit  that  was  not  first  which  is  spir- 
747 


Sundry  admonitions  II.  CORINTHIANS,  I.  and  salutations. 


itual,  but  that  which  is  natural ; and  after- 
ward that  which  is  spiritual. 

47  The  first  man  is  of  the  earth,  earthy : 
the  second  man  is  the  Lord  from  heaven. 

48  As  is  the  earthy,  such  a/re  they  also  that 
are  earthy : and  as  is  the  heavenly,  such  are 
they  also  that  are  heavenly. 

49  And  as  we  have  borne  the  image  of  the 
earthy,  we  shall  also  bear  the  image  of  the 
heavenly. 

50  Now  this  I say,  brethren,  that  flesh  and 
blood  cannot  inherit  the  kingdom  of  God ; 
neither  doth  corruption  inherit  incorrup- 
tion. 

51  Behold,  I shew  you  a mystery ; We  shall 
not  all  sleep,  but  we  shall  all  be  changed, 

53  In  a moment,  in  the  twinkling  of  an  eye, 
at  the  last  trump:  for  the  trumpet  shall 
sound,  and  the  dead  shall  be  raised  incor- 
ruptible, and  we  shall  be  changed. 

53  For  this  corruptible  must  put  on  incor- 
ruption, and  this  mortal  must  put  on  im- 
mortality. 

54  So  when  this  corruptible  shall  have  put 
on  incorruption,  and  this  mortal  shall  have 
put  on  immortality,  then  shall  be  brought 
to  pass  the  saying  that  is  written.  Death  is 
swallowed  up  in  victory. 

55  O death,  where  is  thy  sting?  O grave, 
where  is  thy  victory? 

56  The  sting  of  death  is  sin;  and  the 
strength  of  sin  is  the  law. 

57  But  thanks  he  to  God,  which  giveth  us 
the  victory  through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

58  Therefore,  my  beloved  brethren,  be  ye 
steadfast,  unmoveable,  always  abounding  in 
the  work  of  the  Lord,  forasmuch  as  ye  know 
that  your  labour  is  not  in  vain  in  the  Lord. 

CHAPTER  XYI. 

Exhortations  to  charity,  <&c. 

NOW  concerning  the  collection  for  the 
saints,  *as  I have  given  order  to  the 
churches  of  Galatia,  even  so  do  ye. 

2  Upon  the  first  day  of  the  week  let  every 
one  of  you  lay  by  him  in  store,  as  Ood  hath 
prospered  him,  that  there  be  no  gatherings 
when  I come. 

3  And  when  I come,  whomsoever  ye  shall 
approve  by  your  letters,  them  will  I send  to 
bring  your  liberality  unto  Jerusalem. 

4  And  if  it  be  meet  that  I go  also,  they  shall 
go  with  me. 

5  Now  I will  come  unto  you,  when  I shall 
pass  through  Macedonia ; for  I do  pass 
through  Macedonia. 


6 And  it  may  be  that  I will  abide,  yea,  and 
winter  with  you,  that  ye  may  bring  me  on 
my  journey  whithersoever  I go. 

7 For  I will  not  see  you  now  by  the  way  : 
but  I trust  to  ^arry  a while  with  you,  if  the 
Lord  permit. 

8 But  I will  tarry  at  Ephesus  until  Pente- 
cost. 

9 For  a great  door  and  effectual  is  opened 
unto  me,  and  there  are  many  adversaries. 

10  Now  if  Timotheus  come,  see  that  he  may 
be  with  you  without  fear:  for  he  worketh 
the  work  of  t*he  Lord,  as  I also  do. 

11  Let  no  man  therefore  despise  him : but 
conduct  him  forth  in  peace,  that  he  may 
come  unto  me : for  I look  for  him  with  the 
brethren. 

13  As  touching  our  brother  Apollos,  I 
greatly  desired  him  to  come  unto  you  with 
the  brethren : but  his  will  was  not  at  all  to 
come  at  this  time ; but  he  will  come  when 
he  shall  have  convenient  time. 

13  Watch  ye,  stand  fast  in  the  faith,  quit 
you  like  men,  be  strong. 

14  Let  all  your  things  be  done  with  charity. 

15  I beseech  you,  brethren,  (yue  know  the 
house  of  Stephanas,  that  it  is  the  flrstfruits 
of  Achaia,  and  that  they  have  addicted 
themselves  to  the  ministry  of  the  saints,) 

16  That  ye  submit  yourselves  unto  such, 
and  to  every  one  that  helpeth  with  us,  and 
laboureth. 

17  I am  glad  of  the  coming  of  Stephanas 
and  Fortunatus  and  Achaicus:  for  that 
which  was  lacking  on  your  part  they  have 
supplied. 

18  For  they  have  refreshed  my  spirit  and 
yours : therefore  acknowledge  ye  them  that 
are  such. 

19  The  churches  of  Asia  salute  you.  Aquila 
and  Priscilla  salute  you  much  in  the  Lord, 
with  the  church  that  is  in  their  house. 

30  All  the  brethren  greet,  you.  Greet  ye 
one  another  with  a holy  kiss. 

21  The  salutation  of  me  Paul  with  mine 
own  hand. 

22  If  any  man  love  not  the  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  let  him  be  Anathema,  Maran  atha. 

23  The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  he 
with  you. 

34  My  love  he  with  you  all  in  Christ  Jesus. 
Amen. 

IF  The  first  epistle  to  the  Corinthians  was 
written  from  Philippi  by  Stephanas,  and 
Fortunatus,  and  Achaicus,  and  Timo- 
theus. 


THE  SECOND  EPISTLE  OP  PAUL  THE  APOSTLE  TO  THE 


CORINTHIANS. 


CHAPTER  I. 

The  church  comforted,  Ac. 

PAUL,  an  apostle  of  Jesus  Christ  by  the 
will  of  God,  and  Timothy  our  brother, 
unto  the  church  of  God  which  is  at  Corinth, 
with  all  the  saints  which  are  in  all  Achaia : 

3  Grace  he  to  you,  and  peace,  from  God 
our  Father,  and  frcrni  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 
3 Blessed  he  God,  even  the  Father  of  our 
748 


Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  Father  of  mercies, 
and  the  God  of  all  comfort; 

4 Who  comforteth  us  in  all  our  tribulation, 
that  we  may  be  able  to  comfort  them  which 
are  in  any  trouble,  by  the  comfort  where- 
with we  ourselves  are  comforted  of  God. 

5 For  as  the  sufferings  of  Christ  abound  in 
us,  so  our  consolation  also  aboundeth  by 
Christ. 

6 And  whether  we  be  afflicted,  it  is  for 


The  Ynaniicr  of  II.  CORINTHIANS,  III.  PduVs  prcdchinQo 


your  consolation  and  salvation,  which  is  ef- 
fectual in  the  endurinj?  of  the  same  suffer- 
ings which  we  also  suffer : or  whether  we 
be  comforted,  it  is  for  your  consolation  and 
salvation. 

7 And  our  hope  of  you  is  steadfast,  know- 
ing, that  as  ye  are  partakers  of  the  suffer- 
ings, so  shdU  ye  he  also  of  the  consolation. 

8 For  we  would  not,  brethren,  have  you  ig- 
norant of  our  trouble  which  came  to  us  in 
Asia,  that  we  were  pressed  out  of  measure, 
above  strength,  insomuch  that  we  despaired 
even  of  life : 

9 But  we  had  the  sentence  of  death  in  our- 
selves, that  we  should  not  trust  in  ourselves, 
but  in  God  which  raiseth  the  dead : 

10  Who  delivered  us  from  so  great  a death, 
and  doth  deliver : in  whom  we  trust  that  he 
will  yet  deliver  us ; 

11  Ye  also  helping  together  by  pra3’er  for 
us,  that  for  the  gift  bestowed  upon  us  bj’  the 
means  of  many  persons  thanks  may  be  giv- 
en by  many  on  our  behalf. 

12  For  our  rejoicing  is  this,  the  testimony 
of  our  conscience,  that  in  simplicity  and 
godly  sincerity,  not  with  fleshly  wisdom, 
but  by  the  grace  of  God,  we  have  had  our 
conversation  in  the  world,  and  more  abund- 
antly to  you-ward. 

13  For  we  write  none  other  things  unto  j^ou, 
than  what  ye  read  or  acknowledge;  and  I 
trust  ye  shall  acknowledge  even  to  the  end ; 

14  As  also  ye  have  acknowledged  us  in  part, 
that  we  are  your  rejoicing,  even  as  ye  also 
are  ours  in  the  day  of  the  Lord  Jesus. 

15  And  in  this  confldence  I was  minded  to 
come  unto  you  before,  that  ye  might  have  a 
second  beneflt; 

16  And  to  pass  by  you  into  Macedonia,  and 
to  come  again  out  of  Macedonia  unto  j^ou, 
and  of  you  to  be  brought  on  my  way  to- 
ward Judea. 

17  When  I therefore  was  thus  minded,  did  I 
use  lightness  ? or  the  things  that  I purpose, 
do  I purpose  according  to  the  flesh,  that  with 
me  there  should  be  yea,  yea,  and  nay,  nay  ? 

18  But  as  God  is  true,  our  word  toward  you 
was  not  yea  and  nay. 

19  For  the  Son  of  God,  Jesus  Christ,  who 
was  preached  among  you  by  us,  even  by  me 
and  Silvanus  and  Timotheus,  was  not  yea 
and  nay,  but  in  him  was  yea. 

20  For  all  the  promises  of  God  in  him  are 
yea,  and  in  him  Amen,  unto  the  glory  of 
God  by  us. 

21  Now  he  which  stablisheth  us  with  you 
in  Christ,  and  hath  anointed  us,  is  God ; 

22  Who  hath  also  sealed  us,  and  given  the 
earnest  of  the  Spirit  in  our  hearts. 

23  Moreover  I call  God  for  a record  upon 
my  soul,  that  to  sparb  you  I came  not  as 
vet  unto  Corinth. 

24  Not  for  that  we  have  dominion  over 
your  faith,  but  are  helpers  of  your  joj^: 
for  by  faith  ye  stand. 

CHAPTER  II. 

Paul's  preaching  and  success. 

But  I determined  this  with  myself,  that  I 
would  not  come  again  to  you  in  heavi- 
ness. 

2  For  if  I make  you  sorry,  who  is  he  then 
that  maketh  me  glad?  but  the  same  which  is 
made  sorry  by  me  ? 


3 And  I wrote  this  same  unto  you,  lest,  when 
I came,  I should  have  sorrow  from  them  of 
whom  I ought  to  rejoice ; having  confldence 
in  j'ou  all,  that  my  joy  is  the  joy  of  you  all. 

4 For  out  of  much  affliction  and  anguish  of 
heart  I wrote  unto  you  with  many  tears; 
not  that  ye  should  be  grieved,  but  that  ye 
might  know  the  love  which  I have  more 
abundantly  unto  you. 

5 But  if  any  have  caused  grief,  he  hath  not 
grieved  me,  but  in  part:  that  I may  not 
overcharge  you  all. 

6 Sufficient  to  such  a man  is  this  punish- 
ment, which  was  inflicted  of  many. 

7 So  that  contrariwise  ye  ought  rather  to 
forgive  him,  and  comfort  him,  lest  perhaps 
such  a one  should  be  swallowed  up  with 
overmuch  sorrow. 

8 Wherefore  I beseech  you  that  ye  would 
confirm  your  love  toward  him. 

9 For  to  this  end  also  did  I write,  that  1 
might  know  the  proof  of  j’ou,  whether  ye 
be  obedient  in  all  things. 

10  To  whom  ye  forgive  any  thing,  I forgive 
also : for  if  I forgave  anj^  thing,  to  whom  I 
forgave  it,  for  your  sakes  forgave  I it  in  the 
person  of  Christ; 

11  Lest  Satan  should  get  an  advantage  of 
us : for  we  are  not  ignorant  of  his  devices. 

12  Furthermore,  when  I came  to  Troas  to 
preach  Christ’s  gospel,  and  a door  was  open- 
ed unto  me  of  the  Lord, 

13 1 had  no  rest  in  mj^  spirit,  because  I found 
not  Titus  my  brother ; bu t taking  my  leave  of 
them,  I went  from  thence  into  Macedonia. 

14  Now  thanks  he  unto  God,  which  always 
causeth  us  to  triumph  in  Christ,  and  maketh 
manifest  the  savour  of  his  knowledge  by  us 
in  every  place.^ 

15  For  we  are  unto  God  a sweet  savour  of 
Christ,  in  them  that  are  saved,  and  in  them 
that  perish : 

16  To  the  one  we  are  the  savour  of  death 
unto  death ; and  to  the  other  the  savour  of 
life  unto  life.  And  who  is  sufficient,  for 
these  things? 

17  For  we  are  not  as  many,  which  corrupt 
the  word  of  God : but  as  of  sincerity,  but  as 
of  God,  in  the  sight  of  God  speak  we  in  Christ. 

CHAPTER  III. 

Of  ministers  of  the  law  and  gospel. 

DO  we  begin  again  to  commend  ourselves  ? 

or  need  we,  as  some  others,  epistles  of 
commendation  to  you,  or  letters  of  com- 
mendation from  you  ? 

2  Ye  are  our  epistle  written  in  our  hearts, 
known  and  read  of  all  men: 

3  Forasmuch  as  ye  are  manifestly  declared 
to  be  the  epistle  of  Christ  ministered  by  us, 
written  not  with  ink,  but  with  the  Spirit  of 
the  living  God ; not  in  tables  of  stone,  but 
in  fleshly  tables  of  the  heart. 

4  And  such  trust  have  we  through  Christ  to 
God-ward : 

5  Not  that  we  are  sufficient  of  ourselves  to 
think  any  thing  as  of  ourselves;  but  our 
sufficiency  is  of  God ; 

6  Who  also  hath  made  us  able  ministers  of 
the  new  testament ; not  of  the  letter,  but  of 
the  spirit:  for  the  letter  killeth,  but  the 
spirit  giveth  life, 

7  But  if  the  ministration  of  deaths  written 
arid  engraven  in  stones,  was  gloriouS;  bo  that 

m 


Paul's  unwearied  diligence.  II.  CORINTHIANS,  IV.  His  hope  of  immortality. 


the  children  of  Israel  could  not  steadfastly 
behold  the  face  of  Moses  for  the  g-lory  of  his 
countenance;  which  glory  was  to  be  done 
away ; 

8 How  shall  not  the  ministration  of  the 
spirit  be  rather  g-lorious? 

9 For  if  the  ministration  of  condemnation 
he  glory,  much  more  doth  the  ministration 
of  righteousness  exceed  in  glory. 

10  For  even  that  which  was  made  glorious 
had  no  glory  in  this  respect,  by  reason  of 
the  glory  that  excelleth. 

11  For  if  that  which  is  done  away  wa^  glo- 
rious, much  more  that  which  remaineth  is 
glorious. 

12  Seeing  then  that  we  have  such  hope,  we 
use  great  plainness  of  speech : 

13  And  not  as  Moses,  which  put  a vail  over 
his  face,  that  the  children  of  Israel  could 
not  steadfastly  look  to  the  end  of  that  which 
is  abolished : 

14  But  their  minds  were  blinded  : for  until 
this  day  remaineth  the  same  vail  untaken 
away  in  the  reading  of  the  old  testament; 
which  vail  is  done  away  in  Christ. 

15  But  even  unto  this  day,  when  Moses  is 
read,  the  vail  is  upon  their  heart. 

16  Nevertheless,  when  it  shall  turn  to  the 
Lord,  the  vail  shall  be  taken  away. 

17  Now  the  Lord  is  that  Spirit : and  where 
the  Spirit  of  the  Lord  is,  there  is  liberty. 

18  But  we  all,  with  open  face  beholding  as 
in  a glass  the  glory  of  the  Lord,  are  changed 
into  the  same  image  from  glory  to  glory, 
even  as  by  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord. 

CHAPTER  lY. 

Paul's  comfort  in  distress. 

Therefore,  seeing  we  have  this  minis- 
try, as  we  have  received  mercy,  we  faint 
not; 

2  But  have  renounced  the  hidden  things 
of  dishonesty,  not  walking  in  craftiness,  nor 
handling  the  word  of  God  deceitfully ; but, 
by  manifestation  of  the  truth,  commending 
ourselves  to  every  man’s  conscience  in  the 
sight  of  God. 

3  But  if  our  gospel  be  hid,  it  is  hid  to  them 
that  are  lost : 

4  In  whom  the  god  of  this  world  hath 
blinded  the  minds  of  them  which  believe  not, 
lest  the  light  of  the  glorious  gospel  of  Chriat, 
who  is  the  image  of  God,  should  shine  unto 
them. 

5  For  we  preach  not  ourselves,  but  Christ 
Jesus  the  Lord ; and  ourselves  your  servants 
for  Jesus’  sake. 

6  For  God,  who  commanded  the  light  to 
shine  out  of  darkness,  hath  shined  in  our 
hearts,  to  give  the  light  of  the  knowledge  of 
the  glory  of  God  in  the  face  of  Jesus  Christ. 
7 But  we  have  this  treasure  in  earthen  ves- 
sels, that  the  excellency  of  the  power  may 
be  of  God,  and  not  of  us. 

8  We  are  troubled  on  every  side,  yet  not 
distressed ; we  are  perplexed,  but  not  in  de- 
spair ; 

9  Persecuted,  but  not  forsaken ; cast  down, 
but  not  destroyed ; 

10  Always  bearing  about  in  the  body  the 
dying  of  the  Lord  Jesus,  that  the  life  also  of 
Jesus  might  be  made  manifest  in  our  body. 
11  For  we  which  live  are  alway  delivered 
unto  death  for  Jesus’  sake,  that  the  life  also 

m 


of  Jesus  might  be  made  manifest  in  our 
mortal  flesh. 

12  So  then  death  worketh  in  us,  but  life  in 
you. 

13  We  having  the  same  spirit  of  faith,  ac- 
cording as  it  is  written,  I believed,  and  there- 
fore have  I spoken;  we  also  believe,  and 
therefore  speak; 

14  Knowing  that  he  which  raised  up  the 
Lord  Jesus  shall  raise  up  us  also  by  Jesus, 
and  shall  present  us  with  you. 

15  For  all  things  are  for  your  sakes,  that  the 
abundant  grace  might  through  the  thanks- 
giving of  many  redound  to  the  glory  of  God. 

16  For  which  cause  we  faint  not;  but 
though  our  outward  man  perish,  yet  the  in- 
ward man  is  renewed  day  by  day. 

17  For  our  light  affliction,  which  is  but  for  a 
moment,  worketh  for  us  a far  more  exceed- 
ing and  eternal  weight  of  glory ; 

18  While  we  look  not  at  the  things  which  are 
seen,  but  at  the  things  which  are  not  seen  : 
for  the  things  which  are  seen  are  temporal ; 
but  the  things  which  are  not  seen  are  eternal. 

CHAPTER  V. 

Paul's  hope  of  eternal  glory. 

For  we  know  that,  if  our  earthly  house  of 
this  tabernacle  were  dissolved,  we  have  a 
building  of  God,  a house  not  made  with 
hands,  eternal  in  the  heavens. 

2  For  in  this  we  groan,  earnestly  desiring  to 
be  clothed  upon  with  our  house  which  is 
from  heaven: 

3  If  so  be  that  being  clothed  we  shall  not  be 
found  naked. 

4  For  we  that  are  in  this  tabernacle  do  groan, 
being  burdened : not  for  that  we  would  be 
unclothed,  but  clothed  upon,  that  mortality 
might  be  swallowed  up  of  life. 

5  Now  he  that  hath  wrought  us  for  the  self- 
same thing  is  God,  who  also  hath  given  unto 
us  the  earnest  of  the  Spirit. 

6  Therefore  we  are  always  confident,  know- 
ing that,  whilst  we  are  at  home  in  the  body, 
we  are  absent  from  the  Lord : 

7  (For  we  walk  by  faith,  not  by  sight :) 

8  We  are  confident,  I say,  and  wiiling  rather 
to  be  absent  from  the  body,  and  to  be  pres- 
ent with  the  Lord. 

9  Wherefore  we  labour,  that,  whether  pres- 
ent or  absent,  we  may  be  accepted  of  him. 
10  For  we  must  all  appear  before  the  judg- 
ment seat  of  Christ ; that  every  one  may  re- 
ceive the  things  done  in  his  body,  according 
to  that  he  hath  done,  whether  it  be  good  or 
bad.  ^ , 

11  Knowing  therefore  the  terror  of  the 
Lord,  we  persuade  men ; but  we  are  made 
manifest  unto  God ; and  I trust  also  are  made 
manifest  in  your  consciences. 

12  For  we  commend  not  ourselves  again 
unto  you,  but  give  you  occasion  to  glory  on 
our  behalf,  that  ye  may  have  somewhat  to 
answer  them  which  glory  in  appearance,  and 
not  in  heart. 

13  For  whether  we  be  beside  ourselves,  it  w 
to  God:  or  whether  we  be  sober,  it  is  for 
your  cause. 

14  For  the  love  of  Christ  constraineth  us ; 
because  we  thus  judge,  that  if  one  died  for 
all,  then  were  all  dead : 

15  And  that  he  died  for  all,  that  they  which 
live  should  not  henceforth  live  unto  them= 


PauVsfaUhful  ministry.  II.  CORINTHIANS,  VII.  Exhortation  to  purity. 


selves,  but  unto  him  which  died  for  tiiem, 
and  rose  a^jrain. 

16  Wherefore  henceforth  know  we  no  man 
after  the  flesh  : yea,  thou«?h  we  have  known 
Christ  after  tiie  flesh,  yet  now  henceforth 
know  we  him  no  more. 

17  Therefore  if  any  man  he  in  Christ,  he  is 
a new  creature : old  thing's  are  passed  away ; 
behold,  all  things  are  become  new. 

18  And  all  things  are  of  God,  who  hath  rec- 
onciled us  to  himself  by  Jesus  Christ,  and 
hath  given  to  us  the  ministry  of  reconcilia- 
tion ; 

19  To  wit,  that  God  was  in  Christ,  recon- 
ciling the  world  unto  himself,  not  imputing 
their  trespasses  unto  them ; and  hath  com- 
mitted unto  us  the  word  of  reconciliation. 

20  Now  then  we  are  ambassadors  for  Christ, 
as  though  God  did  beseech  you  by  us:  we 
pray  you  in  Christ’s  stead,  be  ye  reconciled 
to  God. 

21  For  he  hath  made  him  to  he  sin  for  us, 
who  knew  no  sin ; that  we  might  be  made 
the  righteousness  of  God  in  him. 

CHAPTER  VI. 

Paul's  faithfulness  in  the  ministry. 

WE  then,  as  workers  together  with  him, 
beseech  you  also  that  ye  receive  not 
the  grace  of  God  in  vain. 

2  (For  he  saith,  I have  heard  thee  in  a time 
accepted,  and  in  the  day  of  salvation  have  I 
succoured  thee : behold,  now  is  the  accepted 
time;  behold,  now  is  the  day  of  salvation.) 

3  Giving  no  offence  in  any  thing,  that  the 
ministry  be  not  blamed : 

4  But  in  all  things  approving  ourselves  as 
the  ministers  of  God,  in  much  patience,  in 
afflictions,  in  necessities,  in  distresses, 

5  In  stripes,  in  imprisonments,  in  tumults, 
in  labours,  in  watchings,  in  fastings ; 

6  By  pureness,  by  knowledge,  by  longsuf- 
fering,  by  kindness,  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  by 
love  unfeigned, 

7  By  the  word  of  truth,  by  the  power  of 
God,  by  the  armour  of  righteousness  on  the 
right  hand  and  on  the  left, 

8  By  honour  and  dishonour,  by  evil  report 
and  good  report : as  deceivers,  and  yet  true ; 
9 As  unknown,  and  yet  well  known ; as  dy- 
ing, and,  behold,  we  live;  as  chastened,  and 
not  killed ; 

, 10  As  sorrowful,  yet  alway  rejoicing;  as 
poor,  yet  making  many  rich;  as  having 
nothing,  and  yet  possessing  all  things. 

11  O ye  Corinthians,  our  mouth  is  open  un- 
to you,  our  heart  is  enlarged. 

12  Ye  are  not  straitened  in  us,  but  ye  are 
straitened  in  your  own  bowels. 

13  Now  for  a recompense  in  the  same,  (I 
speak  as  unto  my  children,)  be  ye  also  en- 
larged. 

14  Be  ye  not  unequally  yoked  together  with 
unbelievers : for  what  fellowship  hath  right- 
eousness with  unrighteousness?  and  what 
communion  hath  light  with  darkness? 

15  And  what  concord  hath  Christ  with  Be- 
lial ? or  what  part  hath  he  that  believeth 
with  an  infidel? 

16  And  what  agreement  hath  the  temple  of 
God  with  idols?  for  ye  are  the  temple  of 
the  living  God;  as  God  hath  said,  I will 
dwell  in  them,  and  walk  in  them ; and  I will 
be  their  God,  and  they  shall  be  my  people. 


17  Wherefore  come  out  from  among  them, 
and  be  ye  separate,  saith  the*  Lord,  and 
touch  not  the  unclean  thing;  and  I will  re- 
ceive you, 

18  And  will  be  a Father  unto  you,  and  ve 
shall  be  my  sons  and  daughters,  saith  the 
Lord  Almighty. 

CHAPTER  VII. 

Exhortations  to  purity. 

Having  therefore  these  promises,  dear- 
ly beloved,  let  us  cleanse  ourselves 
from  all  filthiness  of  the  flesh  and  spirit, 
perfecting  holiness  in  the  fear  of  God. 

2  Receive  us;  we  have  wronged  no  man, 
we  have  corrupted  no  man,  we  have  de- 
frauded no  man. 

3  I speak  not  this  to  condemn  you:  for  I 
have  said  before,  that  ye  are  in  our  hearts  to 
die  and  live  with  you. 

4  Great  is  my  boldness  of  speech  toward 
you,  great  is  my  glorying  of  you : I am  fill- 
ed with  comfort,  I am  exceeding  joyful  in 
all  our  tribulation. 

5  For,  when  we  were  come  into  Macedonia, 
our  fiesh  had  no  rest,  but  we  were  troubled 
on  every  side ; without  were  fightings,  with- 
in were  fears. 

6  Nevertheless  God,  that  comforteth  those 
that  are  cast  down,  comforted  us  by  the 
coming  of  Titus; 

7  And  not  by  his  coming  only,  but  by  the 
consolation  wherewith  he  was  comforted  in 
you,  when  he  told  us  your  earnest  desire, 
your  mourning,  your  fervent  mind  toward 
me ; so  that  I rejoiced  the  more. 

8  For  though  I made  you  sorry  with  a let- 
ter, I do  not  repent,  though  I did  repent : for 
I perceive  that  the  same  epistle  hath  made 
you  sorry,  though  it  were  but  for  a season. 

9  Now  I rejoice,  not  that  ye  were  made 
sorry,  but  that  ye  sorrowed  to  repentance : 
for  ye  were  made  sorry  after  a godly  man- 
ner, that  ye  might  receive  damage  by  us  in 
nothing. 

10  For  godly  sorrow  worketh  repentance  to 
salvation  not  to  be  repented  of:  but  the 
sorrow  of  the  world  worketh  death. 

11  For  behold  this  selfsame  thing,  that  ye 
sorrowed  after  a godly  sort,  what  careful- 
ness it  wrought  in  you,  yea,  what  clearing 
of  yourselves,  yea,  what  indignation,  yea, 
what  fear,  yea,  what  vehement  desire,  yea, 
what  zeal,  yea,  what  revenge ! In  all  things 
ye  have  approved  yourselves  to  be  clear  in 
this  matter. 

12  Wherdfore,  though  I wrote  unto  you,  I 
did  it  not  for  his  cause  that  had  done  the 
wrong,  nor  for  his  cause  that  suffered 
wrong,  but  that  our  care  for  you  in  the 
sight  of  God  might  appear  unto  you. 

13  Therefore  we  were  comforted  in  your 
comfort:  yea,  and  exceedingly  the  more 
joyed  we  for  the  joy  of  Titus,  because  his 
spirit  was  refreshed  by  you  all. 

14  For  if  I have  boasted  any  thing  to  him  of 
you,  I am  not  ashamed ; but  as  we  spake  all 
things  to  you  in  truth,  even  so  our  boast- 
ing, which  I made  before  Titus,  is  found  a 
truth. 

15  And  his  inward  affection  is  more  abund- 
ant toward  you,  whilst  he  remembereth  the 
obedience  of  you  all,  how  with  fear  and 
trembling  ye  received  him. 


Exhortation  to  liberality. 


ri.  CORINTHIANS,  VIII. 


Why  Paul  sent  Titus, 


16 1 rejoice  therefore  that  I have  confidence 
in  you  in  all  things. 

CHAPTER  VIII. 

Paul  exhorteth  to  liberality, 

Moreover,  brethren,  we  do  you  to  wit 
of  the  ^race  of  God  bestowed  on  the 
churches  of  Macedonia; 

2  How  that  in  a g-reat  trial  of  affliction,  the 
abundance  of  their  joy  and  their  deep  pov- 
erty abounded  unto  the  riches  of  their  lib- 
erality. 

3  For  to  their  power,  I bear  record,  yea, 
and  beyond  their  power  they  were  willing  of 
themselves ; 

4  Praying  us  with  much  entreaty  that  we 
would  receive  the  gift,  and  tahe  upon  us  the 
fellowship  of  the  ministering  to  the  saints. 

5  And  this  they  did^  not  as  we  hoped,  but 
first  gave  their  own  selves  to  the  Lord,  and 
unto  us  by  the  will  of  God. 

6  Insomuch  that  we  desired  Titus,  that  as 
he  had  begun,  so  he  would  also  finish  in  you 
the  same  grace  also. 

7  Therefore,  as  ye  abound  in  every  thing, 
in  faith,  and  utterance,  and  knowledge,  and 
in  all  diligence,  and  in  your  love  to  us,  see 
that  ye  abound  in  this  grace  also. 

8  I speak  not  by  commandment,  but  by  oc- 
casion of  the  forwardness  of  others,  and  to 
prove  the  sincerity  of  your  love. 

9  For  ye  know  the  grace  of  our  Lord  desus 
Christ,  that,  though  he  was  rich,  yet  for 
your  sakes  he  became  poor,  that  ye  through 
his  poverty  might  be  rich. 

10  And  herein  I give  my  advice : for  this  is 
expedient  for  you,  who  have  begun  before, 
not  only  to  do,  but  also  to  be  forward  a 
year  ago. 

11  Now  therefore  perform  the  doing  of  it; 
that  as  there  was  a readiness  to  will,  so  there 
may  be  a performance  also  out  of  that  which 
ye  have.  ^ . 

12  For  if  there  be  first  a willing  mind,  it  is 
accepted  according  to  that  a man  hath,  and 
not  according  to  that  he  hath  not. 

13  For  I mean  not  that  other  men  be  eased, 
and  ye  burdened : 

14  But  by  an  equaUty,  that  now  at  this  time 
your  abundance  may  be  a supply  for  their 
want,  that  their  abundance  also  may  be  a 
supply  for  your  want;  that  there  may  be 
equality : 

15  As  it  is  written.  He  that  had  gathered 
much  had  nothing  over;  and  he  that  had 
gathered  little  had  no  lack. 

16  But  thanks  be  to  God,  which  put  the 
same  earnest  care  into  the  heart  of  Titus 
for  you. 

17  For  indeed  he  accepted  the  exhortation  ; 
but  being  more  forward,  of  his  own  accord 
he  went  unto  you. 

18  And  we  have  sent  with  him  the  brother, 
whose  praise  is  in  the  gospel  throughout  all 
til©  cliin*cli©s  * 

19  And  not  \hat  only,  but  who  was  also 
chosen  of  the  churches  to  travel  with  us 
with  this  grace,  which  is  administered  by  us 
to  the  glory  of  the  same  Lord,  and  declara- 
tion of  your  ready  mind: 

2Q  Avoiding  this,  that  no  man  should  blame 
us  in  this  abundance  which  is  administered 
by  us ; , . 

21  Providing  for  honest  things,  not  only  in 
752 


the  sight  of  the  Lord,  but  also  in  the  sight 
of  men. 

22  And  we  have  sent  with  them  our  broth- 
er, whom  we  have  oftentimes  proved  dili- 
gent in  many  things,  but  now  much  more 
diligent,  upon  the  great  confidence  which  I 
have  in  you. 

23  Whether  any  do  inquire  of  Titus,  he  is 
my  partner  and  fellow  helper  concerning 
you : or  our  brethren  be  inquired  of,  they 
are  the  messengers  of  the  churches,  and  the 
glory  of  Christ. 

24  Wherefore  shew  ye  to  them,  and  before 
the  churches,  the  proof  of  your  love,  and  of 
our  boasting  on  your  behalf. 

CHAPTER  IX. 

Bountifulness  recommended. 

For  as  touching  the  ministering  to  the 
saints,  it  is  superfluous  for  me  to  write 
to  you: 

2  For  I know  the  forwardness  of  your 
mind,  for  which  I boast  of  you  to  them  of 
Macedonia,  that  Achaia  was  ready  a year 
ago;  and  your  zeal  hath  provoked  very 
many. 

3  Yet  have  I sent  the  brethren,  lest  our 
boasting  of  you  should  be  in  vain  in  this 
behalf ; that,  as  I said,  ye  may  be  ready : 

4  Lest  haply  if  they  of  Macedonia  come 
with  me,  and  find  you  unprepared,  we  (that 
we  say  not,  ye)  should  be  ashamed  in  this 
same  confident  boasting. 

5  Therefore  I thought  it  necessary  to  ex- 
hort the  brethren,  that  they  would  go  be- 
fore unto  you,  and  make  up  beforehand 
your  bounty,  whereof  ye  had  notice  before, 
that  the  same  might  be  ready,  as  a matter  of 
bounty,  and  not  as  of  covetousness. 

6  But  this  I say.  He  which  soweth  sparingly 
shall  reap  also  sparingly ; and  he  which  sow- 
eth bountifully  shall  reap  also  bountifully. 

7  Every  man  according  as  he  purposeth  in 
his  heart,  so  let  him  give;  not  grudgingly, 
or  of  necessity:  for  God  loveth  a cheerful 
giver. 

8  And  God  is  able  to  make  all  grace  abound 
toward  you ; that  ye,  always  having  all  suf- 
ficiency in  all  things,  may  abound  to  every 
good  work : 

9  (As  it  is  written.  He  hath  dispersed 
abroad;  he  hath  given  to  the  poor;  his 
righteousness  remaineth  for  ever. 

10  Now  he  that  ministereth  seed  to  the 
sower  both  minister  bread  for  your  food, 
and  multiply  your  seed  sown,  and  increase 
the  fruits  of  your  righteousness :) 

11  Being  enriched  in  every  thing  to  all 
bountifulness,  which  causeth  through  us 
thanksgiving  to  God. 

12  For  the  administration  of  this  service 
not  only  supplieth  the  want  of  the  saints, 
but  is  abundant  also  by  many  thanksgivings 
unto  God ; 

13  While  by  the  experiment  of  this  minis- 
tration they  glorify  God  for  your  professed 
subjection  unto  the  gospel  of  Christ,  and 
for  your  liberal  distribution  unto  them,  and 
unto  all  men ; , . , , 

14  And  by  their  prayer  for  you,  which  long 
after  you  for  the  exceeding  grace  of  God 
in  you.  , , , , 

15  Thanks  be  unto  God  for  his  unspeakable 
gifto 


Paul's  spiritual  power u 

CHAPTER  X. 

Of  Paul's  spiritual  might. 

I  Paul  myself  beseech  you  by  the 
meekness  and  gentleness  of  Christ,  who 
in  presence  am  base  among  you,  but  being 
absent  am  bold  toward  you : 

2 But  I beseech  you,  that  I may  not  be  bold 
when  I am  present  with  that  confidence, 
wherewith  I think  to  be  bold  against  some, 
which  think  of  us  as  if  we  walked  according 
to  the  flesh. 

3 For  though  we  walk  in  the  flesh,  we  do 
not  war  after  the  flesh: 

4 (For  the  weapons  of  our  warfare  are  not 
carnal,  but  mighty  through  God  to  the  pull- 
ing down  of  strong  holds ;) 

5 Casting  down  imaginations,  and  every 
high  thing  that  exalteth  itself  against  the 
knowledge  of  God,  and  bringing  into  captiv- 
ity every  thought  to  the  obedience  of  Christ ; 

6"  And  having  in  a readiness  to  revenge  all 
disobedience,  when  your  obedience  is  ful- 
filled. 

7 Do  ye  look  on  things  after  the  outward 
appearance?  If  any  man  trust  to  himself 
that  he  is  Christ’s,  let  him  of  himself  think 
this  again,  that,  as  he  is  Christ’s,  even  so  are 
we  Christ’s. 

8 For  though  I should  boast  somewhat 
• more  of  our  authority,  which  the  Lord  hath 

given  us  for  edification,  and  not  for  your 
destruction,  I should  not  be  ashamed : 

9 That  I may  not  seem  as  if  I would  terrify 
you  by  letters. 

10  For  his  letters,  say  they,  are  weighty  and 
powerful ; but  his  bodily  presence  is  weak, 
and  his  speech  contemptible. 

11  Let  such  a one  think  this,  that,  such  as 
we  are  in  word  by  letters  when  we  are  ab- 
sent, such  will  we  he  also  in  deed  when  we 
are  present. 

12  For  we  dare  not  make  ourselves  of  the 
number,  or  compare  ourselves  with  some 

" that  commend  themselves : but  they,  meas- 
uring themselves  by  themselves,  and  com- 
paring themselves  among  themselves,  are 
not  wise. 

13  But  we  will  not  boast  of  things  without 
our  measure,  but  according  to  the  measure 
of  the  rule  which  God  hath  distributed  to 
us,  a measure  to  reach  even  unto  you. 

14  For  we  stretch  not  ourselves  beyond  our 
measure,  as  though  we  reached  not  unto 
you ; for  we  are  come  as  far  as  to  you  also 
in  preaching  the  gospel  of  Christ : 

15  Not  boasting  of  things  without  our 
measure,  that  is,  of  other  men’s  labours ; but 
having  hope,  when  your  faith  is  increased, 
that  we  shall  be  enlarged  by  you  according 
to  oar  rule  abundantly, 

16  To  preach  the  gospel  in  the  regions  be- 
yond you,  and  not  to  boast  in  another  man’s 
line  of  things  made  ready  to  our  hand. 

17  But  he  that  glorieth,  let  him  glory  in  the 
Lord. 

18  For  not  he  that  commendeth  himself  is 
approved,  but  whom  the  Lord  commendeth. 

CHAPTER  XI. 

Paul's  forced  self  commendation. 

WOULD  to  God  ye  could  bear  with  me  a 
little  in  my  folly  ^ and  indeed  bear 
with  mCc 


II.  CORINTHIANS,  XI. 


His  godly  jealousy. 


2 For  I am  jealous  over  you  with  godly 
jealousy:  for  I have  espoused  you  to  one 
husband,  that  I may  present  you  as  a chaste 
virgin  to  Christ. 

3 But  I fear,  lest  by  any  means,  as  the  ser- 
pent beguiled  Eve  through  his  subtilty,  so 
your  minds  should  be  corrupted  from  the 
simplicity  that  is  in  Christ. 

4 For  if  he  that  cometh  preacheth  another 
Jesus,  whom  we  have  not  preached,  or  if  ye 
receive  another  spirit,  which  ye  have  not 
received,  or  another  gospel,  which  ye  have 
not  accepted,  ye  might  well  bear  with  him. 

5 For  I suppose  I was  not  a whit  behind  the 
very  chief est  apostles. 

6 But  though  I he  rude  in  speech,  yet  not  in 
knowledge;  but  we  have  been  thoroughly 
made  manifest  among  you  in  all  things. 

7 Have  I committed  an  offence  in  abasing 
myself  that  ye  might  be  exalted,  because  I 
have  preached  to  you  the  gospel  of  God 
freely  ? 

8 I robbed  other  churches,  taking  wages  of 
them,  to  do  you  service. 

9 And  when  I was  present  with  you,  and 
wanted,  I was  chargeable  to  no  man:  for 
that  which  was  lacking  to  me  the  brethren 
which  came  from  Macedonia  supplied : and 
in  all  things  I have  kept  myself  from  being 
burdensome  unto  you,  and  so  will  I keep 
myself. 

10  As  the  truth  of  Christ  is  in  me,  no  man 
shall  stop  me  of  this  boasting  in  the  regions 
of  Achaia. 

11  Wherefore?  because  I love  you  not? 
God  knoweth. 

12  But  what  I do,  that  I will  do,  that  I may 
cut  off  occasion  from  them  which  desire  oc- 
casion ; that  wherein  they  glory,  they  may 
be  found  even  as  we. 

13  For  such  are  false  apostles,  deceitful 
workers,  transforming  themselves  into  the 
apostles  of  Christ. 

14  And  no  marvel ; for  Satan  himself  is 
transformed  into  an  angel  of  light. 

15  Therefore  it  is  no  great  thing  if  his  min- 
isters also  be  transformed  as  the  ministers 
of  righteousness;  whose  end  shall  be  ac- 
cording to  their  works. 

16  I say  again.  Let  no  man  think  me  a fool ; 
if  otherwise,  yet  as  a fool  receive  me,  that  I 
may  boast  myself  a little. 

17  That  which  I speak,  I speak  it  not  after 
the  Lord,  but  ffs  it  were  foolishly,  in  this 
confidence  of  boasting. 

18  Seeing  that  many  glory  after  the  flesh,  I 
will  glory  also. 

19  For  ye  suffer  fools  gladly,  seeing  ye 
yourselves  are  wise. 

20  For  ye  suffer,  if  a man  bring  you  into 
bondage,  if  a man  devour  you,  if  a man  take 
of  you,  if  a man  exalt  himself,  if  a man  smite 
you  on  the  face. 

21  I speak  as  concerning  reproach,  as 
though  we  had  been  weak.  Howbeit, 
whereinsoever  any  is  bold,  (I  speak  foolish- 
ly,) I am  bold  also. 

22  Are  they  Hebrews?  so  am  I.  Are  they 
Israelites?  so  am  I.  Are  they  the  seed  of 
Abraham?  so  am  I. 

23  Are  they  ministers  of  Christ?  (I  speak 
as  a fool,)  I am  more;  in  labours  more 
abundant,  in  stripes  above  measure,  in 
prisons  more  frequent,  in  deaths  ofto 

753 


PauVs  visions  and  revelations,  II.  CORINTHIANS,  XII.  He  threaieneth  offenders. 


24  Of  the  Jews  five  times  received  I forty 
stripes  save  one. 

25  Thrice  was  I beaten  with  rods,  once  was 
I stoned,  thrice  I suffered  shipwreck,  a nig-ht 
and  a day  I have  been  in  the  deep ; 

26  In  journeyings  often,  in  perils  of  waters, 
in  perils  of  robbers,  in  perils  by  mine  own 
countrymen,  in  perils  by  the  heathen,  in 
perils  in  the  city,  in  perils  in  the  wilderness, 
in  perils  in  the  sea,  in  perils  among  false 
brethren ; 

27  In  weariness  and  painfulness,  in  watch- 
ings often,  in  hunger  and  thirst,  in  fastings 
often,  in  cold  and  nakedness. 

28  Beside  those  things  that  are  without, 
that  which  cometh  upon  me  daily,  the  care 
of  all  the  churches. 

29  Who  is  weak,  and  I am  not  weak  ? who 
is  offended,  and  I burn  not? 

30  If  I must  needs  glory,  I will  glory  of  the 
things  which  concern  mine  infirmities. 

31  The  God  and  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  which  is  blessed  for  evermore,  know- 
eth  that  I lie  not. 

32  In  Damascus  the  governor  under  Aretas 
the  king  kept  the  city  of  the  Damascenes 
with  a garrison,  desirous  to  apprehend  me : 

33  And  through  a window  in  a basket  was  I 
let  down  by  the  wall,  and  escaped  his  hands. 

CHAPTER  XII. 

Paul’s  wonderful  revelations. 

IT  is  not  expedient  for  me  doubtless  to 
glory.  I will  come  to  visions  and  revela- 
tions of  the  Lord. 

2  I knew  a man  in  Christ  above  fourteen 
years  ago,  (whether  in  the  body,  I cannot 
tell ; or  whether  out  of  the  body,  I cannot 
tell : God  knoweth ;)  such  a one  caught  up 
to  the  third  heaven. 

3  And  I knew  such  a man,  (whether  in  the 
body,  or  out  of  the  body,  I cannot  tell : God 
knoweth ;) 

4  How  that  he  was  caught  up  into  paradise, 
and  heard  unspeakable  words,  which  it  is 
not  lawful  for  a man  to  utter. 

5  Of  such  a one  will  I glory : yet  of  myself 
I will  not  glory,  but  in  mine  infirmities. 

6  For  though  I would  desire  to  glory,  I 
shall  not  be  a fool ; for  I will  say  the  truth : 
but  now  I forbear,  lest  any  man  should 
think  of  me  above  that  which  he  seeth  me 
to  he,  or  that  he  heareth  of  me. 

7  And  lest  I should  be  exalted  above  meas- 
ure through  the  abundance  of  the  revela- 
tions, there  was  given  to  me  a thorn  in  the 
flesh,  the  messenger  of  Satan  to  buffet  me, 
lest  I should  be  exalted  above  measure. 

8  For  this  thing  I besought  the  Lord  thrice, 
that  it  might  depart  from  me. 

9  And  he  said  unto  me.  My  grace  is  suffi- 
cient for  thee : for  my  strength  is  made  per- 
fect in  weakness.  Most  gladly  therefore  will 
I rather  glory  in  my  infirmities,  that  the 
power  of  Christ  may  rest  upon  me. 

10  Therefore  I take  pleasure  in  infirmities, 
in  reproaches,  in  necessities,  in  persecutions, 
in  distresses  for  Christ’s  sake;  for  when  I 
am  weak,  then  am  I strong. 

11 1 am  become  a fool  in  glorying ; ye  have 
compelled  me : for  I ought  to  have  been 
commended  of  you;  for  in  nothing  am  I 
behind  the  very  chiefest  apostles,  though  I 
b©  nothin^o 


12  Truly  the  signs  of  an  apostle  were 
wrought  among  you  in  all  .patience,  in 
signs,  and  wonders,  and  mighty  deeds. 

13  For  what  is  it  wherein  ye  were  inferior 
to  other  churches,  except  it  he  that  I myself 
was  not  burdensome  to  you  ? forgive  me  this 
wrong. 

14  Behold,  the  third  time  I am  ready  to 
come  to  you ; and  I will  not  be  burdensome 
to  you : for  I seek  not  yours,  but  you : for 
the  children  ought  not  to  lay  up  for  the 
parents,  but  the  parents  for  the  children. 

15  And  I will  very  gladly  spend  and  be 
spent  for  you  ; though  the  more  abundantly 
1 love  you,  the  less  I be  loved. 

16  But  be  it  so,  I did  not  burden  you  : never- 
theless, being  crafty,  I caught  you  with  guile. 

17  Did  I make  a gain  of  you  by  any  of  them 
whom  I sent  unto  you? 

18  I desired  Titus,  and  with  him  I sent  a 
brother.  Did  Titus  make  a gain  of  you? 
walked  we  not  in  the  same  spirit  ? walked  we 
not  in  the  same  steps? 

19  Again,  think  ye  that  we  excuse  ourselves 
unto  you  ? we  speak  before  God  in  Christ : 
but  we  do  all  things,  dearly  beloved,  for 
your  edifying. 

20  For  I fear,  lest,  when  I come,  I shall  not 
find  you  such  as  I would,  and  that  I shall  be 
found  unto  you  such  as  ye  would  not ; lest . 
there  he  debates,  envyings,  wraths,  strifes, 
backbitings,  whisperings,  swellings,  tumults : 

21  And  lest,  when  I come  again,  my  God 
will  humble  me  among  you,  and  that  I shall 
bewail  many  which  have  sinned  already, 
and  have  not  repented  of  the  uncleanness 
and  fornication  and  lasciviousness  which 
they  have  committed. 

CHAPTER  XIII. 

Obstinate  sinners  threatened. 

This  is  the  third  time  I am  coming  to  you. 

In  the  mouth  of  two  or  three  witnesses 
shall  every  word  be  established.  • 

2  I told  you  before,  and  foretell  you,  as  if  I 
were  present,  the  second  time;  and  being 
absent  now  I write  to  them  which  hereto- 
fore have  sinned,  and  to  all  other,  that,  if  I 
come  again,  I will  not  spare  : 

3  Since  ye  seek  a proof  of  Christ  speaking 
in  me,  which  to  you- ward  is  not  weak,  but 
is  mighty  in  you. 

4  For  though  he  was  crucified  through  weak- 
ness, yet  he  liveth  by  the  power  of  God.  For 
we  also  are  weak  in  him,  but  we  shall  live 
with  him  by  the  power  of  God  toward  you. 

5  Examine  yourselves,  whether  ye  be  in  the 
faith ; prove  your  own  selves.  Know  ye  not 
your  own  selves,  how  that  Jesus  Christ  is  in 
you,  except  ye  be  reprobates? 

6  But  I trust  that  ye  shall  know  that  we  are 
not  reprobates. 

7  Now  I pray  to  God  that  ye  do  no  evil ; not 
that  we  should  appear  approved,  but  that 
ye  should  do  that  which  is  honest,  though 
we  be  as  reprobates. 

8  For  we  can  do  nothing  against  the  truth, 
but  for  the  truth. 

9  For  we  are  glad,  when  we  are  weak,  and 
ye  are  strong:  and  this  also  we  wish,  even 
your  perfection. 

10  Therefore  I write  these  things  being  ab- 
sent, lest  being  present  I should  use  sharp- 
ness, according*  to  the  power  which  the  Lord 


PauVs  conversion 


GALATIANS,  II. 


before^  his  calling. 


hath  given  nie  to  edification,  and  not  to 
destruction.  ^ ,,  ^ i. 

11  Finally,  brethren,  farewell.  Be  perfect, 
be  of  good  comfort,  be  of  one  mind,  live  in 
peace ; and  the  God  of  love  and  peace  shall 
be  with  you.  . , , , , . 

13  Greet  one  another  with  a holy  kiss. 


13  All  the  saints  salute  you. 

14  The  grace  of  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and 
the  love  of  God,  and  the  communion  of  the 
Holy  Ghost,  he  with  you  all.  Amen. 

H The  second  epistle  to  the  Corinthians  was 
written  from  Philippi,  a city  of  Macedo- 
nia, by  Titus  and  Lucas. 


THE  EPISTLE  OF  PAUL  THE  APOSTLE  TO  THE 

GALATIANS. 


CHAPTER  I. 

Of  their  leaving  the  gospel. 

PAUL,  an  apostle,  (not  of  men,  neither  by 
man,  but  by  Jesus  Christ,  and  God  the 
Father,  who  raised  him  from  the  dead  ;) 

3  And  all  the  brethren  which  are  with  me, 
unto  the  churches  of  Galatia:  ^ ^ 

3 Grace  he  to  you,  and  peace,  from  God  the 
Father,  and /rom  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 

4  Who  gave  himself  for  our  sins,  that  he 
might  deliver  us  from  this  present  evil 
w^orld,  according  to  the  will  of  God  and  our 
Father : 

5  To  whom  he  glory  for  ever  and  ever. 
Amen.  , 

6  I marvel  that  ye  are  so  soon  removed 
from  him  that  called  you  into  the  grace  of 
Christ  unto  another  gospel : 

7  Which  is  not  another;  but  there  be  some 
that  trouble  you,  and  would  pervert  the 
gospel  of  Christ. 

8  But  though  we,  or  an  angel  from  heaven, 
preach  any  other  gospel  unto  you  than  that 
which  we  have  preached  unto  you,  let  him 
be  accursed.  • 

9  As  we  said  before,  so  say  I now  again,  If 
anv  man  preach  any  other  gospel  unto  you 
than  that  ye  have  received,  let  him  be  ac- 
cursed. 

10  For  do  I now  persuade  men,  or  God?  or 
do  I seek  to  please  men?  for  if  I yet  pleased 
men,  T should  not  be  the  servant  of  Christ. 
11  But  I certify  you,  brethren,  that  the  gos- 
pel which  was  preached  of  me  is  not  after 
man.  , „ 

13  For  I neither  received  it  of  man,  neither 
was  I taught  it,  but  by  the  revelation  of 
Jesus  Christ. 

13  For  ye  have  heard  of  my  conversation 
in  time  past  in  the  Jews’  religion,  how  that 
beyond  measure  I persecuted  the  church  of 
God,  and  wasted  it : . , 

14  And  profited  in  the  Jews’  religion  ab9ve 
many  my  equals  in  mine  own  nation,  being 
more  exceedingly  zealous  of  the  traditions 
of  my  fathers.  , ^ ^ 

15  But  when  it  pleased  God,  who  separated 
me'^rom  my  mother’s  womb,  and  called  me 
by  his  grace,  ^ ^ 

i6  To  reveal  his  Son  in  me,  that  I might 
preach  him  among  the  heathen;  immedi- 
ately I conferred  not  with  flesh  and  blood : 
17  Neither  went  I up  to  Jerusalem  to  them 
which  were  apostles  before  me ; but  I went 
into  Arabia,  and  returned  again  unto  Da- 
mascus. ^ ^ ^ ^ 

18  Then  after  three  years  I went  np  to  Je= 


rusalem  to  see  Peter,  and  abode  with  him 
fifteen  days. 

19  But  other  of  the  apostles  saw  I none, 
save  James  the  Lord’s  brother. 

30  Now  the  things  which  I write  unto  you, 
behold,  before  God,  I lie  not. 

31  Afterwards  I came  into  the  regions  of 
Syria  and  Cilicia; 

33  And  was  unknown  by  face  unto  the 
churches  of  Judea  which  were  in  Christ: 

33  But  they  had  heard  only.  That  he  which 

persecuted  us  in  times  past  now  preacheth 
the  faith  which  once  he  destroyed.  , 

34  And  they  glorified  God  in  me. 

CHAPTER  II. 

Of  justification  hy  faith. 

Then  fourteen  years  after  I went  up 
again  to  Jerusalem  with  Barnabas,  and 
took  Titus  with  me  also. 

3 And  I went  up  by  revelation,  and  commu- 
nicated unto  them  that  gospel  which  I preach 
among  the  Gentiles,  but  privately  to  them 
which  were  of  reputation,  lest  by  any  means 
I should  run,  or  had  run,  in  vain. 

3 But  neither  Titus,  who  was  with  me,  be- 
ing a Greek,  was  compelled  to  be  circum- 

4 And  that  because  of  false  brethren  una- 
wares brought  in,  who  came  in  privily  to  spy 
out  our  liberty  which  we  have  in  Christ  Je- 
sus, that  they  might  bring  us  into  bondage : 
5 To  whom  we  gave  place  by  subjection, 
no,  not  for  an  hour;  that  the  truth  of  the 
gospel  might  continue  with  you. 

6  But  of  those  who  seemed  to  be  somewhat, 
whatsoever  they  were,  it  maketh  no  matter 
to  me : God  accepteth  no  man’s  person : for 
they  who  seemed  to  be  somewhat  in  conier- 
ence  added  nothing  to  me : 

7  But  contrariwise,  when  they  saw  that  the 
gospel  of  the  uncircumcision  was  commit- 
ted unto  me,  as  the  gospel  of  the  circumcis- 
ion i(;as  unto  Peter ; ^ . -r.  ^ 

8  (For  he  that  wrought  effectually  m Peter 
to  the  apostleship  of  the  circumcision,  the 
same  was  mighty  in  me  toward  the  Gen- 
tiles;) , T 1 

9  And  when  James,  Cephas,  and  John,  who 
seemed  to  be  pillars,  perceived  the  grace 
that  was  given  unto  me,  they  gave  to  me 
and  Barnabas  the  right  hands  of  fellowship : 
that  we  should  go  unto  the  heathen,  and  they 
unto  the  circumcision. 

10  Only  they  would  that  we  should  remem- 
ber the  poor ; the  same  which  I also  was  for- 
ward to  do,  ^ . , , , _ 

11  But  when  Peter  was  come  to  Antiosh,  I 


Of  justification  hy  faith,  GALATIANS,  III,  Believers  are  justified. 


withstood  him  to  the  face,  because  he  was  to 
be  blamed. 

12  For  before  that  certain  came  from 
James,  he  did  eat  with  the  Gentiles:  but 
when  they  were  come,  he  withdrew  and  sep- 
arated himself,  fearing-  them  which  were  of 
the  circumcision. 

13  And  the  other  Jews  dissembled  likewise 
Muth  him ; insomuch  that  Barnabas  also  was 
carried  away  with  their  dissimulation. 

14  But  when  I saw  that  they  walked  not  up- 
rightly according  to  the  truth  of  the  gospel, 
I said  unto  Peter  before  them  all.  If  thou, 
being  a Jew,  livest  after  the  manner  of  Gen- 
tiles, and  not  as  do  the  Jews,  why  compel- 
lest  thou  the  Gentiles  to  live  as  do  the  Jews  ? 

15  We  who  are  Jews  by  nature,  and  not  sin- 
ners of  the  Gentiles, 

16  Knowing  that  a man  is  not  justified  by 
the  works  of  the  law,  but  by  the  faith  of 
Jesus  Christ,  even  we  have  believed  in  Jesus 
Christ,  that  we  might  be  justified  by  the 
faith  of  Christ,  and  not  by  the  works  of  the 
law : for  by  the  works  of  the  law  shall  no 
flesh  be  justified. 

17  But  if,  while  we  seek  to  be  justified  by 
Christ,  we  ourselves  also  are  found  sinners, 
is  therefore  Christ  the  minister  of  sin  ? God 
forbid. 

18  For  if  I build  again  the  things  which  I 
destroyed,  I make  myself  a transgressor. 

19  For  I through  the  law  am  dead  to  the 
law,  that  I might  live  unto  God. 

20  I am  crucified  with  Christ : nevertheless 
I live ; yet  not  I,  but  Christ  liveth  in  me : 
and  the  life  which  I now  live  in  the  flesh  I 
live  by  the  faith  of  the  Son  of  God,  who 
loved  me,  and  gave  himself  for  me. 

21  I do  not  frustrate  the  grace  of  God  : for 
if  righteousness  come  by  the  law,  then  Christ 
is  dead  in  vain. 

CHAPTER  III. 

Believers  are  justified. 

O FOOLISH  Galatians,  who  hath  bewitch- 
ed you,  that  ye  should  not  obey  the 
truth,  before  whose  eyes  Jesus  Christ  hath 
been  evidently  set  forth,  crucified  among 
5^ou? 

2 This  only  would  I learn  of  you,  Received 
ye  the  Spirit  by  the  works  of  the  law,  or  by 
the  hearing  of  faith  ? 

3 Are  ye  so  foolish  ? having  begun  in  the 
Spirit,  are  ye  now  made  perfect  by  the  flesh  ? 
4 Have  ye  suffered  so  many  things  in  vain  ? 
if  it  be  yet  in  vain. 

5  He  therefore  that  ministereth  to  you  the 
Spirit,  and  worketh  miracles  among  you, 
doeth  he  it  by  the  works  of  the  law,  or  by  the 
hearing  of  faith  ? 

6  Even  as  Abraham  believed  God,  and  it 
was  accounted  to  him  for  righteousness. 

7  Know  ye  therefore  that  they  which  are 
of  faith,  the  same  are  the  children  of  Abra- 
ham. 

8  And  the  Scripture,  foreseeing  that  God 
would  justify  the  heathen  through  faith, 
preached  before  the  gospel  unto  Abraham, 
saying.  In  thee  shall  all  nations  be  blessed. 

9  So  then  they  which  be  of  faith  are  blessed 
with  faithful  Abraham. 

10  For  as  many  as  are  of  the  works  of  the 
law  are  under  the  curse : for  it  is  written. 
Cursed  is  every  one  that  continueth  not  in 
766 


all  things  which  are  written  in  the  book  of 
the  law  to  do  them. 

11  But  that  no  man  is  justified  by  the  law 
in  the  sight  of  God,  it  is  evident ; for.  The 
just  shall  live  by  faith. 

12  And  the  law  is  not  of  faith : but.  The 
man  that  doeth  them  shall  live  in  them. 

13  Christ  hath  redeemed  us  from  the  curse 
of  the  law,  being  made  a curse- for  us : for  it 
is  written.  Cursed  is  every  one  that  hangeth 
on  a tree  : 

14  That  the  blessing  of  Abraham  might 
come  on  the  Gentiles  through  Jesus  Christ ; 
that  we  might  receive  the  promise  of  the 
Spirit  through  faith. 

15  Brethren,  I speak  after  the  manner  of 
men ; Though  it  be  but  a man’s  covenant, 
yet  if  it  be  confirmed,  no  man  disannulleth, 
or  addeth  thereto. 

16  Now  to  Abraham  and  his  seed  were  the 
promises  made.  He  saith  not,  And  to  seeds, 
as  of  many ; but  as  of  one.  And  to  thy  seed, 
which  is  Christ. 

17  And  this  I say,  that  the  covenant,  that 
was  confirmed  before  of  God  in  Christ,  the 
law,  which  was  four  hundred  and  thirty 
years  after,  cannot  disannul,  that  it  should 
make  the  promise  of  none  effect. 

18  For  if  the  inheritance  be  of  the  law,  it  is 
no  more  of  promise:  but  God  gave  it  to 
Abraham  by  promise. 

19  Wherefore  then  serveth  the  law  ? It  was 
added  because  of  transgressions,  till  the 
seed  should  come  to  whom  the  promise  was 
made ; and  it  was  ordained  by  angels  in  the 
hand  of  a mediator. 

20  Now  a mediator  is  not  a mediator  of  one, 
but  God  is  one. 

21  Is  the  law  then  against  the  promises  of 
God  ? God  forbid  : for  .if  there  had  been  a 
law  given  which  could  have  given  life,  verily 
righteousness  should  have  been  by  the  laAV. 

22  But  the  Scripture  hath  concluded  all  un- 
der sin,  that  the  promise  by  faith  of  Jesus 
Christ  might  be  given  to  them  that  believe. 

23  But  before  faith  came,  we  were  kept  un- 
der the  law,  shut  up  unto  the  faith  which 
should  afterwards  be  revealed. 

24  Wherefore  the  law  was  our  schoolmas- 
ter to  bring  us  unto  Christ,  that  we  might  be 
justified  by  faith. 

25  But  after  that  faith  is  come,  we  are  no 
longer  under  a schoolmaster. 

26  For  ye  are  all  the  children  of  God  by 
faith  in  Christ  Jesus. 

27  For  as  many  of  you  as  have  been  bap- 
tized into  Christ  have  put  on  Christ. 

28  There  is  neither  Jew  nor  Greek,  there  is 
neither  bond  nor  free,  there  is  neither  male 
nor  female;  for  ye  are  all  one  in  Christ 
Jesus. 

29  And  if  ye  be  Christ’s,  then  are  ye 
Abraham’s  seed,  and  heirs  according  to 
the  promise. 

CHAPTER  IV. 

Christ  freeth  us  from  the  law. 

OW  I say.  That  the  heir,  as  long  as  he  is 
-L 1 a child,  differeth  nothing  from  a serv- 
ant, though  he  be  lord  of  all; 

2 But  is  under  tutors  and  governors  until 
the  time  appointed  of  the  father. 

3 Even  so  we,  when  we  were  children,  were 
in  bondage  under  the  elements  of  the  world  s 


Freedom  from  the  law.  GALATIANS,  V.  The  fruits  of  the  Spirit. 


4 But  when  the  fulness  of  the  time  was 
come,  God  sent  forth  his  Son,  made  of  a 
woman,  made  under  the  law, 

5 To  redeem  them  that  were  under  the 
law,  that  we  mig-ht  receive  the  adoption 
of  sons. 

fi  And  because  ye  are  sons,  God  hath  sent 
forth  the  Spirit  of  his  Son  into  your  hearts, 
crying-,  Abba,  Father. 

7 Wherefore  thou  art  no  more  a servant, 
but  a son ; and  if  a son,  then  an  heir  of  God 
through  Christ. 

8 Howbeit  then,  when  ye  knew  not  God,  ye 
did  service  unto  them  which  by  nature  are 
no  gods. 

9 But  now,  after  that  ye  have  known  God, 
or  rather  are  known  of  God,  how  turn  ye 
again  to  the  weak  and  beggarly  elements, 
whereunto  ye  desire  again  to  be  in  bondage? 

10  Ye  observe  days,  and  months,  and  times, 
and  years. 

11  I am  afraid  of  you,  lest  I have  bestowed 
upon  you  labour  in  vain. 

12  Brethren,  I beseech  you,  be  as  I am;  for 
I am  as  ye  are : ye  have  not  injured  me  at 
all. 

13  Ye  know  how  through  infirmity  of  the 
flesh  I preached  the  gospel  unto  you  at  the 
first. 

14  And  my  temptation  which  was  in  my 
flesh  ye  despised  not,  nor  rejected ; but  re- 
ceived me  as  an  angel  of  God,  even  as  Christ 

15  Where  is  then  the  blessedness  ye  spake 
of?  for  I bear  you  record,  that,  if  it  had  been 
possible,  ye  would  have  plucked  out  your 
own  eyes,  and  have  given  them  to  me. 

16  Am  I therefore  become  your  enemy,  be- 
cause I tell  you  the  truth  ? 

17  They  zealously  affect  you,  hut  not  well ; 
yea,  they  would  exclude  you,  that  ye  might 
affect  them. 

18  But  it  is  good  to  be  zealously  affected  al- 
ways in  a good  thing,  and  not  only  when  I 
am  present  with  you. 

19  My  little  children,  of  whom  I travail  in 
birth  again  until  Christ  be  formed  in  you, 

20  I desire  to  be  present  with  you  now,  and 
to  change  my  voice ; for  I stand  in  doubt 
of  you. 

21  Tell  me,  ye  that  desire  to  be  under  the 
law,  do  ye  not  hear  the  law? 

22  For  it  is  written,  that  Abraham  had  two 
sons,  the  one  by  a bondmaid,  the  other  by  a 
free  woman. 

23  But  he  who  ivas  of  the  bondwoman  was 
born  after  the  flesh;  but  he  of  the  free 
woman  was  by  promise. 

24  Which  things  are  an  allegory : for  these 
are  the  two  covenants;  the  one  from  the 
mount  Sinai,  which  gendereth  to  bondage, 
which  is  Agar. 

25  For  this  Agar  is  mount  Sinai  in  Arabia, 
and  answereth  to  Jerusalem  which  now  is, 
and  is  in  bondage  with  her  children. 

26  But  Jerusalem  which  is  above  is  free, 
which  is  the  mother  of  us  all. 

27  For  it  is  written,  Rejoice,  thou  barren 
that  bearest  not ; break  forth  and  cry,  thou 
that  travailest  not:  for  the  desolate  hath 
many  more  children  than  she  which  hath 
a husband. 

28  Now  we,  brethren,  as  Isaac  was,  are  the 
children  of  promise. 


29  But  as  then  he  that  was  born  after  the 
flesh  persecuted  him  that  was  horn  after  the 
Spirit,  even  so  it  is  now. 
liO  Nevertheless  what  saith  the  Scripture  ? 
Cast  out  the  bondwoman  and  her  son : for 
the  son  of  the  bondwoman  shall  not  be  heir 
with  the  son  of  the  free  woman. 

31  So  then,  brethren,  we  are  not  children 
of  the  bondwoman,  but  of  the  free. 

CHAPTER  V. 

Of  the  liberty  of  the  gospel. 

STAND  fast  therefore  in  the  liberty  where- 
with Christ  hath  made  us  free,  and  be  not 
entangled  again  with  the  yoke  of  bondage. 

2 Behold,  I Paul  say  unto  you,  that  if  ye  be 
circumcised,  Christ  shall  profit  you  nothing. 
3 For  I testify  again  to  every  man  that  is 
circumcised,  that  he  is  a debtor  to  do  the 
whole  law. 

4 Christ  is  become  of  no  effect  unto  you, 
whosoever  of  you  are  justified  by  the  law ; 
ye  are  fallen  from  grace. 

5 For  we  through  the  Spirit  wait  for  the 
hope  of  righteousness  by  faith. 

6  For  in  Jesus  Christ  neither  circumcision 
availeth  any  thing,  nor  uncircumcision ; but 
faith  which  worketh  by  love. 

7  Ye  did  run  well;  who  did  hinder  you 
that  ye  should  not  obey  the  truth? 

8  This  persuasion  cometh  not  of  him  that 
calleth  you. 

9  A little  leaven  leaveneth  the  whole  lump. 
10  I have  confidence  in  you  through  the 
Lord,  that  ye  will  be  none  otherwise  mind- 
ed : but  he  that  troubleth  you  shall  bear  his 
judgment,  whosoever  he  be. 

11  And  I,  brethren,  if  I yet  preach  circum- 
cision, why  do  I yet  suffer  persecution? 
then  is  the  offence  of  the  cross  ceased. 

12  I would  they  were  even  cut  off  which 
trouble  you. 

13  For,  brethren,  ye  have  been  called  unto 
liberty ; only  use  not  liberty  for  an  occasion 
to  the  flesh,  but  by  love  serve  one  another. 
14  For  all  the  law  is  fulfilled  in  one  word, 
even  in  this ; Thou  shalt  love  thy  neighbour 
as  thyself. 

. 15  But  if  ye  bite  and  devour  one  another, 
take  heed  that  ye  be  not  consumed  one  of 
another. 

16  This  I say  then.  Walk  in  the  Spirit,  and 
ye  shall  not  fulfil  the  lust  of  the  flesh. 

17  For  the  flesh  lusteth  against  the  Spirit, 
and  the  Spirit  against  the  flesh ; and  these 
are  contrary  the  one  to  the  other ; so  that 
ye  cannot  do  the  things  that  ye  would. 

18  But  if  ye  be  led  of  the  Spirit,  ye  are  not 
under  the  law, 

19  Now  the  works  of  the  flesh  are  manifest, 
which  are  these.  Adultery,  fornication,  un- 
cleanness, lasciviousness, 

20  Idolatry,  witchcraft,  hatred,  variance, 
emulations,  wrath,  strife,  seditions,  heresies, 
21  Envyings,  murders,  drunkenness,  revel- 
lings,  and  such  like : of  the  which  I tell  you 
before,  as  I have  also  told  you  in  time  past, 
that  they  which  do  such  things  shall  not  in- 
herit the  kingdom  of  God. 

22  But  the  fruit  of  the  Spirit  is  love,  joy, 
peace,  longsuffering,  gentleness,  goodness, 
faith, 

23  Meekness,  temperance : against  such 
there  is  no  law. 


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34  And  they  that  are  Christ’s  have  crucified 
the  flesh  with  the  affections  and  lusts. 

35  If  we  live  in  the  Spirit,  let  us  also  walk 
in  the  Spirit. 

26  Let  us  not  he  desirous  of  vainglory,  pro- 
voking one  another,  envying  one  another. 

CHAPTER  VI. 

To  deal  mildly  with  offenders. 

Brethren,  if  a man  he  overtaken  in  a 
fault,  ye  which  are  spiritual,  restore 
such  a one  in  the  spirit  of  meekness ; con- 
sidering thyself,  lest  thou  also  he  tempted. 

3  Bear  ye  one  another’s  burdens,  and  so 
fulfil  the  law  of  Christ. 

3  For  if  a man  think  himself  to  he  some- 
thing, when  he  is  nothing,  he  deceiveth  him- 
self. 

4  But  let  every  man  prove  his  own  work, 
and  then  shall  he  have  rejoicing  in  himself 
alone,  and  not  in  another. 

5  For  every  man  shall  hear  his  own  burden. 
6 Let  him  that  is  taught  in  the  word  com- 
municate unto  him  that  teacheth  in  all  good 
things. 

7  Be  not  deceived ; God  is  not  mocked : for 
whatsoever  a man  soweth,  that  shall  he  also 
reap. 

8  For  he  that  soweth  to  his  flesh  shall  of  the 
flesh  reap  corruption;  hut  he  that  soweth 
to  the  Spirit  shall  of  the  Spirit  reap  life 
everlasting. 


9 And  let  us  not  be  weary  in  well  doing : 
for  in  due  season  we  shall  reap,  if  we  faint 
not. 

10  As  we  have  therefore  opportunity,  let  us 
do  good  unto  all  men,  especially  unto  them 
who  are  of  the  household  of  faith. 

11  Ye  see  how  large  a letter  I have  written 
unto  you  with  mine  own  hand. 

12  As  many  as  desire  to  make  a fair  shew  in 
the  flesh,  they  constrain  you  to  be  circum- 
cised ; only  lest  they  should  suffer  persecu- 
tion for  the  cross  of  Christ. 

13  For  neither  they  themselves  who  are  cir- 
cumcised keep  the  law ; but  desire  to  have 
you  circumcised,  that  they  may  glory  in 
your  flesh. 

14  But  God  forbid  that  I should  glory,  save 
in  the  cross  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  b^" 
whom  the  world  is  crucified  unto  me,  and  1 
unto  the  world. 

15  For  in  Christ  Jesus  neither  circumcision 
availeth  any  thing,  nor  uncircumcision,  but 
a new  creature. 

16  And  as  many  as  walk  according  to  this 
rule,  peace  he  on  them,  and  mercy,  and 
upon  the  Israel  of  God. 

17  From  henceforth  let  no  man  trouble  me : 
for  I bear  in  my  body  the  marks  of  the  Lord 

18  Brethren,  the  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ  he  with  your  spirit.  Amen. 

t Unto  the  Galatians  written  from  Rome. 


THE  EPISTLE  OF  PAUL  THE  APOSTLE  TO  THE 

EPHESIANS. 


CHAPTER  I. 

Of  election  and  adoption. 

PAUL,  an  apostle  of  Jesus  Christ  by  the  will 
of  God,  to  the  saints  which  are  at  Ephe- 
sus, and  to  the  faithful  in  Christ  Jesus : 

3 Grace  he  to  you,  and  peace,  from  God  our 
Father,  and  from  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

3 Blessed  he  the  God  and  Father  of  our  Lord* 
Jesus  Christ,  who  hath  blessed  us  with  all 
spiritual  blessings  in  heavenly  places  in 
Christ: 

4  According  as  he  hath  chosen  us  in  him 
before  the  foundation  of  the  world,  that  we 
should  be  holy  and  without  blame  before 
him  in  love: 

5  Having  predestinated  us  unto  the  adop- 
tion of  children  by  Jesus  Christ  to  himself, 
according  to  the  good  pleasure  of  his 
will, 

6  To  the  praise  of  the  glory  of  his  grace, 
wherein  he  hath  made  us  accepted  in  the 
beloved : 

7  In  whom  we  have  redemption  through 
his  blood,  the  forgiveness  of  sins,  according 
to  the  riches  of  his  grace ; 

8  Wherein  he  hath  abounded  toward  us  in 
all  wisdom  and  prudence ; 

9  Having  made  known  unto  us  the  mystery 
of  his  will,  according  to  his  good  pleasure 
which  he  hath  purposed  in  himself: 

10  That  in  the  dispensation  of  the  fulness 
of  times  he  might  gather  together  in  oile  all 


things  in  Christ,  both  which  are  in  heaven, 
and  which  are  on  earth ; even  in  him  : 

11  In  whom  also  we  have  obtained  an  in- 
heritance, being  predestinated  according  to 
the  purpose  of  him  who  worketh  all  things 
after  the  counsel  of  his  own  will : 

13  That  we  should  be  to  the  praise  of  his 
glory,  who  first  trusted  in  Christ. 

13  In  whom  ye  also  trusted,  after  that  ye 
heard  the  word  of  truth,  the  gospel  of  your 
salvation:  in  whom  also,  after  that  ye  be- 
lieved, ye  were  sealed  with  that  Holy  Spirit 
of  promise, 

14  Which  is  the  earnest  of  our  inheritance 
until  the  redemption  of  the  purchased  pos- 
session, unto  the  praise  of  his  glory. 

15  Wherefore  I also,  after  I heard  of  your 
faith  in  the  Lord  Jesus,  and  love  unto  all  the 

16  Cease  not  to  give  thanks  for  you,  making 
mention  of  you  in  my  prayers ; 

17  That  the  God  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
the  Father  of  glory,  may  give  unto  you  the 
spirit  of  wisdom  and  revelation  in  the 
knowledge  of  him: 

18  The  eyes  of  your  understanding  being 
enlightened ; that  ye  may  know  what  is  the 
hope  of  his  calling,  and  what  the  riches  of 
the  glory  of  his  inheritance  in  the  saints, 

19  And  what  is  the  exceeding  greatness  of 
his  power  to  us-ward  who  believe,  according 
to  the  working  of  his  mighty  power, 

20  Which  he  wrought  in  Christ,  when  he 


We  are  saved  hy  grace. 

raised  him  from  the  dead,  and  set  Mm  at  his 
own  right  hand  in  the  heavenly  places, 

21  Far  above  all  principality,  and  power, 

and  might,  and  dominion,  and  every  name 
that  is  named,  not  only  in  this  world,  but 
also  in  that  which  is  to  come : ^ 

22  And  hath  put  all  IMngs  under  his  feet, 

and  gave  him  to  he  the  head  over  all  tMngs 
to  the  church,  ^ ^ ^ . 

23  Which  is  his  body,  the  fulness  of  him 
that  filleth  all  in  all. 

CHAPTER  IT. 

All  are  created  for  good  works. 

AND  you  hath  he  quickened,  who  were  dead 
in  trespasses  and  sins ; 

2 Wherein  in  time  past  ye  walked  accord- 

ing to  the  course  of  this  world,  according  to 
the  prince  of  the  power  of  the  air,  the  spirit 
that  now  worketh  in  the  children  of  disobe- 
dience : , , , 

3 Among  whom  also  we  all  had  our  conver- 

sation in  times  past  in  the  lusts  of  our  flesh, 
fulfilling  the  desires  of  the  flesh  and  of  the 
mind ; and  were  by  nature  the  children  of 
wrath,  even  as  others.  . 

4 But  God,  who  is  rich  in  mercy,  for  his 
great  love  wherewith  he  loved  us, 

5 Even  when  we  were  dead  in  sins,  hath 

quickened  us  together  with  Christ,  (by  grace 
ve  are  saved ;)  , , 

‘6  And  hath  raised  us  up  together,  and  made 
us  sit  together  in  hea’^^enly  places  in  Christ 

7 That  in  the  ages  to  come  he  rnight  shew 
the  exceeding  riches  of  his  grace,  in  his  kind- 
ness toward  us,  through  Christ  Jesus. 

8 For  by  grace  are  ye  saved  through  faith ; 
and  that  not  of  yourselves : it  is  the  gift  of 
God: 

9 Not  of  works,  lest  any  man  should 

boast.  , ^ . 

10  For  we  are  his  workmanship,  created  in 
Christ  Jesus  unto  good  works,  which  God 
hath  before  ordained  that  we  should  walk 
in  them. 

11  Wherefore  remember,  that  ye  being  in 
time  past  Gentiles  in  the  flesh,  who  are  called 
Tin  circumcision  by  that  which  is  called  the 
Circumcision  in  the  flesh  made  by  hands ; 

12  That  at  that  time  ye  were  without  Christ, 
being  aliens  from  the  commonwealth  of  Is- 
rael, and  strangers  from  the  covenants  of 
promise,  having  no  hope,  and  without  God 
in  the  world : 

13  But  now,  in  Christ  Jesus,  ye  who  some- 

time were  far  off  are  made  nigh  by  the  blood 
of  Christ.  . . V. 

14  For  he  is  our  peace,  who  hath  made  both 
one,  and  hath  broken  down  the  middle  wall 
of  partition  between  us ; 

15  Having  abolished  in  his  flesh  the  enmity, 
even  the  law  of  commandments  contained  in 
ordinances;  for  to  make  in  himself  of  twain 
one  new  man,  so  making  peace ; 

16  And  that  he  might  reconcile  both  unto 
God  in  one  body  by  the  cross,  having  slain 
the  enmity  thereby : 

17  And  came  and  preached  peace  to  you 

which  were  afar  off,  and  to  them  that  were 
nigh.  , , 

18  For  through  him  we  both  have  access  by 
one  Spirit  unto  the  Father. 

19  Now  therefore  ye  are  no  more  strangers 


EPHESIANS,  III.  The  hidden  mystery. 

and  foreigners,  but  fellow  citizens  with  the 
saints,  and  of  the  household  of  God ; 

20  And  arc  built  uiion  the  foundation  of  the 
apostles  and  prophets,  Jesus  Christ  himself 
being  the  chief  corner  stone ; 

21  In  whom  all  the  building  fitly  framed 
together  groweth  unto  a holy  temple  in  the 
Lord : 

22  In  whom  ye  also  are  builded  together 
for  a habitation  of  God  through  the  Spirit. 


CHAPTER  III. 

Salvation  for  the  Gentiles. 

For  this  cause  I Paul,  the  prisoner  of  Je- 
sus Christ  for  you  Gentiles, 

2  If  ye  have  heard  of  the  dispensation  of 
the  grace  of  God  which  is  given  me  to  you- 
ward : , , , 

3  How  that  by  revelation  he  made  known 
unto  me  the  mystery ; (as  I wrote  afore  in 
few  words ; 

4  Whereby,  when  ye  read,  ye  may  under- 
stand my  knowledge  in  the  mystery  of 
Christ,)  ^ ^ 

5  Which  in  other  ages  was  not  made  known 
unto  the  sons  of  men,  as  it  is  now  revealed 
unto  his  holy  apostles  and  prophets  by  the 
Spirit ; , . 

6  That  the  Gentiles  should  be  fellow  heirs, 
and  of  the  same  body,  and  partakers  of  his 
promise  in  Christ  by  the  gospel : 

7  Whereof  I was  made  a minister,  accord- 
ing to  the  gift  of  the  grace  of  God  given  un- 
to me  by  the  effectual  working  of  his  power. 
8 Unto  me,  who  am  less  than  the  least  of 
all  saints,  is  this  grace  given,  that  I should 
preach  among  the  Gentiles  the  unsearchable 
riches  of  Christ ; 

9  And  to  make  all  men  see  what  is  the  fel- 
lowship of  the  mystery,  which  from  the  be- 
ginning of  the  world  hath  been  hid  in  God, 
who  created  all  things  by  Jesus  Christ: 

10  To  the  intent  that  now  unto  the  princi- 
palities and  powers  in  heavenly  places  might 
be  known  by  the  church  the  manifold  wis- 
dom of  God, 

11  According  to  the  eternal  purpose  which 
he  purposed  in  Christ  Jesus  our  Lord: 

12  In  whom  we  have  boldness  and  access 
with  confidence  by  the  faith  of  him. 

13  Wherefore  I desire  that  ye  faint  not  at 
my  tribulations  for  you,  which  is  your 
glory. 

14  For  this  cause  I bow  my  knees  unto  the 
Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 

15  Of  whom  the  whole  family  in  heaven 
and  earth  is  named, 

16  That  he  would  grant  you,  according  to 
the  riches  of  his  glory,  to  be  strengthened 
with  might  by  his  Spirit  in  the  inner  man ; 

17  That  Christ  may  dwell  in  your  hearts  by 
faith ; that  ye,  being  rooted  and  grounded 
in  love, 

18  May  be  able  to  comprehend  with  all 
saints  what  is  the  breadth,  and  length,  and 
depth,  and  height ; ^ , 

19  And  to  know  the  love  of  Christ,  which 
passeth  knowledge,  that  ye  might  be  filled 
with  all  the  fulness  of  God. 

20  Now  unto  him  that  is  able  to  do  exceed- 
ing abundantly  above  all  that  we  ask  or 
think,  according  to  the  power  that  worketh 
in  us,  , , , 

21  Unto  him  be  glory  in  the  church  by 
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Exhortation  to  holiness,  EPHESIANS,  IV.  Exhortation  to  love. 


Christ  Jesus  throughout  all  ages,  world 
without  end.  Amen. 

CHAPTER  IV. 

Exhortation  to  unity. 

I  THEREFORE,  the  prisoner  of  the  Lord, 
beseech  you  that  ye  walk  worthy  of  the 
vocation  wherewith  ye  are  called, 

2  With  all  lowliness  and  meekness,  with 
longsuffering,  forbearing  one  another  in 
love; 

3  Endeavouring  to  keep  the  unity  of  the 
Spirit  in  the  bond  of  peace. 

4  There  is  one  body,  and  one  Spirit,  even  as 
ye  are  called  in  one  hope  of  your  calling ; 

5  One  Lord,  one  faith,  one  baptism, 

6  One  God  and  Father  of  all,  who  is  above 
all,  and  through  all,  and  in  you  all. 

7  But  unto  every  one  of  us  is  given  grace 
according  to  the  measure  of  the  gift  of 
Christ. 

8  Wherefore  he  saith.  When  he  ascended 
up  on  high,  he  led  captivity  captive,  and 
gave  gifts  unto  men. 

9  (Now  that  he  ascended,  what  is  it  but  that 
he  also  descended  first  into  the  lower  parts 
of  the  earth  ? 

10  He  that  descended  is  the  same  also  that 
ascended  up  far  above  all  heavens,  that  he 
might  fill  all  things.) 

11  And  he  gave  some,  apostles ; and  some, 
prophets ; and  some,  evangelists ; and  some, 
pastors  and  teachers ; 

12  For  the  perfecting  of  the  saints,  for  the 
work  of  the  ministry,  for  the  edifying  of 
the  body  of  Christ: 

13  Till  we  all  come  in  the  unity  of  the  faith, 
and  of  the  knowledge  of  the  Son  of  God, 
unto  a perfect  man,  unto  the  measure  of 
the  stature  of  the  fulness  of  Christ: 

14  That  we  henceforth  be  no  more  children, 
tossed  to  and  fro,  and  carried  about  with 
every  wind  of  doctrine,  by  the  sleight  of 
men,  and  cunning  craftiness,  whereby  they 
lie  in  wait  to  deceive ; 

15  But  speaking  the  truth  in  love,  may  grow 
up  into  him  in  all  things,  which  is  the  head, 
even  Christ : 

16  From  whom  the  whole  body  fitly  joined 
together  and  compacted  by  that  which  every 
joint  supplieth,  according  to  the  effectual 
working  in  the  measure  of  every  part,  mak- 
eth  increase  of  the  body  unto  the  edifying 
of  itself  in  love. 

17  This  I say  therefore,  and  testify  in  the 
Lord,  that  ye  henceforth  walk  not  as  other 
Gentiles  walk,  in  the  vanity  of  their  mind, 

18  Having  the  understanding  darkened,  be- 
ing alienated  from  the  life  of  God  through 
the  ignorance  that  is  in  them,  because  of 
the  blindness  of  their  heart: 

19  Who  being  past  feeling  have  given  them- 
selves over  unto  lasciviousness,  to  work  all 
uncleanness  with  greediness. 

20  But  ye  have  not  so  learned  Christ ; 

21  If  so  be  that  ye  have  heard  him,  and 
have  been  taught  by  him,  as  the  truth  is  in 

22  That  ye  put  off  concerning  the  former 
conversation  the  old  man,  which  is  corrupt 
according  to  the  deceitful  lusts; 

23  And  be  renewed  in  the  spirit  of  your 
mind; 

24  And  that  ye  put  on  the  new  man,  which 
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after  God  is  created  in  righteousness  and 
true  holiness. 

25  Wherefore  putting  away  lying,  speak 
every  man  truth  with  his  neighbour:  for 
we  are  members  one  of  another. 

26  Be  ye  angry,  and  sin  not : let  not  the  sun 
go  down  upon  your  wrath : 

27  Neither  give  place  to  the  devil. 

28  Let  him  that  stole  steal  no  more:  but 
rather  let  him  labour,  working  with  his 
hands  the  thing  which  is  good,  that  he  may 
have  to  give  to  him  that  needeth. 

29  Let  no  corrupt  communication  proceed 
out  of  your  mouth,  but  that  which  is  good 
to  the  use  of  edifying,  that  it  may  minister 
grace  unto  the  hearers. 

30  And  grieve  not  the  Holy  Spirit  of  God, 
whereby  ye  are  sealed  unto  the  day  of  re- 
demption. 

31  Let  all  bitterness,  and  wrath,  and  anger, 
and  clamour,  and  evil  speaking,  be  put  away 
from  you,  with  all  malice : 

32  And  be  ye  kind  one  to  another,  tender- 
hearted, forgiving  one  another,  even  as  God 
for  Christ’s  sake  hath  forgiven  you. 

CHAPTER  V. 

Exhortation  against  divers  sins. 

Be  ye  therefore  followers  of  God,  as  dear 
children ; 

2  And  walk  in  love,  as  Christ  also  hath  loved 
us,  and  hath  given  himself  for  us  an  offering 
and  a sacrifice  to  God  for  a sweetsmelling 
savour. 

3  But  fornication,  and  all  uncleanness,  or 
covetousness,  let  it  not  be  once  named 
among  you,  as  becometh  saints; 

4  Neither  filthiness,  nor  foolish  talking,  nor 
jesting,  which  are  not  convenient : but  rather 
giving  of  thanks. 

5  For  this  ye  know,  that  no  whoremonger, 
nor  unclean  person,  nor  covetous  man,  who 
is  an  idolater,  hath  any  inheritance  in  the 
kingdom  of  Christ  and  of  God. 

6  Let  no  man  deceive  you  with  vain  words : 
for  because  of  these  things  cometh  the  wrath 
of  God  upon  the  children  of  disobedience. 

7  Be  not  ye  therefore  partakers  with  them. 
8 For  ye  were  sometime  darkness,  but  now 
are  ye  light  in  the  Lord : walk  as  children  of 
light ; 

9 (For  the  fruit  of  the  Spirit  is  in  all  good- 
ness and  righteousness  and  truth ;) 

10  Proving  what  is  acceptable  unto  the  Lord. 
11  And  have  no  fellowship  with  the  unfruit- 
ful works  of  darkness,  but  rather  reprove 
them. 

12  For  it  is  a shame  even  to  speak  of  those 
things  which  are  done  of  them  in  secret. 

13  But  all  things  that  are  reproved  are 
made  manifest  by  the  light:  for  whatsoever 
doth  make  manifest  is  light. 

14  Wherefore  he  saith.  Awake  thou  that 
sleepest,and  arise  from  the  dead,  and  Christ 
shall  give  thee  light. 

15  See  then  that  ye  walk  circumspectly,  not 
as  fools,  but  as  wise, 

16  Redeeming  the  time,  because  the  days 
are  evil. 

17  Wherefore  be  ye  not  unwise,  but  under- 
standing what  the  will  of  the  Lord  is. 

18  And  be  not  drunk  with  wine,  wherein  is 
excess ; but  be  filled  with  the  Spirit ; 

19  Speaking  to  yourselves  in  psalms  and 


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hymns  and  spiritual  6on#?s,  sinking  and 
makin^r  melody  in  your  heart  to  the  Lord ; 

20  Giving-  thanks  always  for  all  thinj^s  unto 
God  and  the  Father  in  the  name  of  our  Lord  ' 
Jesus  Christ; 

21  Submitting  yourselves  one  to  another  in 
the  fear  of  God. 

22  Wives,  submit  yourselves  unto  your  own 
husbands,  as  unto  the  Lord. 

For  the  husband  is  the  head  of  the  wife, 
even  as  Christ  is  the  head  of  the  church : and 
he  is  the  Saviour  of  the  body. 

24  Therefore  as  the  church  is  subject  unto 
Christ,  so  let  the  wives  he  to  their  own  hus- 
bands in  every  thing. 

25  Husbands,  love  your  wives,  even  as 

Christ  also  loved  the  church,  and  gave  him- 
self for  it ; . , , 

26  That  he  might  sanctify  and  cleanse  it 
with  the  washing  of  water  by  the  word, 

27  That  he  might  present  it  to  himself  a 
glorious  church,  not  having  spot,  or  wrinkle, 
or  any  such  thing ; but  that  it  should  be  holy 
and  without  blemish. 

28  So  ought  men  to  love  their  wives  as  their 
own  bodies.  He  that  loveth  his  wife  loveth 
himself. 

29  For  no  man  ever  yet  hated  his  own  flesh ; 
but  nourisheth  and  cherisheth  it,  even  as  the 
Lord  the  church ; 

30  For  we  are  members  of  his  body,  of  his 
flesh,  and  of  his  bones. 

31  For  this  cause  shall  a man  leave,  his 
father  and  mother,  and  shall  be  joined  unto 
his  wife,  and  they  two  shall  be  one  flesh. 

32  This  is  a great  mystery : but  I speak  con- 
cerning Christ  and  the  church. 

33  Nevertheless,  let  every  one  of  you  in  par- 
ticular so  love  his  wife  even  as  himself ; and 
the  wife  see  that  she  reverence  her  husband. 

CHAPTER  VI. 

Several  duties  recommended. 

CHILDREN,  obey  your  parents  in  the 
Lord : for  this  is  right. 

2  Honour  thy  father  and  mother ; which  is 
the  first  commandment  with  promise ; 

3  That  it  may  be  Avell  with  thee,  and  thou 
mayest  live  long  on  the  earth. 

4  And,  ye  fathers,  provoke  not  your  chil- 
dren to  wrath:  but  bring  them  up  in  the 
nurture  and  admonition  of  the  Lord. 

5  Servants,  be  obedient  to  them  that  are 
your  masters  according  to  the  flesh,  with 
fear  and  trembling,  in  singleness  of  your 
heart,  as  unto  Christ; 

6  Not  with  eyeservice,  as  menpleasers : but 
as  the  servants  of  Christ,  doing  the  will  of 
God  from  the  heart; 


7 With  good  will  doing  service,  as  to  the 
Lord,  and  not  to  men : 

8 Knowing  that  whatsoever  good  thing  any 
‘man  doeth,  the  same  shall  he  receive  of  the 
Lord,  whether  he  he  bond  or  free. 

9 And,  ye  masters,  do  the  same  things  unto 
them,  forbearing  threatening : knowing  that 
your  Master  also  is  in  heaven ; neither  is 
there  respect  of  persons  with  him. 

10  Finally,  my  brethren,  be  strong  in  the 
Lord,  and  in  the  power  of  his  might. 

11  Put  on  the  whole  armour  of  God,  that  ye 

may  be  able  to  stand  against  the  wiles  of  the 
devil.  ^ , 

12  For  we  wrestle  not  against  flesh  and 

blood,  but  against  principalities,  against 
powers,  against  the  rulers  of  the  darkness 
of  this  world,  against  spiritual  wickedness 
in  high  places.  ^ , 

13  Wherefore  take  unto  you  the  whole 
armour  of  God,  that  ye  may  be  able  to 
withstand  in  the  evil  day,  and  having  done 


all,  to  stand. 

14  Stand  therefore,  having  your  loins  girt 
about  with  truth,  and  having  on  the  breast- 
plate of  righteousness ; 

15  And  your  feet  shod  with  the  preparation 
of  the  gospel  of  peace ; 

16  Above  all,  taking  the  shield  of  faith, 
wherewith  ye  shall  be  able  to  quench  all  the 
fiery  darts  of  the  wicked. 

17  And  take  the  helmet  of  salvation,  and 
the  sword  of  the  Spirit,  which  is  the  word 


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^8  Praying  always  with  all  prayer  and  sup- 
plication in  the  Spirit,  and  watching  there- 
unto with  all  perseverance  and  supplication 
for  all  saints ; 

19  And  for  me,  that  utterance  maybe  given 
unto  me,  that  I may  open  my  mouth  bold- 
ly, to  make  known  the  mystery  of  the  gos- 
pel, 

20  For  which  I am  an  ambassador  in  bonds ; 

that  therein  I may  speak  boldly,  as  I ought 
to  speak.  ^ . 

21  But  that  ye  also  may  know  my  affairs, 
and  how  I do,  Tychicus,  a beloved  brother 
and  faithful  minister  in  the  Lord,  shall 
make  known  to  you  all  things; 

22  Whom  I have  sent  unto  you  for  the  same 
purpose,  that  ye  might  know  our  affairs,  and 
that  he  might  comfort  your  hearts. 

23  Peace  he  to  the  brethren,  and  love  with 
faith,  from  God  the  Father  and  the  Lord 
Josxis  Cln*ist* 

24  Grace  he  with  all  them  that  love  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ  in  sincerity.  Amen. 

1 Written  from  Rome  unto  the  Ephesians 
by  Tychicus. 

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THE  EPISTLE  OP  PAUL  THE  APOSTLE  TO  THE 


PHILIPPIANS 


CHAPTER  I. 

PauVs  prayer  to  God  for  them. 

PAUL  and  Timotheiis,  the  servants  of 
Jesus  Christ,  to  all  the  saints  in  Christ 
Jesus  which  are  at  Philippi,  with  the  bishops 
and  deacons : 

2 Grace  he  unto  you,  and  peace,  from  God 
our  Father  and  from  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

3 1 thank  my  God  upon  every  remembrance 
of  you, 

4  Always  in  every  prayer  of  mine  for  you 
all  making  request  with  joy, 

5  For  your  fellowship  in  the  gospel  from 
the  first  day  until  now; 

6  Being  confident  of  this  very  thing,  that  he 
which  hath  begun  a good  work  in  you  will 
perform  it  until  the  day  of  Jesus  Christ : 

7  Even  as  it  is  meet  for  me  to  think  this  of 
you  all,  because  I have  you  in  my  heart ; in- 
asmuch as  both  in  my  bonds,  and  in  the  de- 
fence and  confirmation  of  the  gospel,  ye  all 
are  partakers  of  my  grace. 

8  For  God  is  my  record,  how  greatly  I long 
after  you  all  in  the  bowels  of  Jesus  Christ. 

9  And  this  I pray,  that  your  love  may 
abound  yet  more  and  more  in  knowledge 
and  in  all  judgment; 

10  That  ye  may  approve  things  that  are  ex- 
cellent; that  ye  may  be  sincere  and  without 
offence  till  the  day  of  Christ; 

11  Being  filled  with  the  fruits  of  righteous- 
ness, which  are  by  Jesus  Christ,  unto  the 
glory  and  praise  of  God. 

13  But  I would  ye  should  understand, 
brethren,  that  the  things  which  happened 
unto  me  have  fallen  out  rather  unto  the 
furtherance  of  the  gospel; 

13  So  that  my  bonds  in  Christ  are  manifest 
in  all  the  palace,  and  in  all  other  places; 

14  And  many  of  the  brethren  in  the  Lord, 
waxing  confident  by  my  bonds,  are  much 
more  bold  to  speak  the  word  without  fear. 

15  Some  indeed  preach  Christ  ev^en  of  envy 
and  strife ; and  some  also  of  good  will : 

16  The  one  preach  Christ  of  contention,  not 
sincerely,  supposing  to  add  affliction  to  my 
bonds : 

17  But  tne  other  of  love,  knowing  that  I am 
set  for  the  defence  of  the  gospel. 

18  What  then  ? notwithstanding,  every  way, 
whether  in  pretence,  or  in  truth,  Christ  is 
preached ; and  I therein  do  rejoice,  yea,  and 
will  rejoice. 

19  For  I know  that  this  shall  turn  to  my 
salvation  through  your  prayer,  and  the  sup- 
ply of  the  Spirit  of  Jesus  Christ, 

20  According  to  my  earnest  expectation 
and  my  hope,  that  in  nothing  I shall  be 
ashamed,  but  that  with  all  boldness,  as  al- 
ways, so  now  also  Christ  shall  be  magnified  in 
my  body,  whether  it  he  by  life,  or  by  death. 

31  For  to  me  to  live  is  Christ,  and  to  die 
is  gain. 

33  But  if  I live  in  the  flesh,  this  is  the  fruit 
of  my  labour ; yet  what  -I  shall  choose  I wot 

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23  For  I am  in  a strait  betwixt  two,  having 
a desire  to  depart,  and  to  be  with  Christ ; 
which  is  far  better : 

24  Nevertheless  to  abide  in  the  flesh  is  more 
needful  for  you. 

35  And  having  this  confidence,  I know  that 
I shall  abide  and  continue  with  you  all  for 
your  furtherance  and  joy  of  faith ; 

26  That  your  rejoicing  may  be  more  abund- 
ant in  Jesus  Christ  for  me  by  my  coming  to 
you  again. 

37  Only  let  your  conversation  be  as  it  be- 
cometh  the  gospel  of  Christ : that  whether  I 
come  and  see  you,  or  else  be  absent,  I may 
hear  of  your  affairs,  that  ye  stand  fast  in  one 
spirit,  with  one  mind  striving  together  for 
the  faith  of  the  gospel ; 

28  And  in  nothing  terrified  by  your  adver- 
saries : which  is  to  them  an  evident  token  of 
perdition,  but  to  you  of  salvation,  and  that 
of  God. 

29  For  unto  you  it  is  given  in  the  behalf  of 
Christ,  not  only  to  believe  on  him,  but  also 
to  suffer  for  his  sake ; 

30  Having  the  same  confiict  which  ye  saw 
in  me,  and  now  hear  to  he  in  me. 

CHAPTER  II. 

Exhortation  to  unity  and  humility. 

IF  there  he  therefore  any  consolation  in 
Christ,  if  any  comfort  of  love,  if  any  fel- 
lowship of  the  Spirit,  if  any  bowels  and 
mercies, 

3 Fulfil  ye  my  joy,  that  ye  be  likeminded, 
having  the  same  love,  being  of  one  accord, 
of  one  mind. 

3 Let  nothing  he  done  through  strife  or  vain- 
glory ; but  in  lowliness  of  mind  let  each  es- 
teem other  better  than  themselves. 

4 Look  not  every  man  on  his  own  things, 
but  every  man  also  on  the  things  of  others. 
5 Let  this  mind  be  in  you,  which  was  also 
in  Christ  Jesus: 

6 Who,  being  in  the  form  of  God,  thought 
it  not  robbery  to  be  equal  with  God : 

7 But  made  himself  of  no  reputation,  and 
took  upon  him  the  form  of  a servant,  and 
was  made  in  the  likeness  of  men: 

8 And  being  found  in  fashion  as  a man,  he 
humbled  himself,  and  became  obedient  un- 
to death,  even  the  death  of  the  cross. 

9 Wherefore  God  also  hath  highly  exalted 
him,  and  given  him  a name  which  is  above 
every  name : 

10  That  at  the  name  of  Jesus  every  knee 
should  bow,  of  things  in  heaven,  and  things 
in  earth,  and  things  under  the  earth ; 

11  And  that  every  tongue  should  confess 
that  Jesus  Christ  is  Lord,  to  the  glory  of 
God  the  Father. 

13  Wherefore,  my  beloved,  as  ye  have  al- 
ways obe5’'ed,  not  as  in  my  presence  only, 
but  now  much  more  in  my  absence,  work 
out  your  own  salvation  with  fear  and  trem- 
bling : 

13  For  it  is  God  which  worketh  in  you  both 
to  will  and  to  do  of  his  good  pleasure. 


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14  Do  all  things  without  murmuriugs  and 
disputings: 

15  That  ye  may  be  blameless  and  harmless, 
the  sons  of  God,  without  rebuke,  in  the 
midst  of  a crooked  and  perverse  nation, 
among  whom  ye  shine  as  lights  in  the  world ; 

h)  Holding  forth  the  word  of  life;  that  1 
may  rejoice  in  the  day  of  Christ,  that  1 have 
not  run  in  vain,  neither  laboured  in  vain. 

17  Yea,  and  if  I be  otfered  upon  the  sacri- 
fice and  service  of  your  faith,  I joy,  and  re- 
joice with  you  all. 

18  For  the  same  cause  also  do  ye  joy,  and 
rejoice  with  me. 

19  But  I trust  in  the  Lord  Jesus  to  send 
Timotheus  shortly  unto  you,  that  I also  may 
be  of  good  comfort,  when  I know  your 
state. 

20  For  I have  no  man  likeminded,  who  will 
naturally  care  for  your  state. 

21  For  all  seek  their  own,  not  the  things 
w hich  are  Jesus  Christ’s. 

22  But  ye  know  the  proof  of  him,  that,  as  a 
son  with  the  father,  he  hath  served  with  me 
in  the  gospel. 

23  Him  therefore  I hope  to  send  presently, 
so  soon  as  T shall  see  how  it  will  go  with  me. 

24  But  I trust  in  the  Lord  that  1 also  myself 

shall  come  shortly.  , 

25  Yet  I supposed  it  necessary  to  send  to 

you  Epaphroditus,  my  brother,  and  com- 
panion in  labour,  and  fellow  soldier,  but 
your  messenger,  and  he  that  ministered  to 
my  wants.  ^ _ 

26  For  he  longed  after  you  all,  and  was  full 
of  heaviness,  because  that  ye  had  heard  that 
he  had  been  sick. 

27  For  indeed  he  was  sick  nigh  unto  death ; 
but  God  had  mercy  on  him;  and  not  on 
him  only,  but  on  me  also,  lest  I should  have 
sorrow  upon  sorrow. 

28  I sent  him  therefore  the  more  carefully, 
that,  when  ye  see  him  again,  ye  may  rejoice, 
and  that  I may  be  the  less  sorrowful. 

29  Receive  him  therefore  in  the  Lord  with 
all  gladness ; and  hold  such  in  reputation : 

30  Because  for  the  work  of  Christ  he  was 
nigh  unto  death,  not  regarding  his  life,  to 
supply  your  lack  of  service  toward  me. 

CHAPTER  III. 

To  avoid  false  teachers. 

IT'INALLY,  my  brethren,  rejoice  in  the 
^ Lord.  To  write  the  same  things  to  you, 
to  me  indeed  is  not  grievous,  but  for  you  it 
is  safe. 

2 Beware  of  dogs,  beware  of  evil  workers, 
beware  of  the  concision. 

3 For  we  are  the  circumcision,  which  wor- 
ship God  in  the  spirit,  and  rejoice  in  Christ 
Jesus,  and  have  no  confidence  in  the  flesh. 

4 Though  I might  also  have  confidence  in 
the  flesh.  If  any  other  man  thinketh  that 
he  hath  whereof  he  might  trust  in  the  flesh, 
I more : 

5 Circumcised  the  eighth  day,  of  the  stock 
of  Israel,  of  the  tribe  of  Benjamin,  a Hebrew 
of  the  Hebrews;  as  touching  the  law,  a 
Pharisee ; 

6 Concerning  zeal,  persecuting  the  churcn ; 
touching  the  righteousness  which  is  in  the 
law,  blameless. 

7 But  what  things  were  gain  to  me,  those  I 
counted  loss  for  Christ. 


PHILIPPI ANS,  IV.  all  for  ChrizU 

8 Yea  doubtless,  and  I count  all  things  hut 
loss  for  the  excellency  of  the  knowledge  of 
Christ  Jesus  my  Lord  : for  whom  I have  suf- 
fered the  loss  of  all  things,  and  do  count 
them  hut  dung,  that  I may  win  Christ, 

9 And  be  found  in  him,  not  having  mine 
own  righteousness,  which  is  of  the  law,  but 
that  which  is  through  the  faith  of  Christ, 
the  righteousness  which  is  of  God  by  faith : 

10  That  I may  know  him,  and  the  power  of 
his  resurrection,  and  the  fellowship  of  his 
sufferings,  being  made  conformable  unto  his 
death ; 

11  If  by  any  means  I might  attain  unto  the 
resurrection  of  the  dead. 

12  Not  as  though  I had  already  attained, 
either  were  already  perfect:  but  I follow 
after,  if  that  I may  apprehend  that  for  which 
also  I am  apprehended  of  Christ  Jesus. 

13  Brethren,  I count  not  myself  to  have  ap- 
prehended : but  this  one  thing  J do,  forget- 
ting those  things  which  are  behind,  and 
reaching  forth  unto  those  things  which  are 
b^ore, 

HA  press  toward  the  mark  for  the  prize  of 
the  high  calling  of  God  in  Christ  Jesus. 

15  Let  us  therefore,  as  many  as  be  perfect, 
be  thus  minded : and  if  in  any  thing  ye  be 
otherwise  minded,  God  shall  reveal  even 
this  unto  you. 

16  Nevertheless,  whereto  we  have  already 
attained,  let  us  walk  by  the  same  rule,  let  us 
mind  the  same  thing. 

17  Brethren,  be  followers  together  of  me, 
and  mark  them  which  walk  so  as  ye  have  us 
for  an  ensample. 

18  (For  many  walk,  of  whom  I have  told 
you  often,  and  now  tell  you  even  weeping, 
that  they  are  the  enemies  of  the  cross  of 

19  Whose  end  is  destruction,  whose  God  is 
their  belly,  and  whose  glory  is  in  their  shame, 
who  mind  earthly  things.) 

20  For  our  conversation  is  in  heaven ; from 
whence  also  we  look  for  the  Saviour,  the 
Lord  Jesus  Christ: 

21  Who  shall  change  our  vile  body,  that  it 
may  be  fashioned  like  unto  his  glorious 
body,  according  to  the  working  whereby  he 
is  able  even  to  subdue  all  things  unto  him- 
self. 

CHAPTER  IV. 

General  exhortations. 

Therefore,  my  brethren  dearly  be- 
loved and  longed  for,  my  joy  and  crown, 
so  stand  fast  in  the  Lord,  my  dearly  be- 

2 1 beseech  Euodias,  and  beseech  Syntyche, 
that  they  be  of  the  same  mind  in  the  Lord. 

3  And  I entreat  thee  also,  true  yokefellow, 
help  those  women  which  laboured  with  me 
in  the  gospel,  with  Clement  also,  and  ivith 
other  my  fellow  labourers,  whose  names  are 
in  the  book  of  life.  . 

4  Rejoice  in  the  Lord  always : and  again  1 
say.  Rejoice.  , ^ ^ 

5  Let  your  moderation  be  known  unto  ad 
men.  The  Lord  is  at  hand.  $ 

6  Be  careful  for  nothing ; but  in  every  thing 
by  prayer  and  supplication  with  thanksgiv- 
ing let  your  requests  be  made  known  unto 

the  peace  of  God,  which  passeth  all 
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An  exhortation  COLOSSIANS,  I.  to  all  goodness. 


understanding,  shall  keep  your  hearts  and 
minds  through  Christ  Jesus. 

8 Finally,  brethren,  whatsoever  things  are 
true,  whatsoever  things  are  honest,  whatso- 
ever things  are  just,  whatsoever  things  are 
pure,  whatsoever  things  are  love]j%  whatso- 
ever things  are  of  good  report ; if  there  he 
any  virtue,  and  if  there  he  any  praise,  think 
on  these  things. 

9 Those  things,  which  ye  have  both  learned, 
and  received,  and  heard,  and  seen  in  me,  do : 
and  the  God  of  peace  shall  be  with  you. 

10  But  I rejoiced  in  the  Lord  greatly,  that 
now  at  the  last  your  care  of  me  hath  flour- 
ished again ; wherein  ye  were  also  careful, 
but  ye  lacked  opportunity. 

11  Not  that  I speak  in  respect  of  want : for 
I have  learned,  in  whatsoever  state  I am, 
therewith  to  be  content. 

12  I know  both  how  to  be  abased,  and  I 
know  how  to  abound : every  where  and  in 
all  things  I am  instructed  both  to  be  full  and 
to  be  hungry,  both  to  abound  and  to  suffer 
need. 

13  I can  do  all  things  through  Christ  which 
strengtheneth  me. 

14  Notwithstanding,  ye  have  well  done, 
that  ye  did  communicate  with  my  affliction. 


15  Now  ye  Philippians  know  also,  that  in 
the  beginning  of  the  gospel,  when  I departed 
from  Macedonia,  no  church  communicated 
with  me  as  concerning  giving  and  receiv- 
ing, but  ye  only. 

16  For  even  in  Thessalonica  ye  sent  once 
and  again  unto  my  necessity. 

17  Not  because  I desire  a gift:  but  I 
desire  fruit  that  may  abound  to  your  ac- 
count. 

18  But  I have  all,  and  abound : I am  full, 
having  received  of  Epaphroditus  the  things 
which  were  sent  from  you,  an  odour  of  a 
sweet  smell,  a sacrifice  acceptable,  well 
pleasing  to  God. 

19  But  my  God  shall  supply  all  your  need 
according  to  his  riches  in  glory  by  Christ 
Jesus. 

20  Now  unto  God  and  our  Father  he  glory 
for  ever  and  ever.  Amen. 

21  Salute  every  saint  in  Christ  Jesus.  The 
brethren  which  are  with  me  greet  you. 

22  All  the  saints  salute  you,  chiefly  they 
that  are  of  Cesar’s  household. 

23  The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  he 
with  you  all.  Amen. 

IF  It  was  written  to  the  Philippians  from 
Rome  by  Epaphroditus. 


THE  EPISTLE  OF  PAUL  THE  APOSTLE  TO  THE 

COLOSSIANS. 


CHAPTER  I. 

Paul  descriheth  the  true  Christ. 

PAUL,  an  apostle  of  Jesus  Christ  by  the 
will  of  God,  and  Timotheus  owr  brother, 
2 To  the  saints  and  faithful  brethren  in 
Christ  which  are  at  Colosse : Grace  he  unto 
you,  and  peace,  from  God  our  Father  and 
the  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

3  We  give  thanks  to  God  and  the  Father  of 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  praying  always  for 
you, 

4  Since  we  heard  of  your  faith  in  Christ 
Jesus,  and  of  the  love  which  ye  have  to  aU 
the  saints, 

5  For  the  hope  which  is  laid  up  for  you  in 
heaven,  whereof  ye  heard  before  in  the 
word  of  the  truth  of  the  gospel; 

6  Which  is  come  unto  you,  as  it  is  in  all 
the  world;  and  bringeth  forth  fruit,  as  it 
doth  also  in  you,  since  the  day  ye  heard  of  it, 
and  knew  the  grace  of  God  in  truth : 

7  As  ye  also  learned  of  Epaphras  our  dear 
fellow  servant,  who  is  for  you  a faithful 
minister,  of  Christ ; 

8  Who  also  declared  unto  us  your  love  in 
the  Spirit. 

9  For  this  cause  we  also,  since  the  day  we 
heard  it,  do  not  cease  to  pray  for  you,  and  to 
desire  that  ye  might  be  filled  with  the  knowl- 
edge of  his  will  in  all  wisdom  and  spiritual 
understanding ; 

10  That  ^e  might  walk  worthy  of  the  Lord 
unto  all  pleasing,  being  fruitful  in  every 
good  work,  and  increasing  in  the  knowledge 
of  God; 

11  Strengthened  with  all  might,  according 

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to  his  glorious  power,  unto  all  patience  and 
longsuffering  with  joyfulness ; 

12  Giving  thanks  unto  the  Father,  which 
hath  made  us  meet  to  be  partakers  of  the 
inheritance  of  the  saints  in  light: 

13  Who  hath  delivered  us  from  the  power 
of  darkness,  and  hath  translated  us  into  the 
kingdom  of  his  dear  Son : 

14  In  whom  we  have,  redemption  through 
his  blood,  even  the  forgiveness  of  sins : 

15  Who  is  the  image  of  the  invisible  God, 
the  firstborn  of  every  creature ; 

16  For  by  him  were  all  things  created,  that 
are  in  heaven,  and  that  are  in  earth,  visible 
and  invisible,  Avhether  they  he  thrones,  or  do- 
minions, or  principalities,  or  powers:  all 
things  were  created  by  him,  and  for  him : 

17  And  he  is  before  all  things,  and  by  him 
all  things  consist: 

18  And  he  is  the  head  of  the  body,  the 
church : who  is  the  beginning,  the  firstborn 
from  the  dead ; that  in  all  things  he  might 
have  the  preeminence. 

19  For  it  pleased  the  Father  that  in  him 
should  all  fulness  dwell; 

20  And,  having  made  peace  through  the 
blood  of  his  cross,  by  him  to  reconcile  all 
things  unto  himself;  by  him,  Isay,  whether 
they  he  things  in  earth,  or  things  in  heaven. 

21  And  you,  that  were  sometime  alienated 
and  enemies  in  your  mind  by  wicked  works, 
yet  now  hath  he  reconciled 

22  In  the  body  of  his  flesh  through  death, 
to  present  you  holy  and  unblameable  and 
unreproveable  in  his  sight: 

23  If  ye  continue  in  the  faith  grounded  and 
settled,  and  be  not  moved  away  from  th© 


Exhortation  to  steadfastness.  COLOSSI ANS,  III.  Exhortation  to  holiness. 


hope  of  the  jrospel,  which  ye  have  heard,  and 
which  was  preached  to  every  creature  which 
is  under  heaven ; whereof  I Paul  am  made  a 
minister ; „ 

34  Who  now  rejoice  in  my  sufferings  for 
you,  and  fill  up  that  which  is  behind  of  the 
aftlictions  of  Christ  in  my  flesh  for  his  body’s 
sake,  which  is  the  church : 

35  Whereof  I am  made  a minister,  accord- 
ing to  the  dispensation  of  God  which  is  giv- 
en to  me  for  you,  to  fulfil  the  word  of  God ; 

36  Even  the  mystery  which  hath  been  hid 
from  ages  and  from  generations,  but  now  is 
made  manifest  to  his  saints : 

37  To  whom  God  would  make  known  what 
is  the  riches  of  the  glory  of  this  mystery 
among  the  Gentiles ; which  is  Christ  in  you, 
the  hope  of  glory : 

38  Whom  we  preach,  warning  every  man, 
and  teaching  every  man  in  all  wisdom ; that 
we  may  present  every  man  perfect  in  Christ 

39  Whereunto  I also  labour,  striving  ac- 
cording to  his  working,  which  worketh  in 
me  mightily. 

CHAPTER  II. 

Exhortation  to  constancy. 

For  I would  that  ye  knew  what  great  con- 
flict I have  for  you,  and  for  them  at  La- 
odicea,  and  for  as  many  as  have  not  seen  my 
face  in  the  flesh ; 

3  That  their  hearts  might  be  comforted,  be- 
ing knit  together  in  love,  and  unto  all  rich- 
es of  the  full  assurance  of  understanding, 
to  the  acknowledgment  of  the  mystery  of 
God,  and  of  the  Father,  and  of  Christ; 

3  In  whom  are  hid  all  the  treasures  of  wis- 
dom and  knowledge. 

4  And  this  I say,  lest  any  man  should  be- 
guile you  with  enticing  words. 

5  For  though  I be  absent  in  the  flesh,  yet 
am  I with  you  in  the  spirit,  joying  and  be- 
holding your  order,  and  the  steadfastness 
of  your  faith  in  Christ. 

6  As  ye  have  therefore  received  Christ 
Jesus  the  Lord,  so  walk  ye  in  him : 

7  Rooted  and  built  up  in  him,  and  stab- 
lished  in  the  faith,  as  ye  have  been  taught, 
abounding  therein  with  thanksgiving. 

8  Beware  lest  any  man  spoil  you  through 
philosophy  and  vain  deceit,  after  the  tradi- 
tion of  men,  after  the  rudiments  of  the 
world,  and  not  after  Christ. 

9  For  in  him  dwelleth  all  the  fulness  of  the 
Godhead  bodily. 

10  And  ye  are  complete  in  him,  which  is 
the  head  of  all  principality  and  power: 

11  In  whom  also  ye  are  circumcised  with 
the  circumcision  made  without  hands,  in 
putting  off  the  body  of  the  sins  of  the  flesh 
by  the  circumcision  of  Christ: 

13  Buried  with  him  in  baptism,  wherein 
also  ye  are  risen  with  him  through  the  faith 
of  the  operation  of  God,  who  hath  raised 
him  from  the  dead. 

13  And  you,  being  dead  in  your  sins  and 
the  uncircumcision  of  your  flesh,  hath  he 
quickened  together  with  him,  having  for- 
given you  all  trespasses; 

14  Blotting  out  the  handwriting  of  ordi- 
nances that  was  against  us,  which  was  con- 
trary to  us,  and  took  it  out  of  the  way, 
nailing  it  to  his  cross; 


15  And  having  spoiled  principalities  and 
powers,  he  made  a shew  of  them  openly, 
triumphing  over  them  in  it. 

16  Let  no  man  therefore  judge  you  in  meat, 
or  in  drink,  or  in  respect  of  a holyday,  or  of 
the  new  moon,  or  of  the  sabbath  days : 

17  Which  are  a shadow  of  things  to  come ; 
but  the  body  is  of  Christ. 

18  Let  no  man  beguile  you  of  your  reward 

in  a voluntary  humility  and  worshipping  of 
angels,  intruding  into  those  things  which  he 
hath  not  seen,  vainly  puffed  up  by  his  flesh- 
ly mind,  * , , 

19  And  not  holding  the  Head,  from  which 
all  the  body  by  joints  and  bands  having 
nourishment  ministered,  and  knit  together, 
increaseth  with  the  increase  of  God. 

30  Wherefore  if  ye  be  dead  with  Christ 
from  the  rudiments  of  the  world,  why,  as 
though  living  in  the  world,  are  ye  subject 
to  ordinances, 

31  (Touch  not;  taste  not;  handle  not; 

33  Which  all  are  to  perish  with  the  using ;) 
after  the  commandments  and  doctrines  of 
men?  , ^ . 

33  Which  things  have  indeed  a shew  of  wis- 
dom in  will -worship,  and  humility,  and  neg- 
lecting of  the  body ; not  in  any  honour  to 
the  satisfying  of  the  flesh. 


CHAPTER  III. 

Exhortation  to  sundry  duties. 

IF  ye  then  be  risen  with  Christ,  seek  those 
things  which  are  above,  where  Christ  sit- 
teth  on  the  right  hand  of  God. 

3 Set  your  affection  on  things  above,  not 
on  things  on  the  earth. 

3 For  ye  are  dead,  and  your  life  is  hid  with 
Christ  in  God. 

4  When  Christ,  who  is  our  life,  shall  appear, 
then  shall  ye  also  appear  with  him  in  glory. 

5  Mortify  therefore  your  members  which 
are  upon  the  earth;  fornication,  unclean- 
ness, inordinate  affection,  evil  concupis- 
cence, and  covetousness,  which  is  idolatry : 
6 For  which  things’  sake  the  wrath  of  God 
cometh  on  the  children  of  disobedience : 

7  In  the  which  ye  also  walked  sometime, 
when  ye  lived  in  them. 

8  But  now  ye  also  put  off  all  these;  anger, 
wrath,  malice,  blasphemy,  filthy  communi- 
cation out  of  your  mouth. 

9  Lie  not  one  to  another,  seeing  that  ye 
have  put  off  the  old  man  with  his  deeds; 
10  And  have  put  on  the  new  man,  which  is 
renewed  in  knowledge  after  the  image  of 
him  that  created  him : 

11  Where  there  is  neither  Greek  nor  Jew, 
circumcision  nor  uncircumcision.  Barba- 
rian, Scythian,  bond  nor  free : but  Christ  is 
all,  and  in  all. 

13  Put  on  therefore,  as  the  elect  of  God, 
holy  and  beloved,  bowels  of  mercies,  kind- 
ness, humbleness  of  mind,  meekness,  long- 
suffering  ; 

13  Forbearing  one  another,  and  forgiving 
one  another,  if  any  man  have  a quarrel 
against  any ; even  as  Christ  forgave  you,  so 
also  do  ye. 

14  And  above  all  these  things  put  on  chan- 
ty, which  is  the  bond  of  perfectness. 

15  And  let  the  peace  of  God  rule  in  your 
hearts,  to  the  which  also  ye  are  called  in 
one  body;  and  be  ye  thankful, 

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Divers  precepts  1.  THESSALONIANS,  I.  and  salutatiom. 


16  Let  the  word  of  Christ  dwell  in  you  rich- 
ly in  all  wisdom ; teaching  and  admonishing- 
one  another  in  psalms  and  hymns  and  spirit- 
ual songs,  singing  with  grace  in  your  hearts 
to  the  Lord. 

17  And  whatsoever  ye  do  in  word  or  deed, 
do  all  in  the  name  of  the  Lord  Jesus,  giving 
thanks  to  God  and  the  Father  by  him. 

18  Wives,  submit  yourselves  unto  your  own 
husbands,  as  it  is  fit  in  the  Lord. 

19  Husbands,  love  your  wives,  and  be  not 
bitter  against  them. 

20  Children,  obey  your  parents  in  all  things : 
for  this  is  well  pleasing  unto  the  Lord. 

21  Fathers,  provoke  not  your  children  to 
anger,  lest  they  be  discouraged. 

22  Servants,  obey  in  all  things  your  masters 
according  to  the  flesh;  not  with  eyeservice, 
as  menpleasers ; but  in  singleness  of  heart, 
fearing  God : 

23  And  whatsoever  ye  do,  do  it  heartily,  as 
to  the  Lord,  and  not  unto  men ; 

24  Knowing  that  of  the  Lord  ye  shall  re- 
ceive the  reward  of  the  inheritance : for  ye 
serve  the  Lord  Christ. 

25  But  he  that  doeth  wrong  shall  receive 
for  the  wrong  which  he  hath  dpne : and 
there  is  no  respect  of  persons. 

CHAPTER  IV. 

Fervent  prayer  recommended. 

Masters,  give  unto  your  ser^mnts  that 
which  is  just  and  equal ; knowing  that 
ye  also  have  a Master  in  heaven. 

2  Continue  in  prayer,  and  watch  in  the 
same  with  thanksgiving; 

3  Withal  praying  also  for  us,  that  God 
would  open  unto  us  a door  of  utterance,  to 
speak  the  mystery  of  Christ,  for  which  I am 
also  in  bonds : 

4  That  I may  make  it  manifest,  as  I ought 
to  speak. 

5  Walk  in  wisdom  toward  them  that  are 
without,  redeeming  the  time. 

6  Let  your  speech  be  always  with  grace. 


seasoned  with  salt,  that  ye  may  know  how 
ye  ought  to  answer  every  man. 

7 All  my  state  shall  Tychicus  declare  unto 
you,  who  is  a beloved  brother,  and  a faithful 
minister  and  fellow  servant  in  the  Lord : 

8 Whom  I have  sent  unto  you  for  the  same 
purpose,  that  he  might  know  your  estate, 
and  comfort. your  hearts; 

9 With  Onesimus,  a faithful  and  beloved 
brother,  who  is  one  of  you.  They  shall  make 
known  unto  you  all  things  which  are  done 
here. 

10  Aristarchus  my  fellow  prisoner  saluteth 
you,  and  Marcus,  sister’s  son  to  Barnabas, 
pouching  whom  ye  received  command- 
ments ; if  he  come  unto  you,  receive 
him ;) 

11  And  Jesus,  which  is  called  Justus,  who 
are  of  the  circumcision.  These  only  are  my 
fellow  workers  unto  the  kingdom  of  God, 
which  have  been  a comfort  unto  me. 

12  Epaphras,  who  is  one  of  you,  a servant  of 
Christ,  saluteth  you,  always  labouring  fer- 
vently for  you  in  prayers,  that  ye  may  stand 
perfect  and  complete  in  all  the  will  of  God. 

13  For  I bear  him  record,  that  he  hath  a 
great  zeal  for  you,  and  them  that  are  in 
Laodicea,  and  them  in  Hierapolis. 

14  Luke,  the  beloved  physician,  and  Demas, 
greet  you. 

15  Salute  the  brethren  which  are  in  Laodi- 
cea, and  Nymphas,  and  the  church  which  is 
in  his  house. 

16  And  when  this  epistle  is  read  among  you, 
cause  that  it  be  read  also  in  the  church  of 
the  Laodiceans;  and  that  ye  likewise  read 
the  epistle  from  Laodicea. 

17  And  say  to  Archippus,  Take  heed  to  the 
ministry  which  thou  hast  received  in  the 
Lord,  that  thou  fulfil  it. 

18  The  salutation  by  the  hand  of  me  Paul. 
Remember  my  bonds.  Grace  be  with  you. 
Amen. 

% Written  from  Rome  to  the  Colossians  by 
Tychicus  and  Onesimus. 


THE  FIRST  EPISTLE  OF  PAUL  THE  APOSTLE  TO  THE 

THESSALONIANS. 


CHAPTER  I. 

History  of  their  conversion. 

PAUL,  and  Silvanus,  and  Timotheus,  unto 
the  church  of  the  Thessaloniansi(;Mch  is 
in  God  the  Father,  and.m  the  Lord  Jesus 
Christ : Grace  be  unto  you,  and  peace,  from 
God  our  Father,  and  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

2  We  give  thanks  to  God  always  for 
you  all,  making  mention  of  you  in  our 
prayers ; 

3  Remembering  without  ceasing  your  work 
of  faith,  and  labour  of  love,  and  patience  of 
hope  in  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  in  the  sight 
of  God  and  our  Father; 

4  Knowing,  brethren  beloved,  your  elec- 
tion of  God. 

5  For  our  gospel  came  not  unto  you  in 
word  only,  but  also  in  power,  and  in  the  Holy 
Ghost,  and  in  much  assurance ; as  ye  know 
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what  manner  of  men  we  were  among  you 
for  your  sake. 

6 And  ye  became  followers  of  us,  and  of  the 
Lord,  having  received  the  word  in  much  af- 
fliction, with  joy  of  the  Holy  Ghost: 

7 So  that  ye  were  ensamples  to  all  that  be- 
lieve in  Macedonia  and  Achaia. 

8 For  from  you  sounded  out  the  word  of 
the  Lord  not  only  in  Macedonia  and  Achaia, 
but  also  in  every  place  your  faith  to  God- 
ward  is  spread  abroad ; so  that  we  need  not 
to  speak  any  thing. 

9 For  they  themselves  shew  of  us  what  man- 
ner of  entering  in  we  had  unto  you,  and  how 
ye  turned  to  God  from  idols  to  serve  the 
living  and  true  God; 

10  And  to  wait  for  his  Son  from  heaven, 
whom  he  raised  from  the  dead,  even  Jesus, 
which  delivered  us  from  the  wrath  to 
come. 


Paul's  great  love  for  !<.  THESSALONIANS,  IV.  t/ie  Thessalonmns. 


CHAPTER  II. 

How  they  received  the  gospel. 

}7'0R  voursolves,  brethren,  know  our  en- 
J trance  in  unto  you,  that  it  was  not  in 

i  But  even  after  that  we  had  suffered  be- 
fore, and  were  shamefully  entreated,  as  ye 
know,  at  Philippi,  we  were  bold  in  our  God 
to  speak  unto  you  the  gospel  of  God  with 
much  contention. 

3 For  our  exhortation  was  not  of  deceit, 
nor  of  uncleanness,  nor  in  guile : 
i But  as  we  were  allowed  of  God  to  be  put 
in  trust  with  the  gospel,  even  so  we  speak ; 
not  as  pleasing  men,  but  God,  which  trieth 
our  hearts. 

5  For  neither  at  any  time  used  we  flatter- 
ing words,  as  ye  know,  nor  a cloak  of  covet- 
ousness ; God’ is  witness : 

C)  Nor  of  men  sought  we  glory,  neither  of 
vou,  nor  yet  of  others,  when  we  might 
have  been  burdensome,  as  the  apostles  of 
Christ. 

T But  we  were  gentle  among  you,  even  as 
a nurse  cherisheth  her  children : 

8  So  being  affectionately  desirous  of  you, 
we  were  willing  to  have  imparted  unto  you, 
not  the  gospel  of  God  only,  but  also  our  own 
souls,  because  ye  were  dear  unto  us. 

9  For  ye  remember,  brethren,  our  labour 
and  travail : for  labouring  night  and  day,  be- 
cause we  would.not  be  chargeable  unto  any 
of  you,  we  preached  unto  you  the  gospel  of 
God. 

10  Ye  are  witnesses,  and  God  also,  how  holi- 
ly  and  justly  and  unblameably  we  behaved 
ourselves  among  you  that  believe : 

11  As  ye  know  how  we  exhorted  and  corp- 
1 orted  and  charged  every  one  of  j^ou,  as  a 
father  doth  his  children, 

13  That  ye  would  walk  worthy  of  God, 
who  hath  called  you  unto  his  kingdom  and 
glory. 

13  For  this  cause  also  thank  we  God  with- 
out ceasing,  because,  when  ye  received  the 
word  of  God  which  ye  heard  of  us,  ye  re- 
ceived it  not  as  the  word  of  men,  but,  as  it 
is  in  truth,  the  word  of  God,  which  effect- 
ually worketh  also  in  you  that  believe. 

14  For  ye,  brethren,  became  followers  of 
the  churches  of  God  which  in  Judea  are  in 
Christ  Jesus:  for  ye  also  have  suffered  like 
things  of  your  own  countrymen,  even  as 
thev  have  of  the  Jews : 

15  Who  both  killed  the  Lord  Jesus,  and 
their  own  prophets,  and  have  persecuted 
us;  and  they  please  not  God,  and  are  con- 
trary to  all  men: 

16  Forbidding  us  to  speak  to  the  Gentiles 
that  they  might  be  saved,  to  All  up  their  sins 
always : for  the  wrath  is  come  upon  them  to 
the  uttermost. 

17  But  we,  brethren,  being  taken  from  you 
for  a short  time  in  presence,  notin  heart,  en- 
deavoured the  more  abundantly  to  see  your 
face  with  great  desire. 

18  Wherefore  we  would  have  come  unto 
you,  even  I Paul,  once  and  again ; but  Satan 
hindered  us. 

19  For  what  is  our  hope,  or  joy,  or  crown  of 
rejoicing?  Are  not  even  ye  in  the  presence 
of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  at  his  coming? 

^ For  ye  are  our  s-lcrv  and  joy* 


CHAPTER  III. 

Paul's  love  in  sending  them  Timothy. 

WHEREFORE  when  we  could  no  longer 
forbear,  we  thought  it  good  to  be  left 
at  Athens  alone; 

2  And  sent  Timotheus,  our  brother,  and 
minister  of  God,  and  our  fellow  labourer  in 
the  gospel  of  Christ,  to  estal)lish  you,  and  to 
comfort  you  concerning  your  faith  : 

3  Jliat  no  man  should  be  moved  by  these 
afflictions : for  yourselves  know  that  we  ai-e 
appointed  thereunto. 

4  For  verily,  when  we  were  with  you,  we 
told  you  before  that  we  should  suffer  tribu- 
lation ; even  as  it  came  to  pass,  and  ye  know. 
5 For  this  cause,  when  I could  no  longer 
forbear,  I sent  to  know  your  faith,  lest  by 
some  means  the  tempter  have  tempted  you, 
and  our  labour  be  in  vain. 

6  But  now  when  Timotheus  came  from  you 
unto  us,  and  brought  us  good  tidings  of  your 
faith  and  charity,  and  that  ye  have  good  re- 
membrance of  us  always,  desiring  greatly 
to  see  us,  as  we  also  to  see  you : 

7  Therefore,  brethren,  we  were  comforted 
over  you  in  all  our  affliction  and  distress  by 
your  faith : 

8  For  now  we  live,  if  ye  stand  fast  in  the 
Lord. 

9  For  what  thanks  can  we  render  to  God 
again  for  you,  for  all  the  joy  wherewith  we 
joy  for  your  sakes  before  our  God ; 

10  Night  and  day  praying  exceedingly  that 
we  might  see  your  face,  and  might  perfect 
that  which  is  lacking  in  your  faith  ? 

11  Now  God  himself  and  our  Father,  and 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  direct  our  way  unto 
you. 

12  And  the  Lord  make  you  to  increase  and 
abound  in  love  one  toward  another,  and  to- 
ward all  men,  even  as  we  do  toward  you : 

13  To  the  end  he  may  stablish  your  hearts 
unblameable  in  holiness  before  God,  even 
our  Father,  at  the  coming  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ  with  all  his  saints. 

CHAPTER  IV. 

Description  of  the  resm'rection. 

Furthermore  then  we  beseech  you, 
brethren,  and  exhort  you  by  the  Lord 
Jesus,  that  as  ye  have  received  of  us  how  ye 
ought  to  walk  and  to  please  God,  so  ye  would 
abound  more  and  more. 

2 For  ye  know  what  commandments  we 
gave  you  by  the  Lord  Jesus. 

3 For  this  is  the  will  of  God.  even  your  sanc- 
tification, that  ye  should  abstain  from  forni- 
cation : 

4 That  every  one  of  you  should  know  how 
to  possess  his  vessel  in  sanctification  and 
honour ; 

5  Not  in  the  lust  of  concupiscence,  even  as 
the  Gentiles  which  know  not  God : 

6  That  no  man  go  beyond  and  defraud  his 
brother  in  any  matter : because  that  the 
Lord  is  the  avenger  of  all  such,  as  we  also 
have  forewarned  you  and  testified. 

7  For  God  hath  not  called  us  unto  unclean- 
ness, but  unto  holiness. 

8  He  therefore  that  despiseth,  despiseth  not 
man,  but  God,  who  hath  also  given  unto  us 
his  Holy  Spirit. 

9  But  as  touching  brotherly  love  ye  need 
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ChrUVs  second  coming,  II.  THESSALONIANS,  L Divers  exhortations. 


not  that  I write  unto  you : for  ye  yourselves 
are  taug’ht  of  God  to  love  one  another. 

10  And  indeed  ye  do  it  toward  all  the  breth- 
ren which  are  in  all  Macedonia : but  we  be- 
seech you,  brethren,  that  ye  increase  more 
and  more; 

11  And  that  ye  study  to  be  quiet,  and  to  do 
your  own  business,  and  to  work  with  your 
own  hands,  as  we  commanded  you ; 

12  That  ye  may  walk  honestly  toward  them 
that  are  without,  and  that  ye  may  have  lack 
of  nothing-. 

13  But  I would  not  have  you  to  be  ig-norant, 
brethren,  concerning  them  which  are  asleep, 
that  ye  sorrow  not,  even  as  others  which 
have  no  hope. 

14  For  if  we  believe  that  Jesus  died  and 
rose  again,  even  so  them  also  which  sleep  in 
Jesus  will  God  bring  with  him. 

15  For  this  we  say  unto  you  by  the  word  of 
the  Lord,  that  we  which  are  alive  and  re- 
main unto  the  coming  of  the  Lord  shall  not 
prevent  them  which  are  asleep. 

16  For  the  Lord  himself  shall  descend  from 
heaven  with  a shout,  with  the  voice  of  the 
archangel,  and  with  the  trump  of  God : and 
the  dead  in  Christ  shall  rise  first : 

IT  Then  we  which  are  alive  and  remain 
shall  be  caught  up  together  with  them  in  the 
clouds,  to  meet  the  Lord  in  the  air:  and  so 
shall  we  ever  be  with  the  Lord. 

18  Wherefore  comfort  one  another  with 
these  words. 

CHAPTER  V. 

Description  of  Christ’s  coming. 

But  of  the  times  and  the  seasons,  breth- 
ren, ye  have  no  need  that  I write  unto 
you. 

2  For  yourselves  know  perfectly  that  the 
day  of  the  Lord  so  cometh  as  a thief  in  the 
night. 

3  For  when  they  shall  say.  Peace  and  safe- 
ty; then  sudden  destruction  cometh  upon 
them,  as  travail  upon  a woman  with  child ; 
and  they  shall  not  escape. 

4  But  ye,  brethren,  are  not  in  darkness,  that 
that  day  should  overtake  you  as  a thief. 

5  Ye  are  all  the  children  of  light,  and  the 
children  of  the  nay:  we  are  not  of  the 
night,  nor  of  darkness. 


6  Therefore  let  us  not  sleep,  as  do  others ; 
but  let  us  watch  and  be  sober. 

T For  they  that  sleep  sleep  in  the  night; 
and  they  that  be  drunken  are  drunken  in 
the  night. 

8 But  let  us,  who  are  of  the  day,  be  sober, 
putting  on  the  breastplate  of  faith  and  love ; 
and  for  a helmet,  the  hope  of  salvation. 

9 For  God  hath  not  appointed  us  to  wrath, 
but  to  obtain  salvation  by  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ, 

10  Who  died  for  us,  that,  whether  we  wake 
or  sleep,  we  should  live  together  with  him. 

11  Wherefore  comfort  yourselves 'together, 
and  edify  one  another,  even  as  also  ye  do. 

12  And  we  beseech  you,  brethren,  to  know 
them  which  labour  among  you,  and  are  over 
you  in  the  Lord,  and  admonish  you ; 

13  And  to  esteem  them  very  highly  in  love 
for  their  work’s  sake.  And  be  at  peace 
among  yourselves. 

14  Now  we  exhort  you,  brethren,  warn 
them  that  are  unruly,  comfort  the  feeble- 
minded, support  the  weak,  be  patient  to- 
ward all  men. 

15  See  that  none  render  evil  for  evil  unto 
any  man ; but  ever  follow  that  which  is  good, 
both  among  yourselves,  and  to  all  men, 

16  Rejoice  evermore. 

IT  Pray  without  ceasing. 

18  In  every  thing  give  thanks ; for  this  is  the 
will  of  God  in  Christ  Jesus  concerning  you. 

19  Quench  not  the  Spirit. 

20  Despise  not  prophesyings. 

21  Prove  all  things ; hold  fast  that  which  is 
good. 

22  Abstain  from  all  appearance  of  evil. 

23  And  the  very  God  of  peace  sanctify  you 
wholly ; and  I pray  Ood  your  whole  spirit 
and  soul  and  body  be  preserved  blameless 
unto  the  coming  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

24  Faithful  is  he  that  calleth  you,  who  also 
will  do  it. 

25  Brethren,  pray  for  us. 

26  Greet  all  the  brethren  with  a holy  kiss. 

2T  I charge  you  by  the  Lord,  that  this  epis- 
tle be  read  unto  all  the  holy  brethren. 

28  The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  he 
with  you.  Amen. 

IT  The  first  epistle  unto  the  Thessalonians 
was  written  from  Athens. 


THE  SECOND  EPISTLE  OF  PAUL  THE  APOSTLE  TO  THE 

THESSALONIANS. 


CHAPTER  I. 

Paul’s  comfort  against  persecution. 

PAUL,  and  Silvanus,  and  Timotheus,  unto 
the  church  of  the  Thessalonians  in  God 
our  Father  and  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ : 

2  Grace  unto  you,  and  peace,  from  God 
our  Father  and  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

3  We  are  bound  to  thank  God  always  for 
you,  brethren,  as  it  is  meet,  because  that 
your  faith  groweth  exceedingly,  and  the 
charity  of  every  one  of  you  all  toward  each 
other  aboundeth ; 

4  So  that  we  ourselves  glory  in  you  in  the 
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churches  of  God,  for  your  patience  and 
faith  in  all  your  persecutions  and  tribula- 
tions that  ye  endure: 

5 Which  is  a manifest  token  of  the  right- 
eous judgment  of  God,  that  ye  may  be 
counted  worthy  of  the  kingdom  of  God,  for 
which  ye  also  suffer : 

6 Seeing  it  is  a righteous  thing  with  God  to 

recompense  tribulation  to  them  that  trouble 
you;  . , 

T And  to  you  who  are  troubled  rest  with 
us,  when  the  Lord  Jesus  shall  be  revealed 
from  heaven  with  his  mighty  angels, 

8 In  flaming  fire  taking  vengeance  on  them 


Antichrist  described.  II.  THESSALONIANS,  III.  Divers  jprecepts. 


that  know  not  God,  and  that  obey  not  the 
gospel  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ: 

9 Who  shall  be  punished  with  everlasting 
destruction  from  the  presence  of  the  Lord, 
and  from  the  glory  of  his  power ; 

10  When  he  slmll  come  to  bo  glorified  in  his 
saints,  and  to  be  admired  in  all  them  that 
believe  (because  our  testimony  among  you 
Wiis  believed)  in  that  day. 

11  Wherefore  also  we  pray  always  for  you, 
that  our  God  would  count  you  worthy  of 
this  calling,  and  fulfil  all  the  good  pleasure 
of  his  goodness,  and  the  work  of  faith  with 
power : 

13  That  the  name  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ 
may  be  glorified  in  you,  and  ye  in  him,  ac- 
cording to  the  grace  of  our  God  and  the 
Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

CHAPTER  II. 

Of  steadfastness  in  the  truth. 

NOW  we  beseech  you,  brethren,  by  the 
coming  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and 
by  our  gathering  together  unto  him, 

3  That  ye  be  not  soon  shaken  in  mind,  or 
be  troubled,  neither  by  spirit,  nor  by  word, 
nor  by  letter  as  from  us,  as  that  the  day  of 
Christ  is  at  hand. 

3  Let  no  man  deceive  you  by  any  means : 
for  that  day  shall  not  come,  except  there 
come  a falling  away  first,  and  that  man  of 
sin  be  revealed,  the  son  of  perdition ; 

4  Who  oppose th  and  exalteth  himself  above 
all  that  is  called  God,  or  that  is  worshipped ; 
so  that  he  as  God  sitteth  in  the  temple  of 
God,  shewing  himself  that  he  is  God. 

5  Remember  ye  not,  that,  when  I was  yet 
with  you,  I toid  you  these  things? 

6  And  now  ye  know  what  withholdeth  that 
he  might  be  revealed  in  his  time. 

7  For  the  mystery  of  iniquity  doth  already 
work : only  he  who  now  letteth  will  leU  until 
he  be  taken  out  of  the  way. 

8  And  then  shall  that  Wicked  be  revealed, 
whom  the  Lord  shall  consume  with  the 
spirit  of  his  mouth,  and  shall  destroy  with 
the  brightness  of  his  coming: 

9  Even  him,  whose  coming  is  after  the 
working  of  Satan  with  all  power  and  signs 
and  lying  wonders, 

10  And  with  all  deceivableness  of  unright- 
eousness in  them  that  perish ; because  they 
received  not  the  love  of  the  truth,  that  they 
t might  be  saved. 

11  And  for  this  cause  God  shall  send  them 
strong  delusion,  that  they  should  believe  a 
lie: 

13  That  they  all  might  be  damned  who  be- 
lieved not  the  truth,  but  had  pleasure  in  un- 
righteousness. 

13  But  we  are  bound  to  give  thanks  always 
to  God  for  you,  brethren  beloved  of  the 
Lord,  because  God  hath  from  the  beginning 
chosen  you  to  salvation  through  sanctifica- 
tion of  the  Spirit  and  belief  of  the  truth  : 

14  Whereunto  he  called  you  by  our  gospel, 
to  the  obtaining  of  the  glory  of  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ. 

as 


15  Therefore,  brethren,  stand  fast,  and  hold 
the  traditions  which  ye  have  been  taught, 
whether  by  word,  or  our  epistle. 

16  Now  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  himself,  and 
God,  even  our  Father,  whicii  hath  loved  us, 
and  hath  given  us  everlasting  consolation 
and  good  hope  through  grace, 

17  Comfort  your  hearts,  and  stablish  you  in 
every  good  word  and  work. 

CHAPTER  III. 

Paul  giveth  them,  divers  precepts. 

IT'INALLY,  bi^thren,  pray  for  us,  that  the 
^ word  of  the  Lord  may  have  free  course, 
and  be  glorified,  even  as  it  is  with  you : 

3 And  that  we  may  be  delivered  from  un- 
reasonable and  wicked  men:  for  all  men 
have  not  faith. 

3 But  the  Lord  is  faithful,  who  shall  stab- 
lish you,  and  keep  you  from  evil. 

4  And  we  have  confidence  in  th^  Ix)rd 
touching  you,  that  ye  both  do  and  will  do 
the  things  which  we  command  you. 

5  And  the  Lord  direct  your  hearts  into  the 
love  of  God,  and  into  the  patient  waiting  for 
Christ. 

6  Now  we  command  you,  brethren,  in  the 
name  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  that  ye  with- 
draw yourselves  from  every  brother  that 
walketh  disorderly,  and  not  after  the  tradi- 
tion which  he  received  of  us. 

7  For  yourselves  know  how  ye  ought  to 
follow  us:  for  we  behaved  not  ourselves 
disorderly  among  you; 

8  Neither  did  we  eat  any  man’s  bread  for 
nought ; but  wrought  with  labour  and  trav- 
ail night  and  day,  that  we  might  not  be 
chargeable  to  any  of  you : 

9  Not  because  we  have  not  power,  but  to 
make  ourselves  an  ensample  unto  you  to 
follow  us. 

10  For  even  when  we  were  with  you,  this 
we  commanded  you,  that  if  any  would  not 
work,  neither  should  he  eat. 

11  For  we  hear  that  there  are  some  which 
walk  among  you  disorderly,  working  not  at 
all,  but  are  busybodies. 

13  Now  them  that  are  such  we  command 
and  exhort  by  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  that 
with  quietness  they  work,  and  eat  their  own 
bread. 

13  But  ye,  brethren,  be  not  weary  in  well 
doing. 

14  And  if  any  man  obey  not  our  word  by 
this  epistle,  note  that  man,  and  have  no 
company  with  him,  that  he  may  be  ashamed. 
15  Yet  count  him  not  as  an  enemy,  but  ad- 
monish him  as  a brother. 

16  Now  the  Lord  of  peace  himself  give  you 
peace  always  by  all  means.  The  Lord  be 
with  you  all. 

17  The  salutation  of  Paul  with  mine  own 
hand,  which  is  the  token  in  every  epistle : so 
I write. 

18  The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  he 
with  you  all.  Amen. 

^ The  second  epistle  to  the  Thessalonians 
was  written  from  Athens. 

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THE  FIRST  EPISTLE  OP  PAUL  THE  APOSTLE  TO 


TIMOTHY 


CHAPTER  I. 

Timothy  put  in  mind  of  his  charge. 

PAUL,  an  apostle  of  Jesus  Christ  by  the 
commandment  of  God  our  Saviour,  and 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  which  is  our  hope; 

2  Unto  Timothy,  my  own  son  in  the  faith : 
Grace,  mercy,  and,  peace,  from  God  our  Fa- 
ther, and  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

3  As  I besoug-ht  thee  to  abide  still  at  Ephe- 
sus, when  I went  into  Macedonia,  that  thou 
mightest  charge  some  that  they  teach  no 
other  doctrine, 

4  Neither  give  heed  to  fables  and  endless 
genealogies,  which  minister  questions,  rath- 
er than  godly  edifying  which  is  jn  faith: 
so  do. 

5  Now  the  end  of  the  commandment  is 
charity  out  of  a pure  heart,  and  of  a good 
conscience,  and  of  faith  unfeigned : 

6  From  which  some  having  swerved  have 
turned  aside  unto  vain  jangling; 

7  Desiring  to  be  teachers  of  the  law;  un- 
derstanding neither  what  they  say,  nor 
whereof  they  affirm. 

8  But  we  know  that  the  law  is  good,  if  a 
man  use  it  lawfully ; 

9  Knowing  this,  that  the  law  is  not  made 
for  a righteous  man,  but  for  the  lawless  and 
disobedient,  for  the  ungodly  and  for  sinners, 
for  unholy  and  profane,  for  murderers  of 
fathers  and  murderers  of  mothers,  for  man- 
slayers, 

10  For  whoremongers,  for  them  that  defile 
themselves  with  mankind,  for  menstealers, 
for  liars,  for  perjured  persons,  and  if  there 
be  any  other  thing  that  is  contrary  to  sound 
doctrine ; 

11  According  to  the  glorious  gospel  of  the 
blessed  God,  which  was  committed  to  my 
trust. 

12  And  I thank  Christ  Jesus  our  Lord,  who 
hath  enabled  me,  for  that  he  counted  me 
faithful,  putting  me  into  the  ministry; 

13  Who  was  before  a blasphemer,  and  a 
persecutor,  and  injurious : but  I obtained 
mercy,  because  I did  it  ignorantly  in  unbe- 
lief. 

14  And  the  grace  of  our  Lord  was  exceed- 
ing abundant  with  faith  and  love  which  is 
in  Christ  Jesus. 

15  This  is  a faithful  saying,  and  worthy  of  all 
acceptation,  that  Christ  Jesus  came  into  the 
world  to  save  sinners ; of  whom  I am  chief. 
16  Howbeit  for  this  cause  I obtained  mer- 
cy, that  in  me  first  Jesus  Christ  might  shew 
forth  all  longsuifering,  for  a pattern  to  them 
which  should  hereafter  believe  on  him  to 
life  everlasting. 

17  Now  unto  the  King  eternal,  immortal, 
invisible,  the  only  wise  God,  be  honour  and 
glory  for  ever  and  ever.  Amen. 

18  This  charge  I commit  unto  thee,  son 
Timothy,  according  to  the  prophecies  which 
went  before  on  thee,  that  thou  by  them 
mightest  war  a good  warfare; 

19  Holding  faith,  and  a good  conscience; 
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which  some  having  put  away,  concerning 
faith  have  made  shipwreck: 

20  Of  whom  is  Hymeneus  and  Alexander ; 
whom  1 have  delivered  unto  Satan,  that  they 
may  learn  not  to  blaspheme. 

CHAPTER  II. 

Prayers  and  thanks  to  be  made  for  all  men. 

I  EXHORT  therefore,  that,  first  of  all,  sup- 
plications, prayers,  intercessions,  and  giv- 
ing of  thanks,  be  made  for  all  men ; 

2  For  kings,  and  for  all  that  are  in  author- 
ity ; that  we  may  lead  a quiet  and  peaceable 
life  in  all  godliness  and  honesty. 

3  For  this  is  good  and  acceptable  in  the 
sight  of  God  our  Saviour; 

4  Who  will  have  all  men  to  be  saved,  and 
to  come  unto  the  knowledge  of  the  truth. 

5  For  there  is  one  God,  and  one  mediator 
between  God  and  men,  the  man  Christ  Je- 
sus; 

6  Who  gave  himself  a ransom  for  all,  to  be 
testified  in  due  time. 

7  Whereunto  I am  ordained  a preacher,  and 
an  apostle,  fl  speak  the  truth  in  Christ,  and 
lie  not,)  a teacher  of  the  Gentiles  in  faith 
and  verity. 

8  I will  therefore  that  men  pray  every 
where,  lifting  up  holy  hands,  without  wrath 
and  doubting. 

9  In  like  manner  also,  that  women  adorn 
themselves  in  modest  apparel,  with  shame- 
facedness and  sobriety ; not  with  braided 
hair,  or  gold,  or  pearls,  or  costly  array ; 

10  But  (which  becometh  women  profess- 
ing godliness)  with  good  works. 

11  Let  the  woman  learn  in  silence  with  all 
subjection. 

12  But  I suffer  not  a woman  to  teach,  nor 
to  usurp  authority  over  the  man,  but  to 
be  in  silence. 

13  For  Adam  was  first  formed,  then  Eve. 

14  And  Adam  was  not  deceived,  but  the 
woman  being  deceived  was  in  the  trans- 
gression. 

15  Notwithstanding  she  shall  be  saved  in 
childbearing,  if  they  continue  in  faith  and 
charity  and  holiness  with  sobriety. 

CHAPTER  III. 

The  qualifications  of  bishops,  <&c. 

This  is  a true  saying.  If  a man  desire  the 
office  of  a bishop,  he  desireth  a good 
work. 

2  A bishop  then  must  be  blameless,  the  hus- 
band of  one  wife,  vigilant,  sober,  of  good  be- 
haviour, given  to  hospitality,  apt  to  teach ; 

3  Not  given  to  wine,  no  striker,  not  greedy 
of  filthy  lucre ; but  patient,  not  a brawler, 
not  covetous; 

4  One  that  ruleth  well  his  own  house, 
having  his  children  in  subjection  with  all 
gravity ; 

5  (For  if  a man  know  not  how  to  rule  his 
own  house,  how  shall  he  take  care  of  the 
church  of  God?) 

6  Not  a novice,  lest  being  lifted  up  with 


Of  bishops  and  deacons,  I.  TIMOTHY,  V,  Of  widows  a/nd  elders. 


pride  he  fall  into  the  condemnation  of  the 
devil. 

7 Moreover  he  must  have  a good  report  of 
them  which  are  without;  lest  he  fall  into 
reproach  and  tiie  snare  of  the  devil. 

8 likewise  must  the  deacons  he  grave,  not 
double-tongued,  not  given  to  much  wine, 
not  greedy  of  filthy  lucre; 

9 Holding  tlie  mystery  of  the  faith  in  a 
pure  conscience. 

10  And  let  these  also  first  be  proved ; then 
let  them  use  the  oflice  of  a deacon,  being 
found  blameless. 

11  Even  so  miLst  their  wives  he  grave,  not 
slanderers,  sober,  faithful  in  all  things. 

13  Let  the  deacons  be  the  husbands  of  one 
wife,  ruling  their  children  and  their  own 
houses  well. 

13  For  they  that  have  used  the  office  of  a 
deacon  well  purchase  to  themselves  a good 
degree,  and  great  boldness  in  the  faith  which 
is  in  Christ  Jesus. 

14  These  things  write  I unto  thee,  hoping 
to  come  unto  thee  shortly: 

15  But  if  I tarry  long,  that  thou  mayest 
know  how  thou  oughtest  to  behave  thyself 
in  the  house  of  God,  which  is  the  church  of 
the  living  God,  the  pillar  and  ground  of  the 
truth. 

16  And  without  controversy  great  is  the 
mystery  of  godliness : God  was  manifest  in 
the  flesh,  justified  in  the  Spirit,  seen  of  an- 
gels, preached  unto  the  Gentiles,  believed 
on  in  the  world,  received  up  into  glory. 

CHAPTEB  IV. 

Apostasy  foretold, 

NOW  the  Spirit  speaketh  expressly,  that. 

in  the  latter  times  some  shall  depart 
from  the  faith,  giving  heed  to  seducing  spir- 
its, and  doctrines  of  devils ; 

3  Speaking  lies  in  hypocrisy ; having  their 
conscience  seared  with  a hot  iron ; 

3  Forbidding  to  marry,  and  commanding 
to  abstain  from  meats,  which  God  hath 
created  to  be  received  with  thanksgiving  of 
them  which  believe  and  know  the  truth. 

4  For  every  creature  of  God  is  good,  and 
nothing  to  be  refused,  if  it  be  received  with 
thanksgiving : 

5  For  it  is  sanctified  by  the  word  of  God 
and  prayer. 

6  If  thou  put  the  brethren  in  remembrance 
of  these  things,  thou  shalt  be  a good  minis- 
ter of  Jesus  Christ,  nourished  up  in  the 
words  of  faith  and  of  good  doctrine,  where- 
unto  thou  hast  attained. 

7  But  refuse  profane  and  old  wives’  fables, 
and  exercise  thyself  rather  unto  godliness. 

8  For  bodily  exercise  profiteth  little:  but 
godliness  is  profitable  unto  all  things,  hav- 
ing promise  of  the  life  that  now  is,  and  of 
that  which  is  to  come. 

9  This  is  a faithful  saying,  and  worthy  of 
all  acceptation. 

10  For  therefore  we  both  labour  and  suffer 
reproach,  because  we  trust  in  the  living 
God,  who  is  the  Saviour  of  all  men,  specially 
of  those  that  believe. 

11  These  things  command  and  teach. 

13  Let  no  man  despise  thj''  youth ; but  be 
thou  an  example  of  the  believers,  in  word, 
in  conversation,  in  charity,  in  spirit,  in  faith, 
in  purity. 


13  Till  I come,  give  attendance  to  reading, 
to  exhortation,  to  doctrine. 

14  Neglect  not  the  gift  that  is  in  thee, 
which  was  given  thee  by  prophecy,  with  the 
laying  on  of  the  hands  of  the  presbytery. 

15  Meditate  upon  these  things;  give  thy- 
self Avholly  to  them ; that  thy  profiting  may 
appear  to  all. 

16  Take  heed  unto  thyself,  and  unto  the 
doctrine;  continue  in  them:  for  in  doing 
this  thou  shalt  both  save  thyself,  and  them 
that  hear  thee. 

CHAPTER  V. 

Of  widows  and  elders, 

Rebuke  not  an  eider,  but  entreat  him  as 
a father ; and  the  younger  men  as  breth- 
ren ; 

3 The  elder  women  as  mothers;  the  young- 
er as  sisters,  with  all  purity. 

3 Honour  widows  that  are  widows  indeed. 

4  But  if  any  widow  have  children  or  neph- 
ews, let  them  learn  first  to  shew  piety  at 
home,  and  to  requite  their  parents:  for  that 
is  good  and  acceptable  before  God. 

5  Now  she  that  is  a widow  indeed,  and  des- 
olate, trusteth  in  God,  and  continueth  in 
supplications  and  prayers  night  and  day. 

6  But  she  that  liveth  in  pleasure  is  dead 
while  she  liveth. 

7  And  these  things  give  in  charge,  that  they 
may  be  blameless. 

8  But  if  any  provide  not  for  his  own,  and 
specially  for  those  of  his  own  house,  he  hath 
denied  the  faith,  and  is  worse  than  an  infidel. 
9 Let  not  a widow  be  taken  into  the  num- 
ber under  threescore  years  old,  having  been 
the  wife  of  one  man, 

10  Well  reported  of  for  good  works;  if  she 
have  brought  up  children,  if  she  have  lodged 
strangers,.!!  she  have  washed  the  saints’  feet, 
if  she  have  relieved  the  afflicted,  if  she  have 
diligently  followed  every  good  work. 

11  But  the  younger  widows  refuse:  for 
when  they  have  begun  to  wax  wanton 
against  Christ,  they  will  marry  ; 

13  Having  damnation,  because  they  have 
cast  off  their  first  faith. 

13  And  withal  they  learn  to  he  idle,  wander- 
ing about  from  house  to  house ; and  not 
only  idle,  but  tattlers  also  and  busybodies, 
speaking  things  which  they  ought  not. 

14  I will  therefore  that  the  younger  women 
marry,  bear  children,  guide  the  house,  give 
none  occasion  to  the  adversary  to  speak  re- 
proachfully. 

15  For  some  are  already  turned  aside  after 
Satan. 

16  If  any  man  or  woman  that  believeth  have 
widows,  let  them  relieve  them,  and  let  not 
the  church  be  charged  ; that  it  may  relieve 
them  that  are  widows  indeed. 

17  Let  the  elders  that  rule  well  be  counted 
worthy  of  double  honour,  especially  the3' 
who  labour  in  the  word  and  doctrine. 

18  For  the  Scripture  saith.  Thou  shalt  not 
muzzle  the  ox  that  treadeth  out  the  corn. 
And,  The  labourer  is  worthy  of  his  reward. 
19  Against  an  elder  receive  not  an  accusa- 
tion, but  before  two  or  three  witnesses. 

30  Them  that  sin  rebuke  before  all,  that 
others  also  may  fear. 

31  I charge  thee  before  God,  and  the  Lord 
Jesus  Christ,  and  the  elect  angels,  that  thou 
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The  duty  of  servcmts,  II.  TIMOTHY,  I.  A charge  to  the  rich. 


observe  these  things  without  preferring 
one  before  another,  doing  nothing  by  par- 
tiality. 

23  Lay  hands  suddenly  on  no  man,  neither 
be  partaker  of  other  men’s  sins : keep  thy- 
self pure. 

23  Drink  no  longer  water,  but  use  a little 
wine  for  thy  stomach’s  sake  and  thine  often 
infirmities. 

24  Some  men’s  sins  are  open  beforehand, 
going  before  to  judgment ; and  some  men 
they  follow  after. 

25  Likewise  also  the  good  works  of  some 
are  manifest  beforehand ; and  they  that  are 
otherwise  cannot  be  hid. 

CHAPTER  VI. 

The  great  gain  of  godliness. 

Let  as  many  servants  as  are  under  the 
yoke  count  their  own  masters  worthy 
of  all  honour,  that  the  name  of  God  and  his 
doctrine  be  not  blasphemed. 

2  And  they  that  have  believing  masters, 
let  them  not  despise  them.,  because  they  are 
brethren;  but  rather  do  them  service,  be- 
cause they  are  faithful  and  beloved,  par- 
takers of  the  benefit.  These  things  teach 
and  exhort. 

3  If  any  man  teach  otherwise,  and  consent 
not  to  wholesome  words,  even  the  words  of 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  to  the  doctrine 
which  is  according  to  godliness; 

4  He  is  proud,  knowing  nothing,  but  doting 
about  questions  and  strifes  of  words,  where- 
of cometh  envy,  strife,  railings,  evil  surmis- 
ings, 

5  Perverse  disputings  of  men  of  corrupt 
minds,  and  destitute  of  the  truth,  supposing 
that  gain  is  godliness : from  such  withdraw 
thyself. 

6  But  godliness  with  contentment  is  great 
gain. 

7  For  we  brought  nothing  into  this  world, 
and  it  is  certain  we  can  carry  nothing  out. 

8  And  having  food  and  raiment,  let  us  be 
therewith  content. 

9  But  they  that  will  be  rich  fall  into  tempt- 
ation and  a snare,  and  into  many  foolish  and 


hurtful  lusts,  which  drown  men  in  destruc- 
tion and  perdition. 

10  For  the  love  of  money  is  the  root  of  all 
evil : which  while  some  coveted  after,  they 
have  erred  from  the  faith,  and  pierced  them- 
selves through  with  many  sorrows. 

11  But  thou,  O man  of  God,  flee  these  things ; 
and  follow  after  righteousness,  godliness, 
faith,  love,  patience,  meekness. 

12  Fight  the  good  fight  of  faith.  Jay  hold  on 
eternal  life,  whereunto  thou  art  also  called, 
and  hast  professed  a good  profession  before* 
many  witnesses. 

13  I give  thee  charge  in  the  sight  of  God, 
who  quickeneth  all  things,  and  before  Christ 
Jesus,  who  before  Pontius  Pilate  witnessed 
a good  confession ; 

14  That  thou  keep  this  commandment  with- 
out spot,  unrebukeable,  until  the  appearing 
of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ: 

15  Which  in  his  times  he  shall  shew,  who  is 
the  blessed  and  only  Potentate,  the  King  of 
kings,  and  Lord  of  lords ; 

16  Who  only  hath  immortality,  dwelling  in 
the  light  which  no  man  can  approach  un- 
to; whom  no  man  hath  seen,  nor  can  see: 
to  whom  be  honour  and  power  everlasting. 
Amen. 

17  Charge  them  that  are  rich  in  this  world, 
that  they  be  not  highminded,  nor  trust  in 
uncertain  riches,  but  in  the  living  God,  who 
giveth  us  richly  all  things  to  enjoy ; 

18  That  they  do  good,  that  they  be  rich  in 
good  works,  ready  to  distribute,  willing  to 
communicate ; 

19  Laying  up  in  store  for  themselves  a good 
foundation  against  the  time  to  come,  that 
they  may  lay  hold  on  eternal  life. 

20  O Timothy,  keep  that  which  is  commit- 
ted to  thy  trust,  avoiding  profane  and  vain 
babblings,  and  oppositions  of  science  falsely 
so  called : 

21  Which  some  professing  have  erred  con- 
cerning the  faith.  Grace  be  with  thee. 
Amen. 

t The  first  to  Timothy  was  written  from 
Laodicea,  which  is  the  chiefest  city  of 
Phrygia  Pacatiana. 


THE  SECOND  EPISTLE  OF  PAUL  THE  APOSTLE  TO 

TIMOTHY. 


CHAPTER  I. 

PauVs  love  to  Timothy. 

PAUL,  an  apostle  of  Jesus  Christ  by  the 
will  of  God,  according  to  the  promise  of 
life  which  is  in  Christ  Jesus, 

2  To  Timothy,  my  dearly  beloved  son : 
Grace,  mercy,  and  peace,  from  God  the  Fa- 
ther and  Christ  Jesus  our  Lord. 

3  I thank  God,  whom  I serve  from  my  fore- 
fathers with  pure  conscience,  that  without 
ceasing  I have  remembrance  of  thee  in  my 
prayers  night  and  day; 

4  Greatly  desiring  to  see  thee,  being  mindful 
of  thy  tears,  that  I may  be  filled  with  joy ; 

5  When  I call  to  remembrance  the  unfeign- 
ed faith  that  is  in  thee,  which  dwelt  first  in 


thy  grandmother  Lois,  and  thy  mother  Eu- 
nice ; and  I am  persuaded  that  in  thee  also. 

6 Wherefore  I put  thee  in  remembrance, 
that  thou  stir  up  the  gift  of  God,  which  is  in 
thee  by  the  putting  on  of  my  hands. 

7 For  God  hath  not  given  us  the  spirit  of 
fear;  but  of  power,  and  of  love,  and  of  a 
sound  mind. 

8 Be  not  thou  therefore  ashamed  of  the  test- 
imony of  our  Lord,  nor  of  me  his  prisoner : 
but  be  thou  partaker  of  the  afflictions  of  the 
gospel  according  to  the  power  of  God ; 

9 Who  hath  saved  us,  and  called  ns  with  a 
holy  calling,  not  according  to  our  works,  bnt 
according  to  his  own  purpose  and  grace, 
which  was  given  us  in  Christ  Jesus  before 
the  world  began; 


Divei'S  exhortations 

10  But  is  now  made  manifest  by  the  appear- 
ing of  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  who  hath 
abolished  death,  and  hath  brought  life  and 
immortality  to  light  through  the  gospel: 

11  Whereiinto  1 am  appointed  a preacher, 
and  an  apostle,  and  a teacher  of  the  Centiles. 

12  For  the  which  cause  I also  sulfer  these 
things:  nevertheless  I am  not  ashamed ; for 
1 know  whom  I have  believed,  and  am  per- 
suaded that  he  is  able  to  keep  that  which  I 
have  committed  unto  him  ag^ainst  that  day. 

13  Hold  fast  the  form  of  sound  words, 
which  thou  hast  heard  of  me,  in  faith  and 
love  which  is  in  Christ  Jesus. 

14  That  good  thing  which  was  committed 
unto  thee  keep  by  the  Holy  Ghost  which 
dwelleth  in  us. 

15  This  thou  knowest,  that  all  they  which 
are  in  Asia  be  turned  away  from  me;  of 
whom  are  Phygellus  and  Hermogenes. 

16  The  Lord  give  mercy  unto  the  house  of 
Onesiphorus;  for  he  oft  refreshed  me,  and 
was  not  ashamed  of  ray  chain: 

17  But,  when  he  was  in  Rome,  he  sought 
me  out  very  diligently,  and  found  me. 

18  The  Lord  grant  unto  him  that  he  may 
find  mercy  of  the  Lord  in  that  day : and  in 
how  many  things  he  ministered  unto  me  at 
Ephesus,  thou  knowest  very  well. 

CHAPTER  II. 

Timothy  exhorted  to  constancy. 

Thou  therefore,  my  son,  be  strong  in  the 
grace  that  is  in  Christ  Jesus. 

2  And  the  things  that  thou  hast  heard  of 
me  among  many  witnesses,  the  same  com- 
mit thou  to  faithful  men,  who  shall  be  able 
to  teach  others  also. 

3  Thou  therefore  endure  hardness,  as  a 
good  soldier  of  Jesus  Christ. 

4  No  man  that  warreth  entangleth  himself 
with  the  affairs  of  this  life;  that  he  may 
please  him  who  hath  chosen  him  to  be  a 
soldier. 

5  And  if  a man  also  strive  for  masteries,  yet 
is  he  not  crowned,  except  he  strive  lawfully. 
6 The  husbandman  that  laboureth  must  be 
first  partaker  of  the  fruits. 

7  Consider  what  I say ; and  the  Lord  give 
thee  understanding  in  all  things. 

8  Remember  that  Jesus  Christ  of  the  seed 
of  David  was  raised  from  the  dead,  accord- 
ing to  my  gospel : 

9  Wherein  I suffer  trouble,  as  an  evil  doer, 
even  unto  bonds ; but  the  word  of  God  is  not 
bound. 

10  Therefore  I endure  all  things  for  the 
elect’s  sake,  that  they  may  also  obtain  the 
salvation  which  is  in  Christ  Jesus  with  eter- 
nal glory. 

11  It  is  a faithful  saying : For  if  we  be  dead 
with  him,  we  shall  also  live  with  him : 

12  If  we  suffer,  we  shall  also  reign  with 
him : if  we  deny  him,  he  also  will  deny  us : 

13  If  we  believe  not,  yet  he  abideth  faithful : 
he  cannot  deny  himself. 

14  Of  these  things  put  them  in  remembrance, 
charging  them  before  the  Lord  that  they 
strive  not  about  words  to  no  profit,  hut  to 
the  subverting  of  the  hearers. 

15  Study  to  shew  thyself  approved  unto  God, 
a workman  that  needeth  not  to  be  ashamed, 
rightly  dividing  the  word  of  truth. 

16  But  shun  profane  and  vain  babblings ; 


to  Timothy, 

for  they  will  increase  unto  more  ungodli- 
ness. 

17  And  their  word  will  eat  as  doth  a canker : 
of  whom  is  Hymeneus  and  I’hiletus; 

18  Who  concerning  the  truth  have  erred, 
saying  that  the  resurrection  is  past  already ; 
and  overthrow  the  faith  of  some. 

19  Nevertheless  the  foundation  of  God 
standeth  sure,  having  this  seal.  The  Lord 
knoweth  them  that  are  his.  And,  Let  every 
one  that  nameth  the  name  of  Christ  depart 
from  iniquity. 

20  But  in  a great  house  there  are  not  only 
vessels  of  gold  and  of  silver,  but  also  of 
wood  and  of  earth ; and  some  to  honour, 
and  some  to  dishonour. 

21  If  a man  therefore  purge  himself  from 
these,  he  shall  be  a vessel  unto  honour, 
sanctified,  and  meet  for  the  master’s  use, 
and  prepared  unto  every  good  work. 

22  Flee  also  youthful  lusts:  but  follow 
righteousness,  faith,  charity,  peace,  with 
them  that  call  on  the  Lord  out  of  a pure 
heart. 

23  But  foolish  and  unlearned  questions 
avoid,  knowing  that  they  do  gender  strifes. 

24  And  the  servant  of  the  Lord  must  not 
strive;  but  be  gentle  unto  all  men,  apt  to 
teach,  patient; 

25  In  meekness  instructing  those  that  op- 
pose themselves;  if  God  perad venture  will 
give  them  repentance  to  the  acknowledging 
of  the  truth ; 

26  And  that  they  may  recover  themselves 
out  of  the  snare  of  the  devil,  who  are  taken 
captive  by  him  at  his  will. 

CHAPTER  III. 

Enemies  of  the  truth  described. 

This  know  also,  that  in  the  last  days  peril- 
ous times  shall  come. 

2  For  men  shall  be  lovers  of  their  own 
selves,  covetous,  boasters,  proud,  blasphem- 
ers, disobedient  to  parents,  unthankful,  un- 
holy, 

3  Without  natural  affection,  trucebreakers, 
false  accusers,  incontinent,  fierce,  despisers 
of  those  that  are  good, 

4  Traitors,  heady,  highminded,  lovers  of 
pleasures  more  than  lovers  of  God; 

5  Having  a form  of  godliness,  but  denying 
the  power  thereof  : from  such  turn  away. 

6  For  of  this  sort  are  they  which  creep  into 
houses,  and  lead  captive  silly  women  laden 
with  sins,  led  away  with  divers  lusts, 

7  Ever  learning,  and  never  able  to  come  to 
the  knowledge  of  the  truth. 

8  Now  as  Jannes  and  Jambres  withstood 
Moses,  so  do  these  also  resist  the  truth : men 
of  corrupt  minds,  reprobate  concerning  the 
faith. 

9  But  they  shall  proceed  no  further:  for 
their  folly  shall  be  manifest  unto  all  men, 
as  theirs  also  was. 

10  But  thou  hast  fully  known  my  doctrine, 
manner  of  life,  purpose,  faith,  longsuffering, 
charity,  patience, 

11  Persecutions,  afiJictions,  which  came  un- 
to me  at  Antioch,  at  Iconium,  at  Lystra; 
what  persecutions  I endured:  but  out  of 
them  all  the  Lord  delivered  me. 

12  Yea,  and  all  that  will  live  godly  in  Christ 
Jesus  shall  suffer  persecution. 

13  But  evil  men  and  seducers  shall  wax 

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II.  TIMOTHY,  III. 


PauVs  charge  TITUS,  I.  to  Timothy. 


worse  and  worse,  deceiving,  and  being  de- 
ceived. 

14  But  continue  thou  in  the  things  which 
thou  hast  learned  and  hast  been  assured  of, 
knowing  of  whom  thou  hast  learned  them, ; 

15  And  that  from  a child  thou  hast  known 
the  holy  Scriptures,  which  are  able  to  make 
thee  wise  unto  salvation  through  faith 
which  is  in  Christ  Jesus. 

18  All  Scripture  is  given  by  inspiration  of 
God,  and  is  profitable  for  doctrine,  for  re- 
proof, for  correction,  for  instruction  in 
righteousness : 

17  That  the  man  of  God  may  be  perfect, 
thoroughly  furnished  unto  all  good  works. 

CHAPTER  lY. 

» PauVs  triumph  in  prospect  of  death. 

I CHARGE  thee  therefore  before  God,  and 
the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  shall  judge 
the  quick  and  the  dead  at  his  appearing  and 
his  kingdom ; 

3  Preach  the  word;  be  instant  in  season, 
out  of  season ; reprove,  rebuke,  exhort  with 
all  longsuffering  and  doctrine. 

3  For  the  time  will  come  when  they  will 
not  endure  sound  doctrine ; but  after  their 
own  lusts  shall  they  heap  to  themselves 
teachers,  having  itching  ears; 

4  And  they  shall  turn  away  their  ears  from 
the  truth,  and  shall  be  turned  unto  fables. 

5  But  watch  thou  in  all  things,  endure  af- 
flictions, do  the  work  of  an  evangelist,  make 
full  proof  of  thy  ministry. 

6  For  I am  now  ready  to  be  offered,  and 
the  time  of  my  departure  is  at  hand. 

7  I have  fought  a good  fight,  I have  finished 
my  course,  I have  kept  the  faith : 

8  Henceforth  there  is  laid  up  for  me  a 
crown  of  righteousness,  which  the  Lord,  the 
righteous  judge,  shall  give  me  at  that  day : 
and  not  to  me  only,  but  unto  all  them  also 
that  love  his  appearing. 


9 Do  thy  diligence  to  come  shortly  unto  me : 

10  For  Demas  hath  forsaken  me,  having 
loved  this  present  world,  and  is  departed 
unto  Thessaionica ; Crescens  to  Galatia,  Ti- 
tus unto  Dalmatia. 

11  Only  Luke  is  with  me.  Take  Mark,  and 
bring  him  with  thee : for  he  is  profitable  to 
me  for  the  ministry. 

12  And  Tychicus  have  I sent  to  Ephesus. 

13  The  cloak  that  I left  at  Troas  with  Car- 
pus, when  thou  comest,  bring  with  thee,  and 
the  books,  but  especially  the  parchments. 

14  Alexander  the  coppersmith  did  me  much 
evil : the  Lord  reward  him  according  to  his 
works : 

15  Of  whom  be  thou  ware  also ; for  he  hath 
greatly  withstood  our  words. 

16  At  my  first  answer  no  man  stood  with 
me,  but  all  men  forsook  me:  I pray  God 
that  it  may  not  be  laid  to  their  charge. 

17  Notwithstanding  the  Lord  stood  with 
me,  and  strengthened  me ; that  by  me  the 
preaching  might  be  fully  known,  and  that 
all  the  Gentiles  might  hear : and  I was  deliv- 
ered out  of  the  mouth  of  the  lion. 

18  And  the  Lord  shall  deliver  me  from 
every  evil  work,  and  will  preserve  me  unto 
his  heavenly  kingdom:  to  whom  be  glory 
for  ever  and  ever.  Amen. 

19  Salute  Prisca  and  Aquila,  and  the  house- 
hold of  Onesiphorus. 

20  Erastus  abode  at  Corinth : but  Trophi- 
mus have  I left  at  Miletum  sick. 

31  Do  thy  diligence  to  come  before  winter. 
Eubulus  greeteth  thee,  and  Pudens,  and  Li- 
nus, and  Claudia,  and  all  the  brethren. 

23  The  Lord  Jesus  Christ  be  with  thy  spirit. 
Grace  be  with  you.  Amen, 
t The  second  epistle  unto  Timotheus,  or- 
dained the  first  bishop  of  the  church  of 
the  Ephesians,  was  written  from  Rome, 
when  Paul  was  brought  before  Nero  the 
second  time. 


THE  EPISTLE  OP  PAUL  TO 

TITUS. 


CHAPTER  I. 

How  ministers  should  be  qualified. 

PAUL,  a servant  of  God,  and  an  apostle  of 
Jesus  Christ,  according  to  the  faith  of 
God’s  elect,  and  the  acknowledging  of  the 
truth  which  is  after  godliness; 

3 In  hope  of  eternal  life,  which  God,  that 
cannot  lie,  promised  before  the  world  be- 
gan; 

3 But  hath  in  due  times  manifested  his  word 
through  preaching,  which  is  committed  un- 
to me  according  to  the  commandment  of 
God  our  Saviour ; 

4  To  Titus,  mine  own  son  after  the  common 
faith:  Grace,  mercy,  and  peace,  from  God 
the  Father  and  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ  our 
Saviour. 

5  For  this  cause  left  I thee  in  Crete,  that 
thou  shouldest  set  in  order  the  things  that 
are  wanting,  and  ordain  elders  in  every  city, 
as  I had  appointed  thee : 

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6 If  any  be  blameless,  the  husband  of  one 
wife,  having  faithful  children  not  accused  of 
riot  or  unruly. 

7 For  a bishop  must  be  blameless,  as  the 
steward  of  God ; not  self  willed,  not  soon  an- 
gry, not  given  to  wine,  no  striker,  not  given 
t^o  filthy  lucre ; 

8 But  a lover  of  hospitality,  a lover  of  good 
men,  sober,  just,  holy,  temperate ; 

9 Holding  fast  the  faithful  word  as  he  hath 
been  taught,  that  he  may  be  able  by  sound 
doctrine  both  to  exhort  and  to  convince  the 
gainsayers. 

10  For  there  are  many  unruly  and  vam 
talkers  and  deceivers,  specially  they  of  the 
circumcision : 

11  Whose  mouths  must  be  stopped,  who 
subvert  whole  houses,  teaching  things  which 
they  ought  not,  for  filthy  lucre’s  sake. 

13  One  of  themselves,  even  a prophet  of 
their  own,  said.  The  Cretians  are  always 
liars,  evil  beasts,  slow  bellieSo 


Titus  directed  08  to  PHILEMON.  what  he  should  teach. 


13  This  witness  is  true.  Wherefore  rebuke 
them  sharply,  that  they  may  be  sound  in 
the  faith ; 

M Not  givinf?  heed  to  Jewish  fables,  and 
eommandments  of  men,  that  turn  from  the 
truth. 

15  Unto  the  pure  all  things  are  pure:  but 
unto  them  that  are  detiled  and  unbelieving 
is  nothing  pure ; but  even  their  mind  and 
conscience  is  defiled. 

16  They  profess  that  they  know  God ; but 
in  works  they  deny  him,  being  abominable, 
and  disobedient,  and  unto  every  good  work 
reprobate. 

CHAPTER  II. 

Directions  for  life  and  doctrine. 

But  speak  thou  the  things  which  become 
sound  doctrine: 

3  That  the  aged  men  be  sober,  grave,  tem- 
perate, sound  in  faith,  in  charity,  in  patience. 
3 The  aged  women  likewise,  that  they  he  in 
behaviour  as  becometh  holiness,  not  false 
accusers,  not  given  to  much  wine,  teachers 
of  good  things; 

4  That  they  may  teach  the  young  women 
to  be  sober,  to  love  their  husbands,  to  love 
their  children, 

5  To  he  discreet,  chaste,  keepers  at  home, 
good,  obedient  to  their  own  husbands,  that 
the  word  of  God  be  not  blasphemed. 

6  Young  men  likewise  exhort  to  be  sober- 
minded. 

7  In  ail  things  shewing  thyself  a pattern  of 
good  works : in  doctrine  shewing  uncorrupt- 
ness, gravity,  sincerity, 

8  Sound  speech,  that  cannot  be  condemned ; 
t hat  he  that  is  of  the  contrary  part  may  be 
ashamed,  having  no  evil  thing:  to  say  of  you. 
9 Exhort  servants  to  be  obedient  unto  their 
own  masters,  and  to  please  them  well  in  all 
things ; not  answering  again ; 

10  Not  purloining,  but  shewing  all  good 
fidelity ; that  they  may  adorn  the  doctrine 
of  God  our  Saviour  in  all  things. 

11  For  the  grace  of  God  that  bringeth  sal- 
vation hath  appeared  to  all  men, 

13  Teaching  us  that,  denying  ungodliness 
and  worldly  lusts,  we  should  live  soberly, 
righteously,  and  godly,  in  this  present  world ; 
13  Looking  for  that  blessed  hope,  and  the 
glorious  appearing  of  the  great  God  and  our 
Saviour  Jesus  Christ ; 

14  Who  gave  himself  for  us,  that  he  might 
redeem  us  from  all  iniquity,  and  purify 
unto  himself  a peculiar  people,  zealous  of 
good  works. 


15  These  things  speak,  and  exhort,  and  re- 
buke with  all  authority.  Let  no  man  de- 
spise thee. 

CHAPTER  III. 

What  Titus  is  to  teach. 

PUT  them  in  mind  to  be  subject  to  princi- 
palities and  powers,  to  obey  magistrates, 
to  be  ready  to  every  good  work, 

3  To  speak  evil  of  no  man,  to  be  no  brawl- 
ers, hut  gentle,  shewing  all  meekness  unto 
all  men. 

3  For  we  ourselves  also  were  sometime 
foolish,  disobedient,  deceived,  serving  divers 
lusts  and  pleasures,  living  in  malice  and 
envy,  hateful,  and  hating  one  another. 

4  But  after  that  the  kindness  and  love  of 
God  our  Saviour  toward  man  appeared, 

5  Not  by  works  of  righteousness  which  we 
have  done,  but  according  to  his  mercy  he 
saved  us,  by  the  washing  of  regeneration, 
and  renewing  of  the  Holy  Ghost; 

6  Which  he  shed  on  us  abundantly  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour; 

7  That  being  justified  by  his  grace,  we 
should  be  made  heirs  according  to  the  hope 
of  eternal  life. 

8  This  is  a faithful  saying,  and  these  things 
I will  that  thou  aflBrm  constantly,  that  they 
which  have  believed  in  God  might  be  care- 
ful to  maintain  good  works.  These  things 
are  good  and  profitable  unto  men. 

9  But  avoid  foolish  questions,  and  geneal- 
ogies, and  contentions,  and  strivipgs  about 
the  law;  for  they  are  unprofitable  and 
vain. 

10  A man  that  is  a heretic,  after  the  first 
and  second  admonition,  reject ; 

11  Knowing  that  he  that  is  such  is  sub- 
verted, and  sinneth,  being  condemned  of 
himself. 

13  When  I shall  send  Artemas  unto  thee, 
or  Tychicus,  be  diligent  to  come  unto  me 
to  Nicopolis:  for  I have  determined  there 
to  winter. 

13  Bring  Zenas  the  lawyer  and  Apollos  on 
their  journey  diligently,  that  nothing  be 
wanting  unto  them. 

14  And  let  ours  also  learn  to  maintain  good 
works  for  necessary  uses,  that  they  be  not 
unfruitful. 

15  All  that  are  with  me  salute  thee.  Greet 
them  that  love  us  in  the  faith.  Grace  he 
with  you  all.  Amen, 
t It  was  written  to  Titus,  ordained  the 
first  bishop  of  the  church  of  the  Cretians, 
from  Nicope^lis  of  Macedonia. 


THE  EPISTLE  OF  PAUL  TO 

PHILEMON. 


Paul  intercedeth  for  Onesimus. 

PAUL,  a prisoner  of  Jesus  Christ,  and  Tim- 
othy our  brother,  unto  Philemon  our 
dearly  beloved,  and  fellow  labourer, 

3 And  to  our  beloved  Apphia,  and  Archip- 
pus  our  fellow  soldier,  and  to  the  church  in 
thy  house: 


3 Graco  to  you,  and  peace,  from  God  our 
Father  and  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

4 I thank  my  God,  making  mention  of  thee 
always  in  my  prayers, 

5 Hearing  of  thy  love  and  faith,  which  thou 
hast  toward  the  Lord  Jesus,  and  toward  all 


saints; 

6 That  the  communication  of  thy  faith  may 


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Paul  intcrcedeth  HEBREWS,  I.  for  Onesimus, 


become  effectual  by  the  acknowledging'  of 
every  good  thing  which  is  in  you  in  Christ 

7 For  we  have  great  joy  and  consolation  in 
thy  love,  because  the  bowels  of  the  saints 
are  refreshed  by  thee,  brother. 

8 Wherefore,  though  I might  be  much  bold 
in  Christ  to  enjoin  thee  that  which  is  con- 
venient, 

9 Yet  for  love’s  sake  I rather  beseech  thee, 
being  such  a one  as  Paul  the  aged,  and  now 
also  a prisoner  of  Jesus  Christ. 

10  I beseech  thee  for  my  son  Onesimus, 
whom  I have  begotten  in  my  bonds: 

11  Which  in  time  past  was  to  thee  un- 
profitable, but  now  profitable  to  thee  and  to 
me : 

13  Whom  I have  sent  again : thou  therefore 
receive  him,  that  is,  mine  own  bowels : 

13  Whom  I would  have  retained  with  me, 
that  in  thy  stead  he  might  have  ministered 
unto  me  in  the  bonds  of  the  gospel: 

14  But  without  thy  mind  would  I do  noth- 
ing; that  thy  benefit  should  not  be  as  it 
were  of  necessity,  but  willingly. 

15  For  perhaps  he  therefore  departed  for  a 
season,  that  thou  shouldest  receive  him  for 
ever ; 


16  Not  now  as  a servant,  but  above  a serv- 
ant, a brother  beloved,  specially  to  me,  but 
how  much  more  unto  thee,  both  in  the  flesh, 
and  in  the  Lord  ? 

17  If  thou  count  me  therefore  a partner, 
receive  him  as  myself. 

18  If  he  hath  wronged  thee,  or  oweth  thee 
aught,  put  that  on  mine  account ; 

19  I Paul  have  written  it  with  mine  own 
hand,  I will  repay  it : albeit  I do  not  say  to 
thee  how  thou  owest  unto  me  even  thine 
own  self  besides. 

30  Yea,  brother,  let  me  have  joy  of  thee  in 
the  Lord : refresh  my  bowels  in  the  Lord. 

31  Having  confidence  in  thy  obedience  I 
wrote  unto  thee,  knowing  that  thou  wilt 
also  do  more  than  I say. 

33  But  withal  prepare  me  also  a lodging : 
for  I trust  that  through  your  prayers  I shall 
be  given  unto  you. 

33  There  salute  thee  Epaphras,  my  fejlow 
prisoner  in  Christ  Jesus; 

34  Marcus,  Aristarchus,  Demas,  Lucas,  my 
fellow  labourers. 

35  The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  he 
with  your  spirit.  Amen. 

1 Written  from  Rome  to  Philemon,  by 
Onesimus  a servant. 


THE  EPISTLE  OF  PAUL  THE  APOSTLE  TO  THE 

HEBREWS. 


CHAPTER  I. 

Christ  far  above  angels. 

GOI),  who  at  sundry  times  and  in  divers 
manners  spake  in  time  past  unto  the 
fathers  by  the  prophets, 

3  Hath  in  these  last  days  spoken  unto  us  by 
his  Son,  whom  he  hath  appointed  heir  of  all 
things,  by  whom,  also  he  made  the  worlds ; 

3  Who  being  the  brightness  of  his  glory, 
and  the  express  image  of  his  person,  and  up- 
holding all  things  by  the  word  of  his  power, 
when  he  had  by  himself  purged  our  sins,  sat 
down  on  the  right  hand  of  the  Majesty  on 
high ; 

4  Being  made  so  much  better  than  the  an- 
gels, as  he  hath  by  inheritance  obtained  a 
more  excellent  name  than  they. 

5  For  unto  which  of  the  angels  said  he  at 
any  time.  Thou  art  my  Son,  this  day  have  I 
begotten  thee?  And  again,  I will  be  to  him 
a Father,  and  he  shall  be  to  me  a Son? 

6  And  again,  when  he  bringeth  in  the  first- 
begotten  into  the  world,  he  saith,  And  let  all 
the  angels  of  God  worship  him. 

7  And  of  the  angels  he  saith.  Who  maketh 
his  angels  spirits,  and  his  ministers  a flame 
of  fire. 

8  But  unto  the  Son  he  saith.  Thy  throne,  O 
God,  is  for  ever  and  ever:  a sceptre  of 
righteousness  is  the  sceptre  of  thy  king- 
dom. 

9  Thou  hast  loved  righteousness,  and  hated 
iniquity ; therefore  God,  even  thy  God,  hath 
anointed  thee  with  the  oil  of  gladness  above 
thy  fellows. 

JIO  And,  Thou,  Lord,  in  the  beginning  hast 

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laid  the  foundation  of  the  earth;  and  the 
heavens  are  the  works  of  thine  hands. 

11  They  shall  perish,  but  thou  remainest: 
and  they  ail  shall  wax  old  as  doth  a gar- 
ment; 

13  And  as  a vesture  shalt  thou  fold  them 
up,  and  they  shall  be  changed : but  thou  art 
the  same,  and  thy  years  shall  not  fail. 

13  But  to  which  of  the  angels  said  he  at  any 
time.  Sit  on  my  right  hand,  until  I make 
thine  enemies  thy  footstool? 

14  Are  they  not  alj  ministering  spirits,  sent 
forth  to  minister  for  them  who  shall  be 
heirs  of  salvation? 

CHAPTER  II. 

Obedience  due  to  Christ. 

Therefore  we  ought  to  give  the  more 
earnest  heed  to  the  things  which  we 
have  heard,  lest  at  any  time  we  should  let 
them  slip. 

3 For  if  the  word  spoken  by  angels  was 
steadfast,  and  every  transgression  and  diso- 
bedience received  a just  recompense  of  re- 
ward ; 

3 How  shall  we  escape,  if  we  neglect  so 
great  salvation ; which  at  the  first  began  to 
be  spoken  by  the  Lord,  and  was  confirmed 
unto  us  by  them  that  heard  him; 

4  God  also  bearing  them  witness,  both  with 
signs  and  wonders,  and  with  divers  miracles, 
and  gifts  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  according  to 
his  own  will  ? , , , ^ . 

5  For  unto  the  angels  hath  he  not  put  in 
subjection  the  world  to  come,  whereof  we 
speak. 

G But  one  in  a certain  place  testified,  say= 


Oirist  is  more 

infr,  What  is  man,  that  thou  art  miudful  of 
him?  or  the  son  of  mau,  that  thou  visitest 
Inm?  . 

7 Thou  madest  him  a little  lower  than  the 
angels ; thou  crowiicdst  him  with  jrlory  and 
honour,  and  didst  set  him  over  the  works 
of  thy  hands: 

8 Thou  hiist  put  all  things  in  subjection  un- 
der his  feet.  For  in  that  he  put  all  in  sub- 
jection under  him,  he  left  nothing  that  is 
not  put  under  him.  But  now  we  see  not 
yet  all  things  put  under  him. 

9 But  we  see  Jesus,  who  was  made  a little 
lower  than  the  angels  for  the  suffering  of 
death,  crowned  with  glory  and  honour ; that 
he  by  the  grace  of  God  should  taste  death 
for  every  man. 

10  For  it  became  him,  for  whom  are  all 
things,  and  by  whom  are  all  things,  in  bring- 
ing many  sons  unto  glory,  to  make  the  cap- 
tain of  their  salvation  perfect  through  suf- 
ferings. 

11  For  both  he  that  sanctifieth  and  they 
who  are  sanctified  are  all  of  one:  for'which 
cause  he  is  not  ashamed  to  call  them  breth- 
ren, 

13  Saying,  I will  declare  thy  name  unto  my 
brethren,  in  the  midst  of  the  church  will  I 
sing  praise  unto  thee. 

13  And  again,  I will  put  my  trust  in  him. 
And  again,  Behold  I and  the  children  which 
God  hath  given  me. 

14  Forasmuch  then  as  the  children  are  par- 
takers of  flesh  and  blood,  he  also  himself 
likewise  took  part  of  the  same ; that  through 
death  he  might  destroy  him  that  had  the 
power  of  death,  that  is,  the  devil ; 

15  And  deliver  them,  who  through  fear  of 
death  were  all  their  lifetime  subject  to 
bondage. 

16  For  verily  he  took  not  on  Mm  the  nature 
of  angels;  but  he  took  on  him  the  seed  of 

17  Wherefore  in  all  things  it  behooved  him 
to  be  made  like  unto  his  brethren,  that  he 
might  be  a merciful  and  faithful  high  priest 
in  things  jierfaimng  to  God,  to  make  recon- 
ciliation for  the  sins  of  the  people. 

18  For  in  that  he  himself  hath  suffered  be- 
ing tempted,  he  is  able  to  succour  them  that 
are  tempted. 

CHAPTER  III. 

Christ  is  more  worthy  than  Moses. 

WHEREFORE,  holy  brethren,  partakers 
of  the  heavenly  calling,  consider  the 
Apostle  and  High  Priest  of  our  profession, 
Christ  J©sus  * 

3  Who  was  faithful  to  him  that  appointed 
him,  as  also  Moses  was  faithful  in  all  his 
house.  ^ „ 

3  For  this  man  was  counted  worthy  of 
more  glory  than  Moses,  inasmuch  as  he  who 
hath  builded  the  house  hath  more  honour 
than  the  house. 

4  For  every  house  is  builded  by  some  man ; 
but  he  that  built  all  things  is  God. 

5  And  Moses  verily  was  faithful  in  all  his 
house  as  a servant,  for  a testimony  of  those 
things  which  were  to  be  spoken  after ; 

6  But  Christ  as  a son  over  his  own  house ; 
whose  house  are  we,  if  we  hold  fast  the  con- 
fidence and  the  rejoicing  of  the  hope  firm 
unto  the  end.  _ 


HEBREWS,  IV.  worthy  tfuin  Moses. 

7 Wherefore  as  the  Holy  Ghost  saith.  To 
day  if  ye  will  hear  his  voice, 

8 Harden  not  your  hearts,  as  in  the  provo- 
iation.  in  the  day  of  temptation  in  the  wil- 


cation,  in  the  day  of  temptation 
derness : 

9 When  your  fathers  tempted  me,  proved 
me,  and  saw  my  works  forty  years. 

10  Wherefore  1 was  grieved  with  that  gen- 
eration, and  said,  They  do  always  err  in 
their  heart;  and  they  have  not  known  my 
ways. 

11  So  I sware  in  my  wrath,  They  shall  not 

enter  into  my  rest.  . 

13  Take  heed,  brethren,  lest  there  be  in  any 
of  you  an  evil  heart  of  unbelief,  in  depart- 
ing from  the  living  God. 

13  But  exhort  one  another  daily,  while  it  is 
called  To  aay;  lest  any  of  you  be  hardened 
through  the  deceitfulness  of  sin. 

14  For  we  are  made  partakers  of  Christ,  if 
we  hold  the  beginning  of  our  confidence 
steadfast  unto  the  end; 

15  While  it  is  said.  To  day  if  ye  will  hear 

his  voice,  harden  not  your  hearts,  as  in  the 
provocation.  ^ . 

16  For  some,  when  they  had  heard,  did  pro- 
voke : howbeit  not  all  that  came  out  of 
Egypt  by  Moses. 

17  But  with  whom  was  he  grieved  forty 
years?  was  it  not  with  them  that  had 
sinned,  whose  carcasses  fell  in  the  wilder- 

18  And  to  whom  sware  he  that  they  should 

not  enter  into  his  rest,  but  to  them  that  be- 
lieved not?  , ^ ^ . 

19  So  we  see  that  they  could  not  enter  ir? 
because  of  unbelief. 

CHAPTER  IV. 

Best  attained  hy  helievers. 

Let  us  therefore  fear,  lest,  a promise  be- 
ing left  us  of  entering  into  his  rest,  any 
of  you  should  seem  to  come  short  of  it. 

3 For  unto  us  was  the  gospel  preached,  as 
well  as  unto  them : but  the  word  preached 
did  not  profit  them,  not  being  mixed  witn 
faith  in  them  that  heard  it. 

3 For  we  which  have  believed  do  enter  in- 
to rest,  as  he  said.  As  I have  sworn  in  my 
wrath,  if  they  shall  enter  into  my  rest:  al- 
though the  works  were  finished  from  the 
foundation  of  the  world. 

4  For  he  spake  in  a certain  place  of  the 
seventh  day  on  this  wise,  And  God  did  rest 
the  seventh  day  from  all  his  works. 

5  And  in  this  place  again.  If  they  shall  en- 
ter into  my  rest.  _ ^ 

6  Seeing  therefore  it  remaineth  that  some 
must  enter  therein,  and  they  to  whom  it 
was  first  preached  entered  not  in  because 
of  unbelief : 

7  Again,  he  limiteth  a certain  day,  saying 
in  David,  To  day,  after  so  long  a time ; as 
it  is  said.  To  day  if  ye  will  hear  his  voice, 
harden  not  your  hearts. 

8  For  if  Jesus  had  given  them  rest,  then 
would  he  not  afterward  have  spoken  of  an. 
other  day.  , „ ^ .l  xi 

9  There  remaineth  therefore  a rest  to  the. 
people  of  God.  , . ^ ^ 

10  For  he  that  is  entered  into  his  rest,  he 
also  hath  ceased  from  his  own  works,  as 
God  did  from  his.  ^ ^ ^ ^ 

11  Let  us  labour  therefore  to  enter  into 

m 


Of  Christ's  priesthoodo 


HEBREWS,  Y. 


The  guilt  of  apostasy. 


that  rest,  lest  any  man  fall  after  the  same 
example  of  unbelief. 

12  For  the  word  of  God  is  quick,  and  power- 
ful, and  sharper  than  any  twoedged  sword, 
piercing  even  to  the  dividing  asunder  of 
soul  and  spirit,  and  of  the  joints  and  mar- 
row, and  is  a discerner  of  the  thoughts  and 
intents  of  the  heart. 

13  Neither  is  there  any  creature  that  is 
not  manifest  in  his  sight ; but  all  things  a/re 
naked  and  opened  unto  the  eyes  of  him  with 
Avbom  we  have  to  do. 

14  Seeing  then  that  we  have  a great  high 
priest,  that  is  passed  into  the  heavens,  Jesus 
the  Son  of  God,  let  us  hold  fast  our  profes- 
sion. 

15  For  we  have  not  a high  priest  which 
cannot  be  touched  with  the  feeling  of  our 
infirmities ; but  was  in  all  points  tempted 
like  as  ive  are,  yet  without  sin. 

16  Let  us  therefore  come  boldly  unto  the 
throne  of  grace,  that  we  may  obtain  mercy, 
and  find  grace  to  help  in  time  of  need. 

CHAPTER  Y. 

Of  Christ's  priesthood. 

For  every  high  priest  taken  from  among 
men  is  ordained  for  men  in  things  per- 
taining to  God,  that  he  may  offer  both  gifts 
and  sacrifices  for  sins : 

2  Who  can  have  compassion  on  the  igno- 
rant, and  on  them  that  are  out  of  the  way ; 
for  that  he  himself  also  is  compassed  with 
infirmity. 

3  And  by  reason  hereof  he  ought,  as  for 
the  people,  so  also  for  himself,  to  offer  for 
sins. 

4  And  no  man  taketh  this  honour  unto 
himself,  but  he  that  is  called  of  God,  as  was 
Aaron. 

5  So  also  Christ  glorified  not  himself  to  be 
made  a high  priest ; but  he  that  said  unto 
him.  Thou  art  my  Son,  to  day  have  I begot- 
ten thee. 

6  As  he  saith  also  in  another  place,  Thou  art 
a priest  for  ever  after  the  order  of  Melchise- 
dec. 

7  Who  in  the  days  of  his  flesh,  when  he  had 
offered  up  prayers  and  supplications  with 
strong  crying  and  tears  unto  him  that  was 
able  to  save  him  from  death,  and  was  heard 
in  that  he  feared ; 

8  Though  he  were  a Son,  yet  learned  he 
obedience  by  the  things  which  he  suffered ; 

9  And  being  made  perfect,  he  became  the 
author  of  eternal  salvation  unto  all  them 
that  obey  him ; 

10  Called  of  God  a high  priest  after  the 
order  of  Melchisedec. 

11  Of  whom  we  have  many  things  to  say, 
and  hard  to  be  uttered,  seeing  ye  are  dull 
of  hearing. 

12  For  when  for  the  time  ye  ought  to  be 
teachers,  ye  have  need  that  one  teach  you 
again  which  he  the  first  principles  of  the  ora- 
cles of  God;  and  are  become  such  as  have 
need  of  milk,  and  not  of  strong  meat. 

13  For  every  one  that  useth  milk  is  unskil- 
ful in  the  word  of  righteousness:  for  he  is 
a babe.  , , ^ 

14  But  strong  meat  belongeth  to  them  that 
are  of  full  age,  even  those  who  by  reason  of 
use  have  their  senses  exercised  to  discern 
both  good  and  evil. 

778 


CHAPTER  YI. 

The  danger  of  apostasy. 

Therefore  leaving  the  principles  of  the 
doctrine  of  Christ,  let  us  go  on  unto  per- 
fection ; not  laying  again  the  foundation  of 
repentance  from  dead  works,  and  of  faith 
toward  God, 

2  Of  the  doctrine  of  baptisms,  and  of  lay- 
ing on  of  hands,  and  of  resurrection  of  the 
dead,  and  of  eternal  judgment. 

3  And  this  will  we  do,  if  God  permit. 

4  For  it  is  impossible  for  those  who  were 
once  enlightened,  and  have  tasted  of  the 
heavenly  gift,  and  were  made  partakers  of 
the  Holy  Ghost, 

5  And  have  tasted  the  good  word  of  God, 
and  the  powers  of  the  world  to  come, 

6  If  they  shall  fall  away,  to  renew  them 
again  unto  repentance ; seeing  they  crucify 
to  themselves  the  Son  of  God  afresh,  and 
put  him  to  an  open  shame. 

7  For  the  earth  which  drinketh  in  the  rain 
that  cometh  oft  upon  it,  and  bringeth  forth 
herbs  meet  for  them  by  whom  it  is  dressed, 
receiveth  blessing  from  God : 

8  But  that  which  beareth  thorns  and  briers 
is  rejected,  and  is  nigh  unto  cursing ; whose 
end  is  to  be  burned. 

9  But,  beloved,  we  are  persuaded  better 
things  of  you,  and  things  that  accompany 
salvation,  though  we  thus  speak. 

10  For  God  is  not  unrighteous  to  forget 
your  work  and  labour  of  love,  which  ye  have 
shewed  toward  his  name,  in  that  ye  have 
ministerod  to  the  saints,  and  do  minister. 

11  And  we  desire  that  every  one  of  you  do 
shew  the  same  diligence  to  the  full  assurance 
of  hope  unto  the  end : 

12  That  ye  be  not  slothful,  but  followers  of 
them  who  through  faith  and  patience  in- 
herit the  promises. 

13  For  when  God  made  promise  to  Abra- 
ham, because  he  could  swear  by  no  greater, 
he  sware  by  himself, 

14  Saying,  Surely  blessing  I will  bless  thee, 
and  multiplying  I will  multiply  thee. 

15  And  so,  after  he  had  patiently  endured, 
he  obtained  the  promise. 

16  For  men  verily  swear  by  the  greater: 
and  an  oath  for  confirmation  is  to  them  an 
end  of  all  strife. 

17  Wherein  God,  willing  more  abundantly 
to  shew  unto  the  heirs  of  promise  the  im- 
mutability of  his  counsel,  confirmed  it  by 
an  oath:  , . , 

18  That  by  two  immutable  things,  in  which 
it  was  impossible  for  God  to  lie,  we  might 
have  a strong  consolation,  who  have  fled  for 
refuge  to  lay  hold  upon  the  hope  set  before 
us : 

19  Which  hope  we  have  as  an  anchor  of  the 
soul,  both  sure  and  steadfast,  and  which  en- 
tereth  into  that  within  the  vail ; 

30  Whither  the  forerunner  is  for  us  entered, 
even  Jesus,  made  a high  priest  for  ever  after 
the  order  of  Melchisedec. 

CHAPTER  YII. 

Melchisedec  and  Christ. 

For  this  Melchisedec,  king  of  Salem,  priest 
of  the  most  high  God,  who  met  Abra- 
ham returning  from  the  slaughter  of  the 
kings,  and  blessed  him; 


ChmVti priesthood  HEBREWS.  IX.  above  Aaron’s. 


2 To  whom  also  Abraham  ^ave  a tenth  part 
of  all ; first  beins-  by  interpretation  King  of 
righteousness,  and  after  that  also  King  of 
Salem,  which  is,  King  of  peace; 

3 Without  father,  without  mother,  without 
descent,  having  neither  beginning  of  days, 
nor  end  of  life ; but  made  like  unto  the  Son 
of  God ; abideth  a priest  continually. 

4 Now  consider  how  great  this  man  was, 
unto  whom  even  the  patriarch  Abraham 
gave  the  tenth  of  the  spoils. 

5 And  verily  they  that  are  of  the  sons  of 
Levi,  who  receive  the  office  of  the  priest- 
hood, have  a commandment  to  take  tithes 
of  the  people  according  to  the  law,  that  is, 
of  their  brethren,  though  they  come  out  of 
the  loins  of  Abraham : 

6 But  he  whose  descent  is  not  counted  from 
them  received  tithes  of  Abraham,  and  bless- 
ed him  that  had  the  promises. 

7 And  without  all  contradiction  the  less  is 
blessed  of  the  better. 

8 And  here  men  that  die  receive  tithes  ; 
but  there  he  receiveth  them,  of  whom  it  is 
witnessed  that  he  liveth. 

9 And  as  I may  so  say,  Levi  also,  who  re- 
ceiveth tithes,  paid  tithes  in  Abraham. 

10  For  he  was  yet  in  the  loins  of  his  father, 
when  Melchisedec  met  him. 

11  If  therefore  perfection  were  by  the  Le- 
vitical  priesthood,  (for  under  it  the  people 
received  the  law,)  what  further  need  was 
there  that  another  priest  should  rise  after 
the  order  of  Melchisedec,  and  not  be  called 
after  the  order  of  Aaron? 

12  For  the  priesthood  being  changed,  there 
is  made  of  necessity  a change  also  of  the 
law. 

13  For  he  of  whom  these  things  are  spoken 
pertaineth  to  another  tribe,  of  which  no 
man  gave  attendance  at  the  altar. 

14  For  it  is  evident  that  our  Lord  sprang 
out  of  Juda;  of  which  tribe  Moses  spake 
nothing  concerning  priesthood. 

15  And  it  is  yet  far  more  evident : for  that 
after  the  similitude  of  Melchisedec  there 
ariseth  another  priest, 

16  Who  is  made,  not  after  the  law  of  a car- 
nal commandment,  but  after  the  power  of 
an  endless  life. 

17  For  he  testifleth.  Thou  art  a priest  for 
ever  after  the  order  of  Melchisedec. 

18  For  there  is  verily  a disannulling  of  the 
commandment  going  before  for  the  weak- 
ness and  unprofitableness  thereof. 

19  For  the  law  made  nothing  perfect,  but 
the  bringing  in  of  a better  hope  did ; by  the 
which  we  draw  nigh  unto  God. 

20  And  inasmuch  as  not  without  an  oath 
he  was  made  priest : 

21  (For  those  priests  were  made  without 
an  oath;  but  this  with  an  oath  by  him  that 
said  unto  him.  The  Lord  sware  and  will  not 
repent.  Thou  art  a priest  for  ever  after  the 
order  of  Melchisedec:) 

22  By  so  much  was  Jesus  made  a surety  of 
a better  testament. 

23  And  they  truly  were  many  priests,  be- 
cause they  were  not  suffered  to  continue 
by  reason‘of  death: 

24  But  this  man,  because  he  continueth 
ever,  hath  an  unchangeable  priesthood. 

25  Wherefore  he  is  able  also  to  save  them 
to  the  uttermost  that  come  unto  God  by 


him,  seeing  he  ever  liveth  to  make  inter- 
cession for  them.  . 

26  For  such  a high  priest  became  us,  who  is 
holy,  harmless,  undefiled,  separate  from  sin- 
ners, and  made  higher  than  the  heavens; 

27  Who  needeth  not  daily,  as  those  high 
priests,  to  offer  up  sacrifice,  first  for  his  own 
sins,  and  then  for  the  people’s : for  this  he 
did  once,  when  he  offered  up  himself. 

28  For  the  law  maketh  men  high  priests 
which  have  infirmity;  but  the  word  of  the 
oath,  which  was  since  the  law,  maketh  the 
Son,  who  is  consecrated  for  evermore. 

CHAPTER  VIII. 

Aaron's  priesthood  lost  in  Christ. 

NOW  of  the  things  which  we  have  spoken 
this  is  the  sum:  We  have  such  a high 
priest,  who  is  set  on  the  right  hand  of  the 
throne  of  the  Majesty  in  the  heavens ; 

2 A minister  of  the  sanctuary,  and  of  the 
true  tabernacle,  which  the  Lord  pitched, 
and  not  man. 

3 For  every  high  priest  is  ordained  to  offer 
gifts  and  sacrifices : wherefore  it  is  of  necessi- 
ty that  this  man  have  somewhat  also  to  offer. 
4 For  if  he  were  on  earth,  he  should  not  be 
a priest,  seeing  that  there  are  priests  that 
offer  gifts  according  to  the  law: 

5  Who  serve  unto  the  example  and  shadow 
of  heavenly  things,  as  Moses  was  admonished 
of  God  when  he  was  about  to  make  the  tab- 
ernacle : for.  See,  saith  he,,  that  thou  make 
all  things  according  to  the  pattern  shewed 
to  thee  in  the  mount. 

6  But  now  hath  he  obtained  a more  excel- 
lent ministry,  by  how  much  also  he  is  the 
mediator  of  a better  covenant,  which  was 
established  upon  better  promises. 

7  For  if  that  first  covenant  had  been  fault- 
less, then  should  no  place  have  been  sought 
for  the  second. 

8  For  finding  fault  with  them,  he  saith.  Be- 
hold, the  days  come,  saith  the  Lord,  when  I 
will  make  a new  covenant  with  the  house 
of  Israel  and  with  the  house  of  Judah: 

9  Not  according  to  the  covenant  that  I 
made  with' their  fathers,  in  the  day  when 
I took  them  by  the  hand  to  lead  them  out 
of  the  land  of  Egypt ; because  they  contin- 
ued not  in  my  covenant,  and  I regarded 
them  not,  saith  the  Lord. 

10  For  this  is  the  covenant  that  I will  make 
with  the  house  of  Israel  after  those  days, 
saith  the  Lord;  I will  put  my  laws  into 
their  mind,  and  write  them  in  their  hearts: 
and  I will  be  to  them  a God,  and  they  shall 
be  to  me  a people: 

11  And  they  shall  not  teach  every  man  his 
neighbour,  and  every  man  his  brother,  say- 
ing, Know  the  Lord  : for  all  shall  know  me, 
from  the  least  to  the  greatest. 

12  For  I will  be  merciful  to  their  unright- 
eousness, and  their  sins  and  their  iniquities 
will  I remember  no  more. 

13  In  that  he  saith,  A new  covenant,  he  hath 
made  the  first  old.  Now  that  which  decay- 
eth  and  waxeth  old  is  ready  to  vanish  away. 

CHAPTER  IX. 

Blood  of  Christ  above  all  sacrifice. 

Then  verily  the  first  covenant  had  also  or- 
dinances of  divine  service,  and  a world- 
ly sanctuary. 

779 


!Z7i6  sacrifices  of  the  law  HEBREWS,  X.  infe/rior  to  that  of  ChrisL 


2 For  there  was  a tabernacle  made;  the 
first,  wherein  was  the  candlestick,  and  the 
table,  and  the  shewbread;  which  is  called 
the  sanctuary. 

3 And  after  the  second  vail,  the  tabernacle 
which  is  called  the  holiest  of  all ; 

4 Which  had  the  golden  censer,  and  the  ark 
of  the  covenant  overlaid  round  about  with 
gold,  wherein  was  the  golden  pot  that  had 
manna,  and  Aaron’s  r-od  that  budded,  and 
the  tables  of  the  covenant ; 

5 And  over  it  the  cherubim  of  glory  shad- 
owing the  mercy  seat ; of  which  we  cannot 
now  speak  particularly. 

6 Now  when  these  things  were  thus  ordain- 
ed, the  priests  went  always  into  the  first  tab- 
ernacle, accomplishing  the  service  of  God. 

7 But  into  the  second  went  the  high  priest 
alone  once  every  year,  not  without  blood, 
which  he  offered  for  himself,  and  for  the 
errors  of  the  people : 

8 The  Holy  Ghost  this  signifying,  that  the 
way  into  the  holiest  of  all  was  not  yet  made 
manifest,  while  as  the  first  tabernacle  was 
yet  standing: 

9 Which  was  a figure  for  the  time  then 
present,  in  which  were  offered  both  gifts 
and  sacrifices,  that  could  not  make  him  that 
did  the  service  perfect,  as  pertaining  to  the 
conscience ; 

10  Which  stood  only  in  meats  and  drinks,  and 
divers  washings,  and  carnal  ordinances,  im- 
posed on  them  until  the  time  of  reformation. 

11  But  Christ  being  come  a high  priest  of 
good  things  to  come,  by  a greater  and  more 
perfect  tabernacle,  not  made  with  hands, 
that  is  to  say,  not  of  this  building ; 

12  Neither  by  the  blood  of  goats  and  calves, 
but  by  his  own  blood  he  entered  in  once 
into  the  holy  place,  having  obtained  eternal 
redemption  for  us. 

13  For  if  the  blood  of  bulls  and  of  goats,  and 
the  ashes  of  a heifer  sprinkling  the  unclean, 
sanctifieth  to  the  purifying  of  the  flesh ; 

14  How  much  more  shall  the  blood  of  Christ, 
who  through  the  eternal  Spirit  offered  him- 
self without  spot  to  God,  purge  your  con- 
science from  dead  works  to  serve  the  living 
God? 

15  And  for  this  cause  he  is  the  mediator  of 
the  new  testament,  that  by  means  of  death, 
for  the  redemption  of  the  transgressions 
that  were  under  the  first  testament,  they 
which  are  called  might  receive  the  promise 
of  eternal  inheritance. 

16  For  where  a testament  is,  there  must 
also  of  necessity  be  the  death  of  the  testator. 

17  For  a testament  is  of  force  after  men 
are  dead : otherwise  it  is  of  no  strength  at 
all  while  the  testator  liveth. 

18  Whereupon  neither  the  first  testament 
was  dedicated  without  blood. 

19  For  when  Moses  had  spoken  every  pre- 
cept to  all  the  people  according  to  the  law, 
he  took  the  blood  of  calves  and  of  goats, 
with  water,  and  scarlet  wool,  and  hyssop, 
and  sprinkled  both  the  book  and  all  the 
people, 

20  Saying,  This  is  the  blood  of  the  testa- 
ment which  God  hath  enjoined  unto  you. 

21  Moreover  he  sprinkled  likewise  with 
blood  both  the  tabernacle,  and  all  the  ves- 
sels of  the  ministry. 

22  And  almost  all  things  are  by  the  law 

780 


purged  with  blood ; and  without  shedding  of 
blood  is  no  remission. 

23  It  was  therefore  necessary  that  the  pat- 
terns of  things  in  the  heavens  should  be  pu- 
rified with  these;  but  the  heavenly  things 
themselves  with  better  sacrifices  than  these. 

24  For  Christ  is  not  entered  into  the  holy 
places  made  with  hands,  which  are  the  fig- 
ures of  the  true ; but  into  heaven  itself,  now 
to  appear  in  the  presence  of  God  for  us : 

25  Nor  yet  that  he  should  offer  himself 
often,  as  the  high  priest  entereth  into  the 
holy  place  every  year  with  blood  of  others ; 

26  For  then  must  he  often  have  suffered 
since  the  foundation  of  the  world : but  now 
once  in  the  end  of  the  world  hath  he  appear- 
ed to  put  away  sin  by  the  sacrifice  of  him- 
self. 

27  And  as  it  is  appointed  unto  men  once  to 
die,  but  after  this  the  judgment : 

28  So  Christ  was  once  offered  to  bear  the 
sins  of  many ; and  unto  them  that  look  for 
him  shall  he  appear  the  second  time  without 
sin  unto  salvation. 

CHAPTER  X. 

Christ's  perfect  sacrifice. 

For  the  law  having  a shadow  of  good 
things  to  come,  and  not  the  very  image 
of  the  things,  can  never  with  those  sacri- 
fices, which  they  offered  year  by  year  con- 
tinually, make  the  comers  thereunto  per- 
fect. 

2  For  then  would  they  not  have  ceased  to 
be  offered?  because  that  the  worshippers 
once  purged  should  have  had  no  more  con- 
science of  sins. 

3  But  in  those  sacrifices  there  is  a remem- 
brance again  made  of  sins  every  year. 

4  For  it  is  not  possible  that  the  blood  of 
bulls  and  of  goats  should  take  away  sins. 

5  Wherefore,  when  he  cometh  into  the 
world,  he  saith.  Sacrifice  and  offering  thou 
wouldest  not,  but  a body  hast  thou  prepared 
me : 

6  In  burnt  offerings  and  sacrifices  for  sin 
thou  hast  had  no  pleasure. 

7  Then  said  I,  Lo,  I come  (in  the  volume  of 
the  book  it  is  written  of  me)  to  do  thy  will, 
O God. 

8  Above  when  he  said.  Sacrifice  and  offer- 
ing and  burnt  offerings  and  offering  for  sin 
thou  wouldest  not,  neither  hadst  pleasure 
therein ; which  are  offered  by  the  law : 

9  Then  said  he,  Lo,  I come  to  do  thy  will,  O 
God.  He  taketh  away  the  first,  that  he  may 
establish  the  second. 

10  By  the  which  will  we  are  sanctified 
through  the  offering  of  the  body  of  Jesus 
Christ  once  for  all. 

11  And  every  priest  standeth  daily  minister- 
ing and  offering  oftentimes  the  same  sacri- 
fices, which  can  never  take  away  sins : 

12  But  this  man,  after  he  had  offered  one 
sacrifice  for  sins  for  ever,  sat  down  on  the 
right  hand  of  God; 

13  From  henceforth  expecting  till  his  ene- 
mies be  made  his  footstool. 

• 14  For  by  one  offering  he  hath  perfected 
for  ever  them  that  are  sanctified. 

15  Whereof  the  Holy  Ghost  also  is  a witness 
to  us : for  after  that  he  had  said  before, 

16  This  is  the  covenant  that  I will  make 
with  them  after  those  days,  saith  the  Lord ; 


Exhortation  to  steadfast  faUh.  HEBREWS,  XI.  The  nature  of  faith. 


I will  put  uiy  laws  into  their  hearts,  and  in 
their  minds  will  1 write  them; 

17  And  their  sins  and  iniquities  will  I re- 
member no  more. 

18  Now  where  remission  of  these  is,  there  is 
no  more  oa’erin^?  for  sin. 

19  Ilavinj?  therefore,  brethren,  boldness 

to  enter  into  the  holiest  by  the  blood  of 
'lesus,  , . , , , 

20  By  a new  and  liv  in^  way,  which  he  hath 
consecrated  for  us,  throng’ll  the  vail,  that  is 
to  say,  his  flesh  ; 

21  And  having  a high  priest  over  the  house 

of  God;  , ^ . 

22  Let  us  draw  near  with  a true  heart  m 
full  assurance  of  faith,  having  our  hearts 
sprinkled  from  an  evil  conscience,  and  our 
bodies  washed  with  pure  water. 

23  Let  us  hold  fast  the  profession  of  our 
faith  without  wavering;  for  he  is  faithful 
that  promised ; 

24  And  let  us  consider  one  another  to  pro- 
voke unto  love  and  to  good  works : 

25  Not  forsaking  the  assembling  of  our- 
selves together,  as  the  manner  of  some  is ; 
but  exhorting  one  another:  and  so  much 
the  more,  as  ye  see  the  day  approaching. 

26  For  if  we  sin  wilfully  after  that  we  have 
received  the  knowledge  of  the  truth,  there 
remaineth  no  more  sacrifice  for  sins, 

27  But  a certain  fearful  looking  for  of 
judgment  and  fiery  indignation,  which  shall 
devour  the  adversaries. 

28  He  that  despised  Moses’  law  died 
without  mercy  under  two  or  three  wit- 


29  Of  how  much  sorer  punishment,  suppose 
ye,  shall  he  be  thought  worthy,  who  hath 
trodden  under  foot  the  Son  of  God,  and 
hath  counted  the  blood  of  the  covenant, 
wherewith  he  was  sanctified,  an  unholy 
thing,  and  hath  done  despite  unto  the  Spir- 
it of  grace? 

30  For  we  know  him  that  hath  said,  V enge- 

ance  helongeth  unto  me,  I will  recompense, 
saith  the  Lord.  And  again.  The  Lord  shall 
judge  his  people.  ^ , 

dl  It  is  a fearful  thing  to  fall  into  the  hands 
of  the  living  God. 

32  But  call  to  remembrance  the  former 
days,  in  which,  after  ye  were  illuminated, 
ye  endured  a great  fight  of  afflictions ; 

33  Partly,  whilst  ye  were  made  a gazing- 
stock  both  by  reproaches  and  afflictions; 
and  partly,  whilst  ye  became  companions 
of  them  that  were  so  used. 

34  For  ye  had  compassion  of  me  in  my 
bonds,  and  took  joyfully  the  spoiling  of 
your  goods,  knowing  in  yourselves  that  ye 
have  in  heaven  a better  and  an  enduring 


substance. 

35  Cast  not  away  therefore  your  confidence, 
which  hath  great  recompense  of  reward. 

36  For  ye  have  need  of  patience,  that,  after 

ye  have  done  the  will  of  God,  ye  might  re- 
ceive the  promise.  , ^ 

37  For  yet  a little  while,  and  he  that  shall 
come  will  come,  and  will  not  tarry. 

38  Now  the  just  shall  live  by  faith : but  if 
any  man  draw  back,  my  soul  shall  have  no 
pleasure  in  him. 

39  But  we  are  not  of  them  who  draw  back 
unto  perdition ; but  of  them  that  believe  to 
the  saving  of  the  souL 


CHAPTER  XI. 

Of  faith  and  its  fruits. 

NOW  faith  is  the  substance  of  things  hoped 
for,  the  evidence  of  things  not  seen. 

2 For  by  it  the  elders  obtained  a good  re- 

Through  faith  we  understand  that  the 
worlds  were  framed  by  the  word  of  God,  so 
that  things  which  are  seen  were  not  made 
of  things  which  do  api)ear. 

4  By  faith  Abel  offered  unto  God  a more 
excellent  sacrifice  than  Cain,  by  which  he 
obtained  witness  that  he  was  righteous,  God 
testifying  of  his  gifts : and  by  it  he  being 
dead  yet  speaketh. 

5  By  faith  Enoch  was  translated  that  he 
should  not  see  death;  and  was  not  found, 
because  God  had  translated  him:  for  be- 
fore his  translation  he  had  this  testimony, 
that  he  pleased  God. 

6  But  without  faith  it  is  impossible  to 
please  him:  for  he  that  cometh  to  God 
must  believe  that  he  is,  and  that  he  is  a re- 
warder of  them  that  diligently  seek  him. 

7  By  faith  Noah,  being  warned  of  God  of 
things  not  seen  as  yet,  moved  with  fear, 
prepared  an  ark  to  the  saving  of  his  house ; 
by  the  which  he  condemned  the  world,  and 
became  heir  of  the  righteousness  which  is 
by  faith. 

8  By  faith  Abraham,  when  he  was  called  to 
go  out  into  a place  which  he  should  after 
receive  for  an  inheritance,  obeyed ; and  he 
went  out,  not  knowing  whither  he  went. 

9  By  faith  he  sojourned  in  the  land  of 
promise,  as  in  a strange  country,  dwelling 
in  tabernacles  with  Isaac  and  Jacob,  the 
heirs  with  him  of  the  same  promise : 

10  For  he  looked  for  a city  which  hath  foun- 
dations, whose  builder  and  maker  is  God. 

11  Through  faith  also  Sarah  herself  received 
strength  to  conceive  seed,  and  was  delivered 
of  a child  when  she  was  past  age,  because 
she  judged  him  faithful  who  had  promised. 
12  Therefore  sprang  there  even  of  one,  and 
him  as  good  as  dead,  so  many  as  the  stars  of 
the  sky  in  multitude,  and  as  the  sand  which 
is  by  the  sea  shore  innumerable. 

13  These  all  died  in  faith,  not  having  re- 
ceived the  promises,  but  having  seen  them 
afar  off,  and  were  persuaded  of  them,  and 
embraced  them,  and  confessed  that  they 
were  strangers  and  pilgrims  on  the  earth. 
14  For  they  that  say  such  things  declare 
plainly  that  they  seek  a country. 

15  And  truly,  if  they  had  been  mindful  of 
that  country  from  whence  they  came  out, 
they  might' have  had  opportunity  to  have 
returned. 

16  But  now  they  desire  a better  country, 
that  is,  a heavenly:  wherefore  God  is  not 
ashamed  to  be  called  their  God : for  he  hath 
prepared  for  them  a city. 

17  By  faith  Abraham,  when  he  was  tried,  of- 
fered up  Isaac : and  he  that  had  received  the 
promises  offered  up  his  only  begotten  son, 

18  Of  whom  it  was  said.  That  in  Isaac  shall 
thy  seed  be  called: 

19  Accounting  that  God  was  able  to  raise 
him  up,  even  from  the  dead;  from  whence 
also  he  received  him  in  a figure. 

20  By  faith  Isaac  blessed  Jacob  and  Esau 
concerning  things  to  comeo 


The  worthy  fruits  of  faith,  H EBRE  WS,  XII.  Exhortation  to  faith 


21  By  faith  Jacob,  when  he  was  a dying, 
blessed  both  the  sons  of  Joseph ; and  wor- 
shipped, leaning  upon  the  top  of  his  staff. 

22  By  faith  Joseph,  when  he  died,  made 
mention  of  the  departing  of  the  children  of 
Israel ; and  gave  commandment  concerning 
his  bones. 

23  By  faith  Moses,  when  he  was  born,  Vas 
hid  tnree  months  of  his  parents,  because 
they  saw  he  was  a proper  child ; and  they 
were  not  afraid  of  the  king’s  commandment. 

24  By  faith  Moses,  when  he  was  come  to 
years,  refused  to  be  called  the  son  of  Phara- 
oh’s daughter ; 

25  Choosing  rather  to  suffer  affliction  with 
the  people  of  God,  than  to  enjoy  the  pleas- 
ures of  sin  for  a season ; 

26  Esteeming  the  reproach  of  Christ  greater 
riches  than  the  treasures  in  Egypt : for  he 
had  respect  unto  the  recompense  of  the  re- 
ward. 

27  By  faith  he  forsook  Egypt,  not  fearing 
the  wrath  of  the  king:  for  he  endured,  as 
seeing  him  who  is  invisible. 

28  Through  faith  he  kept  the  passover,  and 
the  sprinkling  of  blood,  lest  he  that  destroy- 
ed the  firstborn  should  touch  them. 

29  By  faith  they  passed  through  the  Red 
sea  as  by  dry  land : which  the  Egyptians  as- 
saying to  do  were  drowned. 

30  By  faith  the  walls  of  Jericho  fell  down, 
after  they  were  compassed  about  seven  days. 

31  By  faith  the  harlot  Rahab  perished  not 
with  them  that  believed  not,  when  she  had 
received  the  spies  with  peace. 

32  And  what  shall  I more  say  ? for  the  time 
would  fail  me  to  tell  of  Gideon,  and  of  Barak, 
and  of  Samson,  and  of  Jephthah ; of  David 
also,  and  Samuel,  and  of  the  prophets : 

33  Who  through  faith  subdued  kingdoms, 
wrought  righteousness,  obtained  promises, 
stopped  the  mouths  of  lions, 

34  Quenched  the  violence  of  fire,  escaped 
the  edge  of  the  sword,  out  of  weakness  were 
made  strong,  waxed  valiant  in  fight,  turned 
to  flight  the  armies  of  the  aliens. 

35  Women  received  their  dead  raised  to  life 
again : and  others  were  tortured,  not  accept- 
ing deliverance;  that  they  might  obtain  a 
better  resurrection : 

36  And  others  had  trial  of  cruel  mockings 
and  scourgings,  yea,  moreover  of  bonds  and 
imprisonment: 

37  They  were  stoned,  they  were  sawn  asun- 
der, were  tempted,  were  slain  with  the 
sword : they  wandered  about  in  sheepskins 
and  goatskins;  being  destitute,  afflicted, 
tormented ; 

38  Of  whom  the  world  was  not  worthy ; they 
wandered  in  deserts,  and  in  mountains,  and 
in  dens  and  caves  of  the  earth. 

39  And  these  all,  having  obtained  a good 
report  through  faith,  received  not  the 
promise : 

40  God  having  provided  some  better  thing 
for  us,  that  they  without  us  should  not  be 
made  perfect. 

CHAPTER  XII. 

Exhortation  to  faith  and  patience. 

WHEREFORE,  seeing  we  also  are  com- 
passed about  with  so  great  a cloud  of 
witnesses,  let  us  lay  aside  every  weight,  and 
the  sin  winch  doth  so  easily  beset  m.  and  let 

m 


us  run  with  patience  the  race  that  is  set  be- 
fore us, 

2 Looking  unto  Jesus  the  author  and  finish- 
er of  our  faith ; who  for  the  joy  that  was  set 
before  him  endured  the  cross,  despising  the 
shame,  and  is  set  down  at  the  right  hand  of 
the  throne  of  God. 

3 For  consider  him  that  endured  such  con- 
tradiction of  sinners  against  himself,  lest  ye 
be  wearied  and  faint  in  your  minds. 

4 Ye  have  not  yet  resisted  unto  blood,  striv- 
ing against  sin. 

5 And  ye  have  forgotten  the  exhortation 
which  speaketh  unto  you  as  unto  children. 
My  son,  despise  not  thou  the  chastening  of 
the  Lord,  nor  faint  when  thou  art  rebuked 
of  him: 

6 For  whom  the  Lord  loveth  he  chasteneth, 
and  scourgeth  every  son  whom  hereceiveth. 

7 If  ye  endure  chastening,  God  dealeth 
with  you  as  with  sons ; for  what  son  is  he 
whom  the  father  chasteneth  not? 

8 But  if  ye  be  without  chastisement,  where- 
of all  are  partakers,  then  are  ye  bastards, 
and  not  sons. 

9 Furthermore,  we  have  had  fathers  of  our 
flesh  which  corrected  tts,  and  we  gave  them 
reverence : shall  we  not  much  rather  be  in 
subjection  unto  the  Father  of  spirits,  and 
live? 

10  For  they  verily  for  a few  days  chastened 
us  after  their  own  pleasure ; but  he  for  our 
profit,  that  we  might  be  partakers  of  his 
holiness. 

11  Now  no  chastening  for  the  present  seem- 
eth  to  be  joyous,  but  grievous : nevertheless, 
afterward  it  yieldeth  the  peaceable  fruit  of 
righteousness  unto  them  which  are  exer- 
cised thereby. 

12  Wherefore  lift  up  the  hands  which  hang 
down,  and  the  feeble  knees; 

13  And  make  straight  paths  for  your  feet, 
lest  that  which  is  lame  be  turned  out  of  the 
way ; but  let  it  rather  be  healed. 

14  Follow  peace  with  all  men,  and  holiness, 
without  which  no  man  shall  see  the  Lord : 

15  Looking  diligently  lest  any  man  fail  of 
the  grace  of  God ; lest  any  root  of  bitterness 
springing  up  trouble  and  thereby  many 
be  defiled ; 

16  Lest  there  he  any  fornicator,  or  profane 
person,  as  Esau,  who  for  one  morsel  of  meat 
sold  his  birthright. 

17  For  ye  know  how  that  afterward,  when 
he  would  have  inherited  the  blessing,  he  was 
rejected : for  he  found  no  place  of  repent- 
ance, though  he  sought  it  carefully  vrith 
tears. 

18  For  ye  are  not  come  unto  the  mount 
that  might  be  touched,  and  that  burned  with 
fire,  nor  unto  blackness,  and  darkness,  and 
tempest, 

19  And  the  sound  of  a trumpet,  and  the 
voice  of  words ; which  voice  they  that  heard 
entreated  that  the  word  should  not  be  spok- 
en to  them  any  more : 

20  (For  they  could  not  endure  that  which 
was  commanded.  And  if  so  much  as  a beast 
touch  the  mountain,  it  shall  be  stoned,  or 
thrust  through  with  a dart: 

21  And  so  terrible  was  the  sight,  that  Moses 
said,  I exceedingly  fear  and  quake ;) 

22  But  ye  are  come  unto  mount  Sion,  and 
unto  the  city  of  the  living  God,  the  heavenlv 


Divers  exhortations. 


JAMES,  I. 


The  concluding  prayer. 


Jerusalem,  and  to  an  innumerable  company 
of  angels,  , , ^ . . . 

33  To  the  general  assembly  and  church  of 
the  firstborn,  which  are  written  in  heaven, 
and  to  God  the  Judge  of  all,  and  to  the 
spirits  of  just  men  made  perfect, 

34  And  to  Jesus  the  mediator  of  the  new 
covenant,  and  to  the  blood  of  sprinkling, that 
speaketh  better  things  than  that  of  Abel. 

35  See  that  ye  refuse  not  him  that  speak- 

eth : for  if  they  escaped  not  who  refused 
him  that  spake  on  earth,  much  more  shall 
not  we  escape^  if  we  turn  away  from  him 
that  speaketh  from  heaven : , 

36  Whose  voice  then  shook  the  earth : but 
now  he  hath  promised,  saying.  Yet  once  more 
1 shake  not  the  earth  only,  but  also  heaven. 

37  And  this  word.  Yet  once  more,  signineth 
the  re  moving  of  those  things  that  are  shaken, 
as  of  things  that  are  made,  that  those  things 

which  cannot  be  shaken  may  remain. 

38  Wherefore  we  receiving  a kingdom  which 
cannot  be  moved,  let  us  have  grace,  where- 
by we  may  serve  God  acceptably  with  rev- 
erence and  godly  fear: 

39  For  our  God  is  a consuming  fire. 

CHAPTER  XIII. 

Godly  admonitions. 

Let  brotherly  love  continue. 

3  Be  not  forgetful  to  entertain  stran- 
gers: for  thereby  some  have  entertained 
angels  unawares. 

3  Remember  them  that  are  in  bonds,  as 
bound  with  them;  and  them  which  suffer 
adversity,  as  being  yourselves  also  in  the 

4  JV^rriage  is  honourable  in  all,  and  the  bed 
imdeflled : but  whoremongers  and  adulter- 
ers God  will  judge. 

5  Let  your  conversation  he  without  covet- 
ousness ; and  he  content  with  such  things 
as  ye  have:  for  he  hath  said,  I will  never 
leave  thee,  nor  forsake  thee. 

6  So  that  we  may  boldly  say.  The  Lord  is 
my  helper,  and  I will  not  fear  what  man 
shall  do  unto  me. 

7  Remember  them  which  have  the  rule 
over  you,  who  have  spoken  unto  you  the 
word  of  God : whose  faith  follow,  consider- 
ing the  end  of  their  conversation. 

8  Jesus  Christ  the  same  yesterday,  and  to 
day,  and  for  ever. 

9  Be  not  carried  about  with  divers  and 


strange  doctrines : for  it  is  a ffood  thing  that 
the  heart  bo  established  with  grace;  not 
with  meats,  which  have  not  profited  them 
that  have  been  occupied  therein. 

10  We  have  an  altar,  whereof  they  have  no 
right  to  eat  which  serve  the  tabernacle. 

11  For  the  bodies  of  those  beasts,  whose 

blood  is  brought  into  the  sanctuary  by  the 
high  priest  for  sin,  are  burned  without  the 
camp.  , ^ 

13  Wherefore  Jesus  also,  that  he  might 
sanctify  the  people  with  his  own  blood,  suf- 
fered without  the  gate. 

13  Let  us  go  forth  therefore  unto  him  with- 
out the  camp,  bearing  his  reproach. 

14  For  here  have  we  no  continuing  city, 
but  we  seek  one  to  come. 

15  By  him  therefore  let  us  offer  the  sacri- 
fice of  praise  to  God  continually,  that  is,  the 
fruit  of  our  lips,  giving  thanks  to  his  name. 

16  But  to  do  good  and  to  communicate  for- 
get not:  for  with  such  sacrifices  God  is  well 
pleased. 

17  Obey  them  that  have  the  rule  over  you, 
and  submit  yourselves : for  they  watch  for 
your  souls,  as  they  that  must  give  account, 
that  they  may  do  it  with  joy,  and  not  with 
grief : for  that  is  unprofitable  for  you. 

18  Pray  for  us : for  we  trust  we  have  a good 
conscience,  in  all  things  willing  to  live  hon- 
estly. 

19  But  I beseech  you  the  rather  to  do  this, 
that  I may  be  restored  to  you  the  sooner. 

30  Now  the  God  of  peace,  that  brought 
again  from  the  dead  our  Lord  Jesus,  that 
great  Shepherd  of  the  sheep,  through  the 
blood  of  the  everlasting  covenant, 

31  Make  you  perfect  in  every  good  work 

to  do  his  will,  working  in  you  that  which  is 
well  pleasing  in  his  sight,  through  Jesus 
Christ ; to  whom  he  glory  for  ever  and  ever. 
Amen.  , ^ 

33  And  I beseech  you,  brethren,  suffer  the 
word  of  exhortation : for  I have  written  a 
letter  unto  you  in  few  words.  , 

33  Know  ye  that  our  brother  Timothy  is  set 
at  liberty ; with  whom,  if  he  come  shortly,  1 
will  see  you. 

34  Salute  all  them  that  have  the  rule  over 
you,  and  all  the  saints.  They  of  Italy  salute 
you. 

35  Grace  he  with  you  all.  Amen. 

H Written  to  the  Hebrews  from  Italy  by 
Timothy. 


THE  GENERAL  EPISTLE  OF 

JAMES. 


CHAPTER  I. 

Wisdom  to  he  sought  of  God. 

JAMES,  a servant  of  God  and  of  the  Lord 
Jesus  Christ,  to  the  twelve  tribes  which 
are  scattered  abroad,  greeting. 

3 My  brethren,  count  it  all  joy  when  ye  fall 
into  divers  temptations ; 

3 Knowing  this,  that  the  trying  of  your 
faith  worketh  patience. 

4  But  let  patience  have  her  perfect  work, 


that  ye  may  be  perfect  and  entire,  wanting 
nothing.  . , , ^ i 

5 If  any  of  you  lack  wisdom,  let  him  ask 
of  God,  that  giveth  to  all  men  liberally, 
and  upbraideth  not;  and  it  shall  be  given 
him. 

6 But  let  him  ask  in  faith,  nothing  waver- 
ing : for  he  that  wavereth  is  like  a wave  oi 
the  sea  driven  with  the  wind  and  tossed. 

7 For  let  not  that  man  think  that  he  shall 
receive  any  thing  of  the  Lord, 


Exhortation  to  hoUnesSo  JAMES,  IL  Of  Mth  without  deeds. 


8 A doubleminded  man  is  unstable  in  all  his 
ways. 

9 Let  the  brother  of  low  degree  rejoice  in 
that  he  is  exalted : 

10  But  the  rich,  in  that  he  is  made  low : be- 
cause as  the  flower  of  the  grass  he  shall  pass 
away. 

11  For  the  sun  is  no  sooner  risen  with  a 
burning  heat,  but  it  withereth  the  grass,  and 
the  flower  thereof  falleth,  and  the  grace  of 
the  fashion  of  it  perisheth : so  also  shall  the 
rich  man  fade  away  in  his  ways. 

12  Blessed  IS  the  man  that  endureth  tempt- 
ation : for  when  he  is  tried,  he  shall  receive 
the  crown  of  life,  which  the  Lord  hath 
promised  to  them  that  love  him. 

13  Let  no  man  say  when  he  is  tempted,  I am 
tempted  of  God : for  God  cannot  be  tempted 
with  evil,  neither  tempteth  he  any  man : 

14  But  every  man  is  tempted,  when  he  is 
drawn  away  of  his  own  lust,  and  enticed. 

15  Then  when  lust  hath  conceived,  it  bring- 
eth  forth  sin ; and  sin,  when  it  is  finished, 
bringeth  forth  death. 

16  Do  not  err,  my  beloved  brethren. 

17  Every  good  gift  and  every  perfect  gift  is 
from  above,  and  cometh  down  from  the  Fa- 
ther of  lights,  with  whom  is  no  variableness, 
neither  shadow  of  turning. 

18  Of  his  own  will  begat  he  us  with  the 
word  of  truth,  that  we  should  be  a kind 
of  firstfruits  of  his  creatures. 

19  Wherefore,  my  beloved  brethren,  let 
every  man  be  swift  to  hear,  slow  to  speak, 
slow  to  wrath : 

20  For  the  wrath  of  man  worketh  not  the 
righteousness  of  God. 

21  Wherefore  lay  apart  all  filthiness  and 
superfluity  of  naughtiness,  and  receive  with 
meekness  the  engrafted  word,  which  is  able 
to  save  your  souls. 

22  But  be  ye  doers  of  the  word,  and  not 
hearers  only,  deceiving  your  own  selves. 

23  For  if  any  be  a hearer  of  the  word,  and 
not  a doer,  he  is  like  unto  a man  beholding 
his  natural  face  in  a glass: 

24  For  he  beholdeth  himself,  and  goeth  his 
way,  and  straightway  forgetteth  what  man- 
ner of  man  he  was. 

25  But  whoso  loo keth  into  the  perfect  law 
of  liberty,  and  continu'eth  therein,  he  being 
not  a forgetful  hearer,  but  a doer  of  the 
work,  this  man  shall  be  blessed  in  his  deed. 

26  If  any  man  among  you  seem  to  be  re- 
ligious, and  bridleth  not  his  tongue,  but  de- 
ceiveth  his  own  heart,  this  man’s  religion  is 
vain. 

27  Pure  religion  and  undefiled  before  God 
and  the  Father  is  this.  To  visit  the  father- 
less and  widows  in  their  affliction,  and  to 
keep  himself  unspotted  from  the  world. 

CHAPTER  II. 

Of  faith  and  works. 

My  brethren,  have  not  the  faith  of  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  Lord  of  glory, 
with  respect  of  persons. 

2  For  if  there  come  unto  your  assembly  a 
man  with  a gold  ring,  in  goodly  apparel, 
and  there  come  in  also  a poor  man  in  vile 
raiment ; 

3  And  ye  have  respect  to  him  that  weareth 
the  gay  clothing,  and  say  unto  him.  Sit  thou 
here  in  a good  place ; and  say  to  the  poor, 

im 


stand  thou  there,  or  sit  here  under  my  foot-* 
stool : 

4 Are  ye  not  then  partial  in  yourselves, 
and  are  become  judges  of  evil  thoughts? 

5 Hearken,  my  beloved  brethren.  Hath  not 
God  chosen  the  poor  of  this  world  rich  in 
faith,  and  heirs  of  the  kingdom  which  he 
hath  promised  to  them  that  love  him? 

6 But  ye  have  despised  the  poor.  Do  not 
rich  men  oppress  you,  and  draw  you  before 
the  judgment  seats? 

7 Do  not  they  blaspheme  that  worthy  name 
by  the  which  ye  are  called  ? 

8 If  ye  fulfil  the  royal  law  according  to  the 
Scripture,  Thou  shalt  love  thy  neighbour  as 
thyself,  ye  do  well : 

9 But  if  ye  have  respect  to  persons,  ye 
commit  sin,  and  are  convinced  of  the  law 
as  transgressors. 

10  For  whosoever  shall  keep  the  whole  law, 
and  yet  offend  in  one  point,  he  is  guilty  of  all. 

11  For  he  that  said.  Do  not  commit  adul- 
tery, said  also.  Do  not  kill.  Now  if  thou 
commit  no  adultery,  yet  if  thou  kill,  thou 
art  become  a transgressor  of  the  law. 

12  So  speak  ye,  and  so  do,  as  they  that  shall 
be  judged  by  the  law  of  liberty. 

13  For  he  shall  have  judgment  without 
mercy,  that  hath  shewed  no  mercy;  and 
mercy  rejoiceth  against  judgment. 

14  What  doth  it  profit,  my  brethren,  though 
a man  say  he  hath  faith,  and  have  not 
works?  can  faith  save  him? 

15  If  a brother  or  sister  be  naked,  and  des- 
titute of  daily  food, 

16  And  one  of  you  say  unto  them.  Depart 
in  peace,  be  ye  warmed  and  filled ; not- 
withstanding ye  give  them  not  those  things 
which  are  needful  to  the  body ; what  doth  it 
profit  ? 

17  Even  so  faith,  if  it  hath  not  works,  is 
dead,  being  alone. 

18  Yea,  a man  may  say.  Thou  hast  faith, 
and  I have  works : shew  me  thy  faith  with- 
out thy  works,  and  I will  shew  thee  my  faith 
by  my  works. 

19  Thou  believest  that  there  is  one  God; 
thou  doest  well : the  devils  also  believe,  and 
tremble. 

20  But  wilt  thou  know,  O vain  man,  that 
faith  without  works  is  dead? 

21  Was  not  Abraham  our  father  justified 
by  works,  when  he  had  offered  Isaac  his 
son  upon  the  altar? 

22  Seest  thou  how  faith  wrought  with  his 
works,  and  by  works  was  faith  made  perfect  ? 

23  And  the  Scripture  was  fulfilled  which 
saith,  Abraham  believed  God,  and  it  was 
imputed  unto  him  for  righteousness:  and 
he  was  called  the  Friend  of  God. 

24  Ye  see  then  how  that  by  works  a man  is 
justified,  and  not  by  faith  only. 

25  Likewise  also  was  not  Rahab  the  harlot 
justified  by  works,  when  she  had  received 
the  messengers,  and  had  sent  them  out  an- 
other way? 

26  For  as  the  body  without  the  spirit  is 
dead,  so  faith  without  works  is  dead  also. 

CHAPTER  III. 

Of  prudence  in  reproving. 

My  brethren,  be  not  many  masters,  know- 
ing that  we  shall  receive  the  greater 
condemnationo 


Of  governing  the  tongue. 

2 For  in  many  things  we  offend  all.  If  any 
man  offend  not  in  word,  the  same  is  a per- 
fect man,  and  able  also  to  bridle  the  whole 

3 Behold,  we  put  bits  in  the  horses’  mouths, 

that  they  may  obey  us ; and  we  turn  about 
their  whole  body.  , , , 

4 Behold  also  the  ships,  which  though  they 
he  so  great,  and  are  driven  of  fierce  winds, 
yet  are  they  turned  about  with  a very  small 
helm,  whithersoever  the  governor  listeth. 

5 Even  so  the  tongue  is  a little  member, 
and  boasteth  great  things.  Behold,  how 
great  a matter  a little  fire  kindleth ! 

6 And  the  tongue  is  a fire,  a world  of  iniq- 

uity : so  is  the  tongue  among  our  members, 
that  it  defileth  the  whole  body,  and  setteth 
on  fire  the  course  of  nature;  and  it  is  set 
on  fire  of  hell.  ^ 

7 For  every  kind  of  beasts,  and  of  birds, 
and  of  serpents,  and  of  things  in  the  sea,  is 
tamed,  and  hath  been  tamed  of  mankind : 

8 But  the  tongue  can  no  man  tame;  it  is 
an  unruly  evil,  full  of  deadly  poison. 

9 Therewith  bless  we  God,  even  the  Father ; 
and  therewith  curse  we  men,  which  are 
made  after  the  similitude  of  God. 

10  Out  of  the  same  mouth  proceedeth 
blessing  and  cursing.  My  brethren,  these 
things  ought  not  so  to  be. 

11  Doth  a fountain  send  forth  at  the  same 
place  sweet  water  and  bitter  ? 

12  Can  the  fig  tree,  my  brethren,  bear  olive 
berries?  either  a vine,  figs?  so  can  no  fount- 
ain both  yield  salt  water  and  fresh. 

13  Who  is  a wise  man  and  endued  with 
knowledge  among  you  ? let  him  shew  out  of 
a good  conversation  his  works  with  meek- 
ness of  wisdom. 

14  But  if  ye  have  bitter  envying  and  strife 
in  your  hearts,  glory  not,  and  lie  not  against 
the  truth. 

15  This  wisdom  descendeth  not  from  above, 
but  is  earthly,  sensual,  devilish. 

16  For  where  envying  and  strife  is,  there  is 
confusion  and  every  evil  work. 

17  But  the  wisdom  that  is  from  above  is  first 
pure,  then  peaceable,  gentle,  and  easy  to  be 
entreated,  full  of  mercy  and  good  fruits, 
without  partiality,  and  without  hypocrisy. 

18  And  the  fruit  of  righteousness  is  sown  in 
peace  of  them  that  make  peace. 

CHAPTER  IV. 

Worldly  desires  reproved. 

From  whence  come  wars  and  fightings 
among  you?  come  they  not  hence,  even 
of  your  lusts  that  war  in  your  members? 

2  Ye  lust,  and  have  not : ye  kill,  and  desire 
to  have,  and  cannot  obtain:  ye  fight  and 
war,  yet  ye  have  not,  because  ye  ask  not. 

3  Ye  ask,  and  receive  not,  because  ye  ask 
amiss,  that  ye  may  consume  it  upon  your 
lusts. 

4  Ye  adulterers  and  adulteresses,  know  ye 
not  that  the  friendship  of  the  world  is  en- 
mity with  God  ? whosoever  therefore  will  be 
a friend  of  the  world  is  the  enemy  of  God. 

5  Do  ye  think  that  the  Scripture  sajth  in 
vain.  The  spirit  that  dwelleth  in  us  lusteth 
to  envy  ? ^ , 

6  But  he  giveth  more  grace.  Wherefore  he 
saith,  God  resisteth  the  proud,  but  giveth 
grace  unto  the  humbleo 


JAMES,  V„  Patience  commended. 

7 Submit  yourselves  therefore  to  God.  Re- 
sist the  devil,  and  he  will  flee  from  you. 

8 Draw  nigh  to  God,  and  he  will  draw  nigh 
to  you.  Cleanse  your  hands,  j/e  sinners ; and 
purify  your  hearts,  ye  doubleminded. 

9 Be  afflicted,  and  mourn,  and  weep:  let 
your  laughter  be  turned  to  mourning,  and 
your  joy  to  heaviness. 

10  Humble  yourselves  in  the  sight  of  the 
Lord,  and  he  shall  lift  you  up. 

11  Speak  not  evil  one  of  another,  brethren. 
He  that  speaketh  evil  of  his  brother,  and 
judgeth  his  brother,  speaketh  evil  of  the 
law,  and  judgeth  the  law : but  if  thou  judge 
the  law,  thou  art  not  a doer  of  the  law,  but 

^2  There  is  one  lawgiver,  who  is  able  to 
save  and  to  destroy : who  art  thou  that  judg- 
est  another  ? 

13  Go  to  now,  ye  that  say.  To  day  or  to  mor- 
row we  will  go  into  such  a city,  and  continue 
there  a year,  and  buy  and  sell,  and  get  gain : 

14  Whereas  ye  know  not  what  shall  he  on 
the  morrow.  For  what  is  your  life?  It  is 
even  a vapour,  that  appeareth  for  a little 
time,  and  then  vanisheth  away. 

15  For  that  ye  ought  to  say.  If  the  Lord  will, 
we  shall  live,  and  do  this,  or  that. 

16  But  now  ye  rejoice  in  your  boastings : 
all  such  rejoicing  is  evil. 

17  Therefore  to  him  that  knoweth  to  do 
good,  and  doeth  it  not,  to  him  it  is  sin. 

CHAPTER  V. 

Of  wicked  rich  men.,  Ac. 


GO  to  now,  ye  rich  men,  weep  and  howl 

. . 


for  your  miseries  that  shall  come  upon 
you.  ^ , V 

2 Your  riches  are  corrupted,  and  your  gar- 
ments are  moth  eaten. 

3 Your  gold  and  silver  is  cankered ; and  the 
rust  of  them  shall  be  a witness  against  you, 
and  shall  eat  your  flesh  as  it  were  fire.  Ye 
have  heaped  treasure  together  for  the  last 

^4  behold,  the  hire  of  the  labourers  who 
have  reaped  down  your  fields,  which  is  of 
you  kept  back  by  fraud,  crieth:  and  the 
cries  of  them  which  have  reaped  are  enter- 
ed into  the  ears  of  the  Lord  of  Sabaoth. 

5 Ye  have  lived  in  pleasure  on  the  earth, 

and  been  wanton ; ye  have  nourished  your 
hearts,  as  in  a day  of  slaughter.  , , . ^ 

6 Ye  have  condemned  and  killed  the  just; 
and  he  doth  not  resist  you. 

7 Be  patient  therefore,  brethren,  unto  the 
coming  of  the  Lord.  Behold,  the  husband- 
man waiteth  for  the  precious  fruit  of  the 
earth,  and  hath  long  patience  for  it,  until  he 
receive  the  early  and  latter  rain. 

8 Be  ye  also  patient ; stablish  your  hearts : 
for  the  coming  of  the  Lord  draweth  nigh. 

9 Grudge  not  one  against  another,  breth- 
ren, lest  ye  be  condemned:  behold,  the 
judge  standeth  before  the  door. 

10  Take,  my  brethren,  the  prophets,  who 

have  spoken  in  the  name  of  the  Lord,  for 
an  example  of  suffering  aflaiction,  and  of 
patience.  , , . , 

11  Behold,  we  count  them  happy  which  en- 
dure. Ye  have  heard  of  the  patience  of 
Job,  and  have  seen  the  end  of  the  Lord,* 
that  the  Lord  is  very  pitiful,  and  of  tender 
merejo 

785 


Efficacy  of 


I.  PETER,  I. 


fervent  prayer. 


13  But  above  all  things,  my  brethren,  swear 
not,  neither  by  heaven,  neither  by  the  earth, 
neither  by  any  other  oath : but  let  your  yea 
be  yea ; and  your  nay,  nay ; lest  ye  fall  into 
condemnation. 

13  Is  any  among  you  afflicted?  let  him 
pray.  Is  any  merry?  let  him  sing  psalms. 

14  Is  any  sick  among  you  ? let  him  call  for 
the  elders  of  the  church ; and  let  them  pray 
over  him,  anointing  him  with  oil  in  the  name 
of  the  Lord ; 

15  And  the  prayer  of  faith  shall  save  the 
sick,  and  the  Lord  shall  raise  him  up ; and  if 
he  have  committed  sins,  they  shall  be  for- 
given him. 

16  Confess  your  faults  one  to  another,  and 


pray  one  for  another,  that  ye  may  be  healed. 
The  effectual  fervent  prayer  of  a righteous 
man  availeth  much. 

17  Elias  was  a man  subject  to  like  passions 
as  we  are,  and  he  prayed  earnestly  that  it 
might  not  rain:  and  it  rained  not  on  the 
earth  by  the  space  of  three  years  and  six 
months. 

18  And  he  prayed  again,  and  the  heaven  gave 
rain,  and  the  earth  brought  forth  her  fruit. 

19  Brethren,  if  any  of  you  do  err  from  the 
truth,  and  one  convert  him ; 

20  Let  him  know,  that  he  which  converteth 
the  sinner  from  the  error  of  his  way  shall 
save  a soul  from  death,  and  shall  hide  a mul- 
titude of  sins. 


THE  FIRST  EPISTLE  GENERAL  OF 


PETER. 


CHAPTER  I. 

Of  God's  manifold  spiritual  grace, 

PETER,  an  apostle  of  Jesus  Christ,  to  the 
strangers  scattered  throughout  Pontus, 
Galatia,  Cappadocia,  Asia,  and  Bithynia, 

3  Elect  according  to  the  foreknowledge  of 
God  the  Father,  through  sanctification  of 
the  Spirit,  unto  obedience  and  sprinkling  of 
the  blood  of  Jesus  Christ : Grace  unto  you, 
and  peace,  be  multiplied. 

3 Blessed  be  the  God  and  Father  of  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  which  according  to  his 
abundant  mercy  hath  begotten  us  again 
unto  a lively  hope  by  the  resurrection  of 
Jesus  Christ  from  the  dead, 

4  To  an  inheritance  incorruptible,  and  un- 
defiled, and  that  fadeth  not  away,  reserved 
ill  heaven  for  you, 

5  Who  are  kept  by  the  power  of  God 
through  faith  unto  salvation  ready  to  be 
revealed  in  the  last  time. 

6  Wherein  ye  greatly  rejoice,  though  now 
for  a season,  if  need  be,  ye  are  in  heaviness 
through  manifold  temptations : 

7  That  the  trial  of  your  faith,  being  much 
more  precious  than  of  gold  that  perisheth, 
though  it  be  tried  with  fire,  might  be  found 
unto  praise  and  honour  and  glory  at  the  ap- 
pearing of  Jesus  Christ : 

8  Whom  having  not  seen,  ye  love ; in  whom, 
though  now  ye  see  Mm  not,  yet  believing,  ye 
rejoice  with  joy  unspeakable  and  full  of 
glory : 

9  Receiving  the  end  of  your  faith,  even  the 
salvation  of  your  souls. 

10  Of  which  salvation  the  prophets  have  in- 
quired and  searched  diligently,  who  prophe- 
sied of  the  grace  that  should  come  unto  you : 
11  Searching  what,  or  what  manner  cf  time 
the  Spirit  of  Christ  which  was  in  them  did 
signify,  when  it  testified  beforehand  the  suf- 
ferings of  Christ,  and  the  glory  that  should 
follow. 

13  Unto  whom  it  was  revealed,  that  not 
unto  themselves,  but  unto  us  they  did  min- 
ister the  things,  which  are  now  reported 
unto  you  by  them  that  have  preached  the 

gospel  unto  you  with  the  Holy  Ghost  sent 


down  from  heaven which  things  the  angels 
desire  to  look  into. 

13  Wherefore  gird  up  the  loins  of  your 
mind,  be  sober,  and  hope  to  the  end  for  the 
grace  that  is  to  be  brought  unto  you  at  the 
revelation  of  Jesus  Christ ; 

14  As  obedient  children,  not  fashioning 
yourselves  according  to  the  former  lusts  in 
your  ignorance : 

15  But  as  he  which  hath  called  you  is  holy, 
so  be  ye  holy  in  all  manner  of  conversation ; 

16  Because  it  is  written.  Be  ye  holy ; for  I 
am  holy. 

17  And  if  ye  call  on  the  Father,  who  with- 
out respect  of  persons  judgeth  according  to 
every  man’s  work,  pass  the  time  of  your  so- 
journing here  in  fear  : 

18  Forasmuch  as  ye  know  that  ye  were  not 
redeemed  with  corruptible  things,  as  silver 
and  gold,  from  your  vain  conversation  re- 
ceived by  tradition  from  your  fathers; 

19  But  with  the  precious  blood  of  Christ,  as 
of  a lamb  without  blemish  and  without  spot  ; 

20  Who  verily  was  foreordained  before  the 
foundation  of  the  world,  but  was  manifest 
in  these  last  times  for  you, 

31  Who  by  him  do  believe  in  God,  that  raised 
him  up  from  the  dead,  and  gave  him  glory; 
that  your  faith  and  hope  might  be  in  God. 

23  Seeing  ye  have  purified  your  souls  in 
obeying  the  truth  through  the  Spirit  unto  u n- 
f eigned  love  of  the  brethren,  see  that  ye  love 
one  another  with  a pure  heart  fervently : 

23  Being  born  again,  not  of  corruptible  seed, 
but  of  incorruptible,  by  the  word  of  God, 
which  liveth  and  abideth  for  ever. 

24  For  all  flesh  is  as  grass,  and  all  the  glory 
of  man  as  the  flower  of  grass.  The  grass 
withereth,  and  the  flower  thereof  falleth 
away: 

25  But  the  word  of  the  Lord  endureth  for 
ever.  And  this  is  the  word  which  by  the 
gospel  is  preached  unto  you. 

CHAPTER  II. 

Christ  the  comer  stone, 

WHEREFORE  laying  aside  all  malice, 
and  all  guile,  and  hypocrisies,  and  en- 
vies, and  all  ©vil  spaakmgSB 


The  duties  of  servants^ 


2 As  newborn  babes,  desire  the  sincere  milk 
of  the  word,  that  ye  may  grow  thereby : 

3 If  so  be  ye  have  tastedf  that  the  Lord  is 

gracious.  ^ ...  

4 To  whom  coming,  as  unto  a living  stone, 
disallowed  indeed  of  men,  but  chosen  of 
God,  and  precious, 

5 Ye  also,  as  lively  stones,  are  built  up  a 

spiritual  house,  a holy  priesthood,  to  offer 
up  spiritual  sacrifices,  acceptable  to  God  by 
Jesus  Christ.  . , . o • 

6 Wherefore  also  it  is  contained  in  the  Scrip- 
ture, Behold,  I lay  in  Sion  a chief  corner 
stone,  elect,  precious : and  he  that  believeth 
on  him  shall  not  be  confounded. 

7 Unto  you  therefore  which  believe  he 
precious : but  unto  them  which  be  disobedi- 
ent, the  stone  which  the  builders  disallow- 
ed, the  same  is  made  the  head  of  the  corner, 

8 And  a stone  of  stumbling,  and  a rock  of 

offence,  even  to  them  which  stumble  at  the 
word,  being  disobedient:  whereunto  also 
they  were  appointed.  , 

9 But  ye  are  a chosen  generation,  a royal 

priesthood,  a holy  nation,  a peculiar  people ; 
that  ye  should  shew  forth  the  praises  of  him 
who  hath  called  you  out  of  darkness  into  his 
marvellous  light : , 

10  Which  in  time  past  were  not  a people, 
but  are  now  the  people  of  God : which  had 
not  obtained  mercy,  but  now  have  obtained 
mercy. 

11  Dearly  beloved,  I beseech  you  as  stran- 
gers and  pilgrims,  abstain  from  fleshly  lusts, 
which  war  against  the  soul ; 

12  Having  your  conversation  honest  among 
the  Gentiles;  that,  whereas  they  speak 
against  you  as  evil  doers,  they  may  by  your 
good  works,  which  they  shall  behold,  glorify 
God  in  the  day  of  visitation. 

13  Submit  yourselves  to  every  ordinance  of 
man  for  the  Lord’s  sake : whether  it  be  to 
the  king,  as  supreme; 

14  Or  unto  governors,  as  unto  them  that 
are  sent  by  him  for  the  punishment  of  evil 
doers,  and  for  the  praise  of  them  that  do 

15  For  so  is  the  will  of  God,  that  with  well 

doing  ye  may  put  to  silence  the  ignorance 
of  foolish  men : , , ^ ^ 

16  As  free,  and  not  using  your  liberty  for  a 

cloak  of  maliciousness,  but  as  the  servants 
of  God.  , j 

17  Honour  all  men.  Love  the  brotherhood. 
Fear  God.  Honour  the  king. 

18  Servants,  be  subject  to  yowr  masters  with 
all  fear;  not  only  to  the  good  and  gentle, 
but  also  to  the  froward. 

19  For  this  is  thankworthy,  if  a man  tor 

conscience  toward  God  endure  grief,  suffer- 
ing wrongfully.  ^ V, 

20  For  what  glory  is  iU  when  ye  be  butt- 

2ted  for  your  faults,  ye  shall  take  it  pa- 
tiently? but  if,  when  ye  do  well,  and  suffer 
for  iU  ye  take  it  patiently,  this  is  acceptable 
with  God.  ,,  j x. 

21  For  even  hereunto  were  ye  called : be- 

cause Christ  also  suffered  for  us,  leaving 
us  an  example,  that  ye  should  follow  his 
steps : , ^ 

22  Who  did  no  sin.  neither  was  guile  found 

in  his  mouth : , ^ x 

23  Who,  when  he  was  reviled,  reviled  not 
a«?S!.in " when  h©  suffered,  h©  threatened  not ; 


I.  PETER,  III.  wives^  and  husbands, 

but  committed  himself  to  him  that  judgeth 
righteously:  . ^ . 

Who  his  own  self  bare  our  sins  in  his 
own  body  on  the  tree,  that  we,  being  dea<l 
to  sins  should  live  unto  righteousness:  by 
whose  ov^pes  ye  were  healed. 

25  For  ye  were  as  sheep  going  astray ; but 
are  now  returned  unto  the  Shepherd  and 
Bishop  of  your  souls. 

CHAPTER  III. 

Duty  of  wives  and  husbands. 

Likewise,  ye  wives,  be  in  subjection  to 
your  own  husbands;  that,  if  any  obey 
not  the  word,  they  also  may  without  the 
word  be  won  by  the  conversation  of  the 
wives ; 

2  While  they  behold  your  chaste  conversa- 
tion coupled  with  fear. 

3  Whose  adorning,  let  it  not  be  that  out- 
ward adorning  of  plaiting  the  hair,  and  of 
wearing  of  gold,  or  of  putting  on  of  apparel ; 

4  But  let  it  be  the  hidden  man  of  the  heart, 
in  that  which  is  not  corruptible,  even  the  or- 
nament of  a meek  and  quiet  spirit,  which  is 
in  the  sight  of  God  of  great  price.  , 

5  For  after  this  manner  in  the  old  time  the 
holy  women  also,  who  trusted  in  God,  adorn- 
ed themselves,  being  in  subjection  unto  their 
own  husbands: 

6  Even  as  Sarah  obeyed  Abraham,  calling 
him  lord ; whose  daughters  ye  are,  as  long  as 
ye  do  well,  and  are  not  afraid  with  anj’ 
amazement.  , 

7  Likewise,  ye  husbands,  dwell  with  them 
according  to  knowledge,  giving  honour  unto 
the  wife,  as  unto  the  weaker  vessel,  and  as 
being  heirs  together  of  the  grace  of  life ; that 
your  prayers  be  not  hindered. 

8  Finally,  be  ye  all  of  one  mind,  having 
compassion  one  of  another ; love  as  breth-  ^ 
ren,  be  pitiful,  be  courteous: 

9  Not  rendering  evil  for  evil,  or  railing  for 
railing : but  contrariwise  blessing ; knowing 
that  ye  are  thereunto  called,  that  ye  should 
inherit  a blessing. 

10  For  he  that  will  love  life,  and  see  good 
days,  let  him  refrain  his  tongue  from  evil, 
and  his  lips  that  they  speak  no  guile : ^ 

11  Let  him  eschew  evil,  and  do  good ; let 
him  seek  peace,  and  ensue  it. 

12  For  the  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  over  the 
righteous,  and  his  ears  are  open  unto  their 
prayers : but  the  face  of  the  Lord  is  against 
them  that  do  evil. 

13  And  who  is  he  that  will  harm  you,  if  ye 
be  followers  of  that  which  is  good? 

14  But  and  if  ye  suffer  for  righteousness 
sake,  happy  are  ye:  and  be  not  afraid  of 
their  terror,  neither  be  troubled ; 

15  But  sanctify  the  Lord  God  in  your  hearts : 
and  be  ready  always  to  give  an  answer  to 
every  man  that  asketh  y;ou  a reason  of  the 
hope  that  is  in  you,  with  meekness  and 

16  Having  a good  conscience ; that,  whereas 
they  speak  evil  of  you,  as  of  evil  doers,  they 
may  be  ashamed  that  falsely  accuse  your 
good  conversation  in  Christ. 

17  For  it  is  better,  if  the  will  of  God  be  so, 
that  ye  suffer  for  well  doing,  than  for  evil 

^Sl^or  Christ  also  hath  once  suffered  for 
sins,  the  lust  for  the  unjust,  that  h©  might 


The  apostle  exhorteth  !«  PETER,  IVo  to  several  duties. 


bring  us  to  God,  being  put  to  death  in  the 
flesh,  but  quickened  by  the  Spirit: 

19  By  which  also  he  went  and  preached  un- 
to the  spirits  in  prison ; 

20  Which  sometime  were  disobedient,  when 
once  the  longsutfering  of  God  waited  in  the 
days  of  Noah,  while  the  ark  was  a preparing, 
wherein  few,  that  is,  eight  souls  were  saved 
by  water. 

21  The  like  figure  whereunto  even  baptism 
doth  also  now  save  us,  (not  the  putting  away 
of  the  filth  of  the  flesh,  but  the  answer  of  a 
good  conscience  toward  God,)  by  the  resur- 
rection of  Jesus  Christ: 

22  Who  is  gone  into  heaven,  and  is  on  the 
right  hand  of  God ; angels  and  authorities 
and  powers  being  made  subject  unto  him. 

CHAPTER  IV. 

Of  ceasing  to  sin. 

Forasmuch  then  as  Christ  hath  suffered 
for  us  in  the  flesh,  arm  yourselves  like- 
wise with  the  same  mind : for  he  that  hath 
suffered  in  the  flesh  hath  ceased  from  sin ; 

2  That  he  no  longer  should  live  the  rest  of 
his  time  in  the  flesh  to  the  lusts  of  men,  but 
to  the  will  of  God. 

3  For  the  time  past  of  our  life  may  suffice 
us  to  have  wrought  the  will  of  the  Gentiles, 
when  we  walked  in  lasciviousness,  lusts,  ex- 
cess of  wine,  revellings,  banquetings,  and 
abominable  idolatries: 

4  Wherein  they  think  it  strange  that  ye  run 
not  with  them  to  the  same  excess  of  riot, 
speaking  evil  of  you: 

5  Who  shall  give  account  to  him  that  is 
ready  to  judge  the  quick  and  the  dead. 

G For,  for  this  cause  was  the  gospel  preach- 
ed also  to  them  that  are  dead,  that  they 
might  be  judged  according  to  men  In  the 
flesh,  but  live  according  to  God  in  the  spirit. 
7 But  the  end  of  all  things  is  at  hand : be  ye 
therefore  sober,  and  watch  unto  prayer. 

8  And  above  all  things  have  fervent  charity 
among  yourselves;  for  charity  shall  cover 
tiie  multitude  of  sins. 

9  Use  hospitality  one  to  another  without 
grudging. 

10  As  every  man  hath  received  the  gift,  even 
so  minister  the  same  one  to  another,  as  good 
stewards  of  the  manifold  grace  of  God. 

11  If  any  man  speak,  let  him  speak  as  the 
oracles  of  God ; if  any  man  minister,  let  him 
do  it  as  of  the  ability  which  God  giveth ; that 
God  in  all  things  may  be  glorified  through 
Jesus  Christ:  to  whom  be  praise  and  do- 
minion for  ever  and  ever.  Amen. 

12  Beloved,  think  it  not  strange  concerning 
the  fiery  trial  which  is  to  try  you,  as  though 
some  strange  thing  happened  unto  j^ou  : 

13  But  rejoice,  inasmuch  as  ye  are  partakers 
-of  Christ’s  sufferings ; that,  when  his  glory 
shall  be  revealed,  ye  may  be  glad  also  with 
exceeding  joy. 

14  If  ye  be  reproached  for  the  name  of 
Christ,  happy  are  ye ; for  the  Spirit  of  glory 
and  of  God  resteth  upon  you : on  their  part 
788 


he  is  evil  spoken  of,  but  on  your  part  he  is 
glorified. 

15  But  let  none  of  you  suffer  as  a murderer, 
or  as  a thief,  or  as  an  evil  doer,  or  as  a busy- 
body in  other  men’s  matters. 

16  Yet  if  any  man  suffer  as  a Christian,  let 
him  not  be  ashamed;  but  let  him  glorify 
God  on  this  behalf. 

IT  For  the  time  is  come  that  judgment  must 
begin  at  the  house  of  God : and  if  it  first  be- 
gin at  us,  what  shall  the  end  be  of  them  that 
obey  not  the  gospel  of  God  ? 

18  And  if  the  righteous  scarcely  be  saved, 
where  shall  the  ungodly  and  the  sinner  ap- 
pear? 

19  Wherefore,  let  them  that  suffer  accord- 
ing to  the  will  of  God  commit  the  keeping 
of  their  souls  to  him  in  well  doing,  as  unto  a 
faithful  Creator. 

CHAPTER  Y. 

The  duty  of  elders,  &c. 

The  elders  which  are  among  you  I exhort, 
who  am  also  an  elder,  and  a witness  of 
the  sufferings  of  Christ,  and  also  a partaker 
of  the  glory  that  shall  be  revealed : 

2  Feed  the  flock  of  God  which  is  among 
you,  taking  the  oversight  thereof,  not  by 
constraint,  but  willingly;  not  for  filthy 
lucre,  but  of  a ready  mind; 

3  Neither  as  being  lords  over  God’s  heritage, 
but  being  ensamples  to  the  flock. 

4  And  when  the  chief  Shepherd  shall  ap- 
pear, ye  shall  receive  a crown  of  glory  that 
fadeth  not  away. 

5  Likewise,  ye  younger,  submit  yourselves 
unto  the  elder.  Yea,  all  of  you  be  subject 
one  to  another,  and  be  clothed  with  humil- 
ity : for  God  resisteth  the  proud,  and  giveth 
grace  to  the  humble. 

6  Humble  yourselves  therefore  under  the 
mighty  hand  of  God,  that  he  may  exalt  you 
in  due  time : 

T Casting  all  your  care  upon  him;  for  he 
careth  for  you. 

8  Be  sober,  be  vigilant ; because  your  ad- 
versary the  devil,  as  a roaring  lion,  walketh 
about,  seeking  whom  he  may  devour : 

9  Whom  resist  steadfast  in  the  faith,  know- 
ing that  the  same  aiflictions  are  accomplish- 
ed in  your  brethren  that  are  in  the  world. 

10  But  the  God  of  all  grace,  who  hath  called 
us  unto  his  eternal  glory  by  Christ  Jesus, 
after  that  ye  have  suffered  a while,  make 
you  perfect,  stablish,  strengthen,  settle  you. 
11  To  him  be  glory  and  dominion  for  ever 
and  ever.  Amen. 

12  By  Silvanus,  a faithful  brother  unto  you, 
as  I suppose,  I have  written  briefly,  exhort- 
ing, and  testif  ying  that  this  is  the  true  grace 
of  God  wherein  ye  stand. 

13  The  church  that  is  at  Babylon,  elected 
together  with  you,  saluteth  you  ; and  so  doth 
Marcus  my  son. 

14  Greet  ye  one  another  with  a kiss  of 
charity.  Peace  be  with  you  all  that  are  in 
Christ  Jesus,  Ameiio 


THE  SECOND  EPISTLE  GENERAL  OF 

PETER. 


CHAPTER  I. 

Exhortations  to  several  duties. 

SIMON  Peter,  a servant  and  an  apostle  of 
Jesus  Christ,  to  them  that  have  obtained 
like  precious  faith  with  us  through  the 
righteousness  of  God  and  our  Savdour  Jesus 
Christ:  . , 

2 Grace  and  peace  be  multiplied  unto  you 
through  the  knowledge  of  God,  and  of  Je- 
sus our  Lord,  . , . 

3 According  as  his  divine  power  hath  given 
unto  us  all  things  that  pertain  unto  life  and 
godliness,  through  the  knowledge  of  him 
that  hath  called  us  to  glory  and  virtue  : 

4 Whereby  are  given  unto  us  exceeding 
great  and  precious  promises ; that  by  these 
ye  mig’ht  be  partakers  of, the  divine  natu^, 
having  escaped  the  corruption  that  is  in  the 
world  through  lust. 

5 And  besides  this,  giving  all  diligence,  add 
to  your  faith  virtue ; and  to  virtue,  knowl- 

^6  ^nd  to  knowledge,  temperance ; and  to 
temperance,  patience ; and  to  patience,  god- 

^T^^nd  to • godliness,  brotherly  kindness; 
and  to  brotherly  kindness,  charity. 

8 For  if  these  things  be  in  you,  and  abound, 
they  make  you  that  ye  shall  neither  be  bar- 
ren nor  unfruitful  in  the  knowledge  of  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

9 But  he  that  lacketh  these  things  is  blind, 
and  cannot  see  afar  off,  and  hath  forgotten 
that  he  was  purged  from  his  old  sins. 

10  Wherefore  the  rather,  brethren,  give 
diligence  to  make  your  calling  and  election 
sure : for  if  ye  do  these  things,  ye  shall  nev- 
0X*  f 3/11 1 

11  For  so  an  entrance  shall  be  ministered 
unto  you  abundantly  into  the  everlasting 
kingdom  of  our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus 

12  AVherefore  I will  not  be  negligent  to  put 
you  always  in  remembrance  of  these  things, 
though  ye  know  theTYi^  and  be  estabhshed  in 
the  present  truth. 

13  Yea,  I think  it  meet,  as  long  as  I ana  in 
this  tabernacle,  to  stir  you  up  by  putting 
?/ow  in  remembrance ; ^ 

14  Knowing  that  shortly  I must  put  off  this 
my  tabernacle,  even  as  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ  hath  shewed  me. 

15  Moreover  I will  endeavour  that  ye  may 
be  able  after  my  decease  to  have  these 
things  always  in  remembrance. 

16  For  we  have  not  followed  cunningly  de- 
vised fables,  when  we  made  known  unto 
you  the  power  and  coming  of  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ,  but  were  eyewitnesses  of  his 
males  tv 

17  For  he  received  from  God  the  Father 
honour  and  glory,  when  there  came  such  a 
voice  to  him  from  the  excellent  glory.  This 
is  my  beloved  Son,  in  whom  I am  well 
pleased.  ^ , 

18  And  this  voice  which  came  from  heaven 


we  heard,  when  we  were  with  him  in  the 
holy  mount.  , . 

19  We  have  also  a more  sure  word  ot 
prophecy;  whereunto  ye  do  well  that  ye 
take  heed,  as  unto  a light  that  shineth  in 
a dark  place,  until  the  day  dawn,  and  the 
daystar  arise  in  your  hearts : 

20  Knowing  this  first,  that  no  prophecy  of 

the  Scripture  is  of  any  private  interpreta- 
tion. ^ 

21  For  the  “prophecy  came  not  in  old  time 
by  the  will  of  man : but  holy  men  of  God 
spake  as  they  were  moved  by  the  Holy  Ghost. 

CHAPTER  II. 

False  teachers  foretold. 

But  there  were  false  prophets  also  among 
the  people,  even  as  there  shall  be  false 
teachers  among  you,  who  privily  shall  bring 
in  damnable  heresies,  even  denying  the  Lord 
that  bought  them,  and  bring  upon  them- 
selves swift  destruction.  ^ . 

2 And  many  shall  follow  their  pernicious 
ways ; by  reason  of  whom  the  way  of  truth 
shall  be  evil  spoken  of.  , „ . . 

3 And  through  covetousness  shall  they  with  - 
feigned  words  make  merchandise  of  you: 
whose  judgment  now  of  a long  time  linger- 
eth  not,  and  their  damnation  slumbereth 

^4^  For  if  God  spared  not  the  angels  that 
sinned,  but  cast  them  down  to  hell,  and  de- 
livered them  into  chains  of  darkness,  to  be 
reserved  unto  judgment;  ^ , 

5  And  spared  not  the  old  world,  but  saved 
Noah  the  eighth  person,  a preacher  of  right- 
eousness, bringing  in  the  flood  upon  the 
world  of  the  ungodly ; ^ ^ ^ ^ 

6  And  turning  the  cities  of  Sodom  and  Go- 
morrah into  ashes  condemned  them  with  an 
overthrow,  making  them  an  ensample  unto 
those  that  after  should  live  ungodly ; 

7  And  delivered  just  Lot,  vexed  with  the 
filthy  conversation  of  the  wicked: 

8  (For  that  righteous  man  dwelling  among 
them,  in  seeing  and  hearing,  vexed  his  right- 
eous soul  from  day  to  day  with  their  unlaw- 
ful deeds:)  , ^ ,, 

9  The  Lord  knoweth  how  to  deliver  the 
godly  out  of  temptation,  and  to  reserve 
the  unjust  unto  the  day  of  judgment  to 
be  punished : , 

10  But  chiefly  them  that  walk  after  the 
flesh  in  the  lust  of  uncleanness,  and  despise 
government.  Presumptuous  are  they,  self- 
willed,  they  are  not  afraid  to  speak  evil  of 
dignities.  , . , , . 

11  Whereas  angels,  which  are  greater  m 
power  and  might,  bring  not  railing  accusa- 
tion against  them  before  the  Lord. 

12  But  these,  as  natural  brute  beasts  made 
to  be  taken  and  destroyed,  speak  evil  of  the 
things  that  they  understand  not ; and  shall 
utterly  perish  in  their  own  corruption; 

13  And  shall  receive  the  reward  of  unright- 
eousness, as  they  that  count  it  pleasure  to 
riot  in  the  daytime.  Spots  they  are  and 


The  day  of  the  I.  JOHN.  I.  Lord  described. 


blemishes,  sportinj?  themselves  with  their 
own  deoeiving-s  while  they  feast  with  you ; 

14  Having  eyes  full  of  adultery,  and  that 
cannot  cease  from  sin;  beguiling  unstable 
souls:  a heart  they  have  exercised  with  cov- 
etous practices ; cursed*  children : 

15  Which  have  forsaken  the  right  way,  and 
are  gone  astray,  following  the  way  of  Ba- 
laam the  son  of  Bosor,  who  loved  the  wages 
of  unrighteousness; 

16  But  was  rebuked  for  his  iniquity : the 
dumb  ass  speaking  with  man’s  voice  forbade 
the  madness  of  the  prophet. 

IT  These  are  wells  without  water,  clouds 
that  are  carried  with  a tempest;  to  whom 
the  mist  of  darkness  is  reserved  for  ever. 

18  For  when  they  speak  great  swelling 
words  of  vanity,  they  allure  through  the 
lusts  of  the  flesh,  through  much  wantonness, 
those  that  were  clean  escaped  from  them 
who  live  in  error. 

19  While  they  promise  them  liberty,  they 
themselves  are  the  servants  of  corruption : 
for  of  whom  a man  is  overcome,  of  the  same 
is  he  brought  in  bondage. 

20  For  if  after  they  have  escaped  the  pollu- 
tions of  the  world  through  the  knowledge  of 
the  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  they  are 
again  entangled  therein,  and  overcome,  the 
latter  end  is  worse  with  them  than  the  begin- 
ning. 

21  For  it  had  been  better  for  them  not  to 
have  known  the  way  of  righteousness,  than, 
after  they  have  known  it,  to  turn  from  the 
holy  commandment  delivered  unto  them. 

22  But  it  is  happened  unto  them  according 
to  the  true  proverb.  The  dog  is  turned  to 
his  own  vomit  again ; and.  The  sow  that  was 
washed  to  her  wallowing  in  the  mire. 

CHAPTER  III. 

Coming  of  the  last  day. 

This  second  epistle,  beloved,  I now  write 
unto  you ; in  both  which  I stir  up  your 
pure  minds  by  way  of  remembrance : 

2  That  ye  may  be  mindful  of  the  words 
which  were  spoken  before  by  the  holy 
prophets,  and  of  the  commandment  of  us 
the  apostles  of  the  Lord  and  Saviour: 

3  Knowing  this  first,  that  there  shall  come 
in  the  last  days  scoffers,  walking  after  their 
own  lusts,  , 

4  And  saying.  Where  is  the  promise  of  his 
coming?  for  since  the  fathers  fell  asleep,  all 
things  continue  as  they  were  from  the  begin- 
ning of  the  creation. 


5 For  this  they  willingly  are  ignorant  of, 
that  by  the  word  of  God  the  heavens  were 
of  old,  and  the  earth  standing  out  of  the 
water  and  in  the  water: 

6 Whereby  the  world  that  then  was,  being 
overflowed  with  water,  perished : 

T But  the  heavens  and  the  earth,  which  are 
now,  by  the  same  word  are  kept  in  store,  re- 
served unto  fire  against  the  day  of  judgment 
and  perdition  of  ungodly  men. 

8 But,  beloved,  be  not  ignorant  of  this  one 
thing,  that  one  day  is  with  the  Lord  as  a 
thousand  years,  and  a thousand  years  as  one 
day. 

9 The  Lord  is  not  slack  concerning  his 
promise,  as  some  men  count  slackness;  but 
is  longsuffering  to  us- ward,  not  willing  that 
any  should  perish,  but  that  all  should  come 
to  repentance. 

10  But  the  day  of  the  Lord  will  come  as  a 
thief  in  the  night ; in  the  which  the  heavens 
shall  pass  away  with  a great  noise,  and  the 
elements  shall  melt  with  fervent  heat,  the 
earth  also  and  the  works  that  are  therein 
shall  be  burned  up. 

11  Seeing  then  that  all  these  things  shall  be 
dissolved,  what  manner  of  persons  ought  ye 
to  be  in  all  holy  conversation  and  godliness, 

12  Looking  for  and  hasting  unto  the  coming' 
of  the  day  of  God,  wherein  the  heavens  be- 
ing on  fire  shall  be  dissolved,  and  the  ele- 
ments shall  melt  with  fervent  heat? 

13  Nevertheless  we,  according  to  his  prom- 
ise, look  for  new  heavens  and  a new  earth, 
wherein  dwelleth  righteousness. 

14  Wherefore,  beloved,  seeing  that  ye  look 
for  such  things,  be  diligent  that  ye  may  be 
found  of  him  in  peace,  without  spot,  and 
blameless. 

15  And  account  that  the  longsuffering  of 
our  Lord  is  salvation ; even  as  our  beloved 
brother  Paul  also  according  to  the  wisdom 
given  unto  him  hath  written  unto  you ; 

16  As  ailso  in  all  his  epistles,  speaking  in 
them  of  these  things;  in  which  are  some 
things  hard  to  be  understood,  which  they 
that  are  unlearned  and  unstable  wrest,  as 
they  do  also  the  other  Scriptures,  unto  their 
own  destruction. 

IT  Ye  therefore,  beloved,  seeing  ye  know 
these  things  before,  beware  lest  ye  also,  be- 
ing led  away  with  the  error  of  the  wicked, 
fall  from  your  own  steadfastness. 

18  But  grow  in  grace,  and  in  the  knowledge 
of  our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.  To 
him  he  glory  both  now  and  for  ever.  Amen. 


THE  FIRST  EPISTLE  GENERAL  OF 

JOHN. 


CHAPTER  I. 

The  Word  of  life. 

That  which  was  from  the  beginning, 
which  we  have  heard,  which  we  have 
seen  with  our  eyes,  which  we  have  looked 
upon,  and  our  hands  have  handled,  of  the 
Word  of  life; 

2  (For  the  life  was  manifested,  and  we  have 
T90 


seen  it,  and  bear  witness,  and  shew  unto  you 
that  eternal  life,  which  was  with  the  Father, 
and  was  manifested  unto  us ;) 

3 That  which  we  have  seen  and  heard  de- 
clare we  unto  you,  that  ye  also  may  have  fel- 
lowship with  us : and  truly  our  fellowship  is 
with  the  Father, and  with  his  Son  Jesus  Christ. 

4 And  these  things  write  we  unto  you,  that 
your  joy  may  be  full. 


Christ  oiir  advocau. 

5 This  then  is  the  message  which  we  have 
heard  of  him,  and  declare  unto  you,  that 
God  is  light,  and  in  him  is  no  darkness  at  all. 

6 If  we  say  that  we  have  fellowship  with 

him,  and  walk  in  darkness,  we  lie,  and  do 
not  the  truth : , , . . 

7 But  if  we  walk  in  the  light,  as  he  is  in  the 
light,  we  have  fellowship  one  with  another, 
and  the  blood  of  Jesus  Christ  his  Son  cleans- 
cth  us  from  all  sin. 

8 If  we  say  that  we  have  no  sin,  we  deceive 
ourselves,  and  the  truth  is  not  in  us. 

9 If  we  confess  our  sins,  he  is  faithful  and 
just  to  forgive  us  owr  sins,  and  to  cleanse  us 
from  all  unrighteousness. 

10  If  we  say  that  we  have  not  sinned,  we 
make  him  a liar,  and  his  word  is  not  in  us. 

CHAPTER  II. 

Christ  our  advocate. 

My  little  children,  these  things  write  I 
unto  you,  that  ye  sin  not.  And  if  any 
man  sin,  we  have  an  advocate  with  the  Fa- 
ther, Jesus  Christ  the  righteous: 

2  And  he  is  the  propitiation  for  our  sms : 
and  not  for  ours  only,  but  also  for  the  sins 
of  the  whole  world. 

‘3  And  hereby  we  do  know  that  we  know 
him,  if  we  keep  his  commandments. 

4  He  that  saith,  I know  him,  and  keepeth 
not  his  commandments,  is  a liar,  and  the 
truth  is  not  in  him. 

5  But  whoso  keepeth  his  word,  in  him  verily 
is  the  love  of  God  perfected : hereby  knOiW 
we  that  we  are  in  him. 

6  He  that  saith  he  abideth  in  him  ought 
himself  also  so  to  walk,  even  as  he  walked. 

7  Brethren,  I write  no  new  commandment 
unto  you,  but  an  old  commandment  which 
ye  had  from  the  beginning.  The  old  com- 


mandment  is  the  word  which  ye  have  heard 
from  the  beginning.  i -r 

8 Again,  a new  commandment  I write  unto 

you,  which  thing  is  true  in  him  and  in  you : 
because  the  darkness  is  past,  and  the  true 
light  now  shineth.  ^ ^ 

9 He  that  saith  he  is  in  the  light,  and  hateth 
his  brother,  is  in  darkness  even  until  now. 

10  He  that  loveth  his  brother  abideth  in  the 

light,  and  there  is  none  occasion  of  stum- 
bling in  him.  . . , , 

11  But  he  that  hateth  his  brother  is  in  dark- 
ness, and  walketh  in  darkness,  and  knoweth 
not  whither  he  goeth,  because  that  darkness 
hath  blinded  his  eyes. 

13  I write  unto  you,  little  children,  because 
your  sins  are  forgiven  you  for  his  name’s 

13  I write  unto  you,  fathers,  because  ye 
have  known  him  that  is  from  the  beginning. 
I write  unto  you,  young  men,  because  je 
have  overcome  the  wicked  one.  I write  un- 
to you,  little  children,  because  ye  have 
known  the  Father. 

14 1 have  written  unto  you, (fathers,  because 
ye  have  known  him  that  is  from  the  begin- 
ning. I have  written  unto  you,  young  men, 
because  ye  are  strong,  and  the  word  of  God 
abideth  in  you,  and  ye  have  overcome  the 
wicked  one.  , , . 

15  Love  not  the  world,  neither  the  things 
that  are  in  the  world.  If  any  man  love  the 
world,  the  love  of  the  Father  is  not  in  him. 

16  For  all  that  is  in  the  world,  the  lust  of 


I.  JOHN,  III.  Against  false  teachers. 

the  flesh,  and  the  lust  of  the  eyes,  and  the 
pride  of  life,  is  not  of  the  Father,  but  is  of 
the  world.  , , ,, 

17  And  the  world  passeth  away,  and  the 
lust  thereof : but  he  that  doeth  the  will  of 
God  abideth  for  ever. 

18  Little  children,  it  is  the  last  time : and  as 
ye  have  heard  that  antichrist  shall  come, 
even  now  are  there  many  antichrists ; 
whereby  we  know  that  it  is  the  last  time. 

19  They  went  out  from  us,  but  they  were 
not  of  us ; but  if  they  had  been  of  us,  they 
would  no  doubt  have  continued  with  us : but 
they  went  out,  that  they  might  be  made  man- 
ifest that  they  were  not  all  of  us. 

20  But  ye  have  an  unction  from  the  Holy 
One,  and  ye  know  all  things. 

31  I have  not  written  unto  you  because  ye 
know  not  the  truth,  but  because  ye  know 
it,  and  that  no  lie  is  of  the  truth. 

33  Who  is  a liar  but  he  that  denieth  that 
Jesus  is  the  Christ?  He  is  antichrist,  that 
denieth  the  Father  and  the  Son. 

23  Whosoever  denieth  the  Son,  the  same 
hath  not  the  Father : [hut]  he  that  acknowU 
edgeth  the  Son  hath  the  Father  also.  ^ 

34  Let  that  therefore  abide  in  you,  which 
ye  have  heard  from  the  beginning.  If  that 
which  ye  have  heard  from  the  beginning 
shall  remain  in  you,  ye  also  shall  continue 
in  the  Son,  and  in  the  Father. 

25  And  this  is  the  promise  that  he  hath 
promised  us,  even  eternal  life. 

26  These  things  have  I written  unto  you 
concerning  them  that  seduce  you. 

37  But  the  anointing  which  ye  have  re- 
ceived of  him  abideth  in  you,  and  ye  need 
not  that  any  man  teach  you : but  as  the 
same  anointing  teach eth  you  of  all  things, 
and  is  truth,  and  is  no  lie,  and  even  as  it 
hath  taught  you,  ye  shall  abide  in  him. 

28  And  now,  little  children,  abide  in  him ; 

that,  when  he  shall  appear,  we  may  have 
confidence,  and  not  be  ashamed  before  him 
at  his  coming.  . , ^ 

29  If  ye  know  that  he  is  righteous,  ye  know 
that  every  one  that  doeth  righteousness  is 
born  of  him. 

CHAPTER  III. 

God's  singular  love  to  us. 


Behold,  what  manner  of  love  the  Fa- 
ther hath  bestowed  upon  us,  that  we 
should  be  called  the  sons  of  God : therefore 
the  world  knoweth  us  not,  because  it  knew 
him  not.  ^ ^ ^ 

3  Beloved,  now  are  we  the  sons  of  God,  and 
it  doth  not  yet  appear  what  we  shall  be:  but 
we  know  that,  when  he  shall  appear,  we  shall 
be  like  him ; for  we  shall  see  him  as  he  is. 

3 And  every  man  that  hath  this  hope  in 
him  purifieth  himself,  even  as  he  is  pure. 

4  Whosoever  committeth  sin  transgresseth 
also  the  law : for  sin  is  the  transgression  of 
the  law.  ^ ^ ^ 

5  And  ye  know  that  he  was  manifested  to 
take  away  our  sins;  and  in  hina  is  no  sin. 
6 Whosoever  abideth  in  him  sinneth  not: 
whosoever  sinneth  hath  not  seen  him,  nei- 
ther known  him. 

7 Little  children,  let  no  man  deceive  you : 
he  that  doeth  righteousness  is  righteous, 
even  as  he  is  righteous.  ^ ^ 

8  He  that  committeth  sin  is  of  the  devil; 
791 


How  to  try  the  spirits.  I.  JOHN,  Iv.  Exhortation  to  brotherly  love. 


for  the  devil  sinneth  from  the  beginning. 
For  this  purpose  the  Son  of  God  was  mani- 
fested, that  he  might  destroy  the  works  of 
the  devil. 

9 Whosoever  is  born  of  God  doth  not  com- 
mit sin ; for  his  seed  remaineth  in  him : and 
he  cannot  sin,  because  he  is  born  of  God. 

10  In  this  the  children  of  God  are  manifest, 
and  the  children  of  the  devil:  whosoever 
doeth  not  righteousness  is  not  of  God,  nei- 
ther he  that  loveth  not  his  brother. 

11  For  this  is  the  message  that  ye  heard 
from  the  beginning,  that  we  should  love 
one  another. 

12  Not  as  Cain,  who  was  of  that  wicked  one, 
and  slew  his  brother.  And  wherefore  slew 
he  him  ? Because  his  own  works  were  evil, 
and  his  brother’s  righteous. 

13  Marvel  not,  my  brethren,  if  the  world 
hate  you. 

14  We  know  that  we  have  passed  from 
death  unto  life,  because  we  love  the  breth- 
ren. He  that  loveth  not  Ms  brother  abideth 
in  death. 

15  Whosoever  hateth  his  brother  is  a mur- 
derer : and  ye  know  that  no  murderer  hath 
eternal  life  abiding  in  him. 

16  Hereby  perceive  we  the  love  of  God,  be- 
cause he  laid  down  his  life  for  us : and  we 
ought  to  lay  down  our  lives  for  the  breth- 
ren. 

17  But  whoso  hath  this  world’s  good,  and 
seeth  his  brother  have  need,  and  shutteth  up 
his  bowels  of  compassion  from  him,  how 
dwelleth  the  love  of  God  in  him? 

18  My  little  children,  let  us  not  love  in  word, 
iieither  in  tongue ; but  in  deed  and  in  truth. 

19  And  hereby  we  know  that  we  are  of  the 
truth,  and  shall  assure  our  hearts  before  him. 

20  For  if  our  heart  condemn  us,  God  is  great- 
er than  our  heart,  and  knoweth  all  things. 

21  Beloved,  if  our  heart  condemn  us  not, 
then  have  we  confidence  toward  God. 

22  And  whatsoever  we  ask,  we  receive  of 
him,  because  we  keep  his  commandments, 
and  do  those  things  that  are  pleasing  in  his 
sight. 

23  And  this  is  his  commandment.  That  we 
should  believe  on  the  name  of  his  Son  Jesus 
Christ,  and  love  one  another,  as  he  gave  us 
commandment. 

24  And  he  that  keepeth  his  commandments 
d welleth  in  him,  and  he  in  him.  And  hereby 
we  know  that  he  abideth  in  us,  by  the  Spirit 
which  he  hath  given  us. 

CHAPTER  TV. 

Against  believing  all  teachers. 

Beloved,  believe  not  every  spirit,  but 
try  the  spirits  whether  they  are  of  God : 
because  many  false  prophets  are  gone  out 
into  the  world. 

2  Hereby  know  ye  the  Spirit  of  God : Every 
spirit  that  confesseth  that  Jesus  Christ  is 
come  in  the  flesh  is  of  God : 

3  And  every  spirit  that  confesseth  not  that 
Jesus  Christ  is  come  in  the  flesh  is  not  of 
God:  and  this  is  that  spirit  of  antichrist, 
whereof  ye  have  heard  that  it  should  come ; 
and  even  now  already  is  it  in  the  world. 

4  Ye  are  of  God,  little  children,  and  have 
overcome  them : because  greater  is  he  that 
is  in  you,  than  he  that  is  in  the  world. 

5  They  are  of  the  world:  therefore  speak 
792 


they  of  the  world,  and  the  world  heareth 
them. 

6 We  are  of  God:  he  that  knoweth  God 
heareth  us;  he  that  is  not  of  God  heareth 
not  us.  Hereby  know  we  the  spirit  of  truth, 
and  the  spirit  of  error. 

7 Beloved,  let  usfiove  one  another : for  love 
is  of  God ; and  every  one  that  loveth  is  born 
of  God,  and  knoweth  God. 

8 He  that  loveth  not,  knoweth  not  God; 
for  God  is  love. 

9 In  this  was  manifested  the  love  of  Qod 
toward  us,  because  that  God  sent  his  only 
begotten  Son  into  the  world,  that  we  might 
live  through  him. 

10  Herein  is  love,  not  that  we  loved  God, 
but  that  he  loved  us,  and  sent  his  Son  to  be 
the  propitiation  for  our  sins. 

11  Beloved,  if  God  so  loved  us,  we  ought 
also  to  love  one  another. 

12  No  man  hath  seen  God  at  any  time.  If 
we  love  one  another,  God  dwelleth  in  us, 
and  his  love  is  perfected  in  us. 

13  Hereby  know  we  that  we  dwell  in  him, 
and  he  in  us,  because  he  hath  given  us  of 
his  Spirit. 

14  And  we  have  seen  and  do  testify  that 
the  Father  sent  the  Son  to  be  the  Saviour  of 
the  world. 

15  Whosoever  shall  confess  that  Jesus  is 
the  Son  of  God,  God  dwelleth  in  him,  and 
he  in  God. 

16  And  we  have  known  and  believed  the 
love  that  God  hath  to  us.  God  is  love ; and 
he  that  dwelleth  in  love  dwelleth  in  God, 
and  God  in  him. 

17  Herein  is  our  love  made  perfect,  that 
we  may  have  boldness  in  the  day  of  judg- 
ment: because  as  he  is,  so  are  we  in  this 
world. 

18  There  is  no  fear  in  love ; but  perfect 
love  casteth  out  fear:  because  fear  hath 
torment.  He  that  feareth  is  not  made  per- 
fect in  love. 

19  We  love  him,  because  he  first  loved  us. 

20  If  a man  say,  I love  God,  and  hateth  his 
brother,  he  is  a liar : for  he  that  loveth  not 
his  brother  whom  he  hath  seen,  how  can  he 
love  God  whom  he  hath  not  seen  ? 

21  And  this  commandment  have  we  from 
him..  That  he  who  loveth  God  love  his 
brother  also. 

CHAPTER  V. 

The  three  witnesses. 

WHOSOEVER  believeth  that  Jesus  is  the 
Christ  is  born  of  God : and  every  one 
that  loveth  him  that  begat  loveth  him  also 
that  is  begotten  of  him. 

2  By  this  we  know  that  we  love  the  chil- 
dren of  God,  when  we  love  God,  and  keep 
his  commandments. 

3  For  this  is  the  love  of  God,  that  we  keep 
his  commandments : and  his  commandments 
are  not  grievous. 

4  For  whatsoever  is  born  of  God  overcom- 
eth  the  world : and  this  is  the  victory  that 
overcometh  the  world,  even  our  faith. 

5  Who  is  he  that  overcometh  the  world,  but 
he  that  believeth  that  Jesus  is  the  Son  of 
God? 

6  This  is  he  that  came  by  water  and  blood, 
even  Jesus  Christ;  not  by  water  only,  but 
by  water  and  blood.  And  it  is  the  Spirit 


The  Christian's 


that  beareth  witness,  because  the  Spirit  is 

^T^For  there  are  three  that  bear  record  in 
heaven,  the  Father,  the  Word,  and  the  Holy 
Ghost : and  these  three  are  one. 

8 And  there  are  three  that  bear  witness  in 
earth,  the  spirit,  and  the  water,  and  the 
blood : and  these  three  a^>  ree  in  one. 

9 If  we  receive  the  witness  of  men,  t ie 
witness  of  God  is  greater:  for  this  is  the 
witness  of  God  which  he  hath  testified  of 

^10  He^  that  belie veth  on  the  Son  of  God 
hath  the  witness  in  himself : he  that  believ- 
eth  not  God  hath  made  him  a liar;  because 
he  belie  veth  not  the  record  that  God  gave 

^11  And^this  is  the  record,  that  God  hath 
given  to  us  eternal  life,  and  this  life  is  in 

12  He  that  hath  the  Son  hath  life ; and  he 
that  hath  not  the  Son  of  God  hath  not  life. 

13  These  things  have  I written  unto  you 
that  believe  on  the  name  of  the  Son  ot 
God ; that  ye  may  know  that  ye  have  et^- 
nal  life,  and  that  ye  may  believe  on  the 
name  of  the  Son  of  God. 


II.  JOHN.  confidence  in  j fray er. 

14  And  this  is  the  confidence  that  we  have 


in  him,  that,  if  we  ask  any  thing  according 
to  his  will,  he  heareth  us: 

15  And  if  wo  know  that  he  hear  us,  what- 
soever we  ask,  we  know  that  we  have  the 
petitions  that  we  desired  of  him. 

16  If  any  man  see  his  brother  sin  a sin 
which  is  not  unto  death,  he  shall  ask,  and 
he  shall  give  him  life  tor  them  that  si n not 
unto  death.  There  is  a sin  unto  death : I do 
not  say  that  he  shall  pray  for  it. 

17  All  unrighteousness  is  sin : and  there  is 

a sin  not  unto  death.  o ^ ^ 

18  We  know  that  whosoever  is  born  of  God 

sinneth  not;  but  he  that  is  begotten  of  God 
keepeth  himself,  and  that  wicked  one  touch- 
eth  him  not.  « ^ i 

19  And  we  know  that  we  are  of  God,  and 
the  whole  world  lieth  in  wicl^dness. 

20  And  we  know  that  the  Son  of  God  is 
come,  and  hath  given  us  an  understanding, 
that  we  may  know  him  that  is  true ; and  we 
are  in  him  that  is  true,  even  in  his  Son  Jesus 
Christ.  This  is  the  true  God,  and  eternal 
life 

21  Little  children,  keep  yourselves  from 
idols.  Amen. 


THE  SECOND  EPISTLE  OF 

JOHN. 


The  elect  lady,  <&c.  exhorted. 

The  elder  unto  the  elect  lady  and  her 
children,  whom  I love  in  the  truth ; and 
not  I only,  but  also  all  they  that  have 
known  the  truth;  , . , , • 

2  For  the  truth’s  sake,  which  dwelleth  in 
us,  and  shall  be  with  us  for  ever. 

3  Grace  be  with  you,  mercy,  and  peace, 
from  God  the  Father,  and  from  the  Lord 
.Jesus  Christ,  the  Son  of  the  Father,  in  truth 

4  I rejoiced  greatly  that  I found  of  thy 
children  walking  in  truth,  as  we  have  re- 
ceived a commandment  from  the  Father. 

5  And  now  I beseech  thee,  lady,  not  as 
though  I wrote  a new  commandment  unto 
thee,  but  that  which  we  had  from  the  begin- 
ning, that  we  love  one  another. 

6  And  this  is  love,  that  we  walk  after  his 
commandments.  This  is  the  command- 
ment, That,  as  ye  have  heard  from  the 
.beginning,  ye  should  walk  in  it. 


7 For  many  deceivers  are  entered  into  the 

world,  who  confess  not  that  Jesus  Christ  is 
come  in  the  flesh.  This  is  a deceiver  and  an 
antichrist.  ^ , , 

8 Look  to  yourselves,  that  we  lose  not 
those  things  which  we  have  wrought,  but 
that  we  receive  a full  reward. 

9 Whosoever  transgresseth,  and  abideth  not 
in  the  doctrine  of  Christ,  hath  not  God.  He' 
that  abideth  in  the  doctrine  of  Christ,  he 
hath  both  the  Father  and  the  Son. 

10  If  there  come  any  unto  you,  and 
bring  not  this  doctrine,  receive  him  not 
into  your  house,  neither  bid  him  God 

g-Q00(J  • 

11  For  he  that  biddeth  him  God  speed  is 

partaker  of  his  evil  deeds.  ...  x 

12  Having  many  things  to  write  unjx)  you,  .1 
would  not  write  with  paper  and  ink : but  1 
trust  to  come  unto  you,  and  speak  face  to 
face,  that  our  joy  may  be  full.  , 

13  The  children  of  thy  elect  sister  greet 
thee.  Amen. 


THE  THIED  EPISTLE  OF 


JOHN. 


piety  commended, 

The  elder  unto  the  well  beloved  Gains, 
whom  I love  in  the  truth. 

2  Beloved,  I wish  above  all  thing-s  that  thou 
mayest  prosper  and  be  in  health,  even  as 
thy  soul  prospereth, 

3  For  I rejoiced  greatly,  when  the  brethren 
came  and  testified  of  the  truth  that  is  in 
thee,  even  as  thou  walkest  in  the  truth. 

4  I have  no  g-reater  joy  than  to  hear  that 
my  children  walk  in  truth. 

5  Beloved,  thou  doest  faithfully  whatsoever 
thou  doest  to  the  brethren,  and  to  strangers ; 
6 Which  have  borne  witness  of  thy  charity 
before  the  church : whom  if  thou  bring  for- 
ward on  their  journey  after  a godly  sort, 
thou  Shalt  do  well : 

7  Because  that  for  his  name’s  sake  they 
went  forth,  taking  nothing  of  the  Gentiles. 
8 We  therefore  ought  to  receive  such,  that 
we  might  be  fellow  helpers  to  the  truth. 


9 1 wrote  unto  the  church : but  Diotrephes, 
who  loveth  to  have  the  preeminence  among 
them,  receiveth  us  not. 

10  Wherefore,  if  I come,  I will  remember 
his  deeds  which  he  doeth,  prating  against 
us  with  malicious  words : and  not  content 
therewith,  neither  doth  he  himself  receive 
the  brethren,  and  forbiddeth  them  that 
would,  and  casteth  them  out  of  the  church. 

11  Beloved,  follow  not  that  which  is  evil, 
but  that  which  is  good.  He  that  doeth  good 
is  of  God : but  he  that  doeth  evil  hath  not 
seen  God. 

12  Demetrius  hath  good  report  of  ail  men, 
and  of  the  truth  itself : yea,  and  we  also  bear 
record ; and  ye  know  that  our  record  is  true. 

13  I had  many  things  to  write,  but  I will 
not  with  ink  and  pen  write  unto  thee: 

14  But  I trust  I shall  shortly  see  thee,  and 
we  shall  speak  face  to  face.  Peace  be  to 
thee.  Our  friends  salute  thee.  Greet  the 
friends  by  name. 


THE  GENERAL  EPISTLE  OF 

JUDE. 


Of  constancy  in  the  faith, 

JUDE,  the  servant  of  Jesus  Christ,  and 
brother  of  James,  to  them  that  are 
sanctified  by  God  the  Father,  and  preserved 
in  Jesus  Christ,  and  called : 

2  Mercy  unto  you,  and  peace,  and  love,  be 
multiplied. 

3  Beloved,  when  I gave  all  diligence  to 
write  unto  you  of  the  common  salvation,  it 
was  needful  for  me  to  write  unto  you,  and 
exhort  you  that  ye  should  earnestly  contend 
for  the  faith  which  was  once  delivered  onto 
the  saints. 

4  For  there  are  certain  men  crept  in  un- 
awares, who  were  before  of  old  ordained  to 
this  condemnation,  ungodly  men,  turning 
the  grace  of  our  God  into  lasciviousness, 
and  denying  the  only  Lord  God,  and  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

5  I will  therefore  put  you  in  remembrance, 
though  ye  once  knew  this,  how  that  the 
Lord,  having  saved  the  people  out  of  the 
land  of  Egypt,  afterward  destroyed  them 
that  believed  not. 

(5  And  the  angels  which  kept  not  their  first 
estate,  but  left  their  own  habitation,  he  hath 
reserved  in  everlasting  chains  under  dark- 
ness unto  the  judgment  of  the  great  day. 

7 Even  as  Sodom  and  Gomorrah,  and  the 
cities  about  them  in  like  manner,  giving 
themselves  over  to  fornication,  and  going 
after  strange  flesh,  are  set  forth  for  an  ex- 
ample, suffering  the  vengeance  of  eternal 
fire. 

8  Likewise  also  these  filthy  dreamers  defile 
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the  flesh,  despise  dominion,  and  speak  evil 
of  dignities. 

9 Yet  Michael  the  archangel,  when  con- 
tending with  the  devil  he  disputed  about 
the  body  of  Moses,  durst  not  bring  against 
him  a railing  accusation,  but  said.  The  Lord 
rebuke  thee. 

10  But  these  speak  evil  of  those  things 
which  they  know  not : but  what  they  know 
naturally,  as  brute  beasts,  in  those  things 
they  corrupt  themselves. 

11  Woe  unto  them ! for  they  have  gone  in 
the  way  of  Cain,  and  ran  greedily  after  the 
error  of  Balaam  for  reward,  and  perished  in 
the  gainsaying  of  Core. 

12  These  are  spots  in  your  feasts  of  charity 
when  they  feast  with  you,  feeding  them- 
selves without  fear:  clouds  they  are  with- 
out water,  carried  about  of  winds;  trees 
whose  fruit  withereth,  without  fruit,  twice 
dead,  plucked  up  by  the  roots ; 

13  Paging  waves  of  the  sea,  foaming  out 
their  own  shame ; wandering  stars,  to  whom 
is  reserved  the  blackness  of  darkness  for 
ever. 

14  And  Enoch  also,  the  seventh  from  Adam, 
prophesied  of  these,  saying.  Behold,  the 
Lord  cometh  with  ten  thousands  of  his 
saints, 

15  To  execute  judgment  upon  all,  and  to 
convince  all  that  are  ung’odly  among  them 
of  all  their  ungodly  deeds  which  they  have 
ungodly  committed,  and  of  all  their  hard 
speeches  which  ungodly  sinners  have  spoken 
against  him. 

it)  These  are  murmnrers,  eoinplainers, 


John^s  salutation  lo  th^  REVELATION,  11.  «even  chwrches  of  Asia, 


walkingr  after  their  own  lysts;  and  their 
mouth  speaketh  jrreat  swellinf^  words^ 
iiig"  men’s  persons  in  admiration  because  of 
advantafsre. 

17  Rut,  beloved,  remember  ye  the  words 
which  were  spoken  before  of  the  apostles 
of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ; 

18  How  that  they  told  you  there  should  be 
mockers  in  the  last  time,  who  should  walk 
after  their  own  ungodly  lusts. 

19  These  be  they  who  separate  themselves, 
sensual,  having  not  the  Spirit. 

20  But  ye,  beloved,  building  up  yourselves 
on  your  most  holy  faith,  praying  in  the 
Holy  Ghost, 


21  Keep  yourselves  in  the  love  of  God, 

looking  for  the  mercy  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ  unto  eternal  liie.  . 

22  And  of  some  have  compassion,  making 

a difference:  ^ 

23  And  others  save  with  fear,  pulling  them 
out  of  the  fire ; hating  even  the  garment 
spotted  by  the  flesh. 

24  Now  unto  him  that  is  able  to  keep  you 

from  falling,  and  to  present  you  faultless 
before  the  presence  of  his  glory  with  ex- 
ceeding joy,  . ^ ^ . 7 

25  To  the  only  wise  God  our  Saviour,  oe 
glory  and  majesty,  dominion  and  power, 
both  now  and  ever.  Amen. 


THE  REVELATION 

OF  ST.  JOHN  THE  DIVINE, 


CHAPTER  I. 

Of  the  coming  of  Christ. 

The  Revelation  of  Jesus  Christ,  which 
God  gave  unto  him,  to  shew  unto  his 
servants  things  which  must  shortly  come 
to  pass ; and  he  sent  and  signified  it  by  his 
angel  unto  his  servant  John: 

2  Who  bare  record  of  the  word  of  God,  and 
of  the  testimony  of  J esus  Christ,  and  of  all 
things  that  he  saw.  , , ^ 

3  Blessed  is  he  that  readeth,  and  they  that 
hear  the  words  of  this  prophecy,  and  keep 
those  things  which  are  written  therein : for 
the  time  is  at  hand. 

4  TOHN  to  the  seven  churches  which  are 
tl  in  Asia:  Grace  he  unto  you,  and 
peace,  from  him  which  is,  and  which  was, 
and  which  is  to  come;  and  from  the  seven 
Spirits  which  are  before  his  throne ; 

5  And  from  Jesus  Christ,  who  is  the  faith- 
ful witness,  and  the  firstbegotten  of  the 
dead,  and  the  prince  of  the  kings  of  the 
earth.  Unto  him  that  loved  us,  and  washed 
us  from  our  sins  in  his  own  blood, 

.6  And  hath  made  us  kings  and  priests  unto 
God  and  his  Father;  to  him  he  glory  and 
dominion  for  ever  and  ever.  Amen. 

7 Behold,  he  cometh  with  clouds ; and  ev- 
ery eye  shall  see  him,  and  they  also  which 
pierced  him : and  all  kindreds  of  the  earth 
shall  wail  because  of  him.  Even  so. 
Amen. 

8 I am  Alpha  and  Omega,  the  beginning 
and  the  ending,  saith  the  Lord,  which  is, 
and  which  was,  and  which  is  to  come,  the 

who  also  am  your  brother,  and 
companion  in  tribulation,  and  in  the  king- 
dom and  patience  of  Jesus  Christ,  was  in 
the  isle  that  is  called  Patmos,  for  the  word 
of  Gk)d,  and  for  the  testimony  of  Jesus 
Christ.  , ^ , 

10  I was  in  the  Spirit  on  the  Lord  s day, 
and  heard  behind  me  a great  voice,  as  of  a 
trumpet, 

11  Saying,  I am  Alpha  and  Omega,  the  first 
and  the  last : and.  What  thou  seest,  write  in 
a book,  and  send  it  unto  the  seven  churches 

‘wMofe  m Asia;  unto  Ephesus,  and  unto 


Smyrna,  and  unto  Pergamos,  and  unto  Thy- 
atira,  and  unto  Sardis,  and  unto  Philadel- 
phia, and  unto  Laodicea. 

12  And  I turned  to  see  the  voice  that  spake 
with  me.  And  being  turned,  I saw  seven 
golden  candlesticks; 

13  And  in  the  midst  of  the  seven  candle- 
sticks one  like  unto  the  Son  of  man,  clothed 
with  a garment  down  to  the  foot,  and  girt 
about  the  paps  with  a golden  girdle. 

14  His  head  and  his  hairs  were  white  like 
wool,  as  white  as  snow ; and  his  eyes  were  as 
a flame  of  fire; 

15  And  his  feet  like  unto  fine  brass,  as  if 
they  burned  in  a furnace ; and  his  voice  as 
the  sound  of  many  waters. 

16  And  he  had  in  his  right  hand  seven  stars : 
and  out  of  his  mouth  went  a sharp  twoedged 
sword : and  his  countenance  was  as  the  sun 
shineth  in  his  strength. 

17  And  when  I saw  him,  I fell  at  his  feet  as 

dead.  And  he  laid  his  right  hand  upon  me, 
saying  unto  me.  Fear  not ; I am  the  first  and 
the  last:  , , 

18  I am  he  that  liveth,  and  was  dead ; and, 
behold,  I am  alive  for  evermore,  Amen ; and 
have  the  keys  of  hell  and  of  death. 

19  Write  the  things  which  thou  hast  seen, 

and  the  things  which  are,  and  the  things 
which  shall  be  hereafter;  , 

20  The  mystery  of  the  seven  stars  which 
thou  sawest  in  my  right  hand,  and  the  seven 
golden  candlesticks.  The  seven  stars  are 
the  angels  of  the  seven  churches:  and  the 
seven  candlesticks  which  thou  sawest  are 
the  seven  churches. 

CHAPTER  II. 

To  the  churches  of  Ephesus^  Ac. 

UNTO  the  angel  of  the  church  of  Ephesus 
write;  These  things  saith  he  that  hold- 
eth  the  seven  stars  in  his  right  hand,  who 
walketh  in  the  midst  of  the  seven  golden 
candlesticks;  , , , 

2 I know  thy  works,  and  thy  labour,  and 
thy  patience,  and  how  thou  canst  not  bear 
them  which  are  evil;  and  thou  hast  tried 
them  which  say  they  are  apostles,  and  are 
not,  and  hast  found  them  liars : 

B And  hast  borne,  and  hast  patience,  mm 
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TTTiat  John  wa^  commanded  REVELATION,  III.  to  write  to  the  angels 


for  ray  name’s  sake  hast  laboured,  and  hast 
not  fainted. 

4 Nevertheless  I have  somewhat  ag-ainst 
thee,  because  thou  hast  left  thy  first  love. 

5 Remember  therefore  from  whence  thou 
art  fallen,  and  repent,  and  do  the  first 
works;  or  else  I will  come  unto  thee  quick- 
ly, and  will  remove  thy  candlestick  out  of 
liis  place,  except  thou  repent. 

6 But  this  thou  hast,  that  thou  hatest  the 
deeds  of  the  Nicolai  tans,  which  I also  hate. 

7 He  that  hath  an  ear,  let  him  hear  what 
the  Spirit  saith  unto  the  churches ; To  him 
that  overcometh  will  I g’ive  to  eat  of  the 
tree  of  life,  which  is  in  the  midst  of  the  par- 
adise of  God. 

8 And  unto  the  ang*el  of  the  church  in 
Smyrna  write;  These  thingrs  saith  the  first 
and  the  last,  which  was  dead,  and  is  alive ; 

9 I know  thy  works,  and  tribulation,  and 
poverty,  (but  thou  art  rich)  and  I know  the 
blasphemy  of  them  which  say  they  are  Jews, 
and  are  not,  but  are  the  synagogue  of  Satan. 

10  Eear  none  of  those  things  which  thou 
Shalt  suffer:  behold,  the  devil  shall  cast 
some  of  you  into  prison,  that  ye  may  be 
tried;  and  ye  shall  have  tribulation  ten 
days:  be  thou  faithful  unto  death,  and  I 
will  give  thee  a crown  of  life. 

11  He  that  hath  an  ear,  let  him  hear  what 
the  Spirit  saith  unto  the  churches;  He  that 
overcometh  shall  not  be  hurt  of  the  second 
death. 

13  And  to  the  angel  of  the  church  in  Perga- 
mos  write ; These  things  saith  he  which  hath 
the  sharp  sword  with  two  edges ; 

13 1 know  thy  works,  and  where  thou  dwell- 
est,  even  where  Satan’s  seat  is:  and  thou 
boldest  fast  my  name,  and  hast  not  denied 
my  faith,  even  in  those  days  wherein  Anti- 
pas  was  my  faithful  martyr,  who  was  slain 
among  you,  where  Satan  dwelleth. 

14  But  I have  a few  things  against  thee,  be- 
cause thou  hast  there  them  that  hold  the 
doctrine  of  Balaam,  who  taught  Balak  to 
cast  a stumblingblock  before  the  children  of 
Israel,  to  eat  things  sacrificed  unto  idols, 
and  to  commit  fornication. 

15  So  hast  thou  also  them  that  hold  the  doc- 
trine of  the  Nicolaitans,  which  thing  I hate. 

16  Repent;  or  else  I will  come  unto  thee 
quickly,  and  will  fight  against  them  with 
the  sword  of  my  mouth. 

17  He  that  hath  an  ear,  let  him  hear  what 
the  Spirit  saith  unto  the  churches ; To  him 
that  overcometh  will  I give  to  eat  of  the 
hidden  manna,  and  will  give  him  a white 
stone,  and  in  the  stone  a new  name  written, 
which  no  man  knoweth  saving  he*  that  re- 
ceiveth  it. 

18  And  unto  the  angel  of  the  chuirch  in 
Thyatira  write ; These  things  saith  the  Son 
of  God,  who  hath  his  eyes  like  unto  a flame 
of  fire,  and  his  feet  are  like  fine  brass ; 

19  I know  thy  works,  and  charity,  and  serv- 
ice, and  faith,  and  thy  patience,  and  thy 
works;  and  the  last  to  he  more  than  the 
first. 

30  Notwithstanding  I have  a few  things 
against  thee,  because  thou  sufferest  that 
woman  Jezebel,  which  calleth  herself  a 
prophetess,  to  teach  and  to  seduce  my  serv- 
ants to  commit  fornication,  and  to  eat 
things  sacrificed  unto  idols. 

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31  And  I gave  her  space  to  repent  of  her 
fornication ; arfd  she  repented  not. 

33  Behold,  I will  cast  her  into  a bed,  and 
them  that  commit  adultery  with  her  into 
great  tribulation,  except  they  repent  of 
their  deeds. 

33  And  I will  kill  her  children  with  death ; 
and  all  the  churches  shall  know  that  I am  he 
which  searcheth  the  reins  and  hearts : and  I 
will  give  unto  every  one  of  you  according  to 
your  works. 

34  But  unto  you  I say,  and  unto  the  rest  in 
Thyatira,  as  many  as  have  not  this  doctrine, 
and  which  have  not  known  the  depths  of 
Satan,  as  they  speak;  I will  put  upon  you 
none  other  burden. 

35  But  that  which  ye  have  already^  hold 
fast  till  I come. 

36  And  he  that  overcometh,  and  keepeth 
my  works  unto  the  end,  to  him  will  I give 
power  over  the  nations: 

37  And  he  shall  rule  them  with  a rod  of 
iron ; as  the  vessels  of  a potter  shall  they  be 
broken  to  shivers ; even  as  I received  of  my 
Father. 

38  And  I will  give  him  the  morning  star. 

39  He  that  hath  an  ear,  let  him  hear  what 
the  Spirit  saith  unto  the  churches. 

CHAPTER  III. 

To  the  church  of  Sardis,  <kc. 

AND  unto  the  angel  of  the  church  in  Sar- 
jl\.  dis  write;  These  things  saith  he  that 
hath  the  seven  Spirits  of  God,  and  the  seven 
stars;  I know  thy  works,  that  thou  hast  a 
name  that  thou  livest,  and  art  dead. 

3  Be  watchful,  and  strengthen  the  things 
which  remain,  that  are  ready  to  die : for  I 
have  not  found  thy  works  perfect  before 
God. 

3 Remember  therefore  how  thou  hast  re- 
ceived and  heard,  and  hold  fast,  and  repent. 
If  therefore  thou  shalt  not  watch,  I will 
come  on  thee  as  a thief,  and  thou  shalt  not 
know  what  hour  I will  come  upon  thee. 

4 Thou  hast  a few  names  even  in  Sardis 
which  have  not  defiled  their  garments ; and 
they  shall  walk  with  me  in  white : for  they 
are  worthy. 

5 He  that  overcometh,  the  same  shall  be 
clothed  in  white  raiment;  and  I will  not 
blot  out  his  name  out  of  the  book  of  life, 
but  I will  confess  his  name  before  my  Fa- 
ther, and  before  his  angels. 

6 He  that  hath  an  ear,  let  him  hear  what 
the  Spirit  saith  unto  the  churches. 

7 And  to  the  angel  of  the  church  in  Phila- 
delphia write ; These  things  saith  he  that  is 
holy,  he  that  is  true,  he  that  hath  the  key  of 
David,  he  that  openeth,  and  no  man  shut- 
teth ; and  shutteth,  and  no  man  openeth ; 

8 I know  thy  works : behold,  I have  set  be- 
fore thee  an  open  door,  and  no  man  can 
shut  it : for  thou  hast  a little  strength,  and 
hast  kept  my  word,  and  hast  not  denied  my 
name. 

9 Behold,  I will  make  them  of  the  syn- 
agogue of  Satan,  which  say  they  are  Jews, 
and  are  not,  but  do  lie ; behold,  I will  make 
them  to  come  and  worship  before  thy  feet, 
and  to  know  that  I have  loved  thee. 

10  Because  thou  hast  kept  the  word  of  my 
patience,  I also  will  keep  thee  from  the  hour 
of  temptation,  which  ©hall  come  upon  aH 


of  the  seven  churches. 
the  world,  to  try  them  that  dwell  upon  the 

11  Behold,  I come  quickly : hold  that  fast 
which  thou  hast,  that  no  man  take  thy 
crown.  ^ ^ ^ 

13  Him  that  overcometh  will  I make  a pil- 
lar in  the  temple  of  my  God,  and  he  shall  jro 
no  more  out : and  I will  write  upon  him  the 
name  of  my  God,  and  the  name  of  the  city 
of  my  God,  which  is  new  Jerusalem,  which 
cometh  down  out  of  heaven  from  my  God : 
and  I wiU  write  upon  him  my  new  name. 

13  He  that  hath  an  ear,  let  him  hear  what 
the  Spirit  saith  unto  the  churches. 

14  And  unto  the  anjrel  of  the  church  of  the 
Laodiceans  write;  These  thing's  saith  the 
Amen,  the  faithful  and  true  witness,  the  be- 
g'inning'  of  the  creation  of  God ; 

15  I know  thy  works,  that  thou  art  neither 

cold  nor  hot:  I would  thou  wert  cold  or 
hot.  , 

16  So  then  because  thou  art  lukewarm,  and 

neither  cold  nor  hot,  I will  spew  thee  out  of 
my  mouth.  ^ ^ . 

17  Because  thou  sayest,  I am  rich,  and  in- 

creased with  g'oods,  and  have  need  of  noth- 
ing ; and  knowest  not  that  thou  art  wretch- 
ed, and  miserable,  and  poor,  and  blind,  and 
*iaked : ^ ^ ^ . 

18  1 counsel  thee  to  buy  of  me  gold  tried  in 
the  fire,  that  thou  mayest  be  rich ; and  white 
raiment,  that  thou  mayest  be  clothed,  and 
that  the  shame  of  thy  nakedness  do  not  ap- 
pear ; and  anoint  thine  eyes  with  eyesalve, 
that  thou  mayest  see. 

19  As  many  as  I love,  I rebuke  and  chasten : 
be  zealous  therefore,  and  repent. 

20  Behold,  I stand  at  the  door,  and  knock : 
if  any  man  hear  my  voice,  and  open  the 
door,  I will  come  in  to  him,  and  will  sup 
with  him,  and  he  with  me. 

31  To  him  that  overcometh  will  I grant  to 
sit  with  me  in  my  throne,  even  as  I also  over- 
came, and  am  set  down  with  my  Father  in 
his  throne.  , ^ 

33  He  that  hath  an  ear,  let  him  hear  what 
the  Spirit  saith  unto  the  churches. 

CHAPTER  IV. 

The  vision  of  a throne. 

AFTER  this  I looked,  and,  behold,  a door 
J\.  was  opened  in  heaven:  and  the  first 
voice  which  I heard  was  as  it  were  of  a 
trumpet  talking  with  me ; which  said.  Come 
up  hither,  and  I will  shew  thee  things  which 
must  be  hereafter. 

3  And  immediately  I was  in  the  Spirit : and, 
behold,  a throne  was  set  in  heaven,  and  one 
sat  on  the  throne. 

3 And  he  that  sat  was  to  look  upon  like  a 
jasper  and  a sardine  stone : and  there  was  a 
rainbow  round  about  the  throne,  in  sight 
like  unto  an  emerald. 

4 And  round  about  the  throne  were  four 

and  twenty  seats : and  upon  the  seats  I saw 
four  and  twenty  elders  sitting,  clothed  in 
white  raiment ; and  they  had  on  their  heads 
crowns  of  gold.  ^ ^ 

5 And  out  of  the  throne  proceeded  light- 
nings and  thunderings  and  voices:  and  there 
were  seven  lamps  of  fire  burning  before  the 
throne,  which  are  the  seven  Spirits  of  God. 

6 And  before  the  throne  there  was  a sea  of 
glass  like  unto  crystal:  and  in  the  midst  of 


REVELATION,  V.  The  sealed  hook. 

the  throne,  and  round  about  the  throne,  were 
four  beasts  full  of  eyes  before  and  behind. 

7 And  the  first  beast  like  a lion,  and  the 

second  beast  like  a calf,  and  the  third  beast 
had  a face  as  a man,  and  the  fourth  beast 
was  like  a flying  eagle.  , „ 

8 And  the  four  beasts  had  each  of  them  six 
wings  about  him ; and  they  were  full  of  eyes 
within : and  they  rest  not  day  and  night,  say- 
ing, Holy,  holy,  holy,  Lord  God  Almighty, 
which  was,  and  is,  and  is  to  come. 

9 And  when  those  beasts  give  glory  and 
honour  and  thanks  to  him  that  sat  on  the 
throne,  who  liveth  for  ever  and  ever, 

10  The  four  and  twenty  elders  fall  down  be- 
fore him  that  sat  on  the  throne,  and  worship 
him  that  liveth  for  ever  and  ever,  and  cast 
their  crowns  before  the  throne,  saying, 

11  Thou  art  worthy,  O Lord,  to  receive 
glory  and  honour  and  power : for  thou  hast 
created  all  things,  and  for  thy  pleasure  they 
are  and  were  created. 


CHAT'TER  V. 

The  hook  with  seven  seals. 

AND  I saw  in  the  right  hand  of  him  that 
sat  on  the  throne  a book  written  within 
and  on  the  back  side,  sealed  with  seven  seals. 
3 And  I saw  a strong  angel  proclaiming  with 
a loud  voice.  Who  is  worthy  to  open  the 
book,  and  to  loose  the  seals  thereof? 

3 And  no  man  in  heaven,  nor  in  earth,  nei- 
ther under  the  earth,  was  able  to  open  the 
book,  neither  to  look  thereon. 

4 And  I wept  much,  because  no  man  was 
found  worthy  to  open  and  to  read  the  book, 
neither  to  look  thereon. 

5 And  one  of  the  elders  saith  unto  me,  W eep 
not:  behold,  the  Lion  of  the  tribe  of  Juda, 
the  Root  of  David,  hath  prevailed  to  open 
the  book,  and  to  loose  the  seven  seals  thereof. 

6 And  1 beheld,  and,  lo,  in  the  midst  of  the 
throne  and  of  the  four  beasts,  and  in  the 
midst  of  the  elders,  stood  a Lamb  as  it  had 
been  slain,  having  seven  horns  and  seven 
eyes,  Avhich  are  the  seven  Spirits  of  God 
sent  forth  into  all  the  earth. 

7 And  he  came  and  took  the  book  out  of  the 
right  hand  of  him  that  sat  upon  the  throne. 

8 And  when  he  had  taken  the  book,  the 
four  beasts  and  four  and  twenty  elders  fell 
down  before  the  Lamb,  having  every  one  of 
them  harps,  and  golden  vials  full  of  odours, 
which  are  the  prayers  of  saints. 

9 And  they  sung  a new  song,  saying.  Thou 
art  worthy  to  take  the  book,  and  to  open  the 
seals  thereof : for  thou  wast  slain,  and  hast 
redeemed  us  to  God  by  thy  blood  out  of  every 
kindred,  and  tongue,  and  people,  and  nation ; 

10  And  hast  made  us  unto  our  God  kings 
and  priests : and  we  shall  reign  on  the  earth. 

11  And  I beheld,  and  1 heard  the  voice  of 
many  angels  round  about  the  throne,  and 
the  beasts,  and  the  elders:  and  the  number 
of  them  was  ten  thousand  times  ten  thou- 
sand, and  thousands  of  thousands; 

13  Saying  with  a loud  voice.  Worthy  is  the 
Lamb  that  was  slain  to  receive  power,  and 
riches,  and  wisdom,  and  strength,  and  hon- 
our, and  glory,  and  blessing. 

13  And  every  creature  which  is  in  heaven, 
and  on  the  earth,  and  under  the  earth,  and 
such  as  are  in  the  sea,  and  all  that  are  in 
them,  heard  I saying.  Blessing,  and  honour, 
797 


The  opening  of  the  seals. 


REVELATION,  VI. 


The  number  of  the  sealed. 


and  glory,  and  power,  be  unto  him  that  sit- 
teth  upon  the  throne,  and  unto  the  Lamb 
for  ever  and  ever. 

14  And  the  four  beasts  said,  Amen.  And 
the  four  and  twenty  elders  fell  down  and 
worshipped  him  that  liveth  for  ever  and 
ever. 

CHAPTER  VI. 

The  seven  seals  opened. 

AND  I saw  when  the  Lamb  opened  one  of 
jt\.  the  seals,  and  I heard,  as  it  were  the 
noise  of  thunder,  one  of  the  four  beasts 
saying,  Come  and  see. 

2 And  I saw,  and  behold  a white  horse : 
and  he  that  sat  on  him  had  a bow ; and 
a crown  was  given  unto  him : and  he  went 
forth  conquering,  and  to  conquer. 

3 And  when  he  had  opened  the  second  seal, 
I heard  the  second  beast  say,  Come  and  see. 

4 And  there  went  out  another  horse  that 
was  red:  and  power  was  given  to  him  that 
sat  thereon  to  take  peace  from  the  earth, 
and  that  they  should  kill  one  another : and 
there  was  given  unto  him  a great  sword. 

5 And  when  he  had  opened  the  third  seal, 
I heard  the  third  beast  say.  Come  and  see. 
And  I beheld,  and  lo  a black  horse ; and  he 
that  sat  on  him  had  a pair  of  balances  in 
his  hand. 

6 And  I heard  a voice  in  the  midst  of  the 
four  beasts  say,  A measure  of  wheat  for  a 
penny,  and  three  measures  of  barley  for  a 
penny ; and  see  thou  hurt  not  the  oil  and 
the  wine. 

7 And  when  he  had  opened  the  fourth  seal, 
I heard  the  voice  of  the  fourth  beast  say. 
Come  and  see. 

8 And  I looked,  and  behold  a pale  horse : 
and  his  name  that  sat  on  him  was  Death, 
and  Hell  followed  with  him.  And  power 
was  given  unto  them  over  the  fourth  part 
of  the  earth,  to  kill  with  sword,  and  with 
hunger,  and  with  death,  and  with  the  beasts 
of  the  earth. 

9 And  when  he  had  opened  the  fifth  seal,  I 
saw  under  the  altar  the  souls  of  them  that 
were  slain  for  the  word  of  God,  and  for  the 
testimony  which  they  held : 

10  And  they  cried  with  a loud  voice,  say- 
ing, How  long,  O Lord,  holy  and  true,  dost 
thou  not  judge  and  avenge  our  blood  on 
them  that  dwell  on  the  earth? 

11  And  white  robes  were  given  unto  every 
one  of  them ; and  it  was  said  unto  them, 
that  they  should  rest  yet  for  a little  season, 
until  their  fellow  servants  also  and  their 
brethren,  that  should  be  killed  as  they  were^ 
should  be  fulfilled. 

12  And  I beheld  when  he  had  opened  the 
sixth  seal,  and,  lo,  there  was  a great  earth- 
quake ; and  the  sun  became  black  as  sack- 
cloth of  hair,  and  the  moon  became  as 
blood ; 

13  And  the  stars  of  heaven  fell  unto  the 
earth,  even  as  a fig  tree  casteth  her  untimely 
figs,  when  she  is  shaken  of  a mighty  wind. 

14  And  the  heaven  departed  as  a scroll  when 
it  is  rolled  together;  and  every  mountain 
and  island  were  moved  out  of  their  places. 

15  And  the  kings  of  the  earth,  and  the  great 
men,  and  the  rich  men,  and  the  chief  cap- 
tains, and  the  mighty  men,  and  every  bond 
man,  and  every  free  man,  hid  themselves  in 

798 


the  dens  and  in  the  rocks  of  the  mount- 
ains; 

16  And  said  to  the  mountains  and  rocks. 
Fall  on  us,  and  hide  us  from  the  face  of  him 
that  sitteth  on  the  throne,  and  from  the 
wrath  of  the  Lamb: 

17  For  the  great  day  of  his  wrath  is  come ; 
and  who  shall  be  able  to  stand? 

CHAPTER  VII. 

The  number  of  the  sealed. 

AND  after  these  things  I saw  four  angels 
J\.  standing  on  the  four  corners  of  the 
earth,  holding  the  four  winds  of  the  earth, 
that  the  wind  should  not  blow  on  the  earth, 
nor  on  the  sea,  nor  on  any  tree. 

2 And  I saw  another  angel  ascending  from 
the  east,  having  the  seal  of  the  living  God : 
and  he  cried  with  a loud  voice  to  the  four 
angels,  to  whom  it  was  given  to  hurt  the 
earth  and  the  sea, 

3 Saying,  Hurt  not  the  earth,  neither  the 
sea,  nor  the  trees,  till  we  have  sealed  the 
servants  of  our  God  in  their  foreheads. 

4 And  I heard  the  number  of  them  which 
were  sealed : and  there  were  sealed  a hun- 
dred and  forty  and  four  thousand  of  all  the 
tribes  of  the  children  of  Israel. 

5 Of  the  tribe  of  Juda  were  sealed  twelve 
thousand.  Of  the  tribe  of  Reuben  were 
sealed  twelve  thousand.  Of  the  tribe  of 
Gad  were  sealed  twelve  thousand. 

6 Of  the  tribe  of  Aser  were  sealed  twelve 
thousand.  Of  the  tribe  of  Nephthalim  were 
sealed  twelve  thousand.  Of  the  tribe  of 
Manasses  were  sealed  twelve  thousand. 

7 Of  the  tribe  of  Simeon  were  sealed  twelve 
thousand.  Of  the  tribe  of  Levi  were  sealed 
twelve  thousand.  Of  the  tribe  of  Issachar 
were  sealed  twelve  thousand. 

8 Of  the  tribe  of  Zabulon  were  sealed  twelve 
thousand.  Of  the  tribe  of  Joseph  were  Seal- 
ed twelve  thousand.  Of  the  tribe  of  Benja- 
min were  sealed  twelve  thousand. 

9 After  this  I beheld,  and,  lo,  a great  mul- 
titude, which  no  man  could  number,  of 
all  nations,  and  kindreds,  and  people,  and 
tongues,  stood  before  the  throne,  and  be- 
fore the  Lamb,  clothed  with  white  robes, 
and  palms  in  their  hands; 

10  And  cried  with  a loud  voice,  saying.  Sal- 
vation to  our  God  which  sitteth  upon  the 
throne,  and  unto  the  Lamb. 

11  And  all  the  angels  stood  round  about 
the  throne,  and  about  the  elders  and  the 
four  beasts,  and  fell  before  the  throne  on 
their  faces,  and  worshipped  God, 

12  Saying,  Amen : Blessing,  and  glory,  and 
wisdom,  and  thanksgiving,  and  honour,  and 
power,  and  might,  be  unto  our  God  for  ever 
and  ever.  Amen. 

13  And  one  of  the  elders  answered,  saying 
unto  me.  What  are  these  which  are  arrayed 
in  white  robes?  and  whence  came  they? 

14  And  I said  unto  him.  Sir,  thou  knowest. 
And  he  said  to  me.  These  are  they  which 
came  out  of  great  tribulation,  and  have 
washed  their  robes,  and  made  them  white 
in  the  blood  of  the  Lamb. 

15  Therefore  are  they  before  the  throne  of 
God,  and  serve  him  day  and  night  in  his 
temple:  and  he  that  sitteth  on  the  throne 
shall  dwell  among  them. 

10  They  shall  hunger  no  more,  neither 


The  seventh  seal  opened.  REVELATION,  IX.  The  trumpets  sounded. 


thirst  any  more;  neither  shall  the  sun  light 
on  them,  nor  any  heat. 

17  For  the  Lamb  which  is  in  the  midst  of 
the  throne  shall  feed  thorn,  and  shall  lead 
them  unto  living  fountains  of  waters:  and 
God  shall  wipe  awaj"  all  tears  from  their 

CHAPTER  VITT. 

Seven  angels  with  trumpets. 

AND  when  he  had  opened  the  seventh  seal, 
there  was  silence  in  heaven  about  the 
space  of  half  an  hour. 

2 And  I saw  the  seven  angels  which  stood 
before  God ; and  to  them  were  given  seven 
trumpets. 

3 And  another  angel  came  and  stood  at 
the  altar,  having  a golden  censer ; and  there 
was  given  unto  him  much  incense,  that  he 
should  offer  it  with  the  prayers  of  all  saints 
upon  the  golden  altar  which  was  before  the 
throne. 

4 And  the  smoke  of  the  incense,  which  came 
with  the  prayers  of  the  saints,  ascended  up 
before  God  out  of  the  angel’s  hand. 

5 And  the  angel  took  the  censer,  and  filled 
it  with  fire  of  the  altar,  and  cast  it  into  the 
earth : and  there  were  voices,  and  thunder- 
ings,  and  lightnings,  and  an  earthquake. 

6 And  the  seven  angels  which  had  the  seven 
trumpets  prepared  themselves  to  sound. 

7 The  first  angel  sounded,  and  there  fol- 
lowed hail  and  fire  mingled  with  blood,  and 
they  were  cast  upon  the  earth : and  the 
third  part  of  trees  was  burnt  up,  and  all 
green  gmss  was  burnt  up. 

8 And  the  second  angel  sounded,  and  as  it 
were  a great  mountain  burning  with  fire 
was  cast  into  the  sea : and  the  third  part  of 
the  sea  became  blood ; 

9 And  the  third  part  of  the  creatures  which 
were  in  the  sea,  and  had  life,  died ; and  the 
third  part  of  the  ships  were  destroyed. 

10  And  the  third  angel  sounded,  and  there 
fell  a great  star  from  heaven,  burning  as  it 
were  a lamp,  and  it  fell  upon  the  third  part 
of  the  rivers,  and  upon  the  fountains  of 
waters ; 

11  And  the  name  of  the  star  is  called  Worm- 
wood ; and  the  third  part  of  the  waters  be- 
came wormwood;  and  many  men  died  of 
the  waters,  because  they  were  made  bitter. 

12  And  the  fourth  angel  sounded,  and  the 
third  part  of  the  sun  was  smitten,  and  the 
third  part  of  the  moon,  and  the  third  part  of 
the  stars ; so  as  the  third  part  of  them  was 
darkened,  and  the  day  shone  not  for  a third 
part  of  it,  and  the  night  likewise. 

13  And  I beheld,  and  heard  an  angel  flying 
through  the  midst  of  heaven,  saying  with  a 
loud  voice,  Woe,  woe,  woe,  to  the  inhabiters 
of  the  earth  by  reason  of  the  other  voices  of 
the  trumpet  of  the  three  angels,  which  are 
yet  to  sound ! 

CHAPTER  IX. 

A star  falleth  from  heaven. 

AND  the  fifth  angel  sounded,  and  I saw  a 
star  fall  from  heaven  unto  the  earth : 
and  to  him  was  given  the  key  of  the  bottom- 
less pit. 

2  And  he  opened  the  bottomless  pit;  and 
there  arose  a smoke  out  of  the  pit,  as  the 
smoke  Of  a great  furnace ; and  the  sun  and 


the  air  were  darkened  by  reason  of  the 
smoke  of  the  pit. 

3 And  there  came  out  of  the  smoke  locusts 
upon  the  earth : and  unto  them  was  given 
power,  as  the  scorpions  of  the  earth  have 
power. 

4 And  it  was  commanded  them  that  they 
should  not  hurt  the  grass  of  the  earth,  nei- 
ther any  green  thing,  neither  any  tree;  but 
only  those  men  which  have  not  the  seal  of 
God  in  their  foreheads. 

5 And  to  them  it  was  given  that  they  should 
not  kill  them,  but  that  they  should  be  tor- 
mented five  months : and  their  torment  was 
as  the  torment  of  a scorpion,  when  he  strik- 
eth  a man. 

6 And  in  those  days  shall  men  seek  death, 
and  shall  not  find  it ; and  shall  desire  to  die, 
and  death  shall  flee  from  them. 

7 And  the  shapes  of  the  locusts  were  like 
unto  horses  prepared  unto  battle;  and  on 
their  heads  were  as  it  were  crowns  like  gold, 
and  their  faces  were  as  the  faces  of  men. 

8 And  they  had  hair  as  the  hair  of  women, 
and  their  teeth  were  as  the  teeth  of  lions. 

9 And  they  had  breastplates,  as  it  were 
breastplates  of  iron ; and  the  sound  of  their 
wings  was  as  the  sound  of  chariots  of  many 
horses  running  to  battle. 

10  And  they  had  tails  like  unto  scorpions, 
and  there  were  stings  in  their  tails:  and 
their  power  was  to  hurt  men  five  months. 

11  And  they  had  a king  over  them,  which  is 
the  angel  of  the  bottomless  pit,  whose  name 
in  the  Hebrew  tongue  is  Abaddon,  but  in 
the  Greek  tongue  hath  his  name  Apollyon. 

12  One  woe  is  past ; and,  behold,  there  come 
two  woes  more  hereafter. 

13  And  the  sixth  angel  sounded,  and  I heard 
a voice  from  the  four  horns  of  the  golden 
altar  which  is  before  God, 

14  Saying  to  the  sixth  angel  which  had  the 
trumpet.  Loose  the  four  angels  which  are 
bound  in  the  great  river  Euphrates. 

15  And  the  four  angels  were  loosed,  which 
were  prepared  for  an  hour,  and  a day,  and  a 
month,  and  a year,  for  to  slay  the  third  part 
of  men. 

16  And  the  number  of  the  army  of  the 
horsemen  were  two  hundred  thousand  thou- 
sand : and  I heard  the  number  of  them. 

17  And  thus  I saw  the  horses  in  the  vision, 
and  them  that  sat  on  them,  having  breast- 
plates of  fire,  and  of  jacinth,  and  brimstone : 
and  the  heads  of  the  horses  were  as  the  heads 
of  lions ; and  out  of  their  mouths  issued  fire 
and  smoke  and  brimstone. 

18  By  these  three  was  the  third  part  of  men 
killed,  by  the  fire,  and  by  the  smoke,  and  by 
the  brimstone,  which  issued  out  of  their 
mouths. 

19  For  their  power  is  in  their  mouth,  and 
in  their  tails : for  their  tails  were  like  unto 
serpents,  and  had  heads,  and  with  them  they 
do  hurt. 

^ And  the  rest  of  the  men  which  were  not 
killed  by  these  plagues  yet  repented  not  of 
the  works  of  their  hands,  that  they  should 
not  worship  devils,  and  idols  of  gold,  and 
silver,  and  brass,  and  stone,  and  of  wood; 
which  neither  can  see,  nor  hear,  nor  walk : 

21  Neither  repented  they  of  their  murders, 
nor  of  their  sorceries,  nor  of  their  fornica- 
tion, nor  of  their  thefts. 

799 


A mighty  angel  appeoureth,  REVELATION,  X.  The  seventh  trumpet  sounded. 


CHAPTER  X. 

An  angel  with  a book, 

AND  I saw  another  mighty  angel  come 
J\.  down  from  heaven,  clothed  with  a 
cloud:  and  a rainbow  was  upon  his  head, 
and  his  face  was  as  it  were  the  sun,  and  his 
feet  as  pillars  of  fire: 

2 And  he  had  in  his  hand  a little  book  open : 
and  he  set  his  right  foot  upon  the  sea,  and 
his  left  foot  on  the  earth, 

3 And  cried  with  a loud  voice,  as  when  a 
lion  roareth : and  when  he  had  cried,  seven 
thunders  uttered  their  voices. 

4 And  when  the  seven  thunders  had  uttered 
their  voices,  I was  about  to  write:  and  I 
heard  a voice  from  heaven  saying  unto  me. 
Seal  up  those  things  which  the  seven  thun- 
ders uttered,  and  write  them  not. 

5 And  the  angel  which  I saw  stand  upon  the 
sea  and  upon  the  earth  lifted  up  his  hand  to 
heaven, 

6 And  sware  by  him  that  liveth  for  ever 
and  ever,  who  created  heaven,  and  the 
things  that  therein  are,  and  the  earth,  and 
the  things  that  therein  are,  and  the  sea,  and 
the  things  which  are  therein,  that  there 
should  be  time  no  longer: 

7 But  in  the  days  of  the  voice  of  the  seventh 
angel,  when  he  shall  begin  to  sound,  the  mys- 
tery of  God  should  be  finished,  as  he  hath 
declared  to  his  servants  the  prophets. 

8 And  the  voice  which  I heard  from  heaven 
spake  unto  me  again,  and  said.  Go  and  take 
the  little  book  which  is  open  in  the  hand  of 
the  angel  which  standeth  upon  the  sea  and 
upon  the  earth. 

9 And  I went  unto  the  angel,  and  said  unto 
him.  Give  me  the  little  book.  And  he  said 
unto  me.  Take  it,  and  eat  it  up ; and  it  shall 
make  thy  belly  bitter,  but  it  shall  be  in  thy 
mouth  sweet  as  honey. 

10  And  I took  the  little  book  out  of  the  an- 
gel’s hand,  and  ate  it  up ; and  it  was  in  my 
mouth  sweet  as  honey : and  as  soon  as  I had 
eaten  it,  my  belly  was  bitter. 

11  And  he  said  unto  me.  Thou  must  proph- 
esy again  before  many  peoples,  and  nations, 
and  tongues,  and  kings. 


CHAPTER  XI. 

The  two  witnesses  prophesy. 

AND  there  was  given  me  a reed  like  unto 
a rod : and  the  angel  stood,  saying.  Rise, 
and  measure  the  temple  of  God,  and  the 
altar,  and  them  that  worship  therein. 

2 But  the  court  which  is  without  the  temple 
leave  out,  and  measure  it  not ; for  it  is  given 
unto  the  Gentiles : and  the  holy  city  shall 
they  tread  under  foot  forty  and  two  months. 

3 And  I will  give  power  unto  my  two  wit- 
nesses, and  they  shall  prophesy  a thousand 
two  hundred  arid  threescore  days,  clothed 
in  sackcloth. 

4 These  are  the  two  olive  trees,  and  the  two 
candlesticks  standing  before  the  God  of  the 
earth. 

5 And  if  any  man  will  hurt  them,  fire  pro- 
ceedeth  out  of  their  mouth,  and  devoureth 
their  enemies:  and  if  any  man  will  hurt 
them,  he  must  in  this  manner  be  killed. 

6 These  have  power  to  shut  heaven,  that  it 
rain  not  in  the  days  of  their  prophecy : and 
have  power  over  waters  to  turn  them  to 

800 


blood,  and  to  smite  the  earth  with  all 
plagues,  as  often  as  they  will. 

7 And  when  they  shall  have  finished  their 
testimony,  the  beast  that  ascendeth  out  of 
the  bottomless  pit  shall  make  war  against 
them,  and  shall  overcome  them,  and  kill 
them. 

8 And  their  dead  bodies  shall  lie  in  the 
street  of  the  great  city,  which  spiritually  is 
called  Sodom  and  Egypt,  where  also  our 
Lord  was  crucified. 

9 And  they  of  the  people  and  kindreds  and 
tongues  and  nations  shall  see  their  dead 
bodies  three  days  and  a half,  and  shall  not 
suffer  their  dead  bodies  to  be  put  in  graves. 

10  And  they  that  dwell  upon  the  earth  shall 
rejoice  over  them,  and  make  merry,  and 
shall  send  gifts  one  to  another;  because 
these  two  prophets  tormented  them  that 
dwelt  on  the  earth. 

11  And  after  three  days  and  a half  the  Spir- 
it of  life  from  God  entered  into  them,  and 
they  stood  upon  their  feet ; and  great  fear 
fell  upon  them  which  saw  them. 

13  And  they  heard  a great  voice  from  heav- 
en saying  unto  them.  Come  up  hither.  And 
they  ascended  up  to  heaven  in  a cloud ; and 
their  enemies  beheld  them. 

13  And  the  same  hour  was  there  a great 
earthquake,  and  the  tenth  part  of  the  city 
fell,  and  in  the  earthquake  were  slain  of 
men  seven  thousand : and  the  remnant  were 
affrighted,  and  gave  glory  to  the  God  of 
heaven. 

14  The  second  woe  is  past ; and,  behold,  the 
third  woe  cometh  quickly. 

15  And  the  seventh  angel  sounded;  and 
there  were  great  voices  in  heaven,  saying. 
The  kingdoms  of  this  world  are  become  the 
kingdoms  of  our  Lord,  and  of  his  Christ; 
and  he  shall  reign  for  ever  and  ever. 

16  And  the  four  and  twenty  elders,  which 
sat  before  God  on  their  seats,  fell  upon  their 
faces,  and  worshipped  God, 

17  Saying,  We  give  thee  thanks,  O Lord  God 
Almighty,  which  art,  and  wast,  and  art  to 
come ; because  thou  hast  taken  to  thee  thy 
great  power,  and  hast  reigned. 

18  And  the  nations  were  angry,  and  thy 
wrath  is  come,  and  the  time  of  the  dead, 
that  they  should  be  judged,  and  that  thou 
sho  oldest  give  reward  unto  thy  servants 
the  prophets,  and  to  the  saints,  and  them 
that  fear  thy  name,  small  and  great;  and 
shouldest  destroy  them  which  destroy  the 
earth. 

19  And  the  temple  of  God  was  opened  in 
heaven,  and  there  was  seen  in  his  temple  the 
ark  of  his  testament : and  there  were  light- 
nings, and  voices,  and  thunderings,  and  an 
earthquake,  and  great  hail. 

CHAPTER  XII. 

The  great  red  dragon. 

AND  there  appeared  a great  wonder  in 
jl\.  heaven ; a woman  clothed  with  the  sun, 
and  the  moon  under  her  feet,  and  upon  her 
head  a crown  of  twelve  stars : 

2 And  she  being  with  child  cried,  travail- 
ing in  birth,  and  pained  to  be  delivered. 

3 And  there  appeared  another  wonder  in 
heaven  ; and  behold  a great  red  dragon, 
having  seven  heads  and  ten  horns,  and  sev- 
en crowns  upon  his  heads. 


The  great  red  dragon. 

4 And  his  tail  drew  the  third  part  of  the 
stars  of  heaven,  and  did  cast  them  to  the 
earth : and  the  drayon  stood  before  tiie  wo- 
man which  was  ready  to  be  delivered,  tor  to 
devour  her  child  as  soon  as  it  was  born. 

5 And  she  broiij^ht  forth  a man  child,  who 
was  to  rule  all  nations  with  a rod  of  iron : 
and  her  child  was  caught  up  unto  God,  and 
to  his  throne. 

6 And  the  woman  fled  into  the  wilderness, 
where  she  hath  a place  prepared  of  God, 
that  they  should  feed  her  there  a thousand 
two  hundred  and  threescore  days. 

7 And  there  was  war  in  heaven : Michael 
and  his  angels  fought  against  the  dragon ; 
and  the  dragon  fought  and  his  angels,  ^ 

8 And  prevailed  not;  neither  was  their 
place  found  any  more  in  heaven. 

9 And  -the  great  dragon  was  cast  out,  that 

old  serpent,  called  the  Devil,  and  Satan, 
which  deceiveth  the  whole  world:  he  was 
cast  out  into  the  earth,  and  his  angels  were 
cast  out  with  him.  . 

10  And  I heard  a loud  voice  saying  in  heav- 

en. Now  is  come  salvation,  and  strength, 
and  the  kingdom  of  our  God,  and  the  power 
of  bis  Christ:  for  the  accuser  of  our  breth- 
ren is  cast  down,  which  accused  them  before 
our  God  day  and  night.  « 

11  And  they  overcame  him  by  the  blood  ot 

the  Lamb,  and  by  the  word  of  their  testi- 
mony; and  they  loved  not  their  lives  unto 
the  death.  , _ 

13  Therefore  rejoice,  ye  heavens,  and  ye 
that  dwell  in  them.  Woe  to  the  inhabiters 
of  the  earth  and  of  the  seal  for  the  devil  is 
come  down  unto  you,  having  great  wrath, 
because  he  knoweth  that  he  hath  but  a short 
time.  ^ - 

13  And  when  the  dragon  saw  that  he  was 
cast  unto  the  earth,  he  persecuted  the  wo- 
man which  brought  forth  the  man  child. 

14  And  to  the  woman  were  given  two  wings 
of  a great  eagle,  that  she  might  fly  into  the 
wilderness,  into  her  place,  where  she  is 
nourished  for  a time,  and  times,  and  half  a 
time,  from  the  face  of  the  serpent. 

15  And  the  serpent  cast  out  of  his  mouth 

water  as  a flood  after  the  woman,  that  he 
might  cause  her  to  be  carried  away  of  the 
flood.  , , , 

16  And  the  earth  helped  the  woman ; and 
the  earth  opened  her  mouth,  and  swallowed 
up  the  flood  which  the  dragon  cast  out  of 
his  mouth. 

17  And  the  dragon  was  wroth  with  the  wo- 
man, and  went  to  make  war  with  the  rem- 
nant of  her  seed,  which  keep  the  command- 
ments of  God,  and  have  the  testimony  of 
Jesus  Christ. 


CHAPTER  XIII. 

The  beast  with  seven  heads. 

AND  I stood  upon  the  sand  of  the  sea,  and 
J\.  saw  a beast  rise  up  out  of  the  sea,  hav- 
ing seven  heads  and  ten  horns,  and  upon  his 
horns  ten  crowns,  and  upon  his  heads  the 
name  of  blasphemy, 

3 And  the  beast  which  I saw  was  like  unto 
a leopard,  and  his  feet  were  as  the  feet  of  a 
bear,  and  his  mouth  as  the  mouth  of  a lion: 
'and  the  dragon  gave  him  his  power,  and  his 
seat,  and  great  authority. 

3 And  I saw  one  of  his  heads  as  it  were 
26 


REVELATION,  XIV.  Another  becLst  arlseth. 

wounded  to  death ; and  his  deadly  wound 
was  healed:  and  all  the  world  wondered 
after  the  beast.  , . , 

4 And  they  worshipped  the  dragon  which 

gave  power  unto  the  beast : and  they  wor- 
shipped the  beast,  saying.  Who  is  like  unto 
the  beast?  who  is  able  to  make  war  with 
him?  , . 

5 And  there  was  given  unto  him  a mouth 
speaking  great  things  and  blasphemies;  and 
power  was  given  unto  him  to  continue  forty 
and  two  months. 

6 And  he  opened  his  mouth  in  blasphemy 
against  God,  to  blaspheme  his  name,  and  his 
tabernacle,  and  them  that  dwell  in  heaven. 

7 And  it  was  given  unto  him  to  make  war 
with  the  saints,  and  to  overcome  them : and 
power  was  given  him  over  all  kindreds,  and. 
tongues,  and  nations. 

8 And  all  that  dwell  upon  the  earth  shall 
worship  him,  whose  names  are  not  written 
in  the  book  ot  life  of  the  Lamb  slain  from 
the  foundation  of  the  world. 

9 If  any  man  have  an  ear,  let  him  hear. 

10  He  that  leadeth  into  captivity  shall  go 
into  captivity : he  that  killeth  with  the  sword 
must  be  killed  with  the  sword.  Here  is  the 
patience  and  the  faith  of  the  saints. 

11  And  I beheld  another  beast  coming  up 
out  of  the  earth ; and  he  had  two  horns  like 
a lamb,  and  he  spake  as  a dragon. 

13  And  he  exerciseth  all  the  power  of  the 
first  beast  before  him,  and  causeth  the  earth 
and  them  which  dwell  therein  to  worship  the 
first  beast,  whose  deadly  wound  was  healed. 

13  And  he  doeth  great  wonders,  so  that  he 
maketh  fire  come  down  from  heaven  on  the 
earth  in  the  sight  of  men, 

14  And  deceiveth  them  that  dwell  on  the 
earth  by  the  means  of  those  miracles  which 
he  had  power  to  do  in  the  sight  of  the  beast ; 
saying  to  them  that  dwell  on  the  earth,  that 
they  should  make  an  image  to  the  beast, 
which  had  the  wound  by  a sword,  and  did 

15  And  he  had  power  to  give  life  unto  the 
image  of  the  beast,  that  the  image  of  the 
beast  should  both  speak,  and  cause  that  as 
many  as  would  not  worship  the  image  of  the 
beast  should  be  killed. 

16  And  he  causeth  all,  both  small  and  great, 
rich  and  poor,  free  and  bond,  to  receive  a 
mark  in  their  right  hand,  or  in  their  fore- 
heads • 

17  And  that  no  man  might  buy  or  sell,  save 
he  that  had  the  mark,  or  the  name  of  the 
beast,  or  the  number  of  his  name. 

18  Here  is  wisdom.  Let  him  that  hath  un- 
derstanding count  the  number  of  the  beast : 
for  it  is  the  number  of  a man ; and  his  num- 
ber is  Six  hundred  threescore  and  six. 

CHAPTER  XIV. 

The  Lamb  and  his  company. 

AND  I looked,  and,  lo,  a Lamb  stood  on 
J\.  the  mount  Sion,  and  with  him  a hun- 
dred forty  and  four  thousand,  having  his 
Father’s  name  written  in  their  foreheads. 

3 And  I heard  a voice  from  heaven,  as  the 
voice  of  many  waters,  and  as  the  voice  of  a 
great  thunder:  and  I heard  the  voice  ot 
harpers  harping  with  their  harps: 

3 And  they  sung  as  it  were  a new  song  be- 
fore the  throne,  and  before  the  four  beasts, 
801 


The  fall  of  Babylon.  REVELATION,  XV.  The  vials  poured  out. 


and  the  elders : and  no  man  could  learn  that 
song  but  the  hundred  and  forty  and  four 
thousand,  which  were  redeemed  from  the 
earth. 

4 These  are  they  which  were  not  defiled 
with  women ; for  they  are  virg^ins.  These 
are  they  which  follow  the  Lamb  whitherso- 
ever he  goeth.  These  were  redeemed  from 
among  men,  heinq  the  firstfruits  unto  God 
and  to  the  Lamb. 

5 And  in  their  mouth  was  found  no  guile : 
for  they  are  without  fault  before  the  throne 
of  God. 

6 And  I saw  another  angel  fly  in  the  midst 
of  heaven,  having  the  everlasting  gospel  to 
preach  unto  them  that  dwell  on  the  earth, 
and  to  every  nation,  and  kindred,  and 
tongue,  and  people, 

7 Saying  with  a loud  voice.  Fear  God,  and 
give  glory  to  him ; for  the  hour  of  his  judg- 
ment is  come : and  worship  him  that  made 
heaven,  and  earth,  and  the  sea,  and  the 
fountains  of  waters. 

8 And  there  followed  another  angel,  saying, 
Babylon  is  fallen,  is  fallen,  that  great  city, 
because  she  made  all  nations  drink  of  the 
wine  of  the  wrath  of  her  fornication. 

9 And  the  third  angel  followed  them,  say- 
ing with  a loud  voice.  If  any  man  worship 
the  beast  and  his  image,  and  receive  his 
mark  in  his  forehead,  or  in  his  hand, 

10  The  same  shall  drink  of  the  wine  of  the 
wrath  of  God,  which  is  poured  out  without 
mixture  into  the  cup  of  his  indignation ; 
and  he  shall  be  tormented  with  fire  and 
brimstone  in  the  presence  of  the  holy  an- 
gels, and  in  the  presence  of  the  Lamb : 

11  And  the  smoke  of  their  torment  ascend- 
eth  up  for  ever  and  ever : and  they  have  no 
rest  day  nor  night,  who  worship  the  beast 
and  his  image,  and  whosoever  receiveth  the 
mark  of  his  name. 

13  Here  is  the  patience  of  the  saints:  here 
are  they  that  keep  the  commandments  of 
God,  and  the  faith  of  Jesus. 

13  And  I heard  a voice  from  heaven  saying 
unto  me.  Write,  Blessed  are  the  dead  which 
die  in  the  Lord  from  henceforth : Yea,  saith 
the  Spirit,  that  they  may  rest  from  their  la- 
bours; and  their  works  do  follow  them. 

14  And  I looked,  and  behold  a white  cloud, 
and  upon  the  cloud  one  sat  like  unto  the  Son 
of  man,  having  on  his  head  a golden  crown, 
and  in  his  hand  a sharp  sickle. 

15  And  another  angel  came  out  of  the  tem- 
ple, crying  with  a loud  voice  to  him  that  sat 
on  the  cloud.  Thrust  in  thy  sickle,  and  reap  : 
for  the  time  is  come  for  thee  to  reap ; for 
the  harvest  of  the  earth  is  ripe. 

16  And  he  that  sat  on  the  cloud  thrust  in  his 
sickle  on  the  earth ; and  the  earth  was  reaped. 

17  And  another  angel  came  out  of  the  tem- 
ple which  is  in  heaven,  he  also  having  a 
sharp  sickle. 

18  And  another  angel  came  out  from  the 
altar,  which  had  power  over  fire ; and  cried 
with  a loud  cry  to  him  that  had  the  sharp 
sickle,  saying.  Thrust  in  thy  sharp  sickle, 
and  gather  the  clusters  of  the  vine  of  the 
earth ; for  her  grapes  are  fully  ripe. 

19  And  the  angel  thrust  in  his  sickle  into 
the  earth,  and  gathered  the  vine  of  the 
earth,  and  cast  it  into  the  great  winepress  of 
the  wrath  of  God. 


20  And  the  winepress  was  trodden  without 
the  city,  and  blood  came  out  of  the  wine- 
press, even  unto  the  horse  bridles,  by  the 
space  of  a thousand  and  six  hundred  fur- 
longs. 

CHAPTER  XV. 

The  seven  last  plagues. 

AND  I saw  another  sign  in  heaven,  great 
X jL  and  marvellous,  seven  angels  having  the 
seven  last  plagues;  for  in  them  is  filled  up 
the  wrath  of  God. 

3  And  I saw  as  it  were  a sea  of  glass  mingled 
with  fire : and  them  that  had  gotten  the  vic- 
tory over  the  beast,  and  over  his  image,  and 
over  his  mark,  and  over  the  number  of  his 
name,  stand  on  the  sea  of  glass,  having  the 
harps  of  God. 

3 And  they  sing  the  song  of  Moses  the  serv- 
ant of  God,  and  the  song  of  the  Lamb,  say- 
ing, Great  and  marvellous  are  thy  works. 
Lord  God  Almighty ; just  and  true  are  thy 
ways,  thou  King  of  saints. 

4 Who  shall  not  fear  thee,  O Lord,  and  glo- 
rify thy  name?  for  thou  only  art  holy:  for 
all  nations  shall  come  and  worship  before 
thee ; for  thy  judgments  are  made  manifest. 

5 And  after  that  I looked,  and,  behold,  the 
temple  of  the  tabernacle  of  the  testimony  in 
heaven  was  opened : 

6 And  the  seven  angels  came  out  of  the 
temple,  having  the  seven  plagues,  clothed 
in  pure  and  white  linen,  and  having  their 
breasts  girded  with  golden  girdles. 

7 And  one  of  the  four  beasts  gave  unto  the 
seven  angels  seven  golden  vials  full  of  the 
wrath  of  God,  who  liveth  for  ever  and  ever. 

8 And  the  temple  was  filled  with  smoke 
from  the  glory  of  God,  and  from  his  pow- 
er; and  no  man  was  able  to  enter  into  the 
temple,  till  the  seven  plagues  of  the  seven 
angels  were  fulfilled. 

CHAPTER  XVI. 

Of  the  vials  full  of  wrath. 

AND  I heard  a great  voice  out  of  the  tem- 
XA.  pie  saying  to  the  seven  angels.  Go  your 
ways,  and  pour  out  the  vials  of  the  wrath  of 
God  upon  the  earth. 

3 And  the  first  went,  and  poured  out  his 
vial  upon  the  earth;  and  there  fell  a noisome 
and  grievous  sore  upon  the  men  which  had 
the  mark  of  the  beast,  and  wpon  them  which 
worshipped  his  image. 

3 And  the  second  angel  poured  out  his  vial 
upon  the  sea;  and  it  became  as  the  blood  of 
a dead  man : and  every  living  soul  died  in 
the  sea. 

4 And  the  third  angel  poured  out  his  vial 
upon  the  rivers  and  fountains  of  waters; 
and  they  became  blood. 

5 And  1 heard  the  angel  of  the  waters  say. 
Thou  art  righteous,  O Lord,  which  art,  and 
wast,  and  shalt  be,  because  thou  hast  judged 
thus. 

6 For  they  have  shed  the  blood  of  saints 
and  prophets,  and  thou  hast  given  them 
blood  to  drink;  for  they  are  worthy. 

7 And  I heard  another  out  of  the  altar  say. 
Even  so.  Lord  God  Almighty,  true  and 
righteous  are  thy  judgments. 

8 And  the  fourth  angel  poured  out  his  vial 
upon  the  sun;  and  power  was  given  unto 
him  to  scorch  men  with  fire. 


802 


Christ  cometh  suddenly. 


REVELATION,  XVIII. 


The  victory  of  the  Lamb. 


9 And  men  were  scorched  with  preat  heat, 
and  blasphemed  the  name  of  God,  which 
hath  power  over  these  plagues : and  they  re- 
pented not  to  give  him  glory. 

10  And  the  fifth  angel  poured  out  hisyial 

upon  the  seat  of  the  beast ; and  his  kingdom 
was  full  of  darkness ; and  they  gnawed  their 
tongues  for  pain,  ^ ^ , v. 

11  And  blasphemed  the  God  of  heaven  be- 
cause of  their  pains  and  their  sores,  and 
repented  not  of  their  deeds. 

13  And  the  sixth  angel  poured  out  his  vial 
upon  the  great  river  Euphrates;  and  the 
water  thereof  was  dried  up,  that  the  way  of 
the  kings  of  the  east  might  be  prepared. 

13  And  I saw  three  unclean  spirits  like 
frogs  come  out  of  the  mouth  of  the  dragon, 
and'out  of  the  mouth  of  the  beast,  and  out 
of  the  mouth  of  the  false  prophet. 

14  For  they  are  the  spirits  of  devils,  work- 

ing miracles,  ivhich  go  forth  unto  the  kings 
of  the  earth  and  of  the  whole  world,  to 
gather  them  to  the  battle  of  that  great  day 
of  God  Almighty.  ,,,,,,  ^ 

15  Behold,  I come  as  a thief.  Blessed  ts  he 
that  watcheth,  and  keepeth  his  garments, 
lest  he  walk  naked,  and  they  see  his  shame. 

16  And  he  gathered  them  together  into  a 

place  called  in  the  Hebrew  tongue  Armaged- 
don. , ^ . 

17  And  the  seventh  angel  poured  out  his 
vial  into  the  air ; and  there  came  a great 
voice  out  of  the  temple  of  heaven,  from  the 
throne,  saying.  It  is  done. 

18  And  there  were  voices,  and  thunders, 

and  lightnings;  and  there  was  a great  ear  th- 
cuiake,  such  as  was  not  since  men  were  up- 
on the  earth,  so  mighty  an  earthquake,  and 
so  great.  

19  And  the  great  city  was  divided  into  three 
parts,  and  the  cities  of  the  nations  fell : and 
great  Babylon  came  in  remembrance  before 
God,  to  give  unto  her  the  cup  of  the  wine  of 
the  fierceness  of  his  wrath. 

30  And  every  island  fled  away,  and  the 
mountains  were  not  found. 

31  And  there  fell  upon  men  a great  hail  out 
of  heaven,  every  stone  about  the  weight  of  a 
talent;  and  men  blasphemed  God  because 
of  the  plague  of  the  hail ; for  the  plague 
thereof  was  exceeding  great. 

CHAPTER  XVII. 

The  mystery  of  Babylon. 

AND  there  came  one  of  the  seven  angels 
which  had  the  seven  vials,  and  talked 
with  me,  saying  unto  me.  Come  hither;  I 
will  shew  unto  thee  the  judgment  of  the 
great  whore  that  sitteth  upon  many  waters; 

2 With  whom  the  kings  of  the  earth  have 
committed  fornication,  and  the  inhabitants 
of  the  earth  have  been  made  drunk  with  the 
wine  of  her  fornication. 

3 So  he  carried  me  away  in  the  spirit  into  the 
wilderness : and  I saw  a woman  sit  upon  a 
scarlet  coloured  beast,  full  of  names  of  blas- 
phemy, having  seven  heads  and  ten  horns. 

4 And  the  woman  was  arrayed  in  purple 
and  scarlet  colour,  and  decked  with  gold  and 
precious  stones  and  pearls,  having  a golden 
cup  in  her  hand  full  of  abominations  and 
filthiness  of  her  fornication : 

5 And  upon  her  forehead  tvos  a name  writ- 
ten, MYSTERY,  BABYLON  THE  GREAT, 


THE  MOTHER  OF  H AULOTS  AND  ABOM- 
INATIONS OF  THE  EARTH. 

6 And  I saw  the  woman  drunken  with  the 
blood  of  the  saints,  and  with  the  blood  ot 
the  martyrs  of  Jesus : and  when  I saw  her,  I 
wondered  with  great  admiration. 

7 And  the  angel  said  unto  me.  Wherefore 

didst  thou  marvel?  I will  tell  thee  thernys- 
tery  of  the  woman,  and  of  the  beast  that 
carrieth  her,  which  hath  the  seven  heads 
and  ten  horns.  ^ ^ . 4. 

8 The  beast  that  thou  sawest  was,  and  is  not ; 
and  shall  ascend  out  of  the  bottomless  pit, 
and  go  into  perdition  : and  they  that  dwell 
on  the  earth  shall  wonder,  who^  names  were 
not  written  in  the  book  of  life  from  the 
foundation  of  the  world,  when  they  behold 
the  beast  that  was,  and  is  not,  and  yet  is. 

9 And  here  IS  the  mind  which  hath  wisdom. 
The  seven  heads  are  seven  mountains,  on 
which  the  woman  sitteth. 

10  And  there  are  seven  kings:  five  are 
fallen,  and  one  is,  and  the  other  is  not  yet 
come ; and  when  he  cometh,  he  must  con- 
tinue a short  space. 

11  And  the  beast  that  was,  and  is  not,  even 
he  is  the  eighth,  and  is  of  the  seven,  and 
goeth  into  perdition. 

12  And  the  ten  horns  which  thou  sawest  are 

ten  kings,  which  have  received  no  kingdom 
as  yet ; but  receive  power  as  kings  one  hour 
with  the  beast.  , . „ 

13  These  have  one  mind,  and  shall  give 
their  power  and  strength  unto  the  beast. 

14  These  shall  make  war  with  the  Lamb, 

and  the  Lam'b  shall  overcome  them : for  he 
is  Lord  of  lords,  and  King  of  kings:  and 
they  that  are  with  him  are  called,  and  cho- 
sen, and  faithful.  ^ , 

15  And  he  saith  unto  me.  The  waters  which 

thou  sawest,  where  the  whore  sitteth,  are 
peoples,  and  multitudes,  and  nations,  and 
tongues.  , . , 

16  And  the  ten  horns  which  thou  sawest 
upon  the  beast,  these  shall  hate  the  whore, 
and  shall  make  her  desolate  and  naked,  and 
shall  eat  her  flesh,  and  burn  her  with  fire. 

17  For  God  hath  put  in  their  hearts  to  fulfil 

his  will,  and  to  agree,  and  give  their  king- 
dom unto  the  beast,  until  the  words  of  God 
shall  be  fulfilled.  , . , 4.  • 

18  And  the  woman  which  thou  sawest  is 
that  great  city,  which  reigneth  over  the 
kings  of  the  earth. 

CHAPTER  XVIII. 

Babylon's  destruction. 

AND  after  these  things  I saw  another  angel 
come  down  from  heaven,  having  great 
power;  and  the  earth  was  lightened  with  his 
glory. 

3 And  he  cried  mightily  with  a strong  voice, 
saying,  Babylon  the  great  is  fallen,  is  fallen, 
and  is  become  the  habitation  of  devils,  and 
the  hold  of  every  foul  spirit,  and  a cage  of 
every  unclean  and  hateful  bird. 

3 For  all  nations  have  drunk  of  the  wine  of 
the  wrath  of  her  fornication,  and  the  kings 
of  the  earth  have  committed  fornication 
with  her,  and  the  merchants  of  the  earth  are 
waxed  rich  through  the  abundance  of  her 

4 And  I heard  another  voice  from  heaven, 
saying.  Come  out  of  her,  my  people,  that  ye 


The  fall  of  Babylon.  REVELATION,  XIX.  Ood  is  praised  in  heaven. 


be  not  partakers  of  her  sins,  and  that  ye  re- 
ceive not  of  her  plag’ues. 

6  For  her  sins  have  reached  unto  heaven, 
and  God  hath  remembered  her  iniquities. 

6 Reward  her  even  as  she  rewarded  you, 
and  double  unto  her  double  according  to  her 
works : in  the  cup  which  she  hath  filled,  fill 
to  her  double. 

7 How  much  she  hath  glorified  herself,  and 
lived  deliciously,  so  much  torment  and  sor- 
row give  her : for  she  saith  in  her  heart,  I 
sit  a queen,  and  am  no  widow,  and  shall  see 
no  sorrow. 

8 Therefore  shall  her  plagues  come  in  one 
day,  death,  and  mourning,  and  famine ; and 
she  shall  be  utterly  burned  with  fire : for 
strong  is  the  Lord  God  who  judgeth  her. 

9 And  the  kings  of  the  earth,  who  have 
committed  fornication  and  lived  deliciously 
with  her,  shall  bewail  her,  and  lament  for 
her,  when  they  shall  see  the  smoke  of  her 
burning, 

10  Standing  afar  off  for  the  fear  of  her  tor- 
ment, saying,  Alas,  alas,  that  great  city  Bab- 
ylon, that  mighty  city  I for  in  one  hour  is 
thy  judgment  come. 

11  And  the  merchants  of  the  earth  shall 
weep  and  mourn  over  her;  for  no  man  buy- 
eth  their  merchandise  any  more : 

13  The  merchandise  of  gold,  and  silver,  and 
precious  stones,  and  of  pearls,  and  fine  linen, 
and  purple,  and  silk,  and  scarlet,  and  all 
thyine  wood,  and  all  manner  vessels  of  ivo- 
ry, and  all  manner  vessels  of  most  precious 
wood,  and  of  brass,  and  iron,  and  marble, 

13  And  cinnamon,  and  odours,  and  oint- 
ments, and  frankincense,  and  wine,  and  oil, 
and  fine  flour,  and  wheat,  and  beasts,  and 
sheep,  and  horses,  and  chariots,  and  slaves, 
and  souls  of  men. 

14  And  the  fruits  that  thy  soul  lusted  after 
are  departed  from  thee,  and  all  things 
which  were  dainty  and  goodly  are  departed 
from  thee,  and  thou  shalt  find  them  no  more 
at  all. 

15  The  merchants  of  these  things,  which 
were  made  rich  by  her,  shall  stand  afar  off 
for  the  fear  of  her  torment,  weeping  and 
wailing, 

16  And  saying,  Alas,  alas,  that  great  city, 
that  was  clothed  in  fine  linen,  and  purple, 
and  scarlet,  and  decked  with  gold,  and  pre- 
cious stones,  and  pearls  I 

17  For  in  one  hour  so  great  riches  is  come 
to  nought.  And  every  shipmaster,  and  all 
the  company  in  ships,  and  sailors,  and  as 
many  as  trade  by  sea,  stood  afar  off, 

18  And  cried  when  they  saw  the  smoke  of 
her  burning,  saying,  What  city  is  like  unto 
this  great  city  I 

19  And  they  cast  dust  on  their  heads,  and 
cried,  weeping  and  wailing,  saying,  Alas, 
alas,  that  great  city,  wherein  were  made 
rich  all  that  had  ships  in  the  sea  by  reason 
of  her  costliness  I for  in  one  hour  is  she 
made  desolate. 

20  Rejoice  over  her,  thou  heaven,  and  ye 
holy  apostles  and  prophets;  for  God  hath 
avenged  you  on  her. 

21  And  a mighty  angel  took  up  a stone  like 
a great  millstone,  and  cast  it  into  the  sea, 
saying.  Thus  with  violence  shall  that  great 
city  Babylon  be  thrown  down,  and  shall  be 
found  no  more  at  all. 

804 


23  And  the  voice  of  harpers,  and  musicians, 
and  of  pipers,  and  trumpeters,  shall  be  heard 
no  more  at  all  in  thee ; and  no  craftsman,  of 
whatsoever  craft  he  be,  shall  be  found  any 
more  in  thee ; and  the  sound  of  a millstone 
shall  be  heard  no  more  at  all  in  thee ; 

23  And  the  light  of  a candle  shall  shine  no 
more  at  all  in  thee ; and  the  voice  of  the 
bridegroom  and  of  the  bride  shall  be  heard 
no  more  at  all  in  thee : for  thy  merchants 
were  the  great  men  of  the  earth ; for  by  thy 
sorceries  were  all  nations  deceived. 

24  And  in  her  was  found  the  blood  of  proph- 
ets, and  of  saints,  and  of  all  that  were  slain 
upon  the  earth. 

CHAPTER  XIX. 

The  marriage  of  the  Lamb. 

AND  after  these  things  I heard  a great 
XA  voice  of  much  people  in  heaven,  saying. 
Alleluia ; Salvation,  and  glory,  and  honour, 
and  power,  unto  the  Lord  our  God : 

3  For  true  and  righteous  are  his  judgments ; 
for  he  hath  judged  the  great  whore,  which 
did  corrupt  the  earth  with  her  fornication, 
and  hath  avenged  the  blood  of  his  servants 
at  her  hand. 

3 And  again  they  said.  Alleluia.  And  her 
smoke  rose  up  for  ever  and  ever. 

4 And  the  four  and  twenty  elders  and  the 
four  beasts  fell  down  and  worshipped  God 
that  sat  on  the  throne,  saying.  Amen; 
Alleluia. 

5 And  a voice  came  out  of  the  throne,  say- 
ing, Praise  our  God,  all  ye  his  servants,  and 
ye  that  fear  him,  both  small  and  great. 

6 And  I heard  as  it  were  the  voice  of  a great 
multitude,  and  as  the  voice  of  many  waters, 
and  as  the  voice  of  mighty  thunderings,  say- 
ing, Alleluia : for  the  Lord  God  omnipotent 
reigneth. 

7 Let  us  be  glad  and  rejoice,  and  give  hon- 
our to  him : for  the  marriage  of  the  Lamb  is 
come,  and  his  wife  hath  made  herself  readv. 

8 And  to  her  was  granted  that  she  should 
be  arrayed  in  fine  linen,  clean  and  white : for 
the  fine  linen  is  the  righteousness  of  saints. 

9 And  he  saith  unto  me.  Write,  Blessed  are 
they  which  are  called  unto  the  marriage 
supper  of  the  Lamb.  And  he  saith  unto  me. 
These  are  the  true  sayings  of  God. 

10  And  I fell  at  his  feet  to  worship  him. 
And  he  said  unto  me.  See  thou  do  it  not : I 
am  thy  fellow  servant,  and  of  thy  brethren 
that  have  the  testimony  of  Jesus:  worship 
God : for  the  testimony  of  Jesus  is  the  spirit 
of  prophecy. 

11  And  I saw  heaven  opened,  and  behold  a 
white  horse;  and  he  that  sat  upon  him  was 
called  Faithful  and  True,  and  in  righteous- 
ness he  doth  judge  and  make  war. 

13  His  eyes  were  as  a flame  of  fire,  and  on 
his  head  were  many  crowns;  and  he  had  a 
name  written,  that  no  man  knew,  but  he 
himself.  ^ 

13  And  he  vms  clothed  with  a vesture  dipped 
in  blood:  and  his  name  is  called  The  Word 
of  God. 

14  And  the  armies  which  were  in  heaven  fol- 
lowed him  upon  white  horses,  clothed  in 
fine  linen,  white  and  clean. 

15  And  out  of  his  mouth  goeth  a sharp 
sword,  that  with  it  he  should  smite  the 
nations;  and  he  shall  rule  them  with  a rod 


The  first  resurrection, 

of  iron : and  he  treadeth  the  winepress  of 
the  fierceness  and  wrath  of  Alniig-hty  God. 

16  And  he  hath  on  his  vesture  and  on  his 
thiffh  a name  written,  KING  OF  KINGS, 
AND  LOUD  OF  LORDS. 

17  And  I saw  an  an^?el  standing-  in  the  sun ; 
and  he  cried  with  a loud  voice,  saying-  to  all 
the  fowls  that  fiy  in  the  midst  of  heaven, 
Come  and  gather  yourselves  together  unto 
the  supper  of  the  great  God ; 

18  That  ye  may  eat  the  fiesh  of  kings,  and 
the  fiesh  of  captains,  and  the  llesh  of  mighty 
men,  and  the  flesh  of  horses,  and  of  them 
that  sit  on  them,  and  the  fiesh  of  all  wen, 
both  free  and  bond,  both  small  and  great. 

19  And  I saw  the  beast,  and  the  kings  of 

the  earth,  and  their  armies,  gathered  to- 
gether to  make  war  against  him  that  sat  on 
the  horse,  and  against  his  army.  . 

20  And  the  beast  was  taken,  and  with  him 
the  false  prophet  that  wrought  miracles  be- 
fore him,  with  which  he  deceived  them  that 
had  received  the  mark  of  the  beast,  and 
them  that  worshipped  his  image.  These 
both  were  cast  alive  into  a lake  of  fire  burn- 
ing with  brimstone. 

21  And  the  remnant  were  slain  with  the 
sword  of  him  that  sat  upon  the  horse,  which 
sword  proceeded  out  of  his  mouth : and  all 
the  fowls  were  filled  with  their  flesh. 

CHAPTER  XX. 

The  first  and  last  resurrectk)n, 

AND  I saw  an  angel  come  down  from  heav- 
J\.  en,  having  the  key  of  the  bottomless 
pit  and  a great  chain  in  his  hand. 

2 And  he  laid  hold  on  the  dragon,  that  old 
serpent,  which  is  the  Devil,  and  Satan,  and 
bound  him  a thousand  years, 

3 And  cast  him  into  the  bottomless  pit,  and 
shut  him  up,  and  set  a seal  upon  him,  that 
he  should  deceive  the  nations  no  more,  till 
the  thousand  years  should  be  fulfilled : and 
after  that  he  must  be  loosed  a little  season. 

4 And  I saw  thrones,  and  they  sat  upon 
them,  and  judgment  was  given  unto  them ; 
and  I saw  the  souls  of  them  that  were  be- 
headed for  the  witness  of  Jesus,  and  for  the 
word  of  God,  and  which  had  not  worshipped 
the  beast,  neither  his  image,  neither  had  re- 
ceived Ms  mark  upon  their  foreheads,  or 
in  their  hands ; and  they  lived  and  reigned 
with  Christ  a thousand  years. 

5 But  the  rest  of  the  dead  lived  not  again 
until  the  thousand  years  were  finished. 
This  is  the  first  resurrection. 

6 Blessed  and  holy  is  he  that  hath  part  in 
the  first  resurrection : on  such  the  second 
death  hath  no  power,  but  they  shall  be 
priests  of  God  and  of  Christ,  and  shall  reign 
with  him  a thousand  years. 

7 And  when  the  thousand  years  are  expired, 
Satan  shall  be  loosed  out  of  his  prison, 

8 And  shall  go  out  to  deceive  the  nations 
which  are  in  the  four  quarters  of  the  earth, 
Gog  and  Magog,  to  gather  them  together  to 
battle : the  number  of  whom  is  as  the  sand 
of  the  sea. 

9 And  they  went  up  on  the  breadth  of  the 
earth,  and  compassed  the  camp  of  the  saints 
about,  and  the  beloved  city : and  fire  came 
down  from  God  out  of  heaven,  and  devour- 
ed them. 

10  And  the  devil  that  deceived  them  was 


REVELATION,  XXI.  The  general  ^ud^ment. 

cast  into  the  lake  of  fire  and  brimstone, 
where  the  beast  and  the  false  prophet  ore, 
and  shall  be  tormented  day  and  night  for 
ever  and  ever. 

11  And  I saw  a great  white  throne,  and  him 

that  sat  on  it,  from  whose  face  the  earth  and 
the  heaven  fled  away ; and  there  was  found 
no  place  for  them.  ^ ^ ^ 

12  And  I saw  the  dead, small  and  great,  stand 
before  God;  and  the  books  were  opened: 
and  another  book  was  opened,  which  is  the 
hook  of  life : and  the  dead  were  judged  out 
of  those  things  which  were  written  in  the 
books,  according  to  their  works. 

13  And  the  sea  gave  up  the  dead  which  were 
in  it;  and  death  and  hell  delivered  up  the 
dead  which  were  in  them : and  they  were 
judged  every  man  according  to  their  works. 

14  And  death  and  hell  were  cast  into  the 
lake  of  fire.  This  is  the  second  death.  ^ 

15  And  whosoever  was  not  found  written  m 
the  book  of  life  was  cast  into  the  lake  of  fire. 


CHAPTER  XXI. 

New  Jerusalem  described. 

AND  I saw  a new  heaven  and  a new  earth : 
for  the  first  heaven  and  the  first  earth 
were  passed  away ; and  there  was  no  more 
sea.  , , -r 

2 And  I John  saw  the  holy  city,  new  Jeru- 

salem, coming  down  from  God  out  of  heav- 
en, prepared  as  a bride  adorned  for  her  hus- 
band. ^ ^ , 

3 And  I heard  a great  voice  out  of  heaven 
saying.  Behold,  the  tabernacle  of  God  is  w ith 
men,  and  he  will  dwell  with  them,  and  they 
shall  be  his  people,  and  God  himself  shall  be 
with  them,  and  be  their  God. 

4 And  God  shall  wipe  away  all  tears  from 
their  eyes;  and  there  shall  be  no  more 
death,  neither  sorrow,  nor  crying,  neither 
shall  there  be  any  more  pain ; for  the  for- 
mer things  are  passed  away. 

5 And  he  that  sat  upon  the  throne  said,^ 
Behold,  I make  all  things  new.  And  he  said 
unto  me.  Write ; for  these  words  are  true 
and  faithful. 

6 And  he  said  unto  me.  It  is  done.  I am 
Alpha  and  Omega,  the  beginning  and  the 
end.  I will  give  unto,  him  that  is  athirst  of 
the  fountain  of  the  water  of  life  freely. 

7 He  that  overcometh  shall  inherit  all 
things ; and  I will  be  his  God,  and  he  shall 
be  my  son. 

8 But  the  fearful,  and  unbelieving,  and  the 
abominable,  and  murderers,  and  whoremon- 
gers, and  sorcerers,  and  idolaters,  and  all 
liars,  shall  have  their  part  in  the  lake  which 
burneth  with  fire  and  brimstone : which  is 
the  second  death. 

9 And  there  came  unto  me  one  of  the  seven 
angels  which  had  the  seven  vials  full  of  the 
seven  last  plagues,  and  talked  with  me,  say- 
ing, Come  hither,  I will  shew  thee  the  bride, 
the  Lamb’s  wife. 

10  And  he  carried  me  away  in  the  spirit  to 
a great  and  high  mountain,  and  shewed  me  • 
that  great  city,  the  holy  Jerusalem,  descend- 
ing out  of  heaven  from  God, 

11  Having  the  glory  of  God : and  her  light 
was  like  unto  a stone  most  precious,  even 
like  a jasper  stone,  clear  as  crystal ; 

12  And  had  a wall  great  and  high,  and  had 
twelve  gates,  and  at  the  gates  twelve  angels, 

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The  new  Jerusalem.  REVELATTOX,  XXII.  Christ’s  coming  and  eternity. 


and  names  written  thereon,  which  are  the 
namex  of  tiie  twelve  tribes  of  the  children 
of  Israel; 

13  On  the  east  three  gates:  on  the  north 
three  gates;  on  the  south  three  gates;  and 
on  the  west  three  gates. 

U And  the  wall  of  the  city  had  twelve 
foundations,  and  in  them  the  names  of  the 
twelve  apostles  of  the  Lamb. 

15  And  he  that  talked  with  me  had  a golden 
reed  to  measure  the  city,  and  the  gates 
thereof,  and  the  wall  thereof. 

16  And  the  city  lieth  foursquare,  and  the 
length  is  as  large  as  the  breadth:  and  he 
measured  the  city  with  the  reed,  twelve 
thousand  furlongs.  The  length  and  the 
breadth  and  the  height  of  it  are  equal. 

17  And  he  measured  the  wall  thereof,  a 
hundred  and  forty  and  four  cubits,  accord- 
ing to  the  measure  of  a man,  that  is,  of  the 
angel. 

18  And  the  building  of  the  wall  of  it  was  of 
jasper:  and  the  city  ivas pure  gold, like  unto 
clear  glass. 

19  And  the  foundations  of  the  wall  of  the 
city  were  garnished  with  all  manner  of  pre- 
cious stones.  The  first  foundation  ivas  jas- 
per ; the  second,  sapphire ; the  third,  a chal- 
cedony ; the  fourth,  an  emerald ; 

20  The  fifth,  sardonyx;  the  sixth,  sardius; 
the  seventh,  chrysolite;  the  eighth,  beryl; 
the  ninth,  a topaz ; the  tenth,  a chrysopra- 
sus ; the  eleventh,  a jacinth ; the  twelfth,  an 
amethyst. 

21  And  the  twelve  gates  were  twelve  pearls ; 
every  several  gate  was  of  one  pearl : and  the 
street  of  the  city  was  pure  gold,  as  it  were 
transparent  glass. 

22  And  I saw  no  temple  therein : for  the 
Lord  God  Almighty  and  the  Lamb  are  the 
temple  of  it. 

23  And  the  city  had  no  need  of  the  sun,  nei- 
ther of  the  moon,  to  shine  in  it:  for  the  glo- 
ry of  God  did  lighten  it,  and  the  Lamb  is  the 
light  thereof. 

21:  And  the  nations  of  them  which  are  saved 
shall  walk  in  the  light  of  it : and  the  kings  of 
the  earth  do  bring  their  glory  and  honour 
into  it. 

25  And  the  gates  of  it  shall  not  be  shut  at  all 
by  day : for  there  shall  be  no  night  there. 

26  And  they  shall  bring  the  glory  and  hon- 
our of  the  nations  into  it. 

27  And  there  shall  in  no  wise  enter  into  it 
any  thing  that  defileth,  neither  whatsoever 
worketh  abomination,  or  maketh  a lie:  but 
they  which  are  written  in  the  Lamb’s  book 
of  life. 

CHAPTER  XXII. 

The  river  and  tree  of  life. 

AND  he  shewed  me  a pure  river  of  water  of 
life,  clear  as  crystal,  proceeding  out  of 
the  throne  of  God  and  of  the  Lamb. 

2  In  the  midst  of  the  street  of  it,  and  on 
either  side  of  the  river,  ivas  there  the  tree  of 
life,  which  bare  twelve  manner  of  fruits, 
and  yielded  her  fruit  every  month : and  the 
leaves  of  the  tree  were  for  the  healing  of  the 
nations. 

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3 And  there  shall  be  no  more  curse : but 
the  throne  of  God  and  of  the  Lamb  shall  be 
in  it ; and  his  servants  shall  serve  him ; 

4 And  they  shall  see  his  face ; and  his  name 
shall  he  in  their  foreheads. 

5 And  there  shall  be  no  night  there;  and 
they  need  no  candle,  neither  light  of  the 
sun ; for  the  Lord  God  giveth  them  light : 
and  they  shall  reign  for  ever  and  ever. 

6 And  he  said  unto  me.  These  sayings  are 
faithful  and  true : and  the  Lord  God  of  the 
holy  prophets  sent  his  angel  to  shew  unto 
his  servants  the  things  which  must  shortly 
be  done. 

7 Behold,  I come  quickly : blessed  is  he  that 
keepeth  the  sayings  of  the  prophecy  of  this 
book. 

8 And  I John  saw  these  things,  and  heard 
them.  And  when  I had  heard  and  seen,  I fell 
down  to  worship  before  the  feet  of  the  an- 
gel which  shewed  me  these  things. 

9 Then  saith  he  unto  me.  See  than  do  it  not : 
for  I am  thy  fellow  servant,  and  of  thy 
brethren  the  prophets,  and  of  them  which 
keep  the  sayings  of  this  book:  worship 
God. 

10  And  he  saith  unto  me.  Seal  not  the  say- 
ings of  the  prophecy  of  this  book : for  the 
time  is  at  hand. 

11  He  that  is  unjust,  let  him  be  unjust  still : 
and  he  which  is  filthy,  let  him  be  filthy  still ; 
and  he  that  is  righteous,  let  him  be  righteous 
still : and  he  that  is  holy,  let  him  be  holy 
still. 

12  And,  behold,  I come  quickly ; and  my  re- 
ward is  with  me,  to  give  every  man  accord- 
ing as  his  work  shall  be. 

13  I am  Alpha  and  Omega,  the  beginning 
and  the  end,  the  first  and  the  last. 

14  Blessed  are  they  that  do  his  command- 
ments, that  they  may  have  right  to  the  tree 
of  life,  and  may  enter  in  through  the  gates 
into  the  city. 

15  For  without  are  dogs,  and  sorcerers,  and 
whoremongers,  and  murderers,  and  idol- 
aters, and  whosoever  loveth  and  maketh  a 
lie. 

-^6  I Jesus  have  sent  mine  angel  to  testify 
unto  you  these  things  in  the  churches.  I 
am  the  root  and  the  offspring  of  David,  and 
the  bright  and  morning  star. 

17  And  the  Spirit  and  the  bride  say.  Come. 
And  let  him  that  heareth  say.  Come.  And 
let  him  that  is  athirst  come.  And  whosoever 
will,  let  him  take  the  water  of  life  freely. 

18  For  I testify  unto  every  man  that  hear- 
eth the  words  of  the  prophecy  of  this  book. 
If  any  man  shall  add  unto  these  things,  God 
shall  add  unto  him  the  plagues  that  are 
written  in  this  book: 

19  And  if  any  man  shall  take  away  from  the 
words  of  the  book  of  this  prophecy,  God 
shall  take  away  his  part  out  of  the  book  of 
life,  and  out  of  the  holy  city,  and  from  the 
things  which  are  written  in  this  book. 

20  He  which  testifieth  these  things  saith. 
Surely  I come  quickly:  Amen.  Even  so, 
come*  Lord  Jesus. 

21  The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  he 
with  you  all.  Amen. 


THE  END. 


CONTENTS 


BOOKS  OF  THE  OLD  TESTAMENT. 


GENESIS.  CHAP. 

Creation  of  heaven  and  earth 1 

The  first  sabbath 2 

The  fall  of  man 3 

Birth  of  Cain  and  Abel 4 

Genealogy  of  the  patriarchs — 5 

The  depravity  of  mankind 6 

The  general  deluge '3' 

The  waters  assuage 8 

God’s  covenant  with  Noah 9 

The  generations  of  Noah 10 

The  confusion  of  languages 11 

God  calleth  Abram 12 

Abram  and  Lot  separate 13 

God’s  promise  to  Abram 15 

Sarai  giveth  Hagar  to  Abram 16 

The  covenant  renewed 17 

Abraham  entertaineth  three  angels  18 

Lot  entertaineth  two  angels 19 

The  birth  of  Isaac 21 

Trial  of  Abraham’s  faith 22 

Death  and  burial  of  Sarah 23 

A wife  sought  for  Isaac 24 

Abraham’s  death  and  burial 25 

Isaac  sendeth  Esau  for  venison 27 

Jacob  goeth  to  Padan-aram 28 

Jacob  meeteth  Rachel 29 

Jacob  departeth  from  Laban 31 

Jacob’s  message  to  Esau 32 

Jacob  and  Esau’s  meeting 33 

Shechem  deflleth  Dinah 34 

Jacob  sent  to  Beth-el 35 

Esau’s  family  in  Canaan 36 

Joseph  hated  of  his  brethren 37 

Posterity  of  Judah 38 

Joseph’s  advancement 39 

Pharaoh’s  two  dreams 41 

Jacob  sendeth  his  sons  to  buy  corn 42 

Jacob  sendeth  Benjamin 43 

Joseph  make th  himself  known — 45 

Jacob  comforted  at  Beer-sheba 46 

Jacob  introduced  to  Pharaoh.  . 47 

Joseph  visits  his  sick  father 48 

The  mourning  for  Jacob 50 

EXODUS. 

The  children  of  Israel  increase 1 

Moses  hid  among  the  flags 2 

Pharaoh  chides  Moses 5 

Moses  sent  unto  Pharaoh 7 

The  murrain  of  beasts 9 

Death  of  the  firstborn 11 

Passover  instituted 12 

Pharaoh  pursues  the  Israelites 14 


CHAP. 


The  song  of  Moses 15 

Water  miraculously  supplied 17 

The  Israelites  come  to  Sinai 19 

The  ten  commandments  given 20 

Sundry  duties  and  offences 23 

Moses  called  up  into  the  mount 24 

The  offering  for  the  tabernacle 25 

The  consecrating  of  the  priests 29 

Bezaleel  and  Aholiab  called 31 

The  golden  calf 32 

The  Lord  talketh  with  Moses 3^3 

The  two  tables  renewed 34 

Offerings  given  to  the  workmen 36 

The  garments  for  the  priests 39 

The  tabernacle  to  be  reared 40 

LEVITICUS. 

Of  the  burnt  offerings 1 

Of  the  peace  offerings 3 

Of  the  sin  offerings 4 

Of  divers  offerings 5 

Of  the  trespass  offering 6 

The  law  of  the  trespass  offering 7 

Aaron  and  his  sons  consecrated 8 

Nadab  and  Abihu  burnt 10 

Of  meats  clean  and  unclean 11 

Rites  in  cleansing  the  leper 14 

The  sacrifices  of  atonement 16 

Blood  forbidden  to  be  eaten ...  17 

Of  unlawful  marriages,  &c 18 

Ordinances  for  the  priests 21 

The  solemn  yearly  feasts 23 

Shelomith’s  son  blaspheme  th 2^. 

The  year  of  jubilee 25 

Blessings  promised  on  obedience 26 

The  estimation  for  vows 27 

NUMBERS. 

The  men  of  war  numbered 1 

Order  of  the  tribes  in  their  tents 2 

T he  Le vites’  service 3 

The  unclean  put  out  of  the  camp 5 

The  law  of  the  Nazarite 6 

The  offerings  of  the  princes 7 

The  consecration  of  the  Levites 8 

The  observance  of  the  passover 9 

The  Israelites  remove  from  Sinai 10 

The  Israelites  loathe  manna 11 

Spies  sent  to  Canaan 13 

The  rebellion  of  Korah,  &c 16 

Budding  of  Aaron’s  rod 17 

The^priests’  charge 18 

Water  miraculously  supplied 20 

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CONTENTS, 


CHAP. 


Balak’s  Bacrifices 23 

Israel’s  whoredom  and  idolatry 25 

The  Israelites  numbered 26 

The  law  of  inheritance 27 

Offering's  at  feasts 29 

The  Midianites  destroyed 31 

Reuben,  &c.,  solicit  an  inheritance 33 

Journeys  of  the  Israelites 33 

Cities  given  to  the  Levites 35 

DEUTERONOMY. 

Moses  rehearseth  God’s  promise 1 

The  cities  of  refuge 4 

The  end  of  the  law  is  obedience 6 

Communion  with  the  nations  forbidden..  7 

An  exhortation  to  obedience 8 

God’s  mercy  in  restoring  the  tables 10 

Idols  must  be  destroyed 13 

Against  enticers  to  idolatrj^ 13 

Of  meats  clean  and  unclean 14 

Of  the  year  of  release 15 

The  solemn  yearly  feasts 16 

Priests’  and  Levites’  portion 18 

The  cities  of  refuge 19 

Priest’s  exhortation  previous  to  battle. . . 30 

Sundry  laws  and  ordinances 33 

Of  offering  the  firstfruits 36 

The  law  to  be  written  on  stones 37 

Mercies  to  the  penitent 30 

Moses  encourageth  the  people 31 

The  song  of  Moses 33 

Moses  blesseth  the  tribes 33 

Moses  vieweth  the  promised  land 34 

JOSHUA. 

Joshua  succeedeth  Moses 1 

Rahab  receive th  the  spies 3 

The  people  pass  over  Jordan 4 

Joshua  reneweth  circumcision 5 

Jericho  besieged  and  taken 6 

Israelites  smitten  at  Ai 7 

Joshua’s  stratagem  against  Ai 8 

Five  kings  combine 10 

Conquests  of  Moses  and  Joshua 13 

Njne  tribes  and  a half  inherit  by  lot 14 

Borders  of  the  lot  of  Judah 15 

Borders  of  the  sons  of  Joseph 16 

The  lot  of  Manasseh,  &c 17 

The  tabernacle  set  up  at  Shiloh 18 

The  two  tribes  and  a half  dismissed 23 

Joshua  exhorteth  the  Israelites 33 

Joshua  relateth  God’s  benefits 24 

JUDGES. 

The  acts  of  Judah  and  Simeon 1 

Deborah  and  Barak  deliver  Israel 4 

Song  of  Deborah  and  Barak 5 

Israel  oppressed  by  Midian 6 

The  Midianitish  host  put  to  flight 7 

Abimelech’s  conspiracy . 9 

Jephthah’s  covenant,  &c 11 

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CHAP. 


Birth  of  Samson  foretold 13 

Samson’s  revenge  on  the  Philistines 15 

Delilah  betrayeth  Samson 16 

The  Danites  seek  an  inheritance .^18 

The  Benjamites’  wickedness. 19 

The  Levite’s  complaint 20 

RUTH. 

Of  Naomi  and  Ruth 1 

Ruth  gleaneth  in  the  fields  of  Boaz 3 

Ruth  lieth  at  Boaz’  feet 3 

Boaz  marrieth  Ruth 4 

I.  SAMUEL. 

The  birth  of  Samuel 1 

Hannah’s  song  of  thanksgiving 3 

God  calleth  Samuel 3 

The  ark  taken  by  the  Philistines 4 

The  Philistines  send  back  the  ark 6 

The  Israelites  desire  a king 8 

Samuel  anointeth  Saul 10 

Saul  reproved  by  Samuel 13 

Saul  sent  to  destroy  Amalek 15 

Samuel  come  th  to  Be  th-lehem 16 

Goliath’s  proud  challenge 17 

Saul’s  envy  against  David 18 

David  consulteth  with  Jonathan 20 

Ahimelech  receiveth  David 21 

Doeg  accuseth  Ahimelech  to  Saul 23 

David  rescueth  Keilah 23 

Nabal’s  churlishness 35 

Saul  goeth  against  David 26 

Saul  consulteth  a witch  at  En-dor 28 

Saul  and  his  sons  slain. 31 

II.  SAMUEL. 

David  lamenteth  Saul,  &c 1 

David  made  king  of  Judah 3 

David  made  king  over  all  Israel 5 

The  ark  brought  to  Zion 6 

God’s  promise  to  David 7 

David’s  kindness  to  Mephibosheth 9 

David’s  sin  concerning  Uriah 11 

Nathan  reproveth  David 12 

Joab  procureth  Absalom’s  return 14 

Absalom’s  treason  and  rebellion 15 

Ahithophel’s  counsel  rejected 17 

Absalom  defeated  and  slain 18 

Sheba  rebelleth  against  David 20 

David’s  psalm  of  thanksgiving 22 

David  numbereth  the  people 24 

I.  KINGS. 

Abishag  cherisheth  David 1 

David’s  charge  to  Solomon 2 

Solomon’s  choice  of  wisdom 3 

Hiram  congratulateth  Solomon 5 

Building  of  Solomon’s  temple 6 

Solemn  dedication  of  the  temple 8 

Queen  of  Sheba  visits  Solomon 10 

Rehoboam  succeedeth  Solomon 13 


CONTENTS. 


CHAP. 

Prophecy  against  Jeroboam 14 

Reigns  of  Abijam,  and  Asa 15 

Elijah  fed  by  ravens,  and  by  a widow — 17 

Priests  of  Raal  put  to  death 18 

Elijah  threatened  by  Jezebel 19 

Ahab  coveteth  Naboth’s  vineyard 21 

II.  KINGS. 

Elijah  taken  up  into  heaven 2 

Elisha  increaseth  the  widow’s  oil 4 

Elisha  healeth  Naaman’s  leprosy 5 

The  Shunammite’s  land  restored 8 

Jehu  anointed  king  over  Israel 9 

Sons  of  Ahab  slain  in  Samaria 10 

Athaliah  usurps  the  throne 11 

War  between  Israel  and  Judah 14 

Reigns  of  Azariah,  Zachariah,  &c 15 

Israel  carried  into  captivity 17 

The  good  reign  of  Hezekiah 18 

Hezekiah’s  sickness  and  recovery 20 

Reigns  of  Manasseh  and  Amon 21 

Josiah’sgood  reign 22 

Josiah’s  zeal  and  reformation 23 

Jerusalem  again  besieged  and  taken 25 

I.  CHRONICLES. 

The  posterity  of  Israel 2 

David’s  sons  and  successors 3 

Posterity  of  Judah  and  Simeon 4 

The  sons  of  Levi,  &c 6 

The  posterity  of  Benjamin 8 

Saul’s  overthrow  and  death 10 

David  made  king  over  Israel 11 

David  bringeth  back  the  ark 13 

Prosperity  of  David’s  kingdom 14 

Solemnity  on  removing  the  ark 15 

God’s  gracious  promise  to  David 17 

David  subdueth  the  Philistines 18 

David  numbereth  the  people 21 

David  prepareth  for  the  temple 22 

David  exhorteth  the  princes 28 

The  free  gifts  for  the  temple 29 

II.  CHRONICLES. 

Solomon’s  offering  at  Gibeon 1 

Solomon’s  message  to  Huram 2 

Building  of  Solomon’s  temple 3 

The  solemn  induction  of  the  ark 5 

Solomon  blesseth  God 6 

Solemn  dedication  of  the  temple 7 

Queen  of  Sheba  visits  Solomon 9 

Revolt  of  the  ten  tribes 10 

Rehoboam  punished  by  Shishak 12 

Asa  destroyeth  idolatry / 14 

Asa’s  covenant  with  God. 15 

Ahab  seduced  by  false  prophets 18 

Reign  and  acts  of  Joash. 24 

Uzziah  succeedeth  Amaziah 26 

Idolatrous  reign  of  Ahaz 28 

The  good  reign  of  Hezekiah 29 

Hezekiah  keepeth  a solemn  passover 30 


CHAP. 

Hezekiah  fortifies  Jerusalem 32 

Josiah  destroyeth  idolatry 34 

Zedekiah’s  wicked  reign 36 

EZRA. 

The  proclamation  of  Cyrus 1 

Number  that  returned  from  Babylon — 2 

Foundation  of  the  temple  laid 3 

Darius’  decree  in  the  Jews’  favour 6 

Ezra  cometh  to  Jerusalem 7 

Affinity  with  strangers  lamented 9 

NEHEMIAH. 

Nehemiah  sent  to  Jerusalem 2 

The  builders  of  the  wall 3 

Nehemiah  ref ormeth  usury 5 

Endeavours  to  terrify  Nehemiah 6 

The  law  read  and  expounded 8 

The  Jews  keep  a solemn  fast 9 

Dedication  of  the  wall,  &c 12 

Nehemiah’s  zeal  and  reformation 13 

ESTHER. 

Esther  chosen  queen 2 

Haman  seeks  the  Jews’  destruction 3 

Esther  obtaineth  the  king’s  favour/. 5 

Ahasuerus  honoureth  Mordecai 6 

Esther’s  suit  for  herself  and  people 7 

The  acts  of  king  Ahasuerus 10 

JOB. 

Job’s  uprightness 1 

Job  lamenteth  his  birth 3 

Eliphaz  reproveth  Job 4 

Job  justifleth  his  complaint 6 

Job  excuseth  his  desire  of  death 7 

Bildad  sheweth  God’s  justice 8 

Zophar  reproveth  Job 11 

Job  reproveth  his  friends 13 

Shortness  and  troubles  of  life 14 

Eliphaz  reproveth  Job  of  impiety 15 

Bildad  accuseth  Job  of  presumption 18 

The  state  and  portion  of  the  wicked 20 

The  progress  of  the  wicked 24 

God’s  wisdom  inscrutable 28 

Job  calleth  to  mind  his  former  state 29 

Job’s  protestation  of  his  integrity 31 

Elihu  reasoneth  with  Job 32 

Elihu  accuseth  Job  of  presumption 34 

God  is  just  in  all  his  ways 36 

God  challengeth  Job  to  answer  him 38 

Job  humbleth  himself  before  God 40 

God  accepteth  and  blesseth  Job 42 

PSALMS. 

Christ’s  spiritual  kingdom 2 

David  prayeth  for  audience 4 

David’s  complaint  in  sickness 6 

God’s  great  love  to  man 8 

David’s  complaint  of  the  wicked 10 

David  imploreth  help  from  God 12 


CONTENTS. 


CHAP. 


The  depravity  of  a natural  man 14 

God’s  g'lory  seen  in  the  creation 19 

God’s  sovereignty  over  the  world 24 

David’s  confidence  in  prayer 25 

Why  God  must  be  honoured 29 

God  to  be  praised  for  his  goodness 33 

The  grievous  state  of  the  wicked 36 

Shortness  and  vanity  of  life 39 

The  charitable  man’s  recompense 41 

David’s  zeal  to  serve  God 42 

The  church’s  complaint  to  God 44 

The  majesty  of  Christ’s  kingdom 45 

The  vanity  of  worldly  prosperity 49 

God’s  majesty  in  the  church 50 

The  depravity  of  mankind 53 

David  in  prayer  fleeth  unto  God 57 

David  reproveth  wicked  judges 58 

David’s  thirst  after  God’s  service 63 

God  is  praised  for  his  providence 65 

A prayer  for  God’s  kingdom 67 

Solomon’s  reign  a type  of  Christ’s 72 

Jerusalem’s  desolation  lamented 79 

An  exhortation  to  praise  God 81 

David  reproveth  wicked  judges 82 

Blessedness  of  God’s  service 84 

The  glory  of  the  church 87 

David’s  complaint  in  prayer 88 

The  frailty  of  human  life 90 

An  exhortation  to  glorify  God 96 

The  majesty  of  God’s  kingdom 97 

An  exhortation  to  praise  God 100 

The  prophet’s  grievous  complaint 102 

An  exhortation  to  praise  God 105 

David  praise th  God 108 

Prediction  of  Christ’s  kingdom 110 

David’s  thanksgiving,  &c 116 

God  to  be  praised  for  his  mercy 118 

David’s  meditations ^ 119 

Church’s  return  from  captivity 126 

David’s  zealous  care  for  the  ark 132 

Of  unity  among  brethren 133 

An  exhortation  to  thanksgiving 136 

The  Jews’  constancy,  &c 137 

God’s  allseeing  providence 139 

David’s  comfort  in  prayer 142 

David  prayeth  for  favour 143 

PROVERBS. 

The  use  of  the  proverbs 1 

An  exhortation  to  obedience 3 

Study  of  wisdom  recommended 4 

Of  the  wiles  of  a harlot 7 

The  excellency  of  wisdom 8 

Uncertainty  of  the  morrow,  &c 27 

Agur’s  confession  and  prayer 30 

Lemuel’s  lesson  of  chastity,  &c 31 

ECCLESIASTES. 

The  vanity  of  pleasure 2 

Against  oppression,  &c 5 

Rulers  are  to  be  respf'cted 8 

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God’s  providence  ruleth  over  all 9 

The  Creator  must  be  remembered 12 

SONG  OF  SOLOMON. 

The  church’s  love  to  Christ 1 

The  church’s  victory,  &c 3 

A description  of  Christ 5 

The  church  prof  esse  th  her  faith 6 

Love  of  the  church  to  Christ 8 

ISAIAH. 

Isaiah’s  complaint  of  Judah 1 

Blessings  of  Christ’s  kingdom 4 

Isaiah’s  vision  of  God’s  glory 6 

Ahaz  comforted  by  Isaiah 7 

Christ’s  birth  and  kingdom 9 

Fall  of  Assyria  foreshown 10 

Christ’s  peaceable  kingdom 11 

Babylon  is  threatened 13 

Moab  exhorted  to  obedience 16 

Syria  and  Israel  threatened 17 

Ethiopia  is  threatened. 18 

The  confusion  of  Egypt 19 

The  fall  of  Babylon  foreshown 21 

Invasion  of  Jewry  lamented 22 

Miserable  overthrow  of  Tyre 23 

Trust  in  God  recommended 26 

God’s  judgment  on  Jerusalem 29 

The  folly  of  trusting  in  Egypt 31 

Judgments  on  Zion’s  enemies 33 

Sennacherib  invadeth  Judah 36 

Hezekiah  sendeth  to  Isaiah 37 

Hezekiah’s  life  lengthened 38 

Babylonish  captivity  foretold 39 

Christ’s  mission  to  the  Gentiles 42 

God  comforteth  the  church 43 

Restoration  by  Cyrus  promised 45 

God’s  judgments  upon  Babylon 47 

Cause  of  the  Jews’  dereliction 50 

Christ’s  free  redemption 52 

Isaiah  foretells  Christ’s  sufferings 53 

The  prophet  calleth  to  repentance 55 

Blessed  death  of  the  righteous 57 

Punishment  of  Israel  for  sin 59 

Glorious  access  of  the  Gentiles 60 

The  ofiSce  of  Christ 61 

Christ  sheweth  his  power,  &c 63 

The  calling  of  the  Gentiles 65 

JEREMIAH. 

Jeremiah’s  calling,  &c 1 

Israel,  &c.,  called  to  repentance 4 

God’s  judgments  upon  the  Jews 5 

Disparity  between  God  and  idols 10 

God’s  covenant  proclaimed 11 

A grievous  dearth 14 

Utter  ruin  of  the  Jews  foreshown 16 

God’s  power  over  nations  typified 18 

The  siege  of  Jerusalem  foretold 21 

Christ  the  Branch  promised 23 

The  type  of  good  and  bad  figs — 34 


CONTENTS. 


CHAP. 


The  Babylonish  captivity  foretold 

Nebuchadnezzar’s  coiKjuests  typitied 

Hananiah’s  false  prophecy 

A return  from  captivity  foreshewn 

Zedekiah’s  captivity  foretold 

The  Jews’  disobedience  condemned 

A roll  of  threatening  prophecies 

The  siege  of  Jerusalem  raised 

Jerusalem  besieged  and  taken 

Jeremiah  set  at  liberty 

Ishmael  slayeth  Gedaliah,  &c 

Jeremiah,  &c.,  carried  into  Egypt 

Judah’s  desolation  foreshewn 

The  defeat  of  Pharaoh’s  army 

The  destruction  of  the  Philistines 

The  judgment  of  Moab 

God’s  judgments  upon  Babylon 

Jerusalem  besieged  and  taken 


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Daniel’s  vision  of  four  beasts. . . 
Prophecy  of  the  seventy  weeks. 
Daniel  seeth  a glorious  vision. . . 
The  overthrow  of  Persia 

HOSEA. 

Israel’s  idolatrous  whoredoms. . 

God’s  judgment  against  sin 

An  exhortation  to  repentance.. 
Distress  and  captivity  of  Israel 

Israel’s  ingratitude  to  God 

Israel  and  Judah  reproved 

An  exhortation  to  repentance. 

JOEL. 

God’s  sundry  judgments 

Joel  exhorteth  to  repentance. . 
God’s  severe  judgments,  &c. . . . 


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LAMENTATIONS. 

Jerusalem’s  misery  lamented 

Jeremiah  bewaileth  his  calamities. 

Zion’s  pitiful  state  bewailed 

Zion’s  complaint  to  God 

EZEKIEL. 

Yision  of  the  cherubim,  &c 

Ezekiel’s  commission  to  Israel 

The  type  of  Jerusalem’s  siege 

Israel’s  idolatry  threatened. 

Vision  of  the  image  of  jealousy.. . . 

Vision  of  the  coals  of  fire 

Zedekiah’s  captivity  typified 

The  reproof  of  false  prophets 

The  rejection  of  Jerusalem 

Parable  of  the  two  eagles,  &c 

Unjust  parable  of  sour  grapes 

Parable  of  the  lion’s  whelps 

Aholah  and  Aholibah  reproved. . . . 

God’s  vengeance  on  Moab,  &c 

The  fall  of  Tyrus  threatened 

Judgment  on  the  prince  of  Tyrus. 

The  judgment  of  Pharaoh 

The  glory  and  fall  of  Assyria 

The  fearful  destruction  of  Egypt. 
Bad  shepherds  of  Israel  reproved. 

The  judgment  of  mount  Seir 

The  resurrection  of  dry  bones — 

The  army,  &c.,  of  Gog 

Ezekiel’s  vision  of  a city,  &c 

The  return  of  God’s  glory 

Ordinances  for  the  prince,  &c 

The  vision  of  the  holy  waters 

The  portions  of  the  tribes,  &c 

DANIEL. 

Jehoiakim’s  captivity 

Nebuchadnezzar’s  dream 

The  golden  image  set  up 

Belshazzar’s  impious  feast — 

A conspiracy  against  Daniel ...... 


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AMOS. 

God’s  judgments  upon  Moab,  &c 

God’s  judgment  against  Israel 

An  exhortation  to  repentance 

Judgment  of  the  grasshoppers,  &c. 
Israel’s  end  typified 

OBADIAH. 

The  destruction  of  Edom,  &c. 

JONAH. 

Jonah’s  commission  to  Nineveh 

Jonah’s  prayer  and  deliverance 

The  Ninevites  repent 

Jonah  repineth  at  God’s  mercy 

MICAH. 

God’s  wrath  against  Jacob 

The  cruelty  of  the  princes,  &c 

Establishment  of  Christ’s  kingdom. 

The  birth  of  Christ  foretold 

God’s  controversy  with  Israel 

The  complaint  of  the  church 

NAHUM. 

The  majesty  of  God,  &c 

God’s  armies  against  Nineveh 

The  miserable  ruin  of  Nineveh 

HABAKKUK. 

God’s  vengeance  by  the  Chaldeans. 
The  judgment  upon  the  Chaldeans 
The  prayer  of  Habakkuk 

ZEPHANIAH. 

God’s  judgments  against  Judah.. . . 
Jerusalem  sharply  reproved 

HAGGAI. 

Haggai  reproveth  the  people 

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OONTENTS. 


CHAP. 


ZECHARIAH. 

Zechariah  exhorteth  to  repentance 1 

The  redemption  of  Zion 2 

The  type  of  the  golden  candlestick 4 

The  vision  of  the  flying  roll 5 

The  vision  of  the  four  chariots 6 

Hypocrisy  in  fasts  reproved 7 

The  restoration  of  Jerusalem 8 

The  destruction  of  Jerusalem,  &c 11 


CHAP. 


The  restoration  of  Judah 12 

A fountain  for  sin,  &c 13 

Christ’s  coming  and  kingdom 14 

MALACHI. 

Israel’s  ingratitude  to  God 1 

The  priests  sharply  reproved 2 

Christ’s  forerunner  and  coming 3 

God’s  judgment  on  the  wicked.. 4 


BOOKS  OF  THE  NEW  TESTAMENT. 


MATTHEW.  CHAP. 

The  genealogy  of  Christ 1 

The  wise  men  directed  to  Christ 2 

The  preaching  of  John  the  Baptist 3 

Christ’s  fasting  and  temptation 4 

Sermon  on  the  mount 5 

Christ’s  miracles 8 

The  apostles  sent  to  do  miracles 10 

Christ’s  testimony  of  John 11 

Of  the  sower  and  the  seed 13 

Herod’s  opinion  of  Christ 14 

The  sign  of  Jonas 16 

The  transfiguration  of  Christ 17 

Christ  teacheth  to  be  humble 18 

How  to  obtain  eternal  life 19 

The  labourers  in  the  vineyard 20 

Christ’s  entry  into  Jerusalem 21 

The  marriage  of  the  king’s  son 22 

Destruction  of  the  temple  foretold. 24 

The  parable  of  the  ten  virgins,  &c 25 

The  rulers  conspire  against  Christ 26 

Christ  delivered  to  Pilate 27 

The  resurrection  of  Christ 28 

MARK. 

John  Baptist’s  ofiSice 1 

Christ  healeth  the  palsy 2 

The  twelve  apostles  chosen 3 

Parable  of  the  sower 4 

A legion  of  devils  cast  out 5 

The  apostles  sent  to  preach 6 

Four  thousand  miraculously  fed 8 

The  transfiguration  of  Christ 9 

Christ  rideth  into  Jerusalem 11 

The  parable  of  the  vineyard 12 

Destruction  of  the  temple  foretold 13 

Conspiracy  against  Christ 14 

Christ  brought  before  Pilate 15 

Christ’s  resurrection 16 

LUKE. 

The  Roman  empire  taxed 2 

John’s  preaching  and  baptism 3 

Christ’s  temptation  and  victory 4 

Christ  chooseth  the  twelve  apostles 6 

Parable  of  the  sower 8 

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CHAP. 


Christ  sendeth  out  his  apostles 9 

Seventy  disciples  sent  forth 19 

Jesus  teacheth  repentance 13 

Jesus  teacheth  humility 14 

Parable  of  the  lost  sheep 15 

Of  the  unjust  steward 16 

The  importunate  widow 18 

Of  Zaccheus  the  publican 19 

Destruction  of  the  temple  foretold 21 

Herod  mocketh  Christ 23 

JOHN. 

The  divinity,  &c.,  of  Christ 1 

Water  turned  into  wine 2 

The  necessity  of  regeneration 3 

The  woman  of  Samaria 4 

The  impotent  man  healed 5 

Five  thousand  miraculously  fed 6 

Christ  teacheth  in  the  temple 7 

The  blind  man  restored  to  sight 9 

Lazarus  raised  from  death tl 

Mary  anointeth  Christ’s  feet 12 

Jesus  washeth  his  disciples’  feet 13 

Christ  comforteth  his  disciples 14 

The  Holy  Ghost  promised,  &c 16 

Christ  pray eth  for  his  apostles 17 

Judas  betrayeth  Christ,  &c 18 

Christ  arraigned  and  crucified 19 

Christ  again  appears  to  his  disciples 21 

THE  ACTS. 

A repetition  of  Christ’s  history,  &c 1 

The  apostles  receive  the  Holy  Ghost 2 

Peter  and  John  imprisoned 4 

Ananias  and  Sapphira  smitten,  &c 5 

Seven  deacons  appointed,  &c 6 

Persecution  in  Jerusalem 8 

Saul  goeth  to  Damascus,  &c 9 

Cornelius  sendeth  for  Peter,  &c 10 

Herod  persecuteth  the  Christians 12 

Paul  and  Barnabas  are  persecuted 14 

Dissension  about  circumcision,  &c 15 

Paul  circumciseth  Timothy,  &c 16 

Paul  preacheth  at  Thessalonica 17 

Paul  accused  before  Gallio • 18 


CONTENTS. 


CHAP. 


Paul  goeth  to  Macedonia,  &c 20 

Paul  goeth  to  Jerusalem,  &c 21 

Paul  pleadeth  his  cause 23 

Paul  accused  by  Tertullus,  &c 24 

Of  Paul’s  life  and  conversion 26 

Paul  shippeth  for  Home,  &c 27 

ROMANS. 

Paul  commendeth  his  calling,  &c 1 

Of  Abraham’s  faith,  &c 4 

The  law  hath  power  only  during  life 7 

Who  are  free  from  condemnation 8 

Paul’s  sorrow  for  the  Jews,  &c 9 

God  hath  not  cast  off  all  Israel,  &c 11 

Of  subjection  to  magistrates 13 

Not  to  condemn  one  another,  &c 14 

The  strong  must  bear  with  the  weak 15 

I.  CORINTHIANS. 

Paul  exhorteth  to  unity,  &c 1 

Character  of  Paul’s  preaching 2 

How  to  account  of  ministers,  &c 4 

Paul  reproveth  for  sundry  sins,  &c 5 

Jjaw  with  brethren  forbidden,  &c 6 

Marriage  the  remedy  for  fornication 7 

To  abstain  from  forbidden  meats 8 

Ministers  ought  to  live  by  the  gospel 9 

Diversity  of  spiritual  gifts 12 

Gifts  are  nothing  without  charity 13 

Prophecy  commended,  &c 14 

Of  Christ’s  resurrection 15 

II.  CORINTHIANS. 

Paul’s  preaching  and  success 2 

Paul’s  comfort  in  distress 4 

Paul’s  hope  of  eternal  glory 5 

Exhortations  to  purity 7 

Paul  exhorteth  to  liberality 8 

Bountifulness  recommended 9 

Of  Paul’s  spiritual  might 10 

Paul’s  wonderful  revelations 12 

Obstinate  sinners  threatened 13 

GALATIANS. 

Of  their  leaving  the  gospel 1 

Of  justification  by  faith 2 

Believers  are  justified 3 

Christ  freeth  us  from  the  law 4 

Of  the  liberty  of  the  gospel 5 

EPHESIANS. 

Of  election  and  adoption 1 

All  are  created  for  good  works 2 

Salvation  for  the  Gentiles 3 

Exhortation  to  unity 4 

Exhortation  against  divers  sins . . 5 

PHILIPPIANS. 

Paul’s  prayer  to  God  for  them 1 

Exhortation  to  unity  and  humility 2 


CHAP. 


To  avoid  false  teachers 3 

General  exhortations 4 

COLOSSIANS. 

Paul  describe th  the  true  Christ 1 

Exhortation  to  constancy 2 

Exhortation  to  sundry  duties 3 

I.  THESSALONIANS. 

How  they  received  the  gospel 2 

Paul’s  love  in  sending  them  Timothy 3 

Description  of  Christ’s  coming 5 

II.  THESSALONIANS. 

Paul’s  comfort  against  persecution 1 

Of  steadfastness  in  the  truth 2 

Paul  giveth  them  divers  precepts 3 

I.  TIMOTHY. 

Timothy  put  in  mind  of  his  charge 1 

The  qualifications  of  bishops,  &c 3 

Apostasy  foretold 4 

Of  widows  and  elders 5 

II.  TIMOTHY. 

Timothy  exhorted  to  constancy 2 

Enemies  of  the  truth  described 3 

Paul’s  triumph  in  prospect  of  death 4 

TITUS. 

How  ministers  should  be  qualified 1 

Directions  for  life  and  doctrine 2 


PHILEMON. 

Paul  intercedeth  for  Onesimus. 


HEBREWS. 

Christ  far  above  angels 1 

Obedience  due  to  Christ 2 

Christ  is  more  worthy  than  Moses 3 

Rest  attained  by  believers 4 

Of  Christ’s  priesthood 5 

Melchisedec  and  Christ 7 

Aaron’s  priesthood  lost  in  Christ . 8 

Blood  of  Christ  above  all  sacrifice 3 

Of  faith  and  its  fruits 11 

Exhortation  to  faith  and  patience 12 

JAMES. 

Wisdom  to  be  sought  of  God 1 

Of  faith  and  works • • 2 

Of  prudence  in  reproving 3 

Worldly  desires  reproved 4 

I.  PETER. 

Christ  the  corner  stone 2 

Duty  of  wives  and  husbands 3 

Of  ceasing  to  sin 4 

The  duty  of  elders,  &c 5 

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CONTENTS. 


II.  PETER.  CHAP. 

Exhortations  to  several  duties 1 

False  teachers  foretold 2 

Coming  of  the  last  day 3 

I.  JOHN. 

The  Word  of  life 1 

Christ  our  advocate 2 

God’s  singular  love  to  us 3 

Against  believing  all  teachers 4 

The  three  witnesses 5 


II.  JOHN. 

The  elect  lady,  &c.,  exhorted. 

III.  JOHN. 

Gains’  piety  commended. 

JUDE. 

Of  constancy  in  the  faith. 

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CHAP. 

REVELATION. 

Of  the  coming  of  Christ 1 

To  the  churches  of  Ephesus,  &c 2 

The  vision  of  a throne 4 

The  book  with  seven  seals 5 

The  number  of  the  sealed 7 

Seven  angels  with  trumpets 8 

A star  falleth  from  heaven 9 

An  angel  with  a book 10 

The  two  witnesses  prophesy 11 

The  great  red  dragon 12 

The  beast  with  seven  heads 13 

The  seven  last  plagues 15 

The  mystery  of  Babylon IT 

Babylon’s  destruction 18 

The  marriage  of  the  Lamb ...  19 

The  first  and  last  resurrection 20 

New  Jerusalem  described 21 

The  river  and  tree  of  life 22 


